Industries We Serve
Combustion Solutions for
Every Major Industry
From utility-scale power generation to chemical processing and cement manufacturing — Forney combustion systems are trusted where reliability is not optional.
Power Generation
Combustion systems for utility and industrial power plants
Forney has been supplying combustion systems to the power generation industry for over 90 years. Our burners, igniters, flame detectors, and BMS systems are in operation at hundreds of coal, gas, and oil-fired power plants worldwide — from small industrial units to large utility boilers exceeding 1,200 MW.
Industry Challenges
- Aging infrastructure requiring reliable, long-life components
- Strict NOx, SO2, and particulate emission compliance
- Fuel flexibility demands — transitioning from coal to gas
- Safety compliance per NFPA 85 and IEC 61511
- Minimizing planned and unplanned downtime
Forney Solutions
Ultra-Low NOx Burners
Staged combustion burners and OFA systems reducing NOx emissions by up to 70%.
High-Energy Igniters
Reliable startup ignition for coal, gas, and oil firing with retractable designs for safety.
Flame Scanner Systems
Multi-burner flame monitoring with UV/IR detection and SIL 2 safety relay.
Burner Management System
Full NFPA 85 compliant BMS for automated startup, shutdown, and interlocks.
Petrochemical & Refining
Process burners and safety systems for downstream facilities
Refineries, chemical plants, and LNG facilities demand combustion equipment engineered for process reliability, safety, and emissions compliance. Forney supplies burners for fired heaters, flare ignition systems, and safety instrumented BMS for critical applications.
Industry Challenges
- API and ASME compliance requirements for fired heaters
- Handling hydrogen-rich and variable fuel compositions
- Flame ignition in adverse wind and weather conditions (flares)
- SIS integration for process safety management
- Extreme operating temperature and pressure environments
Forney Solutions
Process Heater Burners
API 560-compliant burners for crude, vacuum, and process heater service.
Flare Ignition Systems
Reliable pilot ignition for flare tips and ground flares, including electronic and flame front ignition.
Fired Heater BMS
Safety instrumented systems meeting API 556 and IEC 61511 for fired heater applications.
Flame Detection
UV/IR flame detectors rated for ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
Cement & Lime
Kiln burners and combustion controls for rotary kiln operations
The cement and lime industry requires combustion systems capable of handling extreme temperatures, variable alternative fuel blends, and the demanding continuous operation of rotary kilns. Forney kiln burners and management systems deliver the reliability and fuel flexibility cement plants need.
Industry Challenges
- Alternative fuels — waste-derived fuels, petcoke, biomass blends
- Consistent flame shape and heat distribution within the kiln
- High-temperature, abrasive clinker environment
- Minimizing thermal NOx and CO emissions
- Continuous 24/7 kiln operation reliability
Forney Solutions
Rotary Kiln Burners
Multi-channel burners for coal, gas, oil, and alternative fuel blends with adjustable swirl and momentum.
Alternative Fuel Systems
Burner designs accepting RDF, TDF, MBM, and other waste-derived solid fuels.
Ignition Systems
Rugged igniters designed for cement kiln startup conditions.
Combustion Control
Integrated air/fuel ratio control systems for optimized kiln combustion.
Pulp & Paper
Recovery boiler and power boiler combustion for pulp mills
Pulp and paper facilities rely on recovery boilers and power boilers for both process steam and energy recovery. Forney's combustion products are engineered for the unique demands of bark, black liquor, and biomass firing — with the safety and reliability that mill operations depend on.
Industry Challenges
- Black liquor and smelt explosion risk — BLRBAC safety requirements
- Wet bark and biomass fuel variability and moisture content
- Recovery boiler corrosion and fouling management
- Maintaining stable combustion across wide load swings
- Emissions compliance for SOx, NOx, and particulates
Forney Solutions
Recovery Boiler BMS
BLRBAC-compliant burner management systems for black liquor recovery boilers.
Bark & Biomass Burners
Spreader stoker and suspension burner designs for wet biomass and bark fuels.
Power Boiler Igniters
Reliable ignition for power boiler startup on gas and oil with retractable designs.
Flame Detection Systems
Continuous flame monitoring for recovery and power boiler applications.