Gas/Air Ratio Control

MB-VEF
DMV-VEF
Kompaktarmatur mit
2 Magnetventilen, Regler,
Druckwächter und Feinfilter
Compact unit with
MB-VEF
GasMultiBloc mit
2 solenoid valves, regulator, Gas-Luftverbundregelung
pressure switch and filter
GasMultiBloc with
Armature compacte avec air/gas-ratio control mode
2 électrovannes, régulateur,
pressostat et filtre GazMultiBloc avec
régulation par rapport air/gaz
Unica struttura compatta con
2 valvole elettromagnetiche, GasMultiBloc con
regolatore, pressostato e filtro regolazione della miscela gas-aria

10
V1 V2 p2
4 2

p1 p2
12 15 pF
1
pL

1 Luftdruck-Membrane
2 Regler-Membrane
3 Anschlussflansch
4 Feinfilter
5 Ventil V1
6 Steuerventil V3
7 Schliessfeder V1
8 Anker V1
11 9 Magnet V 1
10 Gasdruckwächter
10 11 GW-Elektroanschluss
21 12 MB-Elektroanschluss
9 13 Nullpunkt-Korrektur
20 14 Verhältnis-Einstellung
8 15 Gasdruck-Membrane
19 16 Steuerventil V4
17 Ventil V2
7 18 Schliessfeder V2
18 19 Anker V2
6 20 Magnet V2
17 21 Magnetgehäuse
5 1 Air pressure diaphragm
V3 2 Regulator diaphragm
4 3 Flange
4 Microfilter
5 Valve V1
6 Control valve V3
7 Closing spring V1
p1 V1 V2 p2 8 Plunger V1
9 Solenoid V1
10 Gas pressure switch
11 GW plug
12 MB plug
13 Zero-point correction
V1 V2 14
15
Ratio setting
Gas pressure diaphragm
16 Control valve V4
3 17 Valve V2
18 Closing spring V2
2 V4 19 Plunger V2
20 Solenoid V2
21 Solenoid housing
1
1 Membrane pour la pression d´air
16 2 Membrane de régulation
3 Bride
p2 15 4 Filtre
5 Clapet vanne V1
14 6 Vanne de commande V3
7 Ressort de fermeture V1
8 Induit V1
13 9 Bobine V1
10 Pressostat gaz
11 Connecteur du GW
12 Connecteur du MB
13 Correction du point zéro
pL pF 14 Réglage du rapport
15 Membrane pour la pression gaz
16 Vanne de commande V4
17 Clapet vanne V2
18 Ressort de fermeture V2
19 Induit V2
20 Bobine V2
21 Boîtier de bobine
MB-VEF…-S10 p1 S10 5…100 mbar p2 0,5…100 mbar pL 0,4…100 mbar 1 Membrana lavoro aria
MB-VEF…-S30 S30 100…360 mbar 2 Regolatore
3 Flangia
4 Filtro fine
MB-…407 B01 MB-…412 B01 MB-…415 B01 MB-…420 B01 MB-…425 B01 Sieb 5 Otturatore V1
6 Valvola controllo V3
Rp 1/2 Rp 3/4 Rp 1 Rp 1 Rp 2 Sieve 7 Molla regolatore
Rp 3/4 Rp 1 Rp 1 1/4 Rp 1 1/4 Filtre 8 Indotto V1
Rp 1 1/4 Rp 1 1/2 Rp 1 1/2 Filtro 9 Magnete V1
Rp 2 Rp 2 10 Pressostato gas
11 GW-connettore
12 MB-connettore
13 Correzione punto zero
14 Regolazione rapporto
15 Membrana lavoro gas
16 Valvola controllo V4
17 Otturatore V2
18 Molla chiusura V2
19 Indotto V2
20 Magnete V2
21 Corpo magnete

