Rocky Mount, North Carolina Patent of the Year – 2024/2025

Babington Technology Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its advancement in clean combustion systems. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 12031721, titled ‘Atomization burner with flexible fire rate’, introduces a burner capable of dynamically adjusting its output to match varying heating demands.

This burner features an atomizing chamber and a flame tube, with a controller that independently manages fuel, atomizing air, and combustion air flows. By utilizing sensor feedback, the system maintains optimal combustion conditions, ensuring efficient fuel use and reduced emissions. This adaptability allows the burner to operate effectively across a range of heating requirements.

Traditional burners often struggle with efficiency at low firing rates and are prone to issues like clogging. Babington’s design addresses these challenges by eliminating the need for high-pressure nozzles, instead employing a low-pressure atomization technique that produces a fine, uniform fuel mist. This results in cleaner combustion and enhanced reliability.

By enabling precise control over combustion parameters, this technology supports applications requiring variable heat outputs, such as mobile kitchens and field sanitation units. Babington Technology’s innovation represents a significant step forward in developing efficient, adaptable, and environmentally friendly heating solutions.