NOVELTY - An apparatus for processing organic refuse comprising an aerobic fermentation tank (3) positioned at the bottom portion of anaerobic fermenter (2), is new. An insertion opening (26) formed at the bottom portion of the fermenter, connected to the tank (3), is opened/closed by a shutter (5).    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse from kitchen, restaurants, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the anaerobic fermentation and aerobic fermentation are performed in order, decomposition of the organic substance is performed efficiently and reliably. The apparatus enables efficient conveyance of the heated substance in the anaerobic fermenter to the aerobic fermentation tank without any power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse disposer.    treatment tank (1)    anaerobic fermenter (2)    insertion opening (2b)    aerobic fermentation tank (3)    shutter (5)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (26) is arranged between a crusher (19) and a stirrer (4) with paddle (8), inside a treatment tank (2) provided with a microbial bed (3) at its lower portion. The humidifier linked with the crusher, is operated when the detected humidity in the microbial bed is lower than the preset value. The paddle operated by a motor, stirs the crushed waste.    USE - For decomposition of dry waste materials e.g. paper, and also organic waste such as vegetables, fish.    ADVANTAGE - Decomposition of waste material is enhanced at reduced time, as the growth of the microorganism is promoted by maintaining the humidity and supplying the oxygen. Prevents reliably the moisture absorption from the microbial bed portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air outlet (28) is provided below the paddle (8), to supply oxygen to the microbes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the waste treatment equipment.    treatment tank (2)    microbial bed (3)    stirrer (4)    paddle (8)    crusher (19)    humidifier (26)    air outlet (28)    humidity sensor (30)
NOVELTY - Processing organic refuse/sludge by mixing organic refuse/sludge (2) having a moisture content of 50-75% with wood chip (4), absorbing the moisture content in sludge on the surface of wood chip as a thin film, followed by decomposing the generated organic substance using an anaerobe, is new.    USE - The method is useful for producing compost (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient decomposition of organic refuse, without generating unpleasant odor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting of organic refuse/sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of organic refuse processing apparatus.    organic refuse hopper (1)    organic refuse (2)    wood chip hopper (3)    wood chip (4)    mixer (5)
NOVELTY - A microorganism carrier for use in bio-deodorizing comprising a hydrophilic twine (1) made from synthetic resin and containing a reinforcement thread fixed in a formwork (2) such that gap is formed between adjacent threads, is new. The gap is formed to effect capillary action to the carrier.    USE - The carrier is useful for supporting microorganisms for bio-deodorizing of odor gas generated from sewage works and human waste treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The substances causing bad odor are removed reliably over a long time period, due to the effective capillary action.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the bio-deodorizing equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the microorganism carrier.    hydrophilic synthetic-resin made yarn (1)    formwork (2)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing apparatus mounted on a vehicle (A), ferments and dries organic refuse to 30 % moisture content and outputs incomplete fodder on collection base (E), where a drying apparatus (F) installed at the collection base, dries the incomplete fodder to target moisture content of 12 % and outputs perfection fodder, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for forming fodder from organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves nutrition balance and sanitary condition of the fodder. Operation rate of organic refuse processing apparatus mounted in vehicle is also improved, by transferring incomplete fodder to the collection base installed with drying apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) organic refuse fodder formation method; and    (2) drying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevational view of the drying apparatus.    Heating apparatus (45)    Heat generator (46)    Organic refuse processing apparatus (A)    Collection base (E)    Drying apparatus (F)
NOVELTY - Physical pretreatment of domestic effluents results in an aq. and a sludge phase (9). The aq. phase enters a receiver (10). Prior to this the aq. phase was purified either by artificial or by natural biological means.    USE - Physical pretreatment of domestic effluents.    ADVANTAGE - Bio-fertiliser obtained at the end of the process is greatly improved, compared to starting materials and is collected for resale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sludge enters a bio-gas prodn. unit. - Selected kitchen and paper refuse is comminuted to 1-2 cm size for bio-gas prodn. - Fibrous agricultural waste (1-7) (as straw various stems, foliage, reeds etc.) is placed separately in conical stacks, comminuted to 1-2 cm size for bio-gas prodn. - Large-scale cattle, pig-chicken manure (whether of liq. or litter consistency) is pretreated for bio-gas prodn. - Constituents of listed materials are assayed and available fractions are mixed in such propns., that their combined solids content should be 18-25%. The mixt. should also satisfy following ratios: C:N = (16:1)-(19:1); N:PiK = (3-5.4): (2.5-4.4): (0.7-1.9) The mixt. is placed into a reclosable specially shaped fermentation tank (13) for a single phase fermentation process, at constant temp. Bio-gas formed is collected and burnt in a gas engine (18) and the thermal energy produced is used to heat fermentors, and to satisfy various other needs. Electricity is produced with the aid of an in-line generator for own establishment and other possible consumers.
NOVELTY - Method for forming a piezoelectric pressure sensor integral with the internal aluminum wall (12) of a liquefied gas tank (10). Accordingly the superficial surface of the inner wall of the container is converted into corundum, by oxidation and then crystallization, and then an electrical connection is made to the corundum so that it forms one terminal of a voltmeter.    USE - Measurement of the pressure in a motor vehicle liquid gas tank used either with a vehicle running on gas or a fuel cell driven vehicle in which liquid methane is converted to hydrogen for use in the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion of the gas tank surface into a piezoelectric sensor lowers the cost of pressure measurement and ensures accurate and reliable measurements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a corresponding device for method implementation with an electrode (42) and a current generator. The electrode rotates with respect to the tank around its axis (A). The gas tank is placed in a water trough (22) with a temperature regulator (36).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through an inventive measurement arrangement.    internal aluminum wall (12)    gas tank (10)    electrode (42)    tank axis (A)    water trough (22)    temperature regulator. (36)
NOVELTY - Electrical power is generated by using a diesel engine (9) for driving an alternator. The engine is driven by a biofuel produced from transesterification of raw materials such as vegetable and animal oils and fats and supercritical alcohol.    USE - Used for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The process applies waste heat of diesel engine for the production of biodegradable fuels. It also allows the use of waste vegetable and animal oils and fats. The transesterification takes placed in a small reactor which allows to apply it into small scale units and that a conversion rate of greater than 98% can be reached with regard to triglycerides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process for generating electrical power.    Pumps (6)    Pre-heater (7)    Diesel engine (9)    Distillation device (11)    Esters (14)    Glycerine (15)    High fractionating device (16)
NOVELTY - Generation and refueling of hydrogen on motor vehicles involves generating hydrogen through electrolytic cell in which the hydrogen and oxygen gases produced by electrolysis process are treated according to separated treatment circuits; and purifying, compressing, and transferring the hydrogen gas to cylinders dedicated to the feeding of the propeller of the vehicle.    USE - The method is used for the generation and refueling of hydrogen on motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The invention enables safe, automatic, and direct gas generation at the user's facilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generation and refueling of hydrogen on motor vehicles involves generating hydrogen through electrolytic cell in which the hydrogen and oxygen gases produced by electrolysis process are treated according to separated treatment circuits; and purifying, compressing, and transferring the hydrogen gas to cylinders dedicated to the feeding of the propeller of the vehicle. The cylinders are directly placed on the vehicle or apart.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for the generation and the refueling of hydrogen on motor vehicles, which comprises mechanism for generation of the hydrogen by water electrolysis comprising separated treatment circuits of the hydrogen and oxygen gases produced in the electrolysis process, hydrogen gas purification mechanism (41), compressor for compressing the hydrogen gas, and mechanism for transfer of the hydrogen gas from the compression mechanism to cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows an apparatus used for the inventive method.    Chambers (25, 26)    Heat exchangers (29)    Decondensation chambers (30, 31)    Devices for balancing the pressure (32)    Condensed steam collectors (36, 37)    Discharging devices (38)    Hydrogen gas purification mechanism (41)    Compressor (42)    Buffer tank (43)
NOVELTY - A microorganism from the bacterial strain Burkholderia cepacia AIK, is new.    USE - The microorganism is used in the disposal of waste water containing oil and fat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms aerobically degrade oils, fats and other organics such as proteins, hydrocarbons and saccharides over a wide temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for disposal of waste water containing oil and fat by addition of a microorganism of the Burkholderia genus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the degradation rate for salad oil against temperature for Burkholderia cepacia AIK (solid line) and for Bacterium Super H (RTM) (dotted line).
NOVELTY - A modular five-stage cascade reactor process converts a mixture of organic and inorganic residues into gas for use as fuel.    USE - Process to convert organic and inorganic residues to gas for use as fuel for a fuel cell or gas-powered motor.    ADVANTAGE - The cascade process maximizes the energy yield. Further claimed is that the process is suitable for small-scale decentralized operation and disposal of waste materials. The modular design also allows for use on a larger scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modular five-stage cascade reactor process converts a mixture of organic and inorganic residues into gas for use as fuel. The mixture of organic and inorganic residues has a defined stoichiometric water content which feeds into a heated ceramic cascade reactor. Water evaporates as process steam at 150 degrees C by indirect heat in the first cascade stage. In a second stage hydrocarbon content is broken down by heat at 500 degrees C.    The material cascades to a third reactor where it is indirectly heated to coke at 800 degrees C and gasified in an endothermic reaction with steam. The resulting process gases are exhausted with the solids to a fourth reaction zone with the addition of heat (greater than 1000 degrees C) with commensurate cracking of hydrocarbons to CO and H2. The products are combined with a near-stoichiometric admixture of oxygen in a fifth cascade zone, thereby gasifying residual carbon compounds in the ash.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principle of operation for the cascade reactor. (Drawing includes non English-language text).    Input waste materials (1)    Helical feed (2)    Scraper blade arms (3)    Motor (4)    Axle (5)    Multi-steel floors (6)    Ceramic jet pipe (7)    Process gas (8)    Blower (9)    Combustion air (10)    Blower (11)    Effluent gas (12)    Reactor zones (1-5)
NOVELTY - A pseudomonads GT241-1, which is special suitable to degradate chloro-aromatic compounds and aromatic compounds, such as 2,4-bichlorophenol, 2,4-D, benzoic acid, salicylic acid and their salts, is disclosed, which is prepared through naturalized screening and selective culturing. It can be used for treating sewage.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing feed-class amino acids by industrial fermentation.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages are low cost and no generation of waste liquid and dregs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A process for preparing feed-class amino acids by industrial fermentation includes: traditional fermentation several times in expansion fermenter to obtain final strain mother liquid with high content of amino acids, natural fermentation of the mother liquid in fermenting tank where sprayer, temp controller and stirrer are used, and low-pressure spray drying the fermented mother liquid from final stage of fermenting tank to obtain crude amino acids. The fermenting tank has a volume several times larger than that of final-stage fermenter and contains culture liquid.
NOVELTY - The furnace is of the ''container'' type, semi-continuous, for production of vegetal carbon for forestry engineering and is made of metal plate comprising a container, insulating well, pollution elimination system, gantry-type hoist, equipped with a mechanical trolley, and manual tackle. The furnace works with three containers and the insulating well is where the containers are fixed, preventing heat loss to the ambiance when carbonization occurs.    USE - For the production of vegetal carbon for forestry engineering.    ADVANTAGE - From the combustion process, tar is recovered, pollution is eliminated and drying of the firewood is maintained, an additional amount of residues being burnt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Apart from eliminating pollution, the heat generated is sufficient to dry the firewood which the furnace consumes.
NOVELTY - The assembly has anode and cathode plates defining flow fields with grooves. Each field has an inlet leg (138) in fluid communication with a header (54). A serpentine flow field extending from a transverse inlet leg and an exhaust leg (140) is in communication with exhaust header (56). The plates define a tortuous flow path in a coolant volume. Each of the inlet, serpentine and exhaust legs of flow fields is equal in length.    USE - Used in fuel cell system e.g. proton exchange membrane in electrical power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The legs are equal in length and have reduced weight. The flow fields with groove increase the depth of the fields, thereby thinning anode plate and reducing overall mass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the coolant side of an anode plate.    Inlet header (54)    Exhaust header (56)    Anode plate (100)    Inlet leg (138)    Exhaust leg (140)
NOVELTY - A deodorant composition comprises an enzymatic agent comprising a phenol oxidizing enzyme and an oxidizing agent; and shredded, sliced or crushed plant material which naturally contains phenolic compound(s).    USE - For reducing odor from a locus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deodorant composition is capable of reducing odors from human, animal and industrial sources. It is provides a naturally based environmentally friendly alternative to activated carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for use of a laccase and shredded, sliced or crushed plant material, which naturally contains phenolic compound(s) for reducing odor from a locus.
NOVELTY - A steam reforming fuel processor has a reforming region containing a reforming catalyst and receives a feed stream comprising water and carbon-containing feedstock to produce a mixed gas containing hydrogen gas and other gases; and a burner assembly (400') for receiving an air stream (410) and a combustible fuel stream (408) to produce a combustion stream for heating the reforming region.    USE - Used as steam reforming processor for producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The burner assembly receives fuel stream and mixes it with air and ignites the mixed stream to provide heat for the processor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A steam reforming fuel processor includes a reforming region containing a reforming catalyst, and a burner assembly for receiving an air stream and a combustible fuel stream and to produce a combustion stream for heating the reforming region. The reforming region receives a feed stream comprising water and carbon-containing feedstock and to produce a mixed gas containing hydrogen gas and other gases. The feed stream and fuel stream comprise a carbon-containing feedstock and at least2% water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an isometric view of the burner assembly.    Burner assembly (400')    Housing (402)    Fuel stream (408)    Air stream (410)    Sleeve (430)    Heater (462)    Electrical leads (464)
NOVELTY - The battery has a fuel tank (16) with a charger which received the hydrogen generated with respect to electrolysis of water in a water tank (21). The charging is carried out when insufficient fuel condition exists.    USE - For fuel battery (claimed) used with small size electric devices used in wireless network.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of device due to use of battery with integrated charger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel battery; and    (2) fuel battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel battery with charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel channel (15)    fuel tank (16)    pressure sensor (17)    heater (23)    power supply port (224)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a container (20) and a fuel cell element(s) (16) contained in container, to which mixed fuel gas containing a fuel gas and oxygen is fed to generate electricity. The gas having passed through the fuel cell element is discharged as an exhaust gas from the container. The space (22, 24) other than fuel cell element in the container, through which the mixed fuel gas of exhaust gas flows is filled with packing materials.    USE - For power generation in thermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can use a mixed fuel gas of fuel, such as methane and oxygen, the mixed fuel gas having an increased concentration of oxygen, to enable the power generation efficiency of a fuel cell element used to be improved, while preventing an explosion of the mixed fuel gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises a container and a fuel cell element(s) contained in the container, to which a mixed fuel gas containing a fuel gas and oxygen is fed to generate electricity. The gas having passed through the fuel cell element is discharged as an exhaust gas from the container. The space other than the fuel cell element in the container, through which the mixed fuel gas of exhaust gas flows, is filled with packing materials to form a packed layer having a gap between the adjacent packing material at which gap the mixed fuel gas cannot be ignited at the operation of the fuel cell, even if the mixed fuel gas has a fuel gas concentration within the ignition limits of the mixed fuel gas, and a burn-up section, in which the exhaust gas discharged from the packed layer is burned, is provided at or in the vicinity of the exhaust gas outlet of the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic sectional view illustrating the fuel cell.    Electrolyte (10)    Fuel cell elements (16)    Container (20)    Space (22, 24)    Cooler (52)
NOVELTY - Proposed method includes preliminary sorting, self- grinding, separation into the plus fraction and the minus fraction, separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, forming compost and aeration. Preliminary sorting is performed in screen of receiving bin where product is separated into the plus fraction and the minus fraction including preheating of the minus fraction.    USE - Industrial methods of processing domestic wastes; complex processing of domestic wastes for secondary use and production of fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - Maximum utilization of domestic wastes; reduced toxicity. 5 cl, 1 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Proposed method includes preliminary sorting, self- grinding, separation into the plus fraction and the minus fraction, separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, forming compost and aeration. Preliminary sorting is performed in screen of receiving bin where product is separated into the plus fraction and the minus fraction including preheating of the minus fraction. Separation of ferrous metals is performed after self-grinding simultaneously with aeration for extraction of fine organic components, saw dust, fine paper followed by repeated separation by means of screen into the plus fraction and the minus fraction including hardly ground wastes: fabric, polyethylene bottles, plastics and the minus fraction including glass, stones, sand, non-ferrous metals. Preliminary sorting is performed by means of inclined screen of receiving bin with meshes of 0.5 x 0.5 m. The minus fraction is preheated in receiving bin to temperature not above 50 C.
NOVELTY - Provided is a biological treatment system for treating odors and volatile organic compound using oxygen enriched bioreactor for increasing density of clusters of microorganism and stably maintaining the microorganism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The biological treatment system comprises an absorption unit(1) for absorbing odor and volatile organic compounds and a bioreactor(4) for decomposing the absorbed odor and volatile organic compound using microorganism, wherein the bioreactor(4) is filled with microbe bed(6) capable of fixing microorganism thereto, and wherein the microbe bed(6) is a polymer carrier, a glass carrier, an alumina carrier, a silica carrier or a ceramic carrier.
NOVELTY - Apparatus for removing odor generated from feed processing plant comprises biofilter, through which the odorous gas is passed through a separated concrete structure filled with filter layers and containing microorganisms.    USE - For removing odor generated from feed processing plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus includes a plastic bed (11) on a soil bed (12) for preventing gas or liquid leakage to the soil bed, a coarse gravel bed (10) on the plastic bed, a fine gravel bed (9) on the coarse gravel bed, a first filter bed (8) formed of a rough bark on the fine gravel bed an odor inlet pipe (7) buried in the beds (8,9,10) and having holes covered by plastic mesh along its side surface, a plastic lattice structure (5) placed on the first filter bed and the odor inlet pipe, a cover bed (6) formed of bark or root and filled in the lattice structure, oxygen pipes in the lattice structure and extending along the longitudinal direction and having holes with plastic mesh, a second filter bed (4) formed of rough bark on the plastic lattice structure, sprinklers buried in the second filter bed at regular intervals, a heater (2) on both sides of the plastic lattice and the second filter bed for activating microorganisms, coarse gravel bed surrounding both sides of all the biofilter beds (10,9,8,6,5,4), thermal insulators (14) on the outer side surface of the coarse gravel bed, concrete walls on the outer surfaces of the thermal insulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above apparatus.    heater (2)    biofilter bed (4,5,6,8,9,10)    odor inlet (7)    plastic bed (11)    soil bed (12)    oxygen pipe (13)    thermal insulators (14)
NOVELTY - A controller (35) controls current supply to fuel cell and operation of heaters (31,32) for maintaining temperature of oxidizing gas (2) and hot gas (1) supplied to the fuel cell within predetermined range, at time of starting.    USE - Solid electrolyte fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of fuel cell is increased rapidly, and hence starting time is shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) starting method of solid electrolyte fuel cell module; and    (2) starting program of solid electrolyte fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solid electrolyte fuel cell module.    hot gas (1)    oxidizing gas (2)    heaters (31,32)    controller (35)
NOVELTY - Solid phase (5) and liquid phase (6) of a distillate waste liquid (1), are separated and a solution is obtained. The obtained solution is filtered and electrolyzed to obtain ion component (9). The obtained ion component is separated and then the solution is subjected to activated sludge treatment (11) to obtain processed liquid.    USE - For processing distillate waste liquid ejected from shochu-liquor manufacturing process.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of distillate waste liquid is efficient, reliable and performs recycling of discarded active ingredient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of distillate waste liquid processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    distillate waste liquid (1)    solid phase (5)    liquid phase (6)    ion component (9)    active discharge processing (11)
NOVELTY - An organic waste processing system comprising a fermenter for methane fermenting organic waste, a water removal device for dehydrating the fermented residue, a heater for heating fermented residue, and a supply apparatus for supplying gas generated by fermentation to a power plant, is new.    USE - The system is useful for processing organic waste with the production of methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The organic wastewater processing system effectively processes organic waste. The organic waste is recycled as compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of organic waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fermenter (2)    Recovery System (3)    Dehydrator (5)    Heater (7)
NOVELTY - A mixing unit mixes natural gas with an amount of heating gas obtained while generating electric power with a solid oxide-type fuel cell (22). The remaining amount of heating gas is burnt by a burner (30) using the fuel from the fuel supply source (46).    USE - Used in an electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the efficiency of utilizing fuel by using an amount of heating gas obtained while generating electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid oxide type fuel cell (22)    Modification reaction device (28)    Burner (30)    Natural gas supply source (32)    Solid electrolyte (34)    Fuel supply source (46)
NOVELTY - Methanol is manufactured from methane, using a methane utilizing microbe. The poisoning of methane utilizing microbe is carried out by the compound chosen from phenylhydrazine optionally having a substituent, salt of hydroxylamine, manganese (II) and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid.    USE - For manufacturing methanol.    ADVANTAGE - Methanol is manufactured efficiently from methane.
NOVELTY - Bacteria (I) FERM P-18770, FERM P-18771, FERM P-18772, FERM P-18773, FERM P-18774, FERM P-18775 and FERM P-18776 comprising 16S rRNA having a fully defined sequence of 1546 base pairs (bp), 1525 bp, 1517 bp, 1535 bp, 1524 bp, 1559 bp and 1522 bp respectively, are new.    USE - (I) is useful for carrying out organic waste processing (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables to carry out stable organic waste processing for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) processing organic waste using one type of (I); and    (2) operating (M1) organic waste processing apparatus involves adding salt to a support for supporting bacteria and supplying organic waste to a treatment tank (12) present in the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of an organic-waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Insertion opening (10)    Treatment tank (12)    Stirrer (13)    Heater (14)    Flowmeter (17)
NOVELTY - A composition containing Lactobacillus and yeast co-cultured in medium containing bean curd lees and glutinous rice, is new.    USE - The composition is useful in the organic compost of livestock excrement, and for use in soil and water-quality improvement.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is obtained by utilizing Lactobacillus and yeast in favorable state. By adding the composition, generation of water bloom or habitation of mosquitoes in water tank is reduced and water having favorable quality for growth of ornamental fish and algae is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of the composition by inoculating Lactobacillus and yeast in culture medium, and culturing the microbes at 10-20 degrees Centigrade, for 10-50 days;    (2) use of the composition for oral administration to animal;    (3) organic compost containing the composition, the organic compost being obtained by adding the composition to the livestock excrement;    (4) soil improvement method by mixing the organic compost with underground soil; and    (5) water-quality improving method by mixing the composition with water.
NOVELTY - A heat resistant protein decomposing microbe, which decomposes protein at 50degreesC or more and belongs to Bacillus genus, is new.    USE - For processing/treating organic waste (claimed), ejected from home, restaurants, schools, kitchens, foodstuffs manufacturing plants and hotels.    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistant protein decomposing microbe enables efficient decomposition of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing of organic waste, which involves using the heat resistant microbe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the influence of temperature with respect to the proliferation of Bacillus stearothermophilus No.13 (FERM P-18738). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Apparatus (I) for carrying out microbial degradation of organic waste comprises degradation tank (24) which contains the organic wastes such as flexible raw materials like cloth, and flexible plastics, and a vibrator (21) which mixes the organic waste such as human waste with artificial soil matrices such as saw dust and wood chip by vibrating the degradation tank.    USE - (I) is useful for carrying out degradation of organic wastes by microorganisms (claimed). (I) is also useful as a portable bio-toilet.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of microorganism by (I) does not lead to contamination of sewage and therefore contributes to environmental improvement. (I) is light weight and therefore portable. The presence of ozone gas in (I) makes it safer to be used in hospitals. (I) can be applied for manufacturing an organic refuse disposer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram explaining the inner side of the apparatus.    Casing (10)    Outside lid (12)    Vibrator (21)    Degradation tank (24)    Attachment or detachment bag (25)
NOVELTY - A conditioner for plant bases consists of pH raise inhibitor and pH lowering agent. The pH raise inhibitor suppresses raise in pH of the plant base. The pH-lowering agent reduces pH of the alkaline plant base.    USE - For adjusting pH of alkaline plant base.    ADVANTAGE - The conditioner effectively reduces pH of the plant base and suppresses the raise in pH of the alkaline plant base, and hence provides favorable soil conditions for the growth of plants. The manufacture of conditioner is inexpensive when natural organic material such as waste material of coconut is utilized as conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adjustment of pH of the plant base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graphical representation of change in pH during adding pH raise inhibitor after adding pH-lowering agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A scrap database stores the waste material data such as type and amount of generated organic waste material, transmitted through the communication terminal. The waste material data are read when a waste material demand data is transmitted from user. The read waste material and demand data are compared, based on which CPU transmits indication signal for providing waste material to user.    USE - For producing fertilizer and fodder using waste materials of foodstuffs related industry.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste material is used effectively due to recycling. The conveyance efficiency is improved since the organic waste material is conveyed correctly and quickly. The productive efficiency and quality of agricultural products or livestock products are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of an organic waste material regeneration processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A predetermined amount of stock solution (5) comprising microorganisms. It is supplied from a stock-solution tank (4) into a cultivation container (2) installed in a waste-water treatment tank (1), for every fixed time, while discharging the same amount of culture solution into the waste-water (15).    USE - For supplying microorganisms into waste-water treatment installation used for treatment of waste-water containing fat and oil ejected from dinning room and kitchen in restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - The waste-water is efficiently treated without emitting a bad smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for microorganism supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the microorganism supply apparatus.(Drawing includes non- English language text).    waste-water treatment tank (1)    cultivation container (2)    communicating tube (3)    stock-solution tank (4)    stock solution (5)    tube (6,9)    metering pump (7)    timer (8)    waster-water, drain inflow port (10)    waste-water, drain outflow port (11)    air pipe for aerations (12)    about waterworks of waste-water (13)    fats and oils layer (14)    waste water (15)    culture solution (16)    pipe for supplied airs (17)    dividing wall (18)    air (19)
NOVELTY - Activated sludge processing system, comprising a rotary unit (10) pressurizing waste water containing suspended floating matters such as biological sludge in the tank, by suction, is new. A gas is selectively passed to the storage tank to react with water, and the dispersed gas is fed again to the water tank maintained in pressurized state. When the water in the tank is circulated and mixed under normal pressure, fine gas bubbles are ejected.    USE - For processing activated sludge in industrial waste water and sewer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables purifying waste water reliably with reduced power consumption, without using the aeration apparatus. A high concentration polluted waste water is processed preventing the flotation of biological sludge adhered with the fine gas bubble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Activated sludge processing system, comprising a rotary unit (10) pressurizing waste water containing suspended floating matters such as biological sludge in the tank, by suction, is new. A gas is selectively passed to the storage tank to react with water, and the dispersed gas is fed again to the water tank maintained in pressurized state. When the water in the tank is circulated and mixed under normal pressure, fine gas bubbles are ejected. A drive unit (20) drives the rotary unit for pressurizing the waste water. The stirring apparatus performs oscillatory reversal movement of the rotary unit. When the water in the water tank is circulated and mixed under normal pressure, gas bubble are ejected and re-dispersion of biological sludge takes place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline block diagram of a stirring apparatus in an activated sludge processing system.    Rotary units (10,30)    Shaft (11)    Blade of rotary unit (12)    Bearing (13)    Drive unit (20).
NOVELTY - Using flotsam, comprising classifying the collected flotsam into driftwood, grass leaf, weeding and foodstuffs waste-material, is new. The driftwood is crushed to form sawdust for bedding material of livestock. The grass leaf, pruned branch and weeding are ground and filtered. The fine and coarse powders are made into compost and water retaining material for cultivation respectively. The foodstuffs waste-material is recycled or incinerated.    USE - For treatment of flotsam collected from the dam for obtaining bedding material of livestock, compost and water retaining material for cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of dioxin and carbon dioxide are avoided, ensuring effective and efficient treatment of flotsam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a flotsam usage method. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Waste treatment unit (10)    Dairy unit (14)    Fertilizer application system (20,21).
NOVELTY - Papers used in home such as toilet paper are adhered with effective microorganism and used for processing sewage wastewater by the antioxidant effect of effective microorganism.    USE - For processing disposed sewage and industrial liquid waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively utilizes toilet paper, which is adhered with effective microorganism for processing sewage. The waste liquid is effectively purified and discharged into river without causing any harm. The effective microorganism accelerates treatment of waste.
NOVELTY - Waste product (W) is transferred to a spiral rotary unit (4) for compression, through a transfer tube (2). The compressed product is transferred to a granulation unit (5) comprising stationary knife board (6) and rotary cutter board (7) so that product is granulated. The rotary cutter board is attached to the spiral rotary unit.    USE - For compression and granulation of waste materials e.g. tatami mat, chaff, weed, bamboo, trunk, branch, leaf, manure, waste plastic, wooden material or solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the generation of thrust in spiral rotary unit during processing, thereby operation efficiency is improved. Damage on the bearing mechanism of a rotary cutter board is suppressed. Durability of the apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the compression and granulation apparatus.    Transfer tube (2)    Spiral rotary unit (4)    Granulation unit (5)    Stationary knife board (6)    Rotary cutter board (7)    Waste product (W)
NOVELTY - Abattoir waste is subjected to elaborate dehydration in a heat treatment operation carried out in a bath of molten fat with the release of water and a combustible gas. The waste is also subjected to the action of specific and dynamic microwaves for a second and stronger heat treatment to reduce the waste even further. The residual waste is then vitrified for disposal.    USE - Used for the treatment of abattoir waste products, including those from cattle with mad cow disease.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces distilled water, a combustible gas that meets all the heat requirements of the process and a vitrified residue for subsequent disposal without undue effects to the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process produces distilled water, a combustible gas and a non-polluting vitrified waste for disposal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a synoptic flow sheet illustrating the treatment of abattoir waste products. (Drawing includes some non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A power generating system with two stages of high-temperature fuel cells in coal gasification uses molten carbonate fuel cell and steam turbine to generate power in the joined circulation mode, the gas of negative and positive electrodes in fuel cell is preheated independently, and the preheated reaction gas passes the first stage fuel cell first, and the exhaust gas of the first stage fuel cell sent into the second stage fuel cell for joining electrochemical reaction after its temperature being decreased. This invention uses two MW stage fuel cells to preheat fuel and oxidant through two stages of heat exchangers for realizing cascade utilization of the energy and partial fuel not being utilized by the fuel cell and particle raw fuel to be sent to the surplus-heat boiler for further raising the conversion efficiency of energy source.
NOVELTY - A self-moisture-retaining composite film used for fuel cell of proton-exchange film structure is made up by combining a proton-exchange film and a coating layer with moisture-retaining function, and the coating layer is added with inorganic substance or its oxide powder to organic solution of organic substance with the same composition as the organic film and then to coat in on one side or both sides of the organic film. Its preparation method is to use the organic film with proton exchanging ability as matrix, grind the inorganic substance or its oxide into powder of 0.1-10 micron and to mix it uniformly with the organic solvent and the organic substance with the same composition as the organic film to obtain a slurry, and the self-moisture-retaining composite film can be produced by coating the slurry on the surface of the organic film matrix and followed by drying and solidifying.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing oil gas from seaweed powder and CaCO3 (70-95 wt.%) through culturing seaweed, mixing seaweed with CaCO3, thermally decomposing to obtain oil, separating and purifying.    ADVANTAGE - The method has a high output rate.
NOVELTY - Shell breaking method for marsh gas tank in countryside, in which some marsh liquid is pumped and conveyed to the surface of marsh gas tank to prevent the formation of shell in the surface of the marsh gas tank. The marsh liquid may be from the present tank or another tank.    USE - For shell breaking method for marsh gas tank in countryside    ADVANTAGE - The present invention has the beneficial effects of maintaining the ecological balance inside the march gas tank, maintaining the microbe environment inside the tank, raising the utilization of the material in the tank, increasing the output of the marsh gas and raising the quality of marsh gas.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing liquid fuel and organic fertilizer from the straw and stalks of agricultural crops includes such steps as preparing the rabbit cecum flora mixture liquid, culturing it and wine yeast with the straw and stalk as culture medium, fermenting, distilling to obtain liquid fuel, culturing the anaerobic flora with the resultant dregs, fermenting and drying to obtain organic granular fertilizer.
NOVELTY - A fuel reforming system comprises a burner, which produces burnt gas by burning fuel and air; reforming reactor; carbon monoxide oxidizer; and controller to raise a temperature of the burnt gas produced by the burner according to an elapsed time from a beginning of the startup processing when the system starts up.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperatures of the reactors are raised rapidly to operating levels without causing excessive temperature rise of the reactors, so startup time can be shortened without decreasing the durability of the fuel reforming system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reforming system comprises a burner, which produces burnt gas by burning fuel and air; reforming reactor (7) connected downstream of the burner which is raised in temperature by supplying the burnt gas in a startup processing; carbon monoxide (CO) oxidizer (40) connected downstream of the reforming reactor which is raised in temperature by supplying the burnt gas discharged from the reforming reactor in the startup processing; and controller to raise a temperature of the burnt gas produced by the burner according to an elapsed time from a beginning of the startup processing when the system starts up. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a warm up method of a fuel reforming system, comprising producing burnt gas by burning the fuel and air by the burner; supplying the burnt gas to the reforming reactor; supplying the burnt gas discharged from the reforming reactor to the CO oxidizer; and raising a temperature of the burnt gas produced by the burner according to an elapsed time from a beginning of a startup processing of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a fuel cell system with a fuel reforming system.    Air amount adjuster (5, 13, 14)    Reforming reactor (7)    Fuel amount adjuster (11)    CO oxidizer (40)
NOVELTY - A laminated graphite plate for an electrochemical fuel cell, has an intermediate layer of sheet metal that is laminated between two layers of graphite material to provide a structural support and a permeability barrier for preventing unwanted flows of the reactants between the graphite layers.    USE - For electrochemical fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet metal layer of the invention provides resilient support for making thinner plates. It also functions as a permeability barrier, which allows the conductivity of the expanded graphite layers to be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated graphite plate for an electrochemical fuel cell, comprises two layers (12, 16) of a graphite material being compression molded together with an intermediate layer (14) of sheet metal. Flow-directing features are compression molded into at least one of the layers of graphite to direct flows of reactants across the plate. The intermediate layer of sheet metal is laminated between the two layers of graphite material to provide a structural support and a permeability barrier for preventing unwanted flows of the reactants between the graphite layers. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making of laminated graphite fuel cell plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded isometric view depicting three inter-molded layers of the laminated plate.    Graphite layers (12, 16)    Sheet metal layer (14)    Channels (18)    Openings (34)
NOVELTY - Treatment of municipal sewage sludge comprising treatment with microfungi that are continuously cultured in parallel, is new.    USE - For treatment of sewage sludge as part of a municipal wastewater treatment process.    ADVANTAGE - The treatment reduces the solids content of the sludge by 10-50%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) municipal wastewater treatment comprising: physical and/or biological treatment to produce sludge which is directed to a treatment tank (3); optional activation of the sludge; optional clarification of the activated sludge; and treatment of the sludge with microfungi as above in a downstream biological contact tank (8);    (2) municipal wastewater treatment comprising: physical and/or biological treatment to produce sludge which is directed to a treatment tank; optional activation of the sludge; and treatment of the sludge with microfungi as above with the aid of a membrane filtration system in a mixed treatment tank;    (3) installation for carrying out the process of (1) in which the microfungi are continuously cultured in a bioreactor (9) upstream of the biological contact tank;    (4) installation for carrying out the process of (2) in which the microfungi are continuously cultured in a bioreactor upstream of the mixed treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wastewater treatment plant employing fungal sludge treatment.    Wastewater treatment tank (2)    Sludge treatment tank (3)    Clarifier (4)    Biological contact tank (8)    Bioreactor. (9)
NOVELTY - A temperature detector (18) detects the temperature at a predetermined position in the fuel cell system. When the detected temperature is within a specific threshold in the antifreezing mode, the feed material heated in a reformer (1) by a heater (3) is made to flow through passage of the reformed gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power by reacting reformed gas containing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the running cost and the initial cost associated with antifreezing operation of the fuel cell system. Water generated in fuel cell system is effectively used and freezing of water is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    reformer (1)    material feed unit (2)    heater (3)    fuel cell (4)    hydrogen supply passage (5)    temperature detector (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a set of serpentine flow field channels (64), each including a medical leg between an inlet leg and an exit leg. A set of hairpin curved ends connect the medical leg to other legs of the sector. A leg is separated from the next by a tapering land (66) to converge/diverge on/from the next adjacent leg i.e. the longitudinal centerline of a leg intersects the longitudinal centerline of an adjacent leg.    USE - Used as power source.    ADVANTAGE - The serpentine flow field channels reduce short-circuiting of the reactant gases between adjacent legs of the same channel since the longitudinal centerline of a leg in the channel intersects the longitudinal centerline of adjacent leg.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric, exploded view of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and bipolar plate.    Coolant sheets (58,60)    MEA (59)    Serpentine flow field channels (64)    Tapering lands (66)    Supply manifold groove (72)
NOVELTY - A membrane bioreactor fluid treatment system (1) for biodegradation of contaminants in wastewater, comprising an equalization system (2), a membrane bioreactor system (3) and a controller (4), is new.    USE - The method is used for biodegradation of contaminants in wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes the particle size of solids flowing through the membranes to prevent clogging or fouling and flowing the biomass through a liquid-gas mixer where the liquid containing the bacteria is saturated with dissolved oxygen and the excess un-dissolved gases are removed by the mixer to ensure adequate oxygen for the bacteria returning to the bioreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts a schematic view of a membrane bioreactor system identifying the major system component.    Membrane bioreactor fluid treatment system (1)    Equalization system (2)    Membrane bioreactor system (3)    Controller (4)    Distributor (11)    Cyclone filter (27)    Level sensor (40)
NOVELTY - A vehicle has an internal combustion engine comprising a reformer, a gas-liquid separator and a reformed liquid fuel-supplying device that supplies a portion of reformed liquid fuel to combustion engine.    USE - For performing fuel-reforming/supplying functions.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle incorporates high-energy efficient internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle has an internal combustion engine comprising:    (i) a reformer that reforms a portion of liquid fuel by dehydrogenating cyclization reaction to produce a reformed liquid fuel rich with aromatic hydrocarbon and having high octane value, and a reformed gaseous fuel rich with hydrogen;    (ii) a gas-liquid separator that separates reformed liquid and gaseous fuels from each other; and    (iii) a reformed liquid fuel-supplying device that supplies a portion of reformed liquid fuel to combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel-supplying system.
NOVELTY - Treating an organic composition comprises collecting an organic composition, contacting the organic composition with a gas, and feeding the organic composition to a plant system (85). The gas comprises ozone. The ozone oxidizes organic matter contained in the composition.    USE - For treating an organic composition useful as plant fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The invention quickly reduces biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total bacterial content, and coliform bacterial count of the animal waste. It improves the odor associated with the animal waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatical view of an animal waste system.    Animal waste system (10)    Conduits (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 98)    Discharge line (16)    Flush tank (20)    Treatment chamber (30)    Settling device (40)    Solid separator (60)    Bio basins (70, 80)    Plant system (85)    Ozonator (87)    Charge pond (90)
NOVELTY - A system used to treat and covert kitchen leftover into liquefying fertilizer, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system used to treat and covert kitchen leftover into liquefying fertilizer, which comprises at least a pre-treatment system, an oil-water treatment system, a residue treatment system, and a germicidal system; in which the pre-treatment system at least contains a quantitative transport system, a filtration system and a heating washing device; the oil-water treatment system at contains an oil-water separation system; the residue treatment system at least contains a coarse crushing device and a grinding device; and the germicidal system at least contains a high temperature high pressure germicidal tank, a circulative heating device and a circulative cooling device, in which the outside of the germicidal tank at least contains a high pressure steel pipe; the inside of the germicidal tank at least contains a stirring rod; the circulative heating device at least contains a heating circulation pump; and the circulative cooling device at least contains a cooling circulation pump.
NOVELTY - Method involves grinding in grinder solid receipt components including minced fish, wheat bread, passed bulb onion, edible salt, solid fats and egg powder; cutting and simultaneously introducing liquid receipt components such as liquid fats and fish bouillon or water; forming and dusting cutlets. Solid receipt components additionally comprise semolina, dry milk, chick-pea flour, fermented green-head cabbage, fried sweet pepper, quince, sugar, and preparation. Said preparation is produced by sequential extracting of microorganism biomass with the use of non-polar extractant in above-critical state, water, alkaline, water, acid, water, alkaline, water, with following joining of first extract with solid residue. Liquid receipt components additionally comprise gas-and-liquid extracts of black pepper, sweet pepper, red hot pepper, nutmeg, and cloves, which are preliminarily emulsified in water or fish bouillon. Said components are used in predetermined ratio. Method allows finished product of soft consistency to be obtained.    USE - Food-processing industry.    ADVANTAGE - Improved water- retention and organoleptical properties, balanced composition of nutritive substances.
NOVELTY - Provided is animal manure as fertilizer which improves soil, removes bad smell and promotes the growth of crops by fermenting urine of pig with microbes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The animal manure is produced by the following steps of: (110) feeding cultured microbes and water to pigs; (120) adding natural microbes, obtained by culturing lactic acid bacteria, bacillus natto and yeast in yellow earth, to feces and urine of pigs; (130) fermenting at 18-23deg.C for 78hrs. under aerobic condition; (140) separating feces and urine, and (150) fermenting urine by spreading 0.1g of microbes to 100g of urine and holding at 60-70deg.C for more than 48hrs; (160) mixing the fermented urine with a whirlpool in aeration tank; (170) evaporating more than 80% of vapor and concentrating; (175) filtering the concentrated liquid(urine) with charcoal, yellow earth, ceramics, etc.; and (180) storing.
NOVELTY - Provided are an apparatus and a method for treating highly concentrated nitrogenous wastewater, the apparatus and method being capable of treating wastewater with low C/N ratio stably, economically, and effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of denitrifying by reducing nitrate and nitrite nitrogen to nitrogen gas using nitrifier and organic substance in wastewater in anoxic zone; lowering C/N ratio of the wastewater after the denitrification step by oxidizing and decomposing organic material in the wastewater using aerobic microorganism attached to polyurethane carrier in a first aeration tank; partially nitrifying organic nitrogen compounds and ammonium nitrogen contained in the treated water by the first aeration tank to nitrate and nitrite nitrogen by using ammonia oxidizer and nitrite oxidizer which are attached onto polyvinyl alcohol carrier; returning a portion of the treated water by the second aeration tank to the anoxic zone; and settling the treated water by the second aeration tank in a settling zone, decanting supernatant of the settling zone and returning a portion of sludge to the anoxic zone. The apparatus comprises an anoxic zone (1) for denitrifying by reducing nitrate and nitrite nitrogen to nitrogen gas; a first aeration tank (3) for oxidizing and decomposing organic material contained in wastewater; a second aeration tank (5) for partially nitrifying organic nitrogen and ammonium nitrogen to nitrate and nitrite nitrogen; a treated water return pipe (11) for returning a portion of treated water by the second aeration tank (5) to the anoxic zone (1); a settling tank (9) for settling sludge of the water treated by the second aeration tank (5) and discharging decanted water thereof as final treated water; and a sludge return pipe (13) for returning a portion of sludge of the settling tank (5) to the anoxic zone (1).
NOVELTY - A water vein stone is provided, which screens the water vein wave effectively by employing germanium recycled from the waste material in a lower cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water vein stone is prepared by fermenting the germanium fertilizer (Patent Application No. 10-2001-0027538), reprocessing the fermented one, drying the reprocessed one, pulverizing the dried one, resynthesizing the obtained powder, and solidifying the resultant into a desired shape.
NOVELTY - An organic waste deodorization method is provided, which can efficiently deodorize odorant matter generated from process treating organic matter into compost, animal feed, drying and incineration without emitting odorizing matter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the deodorizing apparatus comprising a microorganism cultivation tank(1) in which air is injected to the bottom and microorganism is cultivated, wherein the cultivated liquid is pumped to microorganism activation tank(2), and a microorganism activating tank(2) in which a bio-reactor(3) filled with packing(4) is installed and to the bottom of the reactor(3) air is injected. To the microorganism cultivating tank(1), dewatering filtrate or leachate is fed and air is injected from the air blower(7) to aerate for cultivating microorganism. The microorganism cultivation liquid is fed to bio-reactor(3) from the microorganism cultivation tank(1).
NOVELTY - Water quality measurement apparatus comprising a rough separation installation (50) with chambers (50a,50b) separated by material for removing impurities from waste water, a membrane-separation installation (60) that separates solid/liquid wastes from waste water of chambers, and measurement installation (90) that measures water quality of supernatant-liquid, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used in a sewage treatment plant for processing city sewage, industrial waste water and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Flowpath occlusion is avoided as the impurity contained in sludge is efficiently removed. Highly accurate and reliable water quality measurement is obtained as the solid and liquid wastes are separated by membrane-separation installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Water quality measurement apparatus comprising a rough separation installation (50) with chambers (50a,50b) separated by material for removing impurities from waste water, a membrane-separation installation (60) that separates solid/liquid wastes from waste water of chambers, a supernatant-liquid storage installation (80) that stores supernatant-liquid from membrane-separation installation and measurement installation (90) that measures water quality of supernatant-liquid.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water quality control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the water quality measurement apparatus (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rough separation installation (50)    Chambers (50a,50b)    Membrane-separation installation (60)    Supernatant-liquid storage installation (80)    Water quality measurement installation (90)
NOVELTY - A fuel modifier (10) has an original heating gas or reformed gas (F) contacting portion produced from austenitic stainless steel comprising carbon (mass%) (0.02-0.1), silicon (1.5-2.5), manganese (2 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.02 or less), nickel (7-12), chromium (15-25), yttrium and/or rare earth metals (0.001-0.1), nitrogen (0.02-0.2) and remaining iron.    USE - Used for modifying hydrocarbon-type gas in hydrogen-rich gas.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel modifier using austenitic stainless steel has good water resistance, and enables stable operation over a long period of time. The ferritic stainless steel in the modifier has good high temperature oxidation resistance. Since a stable supply of combustion gas is ensured, hydrocarbon type gas is thermally decomposed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a fuel modifier.    Fuel modifier (10)    Reforming pipe (11)    Outer cylinder (11a)    Catalyst pipe (12)    Combustion gas pipe (13)    Reformed gas (F)
NOVELTY - The processing of organic waste involves heating organic waste such as organic refuse, livestock excrement, abandonment plant, organic sludge and abandonment timber, comprises carbonizing, grinding and mixing with oil, water and surfactant to obtain liquid fuel.    USE - Used for processing organic waste utilized for manufacturing fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Organic waste such as organic refuse, livestock excrement, abandonment plant, organic sludge and abandonment timber are effectively processed and utilized as fuel raw material. The liquid fuel has good thermal power and combustion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the manufacture of fuel; and    (2) a liquid fuel.
NOVELTY - The equipment includes a rotary kiln (3) for carbonizing combustible waste material in oxygen-free atmosphere, a wet-grinding machine (5) for grinding carbonized waste, a dehydrator (6) for drying the ground material, and compression molding apparatus (8) which adds binder to the dehydrated carbonized material, and performs compression molding of dehydrated carbonized material, which are arranged sequentially.    USE - For manufacturing carbonized material from combustible waste, such as municipal solid waste, for use as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Carbonized material having homogeneous moisture content is obtained. The novel apparatus ensures stable manufacture of the carbonized material, and prevents scattering of the dry powdered carbonized material, since the carbonized material is compression-molded. Further, it enables easy handling and storage of the carbonized material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dehydrator maintains the moisture content of ground carbonized material to 25-35%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the above carbonized material manufacturing equipment.    rotary kiln (3)    wet-grinding machine (5)    dehydrator (6)    compression molding apparatus (8)    dryer (9)
NOVELTY - A stirrer stirs organic waste which is heated and carbonized in a chamber having an atmosphere with low-oxygen content. A separator (21) separates the carbon content and ash content from the carbonized waste, based on the difference in floating property of carbon and ash in a liquid.    USE - Used for manufacturing high-quality fuel from organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Simple manufacture of high-quality, clean fuel from organic waste is enabled. Reliable manufacturing of fuel having higher heating value is enabled, without affecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A grinder (20) grinds the carbon content separated from the carbonized waste. The liquid comprises oil, water, or a mixture of oil and water. Dehydrators (22, 24) remove the moisture content from the separated carbon, and a membrane separator (27) filters the liquid.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high-quality fuel manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Furnace (11)    Heating jacket (12)    Waste gas processing unit (17)    Sieves (19)    Grinder (20)    Separator (21)    Dehydrators (22, 24)    Membrane separator (27)
NOVELTY - The photocatalyst consists of vanadium-containing complex oxide semiconductor. The complex oxide semiconductor is expressed with specific formula.    USE - For hydrogen manufacture, decomposition of toxic chemical substance (both claimed) and water-splitting.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is manufactured efficiently with inexhaustible sunlight. The photocatalyst is eco-friendly. The production of hole and electron in optical pumping on the surface of catalyst and probability of recombination of hole and electron are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photocatalyst consists of vanadium-containing complex oxide semiconductor. The complex oxide semiconductor is expressed with the formula: RVO4, where R is yttrium or lanthanoids. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen; and    (2) decomposition of toxic chemical substance.
NOVELTY - A microorganism (1) belonging to Rhodobacter gluconicum which: (a) does not produce colony pigment, does not have photosynthesis capability, does not have maneuverability; (b) in which C14 and C17:0 are not held as microbial-cell fatty acid, C18:0-30 H are held; (c) cannot utilize acetic and succinic acid as source of carbon, can utilize glucose, fructose, propionic acid as source of carbon, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for producing gluconic acid (claimed). (I) is useful for environment purification of drainage treatment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Gluconic acid is effectively produced by (I).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing (M1) gluconic acid by culturing (I) in nutrient medium containing glucose as substrate at aerobic conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the microorganism (AS-3 strain) and the production taxonomic tree of close relation microorganisms.
NOVELTY - Green house equipped with bioreactor (I) comprising a heating unit and stirrer having stirring blades to turn at axial and radial directions in bioreactor for decomposing and resynthesizing freshly supplied bulk biomass of wet condition by extreme thermophiles in the presence of air, supply of exhaust gas containing carbon dioxide in greenhouse, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for carrying out decomposition and resynthesis of bulk biomass (claimed). (I) is also useful for growth of plant.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables carrying out decomposition of biomass without disposing the biomass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Green house (3) equipped with bioreactor (4) (I) comprises heating unit (22) and stirrer having stirring blades to turn at axial and radial directions in bioreactor for decomposing and resynthesizing freshly supplied bulk biomass of wet condition by extreme thermophiles in presence of air, supply of exhaust gas containing carbon dioxide in greenhouse, where turning of the stirring blade which intersects with rotary axis circulates the biomass in the bioreactor at low speed and generates high temperature near heating unit and low temperature at region of supply of exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of bioreactor, deodorizing unit and a thermal-storage unit.    Greenhouse (3)    Bioreactor (4)    Regenerator (12)    Heat retention chamber (13)    Heating unit (22)
NOVELTY - A connection port formed at lower portion of the partition wall which divides a gasification chamber (1) and a combustion chamber (2), connects the gasification chamber and the char combustion chamber, so that bed material (c2) heated in the combustion chamber is transferred to the gasification chamber.    USE - For producing hydrogen using gas generated by thermally-decomposing solid fuel such as coal, biomass, waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The bed material is heated efficiently due to the provision of the connection port. Since the hydrogen separation apparatus removes foreign components from the generated gas, high-purity hydrogen gas is obtained using the compact and efficient hydrogen manufacturing system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas generated by thermally decomposing solid fuel, biomass, various waste, in the gasification chamber, contains carbon monoxide. A conversion apparatus (104) converts carbon monoxide into hydrogen gas, by reaction with water vapor. A hydrogen separation apparatus (120) has a container with an absorbent which absorbs foreign components from the generated gas. The absorption and removal process of foreign components is repeated by changing the pressure of the container between high and low-pressure states. A return path returns the removed foreign components to the combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrogen manufacturing system.    gasification chamber (1)    combustion chamber (2)    heat recovery chamber (3)    conversion apparatus (104)    hydrogen separation apparatus (120)    boiler (201)    dust removal unit (202)    bed material (c1,c2)
NOVELTY - The waste material containing organic substance is heated in an anoxia state and thermally decomposed at predetermined temperature in presence of water vapor to generate thermal decomposition gas. The gas is reformed in which hydrocarbon present in gas is converted to hydrogen. The hydrogen is separated from reformed gas, to obtain hydrogen.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen from waste material for fuel cells in motor vehicles and as a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is manufactured efficiently by utilizing waste material with increased hydrogen production rate. The gas which remained after separating hydrogen gas for thermal decomposition, is used as heat source for heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow chart of manufacture of the hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermal decomposition furnace (1)    Reformer (2)    Gas cooling device (3)    Gas decomposition device (4)
NOVELTY - A thin piece (1') or a particulate material (1) consist of pulp to retain bacteria.    USE - The material is useful in bacteria resoluble type organic-refuse processor.    ADVANTAGE - The material achieves high degree porousization of bacteria implantation material, enhancing implantation and proliferation of bacteria. Improves efficiency of decomposition of organic refuse, utilizing the used paper effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective views of a particulate material and a thin piece.    Particulate material (1)    Thin piece (1')
NOVELTY - A compressor (16) of gas turbine engine (12) supplies an oxidant to cathode chamber (54) of fuel cell stack (42) when driven by the turbine (20). The fuel cell stack supplies hot exhaust gas from the cathode chamber to turbine.    USE - Gas turbine engine and fuel cell stack combination in marine, automotive, aero and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The power output of gas turbine engine and fuel cell stack combination is varied by changing oxidant flow to cathode chamber while maintaining constant pressure and temperature. Thereby fuel cell stack is operated near to its design point. Thereby the efficiency of combination is improved. The cost associated with the combination is reduced. The damage in fuel cell stack is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the gas turbine engine.    gas turbine engine (12)    compressor (16)    turbine (20)    fuel cell stack (42)    cathode chamber (54)
NOVELTY - Evaporation arrangement comprises a combustion/mixing chamber (14) into which air enters via an inlet opening (16), a hydrocarbon evaporation device consisting of a porous evaporation medium (24) and a first heating device (34), and an auto-ignition unit (28) for igniting a hydrocarbon/air mixture.    USE - For producing a hydrocarbon/air mixture which decomposes in a reformer to form hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The operating temperature is easily and effectively reached.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Process for starting an evaporation arrangement comprising heating and evaporating liquid hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon-containing liquid, mixing the vapor produced with air, igniting the mixture produced to start a mixture combustion, maintaining the combustion up to a predetermined time period and/or a predetermined temperature in one or more system regions, and stopping the combustion after the required temperature region is reached; and    (2) Reformer for recovering hydrogen from a hydrocarbon/air mixture using the evaporation arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal section through the evaporation arrangement.    combustion/mixing chamber (14)    inlet opening (16)    wall region (18)    base region (22)    porous evaporation medium (24)    auto-ignition unit (28)    heating device (34)
NOVELTY - A closed tank for the decomposition of animal bodies made from an anti-corrosive, thermo-stable and waterproof material, is new. The tank comprises an inlet with a lid for the introduction of the animal bodies and remains, an enzyme-bacteria doser, an opening with a lid for introduction of a suction pipe for suction of waste liquids from bottom of tank, and heating elements.    USE - The tank is useful for the decomposition of animal bodies in livestock installations.    ADVANTAGE - The tank makes is easier for the disposal of the remains being of animal origin and dead animals from varying causes. It ensures correct water-tightness, avoiding the possibility of leaks and complying with all legal and hygiene regulations in force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tank for the decomposition of animal bodies comprises a closed container (1) made from an anti-corrosive, thermo-stable and waterproof material. The tank comprises an inlet (2) with a lid (3) for the introduction of the animal bodies and remains, an enzyme-bacteria doser (4) to carry out introduction into the container, an opening with a lid (5) for introduction of a suction pipe (6) for suction of waste liquids from the bottom of the tank, and heating elements (7) for keeping the inside of the tank at a suitable temperature. The tank may further comprise complementary devices for improving the breakdown of the animal bodies in an aerobic or anaerobic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatic view in elevation of a tank for the breaking down of animal bodies in an aerobic manner.    Container (1)    Inlet (2)    Lid (3)    Enzyme-bacteria doser (4)    Lid (5)    Suction pipe (6)    Heating elements (7)
NOVELTY - A process fore reclaiming the droppings and dung of domestic animal and fowls includes such steps as solid-liquid separation, fermenting solid dung to obtain fertilizer, puffing solid dropping to obtain fish feed, the deposition, filtering and dilution of liquid to obtain the culture liquid of unicellular algae which can be used to culture algophagous insects for transforming water or using them as living feed of animals.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a deodorization treatment method in the course of producing organic compost by organic solid wastes. The deodorant of said invention contains chitosan, acetic acid and perfume, and the described deodorization improving agent contains rhamnolipid and sucrose ester, and the method of said deodorization treatment includes the following steps: in material-collecting pit before garbage separation system adding diluted deodorant, then in the mixing stirring equipment after garbage separation adding diluted deodorizatino improving agent. Said invention can obviously remove the foul smell in the course of producing garbage compost and compost product, and can reduce breeding of mosquito and fly, can improve environment condition and can raise quality and value of compost product.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen manufacture comprises (i) forming a fluid into a high pressure gas at 200-400degreesC by heating the fluid by heat exchange with a heat source; (ii) supplying the raw material into a reactor; (iii) forming a shockwave by instantaneously opening the high pressure gas to the reactor; and (iv) generating hydrogen by heating by instantaneous compression of the raw material by the generated shockwave.    USE - The hydrogen produced is used in the generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the production of hydrogen which previously requires a high temperature heat source, to be performed by the use of waste heat of relatively low temperature at a low cost, and easy operation in start-up and shut-down. The reduction of operation and equipment cost is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for (1) a hydrogen generator which has a heat source, a heat exchanger, a raw material supply device, and a reactor; (2) a hydrogen supply facility comprising the hydrogen generator and a device which separates hydrogen from the product including hydrogen and a hydrogen supply device; and (3) an electric powder generation method by burning the hydrogen-containing gas in a gas turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows the hydrogen generator. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Reactor (1)    Compression chamber (3)    Control valve (8)    Control valve (9)    Heat source (11)    Heat exchanger (12)    Control valve (13)    Feeder (14)    Dust remover (15)    Separator (16)    Exhaust pipe (17)    Hydrogen generator (20)
NOVELTY - The stack has inlet (30) and outlet manifolds (32) coupled to the anode plates such that the manifolds communicate with the channel within the plates. The membrane electrode assemblies (20a, 20b) are disposed adjacent to the anode and cathodes. The manifolds are coupled to those of adjacent unit cell to permit fuel flow into and out of all the manifolds, respectively when the cells are coupled together in stack.    USE - Used for monopolar fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The stack design offers a two-to-three fold improvement in power densities and is suitable for manufacturing. The stack uses inexpensive plastic materials and troubleshoots and assembles straightforwardly. The stack design improves the commercialization of portable direct methanol fuel cell power sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of fabricating a monopolar fuel cell stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a single monopolar unit cell.    Cathodes (14a, 14b)    Membrane electrode assemblies (20a, 20b)    Anode plates (26)    Inlet manifold (30)    Outlet manifold (32)
NOVELTY - A vaporizable liquid stream and a hot gas stream are fed into a reactor after preliminary combination in an eductor arrangement (1) having at least one capillary device (3), for introducing the liquid (B) into the hot gas stream (A).    USE - Hydrogen generation e.g. from diesel oil or petrol, for vehicle auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel cells, etc    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective, compact arrangement. Minimal energy required and eductor capillary provides uniform liquid hydrocarbon dosing, thereby reducing carbon monoxide formation, etc    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The eductor arrangement is connected into a ducting (4) in which turbulent flow is created in the mixture (A,B) , before it is directed via a straight pipe (5) , and a diffuser (11) across the reactor catalyst bank (8). The ducting (4) is preferably initially formed as a spiral to provide increased residence time for break-up and vaporization of the liquid, and its straight discharge section (5) has its axis orientated parallel to the trays of the catalyst bank for optimum direction of the flow (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - figure shows a cross section of a liquid - gas mixing device attached to a catalytic reactor.    Hot gas flow (A)    Dosed liquid injection (B)    Vaporizer coil (4)    Directional discharge (5)    Thermal housing (6)    Catalyst bank (8)    Diffuser (11)
NOVELTY - A membrane reactor/purifier comprises a stack containing an array of pairs of high and lower pressure chambers (1a-b) connected to each other by a membrane. The chambers are interconnected by metallic heat-conducting plates impervious to all gases including hydrogen. Each high-pressure chamber has a dimensionally controlled unitary structure (2) wash-coated with a steam-reforming catalyst.    USE - Producing mixtures containing hydrogen and carbon oxides by steam-reforming a gaseous or gasified fossil fuel or its derivative and generating pure hydrogen by permeating through a planar hydrogen-selective palladium alloy membrane at controlled, moderately elevated isothermal temperature    ADVANTAGE - The assembly provides a less expensive unitary catalytic structure and cost-effective production of pure hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a hydrogen reactor/purifier system comprising a palladium-bearing membrane (3) supported between two screens, one serving as membrane support (4) in low pressure permeate chamber and the other as a catalyst-coated screen disposed in high pressure reaction chamber to promote turbulence within the high pressure reactor; and a mechanism for reacting steam with gaseous or gasified hydrocarbon, methanol and syngas and/or carbon monoxide at 200-650 degrees C; and    (2) a method for generating pure hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of three identical components assembled to form a stack.    High and lower pressure chambers (1a-b)    Unitary structure (2)    Membrane (3)    Membrane support (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas dynamic pressure wave machine (54) with a driven rotor and an inlet (66) for exhaust gases arising at a cathode side. An outlet (82) for oxidizing agent compressed in the machine by the exhaust gases arising at the cathode side, and another outlet (88) for exhausts gases arising at the cathode side. The outlet for the oxidizing agent compressed in the machine is being connected to a compressor inlet.    USE - Used for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor are supplemented by a gas dynamic pressure wave machine that admittedly represents additional components but makes it possible to reduce the size of the compressor and to significantly reduce the drive power required for it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for operation of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partly broken away representation of a gas dynamic pressure wave machine, which is designed for use in the fuel cell system.    Gas dynamic pressure wave machine (54)    Inlet (66)    Pressure waves (80, 80)    Outlet (82, 88)    Rotor (70)    Elongated chamber (72)
NOVELTY - A vehicle (11) is directed for tasks and refueling from reported global positioning system (GPS) positions based on the range obtained by comparing charge data with calibration data.    USE - For managing electric and fuel cell vehicles in fleet.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel cell refueling and maintenance infrastructure. Optimizes vehicle dispatch in real-time. Uses existing voice channel radio link.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of a vehicle in radio communication with a base station.    Vehicle (11)    Telematics circuit board (23)    Base station (41)    Communications module (45)    Data module (47)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell hybrid system includes: a high temperature fuel cell having mechanism that can partially oxidize fuel and completely reform fuel; and a low temperature fuel cell juxtaposed to high temperature fuel cell to utilize the reformed fuel from it. The high temperature fuel cell operates at 800-100 degrees C and has anionic conducting electrolytes. The low temperature fuel cell has a cationic conducting electrolyte.    USE - Used in transportation and propulsion power sectors for converting chemical energy to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive system combines the advantages of both high and low temperature fuel cells. It has full compatibility between the system components. It efficiently utilizes heat released by the high temperature fuel cell to raise efficiency of the hybrid system by 15-25% over that typically seen by each fuel cell operating independently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a producing electricity by directing fuel to a first fuel cell, completely oxidizing a first portion of the fuel and partially oxidizing a second portion of the fuel, directing the second fuel portion to a second fuel cell, allowing the fuel cell to utilize the first portion of the fuel to produce electricity, and allowing the second fuel cell to utilize the second portion of the fuel to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of dual-fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to catalytic method for steam conversion of ethanol to produce synthesis gas or hydrogen-enriched gas mixture, which can find use in a variety of areas including hydrogen power engineering as fuel for fuel elements.    USE - Alternate fuels.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency of steam conversion of alcohol due to use of water-ethanol mixture containing methanol and prevented deactivation of catalyst and formation if by-products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method is implemented in reactor with two fixed catalyst beds. First-bed catalyst contains, as active component (at least 0.05 wt %), 16- group metal (copper, silver, gold) and/or precious metal selected from platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, and iridium deposited on graphite-like carbon support. Second-bed catalyst contains VIII-group metal selected from nickel, platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, and iridium. Reaction mixture entering second catalyst bed is preliminarily supplemented with oxygen or carbon dioxide with concentration no higher than 50 vol %.
