Ignition by electromagnetic radiation
OwnerMatthew Mark Bebichinventor
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Abstract
An ignition system (1) comprising fuel atomising means (6) for spraying fuel (10) therefrom for introduction into a combustion chamber (2). An electro-magnetic radiation generator (8) is connected to an emitter (12) which emits electro-magnetic radiation (11). The electro-magnetic radiation (11) irradiates the fuel (10) to cause ionisation and combustion of the fuel (10). A magnetic field may be provided in the combustion chamber to enhance atomic ionisation of the fuel in the combustion chamber.
Claims90
Ignition system comprising fuel atomising means for spraying fuel therefrom for introduction into a combustion chamber, electro-magnetic radiation generator means to generate electro-magnetic radiation, emitter means connected with said electro-magnetic radiation generator means to emit said electro-magnetic radiation generated by said electro-magnetic radiation generator means, and magnetic field creation means positioned exterior of the combustion chamber in proximity to said fuel atomising means, wherein said magnetic field creation means is provided to create at least one magnetic field and said electro-magnetic radiation emitted by said emitter means irradiates fuel in the presence of said at least one magnetic field created by said magnetic field creation means heat and ionise fuel and combust fuel in the combustion chamber.
A method of ignition of fuel in a combustion chamber comprising generating and emitting electro-magnetic radiation, spraying fuel from fuel atomising means for introdution into the combustion chamber, creating at least one magnetic field from exterior of the combustion chamber in proximity to the fuel atomising means and irradiating fuel with said electro-magnetic radiation in the presence of said at least one magnetic field to heat and ionise fuel and combust fuel.
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