Provider of engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems in utility and industrial applications.
Fuel Tech, Inc. specializes in providing advanced solutions for optimizing boiler performance, improving efficiency, and reducing air pollution for utility and industrial clients worldwide.
The company operates through two main segments: Air Pollution Control Technology and FUEL CHEM Technology. The Air Pollution Control Technology segment focuses on reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from flue gas generated by boilers, incinerators, furnaces, and other stationary combustion sources. It achieves this through a range of technologies including low and ultra-low NOx burners, over-fire air systems, selective non-catalytic reduction systems (such as NOxOUT and HERT), selective catalytic reduction systems, and flue gas conditioning systems. These solutions are essential for compliance with environmental regulations and enhancing operational efficiency.
Fuel Tech's FUEL CHEM Technology segment provides comprehensive programs designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance of combustion units. This includes controlling issues such as slagging, fouling, corrosion, opacity, and acid plume formation. The segment employs targeted in-furnace injection technology (TIFI) to add chemicals directly into the furnace, mitigating the formation of harmful by-products like sulfur trioxide, ammonium bisulfate, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The FUEL CHEM program serves a wide range of markets including electric utilities, industrial facilities, pulp and paper mills, waste-to-energy plants, and university and district heating systems.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, Fuel Tech, Inc. has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions that address both environmental compliance and operational efficiency challenges across diverse industrial sectors. Its commitment to technological advancement and customer-focused solutions underscores its position as a trusted partner in the global energy and environmental management landscape.