#TechTalk: The Journey from BEAD TO BLOCK
October 28, 2026 12:01 amFollow the journey from bead to block and learn how engineered capture, airflow management, RTO design, and heat recovery control pentane emissions in EPS manufacturing.
Follow the journey from bead to block and learn how engineered capture, airflow management, RTO design, and heat recovery control pentane emissions in EPS manufacturing.
Learn how RTO switching-valve timing, seals, actuators, and preventive maintenance affect VOC destruction, heat recovery, fuel use, airflow stability, and reliable operation.
Learn the early warning signs of DFTO refractory and insulation deterioration, plus preventive maintenance steps that help avoid heat loss, equipment damage, downtime, and costly repairs.
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is widely used for insulation, packaging, construction, and impact protection. Its manufacturing also creates a specific air-quality challenge: controlling VOC emissions, primarily pentane, released during processing.
Food and beverage manufacturing can generate VOCs, odors, particulate, fats, and aerosols requiring effective control. Abatement must consider both the pollutant and exhaust characteristics.
RTO systems provide a reliable and proven solution for VOC control in paint and coating operations. Their ability to manage high airflow, variable solvent loads, and strict regulatory requirements makes them preferred technology for long-term operational efficiency and compliance.
At Ship & Shore Environmental, we help customers achieve reliable compliance and performance. When it comes to source testing, preparation is key to accurate results.
As manufacturers and municipalities search for alternatives to landfilling, biomass processing has emerged as a practical way to recover value from waste materials. Instead of disposing of organic byproducts, facilities can convert them into useful fuel while reducing overall environmental impact.
At Ship & Shore Environmental, we work with manufacturers and OEMs to develop practical VOC control solutions that support compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability.
A PTE is not just physical structure—it is a controlled airflow system. Its performance depends on pressure balance, enclosure integrity, and directional airflow working together as one system.