Parametrically optimized flameless heater system to generate heat

A flameless heater system, comprising:

• an energy source comprising a diesel engine configured to create volumes of air;
• a hydraulic system to control engine loading for heat generation and for air moving;
• a magnetic braking system comprising a pivoting magnet arm with an adjustable position that is adjustable relative to a rotating structure to change engine loading by changing a magnetic force exerted on the rotating structure by the pivoting magnet arm;
• and
• a control system, operatively coupled with the energy source and the hydraulic system to control a speed of the diesel engine by regulating a fuel burn rate, a loading of the diesel engine, and a fan speed to achieve an airflow over a range of static pressures, wherein the control system further comprises:
• one or more air sensors operatively coupled to the control system, the one or more air sensors being configured to measure a velocity associated with the flameless heater system, wherein the one or more air sensors detect a quality of air by measuring an amount of particulate matter in a particular volume of space.