Fuel/Air Premixing System

Fuel and air mixed thoroughly within short distance. In new, simplified system, centrally located fuel injector combined with perforated plate mounted on premixing-duct inlet. Plate causes some fuel spray to move radially outward while mixing with air. Hole patterns in plate designed to enhance even burning and prevent excess fuel from reaching chamber walls. Uniform fuel/air distribution results in improved operation and efficiencies in minimum-length combustor systems.