Patents by Inventor Sandeep K. Alavandi

Sandeep K. Alavandi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Direct injection method and apparatus for low NOx combustion of high hydrogen fuels
    Patent number: 8864491
    Abstract: A method for low NOx combustion, without premixing of fuel and air prior to passage to a combustor, is provided wherein a fuel is injected into a reaction zone via an eductor thereby inducing an air flow and producing a fuel-rich mixture. The fuel-rich mixture is reacted and produces partial reaction products plus heat. A portion of the heat is to transferred to a cooling air stream and the cooled partial reaction products are brought into contact with the heated cooling air stream for combustion. Increased injection of the fuel results in an increased induction of the air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Precision Combustion, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Pfefferle, Benjamin D. Baird, Shahrokh Etemad, Sandeep K. Alavandi