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Low emission burners and control systems therefor

US4008039A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1975
Grant dateFeb 15, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2499
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A burner for Rankine cycle engines which includes a combustor of the rotating atomizer type and a control system therefor which keeps the ratio of fuel and air supplied to the combustor at an optimum over a wide range of operation to maximize efficiency and minimize the emission of pollutants from the combustor.

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