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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2003
Bahram Keramati, Schenectady, NY (US);
Mark Woodmansee, Schenectady, NY (US);
Aaron Simon, Los Altos, CA (US);
Roy Primus, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Bahram Keramati, Schenectady, NY (US);
Mark Woodmansee, Schenectady, NY (US);
Aaron Simon, Los Altos, CA (US);
Roy Primus, Niskayuna, NY (US);
General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Abstract
A particle reduction apparatus comprises a radiation absorption zone for receiving a gaseous flow carrying particulate matter. A transparent shield surrounds at least a portion of the radiation absorption zone. A radiation source for generating radiation and for directing the radiation into the radiation absorption zone to promote reduction of the particulate matter is provided, and an insulation layer at least partially surrounds the radiation source.