56 results about "Synthetic fuel" patented technology

To provide a method and an apparatus for producing carbon-recovering type manganese-based alloys by which the reduction of CO2 discharge is made possible.SOLUTION: A method for producing a carbon-recovering type manganese-based alloy includes a step (A) of charging a manganese ore-derived raw material having a manganese oxidation degree of 1.0 to 1.1 and a carbonaceous material into an electric furnace to perform refining, and then performing slag / metal separation, and a step (B) of producing a synthetic fuel using carbon monoxide contained in a by-product gas generated from the electric furnace as a raw material.SELECTED DRAWING: None

A fuel generator and a method for generating fuel are disclosed in which a monolithic block includes a plurality of plates stacked and bonded together to form a plurality of reaction regions. A first input port and a second input port are disposed on the monolithic block. The first input port is coupled to a source of hydrogen gas and the second input port is coupled to a source of carbon dioxide or syngas. An output port is disposed on the monolithic block and is coupled to a fuel reservoir. A first subset of the plurality of plates is bonded together to form a first reaction region, a second subset of the plurality of plates is bonded together to form a second reaction region, and a third subset of the plurality of plates is bonded together to from a channel that fluidically connects the first and the second reaction regions.

The present invention relates to a method for the CO2-neutral commercial recovery of metallic magnesium from seawater, wherein the recovered magnesium is further processed for use as a metallurgical raw material and can also be used as a starting material for the CO2-neutral recovery of hydrogen, and the CO2 recovered or released throughout the method is dissolved and bound to seawater.

Provided are an apparatus and a method for producing a synthetic fuel with which it is possible to obtain a hydrocarbon having a high selectivity of jet fuel components and to produce a jet fuel at a high yield. A synthetic fuel production device (1) for producing a predetermined synthetic fuel by a direct FT synthesis reaction using a raw material gas containing hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide, the synthetic fuel production device (1) being provided with: a reactor (9) having a cylindrical reactor main body section (9a) filled with a predetermined FT catalyst (20) for generating a direct FT synthesis reaction; a raw material gas flow rate adjustment unit (7) and / or composition adjustment units (5a, 5b) for adjusting the flow rate of the raw material gas supplied to the reactor (9); and a control device (3) that controls the linear velocity, which is the flow rate of the raw material gas per unit cross-sectional area of the reactor main body section (9a), by controlling the raw material gas flow rate adjustment section (7) and / or the composition adjustment sections (5a, 5b), and that controls the linear velocity to 0.2 m / sec to 4.0 m / sec when a given synthetic fuel is a jet fuel.

The object of the invention is to provide a reactor system based on an alkaline electrolysis plant and an associated process for producing a synthetic fuel gas with a high oxygen content from natural gas, biogas, or exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine, using hydrogen and oxygen produced during electrolysis as fuel gas or synthesis gas. Due to the high oxygen content in the fuel gas of over 20 vol%, the energy content of the new synthetic fuel gas is significantly higher than that of mixed gases currently used in practice with an oxygen content of less than 5 vol%. By arranging the reactor, including all auxiliary equipment, in a container, largely standardized prefabrication of the reactor and electrolysis plant can be carried out by the manufacturer, ensuring compliance with and installation of appropriate safety devices.The reactor system and the process for producing a fuel gas (25) from a carrier gas (11), e.g., natural gas (11), hydrogen, and oxygen, utilizes an alkaline low-voltage electrolysis system (3) consisting of a multitude of individual cells (4) within a reactor housing (2), which generates the fuel gas (25) directly during electrolysis in the individual cell (4). Despite its high oxygen content, the fuel gas (25) is flammable but not explosive.

