Recyclable fuel distribution, storage, delivery and supply system

Abstract

A recyclable fuel distribution system comprising a hierarchy of operatively linked (with fuel supply and reaction product collection elements) fluid fuel transport vehicles, fluid fuel storage tanks, fuel supply reservoirs (optional depending on specific use), and fluid fuel usage devices operatively linked to the storage tanks or supply reservoirs, as applicable. The fuel, during use, undergoes a reversible chemical reaction, whereby collected reaction product is reversible to the original fuel. At least one and preferably all of the vehicles, storage tanks and reservoirs contain a storage volume with separated chambers, adapted to inversely change relative to fuel being supplied and reaction product being collected and stored. As a result, a single volume during transport, storage, and use, provides the dual function of fuel supply and collection of reversible reaction product, with concomitant nearly halving of transport, storage and use volumes and costs. Electrical production with a zinc fuel which reversibly forms a zinc oxide reaction product is a particularly suitable fuel for the present system for use in large scale fuel cell applications. Applications range from large scale megawatt power levels for industrial levels to tens of kilowatts for homes and transportation systems down to several watts for portable electrical and electronic appliances and devices.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to fuel supply systems, such as those suitable for the production of heat and electricity (e.g., fuel cell DC power generation); in particular, the present invention relates to large-scale systems that require the use of vehicle supply storage tanks and / or supply tanks, and require the use of storage , Utilize, transport and supply devices for small consumption systems. Background technique [0002] Currently, fuels (defined as materials that are combusted to provide energy) for relatively large-scale continuous use are transported to various application places. Fuels such as oil, gasoline or even coal are combusted in said applications to generate heat or run electrical generators, while also producing combustion reaction products (mainly carbon dioxide, water, and gases such as NO x and SO 2 pollutants, which are discharged into the air by the removal device). These fuels are non-renewable and require a long-term eff...

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Problems solved by technology

This process is complex, expensive and highly polluting

Additionally, these fuels are inconvenient to transport, store or utilize, especially since they cannot be effectively reduced in size for use in small, portable electronic devices for the average consumer

[0005] Direct generation of electricity using local small gasoline or kerosene fueled generators still requires storage and transportation of petroleum and kerosene, which is very dangerous, and the fuel burns completely when utilized and is usually not recoverable

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