A method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel and carbon nanotubes includes the steps of providing a flow of methane gas (16), and providing a catalyst mixture (56) comprising a Fe based catalyst and carbon. The method also includes the steps of pretreating the catalyst mixture (56) using microwave irradiation and exposure to CH4, heating the catalyst mixture (56) and the methane gas (16) using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power, directing the flow of methane gas (16) over the catalyst mixture (56), and controlling the microwave power to produce a product gas having a selected composition and the carbon nanotubes. For producing multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) only a flow of methane gas (16) into the reactor (12) is required. For producing single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), a combination of hydrogen gas (18) and methane gas into the reactor (12) is required.
A method for converting a methane gas to liquid fuel forms a non-thermal plasma with radicals and directs the plasma over a catalyst to convert the radicals to higher hydrocarbons in liquid form. The method can be performed in a reactor (28) such as a microwave plasma reactor, or a pulsed corona discharge plasma reactor. A system (56) for performing the method includes a methane gas source (58), a reactant gas source (66), a reactor (28) and a catalyst (36).
A system for producing, dispensing, using and monitoring a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a producing system configured to produce the hydrogen enriched fuel, a vehicle having an engine configured to use the hydrogen enriched fuel, and a dispensing system configured to store and dispense the hydrogen enriched fuel into the vehicle. The system also includes a fuel delivery system on the vehicle configured to deliver the hydrogen enriched fuel to the engine, and a control system configured to control the producing system and to monitor the use of the hydrogen enriched fuel by the vehicle. A method includes the steps of producing hydrogen gas and a hydrocarbon fuel, blending the hydrogen gas and the hydrocarbon fuel into the hydrogen enriched fuel, using the hydrogen enriched fuel in the engine, and tracking emissions during the producing step and during the using step.
F02B 43/08 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par des moteurs utilisant un combustible gazeux produit dans cet ensemble à partir d'un combustible solide, p. ex. du bois
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceAssuranceStratégies fiscalesTraitement des impôts sur les sociétés ou sur le revenu
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Method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel and carbon nanotubes using microwave assisted methane decomposition on catalyst
4, heating the catalyst mixture and the methane gas using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power, directing the flow of methane gas over the catalyst mixture, and controlling the microwave power to produce a product gas having a selected composition and the carbon nanotubes. For producing multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) only a flow of methane gas into the reactor is required. For producing single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), a combination of hydrogen gas and methane gas into the reactor is required.
C01B 3/24 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par décomposition de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides d'hydrocarbures
C01B 6/04 - Hydrures des métaux alcalins, des métaux alcalino-terreux, du béryllium ou du magnésiumLeurs complexes d'addition
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Method and system for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel using microwave assisted methane plasma decomposition on catalyst
A method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes the steps of providing a flow of methane gas at a selected flow rate, providing a catalyst, producing a methane plasma at a negative pressure using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power, directing the methane plasma over the catalyst, and controlling the flow of methane gas and the microwave power to produce a product gas having a selected composition. A system for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a methane gas source, a reactor having a reaction chamber containing a catalyst, a microwave power source configured to form a methane plasma, and a vacuum pump configured to maintain the reaction chamber at a negative pressure.
B01J 7/00 - Appareillage pour la production de gaz
B01J 19/12 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des radiations électromagnétiques
C01B 3/36 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p. ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air par réaction d'hydrocarbures avec des agents gazéifiants avec l'oxygène ou des mélanges contenant de l'oxygène comme agents gazéifiants
C01B 3/00 - HydrogèneMélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogèneSéparation de l'hydrogène à partir de mélanges en contenantPurification de l'hydrogène
C01B 4/00 - Isotopes de l'hydrogèneLeurs composés inorganiques préparés par échange isotopique, p. ex. NH3 + D2 → NH2D + HD
C10J 3/46 - Gazéification des combustibles granuleux ou pulvérulents en suspension
A62D 3/00 - Procédés pour rendre les substances chimiques nuisibles inoffensives ou moins nuisibles en effectuant un changement chimique dans les substances
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A HYDROGEN ENRICHED FUEL USING MICROWAVE ASSISTED METHANE PLASMA DECOMPOSITION ON CATALYST
A method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes the steps of providing a flow of methane gas at a selected flow rate, providing a catalyst (56), producing a methane plasma at a negative pressure using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power, directing the methane plasma over the catalyst (56), and controlling the flow of methane gas and the microwave power to produce a product gas having a selected composition. A system (10) for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a methane gas source (16), a reactor (12) having a reaction chamber (22) containing a catalyst (56), a microwave power source (14) configured to form a methane plasma, and a vacuum pump (78) configured to maintain the reaction chamber (22) at a negative pressure.
