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Old 08-17-2014, 05:38 PM
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Cool Jet Turbine Style Mini Burner !

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You read it Correctly I am Tinkering with a Mini Jet Turbine Blower style Propane / Gases Burner for a Forge . It is Not a new concept However, Just a Much Much smaller design with a few Electronic solenoids to control the flow of Fuel and Oxygen for Maximum Volume yet low pressure with high Heat out put.

I have almost got the drawings done and a prototype done for testing .I have a few others that are in testing though the one that I am principally working with is the 12 1/2 in is Yes LPG and OX with a SS turbine in it . It currently runs very well at Idle between 1 to 3 psi and Forges Heats at 3 to 5 psi on a block 4 X 4 1 X 1/2 in 90 seconds in three different tests So far.

The thermodynamics of the Burner and the preliminary results are very promising. and showing Extremely Awesome Results. I am at about $19.50 US for a month to run the forge,that is 8 hours a day for 30 days.$19.50 is for about 20 LB of Propane for 100 LB of propane it is about $75.00

What say ye as to its abilities and feasibility. Instead of 90 Min/seconds of heat up time I am hoping for instant thermal heat such as a "Thermal Rocket Engine" is Fired .

Ret, Sgt. Robert D Yates

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I will Have Photos / Drawings up very soon and my notes as to how things work it has been a very long year and a half of work on this project so hang in there with me folks and join in the conversation and add your thought as to what you think the out come will be Pass or fail trump or tribulation ? I will share my work with the Community so everyone can see just has worked and just what did Not !


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Old 08-17-2014, 11:57 PM
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Sounds interesting. Looking forward to the photos.

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Old 08-18-2014, 07:36 AM
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I have no doubt brother , its going to a success !! you've peeked my interest indeed
looking forward to this ......


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Old 08-18-2014, 07:40 AM
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Way to go! Although we often resist it, change is a good thing! Looking forward to more on this! Like you, I love to "tinker", and would be very interested in giving this a try!

Thank for posting your idea!!


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Old 10-02-2014, 01:24 PM
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I have almost got the drawings done and a prototype done for testing .I have a few others that are in testing though the one that I am principally working with is the 12 1/2 in is Yes LPG and OX with a SS turbine in it . It currently runs very well at Idle between 1 to 3 psi and Forges Heats at 3 to 5 psi on a block 4 X 4 1 X 1/2 in 90 seconds in three different tests So far.

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There has been a delay of my work on this project Due to Medical & Health reasons that put me in the ER and Hospital for a few weeks .

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Heal quickly and completely! Good luck with this project, I am very much interested in your results!


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Old 10-05-2014, 07:32 AM
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Very interesting, looking forward to seeing the results. Get well soon.

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