F02B43/12

Catalytic Biogas Combined Heat and Power Generator
20230287287 · 2023-09-14 ·

An apparatus and method to desulfurize a biogas containing sulfur. Since biogas is produced by an anaerobic digester from human, animal, kitchen and agriculture's wastes, it is a short term recycled product from the photosynthesis of CO.sub.2, and has a net zero carbon emission. The sulfur compounds in the biogas can be removed by the following steps: (1) converting ail sulfur compounds into H.sub.2S by the hydrogen produced from the biogas over Pt group metal catalysts; (2) adsorbing the H.sub.2S at high temperature by the regenerable Pt group metal catalyst and adsorbents. The desulfurized biogas is further converted by an ATR/CPO reformer or a steam generating reformer to produce various reformates.

Internal combustion engine with a fuel reformer and exhaust gas recirculation
20230313759 · 2023-10-05 ·

An internal combustion engine assembly includes a fuel tank, connected via a fuel supply duct to a first fuel inlet of a cylinder, the cylinders with an outlet connected to an exhaust system. Exhaust gases from the exhaust system are in heat exchanging contact with a reformer unit for steam reforming of alcohol, the reformer unit being with a reformer outlet connected to a to a second fuel inlet of the cylinders for supplying hydrogen to the second fuel inlet. An alcohol evaporator is in heat exchanging contact with the exhaust gases. A water evaporator is in heat exchanging contact with the exhaust gases. A reformer purge duct extends from the exhaust system to the inlet of the reformer unit via a purge control valve, adapted for feeding exhaust gases into the reformer unit and via the reformer outlet to the second fuel inlet of the cylinders.

Internal combustion engine with a fuel reformer and exhaust gas recirculation
20230313759 · 2023-10-05 ·

An internal combustion engine assembly includes a fuel tank, connected via a fuel supply duct to a first fuel inlet of a cylinder, the cylinders with an outlet connected to an exhaust system. Exhaust gases from the exhaust system are in heat exchanging contact with a reformer unit for steam reforming of alcohol, the reformer unit being with a reformer outlet connected to a to a second fuel inlet of the cylinders for supplying hydrogen to the second fuel inlet. An alcohol evaporator is in heat exchanging contact with the exhaust gases. A water evaporator is in heat exchanging contact with the exhaust gases. A reformer purge duct extends from the exhaust system to the inlet of the reformer unit via a purge control valve, adapted for feeding exhaust gases into the reformer unit and via the reformer outlet to the second fuel inlet of the cylinders.

METHOD, CONTROL SYSTEM AND EJECTOR SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING VENT GAS TO A UNIT
20230287832 · 2023-09-14 ·

Disclosed herein are methods, control systems and ejector systems related to introducing combustible vent gas to a unit using the combustible vent gas as a fuel, and/or to a gas compressor. Certain embodiments have a combustible gas provided to the unit through a first fuel line having a control valve to control the flow of the combustible gas. A portion of the combustible gas is selectively flowed to a second fuel line having a control valve to control the flow of combustible gas in the second fuel line. The flow of combustible gas in the second fuel serves as a primary flow to an ejector. The secondary flow to the ejector is vent gas. The output from the ejector is recombined with the flow in the first fuel line. Various control methodologies are possible using the control valves, vent gas flow and/or pressure of fuel to the unit.

METHOD, CONTROL SYSTEM AND EJECTOR SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING VENT GAS TO A UNIT
20230287832 · 2023-09-14 ·

Disclosed herein are methods, control systems and ejector systems related to introducing combustible vent gas to a unit using the combustible vent gas as a fuel, and/or to a gas compressor. Certain embodiments have a combustible gas provided to the unit through a first fuel line having a control valve to control the flow of the combustible gas. A portion of the combustible gas is selectively flowed to a second fuel line having a control valve to control the flow of combustible gas in the second fuel line. The flow of combustible gas in the second fuel serves as a primary flow to an ejector. The secondary flow to the ejector is vent gas. The output from the ejector is recombined with the flow in the first fuel line. Various control methodologies are possible using the control valves, vent gas flow and/or pressure of fuel to the unit.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMBUSTION OF NON-GASEOUS FUELS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods that are useful for one or more aspects of a power production plant. More particularly, the disclosure relates to combustor apparatuses and methods for a combustor adapted to utilize different fuel mixtures derived from gasification of a solid fuel. Combustion of the different fuel mixtures within the combustor can be facilitated by arranging elements of the combustor controlled so that a defined set of combustion characteristics remains substantially constant across a range of different fuel mixtures.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMBUSTION OF NON-GASEOUS FUELS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods that are useful for one or more aspects of a power production plant. More particularly, the disclosure relates to combustor apparatuses and methods for a combustor adapted to utilize different fuel mixtures derived from gasification of a solid fuel. Combustion of the different fuel mixtures within the combustor can be facilitated by arranging elements of the combustor controlled so that a defined set of combustion characteristics remains substantially constant across a range of different fuel mixtures.

Generation and regulation of HHO gas

An HHO gas second fuel is produced in a pressure-resistant container and distributed at a low volumetric rate at multiple locations about the internal combustion engine.

Generation and regulation of HHO gas

An HHO gas second fuel is produced in a pressure-resistant container and distributed at a low volumetric rate at multiple locations about the internal combustion engine.

Method for process-integrated oxygen supply of a hydrogen circulation engine comprising recirculation of a noble gas

A method for supplying hydrogen-operated internal combustion engines with oxygen, wherein an inert gas is cycled. An economical local supply of pure oxygen for a closed-cycle hydrogen engine with argon cycling is realized by separating the oxygen from the atmosphere without relying on the useful work of the engine. OSM ceramics and exhaust gas heat and low oxygen partial pressure of the exhaust gas are used to generate oxygen. Two reactors filled with OSM ceramics are used, these reactors being alternately purged with exhaust gas and regenerated with air. Losses of inert gases and the entry of atmospheric nitrogen are avoided by intermediate purging with steam. The steam is generated by the heat of the exhaust gas or exhaust air. A mixture of water vapor, inert gas and oxygen is formed during purging. Subsequently, the oxygen content in the gas phase is markedly increased since water vapor is condensed out.