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A-Maize-Ing Heat Corn Burning Furnaces
Highlighted Features
Storage Bin - Fourteen bushel capacity for up to 10-day operation on a single load.
Corn Metering Auger - Transfers kernels from storage bin to combustion chamber.
Furnace Auger - Supplies fuel to the fire pot.
Fan Control - Adjustable with high limit safety.
Built-in Heat Exchanger Cleaner - Removes residue ash from heat exchanger elements.
Combustion Chamber - Induced air flow generates maximum efficiency. Burn 99% complete, leaving about one pound of residue from 100 pounds of corn.
Ash Pan - For easy removal of ashes.
Heavy Duty Heat Exchanger - Made from 14 gauge steel for a long life. |
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Specifications (Model BM620-9)
| Dimensions - Furnace |
53" H x 27" W x 46" D |
| Dimensions - Bin |
48" H x 36" W x 52" D |
| Weight - Furnace |
440 lbs |
| Weight - Bin |
50 lbs |
| Flue Pipe |
6" |
| Plenum Openings |
14 gauge steel |
| Fire Pot |
Cast Iron |
| Air Filter |
20 x 20 x 1 |
| Bin Capacity |
14 bushels |
| Combustion Blower |
60 CFM |
| Hot Air Blower |
1/3 HP - 3 speed - 1,500 CFM |
| BTU's |
100,000 |
| Clearance to Combustibles: |
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Top .... 32" |
Front ... 30" |
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Side ... 6" |
Rear .... 18" |
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- Thermostat Controlled
- UL Listed
- Manufactured in right or left hand feed
- Wood Pellet Model also available (with the substitution of fire pots and feed auger motors)
Cost Analysis
All heat output is measured in terms of BTU's. One BTU is the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water one degree. Available heat per unit in alternative sources of fuel:
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BTU Value Per Unit |
Units Required to Produce 18,000,000 BTU's |
Current Fuel Price Per Unit |
Total Cost to Produce 18,000,000 BTU's |
| Dry Shelled Corn |
9,000 / lb |
2,000 pounds
(56 lbs per bushel = 36 bushels) |
$4.00 per bushel |
$143.00 |
| Electricity |
3,412 / KWH |
5,275 KWH |
$0.08 per KWH |
$422.00 |
| Fuel Oil |
140,000 / gal |
129 gallons |
$2.70 per gallon |
$348.00 |
| L.P. Gas |
91,000 / gal |
198 gallons |
$1.46 per gallon |
$289.00 |
| Wood (Oak) |
26,300,000 |
.7 cord (full) |
$115.00 per cord |
$80.00 |
| Coal |
13,000 / lb |
1,384 pounds (.7 tons) |
$140.00 per ton |
$98.00 |
- The above chart can be easily adapted to any price fluctuations by supplementing the applicable price in column 3 (Current Fuel Price Per Unit).
- The BTU content of shelled corn will vary between 8,000 to 10,000 BTU's per pound. Use corn at 14-15% moisture content for peak efficiency.
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