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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen-Absorbing Alloy and Electrode for Nickel-Metal Hydride Secondary Batteries

Номер: US20120001131A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Ikeda, Kazutaka Sugiyama, Nobuo Kobayashi, Satoru Furukawa, Yasushi Kojima
Принадлежит: Chuo Denki Kogyo Co Ltd

A hydrogen-absorbing alloy, which is used as a negative electrode material of nickel-metal hydride secondary batteries for hybrid electric vehicles, and particularly for batteries to drive electric motors of hybrid electric vehicles, is an AB 5 -type alloy having a CaCu 5 -type crystal structure and the general formula R Ni a Co b Al c Mn d (R: mixture of rare earth metals), wherein 4.15≦a≦4.4, 0.15≦b≦0.35, 1≦c/d≦1.7, 5.25≦a+b+c+d≦5.45.

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27-03-2010 дата публикации

Генератор водорода

Номер: RU0000092653U1
Автор: Александр Игоревич Плетнев, Дмитрий Яковлевич Носырев
Принадлежит: Государственное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Самарский государственный университет путей сообщения" (СамГУПС)

1. Генератор водорода, работающий на гидролизе с твердым реагентом, имеющий корпус с реактором, контейнер с твердым реагентом, магистраль выдачи водорода, на которой установлен первый накопитель водорода с входным патрубком и датчиком давления, и два электроуправляемых клапана, линию сброса продуктов реакции с электроуправляемым клапаном, линию подачи щелочи с электроуправляемым клапаном, вакуум-насос, а также блок программного управления, блок обработки и анализа, блок измерения, отличающийся тем, что в него дополнительно введены три цилиндрических реактора с контейнерами, которые выполнены из металлической сетки, и в каждом реакторе установлены мешалка с приводом, измеритель уровня твердого реагента, измеритель уровня щелочи, измеритель концентрации щелочи, датчик температуры, а также введены второй накопитель водорода с датчиком давления и датчиком температуры, датчик давления, измеритель концентрации, два обратных клапана, восемнадцать электроуправляемых клапанов, причем корпус генератора выполнен с выходным патрубком и входным патрубком с обратным клапаном и в корпусе генератора с зазором по окружности на равном расстоянии друг от друга размещены четыре реактора с верхними и нижними крышками, внутри реакторов с зазором размещены цилиндрические контейнеры, которые в верху выполнены в форме полого усеченного конуса, который жестко закреплен большим основанием к стенкам реактора, а в нижней части жестко закреплены ко дну корпуса, по оси контейнера размещены мешалки спиралевидной формы, в корпусе генератора с зазором к его дну и параллельно его оси размещены четыре патрубка отвода водорода из реа РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 92 653 (13) U1 (51) МПК C01B 3/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ(титульный лист) (21), (22) Заявка: 2009130853/22, 12.08.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.08.2009 (45) Опубликовано: 27.03.2010 Бюл. № 9 (73) ...

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10-03-2015 дата публикации

Система хранения газа для газового топлива

Номер: RU0000150877U1
Автор: Ульрих КРАМЕР, Ян ЛИНЗЕЛЬ
Принадлежит: ФОРД ГЛОУБАЛ ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ, ЭлЭлСи

1. Система хранения газа для газового топлива (A), содержащая контейнер (2) для хранения, который имеет изменяемый объем (3) хранения для приема и отвода топлива (A), при этом предусмотрено компрессионное устройство (6), которое содержит разделительную перегородку (7), которая может подвергаться на одной стороне давлению (P) хранения введенного топлива (A), и выполнено с возможностью повышения давления (P) хранения внутри объема (3) хранения, которое уменьшается при отводе топлива (A), введенного в объем (3) хранения,отличающаяся тем, чтокомпрессионное устройство (6) может быть предварительно нагружено посредством ввода топлива (A) в объем (3) хранения, а разделительная перегородка (7) выполнена с возможностью создания усилия (R) реакции на давление (P) хранения, при этом объем (3) хранения может меняться посредством предварительного нагружения и/или разгрузки компрессионного устройства (6).2. Система хранения газа по п. 1, в которой разделительная перегородка (7) выполнена в некоторой области или областях в виде упругой диафрагмы, при этом компрессионное устройство (6) может быть предварительно нагружено посредством упругого изменения формы диафрагмы при вводе топлива (A).3. Система хранения газа по п. 1 или 2, в которой разделительная перегородка (7) присоединена к пружинному элементу (8), при этом пружинный элемент может быть предварительно нагружен посредством изменения положения разделительной перегородки (7) при вводе топлива (A). РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК F17C 5/06 (11) (13) 150 877 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014124941/06, 18.06.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.06.2014 (72) Автор(ы): КРАМЕР Ульрих (DE), ЛИНЗЕЛЬ Ян (DE) 19.06.2013 DE 102013211483.4 (45) Опубликовано: 10.03.2015 Бюл. № 7 1 5 0 8 7 7 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Система хранения газа для газового топлива (A), содержащая контейнер (2) для ...

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18-04-2018 дата публикации

Металлогидридный реактор, работающий от тепла топливного элемента

Номер: RU0000178737U1
Автор: Василий Игоревич Борзенко, Вячеслав Дмитриевич Жемерикин, Дмитрий Олегович Дуников
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Объединенный институт высоких температур РАН (ОИВТ РАН)

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к области водородной энергетики, а точнее к устройствам для аккумулирования водорода в твердофазном связанном состоянии.Металлогидридный реактор, работающий от тепла топливного элемента, включающий в себя сборку из двух и более металлогидридных патронов, соединенных в сборку металлогидридных патронов в виде трубного пучка, закрепленного между двумя трубными досками, закрытых снаружи герметичным кожухом, в котором выполнены одно или более отверстий для подачи теплого воздуха от системы охлаждения присоединенной водородной энергоустановки на базе топливных элементов, и одно или более отверстий для отвода воздуха, в котором установлены вентиляторы принудительной циркуляции воздуха.В результате обеспечивается эффективный теплоперенос в металлогидридном устройстве и достигается нагрев металлогидридных патронов с обеспечением десорбции водорода под давлением, достаточным для работы присоединенного топливного элемента. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 178 737 U1 (51) МПК F17C 11/00 (2006.01) F25B 17/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F17C 11/00 (2006.01); F25B 17/12 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016152718, 30.12.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 30.12.2016 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 163008 U1, 10.07.2016. RU (45) Опубликовано: 18.04.2018 Бюл. № 11 (54) Металлогидридный реактор, работающий от тепла топливного элемента (57) Реферат: Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к отверстий для подачи теплого воздуха от системы области водородной энергетики, а точнее к охлаждения присоединенной водородной устройствам для аккумулирования водорода в энергоустановки на базе топливных элементов, твердофазном связанном состоянии. и одно или более отверстий для отвода воздуха, Металлогидридный реактор, работающий от в котором установлены вентиляторы тепла ...

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06-09-2018 дата публикации

Газгольдер

Номер: RU0000182962U1
Автор: Радик Ирекович Султанов
Принадлежит: Акционерное общество "Уфимский завод эластомерных материалов, изделий и конструкций"

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для хранения и транспортировки газа под давлением не более 500-800 Па в условиях умеренного макроклиматического района. Газгольдер выполнен из оболочки из прорезиненного материала с двусторонним резиновым покрытием, содержащего в качестве текстильной основы один параллельный слой полиамидной ткани с поверхностной плотностью не более 100 г/м 2 . Имеет форму цилиндра с полусферическими частями у оснований в наполненном состоянии. Внутренний слой резинового покрытия с лицевой и нелицевой сторон содержит клеевую композицию на основе бутадиенового каучука. Внешний слой резинового покрытия с лицевой и нелицевой сторон содержит клеевую композицию на основе комбинации этилен-пропилендиенового, стереорегулярного и нестереорегулярного бутадиеновых каучуков в массовом соотношении 3:2:5 соответственно. Масса прорезиненного материала составляет 460-550 г/м 2 , разрывная нагрузка по основе - не менее 600 Н, по утку - не менее 500 Н, обеспечивает герметичность при давлении воздуха 25 кПа. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 3 табл., 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 182 962 U1 (51) МПК F17B 1/26 (2006.01) F17C 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F17B 1/26 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017145207, 21.12.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.09.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 21.12.2017 Производство кислорода, Москва, Металлургия, 1970, с.208-281. RU 2351838 C2, 10.04.2009. SU 414385 A1, 05.02. 1974. EP 1338843 A2, 27.08.2003. EP 2502478 A1, 26.09.2012. (45) Опубликовано: 06.09.2018 Бюл. № 25 (54) Газгольдер (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам для хранения и транспортировки газа под давлением не более 500-800 Па в условиях умеренного макроклиматического района. Газгольдер выполнен из оболочки из прорезиненного материала с двусторонним резиновым покрытием, содержащего в качестве текстильной основы один параллельный слой полиамидной ...

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Activated carbon blacks

Номер: US20120007027A1
Автор: Christopher Ray Swartz, Rudyard Lyle Istvan, Stephen M. Lipka
Принадлежит: NanoCarbons LLC, University of Kentucky Research Foundation

Activated carbon blacks and the enhanced methods of preparing activated carbon blacks have been discovered. In order to form an activated carbon black, a conductive carbon black is coated with nanoparticles containing metal, and then catalytically activated in steam and an inert gas to form a catalytically activated mesoporous carbon black, where the mass of the catalytically activated carbon black is lower than the mass of the carbon black. The nanoparticles may serve as catalysts for activation rugosity of mesoporous carbon blacks. The catalytically activated carbon black material may be used in all manner of devices that contain carbon materials.