151 185 227 227 239

06.2000 KST

Karl Dungs GmbH & Co. • Siemensstr. 6-10 • D-73660 Urbach, Germany
Telefon +49 (0)7181-804-0 • Telefax +49 (0)7181-804-166 • e-mail info@dungs.com • Internet http://www.dungs.com
Kompaktarmatur mit
2 Magnetventilen, Regler,
Druckwächter und Feinfilter
Compact unit with
MB-VEF
GasMultiBloc mit
2 solenoid valves, regulator, Gas-Luftverbundregelung
pressure switch and filter
GasMultiBloc with
Armature compacte avec air/gas-ratio control mode
2 électrovannes, régulateur,
pressostat et filtre GazMultiBloc avec
régulation par rapport air/gaz
Unica struttura compatta con
2 valvole elettromagnetiche, GasMultiBloc con
regolatore, pressostato e filtro regolazione della miscela gas-aria

MB-VEF 415/420 10
V1 V2 p2
4 2
12
p1 p2
11 15 pF
1
10 pL
9
8
1 Luftdruck-Membrane
2 Regler-Membrane
3 Anschlussflansch
4 Feinfilter
5 Ventil V1
6 Steuerventil V3
7 Schliessfeder V1
8 Anker V1
9 Magnet V 1
10 Gasdruckwächter
11 GW-Elektroanschluss
21 12 MB-Elektroanschluss
13 Nullpunkt-Korrektur
20 14 Verhältnis-Einstellung
15 Gasdruck-Membrane
19 16 Steuerventil V4
17 Ventil V2
7 18 Schliessfeder V2
18 19 Anker V2
6 20 Magnet V2
17 21 Magnetgehäuse
5 1 Air pressure diaphragm
V3 2 Regulator diaphragm
4 3 Flange
4 Microfilter
5 Valve V1
6 Control valve V3
7 Closing spring V1
p1 V1 V2 p2 8 Plunger V1
9 Solenoid V1
10 Gas pressure switch
11 GW plug
12 MB plug
13 Zero-point correction
V1 V2 14 Ratio setting
15 Gas pressure diaphragm
16 Control valve V4
3 17 Valve V2
18 Closing spring V2
2 V4 19 Plunger V2
20 Solenoid V2
21 Solenoid housing
1
1 Membrane pour la pression d´air
16 2 Membrane de régulation
3 Bride
p2 15 4 Filtre
5 Clapet vanne V1
14 6 Vanne de commande V3
7 Ressort de fermeture V1
8 Induit V1
13 9 Bobine V1
10 Pressostat gaz
11 Connecteur du GW
12 Connecteur du MB
13 Correction du point zéro
pL pF 14 Réglage du rapport
15 Membrane pour la pression gaz
16 Vanne de commande V4
17 Clapet vanne V2
18 Ressort de fermeture V2
19 Induit V2
20 Bobine V2
21 Boîtier de bobine
MB-VEF…-S10 p1 S10 5…100 mbar p2 0,5…100 mbar pL 0,4…100 mbar 1 Membrana lavoro aria
MB-VEF…-S30 S30 100…360 mbar 2 Regolatore
3 Flangia
4 Filtro fine
MB-…415 B01 MB-…415 B01 MB-…420 B01 5 Otturatore V1
6 Valvola controllo V3
Rp 1 Rp 1 1/2 Rp 1 1/2 7 Molla regolatore
Rp 1 1/4 Rp 2 Rp 2 8 Indotto V1
9 Magnete V1
10 Pressostato gas
11 GW-connettore
12 MB-connettore
13 Correzione punto zero
14 Regolazione rapporto
15 Membrana lavoro gas
16 Valvola controllo V4
17 Otturatore V2
18 Molla chiusura V2
19 Indotto V2
20 Magnete V2
256 286 286 21 Corpo magnete

06.2000 KST

Karl Dungs GmbH & Co. • Siemensstr. 6-10 • D-73660 Urbach, Germany
Telefon +49 (0)7181-804-0 • Telefax +49 (0)718-804-166 • e-mail info@dungs.com • Internet http://www.dungs.com
Analysis Report on

Gas/Air Ratio Controls MB –VEF / DMV – VEF

Fitted to Forced Draught Burners

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Hans-Peter Mengs

Head of Burner Test Laboratory
Karl Dungs GmbH & Co.

