Infrared heater for fluid immersion apparatus
US4900245A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23D2212/101
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An infrared heater for fluid immersion apparatus is disclosed and includes a cylindrical ceramic foam radiant gas burner, the burner being made from retriculated ceramic foam having a porosity of about 40 to about 100 pores per linear inch. Also disclosed is a high emissivity coating on the reticulated ceramic foam burner element for substantially decreasing the likelihood of backflashing. In conjunction with the burner element, a cylindrical baffle having unevenly spaced openings distributes the gas mixtures within the burner element to enhance uniform burning.
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