CCF FILTER SERVICE LIFE
Industrial power generation, biomass, waste-to-energy, pulp & paper, chemical, and process facilities face an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Western state air quality agencies — ECOLOGY, ODEQ, CARB, IDEQ, and others — are tightening PM, NOₓ, SO₂, CO, and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) limits, and new projects face BACT and LAER reviews that demand best-available technologies.
BTCo approaches pollution control the same way we approach all engineered equipment: with deep application knowledge, access to technologies that actually work in industrial environments, and a commitment to helping clients achieve compliance at the lowest total cost of ownership.
We represent Precision Partners for advanced ceramic filtration and multi-pollutant control systems, and we draw on decades of project experience to match baghouses, cyclones, and SCR systems to the full range of industrial applications in our territory.
BTCo’s pollution control portfolio covers the full range of particulate and gaseous emission control requirements — from robust mechanical separators to catalytically-enhanced ceramic filtration that handles PM, NOₓ, SO₂, and CO simultaneously in a single dry system.
Fabric filter baghouses remain the industry benchmark for high-efficiency particulate collection across virtually every industrial application. BTCo specifies pulse-jet, reverse-air, and shaker baghouse systems engineered for the specific dust loading, temperature, moisture content, and chemical characteristics of each application.
Centrifugal cyclone collectors provide efficient, low-maintenance removal of coarse and medium particulate without filter media. Used as primary collectors before baghouses or SCR systems, or as standalone duty in lower-efficiency applications. High-temperature tolerant — suitable for direct flue gas service from biomass, waste-to-energy, and boiler systems.
SCR systems are the established BACT technology for NOₓ control in industrial boilers, combustion turbines, and reciprocating engines. Ammonia or urea reagent reacts over a catalyst bed to convert NOₓ to nitrogen and water with reductions typically exceeding 90%. BTCo provides SCR systems sized for gas, oil, biomass, and multi-fuel applications.
Precision Partners’ CCF Plus is the most advanced multi-pollutant control system available for high-temperature industrial processes. Candle-shaped catalytic ceramic filter elements simultaneously remove submicron PM, NOₓ, CO, SO₂, dioxins, furans, and HAPs in a single dry system — eliminating the equipment footprint, cost, and operating complexity of stacked conventional technologies.
99.99% Submicron PM 95%+ NOₓ 90%+ CO Highest SO₂ Dry Control Up to 1,650°F 10+ Year Filter LifePrecision Partners’ Catalytic Ceramic Filter (CCF) Plus represents a fundamental advance in industrial emissions control — replacing the conventional approach of stacking separate baghouses, SCR systems, and acid gas scrubbers with a single, compact, all-dry system built around high-temperature catalytic ceramic filter elements.
The CCF Plus ceramic candle filters are engineered from high-temperature binders and plasticizers for thermal resilience across operating temperatures up to 1,650°F. Each filter element weighs approximately 30 pounds at a typical 10-foot length and 6-inch diameter, with micrometer-length diameter fibers providing ultra-fine submicron filtration. Filter service life consistently exceeds 10 years in continuous operation.
Backed by over 800,000 CCA Cerafil® filters installed worldwide, Precision Partners brings unmatched ceramic filtration experience to every project — from initial system design through long-term aftermarket support with locally stocked filter elements available on short notice.
The integrated High Temperature Circulating Dry Scrubber (HTCDS) module within CCF Plus delivers the highest SO₂ and acid gas removal efficiency available from any dry-process system — no wet scrubbing, no wastewater treatment, no liquid handling infrastructure required.
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CCF Plus simultaneously controls PM, NOx, CO, SO₂, acid gases, dioxins, furans, and mercury in one integrated system — eliminating the capital, footprint, and maintenance cost of multiple separate APC devices.
Ceramic filter elements are designed for continuous operation up to 1,650°F with thermal resilience built in through advanced high-temperature binders. Ideal for waste-to-energy, biomass, and high-temperature process gas streams where conventional bag filters fail.
CCF Plus operates entirely dry, producing solid particulate and reaction byproducts for disposal, no wet scrubber effluent, no wastewater treatment system, no liquid handling infrastructure required — significantly simplifying permitting and ongoing operations.
Precision Partners’ ceramic elements are engineered for continuous operation with filter life consistently exceeding 10 years. Locally stocked Cerafil® replacement elements and factory-trained technician support minimize planned and unplanned downtime.
Precision Partners offers Environmental Compliance as a Service — a unique model where they partner with clients to design, finance, and operate emissions control systems, transferring compliance performance risk and simplifying long-term operations management.
