Abstract: A multijet burner system includes a plurality of fuel nozzles, each configured to support a respective flame, a plurality of charge electrodes, each positioned and configured to apply a charge potential to a fluid flow corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of fuel nozzles, and a charge controller operatively coupled to each of the plurality of charge electrodes and configured to control a voltage potential applied to each respective charge electrode. By selecting the magnitude and polarity of a charge potential applied to individual ones of the flames of the plurality of burners, the flames can be made to change positions, move to selected positions, and redistribute themselves within a volume.

Abstract: A combustion reaction is supported. Charge carriers traveling in an ion flow path are ionized by a plurality of ionizer stages along the ion flow path. The ionized charge carriers are drawn from components of the combustion reaction, and are introduced to the combustion reaction. A charge is imparted to the combustion reaction by the ionized charge carriers. Electrical energy can then be applied to the combustion reaction, which responds according to the charge imparted by the ions.

Abstract: A system may be configured to modify one or more combustion parameters responsive to a loss of application of electrical energy to the combustion reaction.

Abstract: An energy independent dry corn fractionation ethanol production system which utilizes at least one product of a dry corn fractionation process as fuel to generate power for the production of ethanol. Specifically, power production devices and methods of generating power from dry corn fractionation products for the production of ethanol.

Abstract: A survival tool intended for fire starting with a novel tinder generation element which creates fine, elongated slivers of combustible material which ignite and dry easily even in damp or wet environments. The device combination of a pyrophoric element, striker, ignitable material and other optional elements with the elongated tinder generation component reduces the risk of injury and subsequent infection over bladed alternatives, while also containing all required elements for wilderness fire starting in a small convenient package.

Abstract: A high voltage signal is output to an electrode, which applies electrical energy to a combustion reaction. The high voltage signal can be output by a step-up voltage converter to the electrode via a close electrical coupling. The close electrical coupling is configured to electrically isolate the high voltage signal from a human-accessible volume.

Abstract: Systems for providing reliable, controllable power without releasing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) to the environment. Any CO2 generated is captured and converted to hydrocarbons, which may be used as hydrocarbon feedstock or as additional fuel. Some of these systems can even reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide. The systems may utilize a carbon-neutral energy source.

Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) or selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system include a reagent charging apparatus configured to apply one or more electrical charges to a NOx reducing reagent. The electrical charges enhance mixing of the reagent with fluids carrying NOx and/or enhance reactivity of the reagent with NOx.

Abstract: A portable biometric lighter device (100) generally involving a control unit (210), a biometric sensor, such as a fingerprint sensor (140), wherein the biometric sensor is configured to scan a biometric data of a user and is operably coupled to the control unit (210), and an ignition element, wherein the ignition element is activated by the control unit (210) upon a match of the scanned biometric data of the user and a biometric data of an authorized user that is stored in a memory device.

Abstract: “MOVING CART MECHANISM FOR BURNER, WITH POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM IN INDUSTRIAL OVEN”, comprised by a cart (1) for the burner (Q) to be used along the platforms (P) of industrial ovens (F), which base (2) with casters (3) accommodates exhaustion equipment (E) and gas feeding equipment controlled by panel (PA) and, also, a vertical fuse (4) attaching in its helicoids a wheel (5) threaded between superior (6) and inferior (7) sliding gloves, with flat back sides, which are connected by a clamp (8) to a perpendicular arm (9) containing a moving trail (10), forming a burner (Q) fixation support. Through its fuse set (4), wheel (5), gloves (6) and (7) and arm (9) with trail (10), the mechanism allows a easier displacement of the cart (1) when, through the burner (Q) spin adjustment it can be perfectly loaded in parallel to the platform (P) and together with the oven (F), being able to go up and down, being twisted and, kept away or close to the hatch (PO).

Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a lighter with a consumable product dispenser are presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the combined dispenser can have a fragrance that matches or compliments the consumable. The lighter portion of the dispenser can be non-disposable, for example, and the consumable portion can be disposable. The consumable portion can be, for example, slidably attached so that it can be readily removed when emptied. The consumable can be, for example, a perfume or fragrance, a mint or candy, a hand sanitizer gel, chewing gum, or an anti-bacterial lotion. The consumable dispensing portion can have a button, for example, that when pressed, allows it to slide into the lighter. When the button is released, the lighter and consumable can, for example, become locked into a single combined unit.

