Self-Recuperative Burners High Speed Free Flame
Self-Recuperative Burners High Speed Free Flame
Self-Recuperative Burners High Speed Free Flame
Self-recuperative burners
high speed free flame
REKO-SIK-NxT-FF (E3901FN rev. 01 - 05/02/2018)
¾ All installation, maintenance, ignition and setting must To dispose of the product, abide by the local legislations
be performed by qualified staff, respecting the norms regarding it.
present at the time and place of the installation.
GENERAL NOTES:
¾ To avoid damage to people and things, it is essential
to observe all the points indicated in this handbook. The
reported indications do not exonerate the Client/User
from observing general or specific laws concerning acci-
dents and environmental safeguarding. ¾ In accordance to the internal policy of constant quality
improvement, ESA-PYRONICS reserves the right to
¾ The operator must wear proper DPI clothing (shoes, modify the technical characteristics of the present docu-
helmets...) and respect the general safety, prevention ment at any time and without warning.
and precaution norms.
¾ It is possible to download technical sheets which
have been updated to the latest revision from the
¾ To avoid the risks of burns or high voltage electrocu-
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tion, the operator must avoid all contact with the burner
and its control devices during the ignition phase and ¾ The REKO-SIK-NxT-FF products have been desi-
while it is running at high temperatures. gned, manufactured and tested according to the most
correct construction practices and following the applica-
¾ All ordinary and extraordinary maintenance must be ble requirements described in UNI EN 746-2-2010
performed when the system is stopped. “Industrial heating process equipment - Part 2: Safety
requirements for combustion and for the handling and
¾ To assure correct and safe use of the combustion processing of fuels’. We emphasize that the burners
plant, it is of extreme importance that the contents of this described in this data sheet are provided as indepen-
document be brought to the attention of and be meticu- dent units and are excluded from the scope of the
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC not having any mobile
lously observed by all personnel in charge of controlling
items that are not exclusively manual.
and working the devices.
¾ Certified in conformity with the UNI EN ISO 9001
¾ The functioning of a combustion plant can be dange- Norm by DNV GL.
rous and cause injuries to persons or damage to equip-
ment. Every burner must be provided with certified com- CERTIFICATIONS:
bustion safety and supervision devices.
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APPLICATIONS
F3901FNI03
CHARACTERISTICS
GENERAL:
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
F3901FNI04
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REKO-SIK-NxT-FF - E3901FN rev. 01 - 05/02/18
The REKO-SIK-NxT-FF ignition takes place through a The adoption of flame controls is highly recommended in
high tension discharge, which is carried out by a WAND all systems operating at temperatures below 750°C (UNI
electrode. The flame is detected via a uv-scanner (not EN746-2 Norm).
included).
DESCRIPTION
The REKO-SIK-NxT-FF burners use the temperature more energy and reducing atmospheric pollution.
exhaust fumes to preheat the combustive air, thus saving
EXHAUST
GAS INLET
D3901FN01
The choice of materials has been made according to the optimization of heat transfer from the combustion pro-
burners’ performance. Furthermore, the stainless steel ducts to the combustive air. This choice allows the burner
exhaust-air inlet body, assures a high resistance to heat to be used with maximum chamber temperature of up to
and oxidation. The heat exchanger element is made of 1300°C under direct heating conditions.
silicon carbide and its special conformation allows the
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Multistage combustion technology, together with the and include: micrometric gas adjuster, spark electrode,
recycling of combustive gases, guarantees low NOx and peep sight, gas calibrated orifice flow meter, furnace wall
CO emissions, despite the preheating air temperature spacer and flue gas ejector. The suggested functioning is
value of up to 750°C. The REKO-SIK-NxT-FF are com- with MIN/MAX or ON/OFF and the setting is simplified by
pact burners with reduced weight and size. They have special pressure inlets on the air and gas side.