NOVELTY - The housing (203) has a connector (201) for connecting an air cylinder for supplying oxygen required for electric power generation of fuel cell (204).    USE - For accommodating electric equipment such as digital camera, digital camcorder, small projector, small printer, notebook computer, in under water applications.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective usage of the electric equipment under water, by efficient power generation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electric equipment manipulation device; and    (2) diving implement incorporating electric equipment manipulation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the structure of the housing. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    connector (201)    suction valve (202)    housing (203)    fuel cell (204)    electric equipment (205)    exhaust valve (206)    spring (207)    valve (208)
NOVELTY - Multiple grooves (14) are formed in spiral shape along the circumference of a cylindrical chamber (10a) towards the downward direction, for supplying the moisture content separated from exhaust gas by cyclone action, to a drainage pipe (13) provided at the bottom portion of the cylinder.    USE - Gas-liquid splitter for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents supply of moisture content to outlet pipe, by enabling supply of moisture content to the drainage pipe through the grooves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation and the sectional views of the gas-liquid splitter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cylindrical chamber (10a)    base plate (10c)    outlet pipe (12)    drainage pipe (13)    grooves (14)
NOVELTY - The process involves heating indirectly, fruits and vegetables in a kiln, by heating a refractory brick arranged at the bottom portion of the kiln, for 4-6 hours at 3350-1200 degrees C. After heating, the fruits and vegetables are cooled. A bamboo material is arranged within the kiln.    USE - Used for the manufacture of carbonized material using vegetables, fruits and flowers, used for a deodorant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A carbonized material with deodorizing and dehumidification properties is easily manufactured. The decoration property of the carbonized material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a deodorant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the manufacture of a carbonized material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The organic waste (1) is classified into low and high calorie waste materials (5,6). The low calorie waste material is supplied to a biogas generator (3) which ferments the material and generates biogas. The biogas is supplied to a gasifier (4) for heat treatment of the high calorie waste material. A portion of the biogas is used for power generation.    USE - For processing organic waste, such as garbage.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption is reduced reliably, and thus cost reduction is attained. Power generation effect is enhanced, since a portion of biogas is supplied to power generation equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an organic waste processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above organic waste disposal system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste material (1)    biogas generator (3)    gasifier (4)    low calorie waste material (5)    high calorie waste material ( 6)
NOVELTY - A vertical-type grinder grinds palm husks and a classifier classifies the ground husks, such that the residue rate of the husks when using a sieve of size 2.83 mm is 10% or less.    USE - As fuel obtained from palm husks and waste wooden chips, used for boiler of power generation plant, and for baking of cement in calcination furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enables achieving perfect combustion of the ground palm husk, by suitably setting the residue rate of the husk in the sieve. It also enables recycling of palm husk and waste wooden chips into fuel used for boiler and calcination furnace, and using the obtained fuel as an alternative for coal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A woody fuel manufacturing method; and    (2) An application of the above woody fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal sectional view of the vertical grinder used in the above method.    grinding table (2)    grinding roller (3)    classifier (4)    guide vane (6)    supply chute (9)
NOVELTY - The biomass (3) as thermal decomposition raw material is thermally decomposed by a spouted bed (6) using 800 degreesC or more high temperature gas (5) as heat source with a raise flow rate of 1-15 m/second in a thermal decomposition component (1), and gas, tar and char product are obtained.    USE - For thermal decomposition of biomass, such as agricultural type e.g. sugarcane, rice bran, forestry type e.g. lumber waste material, livestock farming type e.g. livestock waste material, fishery type e.g. fishery processing dregs, and waste material type e.g. organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Biomass is decomposed stably using simple installation, without using grinding machine of cutting die with reduced throughput. The thermal decomposition uses a minimum amount of external fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for a method of thermal decomposition of biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a spouted bed biomass gasifier and thermal decomposition component, as used in the above method.    thermal decomposition component (1)    biomass (3)    connection component (4)    spouted bed (5)    high temperature gas (6)
NOVELTY - A separator (20) separates solid and liquid substances in organic waste water. The solid substances are carbonized in a rotary-kiln carbonization furnace (50) and the liquid substances are treated in a methane-fermentation tank (60). The generated fermentation gas is stored in a gas storage tank (70) and is supplied to the furnace.    USE - Used for the carbonization of organic waste residue.    ADVANTAGE - The process reduces the amount fuel used, due to combustion and carbonization of the organic waste water and enables simple recovery and utilization of the methane gas, reducing the carbonization cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A change valve (80) is arranged in a path connecting the gas storage tank and the furnace. The solid substances are combusted by using fermentation gas. A coke oven chamber carbonizes the substances using a recirculation gas which is generated during combustion in the furnace.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the carbonization of organic waste residue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the carbonization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid separator (20)    Rotary-kiln carbonization furnace (50)    Methane fermentation tank (70)    Change valve (80)
NOVELTY - A warm-air feed apparatus (70) feeds warm air into a treatment tank (10) in which organic waste (x) is decomposed by microorganisms. A stirrer (1) comprising a horizontally rotating shaft (20) and blades (31,32,40-42), repeatedly rotates and stirs the organic waste in the tank. A ventilation (80) for exhausting the gas in the tank, externally, is provided in the tank's upper surface (14).    USE - For decomposing organic waste such as excrements of human or livestock, organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in decomposition efficiency of the microorganism due to excess moisture content in the treatment tank is prevented, by feeding warm water into the tank. The organic waste is dried uniformly in a short time. Since the stress produced by the stirring of the organic waste, is reduced by the gap in each blade, the durability of the stirrer is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A warm-air feed apparatus (70) feeds warm air into a treatment tank (10) in which organic waste (x) is decomposed by microorganisms. A stirrer (1) comprising a horizontally rotating shaft (20) and blades (31,32,40-42), repeatedly rotates and stirs the organic waste in the tank. A ventilation (80) for exhausting the gas in the tank, externally, is provided in the tank's upper surface (14). A gap (c) is provided in each blades of the stirrer, in order to reduce the stress produced by the stirring of organic waste in the treatment tank. A discharge unit (72) in the warm-air feed apparatus, has a discharge pipe (72a) with several holes through which warm air is sprayed on the organic waste in the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the organic-waste treatment apparatus.    stirrer (1)    treatment tank (10)    blades (31,32,40-42)    warm-air feed apparatus (70)    discharge unit (72)    discharge pipe (72a)    ventilation (80)    gap (c)    organic waste (x)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen fermentation apparatus, where an inert gas supply device (5) supplies an inert gas into a hydrogen fermenter (2) that decomposes organic substance, is new. A hydrogen gas separator (8) isolates hydrogen from the gas ejected from the hydrogen fermenter. A gas return pipe (10) recirculates the gas ejected from the hydrogen gas separator.    USE - For generation of hydrogen for fuel cell, from organic waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of hydrogen gas continuously by supply of inert gas to hydrogen fermenter. Avoids need for pressure reducer and enables easy maintenance of fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen fermentation apparatus. (Drawing contains non- English language text).    Hydrogen fermenter (2)    Inert gas supply device (5)    Hydrogen gas separator (8)    Gas return pipe (10).
NOVELTY - A porous support (9) consists of macropores (3) and a catalyst component (5). A raw gas containing hydrocarbon type fuel is circulated through the porous support.    USE - For generation of hydrogen rich gas for fuel cells used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel conversion ratio and selectivity are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the catalyst structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    macropores (3)    catalyst component (5)    porous support (9)
NOVELTY - The combined electric power generation system has a solid oxide fuel cell (15) and a generator (14) that are actuated with a gas turbine (10) to generate electric power. The exhaust gas of the gas turbine is supplied to the air electrode of the fuel cell.    USE - Combined electric power generation system using solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for a compressor to supply compressed air to the air electrode of the fuel cell, thereby improving the operation efficiency of the fuel cell and reducing associated cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the combined electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas turbine (10)    turbine (13)    generator (14)    fuel cell (15)
NOVELTY - An electromotive force is generated by moving an electrolytic solution at high speed between anode and cathode and hydrogen is generated at cathode during electromotive force generation    USE - For generating power from seawater during crisis due to insufficient nuclear power, thermal power, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High power generation efficiency is ensured at low capital cost. The hydrogen generated at cathode is used in fuel cell efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    cylinder (2)    inner wall (8)    inflow hole (9)    opening (11)    anode (13)    cathode (14)
NOVELTY - A gas mixture is supplied into an adsorption chamber with activated carbon layer or porous substance, to separate isotope gas from main gas flowing through an exit of chamber by sealing or unsealing gas mixture in the chamber, after preset time from gas mixture supply start time. The pore diameter of activated carbon layer or porous substance is n times of the molecular diameter of main gas, where n is 1,2,3...n.    USE - For separating isotope gas like methane and carbon dioxide, from gas mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The isotope gas is separated inexpensively and effectively without usage of complicated temperature control operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main gas is methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, argon, neon, xenon or other noble gas. After stopping supply operation of gas mixture, the pressure inside the chamber is reduced. Then, the carbon layer is regenerated. The sealing and unsealing operation of the chamber and the regeneration process are repeated two or more times. Purification of removed isotope gas is performed by distillation process. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for isotope gas separation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of isotope gas separation apparatus.    pipings (201-203,213)    valves (204-206)    container (207)    sample (209)    thermostat (212)    valve (214)    exhaust pump (215)
NOVELTY - A simultaneous oxidative degradation catalyst of ammonia and an organic compound, consists of catalyst (A) component which is an oxide containing titanium, catalyst (B) component which is an oxide of at least one type of metal chosen from vanadium, tungsten and molybdenum, and catalyst (C) component which is at least one type of noble metals chosen from platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium, or its compound.    USE - For simultaneous oxidative degradation of ammonia and organic compound, ejected from waste gas of organic waste processing facility, human waste and livestock excrements, activated sludge, foodstuffs waste material, agricultural products waste, sewage treatment activated sludge and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high ammonia and organic compound decomposition activity. The catalyst has high selectivity to nitrogen and water. Processing of gas containing ammonia and organic compound, can be performed efficiently using the catalyst, with minimum generation of nitrogen oxide (NOx). The catalyst effectively decomposes and treats not only the organic compound, but also the coexisting compounds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for simultaneous oxidative degradation method of organic compound and ammonia, using the catalyst.
NOVELTY - Purifying a substance contaminated with organochlorine compound, by mixing with microbial mixture containing anaerobe and aerobic microbes, maintaining the substance alternately under anaerobic and aerobic conditions and decomposing the organochlorine compound in the substance, is new.    USE - For purifying substance such as soil and ashes contaminated with organochlorine compound such as dioxins.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively decomposes volatile organochlorine compounds in wide varieties of soils. The method is simple and economical. The method effectively prevents environmental pollution and purifies soil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of purification of substance contaminated organochlorine. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Purifying (M1) contaminated soil by washing contaminated soil (1) with fresh water and/or sea water (2), and processing eluted wash water (5) containing the contaminant in a reaction tank (8) by using microorganisms which are acclimatized with the microorganisms and/or the contaminant in the contaminated soil, is new.    USE - (M1) is useful for removing the contaminants in the soil such as aromatic hydrocarbons e.g. benzene (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) cheaply stabilizes the soil which contains an aromatic hydrocarbon in high concentration. The monocyclic ring and multi-ring aromatic hydrocarbons can be removed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Purifying (M1) contaminated soil, comprising:    (a) washing contaminated soil (1) with fresh water and/or sea water (2); and    (b) processing eluted wash water (5) containing the contaminant in a reaction tank (8) by using microorganisms which are acclimatized with the microorganisms and/or the contaminant in the contaminated soil.    (M1) involves:    (a) supplying air to the soil for dispersing fresh water and/or seawater; and    (b) processing contaminant in the soil by using the microorganisms in the contaminated soil, and/or by adding the microorganisms which acclimatized with the contaminant.    (M1) further involves supplying air to the soil, for dispersing activated sludge-treated water of ammoniacal liquor from coke works, fresh water and/or the mixed water of seawater to the contaminated soil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process flow which removes the aromatic hydrocarbon in soil. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Contaminated soil (1)    Sea water and fresh water (2)    Wash water (5)    Microorganism's reaction tank (8).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separation and refinement apparatus has a diaphragm (1) for purification of hydrogen. Both the surfaces of the diaphragm are coated with an alloy containing palladium or palladium metal. The diaphragm has a thickness of 0.1-0.001 mm and is mounted with vanadium-nickel alloy containing 5-30 at.% of nickel.    USE - For separation and refinement of hydrogen used as energy source for fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is purified and refined at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of a hydrogen separation and refinement apparatus.    Diaphragm (1)
NOVELTY - Repairing a hollow fiber membrane module comprises that the edge portion of a multiple hollow fiber membrane is fixed by a resin-fixing portion, the hollow fiber membrane module (2) is repaired by pouring a liquid resin into the hollow fiber membrane (3) side of a resin-fixing portion and subsequently solidifying the liquid resin.    USE - The method is used for repairing a hollow fiber membrane module used for filtration of human waste sludge, sewage sludge, industrial waste sludge, pulp slurry and ferment microbe-containing liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The method only repairs the damaged portion of hollow fiber membrane, and hence the durability of a hollow fiber membrane module is improved remarkably. The hollow fiber membrane module has excellent heat resistance, water resistance and chemical resistance, since the module has a uniform fluororubber protective layer formed on the resin-fixing portion. Deterioration of a hollow fiber membrane near the root is prevented even when breakage stress is applied near the root during circulation of cleaning fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hollow fiber membrane module, which has a water-based fluororubber layer (5) on the hollow fiber membrane side of the resin-fixed portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of a membrane root of a hollow fiber membrane module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hollow fiber membrane module (2)    hollow fiber membrane (3)    water-based fluororubber layer (5)
NOVELTY - The blades (2) attached to windmill shaft are rotated by external wind force acting on them and reaction force of compressed air ejected through outlet (3) at blade tip. The compressed air of air compressor (21) is stored in a chamber (22) connected to outlet through an air supply path (4).    USE - For supplying electric power to dimethyl ether production facility, hydrogen production apparatus, methanol production apparatus, gasoline station, water manufacturing equipment, sea water desalination installation, manufacturing apparatus of water with carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The output of generator coupled to windmill is increased to meet high load, as compressed air force is also used to rotate the blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) operating method of wind power generating apparatus;    (2) wind power plant; and    (3) wind power plant operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of wind power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    blades (2)    air outlet (3)    air supply path (4)    air compressor (21)    chamber (22)
NOVELTY - A method of decomposing propanol amines, involves adding rod bloom Sulfidophilum to the propanol amine containing solution under aerobic condition.    USE - For processing wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater containing propanol amine is processed efficiently and economically.
NOVELTY - Providing laccase activity to an organic solvent that includes a surfactant comprising including a laccase-containing material in reversed micelle which is formed using the surfactant, is new.    USE - The method is useful for providing laccase activity to an organic solvent for degrading an organic pollutant (e.g. an organic halogen compound, an endocrine disruptor, an azo compound, or a chemical substance chosen from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) that is dissolved in the organic solvent. Preferably, the organic pollutant is o-chlorophenol, m- chlorophenol, p-chlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-trichlorophenol or bisphenol A (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables decomposition of organic pollutants simply and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for decomposing an organic pollutant which involves mixing a laccase contain material and an organic solvent containing a surfactant, forming a reversed micelle containing laccase, and making the reversed micelle act on an organic pollutant.
NOVELTY - Plant waste is comminuted to 1-3 cm size. Solids concentration of relevant mixtures is set to 18-22 wt.%, C/N ratios are set between 16:1 - 19:1 and N:P:K ratios between (3-5.4): (0.7-1.9): (1.2-2.4) limits. The mixture is placed in a flexible preferably polymer foil fermentor, that may be lifted up and is complete with a gas collecting element. Compressed air is supplied to the fermentor until a temperature of 60 degrees C is reached. The fermentor is closed and subjected to anaerobic treatment for 25-30 days. Any biogas evolved during this period is collected (opt. water washed) and utilised; any bio-manure formed is removed at the end of the process. This method is also suitable for production of bio-diesel, i.e.: vegetable oil-methyl-ester. Transesterification occurs in a reaction between vegetable oils and aliphatic alcohols at a 1:1-3.5 wt. ratio preferably in a 5-80 minutes span, generally, conversion into fuels takes place on the surface of a cationic ion-exchange resin, at 1-8 bars pressure, in a 1:1-1.5 = vegetable oil:aliphatic alcohol wt. ratio, in the presence of an alkali-hydroxide. Transesterification is continued in a second reaction step, in the presence of a 2-3 fold excess of aliphatic alcohol, in the presence of a maximum of 12 wt.% alkali-hydroxide, depending on the weight of the reaction mix. Any glycerol formed during the reaction is removed continuously. When esterification is complete, the mixture is passed through an ion-exchange resin and finally freed from alcohol.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - A reactor ferments and converts solid organic residues and animal slurry to methane. The solids are held at readiness in a silo (7) pit which is especially on and in the ground and discharges solids via a batch-weighing unit (8) and conveyer belt (10) to the reactor.    USE - The apparatus is useful as a methane gas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The silo is capable of holding large quantities e.g. 150 tons of solid organic residues and is suitable for full automation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The biogas generator has a fermentation reactor which receives a regulated supply of animal slurry, and a weighed batch-supply of solid organic wastes e.g. chicken feces. The silo (7) is a trough-like, rectangular, elongated large pit whose upper edge is at road level (14). The pit base has a conveyer belt which moves incoming refuse towards a large shredder mill which discharges to a conveyer belt (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of the methane generator and solids silo.    Methane generator installation (1)    Reactor (2)    Slurry fed pipe (3)    Solids silo (4)    Outlet pipe (5)    Solids silo (7)    Solids weighing unit (8)    Discharge (9)    Conveyer belt (10)    Inlet (11)    Organic solids (16)
NOVELTY - Membrane module comprises a number of planar membrane packets (12) each having two membrane groups (2) consisting of one or two membrane frames as supports for a hydrogen-selective planar membrane, and a supporting structure (8) lying between the membrane groups. The membrane packets lie freely over each other and are enclosed by a rotationally symmetrical pressure sleeve. The membrane packets form a stack in which a feed chamber for reformate gas lies between two membrane packets.    USE - In a fuel cell system for separating hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The module has low weight and heat capacity. Reformate gas can be easily introduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the membrane packet.    membrane groups (2)    membranes (4)    supporting structure (8)    membrane packet (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell with a proton-conducting membrane as the electrolyte and having catalyst layers overlapping the membrane on both sides. Gas-permeable electrodes in the form of an anode and a cathode are provided. Electrically conductive plates electrically conductively border on the electrodes and together with the electrodes define the gas-carrying channels. The membrane comprises a matrix into which a proton-conducting polymer substance on an organic basis is mixed.    USE - As electrochemical energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The basic material of the proton-conducting membrane must not in itself be proton-conducting, so that the fuel-cell technique has a wide spectrum of materials available to it.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (7) has two inputs for air (1,2), for the anode and cathode spaces each controlled by a valve (4,5). All the inputs to the cell and all the outputs from the cell have pressure (P) and temperature (T) sensors. There is an input (3) for cooling water with a pump (6).    USE - Control system for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Control system maintains efficient operation of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water leaving the fuel cell (13) may be passed through a heat exchanger (8) for heating or cooling. There are outputs (11,12) for the anode and cathode spaces. An oxygen sensor (9) is connected to a computer circuit (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram for a fuel cell.    Pressure sensor (P)    Temperature (T)    Inputs for air (1,2)    Input (3)    Air control valve (4,5)    Pump (6)    Fuel cell (7)    Heat exchanger (8)    Oxygen sensor (9)    Computer circuit (10)    Outputs (11,12)    Fuel cell (13)
NOVELTY - Production of shaped products by transfer molding of a composition comprising 70-80% polyester, 10-30% polyolefin and 1-10% ethylene/glycidyl methacrylate copolymer, comprises adding 0.05-3.5% of an organometallic compound to the composition.    USE - The process is especially useful for making pallets and composters.    ADVANTAGE - The products have high impact resistance and good bending strength and elasticity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of shaped products by transfer molding of a composition comprising 70-80% polyester, 10-30% polyolefin, 1-10% ethylene/glycidyl methacrylate copolymer, 0-3% ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, 0-2% chain branching agent or viscosifier, 0-1% additives, 0-3% foaming agent, 0-40% inorganic filler and 0-15% olefin- and/or polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer comprises adding 0.05-3.5% of an organometallic compound to the composition.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a shaped product produced as above.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing the biologic feed from the waste residue of beta-lactam antibiotic hyphase is characterized by the wet treating the said waste residue. Its advantages are no putrescene of hyphae, rich biologic protein and nutrients, eliminating environmental pollution caused by said waste residue and low cost.
NOVELTY - The spontaneous aeration based continuous decomposer comprises an aerobics fermentation system giving zero waste. The low-cost system pays off in three months, taking into account the collection costs and the sale of recyclable products.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - A bi-polar plate has an anode portion (8) in a first fuel cell, and a cathode portion (10) in a second fuel cell and having a flow field to introduced oxygen to the cathode portion. The anode portion has a fuel flow field, a gas permeable membrane positioned away from an anode aspect of a membrane electrolyte of the first cell, and a gaseous effluent vent channel (40) adjacent the membrane and communicating gaseous effluent via an outlet.    USE - For a fuel cell stack (2) for fuel cell system used in producing electrical energy through electrochemical oxidation of an organic fuel, e.g. methanol, and reduction of an oxidizing agent, e.g. air.    ADVANTAGE - The invention vents anode effluent gas without the use of external gas separators, and improves performance and limits the size of a stack system implementing the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel cell (24, 28) of a fuel cell stack comprising anode and cathode chambers, a proton conducting membrane electrolyte (6) positioned between the chambers, and the inventive bi-polar plate;    (b) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel delivery mechanism, a fuel cell stack including at least two fuel cells, and the inventive bi-polar plate; and    (c) a method of removing gaseous effluents from the anode aspect of a fuel cell system comprising collecting gaseous effluent at the anode chamber, and communicating the collected gaseous effluent to the outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the anode plate in a multi-fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Membrane electrolyte (6)    Anode portion (8)    Cathode portion (10)    Fuel cell (24, 28)    Gas permeable membrane (36)    Vent channel (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode plate has opposing first and second surfaces. The surface(s) has open-faced channels each having an inlet end and an outlet end.    USE - For a fuel cell, e.g. an acid fuel cell (i.e., a sulfuric acid fuel cell). (all claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The inventive plate serves to direct and distribute coolant fluids, thus increasing the degree and rate of heat transfer within the fuel cell. It serves to direct and distribute reactant fluids within the cell. The fuel cell utilizing the inventive plate provides a more efficient, high power density and has an extended practical operating range. It has a useful life that is not limited in terms of platform size or area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a fuel cell comprising: an anode electrode plate (46); a cathode electrode plate (48); and an electrolyte (50) located between the anode and cathode electrode plates; and    (b) a fuel cell stack comprising, in cooperative combination, fuel cells as above.    Each electrode plate has the opposing first and second surfaces, and is adjacent to the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an off-axis top view of a fuel cell employing a double-sided channeled anode and cathode electrode plate.    Anode electrode plate (46)    Cathode electrode plate (48)    Electrolyte (50)    First surfaces (52, 56)    Second surfaces (54, 58)    Open-faced channels (60, 62, 66, 72)    Recessed portion (64, 70)    Fibrous composite material (68, 74)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (30) includes multiple fluid cells provided in stacked relationship, multiple reactant gas passages disposed between the fuel cells, and a manifold system in communication with the gas passages. The manifold system includes a flow control mechanism that is adjustable to provide alternative flow path arrangements through the gas passages.    USE - For use in electrical vehicular power plants to replace internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains a reasonable pressure drop while providing sufficient velocities and reactant concentrations at each cell for varying throughputs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of expanding an operating range of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell stack having a rotary valve system provided in a single pass flow position.    Fuel cell stack (30)    Downstream manifold chamber (38)    Rotary sector valves (40,42)    Exhaust passage (52)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary load (30) is connected in series with a battery (29) for causing initial current density of predetermined magnitude in the fuel cell stack (7), during start up. A switch (25) alternatively connects either a main load (24) or the battery electrically across the fuel cell stack. A controller (26) applies fuel from the battery to fuel flow fields (8,10), and causes the switch to connect the battery across the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Produces 30% of rated power within about 20 seconds of initiating startup, and enables a rapid startup with only a small auxiliary power requirement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for startup method for a frozen fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified schematic illustration of fuel cell system.    fuel cell stack (7)    fuel flow fields (8,10)    main load (24)    switch (25)    controller (26)    battery (29)    auxiliary load (30)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a storage tank (20) having metal alloy storage medium which stores hydrogen gas by forming metal hydride. The rate of release of the hydrogen gas from storage medium, is increased with the temperature of storage medium. An exhaust passage (70) connecting fuel cell stack (10) and storage tank, passes the exhaust stream in heat exchange relationship with storage medium, to condense the water in the exhaust stream.    USE - Hydrogen gas supplying system for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides safe and compact system, by eliminating the need for bulky, highly pressurized storage device and reducing the number of components in the system, thereby increasing the system efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) water recovering system;    (2) hydrogen supplying method;    (3) water recovering method; and    (4) regenerative fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen supplying system.    fuel cell stack (10)    storage tank (20)    liquid gas separator (40)    exhaust passage (70)    oxidant supply passage (100)
NOVELTY - A plate (122) off-spaced from an anode surface, has perforations. Another plate (144) is off-spaced from the plate (122), so as to form a plenum (146) for receiving the gas from a pressurized source. The gas in the plenum, is passed onto the anode surface through perforations.    USE - For distributing gas from pressurized source over surface of electrode in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform distribution of gas over the electrode surface of the fuel cell, is achieved by forming the plenum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of the interconnect and fuel distribution system.    anode (18b)    cathode (20a)    plates (122,144)    plenum (146)
NOVELTY - A proton exchange membrane (PEM) provided in each of the fuel cells, has opposingly arranged cathode and anode catalysts. A cathode flow field plate provided adjacent to cathode catalyst has an oxidant reactant gas flow field to which air is supplied using air pump at specified pressure. The adiabatic efficiency of air pump is 0.3-0.7.    USE - Fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - By taking adiabatic efficiency of air pump into account for supplying air at predetermined pressure the overall system efficiency is minimized. Avoids the need for condensers and enthalpy recovery devices and hence overall system cost and size are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of optimum system pressure as a function of adiabatic efficiency.
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure sensor (54) that generates pressure signal based on steam pressure supplied to a fuel processor (20) that provides reformate to fuel cell. A controller (60) communicating with sensor, fuel cell and valve (56) that directs steam to and vents steam away from processor, controls valve based on pressure signal and operating mode of fuel cell.    USE - Steam control system in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a valve that vents steam before the steam enters the fuel processor, thereby reducing steam and steam condensate collecting in fuel processor. Maintains a water buffer for a faster hot restart.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for controlling steam in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of the steam control system.    fuel processor (20)    fuel cell stack (40)    valve (56)    pressure sensor (54)    controller (60)
NOVELTY - The system has air and hydrogen supply systems (304, 310) for delivering cool air and hydrogen to a fuel cell stack (302). A pressure regulating device (307) having solenoid and pressure regulating valves controls the flow of hydrogen to the stack. The system also has a recirculator (318) for inducing circulation of hydrogen flow inside the stack, and a circuit (324) for controlling flow and pressure regulating devices.    USE - Used for transportation vehicles and for power generation systems such as home power systems and portable power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The blower present in the air supply system delivers cool air to the fuel stack, thereby enabling the stack to work at higher temperatures without requiring a separate cooling fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (302)    Air supply system (304)    Solenoid valve (306)    Pressure regulating device (307)    Pressure regulating valve (308)    Hydrogen supply system (310)    Recirculator (318)    Control circuit (324)
NOVELTY - The system has a valve (21) for controlling flow of fuel gas from a manifold (M1) to gas passages of a fuel cell stack (20). An interrupter (30) is provided for disconnecting output terminal of the stack from a load (60). A microprocessor (50) short-circuits positive and negative electrodes of the output terminal after distribution of the gas, and gets prohibited by a switch when the terminal is disconnected from the load.    USE - Used for transportation vehicles and for power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The prohibition of microprocessor prevents cross leak of hydrogen gas, thereby improving fuel economy of the system. The prohibition also eliminates the presence of residual voltage and hence prevents electrical hazards during a checkup after the system operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel gas supply manifold (M1)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Cylindrical valve (21)    Interrupter (30)    Switch (41)    Microprocessor (50)    Load (60)
NOVELTY - A cascade section in fluid communication with a multi-stage compressor, comprises hydrogen gas storage zones with a pressure vessel for storing compressed hydrogen at pressure of about 2000-20000 psi. A hydrogen gas dispensing section comprises outlets configured to dispense hydrogen gas at pressure less than or equal to 4500 psi and 4750-6250 psi respectively.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables better gas utilization and enhances the overall functionality of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrolysis cell system;    (2) cascade system;    (3) hydrogen gas storage and dispensing method; and    (4) storage medium storing program for storing and dispensing hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrolysis cell system.    electrolysis cell system (30)    water source (32)    electrical source (42)    separator (44)    fueling system (70)
NOVELTY - Treating a liquid hydrocarbon comprises: (a) providing a liquid hydrocarbon containing organic sulfur-containing compounds; (b) providing a bioactive material from the genus Alcaligenes; and (c) exposing the liquid hydrocarbon to the bioactive material such that the bioactive material interacts with the organic sulfur-containing compounds and transforms the organic sulfur-containing compounds into inorganic sulfur compounds.    USE - For treating a liquid hydrocarbon, preferably bitumen, heavy crude, medium crude, Diesel fuel, gasoline, and/or coal slurry (claimed) to break down complex organic sulfur-containing compounds within a hydrocarbon to facilitate removal of these compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The invention transforms complex organic sulfur compounds into more easily removable inorganic sulfur compounds to make sulfur removal easier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a bioactive material of Alcaligenes xylosoxydans, which is effective at 30-50 degreesC and pH 7.0-8.0 in breaking down carbon-sulfur-carbon bonds in organic sulfur-containing compounds; and    (b) a genetic bacteria platform derived from Alcaligenes, which is viable in oil and active in breaking down carbon-sulfur-carbon bonds in organic sulfur-containing compounds.
NOVELTY - Treating liquid hydrocarbon containing organosulfur compounds, comprises providing a bioactive material from the genus Alcaligenes and exposing liquid hydrocarbon to bioactive material to interact with the organic sulfur-containing compounds and transforms the organic sulfur-containing compounds into inorganic sulfur compounds.    USE - For treating a liquid hydrocarbon, preferably bitumen, heavy crude, medium crude, Diesel fuel, gasoline, and/or coal slurry (claimed) to break down complex organic sulfur-containing compounds within a hydrocarbon to facilitate removal of these compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The invention transforms complex organic sulfur compounds into more easily removable inorganic sulfur compounds to make sulfur removal easier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bioactive material of Alcaligenes xyloxidans, which is effective at 30-50 degreesC and pH 7.0-8.0 in breaking down carbon-sulfur-carbon bonds in organic sulfur-containing compounds.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by condensed-phase reforming comprising reacting water and a water-soluble oxygenated hydrocarbon in the condensed phase in the presence of a metal-containing catalyst. The catalyst comprises a metal selected from Group VIIIB transitional metals, or their alloys or mixtures.    USE - Production of hydrogen used in fuel cells, in the production of ammonia, or in the refining of crude oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method can produce oxygenated hydrocarbon reactants from renewable resources, e.g. biomass. Thus, the method can be used to generate a fuel source, i.e. hydrogen, from an abundant and fully renewable source. Also, because living plant matter consumes carbon dioxide (CO2), the use of these feedstocks in power generation applications does not result in a net increase of CO2 vented to the atmosphere. The process functions at a much lower temperature than conventional steam reforming of hydrocarbons. It allows for the reforming of the oxygenated hydrocarbon and simultaneous water gas shift reaction to take place in a single reactor. The oxygenated hydrocarbons are far less dangerous than the conventional hydrocarbons normally used in steam reformation. Because the process is carried out in the condensed liquid phase, it eliminates the need to vaporize water to steam. Thus, the amount of energy that must be input to yield hydrogen is greatly reduced. The overall energy yield is concomitantly increased.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator comprises an exothermic hydrogen generator (140), and an endothermic hydrogen generator (120). The endothermic hydrogen generator absorbs heat from the exothermic hydrogen generator.    USE - For fuel cells for a portable storage device, i.e. cell phones, laptop computers, video cameras, flashlights, portable electrical, tools, or personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive hydrogen generator uses both endothermic and exothermic hydrogen generators. The exothermic hydrogen generator transfers heat to the endothermic hydrogen generator    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating hydrogen, comprising generating hydrogen by an exothermic process; and generating hydrogen by an endothermic process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exemplary apparatus comprising exothermic and endothermic hydrogen generators.    First compartment (110)    Endothermic hydrogen generator (120)    Second compartment (130)    Exothermic hydrogen generator (140)    Ports (106, 170)
NOVELTY - Providing for minimization of densification of particulate fines in hydride or hydridable materials to prevent difficulties of prior art.    USE - For storing hydrogen storage material under pressure, used as fuel or fuel supplement for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compartmentalization of the vessel prevents compaction of the hydrogen storage alloys, which could lead to excessive strain on the vessel causing damage, deformation, or rupture of the vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage apparatus comprises a pressure containment vessel; hydrogen storage alloy (10); primary partition(s) for dividing the vessel into compartments (11); secondary partition(s) for dividing compartments into sub-compartments (12) into which the storage alloy is disposed. The secondary partition is formed of a thermally conductive material where heat is transferred between the storage alloy and the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional diagram of the hydrogen storage apparatus.    Hydrogen storage alloy (10)    Compartments (11)    Sub-compartments (12)    Disc (13)    Vanes (21)    Longitudinal axis (22)
NOVELTY - Providing a hydrogen generation system for use with an internal combustion engine that requires minimal maintenance.    USE - For generating hydrogen from an exhaust stream from an internal combustion engine used in, e.g. automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles using hydrogen fuels for combustion, by generating pressure using an exhaust pipe (13) from an internal combustion engine, condensing reactant water from a gas, and generating hydrogen from the reactant water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention requires minimal maintenance and reduces pollutant emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generation system comprises a venturi (14) in fluid communication with an exhaust stream (12), a condenser (18) in fluid communication with the venturi for extracting water from the exhaust stream, and an electrolyzer in fluid communication with the condenser. The electrolyzer produces hydrogen gas.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) systems for generating hydrogen for use with an internal combustion engine;    (2) a method for generating hydrogen for use with an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generation system.    Exhaust stream (12)    Exhaust pipe (13)    Venturi (14)    Air inlet (16)    Condenser (18)    Valve (20, 27, 37)    Reservoir (22)    Sensor (25)    Polisher (32)    Vessel (38)
NOVELTY - A mobile hydrogen gas dispensing apparatus comprises a first outlet comprising a first valve, a first hydrogen gas output port, a first nozzle, a first display panel, and a first hose, an electrochemical cell (40) and a truck.    USE - The assembly is used for dispensing hydrogen gas (claimed) for an electrolysis cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly allows an efficient dispensing of hydrogen gas to a hydrogen powered application to complete a refueling operation. It is capable of being moved to the particular application and effectively delivering the hydrogen gas generated by the cell system to the application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mobile hydrogen gas dispensing apparatus comprises a first outlet comprising a first valve, a first hydrogen gas output port, a first nozzle, a first display panel in operable communication with the first hydrogen gas output port, and a first hose forming fluid communication between the first hydrogen output port and the first nozzle; an electrochemical cell disposed in fluid communication with the first outlet; and a truck, where the first outlet and the electrochemical cell are mechanically connected to the mobile platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an electrolysis cell system.    Electrochemical cell (40)    Electrical source (42)    Low pressure hydrogen separator (48)    Release (50)    Hydrogen gas vent (52)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell separators (1) are produced by shaping a composition comprising a conductive powder and binder to form a shaped body (1'), coating and impregnating the shaped body with a metal oxide-containing hydrophilic resin, and curing the hydrophilic resin.    USE - For producing fuel cell separators for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for the purpose of fuel and air supply, for use as a separating boundary membrane for adjacent fuel cell units and electrical interconnections .    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides fuel cell separator having excellent hydrophilic properties and undergo little leaching of substrate that inhibit power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising stacked unit cells each composed of a solid polymer membrane, pair of electrode on either side of the membrane, and pair of separators on either side of the electrode forming a gas supplying and removing channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of fuel cell separator.    Shaped body (1')    Separators (1)    Ribs (1a)
NOVELTY - An imaging composition comprises a mixture of fluid and a functional material. The fluid is compressed and the functional material is dispersed and/or stabilized in the compressed fluid. The mixture is thermodynamically stable and/or thermodynamically metastable.    USE - The composition is for use in creating a high-resolution pattern or image on a substrate. It is useful for inkjet, organic light emitting diode display, color filter array, coating applications, polymer filler, and thin-film formation applications.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive composition includes a thermodynamically stable or metastable mixture. It permits high speed, accurate and precise deposition on a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photomicrograph of lines drawn using compressed fluid formulation containing Duasyn Acid blue AE-02 dye used in the inventive composition.
NOVELTY - A textile particulate filter (102) has hydrophobic and polypropylene fibers, and a porous block activated carbon filter (104) which have inlets and outlets. The inlet of the particulate filter, receives the air and flows through the outlet, carbon filter inlet and then to an outlet (112) coupled to the cathode chamber of a fuel cell.    USE - For air filtration in fuel cell system especially, sulfonated fluorocarbon polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system used for home appliance and electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to provide a robust and cost-effective fuel cell system. Enables to filter the particulate and vapor contaminants from the fuel cell reactant stream, thereby avoiding degradation of the fuel cell performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cut-away view of the fuel cell air filtration system.    textile particulate filter (102)    porous block activated carbon filter (104)    outlet (112)
NOVELTY - A polymer composite material in a bipolar plate (8), has an oxidation resistant and acid-resistant hyperconductive surface layer engaging with the gas permeable carbon/graphite diffusion media (34,36,38,40).    USE - Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell used as power source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance between the bipolar plate and the diffusion media is reduced, by shunting current passing through media, hence the fuel cell can be manufactured efficiently with less stack compression and heat load. As a result, the stack durability and gas flow are improved and uniform current distribution is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer composite material in a bipolar plate (8), has an oxidation resistant and acid-resistant hyperconductive surface layer engaging with the gas permeable carbon/graphite diffusion media (34,36,38,40). The conductivity of the surface layer is greater than that of the composite material for shunting current passing through the media, to an electrically conductive filler between the surface layer and composite material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of manufacturing current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded, isometric view of PEM fuel cell.    bipolar plate (8)    diffusion media (34,36,38,40)
NOVELTY - Bacillus megaterium strain SB-3112 (I), having the characteristic of ATCC deposit number PTA-3142, is new.    USE - (II) is useful for degrading fatty acids or grease, by exposing fatty acid and/or grease to a composition comprising (I) and adding a biodegrading activator (glycerol 0.01-10% (v/v)) and a surfactant to the mixture to enhance bioavailability of fatty acids and grease (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) effectively and efficiently degrades fats, oils and grease.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a composition (II) comprising (I); and    (2) a method for degrading fatty acids and grease using (II).
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a containment vessel with a pressurized oxygen free gas connected to a conduit. An internal portion of a fuel cell is charged with a fuel effectuating the displacement of pre-existing ambient air. The gas is transported from the portion to the cell through the conduit. The gas traverses a pressure and a demand regulator prior to entering the internal portion of the cell.    USE - Used for effecting the continuous pressurization oxygen free fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes the potential for flame and explosion occurring within an aircraft fuel tank and also eliminates the weight restrictions.
NOVELTY - Gas purification process involves supplying a stream of feed gas containing 2/1 mol ratio of hydrogen to nitrogen, and methane and argon; cryogenically separating the feed gas into a stream of synthesis gas containing 3/1 mol ratio of hydrogen to nitrogen, and a waste gas stream containing nitrogen and the methane supplied in the feed gas stream; and splitting the waste gas stream into a nitrogen rich gas stream and a methane rich gas stream.    USE - The process is used for purifying gases.    ADVANTAGE - The invention exhibits improved overall process efficiency. The heat exchange between the warm and the cold streams is in balance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gas purification process involves supplying a first stream of feed gas containing hydrogen and nitrogen in a mol ratio of 2/1 and containing methane and argon; cryogenically separating the feed gas into a second stream of synthesis gas containing hydrogen and nitrogen in a mol ratio of 3/1, and a waste gas stream containing nitrogen and all of the methane supplied in the first stream; splitting the waste gas stream into a third stream of nitrogen rich gas and a fourth stream of methane rich gas useful as fuel or as a feed to a subsequent process; providing a cold box having a common cold interior, where the first to the fourth streams and the waste gas stream after being cooled are passed through the common cold interior of the cold box which maintains throughout the gas purification process the same temperature at which the four streams are passed through the cold box interior after the cryogenic separation, and where the second stream of synthesis gas is passed to the cold box at -284 degrees F; and delivering the second stream of synthesis gas to an ammonia synthesis process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram showing conversion of feed gas to waste gas and synthesis gas.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to method for preparing the compost ferment designated for accelerated utilization of any vegetable residues and for preparing high-quality compost from them. Method for preparing the compost ferment uses brewery dregs as brewery waste used for culturing consortium of microorganisms among fungi Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus sydowii, Cephalosporium Cda. , Trichoderma sp., actinomycetes Streptomyces griseus, Streptomyces termoviolaceous, Streptomyces globisporus, Streptomyces rubber, Streptomyces viridosporus and bacteria Bacillus cereus, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus subtilis. Invention provides preparing the highly active compost ferment.    USE - Agriculture microbiology, biotechnology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved preparing method, reduced cost. 2 tbl, 1 dwg,2 ex
NOVELTY - A humidification apparatus for polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack is provided, to enable the humidification amount to be controlled for saving the wave required for humidification by employing a multiple spraying method and to save the additional energy required for maintaining the temperature of a humidifier by employing a dual path where the cooling water of a high temperature passes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The humidification apparatus is such that the reaction gas is supplied through a gas introduction pipe(11), its flux is controlled by a flux control system(12), the moisture is supplied to the reaction gas by a humidifier(13), and the humidified reaction gas is supplied into a fuel cell(15) through a gas supply pipe(14); and the exhaust gas exhausted from the inside of the fuel cell after the reaction is exhausted through a back pressure control system(17) controlling the operation pressure inside of the fuel cell(15) through a gas exhaust pipe(16). The humidification apparatus comprises a humidifier container where a front reaction gas supply pipe(18) where a gas is supplied from a gas supply device and a water supply pipe are connected with a rear reaction gas supply pipe(14) supplying the reaction gas into a fuel cell(15); and a spray device for finely spraying the gas supplied through the reaction gas supply pipe(18) and the water supplied through the water pipe.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack is provided, to enable fuel and an oxidizing agent to be supplied uniformly and to allow the chemical reaction to be carried out stably at each unit cell, thereby improving the performance and the durability of a fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell stack(10) is such that it contains a plurality of layered unit cells(11), its top and bottom ends are engaged with an end plate(12), and a supply manifold header(13) and an exhaust manifold header(14) are formed at the top end plate for allowing fuel and air to be supplied to the each unit cell and the fuel and air to be exhausted from the unit cell after the reaction. The supply manifold header(13) is provided with a rotation direction generator(20) for changing the linear direction of fluid into the rotation direction. Preferably the rotation direction generator(20) comprises oblique-lined wings in the inside of a cylindrical body.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a foaming styrene resin particle and a foaming styrene resin particle prepared by the method are provided, to prepare a foaming styrene resin particle with an excellent appearance without generating harmful benzene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of adding a suspension stabilizer to water in a polymerization tank to prepare a suspension; adding a styrene dispersion comprising a styrene monomer, t-peroxy 2-ethylhexyl monocarbonate and t-amyl 2-ethylhexyl monocarbonate to the polymerization tank with stirring and polymerizing the mixture at a high temperature; and infiltrating a hydrocarbon of a low boiling point into the material of the tank at a temperature lower than a softening point. Preferably the suspension stabilizer is tricalcium phosphate and hydroxyethyl cellulose; and the hydrocarbon is pentane, butane or propane.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a human body-friendly foaming styrene resin particle and a foaming styrene resin particle prepared by the method are provided, to prepare a foaming styrene resin particle with an excellent appearance without generating harmful benzene by employing t-peroxy 2-ethylhexyl monocarbonate and 1,1-bis t-butylperoxy 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of adding a suspension stabilizer to water in a polymerization tank to prepare a suspension; adding a styrene dispersion comprising a styrene monomer, t-peroxy 2-ethylhexyl monocarbonate and 1,1-bis t-butylperoxy 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane to the polymerization tank with stirring and polymerizing the mixture at a high temperature; and infiltrating a hydrocarbon of a low boiling point into the material of the tank at a temperature lower than a softening point. Preferably the suspension stabilizer is tricalcium phosphate and hydroxyethyl cellulose; and the hydrocarbon is pentane, butane or propane.
NOVELTY - Provided is a manufacture method of a cow feed by using by-products generated during the manufacture of food products. Therefore, the cow feed contains abundant nutrients and has reasonable price.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A manufacture method of a cow feed is characterized by the steps of: mixing 610kg of soybean dregs, 20kg of crumbs of instant noodle and bread, 30kg of bran of rice and barley, 30kg of saw dust, 30kg of herbal medicine dregs, 8kg of sesame dregs, 2kg of brown sugar, 2kg of salt, 18kg of vitamin, 50kg of compound feed, and 10kg of fermenting agent; and fermenting the mixture thereof in a fermenter of 65 deg.C for 6 hours.
NOVELTY - Provided is a method of cultivation of the mushroom mycelium in a solid culture medium containing edible byproducts generated from food processing, thereby involving no separation of cultured mycelia and providing it as a raw ingredient of health foods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method of cultivation of the mushroom mycelium in a solid culture medium containing edible byproducts comprises the steps of: inoculating cultured mushroom mycelia to a solid medium and obtaining mushroom mycelia adapted to the solid medium; and inoculating the cultured mycelia to the same medium as the solid medium in the previous step, followed by its cultivation.
NOVELTY - A neutral fermentation extract of grape residue for natural fertilizer is provided to prevent plant diseases, enrich acidified soil and increase yield in a short time.    USE - For natural fertilizer    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A neutral fermentation extract of grape residue for natural fertilizer is provided to prevent plant diseases, enrich acidified soil and increase yield in a short time.    The grape residue fermentation extract is obtained by:    (i) fermenting grape (black grape) residue including seeds, skin and stem by aerobic bacteria, humus, under the condition of 40-60degreesC of temperature and 57-84% of humidity for 2-3 weeks;    (ii) storing the fermented grape at 50-75degreesC for 30-40 hours to neutralize the grape residue;    (iii) separating extract (pH6.5-7.0) from grape residue; and    (iv) manufacturing the extract to solid and liquid fertilizers.
