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Thermal ignition combustion system

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OSTI ID:7068516
The thermal ignition combustion system comprises means for providing walls defining an ignition chamber, the walls being made of a material having a thermal conductivity greater than 20 W/m C and a specific heat greater than 480 J/kg C with the ignition chamber being in constant communication with the main combustion chamber, means for maintaining the temperature of the walls above a threshold temperature capable of causing ignition of a fuel, and means for conducting fuel to the ignition chamber. 8 figs.
Research Organization:
Adiabatics Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC21-84MC21099
Assignee:
Adiabatics, Inc., Columbus, IN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4738227
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-907809
OSTI ID:
7068516
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English