Micro-pilot for gas appliance

作者: Brendon John Ruwoldt , Geoffrey Mervyn Whitford

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关键词: Water heaterBooster (electric power)Nuclear engineeringCombustorIgnition systemWaste managementEngineeringTrap (plumbing)Meker-Fisher burnerFlammable liquid

摘要: A micro pilot for a gas hot water heater is provided. The provides flame that substantially smaller than typical in during standby operation of the burner. Just prior to allowing flow burner upon call heat, sufficient size ensure ignition In one embodiment this larger produced by providing an additional amount bleed increase size. another embodiment, provided separate booster pilot, which ignited pilot. from then used ignite main This design allows be positioned closer trap flammable vapor resistant smooth any such vapor.