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| 20090002794 | RECEIVER APERTURE BROADENING FOR SCANNED BEAM IMAGING - A scanning beam assembly includes a beam generator to generate a beam of radiation; at least one reflector configured to deflect the beam across a field of view; and a plurality of multi-mode optical fibers for receiving radiation reflected from the field of view, wherein the optical fibers have end surfaces that face in at least two different directions, or wherein the optical fibers are configured to receive scattered radiation from an angular field of view larger than that determined by their individual numerical apertures. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090154886 | Multi-zone scanned-beam imager - Embodiments relate to scanning a plurality of light beams across a corresponding plurality of zones in a field of view and collecting scattered light to enable an image of the field of view to be formed that spans the plurality of zones. According to an embodiment, a scanning endoscope tip may include structures configured to launch the plurality of scanned beams toward respective zones and receive separate light scattered from the respective beams impinging upon the respective zones. According to an embodiment, an image processor is operable to receive detection signals from corresponding light detectors and reconstruct an image of the field of view spanning the plurality of zones. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090262355 | SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR INTERROGATING A MICROARRAY - According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes a housing enclosing with a fluid supply volume substantially enclosed within the housing, a flow cell module configured to receive reagents and analyte from the fluid supply volume, and an enclosed optics assembly configured to interrogate a microarray portion of the flow cell module. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090262356 | USER INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR USING AN SPR SYSTEM - According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes an SPR analysis system control computer program having a graphical user interface and configured to control the operation of an SPR analysis apparatus. According to an embodiment, an SPR data analysis computer program includes an SPR microarray video viewer and a sensorgram generator responsive to the SPR video. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090324203 | RECORDER WITH RETROSPECTIVE CAPTURE - A system and method allows a user to enter a command capture audio, video, and/or still pictures that commence at a moment in time earlier than entering the command. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100040322 | INTEGRATED ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING - An electro-optic polymer semiconductor integrated circuit includes one or more doped regions configured to drive one or more electrodes, and the electrodes are configured to drive a juxtaposed electro-optic core. The assembly may include a planarization layer disposed at least partially coplanar with the electrodes. The circuit may include an integrated multiplexer, driver configured to receive a signal from the multiplexer, at least one high speed electrode configured to be driven by the driver and modulate light energy passed through a hyperpolarizable poled chromophore regions disposed near the high speed electrode. The circuit may include a calibration storage circuit. The circuit may include, during fabrication, structures to provide voltage to a buried electrode and a shield to prevent damage from the poling field. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110018986 | Integrated Photonics Module and Devices Using Integrated Photonics Modules - An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110025930 | Integrated Photonics Module and Devices Using Integrated Photonics Modules - An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110025983 | Integrated Photonics Module and Devices Using Integrated Photonics Modules - An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027734 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO A COMBUSTION VOLUME - According to an embodiment, combustion in a combustion volume is affected by at least two sequentially applied non-parallel electric fields. According to an embodiment, a combustion volume is equipped with at least three individually modulatable electrodes. According to an embodiment, an electric field application apparatus for a combustion volume includes a safety apparatus to reduce or eliminate danger. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110203771 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL CONTROL OF HEAT TRANSFER - A heat exchange system includes an electrode configured to electrostatically control a flow of a heated gas stream in the vicinity of a heat transfer surface and/or a heat-sensitive surface. