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(11) | EP 0 913 639 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Apparatus and method for burning combustible gases |
(57) An apparatus for burning the combustible components of a gas stream. The apparatus
comprises a stack pipe (4, 10) having one end in communication with a gas supply pipe
(2) for receiving a gas stream; means (5) for introducing air into the stack pipe
to produce an air and gas mixture; a mixing zone (6); means (14) for igniting the
air and gas mixture; means (8) for stabilizing; and means (12) located at the other
end of the stack pipe for inhibiting downwash. Also disclosed is a method for burning
the combustible components of a gas stream utilizing the apparatus. |