A hydrogen burner

By designing a hydrogen burner with turbine blade-shaped nozzles and staggered igniters, the problems of flame instability and backfire were solved, improving combustion efficiency and safety.

CN224340124UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09CIVIL AVIATION UNIV OF CHINA

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CIVIL AVIATION UNIV OF CHINA
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing hydrogen burners have problems with combustion efficiency and safety, such as unstable flames, easy backfire, and energy waste caused by uneven local gas mixing.

Method used

A hydrogen burner was designed, which uses turbine blade-shaped nozzles and staggered igniters. Combined with the airflow control of the gas supply unit, it ensures that hydrogen and air are fully mixed. The airflow is controlled by the impeller and motor to improve combustion efficiency and safety.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient combustion and flame stability, reduces the risk of backfire, and improves the safety and flexibility of the combustion process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hydrogen combustor, include: combustion head, include: base body, be cylindrical, its inside structure has combustion chamber, and the spray head is set up in the first end of base body and is linked with the combustion chamber, the igniter, multiple igniters set up on the base body between each spray head, the supply pipe, multiple supply pipes are along the base body circumference and are linked with the combustion chamber, are used for sending hydrogen into the combustion chamber, and the gas host is connected with the second end of base body through the air supply pipe, is used for sending air into the combustion chamber. The utility model discloses the design and igniter's configuration of combustion head, and it is different from traditional premixing mode, effectively reduces the propagation speed of hydrogen flame, improves the flame stability, thereby effectively prevents the flame from separating and the phenomenon of backfire, improves the safety of combustion process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of combustion equipment technology, and more specifically, it relates to a hydrogen burner. Background Technology

[0002] Existing hydrogen burners have several issues regarding combustion efficiency and safety. For example, traditional burners are prone to flame instability due to uneven mixing during combustion, and are susceptible to backfire under high pressure, posing safety hazards. Furthermore, improper nozzle design in traditional burners can lead to localized uneven gas mixing, air-fuel ratio mismatch, and flame instability, resulting in incomplete combustion and energy waste. Therefore, a new type of hydrogen burner is needed to improve combustion efficiency and safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a hydrogen burner designed to improve the efficiency and safety of hydrogen combustion.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a hydrogen burner, comprising: a burner head, comprising: a base, which is cylindrical and has a combustion chamber internally; and a nozzle, disposed at a first end of the base and connected to the combustion chamber; an igniter, wherein a plurality of igniters are disposed on the base between the nozzles; a feed pipe, wherein a plurality of feed pipes are disposed circumferentially along the base and connected to the combustion chamber for supplying hydrogen into the combustion chamber; and a gas supply unit, connected to a second end of the base via an air supply pipe for supplying air into the combustion chamber.

[0005] Preferably, the air supply unit includes a closed outer casing, an air supply cavity is constructed inside the outer casing, an impeller is disposed inside the air supply cavity, and a motor for driving the impeller to rotate is disposed outside the outer casing.

[0006] Preferably, the outer casing is provided with an air volume control mechanism that communicates with the air supply cavity, and the air inlet of the air volume control mechanism is provided with an adjustable damper.

[0007] Preferably, the plurality of nozzles are distributed in a lotus root shape on the substrate.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of the igniters are embedded in the first end of the substrate and are arranged alternately with the nozzle.

[0009] Preferably, the air supply pipe is detachably connected to the base via a flange, and a double-layer graphite sealing ring is provided at the flange interface.

[0010] This utility model has the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solution:

[0011] 1. High-efficiency combustion: By optimizing the design of the burner head and feed pipe, the nozzles of the burner head are distributed in the first section of the substrate in the shape of turbine blades and connected to the internal combustion chamber of the substrate. The feed pipe is arranged around the circumference of the substrate to deliver hydrogen, ensuring that hydrogen and air are fully mixed and improving combustion efficiency.

[0012] 2. High safety: The design of the burner head and the configuration of the igniter are different from traditional premixing methods, which effectively reduces the propagation speed of the hydrogen flame and improves the flame stability, thereby effectively preventing flame detachment and backfire, and improving the safety of the combustion process.

[0013] 3. Flexible adjustment: The air volume control mechanism of the gas supply unit can adjust the size of the damper to adapt to different combustion needs, thereby improving the stability and flexibility of combustion.

[0014] This invention can be widely applied to hydrogen boilers, fuel cell systems, and other similar applications. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same parts. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the hydrogen burner provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the hydrogen burner provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the hydrogen burner provided by this utility model.

