Homogenize heavy fuel oil
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Homogenizing heavy oil for efficient industrial oil processing
The ability to homogenize heavy fuel oil is a key component of modern industrial oil processing and refinery technology. RAPTECH offers an advanced solution for this: with CaviFlow® inline technology based on UADA cavitation, heavy fuel oil can be homogenized to produce heavy fuel oil (HFO) with an extremely fine droplet structure. This form of heavy fuel oil homogenization not only improves the phase consistency, but also significantly optimizes the combustion properties of the HFO - with a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 25%.
Targeted heavy fuel oil homogenization using acoustically generated microflows processes the HFO in such a way that all components are evenly distributed. This reduces deposits such as kerosenes and increases the efficiency of the system. Homogenizing heavy fuel oil not only means greater operational reliability, but also economic benefits - especially in refineries, power plants and petrochemical plants.
Targeted heavy fuel oil homogenization using acoustically generated microflows processes the HFO in such a way that all components are evenly distributed. This reduces deposits such as kerosenes and increases the efficiency of the system. Homogenizing heavy fuel oil not only means greater operational reliability, but also economic benefits - especially in refineries, power plants and petrochemical plants.
Advantages of homogenizing heavy fuel oil
+50%
More effective
Processes
-25%
Reduction of
emissions
Areas of application
- Heavy fuel oil homogenization for HFO
- Optimization of heavy fuel oil rheology
- Reduction of kerosene deposits
- Treatment of residual oils
- Pre-treatment for heavy fuel oil combustion
- Improvement of combustion efficiency
- Pour point and viscosity reduction
- Producing homogeneous heavy fuel oil emulsions
- Preparation for heavy fuel oil distillation
- Breaking up asphalt kerosene structures
Reliable flowability
Optimize heavy oil viscosity
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil significantly reduces the viscosity and thus improves the flow properties. A homogenized heavy fuel oil is easier to handle and leads to more environmentally friendly processes.
- Homogenizing heavy fuel oil makes pumping and transport easier
- Improves combustion in units and engines
- Minimizes wear due to lower friction
- Remains fluid even in cold conditions
- Leads to lower emissions during operation
Greater compatibility
Homogenizing consistency with heavy fuel oil:
A uniform consistency through heavy oil homogenization simplifies further processing and improves product quality in industrial applications.
A uniform consistency through heavy oil homogenization simplifies further processing and improves product quality in industrial applications.
- Facilitates the production of heating oil, diesel or lubricants
- Increases pressure and temperature stability
- Reduces sediment formation and cleaning effort
- Increases compatibility with additives and fuels
- Leads to more consistent end products
Increased security
Stable heavy fuel oil structures:
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil increases the stability of the oil and sustainably improves operational safety - from storage to application.
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil increases the stability of the oil and sustainably improves operational safety - from storage to application.
- Reduces oxidation and pollutant formation
- Extends storage times without loss of quality
- Reduces the potential for corrosion
- Reduces risks due to spontaneous combustion
- Supports safe process control
Lower energy costs
Process optimization with homogenized heavy fuel oil
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil makes processing easier, faster and more efficient - with clear savings in energy and operating costs.
- Enables lower process pressures and temperatures
- Leads to higher energy efficiency
- Improves product quality
- Increases flexibility in plant operation
CaviFlow® inline technology | Directly integrable
The CaviFlow® modules from RAPTECH are ready for immediate use, low-maintenance and optimized for homogenizing heavy fuel oil in existing systems.
- Plug & Play functionality
- Scalable flow rates
- Efficient with low investment
UADA process solutions
Everything from a single source:
RAPTECH offers high-performance systems and flexible financing for all aspects of heavy fuel oil homogenization.
RAPTECH offers high-performance systems and flexible financing for all aspects of heavy fuel oil homogenization.
- Customized processes for heavy fuel oil
- CaviFlow® modules in series
- Complete turnkey system solutions
Homogenize heavy fuel oil and optimize processes now
Increase efficiency, reduce emissions and improve processing - RAPTECH's CaviFlow® inline technology makes heavy fuel oil homogenization an economical solution for industry, energy and refineries.
Cleaner burning
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil for low-emission processes
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil with UADA cavitation technology enables a particularly fine particle distribution in the range of 5-10 micrometres. The uniform dispersion in the homogenized heavy fuel oil significantly improves the flame pattern and combustion temperature. The result: more even and cleaner combustion - ideal for industrial applications with high environmental requirements.
The graph shows the differences after a 30-minute test: untreated heavy fuel oil leaves significantly more residue. In contrast, the homogenized heavy fuel oil and a 15% oil-in-water emulsion with a viscosity of 380 mm³/s ensure visibly clean and efficient combustion.
- Homogenizing heavy fuel oil reduces smoke development
- Fewer paraffinic deposits in valves and pumps
- Cleaner combustion chambers and system technology
- 25% fewer emissions with the same energy yield
The graph shows the differences after a 30-minute test: untreated heavy fuel oil leaves significantly more residue. In contrast, the homogenized heavy fuel oil and a 15% oil-in-water emulsion with a viscosity of 380 mm³/s ensure visibly clean and efficient combustion.
HFO 380 heavy fuel oil | untreated
HFO 380 Heavy fuel oil | homogenized
HFO water emulsion | 15 %
Homogenized heavy fuel oil (HFO)
Homogenize heavy oil for better physical properties
Homogenizing heavy fuel oil significantly improves the physical properties of the fuel. The combustion of homogenized heavy fuel oil droplets is particularly efficient and clean under ideal conditions.
The smaller and more uniform the droplets are after homogenizing the heavy fuel oil, the more complete the combustion process. Untreated heavy fuel oil often leads to deposits due to larger droplets, whereas homogenized heavy fuel oil enables clean, low-residue energy conversion. The graph shows the direct influence of the droplet size on the combustion efficiency.
- During heavy fuel oil homogenization, fuel droplets are brought to an optimum size
- The vaporized hydrocarbon molecules mix evenly with oxygen
- Combustion is complete within milliseconds
- Residues, pollutants and by-products are significantly reduced
The smaller and more uniform the droplets are after homogenizing the heavy fuel oil, the more complete the combustion process. Untreated heavy fuel oil often leads to deposits due to larger droplets, whereas homogenized heavy fuel oil enables clean, low-residue energy conversion. The graph shows the direct influence of the droplet size on the combustion efficiency.
Droplet enters the combustion zone | 100 microns
Evaporation | Steam combustion | Rapid mixing
Broken up hydrocarbon molecules | Steam combustion
Zenosphere | Spongy carbon | Slow diffusion | 20-50 microns
Ash residue | complete combustion | 2-5 microns
Clean burning with homogenized heavy fuel oil
Reduce emissions, deposits and energy losses: Homogenizing heavy fuel oil with UADA cavitation technology creates a finely distributed, combustion-optimized fuel structure - for uniform, low-residue and environmentally friendly energy generation.
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