Abstract A process for combustion comprising introducing materials for combustion and exposing them to an electrical charge which can be an electrostatic charge provided through a corona discharge means or any other suitable means to charge the respective materials that are to be combined in the combustion process. The materials for combustion can be specifically a hydrocarbon and air which can be respectively charged negatively or positively to effectuate a greater attraction and mixing of the respective portions of the combustion materials prior to combustion. Furthermore, the portions of the combustion materials which can form radicals can be affected by electrostatic forces to increase or decrease the reactive electrons or formulate them in such a manner so that they will react in a more favorable manner. For instance, hydrocarbon materials can be at least partially cracked in order to place them in a state closer to the actual products that reach a final state of combustion. Apparatus is disclosed for practicing the foregoing process by means of different combustion configurations wherein positive and negative charges can be applied to the materials for combustion. Specifically, a corona discharge means, as well as electrical charging means, can be employed to apply the foregoing charges to create radicals or more intimate mixing of the combustion materials to a state closer to the completed combustion process. The apparatus incorporates means for introducing both primary and secondary materials of combustion so as to combine them in optimum conditions depending on the nature of the hydrocarbons to be reacted.
An apparatus for combustion comprising: a combustion chamber; means for providing a stream of air to said combustion chamber; means for electrically charging at least one of said streams at a first potential; means for initiating combustion; and, an element in said combustion chamber in distal relationship from where said stream stream are introduced to attract the combustion materials thereto means for providing a second potential different from said first potential to said element
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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An apparatus for combustion comprising: a combustion chamber; means for providing a stream of air to said combustion chamber; means for electrically charging at least one of said streams at a first potential; means for initiating combustion; and, an element in said combustion chamber in distal relationship from where said stream stream are introduced to attract the combustion materials thereto means for providing a second potential different from said first potential to said element
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said element comprises boiler tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second potential is ground potential.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A process for combustion comprising: providing a stream of fuel; providing a stream of air to be combusted therewith; electrically charging said fuel and said air stream with opposite relative respective polarities; introducing said charged air and fuel streams to each other; initiating combustion of said fuel and air to create a flame front; providing a grounded area exposed to said fuel and air streams; attracting said fuel and air streams to said grounded area; and, stabilizing the flame front of said materials for combustion as they are attracted towards the grounded area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A process for combustion comprising: providing a stream of fuel; providing a stream of air to be combusted therewith; electrically charging said fuel and said air stream with opposite relative respective polarities; introducing said charged air and fuel streams to each other; initiating combustion of said fuel and air to create a flame front; providing a grounded area exposed to said fuel and air streams; attracting said fuel and air streams to said grounded area; and, stabilizing the flame front of said materials for combustion as they are attracted towards the grounded area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The process as claimed in claim 4 wherein: said fuel is slected from solids, liquids and gases.