THE REGENERATIVE THERMAL OXIDIZER (RTO) The Ship & Shore Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) converts volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into carbon dioxide and water. VOC’s commonly emitted by manufacturing operations are typically known as hydrocarbons, solvent fumes, halogenated hydrocarbons, hazardous air pollutants (HAP’s), and odorous emissions. TYPICAL PROCESS APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGENERATIVE THERMAL OXIDIZER INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: •