Two models of oil fired pulse combus-tion commercial hot water boilers have been designed and developed in a collaborative effort with a manufacturer. Prototype units have been successfully tested in the laboratory with follow-up evaluation through the conduct of field trials and life cycle testing. In addition, both models have been approved for compliance to the applicable Underwriters' Laboratories and Canadian Standards for oil burners and oil fired boilers. The boilers are now in production and are being sold in the market place. The units feature high reliability with excellent combustion characteristics that can tolerate the wide range in fuel oil chemistry that exists throughout the country. Other features are significant energy savings generated from high efficiency and direct vent sealed combustion. Furthermore, the boilers are very compact with the ability to pass through a 36-inch wide doorway and utilize a unique heat exchanger and control system design. This development represents the first product utilizing pulse combustion for fuel oil and by all standards is a significant technological breakthrough. This achievement opens the way to other developments which will place fuel oil fired appliances on a competitive leveling ground with gas fired appliances.
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