Burner Stillage

Scope

Develop a solution to assist with the build of ‘burner halves’ as they are fabricated on a lifting table. The solution must also have the ability to hold the completed burner so that it can be transported to the next process safely.

Solution

Project REF: AD-1744-2020-03-2 / 12602-P1

Our client specialises in the development and manufacture of atmosphere management and life support systems for submarines. Among their various systems, “burners” refer to their gas management solutions used to maintain a safe atmosphere within these enclosed environments. Our clients management systems include technologies for removing harmful gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂) from the submarine’s atmosphere. These systems typically convert these gases into less harmful substances like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapour through oxidation processes. Our client offers both low-temperature and high-temperature solutions for this purpose. The low-temperature solution uses a precious metal catalyst that operates at ambient temperatures and is effective even in the presence of water vapour, while the high-temperature solution uses a Hopcalite catalyst that operates at temperatures above 200°C​. These burners are integral to ensuring the safety and efficiency of submarines by continuously managing and purifying the air to maintain a breathable atmosphere for the crew​.

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