separate gas and air inlets, nozzle mixers (no flashbacks)
BURNER PERFORMANCES
The flame capacity, length and velocity concern natu- stion chamber with zero pressure and at sea level,
ral gas burners (8600 Kcal/Nm3), placed in a combu- which can function with 10% of excess air.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
Burner model
Free flame application
REKO-30 REKO-70 REKO-120 REKO-170 REKO-240 REKO-400
SiC recuperator length [mm] 605 680 680 720 745 830
Burner capacity (2% O2) [kW] 30 70 120 170 240 400
Maximum power
MINIMUM CAPACITY
Burner model
Free flame application
REKO-30 REKO-70 REKO-120 REKO-170 REKO-240 REKO-400
Burner capacity (2% O2) [kW] 6 14 24 45 60 80
Burner air flow [Nm3/h] 6.6 16 27 49.5 66 88
Minimum power
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EFFICIENCY TABLES
REKO-30-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-70-SIK-NxT-FF
1200 REKO-120-SIK-NxT-FF
Furnace Temperature [° C]
REKO-170-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-240-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-400-SIK-NxT-FF
1000
800
600
60 65 70 75 80 85
Efficiency [%]
G3901FN01
REKO-30-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-70-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-120-SIK-NxT-FF
1200
REKO-170-SIK-NxT-FF
Furnace Temperature [° C]
REKO-240-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-400-SIK-NxT-FF
1000
800
600
350 450 550 650 750 850
Flue Gas Temperature [° C]
G3901FN02
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EFFICIENCY TABLES
REKO-30-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-70-SIK-NxT-FF
1200 REKO-120-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-170-SIK-NxT-FF
Furnace Temperature [° C]
REKO-240-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-400-SIK-NxT-FF
1000
800
600
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Preheated air [° C]
G3901FN03
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FLUE GAS
OUTLET
14
9
6
AIR ADJUSTING
VALVE
11
1 7 2 4 5
GAS INLET
8 10
AIR INLET
D3901FN02
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REKO-SIK-NxT-FF - E3901FN rev. 01 - 05/02/18
WARNINGS
¾ The REKO-SIK-NxT-FF burner series is intended for ¾ The burner can only work within the indicated power
fixed installations. If mobile installations are needed (bell ranges. The functioning with less or more power can
furnaces, etc...) it is necessary to preventively take into compromise the correct functioning and life span of the
consideration the possibility of damage to hoses in sili- actual burner. In this case the general warrantee condi-
con carbide, which is determined by the movement of tions will not be applicable anymore and ESA-PYRO-
the actual furnace. NICS will not be held responsible for any damage cau-
sed to persons or things.
¾ The burner must always be turned on at minimum
power, then modulating towards the maximum, facilita- ¾ If there is trouble with other devices during the burner
ting ignition and reducing exit overpressure. start up phase, use the connector with anti disturbance
filter for the high-tension (HT) cable connection of the
¾ The passing from minimum power to maximum power ignition electrode.
must always be done gradually and not instantaneously.
To do this, the use of two-phase MRBV air regulation val- ¾ Avoid burner ignition close to each other so as not to
ves is suggested. heat the ignition command system devices (solenoid val-
ves and transformers). Prewash time lapse + first safety
¾ For all applications at low temperature (up to 750°C), time lapse + min. of 5 sec. = time lapse between one
burner ignition and the control of solenoid gas valves ignition and another. (however, do not attempt more than
must be accomplished using a certified burner control 2 ignitions during a 30sec. time lapse).
device.
¾ Make sure the power supply is TURNED OFF when
¾ To avoid possible damage to the burners, make sure intervening on the burner and its devices. In case of bur-
that the blower does not send them hot or foul air (from ner malfunctioning, follow the indications in the
combustion products, oils, solvents or other). To avoid ‘Maintenance’ chapter of the present manual or contact
this from occurring, install the blower or the air suction ESA-PYRONICS assistance.
duct outside the establishment and far from the exhaust
pipes. ¾ Any modification or repair done by third parties can
compromise the application safety and automatically
¾ Check that the power lines are properly connected cause the general warrantee conditions to expire.
after the installation. Check the correct air and gas pres-
sures (pag. 5).
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INSTALLATION
8 - Check to see that the burner body and all its metallic
elements are earthed with appropriate conductors.
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The procedures indicated in the following chapter must 5 - Activate the burner control device and attempt the igni-
be carried out by expert technicians. The non-observance tion until the burner switches on. While attempting to igni-
of the instructions given can provoke dangerous condi- te the burner, act on the gas adjustment valve and, star-
tions. ting from the totally closed position, open it gradually until
the burner ignites.
1 - Check that the combustion air pressure exiting the blo-
wer and the combustive fuel pressure are both within the 6 - Fully open the air regulation valve and adjust, via the
allowed range. gas adjustment valve, the maximum fuel capacity, chec-
king the differential pressure created on the calibrated
2 - Adjust the working pressure and the safety device gas flange.
pressure of the combustion plant, whether there is one
per burner or one for the whole plant i.e. gas pressure 7 - Double check that, at minimum and maximum power,
reduction gear, block valve, relief valve, pressure swit- the burner and ejector inlet pressures correspond to the
ches etc. Simulate the intervention of all the safety devi- values in the in the ‘Burner Performances’ chapter. These
ces including the intervention of the safety over tempera- values may be different depending on whether the burner
ture, checking that the fuel safety block devices act pro- is on or off.
perly.
8 - If necessary, with all burners turned onto the same
3 - Place the air regulation valve in the maximum opening power, analyze the combustion products in the chamber
position and adjust the burner and ejector inlet air pressu- (where possible) or exiting each burner (on the exhaust
re, via the gate valve. This must be done referring to the muff).
values indicated in the ‘Burner Performances’ chapter for
the maximum power pag.05. 9 - Repeatedly attempt ignition at minimum burner power,
with maximum amplitude, to check the ignition reliability
4 - Place the air regulation valve in the minimum opening and flame stability during the adjustment.
position and adjust its opening to obtain (in burner and
ejector inlet) the relative minimum power pressure.
