HTS KS – BIC, BICA, ZIC Direct Fired Furnace Burner Series

Overview

The Honeywell BIC, BICA, and ZIC series are nozzle-mixing direct fired furnace burners designed for high-temperature industrial heating applications. Available in cast steel (BIC), aluminium (BICA), and sheet steel (ZIC) housings, each model connects to a SiSiC ceramic tube that enables operation in furnace environments up to 1450°C (2642°F). Burner sizes range from 50 to 200 with capacities spanning 10 to 1000 kW and burner lengths from 300 to 1200 mm.

The series supports cold air, hot air, flat flame, and high-temperature combustion modes. Preheated combustion air up to 600°C (1112°F) is supported, and the burners are compatible with natural gas, LPG, coke oven gas, town gas, biogas, and low calorific value gases (fuel type availability varies by model). Control options include on/off, modulating, pilot rate, and pneumatic ratio control, with flame supervision via standard flame rod or optional UV sensor.

Features & Benefits

• Multiple housing materials — cast steel (BIC), aluminium (BICA), and sheet steel (ZIC) — allow selection based on thermal and weight requirements
• SiSiC ceramic tube connection enables sustained operation in furnace temperatures up to 1450°C (2642°F)
• Wide capacity range of 15 to 1000 kW accommodates a broad spectrum of furnace sizes and process heat demands
• Preheated combustion air capability up to 600°C (1112°F) supports energy recovery and improved thermal efficiency
• High outlet velocity (up to 155 m/s) promotes uniform heat distribution and enhanced furnace atmosphere circulation
• Integrated ignition lance option simplifies installation and reduces external component count
• Internal insulation versions (BICW, ZICW) available for applications requiring reduced external surface temperatures
• Compatible with natural gas, LPG, coke oven gas, town gas, biogas, and low-CV gases (model dependent)
• Flame supervision via standard flame rod; UV sensor available as an option
• Horizontal or angled installation orientation supported
• Threaded gas connection for straightforward field installation

Technical Specifications

• Models: BIC, BICA, BICW, ZIC, ZICW
• Burner sizes: 50 to 200
• Capacity range — BIC: 15 to 1000 kW; BICA: 15 to 70 kW; ZIC: 315 to 1000 kW
• Burner length: 300 to 1200 mm
• Visible flame length: 22 to 200 cm (model dependent)
• Maximum outlet velocity: up to 155 m/s
• Maximum furnace temperature: up to 1450°C (2642°F)
• Combustion air preheat: up to 600°C (1112°F)
• Ambient temperature range: -20 to +180°C (-4 to +356°F)
• Housing material — BIC: cast steel; BICA: AlSi aluminium; BICW/ZICW: steel with internal insulation; ZIC: steel
• Ceramic tube material: SiSiC (Silicon Infiltrated Silicon Carbide)
• Combustion principle: nozzle-mixing
• Gas connection: threaded
• Ignition type: direct spark; integrated torch option available
• Flame supervision: flame rod (standard); UV sensor (optional)
• Control type: on/off, modulating, pilot rate, pneumatic ratio control
• Installation orientation: horizontal or angled
• Fuel types — BIC/BICW/ZIC/ZICW: natural gas, LPG, coke oven gas, town gas, biogas, low-CV gas (upon consultation); BICA: natural gas, LPG
• Approvals: EN 746-2; Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC; Eurasian Customs Union; WEEE Directive; REACH Regulation (applies to BICW/ZICW — contains RCF/ASW insulation)

Applications

• Direct fired industrial furnace heating
• High-temperature heat treatment furnaces
• Cold air and hot air combustion systems
• Flat flame furnace configurations
• Metal processing and annealing furnaces
• Ceramic and glass processing kilns
• Industrial ovens requiring precise temperature control
• Applications utilizing energy recovery with preheated combustion air
• Low calorific value gas combustion applications (upon consultation)

Models / Configurations

• BIC – Cast steel housing; natural gas, LPG, coke oven gas, town gas, biogas, and low-CV gas; 15 to 1000 kW; sizes 50–200
• BICA – Aluminium (AlSi) housing; natural gas and LPG; 15 to 70 kW; lighter-weight option for smaller capacity requirements
• BICW – Cast steel housing with internal insulation; reduces external surface temperatures for personnel safety and thermal management
• ZIC – Sheet steel housing; natural gas, LPG, coke oven gas, town gas, biogas, and low-CV gas; 315 to 1000 kW; sizes 50–200
• ZICW – Sheet steel housing with internal insulation; higher capacity version of BICW for larger furnace installations

BIC, BICA, ZIC Series Accessories

• BCU 4xx – Burner control unit for automatic burner start-up, supervision, and safety shut-off
• UVS – UV flame sensor for optical flame supervision in place of standard flame rod
• DKL – Double block and bleed valve assembly for safe gas supply isolation
• IC 40 – Ignition controller for integrated ignition lance systems
• BVA / BVG – Gas solenoid valves for burner fuel supply control
• VAS / VAG – Valve proving systems to verify gas valve integrity before burner start
• PFA 7xx / PFS 7xx – Pressure regulators and gas filter assemblies for fuel train conditioning
• VP / VS..Z – Valve proving and safety shut-off valve components
• IFS 258 – Integrated flame safeguard controller for BICA applications
• LFC – Low fire check relay for BICA burner control sequences
• TSC – Ceramic tube spare component; replacement SiSiC ceramic tubes for field servicing

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