OIL-FIRED APPARATUS

摘要

An oil-fired apparatus comprises a base (10) which defines a well (12) which receives oil from a supply. A wick (37, 38) is in fluid communication with the well (12). The oil is burned via the wick (37, 38). Upwardly extending shells (27, 29, 30, 31) lie adjacent the wick (37, 38) and are formed with a multiplicity of perforations (28) therein. The perforations (28) permit passage of air therethrough. A shroud (32) lies adjacent one (31) of the perforated shells (27, 29, 30, 31) to reduce heat loss from the apparatus. The shroud (32) is spaced from the adjacent shell (31) so as to define an air passageway (35) leading to the perforations (28) in the shell (31). The shroud (32) minimises heat loss so that the working temperature of the apparatus remains high. Such an apparatus allows diesel oil to be burnt effectively.