公开(公告)号：US20080098738A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11977803

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F02C1/00

CPC classification number: F02C3/22 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F05D2270/082

Abstract: A method for operating a gas turbine is provided wherein a supply of fuel is passed to a gas turbine combustor, and a supply of nitrogen and sufficient air to provide at least sufficient compressed air to the gas turbine for fuel combustion is passed to a compressor. A sufficient portion of the compressor discharge flow is passed to a combustor for fuel rich combustion of the fuel flow to the combustor and the fuel is combusted to produce hot combustion gases that are, in turn, passed to a turbine.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操作燃气轮机的方法，其中燃料供应被传递到燃气轮机燃烧器，并且向燃气轮机提供至少足够的压缩空气以供燃料燃烧的氮气和足够空气的供给被传递到压缩机。 压缩机排放流的足够部分被传送到燃烧器，用于燃料燃烧燃料到燃烧器的燃料，并且燃料被燃烧以产生热燃烧气体，其又被传递到涡轮机。

公开(公告)号：US20070187094A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11704618

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: E21B43/243 ,  E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/243

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method of recovering oil by injecting oxygen into a chamber within an oil deposit thereby combusting oil at the chamber walls. The heated oil to drains towards the reservoir floor and is recovered oil via a production well.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种通过将氧注入到油沉积物中的室中来回收油的新方法，由此在室壁处燃烧油。 加热的油通过储水器地下水排出，并通过生产井回收油。

公开(公告)号：US06174159B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09272395

申请日：1999-03-18

Applicant: Lance L. Smith ,  Shahrokh Etemad ,  Hasan Ulkarim ,  Marco J. Castaldi ,  William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： Lance L. Smith ,  Shahrokh Etemad ,  Hasan Ulkarim ,  Marco J. Castaldi ,  William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F23D1418

CPC classification number: F23C13/00

Abstract: A catalytic firebox reactor employing an exothermic catalytic reaction channel and multiple cooling conduits for creating a partially reacted fuel/oxidant mixture. An oxidation catalyst is deposited on the walls forming the boundary between the multiple cooling conduits and the exothermic catalytic reaction channel, on the side of the walls facing the exothermic catalytic reaction channel. This configuration allows the oxidation catalyst to be backside cooled by any fluid passing through the cooling conduits. The heat of reaction is added to both the fluid in the exothermic catalytic reaction channel and the fluid passing through the cooling conduits. After discharge of the fluids from the exothermic catalytic reaction channel, the fluids mix to create a single combined flow. A further innovation in the reactor incorporates geometric changes in the exothermic catalytic reaction channel to provide streamwise variation of the velocity of the fluids in the reactor.

Abstract translation: 使用放热催化反应通道的催化火炉反应器和用于产生部分反应的燃料/氧化剂混合物的多个冷却管道。 氧化催化剂沉积在形成多个冷却导管和放热催化反应通道之间边界壁的壁上，面对放热催化反应通道。 这种构造允许氧化催化剂由通过冷却导管的任何流体背面冷却。 反应热量加入放热催化反应通道中的流体和通过冷却管道的流体。 在从放热催化反应通道排出流体之后，流体混合以产生单一的组合流。 反应器中的进一步创新包括放热催化反应通道中的几何变化，以提供反应器中流体速度的流动变化。

公开(公告)号：US6155819A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US97175

申请日：1998-06-12

Applicant: Shahrokh Etemad ,  Lance L. Smith ,  Hasan Ul Karim ,  Gregory Scott Jackson ,  William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： Shahrokh Etemad ,  Lance L. Smith ,  Hasan Ul Karim ,  Gregory Scott Jackson ,  William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F02C7/264 ,  F23R3/40 ,  F23D11/44

CPC classification number: F23R3/40 ,  F02C7/264

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for increasing the reactivity of a fuel/air mixture prior to homogenous combustion of the mixture. More specifically, this invention is a pilot for a gas turbine combustor which utilizes the heat of combustion within the pilot to increase the reactivity of a portion of the fuel/air mixture utilized by the pilot.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在混合物均匀燃烧之前提高燃料/空气混合物的反应性的装置和方法。 更具体地，本发明是用于燃气轮机燃烧器的先导，其利用飞行员内的燃烧热来增加飞行员利用的燃料/空气混合物的一部分的反应性。

公开(公告)号：US5660043A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-26

申请号：US317378

申请日：1994-10-04

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle ,  E. Jack Sweet

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle ,  E. Jack Sweet

IPC: F01N3/18 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02C7/264 ,  F23C9/00 ,  F23C13/00 ,  F23Q11/04 ,  F23R3/40

CPC classification number: F23C13/00 ,  F01N3/18 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/2882 ,  F02C7/264 ,  F23C9/006 ,  F23Q11/04 ,  F23R3/40 ,  F01N2250/04 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F23C2900/13002

Abstract: The conventional gas turbine combustor is improved by mounting a pilot flame producing torch in a wall of the combustor to project a flame into the combustor as a means of ignition. The torch preferably is a catalytic igniter which will operate over a wide range of air/fuel ratios.

