Patent ID: 7789659
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: F23C,F23D

Abstract:
1. A fuel injector for use within an air stream of a burner, the fuel injector having an incoming air side, a fuel injection side, and a central axis, the fuel injector comprising: a plurality of distribution conduits arranged substantially radially around the central axis, each distribution conduit having at least one injection aperture on the fuel injection side, each distribution conduit having a proximal end close to the central axis and an opposed distal end; a peripheral conduit interconnecting the distal ends of the distribution conduits and having a plurality of interspaced injection apertures, the fuel injection apertures defined in the peripheral conduit having a larger surface area from the at least one fuel injection aperture defined in the distribution conduits; and a plurality of generally flat air deflectors, each air deflector being associated with a respective one of the distribution conduits and being provided at the incoming air side, the air deflectors being configured and disposed to impart a rotary movement to a portion of the air stream.