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Adsorptive structures and the use thereof

Номер: US20120010070A1
Автор: Bertram Böhringer, Hasso von Blücher, Jann-Michael Giebelhausen, Sven Fichtner
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to adsorptive structures based on agglomerates of adsorber particles, each comprising a plurality of granular, preferably speherical adsorber particles, and to the production of said agglomerates, and to the use thereof. The adsorber particles of the individual agglomerates are each connected to each other by means of a preferably thermoplastic organic polymer, particularly a binder material, or the adsorber paraticles of the individual agglomerates are bonded to and/or made to adhere to a preferably thermoplastic organic polymer, particularly a hinder material.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Fuel Cartridge with Connecting Valve

Номер: US20120012211A1
Автор: Andrew J. Curello, Floyd Fairbanks, Paul Adams
Принадлежит: BIC SA

A shut-off valve or connecting valve capable of connecting a fuel supply to a fuel cell is disclosed. The valve comprises a first valve component and a second valve component. Each valve component has an outer housing and a biased slidable member disposed inside the housing forming an internal seal. During the connection process, the two valve components establish an inter-component seal. Afterward, in one suitable embodiment the slidable member moves inward and opens the internal seal in the valve component to establish a flow path. In another embodiment, the slidable member moves inward and exposes a first filler and the first filler abuts a second filler in the other valve component to establish a flow path. In other embodiments, at least one valve component is sized and dimensioned to limit access to the internal seal.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Catalyst for production of hydrogen and process for producing hydrogen using the catalyst, and catalyst for combustion of ammonia, process for producing the catalyst and process for combusting ammonia using the catalyst

Номер: US20120015802A1
Автор: Hideaki Tsuneki, Junji Okamura, Masanori Yoshimune, Masaru Kirishiki, Shinya Kitaguchi
Принадлежит: NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO LTD

Disclosed is a catalyst which can be used in the process for producing hydrogen by decomposing ammonia, can generate heat efficiently in the interior of a reactor without requiring excessive heating the reactor externally, and can decompose ammonia efficiently and steadily by utilizing the heat to produce hydrogen. Also disclosed is a technique for producing hydrogen by decomposing ammonia efficiently utilizing the catalyst. Specifically disclosed is a catalyst for use in the production of hydrogen, which is characterized by comprising an ammonia-combusting catalytic component and an ammonia-decomposing catalytic component. Also specifically disclosed is a catalyst for use in the production of hydrogen, which is characterized by comprising at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of cobalt, iron, nickel and molybdenum.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Tank and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20120024745A1
Автор: Hirokazu Otsubo, I Motohiro Mizuno, Nobuyuki Ogami, Riki Otsuka, Satoshi Ohnuma, Takenori Aiyama
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

There are disclosed a tank having a structure which achieves both a burst strength and a fatigue strength, and a manufacturing method of the tank. In order to realize this, in a tank comprising a liner, and an FRP layer including a hoop layer and a helical layer formed by winding fibers around the outer periphery of the liner, at least an innermost helical layer is formed as a smooth helical layer. When the smooth helical layer, i.e., a helical layer which does not have any unevenness or which has only little unevenness is formed, the unevenness can be prevented from being transferred to the hoop layer adjacent to the helical layer. When structural bends (undulations) of the fibers of the hoop layer are suppressed, a fatigue strength of the fibers themselves can be enhanced.

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Номер записи: 10
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen-generating material and method for producing hydrogen

Номер: US20120027671A1
Автор: Hong-Wen Wang, Hsing-Wei Chung
Принадлежит: CHUNG YUAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

A hydrogen-generating material and method for generating hydrogen are provided. A plurality of metal particles and a plurality of modifier particles are mixed and then reacted with water to generate hydrogen. The metal particles are made of material including aluminum or aluminum alloy or combination thereof. The modifier particles preferably comprise titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) particles, and the average particle size of the modifier particles is preferably less than 25 nm.

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Номер записи: 11
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Photoelectrochemical cell and energy system using the same

Номер: US20120028141A1
Автор: Kazuhito Hato, Nobuhiro Miyata, Takahiro Suzuki, Takaiki Nomura
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A photoelectrochemical cell ( 100 ) includes: a semiconductor electrode ( 120 ) including a substrate ( 121 ), a first n-type semiconductor layer ( 122 ) disposed on the substrate ( 121 ), and a second n-type semiconductor layer ( 123 ) and a conductor ( 124 ) disposed apart from each other on the first n-type semiconductor layer ( 122 ); a counter electrode ( 130 ) connected electrically to the conductor ( 124 ); an electrolyte ( 140 ) in contact with surfaces of the second n-type semiconductor layer ( 123 ) and the counter electrode ( 130 ); and a container ( 110 ) accommodating the semiconductor electrode ( 120 ), the counter electrode ( 130 ) and the electrolyte ( 140 ). In the semiconductor electrode ( 120 ), relative to a vacuum level, (I) band edge levels of a conduction band and a valence band in the second n-type semiconductor layer ( 123 ), respectively, are higher than band edge levels of a conduction band and a valence band in the first n-type semiconductor layer ( 122 ), (II) a Fermi level of the first n-type semiconductor layer ( 122 ) is higher than a Fermi level of the second n-type semiconductor layer ( 123 ), and (III) a Fermi level of the conductor ( 124 ) is higher than the Fermi level of the first n-type semiconductor layer ( 122 ). The photoelectrochemical cell ( 100 ) generates hydrogen by irradiation of the second n-type semiconductor layer ( 123 ) with light.

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Номер записи: 12
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Compression casing for a fuel cell stack and a method for manufacturing a compression casing for a fuel cell stack

Номер: US20120028159A1
Автор: Martin Refslund Nielsen, Niels H.B. Erikstrup
Принадлежит: Topsoe Fuel Cell AS

A fuel cell or electrolysis cell stack has force distribution members with one planar and one convex shape applied to at least its top and bottom face and in one embodiment further to two of its side faces. A compressed mat and further a rigid fixing collar surrounds the stack and force distribution members, whereby the stack is submitted to a compression force on at least the top and bottom face and potentially also to two side faces. The assembly is substantially gas tight in an axial direction of the primarily oval or circular shape and can be fitted with gas tight end plates to form robust gas inlet and outlet manifolds.

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Номер записи: 13
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for producing hydrogen

Номер: US20120039793A1
Автор: Shinichi Takeshima
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

In the present invention, a method and apparatus for producing hydrogen by thermochemical water splitting are provided. The method for producing hydrogen of the present invention includes a reduction step of heating a high oxidation state redox material in an inert atmosphere to remove oxygen from the high oxidation state redox material, and thereby obtain a low oxidation state redox material and oxygen; and a hydrogen generation step of bringing water into contact with a low oxidation state redox material to oxidize the low oxidation state redox material and reduce the water, and thereby obtain a high oxidation state redox material and hydrogen. In the method for producing hydrogen of the present invention, the reduction step and the hydrogen generation step are performed switchingly in a same reaction vessel. Further, the apparatus for producing hydrogen of the present invention is used for performing the method for producing hydrogen of the present invention.

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Номер записи: 14
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen Storage Material and Method for Producing the Same

Номер: US20120040825A9
Автор: Hiroshi Sakai, Izuru Kanoya, Mitsuya Hosoe, Terumi Furuta
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A mixed powder of AlH 3 and MgH 2 is ball-milled in a hydrogen atmosphere while applying force of 5 G through 30 G (in which G is gravitational acceleration), and the thus-obtained milled product is dehydrogenated to produce a hydrogen storage material. The hydrogen storage material comprises an amorphous phase containing an Al—Mg alloy as a mother phase, and a crystalline Al phase having a maximum length of 100 nm or less, the crystalline Al phase being distributed as a dispersed phase in the mother phase.

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Номер записи: 15
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Water electrolysis system

Номер: US20120048731A1
Автор: Eiji Haryu, Masanori Okabe
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A water electrolysis system includes a high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus, a water circulation apparatus and a vapor-liquid separation apparatus. The high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus generates oxygen and hydrogen The hydrogen has a pressure higher than a pressure of the oxygen. The water circulation apparatus circulates water to the high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus. The vapor-liquid separation apparatus separates a gas component discharged from an anode side of the high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus from the water in the water circulation apparatus. The vapor-liquid separation apparatus includes a reservoir, a blower and a movable wall. The movable wall is disposed in the reservoir. The movable wall is vertically movable in accordance with a water level in the reservoir and allows the gas component to pass therethrough.

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Номер записи: 16
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Cavitation assisted sonochemical hydrogen production system

Номер: US20120055805A1
Автор: Francis A. Nottke, James A. Kirchoff, Jose L. Marques, Peter D. Vasquez, Randolph E. Seligmann, Timothy M. Marshall
Принадлежит: Molecular Power Systems Llc

Embodiments of the invention are directed to an electrolyte composition of matter comprising an aqueous solvent, at least one inorganic salt dissolved in said solvent; and at least one organic acid or salt thereof, the acid being substantially soluble in the aqueous solvent and being present at a concentration sufficient to support cavitation-assisted electrolytic combustion. Low molecular weight organic acids and inorganic salts are demonstrated herein as being useful for generating hydrogen.

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Номер записи: 17
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Porous polymeric materials for hydrogen storage

Номер: US20120065289A1
Автор: Di-Jia Liu, Junbing Yang, Luping Yu, Shengwen Yuan
Принадлежит: UChicago Argonne LLC

A porous polymer, poly-9,9′-spirobifluorene and its derivatives for storage of H 2 are prepared through a chemical synthesis method. The porous polymers have high specific surface area and narrow pore size distribution. Hydrogen uptake measurements conducted for these polymers determined a higher hydrogen storage capacity at the ambient temperature over that of the benchmark materials. The method of preparing such polymers, includes oxidatively activating solids by CO 2 /steam oxidation and supercritical water treatment.

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Номер записи: 18
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for generating electrical energy from water

Номер: US20120067390A1
Автор: Gerald H. Pollack
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Method and system for generating electrical energy from a volume of water.

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Номер записи: 19
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Energy conversion system

Номер: US20120068471A1
Автор: John S. Robertson
Принадлежит: Individual

A system of hardware and controls, know as a Hydrogen Hub, that absorbs electric power from any source, including hydropower, wind, solar, and other energy resources, chemically stores the power in hydrogen-dense anhydrous ammonia, then reshapes the stored energy to the power grid with zero emissions by using anhydrous ammonia to fuel diesel-type, spark-ignited internal combustion, combustion turbine, fuel cell or other electric power generators.

