How the SS-10™ Sulfur Burner system works in CBM projects

Most wet CBM processes require treatment prior to CBM produced water disposal or use. The Sweetwater sulfur burner represents the most affordable alternative for neutralizing carbonates and bicarbonates in CBM produced water.

Benefits of the Sweetwater sulfur burner:

• Lower pH
• Neutralize bicarbonates
• Control Algae and pH sensitive pests

Water Management Issues surrounding Coal Bed Methane

Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is natural gas associated with coal deposits. Extracting the gas often requires a wet process. The ground water that is produced is extremely high in carbonates and/or bicarbonates.

Agua Dulce is distinctively qualified with its background in CBM and uniquely empowered by the Sweetwater technology to deliver sulfurous acid for year round CBM produced water treatment.

Primary Benefits of the Sweetwater Sulfur Burner

Lower pH – The Sweetwater sulfur burner produces a diluted sulfurous acid for irrigation water amendment. A stream of raw irrigation water is introduced into the sulfur burner and sulfurous acid is discharged. Blending the *sulfurous acid with an irrigation pond or well will instantaneously begin to lower the pH of the irrigation water.Top

*Sulfurous acid produced on site using a Sweetwater sulfur burner is the most affordable method of acidifying irrigation water in the world. One ton of sulfur produces just over three tons of the equivalent sulfurous acid (1 ton sulfur: 3.06 tons of sulfurous acid). Shipping elemental sulfur is fast and affordable because it does not require permitting or special equipment. Sulfur is safer to handle and considerably cheaper than sulfuric acid.

Neutralize Carbonates and Bicarbonates – Irrigation using the Sweetwater sulfur burner is extremely effective at neutralizing carbonates and bicarbonates that tie up salts in soil used for agriculture. The sulfur burner produces sulfurous acid for irrigation water. The acid lowers pH and thereby neutralizes carbonates and bicarbonates in water and soil. When this occurs, the bond between carbonates/bicarbonates and calcium/sodium is broken.Top

Secondary Benefits of the Sweetwater Sulfur Burner

Improved water quality and algae control –By lowering the pH of the water and reducing bicarbonates and carbonates the Sweetwater sulfur burner has caused substantial reductions to lake algae and pH sensitive pests. The reaction with algae is instantaneous.Top

*Agua Dulce is not licensed as an algaecide or pesticide and will not sell the sulfur burner strictly as an algaecide or pesticide.

Equipment Protection – Consistent flow of ground water can cause calcareous build up in pipes, nozzles, and other equipment. If left unchecked, calcium deposits can cause premature corrosion. The Sweetwater sulfur burner is so effective at neutralizing calcium carbonates and bicarbonates and lowering the pH level of the water that it can cleanse this build up from pipes.

Agronomic Benefits of the Sweetwater Sulfur Burner – Some CBM produced water is treated and recycled for beneficial uses in agriculture. The Sweetwater sulfur burner can have the same agronomic benefits using CBM produced water as any other ground water.

• Control alkaline conditions
• Leach salts, sodium, and fertilizer "tied up" in the soil
• Deeper water penetration, root growth, and porous soils
• Minimize water ponding and run off
• Inject sulfur as a nutrient directly to the root system
• Promote growth with acid loving plants
• Decreased tillage costs

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