[0019] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0020] 1. Burner head; 2. Feed pipe; 3. Air supply pipe; 4. Ignition device; 5. Gas supply unit; 6. Housing; 7. Gas supply cavity; 8. Impeller; 9. First motor; 10. Air volume control mechanism; 11. Damper;

[0021] 1-1 Substrate; 1-2 Nozzle; 1-3 Combustion chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this utility model and to fully convey the scope of this utility model to those skilled in the art.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0028] The hydrogen burner provided by this utility model includes: a burner head comprising: a cylindrical base with an internal combustion chamber; a nozzle disposed at the first end of the base and connected to the combustion chamber; multiple igniters disposed on the base between the nozzles; multiple feed pipes arranged circumferentially along the base and connected to the combustion chamber for supplying hydrogen into the combustion chamber; and a gas supply unit connected to the second end of the base via an air supply pipe for supplying air into the combustion chamber. The design of the burner head and the configuration of the igniters in this utility model differ from traditional premixing methods, effectively reducing the propagation speed of the hydrogen flame, improving flame stability, thereby effectively preventing flame detachment and backfire, and improving the safety of the combustion process.

[0029] The hydrogen burner provided in the embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 3The hydrogen burner provided by this utility model includes a burner head 1, a feed pipe 2, an air supply pipe 3, an igniter 4, and a gas supply host 5. The burner head 1 includes a base 1-1 and multiple nozzles 1-2 distributed on the base 1-1. The base 1-1 is cylindrical and has a combustion chamber 1-3 inside. The nozzles 1-2 are located at the first end of the base 1-1 and are connected to the combustion chamber 1-3 for flame ejection after gas mixing and combustion, while preventing the temperature and pressure inside the combustion chamber 1-3 from becoming too high. Multiple igniters 4 are located on the base 1-1 between the nozzles. Multiple feed pipes 2 are arranged circumferentially along the base and are connected to the combustion chamber 1-3 for supplying hydrogen into the combustion chamber 1-3. The second end of the base 1-1 is connected to the first end of the air supply pipe 3, and the second end of the air supply pipe 3 is connected to the gas supply host 5 for supplying air into the combustion chamber 1-3.

[0031] In the above embodiments, preferably, the gas supply host 5 includes a closed outer shell 6, an air supply cavity 7 is constructed inside the outer shell 6, an impeller 8 is disposed inside the air supply cavity 7, and a motor 9 for driving the impeller 8 to rotate is disposed outside the outer shell 6.

[0032] In the above embodiments, preferably, the outer shell 6 is provided with an air volume control mechanism 10 that communicates with the air supply cavity 7, and the air inlet of the air volume control mechanism 10 is provided with an adjustable damper 11.

[0033] In the above embodiments, preferably, the multiple nozzles 1-2 are distributed in a lotus root shape on the substrate 1-1 to improve the mixing effect of hydrogen and air.

[0034] In the above embodiments, preferably, the igniter 4 is embedded in the first end of the substrate 1-1 and is arranged alternately with the nozzle 1-2 to ensure uniform flame diffusion at the moment of ignition.

[0035] In the above embodiments, preferably, the air supply pipe 3 and the base 1-1 are detachably connected by a flange, and a double-layer graphite sealing ring is provided at the flange interface.

[0036] In use, the hydrogen burner provided by this utility model first supplies hydrogen gas into the combustion chamber 1-3 of the burner head 1 through the feed pipe 2, while simultaneously supplying an appropriate amount of air through the air supply pipe 3. The igniter 4 ignites the hydrogen gas, and the hydrogen and air are fully mixed and burned in the combustion chamber 1-3. At the same time, the airflow can be controlled by adjusting the airflow control mechanism 10 of the gas supply unit 5 to ensure the stability and safety of the combustion process.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A hydrogen burner, characterized in that, include: The burner head includes: The substrate is cylindrical and has an internal combustion chamber; and A nozzle is disposed at the first end of the substrate and communicates with the combustion chamber; Ignition device, a plurality of said ignition devices being disposed on the base located between each of said nozzles; Feed pipes, a plurality of such feed pipes being arranged circumferentially along the substrate and communicating with the combustion chamber, are used to feed hydrogen into the combustion chamber; and The air supply unit is connected to the second end of the base through an air supply pipe and is used to supply air into the combustion chamber.

2. The hydrogen burner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas supply unit includes a closed outer casing, an air supply cavity is constructed inside the outer casing, an impeller is disposed inside the air supply cavity, and a motor for driving the impeller to rotate is disposed outside the outer casing.

3. The hydrogen burner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing is provided with an air volume control mechanism that communicates with the air supply cavity, and the air inlet of the air volume control mechanism is provided with an adjustable damper.

4. The hydrogen burner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple nozzles are distributed in a lotus root shape on the substrate.

5. The hydrogen burner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple igniters are embedded in the first end of the substrate and are arranged alternately with the nozzle.

6. The hydrogen burner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air supply pipe is detachably connected to the base via a flange, and a double-layer graphite sealing ring is provided at the flange interface.