NOVELTY - The estimation units (11,12) estimates the quantity of heating gas consumed by a fuel cell (1) and quantity of heating gas supplied from a fuel supply source respectively. A state determination unit (13) of each cut off valve (3A,3B) determines whether the cut off valves are in normal state based on the estimated values.    USE - Heating gas supply apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively diagnosis the state of cut off valve based on the estimated values.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the heating gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel tanks (2A,2B)    cut off valves (3A,3B)    estimation units (11,12)    state determination unit (13)
NOVELTY - The high purify water generated at a water treating unit (33) provided at upstream side of a water tank (32), is stored in the water tank, so that the stored water is supplied to each unit of the power generation system.    USE - Water supply device for fuel cell type device power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction in life of ion exchange resin of water treating unit by maintaining the water treatment unit during the operation of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell type device power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the water supply device. (Drawing included non-English text).    fuel cell stack (21)    heating gas supply unit (22)    oxidation gas supply (23)    water recovery unit (24,25)    water supply device (31)    water tank (32)    water treatment unit (33)    circulation pump (37)
NOVELTY - A high-pressure gas turbine (2) provided between a fuel gas holder (1) and a fuel cell stack (5), is rotationally driven with the expansion energy of heating gas supplied from the gas holder. A circulation pump (3) is driven by rotary motion of the turbine, to pressurize the fuel circulated to a circulation fluid utilization apparatus (6).    USE - Fuel cell system for driving turbo generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since rotary motion of turbine in used to drive circulation pump, the need for providing another energy source to drive circulation pump is avoided, thereby improving utilization efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    high-pressure fuel gas holder (1)    high-pressure gas turbine (2)    circulation pump (3)    fuel cell stack (5)    circulation fluid utilization apparatus (6)    circulation fluid piping (8)
NOVELTY - A solid-liquid separation chamber (12) which has an opening (15), is connected to the bottom portion of another solid-liquid separation chamber (11). An air lift pump (13) which has a suction inlet (18), pumps up water from the solid-liquid separation chambers so that the water in the chamber, fluctuates between low water level and high water level.    USE - For septic tank (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the water does not overflow out of the tank, the solid substance contained in the waste water is made to settle effectively, without using any filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for septic tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the anaerobic treatment tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anaerobic treatment tank (10)    Solid-liquid separation chamber (11,12)    Air lift pump (13)    Waste water inflow port (14)    Opening (15)    Partition walls (16,17)    Suction inlet (18)
NOVELTY - An exhaust port (8a) is provided to upper portion of an outside casing (6). The outside casing is connected to the opening of an upper cover (4) of an organic wastewater treatment tank. A cylindrical rotary structure (13) has hole (13a) and opening (15a) through which bubble generated in tank enters into the rotary structure.    USE - For processing wastewater in organic wastewater treatment tank.    ADVANTAGE - Provides inexpensive apparatus for defoaming of bubble generated in the organic wastewater treatment tank efficiently by simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the defoaming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Upper cover (4)    Outside casing (6)    Exhaust port (8a)    Cylindrical rotary structure (13)    Hole (13a)    Opening (15a)
NOVELTY - The heat conducting fins (17a) provided between the circular outer and center pipes (3,15b), defines a flow path (23) between the pipes (3,15b). The fins (17b) provided between the center pipe and an inner pipe (15a), defines a flow path (15) between the pipes (15a,15b). The source gas flowing through path (15) and reformed gas flowing through path (23), exchanges heat through center pipe and fins.    USE - For reformed gas generation apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transfer of heat along the flow path direction is improved, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reformed gas generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-section view of the reformed gas generation apparatus.    circular outer pipe (3)    flow path (15,23)    inner pipe (15a)    circular center pipe (15b)    fins (17a,17b)
NOVELTY - An aerator (2) stores water containing hold-back carrier of microorganisms. A diffusion tube (3) generates circulating flow of the water according to air-lift effect by air bubble. A guide board (10) is provided under the tube for preventing upward flow of water from hitting the tube.    USE - For biological treatment of sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Wear of the hold-back carrier of microorganisms is decreased, since the treated water containing the carrier does not hit the diffusion tube directly. Thereby, the regular amount of replenishment of the carrier is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the rotational-flow aeration apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Aerator (2)    Diffusion tube (3)    Compression air piping (4)    Partition plate (6)    Guide board (10)
NOVELTY - The aqueous solution containing 40 weight% or less of nitrate and/or nitrite, is added to sludge (14) obtained by aggregation of biological treatment water (8).    USE - For preventing odor generation from sludge in human waste disposal plant, sewage treatment plants.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively prevents odor generation from aggregation sludge which is obtained by aggregation of biological treatment water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic waste water processing system.    Biological treatment installation (2)    Biological treatment water (8)    Sludge (14)    Storage tank (16)    Nitrate aqueous solution (20)
NOVELTY - The activity of the methane fermentation microbe is reduced during start of the denitrifying process by passing water containing nitrogen oxide to the surface of a granule of methane fermentation microbe in denitrifying tank (1) before adhesion proliferation of the denitrifying bacterium. The activity of fermentation is reduced by providing hydrogen peroxide to fermentation microbe in the tank.    USE - For removing nitrogen during start of denitrifying apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses production of methane gas from denitrifying apparatus by passing water containing nitrogen oxide before adhesion proliferation of denitrifying bacterium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the denitrifying apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Denitrifying tank (1)    Adjustment tank (2)
NOVELTY - A methane-fermentation tank (2) and a preprocessor (1) ejects fermentation process liquid and dehydration solid content respectively which are mixed and vacuum dried by a vacuum dryer (3). The volatile component and moisture are recollected by condenser (4) from gases ejected out during drying, for concentrating the volatile component by a concentrator (5) and for separating it from waste-water.    USE - For fermentation processing of waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Drying is effectively performed without using expensive coagulant for fermentation processing and recovery of ammonia, is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste material processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic waste material processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    preprocessor (1)    methane-fermentation tank (2)    vacuum dryer (3)    condenser (4)    concentrator (5)
NOVELTY - A fermenter (2) performs methane fermentation of organic waste. The fermentation residue dehydrated in water removal device (5) is carbonized by a carbonation furnace (7). The carbonized material produced from the furnace is removed.    USE - For processing organic waste such as sludge and industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste processing facilities use the methane fermentation residue effectively as an energy source and thereby utilization efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (2)    recovery apparatus (3)    water removal device (5)    heating apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - A controller (100) supplies the sedimented ground organic refuse from the tank (10) to a compost apparatus (50) for decomposing the refuse using microorganisms, without transferring through a solid liquid separator (40), when the detected moisture content of the products stored in the compost apparatus is below the predetermined level.    USE - For processing organic refuse e.g. sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents drying of compost apparatus, reliably, thereby clogging of filter of the blower pump is prevented reliably and hence the sludge is collected appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    tank (10)    aerator (20)    solid liquid separator (40)    apparatus (50)    controller (100)
NOVELTY - Sidewalls (2) and a spacer are arranged on a mixed conductor sheet (1), such that a ventilator (7) is formed at a specific portion by the vaporization of a block of predetermined shape arranged on the sheet.    USE - Used for manufacturing a mixed conductor stacking element (claimed) used as a modifier for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The block used for forming the ventilator is formed of the desired shape and thickness, simply and reliably. Manufacturing cost is reduced and size reduction of the stacking element is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a mixed conductor stacking element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the mixed conductor stacking element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mixed conductor sheet (1)    Side wall (2)    Opening (3)    Openings (5, 6)    Ventilator (7)
NOVELTY - A valve (26) controls the amount of transfer of solubilized liquid to a methanation tank (12) from an acid generation tank (26), such that a pH range of 6-8 is maintained in the methanation tank.    USE - For processing organic waste such as garbage, food residue, sewage sludge, foodstuffs, industrial waste, municipal solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the usage amount of acid or alkali in the methanation tank. Also, the size of the methane fermentation apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the methane fermentation apparatus.    acid generation tank (11)    methanation tank (12)    transfer pipe (13)    discharge pipe (15)    alkali pouring tank (17)    pH meter (24a,24b)    valve (26)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates amount of gas supplied from the gas inlet. The sensors (22,23) detect the temperature of catalyst inside a modifier (8). The amount of supplied gas is corrected based on detected temperature. A controller controls control valves (12,14) to supply gas, based on corrected amount.    USE - For controlling gas flow rate in modifier of fuel reforming system mounted on vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Even if load is increased, the flow rate of gas inside the modifier is controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (8)    control valves (12,14)    temperature sensors (22,23)
NOVELTY - A timer (T1) is provided between waste water generation source (22) and enzyme aqueous solution storage tank (21), for starting pouring of aqueous solution from tank to any one of piping (24) and grease trap (23), after predetermined time from operation completion of the source. A timer (T2) for starting aeration unit (36) after predetermined time from pouring of enzyme aqueous solution, is provided between tank and aeration unit.    USE - Grease trap purification system used in kitchen of restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the possibility of an enzyme deactivating with hot waste water which flows from a washing machine. Prevents draining of oil component from grease trap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation method of purification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the purification process of grease trap purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Enzyme aqueous solution storage tank (21)    Generation source (22)    Grease trap (23)    piping (24)    Aeration unit (36)    Timers (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - An electromagnetic induction heater (12) is arranged at the periphery of a tank (20) equipped with pressure reducing mechanism. The heater performs magnetic induction heating and the mechanism reduces pressure inside the tank, when a stirring blade stirs the organic refuse inside the tank.    USE - For processing organic refuse such as vegetable waste, raw-fish offal and bean curd lees.    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation drying of the organic residue is carried out within a short time, by the usage of electromagnetic induction heater and pressure reducing mechanism. Thus, the need for boiler and cooling tower is eliminated and hence size of the processing apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tank comprises magnetic layer, electromagnetic layer and peripheral surface layer which are formed sequentially. Heat with electrical resistance of eddy current is made to generate on magnetic layer using the electromagnetic induction heater. The heat-carrier oil is filled between the magnetic layer and electromagnetic layer. The tank has insertion opening through which refuse is input into the tank. A screw conveyance unit (6) is arranged with respect to peripheral surface of tank, for conveying refuse after processing. A discharge port is provided at one end of the screw conveyance unit to eject refuse after processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    insertion-opening lid (2)    ejection palate (4)    screw conveyance unit (6)    switching mechanism (7)    electromagnetic induction heater (12)    tank (20)
NOVELTY - A processing apparatus of nitrogen-containing organic waste (100) has a methane-fermentation tank (102) for carrying out methane-fermentation of nitrogen-containing organic waste, and an aerator (106) for carrying out aeration of methane-fermentation treated substance. The apparatus has a line for returning a portion or all of treated substance from unit (106) to unit (102).    USE - For processing nitrogen-containing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen-containing organic waste is efficiently processed, and liquid component in the treated substance of methane-fermentation tank is processed and utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing of nitrogen-containing organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the processing apparatus of nitrogen-containing organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing apparatus of nitrogen-containing organic waste (100)    methane-fermentation tank (102)    membrane separator (104)    aerator (106)    solid-liquid separator (108)
NOVELTY - An anatase-type titanium oxide photocatalyst is coated on substrate using solvent and/or binder to form photocatalyst layer. The area ratio of peak belonging to 1s electron of oxygen to that belonging to 2p electron of titanium is 2.4 or less. The photocatalytic activity of photocatalyst under irradiation of black light which cuts light having 400 nm or more, is 100.    USE - For air cleaner, water cleaning apparatus, sterilizer, deodorizer, illumination device, photoelectric cell and decomposition device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalyst has visible light activity and ultraviolet ray activity. The photocatalyst effectively decomposes organic and inorganic substances and bacteria contained in water and air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photocatalyst comprising an anatase-type titanium oxide is coated on a substrate using solvent and/or binder to form a photocatalyst layer. The area ratio of peak belonging to 1s electron (sensitivity 0.733) of oxygen to peak belonging to 2p electron (sensitivity 2.077) of titanium, specified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, is 2.4 or less. The photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst under irradiation of black light (115 V, 1000 W) which cuts light of 400 nm or more, is 100, and the photocatalytic activity under halogen lamp irradiation which cuts light of 420 nm or less, is 10 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) goods comprising photocatalyst layer;    (2) apparatus comprising the goods;    (3) decomposition of substance;    (4) water purification method; and    (5) air purification method.
NOVELTY - Microorganisms which do not impair metabolism at 80-110degreesC, are new.    USE - For processing organic refuse such as foodstuffs residue emitted from home, school, restaurant, etc., and excretion.    ADVANTAGE - The organic compound is processed efficiently at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic compound processing method.
NOVELTY - A reformation unit (3) generates the reformed gas which contains hydrogen for the raw materials containing hydrocarbon compound by the water vapor modification reaction. The operation of a fuel cell (10) equipped with an electrometer (23) is stopped when the temperature of a purifier provided at the downstream side of the reformation unit reduces to a predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas, gasoline and kerosene.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved fuel cell system with enhanced reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Raw material supplying unit (1)    Water supply unit (2)    Reformation unit (3)    Burner (7)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrometer (23)
NOVELTY - Carbon-containing powder (M6) contains residue (M3) as the main raw material. The residue is obtained by the direct or indirect heating of waste material (M1) containing iron and an organic substance, using a thermal decomposition furnace.    USE - Used as a fuel for blast furnaces, as a supplementary fuel in cement manufacture, as adsorbent for contaminants, as a deodorizing material and as a raw material of tires.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-containing powder effectively uses the residue formed by thermal decomposition of waste material. Thus, the effective use of waste material is enabled. The handling property of the carbon-containing powder is improved, therefore it is easily conveyed by a transporter using an electromagnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the assembly of waste treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas modifier (41)    Gas purifier (43)    Gas holder (44)    Granulator (55)    Waste material (M1)    Residue (M3)    Carbon-containing particle (M4)    Carbon-containing powder (M6)
NOVELTY - An organic substance (1) such as biomass or organic waste is supplied to a gasifier (11), and heated in the presence of water vapor and/or carbon dioxide (13). Subsequently, after mixing black liquor (4) in a predetermined ratio with the organic substance, thermal decomposition gasification processing is performed to the mixture (9) in the gasifier, to produce a gasification gas (15).    USE - Used for the gasification processing of organic substances such as organic waste of sludge, ejected from plant and animal waste material, human waste treatment plants, sewage works, kitchen waste material such as biomass, wood-type waste material, agricultural waste material, livestock farming waste material, fishery waste material, food processing waste material, garbage, and to produce gasification gas utilized as heating gas or raw gas for synthesis.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification processing of organic substances is performed efficiently at low temperature. Production of tar during processing, is suppressed. The gasification process of organic substance, is performed inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a profile diagram of apparatus used for implementation of gasification processing method of organic substance.    Organic substance (1)    Black liquor (4)    Mixture (9)    Gasifier (11)    Water vapor and/or carbon dioxide (13)    Gasification gas (15)    Residue (16)
NOVELTY - Chemical oxygen demand (COD) value measurement units (110,250,350) measures COD values corresponding to a specific compound concentration. New waste water containing nutrient for microorganism is added to the treatment tank (200,300) only when specific compound concentration difference value before and after processing the waste water is below a predetermined value.    USE - For processing waste water using microorganism so as to decompose biodegradable compounds.    ADVANTAGE - Amount of biodegradable compound in the waste water is decreased to a low value. by adding waste water to treatment tank only when concentration difference of specific compound is below a predetermined value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a waste water treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of a waste water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Chemical oxygen demand (COD) measurement units (110,250,350)    treatment tanks (200,300)    addition units (210,310)
NOVELTY - Removal of nitrogen, involves fixing biological slime containing nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria on outer surface of porous hollow fiber membrane, supplying gas containing oxygen in inner surface of hollow fiber membrane, further supplying raw water to the outer surface of the hollow fiber membrane and nitrifying, denitrifying and then removing the ammonia in raw water by the biological slime.    USE - For removing nitrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Removal of nitrogen by single tank-type nitrification denitrification membrane bioreactor is effective in purifying organic polluted water such as waste water or ammonia-nitrogen polluted water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nitrogen removal apparatus, in which biological slime containing nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria is fixed on outer surface of porous hollow fiber membrane, gas containing oxygen is supplied in inner surface of hollow fiber membrane, further raw water is supplied to the outer surface of the hollow fiber membrane and biological slime nitrifies, denitrifies and then removes ammonia in raw water.
NOVELTY - A suction hose (20) sucks microorganism carrier and fluid. A filter in a recovery equipment (10), separates the fluid from the carrier. An outlet (30) ejects the filtered fluid. The housing of recovery equipment, is moved by a power source in a vehicle which is mounted with the recovery equipment.    USE - For recovering microorganism carrier used in waste water processing facility.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier is recovered easily, economically and efficiently, by this recovery equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for microorganism carrier recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the recovery vehicle.    recovery equipment (10)    suction hose (20)    outlet (30)    wheel (40)
NOVELTY - Treated water spill apparatus for bioreaction tank, comprises a pipe-like trough (3) whose width increases from the upstream to downstream side of the flow direction of treated water, which flows out the treated water of the bioreaction tank (1), through screen (6). Several inlet ports (5) are formed in the side walls of trough. Slide plates which adjust the opening amount of the inlet port, are arranged to the inlet port.    USE - The treated water spill apparatus is used in a bioreaction tank e.g. nitrification tank.    ADVANTAGE - Bioreaction efficiency is improved, and equalizes the water-flow load of the carrier separation screen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the treated water spill apparatus for bioreaction tank.    bioreaction tank (1)    trough (3)    screen wall (4)    inflow port (5)    screen (6)
NOVELTY - Environmental revival method involves installing mixture containing base material for microorganisms and processing substance containing polluted substance into soil groove, covering the mixture using soil and activating the bacteria group by irradiating the mixture with electromagnetic wave and promoting the degradation of polluted substance and photosynthesis by anaerobic bacterium.    USE - For promoting soil-pollution purification and carbon dioxide reduction in the atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of contaminants is promoted efficiently using microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An environmental revival method involves installing mixture containing base material for microorganisms such as anaerobic bacterium and aerobic bacterium and processing substance containing polluted substance into the soil groove, covering the mixture using soil and activating the bacteria group by irradiating the mixture with electromagnetic wave and promoting the degradation of polluted substance and photosynthesis by anaerobic bacterium. The anaerobic bacterium contains photosynthetic bacteria and fermentable bacteria. The nutrition and breathing of aerobic bacteria have a complementary relation with anaerobic bacterium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of environmental revival method.    solar heat hot temperature device (1)    storage pump (2)    embedding fault structure (3)    radiator (4)    accelerator (5)    independent source group (6)
NOVELTY - A plastic bag with organic refuse is slitted in a hopper (2) using screw shaft (2a) to a separation duct (6). The slitted portions are stirred in the duct and correspondingly hot air or vapor is sprayed into the duct in order to dry the organic refuses. The slitted portion is transmitted to a rotation impact apparatus in order to separate the organic refuses from the plastic bag.    USE - For sorting organic refuse from plastic bag.    ADVANTAGE - Organic refuse is sorted from the plastic bag effectively, with reduced processing time and power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic refuse sorting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the waste disposal system. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    hopper (2)    screw shaft (2a)    heat vapor generation apparatus (3)    separation duct (6)    rotation impact apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - Mixture of organic waste and concentration sludge, is dehydrated in water removal device (1), to produce dehydration supernatant liquid and dewatered sludge. Methane fermentation of the liquid is performed, in fermentation tank (2). Liquid from the tank is separated by a separator (3a), to produce separation liquid and concentration sludge which is returned to the removal device and tank.    USE - For processing organic waste such as human waste, urine, livestock excrements, sludge of purification tank and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents clogging of the membrane of the separator. Hence processing efficiency is improved, high concentration fermentation process liquid is separated easily, and highly concentrated sludge is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic waste processing apparatus.    water removal device (1)    methane fermentation tank (2)    separator (3a)    lines (L1- L6)    pumps (P1-P4)
NOVELTY - The sensors (10,11) measure the fermentation temperature and oxygen concentration variation rate of organic waste (2) in fermenter (3) respectively. A CPU controls the blast weight of external blower (4) and circulation blower (5) corresponding to load of organic waste, based on measured fermentation temperature and oxygen concentrate variation rate.    USE - For performing fermentation processing of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform fermentation processing of organic waste efficiently, by controlling blast weight of external and circulation blowers corresponding to load of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller adjusts and controls blast weight of external blower and circular blower so as to reduce fermentation temperature of organic waste and to increase oxygen concentration variation rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste (2)    fermenter (3)    external blower (4)    circulation blower (5)    sensors (10,11)
NOVELTY - Foodstuff waste is processed by hydrothermal reaction processing. In the hydrothermal reaction processing the foodstuff such as baked confectionery, which contains e.g. bread and bread-dough, is decomposed according to hydrothermal reaction of subcritical or supercritical water conditions.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for processing of baked confectionery (e.g. bread, bread dough) and dairy products (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By decomposing baked confectionery according to hydrothermal reaction under subcritical or supercritical water condition, the baked confectionery is liquefied and easy waste-water processing is enabled. The method enables to obtain low molecular substance from decomposition-resistant substance contained in dairy products and enables favorable processing of foodstuff waste. COD of hydrothermal reaction treated substance is reduced by wet-oxidation treatment. Methane gas can be collected as valuable product after methane fermentation of the treated substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus (1) for processing foodstuff waste comprising hydrothermal reaction processing apparatus (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of the foodstuff waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    foodstuff waste processing apparatus (1)    hydrothermal reaction processing apparatus (2)    wet-oxidation treatment apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - Dry maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) has moisture content of 10 w/w% or less and has proteolytic enzyme activity having decreased by 1/10 or less.    USE - Useful in preparing protein rich foodstuffs (claimed), such as cakes, noodles, natto, tofu, fish paste cakes, hamburgers, sausages, savory steamed egg custards and drinks.    ADVANTAGE - The dry maitake mushroom having reduced proteolytic enzyme activity does not keratinize easily by deteriorating vitamins and is manufactured economically. The foodstuffs prepared utilizing the dry maitake mushroom have excellent flavor, taste and quality. The foodstuffs can be effectively preserved for prolonged period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacture of dry maitake mushroom, which involves adjusting moisture content of maitake mushroom to less than 50 w/w% by heat-drying at 80-120 degreesC; and    (2) protein rich foodstuffs, which contains the dried maitake mushroom.
NOVELTY - A method for recovering liquid-fertilizer from organic waste, involves condensing the vapor generated with fermentation of organic waste using condensation unit in ceiling part of the fermenter (1) for fermenting organic waste and inducing condensed liquid fertilizer to pipe for collection (4).    USE - For recovering liquid fertilizer from organic waste used for agriculture and cosmetics.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fertilizer can be recovered efficiently and hygienically from organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid fertilizer recovery equipment, which consists of fermenter for fermenting organic waste, metal roof (3) which inclined on one side or both side to condense vapor, and pipe for collecting condensed liquid fertilizer dropped from the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline of front elevation of equipment for recovering liquid fertilizer from organic waste.    fermenter (1)    roof (3)    pipe for collection (4)    retaining liquid layer (5)
NOVELTY - Method of manufacturing compost, involves steaming bark chips at high temperature under high pressure and fermenting the processed bark.    USE - As compost for agricultural products.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to process bark and organic sludge efficiently and economically.
NOVELTY - Livestock excrement processing system comprising a conveyance control unit (30a) performs operation control of barn cleaner (4) based on the detected operating state of barn cleaner which collects and conveys the excrement ejected by the livestock.    USE - For processing livestock excrement e.g. cow dung and urine, excrement of horse and pigs, ejected from farm house.    ADVANTAGE - As the actuation and stoppage operations of barn cleaner, are performed automatically, operator's burden is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The processing system comprises barn cleaner to collect and convey are excrement ejected by the livestock, hopper (8) to receive conveyed excrement, screw to push the excrement from the hopper and solid-liquid separator (100) with cylindrical screen (12) provided at the periphery of screw (13) for separating excrement into solid and liquid component, photodetector (33b) to detect the discrete operations of solid-liquid separator and solid liquid separation control unit (30b) to regulate operating state of screw and conveyor of solid-liquid separator based on the detected operation of solid- liquid separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of livestock excrement processing system. Drawing contains non-English language text.    barn cleaner (4)    hopper (8)    screw (13)    conveyance control unit (30a)    photodetector (33b)    solid-liquid separator (100)
NOVELTY - Controller (8) drives the air supply unit and controls the aeration processing state of the aeration treatment tanks (1,2), based on the measured flow amount of defoaming water at the time of defoaming the bubbles generated in the aeration treatment tanks, so that the measured parameter value of the excrement liquid becomes equal to a set value.    USE - Sewage disposal system for processing excretion of livestock such as cow, pig and human excretion.    ADVANTAGE - Performs aeration treatment for the excrement liquid efficiently and obtains excrement liquid having predetermined property by maintaining the measured parameter value of the excrement liquid at a set value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aeration processing controller (8) regulates aeration processing state of the excrement liquid so that the measured parameter values such as pH value, biological oxygen demand value, chemical oxygen demand value, electric conductivity, pressure and temperature of the processed excrement liquid becomes equal to a set value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the sewage disposal system.    aeration treatment tanks (1,2)    aeration processing units (1a,2a)    circulation units (1b,2b)    ageing tanks (3,4)    ageing portions (3a,3b,4a,4b)    front storage tank (5)    front storage portions (5a,5b)    external storage tank (6)    drain tank (7)    controller (8)    pH sensors (201,211,221,222,231,232,241)    flow sensors (202,212)    temperature sensors (203,213,223,224,233,234,242)    level sensors (204,214,225,226,235,236,243)
NOVELTY - An aeration treatment tank (1) equipped with an aerator (16) and installed at the bottom, performs an aeration process of an excrement fluid being supplied. Some output devices (13,14) placed at the upper portion of the tank, defoam the bubbles generated in the aerated fluid and output the aerated fluid. The aeration process is controlled by a controller.    USE - For performing aeration processing of excrement fluids in sewage and imposing for environmental preservation.    ADVANTAGE - The aeration treatment of the excrement fluid can be performed correctly, by defoaming the bubbles generated at the time of performing the aeration process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one defoaming water tank (25) is placed at a position higher than the liquid level in the aeration treatment tank and connected to the aeration treatment tank by the pipings (25a,25c) to circulate the defoamed water stored at the bottom of the defoaming water or an excrement fluid stored in the bottom of the aeration treatment tank. The output devices have cylindrical guides (13a,14a) to guide the bubbles generated in the bottom of the aeration treatment tank. Some defoaming devices (13a,14c) and pipes (13g,14g) which defoam and output the fluid are provided at the upper end of the guides. Some introduction pipes (13i,14i) are suspended into the aeration treatment tank from the upper direction of the defoaming devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sewage disposal system.    output devices (13,14)    guides (13a,14a)    defoaming devices (13c,14c)    output pipes (13g,14g)    introduction pipes (13i,14i)    aerator (16)    defoaming water tank (25)    pipings (25a,25c)
NOVELTY - A pressure reduction unit is provided in the aeration treatment tanks (1,2) for reducing the pressure inside the aeration treatment tanks, when the pressure inside the aeration treatment tanks exceeds a predetermined value. The ageing tanks (3,4) store the processed excrement liquid from the aeration treatment tanks.    USE - Sewage disposal system for processing excretion of livestock e.g. cow and pig, and human excretion.    ADVANTAGE - Performs aeration process for the excrement liquid stably and efficiently, and obtains excrement liquid having predetermined property by maintaining predetermined pressure in the aeration treatment tanks. Enables easier maintenance of the aeration treatment tanks by providing ageing tanks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pressure reduction unit has a movable partition wall pushed by a spring inside a decompression chamber connected to the aeration treatment tanks. The pressure reduction unit has pipes (205,207) connecting aeration treatment tanks and front storage tank (5) and valves (206,208) provided at suitable locations of the pipes. The valves connect the aeration treatment tanks and the front storage tank, when the pressure in the aeration treatment tanks is more than a predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the sewage disposal system.    aeration treatment tanks (1,2)    aeration processing units (1a,2a)    circulation units (1b,2b)    ageing tanks (3,4)    ageing portions (3a,3b,4a,4b)    front storage tank (5)    front storage portions (5a,5b)    external storage tank (6)    drain tank (7)    controller (8)    control apparatus (9)    defoaming units (13,14,34,35)    aerator (16)    pressure reduction pipes (205,207)    valves (206,208)
NOVELTY - Processing waste water by subjecting wastewater containing organic substance is new.    USE - For processing organic substance from sewage, human waste, purification tank sludge and foodstuffs wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, cost effective and the nitrogen load is effectively decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing waste water by subjecting waste water containing organic substance such as suspended solids and ammonia nitrogen to solid-liquid separation process, subjecting the sludge to anaerobic digestion process by methane fermentation, nitrifying the supernatant liquor containing ammonia nitrogen to nitrite nitrogen, mixing treated water of nitrification process and supernatant liquid separated by solid-liquid separation process and subjecting the mixture to biological denitrification processing. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus of wastewater, which contains solid-liquid separation unit, anaerobic digester (2), nitrification tank (4) and biological denitrifying tank (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows processing method of wastewater and processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    precipitate tank (1)    anaerobic digester (2)    centrifugal separator (3)    nitrification tank (4)    denitrifying tank (5)
NOVELTY - A pressurization unit pressurizes the microbubble generated by generation unit, to the waste water which contains microbial cell. A reduction unit reduces the pressure of the pressurized fluid rapidly. The oxygen in a microbubble is radicalized, by performing pressure pulse discharge at the waste water of reduced pressure.    USE - For treating waste water generated from various industry, domestic waste through sewage and other polluted waste water.    ADVANTAGE - Microorganisms are destroyed reliably, sterilization of microorganisms is utilized in various area, and efficient amount reduction of surplus sludge is attained. Generation of slime in paper pulp manufacture is prevented, and it is further effective in countermeasure against unloading in the front stage of purification tank which accompanies propagation of disposers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the waste water treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    screen (1)    raw water pit (2)    raw water adjustment tank (3)    mixer (4)    fixed tank (5)
NOVELTY - An organic substance (1) is decomposed by fermentation and methane gas (2) is generated. The fermentation velocity of the organic substance is adjusted based on the organic acid concentration in organic substance. Organic acid concentration is computed considering the pH and alkali concentration of the organic substance.    USE - For generating methane gas by fermentation of organic substance such as sludge, organic refuse and livestock human waste.    ADVANTAGE - The methane generation method enables performing fermentation process stably and producing methane gas, as the fermentation velocity can be adjusted easily. The de-ammonia gas supplied to the organic substance prevents reduction of fermentation ability of methane microbe by ammonia component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic substance is decomposed by fermentation and methane gas is generated. The fermentation velocity of the organic substance is adjusted based on the organic acid concentration in organic substance. Organic acid concentration is computed from the formula: Ca=Cb/(1+K1/(H+)) (pH), where Ca is organic acid concentration, Cb is dissociation constant of carbonate ion, K1 is alkali ion concentration and H+ is hydrogen ion concentration, considering the pH and alkali concentration of the organic substance. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane generator (100) comprising fermenter (111) which produces methane gas by fermentation of organic substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the methane generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic substance (1)    methane gas (2)    ammonia gas (5)    methane generator (100)    fermenter (111)
NOVELTY - A method for fermenting organic waste (1) involves fermenting the mixture containing organic waste and fermentation microbe by supplying air (8) and providing vibration to the air.    USE - For fermenting livestock excretion and plant residue emitted from foodstuffs works, agriculture, forestry and stock rising industry and organic waste of the sludge emitted from sewage disposal plant.    ADVANTAGE - The fermented organic waste is effectively utilized as fertilizer and fodder. The moisture content in organic waste is made to permeate equally by vibration, hence the fermentation product with uniform moisture content is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fermentation processing apparatus of organic waste, which contains air vibration unit provided at the air feed pipe (3), which supplies the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows fermentation processing apparatus of organic waste.    organic waste (1)    fermenter (2)    air feed pipe (3)    air blower (4)    vibrator (7)    air (8)
NOVELTY - A blower (201) sucks air containing odor and water vapor generated during fermentation of organic waste, from a fermenter (100). The odor in the sucked air is deodorized in a deodorizer (200). The deodorized air is recirculated after treating in a combustor (300).    USE - For processing organic waste obtained from food processing facility, livestock excrement for use as compost and fodder.    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation efficiency of the organic waste is improved by maintaining sufficient temperature inside the fermenter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A partition plate (103) is provided in the lower half of the fermenter. dividing the fermenter along the side of an insertion opening (102) and a discharge opening (110). A fermenter jacket (115) retains heat obtained by burning of the deodorized air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the fermentation-type organic waste processing machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (100)    partition plate (103)    deodorizer (200)    insertion opening (102)    discharge opening (110)    fermenter jacket (115)    blower (201)    waste-water tank (211)    combustor (300)
NOVELTY - A recycling method of foodstuffs waste material such as organic refuse involves mixing dried product of foodstuffs waste, materials such as organic refuse with water obtained by re-dissolution process, subjecting the liquid organic waste to methane fermentation and collecting the biogas.    USE - For recycling foodstuff waste materials such as organic refuse generated in foodstuffs associated business (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective and the energy collected from foodstuffs waste material can be recycled. The raise in salt concentration in methane fermentation tank is suppressed by carrying out membrane separation of methane fermentation sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for recycling installation of the foodstuffs waste materials, which involves mixing dried product of foodstuffs waste materials such as organic refuse with water in re-dissolution tank (2), subjecting the liquid organic waste to methane fermentation in methane fermentation tank (4), collecting the biogas and denitrifying the methane fermentation sludge to remove nitrogen from the processed liquid. The methane fermentation tank has water circulation piping, which circulates part of denitrification treated water as dissolution water to re-dissolution tank and makeup-water feed-pipe path, which supplies the makeup water to the re-dissolution tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow chart representing recycling installation of foodstuffs waste material.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    drying machine (1)    re-dissolution tank (2)    membrane separator (3)    membrane type methane fermentation tank (4)    denitrification type drainage treatment installation (5)
NOVELTY - Waste material produced during processing of foodstuffs containing soybean protein and/or starch is processed by hydrothermal reaction of waste material under sub-critical or super-critical moisture conditions. The hydrothermal reaction product is then subjected to solid-liquid separation process and finally the solid content is separated/recovered.    USE - For processing waste materials produced during processing of foodstuffs, useful as fodder for livestock.    ADVANTAGE - The method and apparatus effectively processes waste materials produced during processing of foodstuffs, without evaluation of harmful substances such as dioxin. The method is simple and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste material processing apparatus, which comprises a hydrothermal reaction processing apparatus for decomposing the waste material and a solid-liquid separator for separating solid-liquid components of the hydrothermal reaction product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart of waste material processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Zirconia is coated on a honeycomb fireproof base material. Subsequently, a solution containing iridium ion and free from chloride ion, is absorbed on the base material, and iridium is supported to produce honeycomb oxidation catalyst.    USE - For manufacture of honeycomb oxidation catalyst for oxidizing hydrocarbon especially methane in combustion exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb oxidation catalyst with high activity and oxidizing ability towards hydrocarbon, especially methane in combustion exhaust gas even at low temperature, is produced efficiently. The catalyst has high resistance with respect to activity inhibition by sulfur oxide.
NOVELTY - Processing of waste material produced during edible oil production involves adding an aqueous alkali solution to the waste material, performing hydrothermal reaction for decomposing the waste material and collecting the oil components from the treated substance.    USE - For processing waste material produced during production of edible oils such as rapeseed oil, corn oil and sesame oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to recycle the oil components ejected in waste material. The method is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste material processing apparatus, which is equipped with hydrothermal reaction processing equipment and an oil recovery equipment for recovering the oil components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of waste material processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pump (36) supplies air into a piping (32) connected to an exhaust system. A switching valve (42) and a non- return valve unit (44) are sequentially provided between the pump and piping. The non return valve unit is provided with a reed valve whose stopping valve plate is provided with a flat base section. A curved section of specific radius, adjoins the flat base section.    USE - For exhaust system in internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the valve plate prevents vibration due to pulsation of the exhaust gas. The pressure loss is avoided, hence the secondary air is easily circulated through the exhaust system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flat section is smaller than half of the full length of the reed valve. The curved section is formed near the movable end of the reed valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the secondary air supply system.    piping (32)    pump (36)    switching valve (42)    non return valve (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sulfur compound removal unit (11) and hydrogen sulfide removal unit (12). Gas containing sulfur compound is passed through absorbent in unit (11). The absorbent is a proton-containing dealuminized zeolite. Subsequently, the treated gas is passed through hydrogen sulfide absorbent in unit (12).    USE - For removing sulfur compounds from town gas for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively removes sulfur compounds over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell which uses the desulfurized gas as a heating gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system of sulfur compound removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sulfur compound removal unit (11)    hydrogen sulfide removal unit (12)    water-vapor modifier (21)    shift reaction device (22)    selective oxidation reaction device (23)
NOVELTY - 0.1-10 mass% of activated regenerated cellulose is added to sewage sludge having moisture content (MC) of 90 mass% or more, mixed for 1 minute and further added with 0.01-10 mass% of organic polymer flocculent. The obtained aggregate is squeeze-dried and dehydrated sludge cake having MC of 65 mass% or less is obtained. The product is fermented and compost fertilizer is obtained.    USE - For producing compost-fertilizer for use in agriculture e.g. rice field or orchard cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - Sewage sludge having high moisture content is dehydrated efficiently, fermented and high quality compost fertilizer is obtained in short period of time. The compost fertilizer does not cause failure in land-cultivation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of sewage sludge processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge tank (1)    pump (2,6,8,9,12)    mixing tank (3)    activated regenerated cellulose tank (4)    chemical solution tank (5,7)    fermenter (11)    deodorizing device (13)
NOVELTY - Charcoal (1) of coffee bean is used for fuel of ceramic oven (2) in which pottery is baked. The grains obtained after grinding and roasting the coffee beans are carbonized and shaped to predetermined size so as to obtain charcoal of coffee bean.    USE - For baking pottery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By using charcoal of coffee bean, recycling is made easy and shortens baking time, thereby reduction of fuel cost is attained. The ashes of charcoal adheres to the raw material of the ceramic and forms peculiar tint and pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pottery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the ceramic oven.    charcoal of coffee bean (1)    ceramic oven (2)    fuel insertion opening (3)    vent (4)    combustion room (5)    fuel insertion opening (7)    exhaust port (10)    cover (11)
NOVELTY - The refuse collection trucks (3) are equipped with a fermenter (2), liquid fertilizer producer (7) and pretreatment apparatus (15) to produce liquid fertilizer raw material from the collected organic refuse by micro organism fermentation during transit. The produced raw material is supplied to liquid fertilizer production plants.    USE - For organic-refuse collected from various places e.g. restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces processing time and cost to liquid fertilizer plant, ensures effective use of refuse as a product, reduces burden of municipal corporation. Saves lot of time as processing is during transit of collection truck.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A detachable fermenter is towed by the collection truck or made as a component part of the truck. The conveyance trader receives a refuse disposal voucher from the refuse provider and returns to the provider after delivery authentication is completed. The compensation to the conveyance trader is based on that quantum of refuse delivered to the trader or liquid fertilizer delivered to the plant based on disposal voucher. The conveyance trader pays an economical value to the emission provider based on the disposal voucher. The fertilizer plant pays handling charges to the conveyance trader based on disposal voucher. The disposal voucher is an electronic voucher produced by a computer. The liquid fertilizer plant has information processor for processing/storing disposal voucher entries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic drawing showing organic-refuse disposal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (2)    refuse collection truck (3)    liquid fertilizer production plant (4)    liquid fertilizer raw material producer (7)    pretreatment apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - A stirring apparatus (7) and a supply apparatus (6) are arranged sequentially in an organic waste store room (2). The stirring apparatus stirs the organic waste in the store room, and conveys the waste to a fermentation decomposition chamber through a supply apparatus. The chamber stirs the organic waste with garbage disposal material, to perform fermentation treatment.    USE - Organic-waste processing apparatus for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since stirring apparatus stirs the organic waste in store room, supply of excess organic waste to the fermentation decomposition chamber is prevented, therefore organic wastes are supplied to the chamber stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pilaster shape crushing tooth (8) is arranged between an organic waste supply apparatus (6) and stirring apparatus (7). The stirring apparatus includes stirring blades (10) having rotation angle arranged parallel with respect to rotary shaft. The plates for cleaning are provided at each tip of the stirring blade, so that plate is adjoined to the surface of store room. The upper surface of store room is inclined towards a slope at which insertion opening is formed. A lid is provided at the insertion opening and an exhaustion unit is attached to the store room through an inlet port. The supply apparatus includes spiral blade (18) which is attached to the periphery of a screw shaft (17).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional and side sectional views of the organic-waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    store room (2)    insertion opening (5)    supply apparatus (6)    stirring apparatus (7)    crushing tooth (8)    rotary shaft (9)    stirring blade (10)    screw shaft (17)    spiral blade (18)    screw (19)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse and microorganism provided to a processing drum (1), are stirred by rotating a propeller (4) provided at stirring space (5) of the drum. The stirred contents are provided to feedback path space (6) provided at outer side of stirring space, and the stirred contents are returned to stirring space. A feed drive unit is provided in the space (6).    USE - Resource collection processing apparatus of resource collection vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse can be processed in a short time. Organic refuse with microorganism is easily circulated between stirring space and feedback path space. The organic refuse can be efficiently stirred with minimum power. The transmission of heat from heat source to be organic refuse is efficiently provided by conveying the organic refuse to feedback path space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of resource collection processing apparatus.    processing drum (1)    stirring propeller (4)    stirring space (5)    feedback path space (6)    feedback propeller (7)
NOVELTY - Apparatus (10) for manufacturing entrapment fixation support, has cutting unit (38) to cut linear support raw material to fixed length continuously, cutting unit is equipped with cutting blade (44) arranged at tangential direction with respect to circumferential rotation track, while rotating the blade circumferentially the support raw material is cut by the blade inside the rotation track.    USE - (I) is useful for raising nitrification activity in sewage treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrification activity in sewage treatment is increased. High-speed processing of waste water is performed and suitable for mass production. The support with sufficient shape precision can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Apparatus (10) (I) for manufacturing entrapment fixation support, equipped with cutting unit (38) to cut a linear support raw material to fixed length continuously, the cutting unit is equipped with cutting blade (44) arranged substantially at tangential direction with respect to the circumferential rotation track while rotating circumferentially, while rotating the cutting blade circumferentially the support raw material is cut by cutting blade by turning and sending support raw material inside the circumferential rotation track.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing apparatus.    Manufacturing apparatus (10)    Raw material tank (12)    Cutting apparatus (38)    Cutting blade (44)    Support (64)
NOVELTY - The organic waste (2) is decomposed using aerobic microbe in a treatment tank (3). The ammonia contained in the exhaust gas emitted from the organic waste is stored. The stored gas is recirculated into the organic waste, when supplying air into the tank.    USE - For composting organic waste such as organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in the decomposition speed of the organic waste and the reduction in the pH value of the organic waste is prevented, by supplying gas-containing ammonia. The decomposition is performed in short time period and the composting speed of the organic waste is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The amount of the ammonia supplied into the organic waste is controlled based on the concentration of the ammonia in the exhaust gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting apparatus for organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the composting apparatus.    organic waste (2)    treatment tank (2)    air pump (4)    ammonia storage tank (5)    flow regulating valve (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying mixed gas containing organochlorine compound and reducing gas, into a gaseous phase reactor (101), so that the mixed gas contacts with platinum group catalyst support by ceramic type catalyst carrier. An irradiation unit (102) irradiates microwaves onto the catalyst, so as to dechlorinate the organochlorine compound.    USE - For dechlorination of organochlorine compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The dechlorination process is continuously performed. The need for alkaline substance for neutralizing process is eliminated. The activated hydrogen which results from the process is reused for gasification process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dechlorination apparatus for organochlorine compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of dechlorination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organochlorine compound supply unit (2)    reducing gas supply unit (4)    gas mixer (6)    gaseous phase reactor (101)    irradiation unit (102)
NOVELTY - Microorganism capable of degrading dioxin, has 16S rRNA gene comprising a 5' terminal with fully defined sequence of 532 nucleotides as given in specification which is 98% or more homologous with Shingobacterium multivorum, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for degrading the dioxins discharged or released in the environment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) detoxifies toxic dioxins which contaminated fields over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microorganisms (I) capable of degrading dioxin has 16S rRNA gene comprising a 5' terminal having a fully defined sequence of 532 nucleotides, which is 98% or more homologous with Shingobacterium multivorum, a 5' terminal having fully defined sequence of 525 nucleotides, which is 99% or more homologous with Pseudomonas nitroreducens, a 5' terminal having fully defined sequence of 522 nucleotides, which is 98% or more homologous with P.alcaligenes or P.pseudoalcaligenes, or a 5' terminal having fully defined sequence of 524 nucleotides as given in specification, which is 97% or more homologous with P.savastanoi, P.syringaetabaci or P.meliae. All sequences are given in specification.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for degrading the dioxins discharged or released in environment using (I).
NOVELTY - Sludge disposal method involves, processing sludge generated at a water treatment process by anaerobic digestion process, concentrating the digested sludge, recirculating to anaerobic digestion process and subjecting a portion of digested sludge introduced into the anaerobic digestion process to ultrasonic irradiation.    USE - For treating sludge generated in the processing of water treatment of wastewater such as sewage, industrial wastewater and livestock farming wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to process waste sludge generated at the processing of wastewater. The amount of methane gas generated is increased during anaerobic digestion, which is utilized effectively. The amount of sludge is reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sludge disposal apparatus, which has methane fermentation tank (11) for performing anaerobic digestion of sludge, concentration unit attached at the end of the methane fermentation tank, a path (13) for circulating the concentrated sludge and an ultrasonic radiator (14).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of sludge disposal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (11)    membrane tank filter (12)    concentrated sludge circulation path (13)    ultrasonic radiator (14)    sludge inflow path (21)
NOVELTY - The wastewater containing organic substance is collected from a disposer (5) in a block of flats (1). The concentration of the organic substance in wastewater is raised by flotation. The wastewater is decomposed by methane fermentation. The methane gas (35) is removed after fermentation and is supplied to a cogeneration system (41).    USE - For treatment of wastewater from residences, restaurant, meal center and foodstuffs processing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of the organic substance is increased easily in a safe manner. The methane gas is removed and utilized effectively for electric power supply generation. The energy consumption of the system is reduced by using the electric power from the cogeneration system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wastewater treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wastewater treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    block of flats (1)    disposer (5)    concentration apparatus (12)    fermenter (13)    waste water (31)    methane gas (35)    cogeneration system (41)
NOVELTY - Organic waste-water processing apparatus comprises aeration unit (31) integrated with yeast reaction tank (20), which contains aerobic microbes such as yeast for treating organic substances in biological waste-water and solid-liquid separation tank (22) for separating liquid mixture from the yeast reaction tank into sludge and treated water.    USE - For processing organic waste-water.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively processes organic waste-water and the apparatus is highly inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows organic waste-water processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    yeast reaction tank (20)    solid-liquid separation tank (22)    sedimentation tank (24)    aeration unit (31)    sludge return pipe (33)
NOVELTY - A drive unit (50) is provided to arbitrarily move a movable cylinder (11) accommodated in a housing (15), so as to adjust the liquid level in the aerator. An opening (11a) is formed at upper end of the cylinder, through which waste water flows into the cylinder. An actuator (60) of the drive unit, is connected to the cylinder upper end through a connecting rod (51).    USE - For adjusting water level in aerator used in drainage treatment apparatus used for organic wastewater obtained during manufacturing of fermentation malt drink such as beer.    ADVANTAGE - The water level is easily and reliably adjusted, based on the optimal sludge load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The connection rod raises and lowers by operation of the actuator, so as to move the cylinder. The actuator has a primary gear connected to a jig, and a secondary gear meshing with the primary gear. An indicator is provided to show the relationship between the movement position of cylinder and water level of aerator. The water level is adjusted based on the preset optimal water level data. The organic waste water is obtained, during manufacturing of beer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the water level regulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water level regulator (1)    movable cylinder (11)    housing (15)    drive unit (50)    connecting rod (51)    actuator (60)
NOVELTY - A grinder (101) grinds the organic refuse. A moisture absorption machine (102) removes the moisture of the grounded refuse. Several fermentation tanks (103A-C) carries out fermentation of the moisture removed refuse and generates methane gas . A storage tank (104) stores the methane gas.    USE - For processing of organic refuse from kitchen, restaurant to effectively uses as fuel for domestic hob, power source of generator.    ADVANTAGE - The stored methane gas is used as fuel for domestic hob, power source of generator and is recycled. The organic refuse is processed and recycled by connecting with sink of kitchen, restaurant. Recycled processing of the organic refuse is continuously carried out by changing the fermentation tank suitably through shut off valve. The maintenance of the organic refuse processing apparatus is made easy since water absorption material is flushed easily by injecting wash water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation tank is connected to moisture absorption machine and storage tank through respective shut off valves (30). Each fermentation tank is provided with an inflow port (31) for flow-in of wash water and discharge port (32) for ejecting wash water and packed with water absorption material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    shut off valves (30)    inflow port (31)    discharge port (32)    grinder (101)    moisture absorption machine (102)    fermentation tanks (103A-c)    storage tank (104)
NOVELTY - Processing garlic residue waste material (GRWM) (1) by methane-fermentation of GRWM, is new.    USE - For processing garlic residue waste material and producing biogas used as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - GRWM is processed effectively by methane-fermentation processing, without producing carbon dioxide (as in incineration disposal process) and reducing discharge of SOX and NOX. The product is effectively used as energy source. GRWM contains sulfate ions having germicidal action.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart a system for processing garlic residue waste material.    Garlic residue waste material (1)    Dilution water (2)    Preprocessor (3)    Slurry (4)    Fenton oxidation treatment apparatus (5)    Iron storage tank (6)    Hydrogen peroxide storage tank (7)    Fenton oxidation treatment liquid (8)    Methane fermentation processing apparatus (9).
NOVELTY - A support layer (18) for microorganisms is filled between the inlet (11) and outlet (12) of a bio-deodorizing tower (10). The support layer is divided into upper and lower portions (18a,18b), to which the treated water and odorous gas, and treated water are passed, respectively. A sprinkling nozzle (15) sprays treated water onto upper portion, from the storage section (14) through a pump (13).    USE - For deodorizing odorous gas from sewage sludge, and also odorous gas containing nitrogen compound group odor components, such as ammonia.    ADVANTAGE - Ammonia is completely decomposed without ejecting to external side, by using the microorganism arrangement in the tower. The ammonia is converted into nitrogen oxide, and hence prevents vaporizing of ammonia. The deodorization effect is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage section is downstream of the lower portion. The excess treated water from the storage section is drained through a drain path (17). An injection tube (16) injects alkali into the storage section, before passing the treated water to the upper portion. The treated water passing the upper portion is collected in the storage section, after passing through the lower portion.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of deodorizing odorous gas using the above system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the above deodorizing apparatus.    tower (10)    inlet (11)    outlet (12)    pump (13)    storage section (14)    sprinkling nozzle (15)    injection tube (16)    drain path (17)    support layer (18)    upper and lower portions (18a,18b)
NOVELTY - Microorganism application material, is obtained by inoculating one or more types of fungi to the nutrient matter, performing cultivation and fermentation, mixing fermented product to a support and ripening microbial growth.    USE - For use as deodorizing material for fermentation decomposition, as soil improvement material for agriculture and horticulture.    ADVANTAGE - The material is obtained by effectively utilizing waste materials. The material promotes the fertilizing effect of soil.
NOVELTY - The container (2) surrounded with heat insulating material (4), has storage portion (7) in which holes (3a) are formed for passing water vapor through the bottom of container.    USE - For treating organic refuse, e.g., garbage from home or office in waste disposal plant.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of odor from composting apparatus. Prevents entry of foreign materials such as rain into the interior of receptacle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bottom portion of container has storage portion with holes formed at the side of upper portion of container and bottom plate is attached more nearly to the storage portion of the container. The partition plate extending towards the upper direction from the bottom portion of storage portion, divides storage portion into organic refuse storage portion. A cover is provided to discharge water vapor from upper portion of storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and front views of the composting apparatus.    container (2)    holes (3a)    heat insulating material (4)    storage portion (7)
NOVELTY - A burner (100) for a modifier, is equipped with a flame detecting rod (103), to monitor and control stable combustion of the burner. A predetermined amount of hydrogen gas is supplied to the burner, so as to activate the flame detection mechanism during the start of operation.    USE - For power distribution system used in home and office.    ADVANTAGE - Flame detection mechanism detects accidental fire and monitors and controls combustion in burner, without use of addition fuel. Thus providing an efficient fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of flame detection mechanism in burner of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    burner (100)    flame detecting rod (103)
NOVELTY - An air supply unit (11) arranged between the stirrer paddles (15,17), supplies warm air to a fermentation tank (7) to process organic refuse (9) using an aerobic microbe.    USE - For temperature degradation of organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to stir the organic refuse in the tank efficiently, thus raising the crushing effect of the stirring blade reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mutually different stirring paddles (15,17) are equipped with the pipe along the axial direction of a rotary shaft. The paddles are rotated in the mutually opposite direction using the pipe gears. The organic refuse dipped in the fermentation tank, is stirred using the pipes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermentation tank (7)    organic refuse (9)    air supply unit (11)    stirring paddles (15,17)
NOVELTY - The temperature of gas ejected through a deodorizing exhaust port (60a) of organic refuse processing chamber is measured by a thermosensor (533). The temperature of a heat generation element (T2) adjacent to the exhaust port to heat a catalyst (71) is measured by another thermosensor (72S). The abnormality of the catalyst is determined, if the temperature of the element is higher than the exhaust gas temperature.    USE - For detecting abnormality of heating catalyst of organic refuse processing apparatus used for processing organic refuse, such as vegetables, domestic waste, foodstuffs and other wastes from kitchen, to produce fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormality of the heating catalyst is economically detected by a simple method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the deodorizing exhaust path, as in the above method.    thermosensors (53S,72S)    deodorizing exhaust port (60a)    heating catalyst (71)    heat emitting element (72)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse is dropped into a bucket (9) in a building (2), corresponding to which an exhaust wind mill (11) is actuated, to lower the building's atmospheric pressure. The organic refuse is transferred from the bucket to a recycling apparatus (5), in which fermentation processing of organic refuse is performed to obtain a cement field fuel, by rotating the apparatus at a specific speed according to the input organic refuse.    USE - For processing waste material, such as municipal solid waste, to manufacture cement field fuel and compost.    ADVANTAGE - By using an exhaust windmill, the odor produced in the building is effectively reduced. By transferring the bucket using an elevator, the size of building is reduced. Since the recycling apparatus is rotated at specific speed according to the input waste material, the fermentation processing time is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a waste material processing facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the above waste material transfer apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    building (2)    bucket elevator (4)    recycling apparatus (5)    bucket (9)    exhaust windmill (11)
NOVELTY - A stirring structure has a spiral stirring blade (5) which is coupled to a horizontal shaft (6) in a treatment tank (1). The blade mixes the organic refuse thrown into the treatment tank through a discharge port. The diameter of blade reduces towards the discharge port and the blade is rotated at minimum time during forward/reverse rotation compared to normal rotation.    USE - For processing organic refuse collected from domestic and business kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse is ground promptly due to use of spiral blades of varying diameter. Improves the processing efficiency by rotating the blade at differing timings without ejecting unprocessed waste. Promotes drying by circulating the ground particles through minute holes of partition plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stationary knife (1b) is provided for grinding corresponding to the spiral blades (5). The organic refuse stirred by the blade is ground and fed to a drier. The drier has a heater which receives the ground refuse through small holes (1e) of a partition plate (1a).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (1)    stationary knife (1b)    partition plate (1d)    small holes (1e)    stirring blades (5)    shaft (6)    discharge port (12)
NOVELTY - Cultivating Ganoderma lucidium (mushroom), comprises cultivating in a culture medium containing cut off branches from citrus fruits e.g. apple, grape, pear, persimmon, peach, plum and kiwi fruits and evergreen fruits e.g. loquat, ginkgo, ornamental plants, mulberry and Cinnamomum camphora comprising growth hormone, polyphenols and flavoniods.    USE - As fodder for animals.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to recycle the waste materials obtained from garden and food materials during preparation of foodstuffs efficiently. Hence, recycling process of waste material improves eco system and prevents environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) technologically developed circulation type eco recycle system, which comprises utilizing an organic compost from garden products for cultivation of mushroom and utilizing as fodder for animals; and    (2) high quality livestock farming and high quality bait is obtained by cultivating mushroom in the culture medium containing pruning material and bean curd lees, adjusting the pH of the culture medium and allowing to grow the hypha and mycelium of mushroom.
NOVELTY - A flight structure (10) used for sifting organic waste, is connected rotatably by axis (14) with respect to a fixed plate (13) attached to an endless rail (8) provided at the front side of a stirrer. A front-rail (20) provided at the front side of the stirrer, contacts the rail engagement portion (17) provided at the inner face of the flight structure, to maintain the protrusion state of the flight structure.    USE - For decomposition of waste-material such as excrement of livestock, organic waste of sludge, organic refuse from home and sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the encroachment of organic waste raked by the flight structure to the inner side of the stirrer. Prevents the spill omission of organic waste from the flight structure during the sift up process. The fermentation and decomposition efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the stirrer of the waste-material decomposition apparatus.    endless rail (8)    flight structure (10)    fixed plate (13)    axis (14)    rail engagement portion (17)    front rail (20)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing apparatus comprises a corrosion-resistant plate (12) that contacts the outer wall of a treatment tank (1) and an inner wall of an exterior case (2).    USE - For processing organic refuse e.g. garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistant plate with fitting unit prevents deformation of exterior case, ensures arrangement space of transmission mechanism and integrates upper and lower tanks easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (1)    upper and lower tanks (1a,1b)    exterior case (2)    stirring shaft (4)    corrosion-resistant plate (12)    transmission mechanism (42)    motor (M)
NOVELTY - A rotating-drum type disposal-treatment tank (1) treats livestock dung held in a microbial bed (3) with microorganisms. An air inlet tube (7) connected to a blower (6), forcedly introduces external air into the microbial bed in the treatment tank.    USE - For fermentation-decomposition of excrements of live stocks such as cow, horse, hen and pig. Also for processing organic sludge, shochu-liquor lees and shell fish shell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables processing livestock dung economically in short period of time, while avoiding the generation of dreg after fermentation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microorganisms used in treating the livestock dung, are mixtures of a lignin decomposition microbes, heat-resistant actinomyces, white-decay property basidiomycetes, cellulose decomposition microbes, anaerobic spore-forming rod microbes. filamentous fungi, protein decomposition microbes and bacillus subtilis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline front elevational view of the livestock-drug processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    disposal-treatment tank (1)    housing (2)    microbial bed (3)    motor (5)    blower (6)    air inlet tube (7)    cooler (10)
NOVELTY - A treatment tank (1) performs biodegradation of organic refuse. An exhaust unit deodorizes and exhausts the odor from the treatment tank. An injection portion ejects the processed substance which is fermented, while stirrer stirs the ejected organic refuse.    USE - For processing organic refuse ejected from domestic kitchen, nursery, school, hospital and hotel.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces initial cost, running cost as number of components for stirring is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stirrer is rotatably constructed over the treatment tank to rotationally drive the stirring axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of organic refuse processor.    treatment tank (1)    stirring shafts (50A,50B)    stirrers (51A-54A)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic digestive processing of organic sludge, involves aerobic pre-decomposition of organic sludge with medium containing aerobic microbe, before anaerobic digestive processing.    USE - For processing organic sludge produced from wastewater treatment installations and sewage works e.g. domestic purification tank.    ADVANTAGE - The gaseous phase containing methane obtained by the digestive process is effectively utilized as fuel. The processed sludge or solid-liquid obtained in digestive process is utilized as raw material of fertilizer or directly as fertilizer. The method enables to process organic sludge with high rate of gasification at high organic substance decomposition ratio, rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic digestive processing apparatus of organic sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the apparatus for anaerobic digestive processing of the organic sludge.    organic sludge storage tank (1)    organic sludge-raw material conveying pipe (2)    aerobic decomposition tank (3)    oxygen-containing gas supplying pipe (4)    pump (5)    aerobic decomposition material supplying pipe (6)    digestive processing-apparatus (7)    sewage gas pipe (8)    sewage gas storage tank (9)    anaerobic treatment material conveying pipe (10)    solid-liquid separator (11)    processed sludge returning pipe (12)
NOVELTY - A partition plate (20) which extends downwardly without reaching the lower portion of treatment tank (16), divides the upper portion of tank. The methane and oxygen gas supply units (32,42) are provided in lower portion of tank. The gas recovery units (36,46) are provided in upper periphery portion of tank. The waste water supply and draining units (52,54) are provided on the respective side walls (4) of the tank.    USE - Industrial waste water processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas recovery units are provided in upper periphery portion of treatment tank, the oxygen and methane gas are collected separately and the drainage treatment efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the industrial waste water processing apparatus.    treatment tank (1)    side wall (14)    partition plate (20)    gas supply units (32,42)    gas recovery units (36,46)    waste water supply unit (52)    waste water draining unit (54)
NOVELTY - The purification tank (100) has a mist apparatus (9) that produces a mist style which raises along the filtration surface of a filter (D) arranged in the treatment tank, in vertical direction, during supply of predetermined amount of coagulant into the treatment tank.    USE - For purifying pollutant material in water of domestic use, water of river, lakes and marshes.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents clogging of the filter and the running cost of purification tank is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The supply amount of polychlorinated aluminum used as coagulant, is adjusted such that processed underwater in the tank, has aluminum/phosphorus with molar ratio of 0.1-1.0. The mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) concentration of the heated water is adjusted to 10000 mg/l or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processed water purification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the purification tank.    mist apparatus (9)    feed pipe (11)    purification tank (100)    treatment tanks (A,B)    filter (D)
NOVELTY - A biaxial rotor (5) arranged in parallel to a treatment tank (1) is rotationally driven when rotation periphery overlaps mutually, to stir organic refuse and auxiliary material present in the tank.    USE - For decomposing organic refuse produced in home and business place.    ADVANTAGE - Ejection of non-decomposed refuse after processing, is performed using simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotor shaft is horizontally arranged in position higher than another rotor shaft to which a switch type discharge port is provided. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for biaxial rotor type organic refuse disposer control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of biaxial rotor type organic refuse treatment tank.    treatment tank (1)    insertion opening (2)    rotor (5)    drive motor (7)    stirring paddle (8)
NOVELTY - A stirrer stirs the organic refuses thrown inside a treatment tank (15). A discharge port (12) accompanied with stirrer, overflows the treated substance in the tank. The base (1a) of the tank is downwardly inclined towards the discharge port side.    USE - For processing organic refuse generated at domestic kitchen, domestic business use kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of processing property by preventing deposition of a heated substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stirrer has number of stirring blades installed at stirring shaft attached horizontally with the tank, and positioned between the discharge ports and partition plates formed near lower side of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic substance processor.    treatment tank (1)    treatment tank base (1a)    blades (5)    stirring shaft (6)    discharge port (12)
NOVELTY - The dry sludge (D) is supplied to a rotating drum (2) through an insertion opening by a lifter, and is transferred towards a discharge port after fermentation processing. An ejection prevention board (5) is provided at one end of the drum, so as to prevent the ejection of the dry sludge outside the drum. The height of the ejection prevention board is more than the height of the dry sludge within the drum.    USE - For fermentation of domestic garbage and sludge for manufacturing compost.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates ejecting sludge from the rotating drum after performing fermentation of sludge, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and side views of the discharge port of the rotating drum. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotating drum (2)    ejection end (2b)    ejection prevention board (5)    feed pipe (22)    dry sludge (D)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of hydrogen from foodstuffs waste material involves mixing waste materials of bean curd lees, rice bran, wheat bran or foodstuffs containing bean curd lees, rice bran and wheat bran, inoculating hydrogen producing bacteria, cultivating and removing the produced hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to recycle the waste foodstuffs raw material and produce hydrogen in presence of hydrogen producing bacteria.
