MEGAFIRE® Gas/Oil Burners Page 2603

Performance and Selection Data

Packaged Internal Construction Basic MEGAFIRE® Burners include an air control
shutter, fuel nozzles, mixing cone, pilot and provision
for UV scanner in one compact package.
“EB” External Blower version Combustion air is provided by either an integral
centaxial (IB) in-line blower or via an (EB) external
Combustion
Air Inlet blower. A differential air pressure (see page 2604)
1/4" NPT Lifting Lug
Comb. Air must be provided for cataloged capacities. IB version
1/2" NPT
Oil Inlet
Test Conn. is used for negative to balanced combustion chamber
pressures. For back pressure or over-fire applications,
use EB version and external blower.

5/8" (.625) dia.

Observation Mounting Holes
Port

Main Stainless Steel

Gas Access Discharge Sleeve
Inlet Plate Pilot
3/4" NPT Inlet
Atomizing Plate
Media Inlet

Alternate Air
Inlet Positions
“IB” In-Line Blower version
End View Into
Lifting Lifting Lug
Lug 1/2" NPT
Oil Inlet
Face of Burner

Stainless Steel
Combustion Castable
Air Inlet Refractory
Same Mtg.
as
Discharge
Sleeve

Optional Block/Seal &

Main Access 1/4" NPT Stainless Steel Support Assembly
Gas Plate Comb. Air Discharge Sleeve
Inlet Test Conn.
3/4" NPT Pilot Inlet Plate
Atomizing
Media Inlet

Flame discharge is through a stainless steel Suitable fuels include natural gas, propane, or #2
combustion sleeve (1100°F (593°C) maximum oil at 50 SSU viscosity or less. Atomizing steam or air
chamber temperature) or a refractory block (1600°F is required at 60 PSIG for oil firing. Simultaneous gas
(870°C) maximum chamber temperature) complete and oil firing is possible, up to the total rated capacity
with seal and support housing. of a MEGAFIRE® Burner.
Piloting is by an independent, spark-ignited, raw A complete system utilizing MEGAFIRE® Burners
gas pilot. also includes gas, oil, and atomizing media pipe trains
Burner mounting uses an integral mounting and a control panel.
flange, but additional support MUST be provided.
Combustion air control is accomplished with a
built-in air shutter, connected via control cable, to a
fuel control valve (Maxon MICRO-RATIO® Valve). The
“XC” version utilizing external control of air and fuel is
also available.

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Performance and Selection Data

MEGAFIRE® Burners 15M 30M 45M
Maximum Capacity (Btu/hr) Natural Gas, Propane, or #2 Oil 15,000,000 30,000,000 45,000,000
Natural Gas or Propane 15 to 1 15 to 1 15 to 1
Turndown Ratios
#2 Oil 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1
Natural Gas 22" wc 26" wc 38" wc
Fuel Pressures
#2 Oil 70 psig 70 psig 60 psig
required at burner inlet
Propane 8.8" wc 10.4" wc 15.2" wc
Pilot Gas Inlet Pressure (range) 100k – 300 kBtu/hr 0.5 – 5" wc
Combustion Air (SCFM) [1] 2750 6000 9500
Combustion Air Differential Pressure
@ test connection upstream of air shutter 2.9" wc 2.9" wc 3.3" wc
(IB and EB versions)
Total Combustion Air Pressure
@ EB transition inlet 4.4" wc 5.1" wc 9.9" wc
Required (EB version only)
Atomizing Media SCFM Air @ 60 psig 20 37 72
(for oil firing option) lbs/hr Steam @ 60 psig 58 109 207
IB Blower Horsepower Direct Drive 230/460/3/60 3 5 10
Length (in feet) 9 15 21
Approximate Flame Dimension
Diameter (in feet) 3.5 4 4
Force (pounds) required to open air shutter with combustion air on (refer to
40 lbs. 50 lbs. 60 lbs.
Bulletin 7000-Control Valves for torque required to operate control valve set
Noise Levels (IB burner only) [2] dBA 87 88 89
[1]The SCFM shown is based on the IB fan cur ves at the known differential through the burner with the air shutter fully open. For
both IB and EB versions, combustion air must be provided at differential pressure (burner over combustion chamber) for
cataloged burner capacities.
[2] Silencers are available to reduce noise levels to below 80 dBA

