ТОПЛИВНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Изобретение относится к композициям дизельного топлива, к их получению и применению. Композиция содержит смесь произведенного не в синтезе Фишера-Тропша базового дизельного газойлевого топлива и произведенного в синтезе Фишера-Тропша керосинового топливного продукта. Базовое дизельное газойлевое топливо имеет температуру конца кипения в интервале 290-400°С, керосиновый топливный продукт в интервале 190-260°С. Композиция дополнительно может содержать произведенный в синтезе Фишера-Тропша газойль, имеющий температуру конца кипения в интервале 150-400°С. Композицию получают смешением компонентов и применяют в качестве топлива для двигателей внутреннего сгорания. Использование топливной композиции приводит к повышению эффективности процесса горения при эксплуатации двигателя, увеличению мощности двигателя и уменьшению времени разгона. Кроме того, этот продукт может быть использован для уменьшения выбросов из двигателя, улучшения характеристики текучести на холоду и повышения цетанового числа ...

ОЧИЩАЮЩАЯ ДОБАВКА К АВИАЦИОННОМУ ТОПЛИВУ

Изобретение описывает авиационное топливо, содержащее авиационный алкилат, соединение трикарбонила циклопентадиенила марганца и очищающее от марганца соединение, в котором очищающее от марганца соединение выбрано из оксида трифенилфосфина, трифенилфосфина и трикарбонильного соединения, выбранного из триацетата глицерина и триэтил 1,1,2-этантрикарбоксилата, причем указанное авиационное топливо содержит 13 мг свинца или меньше на литр. Также описывается авиационное топливо, содержащее количество одного или нескольких соединений трикарбонила циклопентадиенила марганца, достаточное для обеспечения от приблизительно 1 до 500 мг Мn/л, и способ снижения марганецсодержащих отложений, происходящих от сгорания авиационного топлива, включающего трикарбонил циклопентадиенила марганца и авиационный алкилат, в двигателе на авиационном топливе. Технический результат заключается в снижении марганецсодержащих отложений, которые происходят от сгорания авиационного топлива, включающего трикарбонил циклопентадиенила ...

ОБОГАЩЕННЫЕ ВИТАЛЬНЫМИ ЭЛЕМЕНТАМИ И/ИЛИ ЗАЩИТНЫМИ ВЕЩЕСТВАМИ ТРОПОСФЕРНЫЕ ОБЪЕМНЫЕ ОБЪЕКТЫ

Изобретение относится к обогащенным витальными ("жизненными") элементами и/или защитными веществами тропосферным объемным объектам, способам их получения и применения. Тропосферные объемные объекты в виде содержащих вредные вещества облаков, способных образоваться в результате аварий различного оборудования, обогащены защитными веществами, которые способны предотвратить попадание радиоактивных элементов в организмы, минимизировать расширение областей, накрываемых такими облаками, неся дополнительно при этом предупредительную и сигнальную функции. Для обогащенных тропосферных объемных объектов характерны многие положительные эффекты, важнейшими из которых являются: уменьшение парникового эффекта и стабилизация климатических условий, увеличение производства продуктов питания, производство гидрометана и керогена как энергоносителей будущего, снижение содержания вредных веществ в окружающем воздухе, увеличение количества осадков, уменьшение числа несчастных случаев и жертв, особенно, при авариях ...

ПРИСАДКИ ИЗ НАНОСПЛАВА К ТОПЛИВУ

Описан состав, включающий сплав, представленный следующей общей формулой: (Aa)n(Bb)n(Cc)n(Dd)n(…)n; в которой каждая заглавная буква и (…) означает металл; где А представляет собой модификатор сгорания; В представляет собой модификатор отложений; С представляет собой ингибитор коррозии; a D представляет собой сомодификатор сгорания/усилитель электростатического осаждения; в которой каждая подстрочная буква означает стехиометрию в составе; в которой n больше или равно нулю; и где сплав включает по меньшей мере два различных металла; и при условии, что если металл представляет собой церий, то его стехиометрия в составе имеет значение менее приблизительно 0,7. Описана также присадка к топливу, включающая сплав; состав топлива, включающий состав-присадку к топливу; способы получения состава присадки к топливу; и способы применения описанного сплава. 8 н. и 33 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

НАНОЧАСТИЦЫ ОКСИДА ЦЕРИЯ В КАЧЕСТВЕ ТОПЛИВНЫХ ПРИСАДОК

Описан способ повышения эффективности топлива для двигателей внутреннего сгорания, включающий добавление к топливу перед вводом топлива в автомобиль или другое устройство, включающее двигатель внутреннего сгорания, оксида церия, детергента и, необязательно, одной или нескольких добавок, и топливная присадка, содержащая оксид церия и детергент. 2 н. и 31 з.п. ф-лы.

СИСТЕМА ДОСТАВКИ КАТАЛИТИЧЕСКОГО АЭРОЗОЛЯ И СПОСОБ КАТАЛИЗИРОВАНИЯ ГОРЕНИЯ ТОПЛИВА

В изобретении предлагается система доставки каталитического аэрозоля, позволяющая получить аэрозоль, содержащий катализатор, для доставки непосредственно в зону пламени реакционной системы сжигания топлива или непосредственно на впуск воздуха, или на впуск топлива или топливовоздушной смеси, или непосредственно в горячие отработавшие газы реакции горения, или в любую комбинацию этих трех местоположений. Система доставки аэрозоля для использования совместно с устройством сжигания топлива содержит камеру, имеющую первый впуск для подачи в камеру источника газа, второй впуск для подачи в камеру раствора катализатора, содержащего одну или несколько неорганических солей металлов, и распылительное сопло для выпускания флюида из камеры в виде аэрозоля; причем первый впуск, второй впуск и распылительное сопло расположены так, что газ и флюид в камере перемешиваются и объединяются так, чтобы образовать аэрозоль при выпуске через сопло, при этом сопло имеет флюидное сообщение с одной или несколькими ...

СПОСОБ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ПРИСАДОК К ТОПЛИВУ, ЯВЛЯЮЩИХСЯ НАНОРАЗМЕРНЫМИ СПЛАВАМИ, ДЛЯ СНИЖЕНИЯ НЕПРОЗРАЧНОСТИ ФАКЕЛА, ШЛАКООБРАЗОВАНИЯ, ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЯ, КОРРОЗИИ И ВЫБРОСОВ В АТМОСФЕРУ

Изобретение относится к способу снижения непрозрачности факела, выбрасываемого в атмосферу крупномасштабными установками по сжиганию, используемыми в промышленности и коммунальном хозяйстве для получения энергии и сжигания отходов. Способ усовершенствования работы установок для сжигания, включающий стадии: сжигания углеродсодержащего топлива в установке по сжиганию; определения условий сжигания в данной установке, которые могут быть усовершенствованы путем введения специальной присадки, каковые условия устанавливают на основе расчетов, включая гидродинамические, и измерений; определения местоположения точек ввода специальной присадки в установку по сжиганию; обеспечения на основе указанных стадий режима ввода специальной присадки в установку по сжиганию в определенных точках, в результате использования которого достигается один или более эффектов, подбираемых из группы, включающей снижение непрозрачности факела, интенсификацию горения, уменьшение шлакообразования, снижение предельного кислородного ...

СПОСОБ СЖИГАНИЯ УГЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ), УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ СЖИГАНИЯ УГЛЯ И СПОСОБ УМЕНЬШЕНИЯ КОЛИЧЕСТВА СЕРЫ И РТУТИ, ВЫДЕЛЯЮЩИХСЯ ПРИ СЖИГАНИИ УГЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к области охраны окружающей среды. Способ сжигания угля с уменьшением количества выбрасываемой в атмосферу ртути характеризуется добавлением в уголь жидкой сорбирующей композиции, содержащей бромид кальция, и твердой композиции, включающей алюмосиликатный материал и по меньшей мере один порошок, содержащий кальций, выбранный из группы, включающей портланд-цемент, цементную пыль, известняковую пыль, оксид кальция, гидрооксид кальция и карбонат кальция, подачей угля в печь для сгорания угля, сжиганием угля, содержащего сорбент, в печи для сгорания с образованием золы и газообразных продуктов сгорания, измерением уровня содержания ртути в газообразных продуктах сгорания и регулированием количества сорбирующей композиции, добавляемой в уголь, в зависимости от измеренного уровня содержания ртути. В уголь добавляют водный раствор бромида кальция процессом разбрызгивания. Жидкую сорбирующую композицию готовят, на 20-60 мас.% состоящую из бромида кальция. В состав жидкой сорбирующей ...

СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ УЛУЧШЕННОГО СГОРАНИЯ С УЧАСТИЕМ УГЛЕВОДОРОДНЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ

Использование: в двигателях внутреннего сгорания, в частности в способе обеспечения улучшенного сгорания топлив с участием углеводородных соединений. Сущность изобретения: в способе предусматривается введение в композицию 10-80 об. % перекиси или пероксо-соединения. Композицию вводят отдельно от топлива. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл.

КОМПОЗИЦИОННАЯ ПРИСАДКА К ЖИДКИМ ТОПЛИВАМ

Изобретение относится к присадкам для жидких топлив, предназначенным для компенсаций износа деталей цилиндропоршневой группы, для повышения устойчивости топлив, для снижения удельных затрат жидкого топлива. Присадка к жидким топливам содержит по меньшей мере одно соединение меди с ионной связью и по меньшей мере одно соединение цинка с ионной связью, согласно изобретению содержит на один моль меди 0,03-0,70 моля цинка и дополнительно содержит по меньшей мере одно органическое вещество, которое обеспечивает растворение солей металлов в углеводородах топлива. Присадка снижает склонность топливных смесей к детонации, уменьшает токсичность выхлопа ДВС, экономит топливо, а также компенсирует износ. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл.

ТОПЛИВО ДЛЯ ДВИГАТЕЛЕЙ С САМОВОСПЛАМЕНЕНИЕМ НА ОСНОВЕ ДИАЛКИЛОВЫХ ПРОСТЫХ ЭФИРОВ ПОЛИОКСИМЕТИЛЕНА

... 1. Топливо для двигателей с самовоспламенением, содержащее следующие компонентыa) по меньшей мере один низкомолекулярный диалкиловый эфир полиоксиметилена формулы RO(-CHO-)R, в которой R представляет собой алкильную группу и n=0-5,b) от 0,05 до 5 вес. % по меньшей мере одного алкилового эфира полиалкиленгликоля формулы RO(-CH-CHR-O-)H, а также его смешанных полимеров, и/или формулы H(-O-CHR-CH-)-O-CH-CH-O-(-CH-CHR-O-)H, а также его смешанных полимеров, где Rпредставляет собой алкильную группу, Rпредставляет собой водород или метильную группу, и n=10-200, а также смеси таких алкиловых эфиров полиалкиленгликоля,c) от 0 до 20 вес. % по меньшей мере одного высокомолекулярного диалкилового эфира полиоксиметилена формулы RO(-CHO-)R, в которой R представляет собой алкильную группу, и n=6-10,d) от 0 до 5 вес. % по меньшей мере одного высокомолекулярного диалкилового эфира полиэтиленгликоля формулы RO(-CHCHО-)R, в которой R представляет собой алкильную группу, и n=11-23,e) от 0 до 0,5 вес. % по ...

СОСТАВЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ УЛУЧШАЮЩИЕ СГОРАНИЕ ПРИСАДКИ, И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ

Изобретение относится к улучшающей сгорание присадке к бензину. Присадка включает органическое нитросоединение с энергией диссоциации связи C-NO2 от приблизительно 60 до приблизительно 80 ккал/моль соединения. Органическое нитросоединение выбрано из группы, состоящей из N-алкилнитроанилина; алкилнитроанизола; нитрата нитрофурфурила; алкилнитрофенола; N,N-диалкилнитроанилина и алкилнитробензола. При этом органическое нитросоединение не является нитротолуолом или динитротолуолом. Изобретение также относится к бензиновой композиции, включающей бензин и присадку, улучшающую сгорание. Присадку используют для улучшения эффективности сжигания бензина, улучшения продуктивности при сжигании бензина. При использовании присадки достигается повышение экономии бензина и снижение выбросов при сжигании композиции бензина. Увеличивается скорость сгорания при высокой температуре базового бензина, улучшаются свойства зажигания двигателя внутреннего сгорания искрового зажигания. Достигается уменьшение пропусков ...

СНИЖЕНИЕ КОЛИЧЕСТВА УГЛЕРОДА В ЗОЛА-УНОСЕ ОТ СЖИГАНИЯ УГЛЯ ПУТЕМ ДОБАВКИ К УГЛЮ МАРГАНЦА

... 1. Способ снижения количества углерода в зола-уносе, образующемся при сжигании угля, включающий в себя объединение угля и добавки, содержащей марганецсодержащее соединение, с образованием их смеси, и сжигание указанной смеси в топочной камере, причем марганецсодержащее соединение присутствует в количестве, эффективном для снижения количества углерода в зола-уносе, образующемся при сжигании угля в топочной камере. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором соединение марганца представляет собой металлоорганическое соединение. 3. Способ по п.2, в котором органическая часть металлоорганического соединения является производной от материала, выбранного из группы, состоящей из спиртов, альдегидов, кетонов, сложных эфиров, ангидридов, сульфонатов, фосфонатов, нафтенатов, хелатов, фенолятов, краун-эфиров, карбоновых кислот, амидов, ацетилацетонатов и их смесей. 4. Способ по п.2, в котором металлоорганическое соединение содержит трикарбонилметилциклопентадиенилмарганец. 5. Способ по п.2, в котором соединение марганца ...

ДИЗЕЛЬНОЕ ТОПЛИВО НА ОСНОВЕ ЭТАНОЛА

... 1. Дизельное топливо на основе этанола, включающее от примерно 60 до примерно 95% (об./об.) этанола, до примерно 20% (об./об.) линейного диалкилового эфира с длиной цепи от примерно 10 до примерно 40, а также их смесей, и от 0 до примерно 30% (об./об.) ускорителя горения. ! 2. Дизельное топливо по п.1, отличающееся тем, что линейный диалкиловый эфир присутствует в количестве до примерно 10% (об./об.), предпочтительно в количестве до примерно 5% (об./об.). ! 3. Дизельное топливо по п.1, отличающееся тем, что ускоритель горения присутствует в количестве от примерно 2 до примерно 25% (об./об.), предпочтительно в количестве от примерно 5 до примерно 20% (об./об.). ! 4. Дизельное топливо по п.1, отличающееся тем, что ускоритель горения выбран из компонентов дизельного топлива или топлива для двигателей с искровым зажиганием. !5. Дизельное топливо по п.4, отличающееся тем, что дизельное топливо выбрано из группы, состоящей из гидрогенизированного растительного масла, FAME, FAEE и их смесей. !

ТОПЛИВНАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ "ВИЗЕЛЬ" И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к топливной композиции для дизельных двигателей и к способу ее получения. Композиция включает нефтяное дизельное топливо, биологический компонент, такой как растительное или животное масло или жир, и смесь топливных присадок. Смесь топливных присадок содержит цетанповышающую присадку, обезвоживающую присадку, моющую присадку, смазывающую присадку и депрессорную присадку. Способ включает фильтрование биологического компонента через полиэфирный фильтр с доведением нерастворимых и неомыляемых веществ до определенного значения. Фильтрат отстаивается в конических резервуарах, осадок удаляют. Затем добавляют нефтяное дизельное топливо и перемешивают при определенной температуре. Далее к премиксу добавляют смесь топливных присадок и перемешивают. Полученную смесь перекачивают в конические резервуары, выдерживают при температуре окружающей среды, отстаивают и удаляют осадок. Затем смесь фильтруют, центрифугируют в центробежном сепараторе и перекачивают готовую топливную композицию ...

Способ сжигани в паровой фазе и соединени дл реализации указанного способа II

... 1. Состав топлива, включающий: 1) улучшающее сгорание количество C1-C12 спиртов, причем указанное соединение или смесь соединений имеет скрытую теплоту парообразования не менее 21 кДж/моль при средней температуре кипения, и 2) улучшающее сгорание количество по меньшей мере одного не содержащего свинца металла или элемента, включая соединения, являющиеся его органическими и неорганическими производными, выбранного из группы, состоящей из Be, F, Si, P, S, Cl, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Те, J, Cs, Ba, Hf, Та, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Hg, Tl, Bi, Po, At, Fr, Ra, Ac, Th, Pa, U, Np, Pu, Am, Cm, Bk, Cf, Es, Fm, Md, No, Lr, Unq, Unp, Unh, Uns элементов Периодической системы элементов и их смесей, при этом указанный состав характеризуется тем, что имеет скорость ламинарного Бунзеновского пламени не менее 40 см/с. 2. Состав топлива, включающий: 1) улучшающее сгорание количество С1-C2 спиртов или их смесей и 2) улучшающее ...

СПОСОБ И КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ СЖИГАНИЯ АВИАЦИОННЫХ ТОПЛИВ

КАТАЛИЗАТОР ГОРЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ДВИГАТЕЛЕЙ И ГОРЕЛОК

... 1. Способ ускорения горения в двигателях внутреннего сгорания, турбинах и горелках путем химической реакции с топливом или горючим в структуре из сплава, отличающийся тем, что оловосодержащий сплав преобразуют в пространственно-стабильные структуры, активируют в восстановленных растворах и им заполняют контейнер для жидкости с топливом или горючим. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что оловосодержащий сплав содержит такие металлы, как олово, медь, серебро и активаторы в виде платиновых металлов или лантана-церия кобальтита. ! 3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что материал нейтрализатора, обеспечивающего центры воспламенения, вставляют в виде прокладки как уплотнительное кольцо в один или более слоев в головку топливного фильтра и периодически заменяют. ! 4. Устройство для осуществления указанного способа, отличающееся тем, что принимающий контейнер для металлического сплава имеет корзину фильтра с амортизирующей пружиной, расположенной позади нее.

ТОПЛИВНАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ И СПОСОБ СНИЖЕНИЯ ТРЕНИЯ В ДВИГАТЕЛЯХ ВНУТРЕННЕГО СГОРАНИЯ

... 1. Топливная композиция, содержащая:a. горючее топливо;b. эффективное уменьшающее трение количество, по меньшей мере, одного алифатического амина C-C; иc. пакет моющих присадок.2. Композиция по п.1, в которой горючее топливо выбрано из группы, состоящей из бензина и дизельного топлива.3. Композиция по п.1, в которой алифатический амин C-Cвыбран из группы, состоящей из аминов насыщенных жирных кислот, аминов ненасыщенных жирных кислот и их смесей.4. Композиция по п.3, в которой алифатический амин C-Cвыбран из группы, состоящей из октил-, децил-, додецил-, тетрадецил-, гексадецил-, гексадеценил-, октадецил-, октадеценил- аминов и их смесей.5. Композиция по п.4, в которой алифатический амин C-Cпредставляет собой талловый амин.6. Композиция по п.5, в которой алифатический амин C-Cпредставляет собой гидрированный талловый амин.7. Композиция по п.1, в которой количество алифатического амина C-Cнаходится в диапазоне от 1 ppm до 2000 ppm.8. Композиция по п.1, в которой количество алифатического ...

ПРИСАДКИ К ТОПЛИВУ, ТОПЛИВО ДЛЯ СИСТЕМ СГОРАНИЯ И СПОСОБ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ ПОЛНОТЫ СГОРАНИЯ И ЭКОНОМИИ ТОПЛИВА

Описываются присадки к топливу, которые содержат определенные алифатические амины и алифатические спирты в парафиновом носителе, например, керосине. Присадки повышают полноту сгорания и экономию топлива и уменьшают количество загрязняющих и корродирующих веществ, образующихся в процессе горения.

НОВЫЕ ДОБАВКИ К УГЛЕВОДОРОДНОМУ ТОПЛИВУ И РЕЦЕПТУРЫ ТОПЛИВ, ОБЛАДАЮЩИХ УЛУЧШЕННЫМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ ГОРЕНИЯ

... 1. Топливная добавка для углеводородных топлив, содержащая молекулу, имеющую сопряженную систему двойных связей между углеродными атомами и с количеством от 2 до 11 двойных связей. 2. Топливная добавка по п.1, дополнительно содержащая, по меньшей мере, одну концевую группу, содержащую цикл с от 5 до 8 атомов углерода ароматического, циклоалифатического, насыщенного или ненасыщенного фрагмента. 3. Топливная добавка по п.2, дополнительно содержащая, по меньшей мере, одну кислородсодержащую группу, замещенную, по меньшей мере, одной циклической концевой группой. 4. Топливная добавка по п.3, в которой кислородсодержащую группу выбирают из группы, состоящей из гидроксильных групп или кетогрупп, связанных с циклическим алифатическим насыщенным или ненасыщенным фрагментом. 5. Топливная добавка по п.3, дополнительно содержащая, по меньшей мере, одну метильную группу, связанную с группой, содержащей сопряженную двойную связь между углеродными атомами, с циклической концевой группой или с их комбинацией ...

Dieselkraftstoff

Use of decommissioned TNT in engine fuels - added in amt. of 0.1 per cent in petrol or 0.5 per cent in diesel, or replacing methyl butyl ether in super-grade petrol, giving 10 per cent consumption saving

Decommissioned trinitrotoluene (TNT) is utilised by dissolving it in a solvent (pref. acetone) and adding the soln. to fuels in such an amt. that no harmful materials enter the engine. USE/ADVANTAGE - In claimed embodiments TNT from decommissioned munitions is added in an amt. of 0.5% to diesel fuel or 0.1% to lead-free petrol for injection engines or is used as a replacement for methyl butyl ether (MTBE) in super-grade petrol. Tests carried out with a 115 HP passenger car travelling 5-10 km. at 80, 90, 100 and 120 km/hr. show a petrol consumption saving of ca. 10% when 0.1% TNT is added.

Bio-catalyst additive for liquid hydrocarbon fuels

The biocatalyst additive for liquid hydrocarbon fuels and coal slurry fuel comprises: (a) essential trace elements either as dissolved complexes or as dissolved salts of organic acids or as dispersed and stabilised salts of (in)organic acid; (b) oxygen; (c) non-poisonous natural surface-active agents as emulsifier, solvent promoter, complex former, stabiliser, and coupler, e.g. for metal salts and organic acids; (d) natural materials, which act in small traces as reaction releaser; (e) natural component suitable for purifying engages and firing devices; (f) components which deacidify soils; and (g) natural non-poisonous components whose non-poisonous combustion products compete with ozone killers in the atmosphere and thus protect the ozone layer.

"VERFAHREN ZUM EINTRAGEN VON ADDITIV IN EINEN REAKTIONSGASSTROM"

Verfahren zum Treiben eines Verbrennungsmotors.

Verwendung von mindestens einer Cyclopentadienyl/Manganverbindung in einem formulierten, bleifreien Benzin.

