Packaged Combustion Systems & Industrial Package Burners
Rapidflame supplies industrial package burners and packaged combustion systems for ovens, dryers, process-air heating and other industrial thermal applications.
Our package burners combine the burner with the main combustion-air, gas-control, ignition and flame-safety equipment required to provide a compact, coordinated heat source.
Rapidflame package burners are available across a heat-input range of approximately 4 kW to 700 kW, with high turndown capability and configurations for natural gas and LPG.
They are particularly suited to OEM machinery, new process-heating equipment and retrofit projects where an integrated combustion package can simplify installation, control and commissioning.
Contact Rapidflame to discuss your package burner application.
What Is a Packaged Combustion System?
A packaged combustion system combines the principal components required to operate an industrial gas burner into an engineered assembly.
Rather than requiring the OEM or end user to select the burner, fan, gas train and controls independently, the components are matched to work together as one combustion system.
A typical Rapidflame package burner can incorporate:
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Industrial gas burner
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Combustion-air fan
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Gas train
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Gas-pressure regulation
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Safety shut-off valves
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Gas and air pressure monitoring
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Automatic ignition
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Flame supervision
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Modulating gas and air controls
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Burner management controls
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PLC or machine-control interface
The exact scope depends on the process and can be adapted to suit the equipment and country of installation.
Rapidflame Package Burner Range
Rapidflame package burners cover heat inputs from approximately 4 kW to 700 kW.
Key characteristics include:
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Heat input from 4 kW to 700 kW
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Turndown ratios of up to 40:1, depending on configuration
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Natural gas and LPG options
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Integrated combustion-air fan
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Compact package design
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Modulating burner control
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Automatic ignition and flame supervision
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Multiple electrical supply options
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Configurations for new machinery and retrofit projects
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Straightforward access for servicing and maintenance
The correct package burner should be selected according to the complete process requirement rather than simply by maximum heat output.
Applications for Industrial Package Burners
Industrial Dryers
Package burners are well suited to drying systems where heat input needs to respond to changing temperature, airflow or production conditions.
Typical applications include:
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Grain drying
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Textile drying
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Chemical drying
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Paper processing
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Coating and drying lines
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General industrial drying
Industrial Ovens
Package burners can provide a compact and controllable heat source for industrial ovens used for baking, curing, drying and general process heating.
High turndown can be particularly useful where the heat requirement falls substantially once the oven reaches operating temperature.
Process-Air Heating
Package burners can be integrated into systems where controlled heat is added to a moving process-air stream.
The burner and combustion-air equipment are selected to suit the required airflow, temperature and operating range.
OEM Machinery
For equipment manufacturers, a package burner can simplify the integration of combustion equipment into a new machine.
The burner, fan, gas train, ignition and controls can be supplied as a coordinated system rather than engineered separately.
This can reduce design work and help provide a repeatable combustion solution across multiple machines.
Retrofit and Replacement Burners
Rapidflame package burners can also be used to replace ageing or obsolete combustion equipment on ovens, dryers and other process-heating machinery.
For retrofit projects, we can review the existing installation, required heat duty, available space, gas supply, electrical supply and process conditions before recommending a suitable replacement.
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Why Use a Package Burner?
A packaged burner offers several advantages compared with assembling a combustion system from unrelated components.
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Matched Components The burner, combustion-air fan, gas train and controls are selected to operate together.
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Simpler Installation Supplying the main combustion components as a package can reduce mechanical, electrical and gas installation work.
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Better Process Control Modulating burner control allows the heat input to respond closely to process demand.
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High Turndown A wide operating range allows the burner to reduce heat input as the process approaches temperature rather than repeatedly switching between full fire and off. Rapidflame package burner systems can provide turndown ratios of up to 40:1, depending on configuration.
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Easier OEM Integration For machine builders, a repeatable package burner arrangement can simplify the manufacture and commissioning of multiple machines.
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Combustion Controls and Safety
Reliable burner performance depends on the complete combustion system, not only on the burner head.
Rapidflame package burners can incorporate gas valves, pressure controls, ignition, flame supervision, modulation and burner-management functions appropriate to the application.
Systems can also interface with the main machine PLC or process-control system.
The required safety configuration depends on the fuel, equipment design, process and country of installation.
Where applicable, package burner systems can be configured to meet relevant industrial combustion-safety requirements, including EN 746-2 for appropriate European installations.
Requirements for other markets should be established during the project specification stage.
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Choosing a Package Burner
Important information includes:
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Required maximum and minimum heat input
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Operating temperature
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Fuel type
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Available gas pressure
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Process airflow
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Oven, dryer or chamber pressure
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Required flame characteristics
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Required turndown
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Available installation space
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Electrical supply
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PLC or machine-control requirements
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Country of installation
For more detailed guidance, read our How to Choose an Industrial Package Burner for Process Heating Applications guide.
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What Information Should I Send Rapidflame?
When enquiring, please provide as much of the following as possible:
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Description of the process
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Required heat input in kW
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Operating temperature
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Fuel type
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Available gas type and pressure
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Process airflow, where applicable
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Oven, dryer or chamber dimensions
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Existing burner details for retrofit projects
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Electrical supply
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Required control method
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Country of installation
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Drawings or photographs
This allows the burner package to be selected around the actual process rather than simply by nominal capacity.
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Rapidflame Packaged Combustion Systems
Rapidflame supplies industrial package burners for OEM equipment, ovens, dryers and process-heating applications.
Systems can range from individual packaged burners to more complete combustion assemblies incorporating gas controls, combustion air, ignition, flame supervision and machine-control interfaces.
Please contact us for more information and prices on our range of packaged combustion systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a package burner?
A package burner combines an industrial gas burner with supporting equipment such as the combustion-air fan, gas train, ignition, flame supervision and controls.
What is the difference between a package burner and a packaged combustion system?
The terms are often used interchangeably. A package burner usually refers to the burner and its integrated operating equipment, while a packaged combustion system can describe a wider engineered package incorporating additional controls and process interfaces.
What size package burners does Rapidflame supply?
Rapidflame package burners are available from approximately 4 kW to 700 kW. The correct size depends on the process heat demand, operating temperature, airflow and required operating range.
Can a package burner run on natural gas or LPG?
Yes. Package burners can be configured for natural gas or LPG. The burner and gas-control system must be correctly specified for the intended fuel and available pressure.
Can Rapidflame replace an existing package burner?
Yes. Package burners can be supplied for retrofit and replacement projects as well as new machinery. Details of the existing burner, heat duty, fuel supply, electrical supply and installation are useful when selecting a replacement.