Urbach, 22.02 2000

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Contents

1. Introduction Page

2. Specification of pulse connections 3

2.1 Burner pressure Pburner 4
2.2 Combustion air pressure Pair 4
2.3 Combustion chamber pressure PCC 4

3. Coarse setting for setup 5

3.1 Combustion air pressure Pai 5
3.2 Gas pressure Pburner 6
3.3 Ratio V 6
3.4 Zero point correction N 6

4. Setup 7
4.1 Burner ignition 7
4.2 Maximum load adjustment 7
4.3 Minimum load adjustment 7
4.4 Adjustment of intermediate steps 8
4.5 Notes on setup 8

5. Impacts in operation 8
5.1 Modification of combustion chamber pressure PCC 8
5.2 Modification of inlet pressure Pe 9
5.3 Modification of combustion air pressure Pair 9

6. Examinations on operating response 10

6.1 Drift response 10
6.2 Hysteresis response 11
6.3 Reproducibility 12

7. Summary 12
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1. Introduction

Due to the increasing demand of gas burners for modulating operation, the demand for suitable gas/
air ratio control systems is more and more the focus of discussions.
In this context, a high modulation range for burners is required.
For many years, DUNGS has been supplying compact controlss (MB – VEF and DMV – VEF) which
are equipped with gas/air ratio control units.
The DUNGS gas/air ratio control system requires no additional power for the control function.
The forced air pressure Pair is the key parameter to control the gas/air ratio control system.
The control controls a gas pressure which is proportional to the forced air pressure via an adjustable
ratio V so that the gas volume corresponds to the current combustion air volume.
The controls can also be used for a two-stage floating operation.

These controls have a compact design comprising the following functional elements:

- 2 solenoid valves (Class A)

- Pressure controller in double-seat technology, located on the axis of the first solenoid valve (inlet
side)
- Servo pressure control unit controlling the pressure controller without any additional power
- Ratio setting V = Pburner / Pair, 0.75 : 1 to 3 : 1
- Zero point correction
- Dirt trap or premount filter
- Pressure limiter
- Pulse flange (for threaded versions)

Additionally, DUNGS provides microprocessors equipped with controlled automatic burner controls
comprising integrated fuel/air ratio control systems of types MPA or BCS. They can also be combined
with a pneumatic ratio control system.

The controls can be supplied in nominal widths of DN 15 to DN 100 (DN 15 to DN 65 with threaded
flange and DN 65 to DN 100 in flanged versions).

For technical details (e.g. gas flow rates depending on inlet and outlet pressures, equipment and
options, dimensions and functional descriptions), refer to datasheets and equipment specifications as
well as operating and mounting instructions. They are also available on our homepage:
http://www.dungs.com.

Below we will specify the key items resulting from various tests on the VEF controls.
In the DUNGS burner test laboratory, we have tested burners of different types and manufacturers
(150, 330 and 770 kW) with VEF controls.
From the results we gained, the following special instructions have been issued to ensure proper
functioning of the VEF controls.

- Definition of pulse connections

- Setup and settings
- Impacts in operation

2. Definition of pulse connections

Please refer to the operating and mounting instructions for line dimensioning and for routing pulse
lines between control and burner.
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Please note the following when connecting VEF controls to marked pulse connections, e.g:
Pbuner: Gas outlet pressure (variable)
Pair: Combustion air pressure (leading parameter)
Pcc : Combustion chamber pressure (interference variable)

2.1 Burner pressure Pburner

Define the measuring location (measuring point) at a distance of 5 x d in the gas line between control
and gas burner.
Please note that the bore hole diameter at the measuring point is at least 4 mm and that the pulse
bore hole is drilled in such a way that it cannot be blocked by any condensate occurring.
Instead of the 5 x d measuring point, you can use a pulse flange for controls with a threaded
connection flange.