METHODE ZUR VERRINGERUNG DES SCHADSTOFFAUSSTOSSES BEI DIESELMOTOREN

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES ZUSATZSTOFFES FUER SCHMIERMITTEL SOWIE FUER WAESSRIGE HEIZMITTEL- UND KRAFTSTOFFSYSTEME.

VERFAHREN ZUM BETREIBEN EINES OTTO-MOTORS

Verfahren zum Erhalten behandelter Kohle und von Siliziumdioxid aus Flugasche enthaltender Kohle

Verfahren zum Behandeln von Mischungen aus fester Kohle und Flugasche (23), die Metalloxide, Siliziumdioxid und Schwefelverbindungen enthält, um behandelte Kohle (38) und im Wesentlichen reines Siliziumdioxid (45) zu erzeugen, umfassend (1) Umsetzen einer Mischung der Kohle und Flugasche mit Fluorwasserstoff (23) in Wasser zum Herstellen eines flüssigen Stromes (27), der Siliziumfluorid und Metallfluoride umfasst, und eines Feststoffstromes (29), der unumgesetzte Kohle und Schwefelverbindungen umfasst; (2) Umsetzen der Schwefelverbindungen mit in Wasser gelösten Metallnitraten zum Bilden einer wässerigen Lösung (31) von Nitrat-, Metall- und Schwefel-Ionen; (3) Abtrennen der wässerigen Lösung (31) von Nitrat-, Schwefel- und Metallionen von der festen Kohle (38); (4) Waschen der zuvor behandelten Kohle (38) mit Wasser; (5) Umsetzen der Siliziumfluoride und Metallfluoride mit Metallnitraten in einer wässerigen Mischung zum Bilden von festem Siliziumdioxid (45), und Abtrennen des festen Siliziumdioxids ...

Treibstoffzusammensetzungen

Vorgeschlagen werden Treibstoffzusammensetzungen, frei von alkoxylierten Verbindungen, enthaltend mindestens 90 Gew.-% eines Treibstoffs auf Kohlenwasserstoffbasis, 0,5 bis 9 Gew.-% trockenem Ethanol und 0,1 bis 5 Gew.-% eines Additivs, bei dem es sich um ein Umsetzungsprodukt aus der Reaktion von Di- oder Trialkanolaminen mit Pflanzenölen oder mit Alkylestern der Fettsäuregemische aus Pflanzenölen handelt.

Reducing pollutant content of crude gas from combustion plant

The pollutant content of crude gas from combustion plants is reduced by continuous addn. of a suspension of Ca(OH)2 to the area of the combustion chamber during operation of the plant. Pref. a 2-20% (10%) aq. suspension of Ca(OH)2 is used, in amt. of 0.9-2.7 wt.% Ca(OH)2 w.r.t. the material to be burned. The suspension may contain additives, esp. up to 10 wt.% of additive promoting absorption, esp. furnace coke. The suspension is fed to an area of the plant where the temp. is above 250 (250-800) deg.C, or into a combustion chamber or post-combustion chamber of the plant at a temp. of 800-1400 deg.C. It may be added to the heat-exchanger of a combustion plant, pref. in the inlet area, and may be sprayed as a mist, esp. by a system of nozzles controlled by compressed air. In plant for treatment of waste, etc., the suspension is sprayed into the combustion chamber at 600-1300 deg.C, using 0.5-2 wt.% of Ca(OH)2' w.r.t. material to be burned.

Brennstoffgas für eine Brennstoffzelle

Brennstoffgas für eine Brennstoffzelle, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es umfasst: ein Reaktionsgas, das zu einer Brennstoffzelle zugeführt wird und das durch eine chemische Reaktion Elektrizität erzeugt; und ein Geruchsstoff, der zu dem Reaktionsgas zugegeben wird, der einen Elektrodenkatalysator und einen Elektrolyten in der Brennstoffzelle nicht vergiftet und der sich in Wasser löst, so dass sein Geruch verschwindet.

Fuels for petrol engines - contg fatty acid amides and esters to reduce carburettor deposits

The fuels contain as detergent materials (A) diamides from 12-20C fatty acids and polyamines with 2-6C and 2-4N atoms, and (B) esters from 12-20C fatty acids and ethanol- or propanolamine. Pref. they also contain (C) a steric-hindered phenol contg. bulky alkyl substits. as anti-oxidant, and (D) residual oils from nonanol and decanol synthesis by the OXO process, as solvent modifiers for (A) and (C) and upper lubricants. Amt. of (A+B) or (A+B+C) is pref. 20-2000 (50-500) ppm. Ratio of (A); (B) (C) is pref. from 1:1:8 to 8:1:1 and of (A+B+C) : (D) is from 9:1 to 1:9. The additives prevent gum and resin deposits in carburetorrs, which interfere with the fine adjustments required for complete combustion and minimum hydrocarbon and CO contents in the exhaust gases.

Cerium oxide nanoparticles as fuel supplements

Fuel additive

FUEL OIL ADDITIVES

... 1377927 Fuel additive DREW CHEMICAL CORP 6 April 1973 [10 April 1972] 16669/73 Heading C5G An additive for vanadium-containing fuel oils comprises (a) a fuel oil-soluble compound of Mg, Al, Si, Ca, Sr, Ba or mixture thereof, and (b) a fuel oil-soluble compound of Zr or Ti, the components (a) and (b) being present in an amount to provide a weight ratio of Mg, Al, Si, Ca, Sr, Ba or mixtures thereof to Zr or Ti of from 2 : 1 to 15 : 1. A large number of compounds are given including the sulphonates, carboxylic acid salts, carbonyls, phenates, metalloporphyrines and metallocenes. The components (a) and (b) are dissolved in a liquid oil carrier and added to the fuel, e.g. marine diesel fuel, which also contain amines as stabilizers.

Additive and fuel compositions

Alternative fuel for internal combustion engine, containing biobutanol

Fuel enrichment process

Diesel fuel containing an anti-smoke additive

Anti-smoke additives for diesel fuels comprise minor amounts of alkaline earth metal salts of an alpha-alkylakane monocarboxylic acid, wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon (1-30 C) radical, R2 a hydrocarbon (1-15 C) and R3 a hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical (1-10 C), the hydrocarbons may be substituted by ether, hydroxyl and halogen atoms (see Division C2). Concentrates of the salts are dispersed in a carrier liquid if desired using a dispersant. Boric salts which are novel compounds are preferred. Examples describe fuel compositions of kerosine containing neutral calcium, strontium and barium salts of a C10 acid mixture and a barium salt of a C15-C19 acid, and other basic salts added to diesel fuel.ALSO:Basic alkaline earth metal salts of an a -alkylalkane monocarboxylic acid, wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon radical (1-30 C), R2 a hydrocarbon radical (1-15 C) and R3 a hydrogen or hydrocarbon radical, and which radicals may be substituted are claimed. Examples ...

Two-cycle engine lubricant oil

A lubricating oil composition for two-cycle engines comprises a major amount of a base lubricating oil and a smoke reducing amount of at least one oil-soluble and fuel-soluble manganese carbonyl compound.

LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS FOR ROTARY ENGINES

... 1391708 Lubricants LABOFINA SA 27 April 1972 [4 April 1972] 19654/72 Heading C5F Lubricants suitable for rotary engines comprise (a) 90-95 wt. per cent of a mixture of 15-80 wt. per cent of hydrogenated or non- hydrogenated polyisobutylenes and/or butenes of mol. wt. 250-2000 and 85-20 wt. per cent of lubricating oil; (b) 0À5-2À5 wt. per cent of an anti-wear additive, (e.g. a zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate) and (c) a balance of conventional additives (petroleum sulphonates and acrylic or methacrylic polymers are specified). Specified lubricant bases are solvent-refined paraffinic or naphthenic oils, and adipic, azelaic or selacic acid esters of C 8-20 alcohols.

FUEL ADDITIVES

METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENT-INJURIOUS COMPONENTS IN FLUE GAS, AND A PRODUCT FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE METHOD

Method for controlling exhaust emissions from direct injection homogeneous charge compression ignition engines

A method is disclosed for controlling exhaust emissions from direct injected homogeneous charge compression ignition engines by combusting therein a fuel having a cetane number equal to or less than 50, and aromatic content equal to or greater than 15wt%.

METHOD OF CLEANING REACTION PRODUCTS OF A FLAME COMBUSTION

Combustion treatment

A method comprises the use of titanium dioxide nanoparticles, or a precursor thereof, in a fuel or a combustion process in order to treat or modify the fuel of the combustion process. The method includes introducing titanium dioxide nanoparticles, or a precursor thereof, into at least one of the fuel, the fuel and/or air for the combustion process, a combustion apparatus of the combustion process or the combustion emissions of the combustion process. An additive, for use in the above method, includes titanium dioxide nanoparticles. A further method comprises providing a photocatalyst, or a precursor thereof, in a combustion process. The photocatalyst comprises nanoparticles of a semiconductor material having a band gap suitable for absorption of UV and/or visible light, and when the combustion emissions are released into the environment the photocatalyst nanoparticles are carried with the emissions and result in a catalytic reaction that reduces the amount of pollutants in the emissions ...

Fuel composition

Method for controlling exhaust emissions from direct injection homogeneous charge compression ignition engines

Smoke point raising additive

Fruit, product obtained by processing fruit, residuum obtained by pressing the juice from fruit, fermented liquid obtained by fermenting each of them or residuum obtained from the fermented liquid is heated or heated under reflux and extracted with an organic solvent. The resulting solvent layer has the effect of raising the smoke point of fuel.

Complexes of high iron content soluble in organic media and usable as combustion additives in liquid fuels

A combustion improving additive for liquid fuel consisting essentially of an iron complex soluble in organic media, formed by reacting a sulfonic acid with ferric hydroxide in such proportions as to obtain a ratio of the number of acid gram-equivalents of the sulfonic acid to the number of gram-atoms of the iron in the range from 1/6 to 1/12, said reaction being conducted in the presence of a light aromatic hydrocarbon or a light halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon having a boiling point from 80 DEG to 230 DEG C. and of an organic liquid containing oxygen, at least partially miscible with water and substantially miscible with hydrocarbons, said complex being obtained in the organic phase of the reaction product.

OIL COMPOSITIONS AND ADDITIVES

Fuel compositions

... 1,138,918. Fuel additives. MOBIL OIL CORP. 4 Oct., 1967 [10 Oct., 1966], No. 45134/67. Heading C5G. An additive for reducing the smoke formation during combustion of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, e.g. diesel fuel, fuel oil, jet fuel, or heating fuel, is prepared by forming an anhydrous mixture of alkaline earth metal oxide, methanol and carbon dioxide at up to 65‹ C. and reacting this mixture with an organophenol sulphide or an organonaphthol sulphide having from 4 to 30 carbon atoms in the organo group; the mole ratio of carbon dioxide to metal being 0À4 to 0À8. The preferred organophenyl sulphides have from 8-16 carbon atoms in the organo group, which may be alkyl, e.g. nonyl. or dodecyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, haloalkyl, haloaryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, or alkenyl, and can be made by reacting the phenol with a sulphurcontaining reagent in a mole ratio of phenol to sulphur reagent of from 1 : 1 to 2 : 1. A CaO-MeOH-CO 2 reaction product may be formed separately and then combined with the phenol ...

SMOKE SUPPRESSANT COMPOSITIONS FOR PETROLEUM FUELS

... 1,274,060. Liquid fuel. CITIES SERVICE OIL CO. 25 Nov., 1969 [26 Nov., 1968], No. 57645/69. Heading C5G. A smoke suppressant composition for addition to liquid hydrocarbon fuels (e.g. Diesel fuels) comprises (a) an ether; (b) a Group IIa metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid; (c) a Group IIb metal salt of an organic carboxylic; acid and (d ) a Group IIa metal sulphonate. The fuels may contain the components in amounts: (a) 0À05-5 wt. per cent; (b) and (c) 0À05-5wt. per cent; and (d) 0À05-1 wt. per cent. The ether may be aliphatic or aromatic, a polyol ether or heterocyclic ether. Compounds used in the examples are: (a) monomethyl ether of ethylene glycol or 1 methoxy-2-propanol (b) Ba-2-ethyl hexanoate (c) Zn. 2-ethyl hexanoate (d) Ba alkaryl sulpnon- ates.

Fuel oil compositions

Fuel composition

Composition and methods and uses relating thereto

A quaternary ammonium salt of formula (I): wherein X is a linking group; Y is O, NH or NR wherein R is H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group; Q is a moiety that includes a quaternary ammonium cation; A is an anion; R2 is an optionally substituted alkylene group; R3 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group; and n is 0 or a positive integer; provided that n is not 0 when R3 is hydrogen. The quaternary ammonium salt is preferably prepared via sequentially reacting a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof preferably formed from maleic anhydride, with an alcohol of formula R3(OR2)­­nOH; a reactive alcohol or amine including a tertiary amine group, such as 3-(dimethylamino)propan-1-ol; and a quaternising agent, such as butylene oxide. X is preferably CHR4CH2 wherein R4 is an optionally substituted C6-36 hydrocarbyl group. R2 is preferably ethylene or (iso)propylene, wherein (R2O)n may form a polyethylene oxide or polypropylene oxide. A is preferably ...

Improvements in or relating to the deodorization of exhaust gases

... 4:6 - Dinitro - 2 - acetyl - 5 - t - butyl - m - xylene is added in a proportion of between 0.001 and 0.003% by weight to a hydrocarbon fuel derived from petroleum, e.g. a light petroleum spirit or heavy oil such as Diesel oil, to eliminate the odour of engine exhaust gases. It may be dissolved in a solvent, e.g. diethylphthalate, dimethylphthalate, ethyl benzene, xylenes, mesityl oxide and ethyl butyrate, before addition to the fuel.

Compositions and methods and uses relating thereto

Biofuel composition and method of producing a biofuel

Method and device for mixing aerosols and combustion air.

Dieseal fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of diesel fuels

Fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of fuels.

A fuel additive for use in the treatment of liquid hydrocarbon fuels to reduce polluting emissions during the combustion of such fuels wherein the additive composition is formulated mineral seal oil, mineral spirits, a glycol alkyl ether and at least one alkyl aromatic ethoxylated surfactant. It has been found that the fuel additive composition of the invention can be blended with such fuels to drammatically reduce emissions during the combustion of such fuels.

Fuel for advance vapour phase combustion.

Cold high energy fuel compositions for jet, turbine, diesel and gasoline combustion engines. The fuel comprises EHS (Enhanced Combustion Structure) compounds and a combustion-improving amount of fuel soluble metallic compounds of high heating value. The EHS compounds have a latent heat of evaporation of at least 21 kJ/mol at boiling point and a laminar Bunsen flame velocity of at least 40 cm/sec. The combustion-improving fuel of soluble metallic compounds has a heating value of at least 5000 Kcal/kg ...

Diesel fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of diesel fuels

A fuel additive for use in the treatment of diesel fuels to reduce polluting emissions during the combustion of such fuels wherein the additive composition is formulated to contain mineral seal oil, mineral spirits, a glycol alkyl ether and at least one alkyl aromatic ethoxylated surfactant. It has been found that the fuel additive composition of the invention can be blended with such fuels to drammaticaly reduce emissions during the combustion of such fuels.

Vapor phase combustion method and compositions II.

Method reduced temperature metallic vapor phase combustion for jet, turbine, diesel, fuel oil, and gasoline combustion system. More particularly, it relates to methods and composition of metal containing fuels comprised of enhanced combusition structure capable of increasing combustion burning velocity and reducing combustion temperature.

Dieseal fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of diesel fuels

Unleaded MMT fuel compositions

Fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of fuels

Biofuel composition and method of producing a biofuel

Method and composition for improving fuel combustion.

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC/ELECTROSTATIC/ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF FLUIDS COMPRISING THREE PHASES: THE TREATMENT PHASE, THE MIXING PHASE, AND THE USAGE PHASE WHICH ARE SPATIALLY AND TEMPORALLY DECOUPLED

Method and composition for improving fuel combustion

A method of improving the combustion of a fuel by adding a catalyst or combustion enhancer at an extremely low concentration, preferably in the range of 1 part catalyst per 200 million parts fuel to 1 part catalyst per 6 trillion parts fuel. The catalyst or combustion enhancer may be selected from a wide range of soluble compounds. The method may comprise the steps of an initial mixing of the catalyst or enhancer with a suitable solvent and then subsequent dilution steps using solvents or fuel. Suitable solvents include water, MTBE, methylketone, methyisobutylketone, butanol, isopropyl alcohol and other hydrophilic/oleophilic compounds.

Unleaded mmt fuel compositions

Fuel additives and fuel containing soluble platinum group metal compounds and use in internal combution engines.

Hydrogen sulfide scavengers in fuels hydrocarbons and water using amidines and polyamidines

Method and composition for improving fuel combustion.

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC/ELECTROSTATIC/ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF FLUIDS COMPRISING THREE PHASES: THE TREATMENT PHASE, THE MIXING PHASE, AND THE USAGE PHASE WHICH ARE SPATIALLY AND TEMPORALLY DECOUPLED

Method and composition for improving fuel combustion.

Vapor combustion method and compositions II

Vapor phase combustion method and compositions II

Unleaded MMT fuel compositions

Method and composition for improving fuel combustion.

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC/ELECTROSTATIC/ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF FLUIDS COMPRISING THREE PHASES: THE TREATMENT PHASE, THE MIXING PHASE, AND THE USAGE PHASE WHICH ARE SPATIALLY AND TEMPORALLY DECOUPLED

Biofuel composition and method of producing a biofuel

Vapor phase combustion method and compositions II

Fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of fuels

Dieseal fuel additive composition and method for the treatment of diesel fuels

BURNING AND FUELS AND ADDITIVES FOR THESE

FUEL ADDITIVE FOR JET FUELS, GASOLINE, DIESEL FUELS AND SHELTER FUELS

METHOD FOR THE DECREASE OF THE POLLUTANT OUTPUT WITH DIESEL ENGINES

COMPOSITION

CATALYST COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR OXIDIZING MIXTURES

FUEL MIXTURE FOR COMPRESSION IGNITION MACHINE WITH LIGHT SYNTHETIC RAW AND MIXTURE COMPONENTS

LUBRICANT PREPARATIONS FOR TWO-STROKE ENGINES

High cetane renewable fuels

A method for reducing the emissions of a diesel engine using a RHE-diesel fuel.

Nano-sized zinc oxide particles for fuel

A fuel composition contains a liquid fuel and a specific amount of nano-sized zinc oxide particles and a surfactant that does not contain sulfur atoms. The nano-sized zinc oxide particles can be used to either improve combustion or increase catalytic chemical oxidation of fuel.

Reducing Mercury Emissions From The Burning Of Coal

Sorbent components containing halogen, calcium, alumina, and silica are used in combination during coal combustion to produce environmental benefits. Sorbents such as calcium bromide are added to the coal ahead of combustion and other components are added into the flame or downstream of the flame, preferably at minimum temperatures to assure complete formation of the refractory structures that result in various advantages of the methods. When used together, the components reduce emissions of elemental and oxidized mercury; increase the level of Hg, As, Pb, and/or Cl in the coal ash; decrease the levels of leachable heavy metals (such as Hg) in the ash, preferably to levels below the detectable limits; and make a highly cementitious ash product.

Mixed alcohol fuels for internal combustion engines, furnaces, boilers, kilns and gasifiers and slurry transportation

Mixed alcohol formulas can be used as a fuel additive in petroleum-based hydrocarbon liquid fuels, synthetic or bio-derived gasoline, diesel fuels, jet fuel, aviation gasoline, heating oil, bunker oil, coal, petroleum coke, heavy crude oil, bitumen, or as a neat fuel in and of itself. The mixed alcohol formulations can be blended with ground petroleum coke, coal, heavy crude oil, or bitumen to form a thixotropic slurry for ease of transportation. The mixed alcohol formulations can also be used to shurry transport ground biomass. The mixed alcohol formulations can contain a blend of C 1 -C 5 alcohols, or C 1 -C 8 alcohols or higher C 1 -C 10 alcohols in order to further boost energy content.

Process for operating a utility boiler and methods therefor

A process for operating a utility boiler. The process has the following steps: (a) providing fuel to the boiler; (b) providing one or more additives selected from the group consisting of (i) one or more slag control agents, (ii) one or more oxygen-generating agents, (iii) one or more acid mitigation agents, (iv) one or more fouling prevention agents, (v) one or more oxidizer agents, (vi) one or more heavy metal capturing agents, and (vii) any combination of the foregoing to the boiler or an auxiliary device thereof; (c) providing air to the boiler; (d) burning the fuel in the boiler to generate heat and an exhaust gas; (e) intermittently or continuously monitoring one or more physical and/or chemical parameters of the fuel and/or intermittently or continuously monitoring one or more emissions variables of the exhaust gas to obtain one or more values therefor; and (f) varying or maintaining the rate at which either or both of the fuel and the one or more additives are provided to the boiler based on the one or more values obtained.

Fuel Fix +

A chemical substance for the purpose of removing carbon builds up from burning Chambers of gasoline engines, diesel engines, coal, oil, and gas burning furnaces. A chemical substance for the purpose of helping to protect the environment by Causing engines and furnaces to operate more efficiently. A chemical substance which would improve MPG by reducing carbon build up in internal combustion engines. A chemical substance when mixed with the main fuel in the fuel tank, would cause the fuel to burn more efficiently thus cleaning the system from engine to exhaust.

Reducing sulfur gas emissions resulting from the burning of carbonaceous fuels

A method of reducing sulfur emissions by applying remediation materials in a powder sorbent onto coal and combusting the coal with the materials applied. The powder sorbent contain sources of silicon, aluminum, calcium, iron, and magnesium, and ash from combustion contains the captured sulfur.

EMULSIFER AND EMULSIONS

There is provided an emulsifier comprising at least one Cto Cfatty acid diethanolamide, at least one Cto Cfatty acid, at least one Cto Calcohol ethoxylate and optionally at least one sorbitan ester and/or at least one alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether. There is additionally provided emulsions comprising a fuel, water and an emulsifier and methods of producing emulsions. 1. An composition comprising:at least one Cs to Cis fatty acid diethanolamide;at least one C12 to C24 fatty acid; and{'sub': '6', 'at least one Cto Cis alcohol ethoxylate;'}wherein the composition is useful as an emulsifier.2. A composition according to comprising:a fuel comprising at least one of diesel, low sulphur diesel, biodiesel and heavy fuel oil;less than or equal to 30 wt % water{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'from 0.5 to 15 wt % of the emulsifier of .'}3. A composition according to comprising:60-90 wt % of the at least one Cs to Cis fatty acid diethanolamide;2-10 wt % of the at least one C12 to C24 fatty acid; and{'sub': '6', '5-20 wt % of the at least one Cto Cis alcohol ethoxylate.'}4. An composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said emulsifier does not comprise naphtha.5. A composition according to comprising:a fuel comprising at least one of diesel, low sulphur diesel and heavy fuel oil, wherein the fuel does not contain any bio-components;less than or equal to 20 wt % water; andthe emulsifier,wherein the emulsifier:water volume ratio is from 1.5:1 to 1:2.9,wherein the composition is a nanemulsion.6. A composition according to comprising:50-75 wt % of the at least one Cs to Cis fatty acid diethanolamide;2-10 wt % of the at least one C12 to C24 fatty acid;{'sub': '6', '5-20 wt % of the at least one Cto Cis alcohol ethoxylate; and'}10-40 wt % of at least one sorbitan esters.7. A composition according to claim 6 , wherein said emulsifier does not comprise naphtha.8. A composition according to comprising:a fuel comprising at least one of diesel, low sulphur diesel, ...

