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(398b) A New Principle for the Direct Application of Force to a Flame

Authors 

Cademartiri, L. - Presenter, Harvard University
Bishop, K. J. M. - Presenter, Penn State University
Mazzeo, A. - Presenter, Harvard University
Whitesides, G. M. - Presenter, Harvard University
Mace, C. - Presenter, Harvard University
Barber, J. - Presenter, Harvard University
Chiechi, R. C. - Presenter, Harvard University


In this talk we'll describe how electric fields can be designed to control combustion and flames. We'll propose the main mechanisms underlying this phenomenon and we will show how we can use it to suppress, stabilize, and manipulate flames, as well as prevent a flame from igniting a flammable gas mixture.

Topics 

Heat Transfer
Energetics

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