Soluciones Integrales de Combustión has been selected to install a regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) system in a food industry plant. This sustainable production project aims to eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated in the industrial process, specifically in the treatment of diesel fuel.

The regenerative thermal oxidation systems that Soluciones Integrales de Combusción will implement in the food company are designed to destroy VOCs, a type of atmospheric pollutants harmful to the environment and human health. In this way, its compliance with environmental regulations is guaranteed.

The regenerative thermal oxidation system consists of three towers with ceramic beds where contaminants are oxidized, and the energy generated during the process is recovered. Thanks to its advanced heat exchange system, regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) equipment considerably reduces the use of additional fuel.

Commitment to the environment and health

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are substances that negatively affect air quality and have a direct impact on both the environment and human health. These compounds are usually found in the form of gases or highly volatile liquids, and are composed of substances such as methane, toluene, benzene, propane or ethylene, all of them products in industrial processes. In addition to the food industry, VOC emissions come mainly from sectors such as the livestock industry, steel, plastics, wood, paints and varnishes, and the pharmaceutical sector.

European legislation, which is increasingly strict regarding the emission of volatile organic compounds, establishes limits that force industries to adequately control and treat their emissions. In this context, regenerative thermal oxidation systems are effective and sustainable solutions to comply with these regulations.

The implementation of the RTO in this food company project is part of the company’s commitment to sustainability with an impact on the different social, environmental and economic aspects, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. The company valorizes all the byproducts of the line, and has an anaerobic digestion plant in its wastewater treatment plant, to generate biogas that it reuses in its plant, reducing the consumption of natural gas in its production plant, while achieving reduce chemical consumption and improve the quality of discharges.

Application of the RTO system for the food industry

The operation of the RTO system for the food industry of Comprehensive Combustion Solutions is based on raising the temperature of the contaminated gases to high temperatures, at which the VOCs react with the oxygen present, transforming into substances that are not harmful to the environment. Oxidation occurs in a combustion chamber, where a homogeneous mixture and an adequate period of time are guaranteed to achieve optimal destruction efficiency.

Among the main benefits of the regenerative thermal oxidation system are its low fuel consumption, thanks to the high heat recovery of the process, as well as its high efficiency in the elimination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and the low operating costs and maintenance. In addition, Soluciones Integrales de Combusción’s regenerative thermal oxidation equipment offers a long useful life and is highly reliable, as it has been exhaustively tested in various industrial applications.

Thermal and Combustion Engineering

Soluciones Integrales de Combustión is a turnkey engineering and services company in the field of industrial combustion that covers all the needs of the process: Engineering services, installation and commissioning, maintenance and inspection, and revamping of facilities.

The company covers all the needs of any type of process: supply, installation, maintenance and repairs. In addition, It adds added value in fields such as energy savings, sustainability, reliability and the reduction of unnecessary stops in facilities. The company is committed to sustainability and respect for the environment, providing advanced solutions that allow its clients to comply with the most demanding emissions regulations.