Including Firebox Patents (Class 110/317)
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Patent number: 10962222Abstract: A device for chemical destruction of at least one feed comprising at least one organic compound are provided. In one aspect, the device comprises at least one inductive plasma torch, means for introducing at least one plasma-forming gas into the torch, optionally when the plasma gas(es) comprise(s) no or little oxygen, means for bringing oxygen gas into the plasma or into the vicinity of the plasma, means for introducing the feed into the torch, a reaction enclosure capable of allowing thermal destruction of the gases flowing from the torch, a device allowing mixing of the gases flowing out of the reaction enclosure to be carried out, means for introducing air and/or oxygen gas into the mixing device, a device allowing recombination by cooling of at least one portion of the gases from the mixing device, the torch, the reaction enclosure, the mixing device and the recombination device being in fluidic communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternativesInventors: Florent Lemont, Karine Poizot
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Publication number: 20150128833Abstract: A description is given of a cyclone burner for converting solid fuel comprising a substantially rotationally-symmetric whirling chamber (1), means for introducing gas and fuel into the whirling chamber (1), means for bringing the gas and fuel into rotation in the whirling chamber (1) and an outlet (4) for the gas and the converted fuel where the outlet (4) is centrally positioned in the outlet end (3) of the whirling chamber (1). The cyclone burner is characterized in that the whirling chamber (1) comprises a conical shaped portion (2) having the smaller diameter furthest from the outlet end (3) and in that the means (5) for introducing gas are connected to the whirling chamber (1) along the length of the conical shaped portion (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: FLSMIDTH A/SInventors: Mads Nielsen, Mads Peter Rasmussen, Karl Emil Andreas Strömberg, Mads Kristian Ullitz, Jagannath Pandian Manohar
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Publication number: 20150099233Abstract: A combustion system comprises a combustion chamber and a flue gas duct located downstream of the combustion chamber to receive combustion products from the combustion chamber, the combustion chamber has a base and an enclosing wall connecting the base to the flue gas duct. The combustion chamber is provided with a plurality of combustion devices, the combustion devices being configured to deliver fuel and gas and/or air into the combustion chamber so as to generate a fireball within a combustion zone in the combustion chamber, the combustion devices further being configured such that the generated fireball rotates about an axis extending between the base and the flue duct. A secondary gas and/or air nozzle is provided in the base of the combustion chamber, at a location upstream of the combustion zone, the nozzle being for delivering gas and/or air into the combustion zone in a direction towards the flue duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: John GOLDRING, Steven BILLETT, Lawrence BERG
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Publication number: 20150040885Abstract: A mobile heating device operated with liquid fuel is provided, having: a combustion chamber (2) comprising a combustion air inlet (3), wherein the combustion chamber adjacent to the combustion air inlet (3) comprises a widening portion (20) the cross-section of which widens with increasing distance from the combustion air inlet (3) and in which in operation combustion air and fuel are converted in a flaming combustion; a fuel supply which is arranged such that fuel is supplied into the widening portion (20); and an air guide device (6) being adapted to feed combustion air into the widening portion (20) with a flow component directed in the circumferential direction such that an axial recirculation region (RB) forms in the widening portion (20) in which gases flow in the direction towards the combustion air inlet (3) oppositely to a main flow direction (H). The combustion chamber (2) is fluidically sectioned into a primary combustion zone (PZ) and a secondary combustion zone (SZ).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Vitali Dell, Volodymyr Ilchenko
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Patent number: 8944042Abstract: A wall lining of industrial ovens for protecting from corrosion, in particular, a heat-resistant wall made of concrete, steel, sheet metal, or the like. The lining of the wall is made of at least two layers, wherein a layer is pressurized as a blocking layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Jünger + Gräter GmbH FeuerfestbauInventors: Johannes Imle, Markus Horn
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Patent number: 8821634Abstract: A high temperature furnace comprising hot zone insulation having at least one shaped thermocouple assembly port to reduce temperature measurement variability is disclosed. The shaped thermocouple assembly port has an opening in the insulation facing the hot zone that is larger than the opening on the furnace shell side of the insulation. A method for producing a crystalline ingot in a high temperature furnace utilizing insulation having a shaped thermocouple assembly port is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: GTAT CorporationInventors: Ning Duanmu, Dean C. Skelton, Menahem Lowy, Dzung Duc Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140196638Abstract: Disclosed is a combustion device and method for combusting granular, solid fuel, for example wood pellets. The combustion device includes a chamber having an outer wall and an inner wall, which inner wall divides the chamber into a combustion air space and a combustion chamber. Further, the combustion device includes at least one blast apparatus for providing primary combustion air and secondary combustion air and a rotating unit for rotating the combustion chamber. The inner surface of the combustion chamber includes a number of steps for lifting combustion fuel in the combustion chamber, when the combustion chamber is rotated. Further, primary combustion air is provided into the combustion chamber for contributing combustion of combustion fuel and for moving combustion fuel on the steps. In addition, secondary combustion air is provided into the combustion chamber for removing completely combusted fuel and/or combustion gases from the combustion chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Konepaja M. Pappinen OyInventors: Matti Pappinen, Mikko Pappinen
