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Air vs. Steam Atomization Part 11 – Project Justification

Posted on December 4th, 2017 by David W. Spitzer, P.E. in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence

Previous posts systematically described the process and modifications necessary to substitute compressed air in place of steam to atomize liquid wastes in a hazardous waste incinerator. Subsequent posts quantified the economic ramifications of these changes. Continue reading “Air vs. Steam Atomization Part 11 – Project Justification” »

Air vs. Steam Atomization Part 7 – Economics (Stack Losses)

Posted on September 14th, 2017 by David W. Spitzer, P.E. in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence

Previous posts discussed incineration and atomization. Atomizing with air instead of steam effectively relocates some combustion air to the liquid waste nozzles and eliminates the need for atomization steam. Continue reading “Air vs. Steam Atomization Part 7 – Economics (Stack Losses)” »