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Radiant energy burner

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5396302
In a radiant energy burner, a combustion element is described comprising a porous metal support having an inner surface and an outer surface, a woven fabric disposed on the outer surface of the support and composed of substantially continuous ceramic fibers, connecting means for securing end portions of the fabric to the support, the connecting means being metal and being enclosed in a ring-like sleeve of woven ceramic fiber. The central portion of the fabric is free of attachment to the support, supply means including a blower to supply a gaseous fuel through the support and the fabric, and fuel igniting means disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the fabric to ignite the fuel.
Assignee:
A.O. Smith Corp., Milwaukee, WI
Patent Number(s):
US 4599066
OSTI ID:
5396302
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English