steam atomizing oil burner

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SidWell
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steam atomizing oil burner

Post by SidWell » Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:55 pm

I am working on putting the pieces together on paper to help me construct a complete boiler / engine system. My original thought was to have the boiler oil fired. I am trying to avoid having to depend on electricity as much as possible. I would like to have the oil burner atomized by steam or compressed air. I am trying to locate a steam atomizing oil burner that is an off the shelf part and would support a boiler that is in the 10hp range. Does anybody know if such a thing exists? I am asking for off the shelf because I have no experience or tools with which to make one myself.
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Re: steam atomizing oil burner

Post by fredrosse » Sat Oct 01, 2011 2:29 am

There are steam atomized oil burners available through the Live Steam Railroad community. Several websites for 1-1/2 inch scale locomotives (and larger) offer these burners for sale.
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Re: steam atomizing oil burner

Post by barts » Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:10 pm

Some reviews of other burner designs can be found here: http://home.fuse.net/jasdot/atomizerNozzleDesign.html

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