Treating flammable materials
US8894925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G32/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device are provided for treating flammable materials, fuels for example, by irradiation of the materials with ultra-violet radiation. In one embodiment, the apparatus suited for connection to a fuel line includes a body with centrally-formed duct and UV light sources mounted outside of the duct at upper and lower sides. It is to be appreciated that the invention has utility for many different fuel system applications, for example in aircraft, boats and in other motive vehicles. Further, the device can be conveniently mounted, if desired, on different fuel platforms including on bowsers.
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