EP0079990A1 - Improvements in gas burners - Google Patents
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- EP0079990A1 EP0079990A1 EP81305516A EP81305516A EP0079990A1 EP 0079990 A1 EP0079990 A1 EP 0079990A1 EP 81305516 A EP81305516 A EP 81305516A EP 81305516 A EP81305516 A EP 81305516A EP 0079990 A1 EP0079990 A1 EP 0079990A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
- F23D—BURNERS
- F23D14/00—Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid
- F23D14/02—Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone
- F23D14/04—Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone induction type, e.g. Bunsen burner
- F23D14/08—Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone induction type, e.g. Bunsen burner with axial outlets at the burner head
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
- F23D—BURNERS
- F23D14/00—Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid
- F23D14/46—Details, e.g. noise reduction means
- F23D14/48—Nozzles
- F23D14/58—Nozzles characterised by the shape or arrangement of the outlet or outlets from the nozzle, e.g. of annular configuration
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- This invention relates to an improved construction of gas burner primarily intended for burning natural gas or propane mixes.
- Gas burners which have a jet through which gas under pressure passes into a mixing tube having one or more air inlet apertures to draw in that proportion of air required for combustion.
- the gas and air mix then pass into a conical burner head having a perforated plate through which the mixture passes and thereafter burns.
- mixing with the air is often not satisfactory in view of small flow rates and generally low turbulences.
- the perforated plate on the burner head is punched with a series of apertures which is a costly operation and weakens same, requiring a heavier gauge material to be used.
- An object of the invention is to provide a simple construction of gas burner which nevertheless is more efficient and provides good properties in the burning flame and efficient air and gas mixing.
- a further object is to provide a burner which is simpler to produce and more robust.
- a gas burner comprises a gas jet, a gas and air mixing portion and a diffusing part comprising a generally outwardly conically tapering body with the open mouth thereof provided with a perforated closure, said closure being formed from a sheet material with a plurality of adjacent longitudinally extending lines of rectangular shaped perforations, such perforation being formed by a punch which displaces material to extend to one side of the sheet forming an aperture defined by sides formed from the displaced material.
- the burner assembly as a whole comprises a jet unit 1 for connection to a gas supply by means of a threaded coupling 2 and in which air is drawn in through one or more apertures 2.
- the air/gas mixture passes then upwardly through a mixing tube 4, thelength of this being determined by the mixing effect, and thence into the burner head 5.
- the burner head comprises a generally outwardly tapering conical cup with the upper surface closed by a perforated burner plate 6 which is retained by spinning over the peripheral rim of the head 5.
- the material from which the perforated plate 6 is made comprises a sheet, for example of stainless steel, which has been passed between two co-operating rollers comprises a toothed punch and die which rotate as a sheet passes therethrough.
- the effect of this action is to produce a series of longitudinally extending lines of perforations, each perforation being of generally rectangular form, preferably 1.8 mm by 1.5 mm approximately, with the material which is displaced during the punching deformed to one side of the sheet into four lips which define a generally rectangular venturi-type of aperture, that is an aperture in which the cross-section tapers.
- the perforated material is formed from a sheet of ductile metal, and as shown in Figures 3 and 4 the perforations are in the form of narrow elongated rectangular perforations or slots 10 and the material displaced by the cutting forms tapering side lips 20 which are not burred and which define longitudinal ribs 30 which are bridged by transverse rib-like portions 40.
- the dimensions here show a slot which is longer than that of the plate shown in Figures 1 and 2.
- the said elongated perforations or slots 1 are formed by passing the strip or sheet material between a toothed roller and a roller having aligned circumferential recesses or grooves into which the teeth can pass and be accommodated after penetrating the said material.
- the perforating roller is, formed with teeth having the shape illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, according to which each tooth in longitudinal cross-section, that is from root to tip, comprises side faces 50 which converge to and terminate in a sharp cutting edge 60, and the characteristic feature of each tooth is that the angle B included between said side faces of the tooth in the portion 70 adjacent the cutting edge 60 is greater than the angle A included between the said side faces between the root of the tooth andsaid portion 70.
- Figure 6 illustrates how gaps 90 are formed between the leading and trailing edges of the teeth by tapering these edges slightly radially.
- angle "C” defining that gap 90 between the leading and trailing edges of adjacent teeth is important and should neither be too large nor too small, the value of this angle “C” depending on the diameter of the roller and the penetration of the teeth. If the angle "C” is too small then, as the tooth leaves the material, the root of the tooth and the cutting face lie behind the vertical to the metal strip and the metal is picked up. If this angle is too great the material tears before full penetration is reached.
- each tooth should have a positive angle "D" ( Figure 7) to the vertical "V" during the exit phase. If the angle "D" is too large, then the distance between one rib-like portion 40 to the next exceeds the distance from the point of the leading edge and the back of the tooth, and slip occurs and full penetration by the trailing edge is not achieved and the trailing edges of the slots 10 become rounded and ill formed.
- the apertures are preferably more of a square shape with the displaced material forming a generally rectangular venturi tube.