C01B 3/26 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par décomposition de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides d'hydrocarbures avec des catalyseurs
B01J 23/00 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe
B01J 23/16 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe de l'arsenic, de l'antimoine, du bismuth, du vanadium, du niobium, du tantale, du polonium, du chrome, du molybdène, du tungstène, du manganèse, du technétium ou du rhénium
A method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes the steps of providing a flow of methane gas, and providing a catalyst. The method also includes the steps of heating the catalyst instead of the reactor walls and the methane gas using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power, directing the flow of methane gas over the catalyst, and controlling the microwave power to produce a product gas having a selected composition. A system for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a methane gas source, a reactor containing a catalyst, and a microwave power source configured to heat the catalyst.
C01B 3/26 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par décomposition de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides d'hydrocarbures avec des catalyseurs
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System and method of stoichiometric combustion for hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines
A system includes a hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine, a fuel system configured to provide a flow of hydrogen fuel to the engine, and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system configured to provide a flow of recirculated gas to the engine which includes exhaust gases. The system also includes an engine controller configured to control the fuel system and the EGR system, such that the engine receives a mixture which includes the hydrogen fuel, the ambient air and the recirculated gas in a stoichiometric fuel/air ratio that meets the torque demand on the engine.
A method includes the steps of providing a flow of gaseous hydrogen fuel, a flow of ambient air, and a flow of recirculated exhaust gas to the engine. The method also includes the steps of mixing the flow of recirculated exhaust gas and the flow of ambient air, determining a flow of hydrogen fuel necessary to create a stoichiometric fuel/air ratio, and then regulating the hydrogen fuel flow to control the torque of the engine, minimize throttling work and provide a mixture comprised of the hydrogen fuel, the ambient air and the exhaust gas in a stoichiometric fuel/air ratio.
F02B 43/00 - Moteurs caractérisés par leur fonctionnement avec des combustibles gazeuxEnsembles fonctionnels comportant de tels moteurs
F02B 47/08 - Mode de fonctionnement des moteurs comportant addition de substances non combustibles ou d'agents antidétonants à l'air comburant, au combustible ou au mélange d'air et de combustible les substances étant autres que l'eau ou la vapeur d'eau uniquement les substances comprenant les gaz d'échappement
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System and method of stoichiometric combustion for hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines
A hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine utilizes either internal or external exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), while providing an overall stoichiometric fuel/air ratio. An EGR system provides recirculated exhaust gas to the engine, and an engine controller regulates fuel flow to control torque and achieve a stoichiometric fuel/air ratio. A three-way catalyst can be applied to the exhaust gas to produce near-zero emissions. In addition, turbocharging or mechanical supercharging can also be used to increase power.
F02B 47/08 - Mode de fonctionnement des moteurs comportant addition de substances non combustibles ou d'agents antidétonants à l'air comburant, au combustible ou au mélange d'air et de combustible les substances étant autres que l'eau ou la vapeur d'eau uniquement les substances comprenant les gaz d'échappement
F02B 47/10 - Circulation des gaz d'échappement dans des circuits fermés ou semi-fermés, p. ex. avec addition simultanée d'oxygène
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System and method for producing, dispensing, using and monitoring a hydrogen enriched fuel
A system for producing, dispensing, using and monitoring a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a producing system configured to produce the hydrogen enriched fuel, a vehicle having an engine configured to use the hydrogen enriched fuel, and a dispensing system configured to store and dispense the hydrogen enriched fuel into the vehicle. The system also includes a fuel delivery system on the vehicle configured to deliver the hydrogen enriched fuel to the engine, and a control system configured to control the producing system and to monitor the use of the hydrogen enriched fuel by the vehicle. A method includes the steps of producing hydrogen gas and a hydrocarbon fuel, blending the hydrogen gas and the hydrocarbon fuel into the hydrogen enriched fuel, using the hydrogen enriched fuel in the engine, and tracking emissions during the producing step and during the using step.
F02B 43/08 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par des moteurs utilisant un combustible gazeux produit dans cet ensemble à partir d'un combustible solide, p. ex. du bois
F02M 51/00 - Appareils d'injection de combustible caractérisés par une commande électrique
A gas blending and compressing system includes a blender having a blending chamber configured to blend two or more separate gases into a blended gas, a compressor configured to compress the blended gas to a selected pressure, and a control system configured to sense operational parameters of the blender and the compressor, to sense one or more properties of the blended gas and to control the operation of the blender and the compressor to maintain the quality of the blended gas. A method for blending and compressing two or more gases includes the steps of: blending the separate gases into a blended gas using the blender; compressing the blended gas using the compressor; and matching a constant flow through the compressor to a selected minimum flow dependent on nominal operating parameters of the compressor. Alternate embodiment systems and methods blend separate gases at high pressure without using a compressor. Various principles are applied at high pressure including choked flow and partial pressure blending.