2.2 Combustion air pressure Pair

The Pair pulse is the key parameter for the pneumatic gas/air ratio control system and defines the
function of the ratio control.

The pulse is decisive for the following items listed below:

- selection of ratio V
- ignition response of the burner
- modulation range of the burner
- gas/air mixture response and combustion quality

Route the measuring point for the pulse tap within a range of the combustion air route in which the air
flow is smooth and cannot be influenced by deviations or flow stops.

Experience shows that the most favourable solution is when the measuring tube with an inner
diameter of 4 mm is attached in parallel to the burner tube directly at the mixing point of the
combustion gas.

For gas-forced air burners with a gas outlet downstream of the splash plate, route the measuring up to
just upstream of splash plate. Consider the adjustability of the nozzle bar.

For gas-forced air burners with premixture, the measuring tube must be installed sufficiently far away
from the gas outlet slots.

On some burners, we obtained positive results by installing the measuring tube at right-angles to the
air flow direction in the burner tube to measure the dynamic pressure.
We provided the measuring tube with 2 mm through-holes along its complete length.

A check of the correct measuring point is possible by recording an air flow characteristic (refer to 3.1).

2.3 Combustion chamber pressure PCC

The best point for measuring the pulse of the combustion chamber pressure is the burner outlet inside
the burner.
Route a measuring tube with an inner diameter of 4mm in parallel to the burner tube which ends just
upstream of the burner tube.

For proper functioning of the gas/air ratio control system, it is not necessary to connect the PCC pulse,
in case ratio V is equal to 1.
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The PCC pulse, however, is a key correction factor which ensures a constant selected ratio in case the
gas/air ratios are not equal to 1.

3. Coarse setting for setup

To make a first coarse setting of ratio V and zero point correction N for setting up the VEF, the
combustion air pressure Pair and the required gas pressure upstream of burner Pburner must be known
roughly or calculated.

3.1 Combustion air pressure Pair

Determine the combustion air pressure by determining an air flow characteristic.

Measure the combustion air pressure Pair at different air valve position angles and display it in a curve
by using the pre-ventilation time of the burner at maximum air valve position.
The air valve positions in steps of 5 angle degrees are obtained by manually adjusting the actuator
motor of the air valve.
Measure the air flow characteristic at different nozzle bar positions.

The determined characteristic shows the achievable pressure values Pair and the characteristic of the
curve sequence.
Based on this curve, define the effective modulation range (working range).

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Air flow characteristic

DUNGS DUNGS
Air flow characteristic
18
18
16,3
16,1
16 15,7515,95
15,35 16 15,9 16,1 15,9 15,8 15,6 15,6 15,6 15,6 15,6
14,7 15,5
14 13,8 14,6 14,6 14,6
14 14,1 13,9 14,1514,1513,6
13,6 13,9 13,7 13,7 13,7 13,7 13,8
13,8
13,5 13,3 13,2513,2513,25
13,25
12,55 12,9 13,2
12 12,6
12 12,05
11 11,5 11,6
11,1
PL [mbar]

10 10,4 10,4 10,6

10 10,1 10,1
9,1 9,55 9,55
PL mbar 9,05
8
8 8,1
7,9
7,1 7,65
6,9
6 6,6
6,45 Position of splash plate1
5,3 6
PL mbar
5,25
5,2
4 3,7 Position of splash plate5
4 4,05
3,9 PL mbar
2,7
2 Position of splash plate8
1,64 2 PL mbar
1,05
0,45 0,54 0,7
0
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
Air valve angle˚
Air valve angle˚
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An ideal curve of the air flow characteristic is shown in Fig. 2. The effective working range results from
an air valve position of 0° to 80°.
The initial pressure for Pair is almost 0 and provides good conditions for a large burner modulation
range. The curve characteristic is steady rising.

