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Aggregate dryer burner with compressed air oil atomizer

US6969249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF26B11/028
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A swirl-type internal flame recirculation burner apparatus and method as used to fire asphalt plant aggregate dryers, air heaters and calcining kilns and method includes a compressed air oil atomizer assembly. The burning and swirling fuel and primary main combustion air mixture recirculates upstream along the burner axis. The secondary main combustion air may be swirled. The burner may also be fired on gas or a combination of gas and oil.

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