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Publication number: 20130276723Abstract: A ground supported single drum power boiler is described combining a refractory lined and insulated V-Cell floor; refractory lined and insulated combustion chamber; integrated fuel chutes configured to pre-dry wet solid fuel; top mounted fuel bin; internal chamber walls; configurable combustion air systems; and a back pass with after-burner ports and cross flow superheaters. The boiler can be configured in pre-assembled modules to minimize the field construction time and cost. An alternative embodiment is adaptable as a gasifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Daniel R. Higgins, Eugene Sullivan
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Publication number: 20120240844Abstract: A high temperature furnace comprising hot zone insulation having at least one shaped thermocouple assembly port to reduce temperature measurement variability is disclosed. The shaped thermocouple assembly port has an opening in the insulation facing the hot zone that is larger than the opening on the furnace shell side of the insulation. A method for producing a crystalline ingot in a high temperature furnace utilizing insulation having a shaped thermocouple assembly port is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: GT SOLAR, INCORPORATEDInventors: Ning Duanmu, Dean C. Skelton, Menahem Lowy, Dzung Duc Nguyen
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Patent number: 8250995Abstract: A Log Cartridge Burning System is provided comprising a simple, convenient and manageable wood burning system which can easily be applied for use to cook and heat. The log cartridge is comprised of a flammable body of compressed material and a bore formed and sealed by the use of a protective outer paperboard tube and a protective inner paperboard tube together with a top and bottom paperboard cover which serve to hold and maintain the integrity of the entire cartridge without the use of any wax binders. The flammable body of compressed material may be made partly or entirely from natural combustible materials such as sawdust or wheat hulls. The burn pot is specially designed to accommodate the log cartridge of the present invention. The log cartridge burning system can easily be utilized in a variety of appliances such as a patio heater or fireplace, barbecue or grill, or other cooking and heating appliances.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Henry K. Lee
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Publication number: 20120148964Abstract: A method and apparatus for burning fuel are described In a conventional boiler the combustion process produces particles which form a layer of deposits on boiler tubes, thus reducing heat transfer efficiency A fuel burner (100) includes a casing, a combustion chamber (106), a tangential gas inlet (108), a fuel delivery system (112) and an exhaust port (114) The casing includes a lower wall (102), an upper wall (104) and a cylindrical side wall (105) formed between the lower and upper walls (102, 104) and encloses the combustion chamber (106) The tangential gas inlet (108) is formed in the cylindrical wall (105) of the combustion chamber (106) The fuel delivery system (112) is configured to deliver fuel into the tangential air inlet (108) The exhaust port (114) is formed in the upper wall (104) of the combustion chamber (106) Gas is delivered into the combustion chamber (106) at a velocity and flow rate and mixes with fuel delivered from the fuel delivery system (112), such that a clean flame burns in the combType: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Harold Haynes
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Patent number: 8186286Abstract: A bio-mass fueled boiler operating at delivered efficiencies in excess of 90%. Pre-heated, pressurized primary combustion air is supplied to a primary burn chamber via horizontal and vertical orifice containing conduits. Exhaust gases are directed past a reflective secondary burner supplying pre-heated, pressurized secondary combustion air into a secondary burn/ash collection chamber. Exhaust gases are directed from the secondary burn chamber via exhaust conduits having axial and cross-sectional shapes and wall geometries that promote internal turbulence and heat transfer. One or more gas/oil fired burners are fitted to or between the primary and secondary combustion chambers. Several operating modes are provided via associated blowers, air baffles, liquid and gas fuel conduits, pumps and sundry stove sensors and servos coupled to microprocessor control circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Central Boiler, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Brazier, Mark J. Reese, Thomas Pittman, Benjamin A. Reese
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Publication number: 20110185954Abstract: The present invention relates to a combustion chamber comprising an enclosure (1) having at least one fuel injection means (2), at least one oxidizer injection means (3) and at least one combustion fumes withdrawal means (5), wherein enclosure (1) has the shape of a bent closed tube of any section, and the fuel (2) and oxidizer (3) injection means are arranged on enclosure (1) so as to be offset by an angle ? formed by each of the oxidizer and fuel injection positions with respect to centre (C) of the enclosure, ranging between 10° and 90°, and wherein the oxidizer injection means is a means of injecting an oxidant that is a gas with an oxygen concentration above 90%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Jérôme Colin, Ali Hoteit, Willi Nastoll, André Nicolle
