Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
Gaseous particles or gas-entrained particles may be conveyed by electric fields acting on charged species included in the gaseous or gas- entrained particles.
Abstract:
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. According to an embodiment, a burner system may include a burner configured to support a flame, the flame carrying first charged particles. At least one inertial electrode launcher may be configured to launch an inertial electrode in proximity to the flame or combustion gas produced by the flame. The inertial electrode may include charged particles or may carry a voltage. The inertial electrode may be configured to affect a shape or location of the flame and/or affect a concentration or distribution of the charged particles in the flame.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.