INTEGRAL FAN BURNERS

4131, 5131, 6131

Supplement 6100-1
July 1996

DESCRIPTION, CAPACITIES, SPECIFICATIONS, APPLICATIONS

Body and Gas Section
Observation Port (Stationary)
Integral Fan (and) Shutter Section with UV Flame Detector
(hinged for quick access to internals) Mounting Mounting Plate
and Tile Assembly
Combustion
Air Interlock

Oil Atomizer
Assembly

Blower Motor

Ignition Transformer

Modulating Gas
Butterfly Valve

Pilot Solenoid Gas Valves

Sealtite Conduit
Control Motor

Oil Solenoid Valves

Air and Fuel
Control Linkage
(far side) Modulating Sensitrol Oil Valve (far side)

Features of NORTH AMERICAN Integral Fan Burners

BUILT-IN FAN: Delivers 100% of combustion air required for burner operation. Eliminates need to install an
expensive and bulky air delivery system. Avoids dependency of several burners on one blower.

CONTROL VARIETY: Building from the basic burner package, two ratio control systems are available along
with many pre-packaged gas and oil trains, motorized controls, flame safeguard accessories, and
programming systems.

WIDE RANGE OF CAPACITIES: 3 000 000 to 30 000 000 Btu/hr, in seven sizes. Typical air turndown is 4:1 on
standard models. Greater turndowns are available for special applications.

RUGGED, VERSATILE, AND RELIABLE: An ultra stable burner designed to operate with 20% excess air in
chambers at temperatures up to 2000 F and under negative or slightly positive pressures. Cold, tight
chambers present no problem for this rugged, low-maintenance workhorse. Proven reliability while
operating with natural gas, any grade of commercial fuel oil, crude oil, pitch, or refinery bottoms.
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CAPACITIES @ CHARACTERISTICS BLOWER

Table 1. Main air, Natural Oil, Flame Size,
Burner Data Btu/hr scfh gas, scfhA gphA dia. × length hp rpm

4131A 4 200 000 50 000 4 200 – 2.5' × 5' 1.5 3450

×
5131A-
6131A-
{ 2
5,6
CR
4 200 000
4 200 000
4 200 000
50 000
50 000
50 000
–
4 200
4 200
30.3
27.9
27.9
2.5'
2.5'
2.5'
×
×
5'
5'
5'
1.5
1.5
1.5
3450
3450
3450

4131B 6 300 000 76 000 6 300 – 3' × 7' 3 3450

×
5131B-
6131B-
{ 2
5,6
CR
6 300 000
6 300 000
6 300 000
76 000
76 000
76 000
–
6 300
6 300
50.7
42.0
42.0
3'
3'
3'
×
×
7'
7'
7'
3
3
3
3450
3450
3450

5131CL-
{ 4 10 500 000 126 000 – 78 3.5' × 11' 5 1750
BURNER DESIGNATION ?

6131CL- 5,6 10 500 000 126 000 10 500 70 3.5' × 11' 5 1750

B 3.5' × 12'
4131C
5131C-
6131C-
{ 2B
5,6
12 300 000
12 300 000
8 400 000
141 000
141 000
105 000
12 300
–
8 400
–
91
55.8
3.5' × 12'
3.5' × 12'
5
5
5
3450
3450
3450

C 3.5' × 12'
4131CS
5131CS-
6131CS-
{ 2C
2C
8 400 000
8 400 000
8 400 000
105 000
105 000
105 000
8 400
–
8 400
–
55.8
55.8
3.5' × 12'
3.5' × 12'
7.5
7.5
7.5
3450
3450
3450

4131D 18 000 000 216 000 18 000 – 4' × 12' 7.5 1750
5131D-
6131D- { 2
5,6
18 000 000
16 800 000
216 000
200 000
–
16 800
131
112
4'
4'
× 12'
× 12'
7.5
7.5
1750
1750

4131E 25 200 000 300 000 25 200 – 4' × 12' 10 1750

×
5131E-
6131E-
{ 2
5,6
CR
25 200 000
25 200 000
25 200 000
300 000
300 000
300 000
–
25 200
25 200
182
167
167
4'
4'
4'
×
×
12'
12'
12'
10
10
10
1750
1750
1750

4131FA 30 000 000 360 000 30 000 – 4' × 18' 20 3450

×
5131FA-
6131FA-
{ 2
5,6
CR
30 000 000
30 000 000
30 000 000
360 000
360 000
360 000
–
30 000
30 000
222
200
200
4'
4'
4'
×
×
18'
18'
18'
20
20
20
3450
3450
3450

? Burner model number breakdown is as follows: @ Capacities and flame lengths are with 20% excess air and
First digit identifies burner as— 1.5"wc backpressure in a cold, tight chamber. Excess air
4 = gas only operation at rates greater than 20%, through reduction of fuel
5 = oil only input, is possible for nearly all of these burners. Consult factory
6 = dual-fuel for maximum excess air rate for any particular size and fuel.
Next 3 digits, 131, identify burner as part of integral fan series A Fuel rates are based on the following calorific values:
Letters designate burner frame size 1 000 Btu/cu ft of natural gas
Numerals or CR after hyphen show fuel selection— 135 000 Btu/gallon of light (#2 or #4) oil
2 = #2 or #4 oil 150 000 Btu/gallon of heavy (#5 or #6) oil
5 = #5 oil 145 000 Btu/gallon of crude oil
6 = #6
CR = crude oil B Capacity is with 15% excess air and 0.5"wc backpressure.
C Capacity is with 20% excess air and 5"wc backpressure.

