Symbiotic solid waste—gaseous waste conversion system for high-efficiency electricity production
    83.
    发明授权
    Symbiotic solid waste—gaseous waste conversion system for high-efficiency electricity production 有权
    共生固体废物 - 气体废物转化系统,用于高效电力生产

    公开(公告)号:US06737604B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-18

    申请号:US09932858

    申请日:2001-08-17

    Abstract: The system includes a source of solid, liquid or sludge waste and a source of waste gas. A waste conversion device receives the solid, liquid or sludge waste and converts it into a hydrogen-rich gas. An internal combustion engine receives as fuel the hydrogen-rich gas and the waste gas and burns them to produce mechanical work. A generator is operatively connected to the internal combustion engine to generate electricity. Some of the generated electricity may be used to power the waste conversion device. The system allows for high-efficiency, lean-burn operation while reducing the amount of waste converted to hydrogen-rich gas.

    Abstract translation: 该系统包括固体,液体或污泥废物源和废气源。 废物转化装置接收固体,液体或污泥废物并将其转化为富氢气体。 内燃机作为燃料接收富氢气体和废气,并燃烧它们以产生机械作业。 发电机可操作地连接到内燃机以发电。 一些发电可用于为废物转化装置供电。 该系统允许高效率,低燃烧操作,同时减少转化为富氢气体的废物量。

    Plasmatron-internal combustion engine system
    87.
    发明授权
    Plasmatron-internal combustion engine system 失效
    Plasmatron内燃机系统

    公开(公告)号:US5425332A

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-20

    申请号:US110057

    申请日:1993-08-20

    Abstract: Rotary power system. The system includes a source of hydrocarbon fuel which is supplied to a plasmatron which reforms the fuel into a hydrogen-rich gas. An internal combustion engine is connected to receive the hydrogen-rich gas from the plasmatron. The engine powers an electrical generator and the generated electricity is connected to the plasmatron. In one embodiment, the engine also receives hydrocarbon fuel along with the hydrogen rich gas. The combination of plasmatron and internal combustion engine results in lowered exhaust emissions.

    Abstract translation: 旋转动力系统 该系统包括烃燃料源,其供应给等离子体,其将燃料重新变成富氢气体。 连接内燃机以接收来自等离子体的富氢气体。 发动机为发电机供电,并且所产生的电力连接到等离子体。 在一个实施例中,发动机还与富氢气体一起接收烃燃料。 等离子体和内燃机的组合导致废气排放降低。

    Tunable plasma method and apparatus using radio frequency heating and
electron beam irradiation
    88.
    发明授权
    Tunable plasma method and apparatus using radio frequency heating and electron beam irradiation 失效
    使用射频加热和电子束照射的可调谐等离子体方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5256854A

    公开(公告)日:1993-10-26

    申请号:US629424

    申请日:1990-12-18

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the pyrolytic destruction or synthesis of gases via a highly tunable combination of radio frequency heating and electron beam irradiation is disclosed. The method is appropriate for destroying toxic gases emanating from hazardous wastes and for synthesizing new molecules from the molecules of a gas. The method is also appropriate for creating scavenger gases and hot gases with large enthalpy for use in sterilization procedures, for example. Embodiments are disclosed employing inductive or direct waveguide/cavity coupling of radio frequency power to the gas. In embodiments of the invention, magnetic fields are used to modify the paths of the electrons in the beam to facilitate tuning and improve the energy efficiency of the system. In a two-stage system, solid and/or liquid wastes are first heated in order to vaporize the toxic materials. Then, the gases produced in the first stage are destroyed by the combination of radio frequency heating and electron beam irradiation of the invention.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过射频加热和电子束照射的高可调组合进行热解破坏或合成气体的方法和装置。 该方法适用于摧毁有害废物产生的有毒气体,并从气体分子中合成新分子。 该方法也适用于制备例如用于消毒程序的清澈气体和具有大焓的热气体。 公开了使用射频功率对气体的感应或直接波导/空腔耦合的实施例。 在本发明的实施例中,使用磁场来修改光束中电子的路径,以便于调谐并提高系统的能量效率。 在两级系统中,首先加热固体和/或液体废物以使有毒物质蒸发。 然后,通过本发明的射频加热和电子束照射的组合,在第一阶段产生的气体被破坏。

    Dispatchable Flexible Electricity Generation for Reliable Decarbonized Grids using Multiplexed Low-Cost Engines

    公开(公告)号:US20240396365A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-28

    申请号:US18792387

    申请日:2024-08-01

    Abstract: Modular electricity generation systems that use large numbers of low-cost Multiplexed Automotive Engines (MAE) to provide dispatchable electricity for decarbonized grid reliability or for non-grid backup power are disclosed. The engines may be disposed in power modules that are readily transportable containers that house several engine-generator units and typically produce 1 to 2 MW of maximum power. The MAE-based generation approach could provide greater flexibility in fuel use; power rating; transportability and location, along with faster startup time and very low air pollution. MAE electricity generation systems can be fueled with natural gas, low-carbon hydrogen and/or various liquids that may or may not be produced by grid electricity. The MAE generation systems can be employed in an energy storage process that uses surplus grid generated electricity from wind or solar energy to produce a fuel that is stored and later converted back into electricity when needed.

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