Steven A. Jaasund is manager of the Geoenergy Division of A.H. Lundberg Associates, Inc., Bellevue, WA, an engineering and equipment systems company focused on environmental controls. For more information about controlling emissions, call 425.283.5070, e-mail sales@lundbergassociates.com or visit www.lundbergassociates.com.
One way to reduce the energy burden of RTOs is by using catalyst in the regenerative oxidation process. Catalysts work by allowing chemical reactions to proceed at lower temperatures. Thus, the regenerative oxidizer can operate at a much lower temperature with attendant fuel savings.