Method and apparatus to enhance combustion rates and extend exti

Details Method and apparatus to enhance combustion rates and extend exti Method and apparatus to enhance combustion rates and extend exti

1990-11-14

1995-03-07

Brown, David

Power plants

Combustion products used as motive fluid

60210, 602701, F02G 300, F02K 700

Patent

active

053946855

ABSTRACT:
A stream of hydrocarbon fuel is catalytically decomposed to produce hydrogen and lower molecular weight fuel fragments, which may separated by molecular size. The hydrogen and low molecular weight fuel fragments are introduced along with a stream of nondecomposed hydrocarbon fuel into the combustor of a high speed propulsion unit. The method results in a wider combustor operating range, with higher combustion rates and increased flame stability, achieved through more rapid diffusional mixing. The process effectively extends the operating limits of gas turbines, and especially ramjet and scramjet combustors.

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