During the recent years, much attention has been focussed on the proflem of NO
x (oxides of nitrogen) emission from combustion systems. Since “Oil crisis” in 1973, both low pollution levels and high energy saving should be attained.
The burner describcd herein which is called “Self-Recirculating Gasification (SRG) Burner” and some preliminary results were reported in volume 52 (1973) of Jurnal of the Fuel Society of Japan.
Preheated air into the burner had a large effect on NO
x emission levels from the convertional burner than on the SRG burner. The reduction of NO
x emission from the SRG burner conpared to the conventional burner at a furnace temperature of 1350°C is summarised as follows:
60% for the air at room temperature, 70% for the preheatd air at 250°C, and 75% for tne preheated air at 400°C.
It can therefore be concluded that the SRG burner is one of the most effective means which can allow the energy saving and the air pollution control.
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