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110234919 | Integrated Photonics Module and Devices Using Integrated Photonics Modules - An integrated photonics module may include a selective fold mirror configured to pass at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner and reflect scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120006096 | GAS SENSOR USING NANOTUBES - Techniques are generally described for detecting a concentration level of at least one gas. Some example devices may include a sensor including conductive plate on a surface of dielectric including a nanotube layer formed thereon. The conductive plate and the nanotube layer form a resonator that resonates at a frequency in response to an interrogation signal. The nanotube layer may be configured to associate with one or more gas molecules. The frequency at which the resonator resonates may shift according to which gas molecules are associated with the nanotube layer to identify a particular gas. An amount of resonance may be exhibited as a resonant response signal. An amplitude of the resonant response signal may be indicative of the concentration level of the detected gas. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120060643 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - Energy storage devices for storing energy are provided. An energy storage device includes a flywheel disposed in a chamber of a journal. A gas bearing is formed between an outer face of the flywheel and an inner face of the journal. The gas bearing exerts a compressive force on the flywheel, which allows for higher rotational velocities and higher energy storage. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120163749 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH OPTICAL DATA COMMUNICATION - An integrated circuit is configured for optical communication via an optical polymer stack located on top of the integrated circuit. The optical polymer stack may include one or more electro-optic polymer devices including an electro-optic polymer. The electro-optic polymer may include a host polymer and a second order nonlinear chromomophore, the host polymer and the chromophore both including aryl groups configured to interact with one another to provide enhanced thermal and/or temporal stability. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120317985 | ELECTRIC FIELD CONTROL OF TWO OR MORE RESPONSES IN A COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A combustion system may include a plurality of heated volume portions. At least two of the plurality of heated volume portions may include corresponding respective electrodes. The electrodes may be driven to produce respective electric fields in their respective volumes. The electric fields may be configured to drive desired respective responses. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130004902 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRODYNAMICALLY DRIVING A CHARGED GAS OR CHARGED PARTICLES ENTRAINED IN A GAS - Gaseous particles or gas-entrained particles may be conveyed by electric fields acting on charged species included in the gaseous or gas-entrained particles. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130071794 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLATTENING A FLAME - A charge electrode configured to impart a time-varying majority charge on a flame and a shape electrode located outside the flame may be driven synchronously by a voltage source through time varying voltage(s). The flame may be flattened or compressed responsive to an electric field produced by the shape electrode acting on the charges imparted on the flame. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130170090 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING FLAME RADIATION - An apparatus for enhancing flame radiation includes a flame charging system and an electrically isolated electrode. A time-varying voltage is applied to the flame charging system and the flame charging system imparts a corresponding time-varying charge or time-varying voltage onto the flame. The flame responds to the time-varying charge or voltage by increasing its luminosity. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130230810 | INERTIAL ELECTRODE AND SYSTEM CONFIGURED FOR ELECTRODYNAMIC INTERACTION WITH A FLAME - An inertial electrode launcher may be configured to project charged particles or a voltage comprising an inertial electrode proximate a flame or combustion gas produced by the flame. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130230811 | INERTIAL ELECTRODE AND SYSTEM CONFIGURED FOR ELECTRODYNAMIC INTERACTION WITH A VOLTAGE-BIASED FLAME - A combustion system includes a subsystem for electrically biasing or charging a flame and a virtual electrode launcher configured to launch a virtual electrode in proximity to the flame or combustion gas produced by the flame. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130255548 | MULTIPLE FUEL COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to embodiments, a co-fired or multiple fuel combustion system is configured to apply an electric field to a combustion region corresponding to a second fuel that normally suffers from poor combustion and/or high sooting. Application of an AC voltage to the combustion region was found to increase the extent of combustion and significantly reduce soot evolved from the second fuel. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130255549 | SOLID FUEL BURNER WITH ELECTRODYNAMIC HOMOGENIZATION - A solid fuel burner may include a system for electrodynamic homogenization. One or more electrodes may apply an electric field to burning solid fuel or a region proximate the burning solid fuel. The electric field causes mixing and homogenization of volatilized fractions of the solid fuel, combustion gases, and air. The improved mixing and homogenization may reduce emission of carbon monoxide (CO), reduce emission of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reduce oxygen in flue gas, increase temperature of flue gas, and/or allow for a larger grate surface. