APPLICATION KNOW-HOW

Designed for the plant,

not for the catalog.

Whether SCR catalyst or ceramic heat exchanger: At Ceram, specialists in both disciplines work under one roof. They understand the operating conditions of each plant before they design, because whether it's a gas-fired power plant, cement plant, or RTO system, the requirements are different every time. The design follows the process, not the catalog.

WHAT SETS US APART

Design as a core competence.

Different applications require different solutions. Upon request, our experts work together with the customer to design the optimal solution. The work does not begin with the product but with the process: What operating conditions exist? What emission limits apply? What thermal requirements must the plant meet? Whether emission control or heat storage, we bring the application knowledge to make the best technical decision in each case.

IN PRACTICE

Two disciplines under one roof: Experts in catalytic emission control and ceramic heat transfer work in the same facility. This creates the application knowledge to master both disciplines with confidence.
Plant-specific design: Each solution is designed based on the specific operating data of the plant, not from a standard catalog. Beyond standard configurations, we adapt design and execution to each customer's specifications.
Collaborative solution development: We develop solutions together with the customer, starting from the actual plant and process conditions through to the appropriate design and configuration.

DESIGN IN DETAIL

Different sizes, the same standard.

SCR catalysts and ceramic heat exchangers follow different physical laws, but both designs begin at the same point: the specific operating data of the plant. In both cases, precise understanding of the process determines the quality of the solution.

SCR Catalysts

We design catalytic honeycomb structures for NOx reduction and related reactions, tailored to the gas composition, temperature, and flow conditions of the plant.

DESIGN DATA (EXCERPT)

Gas flow (Nm³/h)

Temperature NOx reduction

Temperature SO₂/SO₃ conversion

Inlet NOx

SO₂ / SO₃

H₂O · O₂ · CO₂

Particulates / Dust

Velocity/temperature distribution

NO₂ fraction

Ceramic Heat Exchangers

We design regenerator beds and heat storage media for RTO systems and energy storage systems, taking into account temperature swing, thermal efficiency, and permissible pressure drop.

DESIGN PARAMETERS (EXCERPT)

Raw gas volume (Nm³/h)

Inlet temperature (Tin)

Combustion chamber temperature (Tox)

Cycle time

Thermal efficiency η

Max. pressure drop / chamber

Heating rate (°C/min)

Bed dimensions / number of honeycombs

Chamber type · hot gas bypass

Operating mode (cont./discont.)

VOC · dust · corrosive components

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Emission Control
From initial design to commissioning, Ceram supports the entire process. Catalyst design is plant-specific, in close coordination with the customer, with the goal of maximum performance at optimized operating costs.

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Heat Storage
Ceramic heat storage media from Ceram form the heart of regenerative heat recovery systems. Developed and manufactured in Frauental, they offer high thermal efficiency and long service life and are designed for a broad spectrum of industrial processes.

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Catalyst Management
Ceram supports its customers throughout the entire catalyst lifecycle. From design and production through delivery to laboratory analyses and services during ongoing operation, Ceram offers comprehensive support to ensure plants remain in optimal condition over the long term.

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