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Catalyst composition and method for oxidizing mixtures

a technology of catalyst mixture and composition, which is applied in the direction of organic compound/hydride/coordination complex catalyst, physical/chemical process catalyst, chemical catalyst, etc., can solve the problem of proportions of catalyst mixture falling out of suspension, and achieve the effect of reducing harmful emissions, increasing fuel oxidation efficiency, and reducing harmful emissions

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10
HASKEW JAMES W
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"The present invention relates to a method for oxidizing fuel using a catalyst mixture. This method may increase the efficiency of fuel oxidation, resulting in reduced harmful emissions, greater power output, and more stable engine operation. The catalyst mixture is added to the flame zone of an oxidation process and includes specific compounds and elements mixed in a matrix. The pH of the catalyst mixture is crucial to prevent agglomeration of the catalyst particles. The addition of the catalyst particles to diesel engines has been found to generate more power, experience less vibration, and produce fewer harmful emissions compared to engines without the catalyst particles. The invention is applicable to any oxidation process where hydrocarbon fuels are oxidized."

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Agglomeration reduces the amount of catalyst particles that may be carried to the flame zone in an air stream and may cause portions of the catalyst mixture to fall out of suspension.

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Referring to FIG. 3, a gasoline fuel may be oxidized in accordance with the method and composition disclosed herein. The current Example relates to a gasoline fuel engine having a fuel consumption rate of 5 gallons per hour operating for at least 400 hours, thereby consuming approximately two thousand (2,000) gallons (6056 kilograms) of fuel. A typical car consumes approximately 5 gallons / hour. The engine is provided with a catalyst delivery system as shown in FIG. 1. The specific catalyst mixture for a fuel rate of 5 gal / hour for this Example is as follows:

To one (1) liter of water was added:

2.4 g (2.4 milligrams / milliliter, mg / ml) H2PtCl6.6H2O (chloroplatinic acid) 0.4 g (0.4 mg / ml) HReO4 (perrhenic acid) 0.28 g (0.28 mg / ml) RhCl3 0.28 g (0.28 mg / ml) AlCl3.

The catalyst chamber 15 of the delivery system is charged with thirty six (36) ml of this catalyst mixture, and with enough of a base liquid comprising equal parts ethylene glycol and water and 5400 parts per million (...

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The following specific tests were performed on a single Caterpillar Model No. 3408 Series Diesel Engine using a combined catalyst mixture comprising 144 ml of a mixture of water, 2.4 mg / ml H2PtCl6.6H2O, 0.4 mg / ml HReO4, 0.28 mg / ml RhCl3, and 0.28 mg / ml AlCl3, and a liquid comprising equal parts ethylene glycol and water and 5400 ppm by weight LiCl to bring the total of the combined catalyst mixture to 650 ml in the catalyst chamber. Using the same sparging process described in Example 1, the catalyst particles were carried to the combustion chamber. Unless otherwise indicated, the engine was running under an 85% load. Under the description provided in Example 1, 144 ml of catalyst mixture is sufficient for about 20 gal / hour of fuel consumption. Under 85% load, the Caterpillar engine ordinarily consumes approximately 23 gal / hour. Thus, the catalyst mixture was run lean for these tests. The tests discussed are standardized industry tests performed on appropriate calibrated equipment ...

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Abstract

A catalyst composition and method for oxidizing fuels is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises at least one compound having one of a group III, group IIA or Lanthanide element such as, for example, Aluminum, Magnesium or Cesium, and at least one compound having at least one element selected from group IA, group IVA, group VI, group VII, group VIII, group IB, group IIB, and combinations thereof, such as, for example platinum, rhodium and rhenium. A method for oxidizing an fuel, the method comprising providing a fuel and a catalyst mixture; transporting the fuel and the catalyst to the flame zone separately; mixing the fuel and the catalyst; and oxidizing the fuel. The method and catalyst mixture may be used for oxidation of any hydrocarbon based fuel. Improved results from the use of the group III, group IIA or Lanthanide group element include increased power, reduced harmful emissions, and smoother oxidation process.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention generally relates to a composition and method for catalyzing oxidation, and more particularly to a catalyst mixture and method for conveying a catalyst for oxidation of a fuel. 2. Background Art Bubbling or sparging air through a catalytic mixture that includes platinum, rhodium and rhenium compounds has been used to convey the platinum, rhodium and rhenium compounds into a combustion chamber of, for example, an automobile engine, to reduce pollution from the engine. The use and operation of catalysts in oxidation processes are generally known in the art for increasing the efficiency of the oxidation process and in particular cases, reducing pollution. Greater efficiencies and reduction of pollution is needed. Furthermore, dispersed particles in catalyst mixtures have been found to agglomerate due to heat or complexation with organic additives in the catalytic mixture. There is a need to prevent agglomeration ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F02M33/00B01J8/00B01J23/00B01J23/656B01J27/13B01J31/00B01J35/00B01J35/27C10L10/00C10L10/02F02M27/02F23J7/00
CPCB01J23/6567B01J35/12F02M27/02C10L10/02C10L10/00B01J35/27
Inventor HASKEW, JAMES W.
Owner HASKEW JAMES W
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