Flame ionization detector ignition aid
OwnerMatthew Monagleinventor
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Abstract
An ignition aid method and apparatus for a flame ionization detector, comprising a body that traverses a chimney of the detector to create turbulence in flow of gases flowing out of the detector to enhance commingling of the fuel/air mixture with an ignition source when the ignition source is active.
Claims17
An ignition aid apparatus for a flame ionization detector in which an ignitor does not reside directly in a fuel/air stream, wherein said apparatus comprises a body that traverses a chimney of the detector to create turbulence in flow of gases flowing out of the detector to enhance commingling of a fuel/air mixture with an ignition source when the ignition source is active.
A method of enhancing probability of ignition in a flame ionization detector in which an ignitor does not reside directly in a fuel/air stream, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a body in a chimney of the detector;
- and
- by means of the body, disturbing flow near an ignition source of the flame ionization detector;
- thereby ensuring ignition of a flame in the detector when an ignitor is active.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.