公开(公告)号：US4137052A

公开(公告)日：1979-01-30

申请号：US825271

申请日：1977-08-17

Applicant: Anthony A. du Pont ,  Joseph A. Connell

Inventor： Anthony A. du Pont ,  Joseph A. Connell

IPC: C10J3/10 ,  C10J3/48 ,  C10J3/56 ,  C10J3/76 ,  C10B3/02

CPC classification number: C10J3/56 ,  C10J3/10 ,  C10J3/463 ,  C10J3/466 ,  C10J3/482 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/76 ,  C10J3/78 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J3/86 ,  C10J2300/0906 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0956 ,  C10J2300/0976 ,  C10J2300/1671 ,  C10J2300/1807 ,  C10J2300/1823 ,  C10J2300/1884 ,  C10J2300/1892 ,  Y02P20/129

Abstract: Apparatus and system for producing coal gas from coal, air and water. Pulverized coal is introduced into a rising stream of air and steam in a retort to constitute a fluidized or entrained bed. The coal reacts with the steam and air to form a gas consisting of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane and higher hydrocarbons. In some cases the air may be eliminated to produce nitrogen-free gas. In other instances, the production of methane and higher hydrocarbons may be suppressed to produce a gas consisting primarily of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The retort is constructed so that product gas and air may be burned in an annular space surrounding the central reaction column to produce hot flue gas. Steam tubes may be disposed in the annular space so that the steam and air introduced to the central reaction chamber may be super-heated by the hot flue gas. A further annular space or "wet wall" may be provided surrounding the first annular space through which the intake water is passed, so that the intake water may be brought to a boiling point and converted to steam prior to its being introduced into the steam superheating tubes. This construction causes the walls to the retort to be maintained at a higher temperature than the reaction inside the column, so that all the heat radiated from the walls of the reaction column is directed inwardly, and no heat is lost through the walls. The product gas from the retort is then cooled and passed through a water spray which cools the gas to nearly room temperature, and removes all the fly ash and other particulate matter from the gas.

Abstract translation: 从煤，空气和水中生产煤气的设备和系统。 将粉碎的煤在蒸馏器中引入上升的空气和蒸汽流中以构成流化或夹带的床。 煤与蒸汽和空气反应形成由氢气，一氧化碳，二氧化碳，氮气，甲烷和高级烃组成的气体。 在某些情况下，可以排除空气以产生无氮气体。 在其他情况下，可以抑制甲烷和高级烃的生产以产生主要由氢气和一氧化碳组成的气体。 蒸馏器被构造成使得产物气体和空气可以在围绕中央反应塔的环形空间中燃烧以产生热的烟道气。 蒸汽管可以设置在环形空间中，使得引入中央反应室的蒸汽和空气可以被热的烟道气过度加热。 可以围绕入口水通过的第一环形空间设置另外的环形空间或“湿壁”，使得进水可以在其被引入蒸汽过热之前变成沸点并转换成蒸汽 管。 这种结构使得蒸馏器的壁保持在比柱内的反应更高的温度，使得从反应塔的壁辐射的所有热量被引向内部，并且不会通过壁损失热量。 然后将来自蒸馏器的产物气体冷却并通过将气体冷却至接近室温的喷水器，并从气体中除去所有飞灰和其它颗粒物质。

公开(公告)号：US4334873A

公开(公告)日：1982-06-15

申请号：US095070

申请日：1979-11-16

Applicant: Joseph A. Connell

Inventor： Joseph A. Connell

IPC: B63B38/00 ,  B63H19/00 ,  F03G7/05 ,  B63H23/32

CPC classification number: B63B35/086 ,  B63H19/00 ,  F03G7/05 ,  Y02E10/34

Abstract: A tabular iceberg is used as an energy source for a propulsion system which propels the iceberg across vast distances of the ocean with minimal fuel consumption. The iceberg thus becomes, in effect, a self-propelled vessel in which potential energy associated with the iceberg is converted to kinetic energy to power the propulsion system. Two propulsion mechanisms can be used, preferably in conjunction. The first mechanism uses the gravity flow of melting ice to provide propulsive thrust, while the second mechanism utilizes the temperature differential between the iceberg and the surrounding water to power a heat cycle engine, which, in turn, drives a generator to provide electricity which runs propeller drive motors.

Abstract translation: 一个平板冰山被用作推进系统的能量源，推进系统以最小的燃料消耗推动了海洋的很远的距离。 因此，冰山实际上变成了自推进式船，其中与冰山相关联的势能被转换为动能以为推进系统提供动力。 可以使用两个推进机构，优选结合使用。 第一种机制使用熔融冰的重力流动来提供推进推力，而第二种机制利用冰山与周围水域之间的温差来为热循环发动机供电，从而驱动发电机提供运行的电力 螺旋桨驱动电机。