BURNER SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO CONTROL AT LEAST ONE GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTIC OF A FLAME AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

In an embodiment, a burner system is configured to control a geometry of a flame. The burner system includes electrodes configured to have a polarity selected to interact with a flame that has been charged with a charger to control at least one geometric characteristic of the flame.

主权项

1. A burner system, comprising:
a refractory body; a plurality of nozzles disposed adjacent to the refractory body and configured to output fuel; a charger configured to inject charge into at least one of a fuel that is in communication with the plurality of nozzles, a flame generated from combustion of the fuel, or a flame area to impart a charge to the flame; at least one electrode disposed proximate to the refractory body; and a control system operably coupled to the at least one electrode, the control system configured to bias the at least one electrode to control at least one geometric characteristic of the flame.