Abstract: A down-fired flame burner includes a flame charger and one or more field electrodes configured to control flame shape and/or heat transfer to a chemical reactor.

Abstract: A solid fuel burner may include a system for electrodynamic homogenization. One or more electrodes may apply an electric field to burning solid fuel or a region proximate the burning solid fuel. The electric field causes mixing and homogenization of volatilized fractions of the solid fuel, combustion gases, and air. The improved mixing and homogenization may reduce emission of carbon monoxide (CO), reduce emission of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reduce oxygen in flue gas, increase temperature of flue gas, and/or allow for a larger grate surface.

Abstract: According to embodiments, an electrode configured to provide an electric field to a flame or combustion gas produced by a flame may receive heat from the flame or the combustion gas. The electrode may be cooled to remove the heat received from the flame or combustion gas.

Abstract: According to embodiments, a co-fired or multiple fuel combustion system is configured to apply an electric field to a combustion region corresponding to a second fuel that normally suffers from poor combustion and/or high sooting. Application of an AC voltage to the combustion region was found to increase the extent of combustion and significantly reduce soot evolved from the second fuel.

Abstract: A combination cigarette lighter and eye-drop applicator wherein the eye-drop device is secured to the lighter by being press fit secured with plastic clips or secured by hollow housing, a reservoir in the housing adapted to hold a supply of eye-drops and a squeeze bottle for applying the eye-drops in addition to the fire-lighting section of ordinary lighters, such that a person could ease eye irritation and redness due to smoke or allergies without needing anything but a lighter.

Abstract: An integral igniter and flame sensor for a furnace includes a mounting base installable in an access port to a burner in a furnace. An igniter extends from the mounting base toward at least one burner of the furnace, and a flame sensor extends from the same mounting base toward the at least one burner. A furnace includes a housing and a heat exchange portion located in the housing. The heat exchange portion includes a heat exchanger and a burner assembly located to heat the heat exchanger. The burner assembly includes at least one burner and an integral igniter and flame sensor. The integral igniter and flame sensor includes a mounting base installable in an access port to the at least one burner. An igniter extends from the mounting base toward the at least one burner and a flame sensor extends from the same mounting base toward the same burner.

Abstract: Provided is a ground flare system that can enhance the removal rate of dust and other such impurities contained in exhaust gas to be processed. The ground flare system that performs an incineration process on processing target gas and emits the processed gas to the atmosphere includes: a ground flare that combusts the processing target gas; a knock-out drum that is placed upstream of the ground flare and reduces a flow velocity of the processing target gas introduced thereto; a seal drum for backfire prevention placed upstream of the ground flare; a gas introducing pipe that introduces the processing target gas into the knock-out drum and/or the seal drum; and a water film forming unit that is provided inside of the gas introducing pipe and forms a water film of spray water in a direction that intersects with a flow direction of the processing target gas.

Abstract: This invention relates to a smoking accessory which includes one or more of a lighter for lighting a smokable substance, a grater for breaking apart the smokable substance in to smaller pieces, a smoking device for smoking the substance, and a container for depositing an amount of the smokable substance and holding it therein until needed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gasifying a hydrocarbon feedstock are provided. The hydrocarbon feedstock can be gasified in the presence of one or more particulates to produce a syngas and one or more carbon-containing particulates. At least a portion of the carbon of the one or more carbon-containing particulates can be combusted in a combustion process external to the gasifying of the hydrocarbon feedstock to produce a combustion gas. The combustion gas can be utilized in one or more processes external to the gasifying of the hydrocarbon feedstock.

Abstract: Cigarette lighters and packaged lighters are provided for. The lighters and packaged lighters are provided with a manufacturer coupon. Methods for providing manufacturer coupons for dissemination to a target consumer group also are provided for. Preferred embodiments of the novel methods comprise packaging a cigarette lighter for retail distribution. The lighter is packaged with a removable coupon sheet. The coupon sheet provides a substrate on which said manufacturer coupon is imprinted and is removable by a consumer. The manufacturer coupon is redeemable by a consumer and includes machine readable code associated therewith to facilitate automated processing of the coupon.

Abstract: System and methods for hydrogen assisted oxy-fuel combustion are provided. The system includes a combustor, an air separation unit, a fuel stream source, and a condenser. The combustor includes an oxygen input port, a fuel stream input port, a carbon dioxide input port, and an exhaust output port. The air separation unit is in fluid communication with the combustor via the oxygen input port of the combustor. The fuel stream source is in fluid communication with the combustor via the fuel stream input port and includes a fuel source and a hydrogen source. The condenser is disposed to receive an exhaust from the combustor via the exhaust output port and to return an output stream to the combustor via the carbon dioxide input port. The method includes combusting a fuel stream in a combustor in the presence of an oxidizer to generate an exhaust gas.

