Fuel injection and mixing systems and methods of using the same
Abstract
A fuel injection and mixing system is provided. The system includes an injector body having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet, and defines a fuel flow path between the inlet and outlet. The fuel flow path may include a generally helical flow passage having an inlet end portion disposed proximate the fuel inlet of the injector body. The flow path also may include an expansion chamber downstream from and in fluid communication with the helical flow passage, as well as a fuel delivery device in fluid communication with the expansion chamber for delivering fuel. Heating means is also provided in thermal communication with the injector body. The heating means may be adapted and configured for maintaining the injector body at a predetermined temperature to heat fuel traversing the flow path. A method of preheating and delivering fuel is also provided.
- Inventors:
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- Clive, IA
- Norwalk, IA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Delavan Inc (West Des Moines, IA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1013853
- Patent Number(s):
- 7766251
- Application Number:
- 11/317,119
- Assignee:
- Delavan Inc (West Des Moines, IA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C01 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY C01B - NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES F02M - SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-04NT42229
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Mao, Chien-Pei, and Short, John. Fuel injection and mixing systems and methods of using the same. United States: N. p., 2010.
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abstractNote = {A fuel injection and mixing system is provided. The system includes an injector body having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet, and defines a fuel flow path between the inlet and outlet. The fuel flow path may include a generally helical flow passage having an inlet end portion disposed proximate the fuel inlet of the injector body. The flow path also may include an expansion chamber downstream from and in fluid communication with the helical flow passage, as well as a fuel delivery device in fluid communication with the expansion chamber for delivering fuel. Heating means is also provided in thermal communication with the injector body. The heating means may be adapted and configured for maintaining the injector body at a predetermined temperature to heat fuel traversing the flow path. A method of preheating and delivering fuel is also provided.},
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year = {Tue Aug 03 00:00:00 EDT 2010},
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