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Номер записи: 20
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Electrolytic conversion of waste water to potable water

Номер: US20120073982A1
Автор: John M. Lambie
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for converting waste water into potable water using power from an electrical grid. The method comprises flowing the waste water through an electrolysis cell coupled to the grid, and, when power availability on the grid is above an upper threshold, biasing the electrolysis cell to form hydrogen. Hydrogen evolved in the electrolysis is then provided as fuel to one or more fuel cells. When the power availability on the grid is below a lower threshold, electric current and potable water are drawn from the one or more fuel cells.

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Номер записи: 21
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen sulfide conversion to hydrogen

Номер: US20120076721A1
Автор: James A. Wasas
Принадлежит: SWAPSOL Corp

A process and system for substantially eliminating contaminants from a gas and a gas produced therefrom.

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Номер записи: 22
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Cryogenic propellant depot and integral sunshield

Номер: US20120091280A1
Автор: Bernard Friedrich Kutter, Frank Charles Zegler, Mohamed M. Ragab
Принадлежит: Individual

A cryogenic propellant depot and sunshield are provided for operation in earth orbit to fuel or refuel other space vehicles. The sunshield is deployed to effectively mitigate solar radiation emanating from the earth and the sun thereby providing a long term storage solution for cryogenic fluids prone to boil-off. The depot has supporting subsystems to include station keeping equipment and communication equipment so that the depot can be independently controlled. Inflatable booms are used to deploy the sunshield in a desired pattern around the depot.

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Номер записи: 23
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Hybrid fuel cell

Номер: US20120094196A1
Автор: Fouad A. Nusseibeh, Steven J. Eickhoff, Yue Liu
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A power generator includes a chemical hydride multilayer fuel cell stack. A flow path extends through the fuel cell stack to provide oxygen containing air to the fuel cell stack and to cool the fuel cell stack. A hydrogen generator is coupled to the flow path to receive water vapor from ambient air introduced into the flow path and water vapor generated by the fuel cell stack and to provide hydrogen to the fuel cell stack. A controller separately controls airflow past the fuel cell stack and water vapor provided to the hydrogen generator.

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Номер записи: 24
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Copper-based water oxidation catalysts

Номер: US20120097551A1
Автор: II Bobby J. Portis, James M. MAYER, Karen I. GOLDBERG, Shoshanna M. Barnett
Принадлежит: University of Washington Center for Commercialization

Methods for electrolysis of water to oxygen gas are provided. The method utilizes dimeric copper cations in water at a basic pH. The cations are provided in the water by adding a complex in solid form with an appropriate anion, or through a “self-assembly” method whereby a copper salt and appropriate ligands are added to water adjusted to a basic pH. The cations decrease the overpotential of water electrolysis, thereby providing for efficient generations of oxygen gas using a catalyst formed from an abundant material (copper).

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Номер записи: 25
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic hydrogen-storage apparatus and the method thereof

Номер: US20120100065A1
Автор: Cheng-Hsiang Tung, Hsiu-Chu Wu, Huan-Hsiung Tseng, Ming-Sheng Yu
Принадлежит: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research

This invention provides a dynamic hydrogen-storage apparatus and the method thereof, which includes the following steps: (a) filling a container with a porous hydrogen-storage material which is loaded or doped with a catalyst; (b) setting an operational pressure and a pressure drop for the operation of storing hydrogen; (c) providing the hydrogen-storage material with a hydrogen so as to increase the pressure of the hydrogen to the operational pressure; (d) decreasing the pressure of the hydrogen by the pressure drop; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) for a predetermined amount of times.

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Номер записи: 26
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Microbially-assisted water electrolysis for improving biomethane production

Номер: US20120100590A1
Автор: Boris Tartakovsky, Serge R. Guiot
Принадлежит: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA

A method of producing in a bioreactor a biogas rich in methane involves electrolyzing water in an aqueous medium at a voltage in a range of from 1.8 V to 12 V in the presence of electrochemically active anaerobic microorganisms that biocatalyze production of hydrogen gas, and, contacting a species of hydrogenotrophic methanogenic microorganisms with the hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide to produce methane. Volumetric power consumption is in a range of from 0.03 Wh/L R to 0.3 Wh/L R . Current density is 0.01 A/cm E 2 or lower. The voltage is sufficient to electrolyze water without destroying microbial growth. Such a method results in improved electrolysis efficiency while avoiding the use of noble metal catalysts. Further, a combination of water electrolysis with anaerobic degradation of organic matter results in increased biogas quality and in increased biogas quantity and yield. Oxidation of hydrogen sulfide contributes to the increased quality, while an increase in the rate of organic matter hydrolysis and an increase in the production of methane from hydrogen contributes to the increased quantity and yield.

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Номер записи: 27
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Combustion engine air supply

Номер: US20120118727A1
Автор: Brian McDugle
Принадлежит: McDugle Brian

This disclosure relates to a dry cell system for separating water into hydrogen and oxygen in combination with catalytic-type chemicals and materials. The separated hydrogen/oxygen are provided into the air intake system of an internal combustion engine and used therein to greatly improve the operation of said internal combustion engine, both in regards to fuel consumption as well as detrimental exhaust products.

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Номер записи: 28
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Gas filling system

Номер: US20120125482A1
Автор: Tomoyuki Mori
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A gas filling system includes a vehicle having a gas tank, and a gas station that supplies the gas tank with gas. The vehicle includes a controller having a filling protocol that specifies a method of control on the gas station side that is used when the gas is filled into the gas tank. The gas station controls filling of the gas into the gas tank according to the filling protocol provided by the controller. A filling protocol specific to the vehicle is used and therefore, it is made possible to perform filling adapted to the gas tank of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 29
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Compressed gas tank system with fast fueling ability at any vessel pressure

Номер: US20120132301A1
Автор: Jürgen Thyroff, Ralph Hobmeyr
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method of fueling with compressed gas is described. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a supply of compressed gas; providing a storage tank with a fueling line, and a nozzle in the fueling line, the nozzle movable between at least a flow reduction position and a full fuel flow position; initiating fueling from the supply of compressed gas with the nozzle in the flow reduction position for a predetermined time or until a minimum pressure is obtained; when the predetermined time or the minimum pressure is obtained, moving the nozzle to the full fuel flow position; and fueling the storage tank from the supply of compressed gas with the nozzle in the full fuel flow position until fueling is completed. A vehicle incorporating the nozzle is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 30
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Amino catalyzed production of hydrogen from silylated dervivatives as hydrogen carrier

Номер: US20120141365A1
Автор: Jean-Michel Brunel
Принадлежит: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS, Universite de la Mediterranee Aix Marseille II

A method for producing hydrogen comprising the steps of: i) contacting a compound (C) comprising one or more groups Si—H with an amine based catalyst in a solvent selected from an alcohol or an aqueous solution, thereby forming hydrogen and a by-product (C1); wherein said amine based catalyst is as defined in claim 1; ii) recovering the obtained hydrogen.

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Номер записи: 31
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Process and apparatus for precipitating cationic metal hydroxides and the recovery of sulfuric acid from acidic solutions

Номер: US20120156126A1
Автор: Adam Daniel Longstaff, Adam Justin Blunn
Принадлежит: AUSTRALIAN BIREFINING Pty Ltd

An electric current is passed through an acidic solution containing one or more soluble metal salts in an electrolytic cell divided by an anion exchange membrane. The acidic solution is fed into the cathode compartment whereby the passage of electric current at sufficient voltage causes the generation of hydrogen at the cathode. This gives rise to a localized very highly polarized region at the cathode resulting in a localized effective high relative pH. This causes the metal cation species to precipitate as a hydroxide (or oxide) species and electroadsorption/electrocoagulation causes the finely precipitated hydroxide (or oxide) species to adhere to the cathode. Electrodialytic transport of the liberated acid anions across the anion exchange membrane selectively removes the acid anions. Oxygen and hydrogen ions are formed by hydrolysis as the counter-reaction at the anode. Hydrogen ions combine with the anions to regenerate sulfuric acid. This enables the recovery of cationic metal species within a solution in which the bulk pH would not ordinarily allow hydroxide formation, while simultaneously regenerating sulfuric acid. The anion exchange membrane keeps the acid anion separate from the metal and acid solution so as to enable the concentration and recovery of sulfuric acid.

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Номер записи: 32
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Pressure retention valve and integrated valve for tank system

Номер: US20120160335A1
Автор: Jürgen Thyroff, Oliver Maier
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A pressure retention valve with integrated valve is disclosed. The pressure retention valve with integrated valve includes a housing; an outer piston positioned in the housing; a main seal between the outer piston and the housing; an inner piston positioned in the outer piston, the inner piston having a bore containing a valve; a spring between the housing and a top of the outer piston; an ambient bore in the housing above the main seal; an outlet in the housing below the main seal; and a vessel connection in the housing adjacent to the bore of the inner piston. Methods of supplying fuel to a gas consuming system using the pressure retention valve are also described.

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Номер записи: 33
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Power dispatch system for electrolytic production of hydrogen from wind power

Номер: US20120175954A1
Автор: Jim Hinatsu, Michael Stemp, Philipp Andres, William Stewart
Принадлежит: Next Hydrogen Corp

A system for distributing medium voltage DC electric power from a wind farm to electrolyser modules requiring low voltage DC power. The system includes one or more of each of central step down DC-DC converters, DC buses, regulated DC-DC converters, respective electrolyser module controllers, dispatch controllers, alternative loads, and alternative power sources.

