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Process and apparatus for indirect-fired heating and drying

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1175312
A method for heating flat or curved surfaces comprising injecting fuel and oxidant along the length, width or longitudinal side of a combustion space formed between two flat or curved plates, transferring heat from the combustion products via convection and radiation to the surface being heated on to the material being dried/heated, and recirculating at least 20% of the combustion products to the root of the flame.
Research Organization:
Gas Technology Institute, Des Plaines, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-01GO10621
Assignee:
Gas Technology Institute (Des Plaines, IL)
Patent Number(s):
6,877,979
Application Number:
10/454,021
OSTI ID:
1175312
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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