Patent ID: 6270542
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: F24H

Abstract:
A heating furnace, comprising:a boiler vessel, the boiler vessel containing a holding portion, and a distillation portion in communication with the holding portion, the boiler vessel defining a plurality of holes passing therethrough;a liquid fuel supply line, in fluid communication with the holding portion;a catalyst bed, for supporting catalyst, located within the holding portion;distillation fins, located within the distillation portion,a boiler vent line, partially located within and extending from the distillation portion;a boiler vent line valve, in fluid communication with the boiler vent line;a collection line, in fluid communication with the boiler vent line valve,a burner, located below the holding portion;a gaseous fuel supply line, in fluid communication with the burner;a plurality of plugs sealing the holes defined by the boiler vessel;a heated air compartment, in thermal communication with and exterior to the boiler vessel, in fluid isolation from the holding portion, and in fluid isolation from the boiler vent line;an air supply line, in fluid communication with the heated air compartment in fluid isolation from the holding portion, and in fluid isolation from the boiler vent line;a heated air collection line for the withdrawal of heat from the beating furnace, in fluid communication with the heated air compartment, in fluid isolation from the holding portion, and in fluid isolation from the boiler vent line,a jacket, having an interior and an exterior, surrounding the boiler vessel; anda burner vent line, wherein a space is defined between the jacket and boiler vessel,wherein the burner vent line is in fluid communication with the space defined between the jack and the boiler vessel, andwherein the burner vent line is isolated from the heated air collection line.