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260321 | COOLED ELECTRODE AND BURNER SYSTEM INCLUDING A COOLED ELECTRODE - According to embodiments, an electrode configured to provide an electric field to a flame or combustion gas produced by a flame may receive heat from the flame or the combustion gas. The electrode may be cooled to remove the heat received from the flame or combustion gas. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130323655 | BURNER SYSTEM WITH ANTI-FLASHBACK ELECTRODE - A premixed fuel and air combustion system includes an anti-flashback electrode configured to repel a charge concentration in a combustion fluid and reduce or prevent the flame from flashing back into a mixer. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130323661 | LONG FLAME PROCESS HEATER - A flame used to heat a process material may be extended or otherwise shaped by the application of voltages using electrodes. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130333279 | FLAME ENHANCEMENT FOR A ROTARY KILN - A rotary kiln includes a stationary burner and at least one electrode configured to apply an electric field and/or voltage to a flame supported by the stationary burner. The electric field may contain the flame and/or accelerate combustion to shift most heat transfer from the flame from radiation heat transfer to convective heat transfer. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130336352 | ELECTRICALLY STABILIZED DOWN-FIRED FLAME REACTOR - A down-fired flame burner includes a flame charger and one or more field electrodes configured to control flame shape and/or heat transfer to a chemical reactor. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140038113 | ACOUSTIC CONTROL OF AN ELECTRODYNAMIC COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A system is configured to apply a voltage, charge, and/or an electric field to a combustion reaction responsive to acoustic feedback from the combustion reaction. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140044278 | SMARTPEN CONFIGURED FOR HANDS FREE AUDIO RECORDING - A smartpen configured for hands free audio recording is disclosed. One example smartpen may be configured so that a microphone contained in the smartpen is automatically oriented for unobstructed reception of ambient sound when the smartpen is placed on a supporting surface. Another example smartpen may have a weight distribution that causes the smartpen to roll to a desired orientation of the microphone when the smartpen is placed on a supporting surface with the microphone in a different orientation. Still another example smartpen may have one or more surface features disposed on a surface of the body of the smartpen, where the surface features are configured to position the microphone in a desired orientation when the smartpen is placed on a supporting surface. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140050644 | CHARGE-INDUCED SELECTIVE REDUCTION OF NITROGEN - A selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) or selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system include a reagent charging apparatus configured to apply one or more electrical charges to a NOx reducing reagent. The electrical charges enhance mixing of the reagent with fluids carrying NOx and/or enhance reactivity of the reagent with NOx. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140051030 | SYSTEM AND SACRIFICIAL ELECTRODE FOR APPLYING ELECTRICITY TO A COMBUSTION REACTION - A sacrificial electrode and sacrificial electrode feeder are configured to apply electricity to a combustion reaction. The electricity can be applied as a voltage, charge, and/or electric field. The sacrificial electrode may be consumed by the combustion reaction. The sacrificial electrode can optionally include a reactant or catalyst selected to interact with the combustion reaction. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140065558 | ELECTRICALLY STABILIZED BURNER - An electrically stabilized burner is configured to support a combustion reaction such as a combustion reaction substantially at a selected fuel dilution and with a mixing rate selected to maximize the reaction rate without quenching the combustion reaction. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140080070 | CLOSE-COUPLED STEP-UP VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND ELECTRODE FOR A COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A high voltage signal is output to an electrode, which applies electrical energy to a combustion reaction. The high voltage signal can be output by a step-up voltage converter to the electrode via a close electrical coupling. The close electrical coupling is configured to electrically isolate the high voltage signal from a human-accessible volume. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140162195 | SYSTEM FOR SAFE POWER LOSS FOR AN ELECTRODYNAMIC BURNER - A system may be configured to modify one or more combustion parameters responsive to a loss of application of electrical energy to the combustion reaction. