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Specialised VOC Catalysts for Industrial Waste Gas Purification<\/h2>\n

Ever-power has been engaged in volatile organic compound treatment catalyst R&D for more than 20 years, developing the FVB, MVC and BV series for industrial waste gas oxidation. Our specialised VOC catalysts are deployed in phenol-acetone, PTA, phthalic anhydride, acrylic acid, coating, printing and pharmaceutical operations across Australia, with measured destruction efficiency above 98% on light hydrocarbons and oxygenated VOCs at light-off temperatures as low as 220 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n

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\"Ever-power<\/div>\n
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Why Specialised VOC Catalysts Outperform Generic Honeycomb<\/h2>\n

Generic catalysts are often optimised for a narrow band of solvents. In real industrial waste gas streams, VOC composition shifts with batch chemistry, equipment cleaning cycles and seasonal feedstock changes. Specialised catalysts are formulated for a defined application family, with tailored precious metal loading, washcoat porosity and substrate cell density that maintain conversion across the full operating window.<\/p>\n

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Efficient VOC Removal<\/div>\n
Destruction efficiency above 98% on common solvents at GHSV 20,000 to 60,000 h-1, with conversion above 99% achievable on tuned formulations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Durable and High-Temp Stable<\/div>\n
Mechanical strength and thermal stability validated up to 650 \u00b0C continuous, with brief excursions tolerated to 800 \u00b0C without sintering.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Low Pressure Drop<\/div>\n
Honeycomb monolith geometry keeps pressure drop below 200 Pa per module, reducing fan power and operating cost.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Reliable and Compliant<\/div>\n
Performance confirmed against national emission standards including GB and the relevant Australian state EPA limits.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Catalyst Series Overview<\/h2>\n
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Series<\/th>\nActive Component<\/th>\nTarget Application<\/th>\nOperating Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
FVB Series<\/td>\nPt-Pd on alumina washcoat<\/td>\nGeneral hydrocarbons, solvents, coating, printing<\/td>\n220 to 480 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MVC Series<\/td>\nPd-rich precious metal blend<\/td>\nMethane, light alkanes, biogas tail gas<\/td>\n350 to 550 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BV Series<\/td>\nPt-promoted base metal oxide<\/td>\nPetrochemical tail gas, oxygenated VOCs<\/td>\n280 to 500 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CO-Specific Variant<\/td>\nHigh Pt loading<\/td>\nCO oxidation in syngas and process tail gas<\/td>\n180 to 400 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Substrate<\/td>\nCordierite ceramic honeycomb or metallic foil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell density (CPSI)<\/td>\n100, 200, 300, 400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Block dimensions<\/td>\n150×150 mm to 150x150x150 mm, custom on request<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bulk density<\/td>\n450 to 650 kg\/m3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crush strength (axial)<\/td>\n\u2265 1.5 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VOC destruction efficiency<\/td>\n\u2265 98% on common solvents, \u2265 99% on tuned formulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light-off temperature (toluene)<\/td>\n220 to 250 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pressure drop<\/td>\n\u2264 200 Pa per 150 mm module<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service life<\/td>\n3 to 5 years on clean streams, 2 to 3 years on tough streams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum continuous temperature<\/td>\n650 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum exposure temperature<\/td>\n800 \u00b0C, brief excursion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Industrial Applications<\/h2>\n
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\nPhenol and Acetone Production<\/strong><\/div>\n

Cumene oxidation off-gas with phenol, acetone, AMS and cumene traces. FVB and BV series remove these efficiently below 380 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nPTA Plants<\/strong><\/div>\n

Para-xylene oxidation tail gas with methyl bromide, p-xylene and acetic acid. Specialised formulations resist halogen poisoning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nPhthalic Anhydride<\/strong><\/div>\n

o-Xylene oxidation tail gas with PA, MA and CO. Sulphur-tolerant variants are recommended where SO2 is present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nAcrylic Acid and Acrylates<\/strong><\/div>\n

Propylene oxidation off-gas. BV series handles oxygenates, aldehydes and acid mist with high stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nCoating and Printing<\/strong><\/div>\n

Ethyl acetate, MEK, toluene, IPA, xylene. FVB series delivers high conversion at low light-off, ideal for RTO and CTO retrofits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nPharmaceutical and Fine Chemical<\/strong><\/div>\n

Reactor vent gases with chlorinated, oxygenated and nitrogenous VOCs. Tailored loading minimises by-product formation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Performance Curves and Light-Off Behaviour<\/h2>\n

