Thermal Oxidation Systems

Thermal Oxidation of Liquid Waste Streams

Thermal Oxidation is the most effective form of destruction and pollution control for gaseous and liquid waste streams.

Liquid waste steams can range from sludges with high solids content to water and solvents.  Liquids wastes which can easily be pumped and atomised are classified into two groups:

1. Aqueous Liquid Streams.
2. Combustible Liquid Streams.

1. Aqueous Liquid Streams consist of water or waste water contaminated with organic compounds. These streams normally have a water content greater than 85% by weight. A few examples of industries and processes which produce aqueous liquid streams are:

• Chemical Rinses.
• Kraft Mill Condensate.
• Landfill Leachate.
• Process Effluents.
• Process Overflows.
• Storm Drainage (runoff).
• Tank Bottoms.

2. Combustible Liquid Streams are liquid wastes contaminated with a high percentage of combustible compounds which can be used as a fuel source. A few examples of industries and processes which produce combustible liquid waste streams are:

• Chemical Process Industries.
• Coating Applications.
• Petrochemical Industry.
• Petroleum Refining Industry.
• Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Pulp and Paper.

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