Synthetic bio-oil production apparatus and synthetic bio-oil production method

Abstract

Provided are an apparatus and method for producing synthetic bio-oil that can produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels using a simple method. [Solution] A synthetic bio-oil production device 1 is provided with a first micronization section 2 equipped with a first cavitation generating ring 20 that breaks down bio-oil molecules, a second micronization section 3 equipped with a second cavitation generating ring 30 that breaks down water molecules, a mixing section 15 that generates a mixture by mixing the broken down bio-oil, water molecules and ethanol at a predetermined blending ratio, and a heteromolecule binding section 4 equipped with a third cavitation generating ring 40 that causes cavitation and in which the broken down bio-oil, water molecules, ethanol and additives form ester bonds to generate synthetic bio-oil.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for producing synthetic bio-oil, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for producing synthetic bio-oil produced by mixing bio-oil with water. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART It has been proposed to use bio-oil extracted from plants as a variety of fuels and a power source for motors and the like as an alternative to fossil fuels such as petroleum (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-057152 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, bio-oil has the problem that it is difficult to use as a fuel equivalent to fossil fuels as it is, and when trying to solve this problem, large-scale equipment and complicated work are required, which also becomes a problem.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of these problems, and aims to provide a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus and a synthetic bio-oil production method that can produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels in a simple manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a first micro-atomization unit having a first flow passage through which bio-oil passes, and a first cavitation generating ring that is provided in the first flow passage and causes cavitation within the first flow passage by passing the bio-oil at high pressure, thereby breaking down the bio-oil molecules; a second micro-atomization unit having a second flow passage through which water passes, and a second cavitation generating ring that is provided in the second flow passage and causes cavitation within the second flow passage by passing the water at high pressure, thereby breaking down the water molecules; and a mixture of the bio-oil molecules broken down by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules broken down by the second cavitation generating ring, and ethanol. The synthetic bio-oil production device is characterized by having a mixing section that produces a mixture by mixing additives at a predetermined blending ratio, and a third flow passage through which the mixture produced in the mixing section passes, and a third cavitation generating ring that is provided in the third flow passage and passes the mixture at high pressure to generate cavitation within the third flow passage, and a heteromolecule binding section in which cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring causes ester bonds between the bio-oil molecules split by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules split by the second cavitation generating ring, and the ethanol molecules split by the third cavitation ring and the additives to produce synthetic bio-oil.

[0007] In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the blending ratio of the bio-oil, the water, the ethanol, and the additives is determined so as to increase the number of ester bonds.

[0008] Furthermore, in addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus is such that the bio-oil is cashew nut shell oil, the ethanol is bioethanol, and the blending ratios of the bio-oil, the water, the ethanol, and the additives are set to 55% or more and 60% or less for the bio-oil, 14.5% or more and 19.5% or less for the water, 20% or more and 25% or less for the ethanol, and 0.1% or more and 1.0% or less for the additives.

[0009] In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention provides a configuration in which the first flow passage has a cylindrical interior, and the first cavitation generation ring has a first protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the first flow passage toward the center, and the bio-oil is passed through the first flow passage at high pressure, causing cavitation in the bio-oil by the first cavitation generation ring having the first protrusion, and the second flow passage has a cylindrical interior, and the second cavitation generation ring has a second protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the second flow passage toward the center. the third flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, and the third cavitation generating ring has a third protrusion protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the third flow passage toward the center; and the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus is configured such that the mixture is passed through the third flow passage at high pressure, causing the third cavitation generating ring with the third protrusion to generate cavitation in the mixture.

[0010] In addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that it is a synthetic bio-oil manufacturing apparatus that has an ultrasonic irradiation device in the third cavitation generating ring, and is configured so that by irradiating ultrasonic waves from the ultrasonic irradiation device to the synthetic bio-oil generated simultaneously with cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring, a sonochemistry effect is generated in the synthetic bio-oil, thereby stabilizing the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil.

[0011] In addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that it is a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus that has a gas-liquid mixing device that injects gas into the second flow passage upstream of the second cavitation generating ring to incorporate bubbles into the water, and that by passing the water that has incorporated the bubbles from the gas-liquid mixing device through the second cavitation generating ring at high pressure, cavitation is generated in the second cavitation generating ring, breaking down the water molecules and reducing the bubbles to nano-size.

[0012] In addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that it is a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus that has a magnetic mixer device in the third flow passage downstream of the third cavitation generating ring, and is configured to stabilize the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil by passing the synthetic bio-oil generated by cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring through the magnetic mixer device.

[0013] The present invention also provides a synthetic biooil production apparatus for producing a third synthetic biooil from a first synthetic biooil and a second synthetic biooil produced by the synthetic biooil production apparatus described above, comprising a first flow passage for passing the first biooil, a first micronization section provided in the first flow passage and equipped with a first cavitation generating ring that causes the first biooil to pass through the first flow passage at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the first flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the first biooil; a second flow passage for passing the second biooil, a second micronization section provided in the second flow passage and equipped with a second cavitation generating ring that causes the second biooil to pass through the second flow passage at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the second flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the second biooil; and a second micronization section provided in the first flow passage and equipped with a second cavitation generating ring that causes the second biooil to pass through the second flow passage at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the second flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the second biooil. a mixing section that generates a mixture by mixing the molecules of the first bio-oil fragmented by the cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second bio-oil fragmented by the second cavitation generating ring at a predetermined blending ratio; a third flow passage through which the mixture generated in the mixing section passes, and a third cavitation generating ring that is provided in the third flow passage and passes the mixture through at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the third flow passage; and a heteromolecule binding section that forms an ester bond between the molecules of the first bio-oil fragmented by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second bio-oil fragmented by the second cavitation generating ring, by the cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring, to generate the third synthetic bio-oil.

[0014] The present invention also provides a first micronization process in which bio-oil is passed through a first flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a first cavitation generating ring provided in the first flow passage, thereby breaking down the bio-oil molecules; a second micronization process in which water is passed through a second flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a second cavitation generating ring provided in the second flow passage, thereby breaking down the water molecules; and a second micronization process in which the bio-oil molecules broken down by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules broken down by the second cavitation generating ring, ethanol, and an additive are mixed together to form a predetermined micronized mixture. The synthetic bio-oil production method is characterized by comprising: a mixing step of producing a mixture mixed at a blending ratio; and a heteromolecule binding step of passing the mixture produced in the mixing step through a third flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a third cavitation generating ring provided in the third flow passage, and forming an ester bond between the bio-oil molecules split by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules split by the second cavitation generating ring, the ethanol molecules split by the third cavitation ring, and the additive to produce a synthetic bio-oil.

[0015] In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the blending ratio of the bio-oil, the water, the ethanol, and the additives is determined so as to increase the number of ester bonds.