HIGH SULFUR FUEL PELLET WITH REDUCED SO2 EMISSION

The present description relates to a method and system for generating a fuel from high sulfur fuel waste materials having a reduced SO2 emission. In one example, the fuel may include petroleum coke, a biomass constituent, and an alkali substituent. Further in another example, the fuel may include iron oxide catalyst increasing the capture of SO2. 1. A fuel comprising:petroleum coke, having a sulfur content up to 5.5%;a biomass constituent;an alkali constituent adapted to capture SO2 emissions by reacting with sulfur of the petroleum coke upon burn of the fuel; and 'wherein the petroleum coke, the biomass constituent, the alkali constituent, and the iron oxide catalyst are combined to form a fuel with decreased SO2 emissions at temperatures at or above 750 C.', 'an iron oxide catalyst reducing SO2 emissions to less than 10 percent;'}2. The fuel of claim 1 , wherein the fuel is in the form of one or more of a briquette claim 1 , powder claim 1 , bead claim 1 , and various agglomerates.3. The fuel of claim 1 , wherein the alkali constituent is one of limestone claim 1 , lime or sodium base alkali.4. The fuel of claim 3 , wherein the alkali constituent comprising lime is slaked.5. The fuel of claim 1 , further comprising one or more surfactants incorporated in the alkali constituent.6. The fuel of wherein the biomass constituent is wood waste.7. The fuel of claim 1 , wherein the biomass constituent includes a volatile to increase combustibility of the petroleum coke.8. The fuel of claim 1 , wherein the alkali constituent is processed to increase surface area of the alkali constituent claim 1 , wherein processing includes grinding the alkali constituent claim 1 , and wherein the increased surface area captures an increased amount of SO2.9. A fuel comprising:petroleum coke, having a sulfur content up to 5.5%;a biomass constituent to provide volatiles;an SO2 sorbent to capture SO2 emissions upon burn of the fuel; and{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'claim-text': {'sub': 2', '3, ' ...

ENVIRONMENTAL-FRIENDLY FUEL

An environmental-friendly fuel is provided which comprises 65 wt % to 95 wt % of a plurality of fine granules of recycled material mixed with 5 wt % to 35 wt % of a halogen-free flame retardant. The plurality of fine granules of recycled material are pulverized from waste polyurethane foamed material recovered from discarded objects. 1. An environmental-friendly fuel , comprising a mixture formed by 65 wt % to 95 wt % of a plurality of fine granules of pulverized waste polyurethane foamed thermoplastic material recovered from discarded objects mixed with 5 wt % to 35 wt % of a halogen-free flame retardant , the mixture being molded to form a refuse derived environmental-friendly fuel.2. The environmental-friendly fuel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixture is molded into the refuse derived solid environmental-friendly fuel by heating the mixture claim 1 , compressing the heated mixture and injection molding.3. An environmental-friendly fuel claim 1 , comprising a mixture formed by 59 wt % to 93 wt % of a plurality of fine granules of pulverized waste polyurethane foamed thermoplastic material recovered from discarded objects claim 1 , 5 wt % to 35 wt % of a halogen-free flame retardant and 2 wt % to 6 wt % of an adhesion agent claim 1 , the mixture being molded to form a refuse derived environmental-friendly fuel.4. The environmental-friendly refuse derived fuel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the adhesion agent is an aqueous based resin. The present invention relates to an environmental-friendly fuel formed from recycled material and in particular, converts a waste foamed material into an environmental-friendly fuel so as to achieve economic benefits.Scrapped appliances containing refrigerant such as discarded refrigerators, refrigerated cabinets, air conditioners, and scrapped cars and motorcycles, have been classified as waste that should be recycled, but foamed materials are not listed as mandatory recycling items. Polyurethane (PU) material is widely used ...

DETERGENT ADDITIVE FOR FUEL

The use of one or more copolymers as a detergent additive in a liquid fuel for internal combustion engines. The copolymer includes at least one repeat unit having an ester of alkyl or alkyl ester function and a repeat unit containing a nitrile group. 1. A method for keeping clean and/or for cleaning at least one of the internal parts of an internal combustion engine , said method comprising the introduction in said internal combustion engine of at least one copolymer comprising at least one repeating unit comprising an alkyl ester or alkylester function and one repeating unit comprising a nitrile group.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the copolymer is a block copolymer comprising at least:{'sub': 'a', 'one block A consisting of a chain of structural units derived from an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (m), and'}{'sub': 'b', 'one block B consisting of a chain of structural units derived from an olefinic monomer (m) comprising a nitrile group.'}3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the block copolymer is obtained by block polymerization claim 2 , optionally followed by one or more post-functionalizations.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the copolymer is obtained by copolymerization of at least:{'sub': 'a', 'one alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (m), and'}{'sub': 'b', 'one olefinic monomer (m) comprising a nitrile group.'}5. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (m) is chosen from Cto Calkyl (meth)acrylates.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein monomer (m) is chosen from acrylonitrile claim 6 , methacrylonitrile claim 6 , cyanostyrene and cyano-alpha-methylstyrene.8. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the copolymer is a block copolymer comprising at least:{'sub': 'a', 'one block A consisting of a chain of structural units derived from the alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (m), and'}{'sub': 1', 'b, 'one block Bconsisting of a chain of structural units derived from acrylonitrile (m), ...

WATER-FUEL EMULSION AND FUEL TREATMENT METHOD

Declared composition of the fuel-water emulsion and the method of treating the fuel before combustion in a developed cavitation mode are designed to reduce emissions of exhaust and greenhouse gases of internal combustion engines and boilers using diesel fuel and other types of liquid hydrocarbon fuels. 1. A method for reducing harmful and greenhouse gases emission of internal combustion engines and boiler units when using liquid fuels , characterized in that a liquid carbon fuel , before being combusted , is subjected to a physical and chemical transformation by treating thereof in a developed cavitation mode under the temperature of from 0° C. to 70° C. and pressure of from 1 to 3 atm that leads in the fuel combustion process to 100% oxidation of the fuel molecules up to carbon dioxide in a combustion chamber , to reduction of the volume of the fuel consumption for up to 10% , to increase of efficiency of the air oxygen consumption for up to 10% without increase of volumes of consumption thereof that is necessary for combustion of a fuel unit , to increase of the engine or boiler unit performance efficiency for up to 8% that , in turn , in the emission formation process leads to: reduction of a total volume of the greenhouse gases emission for up to 10% during performing a unit of work that is performed by the non-treated fuel and generates 100% of the emission volume; reduction of the concentration of carbon oxide , sulfur dioxide , polycarbonates , solid particles for up to 0%; reduction of nitrogen oxides for up to 30-60% in exhaust and flue gases of internal combustion engines and boiler units.2. A water-fuel emulsion that consists of a liquid fuel and an aqueous suspension that is characterized in that the suspension consists of mineral iron compounds with a concentration of from 0.0001% to 0.1% , wherein the suspension volume is 0.5-40% of the fuel volume.3. A method for reducing harmful and greenhouse gases emission of internal combustion engines and boiler ...

FUEL MODIFIERS FOR NATURAL GAS RECIPROCATING ENGINES

Described herein are fuel modifiers for natural gas reciprocating engines, while recognizing the application of the inventions herein may be applied more broadly, to other natural gas-based engine systems. The fuel modifiers are primarily free-radical initiators, and the presence of this fuel modifier allows the engine operator to operate the engine under leaner conditions because, while employing the same ignition energy, more free-radicals are formed, thus overcoming the problems associated with dilution of the pool of free-radicals in the flame. 1. A modified fuel , comprising a base fuel and a fuel modifier selected from the group consisting of azo compounds , dialkylsulfides , alkyl sulfones , nitroalkyls , peroxygens , and hydrocarbons which contain symmetrically substituted carbon-carbon bonds where that bond is relatively weak.2. The modified fuel of claim 1 , wherein the base fuel is natural gas.3. The modified fuel of claim 2 , wherein the fuel modifier is selected from the group consisting of azo compounds having a molecular weight of between 80 and 500 g/mol claim 2 , and a decomposition temperature between 80 and 300° C.5. The modified fuel of claim 4 , wherein the fuel modifier is azobisisobutylnitrile.7. The modified fuel of claim 6 , wherein the fuel modifier is dismethylsulfide.9. The modified fuel of claim 8 , wherein the fuel modifier is dismethylsulfone.11. The modified fuel of claim 10 , wherein the fuel modifier is nitromethane.13. The modified fuel of claim 12 , wherein the fuel modifier is selected from the group consisting of linear and branched C-Calkyl peroxides.14. The modified fuel of claim 13 , wherein the fuel modifier is di-tert-butyl peroxide.15. The modified fuel of claim 13 , wherein the fuel modifier is dimethoxymethane.16. The modified fuel of claim 2 , wherein the fuel modifier is selected from the group represented by the formula below:{'br': None, 'sub': 13', '14', '12', '14', '12', '13, 'R—C(R, R)—C(R, R, R)'}{'sub': 12', '13 ...

Formulation of a new diesel fuel suitable for diesel engines

The new fuel conceived for diesel engines is formulated using one part of standard diesel fuel and two groups of components with different characteristic rating. The first group is composed by reformulated chemicals, while the second group in made by a blend of vegetal oils properly balanced. The fuel obtained with this formulation has a better thermodynamic performance and allows an appreciable reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and particulate matter (PT) output which are, respectively, approximately 50% and 60% lower

Systems and Processes for Production of Fuel and Fuel Blends

Systems and processes for the production of fuel and fuel blends involve the production of fuels for blending with one or more alcohols such as ethanol and/or butanol. A method for producing a fuel blend includes blending a light distillate product from an oil refinery with butanol. The fuel blending can be at the oil refinery. 118-. (canceled)19. A method for producing a blended gasoline , comprising:(a) operating an oil refinery to produce a light distillate product from crude oil; and(b) blending the light distillate product with an amount of butanol to produce a butanol blended gasoline,wherein the light distillate product includes an amount of a light naphtha product comprising pentane, butane, or a mixture thereof, the amount of the light naphtha product being greater than any amount of light naphtha product included in a different light distillate product which is an automotive-grade gasoline free of bioalcohol fuel or which is for blending with an amount of ethanol to produce an automotive-grade blended gasoline.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the light distillate product comprises gasoline.21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the butanol comprises isobutanol.22. The method of claim 19 , wherein the amount of butanol that is blended with the light distillate product is at least about 10 vol % of the butanol blended gasoline.23. The method of claim 19 , wherein the amount of butanol that is blended with the light distillate product is from about 10 vol % to about 16 vol % of the butanol blended gasoline.24. The method of claim 19 , wherein the amount of butanol that is blended with the light distillate product is from about 16 vol % to about 24 vol % of the butanol blended gasoline.25. The method of claim 19 , wherein the amount of ethanol that is blended with the light distillate product for producing the automotive-grade blended gasoline is not more than about 10 vol % of the automotive-grade blended gasoline.26. The method of claim 19 , wherein the ...

FUEL OIL

PURPOSE: The present invention provides a fuel oil which emits a reduced amount of exhaust gas such as NOX and THC and is used in an internal-combustion engine comprising a combustion chamber which is adapted so that a fuel oil and gas comprising 65% by volume or more of oxygen are subjected to combustion in the combustion chamber. 1. A fuel oil for an internal-combustion engine comprising a combustion chamber which is adapted so that the fuel oil and gas comprising 65% by volume or more of oxygen are subjected to combustion in the combustion chamber , wherein the fuel oil meets at least one of the following requirements (1) to (7):(1) the fuel oil comprises 60% by volume or more of a hydrocarbon oil, wherein an amount of saturated hydrocarbons is 30% by volume or more relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil, an amount of olefinic hydrocarbons is 35% by volume or less relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil and an amount of aromatic hydrocarbons is 50% by volume or less relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil;(2) the fuel oil comprises 60% by volume or more of a hydrocarbon oil, wherein an amount of saturated hydrocarbons is 30% by volume or more relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil, an amount of olefinic hydrocarbons is 40% by volume or less relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil and an amount of aromatic hydrocarbons is 50% by volume or less relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil; and the fuel oil has an initial boiling point of 21 to 80 degrees C., a 10% by volume distillation temperature of 35 to 90 degrees C., a 90% by volume distillation temperature of 100 to 190 degrees C. and a final boiling point of 130 to 230 degrees C.;(3) the fuel oil comprises 60% by volume or more of a hydrocarbon oil, wherein an amount of saturated hydrocarbons is 15% by volume or more relative to the total volume of the hydrocarbon oil, an amount of olefinic hydrocarbons is 35% by volume or less relative to ...

Associative polymers and related compositions, methods and systems

Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling a physical and/or chemical property of non-polar compositions and related compositions, methods and systems. Associative polymers herein described have a non-polar backbone and functional groups presented at ends of the non-polar backbone, with a number of the functional groups presented at the ends of the non-polar backbone formed by associative functional groups capable of undergoing an associative interaction with another associative functional group with an association constant (k) such that the strength of each associative interaction is less than the strength of a covalent bond between atoms and in particular less than the strength of a covalent bond between backbone atoms.

A multicomponent diesel composition

The invention discloses novel diesel fuel compositions including a renewable paraffinic diesel component, a fossil diesel component and an oxygenate component, as well as methods for manufacture and use of a combination of a renewable paraffinic diesel component, and an oxygenate component for reducing NOx emissions.

METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS THAT PROVIDE DETERGENCY

The present invention relates to methods of fueling an internal combustion engine, and composition, that provide improved nitrogen-free detergency in the engine, particularly in the area of injector deposit control. The present invention also provides methods of providing both improved detergency and improved corrosion inhibition, while avoiding compatibility problems with fuels and/or while limiting the amount of nitrogen delivered to the fuel from the deposit control additive. 1. A fuel composition comprising:(a) a fuel; (i) hydrocarbyl substituted succinic anhydrides;', '(ii) hydrolyzed hydrocarbyl substituted succinic anhydrides; or', '(iii) combinations thereof; and, '(b) a nitrogen-free additive comprising at least one of'}(c) at least one nitrogen-containing dispersant.2. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein said nitrogen-free additive comprises (b) hydrolyzed hydrocarbyl substituted succinic anhydrides.3. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the substituted hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent with di-acid functionality.4. The fuel composition of claim 3 , wherein the hydrocarbyl group of the substituted acylating agent is derived from a hydrocarbon which has a number average molecular weight (M) of at least about 300.5. The fuel composition of claim 3 , wherein the hydrocarbyl group of the substituted acylating agent comprises a polyisobutylene group.6. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein said nitrogen-containing dispersant comprises a succinimide dispersant.7. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein said nitrogen-containing dispersant comprises a Mannich base.8. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein said nitrogen-containing dispersant comprises a quaternary salt.9. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the fuel composition comprises less than 5 claim 1 ,000 ppm of said nitrogen-containing dispersant.10. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the fuel composition comprises diesel fuel claim 1 , biodiesel or ...

BIODIESEL FUEL MIXTURES

Provided herein are biodiesel fuel mixtures having improved properties for reducing NOx emissions as well as total particular matter emissions, CO emissions, and total hydrocarbon emissions. 1. A biodiesel fuel mixture composition comprisinga) 12-15 wt. % of a first biodiesel fuel;b) 6-8 wt. % of a second biodiesel fuel;c) 79-81 wt. % of a base petroleum diesel fuel; andd) from 1000 to 3500 ppm 2-ethylhexyl nitrate,wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture has a cetane number of 45 to 70.2. The biodiesel fuel mixture of comprisinga) 13 wt. % of a first biodiesel fuel;b) 7 wt. % of a second biodiesel fuel; andc) 80 wt. % of a base petroleum diesel fuel.3. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture has a cetane number of 45 to 65.49-. (canceled)10. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises 25% or less of aromatics by volume.1115-. (canceled)16. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises less than 7% polycyclic aromatics by weight.17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of total aromatics to polycyclic aromatics in the mixture is 5:1.20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of total aromatics to polycyclic aromatics in the mixture is 2:1.23. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than 15 ppm.2426-. (canceled)27. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen content is from 0 ppm to about 800 ppm.2830-. (canceled)31. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid methyl ester content is 19 to 21%.32. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the viscosity at 40° C. is 1.9 to 4.1 centistokes.33. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the 2-ethylhexyl nitrate is present in an amount of 1000 claim 1 , 1500 claim 1 , 2000 claim 1 , 2500 claim 1 , 3000 claim 1 , or 3300 ppm.34. The biodiesel fuel mixture ...

METHOD AND USE

A diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive an ester compound which is the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and a compound or formula H—(OR)—OR, wherein R is an optionally substituted alkylene group, Ris an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group and n is at least 1. 1. A diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive an ester compound which is the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and a compound or formula H—(OR)—OR , wherein R is an optionally substituted alkylene group , Ris an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group and n is at least 1.2. A method of combatting deposits in a diesel engine , the method comprising combusting in the engine a diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and a compound of formula H—(OR)—OR , wherein R is an optionally substituted alkylene group , Ris an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group and n is at least 1.3. (canceled)4. The composition according to wherein the optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof is a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic acid or a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic anhydride.5. The composition according to wherein each R is ethylene or propylene claim 1 , and n is from 1 to 40.6. The composition according to wherein Ris a Cto Calkyl group.7. The composition according to wherein the polycarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof includes an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group having 6 to 100 carbon atoms.8. The composition according to wherein the optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or hydrocarbyl substituted anhydride and compound of formula H—(OR)n-ORare reacted in a ratio of from 1.5:1 to 1:1.5.9. The composition according to wherein the additive is the reaction product of a succinic acid or anhydride having a Cto Calkyl or alkenyl substituent and a Cto ...

COMPOSITION AND METHODS AND USES RELATING THERETO

A quaternary ammonium salt of formula (I): (I) where in X is a linking group; Y is O, NH or NRwherein Ris H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group; Q is a moiety that includes a quaternary ammoniumcation; A is an anion; Ris an optionally substituted alkylene group; Ris hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group; and n is 0 or a positive integer; provided that n is not 0 when Ris hydrogen. 1. (canceled)3. (canceled)5. The salt claim 2 , composition according to wherein the quaternary ammonium salt additive is prepared by reacting:(a) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof; with{'sup': 3', '2, 'sub': 'n', '(b) an alcohol of formula R(OR)OH;'}(c) a reactive alcohol or amine including a tertiary amino group; and(d) a quaternising agent.6. The composition according to wherein X is an optionally substituted alkylene or arylene and Ris an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group.7. The composition according to wherein n is 0 and Ris an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group having 4 to 40 carbon atoms.8. The composition according to wherein each Ris ethylene or propylene.9. The composition according to wherein Ris hydrogen and n is at least 1.10. The composition according to wherein Ris an optionally substituted alkyl group having 4 to 40 carbon atoms and n is from 1 to 40.12. The composition according to wherein Ris an optionally substituted alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms claim 11 , Ris Cto Calkyl claim 11 , Ris Cto Calkyl and Ris an unsubstituted Cto Calkyl group or a hydroxy substituted Cto Calkyl group.13. The composition according to wherein A is a carboxylate anion.14. (canceled)15. The composition according to wherein the quaternary ammonium salt additive is prepared by reacting:(a) an optionally substituted succinic acid or anhydride thereof;{'sup': 2', '3, 'sub': 'n', '(b) an alcohol of formula H(OR)OH or ROH;'}(c) a reactive alcohol including a tertiary amino group; and(d) a quaternising agent.16. ...

Inhibition of Spontaneous Combustion in Low-Rank Coals

A method for treating coal to reduce spontaneous combustion by reducing an exothermic heat of adsorption after the coal has begun to dry and when the coal is subsequently exposed to a liquid water is described. A source of a fluid pressure of a diluted hydrocarbon mixture is provided. A hydrocarbon in the mixture is a hydrocarbon emulsion of mineral when the coal is subsequently exposed to a liquid water oil, fuel oil, asphalt, or coal tar emulsions. A volume of the diluted hydrocarbon mixture is applied to a stream of freshly-mined and undried coal to provide a water-proofing of the coal to prevent water uptake after exposure to precipitation or flooding during transport and storage of the coal. The treated coal is loaded into a bulk pile. A temperature change trend in the bulk pile is reversed wherein a temperature of the bulk pile trends towards an ambient temperature rather than trending to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. 1. A method for treating coal to reduce spontaneous combustion by reducing an exothermic heat of adsorption after the coal has begun to dry and when the coal is subsequently exposed to a liquid water comprising the steps of:providing a source of a fluid pressure of a hydrocarbon; andapplying the hydrocarbon to a stream of coal.2. The method of wherein the hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon emulsion.3. The method of wherein a low-level amount of the hydrocarbon emulsion is applied to the coal as a percentage of a weight of the coal.4. The method of wherein the hydrocarbon emulsion is selected from the group consisting of: mineral oil claim 3 , fuel oil claim 3 , asphalt claim 3 , and coal tar emulsions.5. The method of wherein the coal is freshly-mined and un-dried.6. The method of wherein the hydrocarbon emulsion reduces self-heating of the coal caused by exothermic heat of absorption.7. A method for treating coal to reduce spontaneous combustion by reducing an exothermic heat of adsorption after the coal has begun to dry and when ...

