Initial capital cost: Each type of thermal oxidizer has a typical cost that varies based on the size of the equipment. Capital costs include equipment, shipping, installation, commissioning and startup.
2. Operating cost: Annual operating costs include electricity, natural gas, compressed air (if needed), maintenance costs, and personnel.
3. Break-even point: Capital and operating costs can vary widely between different thermal oxidizers. It is necessary to evaluate and understand the total cost of ownership and break-even timing when deciding which type of thermal oxidizer is the best long-term solution for
4. Energy usage: Energy usage increases with the required airflow and size of equipment, but varies inversely with the upfront investment cost & thermal efficiency of the system.
5. Destruction efficiency: Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO) provide +98% destruction rate efficiency (DRE) while recuperative thermal oxidizers and direct fired thermal oxidizers (DFTO) provide 99%+ DRE.
6. Footprint, Weight, Size: Some types of thermal oxidizers aren't feasible at certain sizes. The size, weight, and footprint of the equipment varies inversely with energy cost.