公开(公告)号：US08388711B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US11990914

申请日：2006-08-22

Applicant: Colin Peter Garner ,  John Ernest Harry

Inventor： Colin Peter Garner ,  John Ernest Harry

IPC: B01D50/00 ,  B01D39/06 ,  B01D39/14 ,  B01D24/00 ,  F01N3/00

CPC classification number: F01N3/0222 ,  F01N3/0275 ,  F01N2240/28 ,  F01N2330/06

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for removing particulates from a gas stream. The apparatus includes a ceramic filter, at least one electrode, and at least one conductor. The electrode is located at an end of the filter and produces an atmospheric glow discharge in order to oxidize carbon deposits trapped in the filter. The conductor extends at least partially into the filter and acts as a counter electrode. Through various arrangements of the electrodes and conductors, the present disclosure provides closer connection between the trapped carbon deposits and the electrodes. This improves the regeneration of the filter without increasing the size and/or weight of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种从气流中除去微粒的装置和方法。 该装置包括陶瓷过滤器，至少一个电极和至少一个导体。 电极位于过滤器的端部，并产生大气辉光放电，以便氧化被捕获在过滤器中的碳沉积物。 导体至少部分地延伸到过滤器中并用作对电极。 通过电极和导体的各种布置，本公开提供了捕获的碳沉积物和电极之间的更紧密的连接。 这改善了过滤器的再生，而不增加装置的尺寸和/或重量。

公开(公告)号：US20100024537A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12222039

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Susannah E. Danby ,  Cathy Youngmi Choi ,  Colin Peter Garner ,  William Elliott Moser ,  Drew Douglas Wackerlin ,  Timothy Joe Felty ,  Nate B. Keller ,  Benjamin Alexander Reid ,  Manolis Gavaises ,  Emmanouil Giannadakis ,  Graham Hargrave

Inventor： Susannah E. Danby ,  Cathy Youngmi Choi ,  Colin Peter Garner ,  William Elliott Moser ,  Drew Douglas Wackerlin ,  Timothy Joe Felty ,  Nate B. Keller ,  Benjamin Alexander Reid ,  Manolis Gavaises ,  Emmanouil Giannadakis ,  Graham Hargrave

IPC: G01M15/04 ,  F02M61/14

CPC classification number: F02M65/003 ,  F02M65/00

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a clamping assembly for compressing a plurality of optical plates of a high pressure cavitation system. The clamping assembly may include a mounting frame and a housing coupled to the mounting frame. The clamping assembly may further include a holder distal the housing, the holder having the plurality of optical plates disposed therein. The clamping assembly further including a controllable clamping mechanism operably coupled to a top of the housing, the controllable clamping mechanism applying an axial force to the plurality of optical plate.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于压缩多个高压空化系统的光学板的夹紧组件。 夹紧组件可以包括安装框架和联接到安装框架的壳体。 夹持组件还可以包括位于壳体远侧的保持器，保持器具有设置在其中的多个光学板。 夹紧组件还包括可操作地联接到壳体的顶部的可控夹紧机构，该可控夹紧机构向多个光学板施加轴向力。

公开(公告)号：US07878052B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US12222039

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Susannah Elizabeth Danby ,  Cathy Youngmi Choi ,  Colin Peter Garner ,  William Elliott Moser ,  Drew Douglas Wackerlin ,  Timothy Joe Felty ,  Nate B. Keller ,  Benjamin Alexander Reid ,  Manolis Gavaises ,  Emmanouil Giannadakis ,  Graham Hargrave

Inventor： Susannah Elizabeth Danby ,  Cathy Youngmi Choi ,  Colin Peter Garner ,  William Elliott Moser ,  Drew Douglas Wackerlin ,  Timothy Joe Felty ,  Nate B. Keller ,  Benjamin Alexander Reid ,  Manolis Gavaises ,  Emmanouil Giannadakis ,  Graham Hargrave

IPC: G01M15/04

CPC classification number: F02M65/003 ,  F02M65/00

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a clamping assembly for compressing a plurality of optical plates of a high pressure cavitation system. The clamping assembly may include a mounting frame and a housing coupled to the mounting frame. The clamping assembly may further include a holder distal the housing, the holder having the plurality of optical plates disposed therein. The clamping assembly further including a controllable clamping mechanism operably coupled to a top of the housing, the controllable clamping mechanism applying an axial force to the plurality of optical plate.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于压缩多个高压空化系统的光学板的夹紧组件。 夹紧组件可以包括安装框架和联接到安装框架的壳体。 夹持组件还可以包括位于壳体远侧的保持器，保持器具有设置在其中的多个光学板。 夹紧组件还包括可操作地联接到壳体的顶部的可控夹紧机构，该可控夹紧机构向多个光学板施加轴向力。

