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A system and process for maximizing the generation of marketable products from a variety of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The hydrocarbon feedstocks are first gasified and then oxidized in a two-chamber system and process using oxygen gas rather than ambient air. Intermediate gases generated in the system

A system and process for maximizing the generation of marketable products from a variety of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The hydrocarbon feedstocks are first gasified and then oxidized in a two-chamber system and process using oxygen gas rather than ambient air. Intermediate gases generated in the system and process are recirculated and recycled to the gasification and oxidation chambers in order to maximize both energy generation and the resulting stoichiometric reaction products. The energy produced through the system and process is used to generate steam and produce power through conventional steam turbine technology. In addition to the release of heat energy, the hydrocarbon feedstocks are oxidized to the pure product compounds of water and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is subsequently purified and marketed. The water recovered from the system and process is collected and electrolyzed to generate oxygen and hydrogen gases. These gases are separated using conventional gas separation technologies and also marketed. The system and process minimizes environmental emissions.

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I claim: 1. A process for combusting hydrocarbon feedstock streams, recovering the water and carbon dioxide produced during combustion, and generating oxygen and hydrogen gases from the recovered water, the process comprising the steps of:reacting a hydrocarbon feedstock-containing stream with a str

I claim: 1. A process for combusting hydrocarbon feedstock streams, recovering the water and carbon dioxide produced during combustion, and generating oxygen and hydrogen gases from the recovered water, the process comprising the steps of:reacting a hydrocarbon feedstock-containing stream with a stream of substantially pure oxygen in a combustion chamber under conditions producing a reaction product stream comprising carbon dioxide and water vapor;removing particulate matter from the reaction product stream;separating the reaction product stream into a recycle stream and an intermediate product stream;sending the recycle stream back into the combustion chamber after first passing the recycle stream through activated carbon;scrubbing the intermediate product stream to neutralize and remove acidic impurities;condensing water vapor from the intermediate product stream;refrigerating the intermediate product stream to condense any remaining water and to liquefy the carbon dioxide;generating steam from the condensed water;electrolyzing the steam to produce oxygen and hydrogen gases; andseparating the oxygen and hydrogen gases.