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Burner feeding pressure [mbar] Differential pressure at orifice flow meter [mbar]
10
1
10
100
1
0,1
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10
1
REKO-30-SIK-NxT-FF REKO-30-SIK-NxT-FF
100
REKO-70-SIK-NxT-FF REKO-70-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-120-SIK-NxT-FF
10
REKO-120-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-170-SIK-NxT-FF
REKO-400-SIK-NxT-FF
1000
REKO-240-SIK-NxT-FF
100
10000
G3901FNI05
G3901FNI04
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NOTES:
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REKO-SIK-NxT-FF - E3901FN rev. 01 - 05/02/18
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
For correct dismantling and better maintenance of the 4 - Unscrew the aluminium fitting from the insulation teflon
REKO-SIK-NxT-FF burners, meticulously follow the connector (pos. 03) and remove the quartz watch glass
instructions below with the plant turned off. (pos. 05).
5 - Clean the quartz watch glass with a damp cloth and
CLEANING OF UV-SCANNER WATCH GLASS proceed to reassemble everything making sure that both
the glass as well as the gaskets are put back in the correct
1 - Check that the burner control device is not connected. positions (pos. 04) between the aluminium teflon spacer,
2 - Disconnect power supply to the uv-scanner (pos. 01) before tightening.
and the cooling line (where present pos. 07). 6 - Restore the cooling hoses and power connection.
3 - Unscrew the aluminium pipe fitting (pos. 06) at the 7 - Check the correct flame detection of the uv-scanner.
base of the gas collector, removing the uv-scanner with its
spacer.
6 7
3 4 5
1 2
G3901F05
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EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
For correct dismantling and better maintenance of the ¾ Failed ignition: shutdown is caused by the fact that no
REKO-SIK-NxT-SW burner, meticulously follow the flame has been created during the staring process. The
instructions below with the plant turned off. causes can be found in the start up system (spark
absence, faulty electrodes or incorrect position), in the
BURNER SHUTDOWN bad setting of the fuel and combustion flow or in the
detection system (faulty sensor or interrupted cables).
In shutdown conditions of the burner refer to the bur- More precisely, in the first two cases the flame is not igni-
ner control device indications and to the relative ted, while in the last case the flame is created but the
manual to identify the cause. The main cases are indi- burner control device is unable to detect it.
cated here below:
¾ Flame signal loss: shutdown due to the loss of flame
¾ Illegal flame detection: the shutdown is due to an ille- signal during the normal functioning of the burner. The
gal flame detection during the phases prior to ignition or causes can be found in the combustion air flow adju-
after the turning off. The causes are within the detection stment (rapid flow variations, adjustment out of allowed
system (broken or faulty sensor or presence of humidi- range). They can also be found in the detection system
ty), or in the gas draw from the electric safety valve, (faulty, dirty or badly positioned sensors).
which allows the burner to remain turned on.
UV-SCANNER REPLACEMENT
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"F" "E"
"D"
T V
ØU "C"
AIR INLET
Ø"A"
"M"
Ø"G"
"H"
"N"
GAS INLET
Ø" x 4
K"
Ø"B"
"
"L
Ø
BY CUSTOMER
D3901FNI07
C D E F G H K LØ MØ N P Q T V Mass
Burner model A B R Ø (*) UØ
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Kg (**)
REKO-30-SIK-NxT G 1.1/2" G 1/2” 80 205 329 468 96 205 235 13,5 153 115 410 48 2.1/2” 106 2.1/2” 90 27
REKO-70-SIK-NxT G 2” G 1/2” 102 248 376 529 118 270 320 18 193 103 457 48 4” 138 4” 111 46,3
REKO-120-SIK-NxT G 2.1/2" G 3/4” 102 248 376 529 148 270 320 18 193 103 457 48 4.1/2” 138 4” 95 50,2
REKO-170-SIK-NxT DN100 G 1” 125 302 433 542 200 380 460 18 265 125 514 48 5.1/2” 173 5” 124 87
REKO-240-SIK-NxT DN100 G 1” 125 302 433 578 228 380 460 18 265 125 514 48 5.1/2” 173 5” 124 100
REKO-400-SIK-NxT DN150 G 1.1/2” 157 363 496 611 310 470 560 24 341 137 577 67 7” 208 6” 176 161
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REKO - - SIK-NxT-FF - - - - - -
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Model 01 04 Version
REKO-30-SIK-NxT-FF 30 Right R
REKO-70-SIK-NxT-FF 70 Left L
REKO-120-SIK-NxT-FF 120
REKO-170-SIK-NxT-FF 170
REKO-240-SIK-NxT-FF 240
REKO-400-SIK-NxT-FF 400
05 Flame typology
Flame F
Flameless FL
Gas adjuster 02
Electrode E
UV scanner UV
Fuel 03
Natural gas CH4
LPG GPL 07 Flanging type
Poor gas (1) GP
As ESA drawing E*
As customer drawing C
To check the components that are not supplied with the burner, consult the burner flow scheme on page 8.
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