BIODIESEL FUEL MIXTURES

Provided herein are biodiesel fuel mixtures having improved properties for reducing NOx emissions as well as total particular matter emissions, CO emissions, and total hydrocarbon emissions. 1. A biodiesel fuel mixture composition comprising: a cetane number of 47 or greater;', 'a sulfur content of 15 ppm or less;', 'a flash point of 190° F. or greater; and', 'a fatty acid methyl ether (FAME) content of 95 volume % or greater; and, '18-21 wt. % of biodiesel, the biodiesel having between 10 wt % and 25 wt % aromatics;', '7 wt % polycyclic aromatics or less;', 'a cetane number between 45 and 60;', 'a sulfur content of 15 ppm or less;', 'a flash point of 125° F. or greater; and', 'a FAME content of 5 volume % or less; and', 'from 1000 to 3500 ppm 2-ethylhexyl nitrate,, '79-82 wt. % of a base petroleum diesel fuel, the base petroleum diesel fuel havingwherein the biodiesel fuel mixture has no negative impact on NOx emissions as compared to the base petroleum diesel fuel of an engine.2. The biofuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture decreases NOx emissions of the engine by 1 to 7%.3. The biofuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture decreases total particulate matter emissions of the engine by 20 to 25%.4. The biofuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture decreases CO emissions of the engine by 15 to 25%.5. The biofuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture decreases total hydrocarbon emissions of the engine by 15 to 25%.6. The biofuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture has a cetane number of 45 to 70.7. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 6 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture has a cetane number of 45 to 65.8. The biofuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture comprises 2-20% aromatics by volume.9. The biodiesel fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the biodiesel fuel mixture comprises less than 7% polycyclic aromatics by weight.10. The biodiesel fuel mixture of ...

Biodiesel fuel mixtures

Provided herein are biodiesel fuel mixtures having improved properties for reducing NOx emissions as well as total particular matter emissions, CO emissions, and total hydrocarbon emissions.

BIOMASS FUEL PELLETS INCORPORATING WAX COMPOSITIONS

A wax composition can be incorporated into a biomass mixture, such as a woody biomass mixture, for formation of pellets, such as wood fuel pellets. The addition of wax compositions with suitable amounts of n-paraffins relative to the amount of oil-in-wax can result in biomass pellets with improved properties, such as improved durability and/or reduced tendency to uptake moisture during storage. Addition of a suitable wax composition can also allow for formation of biomass pellets with improved properties while also reducing or minimizing the power requirements during pellet formation. 1. A biomass pellet composition comprising 0.15 wt % to 5.0 wt % of a wax composition relative to a weight of the biomass pellet composition , the wax composition comprising n-paraffins and oil-in-wax , a weight of the n-paraffins being greater than a weight of the oil-in-wax by at least 0.10 wt % relative to the weight of the biomass pellet composition.2. The biomass pellet composition of claim 1 , wherein the wax composition comprises at least 1.0 wt % oil-in-wax relative to a weight of the wax composition.3. The biomass pellet composition of claim 1 , wherein the weight of the n-paraffins is greater than the weight of the oil-in-wax by at least 0.15 wt % relative to the weight of the biomass pellet composition.4. The biomass pellet composition of claim 1 , wherein the biomass comprises woody biomass claim 1 , grassy biomass claim 1 , residual agricultural biomass claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The biomass pellet composition of claim 1 , wherein the biomass pellet composition comprises a surface wax concentration that differs from an interior wax concentration by less than 60 wt % relative to the surface wax concentration.6. The biomass pellet composition of claim 1 , wherein the wax composition comprises a particle size of at least 4.0 μm.7. The biomass pellet composition of claim 1 , wherein the biomass pellet composition comprises a pellet durability index of at least 97.0 ...

MATERIAL CONSISTING OF A PREPARATION COMPRISING FERROCENE

The invention relates to a material consisting of a preparation made from a mixture of ferrocene and an inert flameproof material such as plaster, the material being presented in the form of granules and being suitable for spreading over a hydrocarbon fire in a simple and rapid manner such that, under the effect of the heat from the fire, the ferrocene contained in the granulated material is diffused progressively and homogeneously in a vapour phase over the base of the flames, so as to optimise the combustion of the hydrocarbon and to reduce the emission of smoke and unwanted particles. 1. Granule of material comprising a preparation made from a homogeneous mixture of an organometallic compound and of an inert flameproof material (FPM) , wherein said material is porous and its greatest dimension is between 10 and 30 mm.2. Granule of material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said organometallic compound is a set of particles (F) of ferrocene (F) and/or of a derivative of ferrocene.3. Granule of material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said inert flameproof material (FPM) is plaster or fireclay.4. Granule of material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ferrocene content is between 10 and 30 percent of the total material present in said preparation.52. Granule of material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said granule (P) is hollow and that its density is such that it floats on the surface of an oil or of a hydrocarbon.6. Granule of material as claimed in wherein it has a spherical claim 1 , elliptical claim 1 , rectangular claim 1 , square shape claim 1 , or the shape of a chip. The invention relates to the field of the combustion of hydrocarbons. More particularly, the invention relates to the reduction of smoke coming from the combustion of hydrocarbons and the reduction of unwanted combustion products.In the case of poor combustion of a hydrocarbon and when there is sufficient oxygen to guarantee complete combustion, the product of the combustion is broken down into ...

ASSOCIATIVE POLYMERS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling a physical and/or chemical property of non-polar compositions and related compositions, methods and systems. Associative polymers herein described have a non-polar backbone and functional groups presented at ends of the non-polar backbone, with a number of the functional groups presented at the ends of the non-polar backbone formed by associative functional groups capable of undergoing an associative interaction with another associative functional group with an association constant (k) such that the strength of each associative interaction is less than the strength of a covalent bond between atoms and in particular less than the strength of a covalent bond between backbone atoms. 2. The framing associative polymer of claim 1 , having a weight averaged molecular weight equal to or lower than about 2 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.3. The framing associative polymer of claim 1 , having a weight averaged molecular weight 400 claim 1 ,000 Подробнее

Quaternary Ammonium Amide And/Or Ester Salts

The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC/ELECTROSTATIC/ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF FLUIDS COMPRISING THREE PHASES: THE TREATMENT PHASE, THE MIXING PHASE, AND THE USAGE PHASE WHICH ARE SPATIALLY AND TEMPORALLY DECOUPLED

A method for magnetic/electrostatic/electromagnetic treatment of fluids consisting of three separate phases that are spatially and temporally decoupled. In the first phase, a magnetic/electrostatic/electromagnetic field is applied to a working fluid under circulation to obtain the directly ionized fluid. In the second phase, the directly ionized fluid is used as an ionizer or an ionizing agent for ionizing indirectly the normal non-ionized fluid by mixing the directly ionized fluid and normal non-ionized fluid in accordance with a predetermined mixing ratio and mixing method between the directly ionized fluid and normal non-ionized fluid. In the third phase, the resultant mixed or indirectly-ionized fluid is used in the proper application directly or stored in a storage tank for later use. 139-. (canceled)40. A method and apparatus for magnetic/electrostatic/electromagnetic treatment of fluids comprising three spatially and temporally decoupled phases:i.) the treatment phase, wherein directly magnetized fluid is produced in this phase by applying a direct magnetic/electrostatic/electromagnetic field to a normal non-ionized fluid while the fluid is in circulation according to a treatment method;ii) the mixing phase, wherein the mixed or indirectly magnetized fluid is produced in this phase by mixing the directly magnetized fluid produced from the treatment phase, and another/same normal non-magnetized fluid according to a predetermined mixing ratio and mixing method; andiii) the usage phase, wherein the indirectly-ionized fluid produced in the mixing phase can be used immediately in the proper application or can be stored and/or transported for later use.41. A method for the production of the directly magnetized fluid in the treatment phase according to claim 40 , the method comprising:a) a first fluid tank containing a first normal non-ionized fluid;b) a second fluid tank containing a second directly ionized fluid, wherein the second directly ionized fluid is ...

NANO-SIZED ZINC OXIDE PARTICLES FOR FUEL

A fuel composition contains a liquid fuel and a specific amount of nano-sized zinc oxide particles and a surfactant that does not contain sulfur atoms. The nano-sized zinc oxide particles can be used to either improve combustion or increase catalytic chemical oxidation of fuel. 1. A fuel composition having reduced nitrogen oxides emissions from an exhaust comprising:a hydrocarbon fuel;suspended within the hydrocarbon fuel from about 5 ppm to about 60 ppm of nano-sized zinc oxide particles to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions by at least about 30% by weight from exhaust as compared to corresponding emissions from use of the same fuel composition without inclusion of the nano-sized zinc oxide particles, wherein at least about 95% by weight of the nano-sized zinc oxide particles having a size from about 1 nm to about 50 nm; andfrom about 0.001% to about 0.5% by weight of a surfactant that does not contain sulfur atoms.2. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the nano-sized metal particles or the nano-sized metal oxide particles or combinations thereof have a surface area from about 50 m/g to about 1 claim 1 ,000 m/g.3. The fuel composition of comprising from about 7.5 ppm to about 50 ppm of nano-sized zinc oxide particles.4. The fuel composition of comprising from about 10 ppm to about 30 ppm of nano-sized zinc oxide particles.5. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein at least about 95% by weight of the nano-sized zinc oxide particles having a size from about 1.5 nm to about 50 nm.6. The fuel composition of comprising nano-sized zinc oxide particles having a substantially spherical shape.7. The fuel composition of comprising from about 0.01% to about 0.1% by weight of the surfactant.8. The fuel composition of having a higher RON claim 1 , MON claim 1 , and/or CN than a RON claim 1 , MON claim 1 , and/or CN for a second fuel composition comprising the hydrocarbon fuel but without the nano-sized zinc oxide particles.9. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the ...

REDUCING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM THE BURNING OF COAL

Sorbent components containing halogen, calcium, alumina, and silica are used in combination during coal combustion to produce environmental benefits. Sorbents such as calcium bromide are added to the coal ahead of combustion and other components are added into the flame or downstream of the flame, preferably at minimum temperatures to assure complete formation of the refractory structures that result in various advantages of the methods. When used together, the components 1. A method of combusting coal to reduce the amount of mercury released into the environment from a coal burning facility , comprisingcombusting the coal to produce heat energy, fly ash, and flue gas;injecting a mercury sorbent comprising halogen into the flue gas where the temperature is higher than 500° C.; andadding a powder sorbent to the coal before combustion or injecting a powder sorbent into the furnace while the coal is combusting,wherein the powder sorbent comprises a source of calcium, alumina, and silica.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising injecting the mercury sorbent where the temperature is higher than 1000° C.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising injecting the mercury sorbent where the temperature is 1500-2200° F.4. The method according to claim 1 , comprising injecting the mercury sorbent where the temperature is 2400-2600° F.5. The method according to claim 1 , comprising injecting the mercury sorbent where the temperature is 3000-3300° F.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mercury sorbent comprises a bromine compound.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mercury sorbent comprises an iodine compound.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the powder sorbent comprises an aluminosilicate material.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the powder sorbent comprises cement kiln dust.10. The method according to claim 1 , comprising adding the powder sorbent to the coal before combustion.11. The method according to claim 1 , ...

FUEL ADDITIVES WITH LOW NOx EMISSIONS

This disclosure relates to compositions and methods of making an additized fuel composition comprising a base fuel composition and a randomly branched nitrate composition. The randomly branched nitrate composition includes a plurality of primary nitrate molecules, each molecule therein having an empirical chemical formula of CnNO3, wherein Cn is a branched aliphatic moiety which may be the same or different for each molecule, n is an integer selected from the group consisting of 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, at least one carbon atom in the branched aliphatic moiety being bound to three or more carbon atoms, a branching index ranging from 1.8 to 2.2, and greater than 80% of the branches in the aliphatic moiety being in other than the alpha position. The additized fuel composition may be diesel fuel composition or a gasoline fuel composition. Such randomly branched nitrate composition may be more stable, and thus safer to handle than 2-ethylhexylnitrate and may have a lower overall nitrogen content, leading to lower NOx emissions upon combustion in diesel and gasoline fuel compositions. 1. An additized fuel composition comprising:a base fuel composition, and{'sub': n', '3', 'n, 'a randomly branched nitrate composition comprising a plurality of primary nitrate molecules, each molecule therein having an empirical chemical formula of CNO, wherein Cis a branched aliphatic moiety which may be the same or different for each molecule, n is an integer selected from the group consisting of 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, at least one carbon atom in the branched aliphatic moiety being bound to three or more carbon atoms, a branching index ranging from 1.8 to 2.2, and greater than 80% of the branches in the aliphatic moiety being in other than the alpha position; and'}wherein the additized fuel composition is a diesel fuel composition or a gasoline fuel composition.2. The fuel composition as in claim 1 , wherein the additized fuel composition is a diesel fuel composition further comprising a ...

SMALL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FUELS

Disclosed herein are motor fuels providing enhanced properties for use with 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. The fuels comprise isooctane, alkylate, mesitylene, isopentane and butane, and optionally a special lube oil premixed in solution. 1) 4-stroke fuel comprising Isooctane (40-65%) , Alkylate (15-30%) , Mesitylene (0-15%) , Isopentane (10-20%) and Butane (0-5%).2) A 2-stroke fuel taking the compositions in plus up to 2% w/w % special lub oil premixed in solution.3) and with a fragrance enhancing additive and/or a color dye. Spark-ignited internal combustion engines come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and are widely used for automotive engines (as distinguished from jet-fuel turbine engines or diesel engines). There is a growing market of smaller combustion engines, notable 2-stroke (or 2-cycle) and 4-stroke (4-cycle) engines that are used in variety of portable machines including chain saws, lawnmowers, edgers, pumps, dirt bikes, outboard motors, motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, gas-powered fans, generators, handheld blowers, motor scooters, 4-wheelers, radio-controlled models, ultra-light airplanes and piston-powered unmanned aviation vehicles.The 2-stroke variety of engines is generally considered to require lubricating oil in the combustion chamber, but often smokes (so called blue smoke) and emits other forms of pollution which can irritate the user of a handheld application such as a chainsaw, and generally be a nuisance. The 4-stoke variety are generally larger engines which do not require a lubricant, but nevertheless may emit various pollutants depending upon the choice of fuel.The availability of gasoline to power 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines has evolved over the years. Auto gasoline is now largely tailored to include ethanol, a water soluble fuel, which is generally not desirable for 2- or 4-stroke engines as it can rust the fuel system, damage parts or cause rough-idle knocking. Auto gasoline also has vapor pressure requirements which may not ...

Cerium oxide containing nanoparticles

A process for making cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles includes providing an aqueous reaction mixture containing a source of cerous ion, optionally a source of one or more metal ions (M) other than cerium, a source of hydroxide ion, at least one monoether carboxylic acid nanoparticle stabilizer wherein the molar ratio of said monoether carboxylic acid nanoparticle stabilizers to cerous ions is greater than 0.2, and an oxidant. The cerous ion is oxidized to ceric ion, thereby forming a product dispersion of cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles CeO 2-δ , wherein δ has a value of about 0.0 to about 0.5. The nanoparticles may have a mean hydrodynamic diameter from about 1 nm to about 50 nm, and a geometric diameter of less than about 45 nm.

CERIUM-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES

A process for making cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles includes providing an aqueous reaction mixture containing a source of cerous ion, optionally a source of one or more metal ions (M) other than cerium, a source of hydroxide ion, at least one monoether carboxylic acid nanoparticle stabilizer wherein the molar ratio of said monoether carboxylic acid nanoparticle stabilizers to total metal ions is greater than 0.2, and an oxidant. The cerous ion is oxidized to ceric ion, thereby forming a product dispersion of cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles, optionally containing one or more metal ions (M), CeMO, wherein x has a value from about 0.001 to about 0.95 and δ has a value of about 0.0 to about 0.5. The nanoparticles may have a mean hydrodynamic diameter from about 1 nm to about 50 nm, and a geometric diameter of less than about 45 nm. 1. A method for making a dispersion of cerium oxide nanoparticles that include at least one other metal , comprising: i) a source of cerous ion and a source of one or more metal ions other than cerium;', 'ii) a source of hydroxide ion;', 'iii) at least one monoether carboxylic acid, wherein the molar ratio of said monoether carboxylic acid to total metal ions is greater than 0.2; and', 'iv) an oxidant;, 'a) forming an aqueous reaction mixture comprisingb) oxidizing the cerous ion to ceric ion; and{'sub': 1-x', 'x', '2-δ, 'c) thereby forming in the reaction mixture a dispersion of metal-containing cerium oxide nanoparticles, CeMO, wherein x has a value from about 0.001 to about 0.95; M represents said at least one other metal, and δ has a value of about 0.0 to about 0.5.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles have a mean hydrodynamic diameter of about 1 nm to about 50 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles have a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 1.5 to 8 nm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles have a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 2 to 4 nm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said other ...

LOW EMISSION FUEL PELLET

Low emission fuel pellets are formed from fuel sources such as non-recyclable paper and plastic materials by combining sorbent(s) to the interior of the pellet as it is being formed or coating the pellet with sorbent(s) after it has been formed. The sorbent compound is a metal compound preferably formed from an alkaline or alkali earth metal or copper which will react with any acid gases and heavy metals formed during the burning of the pellets to form corresponding stable metal salts, which will remain in the ash. 1. A pelletized fuel product comprising pelletized fuel and a metal compound effective to react with HCl formed during burning of said fuel product.2. The pelletized fuel product claimed in wherein said metal compound is one of a carbonate claim 1 , hydroxide claim 1 , oxide claim 1 , bicarbonate claim 1 , or organic acid ester.3. The pelletized fuel claimed in wherein said metal is an alkali or alkaline earth metal.4. The pelletized fuel claimed in wherein said metal is strontium.5. The pelletized fuel claimed in wherein said metal is barium.6. The pelletized fuel claimed in wherein said metal compound includes at least one of Ba(OH)2 and Sr(OH)2.7. The pelletized fuel claimed in wherein said fuel is a blend of paper and plastic and said metal compound is blended with said paper and plastic.8. The pelletized fuel product claimed in wherein said fuel is a blend of paper and plastic and said metal compound is coated on said fuel product.9. The pelletized fuel product claimed in wherein said metal compound decomposes at a temperature less than 1800° F.10. The pelletized fuel product claimed in wherein said metal compound includes a metal ion which forms a metal chloride which is stable at 1400° F.11. The method of generating heat by combusting the pelletized fuel claimed in in a stoker boiler or a fluidized bed combustor.12. A method of scrubbing combustion gas comprising combusting a fuel pellet comprising a fuel source blended with a sorbent effective to ...

Fuel oil composition

Provided is a fuel oil composition that has a sulfur content of 0.50 mass % or less but yet has a storage stability, long-term storage stability, combustion performance, low-temperature fluidity and kinetic viscosity sufficient for use in ships. A fuel oil composition that has a sulfur content of 0.50 mass % or less, aromatic content of 50.0 to 75.0 mass %, a mass ratio of sum of paraffin and asphaltene to the sum of aromatic and resin is 0.20 to 0.80 wherein the paraffin, the asphaltene, the aromatic and the resin are measured using a TLC/FID method respectively, a CCAI is 860 or less, a kinematic viscosity (50° C.) is 10.00 to 180 0 mm2/s, and a pour point of 25.0° C. or less.

AQUEOUS METAL COLLOID COMBUSTION ADDITIVE

The present invention relates to a combustion additive comprising a colloidal solution containing dispersed fine metal particles. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the colloid. More particularly the present teaching relates to a combustion additive having a colloid, wherein the colloid comprises metal particles providing in an alkaline aqueous solution, the metal particles being dispersed within that solution and having an average diameter in the range of 30 nm to 30 μm. The colloid can partly/fully substitute water of a water injection system or used as an air humidification component for combustion. 1. A combustion additive aqueous colloidal solution having:a pH of 8.0 to 12.5,a Total Dissolved Solid, TDS, value in the range of 1500 to 3500 ppm,an average particle size of 30 nm to 30 μm,sodium constituent having a concentration of 1500 to 3000 mg/L, andother metal constituents having a total concentration of 0.5 to 200 mg/L.2. The combustion additive colloidal solution of having claim 1 , when measured at 20° C.:a DC conductivity of 5 to 13 mS/cm anda surface tension of 50 to 70 mN/m.3. The combustion additive colloidal solution of further comprising an ammonia/ammonium constituent having a concentration of 3 to 10 mg/L at 20° C.4. A combustion additive mixture comprising the colloidal solution of mixed with at least one of:water;water miscible solvents;hydrogen peroxide; orsodium percarbonate.5. A method of water injection/air humidification for combustion claim 1 , wherein water is at least partially substituted by the colloidal solution of .6. A method of forming the colloidal solution claim 1 , the method comprising:providing an alkaline aqueous starting solution in an electrolysis bath, the electrolysis bath comprising a plurality of stainless steel electrodes, andeluting metal elements from the one or more of the plurality of electrodes using electrolysis to form the colloidal solution.7. The method of wherein the starting solution ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND FUEL ADDITIVE SYNTHESIS SYSTEM

Separation of carbon dioxide from the exhaust of an internal combustion engine, the production of hydrogen from water, and reformation of carbon dioxide and hydrogen into relatively high-octane fuel components. 1. An internal combustion engine comprising:an engine control system in communication with said engine that detects and evaluates the presence of engine knock;a carbon dioxide separator to separate carbon dioxide from internal combustion engine exhaust;a condenser and electrolyzer to separate water from said engine exhaust and provide hydrogen;a reformer that converts said separated carbon dioxide and hydrogen into one or more high octane fuel components;wherein said engine control system is configured to introduce said one or more high octane fuel components into said engine upon determination that said engine requires said one or more components to mitigate and/or prevent engine knock.2. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein said carbon dioxide separator comprises a substrate layer of inorganic oxides claim 1 , a barrier layer of in-situ LiZrO claim 1 , a LiZrOsorbent layer and an inorganic oxide cap layer.3. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein reformer converts said separated carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a mixture of methane claim 1 , methanol and ethanol.4. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein said reformer comprises a catalyst selected from Cu claim 1 , ZnO claim 1 , AlOor NiGa.5. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein said engine includes an intake system and said high octane components are configured to be introduced into said intake system.6. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein said engine includes a fuel rail that supplies fuel injectors wherein said one or more high octane components are configured to be introduced to said fuel rail.7. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , having fuel injectors dedicated to delivery of said one or more high octane fuel components.8. ...

FIRELOG AND METHOD OF MAKING A FIRELOG

The present invention relates to a method of making a firelog, as well as to a firelog itself, and methods of using the firelog. The method of the present invention allows firelogs to be made that burn very cleanly. This is advantageous for the environment. Furthermore, the firelogs of the present invention can be burnt in a conventional fireplace, or in a stove. This is in contrast to the presently available firelogs which cannot be burnt in a stove. 1. A method of making a firelog , wherein the firelog comprises a fibre component , a wax component and an aqueous binder , the method comprising the steps of:(a) mixing the fibre component and the wax component together at a temperature above the drop point of the wax component;(b) simultaneously stirring and cooling the mixture of the fibre component and the wax component from step (a) to below the congealing temperature of the wax component;(c) mixing the cooled mixture of the fibre component and the wax component from step (b) with the aqueous binder; and then(d) extruding the mixture of the fibre component, the wax component and the aqueous binder from step (c) to form a firelog.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the firelog comprises 15% to 50% by weight of the fibre component claim 1 , 20% to 65% by weight of the wax component and 15% to 30% by weight of the aqueous binder.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the firelog comprises to 20% to 40% by weight of the fibre component claim 1 , 30% to 60% by weight of the wax component and 21 to 25% by weight of the aqueous binder.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the wax component comprises by weight at least 90% fully saturated compounds claim 1 , preferably wherein the wax component comprises by weight at least 95% fully saturated compounds claim 1 , more preferably wherein the wax components comprises 100% fully saturated compounds.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the fully saturated compounds are selected from the group ...

