Heating System for Producing and Applying Heat, and Method for Producing and Applying Heat in a Heating System

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This patent describes a heating system and method that utilizes a rotating detonation combustor (RDC) as the heat generator. The RDC produces a heated gas through supersonic detonation combustion, and this heat is then applied for various heating applications via a heating applicator. The system is designed for high efficiency and flexibility in industrial heating scenarios.

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• Industrial furnaces for metal processing (e.g., steel slab heating)
• High-efficiency heat exchangers for power plants or manufacturing
• Surface coating or nanoparticle synthesis using high-temperature environments
• Arrays of controllable burners for localized, intermittent process heating
• Steam or exhaust gas diluted burners for applications like steam drying

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• Increased heating efficiency due to supersonic detonation combustion
• Faster startup and shutdown, enabling responsive and on-demand heating
• Higher heat yield and more uniform temperature profiles
• Versatility in combustion chamber design to suit different applications
• Possible reduction in fuel consumption due to higher efficiency and controllable operation
• Compatibility with various fuels and oxidizers, including pre-mixed or separated supply
• Ability to enhance heat transfer through fluctuation management in exhaust flow
• Potential for advanced process integration, such as in-situ material synthesis or coatings

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Patent Abstract

The present disclosure refers to a heating system (1) for producing and applying heat, comprising a heat generator (2) operable to produce a heated gas; and a heating applicator (3) operable to extract heat from the heated gas and apply the heat for heating. The heat generator (2) comprises a rotating detonation combustor (4) operable to produce and exhaust the heated gas. Further, a method for producing and applying heat in a heating system (1) is provided.