Stop Soot Problems in Your Hotel Kitchen

Your once-shiny pots and pans are now having a stubborn black coating? Spending hours scrubbing soot-stained vessels? That greasy black layer is not just ugly, but it is costing you money, efforts and efficiency every single day.

Whether you are at home frustrated with blackened cookware or a restaurant owner dealing with endless cleaning and maintenance bills, soot formation is a kitchen nightmare. But you don’t have to live with it.

Discover how choosing the right fuel can keep your vessels cleaner, extend their lifespan, and trim down those pesky soot-related expenses. Let’s talk soot!

What is soot on vessels?

Soot is the black, greasy coating formed on the bottom of pots and pans. It is tiny unburn carbon particles/ impure carbon that sticks during cooking.

When fuel burns, it needs the right amount of oxygen to burn completely. When there's insufficient oxygen or the fuel quality is poor, the fuel doesn't burn properly. The unburnt carbon particles then escape and settle on surfaces and stick to your vessels as black soot.

How LPG quality affects soot formation?

The composition of LPG plays a crucial role in combustion, flame and soot formation. Here are some significant aspects:

1. LPG derived from regular oil refineries may contain higher concentrations of olefins (unsaturated hydrocarbons like propylene and butylene) compared to LPG co-produced from natural gas (SR-Grade LPG).
2. While LPG is known for its low sulphur content compared to other fossil fuels, even trace amounts of sulphur can contribute to emissions and potentially indirectly affect combustion efficiency.
3. The presence of heavier, less volatile hydrocarbons (like pentane or even traces of higher alkanes) in LPG can lead to incomplete vaporization and mixing with air.
4. Poor mixing of fuel and air prevents complete combustion, even if sufficient oxygen is theoretically available.
5. While LPG generally burns hot, excessively low flame temperatures can hinder the complete oxidation of hydrocarbons, promoting soot.
6. A dirty, clogged, or improperly designed burner can impede proper air-fuel mixing and lead to inefficient combustion and soot.

In summary, higher quality LPG = Less soot!

When low quality LPG is used users might notice more soot formation, yellow flame and visible smoke. This not only makes cleaning vessels difficult but also leads to reduced heat transfer and reduced fuel efficiency.

What is the best solution? SR-Grade LPG!

SR-Grade LPG is considered to be premium LPG in terms of purity, extraction and efficiency. Know more about SR-Grade LPG here!

Due to direct extraction from natural gas and minimal processing, SR-Grade LPG typically reduces soot formation by 70%:

1. Higher Purity: It generally has a lower content of impurities like sulphur and olefins (unsaturated hydrocarbons) compared to regular LPG.
2. Cleaner Burning: The higher purity leads to a cleaner burn, resulting in reduced soot formation and fewer emissions.
3. Consistent Quality: The direct extraction process often yields a more consistent chemical composition, resulting in precise flame control or consistent quality.
4. Reduced Maintenance: Lower impurity levels can mean less corrosion and damage to equipment, leading to reduced maintenance requirements.

Simply put: Cleaner burning for cleaner vessels and cleaner cooking.

Reach out to SUPERGAS for premium SR-grade LPG that keeps your LPG consumption in check and reduces maintenance costs.