For decades, manufacturers around the world have relied on regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) systems to control air emissions. Traditionally used for the destruction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and…
Infrared cheese melters (IRs) use flashes of heat to fuse together dairy products before they are packaged. This process keeps smaller food items, such as pizza toppings, from becoming…
Engine Testing and Certification: Managing Emissions and Ensuring Compliance
Engine testing and certification are critical stages in any automotive R&D process. These activities not only confirm the performance, reliability, and…
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, perfection isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement. Whether a product improves a patient’s quality of life or saves lives outright, it’s the result of years, often…
Industrial ovens are used for a variety of applications, such as aging, annealing, baking, bonding, curing, drying, homogenizing, normalizing, pre-heating, tempering, sterilizing, and stress relieving. There is a range…
The Impact of VOCs on the Environment
Understanding Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are harmful gases formed when toxic chemicals vaporize. While natural events such as wildfires release…
Can you believe Y2K and the fears surrounding it happened two full decades ago? The world has changed, the consumer has changed, and the sales process has changed—could you…
Coffee Roasting Emissions: Understanding and Controlling Pollutants
Coffee manufacturers face growing scrutiny as consumers demand organic products and environmentally responsible practices. Beyond farming, roasting facilities themselves are under regulatory oversight….
Understanding Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Emissions Control
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) as “any compound of carbon that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions.”…