High-efficiency combustors with reduced environmental impact and processes for power generation derivable therefrom
US8453583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/12
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for combusting solid liquid or gaseous fuels in a high temperature refractory-lined reactor with the aim of generating electric power comprises mixing at least one fuel with steam. The refactory material of the reactor and the opaque gases of the reaction environment bring about high power infrared radiation which substantially instantaneously preheats the reactants on input including said reactants being intrinsically transparent to infrared radiation (N2/O2) but rendered opaque and thus absorbers of energy from infrared radiation thanks to dilution with steam. A high efficiency combustor is provided for carrying out the above-stated process.
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