Problem
When you think about generating electricity from wind, clean
energy comes to mind. However, the wind turbine production process
can be a major source of air pollution without the proper controls
in place. Manufacturing and painting the blades, towers and
nacelles requires composite construction material and solvent based
coatings. The potential to emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) such as Xylene, Ethyl Benzene,
Styrene and Phenol into the atmosphere is a major concern for
communities and regulatory agencies.
Action
One of the world's largest turbine manufacturers is doing their
part to keep wind power a truly clean source of energy. With the
expansion of several new production lines, the company enlisted
help from Anguil Environmental Systems to ensure proper air
pollution control from their component painting processes
in The United States.
Solution
Approximately 40,000 SCFM of solvent-laden air will be diverted
from multiple paint booths to an Anguil Regenerative Thermal
Oxidizer which will destroy over 99% of the air pollutants.
Similar to the RTO shown here, this system will incorporate
pre-filters to stop overspray from plugging the oxidizer.
Designed for 95% thermal efficiency, the Anguil RTO can
self-sustain at low concentration-levels which reduces the need for
auxiliary fuel.
Demand for renewable
energy is on the rise and experts predict that 70 to 80 new wind
turbine blade factories could come online throughout the world in
the next 10 years. With multiple systems on applications such
as this, Anguil's experience makes them the preferred vendor for
emission control systems in the wind turbine market.