Thermal Power Specialties

Combustion Improvers

Fuel-treatment options evaluated for combustion-related operating challenges in boilers and other fuel-fired equipment.

Establish the combustion baseline

Begin with the fuel, burner condition, atomization and available operating data. Soot formation or incomplete combustion may involve several causes; treatment selection should be considered alongside the plant’s operating adjustments and maintenance program.

Match the formulation to the delivery system

The portfolio includes oil-compatible and water-compatible combustion improver options. The appropriate formulation depends on the fuel, available injection arrangement and the location where the treatment needs to act.

Evaluate compatibility with the existing fuel and other additives before a plant trial. Specify the formulation and delivery conditions for the intended equipment.

Evaluate a controlled trial

Agree on the measurements that will determine whether the treatment meets the site’s objective. Compare results at similar load and fuel conditions, and record burner or operating changes during the trial.

Fuel consumption and useful heat or power output
Combustion observations and relevant flue-gas measurements
Deposit observations and cleaning requirements
Treatment consumption and reliability of the delivery system

Discuss your application

Share your equipment type, fuel or wash conditions and the operating issue you want to address. Our technical team can help identify the relevant product family and the information needed for evaluation.

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