Abstract: A charge electrode configured to impart a time-varying majority charge on a flame and a shape electrode located outside the flame may be driven synchronously by a voltage source through time varying voltage(s). The flame may be flattened or compressed responsive to an electric field produced by the shape electrode acting on the charges imparted on the flame.

Abstract: A combustion chamber having a burner and a burner insert surrounding the burner while leaving a gap open towards the combustion chamber interior is provided. The burner insert comprises a carrier and a burner insert wall located in front of the carrier towards the combustion chamber interior, wherein a flow passage connected to a cooling-fluid source is formed between the carrier and the burner insert wall. The flow passage opens out into the gap between the burner and the burner insert and is otherwise sealed off from the combustion chamber interior.

Abstract: A vented, gas-fired air heater especially designed for temporary heating applications includes an improved burner design providing effective air and gas mixing and efficient burning in the combustion chamber. Highly efficient heat exchanger including corrugated heat exchanger panels provides enhanced heat transfer characteristics.

Abstract: A combustor nozzle includes a center body that defines an axial centerline. A shroud circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the center body to define an annular passage between the center body and the shroud. A plenum is inside the center body and aligned substantially parallel to the axial centerline. A sensor extends inside the center body and is generally adjacent to the plenum, wherein the sensor detects a condition proximate to the combustor nozzle. A method for monitoring a combustor includes flowing a fuel through a center body axially aligned in a nozzle and flowing a working fluid through an annular passage substantially parallel to and radially outward of the center body. The method further includes sensing a condition inside the combustor using a sensor located inside the center body.

Abstract: A hybrid torch having a liquid fuel reservoir, a flame bowl, a wick that moves fuel from the reservoir to the flame bowl for combustion, and a cap that selectively covers the flame bowl and provides at least one light emitting diode (LED) for illuminating an area under the cap.

Abstract: A flow control device for partitioning a fluid flow from a common supply stream into at least two delivery streams by means of a common reciprocating damper such as a cylindrical sleeve damper. A combustion device using such a flow control device to partition a gas supply thereto and a combustion apparatus such as a boiler incorporating such combustion devices are also described.

Abstract: The invention is a lighter cover for use with a cigarette lighter, the cover including a bottle opener for removing crimped crown-type caps from bottles and a pull-tab opener for lifting a pull-tab on a beverage can.

Abstract: A thermal convertor is formed from a controlled combustion chamber selectively supplied by an appropriate fuel, preferably diesel, and compressed air. The control over the temperature of the combustion chamber is provided by regulating the flow of fuel, air and pressure into and out of the combustion chamber. Flow control valves open or close the inputs of fuel and water to, and the output of the superheated vapors from, the combustion chamber to specifically control the behavior of the combustion chamber and the composition and quality of the output from the combustion chamber. This assembly is then used to inject superheated nearly oxygen-free vapors including well treatment chemicals into a well bore cleaning the well, including the annulus and rathole, near-well bore and perforations of fines and asphaltenic particles, then stimulating an existing but newly cleaned well to produce additional oil.

Abstract: A golf tool having a plastic body with a two prong divot repair tool that protrudes from a first end of the body for repairing golf course divots. Located within the body is an integrated lighting device or, in the alternative, a waterproof empty chamber adapted to receive a lighting device or any item that can fit within the empty chamber.

Abstract: Gaseous particles or gas-entrained particles may be conveyed by electric fields acting on charged species included in the gaseous or gas-entrained particles.

Abstract: A cigarette lighter device comprising a cigarette lighter component having a top end, a bottom end, and a butane reservoir disposed inside; an eye drop dispenser removably attached to the bottom end of the cigarette lighter component, wherein the eye drop dispenser has a reservoir for storing an eye drop fluid; a connecting tube fluidly connecting the reservoir to an aperture tip disposed at a first end of the eye drop dispenser; wherein the eye drop fluid can be squeezed from the reservoir out of the eye drop dispenser; a removable cap attached to the first end of the eye drop dispenser for temporarily preventing eye drop fluid from unintentionally exiting the eye drop dispenser.

