Is It Possible to Extend Flame Duration Beyond 100% Duty Cycle?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of extending the duration of a flame output in a flame machine program that currently operates at a 20ms continuous flame, which the original poster suspects may be at a 100% duty cycle. The inquiry touches on aspects of programming, PWM signals, and potential modifications to achieve longer flame durations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster questions whether it is possible to extend the flame duration beyond the current 20ms output, suggesting that the program may already be operating at full duty cycle.
  • Some participants express confusion about the nature of the program and the specific application, asking for clarification on what is meant by "putting out a flame."
  • One participant shares a related experience with flame detectors in a fossil plant, cautioning against modifications to protective equipment without understanding the implications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the original poster's question, as participants are seeking clarification and expressing uncertainty about the details of the program and its operation.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the lack of detail in the original post, which may hinder understanding and discussion. There are also concerns about safety and the implications of modifying flame detection systems.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in programming for flame machines, PWM signal applications, and safety considerations in flame detection systems may find this discussion relevant.

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Hello,
I am making some modifications in my programm that had written by someone. it is about a flame machine and AC mains frequency is 50Hz. Now, the program is working for outputting a 20ms continuous flame that means it is quiet clear that it was working at 100% duty cyle(not sure!). I want to make modifications in program to get atleast a continuous flame for 1second or more. I think it is not possible because of it is already working at full duty cycle(not sure!) or am i missing soemthing? The signal that i am working with is PWM. Can i get any help here?
 
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Program that puts out a flame? as in extinguish a flame or write to a USB blowtorch?

Not trying to be a wise guy here, just your question is not at all descriptive.

Can you slow down and help us understand what you have?

old jim
 
Me too, Jim. Just what is this about?
 
Firewire ?

Seriously, i didnt mean to chase him away...

Our fossil plant had some flame detectors that measured fluctuatuions in UV region if i recall... i'd be wary of tinkering with those as they were protective equipment on a boiler.
 

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