Imported Thermal Oxidezers

Purchasing and installing a thermal oxidizer is a common solution for manufacturing facilities that need to neutralize toxic air emissions. We recently installed a foreign-made thermal-oxidizer for a client and encountered several issues that we thought would be worthwhile to share with others considering a similar solution. Consider these as lessons learned from our experience.Potential problems and considerations associated with importing foreign-made thermal oxidizers:

Delivery time and cost rises when importing any foreign-made equipment.
The manufacturer may have to send a team of engineers overseas to your site to complete the installation due to their knowledge of the piece of equipment – this can severely impact your schedule.
The manufacturer may expect a list of installation requirements to have been completed by the time the thermal-oxidizer is delivered to the site.
The manufacturer will not accept responsibility if the installation can’t be performed because there is a lack of preparation on the client’s end or installation requirements haven’t been completed.
In some countries, the burning of liquid chemical waste changes the legal classification of the thermal oxidizer to a “hazardous waste incinerator.”
Replacement parts often have to be imported and may require the manufacturer’s assistance to be installed.
Keep in mind that the temperature and residence times required for thermal oxidizers can differ between countries based on emissions regulations.
You may need special permits for installation and startup, which can also delay your project schedule.

FOREIGN-MADE THERMAL OXIDIZERS: LESSONS LEARNED

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