It is hardly necessary to talk about the need for a cheap type of heating. If it is impossible to heat an apartment with alternative systems, then for premises such as a garage or workshop, this is the best solution. Let's talk to you about how the Babington burner is made. The principle of operation of the unit is quite simple and involves the use of a cheap type of fuel. This allows you to make the most of your mining.
General information
The Babington mining burner appeared a long time ago and it is quite easy to guess who was its creator. Currently, the scope of such heating mini-equipment is reduced to heating small rooms. Interestingly, the burner can be assembled from improvised materials and does not require any investment. In addition, the organization of the chimney is not required, since during the combustion process there is nosmoke is generated. However, it is still necessary to take care of good ventilation in the room. By the way, the patent for the Babington burner was removed relatively recently, so in recent years the drawings of the unit have become available to everyone. But before proceeding to the assembly process, I would like to understand in detail how the device works. A little history first.
How did the burner come about?
Back in 1969, inventor Robert Babington was awarded a patent for this burner. True, today its term has long expired. In 1979, Babington proposed a new burner design. It was fundamentally different in that it had a double air atomizer. This invention was very similar to the Eurtonic burner, which was also made according to the technology of this inventor. It was used for military purposes in the field kitchen. Naturally, the burner was powered by diesel fuel and was irreplaceable. The final version was proposed by John Archibald. Many call this man the inventor of the Babington burner. But it is impossible to give a definite answer. And it hardly plays a significant role for us. The most important thing is to be able to create such a unit with your own hands and achieve its efficient operation. Fortunately, doing this is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
The principle of operation of the burner
Mining, in our case it is fuel, comes through a curved tube. As a result, due to the effect of surface tension, a thin film is formed, which fromtiny holes, usually no more than 0.010 mm in diameter, are pierced by air. As a result, the fuel is sprayed, as well as enriched with oxygen. For this reason, no additional systems are required to organize the air supply, since the process is completely completed. This design is best suited specifically for working with mining. This is due to the fact that regardless of the quality of the fuel composition and the presence of foreign elements in it, the burner will function. Of course, the heating efficiency in this case will change somewhat. However, the burner at the Babington mine must be equipped with a sump with oil, which will be supplied to the working element of the device using a gear pump. Although this is a disadvantage, it cannot be called a significant disadvantage.
Fuel used
We have already figured out a little about how the Babington burner works and what it consists of. Drawings suitable for the development of the unit can be found in this article. But it must be understood that regardless of the design and what materials this heating equipment was made of, it is forbidden to use fuels such as gasoline, methanol and other evaporating fuels.
Efficient atomization makes efficient use of heavy fuels. These include various oils, such as biodiesel, kerosene, diesel, engine and transmission oil. In any case, any of these combustible substances will do. As far as heat transfer is concerned,it depends on the quality of the fuel. Of course, the amount of heat produced can be significantly increased by increasing fuel consumption. To do this, an additional hole of a small diameter is drilled. But more on that later.
DIY Babington burner: drawings and something else
As noted above, fuel must flow along a curved surface, which is necessary for efficient combustion. At the same time, many people use ordinary door handles. First of all, the base is cut off, this can be done using a regular hacksaw. Then solder the copper adapter. Next, a source of gas or compressed air is supplied. Pay some attention to cleaning surfaces. They should be well processed and preferably fat free. Sometimes hollow balls of various diameters made of metal are used instead of handles. Large diameter balls are preferred as they deliver fuel quickly and create a thin film which is an advantage. In addition, a large ball has a larger hole. This is important if used oil with a large amount of foreign bodies is used. Therefore, if you have a choice between a large and a small ball, then give preference to the first option.
Drilling holes
In order for the air flow to atomize the fuel as efficiently as possible, the hole should be as small in diameter as possible. Priority is 0.010 inches. Although holes up to 0.020 are considered acceptable. For theirobtaining special thin drills are used. If you look at them from the side, they will seem intermittent to you. In any case, the drilling process should be done slowly and carefully. Compressed air will pass through these openings.
As for spraying with air, this option is more preferable than gas. This is due to the cheapness of the resource. If you have to pay for gas, then you don’t have to pay for air. In addition, it needs very little, so you can use ordinary compressors, which are put on aquariums. In principle, the Babington burner, the drawings of which you can find in this article, is almost ready for use. A few small details remain.
Fuel supply and barrel fabrication
We have already figured out a little about how a Babington burner is made. The product scheme, despite its simplicity, has several pitfalls. For example, you need to use a suitable pump. In this case, gear is best. It is optimal for working with viscous liquids. But if there is no pump, then you can use the elementary scheme for organizing the supply of fuel by gravity. But such a solution only takes place if the amount of oil in the sump, and hence the pressure, is maintained at a high level.
The barrel uses a regular metal pipe 6 inches in diameter and 3 feet long. Just one nozzle is enough. If there is a pipe with thick walls, then it is better to use it, since this option is better suitedfor the combustion process. Pipes of this type retain heat much longer. At the final station, don't forget to install the depulsator. The Babington burner will operate without flame pulsation.
Conclusion
If there is no desire to engage in design, then you can always buy yourself such a burner. Fortunately, there are a lot of offers, so there should not be any problems with the choice. As for the prices, they depend on the capacity of the equipment. In addition, such burners are not manufactured by specialized companies, so they can only be bought from private individuals. For example, an automatic burner with a power regulator from 15 to 30 kW will cost about 35-40 thousand rubles. In principle, here we figured out with you what a Babington burner is and how it is created. The price, as you can see, depends on the seller. If you have free time and desire, then you can make such simple heating equipment with your own hands.