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162196 | PRECOMBUSTION IONIZATION - Technologies are provided for employing an ion flow to control a combustion reaction. A combustion reaction is supported at a burner or fuel source. One or more electrical signals are applied to an ionizer to generate an ion flow having a first polarity. The ion flow is introduced to the combustion reaction or a reactant at a first location, imparting a corresponding charge to the combustion reaction. The first location is at least intermittently upstream with respect to a reaction front of the combustion reaction. One or more of the electrical signals are applied to a first electrode at a second location downstream of the first location, which provokes a response by the combustion reaction according to the applied charge. The combustion reaction is controlled by selection of the one or more electrical signals. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162197 | MULTIJET BURNER WITH CHARGE INTERACTION - A multijet burner system includes a plurality of fuel nozzles, each configured to support a respective flame, a plurality of charge electrodes, each positioned and configured to apply a charge potential to a fluid flow corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of fuel nozzles, and a charge controller operatively coupled to each of the plurality of charge electrodes and configured to control a voltage potential applied to each respective charge electrode. By selecting the magnitude and polarity of a charge potential applied to individual ones of the flames of the plurality of burners, the flames can be made to change positions, move to selected positions, and redistribute themselves within a volume. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162198 | MULTISTAGE IONIZER FOR A COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A combustion reaction is supported. Charge carriers traveling in an ion flow path are ionized by a plurality of ionizer stages along the ion flow path. The ionized charge carriers are drawn from components of the combustion reaction, and are introduced to the combustion reaction. A charge is imparted to the combustion reaction by the ionized charge carriers. Electrical energy can then be applied to the combustion reaction, which responds according to the charge imparted by the ions. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140170569 | ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED COMBUSTION SYSTEM WITH CONTACT ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE GENERATION - A system for electrically controlling a combustion reaction includes a charging mechanism with a surface of a charging material with a work function that is sufficiently different from a work function of a charge carrier material to be capable of undergoing contact electrostatic charging. The charge carrier material is contacted with the charging material to impart an electrostatic charge to the charge carrier material, which is then fed to the combustion reaction to introduce a charge corresponding to the electrostatic charge. An aspect of the combustion reaction is controlled by application, to the combustion reaction, of electrical energy, characteristics of which are selected to interact in a predictable way with the combustion reaction. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140170571 | COMBUSTION CONTROL ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE - Combustion control electrode assemblies, combustion control systems using such assemblies, and methods of manufacturing and using such assemblies are disclosed. The electrode assemblies may include one or more electrodes including a sintered refractory metal material for heat and/or wear resistance. In an embodiment, an electrode assembly for a combustion control system may include at least one substrate and at least one electrode formed on the at least one substrate. The at least one electrode may include a sintered refractory metal material. The at least one electrode may be configured to be mounted proximate to or contacting a flame. The electrode assembly may further include at least one voltage source operatively coupled to the at least one electrode. The at least one electrode and the at least one voltage source may be collectively configured to apply an electric field to one or more regions at least proximate to the flame. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140170576 | CONTAINED FLAME FLARE STACK - A flare stack may be equipped with an electrical energy application system configured to apply electrical energy to a flare stack combustor. The applied electrical energy may be selected to affect flare flame length, flare flame containment, and/or flare flame exhaust gas composition. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140170577 | BURNER HAVING A CAST DIELECTRIC ELECTRODE HOLDER - A burner may include a dielectric body configured to hold one or more electrodes in proximity to a combustion reaction. The dielectric body may be cast from a refractory material. The one or more electrodes may be cast into the dielectric body. The dielectric body and the electrodes may be configured for installation, removal, and replacement as a unit. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140186778 | WIRELESSLY POWERED ELECTRODYNAMIC COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A combustion system includes an electrodynamic combustion control system that provided for electrical control of a combustion reaction. Energy is received wirelessly, and electrical energy is generated from the wirelessly received energy. The electrical energy is applied to the combustion reaction in order to control or regulate operation of first and/or second electrodes configured to apply the energy to the combustion reaction. