Multiple Fuel Manifold System

Abstract

Provided is a multiple fuel manifold system. A multiple fuel manifold system may be adapted for operation engagement with a first associated fluid fuel source and a second associated fluid fuel source. A multiple fuel manifold system may be further adapted for engagement with a burner. A multiple fuel manifold system may comprise a first manifold and a second manifold.

1 . A multiple fuel manifold system adapted for operation engagement with a first associated fluid fuel source and a second associated fluid fuel source, said multiple fuel manifold system further adapted for engagement with a burner, said multiple fuel manifold system comprising,
 a first manifold; and   a second manifold.   
     
     
         2 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 1 , wherein said first manifold comprises,
 a first housing, said first housing defining a first interior region;   a first inlet, said first inlet adapted to provide fluid communication between said first interior region and said first associated fluid source; and   a first plurality of outlets, wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with said first associated fluid fuel source.   
     
     
         3 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 2 , wherein said second manifold comprises,
 a second housing, said second housing defining a second interior region;   a second inlet, said second inlet adapted to provide fluid communication between said second interior region and said second associated fluid source; and   a second plurality of outlets, wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with said second associated fluid fuel source.   
     
     
         4 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 3 , wherein
 each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with said first inlet and said first interior region; and   wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with said second inlet and said second interior region.   
     
     
         5 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 4 , wherein
 the first interior region is of substantially constant cross-sectional area; and   the second interior region is of substantially constant cross-sectional area.   
     
     
         6 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 5 , wherein
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets comprises an orifice in fluid communication with said first fuel source, said orifice adapted to provide appropriate flow characteristics for fluid fuel from said first associated fluid fuel source; and   wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets comprises an orifice in fluid communication with said second fuel source, said orifice adapted to provide appropriate flow characteristics for fluid fuel from said second associated fluid fuel source.   
     
     
         7 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 6 , wherein
 wherein each orifice in fluid communication with said first fuel source is adapted to provide choked flow of a fluid fuel from said first associated fluid fuel source; and   wherein each orifice in fluid communication with said second fuel source is adapted to provide choked flow of a fluid fuel from said second associated fluid fuel source.   
     
     
         8 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 7 , wherein
 said first housing comprises a metal or metal alloy; and   said second housing comprises a metal or metal alloy.   
     
     
         9 . The multiple fuel manifold system of  claim 8 , wherein
 said first housing comprises,
 an elongated box, 
 said box comprising an exterior corner edge, and 
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is located proximate to said edge; and 
   said second housing comprises
 an elongated box, 
 said box comprising an exterior corner edge, and 
 wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is located proximate to said edge. 
   
     
     
         10 . A heater adapted for operation engagement with a first associated fluid fuel source and a second associated fluid fuel, said heater comprising:
 a multiple fuel manifold system, said multiple fuel manifold system comprising,
 a first manifold adapted to provide fluid communication for a first fluid fuel between said first associated fluid fuel source and a burner, and 
 a second manifold adapted to provide fluid communication for a second fluid fuel between said second associated fluid fuel source and a burner; and 
   a burner operatively engaged with said multiple fuel manifold system.   
     
     
         11 . The heater of  claim 10 , wherein said first manifold comprises,
 a first housing, said first housing defining a first interior region;   a first inlet, said first inlet adapted to provide fluid communication between said first interior region and said first associated fluid source; and   a first plurality of outlets, wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with
 said first associated fluid fuel source, 
 said first inlet, and 
 said first interior region. 
   
     
     
         12 . The heater of  claim 11 , wherein said second manifold comprises,
 a second housing, said second housing defining a second interior region;   a second inlet, said second inlet adapted to provide fluid communication between said second interior region and said second associated fluid source; and   a second plurality of outlets, wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with
 said second associated fluid fuel source, 
 said second inlet, and 
 said second interior region. 
   
     
     
         13 . The heater of  claim 12 , wherein,
 the first interior region is of substantially constant cross-sectional area; and   the second interior region is of substantially constant cross-sectional area.   
     
