ABSTRACT
Temperature is a particularly important variable in industrial combustion applications because it directly or indirectly affects a number of other important variables. The product temperature is often a critical parameter in most processes. While there is usually a minimum temperature that must be reached for adequate processing, there may also be a maximum temperature above which product quality is reduced. Higher than necessary product temperatures not only increase fuel costs, but they may also increase cooling costs after the product exits the combustion process. Temperature affects the heat transfer in a furnace [1]. Thermal NOx emissions are exponentially dependent on ame temperatures [2]. Combustion chemistry is very complicated and dependent on temperature. High exhaust gas temperatures mean reduced thermal efciency [3].