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Номер записи: 34
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Process for producing a composite material

Номер: US20120184702A1
Автор: Arno Lange, Gerhard Cox, Oliver Gronwald, Rainer Dyllick-Brenzinger, Theo Smit
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to a process for producing composite materials which consist essentially of a) at least one oxidic phase; and b) at least one organic polymer phase; by copolymerizing at least one compound A selected from aryloxy metalates, aryloxy semimetalates and aryloxy esters of nonmetals which form oxo acids and are different than carbon and nitrogen with at least one compound B selected from formaldehyde and formaldehyde equivalents, in a reaction medium which is essentially anhydrous, wherein the compound B is used in such an amount that the molar ratio of formaldehyde to the aryloxy groups in compound A is at least 0.9:1.

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Номер записи: 35
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Modified tungsten oxide and process for its preparation

Номер: US20120186982A1
Автор: Alessandra Tacca, Carlo Alberto Bignozzi, Laura Meda, Stefano Caramori, Vito Cristino
Принадлежит: Eni Spa

The present invention relates to a modified tungsten oxide having an atomic concentration of 0.5 to 7.0%, preferably from 2.0 to 5.0%, of nitrogen atoms in lattice position, with respect to the total number of atoms of the oxide, having a surface morphology, detectable by means of a scanning electron microscope, characterized by nanostructures in the form of vermiform or branched open swellings, preferably having a length ranging from 200 to 2,000 nm, and a width ranging from 50 to 300 nm, having an appearance similar to Rice Krispies. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the above oxide by the anodization of metallic tungsten, and also a photoanode comprising the above oxide.

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Номер записи: 36
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Generating a chemical agent in situ

Номер: US20120189986A1
Автор: Bruce M. Russell, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Heng Cai, Robert Dickson, Sharon Kennedy, Thomas Mintel
Принадлежит: Colgate Palmolive Co

A method of cleaning teeth by providing a device for generating a chemical agent in situ on an as-needed basis via the application of an electrical potential across a pair of conductors in communication with an electrolyte. The chemical agents may include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, chlorine and/or hypochlorite. The device may include a voltage source and a first set of electrodes for applying an electrical potential to the electrolyte. The device may also include a second set of electrodes disposed about an anode of the first set of electrodes. The first and second sets of anodes cooperate to produce ions, peroxides, ozone and/or other chemical agents via the application of electrical potential to the electrolyte.

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Номер записи: 37
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Stackable structural reactors

Номер: US20120195801A1
Автор: Brian L. Davis, Gordon W. Brunson, Joseph W. WHITTENBERGER, Randall J. Bartos, Todd A. Romesberg, William A. Whittenberger
Принадлежит: Catacel Corp

A reactor for carrying out catalytic reactions. The reactor includes a reactor component optionally arranged on a central rod in a reactor tube. The reactor component can have fluid ducts for directing fluid flow through the reactor. The fluid ducts are effective for increasing heat transfer in the reactor. The reactor component can further have a washer attached to a top or bottom surface for directing fluid flow.

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Номер записи: 38
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen Generator and Method of Operating It

Номер: US20120195825A1
Автор: Arthur Koschany, Zhijun Gu
Принадлежит: Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Pte Ltd

A hydrogen generator working by hydrolysis of the metal borohydride is described comprising a reaction chamber ( 7 ) which in its bottom part has a liquid collecting area ( 30 ) and leads by short and non-complex connecting components to a conduit end ( 38 ) through which the exhaust products ( 31 ) of the reaction are discharged into the environment, generally the atmosphere and thereby saving weight and volume. By using given high pressures and temperatures for the reaction, the danger of crystallization of exhaust products is prevented.

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Номер записи: 39
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Ceramic membrane having a catalytic membrane-material coating

Номер: US20120204716A1
Автор: Bernd Langanke, Bjoern Hoting, Steffen Schirrmeister
Принадлежит: Borsig Process Heat Exchanger Gmbh, THYSSENKRUPP UHDE GMBH

A porously coated, densely sintered ceramic membrane, which can be produced from a green membrane and subsequent sintering. The membrane is coated with ceramic material, which contains noble metals, which can be produced by application and subsequent thermal treatment. The noble metals are contained at a concentration of 2.5 to 5 mass percent.

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Номер записи: 40
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Process for the production of graphite electrodes for electrolytic processes

Номер: US20120205240A1
Автор: Frank Rauscher, Gerhard Moormann, Jürgen Kintrup, Matthias Weis, Odo Muddemann, Rainer Weber
Принадлежит: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG

A process is described for the production of graphite electrodes coated predominantly with noble metal for electrolytic processes, especially for the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid, wherein the surface of a graphite electrode is coated with an aqueous solution of a noble metal compound and then tempered at 150 to 650° C. in the presence of reducing and/or extensively oxygen-free gases.

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Номер записи: 41
30-08-2012 дата публикации

High-pressure hydrogen producing apparatus

Номер: US20120217156A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Ishikawa, Koji Nakazawa, Yuji Yamakawa
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A high-pressure hydrogen producing apparatus includes a cell device and a piston member. The piston member is to apply a pressing force to the cell device from an end of the piston member in a stacking direction in which unit cells are stacked. The piston member is provided with a first hydrogen passage, at least one second hydrogen passage, and a hydrogen lead-out passage. The first hydrogen passage and the second hydrogen passage are spaced at substantially equal angular intervals on a virtual circle centered on a center of an end face of the piston member.

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Номер записи: 42
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Molecular Molybdenum Persulfide and Related Catalysts for Generating Hydrogen from Water

Номер: US20120217169A1
Автор: Christopher J. Chang, Hemamala I. Karunadasa, Jeffrey R. Long, Marcin Majda
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

New metal persulfido compositions of matter are described. :In one embodiment the metal is molybdenum and the metal persulfido complex mimics the structure and function of the triangular active edge site fragments of MoS 2 , a material that is the current industry standard for petroleum hydro desulfurization, as well as a promising low-cost alternative to platinum for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. This molecular [(PY5W 2 )MoS 2 ] x+ containing catalyst is capable of generating hydrogen from acidic-buffered water or even seawater at very low overpotentials at a turnover frequency rate in excess of 500 moles H 2 per mole catalyst per second, with a turnover number (over a 20 hour period) of at least 19,000,000 moles H 2 per mole of catalyst.

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Номер записи: 43
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Silicon Hydride Nanocrystals as Catalysts for Proton Production in Water-Organic Liquid Mixtures

Номер: US20120219869A1
Автор: Christopher Holt, Sahrawi CHAIB
Принадлежит: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST, University of Illinois

Embodiments of the present methods may be used to produce energy in the form of an electrical current from water without the use of fossil fuel. Silicon hydride is very easy to make. This procedure in conjunction with an enzyme to produce hydrogen gas for fuel cells and other small devices. In fuel cells the production of protons may be bypassed, and an oxidant such as permanganate or oxygen from air may be used to drive the fuel cells. In such an embodiment, an intermediate reaction may not be needed to produce protons. In one embodiment, membrane-less laminar flow fuel cells with an external grid for oxygen supply from the air may be used.

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Номер записи: 44
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Gas supplying apparatus, cylinder cabinet provided with the same, valve box, and substrate process apparatus

Номер: US20120222751A1
Автор: Tsuneyuki Okabe
Принадлежит: Tokyo Electron Ltd

A disclosed gas supplying apparatus includes a pressure controller that reduces a primary pressure thereby providing a secondary pressure greater than a process pressure at which a predetermined process is performed and less than the atmospheric pressure in a secondary pipe; a pressure sensor that measures a pressure in the secondary pipe; a first open/close valve provided in the secondary pipe; an open/close valve controller that opens or closes the first open/close valve; a pressure comparator that compares the pressure measured by the pressure sensor in the secondary pipe with a first set pressure that is greater than the process pressure by a predetermined pressure; and a controller that outputs a signal to the open/close valve controller thereby closing the first open/close valve, when the pressure comparator determines that the pressure in the secondary pipe is less than the first set pressure.

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Номер записи: 45
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen storage material analyzer and analysis and activation methods

Номер: US20120225009A1
Автор: Chia-Chieh Shen, Hsueh-Chih Li, PERNG Tsong-Pyng
Принадлежит: YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY

A hydrogen storage material analyzer along with its analysis and activation methods, the hydrogen storage material analyzer including a H 2 absorption-desorption cycling tester, a temperature-programmed desorption spectrometer, a specimen holder and a temperature-controlled furnace. With this hydrogen storage material analyzer, a complete set of instruments can be used to implement simultaneously cyclic hydrogenation-dehydrogenation test and thermodynamic desorption analyses, thus improving the working efficiency and analysis accuracy.

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Номер записи: 46
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen Generating Fuel Cell Cartridges

Номер: US20120230909A1
Автор: Alain Rosenzweig, Frederic Gaillard, Jean-Yves Laurent, Nathalie Giacometti, Paul Adams
Принадлежит: BIC SA, Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique CEA

A gas-generating apparatus includes a cartridge including a reservoir having a first reactant and a reaction chamber, and a receiver that can include a flow control device. The receiver is adapted to receive the cartridge and to transport the first reactant to the reaction chamber after connection with the cartridge. The flow control device is adapted to stop the transport of reactant when the pressure in the reaction chamber reaches a predetermined pressure.

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Номер записи: 47
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Pressure regulating valve, fuel cell system using same, and hydrogen generating facility

Номер: US20120237845A1
Автор: Fumiharu Iwasaki, Kazutaka Yuzurihara, Noboru Ishisone, Norimasa Yanase, Takafumi Sarata, Toru Ozaki, Tsuneaki Tamachi
Принадлежит: Individual

A pressure regulating valve has a first pressure deformation portion which receives a pressure on a fuel demand side, a second pressure deformation portion opposed to the first pressure deformation portion and which receives a predetermined pressure, first and second flow passages, and a communication passage communicating the first and second flow passages with each other. A valve member connects the first and second pressure deformation portions together and has a valve element that closes the communication passage when moved toward the second pressure deformation portion. When the pressure on the fuel demand side is lower than a predetermined value, the valve element does not close the communication passage, but when the pressure on the fuel demand side is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the valve element closes the communication passage.