The present invention relates to an alternative two-stroke reciprocating internal combustion engine and power system thereof which eliminates the intake and compression phases of four-stroke Otto engines, and injects the fuel and the oxidising agent at high pressure directly into the combustion chamber or a prechamber at approximately the moment when the piston is at the top dead centre (TDC), using oxygen and / or air as the oxidising agent and hydrogen-based fuels, synthetic fuels, biofuels, alcohols, natural gas and mixtures thereof. At the same time, a spark is applied or combustion is produced by self-ignition, and expansion occurs until the piston reaches the bottom dead centre (BDC). The piston then starts to rise, the mechanically or electrically actuated exhaust valve opens and exhaust is discharged until the TDC is reached again, thereby repeating the cycle.

The present invention relates to an electrocatalytic reactor for synthesizing fuel from biomass and molecules derived therefrom, comprising an electrolysis unit, an electrolyte circulation unit, and a cooling unit. The electrolysis unit comprises an anode chamber housing, an anode chamber membrane reinforcing piece, a proton exchange membrane, a cathode chamber membrane reinforcing piece, and a cathode chamber housing which are arranged in sequence. The anode chamber housing and the cathode chamber housing are each divided into two communicated chambers by an inwardly recessed cooling water channel on a surface of the housing. The cathode and anode chamber housings are used to accommodate cathode and anode electrolyte liquids and corresponding cathode and anode electrode sheets, respectively. The present invention improves the structure of each component of an apparatus and the arrangement thereof, such that, compared with the prior art, the present invention solves the problems of numerous by-products, unbalanced internal pressure, difficult replacement of electrodes, and complex cooling in an electrosynthesis process. Additionally, the present invention is simple to manufacture and is suitable for mass production of reactors and products thereof.

The invention relates to a method for technically obtaining magnesium metal from seawater in a CO2-neutralizing manner, in which the obtained magnesium is further processed for use as a metallurgical raw material, but can also be used as a starting material for obtaining hydrogen in a CO2-neutralizing manner, the CO2 obtained or released during the entire process is dissolved and incorporated in seawater.

The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling dynamic operation in an electrical X device by means of a DCS (Distributed Control System). The apparatus includes one or more electrolyzers for converting water to hydrogen, and the apparatus can produce one or more of ammonia, methanol, ethanol, DME, methane, or synthetic fuel (e.g., gasoline or jet fuel).

The invention discloses a method for preparing polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether by using an ethylene glycol and glycerol extraction technology, and belongs to the technical field of preparation of new energy synthetic fuels and environment-friendly solvents. Aiming at the problems of rectification tower blockage, low product yield and environmental pollution caused by an impurity removal process due to the fact that a synthetic product contains impurities such as formaldehyde, water and formic acid in an existing process, the invention adopts the following technical scheme: formaldehyde and methylal are used as raw materials, and a DMM2-5 product mixture is synthesized under the catalysis of a solid acid catalyst; ethylene glycol or glycerol is adopted as a single extraction agent, strong polar impurities are removed through 5-10 stages of extraction, and a target product and methylal are enriched in a light phase; and carrying out multi-tower continuous rectification and purification to obtain high-purity DMM2 and DMM3-5 products. The extraction agent and unreacted raw materials can be recycled and reused, so that closed-loop production is realized. The process is green and waste-free, impurities are thoroughly removed (formaldehyde is less than 0.5%, and water is less than 0.1%), the product purity is more than or equal to 99.1%, the yield is 85-95%, the operation is mild and safe, the adaptability is high, and the process conforms to the coal clean and efficient utilization policy and is suitable for production of environment-friendly solvents and national VI standard clean diesel components.

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing synthesis gas from end-of-life tires which comprises reducing the size and sorting if said end-of-life tires into sorted fragments. The sorted fragments are then subjected to a gasification reaction in at least one plasma gasifier comprising at least three plasma torches. Thereby, the sorted fragments of end-of-life tires are converted into synthesis gas whereby less CO2 is produced in comparison to state- of-the-art processes for treatments of end-of-life tires. Said synthesis gas is then preferably used as a feedstock for manufacturing synthetic fuels such as methane, methanol, Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbons (and upgraded products made thereof).

