Enclosed combustor

Abstract

An interchangeable enclosed combustor for combustion of vapors includes: an interchangeable multi-paneled, multi-tiered combustor housing having a plurality of panels coupled together in polygonal form and further arranged in multiple tiers of polygonal forms, thereby to form a vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors; and a burner manifold disposed within the vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors to reduce toxic emissions. The burner manifold natural draft burners and nozzles are configured to the ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion and reduce harmful emissions at a rate >98% destruction efficiency and inlet pressure of <1 oz./in̂2. The burner manifold includes at least one orifice of a predetermined size through which to draw fuel into a plurality of mixing chambers where air is drawn in through multiple stages of air intake ports that are sized based upon fuel type and pressure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interchangeable, modular enclosed combustor for enclosed flame combustion of combustible vapors, the enclosed combustor comprising:
 a first plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a first predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a first polygonal tier of the first predetermined height;   a second plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a second predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a second polygonal tier of the second predetermined height, wherein the second plurality of panels is disposed on top of the first plurality of panels, vertically extending the enclosed combustor;   a plurality of fasteners to couple interchangeably in modular form the second polygonal tier to the first polygonal tier;   wherein the first and second polygonal tiers collectively form a vertical, columnar, polygonal stack within which to flame combust combustible vapors;   wherein the enclosed combustor is expandable in diameter through the addition of more panels to extend an outer perimeter of the first and second polygonal tiers;   wherein the enclosed combustor is expandable vertically in height by the addition of more polygonal tiers in stacked form; and   a burner manifold disposed within the vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors.   
     
     
         2 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a third plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a third predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a third polygonal tier of the third predetermined height, wherein the third plurality of panels is disposed on top of the second plurality of panels, vertically extending the enclosed combustor; and   a plurality of fasteners to couple interchangeably in modular form the third polygonal tier to the second polygonal tier.   
     
     
         3 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a fourth plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a fourth predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a fourth polygonal tier of the fourth predetermined height, wherein the fourth plurality of panels is disposed on top of the third plurality of panels, vertically extending the enclosed combustor; and   a plurality of fasteners to couple interchangeably in modular form the fourth polygonal tier to the third polygonal tier.   
     
     
         4 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a first predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a first polygonal tier of the first predetermined height comprises vented panels. 
     
     
         5 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels and the second plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels comprise a number of panels that varies based upon an application of the enclosed combustor and capacity requirements. 
     
     
         6 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels and the second plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels comprise interchangeable, lightweight stainless-steel panels that are precision cut for accuracy and repeatability and formed to add strength and rigidity. 
     
     
         7 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a burner management system to control a gas train and the burner manifold.   
     
     
         8 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the burner manifold disposed within the vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors further comprises a plurality of burners and nozzles;   wherein the burner manifold comprises natural draft burners and is configured to mix air with fuel through a natural draft; and   wherein the nozzles are configured to allow a correct ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion.   
     
     
         9 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the first plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels and the second plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels comprise laser-cut, stainless steel panels thereby to provide a precise, rigid, and lightweight structure.   
     
     
         10 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , wherein the burner manifold further comprises at least one orifice of a predetermined size through which to draw fuel into a plurality of mixing chambers where air is drawn in through multiple stages of air intake ports that are sized based upon fuel type and pressure. 
     
     
         11 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 1 , wherein the burner manifold further comprises a plurality of natural draft burners that are spaced in a predetermined pattern thereby to eliminate air starvation. 
     
     
         12 . An interchangeable enclosed combustor for enclosed flame combustion of combustible vapors, the enclosed combustor comprising:
 an interchangeable multi-paneled, multitiered combustor housing comprising a plurality of panels coupled together and arranged in a polygonal form and further arranged in multiple tiers of polygonal forms, thereby to form a vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors; and   a burner manifold disposed within the vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors within the housing and to reduce toxic emissions.   
     
     
         13 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 12 ,
 wherein the burner manifold further comprises a plurality of burners and nozzles; and   wherein the burner manifold is configured to mix air with fuel through a natural draft.   
     
     
         14 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 13 ,
 wherein the nozzles are configured to allow a correct ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion.   
     
     
         15 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 12 ,
 wherein the burner manifold and nozzles are configured to allow a correct ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion.   
     
     
         16 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 12 , wherein the
 wherein the burner manifold and nozzles are configured to the ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion and reduce harmful emissions at a rate >98% destruction efficiency and inlet pressure of <1 oz/in̂2.   
     
     
         17 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 12 , wherein the burner manifold further comprises at least one orifice of a predetermined size through which to draw fuel into a plurality of mixing chambers where air is drawn in through multiple stages of air intake ports that are sized based upon fuel type and pressure. 
     
     
         18 . The enclosed combustor of  claim 12 , wherein the burner manifold further comprises a plurality of natural draft burners that are spaced in a predetermined pattern thereby to eliminate air starvation. 
     
     
         19 . An interchangeable, modular enclosed combustor for enclosed flame combustion of combustible vapors, the enclosed combustor comprising:
 a first plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a first predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a first polygonal tier of the first predetermined height;   a second plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a second predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a second polygonal tier of the second predetermined height, wherein the second plurality of panels is disposed on top of the first plurality of panels, vertically extending the enclosed combustor;   a plurality of fasteners to couple interchangeably in modular form the second polygonal tier to the first polygonal tier;   a third plurality of interchangeable, sectional panels of a third predetermined height configured for coupling one to another to form a third polygonal tier of the third predetermined height, wherein the third plurality of panels is disposed on top of the second plurality of panels, vertically extending the enclosed combustor; and   a plurality of fasteners to couple interchangeably in modular form the third polygonal tier to the second polygonal tier.   wherein the first, second, and third polygonal tiers collectively form a vertical, columnar, polygonal stack within which to flame combust combustible vapors;   wherein the enclosed combustor is expandable in diameter through the additional of more panels to extend an outer perimeter of the first and second polygonal tiers;   wherein the enclosed combustor is expandable vertically in height by the addition of more polygonal tiers in stacked form;   a burner manifold disposed within the vertical, columnar, polygonal stack to flame combust combustible vapors within the housing and to reduce toxic emissions;   wherein the burner manifold further comprises a plurality of natural draft burners and nozzles that are spaced in a predetermined pattern thereby to eliminate air starvation; and   wherein the burner manifold and nozzles are configured to allow a correct ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion.   
     
     
         20 . The interchangeable, modular enclosed combustor of  claim 19 ,
 wherein the burner manifold of natural draft burners and nozzles are configured to the ratio of air and fuel to mix to achieve stoichiometric combustion and reduce harmful emissions at a rate >98% destruction efficiency and inlet pressure of <1 oz./in̂2; and   wherein the burner manifold further comprises at least one orifice of a predetermined size through which to draw fuel into a plurality of mixing chambers where air is drawn in through multiple stages of air intake ports that are sized based upon fuel type and pressure.