Abstract: Method for operating a gas burner appliance (10) comprising: a combustion chamber (11), an ignition device (27), a fan (14), a gas safety valve unit (19) assigned to the gas duct (16), an electric gas flow modulator (18) assigned to the gas duct (16), a sensor (21) positioned between the gas safety valve unit (19) and the gas flow modulator (18), wherein the gas burner appliance (10) is operated to determine the gas family of the gas of the gas/air mixture by the following steps: Before the gas burner appliance becomes started measuring the ambient air pressure by the sensor (21), wherein the ambient air pressure is measured when the safety valve unit (19) is closed, the gas flow modulator (18) is opened and the fan (14) is stopped.

Abstract: Flow modulator (10) for a fluid like combustion gas, comprising: a housing (11), a modulator body (14) positioned with the housing (11), and a valve body (18) positioned with the housing (11). The modulator body (14) has a flow channel (15) and an opening (16) providing together a flow passage (17) for the fluid. The valve body (18) is provided by a foil element (19), wherein the foil element (19) has an opening (20) for the fluid, wherein the foil element (19) is rotatable relative to the modulator body (14) to modulate the flow of the fluid by adjusting an overlap between the opening (20) of the valve body (18) and the flow passage (17) of the modulator body (14), and wherein the foil element (19) is positioned up-stream of the modulator body (14) such that an inlet pressure of the fluid presses the foil element (19) against the modulator body (14) thereby providing a sealing level between the foil element (19) and the modulator body (14).

Abstract: In some examples, a method for operating a gas burner appliance includes determining, on basis of a nominal burner-load and on basis of a mixing ratio of gas and air of a gas/air mixture or a ?-value of the gas/air mixture, a nominal air mass flow in order to provide the nominal burner-load. The method further comprises determining the ambient air pressure and the ambient air temperature of the ambient air, determining, on basis of the ambient air pressure and on basis of the ambient air temperature, the atmospheric density of the ambient air, determining on basis of the nominal air mass flow, on basis of the determined atmospheric density of the ambient air, and on basis of a system resistance of the gas burner appliance, the fan speed of the fan in order to provide the nominal burner-load.

Abstract: A device for handling combustion gas comprises: a housing, a first electronic element, a second electronic element, a connecting element, and a sealing element. The housing defines a gas chamber for the combustion gas and an ambient chamber for ambient air. The first electronic element is positioned within the gas chamber and is exposed to the combustion gas. The second electronic element is positioned within the ambient chamber and is not exposed to the combustion gas but is exposed to the ambient air. The connecting element electrically connects the first electronic element and the second electronic element. The sealing element is made at least partially from an elastomer, and is compressed between the connecting element and the housing, and seals the gas chamber against the ambient chamber even if electrically insulating material of the connecting element or the connecting element is removed.

Abstract: In some examples, a method for operating a gas burner appliance includes determining, on basis of a nominal burner-load and on basis of a mixing ratio of gas and air of a gas/air mixture or a ?-value of the gas/air mixture, a nominal air mass flow in order to provide the nominal burner-load. The method further comprises determining the ambient air pressure and the ambient air temperature of the ambient air, determining, on basis of the ambient air pressure and on basis of the ambient air temperature, the atmospheric density of the ambient air, determining on basis of the nominal air mass flow, on basis of the determined atmospheric density of the ambient air, and on basis of a system resistance of the gas burner appliance, the fan speed of the fan in order to provide the nominal burner-load.

Abstract: Flow modulator (10) for a fluid like combustion gas, comprising: a housing (11), a modulator body (14) positioned with the housing (11), and a valve body (18) positioned with the housing (11). The modulator body (14) has a flow channel (15) and an opening (16) providing together a flow passage (17) for the fluid. The valve body (18) is provided by a foil element (19), wherein the foil element (19) has an opening (20) for the fluid, wherein the foil element (19) is rotatable relative to the modulator body (14) to modulate the flow of the fluid by adjusting an overlap between the opening (20) of the valve body (18) and the flow passage (17) of the modulator body (14), and wherein the foil element (19) is positioned up-stream of the modulator body (14) such that an inlet pressure of the fluid presses the foil element (19) against the modulator body (14) thereby providing a sealing level between the foil element (19) and the modulator body (14).

Abstract: Servo gas valve comprising a gas inlet connection, a servo gas connection, a bleed gas connection, a valve body, and first and second valve seats. When a first section of the valve body is pressed against the first valve seat, the gas inlet connection is closed and the servo gas connection and the bleed gas connection are in communication with each other. When a second section of the valve body is pressed against the second valve seat, the gas inlet connection is opened and is in communication with servo gas connection while the bleed gas connection and the servo gas connection are not in communication with each other. The first section of the valve body is configured to allow for self-alignment of the first section of the valve body relative to the first valve seat when the first section of the valve body is pressed against the first valve seat.

Abstract: Device (10) for handling combustion gas, comprising: a housing (11), a first electronic element (15), a second electronic element (16), a connecting element (17) and a sealing element (20). The housing (11) is made from metal, wherein said housing (11) has a first housing part (11a) and a second housing part (11b), wherein said housing (11) defines a gas chamber (12) for the combustion gas, and wherein said housing (11) defines an ambient chamber (13) for ambient air. The first electronic element (15) is positioned within the gas chamber and is exposed to the combustion gas. The second electronic element (16) is positioned within the ambient chamber and is not exposed to the combustion gas but is exposed to the ambient air. The connecting element (17) electrically connects the first electronic element (15) and the second electronic element (16), wherein said connecting element (17) has electrical conductive paths (18) being at least partially in connection with an electrically insulating material (19).

