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Title: Igniter for gas discharge pipe with a flame detection system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7150270

This patent describes a method of burning waste gas, using an igniter of the type having a nozzle, a main gas conduit extending to the nozzle, and an electrical spark means for creating a spark in the nozzle. It comprises: mounting the igniter to a waste gas discharge pipe with the nozzle directed across the opening of the gas discharge pipe; supplying a gaseous fuel to the main gas conduit; igniting the gaseous fuel with the electrical spark means, creating a flame for igniting the waste gas being discharged from the gas discharge pipe; providing the igniter with an auxiliary gas line extending to the vicinity of the nozzle; and supplying a second and lower volume source of waste gas to the auxiliary gas line for burning at the nozzle.

Assignee:
NOV; NOV-90-015103; EDB-90-102938
Patent Number(s):
US 4906175; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-354289A
OSTI ID:
7150270
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 18 May 1989
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English