
VOC Control
APC Technologies provides high-performance VOC control systems that deliver air permit compliance for any industrial application.

From activated carbon adsorption systems to oxidizers and scrubbers, we engineer custom VOC control systems that provide the best technology for each application.
VOC Control Needs Served
check_circle Air permit compliance with total VOC and HAP emission limits
check_circle Control of VOC-related nuisance odors and personnel exposure
check_circle Solvent and vapor recovery
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APC’s VOC Control Systems
- Generally lower cost and simpler than other technologies
- Lower capital cost
- Lower maintenance
- Particularly well-suited for air streams with lower concentrations of VOCs or lower volumetric gas flow rates
- Provide high VOC removal efficiencies—can be in excess of 99%
- Can use either virgin carbon or regenerated carbon
- APC is media-independent and will recommend and furnish the best adsorption media available on the market for the given application
Learn more about CarbonPure Activated Carbon Adsorption Systems
- Can be used for material or solvent recovery and recycling back to process
- Can be used as a stand-alone VOC control technology, or in conjunction with a downstream carbon bed for applications needing a very high VOC removal efficiency
- When used with a downstream carbon bed, condensing reduces carbon usage rate by reducing VOC content of exhaust
- Reduces exhaust gas temperatures to a range more favorable for adsorption in the event a polishing carbon bed is used downstream
- Can provide high VOC removal efficiencies for applications where the VOCs are soluble
- Maximize absorption of VOCs through the use of
- Up-front modeling
- High-efficiency, low-loss packing
- Effective scrubbing liquid management
- GP scrubbers offer corrosion- and temperature-resistant construction as needed, with vertical, horizontal, and multi-stage units available
Learn more about GP Series Packed Tower Scrubbers
- Provides control of condensable (higher boiling point/lower vapor pressure) VOCs in conjunction with a condenser, chiller-condenser combination, or other means of cooling such as dilution or quench
- Offers simultaneous high removal efficiency of the VOCs and any oil mist and solid particulate matter, without any plugging problems at all
- Simple operation
- Extremely low maintenance costs
- No process downtime required for filter replacement
Learn more about UHF® systems
- Use high-efficiency catalysts to achieve 97%-99% destruction of the VOCs at lower operating temperatures than conventional thermal oxidizers
- APC applies the unique Ultra High-Efficiency Filter (UHF®) as a pre-filter to protect the catalyst and typically guarantees catalyst life for a minimum of 3 years
- APC’s catalytic oxidizers may require little or no natural gas to sustain required temperatures, through the use of high-efficiency heat exchangers
Learn more about CP Series Catalytic Oxidizer Systems
- Typically provide the highest achievable VOC control efficiencies – 99% plus – through high-temperature conversion of the hydrocarbons to products of combustion
- APC offers primary and secondary heat exchangers to maximize the energy efficiency of the thermal oxidizer
Learn more about ThermPure Thermal Oxidizer Systems
Featured VOC Control Projects

Asphalt Terminal
Three VOC and H2S control systems for loading racks at an oil refinery in the Southwestern USA.

Spray-Drying
VOC and odor control for spray-drying processes for a client in the Midwestern USA.

Lubricant Production
Odor control for a lubricant manufacturing process for a client in the Northeastern USA.
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EV Battery Production
VOC condensation and removal from coater exhaust on an EV & lithium-ion battery production process in the Western USA.
Our VOC Control Systems Serve a Wide Range of Industries
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Shredding, Recycling, and Metals
- Aluminum fabrication plants
- Aluminum rolling mills
- Electronics recycling
- Foundries
- Metals fabrication
- Scrap shredding
- Silver sintering
- Steel fabrication
Oil, Asphalt, and Petrochemicals
- Adhesives
- Asphalt plants and terminals
- Lubricant production
- Oil pipeline terminals
- Oil refineries
- Petrochemical plants
- Plastics
- Polymers
- Resins
- Rubber products
Food, Packaging, and Consumer Products
- Bakeries
- Cannabis
- Drying ovens
- Foam products
- Food processing
- Furniture
- Packaging
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pulp and paper manufacture
- Rendering
- Spray drying operations
Chemicals, Solvents, and Construction Materials
- Building materials
- Chemical plants
- Coating operations
- Composites
- Curing ovens
- Flooring
- Indoor plant air
- Insulation products
- Painting operations
- Printing
- Roofing products
- Sealants
Energy, Electronics, and Batteries
- Bioenergy
- Circuit board production
- EV & lithium-ion battery plants
- Solar panel production plants
- Solar power plants
Incineration and Waste Management
- Hazardous waste incineration
- Landfill emissions
- Medical waste incineration
- Military waste incineration
- Pharmaceutical waste incineration
- Sewage Sludge Incineration (SSIs)
- Toxic waste incineration
- Wastewater treatment
See a full list of our industries served.
Benefits of Our VOC Control Systems
attach_money Low capital and operating cost
trending_up Removal efficiencies up to and in excess of 99%
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Choosing VOC Control Technologies

APC has no bias toward any emission control technology and will consider, and propose if desired, multiple technology options depending on the application. APC will provide capital and operating cost estimates. When evaluating VOC control technologies, a variety of factors should be considered, including:
– Regulatory requirements
– VOC loading of the gas stream
– Other gas stream pollutants and conditions
– Lifecycle cost of each system
Need VOC Emission Control?
Talk to one of our experts today.
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APC Technologies is here to support you every step of the way. We’ll work to learn the details of your process emissions and recommend the best emission control system to meet your needs and goals.
Phone: 412.344.1870
Proven VOC Control Experience
We are an established leader in emission control systems with over two decades of successful installations.
engineeringOver 50 industries served.
autorenew40% of projects are for repeat customers.
workspace_premium20+ years of proven installations in emission control applications.
punch_clock6,804,000,000,000 CF (cubic feet) of polluted air treated.
APC proudly serves Fortune 50 companies, small businesses, and everything in between.
Check out our Selected Customers List and our Project Gallery to learn more about our work.
Image credits: APC Technologies, Inc. 2024.
