Optimizing Pollution Control Equipment for Your Manufacturing Facility
Installing, operating, and maintaining pollution control equipment requires a customized approach for each manufacturing facility. Factors such as production processes, VOC levels, and plant size determine the type of equipment needed to achieve optimal results. Careful consideration of these variables ensures your control unit performs efficiently and meets environmental standards.
In many cases, ancillary systems are essential to maximize the performance of pollution control units. Turn-key systems equipped with custom components simplify operations for plant personnel while helping facilities get the most out of their pollution control investments.
Top 3 Add-On Components
Enhancing existing systems must align with both plant regulations and federal requirements. The following ancillary components can transform standard pollution control units into fully customized solutions tailored to your facility’s needs:
- Permanent Total Enclosures (PTE)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a PTE as a “permanently installed enclosure that completely surrounds a source of emissions such that all VOC emissions are captured and contained for discharge to a control device.”
A PTE ensures that VOC capture efficiency (CE) remains at 100%, eliminating the need for CE calculations in most cases. Custom PTEs can be designed for each control unit, helping manufacturers meet emission goals with consistent efficiency.
- Data Acquisition Packages
Monitoring pollution control equipment is essential for maintaining low emissions. Data acquisition systems track VOC levels, monitor control unit performance, and document plant emissions over time. This information supports EPA compliance and internal health and safety objectives.
Each plant may require data collection for different VOCs at varying thresholds, which impacts alarm settings and reporting. Custom data acquisition packages can be integrated with your emissions control system to meet the specific needs of your facility. These systems can also be configured to allow remote access to live data, allowing OEMs and operators to remotely monitor the system’s performance, or even troubleshoot operational challenges.
- HVAC and Make-Up Air Systems
Pollution control equipment removes VOCs and harmful particles from the air, but this process can affect indoor air quality. HVAC units and make-up air systems replace contaminated air with fresh, tempered air, maintaining a safe environment for workers.
Proper air replacement also enhances control unit efficiency by preventing negative pressure that can impede exhaust flow. Additionally, air conditioning can improve indoor temperatures, boosting both worker comfort and equipment performance.
The right combination of control units and add-on components depends on your facility’s processes and climate. Tailored solutions ensure optimal efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a safer working environment.