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Номер записи: 48
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Control method and apparatus

Номер: US20120255436A1
Автор: David F. Suggs, Michael J. Collins, Richard M. Kelly, Sadashiv M. Swami
Принадлежит: Praxair Technology Inc

A method and apparatus for controlling the electrical power applied to an electrically driven oxygen separation device having one or more composite membrane elements to separate oxygen from an oxygen containing feed. The composite membrane elements have a resistance increasing during the operation thereof that would act to reduce oxygen output if applied voltage were held constant. In order to increase the time interval for renewing the composite membrane elements, the electrical potential difference is controlled such that the electric current drawn by the elements remains at a substantially constant level by increasing the electrical potential difference as the resistance increases until a predetermined voltage level is reached. Once this level is obtained, the electrical potential difference is maintained at a constant level and the electric current being drawn and the oxygen output is allowed to decay to a predetermined low level after which the element or elements are replaced.

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Номер записи: 49
11-10-2012 дата публикации

System and method for controlling shutoff valves of compressed natural gas fuel tanks in a vehicle

Номер: US20120255621A1
Автор: Grant Meade
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A control system for a vehicle includes a fuel tank selection module, a fuel depletion determination module, and a fuel pressure balancing module. The fuel tank selection module closes (N−M) of N shutoff valves of N compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, respectively, when an enable condition is met and the N shutoff valves have been open for a first predetermined period, wherein N is an integer greater than one and M is an integer less than N. The fuel depletion determination module determines whether the M CNG fuel tanks have provided a predetermined amount of fuel based a fuel parameter. The fuel pressure balancing module opens the N shutoff valves for the first predetermined period when the M CNG fuel tanks have provided the predetermined amount of fuel.

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Номер записи: 50
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Method for producing electrolyzed water

Номер: US20120255866A1
Автор: Siu Ming WONG
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention relates to a method for producing electrolyzed water. Firstly, HCl is injected into an area for electrolysis provided with a negative and positive electrode plate respectively on its two inner sides and several small-sized electrolysers. Then water is led into an area for water transport communicating with an electrolytic cell compartment by a retaining valve. Herein, electrolytic reaction occurs in the area for electrolysis. During such process, when the positive and negative electrode plates are electrified, HCl is decomposed to chlorine and hydrogen bubbles, which float up and store into a gas buffer area. For the pressure difference between the electrolytic cell compartment and the cell compartment for water transport, the chlorine and hydrogen in the gas buffer area enter the cell compartment for water transport through the retaining valve and form HCLO with high stable concentration, high production efficiency and environmental friendly functions of sterilization and disinfection.

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Номер записи: 51
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Cathode, electrolytic cell for electrolysis of alkali metal chloride, and method for producing negative electrode

Номер: US20120279853A1
Автор: Akiyasu Funakawa, Toshinori Hachiya
Принадлежит: Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp

The present invention provides a cathode that has a conductive substrate and a catalyst layer formed on the conductive substrate. The catalyst layer comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer at least includes palladium element and platinum element. The second layer at least includes iridium element and platinum element. The first layer is located on the conductive substrate, and the second layer is located on the first layer. The cathode is useful because it has a low hydrogen overvoltage and degradation and peel-off of the catalysis layer is reduced against reverse current generated when electrolysis is stopped.

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Номер записи: 52
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Method of Producing Gaseous Products Using a Downflow Reactor

Номер: US20120282163A1
Автор: Charles C. Hornemann, Randy D. Cortright, Robert T. Rozmiarek
Принадлежит: Virent Energy Systems Inc, Virent Inc

Reactor systems and methods are provided for the catalytic conversion of liquid feedstocks to synthesis gases and other noncondensable gaseous products. The reactor systems include a heat exchange reactor configured to allow the liquid feedstock and gas product to flow concurrently in a downflow direction. The reactor systems and methods are particularly useful for producing hydrogen and light hydrocarbons from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons using aqueous phase reforming. The generated gases may find used as a fuel source for energy generation via PEM fuel cells, solid-oxide fuel cells, internal combustion engines, or gas turbine gensets, or used in other chemical processes to produce additional products. The gaseous products may also be collected for later use or distribution.

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Номер записи: 53
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Composite tank, and assembly including such a tank and member for receiving and/or dispensing gas

Номер: US20120291878A1
Автор: Antoine Frenal, Philippe Pisot, Tristan Debry
Принадлежит: LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude

The invention relates to a composite pressurized gas tank including a sealed inner casing ( 12 ), comprising an opening ( 18 ) on one of the ends of the casing, and a base ( 13 ) attached to the opening ( 18 ) of the inner casing ( 12 ), the base ( 13 ) being provided so as to receive or have built therein a valve or faucet, the tank also including an outer mechanical reinforcement casing ( 11 ) that is placed on at least a portion of the inner casing ( 12 ). Said tank is characterized in that at least a portion of the gap ( 14 ), located between the inner casing ( 12 ) and the outer mechanical reinforcement casing ( 11 ), is connected to at least one area ( 15 ) for collecting the gas capable of accumulating in said gap ( 14 ). The at least one collecting area ( 15, 137 ) leads into a predetermined discharge area ( 16, 26, 23 ) that is located outside the gap ( 14 ).

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Номер записи: 54
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Electrolyte supply tanks and bubbler tanks having improved gas diffusion properties for use in electrolyzer units

Номер: US20120298521A1
Автор: David Thomas Richardson
Принадлежит: Individual

Electrolyte supply tanks and bubbler tanks for oxyhydrogen gas generation systems are provided which eliminate the introduction of electrolyte and water into the induction systems of internal combustion engines. Both types of tanks are equipped with porous polyethylene gas diffusers which break up incoming gas into microscopic bubbles, thereby facilitating the absorption of electrolyte mist and droplets returning to the electrolyte supply tank and minimizing splashing of incoming gas in bubbler tanks. Air diffusers having an average pore diameter of about 70 μm are installed near the bottom of the electrolyte supply tanks, while air diffusers having an average pore diameter of about 35 μm are installed near the bottom of the bubbler tanks.

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Номер записи: 55
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Graphene polymer composite

Номер: US20120301707A1
Автор: Ian Anthony Kinloch, Konslantin Sergeevich Novoselov, Robert Joseph Young
Принадлежит: Ian Anthony Kinloch, Konslantin Sergeevich Novoselov, Robert Joseph Young

The present invention relates to novel nanocomposite materials, methods of making nanocomposites and uses of nanocomposite materials.

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Номер записи: 56
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Magnetic catalyst

Номер: US20120309612A1
Автор: Chan-Li Hsueh, Cheng-Hong Liu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Chien-Chang Hung, Jie-Ren Ku, Ming-Shan Jeng, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu
Принадлежит: Industrial Technology Research Institute ITRI

Disclosed is a magnetic catalyst formed by a single or multiple nano metal shells wrapping a carrier, wherein at least one of the metal shells is iron, cobalt, or nickel. The magnetic catalyst with high catalyst efficiency can be applied in a hydrogen supply device, and the device can be connected to a fuel cell. Because the magnetic catalyst can be recycled by a magnet after generating hydrogen, the practicability of the noble metals such as Ru with high catalyst efficiency is dramatically enhanced.

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Номер записи: 57
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Metal complex, and adsorbent, occlusion material and separator material made from same

Номер: US20120312164A1
Автор: Chikako Ikeda, Koichi Kanehira, Yasutaka Inubushi
Принадлежит: Kuraray Co Ltd

This invention provides a metal complex having a gas adsorption capability, a gas storing capability, and a gas separation capability. The present invention attained the above object by a metal complex comprising: a dicarboxylic acid compound (I) represented by the following General Formula (I), wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 are as defined in the specification; at least one metal ion selected from ions of a metal belonging to Group 2 and Groups 7 to 12 of the periodic table; and an organic ligand capable of bidentate binding to the metal ion, the organic ligand belonging to the D ∞h point group, having a longitudinal length of not less than 8.0 Å and less than 16.0 Å, and having 2 to 7 heteroatoms.

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Номер записи: 58
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen storing carbon material

Номер: US20120313053A1
Автор: Akiko Taira, Chihiro Fujii, Haruo Kumagai, Jun-Ichi Ozaki, Rieko Kobayashi, Takeaki Kishimoto, Yasuhiro Oshima
Принадлежит: Gunma University NUC, Hokkaido University NUC, Nisshinbo Holdings Inc

Provided is a hydrogen-storing carbon material with improved hydrogen storage capacity. The hydrogen-storing carbon material has a total pore volume of 0.5 cm 3 /g or more, and a ratio of a total mesoporous volume to a total microporous volume per unit weight of 5 or more. In addition, the hydrogen-storing carbon material may have a nitrogen content of 0.5 wt % or more and less than 20 wt %. In addition, the hydrogen-storing carbon material may have a stable potential of −1.28 V or more when a cathode current with respect to the hydrogen-storing carbon material is held at 1,000 mA/g in electrochemical measurement by chronopotentiometry involving using the hydrogen-storing carbon material in a working electrode in a three-electrode method.

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Номер записи: 59
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen passivation shut down system for a fuel cell power plant

Номер: US20120315558A1
Автор: Carl A. Reiser, Timothy W. Patterson, Jr., Tommy Skiba
Принадлежит: UTC Power Corp

The invention is a hydrogen passivation shut down system for a fuel cell power plant ( 10, 200 ). During shut down of the plant ( 10, 200 ), hydrogen fuel is permitted to transfer between an anode flow path ( 24, 24′ ) and a cathode flow path ( 38, 38′ ) while a low-pressure hydrogen generator ( 202 ) selectively generates an adequate amount of hydrogen and directs flow of the low-pressure hydrogen into the fuel cell ( 12′ ) downstream from a hydrogen inlet valve ( 52′ ) to maintain the fuel cell ( 12′ ) in a passive state.