The air flow characteristic in Fig. 3 shows an effective working range of 0° to 50°.
The curve rises unevenly and therefore the burner modulation range is not constant.
The initial pressure for Pair is too high. The minimum load of the burner will therefore be too high.
In this case, DUNGS recommends a correction of the air valve.

3.2 Gas pressure Pburner

The gas pressure required for the necessary gas flow volume (burner capacity) is known due to the
geometry of the gas outlet cross-sections in the gas-forced air burner and is specified in the technical
descriptions of the respective burners.

3.3 Ratio V

The settable ratio V can first be calculated roughly using the following equation:

V = Pburner - PCC / Pair - PCC

On pre-mixture burners, Pburner is subtracted by Pair.

e.g.: Pburner = 10 mbar, Pair = 8 mbar, PCC = 1 mbar (estimated)

V = 10 – 1 / 8 – 1 = 1.28

Set ratio V to 1.3.

If V < 0.75 results, increase Pburner by changing the nozzle geometry or it is necessary to adjust the
control at DUNGS.

3.4 Zero point correction N

The gas volume is influenced by an offset in the zero point correction, e.g. a selectable default for the
ignition gas volume.

The zero point correction can also be determined by calculation. Experience shows, however, that this
is not practical; it is better to perform adjustment tests.

Set zero point to 0.

Perform a correction if no ignition occurs or ignition is too hard.
If the gas volume need not be increased due to ignition failure, adjust N in + direction (increase gas
volume).

Experience shows that gas pressure must be measured during ignition. If it is below Pburner = 0.4 mbar
increase the gas volume for ignition.

Since ratio characteristic V has a parallel offset, it is not a zero-point straight line. This means that
different ratios will be set at individual measuring points. If necessary, the V setting must be corrected.
This applies in general (refer to Item 4. Setup).

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4. Setup

4.1 Burner ignition

Ignition settings are described in general in Item 3.

It is possible to place an orifice in the pulse inlet Pair at the VEF to attenuate an ignition which is too
hard.
The orifice is adjusted by a screw-in nozzle for the first use. Then it is integrated as standard in the
control by agreement with DUNGS.

4.2 Maximum load adjustment

After successful burner ignition, first set the maximum burner capacity (maximum load).

Compare the selected maximum load values Pburner and Pair with the
- set ratio V and the
- measured combustion values (flue gas analysis)
to calculate ratio V.

If it is necessary to correct the gas/air ratio if maximum gas volume is not obtained or of bad analysis
values (O2 > 2.5 vol.%) are achieved, first change the air valve setting if possible.
If the gas volume cannot be increased by changing the air valve position, adjust ratio V in a positive
direction (apply more gas).
The combustion values then change.
The following estimation values shall apply:

- Max. load O2 = 2.0 – 2.5 vol.% (better values are possible)

- Min. load O2 = 2.5 – 3.0 vol.%

4.3 Minimum load adjustment

After you have set the maximum load, set the minimum load.

To achieve the largest possible modulation range of the burner, set the minimal possible low load.

Make sure that the values Pburner = 0.5 mbar and Pair = 0.4 mbar are not undershot by far.

If the values are undershot, perform a test for drift (refer to Item 6.1).
Set the minimum load by adjusting N taking into consideration the above-mentioned O2 values.
- N in minus = smaller gas volume
- N in plus = higher gas volume

In addition, make sure that the N adjustment requires a correction of the V setting.

Move to maximum load after specifying the minimum load adjustment and correct if necessary.
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4.4 Adjustment of intermediate steps

Even in modulating mode, we recommend you check 2 to 3 load stages within the burner working
range by performing combustion-specific measurements.

Perform any necessary corrections by adjusting minimum and maximum loads.

