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VOC Thermal Oxidizer

VOC Thermal Oxidizer

VOC Thermal Oxidizer

Product catalog summary
Overview
Despatch's VOC Thermal Oxidizer is designed to eliminate over 99% of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from exhaust gases during the solar cell manufacturing process. This system addresses environmental pollutants such as ethanol, Texanol™, and terpineol, which can condense in ductwork and create hazardous conditions. The oxidizer converts these VOCs into small amounts of CO2 and water vapor, eliminating the need for separate waste collection and disposal processes.
Key Features
  • Designed for high-speed, high-capacity solar cell manufacturing lines.
  • Eliminates VOCs at the point of origin, reducing the risk of condensation.
  • Electric operation with no need for gas or open flame, preventing NOx generation.
  • Operates using furnace power with soft-start software.
  • Achieves over 99% destruction of VOCs and 100% odor elimination.
  • Complies with legal requirements, including Germany's TA Luft regulation.
  • Compact design fits on top of CDF dryer, requiring no additional footprint.
Technical Specifications
  • Operating temperature: 760°C (1400°F).
  • Residence time: 1.0 seconds.
  • Facility exhaust: 250 m3/hr for single lane, 500 m3/hr for dual lane.
  • Facility exhaust temperature: 100°C (212°F).
  • Installed heater capacity: 15 kW for single lane, 30 kW for dual lane.
  • Nominal operating load: 16 Amps for single lane, 32 Amps for dual lane.
  • Nominal operating costs: $0.58/hr for single lane, $1.00/hr for dual lane.
Operational Benefits
The VOC Thermal Oxidizer uses combustion, a simple and highly efficient method for controlling organic compound emissions. It maintains a high temperature to ensure complete VOC destruction, with the oxidation process releasing heat to sustain the temperature. The system is patent pending and has been tested to demonstrate over 99% VOC destruction efficiency above 760°C.
Comparison with Other Systems
Unlike other VOC abatement options, Despatch's Thermal Oxidizer directly attaches to the furnace, preventing condensation and the associated risks. Other systems, such as condensers, require extensive maintenance and pose fire hazards due to solvent condensation in ductwork.
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Catalog excerpts

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Virtually maintenance-free elimination of Volatile Organic Compounds in exhaust gasses Despatch’s VOC Thermal Oxidizer was designed to eliminate over 99% of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from gasses exhausted during the drying step of solar cell manufacturing. The solar cell manufacturing process creates unwanted environmental pollutants which are byproducts of the drying process, and contain the non metallic ingredients found in the paste material such as ethanol, Texanol™ and terpineol. These pollutants can condense inside facility ductwork and create hazardous conditions. Destroying the VOCs using the Oxidizer eliminates the need to collect and dispose of this waste in a separate process. The exhaust exiting from the VOC Thermal Oxidizer contains only small amounts of CO2 and water vapor. In industries that emit VOCs and have established pollution control technology criteria, Thermal Oxidizers satisfy Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER). Designed for high-speed, high-capacity solar cell manufacturing lines Eliminates VOCs as close to the point of origin as possible Electric (no need for gas or open flame, no NOx generation) Runs off of furnace power (with soft-start software) Best in class (99% or better) destruction of VOCs: – Odors – 100% elimination of odor – 9%+ destruction of particulate matter 9 and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Exhaust contains only CO2 and water vapor Meets legal requirements regarding the capture or destruction of VOCs including TA Luft regulation of Germany Eliminates need for handling and disposal of waste product collected in VOC condensers Fits on top of CDF dryer - no additional footprint required Patent pending The operation of the VOC Thermal Oxidizer is based on the principle of combustion which is the most commonly used method to control emissions of organic compounds and is used in a variety of industries. Combustion systems are simple and have very high destruction efficiency. The VOC Thermal oxidizer maintains a temperature of 760°C (1400°F) to ensure destruction of all VOCs. The oxidation process releases heat and thereby contributes to maintaining the temperature of the oxidizer. Minneapolis • Shanghai • Berlin • Singapore • hsinchu

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