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Briquette / Wood Fired Hot Air Generator

Briquette / Wood Fired Hot Air Generator

500,000.00

AIRMAX

  • High-capacity heating system
  • Overall efficiency of 76 % (+/-2%) on NCV
  • Multi-fuel option – wood, coal, brickets, any type solid fuel.
  • Rugged – requires very little maintenance
  • User-friendly systems
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AIRMAX – Wood / Briquette Fired Hot Air Generator

High-Efficiency, Indirect Fired Industrial Heating Solution

The AIRMAX series by indianboilers.com is a premier horizontal, four-pass indirect-fired shell and tube type hot air generator. Engineered to deliver maximum thermal efficiency using cost-effective solid fuels, AIRMAX is the ideal choice for industries requiring consistent hot air for drying and processing without the complexities of high-operating pressures.

Wood / briquette fired hot air generators deliver clean, controlled hot air for industrial drying and process heating using low-cost solid fuels instead of expensive oil, gas, or electricity. They are ideal for Indian industries that have access to wood, coal, or biomass briquettes and want to reduce fuel bills and emissions.

What is a wood / briquette fired hot air generator?

A wood / briquette fired hot air generator is a solid-fuel system that burns wood logs, briquettes, or other biomass to heat air, which is then supplied directly to dryers, ovens, chambers, or process equipment. The unit typically includes a combustion chamber, heat exchanger, blower, ducting, and temperature control to deliver clean hot air at the desired temperature and flow.

Fuel flexibility and temperature range

The system is designed with fuel flexibility and can fire wood, coal, biomass briquettes, and other solid fuels depending on availability and cost. It supports low and medium process temperatures, commonly in the range of about 100 °C to 300 °C or higher depending on design, making it suitable for a wide range of drying and heating applications.

Benefits for industry

Using wood and briquette fuels can cut hot air generation costs by up to 40–60% compared to diesel or LPG systems, depending on local fuel prices. As biomass-based systems, they also help reduce fossil fuel use and CO₂ emissions, supporting greener, more sustainable production.

Key Features & Advantages

  • Four-Pass Heat Exchange: Optimized indirect firing design ensures maximum heat recovery and fuel efficiency.
  • Fuel Versatility: Seamlessly operates on Wood Logs, Biomass Briquettes, and Coal, allowing you to choose the most economical local fuel source.
  • High Temperature, Low Pressure: Provides process air temperatures up to 300ºC without the safety risks associated with high-pressure systems.
  • Robust & Low Maintenance: Built with a rugged shell and tube design that requires minimal upkeep and ensures a long service life.
  • High Efficiency: Achieves overall efficiency of 76% to 78% on Net Calorific Value (NCV).
  • User-Friendly Control: Simple operational interface designed for ease of use in diverse industrial environments.

Operating Range

  • Capacity : 0.1 million kcal/hr to 1.0 million kcal/hr
  • Fuel : wood, coal, brickets, any type solid fuel.
  • Temperature : up to 300 ºC

Technical Specifications

SpecificationUnitAM-10AM-20AM-30AM-40AM-60AM-80AM-100
General
Maximum heat outputM.Kcal/hr0.10.20.30.40.60.81.0
Hot air Outlet Temperature°C300300300300300300300
Hot air Inlet Temperature°C30303030303030
Air Flow @ 300*CM³/hr130026003900520078001040013000
Air Pressure at HAG OutletMMWC100100100100100100100
BurnerPressurejet Monoblock Burner
Type of FuelFuelWood Log, Briquette, Coal
Hot air Efficiency
On Wood Log%76 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-2
On Briquette%76 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-276 +/-2
On Coal%78 +/-278 +/-278 +/-278 +/-278 +/-278 +/-278 +/-2
Fuel Consumption
Wood Log (3500)Kg/hr3875113150226301376
Briquette (4000)Kg/hr336699132197263329
Coal (5400)Kg/hr24477195142190237
Electrical Load
P.A. Fan with MotorH.P.5.007.5010.0015.0020.0025.0030.00
ID Fan MotorH.P.2.003.005.005.007.5010.0010.00
FD Fan MotorH.P.0.000.000.000.002.003.005.00
Total Electric LoadH.P.7.0010.5015.0020.0029.5038.0045.00
NOTE: In view of constant endeavors to improve our products, we reserve the right to alter or change above specifications without prior notice.

