A tank system includes an extraction device and a tank. The extraction device has an extraction line and an attachment device. The tank includes a tank top side having a fastening wall and a first tank top side section. The fastening wall and the first tank top side section delimit a tank interior space at the top side. The tank interior space can be filled with an exhaust-gas after-treatment liquid, the fastening wall is disposed obliquely to the first tank top side section, the fastening wall has a fastening surface and a tank opening, the attachment device is fastened to the fastening surface, and the extraction line is guided through the tank opening. A vehicle having the tank system is also provided.

A device that filters particulate matter from the exhaust stream of an engine includes a supporting structure with an elongate support, and a filter sleeve disposed within an exterior sleeve; a filter sleeve comprising a tubular shaft of filter material, the shaft having an open first end, and a closed second end; an exterior sleeve comprising a tubular shaft that defines an internal cavity that is sized and proportioned to receive the filter sleeve, the tubular shaft having an open first end, and a substantially closed second end, the substantially closed second end having a hole for filtered exhaust gases to pass through; and an attachment member that mounts the exterior sleeve to the supporting structure.

A transport power system is provided. The transport power system includes a prime mover separate from another prime mover used for operating a vehicle, an absolute pressure sensor configured to sense an absolute pressure, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine an altitude of the transport power system based on a first absolute pressure sensed during a start-up sequence of the transport power system prior to running of the prime mover, adjust a power output upper limit for the prime mover based on the determined altitude, and control an operation of the prime mover of the transport power system not to exceed the adjusted power output upper limit.

Various embodiments for a hydrogen zero emissions vehicle that utilizes hydride storage of hydrogen and buffering of hydrogen for high demand power are disclosed.

A system and method for converting hazardous waste vapors into a renewable energy source is disclosed. The system comprises a feeding system operatively coupled to a combustion system. The feeding system includes a vapor byproduct source capable of producing hydrocarbon vapors and a means for separating any liquids or particulates from the hydrocarbon vapor to create a purified vapor. The combustion system includes a compressor operable to pressurize the purified vapor to a select pressure range, a means for enriching the purified vapor with a select percentage of natural gas to form a fuel mixture, and a generator operable for converting the combined fuel mixture into electricity. Optionally, the combustion system may utilize a microturbine in combination with a fuel storage system, eductor, and a calorimeter and density meter to ensure maximum energy efficiency based on a select input range for fuel composition and pressure.

A system may include a turbine and a recuperative heat exchanger system. The recuperative heat exchanger system is configured to receive exhaust gases from the turbine. The recuperative heat exchanger system may include a precool section to cool the exhaust gases, a major heating section to receive the cooled the exhaust gases, and a minor heating section to receive the cooled the exhaust gases.

A system and method for treating turbine exhaust gas for improved operational flexibility includes a turbine exhaust gas discharge structure, a catalytic turbine exhaust gas treatment device positioned at least partially within the turbine exhaust gas discharge structure, a pump, and at least two heat exchangers. A first heat exchanger is positioned at least partially within the turbine exhaust gas discharge structure to remove heat from turbine exhaust gas by transferring heat to a working fluid. A second heat exchanger removes heat from the working fluid gained at the first heat exchanger. The pump drives the working fluid between the first and second heat exchanger. In a further embodiment, the catalytic turbine exhaust gas treatment device is replaced by a heat recovery steam generator.

The present invention relates to an exhaust-gas treatment device for an aircraft engine, comprising an exhaust-gas channel, through which an exhaust gas of the aircraft engine flows, and a first cooling unit for cooling with ambient air, characterized by a second cooling unit, which is downstream of the first cooling unit with respect to an exhaust-gas flow in the exhaust-gas channel.

A system and method for treating turbine exhaust gas includes an exhaust gas discharge structure, a catalytic exhaust gas treatment device, at least two heat exchangers and a district heating system. The catalytic exhaust gas treatment device is positioned at least partially within the exhaust gas discharge structure. A first heat exchanger is positioned at least partially within the exhaust gas discharge structure and upstream of the catalytic exhaust gas treatment device to remove heat from an exhaust gas by transferring heat to a working fluid. A second heat exchanger is positioned at least partially within the exhaust gas discharge structure downstream of the catalytic exhaust gas treatment device to remove heat from the exhaust gas that has passed though the device by transferring heat to the working fluid. A pump drives the working fluid between the first heat exchanger, the district heating system and the second heat exchanger.

A heat sink can be coupled to an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine to cool the exhaust gas and thereby increase the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. The heat sink can include a plurality of heat transfer projections extending outward from the exhaust pipe. The heat sink is a separate component that is coupled to the exterior of the exhaust pipe.