Patent ID: 6053725
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: F23C,F23D,F23G,Y02E

Abstract:
A method for producing heat energy with a minimum of pollutants through a partially self-sustaining reaction process in a reaction vessel containing a reaction chamber which includes a controllable supply line connected to a supply of ignitable oil having a known ignition temperature, a temperature measuring device, a source of energy for applying heat to the ignitable oil, at least one nozzle having both an input and an output wherein the input is connected to a supply of water and air and the output is connected to the reaction vessel and an output flue having two ends one of which is connected to the reaction vessel, comprising the steps of:admitting oil into the reaction chamber through the controllable supply line up to a level below that at which the lowest positioned nozzle is connected to the reaction vessel;applying heat energy to the oil contained in the reaction chamber from the source of energy to preheat the oil;measuring the temperature of the oil in the reaction chamber;continuously spraying a mixture of water in a liquid form and air supplied from the supply of water and air onto the surface of the preheated oil from at least one nozzle after the temperature of the oil is measured to be slightly less than its known ignition temperature;discontinuing the application of heat energy to the oil after a heat producing reaction process between the oil, air and water has begun;maintaining the level of oil above a minimum level for as long as it is desired to maintain the reaction by adding oil through the controllable supply line;discharging heat energy from the reaction chamber into the end of the output flue connected to the reaction vessel; andcollecting the heat energy from the other end of the output flue.