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140196368 | GASIFIER HAVING AT LEAST ONE CHARGE TRANSFER ELECTRODE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Gasifiers that may be used for gasifying hydrocarbon-containing materials are disclosed. Methods for use of such gasifiers are also disclosed. In an embodiment, a gasifier includes a gasification reaction vessel having one or more electrodes positioned therein. The one or more electrodes may be used to alter a chemical and/or thermodynamic equilibrium of the gasification reaction. For example, the one or more electrodes may be used to make the oxidation zone more oxidizing and/or to make the reduction zone more reducing such that oxidation and/or reduction reactions are favored. Electrodes in such gasifiers may, for example, be used to alter the mix of products produced by the gasification reaction, to lower the gasification reaction temperature, to enable altering the dimensions of the gasifier (e.g., to make the gasifier smaller) without sacrificing efficiency, and/or to speed up startup and/or shutdown. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140196369 | GASIFIER CONFIGURED TO ELECTRODYNAMICALLY AGITATE CHARGED CHEMICAL SPECIES IN A REACTION REGION AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments are directed to a gasifier that electrodynamically agitates charged chemical species in a reaction region of a reaction vessel of a gasifier and related methods. In an embodiment, a gasifier includes a reaction vessel configured to gasify at least one hydrocarbon-containing feed material to synthesis gas. The reaction vessel includes an inlet(s) for receiving a gasification medium that reacts with the at least one hydrocarbon-containing feed material and an outlet for allowing the synthesis gas to exit from the reaction vessel, and a reaction region. The gasifier includes at least one electrode positioned to be in electrical communication with the reaction region, and a voltage source operatively coupled to the at least one electrode. The voltage source and the at least one electrode are cooperatively configured to generate a time varying electric field in the reaction region to effect electrodynamic mixing of charged chemical species therein during gasification. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140208758 | GAS TURBINE WITH EXTENDED TURBINE BLADE STREAM ADHESION - A gas turbine may include turbine blades configured to improve stream adhesion by selectively attracting or reducing repulsion of charged particles carried by a combustion gas stream. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140212820 | BURNER SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE COANDA SURFACE AND ELECTRODYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a burner system including at least one Coanda surface and at least two electrodes that are biased in a manner to influences a location of fuel flow relative to the at least one Coanda surface and related methods. In an embodiment, a burner system includes at least one Coanda surface, at least one nozzle positioned and configured to emit a fuel flow at least proximate to the at least one Coanda surface, at least two electrodes, and a voltage source operably coupled to the at least two electrodes. The voltage source may be configured to bias the at least two electrodes to generate an electric field at least proximate to the at least one Coanda surface that influences a location of the fuel flow and/or a flame relative to the at least one Coanda surface. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140216401 | COMBUSTION SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO GENERATE AND CHARGE AT LEAST ONE SERIES OF FUEL PULSES, AND RELATED METHODS - A pulsed electrical charge or voltage may be applied to a pulsed fuel stream or combustion reaction supported by the fuel stream. The pulsed charge or voltage may be used to affect fuel mixing, flame trajectory, heat transfer, emissivity, reaction product mix, or other physical property of the combustion reaction. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140234786 | OSCILLATING COMBUSTOR WITH PULSED CHARGER - 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. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140234789 | OSCILLATING COMBUSTOR - An oscillating combustor may support a time-sequenced combustion reaction having rich and lean phases. The rich and lean phases may be determined according to a flame position relative to a diverging fuel jet. The flame location may be modulated responsive to an interaction between applying a constant voltage or charge rate to a fuel stream or flame, and modulating continuity between a conductive or semiconductive flame holder and an activation voltage. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140251191 | ELECTRICALLY-DRIVEN CLASSIFICATION OF COMBUSTION PARTICLES - In a combustion system, a charge source is configured to cooperate with a collection plate and a director conduit to cause at least one particle charge-to-mass classification to be reintroduced to a flame for further reaction. