Low NOx combustion using cogenerated oxygen and nitrogen streams
US7484956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/34
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Combustion of hydrocarbon fuel is achieved with less formation of NOx by feeding the fuel into a slightly oxygen-enriched atmosphere, and separating air into oxygen-rich and nitrogen-rich streams which are fed separately into the combustion device.
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