Light-off temperature defines where conversion crosses 50%. For an Ever-power FVB catalyst on 200 ppm toluene at GHSV 30,000 h-1, T50 sits at 215 \u00b0C and T99 at 285 \u00b0C. Operators typically run at 320 to 360 \u00b0C to maintain conversion above 99% with margin for fluctuations in inlet load.<\/p>\n

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VOC Compound<\/th>\nT50 (\u00b0C)<\/th>\nT99 (\u00b0C)<\/th>\nRecommended Series<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Toluene<\/td>\n215<\/td>\n285<\/td>\nFVB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ethyl acetate<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n270<\/td>\nFVB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Methyl ethyl ketone<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n300<\/td>\nFVB \/ BV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Isopropanol<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n260<\/td>\nBV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Methane<\/td>\n410<\/td>\n520<\/td>\nMVC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbon monoxide<\/td>\n170<\/td>\n220<\/td>\nCO Variant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Why Choose Ever-power Specialised VOC Catalysts<\/h2>\n
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Two Decades of R&D<\/div>\n
More than 20 years of dedicated catalyst development, with hundreds of plant references in petrochemicals, fine chemicals and packaging.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Application-Matched Formulation<\/div>\n
Each catalyst is matched to your inlet composition, GHSV and operating temperature. No oversized precious metal loading, no compromised activity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Precious Metal Recovery<\/div>\n
Buy-back schemes return value at end-of-life, with documented Pt and Pd recovery to recognised refining standards.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Direct Australian Support<\/div>\n
Local technical contact for sizing, sampling and replacement scheduling, backed by Asia-Pacific stock holding.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Detailed datasheets, MSDS and warranty terms are available from the Ever-power contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Australian Project Highlight<\/h2>\n
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Sydney Western Suburbs Coating Line, NSW<\/div>\n

A flexible packaging printer in Western Sydney faced an EPA NSW load-based licence review on toluene and ethyl acetate emissions. Ever-power supplied 14 m3 of FVB-series specialised VOC catalyst for a 60,000 m3\/h catalytic oxidiser. Stack testing recorded 99.4% destruction efficiency on solvent mix at an operating temperature of 340 \u00b0C, with fan power dropping 8% versus the legacy bed.<\/p>\n

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Destruction efficiency<\/div>\n
99.4%<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Light-off saving<\/div>\n
35 \u00b0C<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fan power saved<\/div>\n
8%<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Service life so far<\/div>\n
38 mo.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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\nHow do I size a specialised VOC catalyst bed?<\/summary>\n

Sizing starts with flow rate, inlet VOC concentration, target conversion and operating temperature. Most installations run at GHSV between 20,000 and 40,000 h-1. Send us your inlet data and we will return a sized bed with confidence margin.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhat contaminants poison VOC catalysts most quickly?<\/summary>\n

Phosphorus, silicone, lead and zinc cause irreversible deactivation. Sulphur and chlorine cause reversible inhibition that can often be tolerated with the right formulation. We always request inlet sampling before recommending a series.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nCan specialised catalysts replace generic monoliths in an existing reactor?<\/summary>\n

Yes. Standard module dimensions match common reactor frame sizes. We provide drop-in replacements that cut light-off temperature and improve destruction efficiency without modifying the steelwork.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhat is the typical service life?<\/summary>\n

On clean inlet streams, 3 to 5 years is normal. Streams with sulphur, halogens or particulate may shorten life to 2 to 3 years, with regeneration extending it further depending on the deactivation mechanism.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nDo you offer catalyst regeneration?<\/summary>\n

Yes. Light deactivation by sulphur or organic deposits can usually be reversed by controlled thermal or chemical regeneration. We assess samples free of charge and quote regeneration where it makes economic sense.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow are catalysts shipped to Australia?<\/summary>\n

Honeycomb modules are packed in custom timber crates with shock-absorbing foam, palletised and shipped FCL or LCL via Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Fremantle. Short-notice air freight is available for emergency replacement.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nDo specialised VOC catalysts work in regenerative thermal oxidisers?<\/summary>\n

Yes. When loaded in an RTO it becomes a regenerative catalytic oxidiser (RCO), reducing operating temperature from around 800 \u00b0C to 350 \u00b0C and cutting auxiliary fuel consumption by up to 60%.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

Get a Catalyst Recommendation for Your Plant<\/h2>\n
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Send us your inlet stream, get a tuned solution.<\/div>\n

Provide flow rate, VOC speciation, contaminant analysis and target emissions. You will receive a written sizing, recommended series and budget pricing within five working days.<\/p>\n

Email sales@rtooxidizer.com<\/a>
\nAbout Ever-power<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n