Why does SFA International sell combustion catalysts containing iron and magnesium?
SFA was asked by Westinghouse Corp. to solve a problem with combustion turbines using a fuel containing vanadium and causing excessive particulate matter (smoke) in the exhausts. SFA treated the fuel with magnesium to alleviate vanadium deposits and corrosion. Iron was added to the fuel and we immediately saw a reduction of particulate matter from 160 to 60 mg./cubic meter exhaust. Upon further refinement of the dosing, we found a 90% reduction from 160 to 10 mg./cu. Meter exhaust. This led to testing in gasoline and Diesel engines. We found reduction in fuel consumption greater than previously seen with iron. This led to SFA filing 16 patents that have issued with coverage in 34 countries.