FUEL COMPOSITIONS

Low sulphur marine fuel compositions are provided. Embodiments comprise greater than 50 to 90 wt % of a residual hydrocarbon component comprising at least one of an atmospheric tower bottoms (ATB) residue and a vacuum tower bottoms residues (VTB), wherein the residual hydrocarbon component has a kinematic viscosity at ˜50 degrees C. of at least 100 cSt; and at least 10 and up to 50 wt % of a non-hydroprocessed hydrocarbon component comprising deasphalted oil (DAO), where the marine fuel composition has a kinematic viscosity at ˜50 degrees C. of at least 10 cSt. Embodiments of the marine fuel composition can have a sulphur content of about 0.1 wt % or less. 1. A marine fuel composition comprising:greater than 50 to 90 wt % of a residual hydrocarbon component comprising at least one of an atmospheric tower bottoms (ATB) residue and a vacuum tower bottoms residues (VTB), wherein the residual hydrocarbon component has a kinematic viscosity at ˜50 degrees C. of at least 100 cSt; andat least 10 and up to 50 wt % of a non-hydroprocessed hydrocarbon component comprising deasphalted oil (DAO);wherein the marine fuel composition has a kinematic viscosity at ˜50 degrees C. of at least 10 cSt.2. The marine fuel composition of comprising at least 10 and up to 50 wt % of deasphalted oil (DAO).3. The marine fuel composition of wherein the residual hydrocarbon component has a sulphur content of at most 0.4 wt %.4. The marine fuel composition of wherein the sulphur content of the marine fuel composition is in a range of 400 to 1000 wppm.5. The marine fuel composition of which exhibits at least one of the following:a hydrogen sulfide content of at most 2.0 mg/kg; an acid number of at most 2.5 mg KOH per gram; a sediment content of at most 0.1 wt %; a water content of at most 0.5 vol %; and an ash content of at most 0.15 wt %.6. The marine fuel composition of which has at least one of the following: a density at 15 degrees C. in a range of 0.870 to 1.010 g/cm claim 1 , a pour point of ...

Fuel and fuel blend for internal combustion engine

A fuel or fuel blending agent for an internal combustion engine includes a ketone compound that is a C4 to C10 branched acyclic ketone, cyclopentanone, or a derivative of cyclopentanone. The ketone compound may be blended with a majority portion of a fuel selected from the group consisting of: gasoline, diesel, alcohol fuel, biofuel, renewable fuel, Fischer-Tropsch fuel, or combinations thereof. The ketone compound may be derived from biological sources. A method for powering an internal combustion engine with a fuel comprising the ketone compound is also provided.

ASSOCIATIVE POLYMERS FOR USE IN A FLOW AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling a physical and/or chemical property of non-polar compositions that can be used when the non-polar composition is in a flow, and related compositions, methods and systems. Associative polymers herein described have a non-polar backbone with a longest span having a molecular weight that remains substantially unchanged under the flow conditions and functional groups presented at ends of the non-polar backbone, with a number of the functional groups presented at the ends of the non-polar backbone formed by associative functional groups capable of undergoing an associative interaction with another associative functional group with an association constant (k) such that the strength of each associative interaction is less than the strength of a covalent bond between atoms and in particular less than the strength of a covalent bond between backbone atoms. 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The framing associative polymer of claim 1 , wherein the association constant is 6≤logk≤14.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The framing associative polymer of claim 1 , wherein the another associative functional group is presented at least one end of a different associative polymer.8. The framing associative polymer of claim 1 , wherein the framing associative polymers are formed by at least two structure units having formula [[FG-chain-[node] (I) and optionally one or more structural units having formula -node-chain]- (II) claim 1 , FG is an associative functional group (FGa);', {'br': None, 'sub': 1', 'n', '2, 'R-[A]R\u2003\u2003(III)'}, 'chain is a non-polar polymer substantially soluble in a non-polar composition, the polymer having formula, A is a chemical and in particular an organic moiety forming the monomer of the polymer;', {'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '2, 'Rand Rare independently selected from any carbon based or organic group with one of Rand Rlinked to an FG or a node and the other one of Rand Rlinked to an FG or a ...

MITIGATION OF HARMFUL COMBUSTION EMISSIONS USING SORBENT CONTAINING ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCKS

The invention relates to the use of engineered fuel feedstocks to control the emission of sulfur-based, chlorine-based, nitrogen-based, or mercury-based pollutants, such as SO, SO, HSO, NO, NO, HCl, and Hg that are generated during the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal. Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feedstocks, feedstocks produced by the described processes, methods of making the fuel feedstocks, methods of producing energy from the fuel feedstocks, and methods of generating electricity from the fuel feedstocks. 130.-. (canceled)31. A method of making an engineered fuel feedstock , comprising:processing a plastic and a sorbent to form a plastic-sorbent composition;processing the plastic-sorbent composition with a fiber to form a fiber-plastic-sorbent-composition; andprocessing the fiber-plastic-sorbent-composition to form the engineered fuel feedstock.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the sorbent comprises a sorbent for mercury reduction.33. The method of claim 31 , wherein the sorbent comprises a sodium-based sorbent and a calcium-based sorbent.34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the sodium-based sorbent claim 33 , and the calcium-based sorbent are in an amount that is stoichiometrically about 10% to about 500% greater than the amount of a sulfur or a chlorine derived pollutant to be removed.35. The method of claim 31 , wherein the engineered fuel feedstock comprises about 10% (w/w) to about 30% (w/w) plastic and about 70% (w/w) to about 90% (w/w) fiber.36. The method of claim 31 , wherein the plastic is a mixed plastic claim 31 , and the engineered fuel feedstock comprises about 50% (w/w) to about 95% (w/w) fiber and about 5% (w/w) to about 50% (w/w) mixed plastic.37. The method of claim 31 , wherein the engineered fuel feedstock comprises about 30% (w/w) to about 71% (w/w) fiber claim 31 , about 6% (w/w) to about 38% (w/w) plastic claim 31 , and about 23% (w/w) to about 40% (w/w) sorbent.38. The method of claim 31 , wherein the engineered fuel ...

PROCESS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF NITROGEN OXIDES AND MERCURY FROM COAL-FIRED BOILERS

A flue gas additive is provided that includes both a nitrogenous component to reduce gas phase nitrogen oxides and a halogen-containing component to oxidize gas phase elemental mercury. 1) A method of forming a treated combustion feed material comprising:providing a combustion feed material comprising coal; andcontacting the feed material with an additive to form a treated combustion feed material, wherein the additive comprises a nitrogenous material that forms ammonia when combusted and a halogen containing material that forms a gas-phase halogen when combusted.2) The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and an amide and wherein the additive is a free flowing particulate composition having a Psize ranging from about 6 to about 20 mesh (Tyler).3) The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and an amide and wherein the nitrogenous material is supported by a particulate substrate claim 1 , the particulate substrate being one or more of the combustion feed material claim 1 , a zeolite claim 1 , a porous metal silicate material claim 1 , a clay claim 1 , an activated carbon claim 1 , char claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , flyash claim 1 , a metal claim 1 , and a metal oxide.4) The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises urea.5) The method of claim 1 , wherein a halogen in the halogen-containing material is one or more of iodine and bromine.6) The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material is encapsulated with a coating comprising one or more of a silane claim 1 , siloxane claim 1 , organosilanes claim 1 , amorphous silia to impede thermal degradation and/or decomposition of the nitrogenous material.7) The method of claim 1 , wherein the treated combustion feed material comprises from about 0.05 to about 1 wt. % of the additive with the remainder being the coal and wherein the treated combustion feed material comprises a mass ratio of nitrogen: ...

Fuel Enhancement Process

A process for breaking hydrocarbon bonds during the combustion or heating of a particulate hydrocarbon containing fuel bound carbon and fuel bound nitrogen comprises the steps of: heating the particulate hydrocarbon with a fuel improver in a burner, the fuel improver comprising predominantly iron oxide and silicon dioxide. The proportion of fuel improver to fuel is up to 33%, by weight of particulate hydrocarbon. The particulate hydrocarbon has a particle size distribution and the fuel improver has a particle size distribution, and particles of hydrocarbon at the 90th percentile of its particle size distribution are larger than the particles of the fuel improver at the 90th percentile of its particle size distribution, and wherein the particles of fuel improver at the 10th percentile of its particle size distribution are an order of magnitude smaller than the hydrocarbon particles at the 90th percentile its particle size distribution. 2. (canceled)3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the particulate hydrocarbon in the 100th percentile is between 60 micron and 700 micron.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the fuel improver at the 90th percentile is selected from the group comprising: not greater than 35 micron claim 1 , not greater than 32 micron claim 1 , and not greater than 25 micron.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the volume weighted mean particle size of the fuel improver particles is selected from the group comprising: not greater than 26 micron claim 1 , and not greater than 17 micron.8. (canceled)9. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the volume weighted mean particle size of the particulate hydrocarbon is 29 micron to 90 micron.10. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the surface weighted mean particle size of the fuel improver is selected from the group comprising: not greater than 9 micron claim 1 , and not greater than 6 micron.11. (canceled)12. A ...

TERAHERTZ MATERIAL FOR EMISSION REDUCTION AND FUEL SAVING OF GASOLINE VEHICLE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR AND APPLICATION THEREOF

A terahertz material for emission reduction and fuel saving of gasoline vehicles and its preparation method and application, includes the following raw materials in parts by weight: 20˜35 SiO, 3˜15 AlO, 25˜45 SiO, 15˜25 FeO, 20˜40 ochre, 0.5˜2 barium tungstate, 15˜25 CaCO, wherein a preparation methodincludes: mixing the component raw materials according to the above ratio; after crushing, performing heating to 600˜1,200° C. in an oxygen-free environment, maintaining the temperature for 3˜8 hours, and then performing crushing for the second time; and performing enhancement processing with terahertz irradiation rays at 10 mW to 100 W for 5 seconds to 1 hour to obtain a terahertz material, wherein the terahertz material improves combustion efficiency by increasing the molecular activity of gasoline and air participating in combustion work and reducing molecular groups, and has the effects of emission reduction, energy saving and improving power. 19-: (canceled)10: A composition for manufacturing a terahertz material , including the following raw materials in parts by weight: 20˜35 SiO , 3˜15 AlO , 25˜45 SiO , 15˜25 FeO , 20˜40 ochre , 0.5˜2 barium tungstate , 15˜25 CaCO , wherein SiOis made by mixing crude silicon , SiOand Binchotan in a weight ratio of 1:(3˜5):(5˜10) , and heating to 700˜1500° C. in an oxygen-free environment for 1˜8 hours to obtain a black crystal SiO.11: The composition for manufacturing a terahertz material claim 10 , as recited in claim 10 , including the following raw materials in parts by weight: 25 SiO claim 10 , 8 AlO claim 10 , 30 SiO claim 10 , 20 FeO claim 10 , 30 ochre claim 10 , 1 barium tungstate claim 10 , 20 CaCO claim 10 , wherein SiOis made by mixing crude silicon claim 10 , SiOand Binchotan in a weight ratio of 1:4:8 claim 10 , and heating to 1200° C. in an oxygen-free environment for 5 hours to obtain a black crystal SiO.12: The composition for manufacturing a terahertz material claim 10 , as recited in claim 10 , including the ...

FUEL COMPOSITIONS WITH GDI DEPOSIT FLUIDIZING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

GDI deposit fluidizing additives, liquid fuel compositions including such additives and methods that improve a liquid fuel composition's GDI performance are provided. A liquid fuel composition may include a major amount of a base gasoline fuel; and 1 to 500 ppm of one or more polyether monohydroxy compounds, with the proviso that the liquid fuel composition is essentially free of fuel detergent additives. The liquid fuel composition provides at least 10% lower particulate emission as a function of time relative to a comparable liquid fuel composition not including the one or more polyether monohydroxy compounds. The GDI deposit fluidizing enhancing additive may include polyether monohydroxy compounds with the butane oxide and propene oxide in a variety of ratios and randomly distributed in the additive. 1. A liquid fuel composition for use in a gas direct injection (GDI) engine comprising:a major amount of a base gasoline fuel; and1 to 500 ppm of one or more polyether monohydroxy compounds, with the proviso that the liquid fuel composition is essentially free of fuel detergent additives, andwherein the fuel composition provides at least 10% lower particulate emission as a function of time as measured by a particle number measurement system described herein relative to a comparable liquid fuel composition not including the one or more polyether monohydroxy compounds.3. The liquid fuel composition of claim 2 , wherein the weight average molecular weight of the polyether monohydroxy compounds is from 500 to 3000.4. The liquid fuel composition of wherein Ris a linear or branched aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of 5 to 20 carbon atoms.5. The liquid fuel composition of further including about 5 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of one or more oxygen-containing compounds.6. The liquid fuel composition of claim 5 , wherein the one or more oxygen containing compounds are selected from the group consisting of methanol claim 5 , ethanol claim 5 , diethyl ether claim 5 , methyl t-butyl ether ...

Diesel Fuel Composition

A diesel fuel substitute composition includes an alcohol, an acetal, and an additive comprising a component selected from the group consisting of Cdialkyl ethers, alkylated phenols, R—NO, and combinations thereof. A method for forming the diesel fuel substitute is also provided. 2. The composition of wherein the additive is an ignition enhancer.3. The composition of wherein the additive is a peroxide inhibitor.4. The composition of wherein:the alcohol having formula (1) is present in an amount from 0.01 to 90 mole percent:the acetal is present in an amount from 10 to 90 mole percent; andthe additive is present in an amount 0.01 to 10 mole percent.5. The composition of wherein the acetal is formed by reacting a polyol with the component selected from the group consisting of Caldehydes claim 1 , Cketones claim 1 , and Cdialdehydes.6. The composition of further comprising methanol.7. The composition of wherein the oxygenate functionality is OH or O═ (carbonyl) or OR (ether).8. A method comprising:{'sub': 1-5', '1-5', '1-5', '1-5, 'a) providing a first mixture of oxygenates selected from the group consisting of Calcohols, Caldehydes, Cketones, Corganic acids, and combinations thereof.'}b) separating and dehydrating oxygenated compounds from the first mixture to form a second mixture:{'sub': 1-5', '1-5, 'c) partially separating Calcohols from the second mixture to form a third mixture, the third mixture including the Calcohols;'}{'sub': 1-5', '3-5', '2-5', '2-5, 'd) synthesizing Caldehydes and/or Cketones and/or Calcohols and/or Cpolyols from a portion of the third mixture;'}{'sub': 1-5', '3-5, 'e) forming a fourth mixture including acetals from the third mixture and the Caldehydes and/or Cketones;'}f) separating acetals from the fourth mixture; and{'sub': 3-8', '2, 'g) blending an additive with the acetals, the additive comprising a component selected from the group consisting of Cdialkyl ethers, alkylated phenols, R—NO, and combinations thereof where R is a aliphatic ...

HYDRO-FUEL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DIESEL ENGINE

There is described a hydro-fuel composition of a water solution containing hydrogen, wherein the water solution has less than 1000 ppm total dissolved solids, and an oxidation reduction potential of less than −250 milliVolts. The hydro-fuel composition can be used in a diesel engine after the temperature of the diesel engine reaches a temperature of 80° C. to 90° C. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A process of manufacturing a hydro-fuel comprising:providing water having less than 1000 ppm total dissolved solids and an oxidation reduction potential of 200 mV or greater;supplying hydrogen gas through a porous metal member immersed in the water while monitoring the oxidation reduction potential of the water;stopping the hydrogen gas when the oxidation reduction potential of the water is less than −250 mV to produce the hydro-fuel; andstoring the hydro-fuel in a container at a pressure of at least 100 psi.4. (canceled)5. A process for operating a diesel engine comprising:providing diesel fuel to the diesel engine during startup;monitoring a temperature of the diesel engine;injecting a hydro-fuel comprising water solution containing hydrogen, wherein the water solution has less than 1000 ppm total dissolved solids, an oxidation reduction potential of less than about −250, and diesel fuel to the diesel engine when the temperature of the engine reaches between 80° C. to 90° C.;stopping the injection of the hydro-fuel while continuing to provide diesel fuel during shutdown of the diesel engine; andrunning the diesel engine on diesel fuel for a period of time sufficient to remove any moisture from the diesel engine.6. The process according to claim 5 , wherein a weight ratio of hydro-fuel to diesel fuel is from about 1 to 2 to about 1 to 49.7. The process according to claim 5 , wherein the water solution has less than 800 ppm total dissolved solids.8. The process according to claim 5 , wherein the water solution has less than 600 ppm total dissolved solids.9. A process for ...

Catalyst for desulfurization, method of preparing the same, and desulfurization method using the same

Disclosed is a catalyst for desulfurization, including (a) an oxide selected from among SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, MgO, MnO, CaO, Na2O, K2O and P2O3, (b) a metal selected from among Li, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Sr, Cd and Pb, and (c) a liquid compound selected from among sodium tetraborate (Na2B4O7.10H2O), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The catalyst of the invention has a 2:1 type layered structure in which one octahedral layer is interposed between two tetrahedral layers and which has a net negative charge due to occupation of only two of three positively charged sites in the octahedral layer, and the catalyst for desulfurization is provided in the form of a metal chelate compound through chelation with a metal ion, whereby sulfur oxide (SOx) can be adsorbed and removed at high efficiency upon combustion of a combustible substance.

Desulfurization system using catalyst for desulfurization

Disclosed is a desulfurization system using a catalyst for desulfurization, including a coal feed unit for conveying a combustible substance, a spray unit for spraying a catalyst for desulfurization, a coal pulverization unit for pulverizing the combustible substance conveyed from the coal feed unit, and a combustion unit for combusting the pulverized combustible substance, wherein during transfer of the combustible substance from the coal feed unit to the coal pulverization unit, the catalyst for desulfurization is sprayed using the spray unit and is mixed with the combustible substance. The desulfurization system of the invention can be simply and easily applied to various combustion facilities because, during the transfer of the combustible substance from the coal feed unit to the coal pulverization unit, the catalyst for desulfurization is sprayed and is mixed with the combustible substance, thereby efficiently reducing sulfur oxide (SOx) emission due to combustion of fossil fuel.

Associative polymers and related compositions, methods and systems

Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling a physical and/or chemical property of non-polar compositions and related compositions, methods and systems. Associative polymers herein described have a non-polar backbone and functional groups presented at ends of the non-polar backbone, with a number of the functional groups presented at the ends of the non-polar backbone formed by associative functional groups capable of undergoing an associative interaction with another associative functional group with an association constant (k) such that the strength of each associative interaction is less than the strength of a covalent bond between atoms and in particular less than the strength of a covalent bond between backbone atoms.

FUEL ADDITIVES FOR MITIGATING INJECTOR NOZZLE FOULING AND REDUCING PARTICULATE EMISSIONS

The present disclosure provides a fuel composition that includes hydrocarbon-based fuel boiling in the gasoline or diesel range; an amine-based detergent given by formula R—O—(CH)—NHR, wherein the additive is present in about 10 ppm to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition; wherein Ris a hydrocarbylgroup having 8 to 20 carbons, Ris hydrogen or (CH)NHmoiety, and wherein m, n are independently integers having a value of 3 or greater; and one or more nitrogen-containing detergent. 1. A fuel composition comprising:a hydrocarbon-based fuel boiling in the gasoline or diesel range; {'br': None, 'sub': 1', '2', 'm', '2, 'R—O—(CH)—NHR,'}, 'an amine-based detergent given by formula'}{'sub': 1', '2', '2', 'n', '2, 'wherein the amine-based detergent is present in about 10 ppm to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition; wherein Ris a hydrocarbyl group having 8 to 20 carbons, Ris hydrogen or (CH)NHmoiety, and wherein m, n are independently integers having a value of 3 or greater; and'}one or more nitrogen-containing detergent.2. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris linear or branched.3. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more nitrogen-containing detergent is an aliphatic hydrocarbyl amine claim 1 , hydrocarbyl-substituted poly(oxyalkylene)amine claim 1 , hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide claim 1 , Mannich reaction product claim 1 , nitro and amino aromatic ester of polyalkylphenoxyalkanol claim 1 , or polyalkylphenoxyaminoalkane.3. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the amine-based detergent or the one or more nitrogen-containing detergent is a monoamine or a polyamine.4. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the amine-based detergent is present in about 10 ppm to 750 ppm of the fuel composition.5. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more nitrogen-containing detergent is present in about 50 ppm to about 2500 ppm of the fuel composition.6. The fuel composition of ...

Liquid Fuel Composition and the Use Thereof

The present invention relates to a liquid fuel composition comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons and a cyclic hydrocarbon compound that suppresses the emission of soot particulates. The present invention also relates to a method for reducing the emission of soot particulates in the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. It is desirable for the cyclic hydrocarbon compound to contain one or more oxygen atoms. 1. A liquid fuel composition comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons to which has been added a cyclic hydrocarbon compound for use in a compression-ignition engine , wherein the ring of the cyclic hydrocarbon compound contains at least five carbon atoms , the compound containing at least one oxygen atom , and which liquid fuel composition has a cetane number of 10-40.2. The liquid fuel composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cyclic hydrocarbon compound has one or more branches claim 1 , which branches may optionally be an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or optionally cyclic claim 1 , or a combination of the two.3. The liquid fuel composition according to wherein the at least one oxygen atom is contained in the ring.4. The liquid fuel composition according to wherein the at least one oxygen atom is outside the ring.5. The liquid fuel composition according to wherein the cyclic hydrocarbon compound is comprises cyclohexanone or cyclopentanol.6. The liquid fuel composition according to claim 5 , wherein the cyclic hydrocarbon compound comprises cyclohexanone.7. The liquid fuel composition according to wherein the cyclic hydrocarbon compound comprises tetrahydropyran.8. The liquid fuel composition according to wherein the amount of cyclic hydrocarbon compound contained in the liquid fuel composition is at least 5 wt. % claim 1 , relative to the weight of the total liquid fuel composition.9. The liquid fuel composition according to claim 8 , wherein the amount of cyclic hydrocarbon compound contained in the liquid fuel composition is at least 10 wt. % claim 8 ...