NOVELTY - The organic substance contained in the waste water is degraded into propionic acid in an acid generation tank (1), in anaerobic condition. The methane fermentation of the propionic acid is performed for degrading the propionic acid remaining in the waste water.    USE - For processing organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The propionic acid is decomposed reliably without any residues. The high load processing of the waste is stabilized for long time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sludge load of the organic substance for anaerobic process is more than 0.2kg-CODCr/kg- VSS/day, where CODCr is the chemical oxygen demand of chromium.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the anaerobic processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    acid generation tank (1)    reaction tanks (2,3)
NOVELTY - A mixer (5) pressurizes waste water containing microbial cells, to generate micro bubbles. The micro bubbles is made to remain in the waste water for a long time period by generating turbulent flow, by pressure reduction. An equalizing tank (3) maintains the waste water in a supersaturated dissolved oxygen state. The waste water from the tank (3) is transferred to an aerator (6), for biological oxidation.    USE - For treating waste water ejected from home and industrial plants such as foodstuffs plant, paper pulp plant, chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Micro organisms are destroyed reliably and the amount of surplus sludge is reduced efficiently. The waste water treatment efficiency is improved by retaining micro bubble of oxygen for long time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for mixing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the waste water treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    equalizing tank (3)    mixer (4)    fixed tank (5)    aerator (6)    setting tank (7)    compressor (9)    sludge dehydrator (12)
NOVELTY - Fermentation processing apparatus of organic substance such as livestock excrements e.g. cattle feces, pig feces, droppings of hen, surplus sludge, dregs at the time of food processing and animal and plant residue, consists of laminar flow-like drain board (5) for heating organic waste at 20-30 degreesC, stirring and fermenting.    USE - For fermenting livestock excrements e.g. cattle feces, pig feces, droppings of hen, surplus sludge, dregs at the time of food processing and animal and plant residue.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reliably performs fermentation process of livestock excrements without producing any bad odor. The apparatus enables mass production of egg used for medicine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows description profile figure of odorless hen house.    hen house (1)    dropping of hen storage pit (2)    air-conditioning pit (3)    outer air tower (4)    drain board (5)    solar cell module (7)    deodorizing apparatus (A)    ventilator (B)    underground (P)    air-conditioning machine (T)    roof (R)
NOVELTY - Processing organic substance, comprising cultivating aerobic microbes in a tank different from solubilization tank (2) and adding the microbes to the solubilization tank containing organic substance during methane fermentation, is new.    USE - For processing organic substance during fermentation process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to prevent the reduction of aerobic microbes during methane fermentation process efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for processing organic substance, which comprises solubilized tank for solubilizing the organic substance by using aerobic microbe, methane fermentation tank, cultivation tank (10) for cultivating aerobic microbe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows diagrammatic representation of apparatus for processing organic substance. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Solubilization tank (2)    Methane fermentation tank (3)    Solid-liquid separator (4)    Cultivation tank (10).
NOVELTY - A stirrer (18) rotating at speed of about 10rpm or less, has a stirring blade (22) occupying more than 1/4 of area of a container base (16a). The stirring blade inclines from an upstream edge (22a) fixed to the container base, towards the downstream edge (22b) at slanting angle ranging between 10-30degreesC in circumferential direction.    USE - For processing bio-organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stirring the organic refuse and processing agent smoothly and efficiently, by inclining the stirring blade at preset angle, thereby preventing the leakage of the processing agent and refuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The height of the downstream edge of the blade increases gradually from the internal circumference end of the blade towards the periphery. The inclination angle of a protrusion (22D) provided at the periphery end of the blade is less than the inclination angle at the downstream edge of the blade. An arm (28) having same height as the blade, extends towards downward direction of the blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    container base (16a)    stirrer (18)    stirring blade (22)    blade upstream edge (22a)    blade downstream edge (22b)    protrusion (22D)    arm (28)
NOVELTY - The stirring blades (5) are on the inner face of the cylinder (3) rotatable a stand. The warm air supply apparatus (7) supplies warm air inside the cylinder through a pipe with an ejection opening at predetermined intervals.    USE - For processing organic refuse using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents microorganism extinction by supplying fresh air in the cylinder. Further, it promotes a large amount of organic refuse processing simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the above installation of rotary kiln-type organic refuse disposer.    rotary kiln-type organic refuse disposer (1)    cylinder (3)    stirring blade (5)    warm air supplying apparatus (7)    exhaust pipe (34)
NOVELTY - The organic waste mixed with microbes, is passed through three fermenters (2-4) where it is processed with warm air. When the variation in measured temperature or moisture content in fermenters, differs from a preset change pattern of temperature or moisture content with variation in time, then temperature or supply amount of warm air to the fermenters, is adjusted.    USE - Fermentation method of organic waste e.g. livestock excrement ejected from stock raising industry, plant residue ejected from foodstuffs production industry, agricultural field and forestry.    ADVANTAGE - Fine adjustment of fermentation conditions in fermenter, is enabled and hence fermentation of various kinds of organic materials is performed efficiently, so as to produce a high quality fermented product within a short period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of organic waste fermenter.    mixing apparatus (1)    fermenters (2-4)    waste material hopper (5)    recirculated material hopper (6)    fermented product (7a)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse decomposition observation tool has a container containing microorganisms and organic compounds such as an organic refuse. The tool is transparent or semi-transparent, and absorbs oxygen.    USE - For observing organic compound decomposition, especially in home and school.    ADVANTAGE - The organic substance decomposition can be observed easily and simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic refuse decomposition observation tool. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A method for cultivating microorganisms, involves cultivating microorganisms in a culture medium (34) containing magnetic field. The magnet lump (20) having number of magnets is installed into a culture medium such that the magnetic field having magnetic gradient according to difference of gap between magnets.    USE - For cultivating microorganisms such as Streptococcus, Bacillus, yeast, mold, etc., to produce foodstuffs such as sake, koji malt, yogurt, etc., and to decompose substance such as waste liquid, sludge, human waste, organic refuse, industrial waste, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms are efficiently cultivated in magnetic field. The magnetic field increases the intracellular enzyme-reaction amount of the microorganisms, promotes proliferation of microorganisms and raising substance-producing ability of microorganisms. The magnetic field improves the substance-decomposition efficiency of microorganisms. The magnetic field has easy structure and is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) substance-production method by microorganisms which involves cultivating microorganisms in a culture medium containing magnetic field, and producing substance by microorganisms; and    (2) substance-decomposition method by microorganisms which involves cultivating microorganisms in a culture medium containing magnetic field and decomposing the substance by microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of cultivation apparatus for microorganisms.    magnet lump (20)    cultivation apparatus (30)    culture container (32)    culture medium (34)
NOVELTY - Cultivation of mushrooms involves filling culture medium (11) in a cultivating bottle (10), creating an inoculation hole (11a), inoculating liquid spawn (30) into the hole (11a) using an inoculator equipped with a nozzle (12a) and harvesting the fruiting body of mushrooms.    USE - For cultivating mushrooms such as enoki mushrooms and bunashimiji mushroom.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to cultivate mushrooms using artificial culture medium at less time. The method is simple and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of liquid spawn inoculation in mushroom cultivation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cultivating bottle (10)    culture medium (11)    inoculating hole (11a)    nozzle (12a)    liquid spawn (30)
NOVELTY - A monitoring unit equipped with a coarse gas absorption filter, outputs an alarm signal when the concentration level of gas e.g. carbon monoxide (CO) in air is above predetermined value for long period of time. A correction unit corrects the gas detection level, based on the output signal of the monitoring unit.    USE - Gas detector installed in kitchen and bathroom for detecting gases such as carbon monoxide (CO), methane, ethanol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in air.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting the concentration level of the gas in air accurately, even during high temperature and humidity conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a characteristic view illustrating the correction of alarm level of the gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Organic wastewater (4) is aerated at minute and/or intermittent aeration condition, and ammoniacal nitrogen is set as free ammonia. Water is then denitrified on growth conditions of ammonia oxidation bacteria and autotrophic denitrification microbe, and subjected to solid-liquid separation (SLS). pH of circulated sludge (30) from SLS is controlled at 7.5-10.5. Biological denitrified water is obtained.    USE - For biological denitrification of organic wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The biological denitrification method is stable, economical and reliably removes nitrogen. Draining of denitrification microbe and nitrifying bacteria is prevented, and high concentration microbial cells are maintained in the denitrifying tank. Water of high quality is easily obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic wastewater (4) containing ammoniacal nitrogen and having biological oxygen demand of below 1/2 of the ammoniacal nitrogen, is aerated at minute aerobic condition and/or intermittent aeration conditions. Ammoniacal nitrogen is set to a state of free ammonia. The aerated water is denitrified on the proliferation conditions of ammonia oxidation bacteria and autotrophic denitrification microbe group. The denitrified water is then subjected to solid-liquid separation process. pH of the circulated sludge (30) from the solid liquid separation process is controlled at 7.5-10.5. Biological denitrified organic wastewater is obtained. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biological denitrifying apparatus of organic wastewater, which comprises nitrogen removal apparatus (1) and solid-liquid separator (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the biological denitrifying apparatus which uses dynamic filtration for solid-liquid separation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    nitrogen removal apparatus (1)    solid liquid separator (3)    organic wastewater (4)    air (9)    circulated sludge (30)
NOVELTY - Organic wastewater is subjected to organism denitrification, and surplus sludge is produced. At least one portion of the produced sludge is ozonized and nitrified. The organic wastewater is then processed till surplus amount of sludge is reduced.    USE - For processing organic waste waster such as human waste, purification tank sludge, sewage, industrial wastewater, sewage effluent, kitchen waste water and various organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method solubilizes surplus amount of sludge by ozonizing. Whole processing time is shortened. The method efficiently processes various organic waste waters. Micro flora used in biological treatment is not destroyed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic sewage disposal.
NOVELTY - Method of processing organic waste by fermentation process, involves mixing predetermined amount of auxiliary material and fermentation auxiliary material in a ridge (1), stirring organic waste in the ridge and performing decomposition process in the ridge for fixed period of time.    USE - For processing organic waste such as excrement of cattle feces and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to process organic waste efficiently with in short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of ridge.    ridge (1)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of compost involves fermenting compost raw material in presence of microbes under aerobic condition. The fermentation is performed in ripening tank, which is equipped with a ventilation pipe in the lower portion. The temperature of the compost raw material in the ripening tank is measured regularly or continuously.    USE - For producing compost useful as soil improving material and fertilizer for leafy vegetables and fruit trees.    ADVANTAGE - The compost raw material is fermented easily and provides high quality compost, which is effectively utilized as soil improving material and fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between deposition days and compost raw material temperature during compost ripening process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Manufacture of cured compost material involves drying and heat processing organic waste materials, removing particles from the heat processed/treated substances and mixing the removed particles with organic waste and processing.    USE - For producing cured compost material useful as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce cured compost material with excellent handleability, without generating dust during usage. The cured compost material is produced rapidly. The cured compost materials contains increased amount of organic substances, hence effectively utilized as fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the compost material manufacturing apparatus, which is equipped with drying unit, heating unit, particle removing unit for removing particles from the treated substance and mixing unit for mixing removed particles with organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the cured compost manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Processing of organic wastes such as sewage sludge involves mixing moisture content adjusting material containing anaerobic microbe with sludge, generating frictional force, adjusting moisture content to 50-65%, providing physical irritation to the microbes and solid content in the sludge and fermenting at 20-35degreesC in fermenter.    USE - For processing organic waste such as sewage sludge and producing high quality compost.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce high quality compost without generating unpleasant smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sludge processing apparatus, which is equipped with eddy current pressure kneader (1) with two or more mixing units provided with screw and fixed multiple stage mixing blade (14), fermenter provided with air supply unit for supplying air to the raw material in the fermenter through a non-woven fabric layer at the bottom of tank, cutting back apparatus provided longitudinally to the tank and grinding apparatus provided with a pair of rotatable grinding unit, which fixed the grinding blade at the raw material fall position of the cutting back apparatus at the rotary axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of eddy current pressure kneader.    Eddy current pressure kneader (1)    Hopper (5)    Casing (6)    Motor (7)    Fixed mixing blade (14)
NOVELTY - The deodorizing machine (67) heats an adsorbent which is used for treating organic refuse in treatment tank (33), or mixes the adsorbent with photocatalyst, for removing odor produced during treatment of organic refuse.    USE - Organic refuse processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - A simple and cheap deodorizing machine which removes odor reliably without reducing the adsorbing property of adsorbent, is obtained. The adsorbing property of adsorbent is maintained for a long time period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (33)    deodorizing machine (67)    suction fan (68)    jet pipe (71)    odor removal filter (77)
NOVELTY - A deodorizing filter (F) comprising a photocatalyst is accommodated inside each of pair of deodorizing cases (C). A flow path (R) is branched and connected to the cases. A fluorescent lamp (80) for irradiating the catalyst is held in the case. Regeneration of filter is performed by circulating air.    USE - For deodorization of organic refuse treatment tank.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance property of the apparatus is improved. Offensive odor component in the filter is removed reliably by circulating the air, which improves regeneration efficiency of the filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deodorizing filter (F) comprising a photocatalyst is accommodated inside each of pair of deodorizing cases (C). A flow path (R) is branched and connected to the cases. A fluorescent lamp (80) for irradiating the catalyst is held in the case. Regeneration of filter is performed by circulating air. Upstream and downstream sides of cases include valves (V2,V3) and (V4,V5) connected with by-pass paths (R3,R4), respectively. A suction fan (68) is at the bottom of each case.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic refuse processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above deodorization apparatus.    suction fan (68)    fluorescent lamp (80)    case (C)    deodorizing filter (F)    flow paths (R,R1,R2)    bypass paths (R3,R4)    selector valves (V1-V5)
NOVELTY - The double structured casing (20) with inner wall (a) and an outer wall (6) accommodates organic waste and carry out fermentation process. A space (c) is provided between the inner and outer walls and vacuum suction of gas in the space prevents movement of heat between inside of the casing and external.    USE - In fishery livestock forming industry, eating and drinking service industry, hotel industry used as fodder, fertilizer such as vegetables.    ADVANTAGE - Loss of calorie by the amount of heat provided by the heater, escaping outside is small. Cost is less and the phenomenon of fluctuating temperature conditions in casing under thermal influence of casing from external is reduced. Capacity of organic waste per time is heightened and utilization efficiency is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The casing is provided with insertion opening (H1) supplies organic waste and discharge port (H2) ejects settled waste of the fermentation process. The stirring structure stirs the organic waste and a heater freely set up the temperature in casing. The decomposition of living organism of an organic substance added by reproduction activities into a nutrient. In the fermentation process, volume reduction decompose treatment of organic waste while stirring under predetermined conditions. The heater has porous piped structure with ventilation pump and compulsive ventilation of the ventilation pump is always carried out during processing of organic waste. Boundary surface finishing of inner and outer wall of casing forms a space. The pressure reduction pump carries out vacuum suction of gas in the space of the casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the fermentation processing apparatus.    casing (20)    inner wall (a)    outer wall (b)    space (c)    insertion opening (H1)    discharge port (H2)
NOVELTY - The stirring, heating, and processing of organic refuse such as vegetables, fruits, fish, waste food, obtained from various sources, using microorganisms, at high speed, and removal of bad smell from the organic refuse is performed simultaneously.    USE - For processing organic refuse such as vegetables, fruits, left-over food, fish, collected from food processing industries, consumers, and livestock excrement, for producing fodder and compost.    ADVANTAGE - Enables removal of bad smell produced during processing of organic refuse. Enables processing organic refuse easily and quickly, to produce fodder and compost, using less amount of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic refuse which under goes stirring, heating, and processing by microorganisms, is transferred to a temporary storage container in which static processing which includes non-stirring, non-heating processes, is performed, to produce fodder or compost. The container is capable of being moved and distributed freely from a refuse collection vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the organic refuse recycling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fodder production line (8)    composed production line (9)    Container (11)    Stirring, heating, processing unit (12)    Agricultural products (16)
NOVELTY - Fixing (M1) useful gene to microorganism ecosystems comprising isolating a strain from microorganisms ecosystem, which is a dominant strain within the ecosystem, introducing a useful gene into the isolated strain and then returning the strain to the microorganisms ecosystem, is new.    USE - The method is useful for fixing useful gene e.g., phenyl hydroxylase gene to a strain dominant within a ecosystem, such as Comamonas sp. rN7 strain and its closely related strains. (I) is useful for increasing phenol decomposition activity in a sludge, and for purifying environment contaminated with phenol.    ADVANTAGE - Useful genes can be effectively fixed to various microorganisms ecosystem.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) Comamonas sp. rN7-phc strain (I) obtained by introducing a gene fragment encoding phenol hydroxylase and its expression control protein derived from Comamonas testosteroni R5 strain, to chromosome of Comamonas sp. rN7;    (2) increasing (M2) phenol decomposition in activated sludge involves adding (I) to phenol decomposition activated sludge; and    (3) purification (M3) of environment contaminated with phenol involves adding (I) to the environment contaminated with phenol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph which compares phenol decomposition activity of rN7 strain and rN7-phc strain. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An odorization agent contains furanone derivative (1) as essential component.    USE - For odorless gas e.g. hydrogen gas (claimed) used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The odorization agent has excellent dissolution in organic solvent and reduced adsorptivity. Since the odorization agent does not contain sulfur, it is not corrosive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An odorization agent contains furanone derivative of formula (1) as essential component.    R1, R2 = methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl group.
NOVELTY - A controller (100) controls and monitors the fermentation processing apparatus (1). A workstation computer (200) communicates with the controller and a personal digital assistant (PDA) (400) or a mobile telephone (500) through Internet (300), for allowing the users to control and grasp the operation condition of the fermentation processing apparatus.    USE - Organic compost processing apparatus with bidirection communication control function for processing organic refuse, livestock excrement, agricultural waste material, food-processing residue and sewage sludge for producing organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently control and grasp the operation conditions of the remote fermentation processing apparatus, by performing bidirection communication between user's information terminals such as PDA, mobile telephone and fermentation processing controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the compost processing apparatus.    fermentation processing apparatus (1)    controller (100)    workstation (200)    Internet (300)    personal digital assistant (400)    mobile telephone (500)
NOVELTY - A full-ripe compost production company collects the half done compost of organic waste from homes and industries, packed in plastic bags. The composting plant adds wooden chips to half done compost, and maintains it at specified temperature for full ripening, to produce full-ripe compost.    USE - For disposal of organic waste from homes, supermarket, convenience stores, various industries and farm houses, to produce full-ripe compost.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficiently manufacturing compost of good quality. Enables increasing the yield of crops, by applying the compost of good quality, to the crops. Procurement of raw material for compost manufacture and collection and sales of compost is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of the fully processed compost production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    semi-processed compost (12)
NOVELTY - Compost-mixed mould contains compost, clay and binder. The mould is obtained by drying the kneaded-mixture of compost, clay and binder.    USE - As bowl-like or cylinder shaped flowerpot for raising seedlings in nurseries.    ADVANTAGE - The compost-mixed mould, which is hard to decompose is produced in large quantity, without reducing the amount of fertilizer component e.g. potassium blended with the clay component. Clay increases the moldability of the mould. The flowerpot does not require an additional fertilizer component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of compost-mixed mould, which involves adding water to compost, clay and binder, mixing to obtain kneaded material, molding by mechanical spinning-lathe molding method and drying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of a bowl-like moulding.
NOVELTY - The aeration treatment tanks (1,2) perform aeration processing of excreted fluid supplied from a storage tank (5). An aeration element is arranged at the bottom of the tank (2). An diffusing unit (11) with a defoaming element, is arranged at the upper portion of the treatment tanks to defoam fluid output from treatment tanks through output units, which is stored in curing tanks (3,4).    USE - For processing excretion of livestock such as cow and pig, for producing fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - The aeration processing of the excreted fluid is carried out efficiently and is stored in a state with a predetermined property, by the provision of diffusion unit with defoaming unit at he upper portion of the aeration processing tank. the processing time is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The valves (70-74) are provided between the storage tank and treatment tank, and between the aeration tank and the curing tank, respectively. The diffusion unit has fluid stirrer, and the curing tank is provide with air supply apparatus (33) for supplying air to the treatment tanks. The storage tank has mixer for mixing the air and excreted fluid and has channel covers which has a hole on its divided wall. A cylindrical guide unit is installed at the upper portion of the treatment tanks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the sewage disposal system.    Aeration processing tanks (1,2)    Curing tanks (3,4)    Storage tank (5)    Diffusing unit (11)    Air supply apparatus (33)    Valves (70- 74)
NOVELTY - A brazing material is a laminate of manganese or a manganese alloy layer (12), and a nickel or nickel alloy layer (13). The brazing material is arranged between the brazing components for brazing.    USE - Used for forming composite material used for brazing product (both claimed) such as heat exchanger, material for fuel cells, oil cooler of motor vehicles, cooler for fuel cell reformer, oil cooler, radiator and secondary battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The brazing material has good heat resistance, corrosion resistance, fluidity and favorable brazing workability. A composite material with favorable brazing ability is produced. Reliability of the junction portion is favorable. A brazing product is provided inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a composite material (20) for brazing; and    (2) a brazing product using the composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the composite material for brazing.    Manganese or manganese alloy layer (12)    Nickel or nickel alloy layer (13)    Composite material (20)
NOVELTY - A hydrogenase gene (I) having nucleotides 466-2211 of a fully defined sequence of 2347 nucleotides (S1) as given in the specification, is new.    USE - (IV) is useful for producing hydrogen gas (claimed). Hydrogen gas can be produced using shrimp shell, a crab shell, maize waste etc., and hence waste treatment is achieved.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be produced with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gene which (II) hybridizes to complementary sequence of (I) under stringent conditions and has the function of (I);    (2) protein (III) encoded by (I) or (II);    (3) protein having 1-5 amino acid deletions, additions or substitutions in a fully defined sequence 582 aminoacids (S2) as given in the specification and having hydrogenase activity;    (4) a recombinant (IV) formed by transducing (I) or (II) to a host; and    (5) hydrogen production (M1) involves decomposing a source material using (IV) and obtaining hydrogen gas with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures shows the graph representing the amount of hydrogen gas produced by a recombinant and a control non-transformed organism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Processing of a biodegradable resin involves grinding the biodegradable resin in a frozen state, and subsequently discarding the resulting powdered resin in a waste-material disposal site.    USE - For processing biodegradable resins like polyvinyl alcohol, polycaprolactone, polybutylene succinate, polylactic acid and poly-3-hydroxy butyric acid.    ADVANTAGE - The biodegradable resin is efficiently and completely disposed by the processing method. The amount of lime to improve biodegradation rate required to be mixed with a large amount of biodegradable resin is very small. The processed biodegradable resin is effectively utilized as compost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph showing relationship between particle size of waste material during crushing or grinding polyurethane foam, and decomposition velocity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Shochu refuse waste fluid is mixed with rice bran, bran of another grain and crushed matter of stems or leaves or leaves of cereals in a tank (1) having funnel shaped bottom (2) and the resulting paste is dispersed into particles by a rotary dispenser (5). The dispersed particles are dried in a rotary drum (6) on the exit part at the lower end of funnel-shaped bottom and are sent outside the tank by a screw conveyor (11) through a receiver (7).    USE - For drying shochu refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively dries shochu refuse without requiring wide area and effectively prevents malodor due to putrefaction of refuse. The method is simple and effectively dries refuse in short period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of shochu refuse treatment apparatus.    tank (1)    funnel shaped bottom (2)    rotary dispenser (5)    rotary drum (6)    receiver (7)    screw conveyor (11)
NOVELTY - The scrap wood (1) is crushed by the crushers (2,3). The crushed chips (4) are used as fuel for the boiler (5). A steam turbine (6) which is used as power source of generator (7), is driven using the energy from the boiler. The hot air from the boiler is fed to a dryer (8) which contains the sludge.    USE - For producing sludge used for cultivating plant on building slopes.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hot air from the boiler is fed to the dryer containing the sludge, the useless scrap wood is reliably treated and the sludge is produced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view explaining the sludge production process.    scrap wood (1)    crushers (2,3)    wood chips (4)    boiler (5)    steam turbine (6)    generator (7)    dryer (8)
NOVELTY - Forming a granule in an ascending flow anaerobic sludge bed reaction tank, comprises accelerating formation of granules by holding microorganisms to an overload state, and performing first and second acceleration processes of raw water by holding the overload state by concentration and flow rate of raw water, respectively.    USE - For preparing granules.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective and less time consuming.
NOVELTY - Water recovery method in garbage treatment device involves the gas and water vapor generated in the vessel being stirred using a fan arranged on the upper portion of a cooling fan. The cooling fan arranged on upper portion of treating vessel is contacted with the steam in order to convert into water droplets which are recovered from the pan arranged on the lower portion of the fan.    USE - For recovering water generated in the closed treating vessel of closed garbage treating machine utilizing microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - None given.
NOVELTY - Fermentation decomposition promoting material prepared by heat-treating rice bran wheat gluten bread, water containing malted rice and mineral ingredients with mineral spring and/or mineral water, and fermenting by rice bran by adding acid solution containing alcohol and organic acid, is new.    USE - As fermentation decomposition promoting material for decomposing plant, left overs of marine products, food, garbage, livestock products and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to manufacture fermentation decomposition promoting materials, which decompose plant, left overs of marine products, food, garbage, livestock products and sludge. The material effectively deodorizes the sludge.
NOVELTY - Sewage/sludge treatment material, contains sodium alginate and natural microorganisms of adapted environment. The material is surface treated with calcium chloride aqueous solution to form a film on the surface.    USE - For treating sewage or sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The material effectively treats sludge/sewage by sedimentation process, without producing any residue. The film prevents the diffusion of microorganisms in water.
NOVELTY - A bioreactor comprises inner and outer carrier elements (3-1,3-2) arranged surrounding an aeration zone (5), where the upper end of the inner carrier element is positioned lower than that of the outer carrier element, an air bubble from an aerator (4) causes swirling of water at the upper end of the element (3-1), and water flows uniformly in the gap between the elements.    USE - For treatment of wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater treatment capacity and the holding capacity of the activated sludge are enhanced by ensuring uniform flow of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bioreactor.    inner and outer carrier elements (3-1,3-2)    aerator (4)    aeration zone (5)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse disposer has three agitating blades provided at specific angles with respect to axial line of a rotary drum (3). One of the agitating blades decomposes, ferments the refuse and transfers to one end of drum, while the other agitating blades breaks the refuse products and pushes back the organic refuse stagnating in the drum.    USE - Organic refuse disposer.    ADVANTAGE - Organic refuse such as kitchen refuse is effectively decomposed fermented and automatically discharged from drum, easily by providing agitating blades at specific angles with respect to drum axial line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the disposer.    drum (3)
NOVELTY - Safety cabinet has a refuse vessel with a cover, mounted on the working table. The working table is then installed in a plenum chamber having negative pressure.    USE - Safety cabinet.    ADVANTAGE - The pollution caused by refuse during working in the safety cabinet, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the safety cabinet.
NOVELTY - Ozone is injected into raw water. Then, the raw water is filtered using a membrane. The filtered water is treated using active carbon. Subsequently, the treated water is again filtered using a membrane to remove active carbon and microorganisms contained in the water.    USE - For treating water.    ADVANTAGE - Highly pure treated water is obtained. Active carbon and microorganisms in the water are removed completely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of wastewater treatment method.
NOVELTY - A waste water treatment plant (4) for treating the liquid waste discharged from the bio gasification apparatus (1), has an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) type water treatment apparatus (5), is new.    USE - For bio gasification of garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the waste water treatment plant is reduced as addition of dilution water is not needed and the retention time is reduced. Reduces the power required for garbage treatment and also the amount of sludge produced, promoting improvement in energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the bio gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bio gasification apparatus (1)    Gas utilizing facilities (2)    Waste water treatment plant (4)    UASB type water treatment apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - Algae powder or hydrous algae is suspended in hot water, extracted and centrifuged to separate extract and wet residue. Water is added to wet residue and extracted. The extracts are combined, mixed and adjusted to pH 10 or more with alkaline substance. Then the extract is centrifuged and the separated extract is adjusted to pH 3-4 with stirred to precipitate acid polysaccharide.    USE - For the extraction of acidic polysaccharide from green algae.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient extraction of acidic polysaccharides, which cannot be extracted from green algae by usual hot water extraction.
NOVELTY - Garbage disposal device for commercial purposes, has an agitating shaft with agitating units, held in an agitating vessel. A drain plate having small holes is attached to a lower portion of vessel fixed in a box (10). A spray pipe has several outlets for spraying water into the vessel.    USE - For commercial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The treated water is quickly discharged without clogging small holes in the drain-plate, due to the provision of agitating shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the garbage disposal device.    box (10)
NOVELTY - A granulation device (14) crushes the organic waste containing saw dust as main component and binding component such as waste from mushroom culture, into pellet-shaped molded products. The products are heated, dried and humidified in a carbonization device, driers (20,22,24) and humidifier respectively.    USE - For processing organic waste such as saw dust and waste from mushroom culture.    ADVANTAGE - Organic waste is processed reliably at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic waste processing device.    granulation device (14)    driers (20,22,24)
NOVELTY - A flow field plate for fuel cell or electrolyzer comprises on at least one face an assembly of channels comprising gas delivery channel(s) (4), gas removal channel(s) (7) and permeable wall (9) separating the channels.    USE - For proton exchange membrane fuel cell or electrolyzer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has higher gas flow for a given pressure drop than a linear or serpentine flow field of the same land area; comparable gas flow to a matrix flow field while providing a pressure drop to clear water; and comparable performance to an interdigitated flow field without the high parasitic losses normally associated with same.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of flow field plates comprising applying a patterned resist having different width channels to a plate and exposing the plate and resist to sandblasting with fine grit to produce a pattern of channels of different widths and depths in the flow field plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an enlarged plan view of a flow field plate design.    Gas delivery channel (4)    Gas removal channel (7)    Permeable wall (9)    Diffusion channel (10)    Wall segments (16)    End wall segments (17)
NOVELTY - In one phase of operation, the heating flow (6) passes through the second reformer (3) countercurrent to the hydrocarbon-containing flow (4).    USE - A reformer and its heating arrangements, for use in an electric vehicle powered by fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Improved systematic design is achieved, avoiding undesirable cooling of the second reformer unit, which reduces yield. Counter-current operation increases overall heat transfer from the high temperature heating flow to the lower temperature hydrocarbons. At least one of the reformers is heated up more rapidly from cold.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In one phase of operation, the heating flow passes entirely countercurrent to the hydrocarbons (4) through both the first and second reformers (2, 3). The heating flow (6) is passed through a second heater (9), to heat both reformers (2, 3) during start-up. In a variant, the heater is located between the reformers. Inlet and/or outlet (12, 11) of the first and/or second heater include controlled dosing equipment for the heating flow (6). The reformers and heaters are coaxial. The heating unit (5) is central with respect to the reformers and heaters (8, 9). The corresponding installation and vehicle including it, are also claimed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An axial, schematic cross section demonstrates the concentric arrangement of the reformer equipment.    first and second reformers (2, 3)    hydrocarbon-containing flow (4)    heating unit (5)    heating flow (6)    heaters (8, 9)    inlet and outlet (12, 11)
NOVELTY - A PSA process for the purification of hydrogen in a mixture containing less than 40% vol of hydrogen with one or more other gaseous impurities comprises contacting successively with a primary adsorbent containing an active carbon and a second adsorbent comprising a faujasite zeolite.    USE - A typical example of a gas mixture treatable is that obtained from a catalyzed partial oxidation of air, converting an initial mixture of CH4 and air into synthesis gas containing H2 and the impurities N2, CO, CO2, CH4 and H2O. Such a gas contains less than 40% H2.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A PSA process for the purification of hydrogen in a mixture containing less than 40% vol of hydrogen with one or more other gaseous impurities in which :- a) The gaseous mixture is contacted successively with a primary adsorbent containing an active carbon and a second adsorbent comprising a faujasite zeolite exchanged by at least 80% with lithium ions, the Si / Al ratio being less than 1.5, to adsorb the impurities ; b) A hydrogen-enriched gas is obtained containing more than 95% vol of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 illustrates a PSA cycle, comprising the stages (a) adsorption, (b) depressurization by equilibration (c) depressurization for elution (d) counter-current depressurization (e) elution (f) repressurization by equilibration (g) final repressurization. The abbreviations are Pads = adsorption pressure ; Peq1 = pressure after equilibration ; Pint = intermediate pressure after co-current depressurization ; Preg = regeneration pressure.
NOVELTY - A method of treatment of sludges, fats and other waste arising from the treatment of domestic and industrial waste water by submitting them to enzymatic treatment without aeration to digest them in replacement of the hydrolysis and acidification stages preceding methanization using multi-enzyme combinations selected according to the sludge to be treated, its pH and the optimum temperature for use of the selected enzymes.    USE - The method is used to treat sludges arising from the treatment of waste water before other processes such as methanization and denitrification and dephosphatation.    ADVANTAGE - The method replaces two stages of existing procedures. It produces a hydrolyzed sludge which is rich in biologically assimilable carbon, which is desirable for following stages of treatment such as denitrification.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electrolyte-electrode unit on which the cathode of the fuel cell is arranged on one side and the anode on the other side and flow modules for process gas and coolant for the fuel cell arranged above both electrodes. The flow module or modules arranged above the anode and/or cathode consists at least partly of a material that can form a hybrid whereby heat is given off.    USE - For generating electricity from chemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved cold starting performance without burning additional fuel and is overall energy neutral.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a fuel cell unit consisting of several fuel cells wired together and a method of cold starting an inventive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell coolant circuit with short circuit capability    fuel cell (1)    anode (2)    cathode (3)    cooling (4)    vehicle radiator (5)    cooling circuit (6)    thermostatic valve (7)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation system comprises a reformer for generating hydrogen-containing reformed gas, an evaporator for evaporating water into steam, a heater, a material feed portion, a water supply portion, a first water passage through which water is supplied to the evaporator, and a second water passage through which water is supplied to the reformer.    USE - The hydrogen generation system is used for reforming fuel containing carbon and hydrogen to generate hydrogen gas. It can be used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive hydrogen generation system is capable of reducing thermal load applied on a reforming catalyst during start of the system. It is also capable of dealing with repeated starting and stopping operations satisfactorily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generation system consists of a reformer for generating hydrogen-containing reformed gas by reaction of feed material and steam in the presence of reforming catalyst; an evaporator for evaporating water into steam which is supplied to the reformer; a heater for heating the reformer and evaporator, respectively; a material feed portion for feeding feed material to the reformer directly or through the evaporator; a water supply portion for supplying water; a first water passage through which water is supplied to the evaporator; and a second water passage through which water is supplied to the reformer.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising the inventive hydrogen generation system, and fuel cell for generating power using oxygen and oxidizing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the inventive hydrogen generation system.
NOVELTY - A rubber composition comprises an ethylene-propylene rubber; a peroxide crosslinking agent; a filler having a laminar crystal structure; and an epoxy resin. The filler is 20-130 parts by weight (pbw) and the epoxy resin is 1.5-15 pbw, based on 100 pbw of the ethylene-propylene rubber.    USE - For use in low-contaminative hose (claimed), a transport pipe for a fuel cell system, a cooling liquid-transport pipe for a super computer, a membrane cleaning liquid-transport pipe for an analytical instrument, and a chip or wafer cleaning liquid-transport pipe for semiconductor production.    ADVANTAGE - When the hose is extracted using pure water as the solvent, the electrical conductivity of a solvent is at most 20 microS/cm and the metal ion concentration in a solvent is at most 0.5 ppm. The hose has a volume resistivity of at least 107 OMEGA-cm and a surface resistivity of at least 108 OMEGA-cm. It has an alternating electric current resistance (impedance) of at least 104 OMEGA-cm on flow of an alternating electric current of 104 Hz.
NOVELTY - Nitrogen and phosphorus are used for aerobic/chemical cleansing of sewage in a gas-tight insulated tank without pre-filtration, employing fiber surfaces of nitrification bacteria. A part of the ammonia is transferred to ammonium carbonate with the use of carbon dioxide gas from the aerobic decomposition. Released phosphorus is separated in a lime slurry fraction, which is fed to a dry fiber fraction, using the exothermal heat from the aerobic process.    USE - For the aerobic/chemical cleansing of sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Without pre-filtration, a higher organic dry material portion is obtained, which is a prerequisite for an effective aerobic process.
NOVELTY - Photocatalytic element for decomposing hydrogen-containing compounds comprises a thin photocatalytic layer of binder-free photosemiconductor material on a support with an open pore structure.    USE - The photocatalytic element is useful in devices for decomposing hydrogen-containing compounds, especially methane or methanol, especially to provide a hydrogen supply for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Use of an open-pored support increases the available surface area to give increased decomposition rates (no data given).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) production of the photocatalytic element by forming the photocatalytic layer on the support by plasma-assisted vacuum coating;    (2) device for decomposing hydrogen-containing compounds, comprising at least one element (1) as above and a light source (2) in a housing (3) having an inlet (4) for a liquid or gas containing the hydrogen-containing compounds and an outlet (5) for gaseous decomposition products;    (3) process for decomposing hydrogen-containing compounds using the above device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of a photocatalytic decomposition device.    Photocatalytic element (1)    Light source (2)    Housing (3)    Inlet (4)    Outlet (5)    Humidifier (6)    Separation/purification unit (7)    Fuel cell. (8)
NOVELTY - A magnitude is determined from gas (9) leaving the shift reactor (8) and compared with a given value. The gas is rejected, should the given value be exceeded. At least part of the stream is returned to the shift reactor when the magnitude is less than the given value.    USE - To operate a reformer producing a hydrogenous mixture for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method keeps the cold start-up phase short. Gas containing an excessive concentration of contaminant CO is not supplied to the fuel cell, especially during start up, and so protecting it. Rejected gas can be sent to atmosphere, or burned for heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding reformer plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A simplified block diagram of the equipment is presented.    reformer unit (1)    shift reactor (8)    gas leaving the shift reactor (9)    CO sensor (11)    controller (14)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to ventilation technology. The new forced ventilation system for an organic waste compost producing bin consists of a rectangular concrete air duct, a perforated polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and a baffle inside the air duct, a straight air duct and a parallel branch air duct perpendicular to the straight air duct and connected together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The present invention relates to ventilation technology. The new forced ventilation system for an organic waste compost producing bin consists of a rectangular concrete air duct, a perforated polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and a baffle inside the air duct, a straight air duct and a parallel branch air duct perpendicular to the straight air duct and connected together. Through the common effect of the perforated PVC pipe and baffle, the present invention has homogeneous wind distribution inside the compost producing bin. In addition, the present invention has relatively low cost, homogeneous fermentation and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - An artificial organic humus soil is prepared from animal's dung or droppings (20-30 %), cinder or plant ash (5-15%) and the enzymolyzed substance of plant fibres (rest). Its advantages are no pollution, light weight, improving soil, and wide application range.
NOVELTY - An aquatic plant feed prepared by using fine aquatic plant powder, corn and auxiliary material. It is characterized by that the mixing ratios of fine aquatic plant powder, corn and auxiliary material respectively are 60-20%, 60-30% and 20-10%, and its preparation method includes the following steps: cutting aquatic plant, pressure filtering, steaming at 80 degrees C, fermenting, drying at 30 degrees C, anaerobic digestion and biological technical treatment of the fine aquatic plant powder and mixing with other raw materials uniformly so as to obtain the invented feed.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of mung bean and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of mung bean and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; the mung bean is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product and the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of garland chrysanthemum and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of garland chrysanthemum and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by: A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the garland chrysanthemum is a natural vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of pisum sativum and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of pisum sativum and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by:    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the pisum sativum is a natural vegetable, and also is a raw material for deep-processing the agricultural product; and    (4) the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, and its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of sweet melon and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of sweet melon and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that:    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the sweet melon is a natural vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and    (4) the chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of spinach and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of spinach and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that:    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting, propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the spinach is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and    (4) the Chaenomeles can reused for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of romaine lettuce and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of romaine lettuce and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the romaine lettuce is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and    (4) the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit is used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidaladditive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of Holland cauliflower and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of Holland cauliflower and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the Holland cauliflower is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of carrot and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of carrot and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized in that:    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the carrot is a natural vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and    (4) the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of sweet potato and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of sweet potato and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized in that:    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the sweet potato is a natural commercial vegetable, and also is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product;    (4) the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - Interplanting stereo cultivation method of Ledebouriella and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of Ledebouriella and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized in that:    (1) it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity;    (2) it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management;    (3) the Ledebouriella is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and    (4) the Chaenomeles can be used for preparing pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavor series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of daikon and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the daikon is a natural commercial vegetable, and also is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles canbe used for preparing pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of water melon and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the water melon is a pure natural vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of haricot bean and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, itsolves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the harcot bean is a natural vegetable, and also is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles canbe used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavous series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of gumbo and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the gumbo is a natural commercial vegetable, and also is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf also can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of green soybean and chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A. itsolves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the green soybean is a natural commercial vegetable, also is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product, and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of American cabbage and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A,it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the American cabbage is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product, and D. The Chaenomeler can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant enzymolytic bactericidal additive preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of flowering Chinese cabbage and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the flowering Chinese cabbage is a pure natural commercial vegetable, and is raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of 'Hami' melon and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the 'Hami' melon is a natural commercial fruit, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit is used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of sweet pepper and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the sweet pepper is a pure natural commercial vegetable and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant enzymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of peanut and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solvesthe technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the peanut is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of Holland wild cabbage and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the Holland wild cabbage is pure antural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of Swiss Cauliflower and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the Swiss cauliflower is a pure natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product.; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plane proteinase, and its fruit can be used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of Japanese cauliflower and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the Japanese cauliflower is a pure natural commercial vegetable and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product.;D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making series flavour foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of potato and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the potato is a pure natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product.; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making series flavour foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of Korea's cauliflower and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the Korea's cauliflower is a natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product. ; and the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making series flavour foods, and its root, stems and leaf also can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting seed cultivation method of bitter melon and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the bitter melon is a pure natural commercial vegetable and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product.; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, and its fruit is can be used for making series flavour foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of tomato and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the tomato is a pure natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product.; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, and its fruit can be used for making series flavour foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of bell pepper and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the bell pepper is a pure natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product.; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit can be used for making series flavour foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of cabbage mustard and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A,it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C, the cabbage mustard is a pure natural commercial vegetable and is a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase, its fruit is used for making flavour series foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactercidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplating stereo cultivation method of rice bean and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of new and high agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the rice bean is a pure natural commercial vegetable, and is a raw material for deep-pressing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase and its fruit can be used for producing series flavour foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of notoginseng and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the notoginseng is a pure natural Chinese medicinal material; and the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase and making series flavour foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation of violet and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C, the violet is a pure natural Chinese medicinal material; and D the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase and making series flavour foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of scrophularia and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology and is characterized by that A. it solves the techanical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the scrophularia is a pure natural Chinese medicinal material; and D the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting pure natural plant proteinase and making series flavous foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolite bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of astragalus and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the astragalus is natural pure Chinese material; and D. the Chaenomeles is can be used for extracting natural plant proteinase and making series flavous foods, and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - The interplanting stereo cultivation method of beet and Chaenomeles (a Chinese plant) belongs to the field of high and new agricultural planting technology, and is characterized by that A, it solves the technical problem of symplastic growth of two plants with difference in growth space and photoperiodicity; B. it solves the comprehensive technical scheme including cultivating seedling, cutting propagation, irrigation, harvest and field management; C. the beet is a natural commercial vegetable and a raw material for deep-processing agricultural product; and D. the Chaenomeles can be used for extracting natural plant proteinase and its fruit can be used for producing eries flavour foods and its root, stem and leaf can be used for preparing plant zymolytic bactericidal additive enzyme preparation for refuse.
NOVELTY - A process for reclaiming the life garbage and sewage in urban area features that the life garbage is classified into the easily eroding organic waste, recoverable waste, the organic substance difficult to degrade, invalid substance, excrement-urine sewage, and washing sewage, and the reclaimable waste or sewage is used to ferment for generating marsh gas and the usable dregs.
NOVELTY - A method for utilizing the gas exhausted by production of synthetic ammonia features combustible H2, CH4, CO in the exhausted gas, useful as the fuel of IC engine, such as gasoline engine or diesel engine, to become mechanical power, which can drive electric generators to become electric resource.
NOVELTY - An organic humic acid fertilizer is industrially prepared from peat, fresh cow dung and filtered mud through proportioning, mixing, fermenting, supplementing oxygen and dewatering. It contains organic mass (20-50%), N+P2O5+K2O (15-30%), humic acid (6-10%) and water (0-10%). Its advantages are broad spectrum and high fertility.
NOVELTY - A garbage biogas management system condenses water vapor present in trapped biogas, for drawing into an excess biogas flare unit and filtration of the managed gas, in demister filters. Thermal power generation powered by biogas is supplemented by the evaporation of material dripping from the garbage, and is used in engines and residual gas processing.    USE - Used in applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell battery consists of several electrodes, and reactive material supply cavities. A reactive material supply cavity is provided between two adjacent electrodes, and a collector plate is provided on two sides of the electrodes.    USE - Proton exchange fuel cell battery    ADVANTAGE - Cost of fuel battery is decreased, and power- volume ratio is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the proton exchange fuel cell battery
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system (10) comprises a fuel processor (12) adapted to receive a feed stream (16) containing a feedstock to produce a mixed gas stream containing hydrogen gas.    USE - For fuel processing and fuel cell industries.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel processing system is able to produce hydrogen gas and electric current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel processing system comprises a fuel processor adapted to receive a feed stream containing feedstock(s) to produce a mixed gas stream containing hydrogen gas; and feedstock delivery system (17) adapted to deliver the feed stream to the fuel processor. The feedstock delivery system comprises a feedstock reservoir having a compartment adapted to store under pressure in a liquid phase a volume of a carbon-containing feedstock (18); a pressurization assembly adapted to pressurize the reservoir by delivering a pressurized gas stream to the compartment of the reservoir; and delivery regulator adapted to regulate the delivery of the feedstock from the reservoir to the fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic of the fuel cell system.    Fuel processing system (10)    Fuel processor (12)    Feed stream (16)    Feedstock delivery system (17)    Carbon-containing feedstock (18)
NOVELTY - Reducing or eliminating the amount of metal catalyzed coke formed in a wide variety of processes or applications.    USE - The method is used for preventing metal-catalyzed cooking of nickel- and/or- cobalt-containing alloy in a reforming process used in the production of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Hydrogen can be used in fuel cell, and hydrogen and carbon monoxide are useful in Fischer-Tropsch plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The addition of aluminum in the alloy and the incorporation of carbon dioxide in the feed effectively reduce the degree of metal-catalyzed coking in steam-reforming process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Prevention of metal-catalyzed coking of nickel- and/or cobalt-containing alloy in a reforming process includes adding aluminum to the alloy or adding aluminum diffusion layer, and selecting feed comprising at least 0.5 vol.% carbon dioxide and a steam to carbon ratio of at least 0.3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an improved process for the prevention of metal catalyzed coking in a steam reforming process for the production of CO and H2 from a hydrocarbon feedstock, the reforming process being conducted in the presence of an alloy which is rich in a metal selected from nickel or cobalt.
NOVELTY - A liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing system comprises distillation column for multi-stage separation of LNG feed (20) and to produce overhead vapor stream (18) and overhead vapor product; first heat exchanger to exchange heat between overhead vapor stream of distillation column and LNG feed; and second heat exchanger to exchange heat between first heated LNG feed and overhead vapor product.    USE - For processing liquefied natural gas feed (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention realizes significant energy savings by avoiding external cooling and minimizing heat input for distillation column operation. It provides simple process that produces high ethane recovery at much lower energy consumption and lower capital cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recovering ethane and heavier components from LNG comprising preheating LNG, fractionating LNG into methane-rich product and ethane-rich product, and condensing methane-rich product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow diagram showing an LNG processing unit.    LNG processing system (10)    Pump (12)    First heat exchanger (16)    Overhead vapor stream (18)    LNG feed (20)    Condensed overhead vapor product (22)    Overhead vapor product (30)    Compressor (32)    Second heat exchanger (36)
NOVELTY - A purification catalyst (2) comprises a carrier formed from zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) having a monoclinical crystal system; and a platinum group metal carried by the carrier.    USE - Used for a gas-purifying apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is capable of rapidly removing odors and harmful substances satisfactorily at relatively low temperatures even if the gas to be purified contains moisture and great variety of coexistent gas components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) the preparation of a purification catalyst comprising heat-treating ZrO2 having a monoclinic crystal system at at least 700 degrees C, allowing the ZrO2 to be impregnated with an aqueous solution of platinum group metal, pulverizing the ZrO2 carrying the platinum group metal and mixing the ZrO2 to water-soluble polymer and water-soluble zirconium salt to give a catalyst slurry, and applying the slurry into substrate formed from ceramic, metal or carbon; and    (b) a gas-purifying apparatus comprising a purification catalyst, a heater (2) for heating the purification catalyst, an inlet (1) for introducing a gas to be treated into the gas-purifying apparatus, and off-gas outlet (3) for discharging an off-gas.    The purification catalyst is a first purification catalyst. A metal oxide having manganese as major component is further provided as a second purification catalyst disposed upstream of the first purification catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view showing a gas-purifying apparatus.    Inlet (1)    Heater (2)    Purification catalyst (2)    Off-gas outlet (3)
NOVELTY - A biological waste water treatment and disposal system, comprising a containment housing, at least two trickling support structures, primary filter media, and waste water manifold, for depositing treated waste water into the containment housing, is new.    USE - For biological purification and natural disposal of liquid wastes, e.g. waste water or sewage. It is used as replacement for conventional secondary waste water treatment mechanisms, such as leach fields, sand filters, or lateral lines.    ADVANTAGE - The novel system is compact and environmentally benign. It is easy to repair and need only little maintenance, without the need of digging or the use of heavy equipment. It can be placed in a limited space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biological waste water treatment and disposal system, comprising a containment housing, at least two trickling support structures in a vertical stack within the housing; primary filter media within each of the trickling filter (105) support structures, and waste water manifold for depositing treated waste water into the containment housing, in which it undergoes aerobic treatment as it moves through the filter media.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side elevational view of a biological waste water treatment system.    Trickling filter (105)    Dispersal bed (107).
NOVELTY - The present innovation deals with producing fertilizers based upon mineral salts, in particular, it refers to manufacturing mineral-bioorganic additives and could be applied at manufacturing fertilizers and additives to increase crop yield in agricultural varieties. The suggested additive contains association of microorganisms Syncephalastrum racemosum, Arthrobacter simplex, Erwinia species, and, also, macro- and microelements of plants' mineral nutrition and a filler at the following quantitative ratio of components, weight% against dry matter of the suggested additive: macro- and microelements 5-30, association of microorganisms (against dry biomass) 0.1-10.0, filler - the rest, moreover, as a filler one should apply soluble mineral salts, peat, overripe manure, sapropel, phosphorite flour or dolomitic flour. Additive in question enables to achieve balanced plant nutrition, efficient assimilation of nutritive substances by plants.    USE - Inorganic chemistry, production of fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - Increased crop yield. 12 cl, 6 ex
NOVELTY - Invention relates to technology of production of mineral-organic fertilizers of prolonged action. Method involves interaction of alumosilicate-base sorbent with cultural fluid obtained after microorganisms culturing containing mineral components. Interaction is carried out in the process of microorganisms culturing at temperature 28-34 C, at stirring and aeration of cultural fluid with air taken in the amount from 0.2 to 1.0 air volume per volume of cultural fluid and sorbent. For fixation of bacterial cells and products of their metabolism on sorbent in the process of culturing pH value of cultural fluid is decreased by 1-2 units. The parent amount of the prepared saturated sorbent after interaction is from 5.0 to 20.0 wt.% of cultural fluid mass which is separated from liquid phase and dried at temperature from 50 to 100 C up to residual moisture 10-25 wt.%. Perlite or claydite is used as sorbent that is added to cultural fluid before growth onset of bacterial cells and production of metabolites in liquid at final stage of microorganisms culturing. Proposed mineral-organic fertilizers can be used in agriculture for any crops and as soil loosening agent directly and/or in combination with the known mineral-organic fertilizers.    USE - Fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced effectiveness of fertilizer effect, enhanced productivity of agriculture crops. 9 cl, 3 ex
NOVELTY - A treatment apparatus and a method of liquid fermented fertilizer produced from organic waste by using aerobic fermentation bacteria are provided to improve quality of liquid fertilizer, and enable filtrates to be used as water through separation of fermented liquid and solid, and to concentrate the separated liquid by separation module and reverse osmotic unit, respectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A treatment apparatus is characterized by comprising the parts of: a separation module(100) having a membrane(130) for separating solid and fermented liquid; a reverse osmotic unit(200) for separating concentrated liquid fertilizer and filtrates; and optionally a sterilizing unit(300) for long term storage of the concentrated liquid fertilizer. The separation module contains a screen(110) and a membrane to remove solids from the liquid fertilizer, an air supply unit(140) to increase the separation effect and decrease contamination of the membrane, and an antifoaming unit(150) to remove foams arising from air ejected from the air supply unit. The reverse osmotic unit contains a reverse osmotic sieve(210), a press pump(310) for pressing the separated liquid fertilizer, a concentration vessel(230) to control the flux of the separated liquid and concentrate the separated liquid not passed through the osmotic membrane, and a flux controlling vessel(240) to control the flux of liquid fertilizer flown over the concentration vessel.
NOVELTY - Fertilizer functioning as a soil improver, containing yeast cultured in illite as a bioceramic,, is provided to activate the soil, increase yields, and promote the growth of plants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fertilizer is manufactured by the following steps of: preparing illite powder by sintering illite at 1005deg.C and grinding it to a size of 600 mesh; spreading yeast to powdered illite and culturing at 35deg.C for 48hrs; drying illite powder with a hot blow; mixing 75wt.% of illite powder, 25wt.% of the valance of vegetable elements, 2wt.% of Mg, and 3wt.% of KH2PO4. The fertilizer is used to the soil by mixing fertilizer with water in a ratio of 1 : 200-400.
NOVELTY - Provided is a manufacturing method of compost which helps growth of ginseng seeding and prevents discoloration of ginseng and enables long-term preservation by using fallen trees as main materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compost is manufactured by the following steps of: mixing fallen leaves with soybean oil-cake in the same ratio; adding rice bran, slaked lime(Ca(OH)2) as a fermentation accelerator, and biozyme as a microbial fermenter; fermenting it by placing the mixture at room temperature for 25-30days in a well-ventilated tank to be the temperature of 60-80deg.C; turning over the mixture and refermenting it at the same condition; aging the fermented mixture at room temperature, mixing it at 15days-intervals.
NOVELTY - Provided is a manufacturing method of organic fertilizer which offers soil improvement, neutralization of acidified soil, insect extermination, good fructification by using animal blood as main materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic fertilizer is manufactured by the following steps of: purifying animal blood; mixing 90wt.% of bloods with 10wt.% of quicklime(CaO), wherein the heat(73deg.C) generated from CaO sterilizes germs in blood; fermenting the mixture for 40days in a natural fermentation room; drying until the mixture contains moisture less than 25%; powdering and packing.
NOVELTY - A composting method of food wastes is provided, which is characterized by using exothermic aerobic microbes in fermenting, and filtrates for use as liquid fertilizer and diluted water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composting method of food wastes comprises the steps of: (1-2) crushing food wastes; (1-4) diluting wastes with recycled water(diluted water) obtained by treating filtrates; (1-5) exothermic aerobic fermenting for 3days, wherein exothermic heat over 60deg.C is released and 0.5-2times(based on the volume of wastes) of diluted water is required for fermenting; (1-6) adding flocculants to fermented wastes; (1-7) dehydrating, wherein the filtrates are used as liquid fertilizer by simple treatment, and diluted water by the process of removing floating organics through aeration device, precipitating and taking supernatant, and recycling; and drying.
NOVELTY - A composition for facilitating fermentation of and removing bad smell from feces and urine of domestic animals is provided, thereby fermentation period of feces and urine of domestic animals can be decreased without generating bad smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition for facilitating fermentation of and removing bad smell from feces and urine of domestic animals comprises 2 to 7 wt.% of ascorbic acid-treated pyroligneous liquor, 2 to 7 wt.% of an extract of Yucca, 2 to 50 wt.% of microorganism complex, and 0.5 to 3 wt.% of liquid paraffin, wherein the microorganism complex contains Bacillus subtilis, Rhizopus oligosporus and Rhodobacter capsulata. The method for preparing the composition comprises the steps of: adding 1 to 20 wt.% of ascorbic acid into conventional pyroligneous liquor, maturing the mixture at room temperature for 6 months, and filtering the matured mixture to prepare ascorbic acid-treated pyroligneous liquor; and mixing ascorbic acid-treated pyroligneous liquor with Yucca extract, microorganism complex, liquid paraffin and roast rice hull powder.
NOVELTY - A method for substantially reducing sludge amount generated without structure change of an existing process through a voltage-current supply after installing an electrode carrier enabling electrochemical reaction of oxidation and reduction in a reactor and equalizing size of the anode and cathode is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a method for treating sewage and wastewater by activated sludge process comprising an inflow process of flowing in sewage and wastewater discharged from home and industrial water by an inflow pump; a sediment treating process of filtering sand, earth and vinyl by leaving the sewage and wastewater flown in as it is for a long period of time; an initial settling process of removing about 30% or more of BOD (biological oxygen demand) and SS (suspended solid) by putting the sediment treated materials into a positioned tank; an aeration treatment process of for guiding decomposition of organic matter by aerobic microorganisms by supplying air to the lower part of the initially settled materials; a thickening process of thickening sludge remaining after the aeration treatment; a digestive treatment process of guiding anaerobic digestive decomposition as maintaining temperature of the thickened sludge to an intermediate temperature; and a filling-up process of finally discarding and filling up the resulting materials with earth after dehydrating and pressing the digestive treated materials, the sludge reduction method in wastewater treatment process using electrochemical oxidation and reduction process is characterized in that a terminal of D.C. voltage of 50 to 60 mA and 0.5 to 4 V is electrically separately connected to electrode type carriers(3,4) so that one side of the aeration tank(1) is maintained as an oxidation system while the other side of the aeration tank(1) is maintained as a reduction system after dividing an aeration tank(1) into two parts by a porous diaphragm(2) in the aeration treatment process.