[0016] Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention is characterized in that the method for producing a synthetic bio-oil is such that the bio-oil is cashew nut shell oil, the ethanol is bioethanol, and the blending ratios of the bio-oil, the water, the ethanol, and the additives are set to 55% to 60% for the bio-oil, 14.5% to 19.5% for the water, 20% to 25% for the ethanol, and 0.1% to 1.0% for the additives.

[0017] Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention provides a method for producing a bio-oil from a first flow passage having a cylindrical interior, wherein the first cavitation generating ring has a first protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the first flow passage toward the center, and wherein, in the first micronization step, the bio-oil is passed through the first flow passage at high pressure to cause cavitation in the bio-oil by the first cavitation generating ring having the first protrusion, and the second flow passage has a cylindrical interior, and the second cavitation generating ring has a second protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the second flow passage toward the center. The method for producing synthetic bio-oil is characterized in that, in the second micro-fine-graining step, the water is passed through the second flow passage at high pressure, causing cavitation in the water by the second cavitation generating ring having the second protrusion; the third flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, and the third cavitation generating ring has a third protrusion protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the third flow passage toward the center; and in the foreign molecule bonding step, the mixture is passed through the third flow passage at high pressure, causing cavitation in the mixture by the third cavitation generating ring having the third protrusion.

[0018] In addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that it is a synthetic bio-oil production method that includes an ultrasonic irradiation process in which ultrasonic waves are irradiated using the third cavitation generating ring, and in which ultrasonic waves are irradiated to the synthetic bio-oil generated simultaneously with cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring in the ultrasonic irradiation process, thereby generating a sonochemistry effect in the synthetic bio-oil and stabilizing the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil.

[0019] In addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that it is a synthetic bio-oil production method that includes a gas-liquid mixing process in which gas is injected into the second flow passage upstream of the second cavitation generating ring to incorporate bubbles into the water, and the water that has incorporated the bubbles from the gas-liquid mixing process is passed through the second cavitation generating ring at high pressure in the second micro-atomization process, thereby generating cavitation in the second cavitation generating ring, breaking down the water molecules and micro-atomizing the bubbles to nano-size.

[0020] In addition to the configuration described above, the present invention is characterized in that it is a synthetic bio-oil production method which includes a magnetic mixer process in which the synthetic bio-oil is subjected to a magnetic mixer in the third flow passage downstream of the third cavitation generating ring, and which stabilizes the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil by subjecting the synthetic bio-oil generated by cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring in the foreign molecule binding process to the magnetic mixer in the magnetic mixer process.

[0021] The present invention also provides a synthetic bio-oil production method for producing a third synthetic bio-oil from a first synthetic bio-oil and a second synthetic bio-oil produced by the synthetic bio-oil production method described above, comprising a first micro-pulverization step in which the first bio-oil is passed through a first flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a first cavitation generating ring provided in the first flow passage, thereby fragmenting the molecules of the first bio-oil; a second micro-pulverization step in which the second bio-oil is passed through a second flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a second cavitation generating ring provided in the second flow passage, thereby fragmenting the molecules of the second bio-oil; and a second micro-pulverization step in which the second bio-oil is passed through a second flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a second cavitation generating ring provided in the second flow passage, thereby fragmenting the molecules of the second bio-oil. The synthetic bio-oil production method is characterized by comprising: a mixing step of producing a mixture by mixing the molecules of the first bio-oil split by the second cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second bio-oil split by the second cavitation generating ring at a predetermined blending ratio; and a heteromolecule bonding step of passing the mixture produced in the mixing step through a third flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a third cavitation generating ring provided in the third flow passage, thereby forming an ester bond between the molecules of the first bio-oil split by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second bio-oil split by the second cavitation generating ring to produce the third synthetic bio-oil. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present invention, by using a predetermined blending ratio of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives, cavitation of the bio-oil and cavitation of the water are caused, and then cavitation of the mixture of all materials is caused, it is possible to easily and efficiently micronize and esterify these materials with high precision, and as a result, it is possible to easily produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels.

[0023] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the blending ratio of materials is determined so as to increase the number of ester bonds, so that synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably using a simple method.

[0024] Furthermore, according to the present invention, by setting the blending ratio of materials within a predetermined range, it is possible to more reliably produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels in a simple manner.

[0025] Furthermore, according to the present invention, cavitation of bio-oil, cavitation of water, and cavitation of a mixture of these are generated using a cavitation generating ring having protrusions formed on the inner surface of a cylindrical flow passage, which makes it possible to more simply break down the bio-oil molecules and water molecules, and as a result, to more simply produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels.

[0026] Furthermore, according to the present invention, synthetic bio-oil can be stabilized by irradiating the mixture with ultrasonic waves during cavitation, and synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably, efficiently, and with high precision.

[0027] Furthermore, according to the present invention, by incorporating air bubbles into the water before the water is cavitated, the cavitation effect can be further enhanced, and as a result, synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably, efficiently, and with high precision.

[0028] Furthermore, according to the present invention, after cavitation of the mixture, the synthetic bio-oil can be stabilized by applying a magnetic mixer, thereby making it possible to produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels more reliably, efficiently, and with high precision.

[0029] Furthermore, according to the present invention, by further producing a third synthetic bio-oil using the first synthetic bio-oil and the second synthetic bio-oil produced, it is possible to further combine synthetic bio-oils produced in different blend ratios or with different materials to produce a synthetic bio-oil that further enhances the characteristics of each or compensates for each other's shortcomings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic flowchart showing a synthetic bio-oil production process according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 2A is a schematic plan view showing a cavitation generation ring of the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are a schematic plan view and a BB cross-sectional view, respectively, showing another example 1 of the cavitation generating ring of the synthetic bio-oil producing apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are a schematic plan view and a cross-sectional view taken along line CC, showing another example 2 of the cavitation generating ring of the synthetic bio-oil producing apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 10A is a schematic plan view, FIG. 10B is a DD cross-sectional view, and FIG. 10C is a schematic perspective view showing another example 3 of the cavitation generating ring of the synthetic bio-oil producing apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 10A is a schematic plan view, FIG. 10B is an E-E cross-sectional view, and FIG. 10C is a schematic perspective view showing another example 4 of the cavitation generating ring of the synthetic bio-oil producing apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are a schematic plan view and an FF cross-sectional view, respectively, showing a fifth modified example of the cavitation generating ring of the synthetic bio-oil producing apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a first micronization unit of the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the first micronization unit of the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] 4 is a schematic flow chart showing a synthetic bio-oil production process according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiments, cashew nut shell oil is used as an example of bio-oil. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and bio-oils other than cashew nut shell oil may also be used. [First embodiment of the present invention] The synthetic bio-oil production method according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a method for producing synthetic bio-oil from bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives in a predetermined blend ratio, as shown in FIG. The system also includes a control process S1 for instructing the supply amounts of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives to each supply unit based on the blending ratio of the bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives; a first detection process S2 for detecting and confirming the supply amount of bio-oil based on the blending ratio; a second detection process S3 for detecting and confirming the supply amount of water based on the blending ratio; a third detection process S4 for detecting and confirming the supply amount of ethanol based on the blending ratio; a fourth detection process S5 for detecting and confirming the supply amount of additives based on the blending ratio; a first micronization process S6 for splitting the molecules of the supplied bio-oil; a second micronization process S7 for splitting the molecules of the supplied water; a mixing process S8 for mixing the bio-oil that has passed through the first micronization process S6, the water that has passed through the second micronization process S7, the supplied ethanol, and the supplied additives based on a predetermined blending ratio to generate a mixture; and a heteromolecule binding process S9 for esterifying the mixture generated in the mixing process S8 to generate a synthetic bio-oil.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2, this synthetic bio-oil production method is carried out by a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1 which includes a control device (control unit) 10, each supply unit (not shown), a first detection device (first detection unit) 11, a second detection device (second detection unit) 12, a third detection device (third detection unit) 13, a fourth detection device (fourth detection unit) 14, a first micro-fine-particle generation device (first micro-fine-particle generation unit) 2 equipped with a first cavitation generating ring 20, a second micro-fine-particle generation device (second micro-fine-particle generation unit) 3 equipped with a second cavitation generating ring 30, a mixing device (mixing unit) 15, and a foreign molecule binding device (foreign molecule binding unit) 4 equipped with a third cavitation generating ring 40.

