Compact Flame-Curtain Burner With Distributed Flow Paths

The burner is divided into multiple independent flow paths separated by dividing walls. Each flow path contains its own fuel and oxidant channels that are distributed along the burner length, preventing preferential flow and ensuring homogeneous flame distribution. The segmentation of the combustion chamber into multiple zones with controlled fluid distribution eliminates the non-homogeneous flame patterns observed in conventional single-channel designs.

Instead of increasing buffer volume in the traditional longitudinal direction, the invention distributes fluid flow paths across multiple spatial dimensions by incorporating dividing walls that create parallel channels. The fuel and oxidant are distributed through these multi-dimensional pathways, achieving uniform fluid distribution without requiring excessive buffer volume. This dimensional approach allows compact burner design while maintaining homogeneous flame output.

The burner incorporates locally optimized flow channels with specific geometric features such as tapered sections and strategically positioned openings that regulate fluid distribution without requiring high pressure losses. Each local section of the burner is designed with quality-controlled channel dimensions and orientations that promote uniform flow distribution. This local quality approach achieves homogeneous flame patterns while minimizing overall energy loss compared to global pressure increase methods.