Regenerative Catalytic Oxidizers (RCOs) – Use ceramic heat exchange beds to store and release energy by reversing process gas flow.
Geoenergy® GeoCat® RCO - Pacific Wood Laminates plywood mill in Brookings, OR, USA
Catalyst selection is tailored to the application to maximize efficiency and service life. However, catalysts can be deactivated (“poisoned”) by certain compounds or masked by particulates. Gas streams should be free of catalyst poisons and excessive particulates to ensure 5+ years of effective operation.
RCOs are ideal for processes with simple solvent VOCs and minimal particulate matter, such as:
Unlike RTOs, RCO performance depends on both temperature and catalyst activity. Even in clean applications, catalyst efficiency decreases over time. Catalyst sampling and analysis are recommended every 3–5 years.
RCO systems are very similar to RTO systems, with the exception that they have an additional top layer of catalytic material. The catalyst makes the oxidation occur at lower temperatures, reducing the operation temperature to around 450°C (~800°F), reducing thermal wear and energy consumption.
Our RCO systems feature the proven Geoenergy® Single-Blade, Dual-Seat Poppet Valve, installed on over 110 RTO/RCO units handling about 17 million m³/h (~10+ million CFM) of process gas.
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