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Номер записи: 60
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Pressure Cycle Management In Compressed Gas Dispensing Systems

Номер: US20120318403A1
Автор: David John Farese, Jospeh Perry Cohen, Ravi Subramanian
Принадлежит: Air Products and Chemicals Inc

A method for dispensing compressed gas from two or more compressed gas storage volumes to receiving vessel such as vehicle fuel tanks. Control instructions are provided to cycle the compressed gas storage volumes through pressure cycles in a rolling rotating cascading manner such that each of the compressed gas storage volumes cycle from an upper pressure limit to a lower pressure limit.

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Номер записи: 61
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for cooking using a combustible gas produced with an electrolyzer

Номер: US20130008317A1
Автор: Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: GBD Corp

A domestic apparatus, such as a cooking appliance, uses hydrogen and, optionally electrical heating, to cook food. The cooking appliance may have a cooking surface (e.g. a grilling surface) so as to result in an indoor barbeque, which may be used with no venting or reduced venting requirements.

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Номер записи: 62
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Quench chamber assembly for a gasifier

Номер: US20130011308A1
Автор: Allyson Joy Jimenez-Huyke, Gregory Michael Laskowski, Helge Burghard Herwig Klockow, Jennifer Lynn Moyer, Judeth Brannon Corry, Karl Hardcastle, Prashant Tiwari, Scott Reginald Parent, Shailesh Singh Bhaisora, Steven Craig Russell, Yulianto Salahuddin Mohsin
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A gasifier includes a combustion chamber in which a fuel is burned to produce a syngas and a particulated solid residue. A quench chamber is disposed downstream of the combustion chamber. A dip tube is disposed coupling the combustion chamber to the quench chamber. The syngas is directed to contact liquid coolant in the quench chamber and produce a cooled syngas. A draft tube is disposed surrounding the dip tube such that an annular passage is formed. A baffle is disposed proximate to an exit path of the quench chamber. The cooled syngas is directed through the annular passage and impacted against the baffle so as to remove entrained liquid content from the cooled syngas before it is directed through the exit path. A cross sectional area of the annular passage is smaller towards the bottom of the quench chamber and larger towards the top of the quench chamber.

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Номер записи: 63
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Gas Generator with Combined Gas Flow Valve and Pressure Relief Vent

Номер: US20130017459A1
Автор: Russell H. Barton
Принадлежит: Eveready Battery Co Inc

A gas generator includes a reactant capable of producing a gas and a gas outlet valve that can function as both a gas flow valve and a pressure relief vent, using the same gas flow path through the valve. When the valve is closed and the pressure within the gas generator is below a threshold pressure, a moveable valve member is biased against a valve seat to block the outlet port. When gas generator is coupled to the apparatus, an actuator is inserted into the valve, displacing the moveable valve member and separating it from the valve seat to open the valve. When the gas generator is uncoupled, pressure at or above a threshold displaces the moveable member, separating it from the valve seat to open the outlet port so pressure can be released to the external environment.

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Номер записи: 64
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Safe discharge of media

Номер: US20130025716A1
Автор: Matthias Bohn
Принадлежит: Linde GmbH

A device for discharging a gaseous medium contains a discharge line, in which a safety valve and a gas jet compressor connected downstream from the safety valve are arranged. Furthermore, at least one storage container is preferably assigned to the gas jet compressor.

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Номер записи: 65
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Zn5(BTA)6(TDA)2 - A ROBUST HIGHLY INTERPENETRATED METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK CONSTRUCTED FROM PENTANUCLEAR CLUSTERS FOR SELECTIVE SORPTION OF GAS MOLECULES

Номер: US20130043407A1
Автор: Banglin Chen, Shengchang Xiang
Принадлежит: University of Texas System

Disclosed herein are highly interpenetrated robust metal-organic frameworks having the repeat unit Zn 5 (BTA) 6 (TDA) 2 , useful for applications such as selective gas storage, selective gas sorption and/or separation, and gas detection.

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Номер записи: 66
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Metal salt catalysts for enhancing hydrogen spillover

Номер: US20130045867A1
Автор: Ralph T. Yang, Yuhe Wang
Принадлежит: University of Michigan

A composition for hydrogen storage includes a receptor, a hydrogen dissociating metal doped on the receptor, and a metal salt doped on the receptor. The hydrogen dissociating metal is configured to spill over hydrogen to the receptor, and the metal salt is configured to increase a rate of the spill over of the hydrogen to the receptor.

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Номер записи: 67
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Electrochemical process to recycle aqueous alkali chemicals using ceramic ion conducting solid membranes

Номер: US20130048509A1
Автор: Justin Pendelton, Marc Flinders, Shekar Balagopal
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for producing an alkali metal hydroxide, comprises providing an electrolytic cell that includes at least one membrane having ceramic material configured to selectively transport alkali metal ions. The method includes introducing a first solution comprising an alkali metal hydroxide solution into a catholyte compartment such that said first solution is in communication with the membrane and a cathode. A second solution comprising at least one alkali metal salt and one or more monovalent, divalent, or multivalent metal salts is introduced into an anolyte compartment such that said second solution is in communication with the membrane and an anode. The method includes applying an electric potential to the electrolytic cell such that alkali metal ions pass through the membrane and are available to undertake a chemical reaction with hydroxyl ions in the catholyte compartment to form alkali metal hydroxide.

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Номер записи: 68
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Process for the production of ferrous sulphate monohydrate

Номер: US20130052106A1
Автор: Kim William Gates, Simon Nicholas Roberts
Принадлежит: Tioxide Europe Ltd

The invention provides a process for the production of ferrous sulphate monohydrate which comprises: (a) reacting a source of iron with an aqueous solution of sulphuric acid in at least a first reaction vessel, to obtain a process liquor comprising ferrous sulphate and acid solution; and then (b) combining the process liquor with concentrated sulphuric acid in a mixing vessel, causing the solution to self crystallize, thus forming a slurry comprising crystalline ferrous sulfate monohydrate. The slurry can, if desired, then be converted to ferric sulphate.

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Номер записи: 69
28-02-2013 дата публикации

High pressure gas supply system and fuel cell system

Номер: US20130052553A1
Автор: Shusuke Inagi
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A fuel cell system ( 10 ) includes a pressure decrease valve ( 121 ) and a flow control valve ( 122 ) provided in a hydrogen supply line ( 120 P) that extends from a high pressure gas tank ( 110 ) to a fuel cell ( 100 ). A low temperature environment may cause the function of these devices to decrease. Therefore, if the gas temperature inside the high pressure gas tank ( 110 ) is higher than the temperature of this low temperature environment and is a temperature at which the decreased function can be recovered, high pressure gas inside the tank is made to flow through the hydrogen supply line ( 120 P) to expose the pressure decrease valve ( 121 ) and the like to the relatively high temperature gas before a start signal that starts the system is received.

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Номер записи: 70
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Suction nozzle, suction device, gas filling device, gas consuming device and gas filling system

Номер: US20130061983A1
Автор: Hideyo Omori, Kenji Komiya, Kunihiro Ishii, Noriyasu Yamada, Toshiyuki Kondo
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A suction nozzle, which is configured to be interlocked with a gas filler nozzle used to supply a gas to a gas consuming device, comprises a suction port configured to suck moisture inside the gas filler nozzle when the suction nozzle is interlocked with the gas filler nozzle.

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Номер записи: 71
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Polymeric complex supporter with zero-valent metals and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20130062557A1
Автор: Chin-Chih Tai, Yuan-Pang SUN
Принадлежит: GEONANO ENVIRONMENTAL Tech Inc

A zero-valent metal polymeric complex supporter (ZVM-PCS) is disclosed. The PCS possesses porous surface and internal coralloid-like channel structure that can accommodate high amount of iron-containing materials and derivatives thereof. The surface pore size, porosity, hydrophilicitv, and internal coralloid-like channel structure of PCS can be tailored through the manufacturing process, with which PCS can be functioned as a regulator for the releasing of produced hydrogen, and also control the adsorption and reactions toward heavy metals and chlorinated volatile organic compounds in water. The hydrogen released from the ZVM-PCS can be applied to anaerobic bioremediation. Moreover, the ZVM-PCS can be filter materials that can be installed in a column or any storage for water and wastewater treatment, or even in a groundwater cut-off barrier for the cleanup of contamination. While the ZVM-PCS is synthesized as a film without surface openings, it can be used as the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material.

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Номер записи: 72
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for extracting and processing gases from submerged sources

Номер: US20130074757A1
Автор: Roy Edward McAlister
Принадлежит: McAlister Technologies LLC

Systems and methods for extracting and processing gases from submerged sources are disclosed. A system for removing and processing a gas from a submerged area in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a membrane or other open-bottom structure having a port and being disposed over at least a portion of the submerged area so as to at least partially enclose a volume of the gas. The system can further include a chemical reactor coupled to the open-bottom structure to receive the gas, and positioned to conduct a non-combustion reaction to dissociate a constituent from a donor substance of the gas.

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Номер записи: 73
11-04-2013 дата публикации

High-pressure tank and manufacturing method of high-pressure tank

Номер: US20130087567A1
Автор: Hirokazu Otsubo, Tomonori Kaneko
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A high-pressure tank configured to store a fluid includes: a liner; and a fiber-reinforced resin layer configured to include a fiber and to cover surface of the liner. The liner includes: a cylindrical liner portion in a cylindrical shape; and dome liner portions in a dome shape connected with respective sides of the cylindrical liner portion, each dome liner portion being connected with the cylindrical liner portion, such that an outer surface of the dome liner portion is inclined at a predetermined angle to an outer surface of the cylindrical liner portion. The fiber-reinforced, resin layer includes a hoop layer formed on the outer surface of the cylindrical liner portion to cover the outer surface of the cylindrical liner portion and provided by hoop winding that winds the fiber substantially perpendicularly to a central axis of the cylindrical liner portion. The hoop layer is formed, such that an outer surface of the hoop layer has a smaller angle than the predetermined angle to the outer surface of the dome liner portion at a boundary between the hoop layer and the dome liner portion.

