Electric Field Generator Combustion Flame Propagation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for enhancing combustion efficiency in internal combustion engines, such as delaying ignition timing or using spark plugs, have limitations in increasing engine output and efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption, and the application of electric fields within combustion chambers to improve fuel efficiency is not effectively utilized.
Innovation Solution
An electric field generating apparatus is integrated into the combustion chamber, comprising an electric field generator, a lead-in wire, a high-voltage generator, and a high-voltage controller, which applies a predetermined voltage to create electric fields that influence flame propagation speed, optimizing engine efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If ignition timing is delayed to enhance engine output and efficiency, then combustion efficiency improves, but knock probability increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies electric fields to change the physical parameters of the combustion process, specifically affecting flame propagation speed and combustion timing. By controlling electric field strength and duration, the system can delay ignition timing to improve efficiency while preventing knock through controlled flame behavior, resolving the contradiction between productivity and harmful effects.
2Reliability
If fuel amount is increased to solve reverse effect of ignition delay, then combustion completeness improves, but fuel consumption rate increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical combustion control methods with electric field-based control. By using electric fields to directly influence flame propagation and combustion chemistry, the system achieves complete combustion with optimized fuel amounts, eliminating the need to increase fuel consumption to compensate for ignition timing delays.
3Reliability
If spark plug characteristics are adjusted to enhance combustion efficiency, then local ionizing effect improves, but the effect is limited to local region only
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from local point-source ignition (spark plug) to volumetric electric field generation. By introducing electric field generators that create distributed electric fields throughout the combustion chamber, the system extends the affected region from a local point to the entire combustion volume, significantly increasing the area where combustion efficiency enhancement occurs.
4Productivity
If lean-burn engine is used to enhance flame propagation speed, then fuel consumption rate decreases, but additional substances and management complexity are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses electric fields to naturally enhance flame propagation and combustion efficiency without requiring external chemical additives. The electric fields directly influence the combustion process, enabling lean-burn operation with standard fuel types, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining high flame propagation speeds and low fuel consumption.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus significantly increases engine output and efficiency by controlling flame propagation speed, maximizing overall engine performance and reducing fuel consumption rates across various combustion conditions.
Implementation Method 1
an electric field generator located within a space of the combustion chamber where combustion flames are produced to create electric fields within the space of the combustion chamber through an applied predetermined voltage
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AI summary
An electric field generating apparatus for a combustion chamber, may include an electric field generator located within a space of the combustion chamber where combustion flames may be produced to create electric fields within the space of the combustion chamber through an applied predetermined voltage, a lead-in wire connected to the electric field generator to flow the predetermined voltage to the electric field generator, and a high voltage providing unit connected to the lead-in wire for selectively applying the predetermined voltage to the lead-in wire in accordance with an output signal of a controller generated depending on an operation condition of an engine.