4.5 Notes on setup

- After setting V and N, always re-ignite the burner and check the combustion values.

- Without suitable measuring media for:

. pressure measurements Pburner, Pair, PCC
. gas volume measurements, and
. flue gas analysis
it is not possible to adjust the ratio control exactly.

To reduce time required to perform system setup, we recommend you use pre-adjusted controls.

The adjustment values can first be determined at the burner manufacturer on the burner test stand or
during an initial setup. Burner-specific estimation values are provided for further systems. In this
context, orifices for Pair and PCC can be determined for attenuating the pulses.

5.0 Impacts on operation

5.1 Changes in combustion air pressure PCC

Fig. 4

Changes in combustion chamber pressure DUNGS

25

Maximum load Minimum load

21,9
21,3
20,7
20 20,1
19,8

PBr mbar

PL mbar
V m3n/h
O2 Vol.%
15
CO2 Vol.%

11,57 11,54 11,53 11,52 11,52

10,5 10,6 10,6 10,6 10,6
10 10 10 10 10,1

8,59 8,71
8,22 8,47
8,18 8 8 8 8

3 2,9 2,8 2,7

2,2 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,02 2,18
1,85 1,9 1,69
1,38 1,43 1,52

0
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 -0,15 0,15 0,25 0,35
Combustion chamber pressure [mbar]
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Changes in pressure ratios in the stack (e.g. due to weather conditions) lead to pressure changes in
the combustion chamber of the heat generator.
A change in gas volume due to gas and combustion air pressure changes will result. The combustion
values however remain almost constant.

As can be seen from Fig. 4, pressure value Pair increases at an increase of PCC.
The gas volume diminishes.
The combustion values O2 and CO2 remain constant.

5.2 Change in inlet pressure Pe

Gas pressure deviations in the gas supply network within the framework of values specified in DIN EN
88 (e.g. normal pressure = 20 mbar, minimum pressure = 18 mbar, maximum pressure = 25 mbar)
result in constant values if the minimum pressure is within the control range of the VEF.

Fig. 5

Fig. 5 shows constant values, especially of combustion values O2 and CO2.

DUNGS
Inlet pressure change

25

21,7 21,7 21,7 21,8 21,7 21,7 21,8 21,8 21,8

20
PBr mbar

PL mbar

V m3n/h

CO2 Vol.%
15 O2 Vol.%

11,34 11,34 11,4 11,43 11,45 11,47 11,47 11,49 11,51

10,5 10,6 10,6 10,6 10,6 10,7 10,7 10,7 10,7
10

8,07 8,07 8,08 8,08 8,08 8,08 8,08 8,08 8,08

2,3 2,2 2,2 2,2 2,1 2 2 2 2

0
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
InletpressurechangePe[mbar]

5.3 Changes of combustion air pressure Pair

Changes in combustion air pressure influence the leading parameter Pair which corrects the gas
pressure Pburner via the ratio setting.
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6. Experiments to determine operating response

6.1 Drift response

In the case of very large burner modulation ranges and small combustion air pressures, pressures of
Pair < 0.4 mbar and Pburner < 0.5 mbar may become necessary. This may lead to a drift in long-term
mode.
Already small pressure changes may lead to a change in the O2 content of flue gases.

To avoid these effects, the following initial conditions specified by DUNGS must be fulfilled:
- Pair = 0.4 – 100 mbar
- Pburner = 0.5 – 100 mbar
The effective pressures of Pair – PCC and Pburner – PCC must be taken into account.
If the above mentioned values are undershot, it may become necessary to perform tests for drift
response.

