Bulletin 5500

Series NP & RG AIRFLO Burners

For direct-fired fresh air heating applications . . .

48" Straight Bar Assembly Series NP-I AIRFLO Burner

Operates economically and installs easily Fits your duct with custom-built assemblies Burns clean and odor-free with most gaseous fuels Meets most application needs with high heat releases & wide turndown ratios

Covered by U.S. Patents 3,178,161 and 3,297,259

CORPORATION

201 East 18th Street, P.O. Box 2068, Muncie, Indiana, 47307-0068. Phone: (765) 284-3304. Fax (765) 286-8394

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Design and Application Details

Maxon Series "NP" and "RG" AIRFLO Burners consist of rust-resistant cast iron bodies (which serve as the gas manifold) drilled to discharge the fuel between diverging stainless steel mixing plates. The entire burner assembly is mounted directly in the air stream being heated. The fresh air stream passes through the mixing plates and mixes with the fuel as combustion air; thus all available heat from the gaseous fuel is released directly into the air stream. Carefully controlled aeration patterns provide progressive mixing, superior cross-ignition, flame retention and clean, odor-free combustion. Air velocities across the burner assemblies (the key to successful operation) are established by the use of profile plates. Optimum performance demands that air velocities be uniform across the entire burner. Nominal capacities of 20,000 Btu per hour per foot (minimum) to 500,000 Btu per hour per foot (maximum) give 25:1 turndown. Fuel used and design velocities may result in higher or lower turndown. Modular design lets you match burner shape and total heat release to your specific application needs. Several variations are offered, each optimized for a specific type of application as follows. All are raw-gas burners, intended for use in fresh air streams. For make-up air heating, NP-I and NP-II burner types provide a nominal capacity of 500,000 Btu per hour per foot and turndowns of 25 to 1 or higher using either natural gas or propane. Optimum air stream velocity is 3000 Standard feet per minute (Sfpm). For process air heating, NP-I and NP-II burners may be used. If higher firing rates are desired, NP-III burner may be specified, providing a nominal capacity of 1,000,000 Btu per hour per foot at an optimum air stream velocity of 4000 Sfpm, but with reduced turndown. For 2-speed air handling systems, choose RG-IV burner (for natural gas only) for a nominal capacity of 500,000 Btu per hour per foot at an optimum velocity of 3000 Sfpm. Pilots are available in both built-in and add-on configurations. They include spark ignitor and provisions for adapting flame detection devices. A complete "NP" or "RG" AIRFLO Burner system will also include gas train, fuel control valve and a control panel. Your Maxon representative can help you choose from the broad range available.
Typical 36" straight bar assembly of Series RG-IV AIRFLO Burner

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Typical Applications for Maxon Series NP and RG AIRFLO Burners

Packaged Make-Up Air Systems

Metal Parts Finishing Air Supplies

Door Heaters Humidity-Controlled Dual Stage Paint Spray Booths

Drying, Baking & Curing Operations Grain Dryer

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Page 5504 Typical In-Duct Configuration of Series NP-I AIRFLO Burner Assembly

At 500,000 Btu/hr per ft.

Minimum at Nominal 20,000 Btu/hr per ft.

System components normally used in conjunction with a Maxon Series NP/RG AIRFLO Burner application

CORPORATION

201 East 18th Street, P.O. Box 2068, Muncie, Indiana, 47307-0068. Phone: (765) 284-3304. Fax (765) 286-8394