Soot Cleaner
Soot Cleaner
SOOT CLEANER TM
DESCRIPTION PACKAGING
SOOT CLEANER is a highly effective powder com- Order Number : 565004 (50 kgs)
pound that acts as a combustion catalyst in order Container : Plastic drum
to easily remove soot and ash deposits from sur-
faces where accumulation exists. Soot accumula- APPLICATION AND USE
tion occurs, as a result of the fuel combustion that
takes place during the ignition period or the soot Dosing Procedure
blowing operation. The quantity of SOOT CLEANER to be used is sug-
SOOT CLEANER is applicable to all types of boiler gested at a ratio of 1 kg per 400–500 m2 of sur-
and diesel exhaust systems due to its character- face area on a daily basis. Notice that the above
istic action to explode when it enters the combus- quantity may be altered, depending on the system
tion flame. to be treated, based on particular variations and/
or the manufacturer’s technical specifications.
ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning Procedure
• Reduces soot and ash deposits at a controlled SOOT CLEANER is applicable to many systems such
rate. as diesel exhaust gas economizers, fire tube boil-
• Eliminates the risk of hazardous soot fires. ers, main boilers, etc.
• Effectively protects steel surfaces against wear In the case of diesel exhaust economizers, the
off and short life duration caused by ash and product is applied upstream, of the area being
soot build up and very high temperatures. treated into the exhaust gas system.
• Reduces the ignition point temperature of soot In the case of boilers, the product is applied from
and fire scale, which results in easy combustion a suitable port point of the system.
of carbon deposits forming an easily removable Make sure that the powder is spread through
dry ash. towards the backside of the combustion chamber.
• Prevents acid from forming, reducing the risk of
corrosion.
• Induces fuel efficiency which contributes to fuel
saving.
• Increases heat transfer and can maximize boiler
efficiency.
• Minimizes cleaning and maintenance cost.
• Easy to handle and apply.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SOOT CLEANER is a dry powder compounded by
specific combustion catalysts, formulated to
intrude and break fused ash deposits and strong
bonded carbonaceous deposits by dislocating the
combustion binders due to its explosive action
inside the exhaust system.
Appearance / Color : Green, thin granules
powder
Specific gravity : 1.20–1.30 gr/cm3 at 15°C
Flash Point : None
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FUEL TREATMENT MARINE CHEMICALS & EQUIPMENT DIVISION
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any expressed warranties concerning this merchandise, shall not be actionable or pertinent or effective if the good is used contrarily or differently to the
directions herein and in no other way due to impending hazards from inappropriate use of the good explained herein. Merchandise might vary insubstan-
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