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255856 | FLAME CONTROL IN THE BUOYANCY-DOMINATED FLUID DYNAMICS REGION - A burner system includes a nozzle configured to emit a fuel stream for the support of a flame, and first and second electrodes, each configured to apply electrical energy to a flame supported by the nozzle. The first electrode is positioned in a momentum-dominated fluid dynamics region of the flame, while the second electrode is positioned in a buoyancy-dominated fluid dynamics region. Application of charges to the flame via the electrodes can be employed to control flame characteristics in the buoyancy-dominated fluid dynamics region, such as shape and position. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140272731 | FLAME CONTROL IN THE MOMENTUM-DOMINATED FLUID DYNAMICS REGION - A combustion system includes a fuel nozzle and first and second electrodes. An electric charge is applied to a flame supported by the nozzle via the first electrode. An electrical potential applied to an aerodynamic surface of the second electrode. The electrically charged flame reacts to the electrical potential according to the respective magnitudes and polarities of the charge applied to the flame and the electrical potential applied to the aerodynamic surface. Where the polarities are the same, the flame is repelled by the aerodynamic surface, and where the polarities are in opposition, the flame is pulled into contact with the aerodynamic surface by the electrodynamic attraction. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287368 | PREMIXED FLAME LOCATION CONTROL - A premixed combustion system includes a charge electrode, and an anchoring electrode positioned adjacent to a fuel nozzle. A charge having a first polarity is applied to the flame via the charge electrode and an electrical potential having a polarity opposite the first polarity is applied to the anchoring electrode. The oppositely-charged flame is attracted to the anchoring electrode, thereby anchoring the flame. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140295360 | ELECTRODYNAMIC CONTROL IN A BURNER SYSTEM - A burner system and a retrofit flame control system for an existing burner system are disclosed. The burner system may include burner components, electrodynamic components, and a data interface. The data interface may receive a command for controlling the burner components and prepare a command for controlling the electrodynamic components at least partially based on the command for controlling the burner components. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140335460 | ELECTRICALLY ENHANCED COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A combustion system is provided that includes a fuel nozzle configured to support a combustion reaction, and an electrode positioned to apply an electrical charge to the combustion reaction. A power converter is positioned to receive heat produced by the combustion reaction and to convert a portion of the received heat to electrical energy. A combustion system controller is configured to provide the electrical charge to the electrode, using energy drawn either from the power converter or from a power storage element, depending on an amount of power being produced by the power converter and on a state-of-charge of the power storage element. The controller is further configured to use surplus energy generated by the power converter to recharge the power storage element. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140368121 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO A COMBUSTION VOLUME - A combustion system is provided, in which respective waveforms are applied to each of a plurality of electrodes positioned in a combustion volume, producing periodic electric fields between pairs of the electrodes. A safety circuit is configured to reduce or eliminate danger by grounding each of the plurality of electrodes or otherwise driving each of the electrodes to a safe state upon detection of a safety condition. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150024331 | ELECTRIC FIELD CONTROL OF TWO OR MORE RESPONSES IN A COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A combustion system may include a plurality of heated volume portions. At least two of the plurality of heated volume portions may include corresponding respective electrodes. The electrodes may be driven to produce respective electric fields in their respective volumes. The electric fields may be configured to drive desired respective responses. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150064086 | ELECTRIC REAGENT LAUNCHER FOR REDUCTION OF NITROGEN - A selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) or selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system include a reagent charging apparatus configured to apply one or more electrical charges to a NOx reducing reagent. The electrical charges enhance mixing of the reagent with fluids carrying NOx and/or enhance reactivity of the reagent with NOx. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150079524 | LIFTED FLAME LOW NOx BURNER WITH FLAME POSITION CONTROL - A low NOx burner includes a charging mechanism to charge a fuel stream or diluted fuel stream. A flame supported by the charged fuel stream can be held at a lifted location corresponding to high fuel dilution. If electrical power is lost or removed, the flame is shifted to a location corresponding to a lower fuel dilution. | 03-19-2015 |
