Infrared Metal Fiber Burner Product Evaluation. Final Report, May 1, 1994-March31, 1995

摘要

The Eclipse Ultra-Rad heater was redesigned to incorporate metal fiber emittersinstead of a reticulated ceramic tile. Laboratory development indicated that metal fibers might provide longer life in simulated industrial environments. Also, a new low-cost metal fiber needed testing to determine durability. The selected metal fiber heater was transformed from a manufacturing prototype to a fully supported commercial product. All aspects of design, procurement, manufacturing, sales, and marketing were integrated into the business system network. The gas industry's goal was to establish that gas fired infra-red heating on the wet end of a paper machine yielded cost savings to the paper manufacturer. This goal was attained and well documented.