Why Proper Maintenance Practices are Important

Lack of planned maintenance can cost you money. Poorly adjusted or improperly maintained Thermal Oxidizer equipment uses more fuel and causes needless shutdowns. Unlike most mechanical devices, maladjusted and inefficient combustion equipment frequently continues to operate without breaking down. General maintenance is often overlooked with only necessary repairs being made when components become non-functional. Unfortunately, valuable fuel and heat losses go unnoticed, and even more serious; safety equipment can become inoperative with even more costly consequences.

Planned maintenance procedures involving periodic inspections of Thermal Oxidizer equipment are the only means for assuring economy and safety of operation.

Thermal Oxidizer combustion safeguards and interlocks do afford a measure of security; consequently, operators should never tamper with these when the operation seems faulty or appears to slowdown. Accidents usually can be traced to indifferent maintenance of protective devices or failure to immediately and properly remedy defects.

One of the best ways to minimize maintenance requirements of Thermal Oxidizer equipment is to utilize a Thermal Oxidizer Specialist who knows proper operating practices, and is aware of the costly consequences to production and the hazards of careless equipment manipulation. Only qualified persons should handle troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. It is wise to consult with a Thermal Oxidizer Specialist for repair or replacement instructions on such equipment as flame combustion safeguards and electronic controls.

Useful Maintenance Program Reports and Checklists:

  1. Daily Log Sheet
  2. Mechanical Inspection Checklist
  3. Electrical Inspection Checklist
  4. Valve Inspection Report
  5. CCSES Thermal Oxidizer Work Permit
  6. CCSES Confined Space Entry Checklist