Over 800,000 Cerafil® ceramic filters installed worldwide across municipal solid waste, biomass, hazardous waste, chemical, and industrial combustion applications. BTCO brings this global technology directly to clients in WA, OR, ID, CA, AK, and CO.
BTCo works with clients to identify the right technology or combination of technologies for each application. This reference summarizes the performance and application characteristics of the four primary systems we represent.
| Performance Factor | Baghouse | Cyclone | SCR System | CCF Plus (Precision Partners) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM₁₀ / PM₂.₅ Control | ✓ >99% | 70-90% coarse | Not primary | ✓ 99.99% incl. submicron |
| Condensable PM Control | Limited | No | No | ✓ Yes — unique capability |
| NOₓ Reduction | No | No | ✓ >90% | ✓ >95% |
| SO₂ / Acid Gas Control | With DSI injection | No | No | ✓ Highest dry-system SO₂ |
| CO Reduction | No | No | No | ✓ Up to 90% |
| Dioxins / Furans / Mercury | With ACI injection | No | No | ✓ Integrated control |
| Max Operating Temperature | ~450°F typical | High temp capable | ~1,200°F max | Up to 1,650°F continuous |
| Wet / Dry Process | Dry | Dry | Dry (reagent injection) | All-Dry — no wastewater |
| Best Application | General PM, fine dust | Pre-collection, coarse dust | Dedicated NOₓ control | Multi-pollutant, high-temp, stringent limits |
BTCo engineers are familiar with the air quality permit requirements, BACT/LAER review processes, and agency technical preferences across all six of our states — ECOLOGY, ODEQ, CARB, IDEQ, ADEC, and CDPHE. We can help clients select technologies that will pass permit review, not just ones that look good on paper.
Because we represent multiple complementary technologies — baghouses, cyclones, SCR, and CCF — we can recommend the right solution for each application rather than defaulting to a single product family. Sometimes a proven baghouse is the right answer. Sometimes CCF Plus is the only path to compliance.
As a full-service distributed energy and process equipment representative, BTCo understands how pollution control systems integrate with the boilers, steam turbines, heat exchangers, and fans that serve the same plant. We can coordinate the design of the entire back-end air system, not just the APC device.
Precision Partners’ ECaS® model and aftermarket capabilities — including locally stocked Cerafil® elements and factory technician support — mean CCF Plus clients have a genuine long-term operations partner, not just an equipment vendor.
BTCo’s pollution control practice spans six states, each with distinct air quality regulatory structures and permit requirements. Our engineers are familiar with the technical preferences and submission processes of each state agency.
For projects requiring BACT determinations, LAER analysis, or multi-pollutant compliance strategies, BTCo can provide technology comparison data and application-specific performance documentation to support the permit record.
We review your emission limits, fuel type, gas stream conditions, and permit requirements to identify the most effective and cost-efficient technology path. There is no charge for initial consultations.
START THE CONVERSATIONBTCo serves a broad range of industries across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Alaska, and Colorado — with project experience spanning industrial self-generation, utility power, and advanced distributed energy systems.
Back-pressure turbines, HRSGs, and heat transfer systems integrated into recovery and cogeneration cycles.
Complete power island solutions for wood waste, agricultural residue, and municipal solid waste boiler projects.
Condensing turbines and heat exchange systems for direct-steam and binary geothermal resources.
CHP and district energy systems for universities, hospitals, military bases, and industrial campuses.
Mechanical drive and generator duty turbines, heat exchangers, and process equipment for high-pressure steam.
Small cogeneration systems and heat recovery solutions supporting critical process steam needs.
Grid-connected power projects leveraging competitive fuel or waste heat sources.
Marine steam turbine generators and mechanical drive units for shipboard and packaged OEM systems.
BTCo holds preferred territory representation for pollution control technologies covering the full spectrum of industrial emission control requirements — from mechanical separators to the most advanced ceramic multi-pollutant systems available globally.
Our approach ensures clients have access to technologies that are actually proven in industrial service, supported by factory engineering teams, and backed by the operational know-how to deliver long-term compliance — not just initial commissioning.
For complex projects requiring multi-pollutant compliance strategies, BTCo coordinates directly with Precision Partners’ global engineering team to develop site-specific system designs supported by Precision Partners’ ECaS® service model.
PM · NOₓ · SO₂ · CO · Dioxins · Furans · HAPs · Condensable PM — simultaneous control in a single all-dry system. Up to 1,650°F continuous operation. 10+ year filter life.
Highest dry-system SO₂ and acid gas removal available. Integrated module within the CCF Plus system, or available as a standalone acid gas control unit.
High-efficiency PM control for all industries and dust types. Online cleaning, full range of filter media, temperature-hardened construction available.