Water heater with pressurized combustion

Details Water heater with pressurized combustion Water heater with pressurized combustion

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Wilson, Gregory (Department: 3749)

Liquid heaters and vaporizers

Stand boiler

And condition responsive feature

C122S014200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07032543

ABSTRACT:
A water heater includes a sealed combustion chamber and one or more fans for raising pressure in the combustion chamber to increase efficiency of the water heater. The pressure permits a more restrictive baffle to be used in the flue compared to baffles used in atmospheric water heaters. The water heater may include a water temperature sensor that activates the fan without activating the burner if water temperature raises above a desired temperature. The water heater may also include pressure and vapor sensors to ensure the combustion chamber is properly sealed and there are no flammable vapors present prior to igniting the burner. The fans are relatively small and run off the same DC power that runs an electric gas valve. The fans may be, for example, 12 or 24 Volt fans with power inputs of about 10 Watts or less.

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