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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163044 | Fuel additive and method for use for combustion enhancement and emission reduction A fuel additive is disclosed which comprises a suspension of nanoparticle oxides in a fuel miscible liquid carrier, which suspension may be colloidal or otherwise. Methods for enhancing combustion and fuel economy and reducing emissions by employing said fuel additi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152871 | Fuel source for electrochemical cell Embodiments of the invention relate to a fuel source including a chemical hydride and at least one reactive metal source selected from the group consisting of a reactive metal, a reactive metalloid and a combination thereof. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8123823 | High solids content dispersions The present invention provides a dispersion composition containing (a) a metal base selected from the group consisting of: (i) a metal hydroxide with a solids content of greater than about 51 wt % of the composition; (ii) a metal base other than a metal hydroxide wi... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8016899 | Composite fuels for hydrogen generation Composite fuels for hydrogen generation include materials that endothermically release hydrogen, materials that exothermically release hydrogen, and additives to promote endothermic reaction and to inhibit exothermic reaction. ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7524340 | Catalyst and method for improving combustion efficiency in engines, boilers, and other equipment operating on fuels A catalyst and method for improving combustion efficiency in boilers, engines, and other equipment by adding to fossil and other fuels a fuel additive that contains an oil-soluble iron compound and an over-based magnesium compound and for which the median particle s... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7488357 | Supercritical diesel fuel composition, combustion process and fuel system An embodiment of the invention is a composition of diesel, biodiesel or blended fuel (DF) with exhaust gas (EG) mixtures or with liquid CO2. The composition is in a liquid state near the supercritical region or a supercritical fluid mixture such that it q... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7419516 | Use of oxide nanoparticles in soot reduction Novel nano-sized rare earth metal oxide prepared from aqueous reverse micelles is provided. The engineered nanoparticles have large surface area to volume ratios, and sufficient oxygen vacancies on the surface of each particle, so that when mixed with carbon-contain... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7367995 | Biodiesel additive and method of preparation thereof Fuel oxygenates comprised of fatty acid or fatty acid ester derivatives which have been reacted with ozone; a base; and a lower alkanol (1 to 8 carbon atoms) are described. The oxygenates comprise ester groups at a point of cleavage by the ozone which provide oxygen... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364599 | Methods for increased removal of drag reducer additives from liquid hydrocarbon fuel A method for increasing removal of drag reducer additive (DRA) from liquid hydrocarbon fuel. The method comprises producing contaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising a concentration of removable DRA comprising a quantity of one or more polar groups, and contac... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357903 | Method for reducing NOx during combustion of coal in a burner An organically complexed nanocatalyst composition is applied to or mixed with coal prior to or upon introducing the coal into a coal burner in order to catalyze the removal of coal nitrogen from the coal and its conversion into nitrogen gas prior to combustion of th... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354461 | Solid fuels for fuel cells A solid fuel for use in fuel cells is presented. The solid fuel includes solid oxygenates, and mixtures for generating a gaseous fuel from the solid fuel. The solid fuel can be contained in a cartridge and reacted with a liquid reactant for generating a gaseous fuel... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7348298 | Enhancing thermal conductivity of fluids with graphite nanoparticles and carbon nanotube A fluid media such as oil or water, and a selected effective amount of carbon nanomaterials necessary to enhance the thermal conductivity of the fluid. One of the preferred carbon nanomaterials is a high thermal conductivity graphite, exceeding that of the neat flui... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338540 | Decomposition of organic azides A method of decomposing an organic azide is provided and comprises allowing an organic azide to contact a catalytic metal halide, main group halide, mixed metal-main group halide, or mixture thereof. Organic azide fuel sources comprising an organic azide/catalyst co... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332002 | Low sulfur coal additive for improved furnace operation The present invention is directed to additives for coal-fired furnaces, particularly furnaces using a layer of slag to capture coal particles for combustion. The additive(s) include iron, mineralizer(s), handling aid(s), flow aid(s), and/or abrasive material(s). The... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7282072 | Synthetic fuel and methods for producing synthetic fuel The present invention provides synthetic fuels, additives for use in preparing synthetic fuels and methods for producing synthetic fuel. The synthetic fuels include low levels of a chemical change additive selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth oxides ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279018 | Fuel composition for a diesel engine The invention is directed to a fuel composition for diesel engines. The fuel composition comprises 0.1-99% by weight of a component or a mixture of components produced from biological raw material originating from plants and/or animals and/or fish. The fuel composit... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264640 | Method for improving the performance of engines powered by liquid hydrocarbon fuel A method for improving performance of an engine comprising contacting contaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising an initial concentration of DRA with one or more effective DRA removal agent under conditions effective to produce decontaminated liquid hydrocarbon... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261747 | Removal of drag reducer additive from liquid hydrocarbon fuel using attapulgus clay The present application provides a method for removing drag reducer additive (“DRA”) from liquid hydrocarbon fuel. The method comprises: providing contaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising an initial concentration of DRA; contacting the contaminated liquid... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7241320 | Composition and process for improving the combustibles combustion, process and device for obtaining such composition The invention relates to a composition and process for improving the combustion of any kind of combustible. Also the invention relates to a process and device for obtaining such composition. The variant destined to the firing installations using common liquid/gaseou... