Device for extracting and burning methane

Details Device for extracting and burning methane Device for extracting and burning methane

1984-10-25

1990-03-13

Price, Carl D.

Combustion

Structural installation

431346, 431343, 431354, 431355, F23D 1400, F23D 1408

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049079646

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for extracting and burning methane gas from a landfill refuse site comprises a first venturi to which is fed compressed air. The venturi is connected to a well in the site and acts to draw methane from the well. The methane/air mixture is fed to a second venturi for enrichment with air. The enriched mixture is fed to a burner for combustion.
Preferably the compressed air is supplied by a diesel driven compressor.

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