NOVELTY - The temperature of outer surface of liner having a gas shielding, is detected by temperature detector. The temperature in the pressure vessel is calculated based on the relationship between detected liner outer surface temperature and the temperature of vessel measured previously.    USE - For detecting temperature in pressure vessel containing hydrogen gas as fuel of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring the temperature in pressure vessel accurately and reliably, thereby preventing the leakage of high pressure gas out of the pressure vessel. Hence the high pressurization gas is filled in the pressure vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the relationship of temperature change of hydrogen gas and liner outer surface at gas filling time and gas emission time. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The catalyst coated on the carrier, consists of titanium or titanium oxide, platinum or platinum oxide, rhenium or rhenium oxide, alumina and zirconia.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide in hydrogen gas for solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is reliably maintained in activated temperature, while converting carbon monoxide into methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph which explains removal percentage of carbon monoxide with respect to temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A coolant (210) maintains the temperature of an aromatic hydrocarbon less than that of an organic hydride. The gas of the organic hydride is liquefied to constitute a droplet over a catalyst (320) which performs gas-liquid conversion of the aromatic hydrocarbon for generating hydrogen.    USE - For fuel-cell system used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen can be generated efficiently and stably due to the simple manufacturing process of the hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the basic composition of the hydrogen generation storage apparatus.    reactor (100)    condenser (200)    coolant (210)    coolant supplier (220)    catalyst (320)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production catalyst, comprises noble metals selected from group containing ceria, zirconia and alumina. The noble metals are supported on a carrier comprising complex oxide with micro particle of diameter 1 nm or more. The total amount of ceria and zirconia is 50 weight % or more of complex oxide.    USE - Hydrogen production catalyst for producing hydrogen used in chemical industry processes such as ammonia synthesis, methanol synthesis, petroleum refining and also applicable for vehicle mounted fuel cell, internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen production catalyst with excellent heat resisting property and high production activity, is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph drawn between catalyst temperature and hydrogen production concentration. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Hydrogen manufacturing method for fuel cell, involves holding the raw material including plant containing starch chosen from a sweet potato, potato and yam enzyme and water in a container. Hydrogen gas is produced in the container, by degradation of starch by the enzyme.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used in fuel cell for electric power unit of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A lot of hydrogen is manufactured simply and inexpensively, using plant having starch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining volumes ratio change of hydrogen at the time of carbon dioxide absorption. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The carbonaceous material contains a conjugated system cylindrical carbon material, and atom (group) (A) introduced to the carbon material. The chemical potential of hydrogen-molecule existing near the carbon material introduced with the atom (group), is lower than the chemical potential of hydrogen molecule existing near the carbon material not introduced with the atom (group).    USE - In hydrogen occlusion material used for fuel cell (claimed), and for energy systems using hydrogen as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonaceous material has improved hydrogen occlusion capability, hence occlusion of large amount of hydrogen is carried out at normal pressure. The carbonaceous material provides highly-efficient hydrogen occlusion material, hydrogen occlusion apparatus, and fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conjugated system cylindrical carbon material is a carbon nano tube (1). The atom (group) is fluorine atom, hydrogen atom and/or sodium atom. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen occlusion material;    (2) hydrogen occlusion apparatus;    (3) fuel cell; and    (4) hydrogen occlusion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the carbon nano tube derivative to which the atom (group) is added. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon nano tube (1)    atom (group) (A)
NOVELTY - A heating gas containing alcohol fuel, hydrocarbon fuel, water vapor, and hydrogen, is introduced to catalyst portion (I) (2) having a catalyst which reforms alcohol fuel, and subsequently to catalyst portion (II) (3) having a catalyst which reforms hydrocarbon.    USE - In fuel reformer (claimed) for manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas used in manufacture of fuel for solid polymer fuel cells used as power source of motor vehicles, and phosphoric acid fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel modification method provides excellent overall-efficiency and steam-reforming. The generation of carbon monoxide, and concentration of unreacted hydrocarbon are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heating gas contains air and oxygen. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel reformer (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel reformer (1)    catalyst portion (I) (2)    catalyst portion (II) (3)
NOVELTY - A combustion burner (12) burns fuel in one or more fuel-air-ratio. A evaporation type heater (14) evaporates the fuel and mixed raw material of water. A modifier (16) and a carbon monoxide removal device (18) are arranged at downstream side of heater, which are formed with heating surfaces (16a,18a) for indirect heating of modification and carbon monoxide removal catalysts.    USE - For electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel processing apparatus is simplified. The starting operation easily performed in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for starting method of the fuel processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    fuel processing apparatus (10)    combustion burner (12)    evaporating heater (14)    modifier (16)    heating surfaces (16a,18a)    carbon monoxide removal device (18)
NOVELTY - Modification catalyst which promotes generation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons comprises an oxide layer containing oxide supported/laminated on a base material using zirconia sol. The catalyst supports noble metals and promotes modification on oxide layer.    USE - In fuel cell systems for modifying hydrocarbon fuels e.g. methane and gasoline to produce hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic activity of modifying catalyst is improved at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of modifying catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of modifying catalyst production. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a greening base material comprising producing a dehydration cake from waste water or contaminated water which is mixed with sand, crushing the dehydration cake and sand, drying the crushed blend, producing a composting chip of the dried blend from the mixed felling material and blend such as fertilizer and seed, is new.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing greening base material using dehydration cake for processing and composting waste water produced in civil engineering and construction sites, and industrial waste water.    ADVANTAGE - Processing man-hours and costs are reduced, since dehydration cake and felling material are processed simultaneously. Prevents environmental problems, since the recycling of industrial waste is carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing a greening base material comprising producing a dehydration cake from waste water or contaminated water which is mixed with sand, crushing the dehydration cake and sand, drying the crushed blend, producing a composting chip of the dried blendfrom the mixed felling material and blend such as fertilizer and seed, is new.    A composting chip of the dried blend consisting of crushed dehydration cake and sand is produced from the mixed felling material like industrial waste trees and blends. A compost bacteria and droppings of hen are added to the crushed felling material to carry out a hydration adjustment by exposing it to ventilation state for predetermined period.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fixing method of the greening base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing method of greening base material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A stirring unit in a truck (3) mixes the injected sludge for promoting fermentation decomposition treatment. The truck is moved advanceably or retreatably and is equipped with a horizontal transfer mechanism (11) which spreads the sludge in the width direction of the truck after a discharge mechanism (12) deposits the sludge in the traveling direction of the truck.    USE - The apparatus is useful for performing fermentation of organic substances e.g. surplus organic sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge is dispersed uniformly in a fermentation decomposition tank within predetermined range, by using horizontal transfer mechanism. The structure of the apparatus is simplified and made compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The horizontal transfer mechanism of the truck has two horizontal transfer units that mutually move in a reverse direction. The truck is held within a fermentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged plan view of a truck.    Truck (3)    Horizontal transfer mechanism (11)    Discharge mechanism (12)    Motor (55)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic treatment of organic waste (a) is performed in a processing tank (2), to obtain sludge. A portion of the sludge which is made to undergo alkali treatment process and ammonia removal process, sequentially, is recirculated into the processing tank.    USE - The system is useful for an aerobic fermentation system of organic waste ejected from sewage treatment facility.    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic treatment operation is performed efficiently using the recycled sludge as it is concentrated by removing the ammonia from it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the aerobic fermentation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Processing tank (2)    Alkali treatment tank (3)    Ammonia removal apparatus (4)    Organic waste (a)    Exhaust gas (b)
NOVELTY - Processing waste water comprising adding 5-30 ppm of aseptic active culture solution to the raw water tank, equalizing tank or aeration tank containing metabolite of microorganism in soil, livestock excrement, human and animal excrement, is new. The volume of sludge is reduced, nitrogen component in waste water is reduced and water quality is stabilized, by mixing the culture solution and waste water in the tanks.    USE - The method is useful for the processing of waste water ejected from drainage treatment apparatus by aseptic active culture solution.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes water quality and reduces sludge volume and nitrogen amount efficiently using a simple system which requires low installation and processing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The soil, livestock excrement, human excrement and animal excrement, containing microorganism, are added to the magnetically treated water which is immersed with rock or ceramic consisting mineral, and made to undergo aerobic treatment process. Proliferation reaction of microorganism and its metabolite, is promoted by mineral which acts as catalyst. The culture solution is diluted for 3-5 times and then supplied into the tank. The surplus sludge is returned to any one of the tanks, from the precipitate tank. The ceramic consists of magnetic iron and steel, limestone, glauconite or tri calcium phosphate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of waste water processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heating unit (42) is provided at the peripheral surface of a pipe (16) which extracts the decomposed material from an organic-refuse decomposition tank (11) which stores the organic refuse and microorganisms for decomposing the refuse. The heating unit heats the decomposed material above the time and temperature at which the microorganisms adhered to the decomposed material become extinct.    USE - The processing apparatus is useful for fermenting and decomposing organic refuse obtained from houses using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus performs thermal-sterilizing of the decomposed material to remove the harmful microorganisms from the material. It enables decomposition of refuse stably by provision of the transfer unit which transfers the decomposed material to the extraction pipe, therefore giving room for decomposition of fresh supply of the refuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse is pushed upward in the decomposition tank, from the refuse supply port. A transfer unit transfers the decomposed material from the tank to the extraction pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Decomposition tank (11)    Extraction pipe (16)    Injection unit (30)    Heating unit (42)    Damper (45)
NOVELTY - A deodorizing tank (1) is filled with wood chips that serve as carriers for microorganisms. A detector (3) detects the moisture content in the wood chips. The non-volatile moisture content in wood chips is removed after stirring the chips in the water supplied into the tank. A controller controls the amount of moisture content in the wood chips, so that microorganisms are activated.    USE - The deodorizing tank is useful for removing odor generated during compost processing of organic waste collected from e.g. homes and restaurants.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains microorganisms in optimal activated condition by maintaining the level of moisture content in the wood chips at a suitable level, hence improves deodorizing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The deodorizing tank is filled with either of the materials such as charcoal, bamboo charcoal, activated carbon, palm-husk charcoal, other than wood chips. A water sprinkling pipe is provided in the upper portion of the dehydration tank, with nozzles arranged at constant intervals. The stirrer used for stirring the wood chips, is provided with plate-shaped stirring blades (4b) arranged such that the upper end mutually abuts with a rod-shaped blade stirrer extended along right angled direction from the rotary shaft (4a). A drive unit (4c) drives the rotary shaft. The tank has a suction blower (1b) provided at an inlet (1a) and a surface heater (8) for heating the inner periphery of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the deodorizing apparatus.    Deodorizing tank (1)    Inlet (1a)    Suction blower (1b)    Perforated panel (1c)    Exhaust port (1d)    Water supplying pipe (2)    Electromagnetic shut-off valve (2c)    Moisture content detector (3)    Stirrer (4)    Rotary shaft (4a)    Stirring blade (4b)    Exhaust air blower (5)    Ultraviolet germicidal lamp (7)    Surface heater (8)
NOVELTY - The reactor comprises a catalyst holding base layer of the catalyst portion by which the catalyst is held in a reactive-gas distribution pipe. The reactor performs the alumite process. A distribution is formed at the catalyst load, according to the reactive-gas.    USE - For modifier of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has excellent reaction efficiency and removal or purification efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between the catalyst load and the thickness of catalyst holding base layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Compression apparatus includes a set of series connected, coaxial membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) (1-n), each comprising a proton conductor film (1) and electrodes (2,3), with a catalyst (10) arranged in the gas moving direction.    USE - For compressing hydrogen to be used in fuel cells. The apparatus may also be used for compressing other gases apart from hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Higher compression efficiency and lowered risk of explosions, are ensured, as outer wall of compression apparatus is maintained at normal pressure. The unit construction proves less expensive, as costly pressure-proof material need not be used for outer wall.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Compression apparatus includes a set of series connected, coaxial membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) (1-n), each comprising a proton conductor film (1) and electrodes (2,3), with a catalyst (10) arranged in the gas moving direction. The MEA is an integrated structure in which a proton moves from the outer side to the inner side by electrical potential difference between the electrodes. As a result, the gas pressure increases towards the inner side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional outline in the sketch depicting the hydrogen compressor.    membrane electrode assemblies (1,2,...n)    proton conductor film (1)    gas permeable electrodes (2,3)    lower pressure H2 inlet (4)    high pressure H2 outlet (5)    outer shell (6)    end-shields (7)    catalyst layers (10)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas is generated by forming discharging gap (G) by arranging a pair of electrodes (3,4) in opposite directions. The electrode(s) whose edge portion faces the gap (G), is made as diameter reduced electrode. The raw material gas (g) having hydrogen-containing organic compound, is concentrated at the gap (G). A gas discharge is produced for electro discharging gas (g) to get hydrogen-containing gas (g').    USE - In co-generation system and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates hydrogen gas efficiently from the organic compound, and suppresses the temperature rise of hydrogen-containing gas effectively. The method gives high-yield rate and high flow amount of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen gas is generated from the raw material gas consisting of hydrogen-containing organic compound. A discharging gap is formed by arranging a pair of electrodes in opposite directions. The electrode(s) whose edge portion faces the discharging gap, is made as a diameter reduced electrode. The raw material gas is supplied and concentrated at the discharging gap. A gas discharge is produced by the discharging gap by applying voltage among the electrodes. Electro discharging is carried out to convert the raw material gas into a hydrogen-containing gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator (51).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrodes (3,4)    hydrogen generator (51)    raw material gas (g)    hydrogen-containing gas (g')    discharging gap (G)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying inert gas into a storage tank (1), during melting of waste synthetic resin (A) in a basket (2). The molten wax like substance produced by thermal decomposition process, is dropped into the storage tank which is maintained in oxygen reduction state.    USE - For manufacturing wax like substance for use in casting process, for use as compounding agent, filler, extender, abrasive, for pigments, for use fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of wax like substance is prevented. The wax like substance is easily and reliably manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A portion of wax like substance in the tank, is volatilized to produce combustible high heat gas which is supplied into the basket for combustion and thermal decomposition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage tank (1)    basket (2)    grate (3)    heater (6)    inert gas supply tube (7)    waste synthetic resin (A)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator comprises a pouring container (1) having water or alcoholic liquid, a hydrogen generating container (2) having hydride, and a connection portion (4) between the containers (1,2). The hydride reacts with water and alcoholic liquid to form hydrogen.    USE - For fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is generated in large amounts at room temperature under low voltage condition. The fuel cell is operated efficiently using minimum amount of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell apparatus (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pouring container (1)    hydrogen generation container (2)    connection portion (4)    fuel cell apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - Processing organic waste water, by mixing the water with microorganisms in a tank maintained at high temperature, and then further treating the waste water in a second decomposition tank with evaporation of the water component in an evaporation tank to isolate the remaining solids, is new.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for processing organic waste water (claimed) produced from home, industry, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and efficiently treats organic wastewater without consumption of great energy or generation of dioxin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a processing apparatus for organic wastewater comprising first and second decomposition tanks, and an evaporation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional drawing of the processing apparatus.    storage tank (1)    decomposition tank I (2)    decomposition tank II (3)    evaporation treatment tank (4)    boiler apparatus (5)    blower unit (6)
NOVELTY - A space (5) is provided between a case and a catalytic reactor (3), such that an unconverted gas inlet (2a) provided at upstream side of the device is connected to a reaction-completed gas outlet (2b) provided at downstream side of the device.    USE - For fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since a space is provided between case and catalytic reactor, the failure of the catalytic reactor due to thermal expansion is prevented, hence avoiding gas leakage from the catalytic reaction device, thereby improving reliability of the catalytic reaction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of the catalytic-reaction device.    gas inlet (2a)    gas outlet (2b)    catalytic reactor (3)    space (5)
NOVELTY - A mixed oil comprising ester and propane is mixed with ethanol to form a test substance (A). 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and odorless liquefied petroleum gas are mixed to form a mixed gas (MG). Test substance (A) is mixed with mixed gas (MG) to form vaporizable synthetic oil.    USE - For manufacturing vaporizable synthetic oil used for high pressure vessel e.g. compressor.    ADVANTAGE - The synthetic oil provides lubrication and protection effect of the compressor against frictional resistance. Therefore, deterioration of compressor is prevented during repeated usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacture of mixed oil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The aeration method of treated water (10) which contains an organic waste and biological sludge involves supplying humidified air from one surface to other surface of aeration panel (2b) having synthetic resin film molded in sheet-like manner, ejecting humidified air from the aeration hole produced by expansion of panel and generating fine air bubble (100) in the treated water.    USE - In sewage treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The aeration method provides sufficient amount of oxygen for biological treatment with high dissolution efficiency. Fine air bubble is produced stably in this method for long time, without producing the clogging phenomenon of aeration hole. The removal efficiency of adhered substance from an aeration hole is increased reliably with water vapor in air. The method enables a diffuser with high dissolution efficiency of oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diffuser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of the diffuser.    aeration panel (2b)    treated water (10)    fine air bubble (100)
NOVELTY - A storage hopper (30) is provided to store the residue ejected from a thermal decomposition device (12). A valve (30v) is provided at a discharge pipe (35) of the hopper. A coupling unit (30c) is detachably attached to a residue recovery container (40). The opening/closing of the valve is performed based on the temperature of residue in the hopper.    USE - For conveying waste plastic residue from thermal treatment device used for manufacturing solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The residue from the storage hopper is safely conveyed, without ejection of residue from thermal decomposition device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bag filter is arranged within the storage hopper, with respect to the recovery container. The residue adhering to the surface of the bag filter is discharged to the container. A bellow provided between the valve and coupling unit, is expanded during transfer of container, to detach coupling unit from the container. A water supplying housing is arranged, to supply water into the storage hopper. The sludge supply unit is connected to the hopper. A stirrer is arranged within the hopper. The recovery container is transferred by a hook roll vehicle. A pair of weighing units are provided to measure the weight of materials supplied to recovery container and storage hopper, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of waste plastic residue conveyance device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition device (12)    storage hopper (30)    coupling unit (30c)    valve (30v)    discharge pipe (35)    residue recovery container (40)
NOVELTY - Inner surface layers (1a,1b) comprises ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin and thermoplastic resin, respectively.    USE - For supplying gas such as refrigerant and coolants such as hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide to fuel cell used for motor vehicle and air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Improves handleability of the hose. Ensures efficient flow of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hose manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the gas supply hose.    inner surface layers (1a,1b)
NOVELTY - Inner surface layer (1) of gas supply hose consists of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin. The inner layer is laminated with an outer metal wire layer (2).    USE - Gas supply hose.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents permeation of gas through the hose due to using the ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer containing material for inner layer of hose.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas supply hose manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a notched perspective view of the gas supply hose.    inner surface layer (1)    outer metal wire layer (2)
NOVELTY - A catalyst component is manufactured by supporting active metals chosen from platinum, ruthenium and/or iridium on a zeolite carrier. A slurry containing a binder and the catalyst component in aqueous solution, is coated on a base material. The coated base material is bake-processed at 300 degreesC or higher for 1 hour or more, to produce carbon-monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst (12).    USE - For later flow side of methanol reformer used for manufacture of hydrogen used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst has improved durability and high activity. The side reaction by the binder component is suppressed and the precipitation of polymer or carbon is eliminated even if the catalyst is used for a long time. A small amount of catalyst is needed to decrease the carbon monoxide concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process of the system utilizing the selective-oxidation catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon-monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst (12)
NOVELTY - The dimethyl-ether modifying catalyst comprises an active metal containing platinum supported by carrier having solid-acid action.    USE - For modification of dimethyl ether for manufacture of hydrogen used in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dimethyl-ether modifying catalyst enables to form a high concentration hydrogen efficiently. Modification reaction of dimethyl ether is performed even at low temperature of 700 degreesC or less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the dimethyl-ether modification method.
NOVELTY - A Pd film or a Pd alloy film is formed on the surface of a porous support comprising sintered metal powder. The surface of the Pd film or Pd alloy film is subjected to cold forming process.    USE - For forming hydrogen permeation film used in fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces micro defects such as pinhole defects, improves hydrogen permeation property by compact formation process of Pd alloy film using cold forming process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen permeation film.
NOVELTY - The fragments and waste materials are disintegrated and sieved using a sieve of mesh size 2-10 mm, to obtain disintegrated chips. The chips are mixed with used bedding and fermented, for use as bedding material for domestic animals.    USE - For resource recovery of fragmental wood for new house, and/or woody waste material of demolished house. Also used as bedding material for domestic animals, a soil improver, a planting base material to be sprayed on a slope and a mulching material. Also for agriculture and forestry.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recovering the resources easily and effectively.
NOVELTY - The organic waste processing apparatus is equipped with solid-liquid separator for separating solid and liquid matters from waste, bioreactor for processing liquid matter and discharging excess sludge, carbonization equipment for producing carbide by carbonizing the solid matter, mixing device for mixing carbide and excess sludge and composting equipment for composting the sludge and carbide mixture.    USE - The processing apparatus is useful for producing high quality compost.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables processing of organic waste efficiently and provides high quality compost. The solid matter in the waste is carbonized, therefore unnecessary material such as bedding of rice straws, feed lees and swine hair are not included in the compost.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stand provided at upper open surface of livestock feces tank, which is movable in front and back sides. A rotary stirring unit suspended at the stand is movable in left and right directions on the stand.    USE - For stirring and fermenting livestock feces in small-scaled composting barn.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is suitable even for small amount of livestock feces.
NOVELTY - Organic refuse and packing material processing, comprising separating the organic refuse and packing material in the waste, and fermenting the refuse, is new. The packing material is ground, cleaned, dried, solidified and further ground to produce raw material for reuse.    USE - For producing organic fertilizer, good quality fodder from organic refuse and reusable raw material from packing material like plastic tray, vinyl bag, wrapped styrene foam container thrown as waste from home, store, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The domestic refuse can be used efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating organic refuse and packing material processing steps. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Rotary vane units are formed of inner and outer ring vanes (8,9) which are wound spirally in opposite directions in a belt form. The materials to be treated are circulated such that the moving direction of the materials to be treated, mixed, agitated and moved by the vanes, are opposite to each other.    USE - For manufacturing composting material from waste discharged from dining rooms, restaurants and schools.    ADVANTAGE - Decomposition treatment efficiency is improved. The apparatus is hygienic, compact and treats the mixture rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the composting material manufacturing apparatus.    Inner ring vanes (8)    Outer ring vanes (8)
NOVELTY - Fungal inoculum (A) for treating effluents rich in organic matter comprises a combination of at least two strains of filamentous fungi (FF), each of the genera Mucor or Geotrichum.    USE - (A) is used for treating effluents rich in organic matter, especially slurry form intensive animal rearing.    ADVANTAGE - (A) can be used in all types of installations for treating all types of effluent, by direct inoculation. Purification by FF takes place in the same vessel as bacterial (de)nitrification, under the same physicochemical conditions and simultaneously; or FF is added during composting of solid wastes. FF decomposes excess organic material, preventing formation of malodorous residues and reducing release of nitrogen compounds and the biochemical oxygen demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) preparing a fungal inoculum comprising at least two strains of FF;    (2) inoculation kit for treating effluents rich in organic matter comprising a mixture of at least two strains of FF;    (3) process for treating effluents rich in organic matter comprising at least one aerobic biological treatment stage that includes seeding with an inoculum containing at least two strains of FF;    (4) similar process comprising two biological treatment stages: first with anaerobic microflora and then with FF;    (5) the strains M. hiemalis CNCM I-2824, Galactomyces geotrichum I-2825, Aspergillus phoenicis I-2826, Fusarium equiseti I-2821, Trichoderma viride I-2822 and Phoma sp. I-2823; and    (6) industrial inoculum containing at least two FF at 104-107 thalli, or viable units, per ml solution.
NOVELTY - An automatic machine for converting cellulose materials into compost comprising a chain and bucket conveyor and sprinklers for liquid organic residues, is new.    USE - Composting cellulose materials such as wood bark and shredded grape vine prunings.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can be of small dimensions and low power consumption, allowing materials to be converted into valuable compost while controlling foul odours and reducing water consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The machine has a chain and bucket conveyor (1) to agitate the materials to be composted, mounted on a vertical supporting mast (3) with an oblique arm (4), a drive with sprockets (5) set at the three corners of a triangle for endless chains (6a, 6b, 6c). Sprinklers (19a) and a transverse spray bar (19b) allow the materials being composted to be kept moist and periodically sprayed with organic residues such as liquid manure or wine lees to promote aerobic fermentation. The supporting mast (3) is mounted on a carriage (7) that travels along guide rails (9) from one end of the composting area to the other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the machine.    Chain and bucket conveyor (1)    Supporting mast (3)    Oblique arm (4)    Sprockets (5)    Endless chains (6a, 6b, 6c)    Carriage (7)    Guide rails (9)    Sprinkler (19a)    Spray bar (19b)
NOVELTY - The treatment of urban solid waste for methane production has a separator drum (1) passing the organic matter (2) to the gasifier (3) yielding methane fed to a gasometer (5).    USE - In mechanical engineering.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A recyclable products extractor (6) and a composter (8) supplement a densimetric separator (11) of the high- and low-density residues (16,12).The low-density residues (12) yield lean gas in thermochemical gasifier (13), for mixing with the methane and use as fuel.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell arrangement has at least two fuel cell stacks (1,2) formed of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells at a distance apart and an arrangement that feeds air required for the delivery of oxygen through the stacks. The air is fed in a partially closed circuit so that the air emanating from the fuel cell stacks flows into the free space (5) between the stacks.    USE - For supplying oxygen to fuel cell arrangements.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes or reduces certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. non-uniform supply of individual fuel cells with oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective, partly cutaway representation of an inventive fuel cell arrangement    fuel cell stacks (1,2)    free space between stacks (5)    carrier plates (3,4)    walls (6)    connector (7)
NOVELTY - A composting drum for household and garden organic waste is a drum (1) which rotates about its longitudinal axis (32) on supports. The drum has a filling hatch (3) and an interior chamber with mixer blades. The drum is especially fabricated of plastic and the mixer blades also serve as strengthening ribs.    USE - Compost bin.    ADVANTAGE - The composting drum combines light weight with strength and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composting drum for household and garden organic waste is a drum (1) which rotates about its longitudinal axis (32) on supports. The drum has a filling hatch (3) and an interior chamber with mixer blades. The drum is especially fabricated of plastic and the mixer blades also serve as strengthening ribs. Both sides of the hatch have external surrounding guide rails (4a, 4b) for a sliding closure (5) and/or a sliding sieve (7). The drum has surrounding ring-gear teeth (12a, 12b) which rest on a sub-frame (2). The sub-frame has two cogs linked by a spindle and a common crank (21) over a collection trough (24).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the drum and sub-frame.    Drum (1)    sub-frame (2)    longitudinal axis (32)    hatch (3)    guide rails (4a, 4b)    closure (5)    sieve (7)    ring gear (12a, 12b)    collection trough (24)    crank (21)
NOVELTY - Circulated air is cooled down in parallel ducts (10-12) of a cooling stage, forming parallel sections of a branched circulation channel. Heat taken up, is given up directly to the surroundings through radiation and convection.    USE - The system is useful as a composting system with closed-circuit recirculated air cooling.    ADVANTAGE - A simple construction is proposed, which achieves economical operation. The duct arrangement minimizes the power required for a comparatively large flow of recirculated air. The system, which includes the composting unit, is completely enclosed, so no air from it reaches the surroundings and no odors are released. Heat loss from the composting unit is controlled, avoiding over-cooling. At the same time, composting is completed unusually rapidly. The cooling stages have an efficient arrangement, with a large area, higher-temperature difference, turbulent transfer mechanism; this is then followed by indirect recirculated-liquid cooling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The second cooling stage (8) employs a fluid for indirect heat exchange. It follows the first (7) directly, in series. Both stages (7, 8) follow an end face (4-6) of the composting units (1-3) and are arranged together. Outer surface areas of ducts are enlarged by e.g. fins or vanes with vertical cooling surfaces. The ducts open up vertically and have forced-flow ventilation. Spiral baffles are included to generate turbulence. A single fan blows air into several such units and airflow control dampers are provided. Air is recombined to enter the second cooling stage, via a funnel-like connecting chamber. Air from the second stage of cooling is recirculated to the composting units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic elevation of three adjacent composting units is presented.    Composting units (1-3)    End face (4-6)    Parallel ducts (10-12)    First cooling stage (7)    Second cooling stage (8)
NOVELTY - Dried microbial cultures in the form of shaped bodies (e.g. tablets), are new.    USE - The cultures are useful in supporting purification of e.g. water in garden ponds or aquaria, as well as in sediments or slurries.    ADVANTAGE - The shaped bodies have better storage and transportation characteristics than previously-used powders or suspensions and are also more easily introduced into the water.
NOVELTY - Process for removing nitrogen from a hydrocarbon-rich fraction comprises temporarily and/or depending on the nitrogen content of the hydrocarbon-rich fraction compressing a partial stream of a previously heated nitrogen-rich fraction, cooling, condensing, mixing with the nitrogen-rich feed obtained in the nitrogen removal process, and feeding as reflux to the nitrogen removal process.    USE - For removing nitrogen from a hydrocarbon-rich fraction containing nitrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrocarbon-rich fraction containing fluctuating nitrogen contents can be processed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Process for removing nitrogen from a hydrocarbon-rich fraction (1) containing nitrogen comprises temporarily and/or depending on the nitrogen content of the hydrocarbon-rich fraction compressing a partial stream (30) of a previously heated nitrogen-rich fraction (15), cooling, condensing, mixing with the nitrogen-rich feed obtained in the nitrogen removal process, and feeding as reflux to the nitrogen removal process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process.    hydrocarbon-rich fraction (1)    nitrogen-rich fraction (15)    methane-rich fraction (19)    partial stream (30)    condensers (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5)
NOVELTY - In a disposal process for waste material (2) also containing organic residues, the wastes pass through a fermentation reactor (4) and a solids separator (5) followed by heating. Ammonia surrendered in the heating process is especially captured as a solution and admixed to fresh incoming wastes (2).    USE - The method is useful for waste disposal treatment of material containing organic substances.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid containing dissolved nitrogen can be sold as a fertilizer without further treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At the conclusion of the process, the residual liquid mixture containing nitrogen is stored in appropriate vessels for subsequent use as plant fertilizer (18). Also claimed is a commensurate assembly in which incoming wastes are chopped and shredded (3) prior to fermentation (4) and removal of solids (5). Sediments (8) and methane (9) are removed for further use e.g. generation of heat and electricity (13). Liquid drains from the solids separator (5), with removal of carbon dioxide (10), pH adjustment (11) and evaporation (12) to produce liquid fertilizer (18).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram flowchart of the process. (Drawing includes non English-language text).    Waste processing assembly (1)    Wastes (2)    Waste crusher/shredder (3)    Fermentation vat (4)    Solids separator (5)    Sediment (8)    Methane (9)    Carbon dioxide removal (10)    pH adjustment (11)    Evaporation (12)    Heat, electricity (13)    Liquid fertilizer (18)
NOVELTY - A biological surfactant lipopeptide is prepared from hay bacillus through fermenting culture by use of plant oil as carbon source to obtain fermented lipopeptide solution, centrifugal removing thallus, and proportionally diluting. It can be directly used for compost to improve the efficiency and quality of compost.
NOVELTY - A composite biological surfactant is prepared from aeruginous pseudomonads, hay bacillus, Bacillus licheniformis and aplanobicillus through fermentative culturing in the culture medium containing olive oil as carbon source. It can be used for compost of life garbage to speed up the assimilation action of microbes, shorten period and improve fertility.
NOVELTY - A mixture refrigerant instead of Freon R-12 is prepared from monochlorodifluoro methane, 1-Cl-1, 1-difluoroethane, and one or more of dimethylether, cyclopropane, 1,1-difluoropropane and isobutane through mixing.
NOVELTY - A regulator for growing Se-enriched tea leaves is prepared through fermenting pig dung and silkworm excrement, filtering, adding sodium selenate (or selenite) and dissolving. Its advantage is high Secontent in tea leaf. It is applied through diluting and spraying it on buds of tea tree.
NOVELTY - An organic biologic fertilizer is prepared from straw and stalk through pulverizing straw and stalk, compounding carbon and nitrogen in a ratio of 30:1, stacking, mixing with zymobacterium, aerating fresh air, fermenting in ridge form, at 32-60 deg.C for 2-6 weeks, drying and pulverizing to fineness of 40 meshes. Its advantages are improving soil, high quality of agricultural crops and high utilization rate of fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an aquatic plant fertilizer and its preparation method. It is characterized by mixing fine aquatic plant powder and animal excrement according to the mixing ratio of 50%:50%. Its preparation process includes the following steps: cutting aquatic plant, pressure filtering, anaerobic digestion and biological treatment (adding high-temp. bacteria), mixing with animal excrement, stirring, fermenting, drying and pulverizing so as to obtain the invented product containing 50-60% of organic matter and humics, 2.5-3% of nitrogen element, 2-2.5% of phosphorus element and1-2% of potassium element, also containing ash elements (calcium and magnesium, etc.) and trace elements (boron, manganese, copper, zinc and molybdenum, etc) necessary for plant growth.
NOVELTY - The invention refers to a kind of soil, especially a biologic multi-element slow-release nutritious earth and the making and using method. The main components as follows: soil containing organic matter and biologic activity 50-90%, corn powder 5-10%, rice bran 1-3%, wheat bran 0.5-3%, plant stalks 1-10%, animal dejecta 1-10%, seedcake dregs 0-0.5%, composite enzyme 0.04-0.08%, additive containing nitrogen, phosphor and calcium 0.015-0.08%; the making method; make up the nutritious earth in a certain proportion, stir, then place is into ferment pond, ferment for 15-60 days at 50-70 C degree, take out and add appropriate amount of high-molecular absorbing agent and then process to get the nutritious earth.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to organic fertilizer and its preparation. Farmyard manure is piled up, natural fermented for 30-50 days, dried and crushed to prepare fertilizer powder. The fertilizer powder is mixed with effective EM microbe in 0.1-0.3 %, sealed and fermented for 10 days to prepare through decomposed farmyard manure. The technology decomposed farmyard manure is further mixed with fine humic acid powder, Chinese medicinal stone powder and water preserving agent to prepare the multifunctional organic fertilizer. The fertilizer may be used widely for various fertilizer, and its use can raise crop yield, improve soil, protect ecological environment and lower plantation cost.
NOVELTY - An environment protecting ecological organic fertilizer is produced from city refuse, drain sludge, animal excrement and other waste and through adding biological fermenting bacteria and active biological fermentation. The present invention changes waste into valuable matter and provides effective fertilizer for city greening and pollution-free vegetable.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a biological technology, especially to a biological phosphate fertilizer producing process. Insoluble phosphate in phosphate ore is converted biologically into soluble phosphate fertilizer. Acid generating microbe is first used in liquid fermentation and the fermented liquid is then mixed with organic matter and phosphate ore powder to obtain mixture, which is used in solid fermentation to prepare biological phosphate fertilizer. To the fertilizer no chemical additive is added and so it is ecological product and the fermentation process is an opened process and produces no waste, so that the present invention has low cost.
NOVELTY - SiON is a material high prospect for antireflective film but it has a problem of photoetching glue remained on the footing, which is caused by the reaction between amido (-NH2) group at SiON at SiON surface and the photoetching glue footing so that the accuracy of drawing transfer has been mush influenced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - How to reduce the influence of reflective light from the underlayement becomes a kind of challenge since the photoetching in industrial process is shifting the deep ultraviolet short wavelength from 248 to 193 nm or 157nm. To stop H+ in the photoetching glue to transfer to downstream, the present invention uses the methane plasma method to make the unsaturated amide NH2+ at SiON surface interlink with H+ to reduce the photoetching glue remained on the footing for improving the accuracy of drawing transfer.
NOVELTY - A liquid amino acid fertilizer is prepared through choosing silicate bacteria and reticularia, fermenting at 25-30 deg.C for 48 hr, and concentrating. It contains amino acids, nucleic acid, vitamines and active polyose, and can increase quality and yield of crops.
NOVELTY - A biologic organic fertilizer is prepared from distillers' grains, bacterial strain and additive through proportional mixing, fermenting for 15-30 days, pulverizing, proportionally mixing with N, P and K fertilizers and adhesive, granulating, drying at 200-250 deg.C and cooling at 50-70 deg.C. It can increase the yield and quality of crops and improve soil.
NOVELTY - The present invention uses biological process and utilizes the mud and bagasse discharged from sugar house and waste fruit pomace discharged from fruit products factory to make deep-processing, and uses active biological fermenting agent to make fermentation to activate calcium-enriched organic matter to obtain active calcium fertilizer, magnesium fertilizer and active silicon-magnesium-calcium fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The straw fast decomposing agent is used to decompose crop straw fast. It is produced with the material including urea, animal dung and thermophilic bacillus in certain weight proportion and through stirring in a stirrer. It is non-toxic, harmless and pollution-less, and may be used to decompose straw of wheat, corn, etc. in 7-10 days and convert them into organic fertilizer. The present invention has the obvious effect of increase soil fertility and reducing environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to the field of chemical technology. The composite fertilizer has combined organic fertilizer, inorganic fertilizer and biological fertilizer, and has the lasting, quick and synergistic effects. The composite fertilizer is produced with deodorized and decomposed pig dung as main organic matter, and through low temperature fermentation of bran, straw powder, etc. by using Em biological bacteria preparation, mixing the fermented matter and pig dung, adding nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer and potash fertilizer, adding trace elements, mixing and granulation.
NOVELTY - The production method of biological fermented composite fertilizer includes: making chicken manure, saw dust, pulverized rice husk, turf, wheat bran, pulverived straw, lizhou ferment and fine soil undergo the processes of biological fermentation, drying, high-temp. sterilization, screening to remove stone and other impurities, pulverizing to obtain semi-finished product; then adding urea, diammonium phosphate, potassium sulfate, attaplugite, zinc sulfate, borax, magnesium sulfate, ammonium molybdate and luzhou ferment and making the said all materials undergo the processes of stirring, granulating, cooling and drying to obtain the invented product.
NOVELTY - Double microbial fertilizer (I) comprising chicken manure, rice bran or husk powder, grain stillage, giant bacillus powder, saccharomycete powder, and lactic acid bacteria powder, is new.    USE - Mixing, fermenting, stoving, pelletizing and other steps is used to produce (I) which is useful for planting green crops (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) can improve microscopic environment, change the physical property and chemical property and promote crop's growth and is suitable for planting green crops.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the preparation of (I) comprising mixing, fermenting, stoving, pelletizing and other steps.
NOVELTY - In controlling a fuel cell reformer with a reaction chamber, especially for use in a vehicle, in which the mass flow of oxidation gas (I) is regulated according to a signal representing a measured value from a (I) mass flow sensor in a (I) canal, the (I) mass flow is regulated if a measured value of the sensor is above an upper limit or below a lower limit.    USE - The reformer is used with a fuel cell in a fuel cell array, preferably for use in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process uses simple and reliable equipment and simplifies regulation of the reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for the above process, purpose, in which the (I) mass flow regulator is provided with a comparator.
NOVELTY - Production of compact biomass fuel involves drying and grinding or milling biomass to reduce its moisture content and particle size to within a predetermined range to form a free-flowing particulate material, and compressing the particulate material into a transport container by applying an applied pressure to reduce the material's volume without binding the particles together.    USE - Used for producing compact biomass fuel for use as a fuel in coal powered fuel stations or as a fuel or fuel additive for the reduction of nitrogen and/or sulfur oxide pollutants from emissions of fuel stations (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compact biomass fuel product is cost-effective to transport, particularly over a distance of 50-1000 km. The inventive method provides a fuel having a consistent particle size distribution for combustion in pulverized fuel boilers as well as in dust burning wood boilers, a consistent moisture content or range, a high energy density when compared with the raw material, a low capital and operating cost of production, and which can be produced with equipment that can easily be moved to remain close to the harvest site and avoid transporting the harvest long distances to a fixed processing plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a container holding the compact biomass fuel product. The container is of a size or a simple fraction of a size that is an industrially standard size as used in the haulage industry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow diagram showing the individual steps that are combined to produce the inventive process.
NOVELTY - A fatty acid alkyl ester is produced by transesterifying a feedstock containing lipid-linked fatty acids with alcohol and alkaline catalyst to form fatty acid alkyl esters. The feedstock consists of soy, coconut, corn, cotton, flax, palm, rapeseed/canola, safflower, sunflower, and/or animal fats and oil; and is not treated to release the lipid components of the feedstock.    USE - The invention is used for producing fatty acid alkyl esters, e.g. fatty acid methyl ester or fatty acid ethyl ester (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has reduced cost compared to existing methods since it eliminates the need for costly expelling/extraction and refining steps to produce fat and oils that are the feedstock for fatty acid ester synthesis. The produced fatty acid alkyl ester contains less than 1000 mg free fatty acids/g fatty acid alkyl ester, and less than 5 wt.% unreacted triacylglycerols, unreacted diacylglycerides and unreacted monoacylglycerides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show predicted response surfaces for the product composition after 2 hours of in situ transesterification of 5.00 g of soy flakes at 60degreesC as function of amount of alcohol and concentration of sodium hydroxide.
NOVELTY - Reduction of the content of nitrogen oxides (NOx and N2O) in gases, especially process gases and waste gases, involves: (a) adding at least enough reducing agent(s) (I) containing nitrogen for complete reduction of NOx; (b) adding a hydrocarbon (II), carbon monoxide and/or hydrogen for reduction of N2O; and (c) passing the gas mixture through reaction zone(s), with temperatures up to 450 degrees C, containing zeolite(s) (III) charged with iron.    USE - The process is especially useful for denitrification of process and waste gases from nitric acid production, power stations and gas turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Nitrogen oxides NOx inhibit decomposition of dinitrogen oxide (N2O) and reduction of N2O is improved if NOx is reduced completely. As a result, the present simple and extremely economical process gives excellent conversion of both NOx and N2O at low operating temperatures.
NOVELTY - Use of a microfabricated device for radiosynthesis.    USE - In the radiosynthesis of a radiotracer (e.g. 2-(18F)fluorodeoxyglucose or L-6-(18F)fluoro-DOPA) labeled with 11C, 18F or 124I. The radiotracer is useful in positron emission tomography (PET) (all claimed). The radiotracer is also labeled with 13N or 15O. Also useful for the analysis of radiotracers for use in PET. The radiotracer produced includes 3-deoxy-3'fluorothymidine (FLT), 2-(1,1-dicyanopropen-2-yl)-6-(2-fluoroethyl)-methylamino)-naphthalene (FDDNP), 5(18F)fluorocytosine or (18F)-1-amino-3-fluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid ((18F)-FACBC).    ADVANTAGE - The device provides a generic system for performing radiochemistry with any isotope e.g. carbon-11 or fluorine-18. This allows simplification of automated synthesis systems, increased radiochemical yield and specific radioactivity of products because of shorter and more efficient reactions and more rapid isolation and analysis, and higher throughput because of the use of mass-produced disposable components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a microfabricated device for mixing and reacting, analyzing, adn/or separation.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a mounting plate (30) serving as an end plate for fuel cells. The mounting plate has a fuel distribution manifold (50) for receiving and distributing fuel. A gas pressure regulator (60) and a fuel supply unit (40) are connected to the manifold. Another fuel supply unit (42) helps to refill the former fuel supply unit.    USE - Used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The components of the system are integrated to lower the assembling cost. The fuel supply units of the system are removable without the escape of gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell system without a cover.    Fuel cell power system (10)    Mounting plate (30)    Fuel supply units (40, 42)    Fuel distribution manifold (50)    Gas pressure (60)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel and oxidant gas feed pipes for supplying respective gas to anode and cathode of a fuel cell, and a reforming unit coupled to the pipe for reforming a raw material gas. A controller is provided for introducing water into any one of reforming unit, fuel and oxidant gas feed pipes, cathode and anode that are selectively connected to a water supplying unit by a water supplying path.    USE - Used for transportation vehicles and for power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of selectively connecting any one of reforming unit, gas feed pipes, cathode and anode to a water supply path reduces the space required for operation of fuel cell power generation system, and also its initial and running cost without deteriorating the performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operation of a fuel cell power generation system.
NOVELTY - The method involves separating water from an incoming reactant gas stream e.g. pure hydrogen stream (28), and collecting it in an accumulation chamber (16). The atmosphere of the chamber is then purged with a purge gas followed by heating the water to generate steam.    USE - Used for fuel cells that are employed in electric cars for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The purging of atmosphere of accumulation chamber prevents accumulation of flammable gas in the condensate collection chamber, thereby preventing safety hazards to the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fluid collection device for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fluid recovery system    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel reformer (14)    Fluid accumulating chamber (16)    Reactant gas stream (28)    Valve (36)    Polishing filters (46, 50)
NOVELTY - A polymeric foam comprises a polymer having multiple cells, and absorbent clay dispersed within the polymer. The foam has a multimodal cell size distribution and contains less than 0.2 parts by weight bentonite based on 100 parts by weight polymer.    USE - For use as thermal insulating materials.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive polymeric foam has greater toughness and enhanced insulating capability. It has low density, excellent compressive strength, and excellent thermal insulation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the polymeric foam comprising preparing a foamable polymer composition by combining a plasticized polymer composition that contains a polymer and absorbent clay with blowing agent composition comprising carbon dioxide (0.5-99 wt.%) and water (0.5-80 wt.%) at initial pressure, and expanding the foamable polymer composition into polymeric foam containing multiple cells by reducing the pressure from the initial pressure to a lower pressure.
NOVELTY - A bipolar separator plate is produced by forming a powder mixture of graphite and resin, placing the powder mixture at ambient temperature into a plate mold and compressing to produce a plate followed by heating the cold-pressed plate to cure it and form the bipolar separator plate.    USE - For producing bipolar separator plate for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the need for mold release agents as well as allowing increased production speed    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack comprising fuel cell units with an anode, cathode, a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode and a bipolar separator plate disposed between the anode and the fuel cell unit and the cathode of an adjacent the fuel cell unit. The bipolar plate contains a graphite composition comprising 1-4 graphite components and a resin ratio of graphite to resin of 70:30-99:1; and    (b) a method for producing a graphite article comprising forming a powder mixture, placing the powder mixture into a mold, compressing the powder mixture at ambient temperature, resulting in formation of a cold-pressed article and heating the cold-pressed article to a temperature for curing the cold-pressed article, resulting in formation of the graphite article.
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric crystal (10) imparts a pumping action on water within a passageway. An electrode in contact with water in the passageway is connected to a power supply (22). A water supply is connected to the piezoelectric pump, to supply water to the passageway. and hydrogen is separated from the water by electrolysis using the electrodes.    USE - For generation of hydrogen gas, for supply as useful fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is separated from oxygen by taking advantage of the differential temperature at which hydrogen and oxygen undergoes phase change from gas to liquid, by using controlled chilling of the environment at the needles. The passageways permit enhanced access of electrolyte and water to the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the above hydrogen generator.    piezoelectric crystal (10)    power supply (22)
NOVELTY - Providing a biological permeable barrier to biodegrade a contaminant in a contaminated groundwater comprising placing immobilized microorganism across the flow of the contaminated ground water to present the biological permeable barrier to the groundwater, is new.    USE - The method is useful for removing contaminants in groundwater without formation of harmful by-products.    ADVANTAGE - The new method for removing groundwater contaminants have the following advantages over prior methods: reduces organic contaminants into harmless by-products using immobilized cells, demonstrates continuous high stability and control under many different operating conditions than previous methods, provides a very cost effective process for treatment of contaminated groundwater, and demonstrates high tolerance against environmental stresses. This method solves or substantially reduces in critical importance problems in previous methods by providing a biological process that uses immobilized cell system to treat contaminated groundwater efficiently and cost-effectively, which does not produce sludge or hazardous waste that must be removed from the site and destroyed, and obtains complete detoxification of the contaminants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Providing a biological permeable barrier to biodegrade a contaminant in a contaminated groundwater comprising:    (a) selecting a microorganism capable of biodegrading the contaminant;    (b) immobilizing the selected microorganism on a carrier medium to provide an immobilized microorganism;    (c) placing the immobilized microorganism across the flow of the contaminated ground water to present the biological permeable barrier to the groundwater; and    (d) allowing the contaminated groundwater to pass through the barrier to contact the immobilized microorganism to biodegrade the contaminant in the contaminated groundwater.
NOVELTY - Power plant has electrochemical generator with hydrogen-oxygen fuel elements, oxygen feeding unit, oxygen storage unit, A1 storage tank, NaOH aqueous solution storage tank, batcher, reactor, filter, compressor, hydrogen receiver with hydrogen pressure controller at electrochemical generator input, chemical agents receiving tank, minimal and maximal critical level alarms, no-chemical-agent alarm, hydrogen pressure transducer, minimal hydrogen pressure setting unit, valves, valve opening and closing command generators, and also logic (comparison and coincidence) circuits. Power plant is made ready for operation in short time due to reducing generation cycle for hydrogen fed to electrochemical generator.    USE - Power systems for underwater craft.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost, enhanced fire safety due to eliminating long-time storage and unwanted leakage of gaseous hydrogen. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Method involves aerobic culturing microbiological strains in nutrient medium containing up to 0.8-1.5% of a mixture of ethyl alcohol and fusel oil head fraction as carbon-containing raw taken in the amount from 1:0.5 to 0.5:1, respectively. Invention proposes to feed carbon- containing raw in cyclic regime in the process of biomass culturing. Time of cycle is 0.5-1.5 h in amplitude of cyclic feeding from 0.3% to 1% of flow and time of maximal feeding is 0.2-1 h. Invention uses yeast Candida lipolytica VKPM Y-2206, Candida utilis VSB-651 and bacterium Rhodococcus erythropolis VKPM S-1379. Aerobic culturing is carried out in continuous regime at the rate of nutrient medium flow D = 0.1-0.3 h-1, at temperature 28-33 C, pH = 4.5-5.0 and aeration level 0.2-1.0 rev/vol/min. Method provides to obtain practically complete utilization of esters and aldehydes (up to 95%).    USE - Microbiological industry.    ADVANTAGE - Improved processing method. 3 cl, 1 dwg, 4 ex
NOVELTY - A method for reusing distillery wastewater as carbon source for biological denitrification process is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of dehydrating waste distillery wastewater to remove suspended solids, phosphate and nitrogen therefrom, thus obtaining a cake; adjusting pH of centrate generated from the dehydration process; feeding NaOH to the centrate after pH adjustment for hydrolysis of the centrate; and fermenting the centrate after the hydrolysis process.
NOVELTY - The high temperature exhaust heat of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (10) is supplied to a low hydrocarbon direct modifier (20) in the presence of low hydrocarbon direct modification catalyst (21). The reformed low hydrocarbon containing gas from the modifier is separated to hydrogen and aromatic hydrocarbon using separation units(22,23), respectively. The separated hydrogen is utilized as fuel for the SOFC.    USE - Cogeneration system of electric power, hydrogen, organic hydride and aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, naphthalene, cyclohexane and decalin.    ADVANTAGE - Increases electric power generation efficiency and reduces generation of carbon precipitate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid oxide fuel cell (10)    low hydrocarbon direct modifier (20)    low hydrocarbon direct modification catalyst (21)    aromatic hydrocarbon separation unit (22)    hydrogen separation unit (23)    heat exchange unit (30)    hydrogen retainer (40)
NOVELTY - A plant (10) has a stirrer to stir the organic wastes and a heating zone formed with a heat treating system (11, 12) to heat the stirred organic wastes from the exterior at a limited oxygen concentration to form a carbonized material. An electrostatic separator (21) divides the carbonized material into carbon material for use as a high quality fuel and ash content.    USE - Used for manufacturing a high quality fuel from organic wastes.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality fuel containing an alkali mixed charcoal can be manufactured easily by the thermal decomposition of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclone (15) which separates the carbon and ash contents according to specific gravity difference from the carbonized material before processing in the electrostatic separator is additionally provided. A grinder (20) is provided to grind the carbon content extracted from the heating zone.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of a high quality fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of a high quality fuel manufacturing plant (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heating jacket (12)    Cyclone (15)    Grinder (20)    Electrostatic separator (21)
NOVELTY - Heating/pressurization processing of liquid biomass is performed in the presence of a nickel supported porous carbon catalyst to obtain heating gas. The catalyst has a dimension of 0.3-2 mm, a nickel load of 35-50 wt.% during catalyst existence, a Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area of 150-200 m2/g and a carbon carrier pore diameter of 1-10 nm. The catalyst selectively takes organic components of aqueous liquid in its pores.    USE - Used for manufacturing heating gas.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacture is highly efficient and inexpensive. The ejection amount of carbon dioxide is reduced by effectively recycling the biomass group waste material, preventing global warming. The generation of toxic substances is suppressed, preventing environmental pollution. The process enables the recovery of electric power and heat energy in large quantities with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the processing result of the manufacture of heating gas.
NOVELTY - A holder (31) holding a catalyst (30), is arranged with respect to catalyst heater (14) of plate shape. Dehydrogenation is performed by the catalyst supplied to the heater, to generate aromatic compound and hydrogen. A cooling unit (12) cools the product generated aromatic compound except hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen used for generation of hydroelectricity, nuclear power, wind power, in power station and also applicable for motor vehicle development.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction efficiency is increased and the control of hydrogen generation is improved. the generated hydrogen is effectively utilized and the environment energy is protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a detailed structure of catalyst pipe inside a reaction chamber.    raw material storage tank (2)    catalyst heater (14)    cooling unit (12)    catalyst (30)    catalyst holder (31)
NOVELTY - A furnace (1) heats the waste material containing organic substance with sodium and calcium, to produce thermal decomposition gas. A reformer (2) removes tar, soot, sulfur, chlorine from the decomposition gas. The gas is purified with abundant hydrogen and supplied to fuel cell (55) for power generation. The carbon-dioxide (CO2) fixing device (8) transfers CO2 in exhaust gas of fuel cell, to water mixed with ash from the furnace.    USE - For generating electricity from waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Provides electric power generation without injuring the environment and improves thermal efficiency of the system by using exhaust heat from fuel cell as heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition furnace (1)    reformer (2)    heat exchanger (3,6)    gas purification apparatus (4)    fuel cell (5)    condenser (7)    CO2 fixing device (8)
NOVELTY - A modification reaction unit generates a reformed gas containing hydrogen by using hydrocarbon group fuel, oxygen or air and water. A carbon monoxide removal unit removes the carbon monoxide contained in the reformed gas. A methanation reaction unit is installed in the flow path of carbon monoxide removal unit.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas used in solid polymer fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens starting time and load change time of apparatus sharply, by providing carbon monoxide removal unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation method of hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the methanation catalyst and auxiliary combustion unit of hydrogen manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion catalyst (102)    modification catalyst (103)    heat exchanger (104)    change valves (123a,123b,123d)    methanation catalyst (130)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen manufacturing system consists of modification-reaction device (1) to convert an original fuel into reformed gas, which is rich in hydrogen gas with catalytic reaction, and hydrogen gas isolation unit (2) for obtaining hydrogen gas purified by hydrogen separation membrane from reformed gas. Direct water vapor is supplied to the hydrogen gas isolation unit.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The systems maintains the high hydrogen permeation efficiency and suppresses the disproportionation reaction in hydrogen gas isolation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of hydrogen manufacturing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification-reaction device (1)    hydrogen gas isolation unit (2)    reformed gas supply line (3)    fuel injection line (5)    water vapor injection line (6)
NOVELTY - A valve (9) is arranged in the bypass path (H1) that connects the combustor (2) and modifier (4) for promoting predetermined reaction with methanol to generate reformed gas, while supplying methanol from the combustor or mixed gas from the evaporator to the modifier, where the same fuel is supplied to the combustor and evaporator whose fuel supply paths are connected.    USE - Fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Increases generation amount of reformed gas by using simple technique. Avoids need for separate fuel supply installation for the combustor, thereby reducing structural complication and suppressing installation cost. Promotes temperature rise of the modifier, thereby reducing time period between starting of the fuel reformer and warming up of the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustor (2)    evaporator (3)    modifier (4)    valve (9)    fuel reformer (A1)    bypass path (H1)
NOVELTY - A controller (11) increases the moisture content concentration of the hydrogen rich gas, when the flow amount of hydrogen rich gas introduced into an oxidation catalyst layer (6) is below a predetermined value.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide in fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of carbon monoxide in the oxidation catalyst layer, even when flow amount of the hydrogen rich gas is below the predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts an outline block diagram of the fuel cell system in which carbon monoxide removal apparatus is used. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon monoxide removal apparatus (1)    modifier (2)    fuel cell (3)    oxidation catalyst layer (6)    moisture content introduction unit (8)    controller (11)
NOVELTY - A pair of hydrogen absorption and release containers (1,2) are accommodated with alloys for accumulating hydrogen. The containers are formed with hydrogen introduction paths (3,4) and hydrogen desorption paths (5,6) respectively. A hydrogen transfer path (20) is provided to supply residual hydrogen between the containers.    USE - For supplying high pressurized hydrogen used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual hydrogen in the hydrogen absorption and release containers is recovered effectively. Enables supplying high pressurized hydrogen at high efficiency. The effective usage rate of the hydrogen compressor is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of hydrogen compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen absorption and release (1,2)    hydrogen introduction paths (3,4)    hydrogen desorption paths (5,6)    hydrogen transfer path (20)
NOVELTY - A fuel supply unit supplies gaseous fuel to particulate filter (9) which purifies exhaust gas from internal combustion engine (1), and fuel cell (11).    USE - For controlling and purifying exhaust gas from internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel consumption. Increases exhaust gas purification, suppresses exhaust emission deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the exhaust emission control device.    internal combustion engine (1)    fuel feeding pipe (2)    fuel feed pump (3)    fuel tank (5)    inlet pipe (6)    exhaust pipe (8)    particulate filter (9)    fuel cell (11)    air pump (16)
NOVELTY - The humidity of hydrogen rich reformed gas generated by a modifier (2), is detected by a humidity sensor (27). The amount of water supplied to an evaporator (1), is controlled based on the detection result.    USE - For controlling water supplied to evaporator and heat exchanger is used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since amount of water supplied to evaporator is controlled, based on detected humidity of hydrogen rich reformed gas, the water content of reformed gas flowing into the shifter is stabilized, thereby improving transient response property of reformation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reformation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    evaporator (1)    modifier (2)    shifter (4)    injector (13)    humidity sensor (27)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for treating decomposition-resistant organic waste comprising a main fermentation chamber (3a) and an aging chamber (3b) in which the waste is moved uniformly by rotating a rotary shaft (5), is new. The treated material is transferred to a storage chamber (4), by an overflow board (2).    USE - The apparatus is useful for forming compost from decomposition-resistant organic waste such as surplus activated sludge, waste foodstuffs, livestock excrement, and organic waste with high amount of fat, starch, and protein.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus simplifies recycling of the organic waste into useful compost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the compost manufacturing apparatus.    airtight container (1)    overflow board (2)    deposit (3)    fermentation chamber (3a)    aging chamber (3b)    storage chamber (4)    rotary shaft (5)    insertion opening (6)    inlet pipe (7)    upper space of container (8)    exhaust tube (8b)
NOVELTY - A compost manufacturing apparatus comprising a container (2) fitted along its side wall with a blast pipe (3) with holes at its periphery, is new. An air blower (4) is connected to the base end portion of the blast pipe.    USE - The apparatus is useful for manufacturing compost from materials such as dried livestock excrement.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus achieves uniform and rapid compost manufacture since the air flow from the blast pipe is distributed uniformly. Excessive water content is easily drained. The compost manufacturing apparatus is simple and manufacturing compost within a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a compost manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the compost manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compost manufacturing apparatus (1)    compost container (2)    blast pipe (3)    air blower (4)    organic waste (5)
NOVELTY - Heat processing of plastic involves adjusting moisture content of plastic by evaporating water, utilizing the generated water vapor to remove oxygen present in plastic processing atmosphere and decomposing plastic by heating.    USE - For recycling waste plastics.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to recycle waste plastics effectively. The possibility to generate combustion and explosion by flammables is prevented easily and reliably, by removing/eliminating oxygen in plastic processing atmosphere. The processing method is simple, safe and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plastic processing equipment, having moisture content adjusting device (3) to control moisture content in plastic before heat processing and reaction container (4) to heat process the plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of heat processing of plastic. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Crushing apparatus (1)    Hopper (2)    Moisture content adjusting device (3)    Reaction container (4)
NOVELTY - A plastic is supplied from an inlet (2a) of pipe type reactor (2). The thermally decomposed product obtained by heating is ejected from the outlet (2b). The inlet pressure of the reactor is detected and the formation of carbide material in the reactor is detected from the raise in detected pressure. Hence, the plastic is thermally decomposed.    USE - For thermally decomposing plastics such as waste plastics, olefin-type plastics, such as styrene group plastics e.g. polystyrene and polyethylene as fuel e.g. fuel oil, light oil and gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal decomposition process detects the growth grade of carbide material in the reactor from the detected pressure or temperature. Hence occlusion of the reactor is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermal decomposition apparatus (1) containing a temperature detection unit (9) which detects the outer surface temperature of the reactor, pressure detecting unit (8) which detects the inlet pressure of the reactor and the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process-flow of the thermal decomposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    thermal decomposition apparatus (1)    reactor (2)    inlet portion (2a)    outlet portion (2b)    pressure detection unit (8)    temperature detection unit (9)    control apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The gas for reduction of carbon monoxide conversion catalyst, is supplied to a transformation unit (2) through selective oxidation unit (3), for converting carbon monoxide in the hydrogen-containing-gas to carbon dioxide.    USE - Hydrogen-containing-gas formation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen-containing-gas generative capacity is improved. Cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic structure of the hydrogen-containing-gas formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transformation unit (2)    Oxidation unit (3)
NOVELTY - The system to clean foul-smelling gas emissions, has a gas scrubber (3) to take the raw gas (1). Before the gas enters the scrubber, silicon compounds are converted by a catalyst (2) containing treated active carbon into low molecule silicon compounds. The scrubber uses a polar solvent, e.g. cold water. The cleaned gas is passed through a number of active carbon filters (4).    USE - The system is useful for cleaning foul-smelling gases, e.g. gases containing methane from sewage processing plants, biogas installations, rubbish dumps.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives a low-cost removal of siloxanes from the widest variety of gas mixtures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the gas cleaning system.    Raw gas (1)    Catalyst (2)    Gas scrubber (3)    Active carbon filters (4)
NOVELTY - A process for producing energy carriers comprises compressing hydrogen/methane containing material into packing members.    USE - The process is used to produce energy carriers e.g. methane hydrides.    ADVANTAGE - The process is efficient and effective.