[0033] Furthermore, in the control step S1, the supply amount of each material is instructed to the supply unit of each material based on the blending ratio of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives stored in the control unit 10. Note that the appropriate blending ratio of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives varies depending on the type and quality of bio-oil and the season (temperature, etc.), and the control unit 10 is programmed to calculate the blending ratio stored in advance in accordance with each situation.

[0034] For example, the blending ratios of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives are calculated to increase the number of ester bonds in the synthetic bio-oil. Increasing the number of ester bonds is desirable because it reduces the kinematic viscosity of the resulting synthetic bio-oil, making it usable as a variety of fuels.

[0035] Specifically, when the bio-oil is cashew nut shell oil and the ethanol is bioethanol, the blending ratios are preferably determined so that the bio-oil is 55% to 60%, the water is 14.5% to 19.5%, the ethanol is 20% to 25%, and the additives are 0.1% to 1.0%. The blending ratios are determined at each stage, taking into account factors such as the season (temperature, etc.) and the quality of the oil.

[0036] When the control unit 10 sends instructions to each supply unit indicating the blending ratio of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives, each supply unit calculates the amount of each material to be supplied based on the blending ratio, and supplies the materials to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1. Note that ethanol does not have to be bioethanol.

[0037] Furthermore, the first detection step S2, second detection step S3, third detection step S4, and fourth detection step S5 are configured to detect whether the amounts of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives supplied from each supply unit are based on the blending ratios instructed by the control unit 10, with the first detection unit 11 detecting the amount of bio-oil supplied, the second detection unit 12 detecting the amount of water supplied, the third detection unit 13 detecting the amount of ethanol supplied, and the fourth detection unit 14 detecting the amount of additives supplied. Furthermore, the first to fourth detection units 11 to 14 are configured such that sensors or measuring instruments that measure the amounts supplied are disposed before the pumps that deliver the materials, respectively.

[0038] In the first micronization step S6, the bio-oil molecules are fragmented by a first micronization section 2 as shown in Fig. 2. This first micronization section 2 is configured so that a first cavitation-generating ring 20 is installed in a part of a first flow passage (pipe) 7 through which the bio-oil flows, and by passing the bio-oil through this first cavitation-generating ring 20 at high pressure by a pump P installed upstream, cavitation is generated within the first cavitation-generating ring 20, and the bio-oil molecules are fragmented.

[0039] In this embodiment, bio-oil molecules are fragmented using a first micro-fractionation section 2 equipped with a plurality of first cavitation generating rings 20. The bio-oil is subjected to cavitation treatment in the first micro-fractionation step S6 by this first micro-fractionation section 2, whereby the bio-oil molecules are fragmented, resulting in bio-oil in a molecular fragmented state (nanoized bio-oil).

[0040] When the bio-oil is subjected to the cavitation treatment in the first micronization step S6, it is believed that some (one or more) of the carbon-carbon bonds in the bio-oil molecules are broken, causing the bio-oil molecules to split into multiple sites. Therefore, it is believed that the number of carbon atoms contained in the split bio-oil molecules is less than the number of carbon atoms contained in the bio-oil molecules before splitting.

[0041] The bio-oil is not limited to cashew nut shell oil as described above, but palm oil, jatropha oil, sunflower oil, pongamia oil, waste cooking oil, etc. can also be used. However, when using these, the blending ratios of these bio-oils, water, ethanol, and additives differ from those of cashew nut shell oil, so the blending ratios must be determined using a different calculation method. Note that, for example, the blending ratios are determined so as to increase the number of ester bonds depending on the number of carbon atoms of each.

[0042] 2, in the second micro-atomization step S7, the water molecules are split by the second micro-atomization section 3. This second micro-atomization section 3 is configured so that a second cavitation generating ring 30 is installed in a part of a second flow passage (pipe) 8 through which the water flows, and by passing water at high pressure through this second cavitation generating ring 30 by a pump P installed upstream, cavitation is generated within the second cavitation generating ring 30, and the water molecules are split.

[0043] In this embodiment, water molecules are fragmented using a second micro-atomization unit 3 equipped with a plurality of second cavitation generation rings 30. Water is subjected to cavitation treatment in the second micro-atomization step S7 by this second micro-atomization unit 3, whereby the water molecules are fragmented and become water in a molecular fragmented state (nanoized water).

[0044] When water is subjected to cavitation treatment in the second micronization process S7 in this way, it is thought that hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms are separated from the water molecules, resulting in fragmented water molecules (i.e., molecules composed only of hydrogen atoms or only of oxygen atoms, or molecules missing some hydrogen atoms or oxygen atoms, etc.).

[0045] As the water, various types of water can be used, such as tap water, natural water such as well water, distilled water, ion-exchanged water, water that has undergone reverse osmosis treatment, water that has undergone magnetic treatment or electrolysis treatment, and water that contains mineral components.

[0046] In the above, the expression "nanonized" is used, such as "nanonized bio-oil" and "nanonized water," but this is used for convenience to conceptually express that these are bio-oil and water containing fragmented molecules.

[0047] 2, in the mixing step S8, the mixer 15 mixes the bio-oil molecules split by the first cavitation generating ring 20, the water molecules split by the second cavitation generating ring 30, ethanol, and additives in a predetermined blending ratio to produce a mixture. The mixer 15 may simply have a space for mixing the respective materials, or it may not have a dedicated space and simply have the materials flow into a pipe and be mixed.

