Abstract:
The present method for producing a high stability, low emission, invert fuel emulsion composition comprises blending additives having a surfactant package with a hydrocarbon petroleum distillate fuel in an in-line blending station to create a composition. The surfactant package includes a primary surfactant, a block copolymer, and a polymeric dispersant, and the hydrocarbon petroleum distillate fuel is a continuous phase of the emulsion. The method also comprises blending purified water with the composition in a second in-line blending station to produce a second composition and aging the second composition in a reservoir to produce an aged composition and passing the aged composition through a shear pump to a storage tank.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for the operation of a fuel flow system, including a recycling path and a cooler, comprising: sensing the temperature of the fuel; and inserting the cooler in the recycling path when the temperature of the fuel exceeds a threshold temperature. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Abstract:
1 In re Application of:RUDOLF W. GUNNERMAN Filed:Simultaneously Herewith Serial No.: For:A WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION FUEL Attorney Docket Number:01-05 The invention is a novel water-in-oil emulsion fuel substitute for hydrocarbonaceous middle distillate fuels. The invention is comprised of a middle distillate fuel, water, mixture of fatty acids, polyanhydride, and ammonium hydroxide. Additionally, other fuel quality enhancing agents can also be added to the emulsion fuel as required.