Power generation system and method
March 12, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesHydrogen-rich gas generator Combustion engine Internal combustion engine operated on a reformed gas Storage of liquid hydrogen Lean-burn nox catalyst/nox trap system Hydrogen enriched natural gas as a motor fuel with variable air fuel ratio and fuel mixture ratio control Selective catalyst reduction wit pox reactor for engine exhaust aftertreatment Power generation system and method Thermophotovoltaic insulation for a solid oxide fuel cell system Integrated fuel reformation and thermal management system for solid oxide fuel cell systems InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10387663 filed on 03/12/2003US Classes:180/65.3, With means on vehicle for generating power for the electric motor180/65.2, Combined with nonelectric drive means48/61, GENERATORS123/58.8, Exhaust to next cylinder ready to fire322/2R, NONMAGNETIC-TYPE GENERATOR60/297, Reactor plus a washer, sorber or mechanical separator123/492, Acceleration or full load condition responsive60/286, Condition responsive control of heater, cooler, igniter, or fuel supply of reactor180/53.8Other machine is vehicle accessoryExaminersPrimary: Fischmann, BryanAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB60K001/00AbstractA power generation system and method providing an engine configured to produce hydrogen rich reformate to feed a solid oxide fuel cell includes an engine having an intake and an exhaust; an air supply in fluid communication with the engine intake; a fuel supply in fluid communication with the engine intake; at least one solid oxide fuel cell having an air intake in fluid communication with an air supply, a fuel intake in fluid communication with the engine exhaust, a solid oxide fuel cell effluent and an air effluent. Engines include a free piston gas generator with rich homogenous charge compression, a rich internal combustion engine cylinder system with an oxygen generator, and a rich inlet turbo-generator system with exhaust heat recovery. Oxygen enrichment devices to enhance production of hydrogen rich engine exhaust include pressure swing absorption with oxygen selective materials, and oxygen separators such as an solid oxide fuel cell oxygen separator and a ceramic membrane oxygen separator.Field of SearchElectricCombined with nonelectric drive means With means on vehicle for generating power for the electric motor Generating means is driven by a prime mover MOTOR AS SOURCE OF POWER FOR OTHER MACHINE Electric drive to other machine With means for handling motor exhaust FUEL CELL, SUBCOMBINATION THEREOF OR METHODS OF OPERATING Process of operating Having heat exchange means Solid electrolyte Automatic control means INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS Methods Flow reversing structure Having condition responsive control of variable displacement pump Engine fuel, air, or ignition controlled by sensor of reactor condition Having fluid motor driving piston of master unit INTERNAL COMBUSTION TYPE FREE PISTON DEVICE SUPPLIES MOTIVE FLUID TO MOTOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION TYPE FREE PISTON DEVICE WITH PRESSURE FLUID STARTING MEANS With exhaust gas recirculation Generating plants | |
