Argand burner

[ ahr-gand, -gahnd, -guhnd ]

noun

1. a type of oil or gas burner in which air is fed directly into the flame through a metal tube inside a cylindrical wick.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Argand burner¹

1780–90; named after Aimé Argand (1750–1803), Swiss scientist

Example Sentences

Another important advantage which the batswing possessed over the Argand burner was its simplicity of construction; and the absence of accessories, such as the glass chimney—dispensing with the cleaning and attention which the latter required.

From Project Gutenberg

These, and other equally essential requirements, have to be taken into consideration, and provided for, in constructing an efficient Argand burner.

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In thus showing the benefits to be derived from a more scientific mode of combustion, and leading the way to the fuller attainment, by other burners, of the illuminating power obtainable from the gas, the Argand burner has acted as a pioneer in the development of gas lighting.

From Project Gutenberg

Resolved into its simplest form, the Argand burner may be said to consist of a hollow ring of metal, or other suitable material, provided with the necessary tubes or connections for communicating between its interior and the gas supply, and perforated on its upper surface with a number of holes for the emission of the gas.

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So far back as the year 1854, the principle of heating the air supply to an Argand burner, by means of waste heat from the flame, was partially applied, with some success, by the Rev. W. R. Bowditch, Bowditch's regenerative burner.

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