Clean air technologies are designed to last. However, even the best systems can encounter unplanned downtime and unexpected equipment failures. These challenges are often an indication that it is time for an upgrade.
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Clean Air Technologies
ANDRITZ offers an extensive portfolio of clean air technologies. Leading technologies include regenerative thermal oxidizers, regenerative catalytic oxidizers, and baghouses.
Regenerativ termisk oxidator (RTO)
A regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) applies heat to a process exhaust stream. The heat application oxidizes pollutants, converting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into carbon dioxide and water vapor. An RTO is an efficient VOC control system, providing a high destruction and removal efficiency.
Regenerative Catalytic Oxidizer (RCO)
A regenerative catalytic oxidizer (RCO) is a thermal oxidizer with an added catalyst. The catalyst enables oxidation at a much lower temperature than required for the RTO. RCOs are an efficient and cost-effective technology for VOC control.
Baghouse
A baghouse, also known as a fabric filter dust collector, is a collection device designed to achieve high removal rates of particles greater than 1 micron. Baghouses are used in a variety of process applications and can offer a higher dust removal efficiency than other equipment options. Thanks to the self-cleaning system, baghouses can continuously operate for years and years.
Six Warning Signs Your System Needs an Upgrade
Unsure of whether your RTO, RCO, or baghouse needs an upgrade? Keep reading for the top six warning signs your RTO, RCO, or baghouse needs an upgrade.
1. Regulatory Changes
Air pollution control technologies ensure that industrial facilities meet regulatory requirements. Emission standards vary across the globe and have continually evolved.
Businesses carry the compliance burden and are responsible for meeting emission standards, compliance monitoring, reporting requirements, recordkeeping, and permitting. In most regions and industries, air quality standards have gotten stricter and, for most, this trend is likely to continue. Businesses should stay abreast of regulatory changes. Regulatory changes can be a driving force behind the need for equipment upgrades or system replacements.
Failure to anticipate system upgrades to meet regulatory requirements can cost businesses. Clean air matters, and upgraded systems can keep companies compliant. In addition to fines and penalties, businesses that fail to upgrade can face reputational risks. Regulatory changes are often one of the major warning signs that an RTO, RCO, or baghouse will need an upgrade.
2. Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is one of the best indicators that a system needs an upgrade. Predictive maintenance utilizes sensors and analytics to drive maintenance decisions. When combined with preventative maintenance, this proactive approach can help to extend the life of equipment and optimize performance.
Predictive maintenance begins with an audit, which includes an inspection of all equipment and facilities. An audit can assess the RTO, RCO, or baghouse and provide insight regarding ongoing operations. If the audit indicates an issue, this may be a sign that the clean air technologies need an upgrade.
Don’t delay. Schedule your comprehensive audit and inspection with ANDRITZ today. ANDRITZ is your partner for audits of clean air technologies and equipment. Our experienced team provides a comprehensive suite of services, including recommendations and solutions based on your specific needs.
3. Changing Business Needs
Are your RTO, RCO, or baghouse systems meeting your current needs? As your business evolves, so can your clean air technology needs. If your system isn’t keeping up with your business, that can be a clear warning sign that your system needs an upgrade. Unlike a full system replacement, an upgrade can be a cost-effective way to increase or improve system capabilities to meet evolving needs.
4. Increasing Operating Costs
Costs have gone up across industries,s and it is normal for ongoing expenses to increase due to external factors. However, increasing operating costs can also be a sign that a system needs an upgrade.
RTO, RCO, and baghouse systems are built to last. Shifts in operating costs are often a warning sign that it is time for an upgrade. Retrofitting can improve outdated systems without a costly overhaul. Most retrofits can be accomplished with limited downtime, ensuring plants keep running.
Are you concerned about increasing operating costs and considering an upgrade? Contact ANDRITZ today to learn more about our clean air technologies and services.
5. Control Failures
Control failures in clean air technologies can have a number of causes. While control failures do not automatically mean that an upgrade is necessary, control failures are a warning sign that there is an issue that needs to be addressed. This includes issues with automated instruments, sensors, or software. All of these issues can impact the efficiency of the technology and equipment. Ongoing control failures may indicate that some part or all of the system needs an upgrade.
6. Inefficient Performance
Increased operating costs and control failures tend to go hand-in-hand with inefficient performance. Sluggish performance can often be a major warning sign that a system needs an upgrade.
Sluggish performance can have any number of causes. A comprehensive audit includes a thorough inspection of all equipment and facilities and can provide insight into equipment and systems. An audit is one of the best ways to decide whether an upgrade is needed and to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
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