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HFX® is a balanced compound of an organic dispersant, detergent, and a surfactant that are blended with a highly effective, combustion improving catalyst in a pure hydrocarbon base. Each additive within this compound is designed to improve particular performance characteristics found in residual fuel.
The flowability of residual oil stocks is improved by the organic dispersant in HFX®.
The formation of viscous emulsions and the stratification that often occurs in residual fuels is greatly reduced. Dispersing long chain, heavy hydrocarbons prevents them from settling into sludge. Tanks, lines, nozzles, and pre-ignition components remain free of sludge and deposits.
The varnishes, gums and carbon deposits are reduced by the detergents in HFX®.
Both pre-ignition and post-ignition deposits are reduced. Cleaner fuel system components and burner surfaces mean improved performance.
The water in residual fuels passes through delivery and ignition systems because of the surfactant in HFX®.
The surface tension of condensation and free-standing water is reduced (proven through scientific tests), allowing it to pass through the system with atomization of the fuel at the burner nozzles. This inhibits corrosion in the fuel system and aids the combustion process.
The formation of slag, SO 3 and the reduction of excess air results in significant savings in fuel consumption. All are improved by the combustion improving organic catalyst in HFX®.
The combustion catalyst is a solution of organic compounds which are dissolved in a pure hydrocarbon solvent, making them mixable with oils. These organic ions dissolved in solution cause more rapid and complete burning of the fuel and provide significant reductions in the corrosive effects of high sulfur, high vanadium and sodium content of the residual fuel.
Control of deposits during the combustion process is effected by the organic catalyst. This catalyst changes the nature of the vanadium oxides formed during the combustion process. The vanadium pentoxide, which has a relatively low melting point, is the primary cause of slag formation in combustion chambers. In liquid or molten form, it acts as a binder and a powerful corrosive agent. The organic catalyst in HFX® reacts with the vanadium to form high-melting-point vanadates that deposit in dry friable form, thus inhibiting the formation of molten vanadium slag.
Furthermore, existing deposits containing vanadium will usually be reached by the action of the HFX® catalyst's vapors and drop off in pieces over a period of a few weeks.
How does the organic catalyst in HFX® effect a reduction of SO 3 emissions, the primary cause of acid rain?
When molten vanadium pentoxide is present, it acts as a catalyst to change the SO 2 in the presence of excess air to the more objectionable sulfur trioxide (SO 3 ), which then combines with moisture to form sulfuric acid. This, of course, has a very serious corrosive effect on metal surfaces and the environment. The dry, friable form of vanadates are deposited far less on combustion chamber surfaces, thus substantially reducing the conversion of SO 2 to SO 3
Additional improvement in the SO 2 /SO 3 ratio can be made by the reduction of excess air. The combustion improving capability of HFX® will allow air requirements to be reduced. Less air (and therefore less unused oxygen in the ignition process) causes reduced SO 3 formation.
The combination of dispersants, detergents, surfactants, and the combustion improving catalyst in HFX adds up to lower hazardous emissions and improved fuel consumption.
Lower air requirements and more efficient burning of fuel stocks add up to significant savings. The combustion improvement capability of HFX® will allow excess air to be reduced. This helps overcome heat loss up the stack by reducing its velocity past the heating surfaces.
Find out how HFX® can help solve your oil problems.
The varied uses of the many grades of oil stocks throughout the world make it impossible for a single formulation, such as HFX®, to be able to solve every need. Energy Additives, Inc. is ready with the technical advice and formulating capability to respond to your particular performance problems. Please e-mail us at sales@energyadditives.com regarding any questions about HFX® or our other products.
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