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Patent number: 7841282Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for combusting bridging fuel which includes biomass material. The apparatus includes an enclosure having a relatively thin wall defining a firebox. A temperature sensor is positioned on the exterior of the wall of the firebox. A controller is operatively connected to the temperature sensor and the fuel feed conveyor. If the temperature sensor exceeds a set point, the controller automatically operates the fuel feed conveyor to refill the firebox with fuel, which reinsulates the wall of the firebox so that fuel surrounds the combustion. A method according to the invention causes a refilling of fuel into a firebox upon sensing a condition indicative of a collapse of the bridging fuel in the firebox during combustion, losing its insulating effect at that location. The refilling is adapted to reinsulate the firebox with the fuel.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventors: John Kimberlin, Matthew B. Keeling
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Patent number: 7802565Abstract: A charcoal fired barbecue grill is described and shown herein. In one embodiment, a charcoal grate is disclosed which is formed from a sheet metal material. The charcoal grate includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, The bottom wall includes a plurality of apertures to allow combustion air to reach the charcoal and a plurality of embossments to increase the structural rigidity of the charcoal tray. At least some of the side walls include side wall extensions which are configured to engage with the barbecue grill firebox to support the charcoal grate underneath the cooking grate. In a second embodiment, a charcoal grill firebox is disclosed which includes a dual purpose nesting target on an inside surface. The nesting target is not only configured to support a grate, it is also configured to nest with a corresponding nesting feature which is positioned on an outside surface of the firebox.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products Co.Inventor: Adrian A. Bruno
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Publication number: 20100058960Abstract: A furnace system for heating a poultry brooder house includes a firebox for burning biomass fuel, and a grate within the firebox for burning the biomass fuel thereon. A distributor assembly may positioned within the firebox and is located directly above the grate. The distributor assembly includes a distributor plate having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and a distributor arm above the distributor plate that is movable relative to the distributor plate to cause biomass fuel supported on the plate to pass through the apertures and fall onto the grate. The furnace system may include a hopper assembly that defines a well for receiving a volume of biomass fuel for delivery to the grate or to the distributor plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: WAYNE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventors: Jimmie C. Raley, Jeremy S. Lord, Timothy A. Mann, Gerald D. Stimson, Anthony B. Tranquill, Charles E. Wood, Donald W. Cox
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Publication number: 20090301363Abstract: Heating units, drug supply units and drug delivery articles capable of rapid heating are disclosed. Heating units comprising a substrate and a solid fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic metal oxidation reaction disposed within the substrate are disclosed. These heating units can be actuated by electrical resistance, by optical ignition or by percussion. Drug supply units and drug delivery articles wherein a solid fuel is configured to heat a substrate to a temperature sufficient to rapidly thermally vaporize a drug disposed thereon are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Ramesh Damani, Ron L. Hale, Daniel J. Myers, Reynaldo J. Quintana, Dennis W. Solas, Soonho Song, Pravin Soni, Curtis Tom, Kirshnamohan Sharma
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Publication number: 20090211501Abstract: A firebox apparatus is adapted for transport on a vehicle having a roll-off hoist mechanism by providing parallel guides on the underside of a supporting skid assembly of the firebox apparatus for engaging siderails of a tiltable roll-off track of the hoist mechanism, and by providing reinforced front and rear portions connecting parallel longitudinal skid members to maintain an opening at the bottom of the firebox apparatus yet make the firebox apparatus sufficiently sturdy to withstand loads encountered during loading an unloading from the transport vehicle. The firebox apparatus includes an air curtain system for limiting pollution resulting from incineration of waste. The present invention enables easy installation and removal of the firebox apparatus in crowded environments, such as urban environments, to cleanly burn waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: AIR BURNERS LLCInventor: Brian M. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7004085Abstract: A cracking furnace for the pyrolysis heating of an organic feedstock includes a heating section and at least one convection section. In one embodiment the furnace includes first and second convection sections positioned along opposite sides of the heating section. The openings for admitting flue gas to the convection sections can be at the top or the bottom of the heating section. In another embodiment the furnace includes a plurality of passageways for the communication of flue gas from the heating section to the convection section. The passageways can be positioned at the top or the bottom of the heating section. The passageways provide a more even flow of flue gas through the heating section by preventing recirculation of the flue gas within the heating chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: ABB Lummus Global Inc.Inventors: Erwin M. J. Platvoet, John V. Albano, Frank D. McCarthy, J. Paul Fell
