CoMate the Ash Modifier

Historically, CoMate has been understood to be an ash modifier. Atlantic Combustion Technologies’ research and development programs have further studied this effect by examining a multitude of ash samples treated by CoMate. Using XRD and XRF analyses, a separate but related mechanism to the combustion catalyst effect has been identified by CoMate’s ability to modify ash formation in combustion environments. At these temperatures, ash formation on heating surfaces is mostly a function of the ash’s tendency to fuse. Over the years, considerable time and energy has been spent trying to understand and predict the characteristics of ash formation. Empirical tests combined with practical experience have shown that certain ratios of ash constituents (such as base to acid, silica to alumina, iron to calcium, etc.) are helpful in predicting a fuels tendency to slag, foul and cause corrosion in a combustion system. With CoMate, the conventional wisdom must be put aside.

After enhancing the combustion process, CoMate treated flu gases begin reacting with ash particles throughout the entire system. Similarly, the ion-exchange function of the CoMate particles inhibits and interrupts the formation of glassy ash deposits. When this ionic mixture cools, it forms weak, friable ash that is easily removed, often by gravity alone. This reduces the need for more conventional ash control systems, like sootblowing. This effect is universal and affects the entire combustion system from furnace to stack. In addition, the effect is not just on newly created ash. Over time, existing ash deposits, wherever they may form, are also affected by CoMate. This means that, for all intents and purposes, combustion systems stay free of problem ash indefinitely. Not only does the efficiency of the system increase, it stays that way without dropping over time due to ash accumulation.