Frequently Asked Questions
What does it do to the boiler?
- It has been observed to reduce the maintenance needed inside a boiler due to less soot produced, therefore there is less accumulation internally and less is sent out the stack. It simply burns an alternative fuel (water-in-fuel emulsion).
Is there a drop in BTUs?
- More energy is obtained from a gallon of fuel due to secondary atomization and more complete combustion (Less unburned hydrocarbons).
- There is no de-rating of the boiler (or engine).
- Some new, highly efficient boilers may not see a substantial increase in energy output.
- There is a point of diminishing returns at the higher water percentages as secondary atomization reaches its maximum effectiveness and excess water reduces the temperature.
What is the saving per gallon?
- Savings in fuel consumed can be up to 15+% as has been CavitroniX™’s experience to date.
- Savings also accrue from better heat exchange due to less soot buildup in the boiler tubes.
- Depending on your level of environmental compliance (or non-compliance) you may save money by reducing environmental fines/equipment.
What is the cost?
- The base price includes “standard” start-up and balancing of the E2C® Emulsion Unit and the Distribution Manifold. (Call for Prices)
- The customer is to provide the electrical, water, and oil connections to the E2C® location.
- Customer oil supply should be clean (i.e. filtered). Water may need to be filtered.
What does it do to the oil?
- It works by premixing oil with water in the proper proportions and then driving small droplets into the oil through continuous cavitation with even dispersion and direct delivery to the burner.
- That which is not used is returned to the E2C® and immediately re-emulsified. The emulsion is never returned to the customer oil tank.
How does it mix the water with the oil?
- A water droplet is hydrodynamically driven into an oil droplet and used before it has time to recombine with other droplets of water.
- There is no additive or surfactant needed to destroy surface tension in order to extend the life of the suspended water droplets.
- The E2C® is designed to re-emulsify the oil and water mix after sitting in standby and before entering the fuel train.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
CavitroniX™ Corporation
14570 Industrial Park Rd.
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 644-3500
(877) 895-5392
email: info@cavitronix.com
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