To select your MEGAFIRE® Burner, specify: – Electrical specification for motor

– For “EB” version:
1. Quantity – Electrical specification for motor
2. Size – Blower discharge position
– 15M = 15,000,000 Btu/hr (maximum) – Blower volume and pressure
– 30M = 30,000,000 Btu/hr (maximum) – For “XC” version (EB only):
– 45M = 45,000,000 Btu/hr (maximum) – Verify that control of combustion air/fuel gas
3. Fuel and atomizing media and/or fuel oil is specified
– Gas: If other than natural or propane gas, 6. Discharge options
provide: – #310 stainless steel discharge sleeve, or
Specific fuel and/or analysis; – Refractory block with seal and support housing
Specific gravity, calorific value, and 7. Control valve options
available pressure – Standard cam version
– Oil: If other than #2 oil, provide: – Packaged control valve arrangement:
Specific fluid and/or analysis; Right-hand assembly, or
Specific gravity, calorific value, viscosity, Left-hand assembly
temperature and available pressure 8. Assembly arrangement options
– Atomizing media: – Gas inlet position (Note: pilot/scanner always
Air – Volume and pressure opposite side from gas inlet)
Steam – Volume, temperature and – Air inlet position
pressure 9. Accessory options
4. Combustion chamber static pressure – Connecting base & linkage for specific
condition automatic control motor
5. In-Line (IB) or External (EB) Blower version – Atomizing air train
– For “IB” version: – Atomizing steam train
– Light oil train
– Gas train
– Shut-off valve(s)
– Control panel
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Performance and Selection Data

Performance Curves

15M MEGAFIRE® – Natural Gas

25 16000

14000

Natural Gas Flow, cubic feet / hour

20
Natural Gas Pressure, inches w.c.

12000

10000
15

Flow 8000

10
Pressure
6000

4000
5
2000

0 0
Min
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Max
11
Fuel Gas Control Valve Position

NOTE: The fuel gas pressures shown are measured at the fuel gas test connection downstream of the control valve at the gas
manifold inlet flange.
NOTE: The fuel gas control valve, represented on the x-axis of the above graph is a Maxon 3 inch
“-M” style control valve. This valve is supplied in the 15M, 30M and 45M MEGAFIRE® pre-assembled control
valve/pipe train package.

15M MEGAFIRE® – #2 Fuel Oil

70 120

60
100
Fuel Oil Flow, gallons / hour

50
Fuel Oil Pressure, psig

80

40
Pressure 60
30

Flow 40
20

20
10

0 0
0
Min 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Max
Fuel Oil Control Valve Position

NOTE: The fuel oil control valve, represented on the x-axis of the above graph is a Maxon 1/2" – O – 100 SYNCHRO
oil valve. This valve is supplied in the 15M MEGAFIRE® pre-assembled control valve/pipe train package.

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Performance and Selection Data

Performance Curves

30M MEGAFIRE® – Natural Gas

25 30000

25000

Natual Gas Flow, cubic feet / hour

20
Natural Gas Pressure, inches w.c.

20000
15

15000
Flow
10
Pressure 10000

5
5000

0 0
0
Min
Min 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Max
11
Fuel Gas Valve Position

NOTE: The fuel gas pressures shown are measured at the fuel gas test connection downstream of the control valve at the gas
manifold inlet flange.
NOTE: The fuel gas control valve, represented on the x-axis of the above graphs is a Maxon 3 inch
“-M” style control valve. This valve is supplied in the 15M, 30M and 45M MEGAFIRE® pre-assembled control
valve/pipe train package.

30M MEGAFIRE® – #2 Fuel Oil

60 250

50
200
Fuel Oil Flow, gallons / hour
Fuel Oil Pressure, psig

40
Pressure 150

30

Flow 100
20

50
10

0 0
Min
0
Min 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Max
Fuel Oil Control Valve Position

NOTE: The fuel oil control valve, represented on the x-axis of the above graph is a Maxon 3/4" – O – 200 SYNCHRO
oil valve. This valve is supplied in the 30M MEGAFIRE® pre-assembled control valve/pipe train package.
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Performance and Selection Data

Performance Curves

45M MEGAFIRE® – Gas

30 45000

40000
25

Natural gas Flow, cubic feet / hour

Natural Gas Pressure, inches w.c.

35000

20 30000
Flow
25000
15
20000
Pressure
10 15000

10000
5
5000

0 0
0
Min 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Max
Max
Fuel Gas Valve Position

NOTE: The fuel gas pressures shown are measured at the fuel gas test connection downstream of the control valve at the gas
manifold inlet flange.
NOTE: The fuel gas control valve, represented on the x-axis of the above graphs is a Maxon 3 inch
“-M” style control valve. This valve is supplied in the 15M, 30M and 45M MEGAFIRE® pre-assembled control
valve/pipe train package.

