Abstract:
In a plasma generation device that generates electromagnetic wave plasma by emitting electromagnetic waves in a target space, the electromagnetic wave plasma is generated in a plurality of locations with a simple configuration and relatively low electromagnetic wave energy. The plasma generation device is provided with an antenna that emits electromagnetic waves supplied from an electromagnetic wave generator in the target space, a discharger that forcibly discharges free electrons from gas molecules in the target space, and an electric field concentration member that concentrates electric field of the electromagnetic wave emitted from the antenna. The electric field concentration member is arranged in non-contact relationship with the antenna. The plasma generation device causes the discharger to discharge free electrons and the antenna to emit electromagnetic waves, thereby generating electromagnetic wave plasma in the vicinity of the antenna and in the vicinity of the electric field concentration member.
Abstract:
A device for providing ignition of a fuel-air mixture using a transient plasma discharge is provided. The device includes an anode coupled to receive a voltage; and a cathode disposed in proximity to the anode and coupled to a ground, wherein at least one of the anode and the cathode includes a protrusion that enhances an electric field formed between the anode and the cathode, the protrusion forming a sharp edge defining a plurality of points, each point forming a path of shortest distance between the anode and the cathode.
Abstract:
A new two-cycle internal combustion engine configuration and control strategy in which the unburned hydrocarbon emissions are measured in the exhaust manifold during the scavenging process using a fast response air fuel sensor. The signal from the sensor is used to control the operation of a low pressure ratio blower and the inlet fuel and oil flow. In this way the inlet flow of fuel and air may be reduced which controls the short circuiting loss of fuel during the scavenging process and reduces unburned hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas.
Abstract:
A two-cycle internal combustion engine configuration and control strategy in which the unburned hydrocarbon emissions in the exhaust gas are measured by a sensor in the exhaust manifold. The information from the sensor is used to control the outflow of air from a blower mixed with the fuel to vary the total volume of fuel and air to thus reduce unburned hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas.
Abstract:
A volume ignition system for internal combustion engines causes ignition processes of fuel by location of a high voltage electrode (1) of a spark plug inside an engine's cylinder. Electrical discharges are created basically from the high voltage electrode (1), during movement of a piston (6) with a connected ring (5), as low voltage electrodes, around the high voltage electrode (1), and to a low voltage electrode (2), connected to the spark plug's metallic body, as sliding discharges. Sliding discharges are created over an insulator (3) along metallization (4), with an extremely large surface area. Discharge plasma is injected into a combustion chamber with flames from inside of the ring (5) and a hollow (7).
Abstract:
A power supplementing system for an engine utilizes the selective delivery of electrical charge to a plate in the vicinity of a driving member of the engine, e.g. a piston, to increase the power of the engine. A high voltage AC signal is generated from a lower voltage DC signal by chopping the DC signal and applying it to a step-up transformer. The output of the transformer is rectified and stored in a capacitor. Through the use of cams or actuators on the crankshaft of the engine the charge is applies to the plate so as to attract or repulse the piston at the proper time to supplement its motion.
Abstract:
The antenna structure has a high frequency wave transmission line that transmits a high frequency wave and an emission antenna part for emitting the high frequency wave supplied via the high frequency wave transmission line. The emission antenna part includes a metal antenna having a rod-like shape and a ceramic layer that covers at least a part of the metal antenna.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for triggering electrical arcs are disclosed. Such arcs are useful for testing combustible fluids and equipment operating near ignition hazards. In some embodiments, arcs are produced with a defined energy at a defined time with little variation in arc energy. Consistent production of arcs is facilitated by one or more of conditioned electrodes, control and/or reduction of parasitic capacitance, avoidance of corona sources, and non-interfering arc triggers. In some embodiments, electrodes are conditioned by repeated application of conditioning arcs. Conditioned electrodes have relatively physically consistent and chemically consistent tips. In some embodiments, arc triggers are charged particle sources such as light sources operating in cooperation with a target to produce free electrons proximate the electrodes.
Abstract:
The centrally located ignition source in a combustion chamber is an electrical conductor spanning the general center of the combustion chamber, with a spark gap at the general center of the conductor. The device may be offset from the combustion chamber centerline, and/or the spark gap may be offset from the conductor center, as required. The centrally located ignition source is particularly well suited for use in an opposed piston engine having a rotary sleeve valve mechanism, with the conductor rotating with the sleeve valve and crossing the combustion chamber between the two pistons. An arcuate commutator section may be disposed upon the exterior of the rotary sleeve valve, with a contact finger making electrical contact between the electrical energy source and the commutator section to supply electrical energy to the ignition source. The device is also suitable for use in stationary installations, e.g., gas furnace combustors, etc.