The present invention provides a synthetic fuel manufacturing apparatus that can perform multiple processes in a single unit when manufacturing synthetic fuel by mixing oil and water. [Solution] To continuously perform the process of mixing and reacting water and oil, which have different specific gravities, and then separating the two liquids, the system is equipped with reaction / separation tanks T3 and T4, which consist of an inner reaction tank T3 and an outer separation tank T4. The inner reaction tank T3 reacts the mixed liquid, which is supplied by a stirring pump P2, while stirring it. The mixed liquid is taken from the bottom of the reaction tank T3 and discharged into the outer separation tank T4 via a separation pipe 3 that is sent to the top of the separation tank T4. The discharged mixed liquid is separated into two types based on the difference in specific gravity and discharged from the oil outlet at the top of the separation tank and the water outlet at the bottom of the separation tank. At this time, the outlet height of the separation pipe 3 to the separation tank can be adjusted according to the reaction time in the reaction tank T3.

This invention provides a reaction and separation tank that can perform multiple processes in a single unit when mixing oil and water to produce synthetic fuel. [Solution] To continuously perform the process of mixing and reacting water and oil, which have different specific gravities, and then separating the two liquids, the system is equipped with reaction / separation tanks T3 and T4, which consist of an inner reaction tank T3 and an outer separation tank T4. The inner reaction tank T3 reacts the mixed liquid, which is introduced by a stirring pump, while stirring it. The mixed liquid is taken from the bottom of the reaction tank T3 and discharged into the outer separation tank T4 via a separation pipe 3 that is sent to the top of the separation tank T4. The discharged mixed liquid is separated into two types based on the difference in specific gravity and discharged from the oil outlet 4a at the top of the separation tank T4 and the water outlet 4c at the bottom of the separation tank T4. The separation pipe 3 has a double-pipe structure in which two pipes can move relative to each other, and the outlet height to the separation tank T4 can be adjusted according to the reaction time in the reaction tank T3.

The invention relates to a method for producing synthetic fuels (18), comprising the following steps: carrying out (S10) a CO2-based high-temperature Fischer-Tropsch reaction at a reaction temperature in the range from 250 to 650°C using a reactant stream (12) comprising H2 and CO2 in order to produce a first hydrocarbon stream (14); separating (S20) the first hydrocarbon stream (14) in order to produce a second hydrocarbon stream (16a); hydrogenating (S30) the second hydrocarbon stream (16); fractionating (S40) the hydrogenated second hydrocarbon stream (16b) in order to produce a synthetic fuel (18), in particular kerosene and / or diesel. The invention also relates to a corresponding system (1).

The invention discloses a carbon dioxide methanation system and method based on carbonate circulation and hydrogen energy coupling, and relates to the technical field of carbon dioxide capture and resource utilization (CCU), solid adsorbent circulation, hydrogen energy conversion and fuel synthesis. The system comprises a carbon dioxide-containing gas supply unit, a carbonate circulation carbon capture unit, a carbon dioxide purification unit, a hydrogen supply unit, a carbon dioxide and hydrogen mixing and preheating unit, a methanation reaction unit, a methane product treatment and utilization unit and a heat energy integration and control unit. By means of low-cost and high-concentration CO2 capture and regeneration, integrated coupling of CO2 capture and hydrogen energy methanation, energy gradient utilization and heat energy closing and partial burn-back of methane products, a'fuel-carbon capture-synthesis' closed loop, CaO / CaCO3 multiple circulation and material closing are constructed, the technical platform is universally used, and the industry scene is easy to expand.

