Tel: +1 908 500 7500 Stephen R. Parker, Sales Engineer
Flemington, New Jersey hitemp@thermcat.net

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HTT Conversion catalytic Oxidizers
Well we've finally done it!  We have the first conversion recuperative catalytic oxidizer that can operate with either gas or electric as the heating source. Some of our customers utilize rental units of both electric and gas fired systems, so wouldn't it be great if you could simply stock the core unit and then mount either a gas burner or an electric heating unit in 30 Minutes?  Well, now you can!

TYPICAL HTT GAS/ELECTRIC CATOX SYSTEM
HTT supplies one Fume Incineration System containing a gas burner or electric heaters to raise the temperature of the exhaust gases to the required operating temperature. This assures maximum destruction of the VOCs in the exhaust gas. The complete system is packaged with an integral preheat exchanger, Inconel sheath low watt density heating elements or gas burner, precious metal ceramic type catalyst module, refractory lined processing chamber and the field installed stack.
 
CATOX SYSTEM CHAMBER
The Catox System is constructed of 304 stainless steel (Note: We use 316 L for HCl solvent applications) and insulated with a combination of Ceramic Fiber and high temperature insulating materials. The refractory is installed with SS anchors to maintain integrity while the lower chamber is constructed of carbon steel and coated with an acid-resistant epoxy coating.
 
CATALYST BED
Catalyst is supplied in modular sections in separate frames. The frames come complete with all mounting flanges and gaskets. The frames bolt directly to a stainless steel support grid inside the chamber of the retention zone. This allows the EZ-Bolt Catalyst modules to be easily accessed for removal and or maintenance. 
 
PREHEAT EXCHANGER 
The system includes an integral preheat exchanger for raising the temperature of the exhaust gases prior to entering the firing chamber. The exchanger is a shell and tube-type unit manufactured using easy clean 1 inch alloy tubes.  
 

ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM (E OPTION)

The system includes a process air electric heater for raising the temperature of the gases to operating temperature as required.  System comes complete with an Incalloy sheathed tubular heater rated at 10-20 watts/sq. in. and mounted on a stainless flange with a weather-proof terminal housing and screw type terminals.

 

The system is available with a packaged gas-fired burner, for raising the temperature of the gases to operating temperature as required.  System includes flame safety, controls and safeties.  A motorized modulating gas valve regulates the burner output using digital controllers. Burner train components are supplied separately for field installation.  Customer is to supply gas regulators as needed.
 
HEATING SYSTEM CONVERION
The top of the system contains a flanged connection for mounting the electric or gas heating system. Select the heat source and bolt either the burner or the electric elements to this flange. Each heat source comes with its own panel, which is mounted to the system base. Connect the thermocouples to the panel and it's complete. Removal and reinstallation takes less than one hour, however, it's sometimes faster to replace a troublesome component or panel with a new one than to spend time field troubleshooting.  
 
ID BLOWER (IDB Option)
The system includes one (1) dilution air blower for maintaining minimal air ratio and for controlling chamber temperature. The blower includes a control damper and modulating actuator.
 
FLAME ARRESTER (FA Option)
The system includes one (1) flame arrester to prevent the gases and flame from backing up the supply duct.  
 
DATA LOGGING (DL Option)
Package may include an optional Data Logging system as manufactured by HOBO such as model H12-002 for a single channel type K TC. Other recorders are available that can accept T/C, MA, or DC inputs for required sensors.
 
DILUTION AIR CONTROL TEE (T Option)
The system includes one (1) waste gas diverting tee for closing off the stack during operation, or for closing off the waste gas to the oxidizer when the system is not operational. Package includes a spring return actuator that diverts up the stack during a power failure.
 
CONTROL OPERATION
The operator starts and stops the system from the main panel or from remote inputs. Startup proves the blower, start burner, prove set temperature  and signal to start fume injection.  Blower pressure and customer safety limits must be proven prior to burner ignition. Component failures shut down the system and alert the operator.  Indicator lights will display fault.
 
The system is designed to operate with a variable waste gas input while natural gas is controlled to maintain a preset temperature. The system is able to self-regulate the fuel input to both maintain temperature and adjust conditions to match the flow of the waste gas stream.
 
CONTROLS
The package includes one (1) Hoffman Nema 4 control panel for remote control and monitoring. The system maintains a preset temperature utilizing a type K T/C and 4-20 ma digital controllers.  System is monitored by Honeywell DC-3000 temperature controllers for system operation, located in the main panel.  All controls and safeties are operated from this main panel. The controller modulates the heat input to maintain temperature. Contacts are provided for remote start and stop, pressure limit switch and for motor starter coil.  PLC operation is optional.
 
ELECTRIC CATALYTIC SYSTEM DESIGN DATA
Flow Rate:                            100   200   300   500   1000   1500 SCFM
Waste Gas Temp:                100    100   100   100   100     100 F
Preheat Temp:                      415    415   415   415   415     415 F
Catalyst inlet Temp:            550    550   550   550   550     550 F
Temp rise from Elec:           135    135   135   135   135     135 F
Temp rise from VOC:          200    200   200   200   200     200 F @ 8% LEL
Catalyst outlet Temp:         700    700   700   700   700     700 F
Est. Stack Temp:                 250    250   250   250   250     250 F
Calc. Heat Input:                  0% LEL  7.5      15     24   37,5    75     112 KW
                                               3% LEL     4        8     16     20     40      60 KW
                                               6% LEL     0        0       0       0       0       0 KW
Heating Element Rating      12       24     36     60    120   180 KW
Destruction Eff:                    99       99     99     99      99     99 %
Preheat Eff:                            70       70     70     70      70     70 %
Catalyst Volume:                  0.5      0.5    1.0    1.5       2       3  Cu. Ft.
 

DELIVERY: Typically takes 6 to 8 weeks following receipt of a valid purchase order, progress payments and all required approvals.

INSTALLATION: Installation requires running utilities to unit from source. We suggest the gas train, supply duct and main panel are located indoors.  We separately provide any necessary components prior to shipment of the main unit.  These components are to be installed prior to delivery of main units.

Thermal / Catalytic Oxidizer Systems

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TYPICAL HTT SYSTEMS AND TERMS OF SALE

Thermal Oxidizers(SVE)
100 - 4,000 SCFM
Enclosed Flares
5,000 - 20,000 SCFM
Catalytic Oxidizers
1,000 - 5,000 SCFM
Catox with Preheat
1,000 - 25,000 SCFM
Electric Catox with Preheat
100-1,000 SCFM