Reforming method for liquid fossil fuel

Abstract

To provide a reforming method for liquid fossil fuel which enables liquid fuel to be reformed.SOLUTION: A liquid additive is added to and mixed with, thereby dispersed into, liquid fossil fuel to be reformed at a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000, the liquid additive including as a main component a hydrocarbon compound which has a flash point in a range of a carbon number of 9 to 25 lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for reforming a liquid fossil fuel, and more particularly to a method for reforming a liquid fossil fuel that enables reforming of the liquid fuel. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, reformulated fuels are sometimes used to reduce the carbon monoxide concentration in exhaust gases. These reformulated fuels are fuels to which oxygen-containing compounds have been added, which increases the oxygen content during combustion, thereby improving the fuel's combustion efficiency. Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), which contains approximately 12% oxygen by weight, is used as the oxygen-containing compound and is currently used in some premium gasolines.

[0003] It is also known to add tourmaline to the fuel tank to reform the fuel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-46162 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, reformulated gasoline is more expensive than unreformulated gasoline. Furthermore, since oxygen molecules are generated and bonded to fuel components only when oxygen-containing compounds are burned, rather than supplying only pure oxygen to the combustion chamber, there are problems such as high black smoke concentration and carbon deposits accumulating in the combustion chamber depending on the oxygen-containing compounds. Also, although the reforming effect of tourmaline is explained as the constant emission of electromagnetic waves due to electric polarization, there are many points that are unclear in terms of the effectiveness of reducing the concentration of harmful substances in exhaust gases.

[0006] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for reforming liquid fossil fuels that enables reforming of liquid fuels. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] Therefore, the method for reforming liquid fossil fuel according to the present invention is characterized in that a liquid additive, the main component of which is a hydrocarbon compound having a carbon number in the range of 9 to 25 and a flash point lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed, for example, 40°C or higher, is added, mixed, and dispersed in a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000 relative to the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed.

[0008] The additive is made from a fossil fuel with a low flash point, for example, 40°C or higher, which is lower than the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed, so when dispersed in the fossil fuel, the additive creates the flash point, allowing the entire fossil fuel to burn efficiently, lowering the engine combustion temperature, improving engine life, and lowering the exhaust gas temperature, reducing carbon monoxide and other exhaust gases. These effects were confirmed by tests conducted by the inventors of this invention.

[0009] Although mixing methods are required for high viscosity heavy oil or large capacity tanks, the dispersibility of the product when added to petroleum-based fuels that are primarily petroleum-based is very good. Therefore, even mixing will produce immediate results (although it will take some time for the exhaust gas components to change). However, the effect varies greatly depending on the addition rate, and if the addition rate is too high, efficiency will gradually decrease. In particular, the effect on internal combustion engines varies depending on the type and condition of the engine, the type and quality of fuel, etc. The modifier of this invention was developed for diesel engines, but it can also be used in gasoline engines. The effect is greater in engines that have been overused for a long period of time and have lost power, in engines that operate at high loads and speeds, in engines that are used in low temperature environments, in engines that run on inferior fuel, and in diesel engines where a lot of carbon has built up on the inside of the muffler, and where the amount of black smoke produced is high. The effect tends to be smaller in gasoline engines that use lean burn systems, i.e., engines with little carbon buildup on the inside of the muffler, and diesel engines that produce little black smoke.

[0010] Furthermore, according to the present invention, a liquid reformer for liquid fossil fuels can be provided, which is characterized in that the main component is a hydrocarbon compound having a carbon number in the range of 9 to 25 and a flash point lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed, and the reformer is added, mixed, and dispersed in a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000 relative to the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed.

[0011] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a liquid fossil fuel characterized in that a liquid additive containing as its main component a hydrocarbon compound having a carbon number in the range of 9 to 25 and a flash point lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed is added, mixed and dispersed in a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000 relative to the liquefied fuel to be reformed.

[0012] About the appropriate addition rate For automobiles, both diesel and gasoline engines should start with 1 / 1000, and then increase to the standard normal addition rate. Add 1 / 1000 the first time and gradually decrease the addition rate until you find the optimum addition rate. For low-pressure injection types that produce a lot of smoke, 1 / 500 is acceptable the first time only, but you can also select the rate by conducting combustion efficiency tests. However, in extremely hot weather where air conditioning is required, the charging efficiency should be reduced (the addition rate should be reduced to an appropriate value of 30-40%). Basically, the higher the mixture ratio and the higher the load, the higher the addition rate is required. As the addition rate increases, the effect of reducing black smoke and engine noise increases, but the combustion efficiency gradually decreases and white smoke increases. In extreme cases, the engine becomes unable to turn.

[0013] The engine may be an external combustion engine such as a boiler or stove, or an internal combustion engine such as an engine.

Claims

1. A method for reforming liquid fossil fuel, characterized in that a liquid additive, the main component of which is a hydrocarbon compound having a carbon number in the range of 9 to 25 and a flash point lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed, is added, mixed, and dispersed in a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000 relative to the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed.

2. A liquid modifier for liquid fossil fuels, characterized in that the main component is a hydrocarbon compound having a carbon number in the range of 9 to 25 and a flash point lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be modified, and the modifier is added to and mixed with the liquid fossil fuel to be modified at a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000, and dispersed therein.

3. 3. A liquid reformer for liquid fossil fuels according to claim 2, wherein the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed is heavy oil, light oil or gasoline.

4. A liquid fossil fuel characterized in that a liquid additive containing as its main component a hydrocarbon compound having a carbon number in the range of 9 to 25 and a flash point lower than that of the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed is added, mixed and dispersed in the liquefied fuel to be reformed at a mass ratio of 1 / 500 to 1 / 2000.

5. 5. The liquid fossil fuel according to claim 4, wherein the liquid fossil fuel to be reformed is heavy oil, light oil or gasoline.

6. 2. The method for reforming liquid fossil fuels according to claim 1, wherein the engine to which the method is applied is an external combustion engine or an internal combustion engine.