Portable and containerized multi-stage waste-to-energy recovery apparatus for use in a variety of settings
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F24H-001/06
F24H-001/18
F24H-001/08
F23G-005/027
F23G-005/40
F23G-005/50
출원번호
US-0408524
(2017-01-18)
등록번호
US-10168072
(2019-01-01)
발명자
/ 주소
Lucas, Jean
Xiao, Jun
출원인 / 주소
Lucas, Jean
대리인 / 주소
The Rapacke Law Group, P.A.
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초록▼
Embodiments described provide a mobile containerized waste-to-energy recovery apparatus which enables a multi-stage gasification/oxidation of a solid waste and provide an energy source from a plurality of releasably couple technologies including at least a heat exchanger, a thermoelectric generator,
Embodiments described provide a mobile containerized waste-to-energy recovery apparatus which enables a multi-stage gasification/oxidation of a solid waste and provide an energy source from a plurality of releasably couple technologies including at least a heat exchanger, a thermoelectric generator, an organic Rankine cycle unit, and chiller/heat pump. The apparatus includes an integrated slide rail mechanism that allows each of the plurality of iso containers to be releasably attached to one another and attach a variety of interchangeable and universally coded part types therein to enable a multi-stage gasification/oxidation in at least the primary and secondary chambers n and provide a recovered energy at the heat recovery module.
대표청구항▼
1. A containerized waste-to-energy conversion apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of combustion compartments configured to heat water via a hot effluent gas generated by multi-stage combustion of a solid waste, the plurality of combustion compartments including a primary gasification ch
1. A containerized waste-to-energy conversion apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of combustion compartments configured to heat water via a hot effluent gas generated by multi-stage combustion of a solid waste, the plurality of combustion compartments including a primary gasification chamber and a secondary oxidation chamber, the secondary oxidation chamber having a main exhaust stack;a breech/control chamber remove-ably interposed between the primary gasification chamber and the secondary oxidation chamber, the breech/control chamber having an elongated air duct configured to control gas flow from the primary gasification chamber to the secondary oxidation chamber;a water storage tank configured to store hot water; anda heat recovery module having a heat exchanger through which water flows to be heated by hot gas from the secondary oxidation chamber such that when a capacity of the water storage tank is reached, hot gas is redirected from a heat recovery stack of the heat recovery module to the main exhaust stack. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is further configured to be coupled with at least a thermoelectric generator to selectively produce electricity. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus is further configured to be coupled to at least a chiller/heat pump to selectively enable a heating process or a cooling process. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of combustion compartments further include a plurality of slide mounted components to enable a rapid deployment of the apparatus using a single operator. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the plurality of slide mounted components further includes at least a burner and an electric speed-controlled blower to maintain a pre-selected set point temperature within the primary gasification chamber and the secondary oxidation chamber. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further including a microcontroller remotely operated at a user interface which enables an operator to control at least: a set point temperature in the plurality of combustion compartments, first and second waste conversion chambers; anda variable frequency drive within the plurality of combustion compartments; anda water pump in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and the water storage tank. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the microcontroller further includes a low light emitting diode to enable a night vision mode on a display panel. 8. A mobile waste-to-energy recovery apparatus which is readily assemble-able using a slide rail mounted system, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of combustion chambers in fluid communication and which enable a gasification of solid waste and oxidation of a contained gas, one of the combustion chambers being a gasification chamber and another of the combustion chambers being an oxidation chamber, the oxidation chamber having a main exhaust stack;a heat recovery assembly releasably attached to the oxidation chamber and configured to produce at least a heated liquid in a closed-loop system from a gaseous effluent such that when a capacity of a water storage tank is reached, the gaseous effluent is redirected from a heat recovery stack of the heat recovery assembly to the main exhaust stack; anda microcontroller within one of the plurality of combustion chambers and configured to: control a pre-selected set point temperature using a variable frequency drive electrically connected to at least one blower;activate at least one modulating fuel operated burner to ensure the pre-selected set point is maintained with the plurality of combustion chambers;provide a remotely operated interface to allow an operator to control at least the pre-selected set point temperature and a timed burn cycle;power a water pump in fluid communication with a heat exchanger and water storage tank to circulate the heated liquid within the heat recovery assembly. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the plurality of combustion chambers further includes a light-weight ceramic fiber refractory lining which provides an enhanced combustion efficiency during the gasification/oxidation. 10. The apparatus of claim 8, further including an integrated skid type base with integrated ISO corner blocks/fork pockets which enables the apparatus to be handled with a forklift or a crane and be placed within a belly of an aircraft for ready transportation. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the plurality of combustion chambers includes the slide rail mounted system to allow a single operator to releasably attach to at least: an elongated air duct between the gasification and the oxidation chambers;at least one fuel operated burner within the gasification and the oxidation chamber, andat least one blower to cool the primary gasification chamber. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the elongated air duct further includes a duct blower fan electrically connected to a variable frequency drive to provide a turbulent air/gas mixture to enable a complete oxidation of the flue gas contained within the oxidation chamber. 13. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the heat recovery assembly is further configured to be coupled with at least one thermoelectricity generator or organic Rankine cycle engine to selectively produce an electric power supply when placed in a heat recovery mode. 14. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the heat recovery assembly is further configured to be coupled with at least one chiller/heat pump to selectively provide a cooling or heating when placed in the heat recovery mode. 15. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein each of the plurality of combustion chambers further includes a door having a safety switch to disable the gasification/oxidation if opened. 16. A mobile waste-to-energy recovery apparatus having a heat recovery module and is further readily assemblable using an integrated slide rail mounted system, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of equilateral dimensioned combustion chambers in fluid communication to provide a multi-stage gasification of a solid waste with a further oxidation, one of the combustion chambers being a primary gasification chamber and another of the combustion chambers being a secondary oxidation chamber, the secondary oxidation chamber having a main exhaust stack;the heat recovery module configured to produce at least a heated liquid from a gaseous effluent such that when a capacity of a water storage tank is reached, the gaseous effluent is redirected from a heat recovery stack of the heat recovery module to the main exhaust stack; anda microcontroller housed within a breech/control chamber and remotely connected to a main control panel and configured to: regulate a plurality of pre-programmed set point temperatures using at least one mounted sensor within the primary gasification chamber and the secondary oxidation chamber;control a fuel operated burner to heat the primary gasification chamber and the secondary oxidation chamber to enable a multi-stage gasification/oxidation;receive a plurality of command inputs at the main control panel; andpower a water pump in fluid communication with a heat exchanger of the heat recovery module; andthe water storage tank to circulate the heated liquid within the heat recovery module. 17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the slide rail mounted system is further connected to: an elongated air duct housed within the breech/control chamber and enables a fluid communication between the primary gasification chamber and the secondary oxidation chamber; andat least one fuel operated burner connected to the primary gasification chamber and the secondary oxidation chamber.
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