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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7901472 | Combustion modifier and method for improving fuel combustion A composition for improving the combustion efficiency of an internal combustion Engine. The composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon fuel and an organometallic soap selected from among several cerium-containing and ferric compounds. The cerium-containing comp... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7803201 | Organically complexed nanocatalysts for improving combustion properties of fuels and fuel compositions incorporating such catalysts Organically complexed nanocatalyst compositions are applied to or mixed with a carbon-containing fuel (e.g., tobacco, coal, briquetted charcoal, biomass, or a liquid hydrocarbon like fuel oils or gasoline) in order to enhance combustion properties of the fuel. Nanoc... | 09/28/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7341112 | Firefighting training fluid and method for making same A firefighting training fluid (FFTF) comprising a paraffin blend. The blends of paraffins typically have no less than about two carbon atoms and no more than about twelve carbon atoms. The blends of paraffins may possess Reid vapor pressures in the range from about ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7300477 | Method and fuel additive including iron naphthenate A combustion additive is used for protecting and improving the operation of diesel fuel combustion systems. The additive contains one or more iron-containing compounds. The additive can be added to the fuel prior to introduction into a combustion chamber or to the e... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7276094 | Mixed metal catalyst additive and method for use in hydrocarbonaceous fuel combustion system A hydrocarbonaceous fuel additive, fuel composition, and method all lower both carbon particulate emissions and improve slag properties in combustion systems including, for instance, utility furnaces and boiler systems. The mixed metal catalyst may include a transit... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7229482 | Method of reducing smoke and particulate emissions from steam boilers and heaters operating on solid fossil fuels A method of reducing smoke and particulate emissions from steam boilers and process heaters operating on solid fuel by adding a fuel additive which contains an oil-dispersible iron compound and an over-based magnesium compound to the solid fuel. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7195656 | Method for combustion of pulverized coal with reduced emissions Fuel compositions containing (a) pulverized coal; and (b) an oxygenate selected from glycerol, glycerol derivatives, propylene glycol, propylene glycol derivatives, ethylene glycol, ethylene glycol derivatives, fatty acid alkyl esters, fatty alcohols, and mixtures t... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189269 | Fuel composition comprising a base fuel, a fischer tropsch derived gas oil, and an oxygenate A fuel composition is provided containing (i) a base fuel, (ii) a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil and (iii) an oxygenate. The components (ii) and (iii) can be used in a tertiary fuel blend with a base fuel (i) for the purpose of achieving for the composition (a) a n... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7118605 | Fuel conditioning process The present invention relates to a fuel conditioning process for internal combustion engines of motor vehicles. According to the present invention, on board a motor vehicle at a temperature of from 20° C. to 150° C. and at atmospheric pressure, nitrous gases essen... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7097771 | In-tank time release ion exchange resin containing a fuel additive The invention provides a device containing an ion-exchange resin to which is chemically bound a fuel additive material which will gradually be released from the resin into a fuel in which the device is placed. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7022147 | Combustible fuel composition and method A fuel article, suitable for barbecuing, allowing greater burning efficiency and the method of making such a fuel article. The fuel article includes anthracite coal for cleaner burning and utilizes an accelerant covering containing nitrates to be amenable to easy ig... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6913631 | Solid combustible element for disintegrating a combustion deposit layer and method for producing such an element This invention relates to a solid combustible element and a method for manufacturing it, whereby in the element an open or closed internal space is provided, and in this space is placed a chemical product for disintegrating a combustion deposit layer. When burning t... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6860911 | Synfuel composition and method of using same The present invention re lates to a liquid synfuel additive composition which is used as an additive to coal fines to enhance the complete combustion of the coal after turning it into a synthetic fuel. The composition is a chemical change agent in that it converts t... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6843812 | Lighter fluid composition A lighter fluid composition usable for starting barbecues and the like that comprises naturally occurring combustible materials, which is clean burning and results in low volatile organic compound (VOC) emission during combustion, which is biodegradable and easily d... | 01/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6419477 | Method for improving fuel efficiency in combustion chambers A method of improving fuel efficiency in combustion chambers, for simultaneously enhancing combustion of hydrocarbon fuels while inhibiting nitrogen oxidation. A mixture of vaporous metallic compounds is introduced into the flame zone of a combustion cham... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6299656 | Non-fossil fuel additives for predominantly hydrocarbon fuels Non-fossil gaseous fuel, evolved in underwater carbon arcing, and characterized by significant heat content and substantial freedom of its combustion effluents from noxious gases and/or particulates, is similarly useful in whole or part as an additive to ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6176701 | Method for improving fuel efficiency in combustion chambers A method of improving fuel efficiency in combustion chambers, for simultaneously enhancing combustion of hydrocarbon fuels while inhibiting nitrogen oxidation. A mixture of metallic compounds is introduced into the flame zone of a combustion chamber, such... