Goal For The Green

Industrial use of a regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) is both economical and versatile. Units can be programmed for various situations, modified as conditions change, and are useable where catalytic oxidizer systems, bioscrubbers, and biofilters are not.

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The system works in a three-stage process. First, the hot exhaust passes through a ceramic layer. It takes the heat and uses it to preheat the next chamber. Here, the exhaust is burned up. Then, the now clean gas passes through a cooling ceramic layer that soaks up the heat, and the clean gas is released into the air.

The final stage is a repetition of stages two and three, ensuring that whatever contaminated exhaust still exists is eliminated. The cycle repeats, and the ceramic layers are constantly increased or tweaked, as needed. This secures upwards of 97% heat retrieval. RTOs can run to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, which means they can eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that bioscrubbers and biofilters cannot.

They also remove carbon monoxide, dangerous air pollutants, organic unprocessed substances, and nitrogen oxide. The ceramic media used are thinner, so heat transfer can be done quicker, more often, and with huge exhaust streams. In fact, RTO’s can accommodate both minimal solvent concentrations and exhaust flows at 550,000 SCFM levels. And when exhaust levels can’t be lowered, heat recovery can still remain above 80%. Keeping costs down is simplified by using RTO’s because the system runs on the very heat it generates, while maintaining an excellent scrub rate.

Here is an informative info-graphic to take notice of for your SAFETY and those that may be with you when you drive!

I just heard on the news the other day, that many parents are now choosing to have their teenagers drive a manual stick shift vehicle.  The reason being, that they have to concentrate more on their driving without distractions.  It does seem to be making a difference when it comes to arriving alive and uninjured at their destination. Remember, your driving requires your FULL attention.  Other activities can wait until you get there, so always remember to make driving safely your top priority!

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To get the best performance and mileage out of your vehicle, regular maintenance is a must. However, most of us prefer to take our vehicles to our neighborhood mechanic shop, because they usually have the best prices and great personal customer service. The local guy knows how to treat and value his customers and appreciates your business.

All the car maintenance places in Pittsburgh really don’t understand the value of a good customer-or one that keeps coming back because they like the service they received. But, the folks at Western Pennsylvania Toyota are an exception to that notion. They truly have customer service down to a science. You bring your car in, they greet you at the door and immediately start trying to help you. It’s a smooth process, and makes the trips in for service and maintenance so much faster each and every time.

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In addition, they have great deals at Pittsburgh Toyota maintenance, so no matter what kind of condition your car is in, they can help you fix the problem. They offer every kind of service under the sun, and they don’t make any fuss about answering your questions, even if you’re not sure what’s wrong with your vehicle, they can figure it out.

The mechanics on site at Pittsburgh Toyota maintenance, are also very friendly and respectful. They treat cars extremely well, so your car looks even better than when you went in for a repair or checkup. With the maintenance plans they offer, you can even get to know the staff and find out about more specials that they offer each week.

They currently have some amazing deals on tires, probably the cheapest in Pittsburgh. But, the best part has to be the staff at Pittsburgh Toyota maintenance. They truly don’t “fake” personality or customer service. They realize that your time is as important as their own. They are courteous and prompt,and don’t allow you to wait around, so that you can carry on with your day. They value you and your time, and that is a major factor that keeps a happy customer returning for future service.This is one dealership maintenance department that goes out of their way to treat you right. With some of their amazing specials you can understand the value, save a lot of money and get great service each and every time from someone you can trust.