Recommendations for pilot design and equipment startup in incinerator applications

Thermal oxidizer startups can be a complex and critical operating point for any facility. This activity requires attention to detail on many factors for consistent light off and startup of their equipment. As a result, proper design and operation of a pilot system is key to the long-term success of a facility. Unfortunately, while safe and reliable pilot design is addressed in several industry standards, the final implementation is often poorly understood and implemented leading to unsafe operating conditions and unplanned outages.