HIGH ENERGY FUEL HOMOGENIZATION
Burning Homogenized Oil
Water droplets superheat when exposed to the right thermodynamic conditions during initial combustion of oil creating micro-explosions. These violent micro-explosions completely shatter the oil droplet, with the result that the droplet stream takes on the appearance and nature of a burning spray. Coke particles formed from the parent droplet have a burnout factor which is six times greater than that of the small coke particles formed from the ejected fuel fragments. No coke particles exist beyond the point at which the last of the vaporizing fuel is consumed.
The light emission from burning homogenized oil is 7 to 9% lighter and extremely bright. Micro-explosions of water droplets during initial combustion creating secondary atomization. The intense disruption of oil droplets and secondary atomization ensures a more complete combustion.
All of this is done with:
- 20% less excess air
- 1.5 to 2% less fuel consumption
- 70% less opacity
- 45% less emissions
- 50% less soot blowing
- 40% less SO2
- 50% less NOx
- 20% less CO2
- 70°F higher flame temperature
Burning Homogenized oil with 20% less excess air raises the melting point of vanadium V202+V204 from 1243°F up to 3580°F at 1% O2 with increased carbon conversion. Consequently, the fireside is completely clean including brickwork, wall tubes, screen tubes, superheater and economizer. Several tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense, EPA, U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation, along with numerous universities, laboratories, and private entities conclusively show that homogenization of oil with water significantly improves combustion.
The ENRJ Homogenization System is the FIRST and ONLY system with the capability of sheering oil consistently to less than 10 microns while evenly disbursing droplets and maintaining water to oil ratio. This is why ENRJ stands alone as the leader in Fuel Oil Homogenization.
Typical photograph (at 400 power) of ENRJ's capability to control % water droplet size, complete disbursement at any flow rate, pressure and/or temperature.
Compensating Valves
ENRJ's Patented compensating valves are singular in design and operation. The valve material is hardened to withstand abrasive #6 oil. Servomotors are connected directly to the homogenization chamber and receiver which are connected hydraulically to operating cylinders. Hydraulic controls are used because of their instantaneous response time.
This immediate response enables the compensating valves to maintain the homogenization chamber within + or –2 psi regardless of fuel oil flow and/or temperature changes. ENRJ's low pressure compensating valves reduces fuel oil line pressure in the homogenization chamber. Water is injected into the oil stream through the valve to ensure complete homogenization. Homogenized oil then continues to the pump which raises its pressure above that of operating oil system pressure. The high pressure compensating valve reduces the homogenized oil pressure back to system operating pressure.
Operation
Fuel oil enters the homogenizer through a fuel supply flow sensor which sends its signal to the Strategic Loop Controller (SLC). The SLC has microprocessor programmability with digital displays of fuel oil supply, fuel oil recirculation, homogenizer pump discharge and water flow rates. Fuel oil then passes through the low pressure compensating valve to the homogenizing chamber. When the attached servomotor senses homogenization chamber pressure it automatically starts the homogenizer pump and maintains the pressure in the homogenization chamber throughout the operation.
The homogenized oil exits the homogenization chamber into a positive displacement pump. At this point the pressure is raised above the operating pressure. The high pressure compensating valves reduces fuel oil pressure back to system operating pressure.
The SLC responds to fuel oil consumption as indicated by the fuel oil supply flow sensor and/or recirculating oil flow sensor. This is accomplished by sending a signal to the I/P transducer which pneumatically controls the volumetric ratio of water to fuel.
Water System
The Water system is designed to operate with a constant discharge pressure of 125 psi. The tank is constructed of stainless steel and is equipped with automatic level and pressure controls. It is connected to the homogenizer pump controller, providing automatic staring and stopping. Water can be supplied by any potable or boiler waste water connection.
Controlled SO2
Anchors Aweigh with Your Problems!