Abstract: A reverse flow combustor has an inlet end. A flowpath extends downstream from the inlet end through a turn. The turn directs the flowpath radially inward and reversing an axial flow direction. A large exit duct (LED) is along the turn. A small exit duct (SED) is along the turn and joined by a joint to a mounting structure to resist separation in a first axial direction. The joint comprises: a first surface on the SED facing partially radially inward; and a mounting feature engaging the first surface.

Abstract: A process of and system for sequestering carbon (CO2) produced in coal and gas burning hydrogen production plants, resulting in the production of hydrogen at current market prices or less without carbon emission.

Abstract: A melody candle for reproducing sounds recorded as digital sound files includes a candle having a flammable wick having a free end and at least one optic fiber that is fastened thereto and oriented along a long dimension of said wick; a candle base having an upper surface configured to hold said candle securely; a chip group including at least one flash memory chip configured so that digital sound files can be downloaded thereto or erased therefrom; a photo sensor configured so as to activate said chip group upon receiving light emanating from a source of illumination by means of said optic fiber, said optic fiber being arranged so as to detect light emanating from said candle; and a speaker means for converting electric signals generated by said chip group into audible signals.

Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed with which high-temperature combustion is attained using a fuel and an aqueous solution of an organic compound, e.g., an aqueous alcohol solution. In a combustion chamber, a fuel is sprayed and burned with a first burner to elevate the interior temperature of the combustion chamber (and/or a heat-resistant reflector disposed inside the combustion chamber) to a high temperature of 700° C. or above, and an aqueous solution of an organic compound (e.g., an alcohol-water mixture) is subsequently sprayed with a second burner into the high-temperature combustion gas obtained with the first burner, thereby causing microexplosion of water vaper and further elevating the interior temperature. As such, the fuels and organic compounds (e.g., Alcoholic aqueous solution) are fully burned, and thus the fuel cost can be reduced. Thus, high-temperature superheated steam containing a large amount of water vapor is yielded.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a perforated pipe for a gas generator, including a pipe-like member forming step of forming a closed-bottom pipe-like member from a plate-like member by press-forming using a rod-like member and a mold; and a hole punching step of inserting a die into the pipe-like member in place of the rod-like member, the die including one or more through holes in a direction intersecting an axial direction thereof, and punching through the pipe-like member formed in the pipe-like member forming step with a punching member aligned with a position of each through hole to form one or more pairs of opposed punch holes; wherein a distance between the paired punch holes is any value selected from 3 mm to 10 mm.

Abstract: A process for the utilization of the methane produced by enteric fermentation, specifically to a process that utilizes methane produced by ruminant animals through enteric fermentation as a source of carbon and/or energy for the directed production of methane-based goods or processes is provided.

Abstract: Electrolysis cell (10) comprises a DC voltage source (12) with positive and negative terminals (14, 16) to alternating electrodes (18) and (20) respectively. The source (12) produces a voltage that cycles between a minimum voltage Vmin and a maximum voltage Vmax where Vmin?0 volts, and Vmax=Vmin+?, where ?>0 volts. Thus, the voltage provided by the DC source (12) is in the form of a periodic wave having a period T, and frequency f. As the voltage source (12) cycles its voltage from Vmin to Vmax, there is an intermediate peak VP1 between Vmin and Vmax. When the voltage reaches VP1, it decreases for a period of time TP1, before again ramping up to voltage Vmax. The voltage then decreases relatively rapidly to Vmin, completing one cycle of period T.

Abstract: The present application provides an optical probe system for use with a combustion flame in a combustion chamber. The optical probe system may include a number of optical probes fixedly attached about the combustion chamber and positioned such that the optical probes collect light generated by the combustion flame in a field of view of each of the optical probes. One or more components external to the combustion chamber may produce and analyze signals indicative of the light generated by the combustion flame in the field of view of each of the optical probes.

Abstract: A method for reducing pollutant emissions uses a two-stage primary combustion process for a solid-containing fuel including a primary furnace having a combustion chamber, a solid fuel burnout zone and a primary flue-gas post combustion chamber, and a separate secondary combustion train. The fuel is burned in the primary combustion chamber while supplying primary gas in a substoichiometric amount so as to form high heating-value gas and low-carbon solid residue. A partial stream of this gas is diverted and the remainder is passed to the post-combustion chamber. The diverted stream is passed to the secondary combustion train, which includes a conditioner, a secondary combustion chamber and an energy recovery device. Energy-spent exhaust gas from the train is recirculated to the furnace upstream of the post-combustion chamber in which it is burned with the remainder of the high heating value gas and an oxygen-containing gas supplied in superstoichiometric amounts.

