Gas burner specifications vary significantly depending on whether they are for domestic (e.g., cooktops) or industrial use, and typically include thermal output, fuel type, operating pressure, and safety features.
Typical Gas Burner Specifications
Feature Domestic/Residential Burners Industrial Burners
Heat Output 1.5 kW to 3.8 kW (approx. 5,000 to 13,000 BTU/hr) per burner 14 kW to over 80,000 kW (up to millions of BTU/hr)
Fuel Type Primarily LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or Natural Gas (PNG) Natural Gas, LPG, town gas, bio-gas, oil, or dual fuel
Operation Mode Single stage (On/Off) Single stage, two-stage (high/low flame), or fully modulating (variable output)
Gas Pressure Low pressure, typically around 20 mbar (approx. 0.3 PSI) Low to high pressure, maximum inlet pressure can be up to 360 mbar
Material Brass or aluminum burners with stainless steel or glass body Mild steel (MS) or aluminum body, with stainless steel combustion heads
Ignition Type Manual or auto-ignition (battery-operated or electric) Automatic electronic ignition
Safety Features Flame Failure Device (FFD) for auto gas shut-off if the flame extinguishes unexpectedly Ionization probe for flame detection, safety air pressure switch, safety valves
Power Supply Usually single phase, 230V for ignition and safety systems Single or three phase (230V or 380-440V) for fans and control systems
Certifications ISI Certified (in India), CE, ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001) Designed and approved according to European standard EN 267