#TechTalk – PFAS Destruction: Why 1,500°F Isn’t Enough Anymore

PFAS regulations aren’t coming — they’re here.
And in 2025, the EPA’s final rule on destruction and disposal means one thing: proof matters.

Here’s the bottom line:
Most thermal oxidizers in the field today weren’t designed to meet the destruction thresholds these rules demand.

🔥 What EPA Requires Now (2024 Final Rule – In Force 2025)

To achieve full mineralization of PFAS compounds, your system must meet:

• 🔥 Temperature: ≥ 1,832°F (1,000°C) — ideally 2,000°F+
• ⏱️ Residence Time: ≥ 2 seconds in the combustion chamber
• 🌪️ Turbulence & Mixing: No cold zones, no shortcuts
• 🧪 Validation: Performance data is no longer optional — it’s required

⚠️ Most RTOs Aren’t Built for This

Typical VOC control systems operate at 1,400–1,600°F — good for solvents and hydrocarbons, but not enough to break the carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS compounds.
Even worse: incomplete combustion can generate harmful byproducts like HF and CF₄.

✅ What S&SE Offers That Others Don’t

We’re not reacting — we’re already in motion.

Ship & Shore Environmental is actively working with clients and R&D teams to evaluate system performance and design modifications that align with evolving PFAS destruction standards.

Our expertise includes:

• Custom-engineered burner upgrades
• Thermal modeling and performance validation
• Strategic retrofit paths to increase thermal capacity without replacing entire systems
• And acid gas scrubbing integrations where required

You won’t find a plug-and-play solution here — because real engineering doesn’t cut corners.

📞 Ready to Evaluate Your System?

Whether you’re retrofitting, expanding, or just planning ahead — we’ll help you stay compliant without guessing.

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