Self Recuperative Burners
Recover exhaust heat. Reduce fuel use. Fit smarter into compact furnace spaces.
Encon Self Recuperative Burners integrate heat recovery within the burner itself.
By using hot flue gases to preheat incoming combustion air, they help reduce fuel consumption, improve thermal efficiency and support lower-emission industrial heating.
Designed for furnace applications where space is limited, they offer a compact, efficient alternative where conventional regenerative burner systems may not be practical.
Up to 30%*
Fuel Reduction
A smarter way to use heat already being produced.
In many furnace applications, valuable heat leaves the system through exhaust gases.
A self recuperative burner captures part of that heat and transfers it to the incoming combustion air before firing. This preheated combustion air reduces the amount of fresh fuel required to reach the desired process temperature.
The result is better fuel efficiency, lower operating cost and reduced greenhouse-gas emissions — depending on furnace temperature and process parameters.
Compact heat recovery, built into the burner.
Integrated Recuperator
The recuperator is incorporated within the burner assembly, reducing the need for a separate heat-recovery system.
Compact InstallationFlue-Gas Heat Recovery
Hot exhaust gases are used to preheat incoming combustion air, improving fuel efficiency.
Enhanced Energy EfficiencySilicon Carbide Heat Exchanger
The heat exchanger is made using silicon carbide to improve efficiency and heat-exchanger life.
Reliable Furnace PerformanceGrooved Heat-Exchange Surface
The grooved surface increases heat-transfer area, supporting better heat-exchanger performance.
Lower Operating CostPulse Firing Mode
The burner operates in pulse firing mode, or ON/OFF control, for controlled furnace operation.
Reduced EmissionsHydrogen-Ready Compatibility
The burner is positioned for applications transitioning towards cleaner hydrogen fuel pathways, subject to application requirements.
Cleaner Fuel ReadinessBuilt for furnaces where space and efficiency both matter.
Self Recuperative Burners are especially suited for heat treatment furnaces and other industrial heating applications where available space is limited.
They are useful where conventional regenerative burner systems cannot be easily installed, but where energy recovery and fuel reduction remain important.
Heat Treatment Furnaces
Roller Hearth Furnaces
Forging Furnaces
Reheating Furnaces
Ladle Preheaters
Tundish Preheaters
Self Recuperative Burners
Recover. Preheat. Fire. Save.
The burner recovers heat from the exhaust side and transfers it to the combustion-air side through the integrated heat exchanger.
The incoming air is preheated before combustion, reducing the fuel required to achieve operating temperature.
Reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%.*
Technical Specifications
Detailed datasheet for engineering specifications.
Encon's current product material indicates that Self Recuperative Burners can reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 30%, depending on process temperature and operating parameters.*
- Up to 30% fuel reduction*
- Flue-gas heat recovery
- Lower emissions potential
- Compact burner-integrated recuperation
*Actual fuel and emissions reduction depends on furnace operating temperature, fuel type and process parameters. Figure based on Encon's current product material, pending final sign-off.
Engineered around the furnace application.
Every furnace application has a different operating temperature, fuel condition, space limitation and process requirement.
Encon designs Self Recuperative Burners around the specific thermal application — from fuel and furnace geometry to control requirements, installation conditions and long-term energy performance.
Combustion Expertise
Industrial heating and combustion systems engineered since 1978.
Application-Led Engineering
Burner selection and design based on furnace type, process temperature, fuel and operating conditions.
Customisation Support
Systems can be adapted to suit specific industrial applications and retrofit requirements.
Installation & Service Support
Support from consultation and selection to installation, commissioning and maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a specific question about our systems? Here are answers to some common enquiries.
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Ready to optimise your furnace?
Contact our combustion engineering team to discuss how Self Recuperative Burners can improve fuel efficiency and heating consistency for your application.