This invention relates to an integrated biomass / organic solid waste conversion system and method for producing synthetic fuel based on membrane separation enhancement. It mainly consists of three parts: an oxygen-permeable membrane module, a pyrolysis gasification membrane reactor, and a dehydration catalytic membrane reactor. It can pyrolyze and gasify biomass or organic solid waste, and then convert the resulting syngas into synthetic fuel. The oxygen-permeable membrane module can separate and capture high-purity oxygen from the air required for pyrolysis gasification. The pyrolysis gasification membrane reactor can perform pyrolysis gasification of biomass / organic solid waste and catalytic reforming to obtain high-quality syngas. The dehydration catalytic membrane reactor can further directionally convert the syngas into synthetic fuel. The pyrolysis gasification membrane reactor, coupled with a porous silicon carbide membrane and an integral catalyst, integrates pyrolysis gasification, crude fuel purification, and reforming decoking functions. The dehydration catalytic membrane reactor, coupled with a hydrogenation catalyst and a dehydration molecular sieve membrane, can achieve hydrogenation and in-situ removal of byproduct water in one step, improving reaction efficiency and product yield.

The invention discloses a multi-type industrial enterprise flue gas carbon dioxide in-situ conversion and carbon neutralization fuel oil synthesis process and a modular device, and belongs to the technical field of carbon capture and utilization, carbon neutralization and new energy fuel. According to the invention, various heat-producing and carbon dioxide-producing industrial enterprises such as thermal power plants, coking plants, chemical plants and the like are integrated, double modes of nearby wind power / photovoltaic / hydroelectric green power hydrogen production and direct outsourcing of green hydrogen are newly added, and flue gas, industrial water sources and surplus heat energy of the enterprises are utilized; through flue gas purification, carbon dioxide in-situ capture (dual-mode switching), green electricity / industrial electricity hydrogen production or green hydrogen supply, catalytic synthesis and waste heat self-heating, liquid fuel oil which is only used for internal use of an enterprise is generated, and full-closed-loop carbon neutralization is achieved. The device is of a modular skid-mounted structure, green power and green hydrogen interfaces are reserved, the device can be flexibly adapted to various enterprises and green energy scenes, large-scale transformation is not needed, the cost is low, the compliance is high, the carbon neutralization effect is remarkable, and the device is suitable for industrial enterprise green transformation and carbon emission reduction.

The invention essentially consists in producing at least one closed loop provided with a heat exchanger in order to achieve indirect thermal coupling by returning at least high-temperature and / or low-temperature waste heat from a production unit (500) for producing at least one synthetic fuel to a thermal power plant (1), wherein the thermal power plant (1) is provided with a system (10) for converting heat into electricity, and wherein the hydrogen required for the production unit is supplied by a hydrogen-production unit (300) that produces hydrogen by electrolysis and is itself thermally coupled to the thermal power plant.

A method of producing fuel from biodegradable carbonaceous material using a stacked particle bioreactor is provided. A stacked particle bioreactor is formed from particles including biodegradable Carbonaceous material. The biodegradable carbonaceous material, in-the stacked particle bioreactor is aerobically and / or anaerobically bioconverted into one or more synfuels, which are collected from the reactor. The synfuels produced by the method may include synthetic petroleum, alcohol, and / or a gaseous fuel contairfing methane. Preferably the method includes an aerobic biotreatment phase followed by an anaerobic-bioconversion phase. A stacked particle bioreactor for carrying out the anaerobic, and preferably aerobic, degradation is also described.

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10), a fuel analysis device (18), and a method for determining the synthetic and fossil fuel content of a fuel for a motor vehicle (10), wherein a sensor device (20) is arranged in a fuel line (16) of the motor vehicle (10). The method comprises, as steps: determining at least one fuel parameter of the fuel by the sensor device (20) while fuel flows through the fuel line (16), the fuel parameter comprising at least one resistive measurement value; and determining the synthetic and fossil fuel content based on the determined fuel parameter and predetermined reference parameters by a control unit (22).

The present application relates to the field of ocean energy development, and provides a kind of ocean energy comprehensive utilization floating energy island device and its working and maintenance method, integrated arrangement large offshore wind turbine, solar power generation module, tidal current power generation module and wave power generation module, as well as hydrogen energy, synthetic fuel and biomass energy production module, realize the comprehensive utilization and complement of multiple ocean energy, and have the function of quick operation and risk avoidance maintenance, can solve the problems of poor power generation stability, low power density and small adaptation range of traditional ocean energy utilization device.