Sand Dryer Heater Treater

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APPLICATIONS

Process Heaters Water Heaters Liquid Asphalt Heaters Aluminum Melters

Steam Generators Core Dryers Boilers Incinerators
Emulsion Treaters Paint Dryers Vaporizers Air Heaters
Direct-Fired Oil Heaters Ceramic Dryers Dross Reclaiming Furnaces Rotary Dryers for Ore, Sand, or Aggregate

SPECIFICATIONS

Integral fans provide 100% combustion air to these nozzle-mix Basic Light Oil Burner consists of the three basic sections
burners. Oil atomizers are of the tip emulsion design, using described above, with the following equipment: a manually
steam or compressed air as the atomizing medium. Oil must be positioned and lockable firing rate control lever, a Sensitrol Oil
delivered to the nozzle at viscosities below 100 SSU. Valve with linkage assembly, and a flange mounted oil atomizer
assembly. Refer to Table 2 for oil and atomizing medium pres-
The ruggedly constructed burners consist of three basic sections. sure/flow requirements. Specify this burner arrangement for oils
up to and including #4 grade.
Front Section. A heavy cast iron mounting plate, with slotted Basic Heavy Oil Burner is similar to the light oil burner except
mounting holes, fitted with a high strength castable burner tile atomizer, Sensitrol Oil Valve, and oil piping are sized and
rated for service up to 2600 F. A carbon steel or 304 stainless arranged to accommodate heavy oil or crude oil. Oil temperature
steel tile support jacket is available as an option. is maintained electrically within the burner through four low
wattage cartridge heaters: one within Sensitrol valve body, two
Center Section. A circular gas plenum with bottom gas inlet, a in heater blocks attached to oil tube, and one in a heater block
combustion air diffuser, a connection for a spark-ignited premix attached to the nozzle. The hinge assembly is fitted with a hot
gas pilot (for natural gas or propane), and a threaded boss to oil return valve (shown in the photograph). This burner is
accommodate a flame rod. recommended for all heavy oils, including blended grades.

Rear Section. Hinge-mounted includes blower motor, impeller, Basic Dual-Fuel Burner is similar to oil burner except provision
intake guard, a large reinforced glass observation port, is made for burning either gas or a pre-selected grade of oil. A
provisions for mounting a flame detector, the flange-mounted dual-fuel burner fitted for heavy oil permits use of any grade,
oil atomizer, and the manual or motorized firing rate control. An ranging from diesel through very heavy #6.
accurate linked valve ratio control is provided by a compact
arrangement of linkage rods and swivels that connect the internal Flame Supervision and Control. There is a long list of optional
main air proportioning shutters with a butterfly gas valve and/or accessories that can be added to the basic burners described
a Sensitrol Oil Valve. Fuel oil enters the Sensitrol Oil Valve via a above. In many applications of this burner, the combustion
swivel type joint mounted on the hinge. chamber is below 1400 F. Electronic flame supervisory systems
are strongly recommended. Such systems are offered by North
American and others. A specially designed system is available
Basic Gas Burner consists of the above three sections fitted for boilers.
with a manually positioned and lockable firing rate control lever
(shown in burner photo) and a butterfly gas valve with linkage Your local North American sales engineer can help select burner
assembly. Refer to Bulletin 6140 for main and pilot gas accessories required to make a firing system that will be relia-
accessories. ble, efficient, and safe to operate.

Flue Gas

2000 F

Aluminum Dross

Cooking Oil Heater Aluminum Dross Reclaiming Furnace

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Pathological Incinerator Liquid Asphalt Heaters

Table 2.

Flows and Atomizing Mediums@ Oil PressuresA Minimum Gas

Pressures Req'd Comp. air flow, Steam flow, Light oil, Heavy oil, Gas PressuresB Metering
at Burners scfm lb/hr psig psig "wc Valve SizeC
Burner Size Designation ?

A 4 30 120 70 2.2 3"

B 4 50 90 65 3.1 3"
CL (heavy oil) 8 70 – 80 2.8 4"
C (light oil) 4 91 85 – 2.2 4"
C (heavy oil) 7 130 – 70 2.2 4"
CS (light oil) 16 110 125 – 14.0 4"
D 16 130 50 60 4.0 6"
E (light oil) 14 182 55 – 3.0 8"
E (heavy oil) 28 168 – 70 3.0 8"
FA 28 200 75 90 6.0 8"

?Letters designate frame size—see Table 1, page 2.

@Oil and dual-fuel burners require an accessory package for the atomizing medium. Pressures required at the inlet of that
package are 75-100 psi for air and 50-125 psi for steam.

AOil and dual-fuel burners require oil delivered to burner hinge at a viscosity below 100 SSU and at pressures listed above.
If a liquid fuel other than commercial fuel oil is to be used, consult North American for recommendations of pressure and
flow requirements.

BGas burners are intended for use with natural gas or propane. Listed pressures are for natural gas—consult North
American for propane pressures. Pressures listed are for system sizing only. They are not for ratio adjustment.

CGas piping upstream of burner gas metering butterfly valve to be same size as the metering valve for a minimum of 10 pipe
diameters. Place reducer, if used, as close as possible to the gas regulator.

WARNING: Situations dangerous to personnel and property can develop from incorrect operation of combustion equipment.
North American urges compliance with National Safety Standards and Insurance Underwriters recommendations, and care in operation.

North American Mfg. Co., 4455 East 71st Street, Cleveland, OH 44105-5600 USA, Phone 216-271-6000, Facsimile 216-641-7852
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