Device and method to mitigate hydrogen explosions in vacuum...

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2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Jackson, Stephen W. (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Igniting systems

For explosive devices

C361S253000, C361S263000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06888713

ABSTRACT:
A device to mitigate hydrogen explosions in a vacuum furnace includes at least one igniter, an ignition transformer, and an electrical switch. The at least one igniter includes a set of high-voltage electrodes and is connected to the ignition transformer by high-voltage wires. The electrical switch activates the ignition transformer to provide power to the at least one igniter forming a continuous electrical arc between the electrodes. The at least one igniter is located inside the vacuum furnace at an opening where air may enter the vacuum furnace, which may contain a hydrogen and steam gas mixture under accident conditions. The device consumes hydrogen by controlled combustion as flammable mixtures are formed.

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