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Burner assembly for combustion of oil
Assignee: Zinklahoma Inc
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Filing: 1970-06-29
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil such as often escapes from offshore wells. The assembly includes means for breaking the oil into small droplets to facilitate the combustion thereof and structure adjacent the discharge ports for preserving ignition of the burning oil. A supply of air serves to direct the flame and the heat of combustion away from the apparatus and personnel. The assembly includes structure which develops a screen of water for the absorption of heat and the protection of the burner assembly and other elements located upstream of the combustion zone.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Reed
- 👤 Hershel Goodnight
- 👤 John Smith Zink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:33
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/10; F23D11/101; F23D11/104; E; E21; E21B; E21B41/00; E21B41/005; E21B41/0071; F23D11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil comprising, a burner head including a tubular member into which a gaseous atomizing medium is supplied under pressure, means providing a closed annular space about said tubular member, a plate closing the downstream end of the tubular member and said annular space, ports in said plate for the discharge of said gaseous medium, said plate having larger discharge openings aligned with said ports, and said plate having apertures providing communication between said annular space and said discharge openings whereby the crude oil is drawn into said openings and broken into small droplets as it escapes from the discharge opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil comprising, a burner head including a tubular member into which a gaseous atomizing medium is supplied under pressure, means providing a closed annular space about said tubular member, a plate closing the downstream end of the tubular member and said annular space, ports in said plate for the discharge of said gaseous medium, said plate having larger discharge openings aligned with said ports, and said plate having apertures providing communication between said annular space and said discharge openings whereby the crude oil is drawn into said openings and broken into small droplets as it escapes from the discharge opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil according to claim 1 including a housing surrounding said burner head in spaced relation, and means for forcing air through said housing over the periphery of said burner head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil according to claim 2 including a manifold carried by the housing adjacent the downstream end of the burner head, means for guiding water under pressure into said manifold, and nozzles carried by the manifold for releasing the water as a screen about the perimeter of the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil according to claim 1 wherein a ring is carried by the burner head adjacent the downstream end thereof, vanes carried by said ring for imparting an angular component to the air moving over the periphery of said burner head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A burner assembly for the combustion of crude oil according to claim 4 including apertures in said ring circumferentially spaced from each other about the perimeter of the burner head.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |