Ceramic Heat Exchangers

Ceramic Heat Exchangers are applied as heat storage media in regenerative thermal processes to recover thermal energy. Typical application examples are thermal air pollution abatement systems, based on regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO), thermal regenerators for process gases, heat storage media for decentralized Regenerative Housing Ventilation systems (RHV) or heat storage applications in renewable energy generation systems.

The main area of application for ceramic honeycombs are still RTOs for destruction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Typical industries that use such RTO systems include the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, paint and paper manufacturers, wood processing companies, and the electronics and semiconductor industries amongst others.

The most important advantage of the structured packing using honeycomb ceramics – when compared to conventional random packing technologies (ceramic saddles or plates) - is the highest possible heat recovery at the lowest possible pressure drop. Defined linear flow prevents particle deposits and chemical attacks. Simple operation and very low operating and maintenance costs make such honeycomb regenerator systems an extremely reliable and economically efficient solution.

Regenerator beds in RTO systems have to meet many requirements under often very drastic conditions. The properties of honeycomb ceramics must therefore be tailored to different requirements. For this reason, an optimized material was developed for every application. The right combination of the different materials within a heat storage bed will lead to an optimum result.

For specific inquiries and further information about our products, applications and services, please contact our Product Management team.

Product Line NT and LA10 HT MK CR
Properties dense, very high heat storage capacity, acid resistant Resistant to high operating temperatures Resistant to high swings and thermal shocks Chemical resistant (especially Alkalines)
Applications Standard application and acidic stress Suitable for very high application temperatures (1100°C ≤ Tox ≤1500°C) Suitable for high thermal stress For corrosive exhaust gases such as halogen compounds or strong alkaline exposure

Solutions for every exhaust air problem

CERAM honeycomb ceramics are offered in a wide variety of structures, dimensions and materials and provide the OEMs for air pollution control equipment ideal solutions manage any exhaust air problem.

Performance data of CERAM heat media

We would be happy to assist you in designing a regenerator bed. The necessary technical parameters for an optimized bed design are:

Gas Flow Rate V [Nm³/h]
Inlet Temperature Tin [°C]
Oxidation Temperature Tox [°C]
Max. Outlet Temperature Tout [°C]
Max. Pressure Drop delta p [mbar]
Cycle Time t [s]

As well as VOC type, dust content, corrosive components of the exhaust gas etc. PDF template form for requesting a regenerator bed design (RTO Heat Storage Design)




Ceramic Heat Exchangers – Product Management

Dr. Christoph Hagg

Director

+43 3462 2000-2269

Heidemarie Knoll

Non Catalytic Honeycombs Product Management Assistant

+43 3462 2000-2342

Mag. Katharina Painsi

Sales Non Catalytic Honeycombs

+43 3462 2000-2343

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont. Sonja Larissegger

Sales Non Catalytic Honeycombs

+43 3462 2000-2346