US4823114A
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Flame scanning system
Assignee: John Zink Co LLC
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Filing: 1983-12-02
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2003-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A flame scanning system for monitoring a combustion process by detecting flame emission characteristics in the ultraviolet light spectrum. A metered relative flame intensity signal, flame-off signal, and flame-on signal are provided. A self-diagnostic feature produces a flame marginal signal indicative of substandard flame operation; a tube marginal signal indicative of imminent UV tube failure is also produced. A scanner shutter mechanism includes a check failure feature for detecting UV tube failure. An electronic assisted sighting indicator is also included to assist during on-sight scanner positioning and to provide optimum scanner placement.
Inventors
- 👤 Ted Gotisar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:20
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23N; F23N5/00; F23N5/02; F23N5/08; F23N5/082; F23N5/24; F23N5/242; G; G08; G08B; G08B17/00; G08B17/12; F23N2223/00; F23N2223/08; F23N2227/00; F23N2227/12; F23N2227/16; F23N2229/00; F23N2229/04; F23N2229/06; F23N2229/22; F23N2231/00; F23N2231/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Flame scanning apparatus for monitoring the flame level of a burner, comprising: a viewing head assembly adjustably mounted in proximity to the burner so as to receive electromagnetic radiation emitted from a flame produced by the burner; a sensor disposed in said viewing head assembly, which responds to radiation in a predetermined range of the electromagnetic spectrum by emitting a signal corresponding to the amount of radiation detected in said range; means for adjusting the position of said viewing head assembly so as to optimize the detection of radiation in said range by said sensor; indicator means responsive to said signal, and located proximate to said viewing head assembly so as to be perceivable by an operator while adjusting said viewing head assembly, for producing an intermittent indication at a frequency reflective of the intensity of radiation in said predetermined range detected by said sensor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Flame scanning apparatus for monitoring the flame level of a burner, comprising: a viewing head assembly adjustably mounted in proximity to the burner so as to receive electromagnetic radiation emitted from a flame produced by the burner; a sensor disposed in said viewing head assembly, which responds to radiation in a predetermined range of the electromagnetic spectrum by emitting a signal corresponding to the amount of radiation detected in said range; means for adjusting the position of said viewing head assembly so as to optimize the detection of radiation in said range by said sensor; indicator means responsive to said signal, and located proximate to said viewing head assembly so as to be perceivable by an operator while adjusting said viewing head assembly, for producing an intermittent indication at a frequency reflective of the intensity of radiation in said predetermined range detected by said sensor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said indicator means comprises light emitting means located within viewing range of said operator, and said intermittent indication comprises a flashing light from said light emitting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said intermittent indication is produced at a frequency which increases in response to an increase in the intensity of radiation in said predetermined range detected by said sensor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said indicator means comprises light emitting means located within viewing range of said operator, and said intermittent indication comprises a flashing light from said light emitting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said light emitting means is mounted on said viewing head assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said sensor comprises ultraviolet radiation detecting means for emitting electrical pulses at a frequency corresponding to the amount of ultraviolet radiation detected.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said indicator means comprises light emitting means located within viewing range of said operator, and said intermittent indication comprises a flashing light from said light emitting means at a frequency directly proportional to the frequency of said electrical pulses from said detecting means.
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