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7195653 | Fuel additive This invention relates to a method for improving the efficiency with which fuel is burnt in a fuel burning apparatus, particularly an internal combustion engine, comprising dispersing an amount of at least one particulate lanthanide oxide, particularly cerium oxide,... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7018434 | Removal of drag reducer additive from fuel by treatment with selected activated carbons and graphites The application relates to a method for selecting drag reducer additive (DRA) effectively removable by activated carbons and graphites to be used in fuel. The appliction also relates to effective activated carbons and graphites for removing DRA from fuel, and to a m... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004153 | Fuel treatment device using a magnetic field Magnetic fuel treatment devices are disclosed, the devices comprising, in part, a housing, cover, inner compartment, and magnet, the combination of which forming an inner fuel channel through which fuel may flow for treatment therein. Certain aspects of the inventio... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998103 | Method for producing carbon nanotubes Method for producing carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes were prepared using a low power, atmospheric pressure, microwave-generated plasma torch system. After generating carbon monoxide microwave plasma, a flow of carbon monoxide was directed first through a bed of m... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6896707 | Methods of adjusting the Wobbe Index of a fuel and compositions thereof Novel methods of providing fuels to a gas-to-liquids facility are disclosed. A gas-to-liquids facility typically operates in a remote location and therefore must supply its own energy needs. These facilities are often sustained by fuels having different heating valu... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6866689 | Aqueous borohydride compositions An aqueous fuel for generating hydrogen includes alkaline aqueous composition of about 17 to 37 mole percent of a sodium borohydride, and from about 0.001 to 1 mole percent of sodium hydroxide. ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6793693 | Method for utilizing a fuel by using exothermic pre-reactions in the form of a cold flame A process for the utilization of a fuel having an initial boiling temperature or prevailing initial boiling temperature range at 1 bar of between 231 K and 830 K, characterized by the following features: (a) the fuel is contacted with at least one oxidant pre... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6773470 | Suspensions for use as fuel for electrochemical fuel cells A fuel composition for fuel cells includes a polar solvent such as water, a first portion of a first fuel dissolved in the solvent at a saturated concentration, and a second portion of the first fuel suspended in the solvent to serve as a reservoir of fuel as the di... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6758871 | Liquid fuel compositions for electrochemical fuel cells A new fuel composition useful for catalytic fuel cells is made up of at least two components. The primary fuel component is a surface active compound, such as methanol, that is a source of and acts to prevent unwanted decomposition of the auxiliary fuel. The auxilia... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6736868 | Method for imparting anti-static characteristics to non-conductive fluids A method for imparting anti-static characteristics to fuel is provided, the method comprising supplying a hydrocarbon fuel and mixing the fuel with an ion, contained in an inorganic compound, to reduce the electrical resistance of the fuel. ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6652609 | Fuel oil compositions This invention relates to fuel oil, especially middle distillate fuel oil, compositions comprising middle distillate fuel oil and at least one fuel-soluble or fuel dispersible calcium and/or magnesium salt.... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6632257 | Fuel composition and method for extending the time between turbine washes when burning ash bearing fuel in a turbine The addition of a magnesium compound to an ash bearing fuel results in a reduction in the formation of deposits in the turbine and extending the interval between turbine washes when burning the ash bearing fuel in a turbine compared to burning the ash bea... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6599337 | Selection of materials to test for and/or remove drag reducer additive in liquid hydrocarbon fuels A method for selecting an effective removal agent and a method of removing drag reducer additive from liquid hydrocarbon fuels, preferably gasoline or jet fuel.... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6554877 | Liquid fuel compositions for electrochemical fuel cells A new fuel composition useful for catalytic fuel cells is made up of at least two components. The primary fuel component is a surface active compound, such as methanol, that is a source of and acts to prevent unwanted decomposition of the auxiliary fuel. ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6488727 | Method for producing oxygenated fuels A method of producing oxygenated fuel. The method operates on a sulfur-free base fuel. Oxygen gas is introduced into the base fuel, which is heated, using a sparging process. Water is then removed from the resulting oxygenated fuel.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6488726 | Lamp fuel composition for colored flames and manufacturing method thereof This invention relates to lamp fuel composition for colored flames and manufacturing method thereof, comprising solvents, coloring agents, capillary linkers, supporters, and flavors. The lamp fuel composition for colored flames presented by this invention... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6419717 | Carbon nanotubes in fuels Improved fuel compositions containing carbon nanotubes in from 0.01% to 30.0% by weight of fuel have improved bum rate and other valuable properties. Improved lubricant compositions containing carbon nanotubes in from 0.01 to 20.0% by weight of lubricant ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6296676 | Water/oil emulsion fuel A water-in-oil-type oil-water emulsion fuel which is obtained by mixing heavy oil and water together with sn inorganic component, wherein said inorganic component consists of four kinds of substance of sodium, magnesium, calcium and chlorine, which is cha... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6258987 | Preparation of alcohol-containing gasoline A process for controlling the composition of a subgrade gasoline so that the subgrade will yield an alcohol-containing gasoline which precisely meets desired specifications when mixed with the desired amount of alcohol. The process involves blending a plu... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6200358 | Additive for a fuel to neutralize sulfur dioxide and/or sulfur trioxide in the exhaust gases The present invention relates to an additive for a fuel for the neutralization of SO2 and/or SO3 in the exhaust gases of internal combustion engines operated with the fuel, and a method for the neutralization of SO2 and/or... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6090312 | Reactor-membrane permeator process for hydrocarbon reforming and water gas-shift reactions New process designs are presented for reforming reactions of steam with hydrocarbons (such as methane, natural gas, light hydrocarbon feedstocks with one to four carbon atoms in each molecule), also for the water gas shift reaction that is of steam with c... | 07/18/2000 |
