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INTERRUPTED TYPE IGNITOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
DEF

An igniter which is automatically energized each time the main burner is to be fired.

OBS

Ignition is maintained during the main burner flame-establishing period and then automatically cut off.

CONT

Interruptible igniters, are small igniters applied to gas and oil burners to ignite the fuel input to the burner under prescribed light-off conditions. The igniter shall be cut off at the end of the time trial for ignition of the main burner. Interrupted-type igniters are typically sized to a minimum of 3% of the main burner at its light off rating, typically at 25% burner capacity. The use of interrupted igniters to support ignition or to extend the burner control range should be prohibited.

Key term(s)
  • interrupted ignitor
  • interrupted type igniter
  • interrupted-type ignitor
  • interrupted type ignitor
  • interruptible ignitor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
OBS

Veilleuse interruptible - veilleuse qui s'allume automatiquement lorsqu'il y a demande de chaleur et qui s'éteint après la période critique d'allumage du brûleur principal.

Spanish

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