The Triple Crown

摘要

Fossil fuel combustion, so fundamental to the economy of the US, produces both NOx and particulate matter emissions. Fortunately, there is a technology that reduces both. This technology can also increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The technology that can deliver this "triple-crown" of environmental and economic benefits is emulsified fuel technology (EFT). Producing an emulsion involves both chemical and mechanical operations. The formulation of an emulsion surfactant agent must take into account the need to preserve the stability of the emulsion in both storage and pumping operations as well as the need to render harmless the emission products arising from the combustion of the emulsified fuel. EFT is a proven technology that summarily delivers on the promise of emissions reductions and increases operational efficiency. Lowering fuel heating temperatures and atomizing steam pressures when using emulsified fuels can contribute to an increase in overall plant operational efficiency, significantly lowering overall system maintenance costs.