Abstract:
A combustion system includes a fuel and oxidant source (101) that outputs fuel and oxidant, a first perforated flame holder (102), and a second perforated flame holder (102) separated from the first perforated flame holder by a gap (105). The first and second perforated flame holders sustain a combustion reaction of the fuel and oxidant within the first and second perforated flame holders.
Abstract:
A furnace has a fuel and oxidant source to create a flow of combustible fuel/air mixture, a perforated flame holder on which the flow impinges, and a support structure to support the perforated flame holder in a position where it at least partially contains combustion of the fuel/air mixture. The support structure mechanically engages with the interior of the furnace to support the perforated flame holder, which may be movable within the furnace via a mechanism to optimize combustion or reduce NOx. The support may contain fluid coolant.
Abstract:
A furnace includes a perforated flame holder formed from an array of tiles. The perforated flame holder is stabilized by a support member extending between at least adjacent tiles. Elongated support members may be positioned to extend through each of the tiles in a respective column of the array of tiles.
Abstract:
A solid fuel combustion system includes a solid fuel burner configured to sustain a combustion reaction of a solid fuel and an oxidant. The solid fuel combustion system includes a first and a second electrode positioned to adjust a shape of a combustion reaction of solid fuel and an oxidant by generating an electric field.
Abstract:
A combustion system includes a perforated flame holder that includes a plurality of perforations and substantially contains a combustion reaction within the perforations. The system further includes one or more electrodes coupled to the perforated flame holder and configured to electrically influence the combustion reaction within the perforations.
Abstract:
An electrically enhanced combustor includes bilayer insulation. A thermal insulator protects an electrical insulator from high temperatures that could cause the electrical insulator to become at least somewhat electrically conductive.
Abstract:
A combustion system includes a fuel and oxidant source (101) that outputs fuel and oxidant, a first perforated flame holder (102), and a second perforated flame holder (102) separated from the first perforated flame holder by a gap (105). The first and second perforated flame holders sustain a combustion reaction of the fuel and oxidant within the first and second perforated flame holders.