HTS Hauck – Beta BBG / BBC Series Direct-Fired Furnace Burners

Overview

The Honeywell Beta BBG and BBC are heavy-duty, all-purpose direct-fired industrial burners designed for continuous or intermittent operation across a broad range of industrial heating environments. The BBG is a gas-only burner with capacities from 3.1 million to more than 123 million Btu/hr (820 to 32,520 kW), while the BBC is a multi-fuel combination burner capable of operating on gas, light oil, liquid propane, or heavy fuel oil, with capacities ranging from 2.9 million to 109 million Btu/hr (760 to 28,920 kW). Both models are engineered for low air and fuel pressure requirements and are suited for applications operating under pressure or suction conditions.

The Beta series operates on any clean industrial fuel gas with a higher heating value of 500 Btu/scf (19.7 MJ/nm³) or greater, with ambient or preheated combustion air. Available in 1000, 2000, and 3000 series body configurations, the burners support alloy or refractory tile options, UV and ionization flame supervision, pilot or direct spark ignition, and optional insulated bodies for preheated air up to 900°F (480°C). The Beta BBG conforms to EN 762-2 (2010) and EN ISO 12100 (2010) standards.

Features & Benefits

• All-purpose high-input design suitable for continuous or intermittent operation across a wide range of industrial heating environments
• Low air and fuel pressure requirements — nominal air supply pressure 16 osig (68.9 mbar); nominal gas supply pressure 4 osig (17.2 mbar)
• Wide capacity range — BBG: 3.1M to 123M+ Btu/hr (820–32,520 kW); BBC: 2.9M to 109M Btu/hr (760–28,920 kW)
• Broad air/fuel ratio operating range with approximately 10:1 on-ratio turndown (BBG); higher thermal turndown available with excess air firing
• Compatible with flue gas recirculation (FGR) and firing tube configurations to support stringent emissions requirements
• Alloy tile option for ambient air applications up to 1800°F (980°C); refractory tile option for applications up to 2800°F (1540°C)
• Converging or diverging refractory tile configurations available; angled installation ports and customer-supplied shapes supported within defined criteria
• 3000 series insulated body enables preheated air operation up to 900°F (480°C); 1000 and 2000 series support air preheat up to 300°F (150°C) with refractory tile
• UV flame supervision standard on all models; ionization rod also supported on select BBG alloy baffle models (BBG1_04 through BBG1_12)
• BBC supports multiple fuel types including gas, light oil, liquid propane, and heavy fuel oil; low-pressure and compressed-air atomization options available
• Operates in pressurized or suction furnace environments
• High-quality, rugged steel construction for long service life
• Customized heating packages available with Hauck/KromSchröder fuel manifolds, blowers, pre-piped air systems, and control panels

Technical Specifications

• BBG capacity range: 3.1 million to more than 123 million Btu/hr (820 to 32,520 kW)
• BBC capacity range: 2.9 million to 109 million Btu/hr (760 to 28,920 kW)
• Fuel (BBG): Any clean industrial fuel gas with higher heating value >500 Btu/scf (19.7 MJ/nm³)
• Fuel (BBC): Gas, light oil, liquid propane, or heavy fuel oil (multi-fuel combination)
• Nominal air supply pressure: 16 osig (68.9 mbar)
• Nominal gas supply pressure: 4 osig (17.2 mbar)
• On-ratio turndown (BBG): approximately 10:1; higher thermal turndown with excess air firing
• Alloy tile: application temperatures up to 1800°F (980°C)
• Refractory tile: application temperatures up to 2800°F (1540°C)
• Preheat air temperatures (1000 and 2000 series, refractory tile): up to 300°F (150°C)
• Preheat air temperatures (3000 series, insulated): up to 900°F (480°C)
• Flame supervision: UV standard on all models; ionization rod available on select BBG alloy baffle models
• Ignition (BBG): Direct spark (BBG_204 through _212) or gas pilot (all models)
• Ignition (BBC): Pilot ignition, UV flame supervision — all models and sizes
• BBC atomization options: Low-pressure (light oil / liquid propane) or compressed air (heavy fuel oils / high altitudes)
• Standards compliance (BBG): EN 762-2 (2010), EN ISO 12100 (2010)

Applications

• Thermal fluid heaters
• Thermal oxidizers and incinerators
• Rotary kilns
• Gypsum kettles
• Air heaters
• Aluminum and other metal melting furnaces
• Pressurized or suction furnace environments
• Applications requiring flue gas recirculation (FGR) or firing tube configurations
• Industrial heating processes requiring low emissions compliance

Models / Configurations

• BBG 1000 Series – Gas Beta Burner with alloy tile; supports ambient combustion air up to 1800°F (980°C) application temperature; ionization rod available on BBG1_04 through BBG1_12 models
• BBG 2000 Series – Gas Beta Burner with refractory tile; supports air preheat up to 300°F (150°C); converging or diverging tile options
• BBG 3000 Series – Gas Beta Burner with insulated body; supports preheated air up to 900°F (480°C); highest temperature preheat capability
• BBC 1000 Series – Multi-Fuel Combination Beta Burner with alloy tile; ambient combustion air; application temperatures up to 1800°F (980°C)
• BBC 2000 Series – Multi-Fuel Combination Beta Burner with refractory tile; air preheat up to 300°F (150°C); converging or diverging tile options
• BBC 3000 Series – Multi-Fuel Combination Beta Burner with insulated body; preheated air up to 900°F (480°C)
• Individual size variants – BBG and BBC available in sizes 04, 06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, and 24; each size has a corresponding data sheet (see Documentation)

Beta BBG / BBC Series Accessories

• Converging refractory tile – Optional tile geometry for flame shaping and high-temperature applications up to 2800°F (1540°C)
• Diverging refractory tile – Optional tile geometry for broader flame profile applications up to 2800°F (1540°C)
• Lightweight alloy tile – For ambient air applications up to 1800°F (980°C)
• UV flame supervision scanner – Standard on all BBG and BBC models
• Ionization rod – Available for select BBG alloy baffle models (BBG1_04 through BBG1_12)
• Gas pilot ignition – Available on all BBG and BBC models; ordered separately
• Direct spark ignition – Available on BBG_204 through BBG_212 models; ordered separately
• Low-pressure atomization system (BBC) – For light oil or liquid propane firing
• Compressed air atomization system (BBC) – For heavy fuel oils or high-altitude installations
• Mandrel for field pouring – Optional field-poured burner port mandrel (BBG); consult factory for mounting options
• Customized heating packages – Available with Hauck and KromSchröder fuel manifolds, Hauck blower, pre-piped air system, and custom control panel

Documentation