Conical cyclonic oxidizing burner
US7628610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23G2203/30
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and device for improved efficiency in thermal oxidation is presented which uses a cyclonic flame to combust a stream of hydrocarbons drawn to the flame source by a pressure differential. The improved burner and method are particularly suited for combusting volatile organic compounds that are a derivative result of another waste management process mechanically attached to a thermal oxidizer. The improved burner is formed by configuring a burner basket into a conical shape with openings that allow a combustible gas to travel along the interior of the basket frame. The gas travels spirally within the basket frame as it is assisted by forced air and when ignited, creates a cyclonic flame effectively combusting material such as volatile organic compounds that are manipulated into contacting the flame.
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