In addition, another device controls or modulates the injection of the fuel into the vortices at the optimal location and timing relative to the vortex cycle. This method can be be applied to a compact waste incinerator and optimized to ensure that the fuel and waste are introduced into the highest temperature locations. A high combustion efficiency may also be achieved by actively synchronizing the periodic fuel injection with the formation of the vortices. Potential Commercial Uses Method can be used in all types of combustion processes. Method and apparatus can be used for the incineration of hazardous waste.
Benefits Ensures that the fuel and waste are introduced into the highest temperature locations.
Achieves a high combustion efficiency by actively synchronizing the fuel injection with the formation of the vortices. The DoD Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is curently seeking industrial partners to further develop applications for the Active Control of the combustion process in a Compact Waste Incinerator. Licensing options are available for the manufacture and distribution of this technology for specific and general applications.