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Номер записи: 74
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Proton exchange membrane electrolysis using water vapor as a feedstock

Номер: US20130092549A1
Автор: Joshua M. Spurgeon, Nathan S. Lewis, Philip Stephen Marcus
Принадлежит: California Institute of Technology CalTech

A light-driven electrolytic cell that uses water vapor as the feedstock and that has no wires or connections whatsoever to an external electrical power source of any kind. In one embodiment, the electrolytic cell uses a proton exchange membrane (PEM) with an IrRuO x water oxidation catalyst and a Pt black water reduction catalyst to consume water vapor and generate molecular oxygen and a chemical fuel, molecular hydrogen. The operation of the electrolytic cell using water vapor supplied by a humidified carrier gas has been demonstrated under varying conditions of the gas flow rate, the relative humidity, and the presence or absence of oxygen. The performance of the system with water vapor was also compared to the performance when the device was immersed in liquid water.

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Номер записи: 75
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Hydrogen production system for controlling the power output of power stations based on renewable energhy sources and control process

Номер: US20130093194A1
Автор: Alfredo Ursua Rubio, Eugenio Guelbenzu Michelena, Israel Sanchez Mayayo, Javier Perez Barbachano, Luis Marroyo Palomo, Pablo Sanchis Gurpide
Принадлежит: Acciona Energia SA

It stands out mainly for consisting of a nested configuration of electrolysis units ( 5 ), independently operated, the power output values of which are descendant in such a manner that, for any unit of the system, the sum of the power output values of the smaller electrolysis units ( 5 ) is always greater than or equal to the “dead band” (DB) of said units, allowing reduction of the dead band of said hydrogen production system ( 4 ) to negligible levels, avoiding loss or discharge of the energy generated in said renewable power stations, preferably one or several wind farms ( 2 ) formed by a group of wind turbines ( 1 ), connected to the power grid ( 3 ) as a consequence of the implementation of a primary control service therein or, in general, of any other active power control service, thereby optimising the total energy obtained.

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Номер записи: 76
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Hydrogen Generator

Номер: US20130108940A1
Автор: Allison M. Fisher, Chad E. Law, Guanghong Zheng, Jason L. Stimits, Olen Vanderleeden, Richard A. Langan, Russell H. Barton, Thomas J. Kmetich
Принадлежит: Eveready Battery Co Inc

A hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery and the hydrogen generator. The hydrogen generator includes a cartridge, a housing with a cavity to removably contain the cartridge, and an initiation system. The cartridge includes a casing; a plurality of pellets including a hydrogen containing material; a plurality of solid heat transfer members in contact with but not penetrating the casing; a hydrogen outlet in the casing; and a hydrogen flow path from each pellet to the hydrogen outlet. A plurality of heating elements is disposed inside the housing. When the cartridge is in the cavity, each heating element is disposed so heat can be conducted from the heating element and through the casing and corresponding heat transfer member to initiate the release of hydrogen gas. The initiation system can selectively heat one or more pellets to release hydrogen gas as needed.

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Номер записи: 77
09-05-2013 дата публикации

High Pressure Gas System

Номер: US20130112550A1
Автор: Donald Merrill Parker, Stephen Alan Marsh
Принадлежит: ENCITE LLC

Among other things, a device for use in electrolyzing water is described. The device comprises an electrolysis unit that includes a chamber, an ion exchange structure in the chamber, a cathode, an anode, a high pressure chamber, and a reservoir. The chamber is separated by the ion exchange structure into a first compartment and a second compartment. The cathode is in the first compartment and the anode in the second compartment. The reservoir is disposed in the high pressure chamber for storing water to be supplied to the chamber of the electrolysis unit. In some implementations, the ion exchange structure is a proton exchange membrane.

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Номер записи: 78
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for synthesizing ammonia

Номер: US20130112568A1
Автор: Sadao Araki, Susumu Hikazudani, Takuma Mori
Принадлежит: Hitachi Zosen Corp

In the ammonia synthesis method, an anode and a cathode are arranged in an electrolyte phase at a predetermined interval; water (H 2 O) is supplied to an anode zone and light is radiated so that water is decomposed by a photoabsorption reaction to generate protons (H + ), electrons (e), and an oxygen gas (O 2 ); a nitrogen gas (N 2 ) is supplied to a cathode zone, and the electrons (e − ) generated in the anode zone are allowed to transfer to the cathode zone through a lead, thereby generating N 3− in the cathode zone; and ammonia (NH 3 ) is synthesized through the reaction between the protons (H + ) that have moved toward the cathode zone from the anode zone in the electrolyte phase and N 3− .

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Номер записи: 79
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Hydrogen Generator

Номер: US20130115536A1
Автор: Russell H. Barton
Принадлежит: Eveready Battery Co Inc

A hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery and the hydrogen generator. The hydrogen generator includes a cartridge including a plurality of pellets stacked within a casing, each pellet containing a hydrogen containing material capable of releasing hydrogen gas when heated; a compartment including a hydrogen outlet through a housing and as cavity within the housing within which the cartridge can be removably disposed; and an induction heating system. The induction heating system includes a plurality of secondary coils within the cartridge casing, with each secondary coil in contact with one or more of the pellets. The induction heating system also includes at least one primary coil within the compartment housing. The induction heating system provides an electromagnetic field from a flow of the current in the primary coil, induces an electric current in the secondary coil, and producing heat to heat the pellets.

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Номер записи: 80
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and a system for combined hydrogen and electricity production using petroleum fuels

Номер: US20130126038A1
Автор: AQIL Jamal, Thang Pham
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

A SOFC system for producing a refined carbon dioxide product, electrical power and a compressed hydrogen product is presented. Introducing a hydrocarbon fuel and steam to the SOFC system, operating the SOFC system such that the steam-to-carbon molar ratio in the pre-reformer is in a range of from about 3:1 to about 4:1, the oxygen in the reformer combustion chamber is in excess, greater than 90% of the carbon dioxide produced during the process forms the refined carbon dioxide product are steps in the process. An alternative fueling station having a SOFC system is useful for fueling both electrical and hydrogen alternative fuel vehicles. Introducing steam and a hydrocarbon fuel, operating the alternative fueling station, coupling the alternative fuel vehicle to the alternative fueling station, introducing an amount of alternative fuel and decoupling the alternative fuel vehicle are steps in the method of use.

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Номер записи: 81
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for producing hydrogen from water by means of a high-temperature electrolyzer

Номер: US20130126360A1
Автор: Harald Landes, Martin Ise
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

Water is heated to a process temperature of an electrolyzer, e.g., more than 500° C. Then, the water is electrolyzed in the electrolyzer to form product gases hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen (O 2 ). The product gas hydrogen (H 2 ) is compressed by a compressing apparatus and cooled by a cooling medium that feeds the thermal energy to heat the water.

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Номер записи: 82
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Seal Capable of Generating Molecular Hydrogen and Suitable for Closing a Container and for Scavenging Oxygen

Номер: US20130146600A1
Автор: Alain Dessaint, Hilde Krikor, Luc Verheyen
Принадлежит: La Seda de Barcelona SA

The seal ( 1 ) is adapted to be heat bonded to a container for closing an opening of the container. Said seal ( 1 ) is a laminate comprising a metallic layer ( 10 ), a liner ( 12 ) that is permeable to water vapour and to 5 molecular hydrogen, and that can be heat bonded to a container, and at least an active layer ( 11 ), that is positioned between the metallic layer ( 10 ) and the liner ( 12 ), and that is capable of chemically reacting with water and generating molecular hydrogen.

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Номер записи: 83
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Use of oxyhydrogen microorganisms for non-photosynthetic carbon capture and conversion of inorganic and/or c1 carbon sources into useful organic compounds

Номер: US20130149755A1
Автор: John S. Reed, Lisa Dyson
Принадлежит: Kiverdi Inc

Compositions and methods for a hybrid biological and chemical process that captures and converts carbon dioxide and/or other forms of inorganic carbon and/or CI carbon sources including but not limited to carbon monoxide, methane, methanol, formate, or formic acid, and/or mixtures containing CI chemicals including but not limited to various syngas compositions, into organic chemicals including bio-fuels or other valuable biomass, chemical, industrial, or pharmaceutical products are provided. The present invention, in certain embodiments, fixes inorganic carbon or CI carbon sources into longer carbon chain organic chemicals by utilizing microorganisms capable of performing the oxyhydrogen reaction and the autotrophic fixation of CO 2 in one or more steps of the process.

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Номер записи: 84
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Mixed oxide based catalyst for the conversion of carbon dioxide to syngas and method of preparation and use

Номер: US20130150466A1
Автор: Aghaddin Mamedov, Clark Rea, Shahid N. Shaikh, Xiankuan Zhang
Принадлежит: Saudi Basic Industries Corp

The invention relates to a catalyst and process for making syngas mixtures including hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The process comprises contacting a gaseous feed mixture containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen with the catalyst, where the catalyst comprises Mn oxide and an auxiliary metal oxide selected from the group consisting of La, Ca, K, W, Cu, Al and mixtures or combinations thereof. The process enables hydrogenation of carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide with high selectivity, and good catalyst stability over time and under variations in processing conditions. The process can be applied separately, but can also be integrated with other processes, both up-stream and/or down-stream including methane reforming or other synthesis processes for making products like alkanes, aldehydes, or alcohols.

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Номер записи: 85
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Fuel-using system

Номер: US20130164648A1
Автор: Hiroyasu Ozaki, Koichi Kato, Koichi Takaku, Saneto ASANO, Taneaki MIURA
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

An electromagnetic main stop valve which is opened by an electromagnetic force of a solenoid with energization of a valve body in a valve-closing direction by energizing unit is provided in a hydrogen tank. A current sensor and the accelerator opening-degree sensor for detecting a use gas flow rate in a fuel cell stack are provided. A pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in the hydrogen tank is provided. The control device sequentially sets the electromagnetic force of the solenoid so that a valve-opening amount is such an amount as to supply a use gas flow rate to the fuel cell stack based on detection values of the current sensor or the accelerator opening-degree sensor, and the pressure sensor. When the flow rate of hydrogen gas flowing into a gas supply path increases due to a hydrogen gas leak, the main stop valve is automatically closed.

