Abstract: A technique is provided for enhancing fluid flow in an outwardly opening nozzle assembly. A flow enhancement assembly is provided adjacent an exit from an outwardly opening poppet to provide desired spray characteristics. The flow enhancement assembly includes converging and diverging passages and a plurality of ports to form a spray.

Abstract: A technique is provided for controlling fluid flow characteristics in a nozzle assembly. An outwardly opening poppet is movably disposed in an axial conduit to control fluid flow through a forward portion of the axial conduit. A fluid conduit is coupled to the forward portion at an angle configured to provide a desired degree of fluid swirl through the forward portion. The outwardly opening nozzle assembly produces a spray having geometrical characteristics correlated to the desired degree of fluid swirl.

Abstract: A technique is provided for homogenizing fluid flow in a nozzle assembly, which has an outwardly opening poppet disposed in a conduit. A fluid passage is provided independently from the conduit to supply fluid to a forward portion of the conduit adjacent a spray formation exit. The fluid passage has a desired geometry configured to facilitate fluid flow homogenization through the nozzle assembly. Accordingly, the spray produced at the spray formation exit has a substantially uniform distribution of fluid droplets.

Abstract: A technique is provided for homogenizing fluid flow in an outwardly opening nozzle assembly. A cavity is provided in a fluid flow passage adjacent a spray exit of an outwardly opening poppet to dampen fluid flow variances prior to spray formation at the spray exit. Accordingly, the spray formed at the spray exit has a substantially uniform distribution of fluid droplets.

Abstract: A fuel injector nozzle includes a nozzle body and a poppet disposed in the body for reciprocating movement. The body has an internal bore surrounding the poppet. The internal bore tapers in a constant angle of taper from a front seating region to a fuel reservoir region. The poppet has a corresponding surface which diverges slightly from the bore. The surfaces of the bore and poppet form flow control surfaces which terminate in a sharp-edged orifice at the front face of the nozzle. When the poppet is displaced to an open or flow position, fuel is accelerated to the orifice and atomized into a combustion chamber. The poppet surface being formed so as to properly direct fuel after the poppet surface is machined.

Abstract: A fuel injector nozzle includes a nozzle body and a poppet disposed in the body for reciprocating movement. The body has an internal bore surrounding the poppet. The internal bore tapers in a constant angle of taper from a front seating region to a fuel reservoir region. The poppet has a corresponding surface which diverges slightly from the bore. The surfaces of the bore and poppet form flow control surfaces which terminate in a sharp-edged orifice at the front face of the nozzle. When the poppet is displaced to an open or flow position, fuel is accelerated to the orifice and atomized into a combustion chamber.