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Cascade ignition of catalytic combustors

US7086235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateNov 26, 2003
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23C13/02
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present embodiment relates to a catalytic combustor for reducing the pollutant emissions of combustion. The catalytic combustor described herein employs a novel heat exchange system for rapidly and economically bringing the combustor to a temperature wherein catalytic combustion may occur with minimal production of toxic products.

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