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Apparatus for individual controlled distribution of powdered solid fuel to plural burning units

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OSTI ID:5853543

Apparatus is disclosed for individually and independently controlling the distribution of powdered solid fuel to each of a plurality of individual burners. A plurality of fuel outlet ports respectively and individually corresponding to individual ones of the plural burners are aligned with and spaced from a respectively corresponding plurality of air outlet ports. The air outlet ports are individually and controllably supplied with pressurized air while a supply of powdered solid fuel is fed into the spaces between the fuel outlet ports and the air outlet ports. In the preferred embodiment, a baffle is disposed between each pair of respectively corresponding fuel outlet and air outlet ports. 16 claims.

Assignee:
Lingl Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4131072
OSTI ID:
5853543
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English