Issue

Combustion Flame (conventional)

MHI Advanced LIP System GEN 3, 2010

(advanced)

EMISSIONS / HEALTH / ENVIRONMENT

Produces CO2, SO2 and soot.  Uses combustion gas inputs of fuel and air.  Requires plumbing.  Typically 20,000 BTU natural gas burners (i.e. 20,000 BTU/hr) produces about 22 moles of greenhouse gasses per hour i.e. is about ~ 10ˆ25 molecules per hour - that's a 10 raised to the power of 25, number of new green-house molecules! 

Combustion products from fuels which contain carbon also often produce very toxic gasses like CO (carbon monoxide).

No toxic emission.  Better health for all.  No venting required.  Improved insurance profile for user.  Uses only air input.  No other gasses.

No greenhouse gasses.  Air to Air.  It's like changing your combustion flame to an electric flame.  Save on energy.  Eliminate toxicity.  Eliminate green house gasses and improve productivity.

Simultaneously we may be able to assist you in improving the shelf-life and quality of your product

PROCESS IMPACT

Combustion flame has narrow area impact and is therefore non-uniform.  This may require many burners to do the job correctly i.e. with the right uniformity.

Widest Area Flexibility is afforded by the LIP system.  It is possible that your line speed can double.  Contact MHI.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

High potential of explosion.  Combustion flame is commonly associated with combustion emissions and fire hazards.

No explosion possibility from the inlet source as there are no combustion gasses involved.   Less monitoring- save on labor costs.   LIP systems can integrate over-temperature controls.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Flames are inherently energy inefficient ~typically about 10% of energy is used in directed flame operations.

Over 90% + efficient.  Energy savings depend on total power replaced.  Example, a 30 kW flame is generally replaced by 6kW clean electric for select operations.  Of course individual installations will differ depending on objective.

CONTROL

Lack of precise control from combustion flames is a problem.

LIP makes the product better and more competitive.    Precise control is available to fully optimize all processes.  Precise control also provides for safety controlslike over-temperature cut-off.  Please contact MHI for details.

NOISE

High combustion noise.

Silent operation.  Better for productivity.

PRICE / SAVINGS.

Do you currently have a green feature in your product/process which enhances your profitability and distinguishes your product over your competitor?

Continuous requirement for consumables such as reactant gasses can increase your cost and decrease your profitability.  Safety and environmental clean-up costs are incurred.  Are you having to pay for your carbon foot-print from a combustion flame?

Uses air and electricity only.  Uses no other consumables.

Saves $$$.  Often, insurance-costs may be influenced in a positive manner - please consult your insurance agency to determine if this is a possible benefit for you.

Using the LIP system can assist you to differentiate your product to your customers because you have invested in green technology.

pssst: The LIP system may also be cheaper for your operations.   Compare the look and feel of your oproduct after GEn 3 LIP treatment.