Portable turbine heater

Abstract

A portable heating unit produces substantially breathable heated air due to burn efficiency. Fuel consumption is lower than known heating units. The heating unit may be powered by a variety of fuels, including diesel, propane, or other liquid or gaseous fuels. The heating unit operates independent of external power source by having a fuel tank, a power generator, and batteries. Following a brief warm-up time, the unit ramps up to full speed in less time than known technologies. The incoming air is compressed by a compressor and is forced into a combustor assembly which includes a swirling unit. The combustor provides pre-heating of the fuel while creating turbulence in the incoming air. Where diesel fuel is used, this arrangement increases atomization while creating better fuel-air mixing. The combustor is attached to a turbine which is attached to an exhaust catalyst. The catalyst is attached to a hot air ejector.

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