INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

HISTORY BACKGROUND DOCUMENT

Burners for Fired Heaters

IP 7-4-1
Page 1 of 1 Rev. 1 March 1998

BACKGROUND HISTORY DOCUMENTATION FOR CORRESPONDING PARAGRAPHS OF IP 7-4-1 (REV. 1)

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7.1

A continuous gas pilot provides a safe source of ignition and re-ignition for the main burner flame. In addition, the pilot also maintains the firebox in a safe condition following a furnace trip. Individual main flame detection devices, which shut off the flow of fuel to the burner, may be provided in lieu of pilots if requested by the Owner. Pilot flame sensing devices provide remote verification that the continuous gas pilots are operating properly and reliably. Guaranteed burner emissions are required to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations

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Notes: (1) (2) Each paragraph to identify the Purpose Code(s) of the corresponding paragraph number of the applicable International Practice (IP). The symbol [H] is used to denote all History Background Paragraphs which are for INFORMATION ONLY.

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