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6099294 | Method of regulating the oxidation of hydrogen in air, including the transition to combustion, the intensity of combustion, the transition from combustion to explosion and the intensity of explosion According to the present invention, the ignition, combustion and explosion of hydrogen-air mixtures are dependent primarily on the presence of active intermediates (free atomic hydrogen, atomic oxygen and hydroxyl radicals) that serve as chain carriers an... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6067914 | Method of operating a combustion unit of a coal-fired power plant with a slag tap furnace and combustion plant operating according to the method A method of operating a combustion unit of a coal-fired power plant operating according to a slag tap furnace firing method, which includes supplying a titanium-containing material in addition to coal to a melting chamber for accelerating coal burn-up, bu... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5972829 | Internal combustion engines, fluid fuel reforming ceramic catalyst and transporting and power-generating means employing them A catalyst for improving combustion of fluid fuels which comprises three layers. An inner or core layer of complex oxides of a mixture of Mn, Ni, Co and Cu; an intermediate layer containing alumina and silicate and optionally silicon carbide and an outer ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5906665 | High molecular weight fuel additive A method and composition for improving the mechanical efficiency of a engine is provided. Ultra-high molecular weight polyisobutylene (PIB) added to the fuel changes the momentary mechanical properties of the fuel during induction. The additive provides a... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5407560 | Process for manufacturing petroleum cokes and cracked oil from heavy petroleum oil A novel process is disclosed by which petroleum cokes and cracked oil can be produced by thermal cracking of a heavy petroleum oil to which a rare earth metal compound is added. The process produces petroleum cokes with an improved combustibility and prom... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5252107 | Ignition fluid Disclosed are novel, environmentally safe fluids for the ignition of charcoals, the fluids consisting of either liquid terpenes or mixtures of terpenes and aliphatic alcohols, water, and surfactants, as well as methods of using the novel environmentally s... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5034114 | Acid neutralizing combustion additive with detergent builder Boiler fouling, particularly in air preheater section, is minimized by combining with a substance designed to neutralize acids a detergent builder such as the sodium, potassium and ammonium phosphates, polyphosphates, silicates, metasilicates, borates, me... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5001994 | Method of controlling generation of clinker ash from exhaust gas dust of coal The generation of clinker ash from exhaust gas dust in a boiler, furnace or the like which employs dust coal as a fuel can be controlled with excellent results by adding to a fuel at least one iron compound in a relatively small amount, and, preferably, a... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4804388 | Combustion control by addition of manganese and magnesium in specific amounts By providing a combination of manganese and magnesium to the combustion area, where the amounts of the two substances are within certain limits, noxious and undesirable emissions are greatly reduced, internal boiler conditions are greatly improved, and le... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4577566 | Method of conditioning fireside fouling deposits using large particle size amorphous silica In a coal fired boiler of the type having a combustion zone in which said coal is fired, a convection zone located downstream from said combustion zone and having a plurality of heater tubes disposed therein adapted to heat water or steam disposed therein... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4551155 | In situ formation of coal gasification catalysts from low cost alkali metal salts A carbonaceous material, such as crushed coal, is admixed or impregnated with an inexpensive alkali metal compound, such as sodium chloride, and then pretreated with a stream containing steam at a temperature of 350° to 650° C. to enhance the catalytic ... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4523927 | Method of coal upgrading This invention relates to a method of converting a low-rank coal to produce a high-rank coal which has reduced hygroscopicity as well as increased heating value and lowered moisture content during and after transport or storage. The invention comprises th... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4474580 | Combustion fuel additives comprising metal enolates An additive suitable for use in a combustion fuel comprising: (a) a complex of an iron enolate having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R1 and R2 are, individually, hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms or aryl in an amount eff... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4465000 | Method of increasing the efficiency of cyclone-fired boilers using high sodium lignite fuel A method of increasing the efficiency of a cyclone-fired boiler which uses high sodium lignite as fuel. The fuel produces ash deposits on heat transfer surfaces within the boilers, and in accordance with the method, powdered limestone is periodically inje... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4458606 | Method of conditioning fireside fouling deposits using large particle size amorphous silica In a coal fired boiler of the type having a combustion zone in which said coal is fired, a convection zone located downstream from said combustion zone and having a plurality of heater tubes disposed therein adapted to heat water or steam disposed therein... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4439313 | Removal of arsenic impurity from hydrocarbons Arsenic is removed from a hydrocarbon containing arsenic as an impurity; e.g., shale oil, by contact with hydrogen in the presence of a contact material, such as coke, to deposit the arsenic on the contact material. The arsenic deposited on the contact ma... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4417899 | Self-bursting coal pellets and a method of making them A coal pellet which disintegrates in the presence of excess heat and comprises coal particles, water soluble binder and water. The binder is first dissolved in water and then coal particles are blended with the aqueous binder solution. The blend is agitat... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4391207 | Method of conditioning exhaust gases from coal firing The present invention relates to operation of a rotary kiln plant utilizing electrostatic precipitators. Specifically, this invention is directed to a method for conditioning exhaust gases from a burning process in a rotary kiln in which mineral materials... | 07/05/1983 |
