Tech Talk – Collection System Design and Oxidizer Sizing/Performance

Getting pollutants from the production process to the control system is typically considered a “baked in” project ductwork cost A to B. There is more to the story.

Proper collection system design directly affects thermal oxidizer design, performance, and sizing. Ideally, best design minimizes process exhaust volume while maximizing pollutant concentration to the destruction device. This results in a more compact control system (lower capital cost) with a higher concentration of pollutant (volatile fuels) from the process resulting in lower natural gas operating cost. Lower volumes also result in smaller fan/motor requirements and electric utility consumption.

Ship & Shore Environmental mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers are process oriented to assist with the collection of production emissions to best satisfy regulatory requirements, operating flexibility, and ultimately provide a best value abatement system. We work with your staff to identify high value process targets utilizing Permanent Total Enclosures (PTEs), process exhaust recirculation and cascading techniques, and local sweep/vent ducting to fine tune requirements needed to demonstrate compliance and safe operating procedures.

Invite Ship & Shore to review your next abatement system plans for maximum efficiency.

Reach out to us at sales@shipandshore.com or call our office in Signal Hill, CA at +1(562) 997-0233 to learn more.