Fig. 6 Fig. 7

9 9
8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5
8,3
8 8 8

7 7 PBr mbar
PL mbar
PF mbar
6 6 6
V m3/h
5,5
O2 Vol.%
5 5 CO ppm X 10
PBr mbar
4,5 PL mbar
PF mbar 4,2 4,2 4,2 4,2
4 4
4 4 4 4 4
V m3/h (x 10)
O2 Vol.%
CO ppm (x 10)
3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
2,95
2,6

2,1 2,05
2 1,95
1,8 1,8 2
1,7 1,65 1,7

1,114 1,105 1,12 1,12 1,125 1,117 1,117 1,13

1
1
0,55 0,53 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55
0,26
0,24 0,26
0,24 0,26
0,24 0,26
0,23 0,25
0,24 0,26
0,25 0,26
0,24 0,25
0,2 0,4 0,38 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4
0 -0,1 -0,1 -0,05 -0,1 -0,05 -0,02 -0,01 -0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05
0 -0,05 -0,05 -0,05 -0,05 -0,05
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420

-1
-1
Running time in minutes
Running time in minutes

Fig. 6 shows a drop in O2 from 2.1 to 1.7 vol.% within 420 minutes for a small Pair = 0.26 mbar. The
gas volume increases from 11.14 m3/h to 11,3 m3/h.

As shown in Fig. 7, O2 is not reduced at Pair = 0.4 mbar. The gas volume remains constant. This
supports the specified minimum pressure of 0.4 mbar.
 DUNGS
Operating curve (hysteresis response)

25 PBr mbar
PL mbar
V m3n/h
21,5 O2 Vol.%
20,8 21,1 21,1 20,8
20 CO2 Vol.%
18,9 18,9

17,4 17,3

15 14,6 14,5

12,5
12
11,54
11,01 11,02
10,6
10,4 10,4 10,4 10,5 10,28 10,6 10,6 10,6 10,6
10,29 10,6 10,5 10,5 10,6
10 10,1 10 10,1
10,1
9,6 9,6
8,89 8,89
8,4 8,16
7,8 7,81 8
7,41 7,28 7,27 7,44
6,29 6,29
5,38 5,31 5,27 5,41
5
3,71 3,9 3,86 3,72
3 3,2 3,1
2,73 2,5
2,42 2,4 2,4 2,71 2,43 3
2,4 2,2
2,2 2,2 2,1 2,2 2,1 2,1 2,2 2,3
1,88 1,79 1,87
1,79
1,41 1,39
0
7 12,3 17,7 23,1 28,5 33,8 39,4 44,6 50 44,6 39,4 33,8 28,5 23,1 17,7 12,3 7
Air valve angle°

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The question still remains whether a long-term minimum load mode with minimum gas volume is
relevant in practice at all or if its only occurs in exceptional cases. Practice tests regarding such
measurements must still be made.

6.2 Hysteresis response

To prove hysteresis response in increased and reduced burner mode, operating values are
determined step-by-step (air value angle) over the complete modulation range.
It is important that comparable values, e.g. Pburner, Pair, O2, gas volume, are present at the same air
valve position in increased and reduced operating modes.

Fig. 8 shows that the operating values are properly met in increased and reduced operating modes.
A stable guidance parameter Pair is displayed. It controls analogously assigned gas pressure values
Pburner via the set ratio V. Combustion values (CO2 and O2) and gas volumes in the modulation range
of the burner in the selected load stages conform in increased and reduced operating modes(see Fig.
8).

Hysteresis occurs, for example, when mechanical influences change ratio V in increased and reduced
operating modes. Deviating combustion values and gas volumes would then result.

Fig. 8
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6.3 Reproducibility

The reproducibility of the set values have been tested after several ignitions of the burner and in long-
term tests.
Deviations from the settings do normally not occur.

7. Summary

The experience we gained from in-company analyses and application cases have shown that the
gas/air ratio control s MB - VEF and DMV-VEF fully comply with the specified requirements.

In especially critical applications, we were able to adjust the controls in co-operation with the burner
manufacturers to special requirements and thus achieve optimum results.

To set up the controls properly, you require special knowledge. If these specifications are fulfilled, you
can set up a burner in a very short period of time.