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Solaronics
Hi Intensity Heaters
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 CERAMIC
INFRA-RED GENERATOR
The ceramic infra-red generator used in the Solaronics hi-intensity
heater is cordierite-based, grooved ceramic tile. It features an
exclusive design whereby alternate rows of holes terminate at the
bottom of slots. Therefore one half of the flame is well below the
ceramic surface. (See Figure #3.) This feature provides a higher
ceramic surface temperature with a low gas input resulting in more
heat transfer surface and more intimate contact between flame and
the ceramic. This
results in higher radiant outputs than any other similar competitive
burner.
OPTIONAL WIRE GRID
The burner radiation may be increased by the addition of an optional
wire grid. A wire grid can be installed directly in front of the
ceramic combustion surface. Surface temperatures are enhanced by
hindering the escape of products of combustion and preventing any
cooling or secondary air to come in contact with the ceramic infra-red
generator.
The combustion products (primarily hot nitrogen and carbon dioxide)
leaving the ceramic surface must pass through and heat the wire
grid. The grid increases its radiation substantially and its area
can replace much of the low radiation areas of the ceramic holes.
Heat also radiates back to the ceramic surface thereby increasing
the ceramic temperature.
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