45M MEGAFIRE® – Oil

60 350

300
50
Fuel Oil Flow, gallons / hour

250
Fuel Oil Pressure, psig

40

Flow 200
30
150
Pressure
20
100

10
50

0 0
0
Min 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Max
11
Max
Fuel Oil Valve Position

NOTE: The fuel oil control valve, represented on the x-axis of the above graph is a Maxon 1" – O – 400 SYNCHRO
oil valve. This valve is supplied in the 45M MEGAFIRE® pre-assembled control valve/pipe train package.

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Dimensions

15M EB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Right Hand Arrangement

48.44
36.63
Combustion 30.0
1/4" NPT
Air Inlet 16.5 Lifting
Comb. 5/8" (.625) dia.
1/2" NPT Air Test Lug Mounting
Oil Inlet Conn. 28.69 Holes
7.13 19.44
9.88

15.0 21.03 27.656 dia.

dia. 19.28 29.656 dia.
dia.
Observation
Port 16.76
Main
Gas 2.0 Stainless Steel
Access Discharge Sleeve
Inlet Plate Pilot 22˚ 22˚
3/4" NPT Inlet Alternate Air
Atomizing Plate Inlet Positions
Media Inlet

15M EB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Left Hand Arrangement

48.44

36.63 Combustion
Air Inlet
30.0
Lifting
Lug 16.5

1/4" NPT
5/8" (.625) dia. 28.69 Access Comb. Air 7.0
Mounting Holes Plate Test Conn.
19.44 9.88

27.656 dia. 15.0

29.656 dia. 21.03

19.28 dia.
dia.

Observation
16.76
Port

Stainless Steel Main Gas Inlet

Alternate 22˚ 22˚ Discharge Sleeve 2.0

1/2" NPT
Air Inlet Oil Inlet
Positions Gas Pressure
Pilot Inlet 3/4" NPT Atomizing
Test Connection Media Inlet
Plate

17.0 dia.
22

15˚

15˚

19.0 dia.
4" ANSI raised face 150# slip-on welding
9/16" (.562) dia. flange w/2.688 lg. 4" NPT Sch. 40 pipe
12.0 dia.
12 holes
outside Bolt holes to straddle centerline

Combustion Air Inlet Main Gas Inlet

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Dimensions
15M IB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Right Hand Arrangement
56.94
36.63 28.69 5/8" (.625) dia.
Mounting Holes
30.0 19.44
16.5 Lifting
Lifting Lug
1/2" NPT
Lug 27.656 dia.
Oil Inlet
9.88 29.656 dia.
Combustion
Air Inlet

16.76
24.03 19.28
dia. dia.

22˚ 22˚

Main Gas Inlet Access 1/4" NPT Stainless Steel

Plate Comb. Air Discharge Sleeve
2.0
3/4" NPT Test
Atomizing Conn.
Media
Inlet Pilot Inlet Plate

15M IB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Left Hand Arrangement

56.94
36.63
30.0
Access 16.5
Plate Lifting
1/4" NPT Lug
Lifting
Comb. Air
Lug
9.88 Test Conn.
5/8" (.625) dia. 28.69
Mounting Holes Combustion
19.44 Air Inlet

27.656 dia. 19.28 24.03

29.656 dia. dia. dia.

16.76

Stainless Steel Main Gas Inlet

Discharge Sleeve 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT Atomizing 2.0
22˚ 22˚ Pilot Inlet Oil Inlet Media Inlet
Plate
Gas Pressure
Test Connection

22˚

4" ANSI raised face 150# slip-on welding

flange w/2.688 lg. 4" NPT Sch. 40 pipe
Bolt holes to straddle centerline

Main Gas Inlet

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Dimensions
30M EB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Right Hand Arrangement
58.94
Combustion
Air Inlet 36.63
30.0 35.5 5/8" (.625) dia.
Lifting Mounting Holes
10.9 16.5 15.5 26.25
Lug
3/4" NPT
Oil Inlet

42.31 dia.
19.0

33.63
dia. 27.06
dia.

Observation
Port
23.08

40.31 dia.
Main Stainless Steel
1/4" NPT
Gas Discharge Sleeve
Comb. Air Access Pilot
Inlet Test Conn. 2.0 Plate Inlet
22˚ Alternate
3/4" NPT Plate 22˚
Air Inlet
Atomizing Positions
Media Inlet

30M EB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Left Hand Arrangement

58.94
36.63
30.0 Combustion
Air Inlet

35.5 16.5
5/8" (.625) dia.
Mounting Holes 26.25 Lifting 1/4" NPT
15.5 Comb. Air 10.9
Lug
Test Conn.