[0048] In the hetero-molecular bonding step S9, the hetero-molecular bonding unit 4 shown in Fig. 2 bonds the fragmented bio-oil molecules, the fragmented water molecules, ethanol, and additives to produce synthetic bio-oil (carbon-based fuel mainly composed of hydrocarbons). The hetero-molecular bonding unit 4 is configured such that a third cavitation-generating ring 40 is installed in a part of the third flow passage (pipe) 9 through which a mixture of the fragmented bio-oil molecules in the first atomization step S1 by the first atomization unit 2 (first cavitation-generating ring 20) and the fragmented water molecules, ethanol, and additives in the second atomization step S2 by the second atomization unit 3 (second cavitation-generating ring 30) flows. The mixture is passed through the third cavitation-generating ring 40 at high pressure by a pump P installed upstream, generating cavitation within the third cavitation-generating ring 40, which bonds the fragmented bio-oil molecules, the fragmented water molecules, ethanol, and additives to produce synthetic bio-oil (carbon-based fuel mainly composed of hydrocarbons).

[0049] In addition, here, a known additive is added to either the liquid (a mixture of bio-oil, water, and ethanol) before undergoing the above-mentioned mixing step S8 or the foreign molecule binding step S9. It is believed that adding such an additive further promotes the binding reaction between the fragmented bio-oil molecules and water molecules in the foreign molecule binding step S9.

[0050] In addition, as an additive to the cashew nut shell oil of this embodiment, for example, solvents such as propylene glycol and ethylene glycol can be applied. These additives can also be applied when other bio-oils are used. The additives are not limited to these, and other additives that produce similar effects may be used. Furthermore, additives that produce other effects may be used, or additives that produce other effects may be used simultaneously with additives that serve as solvents.

[0051] Furthermore, in addition to the additives described above, known additives may be added to either of the liquids (bio-oil, water) before undergoing the treatments in the first micronization step S6 and the second micronization step S7, as appropriate. Adding such additives is believed to further promote the bonding reaction between the fragmented bio-oil molecules and water molecules in the first micronization step S6 and the second micronization step S7, respectively.

[0052] In the above, the expression "heterogeneous molecules" is used, as in "heterogeneous molecule binding process." This is used for convenience to conceptually express that this is a process of binding together molecules that are different from each other (separated molecules).

[0053] In this embodiment, a heterogeneous molecule binding unit 4 equipped with multiple third cavitation-generating rings 40 is used to bind fragmented bio-oil molecules, fragmented water molecules, ethanol, and additives to produce synthetic bio-oil. The mixture is processed in the heterogeneous molecule binding step S3 using this heterogeneous molecule binding unit 4, whereby the fragmented bio-oil molecules, fragmented water molecules, ethanol, and additives present in the mixture are bound to produce synthetic bio-oil. Specifically, it is believed that single or multiple fragmented bio-oil molecules (molecules with fewer carbon atoms than the original bio-oil molecules) are bound by covalent bonds (ester bonds) with single or multiple fragmented water molecules (molecules composed only of hydrogen atoms or only of oxygen atoms, or molecules lacking some hydrogen atoms or oxygen atoms, etc.) and ethanol molecules to produce synthetic bio-oil.

[0054] The water content of the synthetic bio-oil produced in this way is less than 1%. In addition, in this heteromolecule bonding step S3, reaction heat is generated during the bonding reaction between the fragmented bio-oil molecules and the fragmented water molecules, causing the temperature to rise by about 10°C compared to before the reaction.

[0055] Next, we will explain the first, second, and third cavitation generating rings 20, 30, and 40 used in the synthetic bio-oil production method (synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1). In this embodiment, the first, second, and third cavitation generating rings 20, 30, and 40 have the same configuration, so we will only explain the first cavitation generating ring 20 in detail, and will keep explanations of the second and third cavitation generating rings 30 and 40 to a minimum and omit detailed information.

[0056] The first cavitation generating ring 20 in this embodiment is installed in a part of a cylindrical pipe serving as a first flow passage 7 (the second cavitation generating ring 30 becomes the second flow passage 8, and the third cavitation generating ring 40 becomes the third flow passage 9; the same applies below) through which bio-oil (water in the second cavitation generating ring 30, and a mixture in the third cavitation generating ring 40; the same applies below) flows.

[0057] 3(a) and 3(b), the first cavitation-generating ring 20 has a structure in which a plurality of protrusions 23, 24 protrude from an inner peripheral surface 22 of the cylindrical portion 21 toward the center, so as to form a first flow passage 7 through which bio-oil flows inside the cylindrical portion 21. When bio-oil is passed through the cylindrical portion 21 at high pressure by a pump P, cavitation occurs inside the cylindrical portion 21.

[0058] The pressure of the bio-oil passing through the first cavitation generation ring 20 may be about 1 to 10 MP, and the flow rate of the bio-oil is preferably 150 m / min or more. The pressure and flow rate of the bio-oil may be adjusted as appropriate to generate effective cavitation. For example, they may be adjusted according to the temperature, viscosity, etc. of the bio-oil.

[0059] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3(a) and (b), the first cavitation generating ring 20 has a plurality of protrusions 23 (four in Figure 3) and a plurality of protrusions 24 (four in Figure 3) that are approximately the same size and shape, and the protrusion dimensions of the protrusions 23 are larger than those of the protrusions 24.

[0060] In this embodiment, the plurality of protrusions 23, 24 of the first cavitation generating ring 20 are each mushroom-shaped, and the heads 25, 26 have a combination of two or more different sizes. In Fig. 3, the heads 25, 26 are substantially disk-shaped, and the first cavitation generating ring 20 has these two types of heads 25, 26.

[0061] The size of the heads 25, 26 may be such that they do not interfere with each other's protrusions 23, 24. The sizes of the heads 25, 26 are not limited to those described above, and three or four different sizes of heads may be used.

[0062] The inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 21 of the first cavitation generation ring 20 may be, for example, 10 to 50 mm, and the width dimension (dimension along the flow direction of the bio-oil) of the cylindrical portion 21 may be, for example, 5 to 30 mm. The protrusion dimensions of the protrusions 23, 24 may be set so that the protrusions 23, 24 do not interfere with each other, and may be, for example, about 1 / 10 to 1 / 2 of the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 21.

[0063] The first cavitation generating ring 20 may be made of ceramics such as oxides such as aluminum oxide or zirconia, or may be made of metals such as stainless steel, or synthetic resins.

[0064] The first cavitation generating ring 20 is not limited to having the protrusions 23, 24 of the shapes shown in Figures 3(a) and (b), and may have other shapes as long as it can generate cavitation appropriately.

[0065] For example, the first cavitation generating ring 20a may have a plurality of protrusions 23a, 24a, each having a shape as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), protruding from the inner circumferential surface 22a of the cylindrical portion 21a toward the center.

