CATALYTIC HEATER EMISSIONS

Flameless, low-intensity infrared energy heats objects, rather than air, so fuel efficiency is highest. Operation is simple and straightforward: natural gas (or propane) contacts oxygen in the air in the presence of a catalyst. The chemical interaction produces heat and reduces the gas to harmless carbon dioxide and water.

There is no flame, because the reaction occurs at a temperature below the ignition temperature of gas. Since the reaction is totally flameless, there are no CO or NOX emissions associated with open flame gas systems.

For more information contact John Martin
800-325-5422 or 401-683-2070
Email: jmartin@vulcan-mdf.com
Fax: 401-683-6450

Fossil Fuel Emission Levels
Pounds per 2 Million BTU of Energy Input

	Emission	Natural Gas	Oil	Coal	Catalytic Natural Gas
	Carbon Dioxide	234	328	416	255.8
	Carbon Monoxide	0.08	0.066	0.416	0
Regulated Pollutants	Nitrogen Oxide	0.184	0.896	0.914	0
	Sulfur Dioxide	0.002	2.224	5.182	0
	Particulates	0.014	0.168	5.488	0
	Mercury	0	0.000014	0.000032	0
	Water				209.29

Pounds of Water to Gallons of Water: 8.34 Pounds / gallon

Catalytic Natural Gas Conversion — CH₄+20₂ —› CO₂+2H₂0+Heat

Catalytic Propane Conversion — C₃H₈+50₂ —› 3CO₂+4H₂0+Heat