Fuel Conversion
From Fossil Fuels to Future-Proof Production
UTAB helps the industry convert furnaces and combustion systems from fossil fuels such as oil, LPG, and natural gas to more sustainable alternatives such as biogas, biogasoline, bio-oil, and hydrogen.
Fuel conversion often involves more than just switching fuels. Differences in calorific value, pressure, flow rates, and combustion characteristics affect the entire system—from burners and control valves to piping, control systems, and exhaust systems. The furnace atmosphere is also affected by the choice of fuel, which can impact heat transfer, material properties, product quality, and the thermal process.
With extensive experience in industrial furnaces and combustion technology, we help our customers create solutions that are both technically and economically optimized, taking into account process requirements as well as energy efficiency, safety, and the quality of the final product.
UTAB develops flexible and future-proof systems that can run on a variety of fuels and easily switch between them to optimize operation, economy, and environmental performance. Our solutions cover the entire process—from feasibility studies and risk analysis to design, installation, and commissioning.
Why choose electric heating?
Electrifying a furnace is not just a technological shift – it is a step towards more competitive and future-proof production.
Reduced climate impact
With electric heating, direct emissions from combustion are eliminated. When using renewable electricity, the process can be practically fossil-free.
High energy efficiency
Electric heating elements convert energy directly into heat with very little loss, providing efficient and stable operation.
Improved working environment
Electric heating provides a cleaner and quieter working environment without exhaust fumes, open flames or combustion-related noise. It also reduces the need for fuel handling and contributes to a safer, more pleasant and easy-to-maintain production environment.
Why you should choose UTAB
With our combined experience in furnace technology and heat treatment, we can offer tailor-made solutions that are both technically and economically optimized. We work closely with our customers to ensure a smooth transition and a solution that works in practice – not just on paper.