[0066] In Figures 4(a) and (b), the first cavitation generating ring 20a has, when viewed in cross section, a large mushroom-shaped protrusion 23a with a head 25a and a small mushroom-shaped protrusion 24a with a head 26a, and these protrusions 23a, 23b are thicker than the protrusions 23, 24 in Figure 3 described above.

[0067] Alternatively, the first cavitation generating ring 20b may have projections 23b and 24b shaped as shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) projecting from the inner circumferential surface 22b of the cylindrical portion 21b toward the center.

[0068] In FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the first cavitation generating ring 20b is provided with a cylindrical protrusion 23b and a conical protrusion 24b.

[0069] Alternatively, the first cavitation generating ring 20c may have a shape as shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c).

[0070] In Figs. 6(a) to 6(c), a first cavitation generating ring 20c has a hollow portion 23c at the center of a cylindrical portion 21c, and a spiral portion 24c around the hollow portion 23c.

[0071] Alternatively, the first cavitation generating ring 20d may have a shape as shown in FIGS. 7(a) to 7(c).

[0072] In Figures 7(a) to (c), the first cavitation generation ring 20d has a cylindrical space 23d at the upper center of the cylindrical portion 21d, and an expanded space 24d with a large space below the space 23d.

[0073] Alternatively, the first cavitation generating ring 20e may have a shape as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b).

[0074] In Figures 8(a) and (b), the first cavitation generating ring 20e has a cylindrical portion 23e at the center of the cylindrical portion 21e, and is provided with multiple (here, three) extension portions 24e around the cylindrical portion 23e that connect to the outer wall surface.

[0075] The configuration of the protrusions etc. is not limited to these shapes, and various shapes may be used.

[0076] When bio-oil is passed at high pressure through the cylindrical portion 21 of the first cavitation generating ring 20 configured as described above by the pump P, the bio-oil collides with the protrusions 23, 24 as it travels through the first flow passage 7 inside the cylindrical portion 21, and the pressure of the liquid (bio-oil) around the collision point drops instantaneously.

[0077] In this way, when the pressure of a liquid becomes lower than the saturated vapor pressure for a very short period of time, the liquid boils or dissolved gas is released from tiny bubble nuclei of 100 μm or less that exist in the liquid, generating a large number of tiny bubbles (vacuum microbubbles).

[0078] Because the pressure of the liquid around these vacuum microbubbles is higher than the saturated vapor pressure, the surrounding liquid rushes toward the center of the vacuum microbubbles, and at the moment the vacuum microbubbles disappear, the rushing liquid collides at the center, generating a strong pressure wave (shock wave) and causing cavitation inside the cylindrical portion 21.

[0079] It is thought that the strong shock waves caused by this cavitation act on the liquid molecules surrounding the vacuum microbubbles, breaking the bonds between the atoms that make up these molecules and fragmenting the molecules. In other words, it is thought that this cavitation fragments the liquid (bio-oil) molecules, generating nano-sized bio-oil containing the fragmented bio-oil molecules (and in the second cavitation generation ring, nano-sized water containing fragmented water molecules).

[0080] Furthermore, when a mixture of fragmented water molecules, fragmented bio-oil molecules, ethanol, and additives is passed at high pressure through the cylindrical portion of the third cavitation generating ring 40 configured as described above by pump P, the mixture collides with the protrusion as it travels through the third flow passage 9 inside the cylindrical portion, and the pressure of the liquid (mixture) around the collision point drops instantaneously.

[0081] As a result, a large number of vacuum microbubbles are generated in the mixture, and when these vacuum microbubbles disappear, strong pressure waves (shock waves) are generated, causing cavitation inside the cylindrical part.

[0082] The strong shock waves caused by this cavitation act on the fragmented water molecules, fragmented bio-oil molecules, ethanol, and additives in the mixture surrounding the vacuum microbubbles. The cavitation effect, combined with the high-pressure collisions between these fragmented molecules, is thought to cause the fragmented molecules to form covalent ester bonds, producing synthetic bio-oil. As described below, the synthetic bio-oil produced in this way is thought to contain oxygen in addition to hydrogen and carbon as its constituent atoms.

[0083] In addition, if the cavitation-generating rings 20, 30, 40 are configured by combining heads 25, 26 of two or more different sizes, as in this embodiment, the shock waves described above can be generated efficiently, amplifying the cavitation effect. This makes it possible to more efficiently split the bio-oil and water molecules, and more efficiently bond these split molecules together to produce synthetic bio-oil.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first micronization device 2 that cavitates bio-oil, the second micronization device 3 that cavitates water, and the foreign molecule binding device 4 that cavitates the mixture are configured by connecting multiple cavitation rings (here, the first cavitation generating ring 20) that can be connected and separated from each other. These multiple cavitations are connected so that the insides of the cylinders are connected to each other, and the first micronization device 2, second micronization device 3, and foreign molecule binding device 4 are configured.

[0085] With this configuration, it is possible to increase or decrease the amount of cavitation generated by appropriately increasing or decreasing the number of connected cavitation rings that make up the first micro-atomization device 2, the second micro-atomization device 3, and the foreign molecule binding device 4. Increasing the number of connected cavitation rings increases the amount of cavitation generated and the area where the shock waves are generated, thereby increasing the degree to which bio-oil and water molecules are separated and increasing the degree to which these separated molecules are bonded together. On the other hand, decreasing the number of connected cavitation rings can decrease the degree to which bio-oil and water molecules are separated and the degree to which the separated molecules are bonded together.

[0086] In other words, by adjusting the amount of cavitation generated in this way, it is possible to adjust the degree of fragmentation of the bio-oil and water molecules and the degree of bonding between the fragmented molecules. Therefore, although the degree of fragmentation of the bio-oil and water molecules and the degree of bonding between the fragmented molecules may vary depending on the temperature and viscosity of the bio-oil, water, and mixture, the amount of cavitation generated can be adjusted by appropriately increasing or decreasing the number of connected cavitation rings to achieve the optimal degree of fragmentation and bonding.

[0087] The pump P may be of various configurations as long as it can circulate the liquid (bio-oil, water, or mixture) at high pressure through the first flow path 7, the second flow path 8, and the third flow path 9. For example, a plunger pump, a gear pump, or a cascade pump may be used as the pump P.

[0088] The first flow path 7, the second flow path 8, and the third flow path 9 may be made of any material that can withstand the flow of high-pressure liquid (bio-oil, water, or a mixture), and may be made of, for example, metal such as iron or copper, or synthetic resin such as polyvinyl chloride.The diameters of the first flow path 7, the second flow path 8, and the third flow path 9 may be, for example, 1 to 20 mm.

[0089] In addition, the first micronization device 2 that cavitates bio-oil, the second micronization device 3 that cavitates water, and the foreign molecule binding device 4 that cavitates the mixture may be configured by connecting multiple different types of cavitation rings that can be connected and separated from each other (for example, cavitation generating rings 20a, 20e, 20d, and 20c as shown in Figure 9).

