Wing vaned flame shaper
US10782017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23D2210/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to flame shapers for use in gas burners, gas burner systems, and methods for operating gas burner systems. Flame shaper embodiments include an opening having an unobstructed center, and turning vanes that extend from the perimeter of the opening towards its center. The turning vanes are configured to induce swirling in an ignited flame. Burner systems include an ignition source, the flame shaper, and a heat exchanger. In method embodiments, a flame is formed by igniting fuel and air, the flame is directed through the flame shaper, and the flame is then directed into a heat exchanger.
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