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Номер записи: 86
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Fuel and combustible mixture used as a substitute for fossil fuels in thermoelectric power plants, industrial and central heating furnaces

Номер: US20130167761A1
Автор: Drago Cosic
Принадлежит: COR BREVIS doo

Present Invention discloses new combustible mixture and fuel, which during burning releases energy 15 times greater than that of lignite and 4-5 times than that of coke. The combustible mixture consists of the liquid and solid phases, where the solid phase comprises: aluminium powder; at least one M 1 X 2 , where M 1 can be any metal in oxidation state +2, and X can be any halogen; M 2 CO 3 , where M 2 can be any two-valent metal; zinc ammonia chloride, SiO 2 in the form of quartz sand; and quick lime; whereas the liquid matter comprises: at least one C 1 to C 6 carboxylic acid, or at least one anhydride of the mentioned carboxylic acids, or at least one its ester or amide; methylcellulose; and formaldehyde, or its commercially accessible solution—formalin; and water. Fuel is made when the combustible mixture is hermetically closed in a container. The Invention also presents both the energy production method and the use of the invented fuel

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Номер записи: 87
04-07-2013 дата публикации

High-temperature electrolyser (hte) with improved operating safety

Номер: US20130168238A1
Автор: Patrick Le Gallo
Принадлежит: Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CEA

A high-temperature electrolyser including a stack of electrolysis cells in which steam is made to flow both at a cathode and at an anode. The architecture of the electrolyser is configured to have each cathode inlet end and anode inlet end close to an oxygen, or respectably hydrogen, collection duct portion. With the structure, a buffer volume of steam is created around the oxygen and hydrogen collectors, which therefore constitutes a simple and effective sealing mechanism within the electrolyser.

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Номер записи: 88
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Hydromethanation of a carbonaceous feedstock

Номер: US20130172640A1
Автор: Earl T. Robinson, Pattabhi K. Raman
Принадлежит: Greatpoint Energy Inc

The present invention relates generally to processes for hydromethanating a carbonaceous feedstock in a hydromethanation reactor to a methane product stream and a char by-product, and more specifically to removal of the char by-product from the hydromethanation reactor.

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Номер записи: 89
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for generating hydrogen from water

Номер: US20130175163A1
Автор: John D. Parkyn, Sanford Brown
Принадлежит: HYDROX ENERGY CORP LLC

Described herein is an apparatus is capable of generating hydrogen and oxygen gases from water containing little or no electrolyte. The apparatus includes a container and at least one electrolysis assembly comprising one or more permanent magnets which are covered with at least one pair of porous conductive electrodes separated by a non conductive insulator. The assembly is connected to the leads of a direct current power supply. After the container is filled with water to cover the electrodes, application of voltage from the power supply results in the generation of hydrogen and oxygen gases. This apparatus and method provides a means of producing and distributing hydrogen on-site, simply and inexpensively, since it uses very little energy and liquefaction, transportation, and delivery costs can be avoided.

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Номер записи: 90
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Electrochemical cell with improved water or gas management

Номер: US20130175164A1
Автор: James F. McElroy, Jay W. LaGrange, William F. Smith
Принадлежит: INFINITY FUEL CELL AND HYDROGEN Inc

An electrochemical cell having a water/gas porous separator prepared from a polymeric material and one or more conductive cell components that pass through, or are located in close proximity to, the water/gas porous separator, is provided. The inventive cell provides a high level of in-cell electrical conductivity.

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Номер записи: 91
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Novel Metal Hydrides And Their Use In Hydrogen Storage Applications

Номер: US20130181162A1
Автор: David ANTONELLI
Принадлежит: University of Glamorgan Commercial Services Ltd (UGCS)

This disclosure relates to novel metal hydrides, processes for their preparation, and their use in hydrogen storage applications.

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Номер записи: 92
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Phosphine-Oxide Catalyzed Process of Production of Hydrogen from Silylated Derivatives as Hydrogen Carrier

Номер: US20130189183A1
Автор: Jean-Michel Brunel
Принадлежит: Aix Marseille Universite, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS

The invention relates to a method for producing hydrogen comprising the steps of: i) contacting a compound (C) comprising one or more groups Si—H with a phosphorous based catalyst in the presence of a base in water as solvent, thereby forming hydrogen and a by-product (C1); wherein said phosphorous based catalyst is as defined in claim 1 ; and ii) recovering the obtained hydrogen.

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Номер записи: 93
01-08-2013 дата публикации

On-Demand Gas Generator

Номер: US20130195729A1
Автор: George H. Goble, Go Choi, Jerry M. Woodall
Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

A gas generation apparatus includes a reaction vessel and a fluid reservoir. The reaction vessel has an internal container therein for a reactant material including a solid portion and a liquid portion. The internal container has a perforated upper portion suitable for containing said solid portion of said reactant material, and a solid lower portion suitable for containing said liquid portion of said reactant material. The fluid reservoir is external to the reaction vessel, and has a variable volume fluid chamber. The fluid reservoir is in fluid connection with the reaction vessel.

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Номер записи: 94
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Solutions of carbon nanohorns, method for maiking same and uses thereof

Номер: US20130203862A1
Автор: Alain Penicaud, Damien Voiry, Georgia Pagona, Nikos Tagmatarchis
Принадлежит: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS

Methods for solubilizing carbon nanohorns and applications thereof, including the manufacture of composites, hydrogen storage, catalyst supports and drug delivery. In certain embodiments, the method can include: a) Reduction of pristine carbon nanohorns by an alkali metal to lead to a carbon nanohorn alkali salt; and b) Exposure of said carbon nanohorn alkali salt to a polar aprotic solvent to lead to a solution of reduced carbon nanohorns. In certain other embodiments, solutions of carbon nanohorns, and individual carbon nanohorns are obtainable by the methods, as well as uses of such individual carbon nanohorns and solutions of carbon nanohorns.

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Номер записи: 95
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Compositions and Methods for Treating Glioblastoma GBM

Номер: US20130209450A1
Автор: Andrew J. Brenner, Eyal Breitbart, Livnat Bangio, Yael Cohen
Принадлежит: Vascular Biogenics Ltd

Methods of treating a malignant glioma in a subject are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a viral vector comprising: (i) a first polynucleotide sequence encoding a Fas-chimera (Fas-c), said first polynucleotide sequence comprising SEQ ID NOs: 2 and 3; and (ii) a second polynucleotide sequence encoding an endothelial cell-specific promoter or a periendothelial cell-specific promoter.

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Номер записи: 96
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Kinetic stabilization of magnesium hydride

Номер: US20130210618A1
Автор: Babak Shalchi Amirkhiz, Beniamin Zahiri, Christopher HARROWER, David Mitlin, Erik Luber, Mohsen Danaie, Peter Kalisvaart, XueHai Tan
Принадлежит: University of Alberta

A hydrogen absorbing and desorbing material formed by co-deposition of magnesium with a catalyst for the kinetic absorption and desorption of hydrogen. A hydrogen absorbing and desorbing material formed of an alloy of magnesium with a catalyst for the kinetic absorption and desorption of hydrogen in which the catalyst for the kinetic absorption and desorption of hydrogen forms a dispersed amorphous or nanocrystalline phase in the magnesium. A hydrogen absorbing and desorbing material having a catalytic surface formed by a process comprising the steps of depositing a layer of tantalum on the hydrogen absorbing and desorbing material and depositing a layer of palladium on the layer of tantalum. A hydrogen absorbing and desorbing material comprises a multilayer film having at least two layers of magnesium and at least two layers of catalyst for the kinetic absorption and desorption of hydrogen, in which the multilayer film comprises alternating layers of magnesium and catalyst.

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Номер записи: 97
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Mobile filling station

Номер: US20130213521A1
Автор: Armando Alejandro Garcia, Marcelo Ribeiro, Wendell W. Isom
Принадлежит: Praxair Technology Inc

The present invention relates generally to a compact, mobile filling station for filling cylinders. The compact modular filling station is capable of filling cylinders with fluids at high pressures and at high gas flow rates to achieve a rapid fill rates as measured in volume of fluid per time per filling system area using a controlled temperature filling process.

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Номер записи: 98
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Oxygen-Rich Plasma Generators for Boosting Internal Combustion Engines

Номер: US20130220240A1
Автор: Fred Hess, Hugh Jonson, Jay Morrow, Peter Riesselman, Robb Robel, Ron Bingel
Принадлежит: Deec Inc

Systems and methods for improving the efficiency and/or reducing emissions of an internal combustion engine are disclosed. The system may comprise a tank configured to store an aqueous solution consisting essentially of water and a predetermined quantity of electrolyte. The system may further comprise a cell configured for aiding in the electrolysis of the aqueous solution, the cell may comprise a plurality of plates arranged substantially parallel to one another and the plurality of plates may be spaced substantially equidistant from an adjacent one of the plurality of plates. In exemplary embodiments, at least one seal may be located between the plurality of plates to create a substantially air tight and substantially water tight seal between adjacent ones of the plurality of plates to aid in preventing the aqueous solution located between adjacent ones of the plurality of plates from leaking out of the cell. The systems and methods may provide an improved oxygen-hydrogen gas mixture for use with an internal combustion engine.

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Номер записи: 99
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Stainless steel anodes for alkaline water electrolysis and methods of making

Номер: US20130220827A1
Автор: Grigorii Lev Soloveichik
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

The corrosion resistance of stainless steel anodes for use in alkaline water electrolysis was increased by immersion of the stainless steel anode into a caustic solution prior to electrolysis. Also disclosed herein are electrolyzers employing the so-treated stainless steel anodes. The pre-treatment process provides a stainless steel anode that has a higher corrosion resistance than an untreated stainless steel anode of the same composition.

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Номер записи: 100