Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The regenerative thermal oxidizer market was valued at US$761.572 million in 2021.

Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) are commercial devices used to handle industrial exhaust gas. An RTO is made to eliminate dangerous emissions and volatile organic compounds that are released by businesses, preventing air pollution. To remove the dangerous contaminants, it employs incredibly high temperatures. By using a high-temperature thermal oxidation process, the RTO transforms the contaminants into carbon dioxide and water vapor which increases the demand for the regenerative thermal oxidizer market. Further, this device is used to treat pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and suspended particulate matter. Additionally, it is used in significant manufacturing sectors like mining, chemicals, automobiles, food & drinks, and others.

Market Drivers:

Increasing industrialization to propel the market growth.

The regenerative thermal oxidizer market is increasing because of rapid industrialization. Due to the rise of manufacturing facilities and factories throughout the world, the necessity for effective air-cleaning systems to preserve air quality and safety has grown more and more crucial. Regenerative thermal oxidizers efficiently manage emissions and make sure that ever-stricter air quality rules are followed in industrial areas. Moreover, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes restrictions to decrease air pollution. Regenerative catalytic oxidizers offer a practical remedy for reducing these pollutants. As a result, they are being used in industrial applications more and more.

Increased demand for double-bed thermal oxidizers

The need for regenerative thermal oxidizers is largest for double beds. A 2-chamber ceramic medium bed design system is made more effective and compact by combining these designs with a well-designed poppet valve. These RTOs have an odd design, but they also use fewer resources and cost less to produce. Companies like Durr Group provide DurrMegtecVocsidizer, a flameless, single-bed regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) with a modular design that guarantees low operating costs for HAPS control and VOC abatement. High VOC destruction is guaranteed by the system, which also has a simple design and excellent energy efficiency.

Increased demand in the chemical industry

Due to the increasingly strict emission regulations, air pollution management is a common challenge in the chemical production business. As a result, there is a growing demand for cutting-edge biological, thermal, and chemical waste treatment solutions. Numerous hazardous and caustic inorganics that must be scrubbed before oxidation are created during the manufacturing of chemicals. As a result, there is a growing need in the chemicals industry for both scrubbers and oxidizers to treat corrosive and chemical gas emissions. This accelerates the regenerative thermal oxidizers market share in the chemicals sector.

Focus on Energy Conservation and Carbon Footprint reduction.

Across industries, there is a growing emphasis on cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency. Regenerative thermal oxidizer systems are being developed with the support of regulatory and governmental entities. Advanced RTO technologies that are eco-friendly and energy-efficient are being researched and developed by manufacturers. Regenerative thermal oxidizers are becoming more and more popular across a range of industries because of this emphasis on energy efficiency.

Market Restraints:

Availability of alternatives

The regenerative thermal oxidizer market size is hampered by alternatives to these devices, such as bio-filters and bio-scrubbers which lower the demand. Further, low industrial awareness in emerging and undeveloped nations is another issue that could impede the market's expansion for regenerative thermal oxidizers.

Europe is one of the significant marketplaces for regenerative thermal oxidizers.

The regenerative thermal oxidizer market is anticipated to be dominated by Europe, the discharge of VOCs, hydrocarbons, and other pollutants has increased quickly due to fast industrialization, expanding mining operations, and rising production of automobiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. As a result, regulatory bodies like the European Environment Agency are enforcing laws requiring the use of emission control technology. European manufacturers abide by the rules set forth by the government to increase their production capacity and foster a sustainable environment. Regenerative thermal oxidizer demand has been sparked because of this. Further, the regenerative thermal oxidizers market size is anticipated to grow as manufacturing and industrial activity increase in the region.

Market Key Developments

• In February 2021, the Austrian chemical company Borealis announced a EUR 17.6 million worth of investment to establish a cutting-edge Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer in its Porvoo, Finland, polyolefins factory which is expected to be installed by 2023. Numerous such innovations are anticipated to support the market's expansion in Europe.
• In May 2021, Catalytic Products International (CPI), announced the installation of a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) at a metal recycling facility situated in the MidWest for controlling Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and other odor emissions. The new SCFM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) will control VOC emissions with a 98% destruction rate efficiency (DRE).
• In February 2022, Durr AG announced that it would set up seven regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO) air pollution management systems for chemical business Yisheng Petoxidizersal Co., Ltd. Seven identical turnkey Oxi X RE systems and an equal number of Sorpt. X SW wet scrubbers from Durr were delivered to Yisheng Petrochemical for use in the regenerative thermal oxidation process. Each system consists of nine Oxi. X RE towers, a downstream scrubber, and a clean gas stack. One of the largest RTO installations in the world is a nine-tower RTO, which has a treatment capacity of approximately 330.000 Nm3/h and 2.31 million Nm3/h of treatment capacity distributed across the seven units.
• In June 2020, Envitech, Inc., partnered with Process Combustion Corporation (PCC) for the provision of a comprehensive Best Available Control Technology (BACT) solution. The partnership leveraged the latter's 50 years of experience in engineering thermal systems for air pollution control as well as Envitech's expertise in wet scrubbers.

Segmentation:

By Type

• SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) Devices
• Thermal Exhaust Gas Cleaning

By Control Type

• Single Bed Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer
• Double Bed Thermal Oxidize
• Triple Bed Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer

By Industry Vertical

• Chemical
• Coating and Printing
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Semiconductor
• Oil and Gas
• Petroleum
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Others