Combustion systems are widely employed throughout society. There is a continual effort to improve the efficiency and reduce harmful emissions of combustion systems.
Lifting a flame base to provide an increased entrainment length before the onset of combustion has been found by the inventors to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions.
Lifting a flame base while maintaining inherent flame stability has proven challenging.
According to an embodiment, a lifted flame burner includes a primary fuel source configured to support a primary combustion reaction, a secondary fuel source configured to support a secondary combustion reaction, a bluff body configured to hold the secondary combustion reaction, and a lifted flame holder disposed farther away from the primary and secondary fuel sources relative to the bluff body and aligned to be at least partially immersed in the secondary combustion reaction when the secondary combustion reaction is held by the bluff body. An electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator is configured to control exposure of a secondary fuel flow from the secondary fuel source to the primary combustion reaction. The electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator is configured to reduce or eliminate exposure of the secondary fuel flow to the primary combustion reaction when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator is activated.
According to another embodiment, a method for operating a lifted flame burner includes supporting a primary combustion reaction to produce an ignition source proximate to a bluff body, providing a secondary fuel stream to impinge on the bluff body, and igniting the secondary fuel stream to produce a secondary combustion reaction. The primary combustion reaction is electrically actuated to remove or reduce effectiveness of the primary combustion reaction as an ignition source proximate to the bluff body. The secondary combustion reaction is allowed to lift and be held by a lifted flame holder. The secondary fuel stream is diluted in a region between the bluff body and the lifted flame holder. Responsive to an interruption in electrical power, the secondary combustion reaction is held by the bluff body.
According to another embodiment, a method for controlling combustion can include selectively applying power to a primary combustion reaction or pilot flame actuator, and selectively applying ignition to a secondary combustion reaction with the primary combustion reaction or pilot flame as a function of the selective application of power to the primary combustion reaction or pilot flame actuator.
According to another embodiment, a combustion control gain apparatus includes a first fuel source configured to support a pilot flame or primary combustion reaction, a pilot flame or primary combustion reaction actuator configured to select a primary combustion reaction or pilot flame deflection, and a secondary fuel source. The pilot flame or primary combustion reaction deflection is selected to control a secondary fuel ignition location.
According to another embodiment, a combustion control gain apparatus includes a first fuel source configured to support a pilot flame or primary combustion reaction, a pilot flame or primary combustion reaction actuator configured to select a primary combustion reaction or pilot flame deflection, and a secondary fuel source. The pilot flame or primary combustion reaction deflection is selected to control a non-ignition location where the secondary fuel is not ignited. A bluff body corresponds to a secondary fuel ignition location when the primary combustion reaction or pilot flame is not deflected. A lifted flame holder corresponds to a secondary fuel ignition location when the primary combustion reaction or pilot flame is deflected.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. Other embodiments may be used and/or other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure.
The lifted flame burner 100 includes a primary fuel source 102 configured to support a primary combustion reaction 103. A secondary fuel source 104 is configured to support a secondary combustion reaction 101, and includes a groove 112 that extends around the inner surface of the bluff body, and a plurality of holes 114 that exit at the top of the bluff body. The bluff body 106 is configured to hold the secondary combustion reaction 101. The lifted flame holder 108 is disposed farther away from the primary and secondary fuel sources 102, 104 relative to the bluff body 106 and aligned to be at least partially immersed in the secondary combustion reaction 101 when the secondary combustion reaction is held by the bluff body 106.
An electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 can be configured to control exposure of a secondary fuel flow from the secondary fuel source 104 to the primary combustion reaction 103. The electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 can be configured to reduce or eliminate exposure of the secondary fuel flow to the primary combustion reaction 103 when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is activated. Similarly, the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 can be configured to cause or increase exposure of the secondary fuel flow to the primary combustion reaction 103 when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is not activated. For example, the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 can be configured as an electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110. The electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 is configured to deflect momentum or buoyancy of the primary combustion reaction 103 when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 is activated.
According to an embodiment, the deflected momentum or buoyancy of the primary combustion reaction 103 caused by the activated primary combustion reaction deflector 110 can be selected to cause the secondary combustion reaction to lift from being held by the bluff body 106 to being held by the lifted flame holder 108. Additionally and/or alternatively, the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 can be configured to deflect the primary combustion reaction 103 away from a stream of secondary fuel output by the secondary fuel source 104 when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 is activated. The deflection of the primary combustion reaction 103 away from the stream of secondary fuel can be selected to delay ignition of the secondary fuel.
