Apparatus and method for linear mixing tube assembly
US9506646B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23D14/62
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mixing tube assembly having an inlet end and an outlet end and being adapted for use in a burner assembly. The mixing tube assembly comprises a substantially cylindrical outer wall which defines an interior open space. The mixing tube assembly also comprises a turbulator that is disposed in the interior open space defined by the substantially cylindrical outer wall and a flow straightening device that is disposed downstream from the turbulator. A method for mixing fuel and air in a burner assembly comprising providing a mixing tube assembly. The preferred method also comprises conveying fuel and air from the inlet end of the mixing tube assembly to the outlet end of the mixing tube assembly and straightening the gaseous fuel and air mixture flow in the mixing tube assembly.
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