Applications

The AIRMAX Hot Air Generator is widely used in industries requiring reliable, clean hot air, including:

  • Chemicals: Spray drying and powder processing.
  • Food Processing: Grain drying, tea processing, and dehydration.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Tablet coating and tray drying.
  • Ceramics & Textiles: Curing and drying applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

At indianboilers.com, we offer two main designs:

  • Indirect Fired: Uses a high-efficiency heat exchanger to ensure process air never touches the smoke or flue gases. Ideal for food and pharma.
  • Direct Fired: The hot combustion gases are mixed directly with the process air, offering maximum thermal efficiency for less sensitive applications like brick or timber drying.

Our furnaces are designed for versatility. You can use firewood, biomass briquettes, coal, rice husk, or other agricultural waste products depending on local availability and cost.

The primary advantage is operating cost. Solid fuels like wood and briquettes are significantly cheaper than diesel or LPG, often reducing your daily heating bills by 50% to 70%.

Briquettes are compressed blocks made from agricultural waste (like sawdust or groundnut shells). They have a higher calorific value, lower moisture content, and provide more uniform combustion than raw wood.

Our standard solid-fuel generators provide hot air from 100°C up to 400°C. Specialized high-temperature models can reach up to 600°C for specific industrial needs.

We manufacture units starting from 1,00,000 kcal/hr up to 50,00,000 kcal/hr to suit both small-scale and large-scale industrial operations.

Our Wood / Briquette fired systems achieve an overall thermal efficiency of 80% to 85% thanks to optimized furnace designs and high-surface-area heat exchangers.

Yes. We provide PID-based control panels that regulate the air dampers and fuel feed (in automatic models) to maintain your desired temperature with high precision.

When operated correctly with high-quality fuel, emissions are minimal. We also provide Cyclonic Dust Collectors and Bag Filters to ensure that the exhaust meets environmental standards.

These units are widely used in:

  • Agro-Industries: For drying grains, seeds, and pulses.
  • Textiles: For fabric drying and curing.
  • Chemicals: For powder and granule drying.
  • Pulp & Paper: For drying large volumes of paper products.

Yes, provided you use our Indirect Fired model. The multi-pass heat exchanger ensures that 100% clean, soot-free air reaches your product.

No. Unlike steam boilers, hot air generators do not require a water supply or chemical treatment, which reduces plumbing costs and eliminates the risk of water-side scaling.

Safety is our priority at indianboilers.com. Features include:

  • Over-temperature Alarms: Audio-visual alerts if the air exceeds set limits.
  • FD/ID Fan Interlocks: Prevents fuel combustion if there is no airflow.
  • Safety Dampers: To prevent backfire or pressure build-up.

Ash should typically be removed once or twice a day, depending on the fuel quality. Our designs feature easy-access ash pits to make this process quick and clean.

Regular maintenance involves cleaning the heat exchanger tubes, inspecting the refractory lining in the furnace, and lubricating the blower and fan motors.

With proper care and using the correct fuel, our high-quality refractory lining typically lasts 3 to 5 years before needing minor repairs.

Pricing for these systems is highly competitive but varies based on capacity. Small manual-firing units start at approximately ₹500,000.00. Large-capacity systems with automatic fuel feeding and advanced pollution control can range between ₹8,00,000 and ₹25,00,000+.

The cost is influenced by the Kcal/hr capacity, the choice between manual or automatic firing, and the inclusion of advanced dust collection systems (like Bag Filters).

Because of the massive savings on fuel compared to diesel or electricity, most customers achieve a complete Return on Investment (ROI) within 6 to 12 months of operation.

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