Ancora's new Vulcan B5 to be showcased at Revestir 2013

The Sassuolo-based Ancora Group will be taking part in Expo Revestir 2013 (Stand 930) from 5 to 8 March in Sao Paulo, where it will be presenting its new Vulcan B5 burner. The B5 stands out for its low energy consumption, efficiency, flexibility of use and ease of maintenance. It differs from conventional two-electrode burners in terms of the distance of the mixing head from the central body, which has been increased to enable the flame to be produced in a more forward position inside the combustion cone. The burner allows thermal energy to penetrate more deeply inside the firing channel, especially in wide-entrance kilns with fast firing cycles, thereby optimising temperatures in the transversal section. The construction geometry of the B5 burner results in less heating of the combustion cone, so the thermal energy that is normally lost by conduction is introduced directly into the firing chamber, thus improving energy performance. With the installation of Ancora Vulcan B5, fuel savings of between 8% and 16% can be achieved.

The innovative combustor cooling system used on this machine also brings energy savings compared to the conventional design. Another aspect that contributes to the versatility of the B5 burner is the improved ventilation of the head, making it ideal for latest-generation kilns. Air-gas mixing additionally ensures optimum combustion, further improving the firing process. Another innovative feature is the mixing unit composed of three independent elements, which gives the system greater flexibility in terms of both functionality and maintenance.