Abstract: In a modulating gas burner, the mixing ratio of a gas/air mixture is controlled over a modulation range of the gas burner by a pneumatic controller. During burner on phases, the combustion quality is monitored via a combustion quality sensor. The combustion quality is used to detect tolerances of the pneumatic controller and/or a potentially changing behavior of the pneumatic controller by checking if the combustion quality is inside or outside a defined combustion quality range. When the combustion quality is inside the defined combustion quality range, the mixing ratio of gas and air of the gas/air mixture is not changed. When the combustion quality is outside the defined combustion quality range, the mixing ratio of gas and air of the gas/air mixture is changed by adjusting a gas throttle to compensate for tolerances of the pneumatic controller and/or for a potentially changing behavior of the pneumatic controller.

Abstract: Servo gas valve comprising a gas inlet connection, a servo gas connection, a bleed gas connection, a valve body, and first and second valve seats. When a first section of the valve body is pressed against the first valve seat, the gas inlet connection is closed and the servo gas connection and the bleed gas connection are in communication with each other. When a second section of the valve body is pressed against the second valve seat, the gas inlet connection is opened and is in communication with servo gas connection while the bleed gas connection and the servo gas connection are not in communication with each other. The first section of the valve body is configured to allow for self-alignment of the first section of the valve body relative to the first valve seat when the first section of the valve body is pressed against the first valve seat.

Abstract: In a modulating gas burner, the mixing ratio of a gas/air mixture is controlled over a modulation range of the gas burner by a pneumatic controller. During burner on phases, the combustion quality is monitored via a combustion quality sensor. The combustion quality is used to detect tolerances of the pneumatic controller and/or a potentially changing behaviour of the pneumatic controller by checking if the combustion quality is inside or outside a defined combustion quality range. When the combustion quality is inside the defined combustion quality range, the mixing ratio of gas and air of the gas/air mixture is not changed. When the combustion quality is outside the defined combustion quality range, the mixing ratio of gas and air of the gas/air mixture is changed by adjusting a gas throttle to compensate for tolerances of the pneumatic controller and/or for a potentially changing behaviour of the pneumatic controller.

Abstract: Gas flow control is addressed using a controllable approach that facilitates safe operation. According to an example embodiment, a control arrangement for gas flow comprises two main valves connected in series and two servo valves operated by an actuator, the opening of the main valves being controlled via said servo valves. The main valves are operated by means of diaphragms limiting a first gas chamber, wherein the first servo valve is connected to the first gas chamber of the first main valve, to a second gas chamber in the inlet area of the first main valve and to the first gas chamber of the second main valve. Due to this construction a leakage gas flow out of the first gas chamber of the first main valve leads, if the first servo valve fails, to an increase in pressure in the first gas chamber of the second main valve, whereby it is ensured that the main valve is safely closed.

Abstract: An approach for gas flow control is achieved with an arrangement involving a sealed housing with relatively few components. According to an example embodiment, a gas flow controller comprises a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and an auxiliary chamber including a partition wall that separates it from the gas inlet. By means of a differential pressure between the inlet and the auxiliary chamber, a valve arrangement is actuated through a diaphragm provided on the partition wall to control a flow from the gas inlet to the gas outlet. A servo pump 2 is provided on the partition wall and produces the differential pressure by pumping the gas from the auxiliary chamber to the gas inlet.

Abstract: A gas flow controller includes a control valve coupled for actuating a main valve. In one example embodiment, a gas flow controller includes a main valve and a servo valve operated by an actuator, said servo valve being used for controlling the opening of the main valve. The servo valve is implemented in a variety of manners, such as a three-way valve means or as a double two-way valve. The servo valve further communicates, via gas pipes, with a first gas chamber limited by a diaphragm being in operative connection with the main valve, as well as to a second gas chamber in the inlet area, and a third gas chamber in the outlet area.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic double valve comprising an electromagnetic coil disposed in a valve housing and two valve bodies disposed in the valve housing and shiftable in their directions of polarity. The valve bodies comprise permanent magnets which are shifted by a magnetization of the coil such that the valve bodies either move away from a valve seat or towards the same, thereby opening and closing a valve opening disposed in the valve seat, respectively. The double valve can be used as a servo valve for controlling main valves.

Abstract: An approach for gas flow control is achieved with an arrangement involving a sealed housing with relatively few components. According to an example embodiment, a gas flow controller comprises a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and an auxiliary chamber including a partition wall that separates it from the gas inlet. By means of a differential pressure between the inlet and the auxiliary chamber, a valve arrangement is actuated through a diaphragm provided on the partition wall to control a flow from the gas inlet to the gas outlet. A servo pump 2 is provided on the partition wall and produces the differential pressure by pumping the gas from the auxiliary chamber to the gas inlet.

Abstract: Gas flow control is addressed using a controllable approach that facilitates safe operation. According to an example embodiment, a control arrangement for gas flow comprises two main valves connected in series and two servo valves operated by an actuator, the opening of the main valves being controlled via said servo valves. The main valves are operated by means of diaphragms limiting a first gas chamber, wherein the first servo valve is connected to the first gas chamber of the first main valve, to a second gas chamber in the inlet area of the first main valve and to the first gas chamber of the second main valve. Due to this construction a leakage gas flow out of the first gas chamber of the first main valve leads, if the first servo valve fails, to an increase in pressure in the first gas chamber of the second main valve, whereby it is ensured that the main valve is safely closed.

Abstract: A gas flow controller includes a control valve coupled for actuating a main valve. In one example embodiment, a gas flow controller includes a main valve and a servo valve operated by an actuator, said servo valve being used for controlling the opening of the main valve. The servo valve is implemented in a variety of manners, such as a three-way valve means or as a double two-way valve. The servo valve further communicates, via gas pipes, with a first gas chamber limited by a diaphragm being in operative connection with the main valve, as well as to a second gas chamber in the inlet area, and a third gas chamber in the outlet area.