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Fuel burner control system with hot surface ignition

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5707278

This patent describes in a fuel burner control system, a burner; valve means controlling the flow of fuel to the burner; an igniter for igniting the fuel at the burner, means for sensing flame at the burner; a circulator blower for distributing air; heated by the flame means for establishing a call for heat; and means responsive to a sensed flame during a time when there is no call for heat for effecting energizing of the circulator blower.

Assignee:
Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, MO (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4978292; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-488221
OSTI ID:
5707278
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English