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Flameless thermal oxidation reduces emissions at California refinery

Journal Article · · Oil and Gas Journal
OSTI ID:392626
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  1. Thermatrix Inc., San Jose, CA (United States)

A California refinery is using a flameless thermal oxidation technology to destroy and remove organic air pollutants. The technology has achieved destruction and removal efficiencies (DREs) greater than 99.99%. The process produces minimal emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. The Thermatrix technology is essentially a heated, packed-bed reactor containing a porous inert matrix. The matrix typically is composed of spherical or saddle-shaped ceramic pieces. The paper describes the process, matrix properties, performance, flameproof operation, and a case study.

OSTI ID:
392626
Journal Information:
Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 45 Vol. 94; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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