- the rough side of the material is preferably located outwardly thereby providing a plurality of venturi passages uhich provide a smooth flow path to give good burning characteristics to the flame.
- This arrangement can be adapted where the burners are sufficiently large so that mixing occurs satisfactorily prior to reaching the burner plate.
- the invention provides considerable advantage in that the same material for the burner plate may be used whether or not the construction of small or large burners is contemplated, and by the simple expedient of reversing the material various characteristics can be imparted to the gas flow through the burner head.
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Abstract
A gas burner comprises a jet (1) with air inlet aperture (3), an air gas mixing tube (4) and burner head 5 with an outwardly tapering conical cup. The upper surface of the cup is closed by a perforated plate (6). The plate (6) is formed from a sheet material with a plurality of adjacent longitudinally extending lines of rectangular shaped perforations, each perforation being formed by a punch which displaces material to extend to one side of the sheet forming an aperture of which the sides are defined by the material displaced by the punch.
Description
- This invention relates to an improved construction of gas burner primarily intended for burning natural gas or propane mixes.
- Gas burners are known which have a jet through which gas under pressure passes into a mixing tube having one or more air inlet apertures to draw in that proportion of air required for combustion. The gas and air mix then pass into a conical burner head having a perforated plate through which the mixture passes and thereafter burns. With natural gas, mixing with the air is often not satisfactory in view of small flow rates and generally low turbulences. In addition, the perforated plate on the burner head is punched with a series of apertures which is a costly operation and weakens same, requiring a heavier gauge material to be used.
- An object of the invention is to provide a simple construction of gas burner which nevertheless is more efficient and provides good properties in the burning flame and efficient air and gas mixing.
- A further object is to provide a burner which is simpler to produce and more robust.
- According to this invention a gas burner comprises a gas jet, a gas and air mixing portion and a diffusing part comprising a generally outwardly conically tapering body with the open mouth thereof provided with a perforated closure, said closure being formed from a sheet material with a plurality of adjacent longitudinally extending lines of rectangular shaped perforations, such perforation being formed by a punch which displaces material to extend to one side of the sheet forming an aperture defined by sides formed from the displaced material.
- With such a construction for the burner it has been found that the usual turbulence between gas and air which results from a simple circular clean punched perforation is avoided, and the sheet material according to the aforesaid construction has a venturi-like effect following from the shape of the cross-section which results to the passage of air and gas through the perforated material being smoother. The side of the material to which the punched material is displaced may be towards the outside or inside of the burner.
- An embodiment according to the invention is shown by way of example and described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- In the drauings:-
- Figure 1 shows an exploded side view of a burner,
- Figure 2 shows a plan view of the perforated closure,
- Figure 3 is a plan view of one form of perforated strip material produced in accordance with the invention,
- Figure 4 is a section taken on the line II-II of Figure 3,
- Figure 5 is a fragmentary view showing the thickness and the shape of a pair of adjacent teeth of the toothed roller,
- Figure 6 is a fragmentary end view showing the side faces of said teeth at the end of the roller, and
- Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram.
- Referring to Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, the burner assembly as a whole comprises a jet unit 1 for connection to a gas supply by means of a threaded
coupling 2 and in which air is drawn in through one ormore apertures 2. The air/gas mixture passes then upwardly through a mixing tube 4, thelength of this being determined by the mixing effect, and thence into the burner head 5. The burner head comprises a generally outwardly tapering conical cup with the upper surface closed by a perforatedburner plate 6 which is retained by spinning over the peripheral rim of the head 5. - The material from which the
perforated plate 6 is made comprises a sheet, for example of stainless steel, which has been passed between two co-operating rollers comprises a toothed punch and die which rotate as a sheet passes therethrough. The effect of this action is to produce a series of longitudinally extending lines of perforations, each perforation being of generally rectangular form, preferably 1.8 mm by 1.5 mm approximately, with the material which is displaced during the punching deformed to one side of the sheet into four lips which define a generally rectangular venturi-type of aperture, that is an aperture in which the cross-section tapers. - Referring to Figures 3 to 7 of the accompanying drawings, these illustrate one preferred method of manufacturing the perforate material for the plate.
- The perforated material is formed from a sheet of ductile metal, and as shown in Figures 3 and 4 the perforations are in the form of narrow elongated rectangular perforations or
slots 10 and the material displaced by the cutting forms taperingside lips 20 which are not burred and which definelongitudinal ribs 30 which are bridged by transverse rib-like portions 40. The dimensions here show a slot which is longer than that of the plate shown in Figures 1 and 2. - The said elongated perforations or slots 1 are formed by passing the strip or sheet material between a toothed roller and a roller having aligned circumferential recesses or grooves into which the teeth can pass and be accommodated after penetrating the said material.