Sorbents For Coal Combustion

Sorbent compositions containing calcium and iodine are added to coal to mitigate the release of mercury and/or other harmful elements into the environment during combustion of coal containing natural levels of mercury. 1. A method for reducing the amount of sulfur gases released into the atmosphere from a coal burning plant , comprising adding a sorbent to the coal prior to combustion; delivering the coal into a furnace; burning the coal in the furnace to produce ash and flue gases; and measuring the level of sulfur gases in the flue gas; wherein the sorbent comprises calcium iodide.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the coal is lignite coal.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the coal is bituminous coal.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the coal is anthracite coal.5. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising controlling the rate of the sorbent addition based on the level of sulfur gases determined in the flue gas.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sorbent comprises at least one of cement kiln dust claim 1 , lime kiln dust claim 1 , and Portland cement.7. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the sorbent further comprises aluminosilicate clay.8. A method for reducing emissions of sulfur and/or other harmful elements arising from combustion of coal in a coal burning facility claim 6 , the method comprising: applying a sorbent composition comprising calcium and iodine onto coal; burning the coal containing the calcium and iodine sorbent composition to produce ash and combustion gases; measuring a level of sulfur in the combustion gases; and adjusting the amount of calcium added onto the coal based on the measured level of sulfur.9. A method according to claim 8 , wherein 90% of the mercury in the coal is captured in the ash to prevent its release into the environment.10. A method according to claim 8 , further comprising measuring a level of mercury in the combustion gases and adjusting the amount of iodine added to the ...

Process for producing volatile organic compounds from biomass material

Embodiments of the present invention provide for production and recovery of ethanol or other volatile organic compounds, such as acetic acid, from solid biomass material. One embodiment comprises introducing a biomass material to a compartment of a solventless recovery system, wherein the biomass material contains one or more volatile organic compounds; contacting the biomass material with a superheated vapor stream in the compartment to vaporize at least a portion of an initial liquid content in the biomass material, said superheated vapor stream comprising at least one volatile organic compound; separating a vapor component and a solid component from the heated biomass material, said vapor component comprising at least one volatile organic compound; and retaining at least a portion of the vapor component for use as part of the superheated vapor stream.

FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND RELATED METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS

The disclosure relates to fuel additive compositions including heavy paraffinic distillates and lighter petroleum distillates, in particular with the heavy paraffinic distillates including a mixture of hydrotreated and/or saturated components and solvent-dewaxed and/or branched components. The disclosure further relates to fuel compositions including the fuel additive composition and a liquid or solid combustible fuel. Related methods include methods of making the fuel compositions and methods of burning the fuel compositions. The resulting fuel compositions have several improved combustion properties such as improved combustion efficiency, improved combustion energy/calorie content, reduced sulfur generation, and reduced ash generation. 1. A fuel additive composition comprising:(a) hydrotreated heavy paraffinic distillates present in amount ranging from 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % based on the fuel additive composition;(b) solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic distillates present in amount ranging from 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % based on the fuel additive composition; and(c) petroleum distillates comprising hydrocarbons having from 5 to 16 carbon atoms and present in an amount ranging from 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % based on the fuel additive composition.2. The fuel additive composition of claim 1 , wherein:(i) the hydrotreated heavy paraffinic distillates are present in amount ranging from 28 wt. % to 34 wt. %;(ii) the solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic distillates are present in amount ranging from 34 wt. % to 40 wt. %; and(iii) the petroleum distillates are present in amount ranging from 29 wt. % to 35 wt. %.3. A fuel additive composition comprising:(a) saturated heavy paraffinic distillates comprising saturated hydrocarbons having from 20 to 50 carbon atoms or a sub-range thereof and present in amount ranging from 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % based on the fuel additive composition;(b) branched heavy paraffinic distillates comprising branched hydrocarbons having from 20 to 50 carbon atoms or a ...

METHOD AND USE

A diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive an ester compound which is the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and an alcohol or formula ROH, wherein R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group. 1. A diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive an ester compound which is the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and an alcohol of formula ROH , wherein R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group.2. A method of combatting deposits in a diesel engine , the method comprising combusting in the engine a diesel fuel composition comprising as an additive the reaction product of an optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof and an alcohol of formula ROH , wherein R is an optionally substituted alkylene group.3. (canceled)4. The composition according to wherein the optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof is a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic acid or a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic anhydride.5. The composition according to wherein R is an alkyl group having 6 to 36 carbon atoms.6. The composition according to any wherein the polycarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof includes an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group having 6 to 100 carbon atoms.7. The composition according to wherein the optionally substituted polycarboxylic acid or hydrocarbyl substituted anhydride and alcohol of formula ROH are reacted in a ratio of from 1.5:1 to 1:1.5.10. The composition according to wherein the additive comprises the reaction product of a succinic acid or anhydride having a Cto Calkyl or alkenyl substituent and an alcohol selected from the group consisting of butanol and 2-ethylhexanol.12. The composition according to wherein the diesel engine is a modern diesel engine having a high pressure fuel system.13. The method according to which achieves “keep clean” performance.14. The method according to which ...

ASSOCIATIVE POLYMERS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling one or more physical and/or chemical properties of non--polar compositions and related compositions, methods and systems. 122-. (canceled)24. The method of wherein the concentration c is between 0.5 c* to 2 c* and the physical and/or chemical property is mist control.25. The method of wherein the concentration c is less than approximately c* and the physical and/or chemical property is fuel efficiency.26. The method of wherein the concentration c is between 0.1 c* and 0.5 c* and the physical and/or chemical property is fuel efficiency.27. The method of wherein the concentration c is below or approximately equal c* and the physical and/or chemical property is drag reduction and/or enhanced lubrication.28. The method of wherein the concentration c is between 0.05 c* to c* and the physical and/or chemical property is drag reduction and/or enhanced lubrication.29. The method of wherein the concentration c is greater than c* and the physical and/or chemical property is converting a liquid into a gel.30. The method of wherein the concentration c is between 2 c* to 10 c* and the physical and/or chemical property is converting a liquid into a gel.3132-. (canceled)33. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least one associative polymer has a weight averaged molecular weight equal to or lower than about 2 claim 23 ,000 claim 23 ,000 g/mol.34. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least one associative polymer has a weight averaged molecular weight is equal to or lower than about 2 claim 23 ,000 claim 23 ,000 g/mol and/or a Mequal to or higher than about 100 claim 23 ,000 g/mol.35. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least one associative polymer has a weight averaged molecular weight is between about 100 claim 23 ,000 g/mol and about 1 claim 23 ,000 claim 23 ,000 g/mol.36. The method of claim 23 , wherein the functional group is a carboxylic acid and the other functional group is a carboxylic acid claim ...

FUEL MODIFIERS FOR NATURAL GAS RECIPROCATING ENGINES

Described herein are fuel modifiers for natural gas reciprocating engines, while recognizing the application of the inventions herein may be applied more broadly, to other natural gas-based engine systems. The fuel modifiers are primarily free-radical initiators, and the presence of this fuel modifier allows the engine operator to operate the engine under leaner conditions because, while employing the same ignition energy, more free-radicals are formed, thus overcoming the problems associated with dilution of the pool of free-radicals in the flame. 1. A method for reducing the ignition energy required for ignition of a natural gas fuel in a natural gas engine , comprising providing a natural gas fuel comprising a natural gas base fuel and a fuel modifier to a natural gas engine , wherein the fuel modifier is selected from azo compounds , dialkylsulfides , alkyl sulfones , nitroalkyls , peroxygens , hydrocarbons which contain symmetrically substituted carbon-carbon bonds where that bond is relatively weak , or a mixture thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base fuel and the fuel modifier are pre-blended or are blended proximal to the engine prior to introduction into the engine claim 1 , or are separately introduced into the engine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base fuel and the fuel modifier are pre-blended prior to introduction into the engine.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the base fuel and the fuel modifier are blended proximal to the engine prior to introduction into the engine.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base fuel and the fuel modifier are separately introduced into the engine.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the fuel modifier comprises azobisisobutylnitrile claim 6 , dimethylsulfide claim 6 , dimethylsulfone claim 6 , nitromethane claim 6 , di-tert-butyl peroxide claim 6 , dimethoxymethane claim 6 , or 2 claim 6 ,3-dimethyl-2 claim 6 ,3-diphenylbutane.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spark or laser ignition energy ...

Reducing Mercury Emissions From The Burning Of Coal

Sorbent components containing halogen, calcium, alumina, and silica are used in combination during coal combustion to produce environmental benefits. Sorbents such as calcium bromide are added to the coal ahead of combustion and other components are added into the flame or downstream of the flame, preferably at minimum temperatures to assure complete formation of the refractory structures that result in various advantages of the methods. When used together, the components 1. A method of operating a coal burning facility to reduce emissions of sulfur or other harmful components arising from combustion of coal in a furnace of the facility , comprising:adding a sorbent composition comprising a halogen to the coal;burning coal with the applied sorbent composition to make energy, combustion gas, and ash; andmeasuring a concentration of sulfur in the combustion gas, wherein no sorbent components are added into the combustion gas or in any section of the facility downstream of the furnace during the coal burning.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the halogen is bromine.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the halogen is iodine.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises sodium iodide.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises potassium iodide.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises calcium bromide.7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises calcium iodide.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises alumina and silica.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises an aluminosilicate clay.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises cement kiln dust.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sorbent composition comprises a source of calcium and a source of halogen.12. The method according to claim 11 , ...

MARINE FUEL COMPOSITIONS

Provided are marine fuels or fuel blending compositions, methods of making such fuels or compositions and methods of potentially reducing the life cycle carbon intensity of marine fuels or a fuel blending compositions. The marine fuel or fuel blending composition disclosed herein includes at least 20 vol % of a resid-containing fraction, and from 5 vol % to 80 vol % of one or more renewable fuel blending components. The one or more renewable fuel blending components includes one or more fatty acid alkyl esters. Optionally the one or more renewable fuel blending components may include gas-to-liquid hydrocarbons from renewable synthesis gas, hydrotreated natural fat or oil, hydrotreated waste cooking oil, hydrotreated tall oil, pyrolysis gas oil, or combinations thereof. Optionally, the resulting marine fuel or fuel blending composition can have a BMCI−TE difference value of 15 or less. 1. A marine fuel or fuel blending composition comprising: at least 20 vol % of a resid-containing fraction , and from 5 vol % to 80 vol % of one or more renewable fuel blending components , wherein the one or more renewable fuel blending components includes one or more fatty acid alkyl esters.2. The marine fuel or fuel blending composition of comprising from 5 vol % to 70 vol % of the one or more fatty acid alkyl esters based on the total marine fuel or fuel blending composition.3. The marine fuel or fuel blending composition of comprising from 10 vol % to 55 vol % of the one or more fatty acid alkyl esters.4. The marine fuel or fuel blending composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more renewable fuel blending components further include gas-to-liquid hydrocarbons from renewable synthesis gas claim 1 , hydrotreated natural fat or oil claim 1 , hydrotreated waste cooking oil claim 1 , hydrotreated tall oil claim 1 , pyrolysis gas oil claim 1 , or combinations thereof at from 1 vol % to 50 vol. % of the total marine fuel or fuel blending composition.5. The marine fuel or fuel blending ...

FUEL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMULATING A FUEL COMPOSITION TO REDUCE REAL-WORLD DRIVING CYCLE PARTICULATE EMISSIONS

In order to blend fuels to meet specific regulatory and industry requirements, for instance octane requirements, different octane blending components can be used. One added component includes a composition of higher aromatics content. Unfortunately, this aromatic content may increase the particulate emissions of an internal combustion engine when the high aromatic fuel is combusted in that engine. As explained herein, reducing the aromatics content and replacing that octane increasing requirement with an alternative octane enhancer results in a formulated fuel that will have lower particulate emissions in the real-world driving of that engine as compared with a fuel having higher aromatic content. 1. A method of reducing the particulate emission from an internal combustion engine comprising the steps of:providing a base fuel having an aromatic content of at least about 10% by volume;adding into the base fuel an amount of an octane enhancer to form a fuel formulation, wherein the fuel formation containing the octane enhancer and the base fuel has an aromatic content that is less than the aromatic content of the base fuel without the octane enhancer;wherein (1) the particulate emission from combustion of the fuel formulation as measured by particle number (PN) (both solid and volatiles) is reduced as compared with particulate emission from the combustion of the base fuel, and wherein (2) the octane number of the fuel formulation is substantially the same or higher than the octane number of the base fuel without the octane enhancer.2. A method of reducing particulate emission as described in claim 1 ,wherein the aromatic content of the base fuel is at least about 20% by volume.3. A method of reducing particulate emission as described in claim 1 ,wherein the aromatic content of the base fuel is at least about 35% by volume.4. A method of reducing particulate emission as described in claim 1 ,wherein the fuel formulation further comprises an olefin content of at least ...

BLENDING OF DEWAXED BIOFUELS AND SYNTHESIZED PARAFFINIC KEROSINES WITH MINERAL-BASED KERO(JET) DISTILLATE CUTS TO PROVIDE ON-SPEC JET FUELS

The present invention describes a method of making a jet fuel composition comprising: blending from about 3 vol % to about 30 vol % of a catalytically and/or thermally cracked blendstock into a non-cracked jet-boiling-range distillate to produce a jet-type blend with a smoke point less than 18 mm; and thereafter, blending from about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % of synthesized paraffinic kerosine (SPK) into the jet-type blend to produce a jet fuel with a smoke point of at least 18 mm. 1. A method of making a jet fuel comprising:blending from about 3 vol % to about 30 vol % of a catalytically and/or thermally cracked blendstock into a non-cracked jet-boiling-range distillate to produce a jet-type blend with a smoke point less than 18 mm; andthereafter, blending from about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % of synthesized paraffinic kerosine into the jet-type blend to produce a jet fuel with a smoke point of at least 18 mm.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the blending of synthesized paraffinic kerosine into the jet-type blend achieves at least one of the following for the resulting jet fuel: a JFTOT pass at or above about 260° C.; a naphthalenes content below about 3.0 vol % claim 1 , an aromatics content below about 25 vol % claim 1 , and a total sulfur content below 0.30 mass %.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising utilizing a relationship between smoke point and concentration of cracked blendstock and/or a relationship between smoke point and concentration of synthesized paraffinic kerosine to assist in selecting appropriate amounts of different components in the jet fuel product.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein measurement of smoke point is carried out with an automated procedure.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein measurement of smoke point is carried out with an automated procedure.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cracked blendstock comprises heavy cat naphtha from fluid catalytic cracking.7. The method ...

FUEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYDROPHOBIC DERIVATIVES OF GLYCERINE

The object of the present invention relates to a composition that can be used as fuel comprising: at least one hydrocarbon mixture at least one hydrophobic ketal or acetal of glycerine. Said composition can be advantageously used as fuel for diesel or gasoline engines. 2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cyclic ketal and/or acetal having formula (I) or (II) is present in said composition in an amount ranging from 0.5% by volume to 15% by volume.3. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the cyclic ketal and/or acetal having formula (I) or (II) is present in an amount ranging from 1% by volume to 10% by volume claim 2 , with respect to the total volume of the composition.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon mixture is selected from gasoil claim 1 , gasoline claim 1 , biodiesel claim 1 , green diesel and mixtures thereof.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the compounds having formula (I) or (II) claim 1 , Ris selected from H claim 1 , CHand CH claim 1 , and Ris selected from CH claim 1 , CH claim 1 , CHand CH.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the compounds having formula (I) or (II) claim 1 , Rcontains from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the compounds having formula (I) or (II) claim 1 , Ris ethyl or n-butyl.9. The process according to claim 8 , wherein the transformation in step (1) corresponds to the etherification of glycerine claim 8 , effected by reaction with an alcohol having formula ROH to give the corresponding 3-(RO)-1 claim 8 ,2-propanediol claim 8 , 2-(RO)-1 claim 8 ,3-propanediol or a mixture thereof claim 8 , wherein Ris a linear or branched alkyl containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.10. The process according to claim 8 , wherein the transformation in step (1) corresponds to the reduction of glycerine to the corresponding diol claim 8 , effected with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to ...

FUEL SUPPLEMENT TO REDUCE HARMFUL EMISSIONS

The present invention relates to a Fuel Supplement comprising of selected plant oils mixed in given proportions, which when added to fuels like petrol and diesel can reduce harmful emissions during combustion of fuel. It can significantly decrease the Sulphur content in fuels and thus protect the environment from harmful pollutants. It improves the fuel lubricity and engine performance. It also increases the flash point of Diesel. 1. A fuel supplement to reduce harmful emissions , for petrol , which comprises:{'i': 'Thymus vulgaris', 'Dust of Thymol (extracted from ) in the range of 50 to 125 mg,'}{'i': 'Cinnamomum Camphora', 'Dust of Camphor White (extracted from ) in the range of 100 to 180 mg,'}{'i': 'Mentha arvensis', 'Dust of Mint (extracted from ) in the range of 130 to 210 mg,'}{'i': 'Azadirachta Indica', 'Neem Oil () in the range of 8 to 22 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Ficus benghalensis', 'Banyan Leaf Oil () in the range of 5 to 15 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Saraca asoca', 'Ashoka Leaf Oil () in the range of 4 to 16 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Linum usitatissimum', 'Linseed Oil () in the range of 15 to 25 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Eugenia cayophyllata', 'Clove Oil () in the range of 2 to 10 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Cymbopogan flexuosus', 'Lemongrass Oil () in the range of 10 to 35 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Cinnamomum tamala', 'Indian Bay Leaf Oil () in the range of 1 to 5 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Simmondsia chenesis', 'Jojoba Oil () in the range of 40 to 60 ml v/v'}{'i': 'grandis', 'Teak Oil (Tectona ) in the range of 50 to 75 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Curcuma longa', 'Turmeric Oil () in the range of 0.5 to 5 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Cedrus atlantica', 'Cedarwood Oil () in the range of 1 to 10 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Pinus roxburghii', 'Turpentine Oil () in the range of 60 to 100 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Cocus nucifera', 'Coconut Oil () in the range of 80 to 100 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Helianthus annus', 'Sunflower Oil () in the range of 30 to 80 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Ficus religiosa', 'Peepal Leaf oil () in the range of 35 to 50 ml v/v'}{'i': 'Ocimum basilicum', 'Basil Leaf Oil () in the ...

Biofuel composition

This invention relates to the fuels, and can be used in the national economy as a motor fuel equivalent by its physical and chemical properties to the oil motor fuel. The technical result of this invention is a biofuel produced, which allows to improve the combustion process efficiency in engine operation, increase engine power and reduce the startup time. In addition, this product can be used to reduce harmful emissions from the engine with significant cost reduction by using components based on low-cost large tonnage products available provided with domestic raw materials, including renewable ones, improve cold flow performance and increase the cetane number. This effect can be achieved by the biofuel as a mixture of dietilformal 40-80 by vol. % and glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids 20-60 by vol. %. Vegetable oils are used as glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids.

Glycerol Containing Fuel Mixture for Direct Injection Engines

The invention provides fuel mixtures containing fuel oil, glycerol, glycerol impurities and non-ionic surfactants. The mixtures remain homogeneous longer and are more chemically stable than previous mixtures. Upon combustion, the mixtures generate reduced SOx, NOx and particulate matter emissions compared to residual fuels and offer improved engine performance over previous mixtures. 1. A fuel mixture comprising:(a) an oil in an amount from about 50% to about 99% (vol/vol) of the fuel mixture;(b) a plurality of droplets evenly dispersed in the oil, wherein the droplets have sizes of from about 100 nm to about 10 μm; the droplets comprise glycerol, a combustion improver, and water; the combustion improver is present in an amount less than about 10% (wt/wt) of the glycerol; and water is present in an amount less than about 20% (wt/wt) of the glycerol; and(c) a surfactant in an amount from about 0.1% to about 5% (wt/wt) of the fuel mixture,wherein the mixture remains homogeneous or chemically stable at room temperature for at least 24 hours.2. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises about 65% oil (vol/vol).3. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises from about 1% to about 50% glycerol (vol/vol).4. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises about 35% glycerol (vol/vol).5. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the combustion improver is selected from the group consisting of an ether claim 1 , a peroxide claim 1 , and a nitrile claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene glycol claim 1 , a polyoxyethylene claim 1 , a glyceride claim 1 , a polyglycerol claim 1 , a sorbitan glycoside claim 1 , an ester claim 1 , and an acid claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.7. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , further comprising a viscosity enhancer claim 1 , wherein the viscosity enhancer is selected from the group consisting of a resin claim 1 ...

HIGH SULFUR FUEL PELLET WITH REDUCED SO2 EMISSION

The present description relates to a method and system for generating a fuel pellet from high sulfur fuel waste materials having a reduced SO2 emission. In one example, the fuel pellet may include petroleum coke, a biomass constituent, and an alkali substituent. Further in another example, the fuel pellet may include iron oxide catalyst increasing the capture of SO2. 1. A fuel pellet comprising:petroleum coke, having a sulfur content up to 5.5%;a biomass constituent;an alkali constituent adapted to capture SO2 emissions by reacting with sulfur of the petroleum coke upon burn of the pellet; and 'wherein the petroleum coke, the biomass constituent, the alkali constituent, and the iron oxide catalyst are combined to form a fuel pellet with decreased SO2 emission at temperatures at or above 750 C.', 'an iron oxide catalyst reducing SO2 emissions to less than 10 percent;'}2. The fuel pellet of claim 1 , wherein the alkali constituent is an SO2 sorbent.3. The fuel pellet of claim 1 , wherein the alkali constituent is one of limestone claim 1 , lime or sodium base alkali.4. The fuel pellet of claim 3 , wherein the alkali constituent comprising lime is slaked.5. The fuel pellet of claim 1 , further comprising one or more surfactants incorporated in the alkali constituent.6. The fuel pellet of wherein the biomass constituent is wood waste.7. The fuel pellet of claim 1 , wherein the biomass constituent includes a volatile to increase the combustibility of the petroleum coke.8. The fuel pellet of claim 1 , wherein the alkali constituent is processed to increase surface area of the alkali constituent claim 1 , wherein processing includes grinding the alkali constituent claim 1 , and wherein the increased surface area captures an increased amount of SO2.9. The fuel pellet of claim 1 , wherein the particle size of petroleum coke is minimized.10. A fuel pellet comprising:petroleum coke, having a sulfur content up to 5.5%;a biomass constituent to provide volatiles;an SO2 sorbent to ...

