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Atomized particles within a desired size range (e.g., 1 micron to about 5 microns) are produced from two immiscible fluids, the first a fuel source containing the formulation to be atomized, and a second fluid source which is contained in a pressure chamber surrounding at least the area where the fi

Atomized particles within a desired size range (e.g., 1 micron to about 5 microns) are produced from two immiscible fluids, the first a fuel source containing the formulation to be atomized, and a second fluid source which is contained in a pressure chamber surrounding at least the area where the first liquid is to be provided. The invention provides a method for the formation of small, relatively uniform fuel particles for use in internal combustion engines and a nozzle-type apparatus for providing the particles to a combustion chamber.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A liquid hydrocarbon fuel stream characterized by forming a stable microjet over a portion of the stream, wherein the stable microjet is formed by a surrounding gas flowing in the same direction, said gas having a greater velocity than the liquid wherein the stable microj

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A liquid hydrocarbon fuel stream characterized by forming a stable microjet over a portion of the stream, wherein the stable microjet is formed by a surrounding gas flowing in the same direction, said gas having a greater velocity than the liquid wherein the stable microjet comprises a diameter d.sub.j at a given point A in the stream characterized by the formula: ]EQU20 ] rein d.sub.j is the diameter of the stable microjet, .apprxeq.indicates approximately equally to where an acceptable margin of error is .+-.10%, Q is the liquid flow rate, .rho..sub.1 is the density of the liquid and .DELTA.P.sub.g is change in gas pressure of gas surrounding the stream at the point A.