Combustion – Process of combustion or burner operation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-04-02
2008-03-11
Cocks, Josiah C. (Department: 3749)
Combustion
Process of combustion or burner operation
C431S075000, C700S274000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07341446
ABSTRACT:
A method of enhancing the combustion process by stimulating one or more components of a fuel/air mixture using nuclear resonance to selectively reduce or increase the oxidation of selected components of the combustion reaction, e.g., nitrogen (N-14) or hydrogen (H-1). The method can utilize either nuclear magnetic resonance for H-1 or nuclear quadrupole resonance for N-14. Stimulation of the components can occur before, during, or after the combustion reaction in the combustion area. Stimulation with an electromagnetic pulse can be synchronized with the combustion reaction. A feedback system is used to sense one or more operating parameters of the combustion reaction, and adjust the nuclear resonance stimulation based on sensed operating parameters. For example, if the stimulation is an RF signal having a beginning frequency, this frequency can be adjusted based on sensory information regarding gas levels or temperature in an exhaust stream.
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Cocks Josiah C.
Musgrove Jack V.
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