Heatec Oxidizers

Overview

Oxidizers are used to convert pollutants or VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) into CO₂and water vapor. VOCs are created during some manufacturing processes. Those VOCs are released into the atmosphere through exhaust unless they are oxidized or otherwise filtered. The oxidation process requires the pollutants to be heated to a certain temperature to break down the VOCs.

Astec makes two different types of oxidizers: thermal oxidizers and catalytic oxidizers. Both are extremely effective in destroying VOCs, over 99% effective. Oxidizers are also referred to as fume incinerators.

Heat exchangers are used to boost the thermal efficiency of oxidizers by recuperating or recovering the waste heat that would otherwise be lost to the atmosphere. The recovered waste heat can be used to preheat the incoming exhaust to the oxidizer. This reduces the amount of fuel used for the oxidizer burner. Recovered waste heat can also be used for other purposes in the facility, such as comfort air in the facility.

Applications

Asphalt Mixing

A thermal mixing process is required to turn aggregates and liquid AC into an asphalt pavement mix for road construction. This makes an asphalt mixing plant necessary for road construction. The complete line of Astec asphalt mixing plants, and its range of capacities and features, gives you the choices and flexibility to create your optimum solution.
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Roofing & Construction Products

Throughout the asphalt/roofing industry efficient heating systems and services are needed as well as reliable storage systems. Astec has an extensive background supplying equipment designed for heating and storing liquid asphalt as well as experience with all types of thermal systems.
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Chemical

Chemical plants convert oil, natural gas, air, water, metals, and minerals into chemical products which are used to manufacture numerous consumer products and play an important part in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and service industries. The transfer of heat is an essential component of all chemical processes. An efficient heat transfer system is a key to manufacturing many chemicals.
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Crude Oil & Natural Gas Processing

Oil refining and gas processing are procedures that turn these complex chemical mixtures into a range of usable fuels. Refining and processing crude oil and natural gas require highly reliable and efficient heating systems and services. Astec produces a number of reliable and efficient components for use in oil refining and gas processing including heaters, tanks, heat recovery systems, and expansion tanks.
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