How does the Ulti stove actually work?Updated 2 months ago

A catalytic infrared burner operates differently to a standard burner. A standard burner mixes air with fuel and the flame burns on the top/outside of the burner to heat the pot. In a catalytic infrared burner, the fuel and air mix inside the burner and burn with the help of a catalyst material to improve the combustion process. The catalyst material is usually a specific metal alloy that reduces the activation energy required for the combustion reaction to occur. The result is a more complete combustion of the fuel. In our stoves, we use a porous metal structure to carry the catalyst material and house the combustion. The porous metal pad begins to glow and radiate infrared heat, providing additional heat energy to the reaction and heating the pot together with the hot air produced by the combustion. One of the major advantages of using a catalytic infrared burner is its resistance to wind, making it an excellent choice for melting snow, boiling water and cooking food in all outdoor conditions. 

In addition to its high efficiency in windy conditions, other benefits of using a catalytic infrared burner include increased energy efficiency. The more complete combustion facilitated by the catalyst helps to reduce harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide. In addition, the use of infrared radiation allows precise temperature control, making catalytic infrared burners ideal for situations where consistent heating is required.