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Methods for operating an oscillating combustor with pulsed charger

US9377189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23C99/00
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An oscillating combustor can support a time-sequenced combustion reaction having rich and lean phases by applying a variable voltage charge to a fuel stream or flame that flows adjacent to a conductive or semiconductive flame holder held in electrical continuity with an activation voltage.

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