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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2011
Simon A. Weeks, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, GB;
Christopher G. Bright, Nottingham, GB;
Simon A. Weeks, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, GB;
Christopher G. Bright, Nottingham, GB;
Rolls-Royce PLC, London, GB;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a flashback protector () for limiting the propagation of a flame towards a fuel supply. The flashback protector comprises a downstream side () and an upstream side () defining a flow path between them. A magnetic-field generator () is arranged to generate a magnetic field () across the flow path such that when a flashback occurs fluid flows in the flow path towards the fuel supply through the magnetic field (). This causes a flow of current () to be induced in the fluid. This results in a force being generated on the fluid away from the fuel supply, preventing the flashback from reaching the fuel supply and causing an explosion.