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Patent number: 6685893Abstract: A pyrolysis heater particularly for the cracking of hydrocarbons in the production of olefins has a burner arrangement in the firebox which directly heats the hearth of the firebox such that it becomes a radiant surface. This improves the heat flux in the lower portion of the firebox and produces a more uniform vertical heat flux profile over the firebox elevation. The base burners may fire horizontally across the hearth or may comprise porous ceramic burners as a part of the hearth. The base burners operate along with vertically firing hearth burners and optional wall burners in the upper portion of the firebox.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: ABB Lummus Global Inc.Inventors: Erwin M. J. Platvoet, Robert J. Gartside
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Patent number: 6244196Abstract: An apparatus and method for burning organic material including farm bedding waste of the present invention includes a firebox having an air injector disposed within the firebox. A heat exchanger is also disposed within the firebox above the air injector. The fuel to be burned, a mixture of organic farm bedding waste, is piled in the firebox surrounding the air injector and heat exchanger. By injecting air into the pile of fuel, the fuel is burned from the inside out, surrounding the heat exchanger with the burning fuel. The unburned fuel acts to insulate the burning fuel from the walls of the firebox.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: John Kimberlin
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Patent number: 5839375Abstract: An apparatus and method for burning organic farm bedding waste includes a firebox having an air injector disposed within the firebox. A heat exchanger is also disposed within the firebox above the air injector. The fuel to be burned, a mixture of organic farm bedding waste, is piled in the firebox surrounding the air injector and heat exchanger. By injecting air into the pile of fuel, the fuel is burned from the inside out, surrounding the heat exchanger with the burning fuel. The unburned fuel acts to insulate the burning fuel from the walls of the firebox. The apparatus can be used as an incinerator or as a furnace to heat a building.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Inventor: John R. Kimberlin
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Patent number: 5375540Abstract: A device for improved burning of bio-mass fuels such as corn wherein the fuel is supported within a fixed combustion chamber upon a continuous track which continuously intermittently moves such that as the fuel is consumed the ash produced thereby is continuously removed from the combustion chamber while new fuel is continuously added thereto so as to greatly increase the operational cycle of the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Federal Energy CorporationInventors: Joseph Verrecchia, Irwin H. Loft
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Patent number: 5335607Abstract: A furnace for burning rubber tires. The furnace has a unique divided and apertured fire box to delay burning so that more complete combustion is complete. Forced air, and afterburner and a converter section also combine to provide for near smokeless discharge from the exhaust of the furnace.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1993Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Inventor: Ernest J. Wilcox
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Patent number: 5029534Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the extraction of heat and smoke from a fuel burn in a firebox. The design is for the firebox exhaust area to be wrapped with its own hot exhaust gases, for smoke extraction, and then, for heat extraction, have all of the outer surface of a stove, fireplace or furnace exposed to said hot exhaust gases. Such a wrap-around design burns smoke form said exhaust gases, holds a high temperature in the firebox area, for good combustion, and increases the efficiency of heat extraction by using all of the outer surface of the stove, fireplace or furnace as a high temperature heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1990Date of Patent: July 9, 1991Assignee: Temperature Adjusters, Inc.Inventor: Henry T. Childs
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Patent number: 4951582Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the extraction of heat and smoke from a fuel burn in a firebox. The design is for the firebox exhaust area to be wrapped with its own hot exhaust gases, for smoke extraction, and then, for heat extraction, have all of the outer surface of a stove, fireplace or furnace exposed to said hot exhaust gases. Such a wrap-around design burns smoke from said exhaust gases, holds a high temperature in the firebox area, for good combustion, and increases the efficiency of heat extraction by using all of the outer surface of the stove, fireplace or furnace as a high temperature heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1989Date of Patent: August 28, 1990Assignee: Temperature Adjusters, Inc.Inventor: Henry T. Childs
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Patent number: 4831941Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the extraction of heat and smoke from a fuel burn in a firebox. The design is for the firebox exhaust area to be wrapped with its own hot exhaust gases, for smoke extraction, and then, for heat extraction, have all of the outer surface of a stove, fireplace or furnace exposed to said hot exhaust gases. Such a wrap-aroung design burns smoke from said exhaust gases, holds a high temperature in the firebox area, for good combustion, and increases the efficiency of heat extraction by using all of the outer surface of the stove, fireplace or furnace as a high temperature heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1987Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Assignee: Temperature Adjusters, Inc.Inventor: Henry T. Childs