How Do Burn-Off Ovens Operate, and Are They Suitable for Your Needs?

 What are the applications of Burn-Off Ovens?


The Batch Burn-Off Oven is intended for the removal of coating off hooks, racks, fixtures, and other components.


What is the operation of a Burn-Off Oven?


The process of stripping a coating is achieved by heating the items to be stripped to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. The coating is converted to thin, light ash and fumes after being exposed to high temperatures. The fumes created are expelled through an afterburner chamber, which raises the temperature of the fumes to at least 1400 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of one and a half seconds. Water vapor (H2O) and carbon dioxide are the main constituents of the effluent that is emitted to the atmosphere (CO2). In the oven, the ash reduction is mostly composed of inorganic pigments, which are present in small amounts. The ash is collected from the oven and disposed of in line with local ordinances and regulations.


In its most basic form, an oven is a steel box with insulated inside walls and a roof, as well as a refractory bottom. A refractory plenum is provided to ensure that the heat is distributed uniformly throughout the whole oven. The primary burner and control panel are located at the rear of the device for easy access. A jack mount afterburner, as well as a high-temperature stack, weather cap, and roof flange, are included with the system. To make loading and to unload the oven easier, a cart has been provided.


What should you look for while making a purchase?


Once you have determined whether or not a Burn Off oven will work for your application, you must ensure that you purchase the appropriate size. If you purchase an oven that is too large, your cycle times will be lengthened, resulting in an increase in your running costs. Another consideration is that you do not want to purchase a unit that is too small to keep up with production. When choosing the suitable size for the unit, fast analysis of the size of the parts, racks, or baskets you intend to use will be extremely beneficial. In order to receive accurate quotations from manufacturers, make sure you know the usable space of the oven (the cart measurements) rather than just the "wall to wall" dimensions of the oven. When you use the cart, you may find that the unit is too tiny despite the fact that the wall-to-wall dimensions may be appropriate for your size.


What is the cost of operation?


Depending on how much your utility company costs per cubic foot of hot water, the cost of operating a burn-off oven will vary. As an example, if an oven consumes 750,000 BTU/hour, the operational cost would be around $7.50 per hour for the appliance. As a general rule of thumb, the formula $10 per 1000 CFH can be used (for natural gas).





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