NOVELTY - The technological process for converting the high-concentration waste liquid produced in the course of nanosodium glutamate into feed protein includes: separating primary waste liquid after the glutamic acid is extracted to remove glutamic acid thallus; evaporating and concentrating secondary waste liquid to make the glutamic acid content be 15-20%, adopting refrigerating isoelectric method to treat slurry liquid and make secondary extraction of glutamic acid, and directly adding the tertiary waste liquor into biological reactor, heating to 32-36 deg.C, inoculating yeast, making constant temperature ventilated fermentation, when the thallus concentration is reached to dry weight 22-28g/L, the completely-fermented liquid is overflowed from outlet, dewatering and drying by means of drying machine or press-filtering machine and pulverizing. Its yield can be up to above 95.3%.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one kind of effective organic waste treating technology. The present invention produces compost through the cooperative effect of high-moisture easy-to-degrade organic waste and hard-to-degrade organic waste. Proper amount of high-moisture easy-to-degrade organic waste is added regularly to maintain the optimized compost producing condition with relatively higher density of easy-to-degrade organic waste and hard-to-degrade organic waste to provide high porous structure and unlimited oxygen transmission.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a fertilizer containing several microbians, organic components and inorganic components and its production method. The inorganic components can provide various nutrient elements necessary for better growth of crops so as to obtain the goal of balancing fertilizer application, and the organic components can provide good environment for root growth of crops and propagation of microbians of root system of crops so as to improve physical and chemical properties of soil and provide basis for increasing yield of crops, and its microbial bacterial preparation can produce unique combination action of microbial population, so that said invention can organically and completely combine these factors together so as to can obtain excellent effect.
NOVELTY - The method for producing domestic garbage compost relates to a composting method by inoculating microbial composite bacterial preparation. It is characterized by that in the course of composting two composite bacterial preparations with different functions can be added at twice. The composite bacterial preparation A is added when the compost is started making, and is mainly used for promoting degradation of easily-degradable material in the compost raw material to make the temp. of said raw material quickly rise, and the composite bacterial preparation B is added after the temp. of raw material for making compost is raised to 55-60 deg.C, and is mainly used for degrading cellulose material and promoting further decomposition of the raw material for making compost.
NOVELTY - Ar anaerobic-aerobic reactor for preparing composite is composed of fermentor, ventilation system, stirring system, and heating system. The said fermentor has a sieve plate to divided it into the parts and a stirring axle driven by motor. Its fermenting chamber is a sealed unit with circulating water both jacket for heating it and liquid inlet and outlet, and features that the anaerobic digestion and aerobic reaction are conducted in a single equipment.
NOVELTY - An efficient biological organic fertilizer is prepared from fresh chicken droppings through moistening, mixing with effective microbes and synergetic agent, stirring to uniformity, then fermenting, further pulverizing, screening and drying. Its advantages are high content of useful bacteria, high quality of agricultural crops, and high content of sugar in fruit and melon.
NOVELTY - Organic wastes, including sludge, animal excrement, fruit dregs, sauce dregs, medicine dregs, dead twigs, rot leaves, turf, husk, etc. , are produced into active organic fertilizer through fermentation, loosening, conveying, drying and other steps. The active organic fertilizer is produced through one process without power consumption. The present invention is favorable to environment protection.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for preparing compost from organic solid garbage is composed of the stacking cabin with feeding hole, stirring axle, exhausting tube, dual-layer side wall as hot water jacket, and discharge hole, the stirring unit consisting of motor, stirrer, and sieving net, and ventilation system composed of blower and air tube. Its advantages are high air providing uniformity, low energy consumption and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - An aerobic stack process for preparing organic compost from organic solid garage in urbon area features that said organic compost is prepared from organic substance (30-80%) and humus plus other inorganic components (20-70) through proportioning, stacking, fermenting at 30-60 deg.C and 40-60% of humidity by providing air three times per day. Its advantages are high degradability and short period (3-4 weeks).
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to biological marsh gas fermentation, and is especially the periodical stimulation and solid marsh gas fermentation process of straw and city refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The process has raised fermentation temperature and humidity, high marsh gas yield and easy to use fermented residue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process includes steam blasting dry straw and organic refuse; fast mixing of the steam blasted material and marsh gas and solid fermentation in a sealed fermenting tank; introducing fermented marsh gas to eliminate air from the tank and applying pressure periodically to reinforce solid fermentation; and collecting marsh gas.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a biopreparation and its preparation process and application. The composition of said biopreparate is composed of (wt% of dry material) 2-5% of saccharifying enzyme, 0.6-2% of sodium chloride, 0.6-5% of caustic soda, 0.1-1% of living yeast, 1%-15% of emulsifying agent, 1%-5% of lactic acid bacteria, 20%-10% of catalyst and 2%-10% of softening agent. Said raw materials are mixed according to the above-mentioned proportion, stirred and granulated to obtain the invented biopreparation. This biopreparation can make crushed stalks and straws of crops into a strawy type feed-stuff through the process of anaerobic fermentation treatment.
NOVELTY - A wastewater or effluent treatment apparatus (1) includes contacting compartments (6-8), baffles (2, 3) for regulating fluid flow between the compartments, and an inlet (9) and an outlet (10). The compartments have different plan areas.    USE - The apparatus is useful for treating wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive apparatus allows initial anaerobic degradation phase of sludges to occur in a small, continuously fed tank/compartment. It improves solid capture and biological and chemical oxygen demand removal while reducing primary sludge production as the sludges will be degraded within the apparatus than the conventional settlement tanks/apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for treating wastewater using the above apparatus by introducing the wastewater or effluent comprising wastewater and solids into the apparatus through an inlet; allowing the wastewater or effluent to flow through a blanket (11, 12) of sludge to allow solids to settle; allowing the wastewater that flows out the blanket of the sludge to on the baffle(s) into a compartment comprising an outlet; and passing the decontaminated wastewater through the blanket of sludge in the compartment and out of the outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a vertical cross-sectional view of the wastewater treatment apparatus.    Wastewater or effluent treatment apparatus (1)    Baffles (2, 3)    Base (5)    Compartments (6-8)    Inlet (9)    Outlet (10)    Blanket (11, 12)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen production device comprises heated steam reforming stage with reforming catalyst to convert gaseous hydrocarbons and water into hydrogen, carbon monoxide and further reformer products, conversion stages to catalytically convert hydrogen, carbon monoxide and steam mixture leaving reforming stage, and fine purification stage to catalytically reduce residual carbon monoxide in conversion products.    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform and complete purification is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Device for producing hydrogen comprises heated steam reforming stage (1) with reforming catalyst to convert gaseous or vaporizable hydrocarbons and water into hydrogen, carbon monoxide and further reformer products, conversion stages (2a, 2b) connected to reforming stage to catalytically convert mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and excess steam leaving reforming stage, and fine purification stage (3) connected to conversion stages to catalytically reduce residual carbon monoxide content of conversion products. Conversion stages and purification stage are each formed as hollow bodies having annular chamber for receiving corresponding catalysts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the device.    Steam reforming stage (1)    Conversion stages (2a, 2b)    Fine purification stage (3)    Burner (4)
NOVELTY - The stack has fuel cell modules (12,14,16) formed by stacking membrane electrode assemblies and separators alternately in a stacking direction. Reactant gas and coolant passages extend through the module such that a reactant and coolant gas flows in their respective passages in a direction opposite to the stacking direction.    USE - Used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The humidity on the module does not decrease due to rise of temperature, thereby maintaining uniform power generation performance in each of fuel cells stacked.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The assemblies include an anode, a cathode and a membrane electrode assembly interposed between the cathode and the anode. The reactant gas passage includes an inlet and an outlet in each of the module such that the gas flows out of the outlet in one module into the inlet of the next module. The coolant passage includes a coolant inlet and an outlet such that reactant gas flowing out of outlet of one module flows into inlet of the next module of the fuel cell modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Intermediate plates (18a, 18b)    Fuel gas inlet (36a)    Coolant outlet (38b)    Oxygen-containing gas inlet (40)    Oxygen- containing gas outlet (42b)
NOVELTY - A fuel supply line (20) supplies hydrogen to the anode of a fuel cell (12) from a fuel source (21). Fuel cell cathode exhaust flows along a cathode exhaust recirculation line (40) and passes through a region of an enthalpy wheel (80) which retains and transfers heat and moisture to the incoming dry air stream passing through an oxidant supply line (30) from an oxidant source (31).    USE - Used as e.g. power source for cars, buses and larger vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Offers rapid dynamic control of temperatures and relative humidities for incoming fuel cell process gases. Provides highly efficient system that can provide sufficient humidity over wide variety of flow rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling the reactants and water in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a schematic flow diagram of a fuel cell gas and water management system.    Fuel cell (12)    Fuel supply line (20)    Fuel source (21)    Oxidant supply line (30)    Oxidant source (31)    Cathode exhaust recirculation line (40)    Enthalpy wheel (80)
NOVELTY - An onboard fuel reforming assembly is operated by operating an onboard fuel reformer to generate reformate gases having two compositions during two periods of time, respectively; and advancing the reformate gases to two components during two periods of time, respectively.    USE - Used in a vehicle system of an on-highway truck or a stationary power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows for the operation of heating and air conditioning system of an on-highway truck, without requiring concurrent operation of the truck's engine, thus, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The efficiency of the emission abatement devices and the compounds, which may be treated are enhanced. Multiple exhaust compounds can be removed from the exhaust flow by use of a single assembly. Operation of the plasma fuel reformer may be refined to generate and supply a quantity and/or composition of reformate gas that supports operation of a given device, without being wasteful.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an onboard fuel reforming assembly, comprising an onboard fuel reformer; an electrically-controlled flow diverter valve; and an electronic control unit electrically coupled to the onboard fuel reformer and the flow diverter valve, and comprising a processor, and a memory device electrically coupled to the processor, the memory device having stored instructions which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: operate the onboard fuel reformer and position the flow diverter valve to advance the reformate gas to the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified block diagram of a fuel reforming assembly having a plasma fuel reformer, under the control of an electronic control unit.
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system comprises a fuel processor (12) having a fuel inlet and a fuel processor outlet; a combustor having a combustor inlet in fluid communication with the fuel processor outlet and a combustor outlet; and a recirculation loop including a bypass valve (26) for selectively providing fluid communication between the fuel processor inlet and the fuel processor outlet of the combustor outlet.    USE - The invention is used for recirculating fuel processor system gases, e.g. reformate, anode exhaust, and/or a combustor exhaust.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of operating without water injection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel processor system.    Fuel processor (12)    Bypass valve (26)    Bypass passage (28)    Stack air compressor (42)    Cathode bypass valve (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel comprises liquefied, combustible gas and gas mixture with vapor pressure of 2-15 bar absolute at 20degreesC. A combustible compound soluble in the gas or gas mixture, which is a liquid at 20degreesC and atmospheric pressure is provided as an agent for improving combustion behavior.    USE - For internal combustion-powdered tools, especially for setting tools for fastening elements like gas powered nail driving tools.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is produced inexpensively and is safe to use without any health hazards.
NOVELTY - Glycation of paper-sludge by using cellulase to produce glucose capable of being applied to industry, is new.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces cost for disposing of waste, and to recycle wood waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Glycation of paper-sludge by using cellulase to produce glucose capable of being applied to industry, comprises adding endo-beta-1,4-glucanase or beta-glucosidase to 5-20% (w/v) of paper sludge which is generated from the manufacture of paper, in a ratio of 10:1 to 3:1; and decomposing the paper sludge effectively.
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of high quality compost using struvite synthesis reaction which makes ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) formed in composting precipitated is provided to increase nitrogen content of compost and give a continuous fertilizer effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manufacturing method comprises the steps of    (1) adding magnesium (Mg) ions and phosphates to organic wastes, where Mg ion is at least one selected from the group consisting of water soluble Mg-compounds such as MgO, Mg(OH)2, MgSO4 and MgCl2, and Mg-contained wastes, and phosphate is at least one selected from the group consisting of water soluble phosphoric-compounds such as HPO3, KH2PO4 and K2HPO4 and phosphate-contained wastes;    (2) converting organic nitrogen to ammonia nitrogen by microbes in organic wastes;    (3) reacting Mg ions and phosphates with ammonia nitrogen to form struvite, magnesium ammonium phosphate(Mg(NH4)PO4xx6H2O);    (4) mixing and maturing.
NOVELTY - A control unit (55) opens a humidifier bypass valve (9) and a purge valve (53), to purge a fuel electrode route of fuel cell stack (11) with dry hydrogen gas, when the fuel system operation is stopped.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the starting time of the fuel cell system, by purging the fuel electrode route with dry hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    humidifier (5)    bypass line (7)    humidifier bypass valve (9)    fuel cell stack (11)    cooling water pump (33)    purge valve (53)    control unit (55)
NOVELTY - Spray shaft of liquid-fuel burner and ejection shaft of a combustion air are made to cross each other at an angle of 45-90 degrees.    USE - Combustor for mixed combustion of liquid fuel and gas.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost and size of combustor with simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the combustor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    window box (1)    air cone (2)    gas pipe (3)    combustor (4)    nozzle pipe (5)    nozzle (6)    stabilizer (7)
NOVELTY - An inspection unit (11) inspects the content of low-melting point substance and chlorine contained in combustible waste material, based on the result of which a solid-fuel manufacture plant (13) manufactures a secondary solid fuel using waste materials satisfying the standard value. A power generation plant (14) generates electric power by burning fuel containing the secondary solid fuel with a standard value.    USE - Used in a power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates electric power by utilizing combustible waste material without producing environmental pollution and improves the lifetime of the boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the waste material recycling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inspection unit (11)    Solid-fuel manufacture plant (13)    Electric-power generation plant (14)
NOVELTY - An anode and a cathode are placed on either sides of an ion permeable film (2). Boron hydroxide alkali metal containing an alkaline aqueous solution is supplied as fuel and oxygen or peroxide is continuously supplied to the anode as the oxidizing agent of the fuel and a chemical reaction is carried at the cathode. The boron hydride alkali metal is added in the alkaline aqueous solution according to the desired output.    USE - Used for power generation using a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel of the necessary concentration is easily prepared. Since the supply of fuel is stopped rapidly when necessary, the deterioration of the cathode is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxidization product of the boron hydride alkali metal is separated from the cathode ejection liquid which is cooled. The separated alkali metal is precipitated as crystals. The oxidizing agent is air, oxygen or peroxide. The alkaline aqueous solution is alkali metal hydroxide solution. The boron hydride alkali metal is supplied to the alkaline aqueous solution in the form of a powder or slurry.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of a power generating apparatus.    Fuel cell (1)    Ionic-permeable film (2)    Fuel support port (5)    Alkaline aqueous solution storage tank (7)    Regulation valves (8, 13, 16)    Pump (9)    Boron hydride alkali metal storage tank (12)
NOVELTY - Processing of nitrogen and phosphorus containing wastewater comprises producing magnesium ammonium phosphate crystals, by performing biological denitrification and phosphorus removal process at specific pH, is new.    USE - For purifying wastewater containing high concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to purify wastewater containing high concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus efficiently, hence eutrophication in river, ocean and storage reservoir is prevented. The method is simple and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wastewater processing apparatus, which is equipped with denitrification apparatus in front of phosphorus removal apparatus, pH detector and unit that moves in response to be detected pH value.
NOVELTY - A treatment unit (1a) comprising a microorganism treatment tank (4) with processing chambers (2,3), a mineral treatment tank (5) stacked with mineral catalyst layers (12,13,14) and a treated water storage tank (6), is new. A flow amount adjustment tank (1b) regulated the supply of recycled wastewater to the treatment unit. The treater water ejected from the treatment unit, is filtered by a filter (1c).    USE - The device is used for purifying recycled wastewater such as rain water, and for use in kitchens, bathrooms and washrooms of residences.    ADVANTAGE - Produces good quality water effectively, due to the provision of microorganism and mineral treatment tanks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The processing chambers have light source and non-woven fabrics (10a,10b) which are suspended at predetermined intervals. The microbial bed of fungi, phycomycetes and microorganisms, is arranged in the chambers, for bioproessing of the wastewater. An enzyme liquid obtained by mixing 3 to 8 weight% of extracts derived form the leaf of pine, bamboo grass, apricot, fig, chestnut, peach and persimmon, in 85 to 95% of water, 1 to 5 weight% of been curd lees and 1 to 2 weight% of treacles for carrying out treatment of wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevation of the water purifier.    Purifier (1)    Treatment unit (1a)    Flow amount adjustment tank (1b)    Filter (1c)    Processing chambers (2,3)    Microorganism treatment tank (4)    Mineral treatment tank (5)    Treated water storage tank (6)    Partition wall (7)    Channel (8a,8b)    Non-woven fabric (10a,10b)    Mineral catalyst layers (12,13,14)
NOVELTY - The purifier (1) has flow adjusting tanks (1b,1c) for controlling flow of sewage water into microorganisms treatment tanks (7-11) containing enzyme. A microbial bed is provided in each of the tanks, and air is supplied to each tank. The tank (11) has nonwoven fabric (23) arranged at predetermined space interval, for bio processing of microorganisms, after which photosynthesis is performed.    USE - The purifier is useful for purifying sewage water drained from toilet, bathroom and kitchen, that are recycled to gardens and toilets.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater can be purified and recycled easily. Production of aerobic and anaerobic fusarium is suppressed. Protein crystalline substance is eliminated, thus generation of bad smell is prevented. Environmental pollution is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treated water from each tank is supplied to the adjoining tanks, precipitate tank and mineral treatment tank (12), sequentially. A microbial bed for culture of aerobes, is provided in the tanks (7,8). A microbial bed for culture of anaerobic fungi, is provided in the tank (9). A microbial bed for culture of anaerobic fungi, is provided in the tank (10). Several nonwoven fabric are in the tank (11), for culture of microbe and phycomycetes. A light source is arranged in the tank (11) for photosynthesis. The enzyme consists of 3-8 wt% of extract from leaf of pine, bamboo, grass, Japanese apricot, fig, chestnut, peach and persimmon, 1-5 wt% of bean curd lees, 1-2 wt% of treacles and 85-95 wt% of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevational view of the sewage water purifier.    Purifier (1)    Flow adjusting tanks (1b,1c)    Microorganisms treatment tanks (7-11)    Mineral treatment tank (12)    Nonwoven fabric (23)
NOVELTY - An organic wastewater (A) is processed by effect of microorganisms in a bioreaction tank (1), and surplus sludge (E) produced is solubilized in solubilizing tank (3). Composite processor of wastewater and sludge is returned to tank (1), and surplus sludge is biologically treated. Solubilization of sludge and discharge of phosphorus are carried out, by using acid treatment and physicochemical processing.    USE - For processing sludge used for water treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of sludge enables the easy removal of phosphorus, and the volume of surplus sludge is reduced without increasing the concentration of phosphorus in treated water. The processing of phosphorus is efficiently carried out, due to the repeated solidification of discharged phosphorus from solubilization tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the processing method of sludge.    Bioreaction tank (1)    Solubilized tank (3)    Waste water (A)    Return sludge (D)    Surplus sludge (E)    Solubilized sludge (G)    Supernatant water (I)    Alkali or coagulant (J)
NOVELTY - A controller controls the operation of a stirring blade (5) and a ventilating fan (15) during operation mode selected using operation-mode change over switch, such that the ventilation fan is started after passage of predetermined time after the shutdown of the stirring blade.    USE - For treatment of organic refuses such as waste food, using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains adhesion of the fine powder to a dust filter by controlling the running of ventilation fan for predetermined time after shut down of stirring blade. Clogging of filter is reduced which increases life-time of filter and thus waste material is decomposed and treated accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A detector detects dried condition of mixture in treatment tank (10), based on which the controller automatically controls operation of stirring blade and ventilation fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the waste material treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    stirring blade (5)    heater (9)    treatment tank (10)    ventilating fan (15)    inlet port (16)    exhaust port (17)
NOVELTY - A temporary holding unit (20) has garbage-amount reduction composite tank (3) into which dust bags (D) are collected. A drive source (11) actuates stirring rod (14) of a stirring mechanism (10), so as to stir organic refuse extracted from dust bags. An arc-shaped catching structure (21) arranged parallel to shaft (13) of stirring rod, obstructs the intrusion of foreign materials into the tank.    USE - For reducing amount of common garbage collected from residences and business entities of various cities, village and towns.    ADVANTAGE - Since the collected common garbage is reduced by the composite tank, the secondary processing to be performed in the final treatment facility is reduced, hence minimizes running cost and processing time effectively, thereby allowing to recycle high-degree fertilizers efficiently. Also the intrusion of foreign materials into the composite tank and accidental falling of child into the composite tank are prevented effectively, by the provision of catching structure inside the composite tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The support legs (8) support mounting stand (2) which mounts an amount-reduction container (1) provided with the composite tank, on an installation place. A lid (4) opens/closes the composite tank. A heat emitting unit (6) emits heat to initiate fermentation of the organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side-view of the common garbage-amount reduction container.    garbage-amount reduction container (1)    mounting stand (2)    composite tank (3)    lid (4)    stop switch (5)    heat emitting unit (6)    opening (7)    support legs (8)    stirring mechanism (10)    drive source (11)    chain (12)    shaft (13)    stirring rod (14)    link unit (15)    temporary holding unit (20)    catching structure (21)    support shaft (22)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse decomposition machine (6) with grinder, produces organic refuse polluted water (C) after disintegration of polluted water with microorganisms. Treated water (D) is separated from polluted water mixed with sludge (F) containing humus, in biological treatment tank (9) to perform aeration process. Sludge obtained by separation process is drained by pump (27) and supplied to storage tank (7) and treatment tank.    USE - For treating organic refuse from kitchen and food service industry, in garbage processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves effective decomposition of microorganisms in storage and biological treatment tanks, by providing grinder in organic-refuse decomposition machine. Thus output of treatment tank is increased sharply and processing time is reduced and production of dioxin and bad smell in surrounding environment is avoided. Also prevents putrefaction of organic refuse wastewater, by returning sludge to storage and biological treatment tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Screen feeder with opening 1.5 microm or less is arranged with a measurement tank that selects necessary solid content for organic-refuse degradation machine. An acceptance hopper supplies organic refuse to organic refuse degradation machine through injection feeder. The sludge incubator consists of an activator for identifying humus or far-infrared radiation substances. Oxygen concentration in polluted water generation tank is maintained at 10-15% and temperature of decomposition machine is maintained at 30-55degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic refuse decomposition machine (6)    storage tank (7)    biological treatment tank (9)    pump (27)    organic refuse polluted water(D) treated water (C)    sludge (F)
NOVELTY - An immersion-type membrane separator (5) separates the sludge from waste liquid, which is ejected out of a fermentation tank by overflow-pipe path (14) during methane fermentation process of organic waste material. The negative suction pressure acting on the immersion-type membrane separator during fermentation process, is continuously measured. A suction pump (9) of membrane separator is control-driven based on measured value.    USE - The control method is useful for performing operation control drive of methane fermentation tank which performs fermentation of organic waste e.g. refuse of livestock farming system and human waste.    ADVANTAGE - The total solid concentration inside the methane fermentation tank is maintained to the optimal value, by pertaining operation control of fermentation tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for drive controller of methane fermentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural diagram of the methane fermentation tank. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Immersion type membrane separator (5)    Diffuser (7)    Suction path (8)    Suction pump (9)    Overflow pipe path (14)
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus includes cover (2) which is provided at organic refuse treatment tank (5). The cover opening and closing detector is provided at input side of a controller. An odor suction fan is connected to output side of a controller through the fan speed controller.    USE - For processing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Since the suction fan is provided at the output side of the controller through a resolution number controller, the odor leakage at the time of opening and closing the cover is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    cover (2)    organic refuse processing unit (3)    organic refuse treatment tank (5)    stirring blade (6)    stirring blade spindle (7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains nickel or ruthenium and substance having solid acidity, and generates a gas raw material from dimethyl ether and water vapor.    USE - For manufacture of gas raw material such as methane.    ADVANTAGE - The gas raw material is manufactured with high yield using the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas raw material which involves contacting mixed gas containing dimethyl ether and water vapor with the catalyst.
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains at least one type selected from iron, cobalt, silver, copper, molybdenum, platinum, palladium, rhodium and iridium. The catalyst produces a gas raw material from mixed gas containing dimethyl ether and water vapor.    USE - For production of gas raw material such as methane.    ADVANTAGE - The gas raw material is manufactured with high yield by using the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas raw material which involves contacting the mixed gas containing dimethyl ether and water vapor with the catalyst.
NOVELTY - A bio-deodorizing apparatus for gas (1) comprises a filler layer (7) comprising a carrier on which microorganisms are supported. A water sprinkling system (5) disperses water onto the filler layer. A distributor (9) prevents channeling of gas to lower or upper portions of layer.    USE - For deodorizing odor gas from sewage works, human waste treatment plant, etc, by removing compounds such as methyl mercaptan, methyl sulfide and methyl disulfide.    ADVANTAGE - Odor is removed reliably, because the occlusion of sludge at the filler layer is reliably prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the bio-deodorizing apparatus.    odor gas (1)    water sprinkling system (5,11)    filler layer (7)    distributor (9)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-sulfide containing fermentation gas obtained from methane-fermentation of organic matter containing waste-water, is introduced to an organism desulfurization tank (16). The fermentation gas is contacted with the microorganisms fixed in a carrier packed in the tank, and desulfurization is carried out. The dehydration-separation of the fermented liquor is carried out during methane-fermentation.    USE - For desulfurizing hydrogen sulfide from fermentation gas obtained by methane-fermentation of stock-raising waste-water.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurization method is carried out efficiently for a long time, without maintaining iron-salt exchange and pH adjustment. Suspended solid is eliminated in the organism desulfurization tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen-sulfide containing fermentation gas obtained from methane-fermentation of organic matter containing waste-water, is introduced to an organism desulfurization tank (16). The fermentation gas is contacted with the microorganisms in the tank, and desulfurization is carried out. A carrier fixed with the microorganisms is packed in the organism desulfurization tank. The dehydration separation of the fermented liquor is carried out during methane-fermentation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desulfurization apparatus equipped with a methane-fermentation tank (14), an organism desulfurization tank, a dehydrator (20) to dehydrate the fermented liquor, and a line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the methane-fermentation system using the desulfurization method.    methane-fermentation system (10)    raw-water tank (12)    methane-fermentation tank (14)    organism desulfurization tank (16)    dehydrator (20)
NOVELTY - Several coal supply burners (3) are arranged circumferentially on the flat surface of the gasifier. The injection direction of coal from each burner (3) is tangential with respect to the circular flow of gas inside the interior of a gasification furnace.    USE - For solid carbonaceous raw material such as coal.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient recovery of hydrogen and carbon monoxide from methane containing gas, reducing emitting amount of greenhouse gas and suppressing global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid carbonaceous raw material is heated more than a melting temperature of ashes of solid carbonaceous material and is gasified with an oxidizing agent. The methane containing gas is heated and modified with steam. The gasifier recovers mixed gas of generated hydrogen.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gasification method;    (2) methane modification burner; and    (3) methane modification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a horizontal sectional view of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    coal (1)    oxygen (2)    coal supply burners (3)    steam (5)    gasifier (10)
NOVELTY - The device has porous parts that are manufactured by using powder metallurgical techniques and/or the combination of powder metallurgical and conventional manufacturing techniques. Different metals are used on one working process to manufacture the porous parts, i.e. the porous parts of the completed plate consist of a material similar to an alloy or of a defined alloy depending on manufacturing conditions.    USE - For a fuel cell stack for supplying anodes and cathodes with reaction gases.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, especially the disadvantageous characteristics of composite materials containing graphite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an example bipolar plate manufactured by a powder metallurgical technique (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has fuel cell units in succession along a stacking direction and at least one electrically insulating and essentially gas tight sealing element between successive fuel cell units. The sealing element contains or consists entirely of sintered glass ceramic. The sintered glass ceramic is sintered at a sinter temperature that is at least 150 degrees K higher than the operating temperature of the fuel cell block group    USE - For generating electrical energy from electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - A permanent gas seal and adequate electrical insulation of the sealing element between two successive fuel cell units is guaranteed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a method of manufacturing an inventive arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a fuel cell device with feed lines and outlet lines for oxidant and fuel gas    housing (102)    oxidant feed line (104)    oxidant outlet line (105)    fuel gas feed line (238)    waste gas outlet line (244)
NOVELTY - An improved process for fabricating electrically conductive shaped article, comprises feeding plastic and fillers to a melt compounding stage, transferring the obtained homogeneous melt, and subjecting to a molding process to produce the conductive shaped article. The process stage(s) is conducted under low shear strain conditions.    USE - The invention is used for fabricating electrically conductive shaped article, e.g. flow field separator plate (claimed), for use in electronic, thermoelectric and electrochemical devices (e.g. fuel cells).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides conductive plates having improved performance properties such as flexural strength, conductivity, and surface smoothness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An improved process for fabricating electrically conductive shaped article, comprises preparing feed(s) of the plastic and fillers, feeding the plastic and fillers to a melt compounding stage where a homogeneous melt of the composition is obtained, transferring the homogeneous melt, and subjecting the homogeneous melt to a molding process to produce the conductive shaped article.    The process stage(s) is conducted under low shear strain conditions so that the shaped article has a through-plane resistivity of less than 600 muohm-m. The article comprises a composition comprising (wt.%): plastic (10-50, preferably 20-25), graphite fiber filler (10-70, preferably 20-30) having fibers with a length of 15-500 (preferably 100-250) mum, and graphite powder filler (0-80, preferably 40-60) having a particle size of 20-1500 (preferably 100-500) mum.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrically conductive shaped article formed by a low shear strain extrusion molding process.    The shaped article has a flexural strength of greater than 3000, preferably greater than 6000 psi, and a through-plane resistivity of not more than 600 muohm-m.
NOVELTY - A protease variant having substitution(s) at amino acid residue position(s) of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subtilisin, is new.    USE - The protease variants are useful in detergent and personal care compositions, for example bar or liquid soap, shampoo and lotions, dish care formulation, and contact lens cleaning solutions or products. The variants are also useful in peptide hydrolysis, waste treatment, textile applications, and as enzymes in protein production.    ADVANTAGE - The protease variant has improved wash performance and/or stability compared to the wild-type.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new protease variant has substitutions at residue positions 7, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 47, 66, 69, 73, 82, 85, 88, 90, 92, 93, 105, 113, 139, 148, 149, 150, 151, 178, 200, 201, 231, 233, 267 and/or 273 of the B. amyloliquefaciens subtilisin sequence fully defined in the specification (sequence I).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (a) a DNA encoding the claimed protease variant;    (b) an expression vector encoding the above DNA; and    (c) a host cell transformed with the above expression vector
NOVELTY - A vaporizer (10) or evaporator/mixer comprises a housing (12) forming a chamber (28); and a bundle element (14) within the chamber. The bundle element includes a conduit (16) in fluid communication with a heat-exchanging surface defining a confined flow volume that is free of a baffle.    USE - For use with a chemical converter for vaporizing a process fluid, e.g. liquid media by providing vaporizer; and vertically positioning the vaporizer during use (claimed), e.g. for generating steam in various industrial and commercial processes, such as systems employing chemical reformers and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The novel apparatus efficiently generates steam and performs combined vaporizing and mixing functions in a single unified device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the above vaporizer.    Vaporizer (10)    Housing (12)    Bundle element (14)    Conduit (16)    Chamber (28)
NOVELTY - Wastewater is treated by introduction of butane substrate into the wastewater (14).    USE - The invention is for treating municipal wastewater that is contained in a municipal wastewater treatment plant (claimed). It is also used for treating agricultural and industrial wastewaters.    ADVANTAGE - The butane substrate stimulates the growth of butane-utilizing bacteria comprising aerobic or anaerobic bacteria, and possibly other microorganisms that oxidize or dissolve organic matter and sludge effluents, thus decreasing the biological oxygen demand of wastewater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) treatment of material contained in wastewater comprising:    (a) stimulating growth of butane-utilizing bacteria; and    (b) allowing the bacteria to degrade at least a portion of the wastewater material; and    (2) an aerobic butane digester (10) for treating wastewater comprising:    (a) a diffuser (22) for introducing a butane substrate into the wastewater;    (b) a wastewater containment vessel (12);    (c) a source of alkane; and    (d) alkane injector(s) in flow communication with the source of alkane and the wastewater containment vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic side view of an alkane aerobic digester.    Aerobic butane digester (10)    Wastewater containment vessel (12)    Wastewater (14)    Solids removal line (18)    Impeller (19)    Diffuser (22)
NOVELTY - A complex chemical hydride is dehydrogenated/hydrogenated by, decomposing a complex chemical hydride to produce hydrogen and byproducts; and exposing the mixed byproduct mass of reduced volume to hydrogen so that the hydrogen reacts with the byproducts to produce a complex chemical hydride having greater hydrogen content than the byproducts.    USE - For dehydrogenation/hydrogenation of a complex chemical hydride, useful as a reversible hydrogen storage media for various applications, i.e. transportation, including fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process enhances the kinetics of hydrogenation/dehydrogenation of complex chemical hydrides. It is simple and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dehydrogenation/hydrogenation of a complex chemical hydride, comprises:    (a) decomposing a complex chemical hydride to produce hydrogen and byproducts, where the decomposing of the complex chemical hydride produces a foamy mass;    (b) mixing the foamy mass to bring the byproducts in more intimate contact with each other and to produce a mixed byproduct mass of reduced volume; and    (c) exposing the mixed byproduct mass of reduced volume to hydrogen so that the hydrogen reacts with the byproducts to produce a complex chemical hydride having greater hydrogen content than the byproducts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of a system useful in practicing the process.    Reaction vessel (16)    Steel balls (28)
NOVELTY - Fixed film anaerobic system, comprising thermoplastic pipes (34) within a digester tank (20), to form uninterrupted channels to immobilize anaerobic microorganisms, is new. Influent (30) and effluent lines (35,36) supply and extract flushed and treated livestock wastes into and from the digester tank, respectively. The biogas produced from the by-product of anaerobic digestion of flushed livestock waste is collected in the tank.    USE - For treating flushed wastes from livestock, such as horses, swine, cows, steer, yak, goats, for production of biogas.    ADVANTAGE - Pretreated flushed livestock waste is used as suitable substrate for efficient and productive anaerobic digestion. Enables easy maintenance for treating livestock wastes, and reduces odor generation. Reduces clogging of fixed film media. Usable biogas is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) a flushed livestock waste treatment method; and    (2) a support media for anaerobic microorganism attachment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a fixed film anaerobic treatment apparatus.    Digester tank (20)    Influent line (30)    Thermal plastic pipes (34)    Effluent lines (35,36).
NOVELTY - Fermentation treatment where a waste substance (222) in garbage bags is subjected to fermentation by introducing the wastes into a rotary kiln (102) or rotary dryer without tearing the garbage bags, is new.    USE - For manufacture of raw material/fuel for cement production, etc. using organic sludge such as sewage sludge, sludge of human waste, waste water sludge from food industry, green algae, sludge in river, lake, food processing wastes such as beer cake, distilled spirit lees, bean-curd refuse, sugar cane refuse, fruit juice lees, coffee grounds, tea grounds, forestry wastes and plant residues such as waste liquor from pulp mills, bark, sawdust, chip dust, leaves, bagasse, rice husks, straw, living wastes such as garbage, combustible wastes collected in cities, wet refuse, stock raising wastes such as livestock excreta, bird droppings and marine wastes such as fish intestines and bones, dead fishes, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The waste substance except metallic waste is used as raw fuel for cement production. Enhances the thermal efficiency of the cement production. Exhaust gas produced in fermentation treatment process is easily introduced into firing apparatus. The resulting raw fuel for cement product is homogenized. The fermentation treatment product is adjusted to appropriate particle size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) cement plant; and    (2) equipment for manufacture of raw material/fuel for cement production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cement plant carrying out a fermentation treatment process.    Rotary kiln (102)    Waste substance (222).
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a process for converting human excrement into high unit contamination-free organic liquid fertilizer, which consists of: (a) using a temporary storage tank for mixing 70% by weight of human excrement as a primary ingredient with secondary ingredients such as 20% of molasses, 2% of micro-organism culturing medium, 4% of enzyme and fertilizer and 2% of micro-organism group; and (b) using a transport pipeline to transport the mixture material into a production tank for storage at about 60 days, using a pump to circulate the material for 15-20 minutes each day and to introduce a small amount of air, and maintaining the production tank at about 40 degrees Centigrade by a heating device in the beginning 15-20 days; (c) then, in the mixture material, a lot of micro-organisms are reproduced to fully decompose and feed on organic substances and a micro-organism food chain state is maintained, in which part of the bacterial species produce bio-substances with antibiotic effectiveness and a high unit contamination-free organic liquid fertilizer results.
NOVELTY - Provided is a manufacturing method of liquid fertilizer which helps growth of plants, increase sweetness, gives easiness of use by electrolyzing and evaporation condensing waste drink.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid vegetable fertilizer is produced by the following steps of: gathering waste drink and separating into the same kinds of drink; storing separately; filtering, wherein the solids are changed into solid fertilizer and the filtrates are sent to an evaporator(15); evaporating at 120 degrees C for steaming water and removing harmful microbes; electrolyzing and evaporation condensing fertilizer sources (liquid); and fermenting the liquid for 2-3 days at room temperature.
NOVELTY - A system for turning highly concentrated organic waste water of domestic animals into useful fertilizer, by stabilizing the waste water by the anaerobic digestion process and making it a fertilizer by the continuous composite making process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system for turning highly concentrated organic waste water of domestic animals into useful fertilizer, comprises:    (1) injecting the highly concentrated organic waste water of domestic animals into an anaerobic digestion tank;    (2) mixing the sludge from the anaerobic digestion tank with sawdust to adjust the moisture level to be about 60% and injecting the mixture into a composite making system;    (3) injecting air into the system and mixing up the mixture periodically to induce the high temperature fermentation and to remove the moisture, thereby producing an organic fertilizer;    (4) removing hydrogen sulfide gas and moisture from the gas generated from the digestion tank and flowing methane gas into a gas storage tank; and    (5) using the methane as an energy source, thereby reducing the cost; and removing the offensive odor.
NOVELTY - A controller (71) controls a raw material supply system (12) to start supplying of raw material to modification unit (35) after certain elapsed time of a timer (18) which is started when a water supply system (14) supplies water to a water vapor generator (38).    USE - For fuel cell electric power generator system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of a modification catalyst at the time of starting of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electric power generator system;    (2) fuel processing method; and    (3) fuel cell electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel processing apparatus and the fuel cell electric power generator system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    raw material supply system (12)    water supply system (14)    water vapor supply piping (15)    timer (18)    fuel processing apparatus (30)    controller (71)
NOVELTY - The coolers (210,220) are provided at the upstream and downstream sides of the reformed gas flow path (290) and an injection pipe (250) is provided at the downstream side of flow path to inject water towards the upstream side of flow direction.    USE - Fuel reformer in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient cooling of reformed gas, and reliable vaporization of injected water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the fuel reformer.    coolers (210,220)    injection pipe (250)    flow path (290)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical tumbler (2) divided into multiple chambers (15) by the partition plate, is arranged inside a cylindrical housing (1) having the exit and entrance openings (12,13) formed at its both end surfaces. Porous metal elements (3) coated with catalyst layer, are held in the chambers.    USE - For reforming natural gas e.g. methane used as fuel for gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the thermal efficiency of the gas engine. Fuel reformer has a simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    housing (1)    tumbler (2)    porous metal element (3)    exhaust gas pipe (4)    water vapor pipe (5)    natural gas pipe (6)    inlet (7)    exit (8)    controller (10)    entrance opening (12)    exit opening (13)    rotary shaft (14)    chamber (15)    air inlet tube (22)
NOVELTY - A thermal decomposition furnace (13) decomposes biomass and produces combustion gas and char. The combustion gas is used to actuate a gas turbine (9) and generator (7). The waste gas from the turbine is passed to a heat source (15) of a furnace, to heat the combustion air w.r.t the temperature of a boiler.    USE - Used for electric power generation from gas of biomass such as wood, food residue, livestock dung and organic biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion gas generated during decomposition of biomass is utilized for various purposes, thus the efficiency of electric power generation using biomass is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the biomass gasification electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressor (1)    Generators (7, 23)    Gas turbine (9)    Thermal decomposition furnace (13)    Boiler (17)    Steam turbine (25)
NOVELTY - A setting unit sets the target temperature in specific regions of reformation portion (220) storing catalyst (222) for promoting reaction of raw material, based on load supplied to a fuel reformer (200). A controller (100) generates a control signal to be output to raw material flow amount controller, based on calculation value representing deviation between set target temperature and acquired current temperature in reformation portion.    USE - Fuel reformer in fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Since temperature effect in specific region of reformation portion is eliminated, favorable quality of reformed gas is maintained even during fluctuations in load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel reformer control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the internal structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    controller (100)    fuel reformer (200)    reformation portion (220)    modification catalyst (222)
NOVELTY - An acidic agent is impregnated on the processing material, so that the pH value of the processing material becomes in the range 3.0-6.5. The processing material also contains microbe such as Lactobacillus and nutrient such as saccharides and protein.    USE - Used for decompose treatment of organic refuse from disposer, in organic-refuse treatment device.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition of the organic refuse is performed in an acidic environment, restrains generation of ammonia gas. The pH value of the organic refuse is lowered by supplying the processing material, improving the proliferation of the microorganism. The bad influence on human by the adhesion of the processing material is prevented, by using useful microbes such as Lactobacillus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing transition in the pH value and temperature of the (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Organic waste and chaff mixture is fermented by fermentation-I (2) for 3-10 days. Whole quantity of obtained treated substance is transferred and subjected to fermentation-II (3) for 3-10 days.    USE - For processing organic waste such as organic sludge ejected from wastewater treatment plant, livestock excrements and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method is effective in green farmland for processing organic waste within short fermentation period, without damaging processing plant. Highly safe compost of good quality is produced with a small fermenter or plant, at less running cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the fermentation processing of organic waste.    mixing process (1)    fermentation-I (2)    fermentation-II (3)    fermentation-III (4)    processed product (5)    return line (6)
NOVELTY - Deodorizing processing method involves removing odor produced in organic waste which is decomposed by drying process or by microorganisms, removing ammonia in odor, and processing odor by packed column type bio-deodorizing method. The column is filled with support consisting of particulate material formed from fiber.    USE - For processing odor produced in organic waste such as sludge and livestock excrement.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective and provides stable deodorizing property. The method effectively removes high concentration of ammonia.
NOVELTY - Air purification system (1) contains antibody substance produced by administered antigen such as bacteria, fungi, virus or environmental allergen to livestock. The livestock product contains antibody substance as an active ingredient. The antibody substance migrates through air, absorbs specific antigen and removes antigen from air.    USE - For purifying air contaminated with bacteria, virus, fungi and environmental allergen.    ADVANTAGE - The allergen is absorbed and removed effectively within a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for air purification filter (4), supported with livestock product, containing antibody substance as an active ingredient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of air purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air purification system (1)    air purification filter (4)    air port part (8)
NOVELTY - Electric current monitoring apparatuses (8,9) monitor an external energizer (10) which controls a potential between positive and negative electrodes and an electric current flowing into anode-side conductive materials (4,5) provided via insulation portions (1,2) on water contact structure. A determination apparatus (12) determines the durable state of the conductive material based on monitoring result.    USE - For preventing adhesion of organisms to water contact structures such as piping, sea structure, water transportation channel, fishing net and heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - Durable state of anode side conductive material is grasped reliably so that adhesion of the organism resulting from the performance degradation of anode conductive material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for performance-degradation monitoring method of water contact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of the electrical antifouling apparatus attached to the steel take-water path.    insulation parts (1,2)    anode-side conductive material (4,5)    electric current monitoring apparatuses (8,9)    external energizer (10)    determination apparatus (12)
NOVELTY - Separating biogas for fuel manufacture, comprising changing temperature, pressure, or both temperature and pressure of a mixture of methane gas and carbon dioxide gas, so that hydrate of methane is formed from the state in which neither hydrate of methane nor hydrate of carbon dioxide is formed, is new. Hydrate of methane is formed in the presence of aqueous tetrahydrofuran solution.    USE - The method is useful for separating carbon dioxide from biogas comprising mixture of carbon dioxide and methane, or mixture of carbon dioxide and propane, ethane, ethylene, acetylene, chloromethane, or butane, to produce fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the simple and reliable separation of carbon dioxide, and formation of a hydrate of methane, which is used as a fuel, by changing temperature or pressure of the mixture of methane and carbon dioxide.
NOVELTY - Composting (M1) organic substance by fermenting with an aerobic microbe involves uniformly maintaining finely ground organic substance (20) in a fermentation shelf (1), that has air permeability in an up-down direction; ventilating fermentation shelf in up-down direction uniformly to maintain the moisture content of organic substance in the range of 30-70% and carrying out high temperature fermentation.    USE - The composting method is useful for composting organic substance such as live stock excrement, organic waste etc., using an aerobic microbe.    ADVANTAGE - Organic substance is fermented quickly, uniformly and effectively. The generation of bad smell by imperfect fermentation is overcome by this high temperature fermentation composting method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composting apparatus (10) for composting organic substance by fermenting with an aerobic microbe. The composting apparatus comprises a main unit (11) which contains multiple fermentation shelves in up-down direction at predetermined space, each fermentation shelf (1) has a reticulate bottom which can be opened and closed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fermentation shelf comprising a water-sprinkling pipe which sprinkles water and maintains the moisture content of organic substance.    fermentation shelf (1)    sidewall part (3)    water-sprinkling pipe (5)    organic substance (20)
NOVELTY - A metabolite (I) obtained by carrying out symbiosis culture of number of intrinsic microbes (C1,C2,Cn) which differ in saccharide assimilation property in culture solution (2,2a,2b) which contains saccharides, is new.    USE - (I) is useful as antimicrobial agent, antioxidant , moisturizer, etc., in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, foodstuffs, supplement, fodder and fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The metabolite obtained is cheap and stable. The effect of metabolite is raised by adding extract of plant such as vegetables, sea weed, fruit and Chinese medicine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desired metabolite obtained in higher yield by culturing one type of Zygosaccharomyces genus yeast in a culture solution which contains saccharides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process which obtains a desired metabolite. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Culture solution (2,2a,2b)    Microbes (C1,C2,Cn)    Extract of plants (D1)    Chinese medicine (D2)    Mineral (D3)    Initial-stage tank (1)    Preliminary culture tank (3a,3b,3n).
NOVELTY - Processing wastewater and waste material comprises solid-liquid separation (10), anaerobically treating liquid (21), treating polluted material which remains in the anaerobic treatment process (20), mixing material with aerobic surplus sludge (32), aerobically treating (30), solubilizing to produce liquid (51), separating solid residue (52) and processing by aerobic treatment.    USE - The method is used for processing organic waste material containing garbage sludge and residue from home that is animal and plant, industrial waste, organic wastewater treatment plant, agricultural, livestock and marine waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater and waste material are simultaneously processed, efficiently. The byproducts such as surplus sludge are completely reduced. The energy and phosphorus resources in the wastewater and material are recovered at high rate. The organic waste material is economically processed at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing wastewater and waste material comprises a solid-liquid separation process (10), anaerobically treating liquid (21), treating polluted material which remains in the anaerobic treatment process (20), mixing material with aerobic surplus sludge (32) to form a mixed solid substance, aerobically treating (30), solubilizing to produce liquid (51), separating solid residue (52) and processing by aerobic treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outlined structure of the combined processing of wastewater and waste material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid liquid separation process (10)    anaerobic organism processing (20)    anaerobic treatment liquid (21)    methane (23)    aerobic organism processing (30)    aerobic surplus sludge (32)    crushing process (40)    solubilization process (50)    solubilization liquid (51)    solid residue (52)
NOVELTY - Soil for growing plants, comprising a mixture of 40-80 vol.% of sand-free soil and 20-60 vol.% of compost produced from plants, is new.    USE - For growing plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively recycles grasses and waste flowers for growing plants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of soil for growing plants, comprising mixing 40-80 vol.% of sand-free soil and 20-60 vol.% of compost produced by fermenting grasses or waste flowers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of soil for growing plants. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Preparing L-alpha-oxy acids comprising causing cells of one or more of Protaminobacter, Mycobacterium, Xanthobacter and Rhodococcus microorganisms having an activity of hydrolyzing stereoselectively or a processed product of the cells to act on specified D,L-alpha-oxy acid amides to form the corresponding L-alpha-oxy acids, is new.    USE - For producing L-alpha-oxyacids which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of industrial chemicals, agrochemicals and drugs.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits easy and efficient preparation of L-alpha-oxyacids from relatively inexpensive D,L-alpha-oxyacid amides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing L-alpha-oxy acids comprising causing cells of one or more of Protaminobacter, Mycobacterium, Xanthobacter and Rhodococcus microorganisms having an activity of hydrolyzing stereoselectively or a processed product of the cells to act on D,L-alpha-oxy acid amides of formula R-CH(OH)CON H2 to form the corresponding L-alpha-oxy acids.    R = optionally substituted lower alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl.
NOVELTY - The safe procymidone smoke agent consists of procymidone, combustion assistant and fuel in the ratio of 12-20 to 22-25 to 35-40.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The combustion assistant is one or several selected from ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, potassium perchlorate and potassium permanganate; and the fuel is one or several selected from corn cob, cow, dung powder, straw and bagasse. It is bagged and thus is safe without spontaneous combustion; and it has simple production process and equipment and less environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - A biological leavening agent is prepared from rice husk, sulfurized filtered mud, and sugar through preparing culture medium from them, inoculating WH flora to it, and fermenting. An active Si-Mg-Ca fertilizer is prepared from the filter mud generated during refining scan or beet sugar by carbon method through using it as culture medium, inoculating the said leavening agent and fermenting.
NOVELTY - A slowly-released compound fertilizer is prepared from city sludge and chemical fertilizer through stacking, fermenting, sterilizing, baking, pulverizing, mixing, granulating and baking. Its advantages are durable fertility and high utilziation rate of nitrogen.
NOVELTY - An autocontroller for preparing compost from organic wastes features a temperature sensor inserted in compost, which is processed by software to control an oxygen enriching machine, for regulating temp and oxygen supply, in order to shorten its period and improve quality of compost.
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) an efficient organic fertilizer comprising using straw or stalk (10-79. 1%), and the dung or droppings of livestock or fowls (20-89. 1%) through stacking, spraying biofermentation promoter (0.2-0.9%), spraying water, stirring, and fermenting at 60-65 degrees centigrade for 2-3 weeks, is new.    USE - M1 is used for preparing an efficient organic fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Its advantage is high yield of agricultural crops.
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) an organic fertilizer for tea plantation comprising using rapeseed cake, peanut cake, rice bran, natural K ore powder and weathered coal through stirring, adding bacteria, while controlling water content, pugging, stacking, fermenting, and breaking, is new.    USE - (M1) is used for preparing an organic fertilizer for tea plantations (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) is a simple process and the organic fertilizer has high fertility.
NOVELTY - A culture media for quickly breeding aloe vera, including infant seedling differentiation induction culture medium, contains MS conventional basic culture medium, 6-benzyladenine (2 mg/l), indoleacetic acid (0.1 mg/l), agar (0.65%) and cane sugar (3.0%). A multiplication culture medium contains MS conventional basic culture medium, 6-benzyladenine (2 mg/l), naphthalene acetic acid (0.2 mg/l), agar (0.65%) and cane sugar (3%). A rooting culture medium contains 1/2 MS conventional basic culture medium, indoleacetic acid (2.4 mg/l), agar (0.65%) and cane sugar (3.0%), in which the agar and cane sugar contents are mass content. It can be implemented in industrial production.
NOVELTY - Soil for high yield of aloe in greenhouse culture is characterized by a base material, loose material and organic fertilizer mixed according to mixing ratio of 8:1:1 to form a soil. The soil has undergone the processes of fermentation, over rotting and regulating pH to 6.7-7.1 with time and placed in a tetragonal cavity whose length, width and height are all 380-420 mm or a cylindrical cavity whose height and diameter are all 380-420 mm, then aloe seedling whose length is about 8-12 mm can be transplanted in it, and under condition of greenhouse the aloe seedling can be cultured. The said aloe can be quickly grown and developed, its quality and yield can be greatly raised.
NOVELTY - Converting industrial waste gases to Fischer-Tropsch (FT) liquid hydrocarbon includes collecting waste gases comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide; pre-treating the waste gases to produce feed gas; passing the feed gas through an FT synthesis reactor containing FT catalyst under specified reaction conditions; and collecting FT liquid hydrocarbons from the products.    USE - For converting industrial waste gases, e.g. acetylene off-gas to FT liquid hydrocarbons, e.g. hydrocarbons comprising 5-200C molecules such as species classified as naphtha, middle distillates and waxes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method efficiently and cost-effectively utilizes the waste gas stream of acetylene production plant in FT synthesis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Converting industrial waste gases to FT liquid hydrocarbon includes:    (1) collecting waste gases comprising hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO);    (2) optionally compressing or expanding the collected waste gases to a pressure suitable for FT reaction;    (3) pre-treating the waste gases to produce FT reactor feed gas composition and proportions suitable for FT reaction;    (4) passing the compressed feed gases through an FT synthesis reactor containing FT catalyst under reaction conditions suitable for the synthesis of hydrocarbons; and    (5) collecting FT liquid hydrocarbons from the products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of acetylene production plant coupled to FT processing loop.
