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Ultra-low NOx burner assembly

US8696348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2006
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/34
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Burner assembly comprising (a) an elongated body having a periphery, a discharge end adjacent a combustion zone, and an axis, wherein the axis extends into the combustion zone; (b) one or more oxidant nozzles disposed at the discharge end of the elongated body and adapted to discharge a gaseous oxidant into the combustion zone; and (c) one or more fuel nozzles disposed at the discharge end of the elongated body and adapted to discharge a fuel into the combustion zone. At least one of the oxidant and fuel nozzles is characterized by a shape factor, σ, that is greater than about 10, wherein σ is a dimensionless parameter defined as σ=P2/2A where P is the perimeter dimension of the discharge opening and A is the area of the discharge opening.

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