To use high-frequency electromagnetic radiation during a combustion process in a combustor for a gas turbine.
The apparatus for providing electromagnetic radiation to the combustor 100 during the combustion process is disclosed. An electromagnetic radiation source 200 delivers electromagnetic radiation through a first waveguide 210 to a second waveguide that includes an electromagnetic radiation outlet 232 positioned to deliver electromagnetic radiation to the interior of the combustor 112. Electromagnetic radiation is delivered to low temperature regions of the combustor 100 to reduce carbon monoxide (CO) and unburned hydrocarbon (UHC) emissions. In addition, the electromagnetic radiation stimulates the combustion process so that lean air-fuel mixtures and low BTU gases can be burned at lower combustion temperatures, leading to reduced NOx emissions.
OSKIN SERGEY ADOLFOVICH
MESHKOV SERGEY ANATOLIEVICH
MITROFANOV VALERY ALEXANDROVICH
TRETYAKOV DMITRY VLADLENOVICH
Next Patent: ADSORBENT FOR ADSORPTION HEAT PUMP AND ADSORPTION HEAT PUMP USING THE SAME