Engine reformer systems for lower cost, smaller scale manufacturing of liquid fuels
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F02B-063/00
F02B-065/00
C01B-003/36
C01B-013/02
F02B-001/12
출원번호
US-0867500
(2015-09-28)
등록번호
US-9909491
(2018-03-06)
발명자
/ 주소
Bromberg, Leslie
Green, William H.
Sappok, Alexander
Cohn, Daniel R.
Jalan, Amrit
출원인 / 주소
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
대리인 / 주소
Nields, Lemack & Frame, LLC
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초록▼
A reformer-liquid fuel manufacturing system that utilizes an engine to generate hydrogen-rich gas is disclosed. The engine operates at very rich conditions, such as 2.5φ4.0. In doing so, it creates an exothermic reaction, which results in the production of syngas. In addition, the system utilizes th
A reformer-liquid fuel manufacturing system that utilizes an engine to generate hydrogen-rich gas is disclosed. The engine operates at very rich conditions, such as 2.5φ4.0. In doing so, it creates an exothermic reaction, which results in the production of syngas. In addition, the system utilizes the energy from the exothermic reaction to rotate a shaft and also utilizes the heat in the syngas to heat the reactants. A mechanical power plant is in communication with the rotating shaft and can be used to produce oxygen, provide electricity or operate a compressor, as require. The hydrogen-rich gas is supplied to a chemical reactor, which converts the gas into a liquid fuel, such as methanol.
대표청구항▼
1. A spark ignition engine where at least one cylinder is operated with a rich hydrocarbon fuel to oxidant mixture and where the engine produces syngas that is used for producing liquid fuel; and where the oxidant and/or fuel is preheated prior to introduction into the engine so as to enable operati
1. A spark ignition engine where at least one cylinder is operated with a rich hydrocarbon fuel to oxidant mixture and where the engine produces syngas that is used for producing liquid fuel; and where the oxidant and/or fuel is preheated prior to introduction into the engine so as to enable operation at a selected fuel to oxidant ratio without misfire;where the temperature in the cylinder is such as to be high enough to prevent misfire but does not exceed the temperature at which knock would occur; andwherein the syngas is compressed during an exhaust stroke and exits an exhaust valve at a pressure of at least 15 bar. 2. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the hydrocarbon fuel is methane and phi is greater than 2.5. 3. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the oxidant and/or fuel is preheated in a heat exchanger using heat from the exhaust produced by the engine. 4. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where only the fuel is preheated. 5. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where only the oxidant is preheated. 6. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the fuel and oxidant are both preheated. 7. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the oxidant is preheated to a temperature greater than 350 K. 8. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the oxidant is preheated to a temperature greater than 450 K. 9. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the preheating is such that the in-cylinder temperature at the time of valve closing is 350 K or greater. 10. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the in-cylinder temperature at time of valve closing is 425 K or greater. 11. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where an electrically powered heater is used to preheat the fuel and/or oxidant. 12. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the sparking is advanced when the oxidant is air. 13. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the engine operates on methane and oxygen and the oxygen is provided by an oxygen production unit that is powered by the engine. 14. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the engine operates on methane and air. 15. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the engine operates on methane and oxygen-enriched air. 16. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where the temperature in the cylinder is less than 550 K. 17. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, where engine efficiency is reduced in order to prevent knock. 18. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, wherein the syngas is compressed during the exhaust stroke and exits the exhaust valve at a pressure of at least 20 bar. 19. The spark ignition engine of claim 1, wherein an inlet manifold pressure is greater than 4 bar. 20. A spark ignition engine where at least one cylinder is operated with a rich hydrocarbon fuel to oxidant ratio and where the engine produces syngas that is used for producing liquid fuel by interaction with a chemical reactor that receives the syngas from the exhaust manifold of the engine; and where the oxidant and/or hydrocarbon fuel are preheated prior to introduction into the engine so as to enable operation at a selected hydrocarbon fuel to oxidant ratio without misfire;and where the temperature in the cylinder is high enough so as to prevent misfire, but does not exceed the temperature at which knock would occur;and where at least one engine cylinder provides compression of the syngas to a selected value during an exhaust stroke, such that the syngas is at the selected value as it passes through an exhaust valve and enters the exhaust manifold. 21. The spark ignition engine of claim 20, where compression in the engine cylinder is used to provide syngas with a pressure of at least 20 bar. 22. The spark ignition engine of claim 21, where the syngas has a pressure of between 20 and 30 bar. 23. The spark ignition engine of claim 21, where the VVT is employed to provide syngas with a pressure of at least 20 bar. 24. The spark ignition engine of claim 20, where the hydrocarbon is methane. 25. A reciprocating engine that uses compression ignition and operates with a rich hydrocarbon fuel to air ratio; and where the engine produces syngas that is used for producing liquid fuel by interaction with a chemical reactor that receives the syngas from the exhaust manifold of the engine and where at least one engine cylinder provides compression of the syngas to a selected value during an exhaust stroke, such that the syngas is at the selected value as it enters the exhaust manifold. 26. The reciprocating engine of claim 25, where compression in the engine cylinder is used to provide syngas with a pressure of at least 20 bar. 27. The reciprocating engine of claim 25, where the engine is operated in an HCCI mode. 28. The reciprocating engine of claim 25, where the engine is operated in a PCI mode. 29. The reciprocating engine of claim 25, where the engine is operated in an RCCI mode. 30. The reciprocating engine of claim 25, where the engine is operated on methane and air. 31. The reciprocating engine of claim 25, where the engine is operated on oxygen enriched air.
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