Application of symbol sequence analysis and temporal irreversibility to monitoring and controlling boiler flames
US6775645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D1/0058
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The current invention provides a method and apparatus, which uses symbol sequence techniques and/or temporal irreversibility derived from chaos theory to monitor the operating state of individual burner flames on a appropriate time scale. Both the method and apparatus of the present invention may be used optimize the performance of burner flames.
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