When selecting the ideal Industrial Furnace Burner for your application it is necessary to take into account the design characteristics of the application, the performance criteria and the following considerations:
The points we must review in order to choose the correct burner are as follows:
There are different types of Industrial Furnace Burners, their characteristics, design principles and existing models are the following.
Convection heating
Approximate 340mph (150m/s) velocity
Excess air capacity >3000%
High operating range
Suitable for preheated air up to 900°F (480°C)
Heat resistant cast iron body
Integrated air/gas holes
Gasket for special burner mounting body
Cast iron assembly: contains air/fuel access, and flame stabilizer
70% alumina precast block, with good resistance to thermal shock; plus a lightweight mullite high alumina block option
High velocity
Wide operating capabilities
Stoichiometric and excess fuel combustion
Adjustable air/fuel ratio
High excess air ratio, with excellent flame stability
Direct spark ignited; protected from heat
Originally designed for firing brick tunnel kilns with constant high air flow
Ideal for fiber or refractory brick walls
Temperatures up to 2800°F (1540°C)
Preheated air up to 900°F (480°C)
Ideal for refractory brick walls
Ideal replacement for older burners
Temperatures up to 2800°F (1540°C)
Preheated air up to 900°F (480°C)
Compact and lightweight silicon carbide
Ideal for fiber wall replacements
Temperatures up to 2500°F (1370°C)
Preheated air up to 900°F (480°C)
Compact and lightweight silicon carbide
Ideal for fiber wall furnaces using ambient air
Temperatures up to 1900°F (1040°C)
Radiation heating
Approximate velocity of 60mph (27m/s)
Limited excess air capacity
Process temperatures up to 2800°F (1540°C)
Dual fuel (gas/oil) models
Suitable for preheated air up to 900°C
Available in nine sizes and capacities (0.19MMBtu/h to 4.35MMBtu/h)
The burner capacity is determined by the air flow capacity at 16 psig pressure
Each burner capacity corresponds to a specific size of the air inlet pipe
Sealed as opposed to open style entries, for proper airflow control
Nozzle mix as opposed to pre-mix, to increase operating limits
Excess air capacity to improve furnace temperature uniformity
Large gas pipes offering the ability to use a variety of fuels (including low calorific fuels)
It’s easy to adapt oil atomizer for conversion to dual fuel version
Conventional type of forward pattern flame burner
Radiation heating
No forward velocity
Flame size ratio of 1/0.1 (length/diameter)
Process temperatures up to 2800°F (1540°C)
Suitable for preheated air up to 900+°F (480+°C)
High excess air capacity to improve temperature uniformity
Heat resistant components suitable for preheated air at temperatures of 750°F (400°C)
The shape of the block, combined with the swirl of combustion air, results in the flat flame
The combustion gases are directed radially, evenly heating the adjacent furnace refractory wall
The radiant heat of the burner block and the adjacent refractory is transmitted evenly to the load
The space between the burner block and the load can be reduced for efficient heat transfer without generating hot spots, since the flame has no forward speed
Wide variety of blocks and assemblies available
Suitable for both ambient temperature and preheated combustion air
Radiation heat transfer, with localized flame
Compact, short flame
Process temperatures up to 2800°F (1540°C)
Suitable for preheated air up to 900+°F (480+°C)
These burners are ideal for combustion air staging.
At NUTEC Bickley we work hand in hand with the Fives North American brand and its LNI (Low NOx Injection) technology.
Ideal for applications requiring indirect firing
Radiation heat transfer
Long flame burner design, for uniform tube heating
Available with plug-type heat recuperator
Maximum capacity of 40MMBtu/h
Fuel: Natural Gas @ 1034Btu/ft3 (9208Kcal/m3)
Turndown (max cap:min cap) = 8:1
Burner operating pressure 1–16 osi
When selecting the ideal industrial furnace burner for your application, it is essential to consider the design characteristics of the application, performance criteria, and the following considerations:
Industrial furnace burners are devices used to generate heat on a large scale for industrial processes by mixing fuel (such as natural gas, oil, or other combustible materials) with air and igniting it. They are a critical component where controlled heat is essential for processes such as drying, melting, or material treatment.
At Nutec Bickley, industrial furnace burners are a fundamental part of our thermal equipment, designed to provide efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. Our burners are engineered to maximize fuel efficiency while minimizing emissions, helping industries reduce energy consumption and meet strict environmental regulations. We offer a variety of industrial furnace burners tailored to different applications, ensuring our systems deliver optimal and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.
The number of burners in a industrial furnace burner depends on various factors, such as the size of the furnace, its design, the application, and the heat requirements of the process it serves. Furnaces can have a single burner or multiple burners arranged to distribute heat evenly. The number of burners is typically determined during the furnace design process based on specific thermal requirements and the desired level of temperature control.
An industrial furnace burner combines fuel and air, ignites the mixture, and burns it to generate heat for the furnace's intended process.
An industrial furnace burner is a device that mixes fuel (such as gas or oil) with air and ignites the mixture to generate heat. This heat is used to warm the furnace and process materials. Burners can vary in design and function depending on the furnace's requirements.
Generally, industrial furnace burners can be adjusted to control the amount of heat they produce and how it is distributed. Some burners are designed to be more efficient and environmentally friendly, while others may be simpler and more economical. The choice of burner type depends on the furnace and the process being performed.
In summary, industrial furnace burners are essential to ensure the furnace operates correctly and provides the necessary heat for the industrial process.
We serve multiple industries through the design, building and installation of combustion systems, thermal insulation and highly specialized industrial furnaces, kilns and ovens. We are focused on understanding our customers’ needs and supplying the best equipment at the most competitive price.
In a major, high-value project – the second at this particular plant in Mexico – NUTEC Bickley will supply a 125m-long tunnel kiln to one of the world’s leading advanced ceramics manufacturers.
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