Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer

A more complex design, the catalytic oxidizer uses a precious metal catalyst, such as Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium, within the combustion chamber to lower the required reaction temperature. Whereas a direct-fired oxidizer would require temperatures near 1400°F - 1450°F, in the presence of a catalyst, the same reaction can complete at a much lower temperature: 600°F - 650°F. The lower firing temperature requires less natural gas than both a direct-fired a recuperative oxidizer. It also comes in a regenerative catalytic design (RCO).