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has multiple plates defining a primary cell stack portion with a primary airflow path (14), a fuel flow path (24), and a primary coolant flow path. An auxiliary coolant stack portion defines an auxiliary airflow path in contact with the primary airflow path, and an auxiliary coolant flow path. Water is condensed from air in the auxiliary airflow path.    USE - Used in fuel cell power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the assembly substantially reduces and/or eliminates the need for external or additional flow structures to convey the exhaust steam to separate devices, and instead integrates the auxiliary water recovery into the plate structure of the fuel cell power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for enhancing water recovery from a cell stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a cell stack assembly.    Cell stack assembly (10)    Air flow path (14)    Primary fuel flow passage (24)    Auxiliary coolant portion (26)    Air inlet manifold (32)    Air outlet manifold (34)
NOVELTY - The field plate comprises an assembly of channels on a face. The channels comprise gas delivery channels and finer gas diffusion channels (2) having a width of less than 0.2 millimeter. The gas diffusion channels of varying width form a branched structure of progressively diminishing channel width.    USE - Used in suspended electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The flow field plate results in a shortening of the gas pathway and allows evaporation of waste and reactant delivery at constant pressures and minimized leakage and parasitic losses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematically a partial plan view of a flow field plate incorporating gas delivery channels and gas diffusion channels.    Gas diffusion channels (2,5)    Primary and secondary gas delivery channels (3,4)
NOVELTY - A detector (42) determines the temperature of a fuel gas supply unit (22) of a fuel cell (21), based on which the abnormality of gas supply unit is judged. A controller (47) regulates the switching unit (44) based on the detected abnormality to set the operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell based power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The minute failures occurring in the devices of the fuel cell power generation system, are and easily quickly removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell based power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (21)    gas supply unit (22)    detector (42)    controller (47)    air (A)    water (B)    raw material (C)
NOVELTY - Treating metal contaminants in a contaminant zone by: (a) creating a vapor phase nutrient mix; (b) delivering the mix to the zone at an equal amount of nutrient requirements of the microorganisms; and (c) continuing delivering the mix to the zone to cause the production by the microorganisms of inorganic phosphate to treat the metal contaminants by immobilizing the metal contaminants.    USE - The method is used for treating metal contaminants in contaminant zone (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention increases remediation rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating metal contaminants in a contaminant zone comprises:    (a) creating a vapor phase nutrient mix;    (b) delivering the nutrient mix to the contaminant zone at an equal amount of nutrient requirements of the microorganisms; and    (c) continuing delivering the nutrient mix to the contaminant zone for a period of time to cause the production by the microorganisms of inorganic phosphate to treat the metal contaminants by immobilizing the metal contaminants.    The vapor phase nutrient mix comprises nutrients to enhance the growth of microorganisms within the contaminant zone. The mix comprises vapor phase organo phosphorus nutrient(s).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the nutrient cycle.
NOVELTY - A layered sheet construction apparatus (10) comprises gas permeable, water impermeable layer (12); and gas delivery layer (14) proximate the gas permeable layer(s).    USE - For removal of organic substances and/or nitrogen sources from aqueous medium (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides better adhesion, reduces sloughing off and sludge production, and is durable. It is relatively small in size, enclosable, and efficient to manufacture and use. The separate compartments or flow channels in the gas delivery layer allow for elimination of complete flooding of the gas delivery layer if area is punctured by debris or suspended solids in the wastewater or aqueous medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for the substantial removal of one or both of an organic substance and a nitrogen source, from an aqueous medium. The method comprises providing a layered sheet construction; establishing a micro-organism layer on the gas permeable layer; supplying at least one gas to the gas delivery layer; and, contacting the aqueous medium with the micro-organism layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a layered sheet construction apparatus.    Layered sheet construction apparatus (10)    Gas permeable layer (12)    Gas delivery layer (14)    Microbial support layer (16)    Walls (18)    Flow channels (20)    Base (26)
NOVELTY - Activation of regenerated but not re-activated catalyst (C) involves introducing (C) into hydrocarbon synthesis catalytic (HCS) reactor containing catalyst rejuvenation means at HCS process conditions to activate (C).    USE - Activation of regenerated, not re-activated catalyst useful in hydrocarbon synthesis (Fischer Tropsch) process.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows continuous, in-situ regeneration/activation process, eliminating the requirement to interrupt the HCS process. The method does not require an on-site catalyst activation vessel, and can regenerate catalyst without interrupting the hydrocarbon synthesis continuous slurry process flow scheme and without the need of any additional catalyst activation vessels. The method involving low temperature reduction followed by catalytic regeneration allows continuous or semi-continuous catalytic process. The method eliminates the need for transferring the catalyst to separate reduction vessel for activation after regeneration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrocarbon synthesis process involving:    (1) providing HCS reactor containing catalyst rejuvenation means;    (2) introducing into the HCS reactor at least one catalyst selected from fresh, passivated catalyst, fresh, activated catalyst, short-term deactivated catalyst or long-term deactivated catalyst;    (3) contacting the catalyst with hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) at a mole ratio of 0.5-4, 150-320 degrees C, a pressure of 5.5-42 bar and hourly gas space velocity of 100-40000 V/hour/V at standard volumes;    (4) periodic or continuous removal of the catalyst to a regeneration vessel producing (C); and    (5) returning (C) to the HCS reactor to re-activate (C) at HCS operating conditions.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-fueled motor vehicle includes a hydrogen-fueled locomotion subsystem such as a hydrogen fueled engine or a fuel cell and motor assembly, and a refuelable hydrogen generator supplying hydrogen fuel to the locomotion subsystem. The hydrogen generator (16) has electrochemical reactor generating the hydrogen fuel from water; and a refueling subsystem providing water, electrolyte, hydrogen, metal containing material, and electrical power to the reactor.    USE - Used as hydrogen-fueled motor vehicle (10), e.g. car, train, or airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode operates as a hydrogen-generating cathode when the hydrogen generator generates hydrogen, such that the hydrogen generator is recharging and the cathode operates as hydrogen-consumer. The hydrogen reaction causes a depleted anode to be reduced so that the original composition of the anode is reconstituted and water is produced. The hydrogen generator may be operated by different methods to enable electrical charging at home and anode replacement or slurry fuel replenishment in a recharging section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for recharging the above hydrogen-fueled motor vehicle comprising providing hydrogen-fueled locomotion subsystem and a refuelable hydrogen generator comprising electrochemical reactor; and supplying water, electrolyte, hydrogen, metal containing material, and electrical power to the electrochemical reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the refuelable hydrogen-fueled vehicle and its hydrogen recharging system.    Motor vehicle (10)    Electrical motor (14)    Hydrogen generator (16)    Fuel cell (18)    Solar cells (24)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen gas involves placing an electrolytic solution containing a carbon-containing organic substance in an electrochemical cell, and providing a voltage between the anode and the cathode, thereby inducing an electrochemical reaction.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method permits the production of hydrogen at a lower operating voltages or lower operating temperatures relative to water electrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows current as a function of voltage applied to electrochemical cells used to effect electrolysis of methanol in water in the presence of sulfuric acid and electrolysis water in the presence of sulfuric acid.
NOVELTY - A liquid manure treatment system comprises separation system for separating liquid and solid phases of liquid manure and/or bioreactor for clarifying separated liquid phase by aeration to obtain clarified aqueous phase, and an electrochemical system for inducing flocculation, coagulation and/or disinfection of particles in the clarified aqueous phase.    USE - For treating liquid manure and other aqueous waste (e.g. dung, munk, used water, washing water, excrement, feces, urine), produced in animal (e.g. porcine, equine, ovine, caprine, canine, feline or bird) production plant, for production of farm animals.    ADVANTAGE - The novel treatment system is capable of treating influents containing suspended solids in concentrations as high as 6.5%. It can maintain thorough mixing conditions and homogeneity of the suspended solids in the reactions. A process using the novel system produces discharge that is odorless, clear, sterile and depleted in biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand. The obtained sludge can be directly used as agricultural fertilizer, without being added with fertilizing adjuvants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for separating liquid phase and solid phase from liquid manure, by passing liquid manure through a separation system to separate solid phase from liquid phase or through a bioreactor to obtain a clarified aqueous phase, and passing the clarified aqueous phase through an electrochemical system for inducing flocculation of particles in the clarified aqueous phase to obtain purified and disinfected water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical system, as used above.    Container (12)    Positive and negative plates (20)
NOVELTY - Provided are a newly isolated bacterium, Alcaligenes odorans N6(KCTC 1023BP) and a removal method of chlorinated compounds by applying the isolate to waste water, underground water, contaminated soil and the like which contain chlorinated compounds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bacterium, Alcaligenes odorans N6(KCTC 1023BP) is characteristically isolated from the soil. The removal method of chlorinated compounds is characterized by inoculating the bacterium, Alcaligenes odorans N6(KCTC 1023BP), at pH 7-9. The chlorinated compounds include trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene.
NOVELTY - An original fuel is supplied from an original fuel supply portion and modified in a modifier (3) to produce a hydrogen-containing-gas. The carbon monoxide in the gas is converted to carbon dioxide by a carbon monoxide conversion catalyst (6) in a carbon monoxide conversion device (4). The processing gas is circulated from downstream side to upstream side of the device (4) and used for the reduction of the catalyst.    USE - For production of hydrogen-containing-gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively utilizes nitrogen, contained in the gas, for reduction of carbon monoxide conversion catalyst. The method prevents the necessity of new installation for circulating the nitrogen gas and is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hydrogen-containing-gas production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (3)    carbon monoxide conversion device (4)    carbon monoxide conversion catalyst (6)    pump (8)    cooler (9)
NOVELTY - The catalyst for water shift reactions contains copper, zinc oxide and/or alumina. The component containing copper-zinc catalyst is formed by coprecipitation method in the presence of alumina as nucleus.    USE - For producing hydrogen used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalyst activity and improved starting property. The catalyst is effectively used in hydrogen production apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst for water gas shift reactions;    (2) water gas shift reaction apparatus;    (3) hydrogen manufacturing apparatus; and    (4) solid polymeric type fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The motor (5) driving stirring mechanism (3) in bio-fermentation (1), is powered by electricity produced by a co-generation system (10). The heat of exhaust gas (12) is used to heat the air supplied into bio-fermenter (1) and the cooling warm water circuit (13) of co-generation system (10). The warm water route (14) is deployed in double wall structure (2a) of fermenter (1).    USE - For disposal of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy and cost, as heat of co-generation exhaust is effectively used to heat fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of organic waste volume reduction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bio- fermenter (1)    double wall structure (2a)    stirring mechanism (3)    motor (5)    co-generation system (10)    exhaust gas (12)    cooling warm water circuit (13)    warm water route (14)
NOVELTY - Livestock products dissected residue (1) is supplied to a flask-type vacuum dryer (2) and dried to adjust the moisture content to 20%. The dried product (6) is supplied to a hammer mill (7) provided with hammers (9), and the prepared ground product (13) is blended with starch lees (18) and granulated in a granulator (12), to obtain grain-shape pellets of solid fuel (19).    USE - Used for processing livestock waste products for use as a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively processes bone meal and meat from livestock. The process, which effectively produces a high calorie fuel, prevents environmental pollution and generates super-electric powder during burning/combustion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a bone meal processing apparatus.    Livestock-products dissection residue (1)    Flask-type vacuum dryer (2)    Dried product (6)    Hammer mill (7)    Hammers (9)    Granulator (12)    Powdered product (13)    Solid fuel (19)
NOVELTY - The process involves solidifying dried waste material, and measuring the heat energy released from the solidified waste material. Based on the measured result, flammables are coated on the solidified waste material to adjust the heat energy.    USE - Used for manufacturing fuel using waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel with suitable heat energy is produced easily using the waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel manufacturing apparatus using waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of fuel manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A biomass partially carbonized compaction fuel precursor is obtained by heating biomass in oxygen-deficient atmosphere at 200-500 degrees C.    USE - For biomass partially carbonized compaction fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The precursor has high density, yield, strength and utility value, and low hydrophilicity. The precursor has excellent transport property, maintenance property, preservability, storage property and waterproof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biomass partially carbonized compaction fuel which involves molding biomass partially carbonized compaction fuel precursor under reduced pressure.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (1) comprises an anode (21) and a cathode (22) which are arranged at both sides of a proton conductivity polymeric electrolyte film (10). A pair of separators (31, 32) are provided to supply heating gas and oxidizing gas towards anode and cathode, respectively. The dew point of the heating gas is larger than the temperature of the fuel cell.    USE - Used for electric vehicles and co-generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The time dependent reduction of the property of the polyelectrolyte type fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The difference in dew point of heating gas and temperature of the fuel cell is 5 degrees C. The temperature of the moisture content supplied to the heating gas is the same as the temperature of the fuel cell. The electrodes are provided with a catalyst layer comprising carbon powder supporting noble metals, and a diffused layer containing water repellent material added to electroconductive porous base material. The additional amount of water repellent material is 5-30%.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the operation of a polyelectrolyte type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Polymeric electrolyte film (10)    Anode (21)    Cathode (22)    Separator (31, 32)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling supply amount of aqueous alkali solution into a reaction zone provided with a catalyst layer, changing pressure in the reaction zone and controlling contact amount of catalyst layer and aqueous alkali solution, so as to control the extraction amount of hydrogen gas from the reaction zone.    USE - For controlling production amount of hydrogen gas in fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The production amount of hydrogen gas is easily and reliably controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The contact amount of catalyst layer and aqueous alkali solution, is controlled by raising or lowering the level of solution. The valves (3,9,18) are provided to supply aqueous alkali solution, extract hydrogen gas and eject aqueous alkali solution, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    valves (3,9,18)    hydrogen generation portion (7)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric decomposition element for decomposing water using light energy, for manufacturing hydrogen, comprises a positive electrode (5), and a negative electrode (6) formed on the surface of electroconductive substrate (2). The negative electrode consists of photocatalyst material such as titanium oxide arranged in the form of clusters, or pillars on the substrate, or as a film with several holes.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the surface area of the photocatalyst material, owing to the shape of titanium oxide. Hence improves the energy conversion efficiency of the photoelectric decomposition element. Improves energy conversion efficiency, also by providing a base layer between the electrode and the substrate, and making the substrate into specific shape. Enables producing hydrogen gas, using sun light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode comprising platinum, is arranged at the rear surface of the substrate, in the form of clusters, or pillars, or as a film with several holes. The substrate is bellow shaped or corrugated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the hydrogen manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electroconductive substrate (2)    positive electrode (5)    negative electrode (6)    oxygen and hydrogen collection containers (7,8)
NOVELTY - The amount of biogas generated within methane fermentation tank (1) is measured. An oxygen-containing gas or oxygen is supplied to the fermentation tank based on the measured value and generation of hydrogen sulfide in the tank is suppressed by inactivating a sulfuric acid reduction microbe.    USE - The method is useful for suppressing generation of hydrogen sulfide during manufacture of biogas for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently reduces the concentration of hydrogen sulfide in biogas, maintains activity of bacteria by stopping the supply of oxygen containing gas or oxygen, maintains high yield rate of biogas generation amount and methane, reduces the volume of surplus sludge and is eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining suppression of hydrogen sulfide generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fermentation tank (1)    Treated water feed pipe (1a)    Thermostat (2)    Pump (3a)    Feed pipe (7)
NOVELTY - Processing a gas containing an organic compound by passing the gas through a column (31) filled with microorganism carriers (33) of different particle size comprising immobilized microorganisms, is new.    USE - The method is useful for treating a gas containing an organic compound (claimed). The method is useful especially for treating organochlorine compounds such as trichloroethylene after initial isolation from contaminated waste water or ground water.    ADVANTAGE - The organic compound containing gas is efficiently and stably treated. The gas passageway is unlikely to become occluded for a long time. The process does not produce contaminated materials that have to be disposed of. The process is especially efficient cost-effective when the concentration of the contaminant is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic compound containing gas treatment apparatus.    microorganism splitting column (31)    microorganism carriers (33)    gas inlet tube (34)    outlet tube (35)    storage tank (37)
NOVELTY - Desulfurizing apparatus having a tubular gas-liquid contactor (10) into which bio-gas, e.g. methane gas and digestive liquor, are filled respectively into the top and bottom through inlets, after methane fermentation of organic waste is performed using microorganisms, under an oxygen atmosphere with oxygen amount less than explosion limit, to effect gas-liquid contact, is new.    USE - For desulfurizing organic waste, such as organic refuse, stock raising human waste, sewage sludge, to produce heat and electricity using methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The need for filler or desulfurizing agent is avoided, and hence time, effort and expense in exchange of fillers are reduced. Thus, a cheap and simple desulfurizing apparatus is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Desulfurizing apparatus having a tubular gas-liquid contactor (10) into which bio-gas, e.g. methane gas and digestive liquor, are filled respectively into the top and bottom through inlets, after methane fermentation of organic waste is performed using microorganisms, under an oxygen atmosphere with oxygen amount less than explosion limit, to effect gas-liquid contact, is new. The tubular gas-liquid contactor is a long and slender pipe, which is made zig-zag along its horizontal direction. Alternatively, the gas-liquid contactor has a digestive-liquor storage tank below an expandable gas holder. Alternatively, the gas-liquid contactor has a double-walled structure, in which warm water is circulated between the walls, to absorb waste heat produced in power generation or the heat produced by methane gas. The heat absorbed by warm water is used to adjust the temperature of the desulfurizing apparatus, to activate the microorganisms. A cooler condenses the moisture content in methane gas, and a drain tank recovers the condensed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a desulfurizing apparatus. (Drawing contains non- English language text).    Gas-liquid contactor (10).
NOVELTY - Processing method of organic waste water containing suspended, comprising using a microorganism carrier consisting methane-fermentation microbe and acid-fermentation microbe, in the shape of 0.5-6 mm organo-gel microparticles, is new. It exists in water of specific gravity 1-1.5, inside a treatment tank. The liquid inside the tank, is stirred continuously or intermittently.    USE - For processing organic waste water with suspended solid obtained during coating process.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables processing of organic waste water efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing method of organic waste water containing suspended, comprising using a microorganism carrier consisting methane-fermentation microbe and acid-fermentation microbe, in the shape of 0.5-6 mm organo-gel microparticles, is new. It exists in water of specific gravity 1-1.5, inside a treatment tank. The liquid inside the tank, is stirred continuously or intermittently. An aqueous liquid composition comprising water soluble polysaccharide, has metal ion which is made to contact microorganism suspension liquid which is hydrophilic photoresist with 2 ethylenically unsaturated bond in one molecule, to produce gel. The photoresist in gel is hardened by irradiating an active light ray on the gel. The organic waste water is obtained during coating process.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus of organic waste water containing suspended solid.
NOVELTY - A compost consists of a mixture of fermented materials containing timber wafer, fertilizer raw material, and microorganism raw materials containing three types of filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus, Mucor, Rhizopus and a yeast hansenula.    USE - As compost.    ADVANTAGE - The compost has high water retention property and user friendly.
NOVELTY - The organic waste containing salts is subjected to desalting and methane-fermentation. The liquid after fermentation is separated into solid-substance slurry and waste liquid by solid-liquid separation. The solid-substance slurry is then dried using, as a heat source, the combustion gas of methane-containing gas obtained by methane-fermentation.    USE - For processing organic wastes, such as foodstuff waste material, stock-raising waste material and shellfish, containing salts, such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride and ammonium chloride.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method allows excellent energy-recovery and waste-heat management. The organic waste is efficiently desalted, and compost with no salt damage is produced. The methane-containing gas obtained by methane-fermentation performs electricity-generation. The effective usage of waste-heat of combustion gas is carried out. The removal efficiency of salts is improved by the cascade. The denitration process utilizes ammonia produced by the system for waste-gas denitration. The load of waste-water treatment is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus equipped with a desalting unit which carries out desalting of the organic waste, a methane-fermentation tank (10) which carries out methane-fermentation of the organic waste, a separator for solid-liquid separating the fermentation liquid, and a drier (21) for drying the solid-substance slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic outline composition drawing of the device which implements the processing method of the organic waste containing salts. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methane-fermentation tank (10)    Generator (13)    Waste-gas treatment tower (15)    Drier (21)
NOVELTY - Dephosphorization method of waste water for a sewage disposal plant comprises that a metal electrode (35) is immersed into a fluid bed carrier (X) and a filter medium of an aerobic tank filled with waste water, where during the backwashing process, the fluid bed carrier and filter medium are rubbed against the surface of an electrode to remove biological slime adhered on the electrode surface.    USE - The method is used for removing phosphorus contained in the waste water of a sewage disposal plant.    ADVANTAGE - The elution reduction of a metal ion by deposition of a skin layer is prevented. The need for checks and periodic replacements of exhausted metal electrode are avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an aerobic treatment tank; and    (2) a metal electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sewage disposal tank.    Metal electrode (35)    Fluid bed carrier (X)
NOVELTY - Processing organic waste comprising mixing 0.1-10 weight % of magnesium compound with organic waste to saponify hard to dissolve fats and oils, is new. The mixture is stirred well and made to undergo fermentation using aerobic bacteria.    USE - For decomposing organic waste obtained by processing food in hotel and agricultural and livestock waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recycling of hard to dissolve fats and oils and reduces the amount of compost, as magnesium compound is used to saponify hard to dissolve fats and oils.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Organic waste treatment installation, where the organic waste is dry distilled in a dry distillation unit (2), to produce dry distilled product and carbonizing gas containing acetic acid, is new. The carbonizing gas is supplied to a methane fermentation tank (41) which ferments organic waste by using bacteria. The methane production is accelerated by using acetic acid in the carbonizing gas.    USE - For treatment of organic wastes, such as livestock excrements, saw dust, waste paper, fiber waste, waste tire, sewage sludge, foodstuff residue, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced production of fertilizer from organic waste due to using the acetic acid containing carbonization gas generated from the dry distillation, for enhancing methane production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the waste treatment installation. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Dry distillation unit (2)    Methane fermentation tank (41).
NOVELTY - Several ventilation holes of large diameter near the opening of an exhaust stream inlet (2c) and ventilation holes of small diameter at farther side of the opening, are provided in a rectification portion (10), for rectifying gas from a deodorizing apparatus (1).    USE - Organic refuse processing apparatus, for use with deodorizing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates non-uniformity of air current and ensures favorable deodorizing property    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the deodorizing apparatus in organic refuse processing apparatus.    Deodorizing apparatus (1)    Exhaust stream inlet (2c)    Rectification portion (10)
NOVELTY - Deodorizing malodorous gas, comprising contacting it with granulated fly ash fiber and microorganism containing material as essential component, is new. The water content of the deodorizing material is adjusted to 40-80 %.    USE - For deodorizing malodorous gas ejected from chemical plant, foodstuff factory, sewage, fertilizer plant and biochemical treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The contact time of malodorous gas and deodorizing material is reduced to half. The malodorous gas is deodorized effectively by inexpensive method. The clogging of deodorizing apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deodorizing apparatus. The apparatus is equipped with deodorizing tank (1) filled with deodorizing material. The deodorizing gas is passed through the deodorizing tank and the deodorized gas is ejected outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows deodorizing apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Deodorizing tank (1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack consists of one or more PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) fuel cells (1) incorporating gas diffusion electrodes which are formed by the reaction and gas distribution layers (6, 7; 8, 9), and are compressed so that their thickness lies between 50 % and 85 % of its original value.    USE - As a power source for electrically powered automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The the proposed fuel cell stack is simpler than known comparable fuel cells. At the same time, its performance is at least equal to the performance of known fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (a) a method for producing the proposed fuel cell stack    (b) a gas distributor layer for PEM fuel cells; and    (c) an electrically powered automobile with the proposed fuel cell stack    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of a PEM fuel cell of the proposed fuel cell stack.    Membrane electrode unit (2)    Bipolar plates (3, 4)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (5)    Reaction layers (6, 7)    Gas distributor layers (8, 9)    Gas distribution channels (10)    Sealing elements (11, 12)
NOVELTY - Pharmaceutical or cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion (A) that protects against ultra-violet (UV) light.    USE - (A) are used to protect the skin against UV light.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous solution of protein reduces surface tension at both water/air and water/oil interfaces and provides a very stable emulsion. The protein also forms a non-fatty film over the skin that promotes water retention, and eliminates the need for conventional ionic/hydrophilic emulsifiers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pharmaceutical or cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion (A) that protects against ultra-violet (UV) light comprises at least one each of:    (i) dissolved plant protein, or its hydrolyzate, a 1wt.% aqueous solution of which has, at 25 degrees C, surface tension on oil lower than that of the oil on water;    (ii) a polar oil component, other than olive oil, and    (iii) an (in)organic UV filter (I).    (A) is free from ionic and alkoxylated emulsifiers and emulsifiers with hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) over 6.5.
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) a living microbes carrier comprising using cow dung, rice bran, peanut cake and rice straw through proportioning, breaking, mixing with lactobacillus, stacking and fermenting 1-3 times, dewatering and breaking, is new.    USE - (M1) is used for preparing a living microbes carrier (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) uses widely available raw material.
NOVELTY - Preparing composite microbial fertilizer (I) for fixating nitrogen, decomposing phosphorus and potassium, and promoting growth of plant comprising mixing microorganisms, e.g. azotobacteria, phosphorus decomposing bacteria, silicate bacteria, and culture medium containing brown sugar, soybean powder, corn milk, rare-earth elements, mannitol, and absorbent, is new.    USE - The method is used for preparing composite microbial fertilizer for fixating nitrogen, decomposing phosphorus and potassium, and promoting growth of plants (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for (I).
NOVELTY - Preparing organic fertilizer from sewage and sludge comprising collecting sludge generated by anaeratic-aeratic treating of sewage, pugging while adding alkaline regulator and swelling agent, stacking, oxygen-enriched fermenting, drying, breaking, stirring and granulating, is new.    USE - The method is used for preparing organic fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method for preparing organic fertilizer improves acidic soil.
NOVELTY - A chemical reaction apparatus (100) comprises a solid body where a reaction flow path (13) is formed; and heating element having a thin-film heater formed on the body to oppose the reaction flow path and at least partially exposed to the reaction flow path and supplies a predetermined heat to the reaction flow path.    USE - For power supply system (claimed), for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel chemical reaction apparatus reduces the energy required for heating for power generation. It increases the energy utilization by suppressing the thermal energy loss, increases power generation efficiency by controlling the heating temperature for power generation, and the power supply system can be made compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply system comprising a chemical reaction apparatus of the above invention; and a fuel cell for generating electrical power by causing hydrogen and oxygen to react with each other. The reaction apparatus comprises a reforming catalyst layer (15) in the reaction flow path, and a power generation fuel supplying unit that supplies power generation fuel to the reaction flow path, and reforming unit that reforms the power generation fuel in the reaction flow path by heating the reaction flow path by the heating element to produce hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the above chemical reaction apparatus.    Flow path (13)    Catalyst layer (15)    Third substrate (17)    Inlet port (19)    Chemical reaction apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A chemical reaction apparatus comprises substrates (11, 21) bonded to each other; flow path(s) (12) in at least one of the substrates; a heater (22) on surface(s) of the substrates to heat the flow path; and a heat radiation-preventing film (16, 23) covering at least a portion of an outermost surface of the substrates.    USE - For use in a power supply system (claimed), for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy usage is improved by suppressing the thermal energy loss caused when the thermal energy generated by the heater is partially radiated outside. Hydrogen can be produced from a power generation fuel gas and supplied to the fuel cell. The power supply system using the fuel cell can be downsized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply system comprising a chemical reaction apparatus; and a fuel cell generating electrical power by causing hydrogen and oxygen to react with each other, where the chemical reaction apparatus further comprises a reforming catalyst layer (15) in at least a portion of the flow path, a supplying unit which supplies power generation fuel to the flow path, and a reforming unit which reforms the power generation fuel in the flow path by heating the flow path to produce hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a chemical reaction apparatus, as above.    Substrates (11, 21)    Flow path (12)    Inlet port (13)    Outlet port (14)    Catalyst layer (15)    Heat radiation-preventing film (16, 23)    Heater (22)
NOVELTY - Accelerating the growth of microorganisms (A), used in industrial processes, comprising treating with an enzymatic protein hydrolyzate (EPH) during a growth phase, is new.    USE - EPH is used in production of colorants, flavorings or thickeners for foods, as accelerant for bacteria used to process crude oil, antigens, diagnostic agents or vaccines, in production of protease, glucoisomerase, amylase, hydrolase, 1-3C alkanols, glucose, fructose, sucrose, acetone or butanol, in bioextraction of uranium, gold, silver, copper, zinc, cobalt, rare earth metals, platinum, mercury, arsenic, selenium, gallium, titanium, molybdenum and chromium, and for improving production of methane from coal, by adding to any mixture of coal-digesting (A) (claimed). Typical of many other applications, are additives for fertilizers, in production of animal feed, cosmetics and externally applied pharmaceuticals, in treatment of wastes (including radioactive waste and oil pollution), to increase plant biomass and agricultural yield, to reduce levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, production of humic acid, and generally any process in which microorganisms are used. EPH may also be used directly as a food.
NOVELTY - Providing a metal compound fixed to a support and capable of being used as a catalyst in reactions for the splitting and recombination of hydrocarbons.    USE - Used as catalyst in, e.g. hydrocarbon splitting and recombination reactions (such as hydrocarbon metathesis reaction); conversion of polymers into oligomers or into polymer with modified macromolecular structure; polymerization or oligomerization of olefin or vinyl monomers; or hydrocarbon isomerization process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combination of the two forms (A) and (B) provides that form (B) exhibits an increased catalytic activity in reactions for the metathesis of alkanes, than with a supported metal compound that is identical but which could include only the form (A).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A supported metal compound comprises a solid support to which are grafted at least two types of metal (Me) in a form (A) of a metal compound where the metal atom is bonded to a hydrogen atom and/or to a hydrocarbon radical, and the other in a form (B) of a metal compound where the metal atom is bonded to the support and optionally to an element that is neither a hydrogen atom nor hydrocarbon radial.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the above supported metal compound by grafting an organometallic precursor comprising Me, bonded to a hydrogen ligand to a solid support; and treating the solid product with hydrogen or a reducing agent at a temperature greater than the temperature at which the supported metal compound is formed in form (A) and lower than the temperature at which the supported metal compound is formed in form (B).
NOVELTY - A novel microorganism which degrades a lubricant is useful for the bioremediation of lubricant-contaminated soil and underground water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The novel microorganism, Bacillus sp. LU1 strain (KCTC 18064P) degrades a lubricant which is a non-degradable hydrocarbon comprising C18-15, at 10-30 degreesC, pH 5-9, preferably at 20-25 degreesC, pH 6-7.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the above microorganism, which is separated by culturing an oil-contaminated soil in a minimal medium containing a lubricant; smearing the cultured medium on a nutrient agar medium; and selecting a microorganism having excellent lubricant degradability.
NOVELTY - A novel microorganism, Pseudomonas sp.CU1, for the degradation of e.g. crude oil, gasoline,diesel oil, lamp oil etc., enables bioremediation of soil contaminated with crude oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the above microorganism, in which Pseudomonas sp.CU1 (KCTC 18065P) is isolated by inoculating the soil contaminated with crude oil into a minimal medium added with oil as a carbon source, then culturing at 20-30 degreesC; smearing the cultured medium on nutrient agar medium to isolate microorganisms for degradation of crude oil; and selecting a strain showing excellent growth and oil degradation.
NOVELTY - Provided are a microorganism, Corynebacterium ammoniagenes Az120-62-25, producing 5'-xanthylic acid in higher yield and having azaserine resistance, and a production method of 5'-xanthylic acid by using the same.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Corynebacterium ammoniagenes Az120-62-25 (KFCC-11249) producing 5'-xanthylic acid(XMP) and showing azaserine resistance is obtained by treating Corynebacterium ammoniagenes(KFCC-10743) with NTG. Particularly, It is characterized by growing in the presence of an infinitesimal quantity of or 200g/l of azaserine. 5'-xanthylic acid is produced by the steps of: firstly shacking-culturing Corynebacterium ammoniagenes Az120-62-25 (KFCC-11249) in a seed culture medium at 30 deg.C, pH 7.3 with 180 rpm for 24 hours; secondary shacking-culturing the firstly cultured Corynebacterium ammoniagenes Az120-62-25 (KFCC-11249) in a seed culture medium at 31 deg.C, pH 7.3 with 900 rpm for 24 hours to activate it; and shacking-culturing the secondary cultured Corynebacterium ammoniagenes Az120-62-25 (KFCC-11249) at 33 deg.C with 400 rpm for 90 hours in a fermentation medium, wherein if the content of sugar remaining in the culture solution is 1% or less, glucose can be added in the amount to reach total sugar content of 30%.
NOVELTY - A response unit (4) generates a response fuel supply signal based on the signal corresponding to fuel supplied to modifier of fuel cell. A low value selection unit (3) selects the lowest value of the signals as a flow amount signal for fuel system which controls fuel supply to modifier. A controller (5) outputs a signal to water supply apparatus for controlling the water supply to modifier based on the response signal.    USE - Electric power feed system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow quantity of fuel and water vapor is controlled such that catalytically active reduction of the modifier is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel supply control method; and    (2) electric power feed system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Low value selection unit (3)    Response unit (4)    Controller (5)
NOVELTY - The solid fuel is obtained by mixing meat and bone meal, molding into various shapes, and piercing hole (1a) in the molded solid fuel.    USE - As solid fuel, from meat and bone meal.    ADVANTAGE - Since meat and bone meal is molded into solid fuel with several holes, incineration processing is performed easily and rapidly in the molded solid fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing solid fuel form meat and bone meal, as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of the above solid fuel obtained from meat and bone meal.    hole (1a)    front surface (1b)    back surface (1c)    left surface (1d)    right surface (1e)    upper surface (1f)    lower surface (1g)
NOVELTY - A harmful microorganism detector (11) is arranged between a microorganism removal unit (5) and a filter (7), to detect anthrax in the drinking water. A flow path (8) for buffer, is provided such that the residence time of water flow in the path is more than triple of the microorganism detection time.    USE - For processing drinking water used in city.    ADVANTAGE - The harmful microorganism in the drinking water is easily removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microorganism removal unit is an ozone treatment unit in which the ozone concentration is 2 weight ppm, and the processing time is 20 minutes or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) drinking water processing method; and    (2) tap water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the water processing system.    microorganism removal unit (5)    filter (7)    flow path (8)    pump (9)    detector (11)
NOVELTY - A primary portion of the contaminated soil is mixed with hydrating material and oxidizing material, and heated to undergo hydration and oxidation reactions, and the secondary portion of the soil is added with a treating material.    USE - Purification method of contaminated soil in cold regions.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated soil is purified by a plant which requires less installation cost and running cost. The soil is heated quickly and economically to required temperature suitable for purification. The temperature of the soil is maintained at required value for a long time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary portion of soil is heated by the reaction heat of the primary portion of soil, and then mixed with primary portion of soil. The reactive material in treating material, is removed, before mixing the secondary portion of soil with primary portion of soil. The soil mixture is processed by microorganism, after processing it by indirect heating operation.
NOVELTY - The pre-heated and crushed organic waste supplied using a batch supply system from a waste supply unit (24), is guided into a center hydrolyzing chamber (22) and peripheral methane-fermentation chamber (26), by primary guide pipe (28c) and secondary guide pipe (28d), respectively.    USE - Methane fermentation method of organic waste e.g. excrements, bean curd lees, residue obtained during manufacture of shochu-liquor and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable treatment of organic waste by performing efficient transfer of organic waste to the chambers, without using pump and hence energy is saved. Performs complete separation of methane gas and organic waste in tank which requires less installation space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The chambers (22,26) are formed by mounting inner and outer cylinders (14,16) on a base board (12) and closing the upper opening using a top board (18). The level of organic waste supplied into the chambers, is above the top side opening lower end of the primary guide pipe. Fermentation of organic waste, is started from upper portion of chamber (22) and lower portion of chamber (26).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of methane fermentation tank.    base board (12)    inner cylinder (14)    outer cylinder (16)    top board (18)    center hydrolyzing chamber (22)    waste supply unit (24)    methane fermentation chamber (26)    primary guide pipe (28c)    secondary guide pipe (28d)
NOVELTY - A processor (20) has combustible solvent (22) to collect endocrine disrupter in treated liquid (21) ejected from a treatment tank (10) which performs methane-fermentation of excrement (12). Combustion of the combustible solvent containing endocrine disrupter, is performed in a burner (30) using methane gas (13) produced in tank (10).    USE - Livestock excrement processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents diffusion of endocrine disrupter in environment, as it is collected by the solvent and decomposed safely and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for livestock excrement processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of livestock excrement processing apparatus.    treatment tank (10)    livestock excrement (12)    methane gas (13)    treated liquid (21)    processor (20)    combustible solvent (22)    burner (30)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing the greening base material for slope-face greening construction material, comprising mixing and fermenting waterworks sludge obtained by aggregation of sewage sludge (1), absorbing the odor and removing bad smell of a greening base material, is new.    USE - The method is useful for producing slope-face greening construction material.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents the bad smell at the time of implementation of construction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline systematic diagram of manufacturing method of greening base material for slope-face greening construction material.    Sewage sludge (1)    Chip (2)    Fermentation apparatus (4)
NOVELTY - Nasty odor generating substance in compost processing apparatus is removed by using a deodorant containing 10-90 weight% of clay or activated carbon and a mixture containing manganese oxide and copper oxide in weight ratio of 9:1-4:6.    USE - For removing nasty odor generating substance in compost installations used in processing fertilizers by recycling organic refuses such as foodstuffs discarded from homes and restaurants.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizing the deodorant effectively removes the nasty odor substance in the compost installations for prolonged period. The method is simple and economical. Replacement frequency of the deodorant is sharply reduced.
NOVELTY - An open treatment tank (10) filled with saw dust (p) which serves as growth promotion medium for microorganisms, has a rotary shaft (20) integrated with a semi-circular shaped stirring blade (30). The shaft is held horizontally in the tank, and the blade is immersed in the medium, and positioned in the tank bottom portion, during stop condition of operation of stirring blade.    USE - For decomposing organic waste such as excretion of pet animals.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids irritating pet animals during excretion, by moving the stirring blade to the bottom side of tank, during stoppage of the stirring blade. Enables efficient stirring of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The segments of the blade are arc shaped. The blade rotates about the shaft, in a circular locus. The line joining the leading end of one blade and the trailing end of the adjacent blade, is spiral shaped. A drive unit (40) is provided to rotate the shaft and blade, and is controlled to set the stop position of the blade, at the bottom portion of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal sectional view of the organic waste decomposition apparatus.    treatment tank (10)    rotary shaft (20)    stirring blade (30)    drive unit (40)    sawdust (P)
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing compost or base material involves grinding e.g. trunk, branches, leaves, or stem of trees, mixing the sludge with dehydration cake generated in foodstuff residue containing protein or processing residue of foodstuff factory, recycled foam material obtained from foam waste glass material or recycle baked processing material having porosity and paper sludge and fermenting the mixture.    USE - For manufacturing base material for planting and sealing.    ADVANTAGE - The base material has excellent fermentation effect. The method is simple and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for base material for spraying, which contains 40-90% of pulverized tree chips of 20 mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structural view of double porous pipe.    outer tube (1)    inner tube (2)    supplied air hole (10)
NOVELTY - An excrement processing system comprises an apparatus containing microorganisms for processing and decomposing organic substance in livestock excrement into carbon dioxide and wastewater, a nitrification tank containing nitrifying microbes for processing wastewater and a denitrification tank containing denitrifying microbes.    USE - For processing livestock excrements such as feces and urine of cattle, pigs and horses, droppings of hens and human wastes. Also for processing organic refuse generated from homes or business areas.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple and inexpensive for processing livestock excrement. All products are rendered harmless, when the wastewater passes through the nitrification tank and denitrification tank and decomposed into nitrogen gas and treated pure water. The treated water can be recycled into the system. The installation cost and operating expense are less, hence it can be used in both small scale and large scale processing of livestock excrements. Carbon dioxide produced in the process can be utilized for plant growth. The system having excellent utility in stock raising industries is simple to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for livestock excrement processing method, which utilizes a rock wool containing deodorizer having high microbial activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of excrement processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    excretion (1)    pure treated water (2)    slurry (4)    processing apparatus (5)    carbon dioxide (6)    wastewater (7)    deodorization tank (8)    nitrification tank (10)    denitrification tank (11)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processor has support wall (3a) opposite to which space (23) is left open. Organic waste (M) stored in the region (3), is stirred with the screws (2a) in the stir machine (2) which is moved along the frame (10c) supported to the upper and lower rails (9a,9b) attached to the support wall and floor surface (3b), respectively.    USE - For processing organic waste from home, livestock waste and other sewage treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Waste treatment region can be extended and the storage capacity of organic waste is increased. The size and weight of the apparatus is reduced. As the release range of odor from organic waste is limited to the space surrounding the waste treatment region, the amount of air introduction to deodorizing apparatus is reduced, so size of the deodorizing apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a right sectional view of the organic refuse processor.    Stir machine (2)    Screws (2a)    Region (3)    Support wall (3a)    Floor surface (3b)    Upper and lower rails (9a,9b)    Frame (10c)    Space (23)    Organic waste (M)
NOVELTY - A fermentation device for a garbage disposer comprises electrodes (3,4) installed on the internal face of the fermentation tank (1), that maintain an appropriate temperature of the garbage, in response to an applied voltage.    USE - The device is used for electrically keeping an appropriate temperature in a garbage disposer.    ADVANTAGE - By the provision of the spacer, the fermentation temperature of the garbage disposer is maintained, and excess moisture is removed to increase the fermentation rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fermentation device for a garbage disposer comprises electrodes (3,4) installed on the internal face of the fermentation tank (1), that maintain an appropriate temperature of the garbage, in response to an applied voltage. Oxygen generated from the anode, when applied with voltage promotes the fermentation and a spacer between the electrodes allows the condensate to flow down the wall surface of the tank or to the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fermentation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermentation tank (1)    electrodes (3,4)
NOVELTY - Purification of digestion gas for a gaslight comprises that an adsorbent is placed in a gas supply route (3), and the impurities contained in the digestion gas are removed, where the gas supply route connects and communicates the gas supply source (2) of digestion gas and combustion section (1) of gaslight.    USE - The method is used for purifying digestion gas which is used as fuel for gaslights (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the digestion gas purification apparatus.    Combustion section (1)    Gas supply source (2)    Gas supply route (3)
NOVELTY - Waste material is treated with a mixture of bacteria carried on a base of neutral zeolite- transition metal zeolite- acidic zeolite mixture in the ratio 9:2.5:0.5-1:1:0.1 by mass.    USE - For treatment of halogenated hydrocarbon waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste material is treated with a mixture of bacteria carried on a base of neutral zeolite- transition metal zeolite- acidic zeolite mixture in the ratio 9:2.5:0.5-1:1:0.1 by mass. The bacterial mixture contains Pseudomonas sp. (ATTC.214019), Flavobacterium sp. (ATTC.39723), Arthobacter sp. (STTC.33790), Rhodococcus sp. (ATTC.21499) and Streptomyces thermophilus (ATTC.19282) and also anaerobic bacteria, such as Metanogen and/or Clostridiumum sp. If required, the waste is also treated with 0.5-2.5% by mass of a mixture of Pulvis saponaria off radix and Pulvis urticaria sp. radix in a 1:1 ratio, in the form of 1-5mm sized particles. In some cases, an electro-donor, such as lactose and/or piruvate are added. In other cases, NPP artificial fertilizer is also added. The mixture is vigorously mixed and circulated, in the presence of oxygen for 3-5 days. Finally, if required, the mixture is treated by UV radiation, and may be passed through an active carbon filter.
NOVELTY - A gas reservoir (10) has double walls (22,24) and is equipped with a temperature sensor (12) located between the walls. The sensor consists of a thermistor (26) connected (34,36) to an external generator. The gas temperature is determined cyclically. In any cycle two temperature readings are taken and used with the wall thickness, an error function and the wall mechanical and thermal parameters to calculate the gas temperature    USE - To measure the instantaneous temperature of a gas under pressure. Particular application to gas reservoirs used with gas fueled vehicles and with fuel cell reformers    ADVANTAGE - The accurate measurement of instantaneous gas temperature avoids errors in calculating the mass of the gas and the possibility of accidental damage    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the temperature sensor and connections    Gas reservoir (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Double walls (22,24)    Thermistor (26)    Thermistor connections (34,36)
NOVELTY - A process for treating the sewage generated by preparing acrylic fibre by dry method includes such steps as regulating pH value, coagulation-deposition to remove suspended substance and colloid, cooling supernatant, flowing in conditioning pool, active mud-microeletrolyzing stemp while providing oxygen to the active mud, anaerobic acidifying while introducing life sewage for removing EDTA and Na salt, and anaerobic-aerobic step for biologic denitrifying. Its advantages are high effect and easy operation.
NOVELTY - The outer periphery of a rough-shaped honeycomb structure (2) is processed by a linear cutting device, to facilitate a honeycomb structure (10) of specified shape.    USE - Used for catalytic carriers of internal combustion engines, boilers, chemical reaction equipment, and reforming equipment for fuel cells or for filters.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb structure enables collection of the particulates in exhaust gas efficiently, at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of honeycomb structure manufacture.    Rough-shaped honeycomb structure (2)    Honeycomb-shaped structure (10)
NOVELTY - Reforming device contains an evaporation unit (6) for evaporating unprocessed fuel and for feeding the fuel to a reforming unit, a dosing pump for dosing the fuel, a controller (8) and a monitoring device for monitoring the dosed amount of the fuel. The speed of the pump is regulated using the controller.    USE - For dosing unprocessed fuel to a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dosed amount can be dosed at a precision of less than 2% deviation from the theoretical value of the dosed amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A process for regulating the dosed amount of a dosing pump in a reforming device; and    (2) A process for monitoring the dosing pump in a reforming device.    Preferred Features: The dosing pump is an electrical power pump or a high pressure pump driven by an electric motor (7). Two pumps (2, 3) are arranged in series, in which one pump (3) is regulated and the other pump (2) permanently runs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a part of the above reforming device.    pumps (2, 3)    evaporation unit (6)    electric motor (7)    controller (8)    flow sensor (17)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen formation device has a discharge electrode having a capillary for supplying a liquid raw material including water and at least 1 substance selected from hydrocarbons and organic oxygen-containing compounds. Pulse discharge is carried out with the discharge electrode, and hydrogen is formed by performing a reaction of the raw material supplied from the capillary.    USE - The hydrogen can be used in the production of ammonia and methanol, in hydrodesulfurization, hydrogenolysis, hydrogenation of fats and oils, welding, semiconductor manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the formation of hydrogen with higher efficiency and with reduced formation of by-products such as acetylene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a discharge electrode for devices for the production of hydrogen, composed by forming many conductive fibers into a bundle, and forming a capillary for supplying the raw material between the fibers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows the hydrogen formation device.    Hydrogen formation device (1)    Reactor (10)    Discharge electrode (11)    Discharge electrode (12)    Discharge region (13)    Direct current supply (14)    Digital oscilloscope (15)    Three-way opening (16)    Exhaust port (17)    Introduction pipe (18)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (20) with a chamber to house an anode (14), a cathode (16) and an electrolyte (18). The cell receives a mixture having reactants mixed prior to delivery to the fuel cell. A gas flow channel delivers the reactant mixture and the characteristic dimension of the channel is less than a quench distance of the reactant mixture at an operating temperature within the system.    USE - Used for generating power in high temperature operations.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids uncontrolled reactions that cause the consumption of the reactants before and during the delivery of the reactants to the operating cell, thereby improves the efficiency and avoids potentially damaging explosions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a solid cell fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Electrolyte (18)    Fuel cell (20)    Gas flow passage (40)    Reactant mixture. (50)
NOVELTY - Production of slow-release fertilizer comprises; (1) mixing animal waste with water-soluble magnesium salt; (2) adjusting the pH of the mixture to 7-10; (3) adding urease enzyme to the mixture; (4) inoculating the mixture with bacteria; and (5) maintaining the mixture at 25-30 degrees C for 14 days to form magnesium ammonium phosphate.    USE - The method is used for producing a slow-release fertilizer from animal waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive process includes utilizing urease enzyme that increases the yield of magnesium-ammonium phosphate.
NOVELTY - Gas type identification system comprises: (1) first sensor in contact with gas providing first electrical output signal indicative of first condition of the gas; (2) second sensor in contact with gas providing second electrical output signal indicative of second condition of the gas; and (3) processing unit receiving first and second output signals as input signals to determine type of gas.    USE - For identifying a type of gas e.g. methane or propane, provided to an internal combustion engine or other gaseous systems.    ADVANTAGE - The invention effectively determines the type of gaseous fuel provided to an internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gas type identification system comprises:    (1) first sensor in contact with gas providing first electrical output signal indicative of first condition of the gas;    (2) second sensor in contact with gas providing second electrical output signal indicative of second condition of the gas; and    (3) processing unit receiving first and second output signals as input signals to determine type of gas.    Each condition of the gas is a temperature, mass flow rate or pressure.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of determining the type of gas in a volume of gas that comprises:    (1) measuring a first condition of the gas in the gas volume with the first sensor in contact with the gas;    (2) measuring a second condition of the gas in the gas volume with the second sensor in contact with the gas; and    (3) processing outputs from first and second sensors to determine gas type by comparing the sensor outputs with predetermined values.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagrammatic view illustrating a gas type identification system.    Mass flow sensor (40, 50)    Heated element (42, 52)
NOVELTY - A microreactor (2) comprises etched microchannel (6) structure within a substrate having inlet(s) (8) and outlet(s) (10), integrated heater(s) (14) and catalyst material(s) between the inlet and the outlet.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention facilitates the occurrence of catalytic steam reforming reactions. Power input required to heat the fuel-water to product gases and complete the catalytic reaction as the gases flow through the channel is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method for forming a chemical microreactor comprising forming capillary microchannel within a substrate, forming porous membrane(s) (12), embedding the porous membrane with catalyst material(s), integrated heater into the chemical microreactor, interfacing the capillary microchannel with liquid chemical reservoir at the inlet; and interfacing the microchannel with porous membrane at the outlet such that gas flow moves in a horizontal direction from the inlet through the microchannel and moves in a vertical direction from the microchannel to the outlet; and    (b) a method of operating a chemical microreactor comprising delivering a fuel source from inlet through microfluidic capillary to porous membrane, heating the capillary and membrane to 250-650degreesC, and reforming the fuel source into hydrogen and other gaseous materials while simultaneously passing the hydrogen through the porous membrane into gas flow channel(s) that is connected to fuel cell(s).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a microreactor.    Microreactor (2)    Microchannel (6)    Inlet (8)    Outlet (10)    Porous membrane (12)    Heater. (14)
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic carbon fiber construction is made by immersing a carbon fiber construction in an aqueous dispersion of a metal oxide from Type I with metal oxides having a negative zeta potential or Type II with metal oxides having a positive zeta potential, contacting the dispersion with a counterelectrode, and depositing the metal oxide on the fiber construction.    USE - For making a hydrophilic carbon fiber construction (claimed), e.g. fuel cell gas diffusion layer or diffuser/current collector, used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a hydrophilic carbon fiber construction, e.g. fuel cell gas diffusion layer capable of wicking 200 or 250 mg water/40 mg hydrophilic carbon fiber construction in at most60 seconds. It provides a quick and convenient method of manufacturing the hydrophilic gas diffusion layer having a uniform coating of a metal oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Making of a hydrophilic carbon fiber construction involves immersing a carbon fiber construction in an aqueous dispersion of a metal oxide from Type I or Type II, contacting the dispersion with a counterelectrode, and electrophoretically depositing the metal oxide on the carbon fiber construction by applying electric current between the carbon fiber construction and the counterelectrode. The Type I comprises metal oxides having a negative zeta potential and Type II comprises metal oxides having a positive zeta potential. The carbon fiber construction is the anode (3) when the metal oxide is Type I. It is cathode (2) when the metal oxide is Type II.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic depiction of an electrophoresis apparatus.    Cathode (2)    Anode (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying power to a heater element (22) made of polysilicon, and measuring the output of a temperature sensing element (24). The power applied is adjusted until the output of the temperature sensing element reaches a prescribed value, during which the output of the gas sensitive element is measured and compared with a reference value.    USE - Self-testing semiconductor chemical gas sensor. The gas-sensitive element may be a metal oxide (e.g. tin oxide) used to sense reducing gases such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is self-tested for detection of potential degradation in sensor operation without having to remove the sensor from its operating environment, thereby enabling to test reliability and integrity of the sensor efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating the semiconductor chemical gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of the semiconductor chemical gas sensor.    heater element (22)    temperature sensing element (24)
NOVELTY - The deflector and canted vanes of a rotor (7) are arranged in azimuthal manner, so that the primary fluid is deflected by deflectors and the secondary fluid is passed through a passage separating the deflectors. An aerodynamic shroud (10) transmits secondary fluid from a plenum (24) towards primary fluid in the vicinity of the vanes, so as to influence the pressure exchange between the fluids in pressure exchange unit.    USE - For fuel cell pressurization system, humidity control system, turbo-charging internal combustion engine of vehicle and air cycle heat pump for aircraft application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the primary and secondary fluids perform pressure exchange operation, the need for separate pressure exchange ejector are not required, thereby reducing the size, weight and cost of the compressor-expander. Increases the reliability of the compressor-expander.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fluid compressing method;    (2) a fuel cell pressurization system;    (3) a fuel cell pressurizing method;    (4) a internal combustion engine turbo-charging method; and    (5) an air-cycle refrigeration method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pressure exchange compressor-expander.    rotor (7)    aerodynamic shroud (10)    plenum (24)    extraction ports (71,106)    outlet conduits (72,74)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer is provided to achieve improved thermal efficiency even when the small amount of fuel is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer comprises an inner burner tube(21) having a burner(101) installed in the bottom of the inner center of the inner burner tube; an outer burner tube(22) disposed outside of the inner burner tube, and which has a burner exhaust gas outlet(111) formed at the top of the outer burner tube; a reactor tube(23) disposed outside of the outer burner tube, and which has a catalyst layer(105) for reaction of the fuel introduced through a steam inlet(112) and steam; and a heat accumulator tube(24) disposed outside of the reactor tube, and which serves as a passage for discharging the gas generated from the reactor through a reaction fuel outlet(113). The fuel reformer is divided into a hot section(300) which is heated to a high temperature by the burner; and a cold section(200) arranged above the hot section.
NOVELTY - Provided is a process of preparing a strong alkaline composition having multi functionality which is rich in mineral components, can attract nitrogen and carbon in the air for a plant to use it and has a plant growth controlling effect. Whereby, the composition has a good deodorizing and agricultural agent decomposing effect and can be used as high quality and inexpensive fermented feed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The strong alkaline composition having multi functionality contains (1) 70 to 80g potassium silicate, (2) 10 to 20g calcium glycerophosphate, (3) 25 to 35g EDTA disodium-calcium salts, (4) 5 to 10g calcium chloride, (5) 60 to 70g potassium bromide, (6) 20 to 30g potassium sorbate, (7) 15 to 25g potassium chloride, (8) 30 to 40g sodium pyrophosphate, (9) 90 to 100g cyclo amylose and additionally (10) 5 to 10g borax.    The agricultural agent-decomposing agent contains 17 to 23% by weight of polyoxyethylene alkylether sulfate, 7 to 11% by weight of alkyldimethylamine oxide, 4 to 6% by weight of polyoxyethylene alkylether, 2 to 4% by weight of ethyl alcohol, 2 to 4% by weight of para toluene sodium sulfonate and 38 to 48% by weight of water except for the composition.
NOVELTY - Provided are a method and apparatus for composting and evaporation of highly concentrated organic wastewater by using aerobic fermentation heat resulting from efficient water discharge of fermentation base. Also, the apparatus allows discharge treatment with low cost and easy operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for composting and evaporation of highly concentrated organic wastewater using fermentation base is as follows: discharging leachate through a leachate outlet (20) on the bottom of a fermentation base (10) equipped with a frame composed of wire net, grating and nonwoven fabric to discharge leachate efficiently; sending air supplied from a blower (40) to the fermentation base to maintain aerobic condition and adequate temperature, where a discharge tube (30) connected to the blower reaches a leachate storing room (50); re-spreading the leachate over the fermentation room by leachate circulator 0055 (60).
NOVELTY - Method and apparatus for composting and evaporation of highly concentrated organic wastewater linking methane process, which increase organics decomposition and water evaporation due to fermentation heat resulting in no discharge treatment of organic wastewater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composting and evaporation method of organic wastewater is as follows: generating methane in an anaerobic digestion vessel wherein wastewater is thrown into and proceeded, and storing methane in a tank; spreading wastewater obtained from the anaerobic digestion vessel over an aerobic fermentation-evaporation base filled with bulking agent such as saw dust for generation of fermentation heat to evaporate water; accelerating evaporation by heating the bottom of aerobic fermentation-evaporation with methane collected from the anaerobic digestion vessel; and warming the anaerobic digestion vessel with fermentation heat generated from the aerobic fermentation-evaporation base. The apparatus is characterized by closing anaerobic digestion vessel and aerobic fermentation-evaporation vessel. Therefore, it enables to generate methane gas all the time, which is used as warm blast supplier of fermentation-evaporation base for no discharge of wastewater.
NOVELTY - Serial simultaneous saccharification and fermentation by NURUK (malt) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) in ethanol production from food wastes, therefore cheaply producing the ethanol without causing environmental problems, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Serial saccharification and fermentation of NURUK (malt) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) for preparing ethanol using food waste comprising:    (a) crushing the food waste using a crusher;    (b) steaming the crushed food waste at 100 degreesC for 40 minutes and liquefying and saccharifying the steamed food waste using a malt; and    (c) during the saccharification of the food waste by a malt, adding yeast into the food waste to ferment it, so that the saccharification and fermentation of the food waste can be conducted at the same time, in which the malt contains Aspergillus sp., Rhizopus sp., Penicillium sp, Mucor sp., Absidia sp., Bacillus sp., Candida sp., Saccharomyces and Lactic acid bacteria.
NOVELTY - A polyethylene film for mulching having insecticidal and herbicidal effects is provided, thereby preventing crops from being damaged by insects, reducing the use of agricultural chemicals, and increasing the yield of crops.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyethylene film for mulching having insecticidal and herbicidal effects is double layered film consisting of a first resin film and a second black film, where the first resin film is manufactured by the steps of: primarily mixing 80 wt.% of polyethylene basic resin and 20 wt.% of Ti based inorganic material having an average whisker length of less than 20 micrometer and a diameter of less than 1 micrometer to prepare master batch; secondarily mixing the basic resin to the manufactured master batch or the first resin film to contain less than 10 wt.% of Ti; and the second black film is manufactured by mixing carbon black master batch with a basic resin.
