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Texas Instruments has been recognized by the U.S. EPA for
accomplishments in improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. There were 11 winners of EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Awards,
which included TI.
TI and Matros Technologies were recognized for an innovative clean air
technology that was jointly developed for volatile organic compounds
(VOC) abatement.
"This
year's Clean Air Excellence Award winners' dedication to creating a
cleaner tomorrow is truly a breath of fresh air," said EPA
Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "From local to state governments,
companies to citizen groups, these award-winners are helping EPA
deliver healthier air and healthier lives to all Americans."
According
to TI, the installation of the Matros copper-chromium catalyst at a fab
reduced NOx emissions and improved VOC performance. The catalyst
installation made it possible to combine the low temperature of
catalytic oxidation with the high thermal efficiency of regenerative
heat exchange. The regenerative catalytic oxidizer operates using 50 to
60 percent less fuel and generates approximately 40 percent less NOx,
TI said.