Electrospray fuel injection

Details Electrospray fuel injection Electrospray fuel injection

1996-10-03

1998-03-10

Morris, Lesley D.

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Processes

Including electrostatic charging

239696, 239690, 239708, B05B 5025

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057251517

ABSTRACT:
An electrospray adapted fuel injection valve includes an anode and cathode to inject monopolar electric charge into electrically insulating fuel. On exiting the injector, the charge containing fuel atomizes and disperses to reduce electrostatic energy. Additional electrodes with an appropriate method of biasing extend the range of applicability of the process by adjusting space charge distribution within the injector to compensate for variability in component manufacture and variability in the electrical conductivity of the fuel.

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