Method and system for starting an intermittent flame-powered pilot combustion system
US9494320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H15/31
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flame powered intermittent pilot combustion controller may include a first power source and a second power source separate from the first power source, a thermal electric and/or photoelectric device, an igniter and a controller. The thermal electric and/or photoelectric device may charge the first power source when exposed to a flame. The controller and the igniter may receive power from the first power source when the first power source has sufficient available power, and may receive power from the second power source when the first power source does not have sufficient available power.
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