PRODUCTION OF A CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK MATERIAL FROM A WASTE CARBON SOURCE

The production carbonaceous feedstock material from waste containing carbon sources and the use thereof in gasification processes for hazardous emissions of greenhouse gases and sulphur are significantly minimized and enhanced reaction rates are described. A process for producing a carbonaceous feedstock material from waste containing carbon sources, including the steps consisting of: (i) introducing a source of biochar to a source of discard coal fines to form a bio-coal mixture; (ii) introducing a catalyst additive selected from the group consisting of a source of an alkali metal or a source of an alkaline earth metal to the bio-coal mixture; (iii) optionally, contacting the bio-coal mixture with a binder; and (iv) compacting the resulting mixture of step (ii) or (iii) to form one or more carbonaceous feedstock briquettes, the size of said briquettes having a dimension of at least 5 mm. 1. A process for producing a carbonaceous feedstock material from waste-containing carbon sources , the process including the steps consisting of:(i) introducing a source of biochar to a source of discard coal fines to form a bio-coal mixture;(ii) introducing a catalyst additive selected from the group consisting of a source of an alkali metal or a source of an alkaline earth metal to the bio-coal mixture;(iii) optionally, contacting the bio-coal mixture with a binder; and(iv) compacting the resulting mixture of step (ii) or (iii) to form one or more carbonaceous feedstock briquettes, the size of said briquettes having a dimension of at least 5 mm.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the carbonaceous feedstock briquettes are employed for use in reducing the melting point and increasing the efficiency of in-situ sulphur retention of the carbonaceous feedstock material during gasification processes.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the in-situ sulpur capturing gasification process is a fixed-bed gasifier claim 2 , operating in catalytic gasification mode.4. The process of claim 1 , ...

OIL-REPLACEMENT ADDITIVE FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM TWO-STROKE ENGINES

An oil-replacement additive for two-stroke engine fuel capable of reducing fuel consumption, enhancing combustion and reducing emissions comprises boron and a carrier, wherein the boron concentration in said additive is in the interval of 100 to 600 ppm, the carrier comprises an alcohol, the amount of oil in the additive is less than 10% (w/w), and the balance is a fuel. Most preferably said additive is substantially oil-free. A two-stroke fuel comprising said additive, and a significantly reduced amount of oil, or substantially no oil, said fuel having a boron concentration in the interval of about 1 to 12 ppm. 1. An oil-replacement additive for two-stroke engine fuel , said additive comprising boron and a carrier , wherein the boron concentration in said additive is in the interval of 1 to 600 ppm , the carrier comprises an alcohol , the amount of oil in the additive is less than 10% (w/w) , and the balance is a fuel.2. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of oil in the additive is less than 8% (w/w).3. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of oil in the additive is less than 1% (w/w).4. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein said alcohol is chosen from methanol claim 1 , ethanol claim 1 , propanol claim 1 , and butanol claim 1 , and said balance of fuel is a fuel having a flash point similar to that of the two-stroke fuel to which the additive is intended to be added.5. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of boron is in the interval of 10 to 600 ppm.6. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of boron is in the interval of 100 to 300 ppm.7. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein the boron is added in the form of a stable boron solution prepared by dissolving a boron compound in an alcohol claim 1 , followed by vigorous mixing and exclusion of particles larger than 100 nm.8. A two-stroke engine fuel comprising an additive according to claim 1 , wherein the boron ...

COKE SLURRY FUEL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A coke slurry fuel composition of the instant disclosure comprises 40-80 percentage by weight of petroleum coke (dry basis), 20-60 percentage by weight of biological sludge (wet basis), and 1-4 percentage by weight of basic additive. Accordingly, the coke slurry fuel composition with high combustion efficiency can be adapted to reduce emissions of toxic or air pollutants, and the purpose of sludge reduction can also be achieved. A method of making coke slurry fuel composition is further provided. 1. A coke slurry fuel composition , having a burnout rate of at least 97% , comprising (a) petroleum coke , (b) biological sludge , and (c) a basic additive;wherein the content of the component (a) is 40 wt % to 80 wt % on a dry basis, the content of the component (b) is 20 wt % to 60 wt % on a wet basis, and the content of the component (c) based on the entire amount of components (a) and (b) is 1 wt % to 4 wt %;wherein the component (c) is added to control the sulfur-oxygen compounds (SOx) generated by the burning of the coke slurry fuel composition, whereby the content of SOx in the fuel gas is less than about 150 ppm.2. The coke slurry fuel composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component (b) is derived from domestic sewage claim 1 , industrial sewage claim 1 , animal sewage claim 1 , municipal sewage claim 1 , or the combination thereof.3. The coke slurry fuel composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component (c) is selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate claim 1 , sodium hydroxide claim 1 , sodium silicate claim 1 , sodium tripolyphosphate claim 1 , and the combination thereof.4. The coke slurry fuel composition according to claim 3 , having a water content in the range of 35% to 42% and a viscosity less than 1250 mPa*s at 20° C.5. The coke slurry fuel composition according to claim 4 , the nitrogen-oxygen compounds (NOx) generated by the burning of which is less than about 30 ppm.6. The coke slurry fuel composition according to claim 5 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ENGINEERED FUEL FEEDSTOCKS WITH REDUCED CHLORINE CONTENT

Systems and methods for producing engineered fuels from municipal solid waste material are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes combining a first waste stream that includes at least one of hard plastic, soft plastic and mixed plastic with a sorbent and increasing the temperature of the combined first waste stream and sorbent to a temperature of at least about 200° C. The method further includes combining the thermally treated first waste stream and sorbent with a second waste stream that includes fiber, and compressing the combined first waste stream, sorbent, and second waste stream to form a densified engineered fuel feedstock. 1. A method of producing an engineered fuel feedstock from a processed MSW waste stream , the method comprising:combining a first waste stream that includes at least one of hard plastic, soft plastic and mixed plastic with a sorbent;increasing the temperature of the combined first waste stream and sorbent to a temperature of at least about 200° C.;combining the thermally treated first waste stream and sorbent with a second waste stream, the second waste stream including fiber; andcompressing the combined first waste stream, sorbent, and second waste stream to form a densified engineered fuel feedstock.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the combined first waste stream and sorbent is increased for at least about 10 minutes.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the temperature of the combined first waste stream and sorbent is increased to at least about 30 minutes.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the temperature of the combined first waste stream and sorbent is increased to at least about 350° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first waste stream consists essentially of hard plastic and soft plastic.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second waste stream consists essentially of fiber.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:processing the engineered fuel feedstock to an average particle size ...

QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AMIDE AND/OR ESTER SALTS

The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels. 1. A composition comprising a quaternary ammonium salt detergent containing an ester group , where the quaternized detergent comprises the reaction product of:(a) the condensation product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent and at least one of N,N-dimethylaminopropanol, N,N-diethylaminopropanol, N,N-diethylaminobutanol, 1-[2-hydroxyethyl]piperidine, 2-[2-(dimethylamine)ethoxy]-ethanol, 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol, or combinations thereof; and(b) a quaternizing agent.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein a protic solvent is present during the reaction of (a) and (b) and wherein the reaction of (a) and (b) is essentially free of any additional acid component other than an acid group present in the structure of the detergent.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the protic solvent comprises water and/or a linear or branched alcohol containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent comprises the reaction product of a polyolefin and a α claim 1 ,β-monounsaturated Cto Canhydride.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent comprises polyisobutylene succinic anhydride.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quaternized detergent comprises the condensation product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent and at least one of 1-[2-hydroxyethyl]piperidine claim 1 , 2-[2-(dimethylamine)ethoxy]-ethanol claim 1 , 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (b) claim 1 , the quaternizing agent claim 1 , comprises ethylene oxide claim 1 , propylene oxide claim 1 , butylene oxide claim 1 , styrene oxide claim 1 , or ...

PROCESS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF NITROGEN OXIDES AND MERCURY FROM COAL-FIRED BOILERS

A flue gas additive is provided that includes both a nitrogenous component to reduce gas phase nitrogen oxides and a halogen-containing component to oxidize gas phase elemental mercury. 1. A method , comprising:contacting a combustion feed material with an additive to form a combined combustion feed material, the additive comprising a nitrogenous material; andcombusting the combined combustion feed material to form an off-gas comprising a nitrogen oxide and a derivative of the nitrogenous material, the derivative of the nitrogenous material causing removal of at least a portion of the nitrogen oxide.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and amide claim 1 , wherein the derivative of the nitrogenous material comprises ammonia claim 1 , and wherein the additive is a free flowing particulate composition having a Psize ranging from about 6 to about 20 mesh (Tyler).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combustion feed material comprises mercury claim 1 , wherein combustion of the combined combustion feed material volatilizes elemental mercury claim 1 , and wherein the additive comprises a halogen-containing material to oxidize the elemental mercury.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and amide claim 1 , wherein the derivative of the nitrogenous material comprises ammonia claim 1 , and wherein the nitrogenous material is supported by a particulate substrate claim 1 , the particulate substrate being one or more of the combustion feed material claim 1 , a zeolite claim 1 , other porous metal silicate material claim 1 , clay claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , char claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , (fly) ash claim 1 , metal claim 1 , and metal oxide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and amide claim 1 , wherein the derivative of the nitrogenous material comprises ammonia claim 1 , and wherein the ...

Green Renewable Liquid Fuel

A liquid fuel derived from processed biomass having extremely low water content and suitable for use in diesel engines or as an additive to petroleum based fuels, or which can be used as a petroleum or coal slurry substitute in those uses where a lower cost fuel have reduced emission is desired, is described.

PROCESS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF NITROGEN OXIDES AND MERCURY FROM COAL-FIRED BOILERS

A flue gas additive is provided that includes both a nitrogenous component to reduce gas phase nitrogen oxides and a halogen-containing component to oxidize gas phase elemental mercury. 1. A method , comprising:contacting a combustion feed material with an additive to form a combined combustion feed material, the additive comprising a nitrogenous material; andcombusting the combined combustion feed material to form an off-gas comprising a nitrogen oxide and a derivative of the nitrogenous material, the derivative of the nitrogenous material causing removal of at least a portion of the nitrogen oxide.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and amide claim 1 , wherein the derivative of the nitrogenous material comprises ammonia claim 1 , and wherein the additive is a free flowing particulate composition having a Psize ranging from about 6 to about 20 mesh (Tyler).3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous material comprises at least one of an amine and amide claim 1 , wherein the derivative of the nitrogenous material comprises ammonia claim 1 , and wherein the nitrogenous material is supported by a particulate substrate claim 1 , the particulate substrate being one or more of the combustion feed material claim 1 , a zeolite claim 1 , other porous metal silicate material claim 1 , clay claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , char claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , (fly) ash claim 1 , metal claim 1 , and metal oxide.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 3 , wherein an amount of nitrogen added in a nitrogenous material added to the off-gas is at least about 0.5% of a theoretical stoichiometric ratio based on an amount of nitrogen oxide present claim 3 , wherein the combined combustion feed material comprises from about 0.05 to about 0.75 wt. % additive claim 3 , and wherein the nitrogen content of the nitrogenous material:halogen in the additive ranges from about 1:1 to about 2400:1.7. The method of claim ...

USE OF SPECIFIC VOLATILE FATTY ESTERS IN PETROL ENGINES IN ORDER TO REDUCE EMISSIONS

The invention relates to the use of esters of volatile fatty acids, such esters having a number of carbon atoms between 4 and 8, in a fuel for a petrol engine in order to reduce the emissions of nitrogen oxides, unburned hydrocarbons and particles of petrol engines. 1. A method for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides and unburnt hydrocarbons by a petrol engine , the method comprising adding at least one ester of a volatile fatty acid to a fuel for the petrol engine , wherein the volatile fatty acid is a mono-fatty acid having an aliphatic chain of one to six carbon atoms or one of the isomers thereof , and wherein said ester comprises a number of carbons of between 4 and 8.215-. (canceled)16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method also reduces emission of particles by the petrol engine.17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ester or esters of volatile fatty acids comprising a number of carbons of between 4 and 8 are used at a rate of at least 15% by volume of fuel claim 1 , the fuel being formed by the petrol claim 1 , the ester or esters of volatile fatty acids comprising a number of carbons of between 4 and 8 claim 1 , and by possible other constituents.18. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ester or esters of volatile fatty acids comprising a number of carbons of between 4 and 8 are used at a rate of at least 30% by volume of fuel.19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the ester or esters of volatile fatty acids comprising a number of carbons of between 4 and 8 are used at a rate of at least 50% by volume of fuel.20. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ester or esters of volatile fatty acids comprising a number of carbons of between 4 and 8 are selected from among the following esters: ethyl acetate claim 1 , ethyl propionate claim 1 , ethyl butyrate claim 1 , ethyl valerate claim 1 , ethyl hexanoate claim 1 , propyl acetate claim 1 , propyl propionate claim 1 , propyl butyrate claim 1 , propyl valerate claim 1 , butyl acetate claim 1 , butyl propionate ...

GASOLINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Gasoline fuel and method of making and using it. The fuel comprises from 5 to 20 vol.-% paraffinic hydrocarbons originating from biological oils, fats, or derivatives or combinations thereof. Further, it comprises oxygenates, such as ethanol present in a concentration of about 5 to 15 vol.-%; or iso-butanol present in a concentration of 5 to 20 vol.-%, preferably about 10 to 17 vol.-%; or ETBE present in a concentration of 7 to 25 vol.-%, preferably about 15 to 22 vol.-%. The bioenergy content of the gasoline is at least 14 Energy equivalent percentage (E-%) calculated based on the heating values given in the European Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC. By means of the invention, fuels with a high bioenergy content are provided which can be used in conventional gasoline-fuelled automotive engines. 1. Gasoline fuel comprising paraffinic hydrocarbons originating from biological oils , fats , or derivatives or combinations thereof , and oxygenates.2. The fuel according to claim 1 , comprising hydrocarbons originating from hydrogenation of biological oils claim 1 , fats claim 1 , or derivatives or combinations thereof.3. The fuel according to claim 1 , comprising paraffinic and isomerized hydrocarbons originating from hydrogenation of biological oils claim 1 , fats claim 1 , or derivatives or combinations thereof.4. The fuel according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the hydrocarbons originating from biological oils claim 1 , fats claim 1 , or derivatives or combinations thereof ranges from 5 to 20 vol-%.5. The fuel according to claim 1 , wherein the oxygenates are selected from the group of alcohols and ethers.6. The fuel according to claim 5 , wherein the oxygenate is selected fromethanol present in a concentration of 5 to 15 vol-%; oriso-butanol present in a concentration of 5 to 20 vol-%; orETBE present in a concentration of 7 to 25 vol-%; ora combination thereof.7. The fuel according to claim 1 , wherein the bioenergy content is at least 14 Energy ...

COAL-DERIVED SOLID HYDROCARBON PARTICLES

The coal-derived solid hydrocarbon particles are discrete particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter having a particle size less than about 10 μm that are substantially free of inherent or entrained mineral matter. The particles of have an average particle size in the range from 1 μm to 8 μm. The particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter are milled to a size approximately the same as a size of coal-derived mineral matter inherent in the coal source to release inherent coal-derived mineral matter particles such that the particles of carbonaceous matter and the particles of mineral matter are discrete and separable solid particles. Following separation, less than 1.5 wt. % discrete coal-derived mineral matter particles are associated with the discrete particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter. Particles of coal-derived solid hydrocarbon matter are blended with a gaseous or liquid hydrocarbon fuel to form a two-phase hydrocarbon fuel feedstock. 1. Coal-derived solid hydrocarbon particles obtained from a coal source comprising discrete particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter substantially free of inherent coal-derived mineral matter having a particle size less than about 20 μm and an average particle size in the range from 1 μm to 4 μm , wherein the particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter are milled to a size approximately the same as a size of coal-derived mineral matter inherent in the coal source to release inherent coal-derived mineral matter and to enable separation of discrete particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter from discrete particles of coal-derived mineral matter , such that less than 1.5 wt. % discrete coal-derived mineral matter particles are unseparated from the discrete particles of coal-derived carbonaceous matter.2. Coal-derived solid hydrocarbon particles according to claim 1 , wherein less than 1 wt. % discrete coal-derived mineral matter particles are unseparated from the discrete particles of coal-derived carbonaceous ...

Method for Producing Combustible Gas from Carbon Dioxide and Oxyhydrogen Gas

A new combustible gas is produced by reacting a gas mixture consisting of 90%-10% of carbon dioxide and 10%-90% of OHMASA-GAS under a pressure of 0.1 MPa-10 MPa at a temperature of 5° C.-50° C. 1. A method for producing a combustible gas by reacting carbon dioxide and OHMASA-GAS with a predetermined mixing ratio without using any catalyst under a pressure of 0.1 MPa-10 MPa at a temperature of 5° C.-50° C.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method for producing the combustible gas according to claim 1 , wherein the mixing ratio is set in a range of 50%-10% of carbon dioxide and in a range of 50%-90% of OHMASA-GAS.5. A system for recycling carbon dioxide generated by combusting the combustible gas produced by the method specified in in producing the combustible gas specified in .6. A new combustible gas obtained by mixing the combustible gas specified in with a fossil fuel consisting of propane and methane with an optional mixing ratio.7. A system comprising an OHMASA-GAS production apparatus and a mixing tank claim 1 , wherein:the mixing tank receives OHMASA-GAS from the apparatus and 10-50% of exhaust gas from gas combustion machines outside, and therein the new fuel gas can be synthesized by reacting carbon dioxide and OHMASA-GAS without using any catalyst.8. A system for synthesizing a combustible gas without using any catalyst by blowing carbon dioxide directly onto platinum electrodes in electrolysis vessels of an OAMASA-GAS production apparatus.9. A system for producing a new fuel gas claim 1 , wherein:a combustible gas or a mixture gas consisting of the combustible gas and OHMASA-GAS is combusted as a fuel for generators or boilers; andcarbon dioxide in the exhaust gas generated by the combustion is reacted with OHMASA-GAS again without using any catalyst in order to almost prevent newly generated carbon dioxide from exhausting into the atmosphere. The present invention relates to a method for producing combustible gas by reacting carbon dioxide with oxy-hydrogen ...

OPERATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY

A process of operating a spark-ignited internal combustion engine (SI-ICE) with improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions including under steady state and under lean-operating conditions at high overall air to fuel (AFR) ratios. A first supply of high octane hydrocarbon fuel, such as gasoline or natural gas, and a first supply of oxidant are fed to a fuel reformer to produce a gaseous reformate with a reforming efficiency of greater than 75 percent relative to equilibrium. The gaseous reformate is mixed with a second supply of oxidant, after which the resulting reformate blended oxidant is fed with a second supply of high octane hydrocarbon fuel to the SI-ICE for combustion. Steady state fuel efficiency is improved by more than 3 percent, when the reformate comprises from greater than about 1 to less than about 18 percent of the total volume of reformate blended oxidant fed to the engine. 1. A process of operating an internal combustion engine comprising:(a) contacting a first supply of high octane hydrocarbon fuel and a first supply of oxidant with a reforming catalyst in a catalytic reaction zone of a fuel reformer, the contacting being conducted under partial oxidation reaction conditions sufficient to produce a gaseous reformate comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a reforming efficiency greater than 75 percent relative to equilibrium;(b) mixing the gaseous reformate with a second supply of oxidant to form a reformate blended oxidant wherein the reformate comprises from 1 to 18 volume percent of a total volume of reformate blended oxidant; and(c) feeding the reformate blended oxidant from step (b) and a second supply of high octane hydrocarbon fuel into a spark-ignited internal combustion engine, and igniting the resulting mixture thereof under combustion conditions.2. The process of wherein the first and second supplies of hydrocarbon fuel are each independently selected from liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon fuels having an average octane number ...

DIESEL FUEL COMPOSITION

A diesel fuel substitute composition includes an alcohol, an acetal, and an additive comprising a component selected from the group consisting of Cdialkyl ethers, alkylated phenols, R—NO, and combinations thereof. A method for forming the diesel fuel substitute is also provided. 17.-. (canceled)8. A method comprising:{'sub': 1-5', '1-5', '1-5', '1-5, 'a) providing a first mixture of oxygenates selected from the group consisting of Calcohols, Caldehydes, Cketones, Corganic acids, and combinations thereof.'}b) separating and dehydrating oxygenated compounds from the first mixture to form a second mixture:{'sub': 1-5', '1-5, 'c) partially separating Calcohols from the second mixture to form a third mixture, the third mixture including the Calcohols;'}{'sub': 1-5', '3-5', '2-5', '2-5, 'd) synthesizing Caldehydes and/or Cketones and/or Calcohols and/or Cpolyols from a portion of the third mixture;'}{'sub': 1-5', '3-5, 'e) forming a fourth mixture including acetals from the third mixture and the Caldehydes and/or Cketones;'}f) separating acetals from the fourth mixture; and{'sub': 3-8', '2', '2, 'g) blending an additive with the acetals, the additive comprising a component selected from the group consisting of Cdialkyl ethers, alkylated phenols, R—NO, and combinations thereof where R is a aliphatic hydrocarbon with oxygenate functionality in an alpha or beta position to NO.'}9. The method of wherein the first mixture includes acetone claim 8 , methanol claim 8 , ethanol claim 8 , isopropanol claim 8 , formic acid claim 8 , formaldehyde claim 8 , water.10. The method of wherein the first mixture includes further includes dimethoxymethane claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,1 dimethoxyethane claim 9 , methyl formate claim 9 , methyl acetate.11. The method of wherein the first mixture 0 to 10 mole percent acetone claim 8 , 10 to 60 mole percent methanol claim 8 , 0.5 to 20 mole percent ethanol claim 8 , 0.0 to 10 mole percent isopropanol claim 8 , 1 to 10 mole percent acetic acid claim 8 , ...

Bituminous coal and lignite biomass fuel polyolefin and other waste plastics smoke-free combustion technology

Low carbon atomic number mixed alcohol gel paste or pancake and straw charcoal grate combination of ignition agent, with fossil fuels such as bituminous coal lignite, straw branches and other agricultural and forestry waste, polyolefin and other synthetic organic polymer waste, other combustible solid and semi-solid low-value raw fuels, with non-toxic auxiliary materials carefully crafted high volatile column ignition coal and lower coal, are stacked in the insulation—fire-resistant furnace core. Throw in a small strip of burning paper to ignite the igniter from the top, that is, start long flame combustion, followed by the ignition coal on fire, its surface red hot coal layer will be designed to move down more quickly and gradually, to the lower coal on fire. 1. Fossil fuels such as bituminous coal and lignite , agricultural and forestry wastes such as straws and branches , waste plastics such as polyolefins and other combustible solid and semi-solid wastes are pre-treated with non-toxic auxiliary materials , mixed , molded , and then stacked in stoves that are limited to non-mandatory combustion uses , and the molded fuel (hereinafter referred to as ‘molded coal’) static and non-blowing and ignite up way of combustion using the stove stoves in the group stack , to achieve the whole zero-smoke state , high sulfur fixation , clean and efficient combustion , exhaust gas can be directly exhausted (except for garbage and other waste fuel itself contains high temperature can be volatile toxic heavy metal elements and the case) technology , compared with the existing scattered stoves , disorderly combustion of these solid fuels , emissions of a large number of smoke , thermal cracking and thermal disintegration of toxic and harmful substances produced and not fully burned technology , its characteristics are: integration of the following 14 technical principles , programs , measures and methods to achieve these beneficial technical effects , namely—(1) The general ...

