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Boiler Burners

T-Fired (Tangentially Fired) Burners

John Zink's T-Fired Burners offer high-efficiency, low-emission combustion solutions for tangentially-fired boilers, featuring dual-fuel capabilities and advanced design for reliable performance.

Overview

Meet Stringent Regulations with Significant NOx Reductions

Our T-Fired Burners are designed to deliver superior performance and reliability in tangentially-fired boilers. These burners are engineered for both new installations and retrofits, providing a versatile solution for improving combustion efficiency and reducing emissions. The T-Fired system utilizes advanced CFD modeling to optimize air and fuel distribution, ensuring a stable and efficient combustion process.


T-Fired Burners can handle a wide range of fuels, including natural gas and #2 fuel oil, offering dual-fuel capabilities that enhance operational flexibility. These burners are equipped with high-energy ignitors and retractable oil guns, ensuring reliable light-off and operation under various conditions. The system is capable of achieving significant NOx reductions, meeting stringent environmental regulations while maintaining high boiler efficiency.

Features

  • Dual-Fuel Capability: Operates on natural gas and #2 fuel oil for enhanced flexibility.
  • Hydrogen-Ready: Optimized to fire hydrogen and other alternative fuels, supporting future energy transitions.
  • Advanced CFD Modeling: Optimizes air and fuel distribution for efficient combustion.
  • High-Energy Ignitors: Ensure reliable light-off and stable operation.
  • Retractable Oil Guns: Provide ease of maintenance and operational reliability.
  • Low NOx Emissions: Meets stringent environmental regulations with significant NOx reduction.
  • Robust Design: Ensures reliable performance and low maintenance.

Benefits

  • Environmental Compliance: Achieves low NOx emissions, helping facilities meet stringent environmental standards.
  • Operational Flexibility: Dual-fuel capability allows switching between fuels to optimize costs and performance.
  • Cost Efficiency: Reduces operating and maintenance costs due to the robust and reliable design.
  • Enhanced Performance: Advanced CFD modeling and optimized combustion improve overall boiler efficiency.
  • Ease of Use: Simple installation and reliable operation ensure user-friendly performance.
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Emission Reduction

John Zink leverages decades of unrivaled expertise and industry-leading technologies to deliver advanced emission reduction solutions for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO), helping operators across a wide range of industries meet stringent environmental regulations.

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Carbon Reduction

From carbon reduction and processing to the firing of low-emission alternative fuels in your combustion equipment, John Zink has proven capabilities to optimize your facility’s performance.

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Hydrogen

At John Zink, we are leaders in hydrogen combustion technology, offering an extensive portfolio of products designed to meet the needs of today’s hydrogen market. Our advanced combustion solutions help our customers navigate the complexities of hydrogen transition, delivering unmatched expertise and support. 

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Refining

John Zink is a global leader in combustion and emission control, with a strong presence in the refining market. Our extensive portfolio includes advanced process burners, flares, and vapor control systems designed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance for refining operations.

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Petrochemical & Chemical

John Zink serves the petrochemical and chemical industries with advanced combustion solutions and emission control systems. With a focus on reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and enhancing safety, our expertise is backed by a strong reputation and a history of innovation in this sector.

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Utilities & Power

John Zink provides innovative combustion and emission control solutions for the utilities and power market, ensuring efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations.

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The Journey to Net Zero Carbon Emissions: Challenges and Opportunities of Firing Hydrogen in Fired Heating

As leaders and organizations strive to reduce carbon emissions, the use of hydrogen as a fuel source continues to surface as a compelling alternative. Process heating through hydrogen combustion isn’t necessarily novel. The refining and petrochemical industries have leveraged the heating content in byproducts (many of those rich in hydrogen) to maximize unit efficiency, reduce the consumption of purchased fuel, and eliminate the release of unburned hydrocarbons to the atmosphere. While the carbon free nature to hydrogen offers a seemingly simple path to carbon free emissions, transitioning to hydrogen presents several challenges that, if unmitigated, will negatively impact the viability of products and services critical to our daily lives.

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Hydrogen Firing in Tangentially Fired Boilers: The Future of Cleaner Combustion

As industries worldwide look for sustainable energy solutions, Hydrogen (H2) is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels. At John Zink, we’re leading the charge in innovating combustion technologies that meet the evolving needs of our clients. One area of focus is converting tangentially fired boilers from natural gas to hydrogen. This process offers exciting possibilities but comes with its own set of challenges.

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Reducing NOx Emissions and Retrofit Costs on Tangentially Fired Boilers

We assisted a major oil refinery in reducing NOx emissions on three 550,000 lb/hr tangentially fired boilers while considering retrofit cost, timeline, and equipment compatibility. The retrofit successfully achieved target emissions, received an award for exceptional performance, and showcased our expertise in optimizing industrial combustion systems.

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Converting Oil Fired, T-Fired Utility Furnaces to Fire Gas and Oil

John Zink executed a successful conversion for Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), transforming two 410 MWe tangentially fired boilers at the South Coast Generating Station. The conversion involved equipping unit #5 and #6 boilers with advanced gas burners, safety valves, and pressure-regulating skids. This allowed PREPA to flexibly switch between natural gas and fuel oil firing, achieving fuel cost reduction and adherence to regulations. The conversion preserved existing oil-firing capabilities and optimized boiler performance, resulting in substantial operational benefits for PREPA.

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Additional Offerings

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Fired Equipment Services

We provide a full spectrum of fired equipment services, from startup and commissioning to troubleshooting across various equipment types, including flares, process burners, boiler burners, thermal oxidizers, and more. Our expertise in combustion tuning ensures optimal performance, enhanced safety, reduced emissions, and extended equipment life. With our experienced team on hand, issues are swiftly resolved to minimize downtime.

Upgrades, Retrofits & Revamps

At John Zink, we specialize in upgrades, retrofits, and revamps that can breathe new life into your existing combustion and emissions equipment, maximizing efficiency and reliability. Our team of experts can work closely with your site or facility to assess your current equipment and identify opportunities to enhance performance, improve safety, and meet evolving environmental standards without the need for full system replacements. 

Partner With John Zink

With nearly a century of leadership in combustion and emission control, we are committed to being your trusted partner. Collaborate with John Zink for reliable solutions backed by expert service and support. 
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