Chapter hvac engineering Fundamentals: Part 1 Introduction

10.6.5
Fuel-handling equipment
Gas burners require a fuel train connected to the utility gas distri-
bution system downstream of the gas meter and pressure-reducing
valve. Normally gas pressure is measured in inches of water, but pres-
sures up to several pounds can be obtained if needed.
Oil fuels require a fuel-handling system which includes a storage
tank or tanks, oil-heating systems at tanks and burners for heavy oils,
oil filters, auxiliary atomizing equipment, if used, and pumps (see Fig.
10.4).
Coal handling has not changed basically in 100 years, except that
it has become somewhat more mechanized. Coal is delivered from the
mine to the silo or coal pile, from which it is moved to a day hopper
Equipment: Part 2
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