[0090] Furthermore, the first micronization device 2 that cavitates bio-oil, the second micronization device 3 that cavitates water, and the foreign molecule binding device 4 that cavitates the mixture may be configured by connecting multiple cavitation rings of the same or different types that can be connected and separated from each other (for example, cavitation generating rings 20a, 20a, 20a, 20e, 20e, 20d, 20c as shown in Figure 10).

[0091] According to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1 and synthetic bio-oil production method of the first embodiment described above, a predetermined blend ratio of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives is used, and cavitation of the bio-oil (cashew nut shell oil) and cavitation of the water are caused, and then cavitation of the mixture of all materials is caused. This makes it possible to easily, efficiently, and precisely micronize and esterify these materials, and as a result, it is possible to easily produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels.

[0092] In other words, although the cavitation generating ring is a simple structure having a cylindrical portion and protrusions, the cavitation generated within the cavitation generating ring can break down molecules of liquids such as bio-oil and water.

[0093] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1 and synthetic bio-oil production method, by using a cavitation generating ring with such a simple structure, the cavitation generated within the cavitation generating ring can be used to separate bio-oil molecules and water molecules, and these separated bio-oil molecules, water molecules, ethanol, and additives can then be combined to produce synthetic bio-oil.

[0094] Furthermore, because the synthetic bio-oil is produced by splitting the bio-oil molecules and the water molecules using cavitation in this way, the molecules can be split relatively reliably and accurately compared to, for example, splitting the molecules by applying waves of a frequency that resonates with the bio-oil or water. Furthermore, because the precision of molecular splitting can be increased in this way, the quality of the synthetic bio-oil is stabilized, the yield is improved, and synthetic bio-oil can be produced efficiently.

[0095] Furthermore, since the processes of separating bio-oil molecules and water molecules and bonding the separated bio-oil molecules with water molecules do not require high-temperature thermal energy or the application of high pressure, large-scale facilities and space for high-temperature, high-pressure treatment are not required, making it possible to produce synthetic bio-oil by a simple method. Furthermore, since high-temperature thermal energy is not required, it is possible to eliminate the inefficient situation of consuming petroleum to produce petroleum substitutes.

[0096] In addition, because water is used in the production of synthetic bio-oil, the production costs for synthesizing fuel can be significantly reduced compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, because the hydrocarbon content in the produced synthetic bio-oil is lower than that of conventional fuels, the amount of carbon dioxide generated when the synthetic bio-oil is burned can be reduced, contributing to solving environmental problems such as global warming. [Second embodiment of the present invention] Next, a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1A and a synthetic bio-oil production method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that parts similar to those in the first embodiment described above are designated by the same reference numerals with the letter A added, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0097] As shown in Fig. 11, the synthetic bio-oil production method according to this embodiment includes a gas-liquid mixing step S10A in which a large number of gas bubbles are incorporated into water before it is processed in a second micronization step S7A in which water molecules are split. As shown in Fig. 12, this synthetic bio-oil production method is carried out by a synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1A equipped with a gas-liquid mixing device 5A.

[0098] As shown in FIG. 12, this gas-liquid mixing step S10A is configured to inject gas into the second flow passage 8A, through which the water flows, upstream of the second cavitation generation ring 30A, to make the water contain a large number of gas bubbles.

[0099] By passing the water containing these bubbles through the second cavitation generating ring 30A at high pressure, cavitation occurs inside the second cavitation generating ring 30A, and the action of this cavitation breaks down the water molecules and breaks down the bubbles into nano-sized particles, generating nanobubbles.

[0100] For example, the size of the bubbles before being reduced to nano size is about 200 to 2000 μm, and the size of the nanobubbles is about 100 to 500 nm.

[0101] Cavitation occurring inside the second cavitation generating ring 30A generates vacuum microbubbles in the water, and when these vacuum microbubbles collide with air bubbles generated in the water, the air bubbles are instantly destroyed (reduced into nanobubbles).

[0102] During this destruction, a rapid adiabatic compression reaction occurs, creating an extreme reaction field of ultra-high pressure and temperature within the nanobubbles. This extreme reaction field acts on the water surrounding the nanobubbles, effectively splitting the water molecules.

[0103] In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 11, the synthetic bio-oil production method further includes a stabilization step S11A for stabilizing the molecular bonds of the product (synthetic bio-oil) produced by the bonding of the bio-oil molecules split in the foreign molecule bonding step S9A with the split water molecules.

[0104] In this stabilization step S11A, as shown in FIG. 12, the product is passed through a magnetic mixer 6A to stabilize the molecular bonds of the product.

[0105] When the product is passed through the magnetic mixer 6A, negative ions are added to the product, which makes it difficult for the product particles to stick together due to the repulsive action of the negative ions.

[0106] The magnetic mixer 6A may be any type capable of imparting negative ions to the product, and various configurations may be used.

[0107] In addition, in the synthetic bio-oil production method according to the second embodiment, an example is shown in which the gas-liquid mixing step S10A and the stabilization step S11A are included, but it is also possible to include only one of these steps S10A and S11A.

[0108] Furthermore, in the second embodiment of the present invention, in order to mass-produce industrial synthetic bio-oil in a supply that meets demand, the cavitation generating ring may be configured to cause chemical reactions of hydrogen bonds or ester bonds.

[0109] The third cavitation-generating ring 40 may also be provided with a fluid ultrasonic device. This fluid ultrasonic device includes a turbulence generating ring, a flow rate amplification ring, and a cylinder with fixed blades having multiple blades positioned within the cylinder to form a fluid flow passage therein. The fixed blades are each comprised of a cylindrical inner core provided inside the cylinder and a flow rate slowing ring having multiple blades radially arranged between the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder and the inner core. The flow rate amplification ring is disposed upstream of the turbulence generating ring, and the flow rate slowing ring is disposed between the flow rate amplification ring and the turbulence generating ring. This ultrasonic device can be used to produce synthetic bio-oils for specific purposes.

[0110] Regarding hydrogen bonding, the ultrasonic generator can easily generate the necessary hydrogen bonds by generating cavitation in the bio-oil. Having many hydrogen bonds like this reduces intermolecular interactions, lowering the kinetic viscosity of the bio-oil and enabling molecular bonding with a wide variety of bio-oils, expanding the options for synthetic bio-oils and enabling their use in a wide variety of industries.

[0111] Furthermore, as for ester bonds, as mentioned above, hydrogen-bonded synthetic bio-oil contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid and oleic acid, which contain neutral fats and provide the calorific value required for use as a fossil fuel.Waste cooking oil, jatropha oil, sunflower oil, cashew nut shell oil, pongamia oil, etc., which can be used to replace the calorific value of petroleum, contain large amounts of fatty acids, but by using the same device to form ester bonds with other bio-oils containing unsaturated fatty acids, such as soybean oil or olive oil, it becomes possible to use them in the same way as fossil fuels, as they have high freezing points.