IN-LINE CHEMICAL HEATING FOR IN-SITU GENERATION OF ACTIVE CHEMICALS

The disclosure pertains to methods and systems for converting inactive chemicals into active chemicals in-situ for treating oil and gas pipelines, other industrial systems, or sanitizing surfaces. A method of treating an oil and gas pipeline is disclosed. The method may include feeding an inactive additive through a first conduit and into a second conduit, wherein the second conduit is in fluid communication with the first conduit and the oil and gas pipeline. The method also includes converting the inactive additive into an active additive within the second conduit and introducing the active additive into the oil and gas pipeline. 1. A method of treating an oil and gas pipeline , comprising:feeding an inactive additive through a first conduit and into a second conduit, wherein the second conduit is in fluid communication with the first conduit and is connected to the oil and gas pipeline;converting the inactive additive into an active additive within the second conduit; andintroducing the active additive into the oil and gas pipeline.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inactive additive is glycerol claim 1 , methanol claim 1 , triazine claim 1 , hexamethylenetetramine claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inactive additive is glycerol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inactive additive is methanol.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inactive additive is triazine.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inactive additive is hexamethylenetetramine.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active additive is acrolein claim 1 , formaldehyde claim 1 , ammonia claim 1 , or any combination thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the inactive additive into the active additive comprises heating the second conduit.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the inactive additive into the active additive comprises heating a medium flowing through the second conduit to a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 500° ...

USE OF A DETERGENT ADDITIVE FOR FUEL

The use of one or more copolymers as a detergent additive in a liquid fuel for internal combustion engines. The copolymer includes at least one repeat unit having an ester of alkyl or alkyl ester function and a repeat unit including at least one heterocycle containing at least six atoms, including at least one nitrogen atom, and at least one functionalization by at least one oxygen atom. 1. A method for keeping clean and/or for cleaning at least one of the internal parts of an internal combustion engine , said method comprising the introduction in said internal combustion engine of a liquid fuel comprising at least one copolymer comprising at least one repeating unit comprising an alkyl ester or alkylester function and one repeating unit comprising at least one heterocycle comprising at least six atoms including at least one nitrogen atom , and at least one functionalization with at least one oxygen atom , and the functionalization with at least one oxygen atom consists of the presence of at least one oxygen atom in the heterocyclic chain.2. (canceled)3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the copolymer is a block copolymer comprising at least:{'sub': 'a', 'one block A consisting of a chain of structural units derived from an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate monomer (m), and'}{'sub': 'b', 'one block B consisting of a chain of structural units derived from an olefinic monomer (m) comprising at least one heterocycle comprising at least six atoms including at least one nitrogen atom, and at least one functionalization with at least one oxygen atom.'}4. (canceled)5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the copolymer is obtained by copolymerization of at least:{'sub': 'a', 'one alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (m), and'}{'sub': 'b', 'one olefinic monomer (m) comprising at least one heterocycle comprising at least six atoms including at least one nitrogen atom and at least one functionalization with at least one oxygen atom.'}6. The method as claimed in claim ...

METHOD TO REDUCE BUILD-UPS, CRUSTS AND RING FORMATION IN CLINKER PRODUCTION

Some embodiments are directed to a method to avoid the negative effect of both sulphur and vanadium presence contained in solid fuel used in cement clinker manufacturing line (build-up, kiln rings, etc.). Some embodiments are methods to prepare, dose and use a fuel additive based on an alkaline earth metal to allow the combination of vanadium and sulphur with said added alkaline earth metal, so that corrosion, build-up, crusts and ring formation in cement pre-heaters and kilns due to the presence of those components are avoided. 1. A method of simultaneously capturing sulphur and vanadium from solid carbonaceous fuels- , wherein the solid carbonaceous fuels contain from 4.5% to 8% in weight of elemental sulphur and from 500 ppm to 5000 ppm of vanadium , the method comprising:preparing a fuel additive composition, the fuel additive composition including,20%-60% (w/w) of solid active content of an oxide or hydroxide of an alkaline earth metal,0.5%-5% (w/w) of solid active content of a suspension stabilizer, and35%-79.5% (w/w) of a water miscible liquid; {'br': None, 'sub': 2', '5, 'i': 'A,', 'Additive Dosage (ml/min)=VO(ppm)×Fuel Supply (ton/min)×'}, 'dosing the fuel additive prepared in the preparing step according to the formula,'}{'sub': 2', '5', '2', '5', '2', '5, 'wherein VO(ppm) is the amount of VOin ppm that is formed considering that all the elemental vanadium present in the fuel react with oxygen to form VO, and'}A is a factor ranging from 1.0 to 4.0;adding the fuel additive to the solid carbonaceous fuel;grinding the fuel additive together with the solid carbonaceous fuel; andfeeding the mixture fuel-fuel additive into the preheater and/or kiln, according to the needs of the clinker manufacturing process.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid active content of the alkaline earth metal used in the preparing step is between 40% and 50% (w/w).3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkaline earth metal is magnesium.4. The method ...

METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS THAT PROVIDE DETERGENCY

The present invention relates to methods of fueling an internal combustion engine, and composition, that provide improved nitrogen-free detergency in the engine, particularly in the area of injector deposit control. The present invention also provides methods of providing both improved detergency and improved corrosion inhibition, while avoiding compatibility problems with fuels and/or while limiting the amount of nitrogen delivered to the fuel from the deposit control additive. 1. A fuel composition comprising:(a) a diesel fuel, biodiesel or combinations thereof;(b) a nitrogen-free additive comprising hydrolyzed hydrocarbyl substituted succinic anhydrides; and(c) from 0.1 to 10 ppm zinc.2. The fuel composition of further comprising at least one quaternary salt.3. The fuel composition of claim 1 , wherein the substituted hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent with di-acid functionality.4. The fuel composition of claim 3 , wherein the hydrocarbyl group of the substituted acylating agent is derived from a hydrocarbon which has a number average molecular weight (M) of at least about 300.5. The fuel composition of claim 3 , wherein the hydrocarbyl group of the substituted acylating agent comprises a polyisobutylene group.6. The fuel composition of claim 2 , wherein the fuel composition comprises less than 5 claim 2 ,000 ppm of said quaternary salt.7. The fuel composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of: an additional fuel detergent; a cetane improver; a petroleum dye and/or marker; an antioxidant; a lubricity improver; a corrosion inhibitor; a cold flow improver; a metal deactivator; a demulsifier; an antifoam agent; a drag reducing agent; or combinations thereof.8. A method comprising supplying the fuel composition of to an internal combustion engine and operating said engine claim 1 , thereby reducing the amount of deposits therein.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the engine is a direct injection engine.10. The method of claim 9 , ...

HIGH LUBRICITY FUEL REFORMULATION TO INCREASE MILEAGE AND REDUCE EMISSIONS

A fuel additive imparting high lubricity to gasoline and diesel fuels while concurrently increasing miles and reducing emissions. The fuel additive is formed of a plurality of individual components having individual and a combined synergistic effect along with components increasing fuel lubricity which are mixed with a liquid fuel-soluble carrier and added to the fuel supply of internal combustion engines. 12-. (canceled)3. A fuel additive mixture for improving engine lubricity comprising:9%-11% of a first portion, said first portion including a mix by total volume of 36%-56% Acetophenone, 10%-15% Diethylene ether, 8%-12% Dibutyl Ether, 15%-17% Ethylhexanol 2, 6%-14% Ethylhexanoic Acid 2, and 0.5%-1.5% Diethyl Oxalate; andthe remainder being a second portion comprising a mixture by total volume of 52%-57% Organic or Synthetic Ethanol and 34%-38% Benzyl Alcohol; andcombining said fuel additive with diesel fuel;wherein the ratio of diesel fuel to fuel additive is at least 10 gallons to one ounce.4. The fuel additive mixture of claim 3 , additionally comprising:said first portion including additional mixture components, said extra mixture components in percentages of said mix by total volume of said first component including 1.5%-2.5% Polyisobutylene, 0.5%-1.5% Diethyl Phthalate, and 0.5% -2% Ethylcyclohexanol.5. The fuel additive mixture of claim 3 , further comprising that said mixture shall include 7.5% of the first component and 92.5% of the second component by volume.6. The fuel additive mixture of claim 3 , wherein said fist component mixture comprises at least 45% Acetophenone claim 3 , at least 12.5% diethyl ether claim 3 , 10% dibutyl ether claim 3 , at least 11% 2-ethylhexanol claim 3 , and at least 9.5% 2-ethylhexanoic acid.7. A method for improving fuel efficiency in a vehicle by adding a fuel additive to a diesel fuel usable for powering a vehicle claim 3 , wherein said fuel additive comprises:a first component which is a mixture comprising Acetophenone, ...

Process for Commissioning an Exhaust Particulate Filter

A process is provided for commissioning a particulate filter for the exhaust system of a device powered in whole or in part by an internal combustion engine. The process improves the filtration efficiency of an uncarbonized or decarbonized particulate filter through a single deposition of metal oxide particles via a gas stream. 1. A process for commissioning a particulate filter for the exhaust system of a device , the device being powered in whole or in part by an internal combustion engine fuelled either by a liquid hydrocarbonaceous fuel untreated with lubricating oil or by a gaseous hydrocarbonaceous fuel , the process comprising:(i) passing a gas stream through an uncarbonized new, or decarbonized reconditioned, particulate filter;(ii) releasing into the gas stream upstream of the particulate filter a flow of metal oxide particles in a single period of release sufficient to deposit metal oxide particles onto the uncarbonized or decarbonized surfaces of the channels of the filter exposed to the gas stream; and(iii) consigning the particulate filter to operate on the exhaust gas emitted from the internal combustion engine of the device in service.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the device is a vehicle or marine vessel claim 1 , or a stationary generator or plant.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the internal combustion engine is fuelled by a liquid hydrocarbonaceous fuel untreated with lubricating oil.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the internal combustion engine is fuelled by gasoline fuel or biofuel claim 1 , or mixtures thereof; and wherein the device is a powered by a hybrid power source comprising the internal combustion engine and one or more electric drive motors.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein the internal combustion engine is fuelled by gasoline fuel or biofuel claim 3 , or mixtures thereof; and wherein the device is a powered by a hybrid power source comprising the internal combustion engine and one or more electric drive motors. ...

System and Method for Reducing The Amount of Polluting Contents in the Exhaust Gas of a Liquid Fueled Combustion Engine

The present invention relates to a method and system for reducing the amount of polluting contents in the exhaust gas of liquid fueled combustion engines, characterized in that a water-in-oil-emulsion is prepared and fed to the combustion system, comprising the steps a) injecting an organic oil phase, an emulsifier and an aqueous phase into a first mixing area; b) mixing of the components in order to achieve a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE); c) injecting the High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) of step b) and an additional organic oil phase into a second mixing area; d) mixing the components in order to achieve a homogeneous water-in-oil-emulsion and e) providing the water-in-oil-emulsion to the combustion system. 1. A method for reducing the amount of polluting contents in the exhaust gas of a liquid fueled combustion engine , wherein a water-in-oil-emulsion is prepared and fed to the combustion system , comprising the steps ofa) injecting an organic oil phase, an emulsifier and an aqueous phase into a first mixing area;b) mixing of the components in order to form a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE);c) injecting the High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) of step b) and an additional organic oil phase into a second mixing area;d) mixing the components in order to form a homogeneous water-in-oil-emulsion ande) providing the water-in-oil-emulsion to the combustion system.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the steps c) and d) are performed in 1 to 10 separate mixing areas.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the water content in step b) is ≧60 vol. % and ≦95 vol. %.4. The method Meth-Gel-according to claim 1 , wherein the water content in step e) is ≧0.1 vol. % and ≦30 vol. %.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsifier content in step b) is ≧2 vol. % and ≦5 vol. %.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsifier content in step e) is ≧0.05 vol. % and ≦1 vol. %.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the size of the ...

ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HYDROGEN-BASED METHANOL

Method and device for providing and using a methanol-containing liquid. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said electrolyzer and/or said catalytic reactor is/are operated autonomously without being connected to a power grid.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein both said electrolyzer and/or said catalytic reactor are operated in an off-line mode.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said electrolyzer and/or said catalytic reactor are being constantly supplied with electric power generated by said water power plant.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said starting material (Sy) is compressed before being introduced into said catalytic reactor.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said methanol containing liquid is distilled to remove water.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a purifying process for a purification of the carbon-containing gas is carried out off-site before said carbon-containing gas is mixed with said hydrogen gas.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein purified carbon-containing gas is delivered as cryogenic gas to an on-site gas buffer tank before being mixed with said hydrogen gas.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the methanol-containing liquid is delivered to at least one distribution point claim 1 , plant or sales location so as to make it available for the use in vehicles.10. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the liquid methanol is:used for the injection into a diesel engine of a vehicle, orused for blending with petrol, said blending being carried out in a stationary plant or inside a vehicle, orused in a combustion engine being designed in order to combust methanol.11. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the liquid methanol is filled into portable containers.12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the portable containers are designed for being inserted or plugged into a vehicle and wherein the vehicle is enabled to take liquid from a container after it was ...

COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS, CARBON DEPOSITS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION

A composition is disclosed. The composition is useful for reducing emissions, carbon deposits and fuel consumption when liquid hydrocarbon fuels are combusted. The composition comprises: from 80 to 90 percent (%) by weight of ferrocene; and one or more components selected from the group consisting of behenyl alcohol, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, and magnesium stearate, whereas each of the components (if present) is present in the composition in a maximum quantity of 10% by weight. Generally, at least behenyl alcohol is present, along with at least one of hydrogenated cottonseed oil and magnesium stearate. The composition can be prepared in the form of granulated material, which can be subsequently applied as such or can be modified to another form (e.g. tablets, solutions, etc.). An additive for liquid hydrocarbon fuels is also disclosed. 1. A composition for reducing emissions , carbon deposits and fuel consumption at liquid hydrocarbon fuels combustion , the composition comprising:80 to 90 percent by weight of ferrocene; behenyl alcohol; andat least one of hydrogenated cottonseed oil and magnesium stearate;wherein each of the behenyl alcohol, the hydrogenated cottonseed oil and/or the magnesium stearate is present in the composition in an amount up to 10 percent by weight.2. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising 80 percent by weight of the ferrocene claim 1 , 10 percent by weight of the behenyl alcohol claim 1 , and 10 percent by weight of the hydrogenated cottonseed oil.3. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising 80 percent by weight of the ferrocene claim 1 , 5 percent by weight of the behenyl alcohol claim 1 , 5 percent by weight of the hydrogenated cottonseed oil claim 1 , and 10 percent by weight of the magnesium stearate.4. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising 85 percent by weight of the ferrocene claim 1 , 5 percent by weight of the behenyl alcohol claim 1 , 5 percent by weight of the hydrogenated cottonseed oil claim 1 , ...

BIODIESEL GLYCEROL EMULSION FUEL MIXTURES

The invention provides fuel mixtures containing biodiesel oil, glycerol, glycerol soluble compounds, surfactants and additives. The fuel mixtures are uniform, remain suspended in solution, and are resistant to phase separation. Upon combustion, the mixtures generate reduced CO, CO, SOx, NOx and particulate matter emissions compared to petroleum fuels and offer improved engine performance over petroleum and water mixtures. 1. A fuel mixture , wherein the fuel mixture consists essentially of:(a) a fuel, wherein the fuel consists essentially of a biodiesel or a biodiesel and a petroleum product;(b) glycerol and water, wherein water is present in an amount less than about 30% (wt/wt) of the glycerol; and 'wherein either (i) the fuel is present as a plurality of droplets substantially evenly dispersed in the glycerol and water, or (ii) the glycerol and water are present as a plurality of droplets substantially evenly dispersed in the fuel.', '(c) a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants,'}2. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fuel consists essentially of a biodiesel.3. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fuel consists essentially of a biodiesel and a petroleum product.4. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fuel consists essentially of a biodiesel and a petroleum product; and the petroleum product is ultra-low sulfur diesel.5. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fuel is present in an amount from about 1% to about 99% (vol/vol).6. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fuel is present in an amount from about 65% to about 99% (vol/vol).7. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the fuel is present in an amount from about 40% to about 65% (vol/vol).8. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein glycerol is present in an amount from about 10% to about 60% (vol/vol).9. The fuel mixture of claim 1 , wherein the glycerol is present in an amount of about 18% claim 1 , about 20% claim 1 , about 22% claim 1 , about 24% claim 1 , about 26% claim 1 , about 28% ...

ADDITION OF CLAY AND SLAG TO COAL-FIRED COMBUSTORS

Clay and slag additions are made during coal combustion processes to reduce unwanted emissions such as SO, NOand mercury. The clay additives may include kaolin. The slag additives may include stainless steel slag. The resultant combustion products may be used as cement additives. 1. A method of reducing emissions during coal combustion processes comprising combusting the coal in the presence of a clay additive and a slag additive , wherein the combined weight of the clay additive and the slag additive is at least 8 weight percent of the weight of the coal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the clay additive comprises kaolin.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the kaolin comprises from 2 to 30 weight percent of the coal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the slag additive comprises stainless steel slag.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the stainless steel slag comprises from 2 to 30 weight percent of the coal.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the clay additive comprises kaolin claim 1 , the slag additive comprises stainless steel slag claim 1 , and the combined total weight of the kaolin and the stainless steel slag comprises from 8 to 50 weight percent of the coal.7. The method of claim 1 , comprising combusting the coal in the presence of limestone in addition to the clay additive and the slag additive.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the limestone comprises from 0.5 to 3 weight percent of the coal.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising combusting the coal in the presence of water in addition to the clay additive and the slag additive.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the water is combined with at least one of the clay additive and the slag additive to form a slurry prior to introduction to a combustion zone of the coal.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reduced emissions include at least one gas selected from NOand SO.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein NOemissions are reduced by at least 10 percent.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein ...

FUEL BLEND WITH NANODIAMONDS

A fuel and nanodiamond mixture includes a fuel for combustion and a fuel additive in the form of nanodiamonds mixed into the fuel to be dispersed throughout the fuel. 1. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture comprising:a fuel for providing combustion; anda fuel additive in the form of nanodiamonds mixed into the fuel to be dispersed throughout said fuel.2. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture comprising:said nanodiamonds being less than 10 nm in size.3. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being 2-10 nm in size.4. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being between 0.0001% and 0.001% by volume relative to the fuel.5. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being formed by a method that allows the nanodiamonds to obtain a primary crystal size of 2-10 nm and to be dispersed in liquid media to reduce their agglomeration.6. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being detonation synthesis nanodiamonds.7. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being a blend of graphenated and ungraphenated nanodiamonds.8. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said fuel being one of diesel fuel or gasoline.9. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being between 0.0001% and 0.001% by volume relative to the fuel.10. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being formed by a method that allows the nanodiamonds to obtain a primary crystal size of 2-10 nm and to be dispersed in liquid media to reduce their agglomeration.11. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being detonation synthesis nanodiamonds.12. A fuel and nanodiamond mixture as defined in further comprising:said nanodiamonds being a blend of graphenated and ungrapehnated ...

Aviation Fuel Composition

The present invention relates to an aviation fuel composition comprising an energy providing component that includes 70 to 99.9 vol. % of a hydrocarbon mixture, and 0.1 to 30 vol. % of an alcohol component selected from the group consisting of one or more Guerbet alcohols, having a number or mean value of number of carbon atoms, respectively, of equal to or less than 12, and optionally one or more aviation fuel additives. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing the aviation fuel composition. 1. An aviation fuel composition comprising: i) 70 to 99.9 vol. % of a hydrocarbon mixture, and', 'ii) 0.1 to 30 vol. % of an alcohol component selected from the group consisting of one or more Guerbet alcohols, having a number or mean value of number of carbon atoms, respectively, of equal to or less than 12, and, 'an energy providing component, including'}optionally one or more aviation fuel additives.2. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the energy providing component comprises i) 80 to 95 vol. % hydrocarbon mixture claim 1 , and ii) 5 to 20 vol. % Guerbet alcohol(s).3. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the energy providing component comprises i) 85 to 95 vol. % hydrocarbon mixture claim 2 , and ii) 5 to 15 vol. % Guerbet alcohol(s).4. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the energy providing component comprises i) 98 to 99.9 vol. % hydrocarbon mixture claim 1 , and ii) 0.1 to 2 vol. % Guerbet alcohol(s).5. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon mixture comprises a kerosene-type fuel.6. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said hydrocarbon mixture is Jet Fuel A claim 5 , Jet Fuel A-1 claim 5 , or a combination thereof.7. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said alcohol component is obtained at least in part from renewable resources.8. The aviation fuel composition as claimed in claim 1 , ...

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FOAM CONCENTRATE-TYPE AGENT FOR INHIBITING SPONTANEOUS IGNITION OF SOFT COAL

The present invention relates to a multifunctional spontaneous combustion inhibitor for bituminous coal in the form of a foam concentrate, which may inhibit the spontaneous combustion of bituminous coal, prevent the scattering of bituminous coal, prevent the occurrence of problems due to spontaneous combustion, such as a power plant operation failure, bituminous coal waste, and odor generation, enables a bituminous coal power plant to be operated economically, safely and environmentally friendlily through the use of inexpensive bituminous coal, and may be used even at −20° C. by improving the pour point thereof. The present invention is characterized in that a spontaneous combustion inhibitor is prepared in the form of a water-soluble foam concentrate by using an antioxidant, a volatile fraction activation inhibitor, and an emulsifier compound, is mixed with water and air, and is distributed and applied to bituminous coal in a foamed state. 1. A multifunctional spontaneous combustion inhibitor prepared in a form of a foam concentrate , which is configured such that it is sprayed together with water and air and distributed and applied to bituminous coal in a foamed state , the spontaneous combustion inhibitor being prepared by mixing 7 to 13 wt % of an antioxidant , 20 to 40 wt % of a volatile matter activation inhibitor , 20 to 40 wt % of an emulsifier compound , and 20 to 40 wt % of water.2. The spontaneous combustion inhibitor of claim 1 , wherein 4 wt % of the spontaneous combustion inhibitor prepared in the form of a foam concentrate is mixed with 96 wt % of air-containing water and is distributed and applied to bituminous coal in a foamed state.3. The spontaneous combustion inhibitor of claim 1 , wherein the antioxidant in the spontaneous combustion inhibitor comprises phenylenediamine.4. The spontaneous combustion inhibitor of claim 1 , wherein the volatile matter activation inhibitor in the spontaneous combustion inhibitor comprises methyldiethanolamine (MDEA ...