A primary fuel source 102 is aligned to cause the primary combustion reaction to occur substantially along the first coanda surface 202 when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 is not activated. The electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 is configured to cause the primary combustion reaction to occur substantially along the second coanda surface 204 when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction deflector 110 is activated.
According to an embodiment, the first coanda surface 202 is aligned to cause the primary combustion reaction to cause ignition of the secondary fuel substantially coincident with the bluff body 106. The second coanda surface 204 is aligned to cause the primary combustion reaction to cause ignition of the secondary fuel between the bluff body 106 and the lifted flame holder 108. Additionally or alternatively, the second coanda surface 204 can be aligned to cause the primary combustion reaction to cause ignition of the secondary fuel substantially coincident with the lifted flame holder 108. Additionally or alternatively, the second coanda surface 204 can be aligned to cause the primary combustion reaction or products from the primary combustion reaction to combine with the secondary combustion reaction without causing ignition of the secondary combustion reaction.
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A lifting distance d from the bluff body 106 to at least a portion of the lifted flame holder 108 can be selected to cause partial premixing of the secondary combustion reaction when the secondary combustion reaction is held by the lifted flame holder 108. The lifting distance d from the bluff body 106 to at least a portion of the lifted flame holder 108 can be selected to cause the combination of the primary combustion reaction and the secondary combustion reaction to output reduced oxides of nitrogen (NOx) when the secondary combustion reaction is held by the lifted flame holder 108. For example, the lifting distance d can be selected to cause the stream of secondary fuel output by the secondary fuel source 104 to entrain sufficient air to result in the secondary combustion reaction being at about 1.3 to 1.5 times a stoichiometric ratio of oxygen to fuel.
According to an embodiment, the lifting distance d can be about 4.25 inches. Greater lifting distance d can optionally be selected by providing a lifted flame holder support structure (not shown) configured to hold the lifted flame holder 108 at a greater height above the bluff body 106. The lifted flame holder support structure can itself be supported from the bluff body 106 or a furnace floor (not shown).
According to an embodiment, the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is configured to cause the secondary flame 101 to be reduced in height when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is activated compared to the secondary flame height when the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is not activated.
The primary fuel nozzle is aligned to cause the secondary combustion reaction to be ignited by the primary combustion reaction when the primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is not actuated. The primary fuel combustion reaction can be held by the bluff body 106 when the electrical power is turned off or fails.
In other words, according to this embodiment, as long as electrical power is present in the system, the primary combustion reaction deflector 110 remains energized and operates to prevent the primary combustion reaction 103 from igniting the secondary combustion reaction 101 in the region of the bluff body 106. This permits the secondary combustion reaction 101 to be held instead by the lifted flame holder 108. However, in the event of a loss of power, the primary combustion reaction deflector 110 no longer acts on the primary combustion reaction 103, which, because of the alignment of the primary fuel nozzle 102 ignites the fuel from the secondary fuel source 104 and causing the the secondary combustion reaction to be held by the bluff body 106.
The burner 300 includes a plurality of primary fuel sources 102, secondary fuel sources 104, and primary combustion reaction deflectors 110 distributed evenly around the bluff body 106, as shown in part in
According to an embodiment, the feedback circuit 601 includes a detection electrode 602. The detection electrode 602 is configured to receive an electrical charge imparted onto the secondary combustion reaction by the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110 and/or a combustion reaction charge source, and to produce a voltage signal that corresponds to a value of the received charge. A node 604 of a voltage divider 605 is operatively coupled to the detection electrode 602, and is configured to provide a voltage that is proportional to the voltage signal produced by the detector 602, which is thus indicative of the presence or absence of a secondary combustion reaction 101 held by the lifted flame holder 108.
A logic circuit 606 is operatively coupled to the sensor 604, and is configured to cause application of a voltage from a voltage source 608 to the primary combustion reaction actuator 110 while a voltage signal is present at the node 604. A loss of the voltage signal from the detection electrode 602 causes the voltage at the node 604 to drop, in response to which the logic circuit 606 interrupts electrical power to the electrically-powered primary combustion reaction actuator 110. The actuator 110, in turn, stops deflecting the primary combustion reaction 103, which begins to ignite the secondary combustion reaction 101 at the bluff body 106.