Methods and systems are disclosed for synthesizing carbon neutral or partially carbon neutral hydrocarbons from sources of carbon such as but not limited to graphite. Carbon, catalyst, heavy oil, and hydrogen are fed into a converter vessel. The converter vessel is heated and pressurized, thereby converting the carbon into a mixed hydrocarbon fuel.

A process and apparatus for converting biomass and / or carbonaceous solid waste material to syngas is provided. The method includes providing a densified and pressurized feedstock to a gasifier, and the gasifier including a fluidized bed zone and a post-gasification zone, and contacting the feedstock with a gasifying agent. The synthesis gas is then recovered and purified, involving the recovery of CO2 to various stages of the process. The apparatus is configured to perform the method and includes a delivery conduit for recovering CO2. The syngas may be further processed into renewable synthetic products and / or chemicals.

The invention discloses a carbon cycle super energy storage system. And particularly, the energy storage technology is high in power storage capacity, high in power grid regulation and control capacity, low in cost and high in benefit. According to the carbon cycle super energy storage system, carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide in air is extracted or industrial carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide is used as an energy storage medium, and the characteristic that a cold energy substance can store cold energy is utilized; a large amount of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide is converted into a liquid carbon monoxide cold energy substance or a liquid carbon dioxide cold energy substance and stored, the cold energy substance is reduced into carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide after cold energy in the cold energy substance is used and can also be used as a raw material for synthesizing fuel, and carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide generated after the fuel is used are recycled. And the energy is collected to become the energy storage medium of the energy storage system again. The technical scheme well regulates the power of the power grid, ensures the stability and safety of the power grid, and greatly promotes the development of new energy such as solar energy and wind energy in China. The problem of greenhouse effect can be solved, and the raw material problem of a large amount of synthetic energy can also be solved. The method is a new technical scheme for achieving the goal of reaching the peak carbon neutralization requirement of carbon.

Systems and methods are disclosed for recording, validating, and using digitally signed provenance data associated with the production, delivery, transformation, reconversion, and withdrawal of hydrogen, hydrogen-containing energy carriers, and hydrogen-enabled synthetic fuels. Supply-chain events occurring at certified inlets, certified outlets, transfer interfaces, production facilities, conversion facilities, reconversion facilities, and transport systems may generate data elements that include measurements, quantities, timestamps, source identifiers, energy source information, carbon-intensity information, and participant credentials. These data elements may be authenticated and stored in a digital ledger that supports monitoring, reporting, and verification functions. Validated ledger entries may be used to determine eligibility for settlement actions or entitlements, including tax credits, subsidies, or incentive payments. Settlement logic, smart contracts, or automated rules may allocate or transfer credits, payments, or digital instruments among credentialed participants. The disclosed technology supports traceability, compliance, and financial settlement across supply chains for hydrogen, hydrogen-containing energy carriers, and hydrogen-enabled synthetic fuels.

The present invention relates to an energy transport system using pressurised fluids, comprising: pneumatic compressors or hydraulic pumps; fluid storage chambers or tanks at the discharge point and others at the receiving point; pipes for transporting or transferring the pressurised fluids; pressure sensors; fluid flow or pressure regulators and shut-off valves; multi-stage turbines actuated by the fluids, said turbines driving the electric generators or alternators; and a microprocessor controlling its operation. The materials used are stainless steels, reinforced concrete and corrosion-resistant plastic polymers, such as polyethylene. The compressors are driven mechanically or by means of electric motors powered by the power generators of wind turbines, water turbines or photovoltaic panels. The fluids used are carbon dioxide, ammonia, biofuels, synthetic fuels, natural gas, methane, biomethane, alcohols, water and mixtures thereof, and especially air.