Abstract: A rotary cutter assembly for a lighter comprises a lighter body which is defined with a receiving groove in an outer periphery thereof. A rotary plate is pivoted to the receiving groove in such a manner that the rotary plate can be rotated within the receiving groove. In the receiving groove is disposed a push pole, and on the rotary plate is provided an annular cutter. When the rotary plate is closed, the push pole is inserted in the annular cutter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas combustor, which comprises a housing in which a base seat is installed, an engagement pipe at the front of the base seat is connected to a flame device exposed at the front of the housing, wherein the rear portion of the base seat is pivoted with a swing sheet, the inner surface thereof is adjacent to a gas intake control valve fastened in the base seat, and a convey pipe is connected between the gas intake control valve and a pivotal connection device installed at the rear of the housing; and a safety mechanism, installed at the bottom of the housing and including a latch button, a connection rod and a control button; through pressing the latch button, one end of the connection rod is raised, the latch end at the other end of the connection rod is inwardly retracted for releasing the locking state of the control button, so the control button is enabled to be pressed, and the extrusion part extrudes the swing sheet, and the gas intake control valve is formed to an openin

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flameholder (1) for holding a flame (84) comprising a flow of combusting fluid. The flameholder (1) comprises an inlet (32) and an outlet (34) which defines a flow path between them. A magnetic-field generator (10, 20) is arranged to generate a magnetic field (40) across the flow path such that in use the fluid flows in the flow path through the magnetic field (40). As the fluid flows through the magnetic field an electric current is induced in the fluid. This results in a force (86) being generated on the fluid which opposes the flow direction (82). This force acts to hold the flame in place. If the flow path is in the form of a closed loop, in a plane perpendicular to the flow direction (82), then the current (50) induced in the fluid can flow in a closed loop entirely within the fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an oil burning system, capable of burning various waste oils and other fuel oils, with high efficiency burn, reduced emissions, and without producing sludge within the system. Generally, the system operates by pressurizing liquid fuel to a ultra-high pressure and delivering the fuel through a two-stage filtration system, pre-heating the fuel, dispensing the fuel through a nozzle and igniting the fuel.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of sulfur from the products resulting from the pyrolysis of sulfur-containing organic materials, comprises the steps of: a) carrying out the combustion of liquid pyrolysis products, thereby to obtain sulfur dioxide in the formed exhaust gases; b) reacting hydrogen sulfide recovered from gases, generated in the pyrolysis process, with said sulfur dioxide; and c) reacting hydrogen sulfide recovered from gases, generated in the gasification of solid pyrolysis products, with said sulfur dioxide, and as a result to obtain elemental sulfur, pure gaseous fuel and exhaust gases from liquid products combustion free from sulfur-containing compounds.

Abstract: This invention presents a cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter has a lighter body and a golf green repair tool mounted on the lighter body. The golf green repair tool can slide between an extended position and a retracted position. The cigarette lighter also has a golf ball marker seat. A golf ball marker can be removeably mounted in the golfball marker seat.

Abstract: A heat-resistant fuel-activating substance is affixed to a combustion device such as a boiler in an adequate manner, that is, the substance is affixed in an adequate position over an adequate area, whereby the effect of activating combustion is rapidly, stably, and inexpensively produced. A heat-resistant fuel-activating substance having a spectral emissivity of 0.85 or higher at electromagnetic wavelengths in the range of 3-20 ?m is affixed to a combustion device so that the heat-resistant fuel-activating substance is disposed in a position which is located outside or inside the combustion chamber at the back of the flame-generating portion of the burner and rises to at most 300° C. in temperature and that the substance occupies at least 50% of the area of the projected part of the combustion cone.

Abstract: A combustion burner resulting in low oxides of nitrogen includes a primary combustion zone, for use as an ignition source. The primary combustion zone locating within a combustion chamber, and being separated from the base of the combustion chamber by a wall. A burner provides a secondary oxidant stream that is delivered to the combustion chamber at the base of an exterior wall, to entrain and mix with flue gases present in the combustion chamber. Then secondary fuel is injected into the resulting secondary oxidant-flue gas mixture. Combustion of the secondary fuel with the oxidant flue gas mixture results in lower concentration of oxides of nitrogen emitted to the atmosphere.