42.31 dia.
19.0

27.06
dia. 33.63
dia.

23.08

Stainless Steel
Discharge Sleeve Access Plate
3/4" NPT Main Gas Inlet
Pilot Inlet Oil Inlet
Alternate Air Plate 2.0
3/4" NPT
Inlet Positions 22˚ 22˚ Atomizing
Gas Pressure Media Inlet
Test Connection

21.25 dia.
22˚

11˚
11˚

4" ANSI raised face 150# slip-on welding

flange w/2.688 lg. 4" NPT Sch. 40 pipe 23.5 dia.
16.0 dia.
Bolt holes to straddle centerline
9/16" (.562) drill thru outside
16 holes
Main Gas Inlet
Combustion Air Inlet
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Dimensions
30M IB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Right Hand Arrangement
61.94
36.63
30.0 35.5
Lifting 5/8" (.625) dia.
16.5 Lug 26.25 Mounting Holes
15.5
3/4" NPT
Oil Inlet
Combustion
Air Inlet
42.21 dia.

36.63 27.06
dia. dia.

23.08

Stainless Steel 40.31 dia.

Main Gas Inlet Discharge Sleeve
Access
1/4" NPT Plate Pilot Inlet
2.0
Comb. Air Plate
Test Conn. 22˚ 22˚
3/4" NPT Atomizing
Media Inlet

30M IB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Left Hand Arrangement

61.94
36.63
30.0
35.5 16.5 Lifting
5/8" (.625) dia. Lifting 1/4" NPT
Mounting Holes 26.25 Lug
15.5 Lug Comb. Air
Test Conn.
Combustion
42.31 dia. Air Inlet

27.06 36.63
dia. dia.

23.08

40.31
Stainless Steel
Discharge Sleeve
Main Gas Inlet
3/4" NPT Access
22˚ 22˚ Pilot Inlet Plate
Oil Inlet Plate 2.0
3/4" NPT
Gas Pressure Atomizing
Test Connection Media Inlet

22˚

4" ANSI raised face 150# slip-on welding

flange w/2.688 lg. 4" NPT Sch. 40 pipe
Bolt holes to straddle centerline

Main Gas Inlet

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Dimensions
45M EB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Right Hand Arrangement
60.94
Combustion 36.63
Air Inlet 3.0
Access Plate
16.5
Lifting 37.49
1" NPT Lug
28.25 5/8" (.625) dia.
12.9 Oil Inlet 15.5 Mounting Holes

46.78 dia.

21.48

31.43
37.59
dia.
dia.

Observation
23.38
Port

44.78 dia.

Stainless Steel Alternate Air

Main Gas Inlet 22˚ 22˚
Discharge Sleeve Inlet Positions
2.0 Pilot Inlet Plate
3/4" NPT 1/4" NPT
Atomizing Comb. Air
Media Inlet Test Conn.

45M EB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Left Hand Arrangement

60.94
36.63 Combustion
30.0 Air Inlet
Access 16.5
Plate
37.49
Lifting 1/4" NPT
5/8" (.625) dia. Lug Comb. Air
Mounting Holes
28.25 15.5 12.9
Test Conn.

46.78 dia.

21.48

31.3
dia. 37.59
dia.

Observation
Port
25.38

44.78 dia.
Stainless Steel
Discharge Sleeve Main Gas Inlet
Alternate Air 22˚ 22˚
Inlet Positions Pilot Inlet 2.0
Plate
Gas Pressure
3/4" NPT Atomizing
Test Connection
Media Inlet

25.0 dia.
22˚
9˚
9˚

27.5 dia.
4" ANSI raised face 150# slip-on welding
20.0 dia.
9/16" (.562) drill thru flange w/2.688 lg. 4" NPT Sch. 40 pipe
20 holes Bolt holes to straddle centerline

Combustion Air Inlet Main Gas Inlet

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Dimensions
45M IB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Right Hand Arrangement
65.94
36.63
30.0
Lifting 37.49
16.5 Lifting
Lug 28.25 5/8" (.625) dia.
1" NPT Lug
15.5 Mounting Holes
Combustion OIl Inlet
Air Inlet
46.78 dia.

41.59 31.43
dia. dia.