- The perforating roller is, formed with teeth having the shape illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, according to which each tooth in longitudinal cross-section, that is from root to tip, comprises
side faces 50 which converge to and terminate in asharp cutting edge 60, and the characteristic feature of each tooth is that the angle B included between said side faces of the tooth in theportion 70 adjacent thecutting edge 60 is greater than the angle A included between the said side faces between the root of the tooth andsaidportion 70. - As previously explained, the formation of the teeth in the foregoing manner enables the teeth to be made shorter so that they do not pick up the material as they leave the formed perforations. Figure 6 illustrates how
gaps 90 are formed between the leading and trailing edges of the teeth by tapering these edges slightly radially. - Although it is preferred to have an angular transition between the parts of the side faces disposed at different angles as explained above, a section similiar to that shown in Figure 5 but with a curved transition between said parts of the side faces is also acceptable.
- It has been found that the value of the angle "C" defining that
gap 90 between the leading and trailing edges of adjacent teeth is important and should neither be too large nor too small, the value of this angle "C" depending on the diameter of the roller and the penetration of the teeth. If the angle "C" is too small then, as the tooth leaves the material, the root of the tooth and the cutting face lie behind the vertical to the metal strip and the metal is picked up. If this angle is too great the material tears before full penetration is reached. - Ideally the leading edge of each tooth should have a positive angle "D" (Figure 7) to the vertical "V" during the exit phase. If the angle "D" is too large, then the distance between one rib-
like portion 40 to the next exceeds the distance from the point of the leading edge and the back of the tooth, and slip occurs and full penetration by the trailing edge is not achieved and the trailing edges of theslots 10 become rounded and ill formed. - For the gas burner of this invention the apertures are preferably more of a square shape with the displaced material forming a generally rectangular venturi tube.
- With known construction of burners of a smaller size it has hitherto been necessary to incorporate a piece of gauze material below the perforated burner plate in order to effect turbulence and more rapid mixing in the gas flow piror to same reaching the burner. This has been necessary because of the relatively short flow path for the gas which is insufficient to cause good mixing. By using a perforated plate in accordance with the present invention with the rough side of the perforations facing inwardly, it has been found that this produces good turbulence in the gas flow and it is possible to omit the gauze which has hitherto been used. The material appears to effect the slowing down of the flow, hence creating high turbulence and better mixing.
- With larger burners, on the other hand, it has been found that the rough side of the material is preferably located outwardly thereby providing a plurality of venturi passages uhich provide a smooth flow path to give good burning characteristics to the flame. This arrangement can be adapted where the burners are sufficiently large so that mixing occurs satisfactorily prior to reaching the burner plate.
- It will thus be apparent that the invention provides considerable advantage in that the same material for the burner plate may be used whether or not the construction of small or large burners is contemplated, and by the simple expedient of reversing the material various characteristics can be imparted to the gas flow through the burner head.
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1. A gas burner comprising a gas jet (1), a gas and air mixing portion (4) and a diffusing part (5) comprising a generally outwardly conically tapering body with the open mouth thereof provided with a perforated closure (16), said closure (6) being formed from a sheet material with a plurality of adjacent longitudinally extending lines of rectangular shaped perforations (10) each perforation being formed by a punch which displaces material to extend to one side of the sheet forming an aperture defined by sides (20) formed by the displaced material.
2. A gas burner according to Claim 1, wherein the displaced material forms lips (20) around the aperture.
3. A gas burner according to Claim 2, wherein the cross-section defined by the sides of the lips tapers to form a venturi aperture.
4. A gas burner according to any preceding claim, wherein the aperture has side dimensions approximately between 1.8 mm and 1.5 mm.
5. A gas burner according to Claim 4, wherein the aperture is rectangular with a dimension 1.8 mm by 1.5 mm.
6. A gas burner according to any preceding Claim, wherein the displaced material extends inwardly of the burner.
7. A gas burner according to any preceding Claim, wherein the displaced material extends outwardly of the burner.
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GB540384A (en) * | 1900-01-01 | |||
DE1161522B (en) * | 1961-01-25 | 1964-01-23 | Vaillant Joh Kg | Bunsen burner |
GB1188540A (en) * | 1966-08-09 | 1970-04-15 | Robertshaw Controls Co | Gas Burners Construction and Method of Making it |
DE1915832A1 (en) * | 1969-03-28 | 1970-10-08 | Junkers & Co | Burner for gas-heated devices |
GB1473959A (en) * | 1975-08-14 | 1977-05-18 | Aeromatic Co Ltd | Natural gas burners |
GB2076136A (en) * | 1980-05-13 | 1981-11-25 | Bion Robert & Co Ltd | Improvements in gas burners |
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GB540384A (en) * | 1900-01-01 | |||
DE1161522B (en) * | 1961-01-25 | 1964-01-23 | Vaillant Joh Kg | Bunsen burner |
GB1188540A (en) * | 1966-08-09 | 1970-04-15 | Robertshaw Controls Co | Gas Burners Construction and Method of Making it |
DE1915832A1 (en) * | 1969-03-28 | 1970-10-08 | Junkers & Co | Burner for gas-heated devices |
GB1473959A (en) * | 1975-08-14 | 1977-05-18 | Aeromatic Co Ltd | Natural gas burners |
GB2076136A (en) * | 1980-05-13 | 1981-11-25 | Bion Robert & Co Ltd | Improvements in gas burners |
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