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Methyl Mercaptan

What is Methyl Mercaptan?

methyl mercaptan

Methyl Mercaptan, also known as Methanethiol, is a volatile organic compound known as an organosulfur, because it contains sulfur. Methyl mercaptan is a member of a series of compounds, in which there can be chains of up to 20 carbon-atoms attached to sulfur. The chemical formula for methanethiol is CH3SH; it is classified as a thiol.  It is colorless, highly flammable, and has a strong rotten-cabbage-like odor. It is a colorless, low-boiling liquid, that is denser than water. When inhaled, Methyl Mercaptan is very toxic, and the dangerous gas is often overlooked when in low concentrations. It can undergo steam reforming to hydrogen-rich gas over cerium oxide-coated rhodium or aluminum oxide catalyst via the solid-gas reaction, under certain operating conditions. This process has potential use in toxic-waste treatment, such as removal of methanethiol present in industrial-waste off-gas. Because it is derived from decaying organic matter, Methyl Mercaptan is a weak acid, and is reactive with dissolved metals, in aqueous solutions. [Read more…]

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My Reason, What’s Yours?

I am admittedly, and shamefully, a former climate-change denier. There. I said it! I believed that global warming was real, but thought that humans played little to no role in the process. It has happened before, and we need to stop obsessing over something we have no control over. I was not a person you would consider to be environmentally conscious, at all; in fact, those “tree-huggers” often annoyed me, with their suggestions that I make changes in my own life, to stop this process I didn’t think I had a role in. [Read more…]

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5 Tips for Reducing Plant Shutdown Costs

Shutdowns and turnarounds are anything but inexpensive but with proper planning and prioritization, budgets can be maintained and stress managed. Use these tips to help you reduce plant shutdown costs.plant shutdown costs

  1. Implement a Project Management App or System

The use of project management software is often utilized to streamline both the planning and execution processes. While it does take time to implement a new project management system there are many advantages to consider. For example) systematic project management can help you achieve a better understanding of a process and in turn opens the door for process improvements and streamlined operations. There are many software systems available including some that offer a free trial. Some examples of these include: [Read more…]

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Top 10 Tips for Improving the Life of Pollution Control Equipment

To optimize your uptime and increase the life of your pollution control equipment, regular inspections and evaluations are a must. These evaluations should be done yearly for equipment less than five years old and twice per year for older systems.

Regular Maintenance is Critical for Improving Equipment Life
Regular Maintenance is Critical for Improving Equipment Life

A complete preventative maintenance evaluation should be completed by a qualified service team but in between evaluations there are some simple things that can help improve the life of equipment. [Read more…]

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Rent a Thermal Oxidizer (TO)

New Additions to our Rental and Preowned Fleet

Since first opening our doors nearly two decades ago Gulf Coast Environmental Systems has built a business based on two simple concepts:

  1. Develop and manufacture innovative and quality pollution control systems that fit the client’s needs
  2. Treat every project and every interaction as though it is the most important project we will every have the opportunity to develop

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Company Profile

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems (GCES) is your custom solutions provider for pollution control systems, industrial ovens, systems engineering and field support worldwide. Our unique approach is to analyze your process stream and business objectives and propose an ideal solution or range of options to help you optimize these objectives. GCES is a one-stop shop: we provide engineering services, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing support. With our broad base of expertise and large installed global base, we are well-positioned to solve your pollution control issues.

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