Thermal oxidizer Afterburn

for VOC reduction

Afterburner — the device that effectively reduces the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC). The afterburner system used for decades in the manufacturing lines of aluminum heat exchangers is now implemented for both mass flow and Vortex® technology furnaces for aluminum coil annealing applications. Thermal afterburners are used in the automotive and aluminum industry to destroy industrial contaminants such as volatile organic compounds (VOC), in particular aromatic hydrocarbons. General The afterburner is a standard product in our company’s portfolio typically supplied together with a degreaser (a device for thermal removal of oil from the surface of aluminum heat exchangers) included in a CAB line. This design has started to be used when annealing aluminum coils in Vortex® and mass flow furnaces. Large quantities of oil are often used during the rolling and corrugation process. The oil evaporates during the heat treatment process, emitting hazardous organic compounds. In order to protect the health and the environment, SECO/WARWICK delivers a solution that ensures that emission standards are met. Description Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are a group of organic compounds which easily volatilize or vaporize with the presence of sunlight. At the same time, they release hazardous substances to the environment. VOC contain various chemicals. Some of them can have short- and long-term negative effects on health. Short-term effects on health include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, coordination impairment and nausea. Long-term effects can cause serious liver, kidney and central nervous system failure.