Two stage process for combusting fuel mixtures
US5183401A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23C2900/13002
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention is a comparatively high pressure combustion process having a two stages in which a fuel is stepwise combusted using specific catalysts and catalytic structures and, optionally, having a final homogeneous combustion zone. The choice of catalysts and the use of specific structures, including those employing integral heat exchange, results in an overall catalyst structure which is stable due to its comparatively low temperature. The product combustion gas is at a temperature suitable for use in a gas turbine, furnace, boiler, or the like, but has low NO.sub.x content.
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