Steam or hot water generator using the catalytic combustion of hydrocarbons

摘要

A hot water or steam generator in which a water reservoir, always containing liquid, is disposed at the base of a plurality of tubes running through a catalyst-containing chamber for the flameless oxidation of a hydrocarbon fuel to heat the water. The heated water, in liquid or vapor state, is passed in a closed or open circuit to operate a heat-consuming load such as an engine or heat exchanger.