Plasmatron fuel converter having decoupled air flow control
    42.
    发明授权
    Plasmatron fuel converter having decoupled air flow control 有权
    Plasmatron燃料转换器具有分离的气流控制

    公开(公告)号:US07407634B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-05

    申请号:US10411917

    申请日:2003-04-11

    Abstract: A novel apparatus and method is disclosed for a plasmatron fuel converter (“plasmatron”) that efficiently uses electrical energy to produce hydrogen rich gas. The plasmatron has multiple decoupled gas flow apertures or channels for performing multiple functions including fuel atomization, wall protection, plasma shaping, and downstream mixing. In one aspect, the invention is a plasmatron fuel converter comprising a first electrode and a second electrode separated from the first electrode by an electrical insulator and disposed to create a gap with respect to the first electrode so as to form a discharge region adapted to receive a reactive mixture. A power supply is connected to the first and second electrodes and adapted to provide voltage and current sufficient to generate a plasma discharge within the discharge region. Fluid flows are established in the vicinity of the plasma discharge region by multiple decoupled flow establishing means.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种新颖的装置和方法,用于有效地使用电能产生富氢气体的等离子体燃料转换器(“等离子体”)。 等离子体系具有多个去耦气体流通孔或通道,用于执行多种功能,包括燃料雾化,壁保护,等离子体成形和下游混合。 在一个方面,本发明是一种等离子体燃料转换器,其包括第一电极和第二电极,第一电极和第二电极通过电绝缘体与第一电极分离并设置成相对于第一电极产生间隙,以形成适于接收的放电区域 反应性混合物。 电源连接到第一和第二电极,并且适于提供足以在放电区域内产生等离子体放电的电压和电流。 通过多个解耦流建立装置在等离子体放电区域附近建立流体流动。

    Gasoline Engine System Using Variable Direct Ethanol Injection and Engine Shutdown
    43.
    发明申请
    Gasoline Engine System Using Variable Direct Ethanol Injection and Engine Shutdown 有权
    使用可变直接乙醇注射和发动机关闭的汽油发动机系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080173278A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11683564

    申请日:2007-03-08

    Abstract: Fuel management system for operation of a spark ignition gasoline engine. The system includes a gasoline engine powering the vehicle and a source of gasoline for introduction into the engine. A source of an anti-knock fuel such as ethanol is provided. An injector directly injects the anti-knock fuel into a cylinder of the engine and the control system shuts down the engine by stopping gasoline and anti-knock agent flow into the engine during vehicle deceleration and idling and restarts the engine upon driver demand. Direct ethanol injection and engine shutdown results in efficiencies similar to those of full hybrid vehicles.

    Abstract translation: 燃油管理系统,用于火花点火汽油机的运行。 该系统包括为车辆供电的汽油发动机和用于引入发动机的汽油源。 提供了一种抗爆燃料如乙醇的来源。 喷射器将防爆燃料直接喷射到发动机的气缸中,并且控制系统通过在车辆减速和空转期间停止汽油和防爆剂流入发动机来关闭发动机,并且在驾驶员需求时重新启动发动机。 直接乙醇注射和发动机关闭可以产生与全混合动力汽车类似的效率。

    Integrated plasmatron-turbine system for the production and utilization
of hydrogen-rich gas
    48.
    发明授权
    Integrated plasmatron-turbine system for the production and utilization of hydrogen-rich gas 失效
    用于生产和利用富氢气体的集成等离子体 - 涡轮机系统

    公开(公告)号:US5852927A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-29

    申请号:US515417

    申请日:1995-08-15

    CPC classification number: F02B43/10 F01D15/02 F01D15/10 F05D2220/50 Y02T10/32

    Abstract: An integrated plasmatron-turbine system which is capable of producing and utilizing clean burning hydrogen-rich gas is provided. The system may be incorporated into vehicles, stationary turbines, and the like to reduce emissions. The system may also be used to generate electricity in a power generating station. The system includes a plasmatron which reforms fuel into a hydrogen-rich gas and a turbine driven by the hydrogen-rich gas jet from the plasmatron. The turbine converts the heat and kinetic energy of the hydrogen-rich gas into electricity using an alternator. The alternator provides electricity to the plasmatron and may also be used to charge a battery for plasmatron initiation. Additional electricity may be used for other needs of the vehicle or stationary turbine. The hydrogen-rich gas can then utilized as clean burning fuel in a combustor coupled into the same turbine, in a second turbine or in an internal combustion engine.

    Abstract translation: 提供了能够生产和利用清洁燃烧富氢气体的集成等离子体 - 涡轮机系统。 该系统可以并入车辆,固定涡轮机等中以减少排放。 该系统也可用于在发电站中发电。 该系统包括将燃料转化为富氢气体的等离子体,以及由来自等离子体质子的富氢气体射流驱动的涡轮机。 涡轮机使用交流发电机将富氢气体的热能和动能转换为电力。 交流发电机为等离子体提供电力,并且也可以用于对用于等离子体激发的电池充电。 额外的电可以用于车辆或固定涡轮机的其他需要。 然后,富氢气体可以在燃烧器中被用作燃烧器,该燃烧器连接到相同的涡轮机中,在第二涡轮机或内燃机中。

    Compact trace element sensor which utilizes microwave generated plasma
and which is portable by an individual
    49.
    发明授权
    Compact trace element sensor which utilizes microwave generated plasma and which is portable by an individual 失效
    利用微波产生的等离子体并由个人携带的紧凑的微量元素传感器

    公开(公告)号:US5825485A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-20

    申请号:US552677

    申请日:1995-11-03

    CPC classification number: G01N21/68

    Abstract: A method and portable apparatus for self-powered, sensitive analysis of solid, liquid or gas samples for the presence of elements is provided. The apparatus includes a compact sensor system which utilizes a microwave power source and a shorted waveguide to induce a plasma. The microwave power source may be a magnetron or the like. The device includes a portable power supply and preferably includes a portable battery charger. The portable power supply includes a compact generator- internal combustion engine unit. The device can be operated by directly using power from the portable power supply or in a more compact embodiment by using power from batteries that are recharged by a separate portable power supply module. Pulsed microwave operation can be used to reduce average power requirements and facilitate the use of very compact units using batteries. The device is capable of being transported to and from remote sites for analysis by an individual without the need for heavy transportation equipment. A computer may be utilized to control the portable power supply, the battery charger and the microwave power source. The method and apparatus are capable of analyzing samples for the presence of several elements simultaneously using fiber optic guides and a spectrometer system. The apparatus can be contained in a plurality of readily detachable modules to facilitate transportation and field operation.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于固体,液体或气体样品用于元件存在的自供电敏感分析的方法和便携式设备。 该装置包括利用微波功率源和短路波导来诱导等离子体的小型传感器系统。 微波功率源可以是磁控管等。 该装置包括便携式电源,并且优选地包括便携式电池充电器。 便携式电源包括紧凑型发电机 - 内燃机单元。 可以通过直接使用来自便携式电源的电力或通过使用由单独的便携式电源模块再充电的电池的电力在更紧凑的实施例中来操作该装置。 脉冲微波操作可用于降低平均功率需求,并有助于使用非常紧凑的单元使用电池。 该设备能够被运送到远程站点和从远程站点进行分析,无需重型运输设备。 可以使用计算机来控制便携式电源,电池充电器和微波电源。 该方法和装置能够使用光纤引导件和光谱仪系统同时分析几个元件的存在。 该装置可以容纳在多个容易拆卸的模块中,以便于运输和现场操作。

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