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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 1998
Filed:
May. 17, 1996
Thomas James Truppi, Corona, CA (US);
Erwin Hendricks, LaVerne, CA (US);
Gary Lee Martin, Upland, CA (US);
Melanius D'Souza, San Dimas, CA (US);
Smith Engineering Company, Ontario, CA (US);
Abstract
An improved structural support system for a regenerator used with a regenerative thermal oxidizer, including a perforated and corrugated rigid beam resting on a support surface. The perforated beam supports heat exchange materials either directly, or indirectly using a perforated grid. The beam includes a plurality of perforations permitting upward gas flow from the underside of the beam and through the heat exchange materials. The air distribution plenums under the beam are reduced in height from that of conventional systems. The novel structure results in a more reliable and efficient regenerator.