May 5, 2025 – In a milestone for Iran’s industrial sector, Raadman Industrial Group has successfully developed the nation’s first hydrogen burner — an innovation in a new era of clean combustion technology and marks a decisive step toward a low-carbon future.
Designed to operate completely on hydrogen, the advanced burner produces near-zero emissions, offering a high-performance, eco-friendly alternative to traditional burners used across a wide range of industries.
This innovation stands not only as a testament to technological progress but also as a bold move toward a low-carbon economy. By eliminating harmful pollutants, the hydrogen burner contributes to cleaner air, improved energy efficiency, and a reduced environmental footprint.
Introduction of Raadman R-Hydro Burner; The First Hydrogen Burner in the Middle East
As environmental concerns and strict regulations continue to rise, combustion systems are adapting to new conditions in order to meet the emerging demands of the clean-energy era. Hydrogen is now considered one of the most promising clean alternative fuels, gaining strong attention and investment worldwide. Although the transition toward pure green hydrogen has not yet begun in the Middle East, numerous petrochemical facilities currently flare high-value waste gases containing significant fractions of hydrogen.
One effective way to make use of these valuable gases is to burn them as fuel in furnaces and boilers, which requires specialized hydrogen burners. Due to the distinct physical and chemical properties of hydrogen, it cannot be used in conventional gas burners, and specially designed hydrogen burners are required. As the first case in Iran, a hydrogen-fired boiler, designed and manufactured at Fanavaran Petrochemical Company, has recently been commissioned by Packman, using surplus hydrogen as its fuel.
Using hydrogen as a fuel in boilers—whether it’s green hydrogen from water electrolysis or the gray hydrogen that is currently burned off in petrochemical flare systems—comes with several key benefits. It helps cut fossil-fuel consumption, reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and lowers the release of other pollutants.
In this context, Raadman, as a leading Iranian manufacturer of industrial burners, has introduced its new hydrogen burner to the domestic industry. These burners are capable of operating on a wide range of gaseous fuels—from pure hydrogen to natural gas and process gases found in petrochemical and refinery facilities. As the first Iranian burner capable of operating on 100% hydrogen, it has been specially designed for water-tube boilers to ensure a stable, safe flame that perfectly matches the furnace geometry.
Key Features of the R-Hydro Burner Series
- Capable of operating on a wide range of gaseous fuels, including pure hydrogen, natural gas, and hydrogen-rich petrochemical off-gases.
- Designed and manufactured in capacities ranging from 10 to 40 MW
- Fitted with advanced digital controllers for precise, safe, and automated combustion management
- Offers modulating operation control to match the burner’s heat output with the boiler’s partial load requirements
- Turn-down ratio of 1:5
- Optimized for low excess air operation to maximize boiler efficiency
- Low emissions through optimized design (using staged-air techniques and NOx reduction baffles)
- Can operate on light oil by adding a liquid fuel nozzle
Thanks to these features, the R-Hydro burner has become a trusted and efficient solution for industrial water-tube boilers. The key feature that distinguishes this burner as Raadman’s next-generation burner lineup is its ability to run on 100% hydrogen fuel.
This product was designed by the technical division of Raadman Industrial Group, and its optimization, aimed at achieving optimal flame features, minimal emissions, and reduced pressure drop, was conducted in Raadman’s R&D department using CFD simulations. The latest outcome of these efforts is the manufacture of the first 22 MW R-Hydro burner, which has been successfully tested.
Due to its adaptability to diverse gaseous fuels, capability to be manufactured in various capacities, and multiple operational advantages, the R-Hydro burner represents an excellent choice for water-tube boilers in the power generation, oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. Many industrial units in these sectors face significant challenges regarding the efficiency and operation of their combustion systems, and require modernization and optimization to improve performance and reduce fuel consumption. Moreover, considering the ongoing energy imbalance crisis, the importance such measures is more pressing than ever.