The method 700 for operating a lifted flame burner can include step 702, in which a primary combustion reaction is supported to produce an ignition source proximate to a bluff body. In step 704, a secondary fuel stream is provided to impinge on the bluff body. Proceeding to step 706, the secondary fuel stream is ignited to produce a secondary combustion reaction. In step 708, the primary combustion reaction is electrically actuated to remove or reduce effectiveness of the primary combustion reaction as an ignition source proximate to the bluff body. Proceeding to step 710, the secondary combustion is allowed to lift and be held by a lifted flame holder.
In step 712 the secondary fuel stream is diluted in a region between the bluff body and the lifted flame holder. Diluting the secondary fuel stream in the region between the bluff body and the lifted flame holder can cause the lifted secondary combustion reaction to occur at a lower temperature than the secondary combustion reaction held by the bluff body. Additionally and/or alternatively, diluting the secondary fuel stream in the region between the bluff body and the lifted flame holder can cause the lifted secondary combustion reaction to output reduced oxides of nitrogen (NOx) compared to the secondary combustion reaction when held by the bluff body. Diluting the secondary fuel stream in the region between the bluff body and the lifted flame holder can also cause the lifted secondary combustion reaction to react to substantial completion within a reduced overall secondary combustion flame height, as compared to the secondary combustion reaction when held by the bluff body.
Referring to step 708, in which the primary combustion reaction is electrically actuated to remove or reduce effectiveness of the primary combustion reaction as an ignition source proximate to the bluff body, step 708 can include deflecting the primary combustion reaction. The primary combustion reaction can be deflected, for example, with an ionic wind generator.
Deflecting the primary combustion reaction with an ionic wind generator can include moving the primary combustion reaction from a first coanda surface to a second coanda surface. Additionally and/or alternatively, deflecting the primary combustion reaction with an ionic wind generator can include directing the primary combustion reaction along a groove in the bluff body. Deflecting the primary combustion reaction with an ionic wind generator preferably includes reducing output of the primary combustion reaction through holes formed in the bluff body.
Referring to step 708, removing or reducing effectiveness of the primary combustion reaction as an ignition source proximate to the bluff body can include reducing fuel flow to the primary combustion reaction.
The method 700 can include step 714, in which an interruption in electrical power to the primary combustion reaction actuator is received. Proceeding to step 716, in response to the interruption in electrical power, the secondary combustion reaction is caused to be held by the bluff body.
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According to an embodiment, a combustion control gain apparatus can include a first fuel source. The first fuel source may be configured to support a pilot flame or primary combustion reaction.
The combustion control gain apparatus includes a pilot flame or a primary combustion reaction actuator 110. The pilot flame or primary combustion reaction actuator 110 is configured to select a primary combustion reaction or pilot flame deflection. Additionally, a secondary fuel source 104 is included. The pilot flame or primary combustion reaction deflection is selected to control a secondary fuel ignition location.
Additionally and/or alternatively, the pilot flame or primary combustion reaction deflection can be selected to control a non-ignition location where the secondary fuel is not ignited.
A bluff body 106 can include a secondary fuel ignition location when the primary combustion reaction 103 or pilot flame is not deflected.
A lifted flame holder 108 can correspond to a secondary fuel ignition location when the primary combustion reaction 103 or pilot flame is deflected.
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments are contemplated. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
The present application is a U.S. National Phase application under 35 U.S.C. §371 of co-pending International Patent Application No. PCT/US2014/016626, entitled “SELECTABLE DILUTION LOW NOx BURNER,” filed Feb. 14, 2014; which application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/765,022, entitled “PERFORATED FLAME HOLDER AND BURNER INCLUDING A PERFORATED FLAME HOLDER,” filed Feb. 14, 2013; each of which, to the extent not inconsistent with the disclosure herein, is incorporated herein by reference. The present application is related to International Patent Application No. PCT/US2014/016628, entitled “PERFORATED FLAME HOLDER AND BURNER INCLUDING A PERFORATED FLAME HOLDER,” filed Feb. 14, 2014; International Patent Application No. PCT/US2014/016632, entitled “FUEL COMBUSTION SYSTEM WITH A PERFORATED REACTION HOLDER,” filed Feb. 14, 2014; and International Patent Application No. PCT/US2014/016622, entitled “STARTUP METHOD AND MECHANISM FOR A BURNER HAVING A PERFORATED FLAME HOLDER,” filed Feb. 14, 2014; each of which, to the extent not inconsistent with the disclosure herein, are incorporated herein by reference.
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