Infrared and catalytic burner technology assessment. Final report, 21 February 1980-20 February 1981

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5614448

Kesselring, J P; Krill, W V; Schreiber, R J

The results of a review of the state of the art in infrared and catalytic burner development are presented. Four basic types of IR burners are currently is use. Eight commercial and/or residential appliances were characterized to assess the applicability of these burners. The refractory monolith tile and the fiber matrix burners appear most applicable for appliance use. Conceptual designs for the eight appliances with IR burners were prepared to evaluate the technical feasibility. These appliances are shown to have significant fuel efficiency increase and NOx and CO emission reduction benefits. Four appliances -- the commercial rangetop, deep fat fryer, commercial water heater, and warm air furnace -- also appear economically competitive, and recommended approaches for further development are presented. Lists of IR burner literature and patents are also included.

• Research Organization: Acurex Corp., Mountain View, CA (USA). Energy and Environmental Div.
• OSTI ID: 5614448
• Report Number(s): PB-81-222283
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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