公开(公告)号：US5636511A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-10

申请号：US466118

申请日：1995-06-06

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle ,  E. Jack Sweet ,  Greg Jackson

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle ,  E. Jack Sweet ,  Greg Jackson

IPC: F01N3/18 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02C7/264 ,  F23C9/00 ,  F23C13/00 ,  F23Q11/04 ,  F23R3/34 ,  F23R3/40

CPC classification number: F01N3/18 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/2882 ,  F02C7/264 ,  F23C13/00 ,  F23C9/006 ,  F23Q11/04 ,  F23R3/343 ,  F23R3/40 ,  F01N2250/04 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F23C2900/13002 ,  F23D2207/00 ,  F23D2900/00014

Abstract: The conventional gas turbine combustor is improved by mounting a pilot flame producing torch in a wall of the combustor to project a flame into the combustor as a means of ignition. The torch preferably is a catalytic igniter which will operate over a wide range of air/fuel ratios.

Abstract translation: 传统的燃气轮机燃烧器通过将引燃火焰产生炬安装在燃烧器的壁中而将火焰作为点火装置投射到燃烧器中来改进。 火炬最好是一种催化点火器，它将在宽范围的空气/燃料比下工作。

公开(公告)号：US5146881A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-15

申请号：US730959

申请日：1991-07-19

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F02B1/04 ,  F02P19/00 ,  F02P23/02

CPC classification number: F02P19/00 ,  F02P23/02 ,  F02B1/04

Abstract: Operation of unthrottled internal combustion engines is improved by providing the combustion chambers with an electrically heated glow plug having a catalyst surface layer on the ignition element. The catalyst is heated to and maintained at a temperature high enough to be effective for vaporization of fuel drops and ignition of vaporized fuel by controlled electrical heating. In operation of the engine air is compressed in a combustion chamber and at least a portion of the fuel is injected during the latter portion of the compression stroke and the injected fuel ignited by contact of fuel with the hot catalytic surface of the glow plug resulting in a combustion pressure wave in the immediate vicinity of top dead center.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US90 / 00860 Sec。 371日期1991年7月19日 102（e）日期1991年7月19日PCT 1990年2月15日提交PCT。通过为燃烧室提供在点火元件上具有催化剂表面层的电加热电热塞，来改善无节流内燃机的运行。 将催化剂加热并保持在足够高的温度下，以有效地燃烧燃料的蒸发和通过受控电加热引起汽化的燃料。 在发动机的运行中，空气在燃烧室中被压缩，并且至少一部分燃料在压缩行程的后半部分被喷射，并且通过燃料与电热塞的热催化表面的接触而点燃的喷射燃料导致 在上死点附近的燃烧压力波。

公开(公告)号：US5051241A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-24

申请号：US273343

申请日：1988-11-18

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: B01D53/94 ,  B01J12/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J35/02 ,  F01N3/20 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N13/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/9454 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J19/0093 ,  F01N13/0097 ,  F01N3/2026 ,  F01N3/2803 ,  F01N3/2807 ,  F01N3/2825 ,  F01N3/2835 ,  B01J2219/00783 ,  B01J2219/00822 ,  B01J2219/00824 ,  B01J2219/00835 ,  B01J2219/00873 ,  F01N2330/06 ,  F01N2330/10 ,  F01N2330/12 ,  F01N2330/14 ,  Y02T10/22 ,  Y02T10/26

Abstract: A catalytic reactor for oxidation of carbonaceous fuels comprising at least one microlith catalytic element having flow channels with a flow path length no longer than about two times the diameter of the largest flow channel. The initial catalyst element is advantageously electrically conductive to permit electrical heating.

Abstract translation: 一种用于碳质燃料氧化的催化反应器，包括至少一个具有流路长度不超过最大流动通道直径的两倍的流动通道的微型催化元件。 初始催化剂元件有利地导电以允许电加热。

公开(公告)号：US4905658A

公开(公告)日：1990-03-06

申请号：US301798

申请日：1989-01-25

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F02B1/04 ,  F02B51/02 ,  F02B75/12 ,  F02B77/02

CPC classification number: F02B51/02 ,  F02B77/02 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B2075/125 ,  F05C2201/043 ,  Y02T10/123 ,  Y02T10/126

Abstract: Operation of in-cylinder fuel injected internal combustion engines is improved by use of exhaust valves having an effective ignition catalyt on the valve face. In operation of the engine, fuel is injected into air and ignited by contact with the valve face prior to top dead center.

Abstract translation: 通过使用在阀面上具有有效点火催化剂的排气阀来提高缸内燃料喷射内燃机的运行。 在发动机的运行中，将燃料注入空气中，并通过与上止点之前的阀面接触点燃。

公开(公告)号：US4295818A

公开(公告)日：1981-10-20

申请号：US153056

申请日：1980-05-27

Applicant: Meredith J. Angwin ,  William C. Pfefferle ,  John P. Kesselring

Inventor： Meredith J. Angwin ,  William C. Pfefferle ,  John P. Kesselring

IPC: B01J37/00 ,  B01J37/08 ,  F23C13/00 ,  F23D3/40 ,  B01J23/10 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J35/04

CPC classification number: F23C13/00 ,  B01J37/0009 ,  B01J37/08 ,  Y10T428/24149

Abstract: A catalyst system in which the catalytic composition comprises a catalytically active material which is homogeneously interspersed throughout a monolith structure of ceramic composition. The composition is shaped into a unitary monolith which is employed as the catalyst structure. In the method the active material or materials are admixed with a ceramic material, which can be either active or inactive, in finely divided form and then shaped into the monolith structure.

Abstract translation: 一种催化剂体系，其中催化剂组合物包含均匀散布在陶瓷组合物的整体结构中的催化活性材料。 该组合物被成形为整体单块，其用作催化剂结构。 在该方法中，活性材料或陶瓷材料可以是活性的或非活性的，以细分的形式混合，然后成形为整料结构。