25.38

44.78 dia.
Stainless Steel
Main Gas Inlet 1/4" NPT Discharge Sleeve
Access Plate Comb. Air Pilot Inlet Plate 22˚ 22˚
2.0
Test Conn.
3/4" NPT Atomizing
Media Inlet

45M IB MEGAFIRE® Combination Burners – Left Hand Arrangement

65.94
36.63

30.0
37.49 1" NPT Lifting
5/8" (.625) dia. Lifting
28.25 Oil Inlet 1/4" NPT Lug
Mounting Holes Lug Comb. Air
15.5 Test Conn.
Combustion
Air Inlet
46.78 dia.

41.59
31.3 dia.
dia.

25.38

44.78 dia. Stainless Steel

Discharge Sleeve Main Gas Inlet
Pilot Inlet Access 2.0
22˚ 22˚
Plate Plate 3/4" NPT Atomizing
Gas Pressure
Test Connection Media Inlet

22˚

4" ANSI raised face 150# slip-on welding

flange w/2.688 lg. 4" NPT Sch. 40 pipe
Bold holes to straddle centerline
Main Gas Inlet

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Dimensions
Oil Gun Assembly Name

R
39255B
Combustion Air

COMBUSTION AIR TEST

Lifting lugs to be in Test Connection
upright (or 12 o'clock) position
regardless of air, oil
or gas inlet rotation
FLAME

DETECTOR

Blower PILOT
SPARK IGN.

Lifting
Lug

See pilot
detail below

MAIN GAS
Main
Gas

OIL
ATOMIZING MEDIA

Mounting feet to be in
Atomizing Oil
down (6 o' clock) position
Air/Steam
regardless of air, oil or
gas inlet rotation
MEGAFIRE® Raw Gas Pilot
No Gaps
Sight Pilot Gas
Port Connection
Note: Oil gun assembly must seat
solidly against mixing cone
UV Scanner
Connection
Spark
Ignitor

Suggested Block Mounting

for Seal & Support Blocks
Refractory
Metal Cast or Block
Wall Fiber Blanket
Wrapping Block
1" minimum

Burner Block Maximum chamber temperature ratings for

with Stainless
discharge options:
Support Sleeve
SS discharge sleeve – 1100°F (593°C)
Refractory block discharge – 1600°F (870°C)
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Dimensions
Refractory Block/Seal & Support Assembly

15M MEGAFIRE® Burner

ENG
ITEM
NO.

1 SEA

5/8" (.625)
2 BUR

3 HEX

4 FLA

16 holes

27.656 dia.

25.0

5.875
9.875
29.656 dia.

30M MEGAFIRE® Burner

34.0

42.312 dia.

40.312 dia.
12.0
5/8" (.625) 16.0
16 holes

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Dimensions
Refractory Block/Seal & Support Assembly

45M MEGAFIRE® Burner

5/8" (.625) holes

16 required

38.5

46.781 dia.

11.5
44.781 dia. 15.5
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MEGAFIRE® Burner Accessories

(Dimensions in Inches)

#2 Light Oil Pipe Train 6

7 7
8

4 5
1 3 1
Inlet → Flow →
2

Assembly includes: 6 Low pressure switch (5-150 PSIG)

1 3/4" ball valves 7 3/4" Series 8730 shut-off valves
2 1" filter (ordered separately; assembled into pipe train
3 3/4" oil pressure regulator as shown)
4 1/4" needle valve 8 High pressure switch (5-150 PSIG)
5 Oil pressure gauge (0-160 PSIG)

Atomizing Air Pipe Train

1 3 1

Inlet → Flow →

Assembly includes:
1 3/4" ball valves
2 3/4" air filter
3 3/4" air regulator with (0-160 PSIG) gauge
4 Low pressure switch (5-150 PSIG)
5 3/4" solenoid valve

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MEGAFIRE® Burner Accessories

(Dimensions in Inches)

Atomizing Steam Pipe Trains (maximum temperature 300°F)

Note: Field site insulation will be required.

5
3
8

7
6
4
1 1
2
Inlet → Flow →

Assembly includes:
1 1" ball valves
2 1" strainer
3 Thermometer (30-300°F)
4 1" pressure regulator
5 Low pressure switch (50-150 PSIG)
6 1" solenoid valve
7 1/4" needle valve
8 Steam pressure gauge (0-100 PSIG)

Pipe Train Size Length Height Depth Minimum Inlet Pressure Maximum Inlet Pressure
#2 Light Oil 3/4" 76" 23" 13" 75 PSIG
Atomizing Steam 1" 56" 22" 8" 100 PSIG 150 PSIG
Atomizing Air 3/8" 38" 22" 5" 75 PSIG