What gets dirty and why
Slag and ash in the combustion chamber, tar deposits on heat exchanger tubes (each millimeter reduces efficiency by 5–8%), and soot in the flue gas path increasing fan energy consumption.
The real cost per season
Up to 270 hours of downtime over a 45-day season at 2 cleanings/day. Combined with labor costs, equipment wear and health risks — the total easily exceeds the price difference between generators with and without automatic ash handling.
How HELIX minimizes intervention
Automatic ash removal runs without stopping the generator. The high cylindrical chamber ensures better burnout (92–95% efficiency), meaning less tar buildup. The spiral heat exchanger uses centrifugal force to partially self-clean.
How much time does your crew spend cleaning?
We can calculate how automatic ash removal would change your operational schedule.