公开(公告)号：US07028763B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10732217

申请日：2003-12-11

Applicant: Colin Peter Garner ,  Adrian Holland

Inventor： Colin Peter Garner ,  Adrian Holland

IPC: F28F13/18

CPC classification number: F02F1/40 ,  F01P3/22 ,  F01P9/00 ,  F28F13/187 ,  Y10S165/907 ,  Y10S165/911

Abstract: Heat transfer in coolant circuits, as in an internal combustion engine for example, can be beneficially enhanced by maintaining the coolant in a nucleate boiling state, but undesirable transitions to a film boiling state are then possible. The disclosed coolant circuit has selected surface(s) that have a tendency to experience high heat flux in comparison to adjacent surfaces in the coolant circuit. These surfaces are provided with a surface configuration, such as a matrix of nucleation cavities, which has a tendency to inhibit a change in boiling state. The surface configuration can be provided on the parent coolant circuit surface or on a surface of an insert positioned in the coolant circuit. Thus, transitions to film boiling can be effectively avoided at locations in the coolant circuit that are susceptible to such transitions.

Abstract translation: 通过将冷却剂保持在核沸腾状态，可以有益地增强冷却剂回路中的热传递，例如在内燃机中，但是不期望的转变为薄膜沸腾状态是可能的。 所公开的冷却剂回路具有与冷却剂回路中的相邻表面相比具有经历高热通量趋势的选择表面。 这些表面设置有具有阻止沸腾状态变化的趋势的表面构造，例如成核腔的基体。 表面构造可以设置在母冷却剂回路表面上或位于冷却剂回路中的插入件的表面上。 因此，可以有效地避免对容易受到这种转变影响的冷却剂回路中的薄膜沸腾过渡。

公开(公告)号：US20100154632A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US11990914

申请日：2006-08-22

Applicant: Colin Peter Garner ,  John Ernest Harry

Inventor： Colin Peter Garner ,  John Ernest Harry

IPC: B03C3/011

CPC classification number: F01N3/0222 ,  F01N3/0275 ,  F01N2240/28 ,  F01N2330/06

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for removing particulates from a gas stream. The apparatus includes a ceramic filter, at least one electrode, and at least one conductor. The electrode is located at an end of the filter and produces an atmospheric glow discharge in order to oxidize carbon deposits trapped in the filter. The conductor extends at least partially into the filter and acts as a counter electrode. Through various arrangements of the electrodes and conductors, the present disclosure provides closer connection between the trapped carbon deposits and the electrodes. This improves the regeneration of the filter without increasing the size and/or weight of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种从气流中除去微粒的装置和方法。 该装置包括陶瓷过滤器，至少一个电极和至少一个导体。 电极位于过滤器的端部，并产生大气辉光放电，以便氧化被捕获在过滤器中的碳沉积物。 导体至少部分地延伸到过滤器中并用作对电极。 通过电极和导体的各种布置，本公开提供了捕获的碳沉积物和电极之间的更紧密的连接。 这改善了过滤器的再生，而不增加装置的尺寸和/或重量。

公开(公告)号：US07331190B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-19

申请号：US10732219

申请日：2003-12-11

Applicant: Colin Peter Garner ,  Adrian Holland

Inventor： Colin Peter Garner ,  Adrian Holland

IPC: F25D17/00 ,  F25D23/12 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H01L23/34 ,  F01P3/22 ,  F01P7/164 ,  F01P9/00 ,  F01P2003/005 ,  F01P2007/146 ,  H01L23/427 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Coolant systems, for power sources (e.g. internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and nuclear reactors) or microprocessors for example, are beneficially operated with coolant in a nucleate boiling state, but transitions to damaging film boiling are then possible. The disclosed coolant system includes a sensor, such as a thermocouple or thermistor, that provides a signal representative of fluctuations in the temperature at a heated surface. The signal also includes at least one parameter. A controller processes the signal to determine changes in the parameter of the signal and/or to determine the state of the coolant and can responsively change the coolant flow to avoid undesirable coolant states. For example, coolant flow can be changed by changing the output of a coolant pump. The controller can change coolant flow automatically, or a signal can be provided to an operator that an undesirable coolant state change is imminent or has occurred, thereby allowing operator intervention. The system may also be used with liquids other than coolant.

Abstract translation: 用于动力源（例如，内燃机，燃料电池和核反应堆）或微处理器的冷却剂系统例如有利于处于成核沸腾状态的冷却剂，但转变成破坏性的薄膜沸腾是有可能的。 所公开的冷却剂系统包括诸如热电偶或热敏电阻的传感器，其提供表示加热表面温度波动的信号。 该信号还包括至少一个参数。 控制器处理信号以确定信号参数的变化和/或确定冷却剂的状态并且可以响应地改变冷却剂流动以避免不期望的冷却剂状态。 例如，可以通过改变冷却剂泵的输出来改变冷却剂流动。 控制器可以自动改变冷却剂流量，或者可以向操作者提供不期望的冷却剂状态改变即将发生或已经发生的信号，从而允许操作员干预。 该系统也可以与冷却剂以外的液体一起使用。