Burner firing rate determination for modulating furnace
US8764435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23N2237/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modulating furnace having a variable rate burner and a controller is operated at a first burner firing rate for a first period of time, and a higher burner firing rate once the first period of time has expired. In some instances, the burner may be operated only while the controller is receiving a call for heat from a thermostat or the like.
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