[0112] In addition, by passing the synthetic bio-oil through a specific catalyst to stabilize it through an irreversible reaction, it is possible to produce synthetic bio-oil whose quality does not change even when stored for long periods of time, such as three months or more.

[0113] It is also possible to produce a third synthetic bio-oil from a first synthetic bio-oil produced by the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of the first or second embodiment described above, and a second synthetic bio-oil made from different materials and / or in different blending ratios. Illustrations of this production apparatus and production method are omitted.

[0114] In this case, the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus (synthetic bio-oil production method) has the same configuration as the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A (and synthetic bio-oil production method) described above, and has a first flow passage through which the first bio-oil passes, and a first micro-fine-processing unit (first micro-fine-processing process) equipped with a first cavitation generating ring that is provided in the first flow passage and passes the first bio-oil through it at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the first flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the first bio-oil.

[0115] It also has a second flow passage through which the second bio-oil passes, and a second micro-fine-processing section (second micro-fine-processing step) equipped with a second cavitation-generating ring that is provided in the second flow passage and passes the second bio-oil through it at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the second flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the second bio-oil.

[0116] Furthermore, it has a mixing section (mixing process) that produces a mixture by mixing the molecules of the first bio-oil that have been split by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second bio-oil that have been split by the second cavitation generating ring at a predetermined blending ratio.

[0117] The device also has a third flow passage through which the mixture produced in the mixing section passes, and a third cavitation generating ring that is installed in the third flow passage and passes the mixture through at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the third flow passage, and a heteromolecule binding section (heteromolecule binding process) in which the cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring causes the molecules of the first bio-oil split by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second bio-oil split by the second cavitation generating ring to form an ester bond to produce a third synthetic bio-oil.

[0118] The details of each part and step are almost the same as those of the above-mentioned embodiment. Also, as in the above-mentioned embodiment, water, ethanol, and additives may be added to produce a third synthetic bio-oil.

[0119] As described above, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, a predetermined blend ratio of bio-oil, water, ethanol, and additives is used, cavitation of the bio-oil and cavitation of the water are caused, and then cavitation of the mixture of all materials is caused. This makes it possible to easily, efficiently, and precisely micronize and esterify these materials, and as a result, it is possible to easily produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels.

[0120] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, the blending ratio of materials is determined so as to increase the ester bond, so that synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably in a simple manner.

[0121] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, by setting the blending ratio of materials within a predetermined range, it is possible to more reliably produce synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels in a simple manner.

[0122] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, cavitation of bio-oil, cavitation of water, and cavitation of the mixture thereof are generated by a cavitation generating ring 20 having protrusions 23, 24 formed on the inner surface 22 of the cylindrical flow passages 7, 8, 9, so that the bio-oil molecules and water molecules can be finely divided in a simpler manner, and as a result, synthetic bio-oil supplemented with hydrogen molecular weights can be produced from bio-oil and water in a simpler manner.

[0123] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, the synthetic bio-oil can be stabilized by irradiating the mixture with ultrasound due to cavitation, and synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably, efficiently and with high precision.

[0124] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, air bubbles are added to the water before the water is cavitated, thereby further enhancing the effect of cavitation, and as a result, synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably, efficiently, and with high precision.

[0125] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus 1, 1A and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, the synthetic bio-oil can be stabilized by applying a magnetic mixer 6A after cavitation of the mixture, and as a result, synthetic bio-oil that can be used as various fuels can be produced more reliably, efficiently and with high precision.

[0126] Furthermore, according to the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus and synthetic bio-oil production method of this embodiment, a third synthetic bio-oil can be produced using the first and second synthetic bio-oils produced, and by further combining synthetic bio-oils produced with different blending ratios or different materials, a synthetic bio-oil can be produced that further enhances the characteristics of each or complements each other's shortcomings. For example, it is conceivable to produce a first synthetic bio-oil and a second synthetic bio-oil separately for each production region and then combine these synthetic bio-oils to produce a synthetic bio-oil tailored to the destination where the synthetic bio-oil will be used. In this way, it is easier to produce a synthetic bio-oil tailored to the region or season than to produce a new synthetic bio-oil due to seasonal fluctuations.

[0127] Although the present invention has been described using the above-described embodiments, the above-described embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and equivalents thereof are also included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0128] 1,1A Synthetic bio-oil production equipment 2,2A 1st miniaturization section (1st miniaturization device) 3,3A 2nd miniaturization section (2nd miniaturization device) 4,4A Different molecule binding unit (different molecule binding device) 5A Gas-liquid mixing section (gas-liquid mixing device) 6A Magnetic Mixer 7,7A 1st flow path 8,8A 2nd flow path 9,9A 3rd flow path 10, 10A Control unit (control device) 11, 11A First detection unit (first detection device) 12, 12A Second detection unit (second detection device) 13, 13A Third detection unit (third detection device) 14, 14A Fourth detection unit (fourth detection device) 15,15A Mixing section (mixing device) 20,20A First cavitation generating ring 21 Cylindrical part 22 Inner surface 23,24 Protrusion 25,26 head 30,30A Second cavitation generating ring 40,40A 3rd cavitation generating ring S1, S1A control process S2, S2A First detection step S3, S3A Second detection step S4, S4A Third detection step S5, S5A Fourth detection step S6,S6A 1st miniaturization process S7,S7A 2nd miniaturization process S8, S8A hybrid engineering S9, S9A Heteromolecule Binding Engineering S10A Air-Liquid Mixing Engineering S11A Stabilization Project

Claims

1. a first micronizing unit having a first flow passage through which bio-oil passes, the first cavitation generating ring being provided in the first flow passage and passing the bio-oil at high pressure to generate cavitation in the first flow passage and break down the molecules of the bio-oil; a second micronization section having a second flow passage through which water passes, the second cavitation generating ring being provided in the second flow passage and passing the water at high pressure to generate cavitation in the second flow passage and break down the water molecules; a mixing unit for generating a mixture by mixing the bio-oil molecules split by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules split by the second cavitation generating ring, and ethanol at a predetermined blending ratio; a heteromolecule binding section having a third flow passage through which the mixture produced in the mixing section passes, and a third cavitation generating ring provided in the third flow passage for passing the mixture at high pressure to generate cavitation within the third flow passage, wherein the cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring causes the bio-oil molecules split by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules split by the second cavitation generating ring, and the ethanol to form ester bonds to generate a synthetic bio-oil; A synthetic bio-oil production apparatus comprising:

2. 2. The synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the blending ratio of the bio-oil, the water, and the ethanol is determined so as to increase the number of ester bonds.

