Thermal degreasing unit
Epcon Industrial Systems, LP
Thermal DeoilerThermal Deoiling is a process that uses indirectly heated dry air to clean parts contaminated with oils or lubricants. No water, solvents or other chemicals are used. The basic thermal process is well known, having been used for many years in industrial operations that require clean, dry parts such as brazing, coating, soldering and plating.
The difference between an Industrial Oven and a Thermal Deoiler is that the deoiler burns the oil vapor in a Thermal Oxidizer to provide clean, dry heat for the deoiling chamber. In effect, the oil itself is helping to clean the parts while it is being oxidized to carbon dioxide and water.
thermal deoilerA natural gas fired burner in the Thermal Oxidizer provides the balance of the heat needed for complete destruction of the oil. Indirect heating avoids condensation of water or oil vapor in the deoiling chamber or on the parts.
For more information on thermal deoilers, view a case study by clicking here.
Heat Recovery Systems are aimed at reducing costs by providing process heat in the form of:
1. Hot Air
2. Hot Oil
3. Steam
4. Hot Water
These systems will reduce the need for auxiliary burners and added operating and maintenance costs. Primary and secondary heat exchangers can be constructed to provide secondary heat to curing, drying, or burnout ovens. Efficiencies of up to 87% are achieved in shell & tube heat exchanger.
