Plasma reformer and internal combustion engine system having the same
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F02M-029/00
F02M-057/06
F02M-057/00
F02B-051/04
F02B-051/00
출원번호
UP-0681786
(2007-03-04)
등록번호
US-7591242
(2009-10-20)
우선권정보
TW-95148407 A(2006-12-22)
발명자
/ 주소
Shih, Ming Shiann
Lin, Heng Ju
Hsiao, Ching Sung
Huang, Ting Wei
출원인 / 주소
Industrial Technology Research Institute
대리인 / 주소
Jianq Chyun IP Office
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
4인용 특허 :
6
초록▼
A plasma reformer includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an insulating member, an atomizing device and a power supply. A discharge gap is defined between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulating member is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode to i
A plasma reformer includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an insulating member, an atomizing device and a power supply. A discharge gap is defined between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulating member is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode to insulating the first electrode and the second electrode, and a vortex gas flow route is formed between the insulating member and the first electrode, the second electrode. The second electrode penetrates the insulating member. The atomizing device is arranged on the first electrode and/or the second electrode. The power supply is connected with the first electrode and the second electrode.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A plasma reformer, comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode arranged to define a discharge gap between the first electrode and the second electrode; an insulating member arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode to insulate the first electrode and
What is claimed is: 1. A plasma reformer, comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode arranged to define a discharge gap between the first electrode and the second electrode; an insulating member arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode to insulate the first electrode and the second electrode, a vortex gas flow route being defined among the insulating member, the first electrode and the second electrode, and the second electrode penetrating the insulating member; an atomizing device arranged on the first electrode and/or the second electrode, wherein the atomizing device is formed by performing a micro-holes process on the first electrode and/or the second electrode; and a power supply connected with the first electrode and the second electrode. 2. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first electrode comprises a hollow disk conductor, a hollow tubular conductor having a symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction, or a hollow tubular conductor having a periodic symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction. 3. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first electrode comprises a hollow column tubular conductor, a loudhailer tubular conductor shrinking gradually or expanding gradually, or a hollow tubular conductor having a wave inner surface. 4. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a heat-resistant arranged on the first electrode. 5. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second electrode comprises a hollow tubular conductor, a solid column conductor, a mesh or axial pin array conductor having a symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction, a mesh or axial pin array conductor having a periodic symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction. 6. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second electrode comprises an orbicular conductor, a taper conductor, a helix conductor, or a spring conductor. 7. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second electrode comprises: a second electrode base; and a second extending portion connected with the second electrode base and extending into the first electrode. 8. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second electrode comprises an orbicular conductor, a taper conductor, a helix conductor or a spring conductor. 9. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 7, wherein the atomizing device comprises a plurality of holes, the holes being arranged uniformly or unevenly on the second electrode. 10. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insulating member is made of a material selected from a group consisting of high Aluminium Oxide, Ceramic, Quartz, Plastic, or Epoxy Resin. 11. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a tangent gas guiding-pipe connected with the vortex gas flow route. 12. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power supply comprises a limiting current type high frequency high voltage AC power supply, or a limiting current type high frequency high voltage DC power supply. 13. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a cooling pipe arranged in the insulating member to cooling the second electrode. 14. The plasma reformer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plasma reformer is configured for producing hydrogen to supply to a turbine, an engine, a dynamotor, or a fuel cell. 15. An internal-combustion engine system having a plasma reformer, comprising: a plasma reformer, the plasma reformer comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode arranged to define a discharge gap between the first electrode and the second electrode; an insulating member arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode to insulate the first electrode and the second electrode, a vortex gas flow route being formed between the insulating member and the first electrode, the second electrode, the second electrode penetrating the insulating member; an atomizing device arranged on the first electrode and/or the second electrode, wherein the atomizing device is formed by performing a micro-holes process to the first electrode and/or the second electrode; a fuel guiding-pipe connected with the atomizing device; a tangent gas guiding-pipe connected with the vortex gas flow route to guide air into the vortex gas flow route; and a gas output connected with the vortex gas flow route to export the product gas; an engine connected with the gas output of the plasma reformer; a fuel tank connected with the engine and the fuel guiding-pipe to supply a fuel to the engine and the plasma reformer; and a high voltage power distribution unit connected with the engine and the plasma reformer to distribute the electric power provided by the engine and to supply the electric power to the engine and the plasma reformer. 16. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the first electrode comprises a hollow disk conductor, a hollow tubular conductor having a symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction, or a hollow tubular conductor having a periodic symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction. 17. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the first electrode comprises a hollow column tubular conductor, a loudhailer tubular conductor shrinking gradually or expanding gradually, or a hollow tubular conductor having a wave inner surface. 18. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, further comprising a heat-resistant arranged on the first electrode. 19. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the second electrode comprises a hollow tubular conductor, a solid column conductor, a mesh or axial pin array conductor having a symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction, a mesh or axial pin array conductor having a periodic symmetrical shape along a circumferential direction. 20. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the second electrode comprises an orbicular conductor, a taper conductor, a helix conductor, or a spring conductor. 21. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the second electrode comprises: a second electrode base; and a second extending portion connected with the second electrode base and extending into the first electrode. 22. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second electrode extending portion comprises an orbicular conductor, a taper conductor, a helix conductor and a spring conductor. 23. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 21, wherein the atomizing device is formed by performing a micro-holes process on the first electrode and/or the second electrode. 24. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 21, wherein the atomizing device comprises a plurality of holes, the holes being arranged uniformly or unevenly on the second electrode. 25. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the insulating member is made of a material selected from a group consisting of high Aluminium Oxide, Ceramic, Quartz, Plastic, or Epoxy Resin. 26. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, further comprising a cooling pipe arranged in the insulating member to cooling the second electrode. 27. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the cooling pipe further is connected with the engine. 28. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the fuel comprises hydrocarbon fuel. 29. The internal-combustion engine system having the plasma reformer as claimed in claim 15, wherein the product gas comprises hydrogen, carbon monoxide and nitrogen.
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