Bio Emulsion Fuel Manufacturing via Ionization Catalyst
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for manufacturing emulsion fuels using fossil fuels face issues such as water-oil separation, increased flash point, decreased calorific power, and high production costs due to complex processes and enzyme management difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A bio emulsion fuel manufacturing apparatus and method utilizing a vegetable oil-based system, which includes an oil tank unit for refining vegetable oil with a coagulant, a water tank unit for pretreating water with a catalyst, a mixed oil unit for inline mixing, and an ionization catalyst unit to convert the mixed oil into bio emulsion fuel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If water and oil fuel are atomized and mixed to produce emersion fuel, then the fuel can be produced with improved mixing, but water-oil separation occurs and water component remains
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an emulsifier as an intermediary substance that facilitates stable mixing between water and oil fuel. The emulsifier acts as a mediator that prevents phase separation, allowing the water and oil components to remain uniformly distributed in the emersion fuel without requiring complex ultrasonic or enzymatic treatment systems.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional emersion fuel is produced with water and oil mixing, then mixing is achieved, but flash point increases and calorific power decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the water-to-oil ratio and emulsifier concentration to achieve the desired balance between flash point and calorific power. By carefully controlling these parameters, the emersion fuel maintains adequate combustion properties while still benefiting from the mixing advantages of water-oil emulsion.
3Stability of the object's composition
If ultrasonic wave or electric field is applied to atomize water and mix with oil, then water and oil mixing is improved, but apparatus structure becomes complicated and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive, complex ultrasonic or enzymatic treatment systems with a simple, cost-effective emulsifier-based approach. The emulsifier is a inexpensive chemical additive that can be easily introduced into the mixing system without requiring sophisticated equipment, thereby significantly reducing manufacturing costs and apparatus complexity.
4Stability of the object's composition
If enzyme is supplied from enzyme tank to decompose hydrogen peroxide, then water and oil mixing is facilitated, but enzyme management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the biological enzyme system with a chemical emulsifier system. Instead of using enzymes that require careful management of storage, dosage, and activity conditions, the invention uses a stable chemical emulsifier that can be easily handled and dosed, eliminating the operational complexities associated with enzyme management.
5Adaptability or versatility
If different additives are added to fuel in each country, then local fuel requirements are met, but catalyst production and management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent develops a universal emulsifier formulation that can work effectively with various fuel types and additive combinations used in different countries. This single emulsifier system provides multi-functional compatibility, eliminating the need to produce and manage multiple country-specific catalyst formulations while still meeting local fuel requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The bio emulsion fuel exhibits higher combustion heat and reduced pollutant emissions compared to conventional emulsion fuels, with significantly lower production costs due to the abundant availability of vegetable oil.
Implementation Method 1
refining a vegetable oil introduced from an oil inlet by using a coagulant agent and a centrifugal decanter
Implementation Method 2
separating solidified impurities by a centrifugal decanter
Implementation Method 3
converting the mixed oil introduced from the mixed oil tank to a bio emulsion fuel by using an ionization catalyst group
Implementation Method 4
converting the mixed oil introduced from the mixed oil tank to a bio emulsion fuel by using an ionization catalyst group
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AI summary
A bio emulsion fuel manufacturing apparatus and method using vegetable oil is provided, including an oil tank unit configured to refine a vegetable oil introduced from an oil inlet by using a coagulant agent and a centrifugal decanter; a water tank unit configured to pretreat a water introduced from a water inlet by using a water tank catalyst; a mixed oil unit connected to the oil tank unit and the water tank unit, and configured to produce a mixed oil by using an inline mixer; and an ionization catalyst unit connected to the mixed oil unit and configured to convert the mixed oil to a bio emulsion fuel by using an ionization catalyst group.