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Show UNCONVENTIONAL COMBUSTION SYSTEMS-INTRODUCTION Combustion techniques that offer a significant potential for improved thermal efficiency in industrial applications have been presented during this session on Unconventional Combustion Systems. These papers provide results of laboratory research activities which will broaden the technology base in the following areas: catalytic radiant combustion, oxygen enriched combustion in radiant tubes, and pulsed combustion. Laboratory studies show that each of these techniques results in improvements in the radiant and/or convective mode of heat transfer. As it has been pointed out in the talks, these heat transfer improvements are not at the expense of higher equipment cost, but are projected to lead to lower cost options. Additional benefits are seen in both the catalytic radiant tube and the pulse combustion system where lower amounts of nitrous oxides are formed. Each of the techniques reported will require further research, development and industrial scale verification before they become commercial products. Keen interest in these technologies were reflected by the number of questions received. Joseph Keller EG&G Idaho, Inc. Idaho Falls, Idaho Session Chairman |