Electrostatic atomizing fuel injector using carbon nanotubes
US8245951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23D11/32
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a charge injector to assist in atomizing fuel for engine applications. A CNT charging unit is positioned in front of a fuel injector. A voltage is applied on a CNT coated mesh to charge the fuel stream when it passes. Then the charged stream goes through a grounded metal cage. The fuel is thereby electrostatically charged causing repulsive forces on surfaces of liquid in the fuel resulting in the liquid splitting into droplets.
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