     
         14 . The heater of  claim 13 , wherein,
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets comprises an orifice in fluid communication with said first fuel source, said orifice adapted to provide choked flow characteristics for a fluid fuel from said first associated fluid fuel source; and   wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets comprises an orifice in fluid communication with said second fuel source, said orifice adapted to choked flow characteristics for fluid fuel from said second associated fluid fuel source.   
     
     
         15 . The heater of  claim 14 , wherein,
 said first housing comprises
 a metal or metal alloy, 
 an elongated box, 
 said box comprising a first exterior corner edge, and 
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is located proximate to said first exterior corner edge; and 
   said second housing comprises
 a metal or metal alloy, 
 an elongated box, 
 said box comprising a second exterior corner edge, and 
 wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is located proximate to said second exterior corner edge. 
   
     
     
         16 . The heater of  claim 15 , wherein said burner comprises,
 a plurality of Venturi; and   a plurality of combustion regions.   
     
     
         17 . The heater of  claim 16 ,
 wherein each Venturi of said plurality of Venturi, is adapted to receive a fluid fuel from at least one of the first manifold or the second manifold;   wherein each Venturi is adapted to accept air from the atmosphere; and   wherein each Venturi is adapted to mix fuel with air to form a fuel-air mixture.   
     
     
         18 . The heater of  claim 17 ,
 wherein each combustion region of said plurality of combustion regions, is operatively engaged with a Venturi to accept a fuel-air mixture therefrom; and   wherein each combustion region is adapted to combust said fuel-air mixture to produce heat and combustion products.   
     
     
         19 . The heater of  claim 18 , wherein each Venturi of said plurality of Venturi, is adapted to receive a fluid fuel from,
 an outlet of said first plurality of outlets; and   an outlet of said second plurality of outlets.   
     
     
         20 . A heater adapted for operation engagement with a first associated fluid fuel source and a second associated fluid fuel source, said heater comprising:
 a multiple fuel manifold system, said multiple fuel manifold system comprising,
 a first manifold adapted to provide fluid communication for a first fluid fuel between said first associated fluid fuel source and a burner, said first manifold comprising,
 a first housing comprising a metal or metal alloy, said first housing defining a first interior region of substantially constant cross-sectional area, said first housing further comprising, an elongated box comprising a first exterior corner edge, 
 a first inlet, said first inlet adapted to provide fluid communication between said first interior region and said first associated fluid source, 
 a first plurality of outlets,
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with said first inlet, and with said first interior region, and 
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets comprises an orifice in fluid communication with said first inlet and with said first interior region, said orifice adapted to provide choked flow characteristics for the first fluid fuel from said first associated fluid fuel source, and 
 wherein each outlet of said first plurality of outlets is located proximate to said first exterior corner edge; and 
 
 
 a second manifold adapted to provide fluid communication for a second fluid fuel between said second associated fluid fuel source and a burner, said second manifold comprising,
 a second housing comprising a metal or metal alloy, said second housing defining a second interior region of substantially constant cross-sectional area, said second housing comprising, an elongated box comprising a second exterior corner edge, 
 a second inlet, said second inlet adapted to provide fluid communication between said second interior region and said second associated fluid source 
 a second plurality of outlets,
 wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with said second inlet and, with said second interior region, and 
 wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets comprises an orifice in fluid communication with said second inlet and with said second interior region, said orifice adapted to provide choked flow characteristics for the second fluid fuel from said second associated fluid fuel source, and 
 wherein each outlet of said second plurality of outlets is located proximate to said second exterior corner edge; and 
 
 
   a burner operatively engaged with said multiple fuel manifold system, said burner comprising,
 a plurality of Venturi,
 wherein each Venturi of said plurality of Venturi is adapted to receive
 a first fluid fuel from an outlet of said first plurality of outlets, and 
 a second fluid fuel from an outlet of said second plurality of outlets, 
 
 wherein each Venturi is adapted to accept air from the atmosphere, and 
 wherein each Venturi is adapted to mix fuel with air to form a fuel-air mixture, and 
 
 a plurality of combustion regions,
 wherein each combustion region of the plurality of combustion regions is operatively engaged with a Venturi to accept a fuel-air mixture therefrom, and 
 wherein each combustion region is adapted to combust said fuel-air mixture to produce heat and combustion products.