3. The first flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, the first cavitation generation ring has a first protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the first flow passage toward a center thereof, the bio-oil is passed through the first flow passage at high pressure, whereby the first cavitation generating ring having the first protrusion generates cavitation in the bio-oil, the second flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, the second cavitation generation ring has a second protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the second flow passage toward a center thereof, the water is passed through the second flow passage at high pressure, whereby the second cavitation generating ring having the second protrusion generates cavitation in the water, the third flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, the third cavitation generation ring has a third protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the third flow passage toward a center thereof, The synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the third cavitation generating ring having the third protrusion is configured to generate cavitation in the mixture by passing the mixture through the third flow passage at high pressure.

4. The third cavitation generating ring has an ultrasonic irradiation device, The synthetic bio-oil production apparatus described in claim 1 is configured to irradiate the synthetic bio-oil generated simultaneously with cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring with ultrasound using the ultrasound irradiation device, thereby generating a sonochemistry effect in the synthetic bio-oil and stabilizing the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil.

5. A gas-liquid mixing device is provided which injects gas into the second flow passage upstream of the second cavitation generating ring to incorporate air bubbles into the water; The synthetic bio-oil production apparatus described in claim 1 is configured to generate cavitation in the second cavitation generating ring by passing the water containing the bubbles generated by the gas-liquid mixing device through the second cavitation generating ring at high pressure, thereby breaking down the water molecules and reducing the bubbles to nano-size.

6. A magnetic mixer device is provided in the third flow passage downstream of the third cavitation generating ring, The synthetic bio-oil production apparatus described in claim 1, characterized in that the synthetic bio-oil generated by cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring is passed through the magnetic mixer device to stabilize the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil.

7. A synthetic bio-oil production apparatus for producing a third synthetic bio-oil from a first synthetic bio-oil and a second synthetic bio-oil produced by the synthetic bio-oil production apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a first micronization unit having a first flow passage through which the first synthetic bio-oil passes, and a first cavitation generating ring provided in the first flow passage that causes the first synthetic bio-oil to pass at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the first flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the first synthetic bio-oil; a second micronization unit having a second flow passage through which the second synthetic bio-oil passes, and a second cavitation generating ring provided in the second flow passage that causes the second synthetic bio-oil to pass at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation within the second flow passage and breaking down the molecules of the second synthetic bio-oil; a mixing section that generates a mixture by mixing the molecules of the first synthetic bio-oil that have been split by the first cavitation generation ring and the molecules of the second synthetic bio-oil that have been split by the second cavitation generation ring at a predetermined blending ratio; a heteromolecule binding section having a third flow passage through which the mixture produced in the mixing section passes, and a third cavitation generating ring provided in the third flow passage for passing the mixture at high pressure to generate cavitation within the third flow passage, wherein the cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring forms an ester bond between the molecules of the first synthetic bio-oil split by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second synthetic bio-oil split by the second cavitation generating ring to generate the third synthetic bio-oil; A synthetic bio-oil production apparatus comprising:

8. A first micronization process in which bio-oil is passed through a first flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a first cavitation generating ring provided within the first flow passage, thereby breaking down the molecules of the bio-oil; a second micronization step of passing water through a second flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a second cavitation generating ring provided in the second flow passage, thereby breaking down the water molecules; a mixing step of generating a mixture by mixing the bio-oil molecules decomposed by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules decomposed by the second cavitation generating ring, and ethanol at a predetermined blending ratio; a heteromolecule bonding step in which the mixture produced in the mixing step is passed through a third flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a third cavitation generating ring provided in the third flow passage, and the bio-oil molecules split by the first cavitation generating ring, the water molecules split by the second cavitation generating ring, and the ethanol form ester bonds to produce a synthetic bio-oil; A method for producing synthetic bio-oil, comprising:

9. A method for producing synthetic bio-oil as described in claim 8, characterized in that the blending ratio of the bio-oil, the water and the ethanol is determined so as to increase the number of ester bonds.

10. The first flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, the first cavitation generation ring has a first protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the first flow passage toward a center thereof, In the first micronization step, the bio-oil is passed through the first flow passage at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation in the bio-oil by the first cavitation generating ring having the first protrusions; the second flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, the second cavitation generation ring has a second protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the second flow passage toward a center thereof, In the second micronization step, the water is passed through the second flow passage at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation in the water by the second cavitation generating ring having the second protrusion, the third flow passage is a flow passage having a cylindrical interior, the third cavitation generation ring has a third protrusion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical interior of the third flow passage toward a center thereof, The synthetic bio-oil production method described in claim 8, characterized in that in the foreign molecule binding process, the mixture is passed through the third flow passage at high pressure, thereby generating cavitation in the mixture using the third cavitation generating ring having the third protrusion.

11. An ultrasonic irradiation step of irradiating ultrasonic waves with the third cavitation generating ring, The synthetic bio-oil production method described in claim 8, characterized in that in the ultrasonic irradiation process, ultrasonic waves are irradiated to the synthetic bio-oil generated simultaneously with cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring, thereby generating a sonochemistry effect in the synthetic bio-oil and stabilizing the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil.

12. A gas-liquid mixing process is provided in which gas is injected into the second flow passage upstream of the second cavitation generating ring to cause bubbles to be contained in the water, The synthetic bio-oil production method described in claim 8, characterized in that the water containing the bubbles from the gas-liquid mixing process is passed through the second cavitation generating ring at high pressure in the second micro-fine-sizing process, causing cavitation in the second cavitation generating ring, breaking down the water molecules and micro-fine-sizing the bubbles to nano-size.

13. A magnetic mixer process is provided in which a magnetic mixer is applied to the third flow passage downstream of the third cavitation generating ring, The synthetic bio-oil production method described in claim 8, characterized in that the molecular bonds of the synthetic bio-oil are stabilized by subjecting the synthetic bio-oil generated by cavitation in the third cavitation generating ring in the foreign molecule bonding process to the magnetic mixer in the magnetic mixer process.

14. A method for producing a synthetic bio-oil, comprising producing a third synthetic bio-oil from a first synthetic bio-oil produced by the method for producing a synthetic bio-oil according to any one of claims 8 to 13 and a second synthetic bio-oil, a first micronization step in which a first synthetic bio-oil is passed through a first flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a first cavitation generating ring provided in the first flow passage, thereby fragmenting the molecules of the first synthetic bio-oil; a second micronization step in which the second synthetic bio-oil is passed through a second flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a second cavitation generating ring provided in the second flow passage, thereby fragmenting the molecules of the second synthetic bio-oil; a mixing step of generating a mixture by mixing the molecules of the first synthetic bio-oil fragmented by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second synthetic bio-oil fragmented by the second cavitation generating ring at a predetermined blending ratio; a heteromolecule bonding step in which the mixture produced in the mixing step is passed through a third flow passage at high pressure to generate cavitation in a third cavitation generating ring provided in the third flow passage, and the molecules of the first synthetic bio-oil split by the first cavitation generating ring and the molecules of the second synthetic bio-oil split by the second cavitation generating ring form ester bonds to produce the third synthetic bio-oil; A method for producing synthetic bio-oil, comprising:

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