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for reducing the quantity of organic waste using microbial metabolite, which recycles organic waste and leachate for soil improver and bacteria mineral water, respectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The soil improver is produced by mixing crushed organic waste with a seed compost, a corrosive material with high concentrated microbial metabolite, where the microbes are based on polyphenol aromatic group, to be 60-65% of water content, heaping into 1.5-2m of height and fermenting repeatedly, and maturing for 2 months or more. Some of the resultant compost are used for seed compost, and the others are used for compost. The bacterial mineral water is produced by mixing leachate generated from organic waste with the microbial metabolite to ferment organics in leachate; and separating into solid and liquid for washer. The washed water is used for a material of bacteria mineral water, and the remaining water is back to the fermentation process for use as a water controller or a deodorant.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (15) exchanges heat produced from water-vapor modifier (16) during reforming of steam received from nuclear reactor (9), with oxygen-containing-hydrocarbon received from a fuel supply unit (14), so as to generate hydrogen gas.    USE - Hydrogen production system including fuel-cell power generation plant and hydrogen combustion-power generation plant for electric power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing energy consumption, while producing hydrogen gas, thereby increasing energy utilization effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen production system.    nuclear reactor (9)    generators (10,12)    steam turbines (11,13)    fuel supply unit (14)    heat exchanger (15)    water-vapor modifier (16)    power generating plant (17)    hydrogen manufacturing plant (18)
NOVELTY - Organic waste is processed in a carbonization furnace (22), and carbonized material (2) is obtained. The carbon content of the material is analyzed by an on-site laser induction breakdown process. Subsequently, the material in analysis process is categorized based on the carbon content, and the quality of the material is controlled.    USE - Used for controlling the quality of carbonized material used in organic waste treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The quality control of carbonized material effectively analyzes the carbon content of a material in a short time. The process is simple and inexpensive. The material is recycled effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a quality control system for carbonized material (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a quality control system for carbonized material. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Quality control system of carbonized material (1)    Carbonized material (2)    Waste treatment equipment (10)    Carbonization furnace (22)    High temperature combustion furnace (27)
NOVELTY - A multilayer carbon nanotube (CNT) containing foreign material e.g. iron, nickel, cobalt is exposed to atmosphere containing gas substance, based on which electroconductivity of CNT is determined. The atmospheric gas substance is detected, based on the electroconductivity of the CNT.    USE - For detecting atmospheric gas substance such as methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ammonia in industry, medical treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The gas substance is detected effectively with high sensitivity.
NOVELTY - A powdered garbage (V) and water are added to fragment-shaped vegetable matter waste material (W), such as sawdust and organic refuse. The mixture obtained is compression molded, after stirring to obtain a solid fuel.    USE - For manufacture of solid fuels from waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The novel manufacturing method provides a solid fuel having easy conveyance and storage properties. The method is inexpensive, reduces the volume of powdered garbage without using a binder, and prevents putrefaction, even if the moisture content in the solid fuel is less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above manufacturing method of solid fuel.    stirring apparatus (20)    compression molding apparatus (21)    slaked lime or calcined lime (C)    garbage (V)    vegetable matter waste material (W)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide gas sensor has a detection electrode consisting of a masking layer (14) provided between a reaction layer (12), containing an electrochemically active material, and a solid electrolyte film (16). The reaction layer and the solid electrolyte film are connected via a cavity (15) in the masking layer.    USE - In fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the adhesive power of masking and reaction layers are ensured, durability is increased and the cost of the CO gas sensor is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon monoxide (CO) gas sensor comprises a voltage application apparatus which applies and changes voltage between the electrodes, and a detection part sandwiching a solid electrolyte film between a detection electrode (11) and counter electrode (11). The detection electrode consists of a masking layer (14) provided between a reaction layer (12), containing an electrochemically active material, and a solid electrolyte film (16). The reaction layer and the solid electrolyte film are connected via a cavity (15) in the masking layer.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) detector of carbon monoxide gas sensor;    (2) fuel cell apparatus; and    (3) manufacturing method of carbon monoxide gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the CO gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    detection electrode (11)    reaction layer (12)    masking layer (14)    cavity (15)    solid electrolyte film (16)    reaction layer (17)    counter electrode (19)    sensor controller (20)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of coated biologically active material involves pre-heating core containing biologically active material and coating the heat processed materials with coating material.    USE - For coating fertilizer granules and controlling elution of fertilizer component.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce coated fertilizer with controlled elution of fertilizer component.
NOVELTY - A gas sensitive unit is heated alternatively at high and low temperatures for preset time period. The resistance value of the gas sensitive unit is calculated, based on which the concentration of carbon monoxide or methane gas is detected. When the detected concentration exceeds a specific level, a microcomputer (3) provides incomplete combustion warning and the time width of low temperature period is changed.    USE - For detecting incomplete combustion gas such as propane, carbon monoxide, methane, in home and industrial field.    ADVANTAGE - Detects reliably the presence or absence of incomplete combustion gas, even when the ambient temperature is fluctuated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    microcomputer (3)
NOVELTY - A gas hydrate production controlling agent consists of a gel form polymer which contains hydrophilic monomer unit and/or amphipathic monomer unit.    USE - For controlling production of gas hydrate, such as methane hydrate, used for transportation and storage of gas hydrate (claimed). The gas hydrate of fuel gas is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The gas hydrate production controlling agent promotes production and stabilization of gas hydrate efficiently. The gas hydrate is conveyed and stored efficiently and stably, using the controlling agent. The composition containing gas hydrate and controlling agent, enables efficient and stable transportation and storage of gas hydrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas hydrate production control method which involves adding the controlling agent to system containing gas hydrate or system which produces gas hydrate;    (2) mode of transportation of gas hydrate using gas hydrate production control method;    (3) storage of gas hydrate using gas hydrate production control method; and    (4) a composition which contains gas hydrate and gas hydrate production controlling agent.
NOVELTY - A seedling raising/plant cultivating culture medium comprising granules which are obtained by fermenting a mixture containing water purification sludge and organic substances and granulating, is new.    USE - The culture medium is useful for raising seedlings of vegetables and ornamental plants.    ADVANTAGE - The culture medium provides favorable plant growth without generating unpleasant odor, weeds and pathogenic microbes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of plant cultivating culture medium, which involves mixing the water purification plant generated soil (water purification sludge) and organic substances, fermenting the obtained mixture, granulating followed by drying the obtained granules.
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a pair of serially connected hollow thread membrane modules (21a,21b) to humidify the air supplied to a fuel cell (1) by the moisture content in the exhaust gas. A heat exchanger (22) between the hollow thread membrane modules heats the humidified air. The heated air is supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The air supplied to fuel cell is efficiently humidified, by the thread membranes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above humidifier. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    fuel cell (1)    humidifier (2)    hollow thread membrane modules (21a,21b)    heat exchanger (22)
NOVELTY - The air exhausted from fuel cell (1) is transduced into the hollow thread membranes (21a,21b) of the humidifier, sequentially. The humidified air is supplied back to the fuel cell, from both the hollow thread membranes, simultaneously.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The air exhausted from fuel cell is humidified efficiently, by the specially designed structure of the novel humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the above humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    hollow thread membranes (21a,21b)
NOVELTY - In the air-breathing fuel cell stacks, the area of contact between a cell portion and the air is increased such that a large amount of oxygen can be introduced.    USE - Air-breathing fuel cell stack for use as power source or electric generator for outdoor, recreational and household applications, and also in portable electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Quiet, lightweight and pollution free. The area of contact between a cell portion and the air is increased such that a large amount of oxygen can be introduced, such that the electrical power-generating ability is enhanced. Electrical power generating ability per unit volume is enhanced, such that material costs are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air-breathing fuel cell includes a polymer electrolyte membrane (12), an oxygen electrode (13b) and a fuel electrode (13a) disposed on both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane opposite to each other. A flow field plate (18) is disposed adjacent to the oxygen electrode (13b), and a pair of current collector plates (34a,b) are in contact with the outer sides of the flow passage and the fuel electrode respectively. End plates (24a,24b), end gasket and the current collector plates (34a,b) have a communication passage which is open outwardly and communicates with the oxygen flow field plate of the cell portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an air-breathing cell according to the invention.    Cells (10)    Electrolyte membrane (12)    Fuel electrode (13A)    Oxygen electrode (13B)    End plates (24A,24B)    Fuel distribution manifold (32)    Current collector plates (34A,34B)
NOVELTY - A solid or liquid trace element mixture for increasing the digester gas yield while reducing the amount of organic dry sludge comprises the following elements as soluble bio-available salts in mug/l concentrations : cobalt (10-100); molybdenum (10-80); nickel (1-10); selenium (0.1-5); chromium (10-100); manganese (10-100); and lead (20-250).    USE - The mixture is used in anaerobic degradation processes, especially in digestion towers in biological clarifying plant producing methane.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in digester gas yield in terms of methane content is 20-40% and the reduction in organic dry materials is 7.5-20%.
NOVELTY - A CO2-neutral process generates energy from agricultural biomass. The process operates especially within a closed-circuit in which agriculturally-produced biomass is employed as a fuel within a modular system and converted to high-energy gas.    USE - Process to convert agricultural biomass to energy.    ADVANTAGE - The process is CO2-neutral and facilitates complete use of organic farm residues in unlimited quantities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the process atmospheric inputs of solar energy, carbon dioxide and water are converted in a first module to a biomass which is collected by a second module which is a specialist agricultural harvesting, cleaning and conditioning vehicle. The biomass is transferred to a modular storage unit prior to fermentation in a fourth module, and conversion in a fifth module to electricity, heat and fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the process. (Drawing includes non English-language text).
NOVELTY - A marsh gas generator (I) with float cover comprising main tank body, sealing water trough, cover body, raw material feeding pipe, material discharge pipe, and marsh gas guide tube, is new.    USE - (I) is used to generate marsh gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has stable marsh gas pressure, convenient maintenance, high productivity and long service life.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises: reformer (6) that produces reformate gas containing hydrogen using gas containing oxygen and raw material vapor; fuel cell (9) that generates power; load device that consumes power generated by fuel cell; reformer temperature maintenance system that keeps reformer warm; and controller (21) to determine whether excess hydrogen is produced.    USE - For use as fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system keeps the reformer warm, and rapidly generates hydrogen-rich reformate gas when the load increases and hydrogen-rich reformate gas is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell system comprises: reformer (6) that produces reformate gas containing hydrogen using gas containing oxygen and raw material vapor; fuel cell (9) that generates power by causing hydrogen in reformate gas to react with oxygen; load device that consumes power generated by fuel cell; reformer temperature maintenance system that keeps reformer warm; and controller (21) to determine whether excess hydrogen is produced.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling fuel cell system comprising; determining whether excess hydrogen is produced by the reformer; and burning the excess hydrogen to keep the reformer warm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Reformer (6)    Fuel cell (9)    Temperature controller (13)    Controller (21)
NOVELTY - A fermentation composition comprises an activated organic matrix, beneficial saprophytic bacteria, beneficial hydrolytic enzymes and soluble humatic compounds.    USE - The fermentation composition is useful for the treatment of aquatic environments (claimed). Particularly, the composition is useful for improving clarity and quality of water, and to control algae (green and string algae) in the aquatic environment.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is highly effective for improving the clarity and quality of water and reducing the growth of algae in the aquatic environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing a dried granular fermentation product for the treatment of aquatic environments comprising:    (1) adding water 35-60 % into an organic matrix;    (2) steam pasteurizing the matrix;    (3) inoculating the pasteurized matrix with seed bacterium;    (4) incubating the organic matrix until bacterial growth occurs; and    (5) drying the organic matrix to immobilize the saprophytic bacteria.
NOVELTY - A heat transfer composition comprises powder having average particle sizes in the nanometer to micron size range; coating imparted to the powder particles; and heat transfer medium from monomers, interpolymers, polymers, or phase change materials.    USE - For transferring heat between heat source and heat sink (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has increased thermal conductivity, thermal capacity, and energy efficiency of host heat transfer medium. It reduces resources by utilizing standard plastic and sintering production processes, enables direct immersion into corrosive environments, has strong adhesion strength when a non-matching coefficient of thermal expansion of the material components exist, and has reduced interfacial stress between the material components to enable higher loadings. The coated compound is readily dispersed in the heat transfer medium, maintains a mobile colloidal dispersion in phase change material that enables the coated compound to be utilized without the use of dispersion enhancement devices in host heat transfer system. The design flexibility of plastic parts is significantly greater than metal parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for transferring heat between heat source and heat sink comprising interposing between heat source and heat sink a heat transfer composition.
NOVELTY - A cathode heater (50) receives air (48) from a source and heats air to a predetermined temperature. A flow path selector (54) is connected across the first and second ports (44,44a) of a cell stack (13) to receive heated air (52) from the cathode heater and to reversibly act to direct the heated air sequentially in periodically alternating directions through airflow passages between the ports.    USE - For supplying air from source though airflow passages of fuel cell, such as hydrogen/oxygen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides higher difference between average temperature of cathode entry air and average temperature of cathode exit air for heating and cooling a fuel cell cathode to shorten the start-up time and to reduce the volume of cooling air required. Provides improved thermal management method and apparatus for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) wherein start-up might be achieve within short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a fuel cell assembly;    (b) a motor vehicle comprising fuel cell assembly; and    (c) a method for modulating temperature differences within fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic view of a fuel cell assembly including tempering apparatus, showing the flow of air through the fuel cell in first direction.    Cell stack (13)    Ports (44,44a)    Air (48)    Cathode heater (50)    Heated air (52)    Flow path selector (54)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of fuel cell building-block modules (1) that are connected together in series. Each module has ports in end plates and internal passage connected to the ports for fuel and air connections connected to manifold blocks (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). The blocks are connected to each other by using low compression face seal.    USE - Used for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The power connection to each module is connected in series so that the modules are connected in series, thereby increasing power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stackable PEM fuel cell building-block module.    Fuel cell building-block module (1)    Manifold blocks (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d)    Alignment pins (5a, 5b)    Housing (13)    Threaded fasteners (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure regulator with a valve body (60) defining an internal flow passage between two ports such that a port is in fluid communication with a reformer inlet and a valve (70) that move between two positions that control actions of steam through passage. An actuator (80) has a movable actuator wall (90) to divides its body chamber into two spaces and a shaft coupling the wall to the valve.    USE - Used for fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The combination of the pressure regulator and the actuator helps to regulate the pressure by venting steam pressure in excess of the predetermined level of steam pressure to the ambient environment    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of regulating steam pressure to a reformer    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the pressure regulator.    Valve body (60)    Movable valve (70)    Actuator (80)    Actuator body (82)    Movable actuator wall (90)
NOVELTY - The regulator has a valve body (60) to define an internal flow passage (62) between two ports that is adapted to be in fluid communication with an inlet of a reformer. A valve (70) is provided to move between two positions, where the latter position permits unrestricted fluid communication through the passage. A fluid pressure at the former port is communicated through a signal passage (102) to a chamber space (84a) in an actuator (80).    USE - Used for regulating steam pressure in fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - A fluid pressure at the former port is communicated through a signal passage to a chamber space, thereby allowing to regulate the steam pressure for the fuel cell systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a pressure regulator.    Valve body (60)    Internal flow passage (62)    Valve (70)    Actuator (80)    Chamber space (84a)    Signal passage (102)
NOVELTY - The regulator has a valve body (60) with a flow passage between two ports (64, 66) and, a valve (70) to allow and to restrict flow of fluid through the passage. The regulator also has an actuator with a moveable wall (90) for dividing a chamber (84) defined by its body, and a shaft for coupling the wall to the valve. An intermediate body (120) having fins (122) couples the valve body with respect to the actuator body.    USE - Used for regulating steam pressure of a reformer in fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The valve of the regulator facilitates normalization of steam pressure by controlling flow of fluid through the passage. The fins of the intermediate body enable dissipation of heat from the steam pressure regulator to the ambient condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of dissipating heat from a steam pressure regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a pressure regulator.    Fuel cell (60) Valve body (20)    Internal flow passage (62)    Inlet port (64)    Outlet port (66)    Valve seat (68)    Valve (70)    Actuator (80)    Chamber (84)    Movable actuator wall (90)    Shaft (100)    Intermediate body (120)    Fins (122)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable membrane comprises a permeable layer through which hydrogen can permeate, and a catalyst layer which promotes permeation of hydrogen in the permeable layer, and which is provided on at least one surface of the permeable layer to form a surface layer of the hydrogen-permeable membrane, and whose contact area that contacts gas is larger than that of the permeable layer.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The rate of catalytic reaction (catalytic performance) by the catalyst layer is enhanced, which improves the hydrogen permeability of the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane, comprising:    (a) preparing a base body;    (b) arranging the base body in an inert atmosphere; and    (c) sequentially forming, in an inert atmosphere, a first layer which contains palladium (Pd) on the base body, a second layer which contains a group VA element on the first layer, and a third layer which contains Pd on the second layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an explanatory view showing a schematic configuration of a fuel cell system.    Fuel gas supplying portion (200)    Oxidizing gas supplying portion (300)
NOVELTY - Organic waste is disinfected and stabilized by mixing organic waste with mineral by-products to form a mixture of pH of less than 9; and heating and drying the mixture to produce a stable, granular bio-mineral product.    USE - For disinfecting and stabilizing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method has reduced levels of harmful pathogens.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method of making a stable, granular bio-mineral material comprising mixing organic waste with mineral by-products to form a mixture; and heating and drying the mixture to produce a stable, granular bio-mineral product;    (b) a fertilizer comprising a stable, granular bio-mineral product;    (c) a soil amendment; a soil substitute;    (d) a system for disinfecting and stabilizing organic waste comprising mechanism for mixing the organic waste; heating mechanism for heating the mixture; and drying mechanism for drying the mixture to produce a stable, granular bio-mineral product; and    (e) a system for making a stable, granular bio-mineral product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing the rate of heating biosolids and/or fly ash.
NOVELTY - At least 4C aliphatic hydrocarbons are produced in high yields from methane, by converting the methane to ethylene in the presence of a catalyst comprising manganese, sodium tungsten oxide, and silicon dioxide, in the oxidative coupling reactor to produce an ethylene-containing product stream; and oligomerizing the ethylene in a catalytic reactor by reacting the ethylene over an acidic pentasil zeolite catalyst.    USE - For production of at least 4C aliphatic hydrocarbons in high yields from methane.    ADVANTAGE - The invention produces a total yield of at least 4C nonaromatic hydrocarbons (50-60%), and at least 4C products (60-80%).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of at least 4C aliphatic hydrocarbons in high yields from methane, comprises providing a stream of methane and a stream of oxygen (O2); conveying the streams of methane and O2 to an oxidative coupling reactor; converting the methane to ethylene in the presence of a catalyst comprising manganese (Mn), sodium tungsten oxide (Na2WO4), and silicon dioxide (SiO2), in the oxidative coupling reactor to produce an ethylene-containing product stream; conveying the ethylene-containing product stream to a catalytic reactor; oligomerizing the ethylene in the catalytic reactor by reacting the ethylene over an acidic pentasil zeolite catalyst, to produce an end product-containing stream, comprising hydrocarbons having at least 4 C; removing the hydrocarbons having at least 4 C from the end product-containing stream leaving an effluent stream; and recycling the effluent stream through the oxidative coupling reactor.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage device (26) is in fluid communication with a hydrogen generator (31) which is electrically connected to a renewable power source (12). A pressure regulator provided between the hydrogen generator and hydrogen storage device, regulates operating pressure of the electrochemical cell system.    USE - For electrochemical cell system used for residential and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides regenerating system which is capable of storing and recovering the energy generated by renewable power source for later use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) operating method of energy storage and recovery system;    (2) operating method of electrochemical cell system; and    (3) power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the energy storage and recovery system.    renewable power source (12)    power conditioners (14,20)    electrochemical cell system (18)    hydrogen storage device (26)    hydrogen generator (31)
NOVELTY - The cathode and anode sides of an electroconductive separator board (11), supply oxidizing agent and heating gases respectively through a gas passageway (17). The cross-section of the gas passageway perpendicular to the electrodes, is increased by providing sub-manifolds (18a,18b).    USE - For portable electric power unit and electric vehicle, also for domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cross-section of gas passageway is increased by providing sub-manifolds, equalization of gas supply is attained and high efficiency is attained with stability of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the separator board of the fuel cell.    electroconductive separator board (11)    oxidizing-agent gas entrance side manifold hole (12a)    oxidizing-agent gas exit side manifold hole (12b)    gas passageway (17)    sub-manifolds (18a,18b)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen pipe (7) connected over supply source (5) arranged at back floor bottom, and fuel cell stack (6) arranged at motor room (MR) from compartment (R), are inserted in side portion (8) of closed cross-section.    USE - For arranging hydrogen piping of fuel cell vehicle and gasoline vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The area that provides hydrogen encroaching preventive measure into compartment with respect to side portion, is suppressed as much as possible when hydrogen leaks from piping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flat surface explanatory view of the fuel cell vehicle hydrogen pipe arrangement structure.    dash panel (1)    floor panel (3)    hydrogen supply source (5)    fuel cell stack (6)    hydrogen pipe (7)    side portion of closed cross-section (8)    motor room (MR)    compartment (R)
NOVELTY - A container (2) has stirring apparatus which stirs organic refuse supplied into a hopper (9) provided at the upper portion of a container using a bucket (10) supported by an arm, which is lifted by a lift (11). A sliding bow-type conveyor attached to the lower portion of the container with a support roller along a guide rail (25), conveys the fertilizer and fodder obtained from the container.    USE - Organic refuse processing apparatus mounted in vehicles for processing organic refuse and providing fertilizer or fodder.    ADVANTAGE - As the bucket is held by a support at the end of an arm, even if the size of the bucket differs, it is easily lifted by the elevator, thereby processing of the organic refuse is done in a simple way.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bucket which contains the organic refuse, is mounted on a bucket base, and the sliding conveyor is provided with rollers on both ends with a belt that is made to convey along a base plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    container (2)    hopper (9)    bucket (10)    elevator (11)    guide rail (25)
NOVELTY - A rotation unit (2) rotates a fermenter (1) filled with organic refuse and microbial bed. The air is forcedly fed into the fermenter an air supply unit (3) so as to activate the bacteria. The gas in the fermenter is exhausted by an exhaust unit (5).    USE - For use in kitchen, for fermentation of organic refuse ejected from home and food processing facility.    ADVANTAGE - The lack of the oxygen in the fermenter is eliminated by ensuring supply of the air during rotation of the bacteria. The excess moisture content in the fermenter is ejected, promoting aerobic fermentation. The microbe harmful to the human is sterilized by thermophilic bacteria and the aerobic mesophile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heating unit (4) maintains the desired temperature in the fermenter required for activating aerobic mesophile and thermophilic bacteria. The odor generated within the fermenter is removed by a deodorizing unit (6).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the bio-type disposer.    fermenter (1)    rotation unit (2)    air supply unit (3)    heating unit (4)    exhaust unit (5)    deodorizing unit (6)
NOVELTY - The hose has an inner surface layer (1) and a reinforcement layer (2) laminated in order at least from an inner layer side. The inner surface layer has an elastic layer (4) which consists of a rubber material, and a gas impermeable layer (3) which consists of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin.    USE - Used for supplying gas such as hydrogen gas to a fuel cell which is used for motor vehicle, carbon dioxide as refrigerant to an air conditioner, and compressed petroleum gas as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The hose has excellent handleability, flexibility and kink-proof property, and improved strength. The hose has a gas-impermeable layer which suppresses the gas permeation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hose for gas supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    laminated inner surface layer (1)    reinforcement layer (2)    gas impermeable layer (3)    elastic layer (4)
NOVELTY - A biological treatment method for the organic substance, involving processing fats and oils using the mesophile and thermophilic bacteria which has lipolysis splitting ability, is new.    USE - For processing organic substance containing fats and oils such as edible waste oil discarded from ordinary homes, hotel, restaurant, etc., and the scum of industrial waste water generated from foodstuffs processing factory, fishery processing factory, fats and oil industry, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently treats and decomposes the organic substance. The method stably maintains the microorganism within the processing apparatus tank and provides continuous processing for long period of time. The method also decomposes the high concentration of organic waste water such as organic refuse and sewage sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biological treatment apparatus, which consists of porous support (2) for holding the mesophile and thermophilic bacteria having lipolysis splitting ability and tank for holding the organic substance, which contains fats and oils.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of biological treatment apparatus.    container (1)    porous support (2)    heat insulating material (3)    stirrer (4)    ventilation (5)    perforated panel (6)    insertion opening (7)    exhaust port (8)
NOVELTY - A waste gas containing at least one of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) and methane is contacted with methane oxidation catalyst to oxidize methane, and to purify the waste gas.    USE - For purifying waste gas emitted from engines of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The waste gas containing nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide and methane is purified efficiently with improved purification rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste gas purifier which has a latch material distributed in upstream side of emission containing methane, NOx and SOx, and methane oxidation catalyst distributed in downstream side of the latch material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing showing structure of waste gas purifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Fuel electrode (13a) and separator plates are disposed on one side of a polymer electrolyte membrane (12), and an oxygen electrode (13b), oxygen field plate and a separator plate are disposed on the other side of the membrane, and are divided into sections which are electrically insulated from each other.    USE - Air-breathing fuel cell stack for use as power source or electric generator for outdoor, recreational and household applications, and also in portable electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Thin design, high-voltage, low-current characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The split-cell type fuel cell includes a cell portion, which comprises of polymer electrolyte member (12), an oxygen electrode (13b) and a fuel electrode (13a) disposed on both sides of the polymer electrolyte members (12) and opposite to each other. A flow field plate (18) is disposed adjacent to the oxygen electrode (13b), and a pair of separator plates (34) is in contact with the outer sides of a fluid flow plate and an outer side of the fuel electrode (13a) respectively. Each of the fuel electrode and separator plates which are disposed on one side of the polymer electrolyte membrane, and each of the oxygen electrode, the oxygen field plate and the separator plate disposed on the other side of the membrane, are divided into sections electrically insulated from each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a split cell type fuel cell according to the invention.    Cells (10)    Electrolyte membrane (12)    Fuel electrode (13A)    Oxygen electrode (13B)    Flow field plate (18)    End plates (24A,24B)    Fuel distribution manifold (32)    Separator plates (34A,34B)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate includes a unitary body of electrically conductive material having on one face an oxidant flow field, on a reverse face a fuel flow field, and having an internal coolant flow field.    USE - For a fuel cell or electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - Coolant flow is within each cell in a stack which offers more uniform performance both within individual cells and between different cells in the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (a) a fuel cell or electrolyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a bipolar plate with a buried coolant flow field.    Bipolar plate (5)    Coolant flow field (6)    Fuel flow fields. (7,8)
NOVELTY - Pure hydrogen (2) is delivered to the anode (A) of a fuel cell (1) and the cathode (C) is supplied with air/oxygen. The air/oxygen (6) is compressed (24) then cooled (25) and humidified (14). Before entering the cathode the air/oxygen passes through a decantation bottle (13) which includes a filter able to capture droplets mechanically. The liquid is evacuated along a conduit (7) which facilitates purging    USE - For generating electricity on vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Hydraulic blockages caused by the entry of liquid into the fuel cell and particularly the cathode are avoided by using the decantation bottle which is simple and reliable    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cathodic decantation system    Anode and cathode (A,C)    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen (2)    Air/oxygen (6)    Evacuation conduit (7)    Decantation bottle (13)    Humidifier (14)    Compressor (24)    Cooler (25)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing trays of expanded polystyrene which, although maintain the characteristics of known trays in terms of cost and constructional simplicity, eliminating drawback, and rendering the tray absorbent, without the aid of cellulose materials.    USE - Tray for meat preservation in refrigerated environments in packs.    ADVANTAGE - The support trays, are of very low cost, disposable, and absorb liquid which percolates from the fresh meat, consisting mainly of blood and water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing expanded polystyrene meat trays comprises:    (a) plasticizing at a temperature higher than 200 degrees C in an extruder a mixture comprising polystyrene, cellulation regulator materials, inert material in fine powder form and mineral oil;    (b) injecting an expanding agent into a zone of the extruder in which the various ingredients have already undergone homogenization;    (c) cooling the material to a constant temperature 140 - 160 degrees C;    (d) extruding the material through a die;    (e) winding the sheet obtained by extrusion into rolls;    (f) maintaining the rolls at ambient temperature for a period from 1 - 30 days;    (g) heating the sheet to a temperature 120 -180 degrees C; and    (h) thermoforming the sheet by drawing in moulds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure schematically illustrates an extruder.    Extruder (1)    Filter changer (2)    Oil heat exchanger (3)    Static mixer (4)    Exit die (5)
NOVELTY - In a process to de-water and thicken post-fermented wastes, the fermented wastes are surrendered without further mechanical de-watering directly to a vacuum drying assembly (2).    USE - Process and assembly to de-water fermented organic residues.    ADVANTAGE - The process minimizes repairs, maintenance and the consumption of electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a process to de-water and thicken post-fermented wastes, the fermented wastes are surrendered without further mechanical de-watering directly to a vacuum drying assembly (2). Prior to the vacuum drying process the dry matter content is in the range approximately 15-50 %. Following vacuum drying the dry matter is in the range approximately 30-45 %. Condensate from the drying matter is removed. The dried matter is mixed with a structure-enhancing additive and then subjected to further treatment.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fermentation assembly linked to a vacuum-drying thickener drum without an intermediate de-watering assembly. The drum has an internal spiral feed, heater, heat exchanger and vacuum pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the fermentation and disposal process. Drawing includes non English-language text.    residues from fermenting assembly (1)    drier (2)    condensate (3)    dry matter (4)    structured material (5)    mixed aggregate (6)    composting input (7)    dry matter (TS)
NOVELTY - A membrane cover includes a programmable logic controller connected to a driving mechanism and to a data generating mechanism. The programmable logic controller further comprises a command generating mechanism, and a variable frequency drive units.    USE - Used for covering waste water reservoirs to promote anaerobic fermentation.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane cover allows the cover to inflate and contain biogas for later use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane cover mounted over a reservoir and control system for controlling an inflation of the cover and for protecting the cover from damage caused by wind and over-inflation, comprises a blower and conduit extending under the cover for drawing gas from under the cover; a driving mechanism to drive the blower at various speeds; a measuring mechanism to measure a pressure under the cover; a measuring mechanism to measure a pressure under the cover; a measuring mechanism to measure wind speed above the cover; a detecting mechanism to detect wind-induced fluttering in the cover; a generating mechanism to generate data from the pressure under the cover, from the wind speed and from the wind-inducing fluttering; a programmable logic controller connected to the driving mechanism and to the data generating mechanism. The programmable logic controller further comprises a command generating mechanism from the data, and a variable frequency drive units for smoothly controlling blower speed command variations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a control system for the membrane cover.
NOVELTY - Catalyst system comprises first catalyst bed (7) in fluid communication with reactant feed. First catalyst bed comprises first catalyst that catalyzes oxygen-consuming reaction in reactant feed and removes oxygen from reactant feed before the feed exits catalyst bed. Second catalyst bed receives the feed and comprises oxygen-sensitive catalyst that promotes hydrogen-producing reaction in reactant feed.    USE - For small or mobile steam reformers.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides an effective and inexpensive remedy for the problem of inactivation of reduced catalysts used in steam reforming and water gas shift reactions (collectively, reducing reforming, and shift, or RRS (sic), catalysts). The remedy lessens the degree of oxygen poisoning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a hydrogen-containing reformate from a reactant feed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a fuel processing system of the invention.    First catalyst bed (7)    Housing (14)    Steam reforming module (21)    Oxidation catalyst (23)    Water gas shift module (31)    Oxidizing catalyst bed (33)
NOVELTY - Solid oxide fuel cell comprises cathode and anode layers respectively on cathode and anode sides of a solid oxide electrolyte layer. A hydrocarbon reforming layer having a composition different from that of the anode layer, and comprising a catalyst for promoting a hydrocarbon steam reforming reaction and a component or its precursor for alleviating carbon deposition on the hydrocarbon reforming layer, is disposed on the anode side.    USE - The SOFC is used for converting gaseous fuels, e.g. hydrogen, natural gas, and gasified coal, via an electrochemical process directly into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The use of the hydrocarbon reforming layer reduces the risk of carbon deposition from methane on the anode while maintaining the potential for good thermal management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), which comprises providing a solid oxide fuel cell precursor comprising a solid oxide electrolyte layer, a cathode layer, and an anode layer; and disposing a hydrocarbon reforming layer on the anode side of the electrolyte layer.
NOVELTY - Converting organic wastes to biodegradable thermoplastic materials including polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) comprising treating organic wastes with acidogenic microbes in a first compartment to form volatile organic acids and polymerizing the acids using PHA-producing microbes in a second compartment, is new. The volatile organic acids are transferred between compartments by molecular diffusion across barriers.    USE - The method and system are useful for converting organic wastes to biodegradable thermoplastic materials including polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) (claimed). PHA polymers are potentially useful as alternatives to petroleum-based synthetic plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene.    ADVANTAGE - The invention does not require frequent foul cleaning, resulting in a reliable, cost-effective and efficient operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for converting organic wastes to biodegradable thermoplastic materials including polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) comprising:    (a) a first compartment for acidogenesis of organic wastes; and    (b) a second compartment for polymer synthesis by enriched cultures of PHA-producing microbes comprising Ralstonia eutropha, Pseudomonas oleovorans, or mixtures of these microbes.    The fermentative acids are transferred from the first to second compartments through barriers.
NOVELTY - An environmental-friendly treatment method of livestock excrement using aerobic bacteria and liquid fertilizer therefrom are provided, which can treat livestock excrement into odorless and non-viscose liquid that is useful as liquid fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treatment method comprises the steps of mixing animal feed with a wild mugwort fermented by aerobic bacteria; mixing the mixture (A) prepared in the first step with animal excrement under rich aerobic condition to obtain the mixture (B), followed by fermenting it for 7 to 10 days at room temperature; separating moisture from the mixture (B) by evaporation; stirring the liquid separated from the mixture (B) with blowing air; and settling solid impurities from the liquid.
NOVELTY - Provided are a method and apparatus for manufacturing fertilizer which shortens fermentation and aging time, neutralizes soil and promotes plant growth by adding jade, yellow earth and other minerals to food wastes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fertilizer is manufactured by the following steps of: (i) grinding food wastes in a tank(10) to a homogeneous size with wheels; (ii) dehydrating and removing impurities such as metals, vinyl, wood chopsticks in a purifying part(30), wherein the bad smell generated from the process is collected to a vessel; (iii) concentrating purified wastes by mixing in a tank of a mixing part(40); (iv) fermenting concentrated wastes(60-70deg.C) in a tank of a fermentation part(50) by adding 30wt.% of yellow earth, 0.5wt.% of jade powder, and 0.5wt.% of auxiliary materials such as rice straw, a fermentation promoter, sawdust, CaO, etc. to 60wt.% of food wastes, and mixing for 5-6hrs, keeping air flowing, where the far infrared energy emitted from jade and yellow earth activates microbes in wastes and promotes fermentation; (v) drying fermented wastes in high temperature dryer; (vi) aging wastes in a tank of an aging part(70) by mixing wastes for 5-6hrs, keeping air flowing; and (vii) packing.
NOVELTY - An apparatus and a method for fermenting night soil of cattle are provided to reduce the contamination of environment via the effective processing of the night soil, to produce high quality compost, and to effectively utilize heat generated in the fermentation of the night soil for the purpose of heating of a house and so on.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus for fermenting night soil of cattle is comprised of a transfer screw(10) formed in the lower part, a pipe, drilled with a plurality of holes so as to input air through a blower in the bottom part and the side part, a heat transfer collection pipe extending forward and backward formed in a space, a scraper operated by a motor and a limit switch in the upper side, a plurality of night soil nozzle pipes over the scraper, and a sawdust transfer conveyor(2) for transferring sawdust to a V-shaped fermentation vessel(1).
NOVELTY - A reactive gas passes through a supply branch pipe (411) and an ejection branch pipe (424), when solenoid valves (B2,B4) are opened and valves (B1,B3) are closed. The flow pattern of the gas is horizontal and vertical when solenoid valves (B2,B4) are open.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The shortage of reactive gas does not arise by controlling the switching of solenoid valves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining the gas flow pattern switching control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    oxidation gas channel in single cell (71)    solenoid valves (B1-B4)    supply branch pipes (411,412)    ejection branch pipes (421-424)
NOVELTY - A concentration detector (10) in a desulfurizer (3), detects the sulfur component concentration in fuel. The exchange state of the desulfurizer is detected based on the detected sulfur component concentration and fuel usage amount    USE - Fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the desulfurizer exchange state is detected based on the sulfur concentrated in fuel and fuel usage amount, the desulfurizer exchange state detection is inexpensively and correctly performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reformer.    desulfurizer (3)    concentration detector (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel modification catalyst has a monolithic support having through-holes (2) which penetrate wall portion (1). The inner surface of each through-hole is adhered with attachments (3) which form pores, and contain a modification catalyst. A heating gas is circulated through the through-holes.    USE - For generating hydrogen rich gas for fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel modification catalyst favorably promotes hydrogen conversion, and restrains generation of by-products such as carbon monoxide. The fuel cell containing the modification catalyst when used in motor vehicles reduces the size and weight of the vehicles. The modification catalyst improves modification reaction and energy efficiency. The catalyst containing fine pores, has high fuel conversion ratio without raising pressure loss, and selectivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-section of wall portion of monolith type support of modification catalyst.    wall portion (1)    through-holes (2)    attachments (3)
NOVELTY - A new organic refuse disposer comprises a fermenter which carries out decomposition of organic refuse, has a hollow injection lid (7) with an opening (7a) that meets the fermenter, during closure of the lid, and an exhaust filter (24) that is arranged at the opening.    USE - For fermentation decomposition treatment of organic refuse from domestic kitchen and commercial food processing facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse disposer allows compact arrangement of the exhaust filter with respect to the exhaust route of the organic refuse processing apparatus. Simplifies exchange of the exhaust filter, thus improving maintenance property. Also improves exhaust efficiency, without increasing occlusion by integrating the injection lid and exhaust pipe arrangement. Decreases length of the exhaust pipe and reduces number of components, thus reducing size of the entire apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new organic refuse disposer comprises a fermenter which carries out decomposition of organic refuse, has a hollow injection lid (7) with an opening (7a) that meets the fermenter, during closure of the lid, and an exhaust filter (24) that is arranged at the opening. A rotation fulcrum is provided at one side of the injection lid, and has a hollow tube (25) that connects the internal space of the lid and ventilation holes (25a). The hollow tube is connected to an exhaust pipe arrangement (26).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the exhaust route of the organic refuse disposer.    injection lid (7)    opening of injection lid (7a)    exhaust filter (24)    hollow tube (25)    ventilation holes (25a)    exhaust pipe arrangement (26)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus in domestic kitchen, supplies crushed organic refuse and microorganism comprising decomposition agent through a pipe (9) connected to a rotating drum having cylindrical or polygonal shape. A barrier wall (11d) is formed in the rotating drum for preventing accumulation of organic refuse passed through a filter medium in the rotating drum.    USE - For processing organic refuse such as left over food, foodstuff dregs generated in kitchen of house.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the apparatus is reduced and the installation burden is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse processing apparatus in domestic kitchen, supplies crushed organic refuse and microorganism comprising decomposition agent through a pipe (9) connected to a rotating drum having cylindrical or polygonal shape. A barrier wall (11d) is formed in the rotating drum for preventing accumulation of organic refuse passed through a filter medium in the rotating drum. The filtered organic refuse is discharged from the rotating drum to a bath (19) that is mounted on a frame base plate (30) and is detachable along a guide rail. A sprinkling pipe (25) sprays water for preventing clogging of water-flow hole in the rotating drum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic refuse processing apparatus.    sink (1)    pipe (9)    barrier wall (11b)    bath (19)    sprinkling pipe (25)    frame base plate (30)    drain pipe (39)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a processing chamber and a recovery unit to collect decomposed organic refuse components, is new.    USE - For processing organic refuse collected from kitchen, foodstuff processing facility, to produce fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies removal of clogging at exhaust passage due to free parallel movement of movable section of passage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a processing chamber and a recovery unit to collect decomposed organic refuse components. The exhaust from the processing chamber or recovery unit is deodorized and ejected out. A lever (49) actuates the movable section (43) of the outer passage along upper and lower guides (44,47) in parallel to tank surface, during transfer of decomposed components to receptacle (40) of recovery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched front elevation of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    motor (35)    receptacle (40)    movable section (43)    upper and lower guides (44,47)    fulcrum (45)    lever (49)    deodorizing case (60)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a hood that extends from end portion of an exhaust passage at upper center of a reclaimer, at a location far from a fulcrum portion, is new.    USE - For processing waste of foodstuff in home.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of organic refuse held by the reclaimer is detected easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hood (42a) extends from end portion of an exhaust passage (42) at upper center of a reclaimer (40), at location far from a fulcrum portion (43). The reclaimer is rotated in a direction centering on the fulcrum portion, when amount of organic refuse supplied from a treatment tank is increased. The reclaimer is maintained horizontally by a support portion (45) and the fulcrum portion. A fall prevention unit (46) is installed in the lower position of a sensor (44) that detects rotation of the reclaimer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the reclaimer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reclaimer (40)    exhaust passage (42)    hood (42a)    fulcrum portion (43)    sensor (44)    support portion (45)    fall prevention unit (46)
NOVELTY - Waste-material treatment tank (1) has a stirring blade (8) for stirring solid waste which rotates along inner peripheral face of the tank. A waste-material discharge port (2) provided with a lid (3), is arranged at specific position of the treatment tank. A controller drive controls the opening/closing of the lid of discharge port, and the rotation of the stirring blade.    USE - Waste material treatment apparatus for treating organic waste material such as garbage or left over food emitted from kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - While efficiently breaking down solid waste material without forming any lumps using stirring blade, the discharge of processed waste material through the discharge port is performed reliably without any leakage or foul smells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - New waste material treatment apparatus comprises a stirring blade that has two separate blade units for stirring waste material at the base of the tank, and along the inner peripheral face of the tank. The lid drive mechanism (4) performs sliding movement of the opening/closing lid of the discharge port, and press bias the lid using a spring element at the side of the discharge port, so as to close the discharge port air tightly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the waste material treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    waste-material treatment tank (1)    discharge port (2)    lid (3)    lid drive mechanism (4)    stirring blade (8)    blade units (8b,8c)    waste material treatment apparatus (A)
NOVELTY - Deodorizing of odor produced from livestock excrement comprises processing facility by photocatalytic activity of titanium oxide using sunlight after deodorizing with microorganism. Before ejecting exhaust gas, heat exchange between fresh air supplied into the treatment unit and exhaust gas is performed.    USE - For deodorizing odor produced in livestock excrement processing facility used for manufacturing compost.    ADVANTAGE - The livestock excrement is processed easily, and generation of bad smell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deodorizing apparatus for use in the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the deodorizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    microorganism deodorizing tank (25)    heat exchanger (29)    titanium oxide deodorizing tank (31)    fresh air intake (33)    ventilation duct (34)
NOVELTY - Stirrer for crushing fermented organic refuse comprising a crushing board provided in the limit portion of adjoined stirring tubes (110,120) for crushing fermented material by the rotation of impellers, is new.    USE - For crushing fermented organic refuse and food and drink such as Japanese radish, water melon.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the stirring efficiency, crushing function and simplifies the structure of stirrer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Stirrer for crushing fermented organic refuse comprising a crushing board provided in the limit portion of adjoined stirring tubes (110,120) for crushing fermented material by the rotation of impellers. The stirring tubes (110,120) which include semicircular curved plates (131-134) attached to the rods (112A-112D) which are at regular intervals to rotary shafts provided in the housing (101). Inner and outer impellers are provided at the tip of each rod. The crushing board is provided at the protrusions of stirring tubes for crushing the fermented materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the stirrer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sealed housing (101)    stirring tubes (110,120)    rotary shafts (111,121)    rods (122A-122D)    curved plates (131-134)
NOVELTY - Treating a decomposition resistance substance present in waste water comprising using a strain in a bioreactor (2), where the reactor water (MW) is separated by a membrane, and polymeric and solid components (FS) are recirculated to the reactor and the membrane permeated water (IW) comprising liquid component and easy-decomposability substance, is supplied to the treatment tank (12), is new.    USE - The method is used for decomposing the decomposition resistance substance present in waste water, sewage treatment, decoction drainage treatment and treatment of human waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition resistance substance present in the waste water, is decomposed efficiently into carbon dioxide and easy decomposability substance. The method produces harmless substances, and enables energy reduction. The method is safe to use, cost-effective and eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating a decomposition resistance substance present in waste water to carbon dioxide and easy decomposability substance comprises using a strain arranged in a bioreactor (2), where the reactor water (MW) emitted from the bioreactor is separated by a membrane, and polymeric component and solid component (FS) are recirculated to the reactor and the membrane permeated water (IW) comprising liquid component and easy-decomposability substance, is supplied to an easy decomposability substance treatment tank (12), decompose-treated and a clear treated water (TW) is discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the decompose-treatment method of decomposition resistance substance.    Bioreactor (2)    Membrane processing apparatus (9)    Easy decomposability substance treatment tank (12)    Solid component (FS)    Membrane permeated water (IW)    Reactor water (MW)    Treated water (TW)
NOVELTY - Processing organic refuse in an organic refuse treatment tank (12) comprising supplying the exhaust gas to a dehydrator (15) where the exhaust gas is dehydrated, where outer air is supplied to the dehydrated gas, for causing forced circulation of a portion of the dehydrated gas to the tank, using a fan (16) and remaining portion of exhaust gas is deodorized, before ejection to atmosphere, is new.    USE - The organic refuse treatment tank is used for processing organic refuse (claimed) produced in dining hall, restaurant, food processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves the disposal and dehydration efficiency of the organic refuse, by supplying outer air to the exhaust gas, only after dehydrating the exhaust gas and therefore prevents reduction in the temperature of the exhaust gas recirculated to the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic refuse processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Treatment tank (12)    Exhaust gas discharge path (13)    Dehydrator (15)    Fan (16)    Outer air supply pipe (20)
NOVELTY - An organic-refuse treatment tank (1) has stationary knives (6) provided between stirring and movable blades (3,6) which are attached to a rotary shaft (2). An overflow opening (4) for ejecting organic-refuse, is provided in the upper portion of the tank. The gap between adjacent movable blades is smaller than width of the opening.    USE - For processing organic-refuse such as skin of watermelon, sawdust.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operating efficiency of the organic-refuse processing apparatus. The organic-refuse is crushed easily by the movable and stationary blades. The organic- refuse which are hard to be decomposed are ejected out from the tank by the overflow opening. Thus prevents reduction of refuse processing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus includes a lid for opening/closing the treatment tank in which the organic-refuse is input. Several openings for ejecting organic-refuse which one hard to decompose, are provided at different positions in the tank. The organic-refuse is crushed using the knives and blades. The movable and stationary blades are formed on the rotary shaft such that they do not overlap each other. A detector is provided for detecting the overload acting on a motor (7) which drives the rotary shaft. A controller sets the crushing frequency of the organic-refuse based on the detection result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic-refuse treatment tank (1)    rotary shaft (2)    stirring blade (3)    overflow opening (4)    movable blade (5)    stationary knife (6)    drive motor (7)
NOVELTY - Fermentation processing apparatus (101) comprising a fermentation container (102) comprising a main portion (102a) and a door (102b), where porous layers (111,112) are detachably attached to the container main portion and the door respectively and the gas flow path (113,114) is formed between vessel walls (104,105) and the porous layers respectively, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for fermentation processing of organic waste, such as industrial waste, garbage, sewage waste, livestock farming, slaughterhouse waste material, agricultural waste material, waste discharged from restaurants and homes such as cooking waste, edible waste oil and coffee slag (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation processing of the organic waste is preformed efficiently in an appropriate aerobic atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fermentation processing apparatus.    Fermentation processing apparatus (101)    Fermentation container (102)    Container main portion (102a)    Door (102b)    Support (103)    Vessel walls (104,105)    Intake-exhaust holes (108a,108b,109a,109b)    Porous layers (111,112)    Gas flowing space (113,114)
NOVELTY - A support mechanism (2) supports a rotating drum (1) storing porous material containing microorganisms and a drive mechanism (3) rotates the drum in forward/reverse directions. A spiral cutter saw tooth (4) having blade tips (4A) is provided in the inner face of the drum such that the organic refuse feed from a supply port is crushed by the saw tooth and is decomposed by the microorganisms of porous material.    USE - For decomposing treatment of organic refuse discarded in lumps such as metals e.g. knife, head and bone of fish, hard squid, and hen, scraps of vegetables such as Japanese radish, pumpkin, cabbage and fruits such as watermelon.    ADVANTAGE - Enables crushing both hard organic refuse and soft organic refuse reliably using simple structure. Also the maintenance of the apparatus is simplified and thus the durability of the apparatus is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The spiral cutter saw tooth is connected to both ends of the top protruding line (5) provided at the center portion of the rotating drum whose internal diameter is 1-2 m and length is 1-5 m. Gaps (27) are provided between the spiral cutter saw tooth and the rotating drum. A lid having the shape of reticulate or grating is mounted on the drum such that the porous material made of ceramic does not pass through the opening of the drum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross- sectional perspective diagram of the rotating drum. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotating drum (1)    spiral cutter saw tooth (4)    blade tips (4A)    top protruding line (5)    triangular plate (11)    gaps (27)
NOVELTY - A water vapor supply port (39) is supplied with water vapor from the biodegradation processing chamber. The water vapor from the port is separated into exhaust gas and waste water, while supplied through the deodorizing filters (36-38) in separation route (30). The filtered exhaust gas and waste water are ejected out through respective ports (41,40).    USE - Biodegradation processing apparatus using hyperthermophilic bacteria as biodegradation microbe.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature state of processing chamber is maintained reliably, thus processing the biodegradation efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exhaust processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram connecting the device and exhaust processing apparatus.    separation route (30)    deodorizing filters (36-38,47-49)    water vapor supply port (39)    waste water port (40)    exhaust port (41)    water supply port (44)    water tank (45)    exhaust route (46)    ejection chamber (50)    exhaust port (51)
NOVELTY - Processing an organic waste or process liquid of organic waste, comprising heating and concentrating, and stripping the ammonia, is new. The process liquid is heated and concentrated, and a concentrated process liquid and condensed water are separated.    USE - For processing organic waste and digestive liquor which is effectively used as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method is simple and cheap, does not require waste water treatment, effectively prevents mixing of ammonia and condensed water, and reduces time and expense required for transportation and dispersion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing apparatus which has evaporators (14,36). The organic waste or process liquid of organic waste is sprayed and heated, and ammonia is stripped. The aqueous ammonia is concentrated and separated in evaporator (14). Heat is exchanged between the ammonia stripped liquid, and aqueous ammonia. The ammonia removed liquid is dispersed and concentrated. While separating the concentrated process liquid, the evaporated water content is removed as vapor by heating. The dispersed liquid is condensed in evaporator (36) and the distilled water is recovered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows outline explanatory diagram of organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Evaporators (14,36)    Pumps (38,48,58).
NOVELTY - Organic refuse drying apparatus, where a pair of paddles (5a,5b) and ring washers (6a,6b) are attached in the ends of the multiple shaft (4a,4b) fixed to a stirring shaft (3) provided in a stirring tank (2), is new. A hot-air scraper launcher (B) is provided for supplying hot air into the tank to dry the inner side of the tank.    USE - For drying of organic refuse from restaurant, meal centers, dining room and foodstuffs works.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the efficiency of stirring and grinding by the arrangement of the paddles and the ring washers. Enables reduced usage of heat energy by ensuring efficient drying of the treated organic refuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse drying apparatus, where a pair of paddles (5a,5b) and ring washers (6a,6b) are attached in the ends of the multiple shaft (4a,4b) fixed to a stirring shaft (3) provided in a stirring tank (2), is new. A hot-air scraper launcher (B) is provided for supplying hot air into the tank to dry the inner side of the tank. The paddles are fixed in the alternate ends of the multiple shafts. The paddles are fixed so that the paddle is inclined inwardly at an angle of 45 degrees and is inclined outwardly at an angle of 20 degrees with respect to the stirring shaft. A hot-air diffusion plate is attached directly below the hot-air scraper launcher.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the notched front view of an organic refuse drying apparatus.    Stirring tank (2)    Stirring shaft (3)    Multiple shaft (4a,4b)    Paddles (5a,5b)    Ring washers (6a,6b)    Hot-air scraper launcher (B).
NOVELTY - Stirring and drying machine, comprising a horizontal casing (3) with a pair of screw shafts (1,2) both consisting small and large spiral blades (11,21,12,22), respectively, is new. The arrangement of blades is one shaft is opposite to that of the other shaft.    USE - For stirring and drying organic refuse, to produce compost.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces weight and size of the machine and increases its productivity by simplifying organic refuse treatment operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Stirring and drying machine, comprising a horizontal casing (3) with a pair of screw shafts (1,2) both consisting small and large spiral blades (11,21,12,22), respectively, is new. The arrangement of blades is one shaft is opposite to that of the other shaft. An opening for circulating the organic refuse, is formed in one end of the partition wall (31) which divides the shafts. A discharge port (33) is formed in bottom of the casing. An air supply hole connected with an air supply source, is formed in the casing, for drying the organic refuse.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a stirring and drying machine.    Screw shafts (1,2)    Horizontal casing (3)    Small and large spiral blades (11,21,12,22)    Partition wall (31)    Discharge port (33).
NOVELTY - A parameter substance has no reactivity with a hydrate formation substance used as a raw material, and can be dissolved or mixed in water.    USE - For measuring concentration of hydrate in hydrate-manufacture, hydrate-utilization (all claimed), and hydrate-storage.    ADVANTAGE - The parameter substance provides a simple and accurate method for measuring hydrate concentration. The substance carries out a control which grasps the hydrate production amount and dissociation amount, which eliminates reduction in manufacture efficiency. The loss of hydrate during storage, is eliminated. Information specifying the optimal storage conditions, are also obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) concentration measuring method of hydrate, which involves measuring hydrate concentration using the parameter substance;    (2) manufacture of hydrate, which involves adding the parameter substance to water, indirectly measuring the hydrate production amount by measuring the concentration of the parameter substance, and ejecting the hydrate in the production container when the preset hydrate production amount is reached;    (3) hydrate manufacture apparatus equipped with a measurement unit to measure the concentration of the parameter substance existing in water phase, provided at the hydrate production container; and    (4) hydrate utilization apparatus using phase transition, temperature change, or pressure change which accompanies the production and/or the dissociation of hydrate formed with water and hydrate formation substance. The apparatus decomposes hydrate and sends out the hydrate formation substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of the correlation of the parameter substance, and production concentration of natural gas hydrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The control system (100) comprises a current sensor positioned to sense a heating current through a heating element of an electric heater. The system further comprises a voltage sensor, and a switching element which includes a control terminal. The switching element is coupled between the heating element and a power supply to interrupt the heating current through the heating element responsive to control a signal on the control terminal. A control circuit (120) is coupled to the current sensor, the voltage sensor and the control terminal of the switching element. The control circuit varies the control signal to maintain a temperature of the heating element within a predetermined range.    USE - Control system for an electric heater, e.g. electric catalyst heater such as for a micro-reformer in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). Also for use in providing heat to automotive passenger compartment for vehicles having internal combustion engines with low heat rejection or for electric vehicles. Additional applications include electric heating elements for furnaces and ovens.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a control system that performs temperature control of a low impedance series element that is practical, economical and relatively accurate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The current sensor is a non-contact inductive current sensor and includes a low-pass filter. The control circuit is a microcontroller, and the voltage sensor includes a differential amplifier whose inputs are coupled across the heating element. The resistance of the heating element is in a range of about twenty-five to one-hundred milliohms when the temperature of the heating element is within the predetermined temperature range.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an auxiliary power unit which comprises a fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control system.    Control system (100)    Control circuit (120)
NOVELTY - A catalyst for oxidation or reduction reactions comprises platinum, zinc, and nickel and/or iron.    USE - Used for oxidation or reduction reactions, fuel cell electrodes for fuel cells used in automobiles and small-scale residential power generation, and other catalytic structures.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst decreases the concentration of noble metals (especially platinum) to reduce the cost of an electrocatalyst, achieves the most activity per weight percent of noble metals without compromising the life cycle of the fuel cell, and improves corrosion resistance and/or activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a supported electrocatalyst powder for use in an electrochemical reactor device, comprising the above catalyst and electrically conductive support particles upon which the catalyst is dispersed;    (b) a fuel cell electrode comprising electrocatalyst particles and an electrode substrate, anode (2), cathode (3), and a proton exchange membrane (1); and    (c) the electrochemical conversion of a hydrogen-containing fuel and oxygen to reaction products and electricity in the fuel cell, comprising contacting the hydrogen-containing fuel or oxygen and the above catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structural view showing members of a fuel cell.    Proton exchange membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Current collectors (4, 5)
NOVELTY - A calcium, magnesium, and nickel-containing alloy is new.    USE - For use in reversibly absorbing hydrogen from a gas phase.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive alloy has raised plateau pressure and improved hydrogen storage properties such as plateau slope and long-term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alloy of formula (CacMgdMe)b(Ni1-zTz)a is new.    M = Y, Ce, La, Pr, Nd, Th, Nd, Ti, V, Zr, Ta, Hf, Sr, Ba, and/or Misch metals;    T = Al, Zn, Cu, Fe, Co, Mn, Cr, Mo, W, Si, Ga, Ge, In, Sn, Ag, C or B;    a = 2-5; and    z = 0-0.5    When a = 2, then b = 0.9-1.1, c = 0.4-x, d = 0.6-y and e = x+y with -0.5 at most x less than 0.4, -0.4 less than y at most 0.5, and x+y more than 0.    When a = 5, then b = 1.75-2.25, c = 0.4-x, d = 0.6-y and e is x+y with -0.4 at most x at most 0.2, -0.2 at most y at most 0.4, and x+y at least 0, or b = 0.75-1.31, c = 0.6-y, d = x+y and e = 0.4-x with -0.6 less than x less than 0.4, -0.4 less than y less than 0.6, and 0 less than (x+y) at most 0.5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an x-ray diffraction spectra of a mechanically alloyed Ca0.3Mg0.7Ni2 sample annealed for 1 hour at 600degreesC, 800degreesC, and 1000degreesC, respectively.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical generator comprises a direct current power supply, an anodic chamber containing hydrogen at a relatively low pressure, an electrochemical pressurizing chamber (2), a cathode (3), and a control mechanism.    USE - For generating pure compressed relative high pressure hydrogen used as an anode fuel for stationary and vehicular polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of producing pure hydrogen pressures in excess of 1000 psi, and reducing hydrogen overvoltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical generator of pure pressurized relatively high pressure hydrogen comprises direct current power supply, an anodic chamber containing hydrogen at a relatively low pressure, an electrochemical pressurizing chamber (2), a cathode (3) connected to the power supply and bounding the electrolyte, and a control mechanism to maintain a moderately elevated temperature in the pressurizing chamber between the melting point of the electrolyte at 600 degreesC. The anodic chamber is connected to the electrochemical pressurizing chamber by a hydrogen-selective anode membrane (5) bounding the anodic chamber and connected to the power supply. The pressurizing chamber comprises an electrolyte of molten hydroxide or a eutectic mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the invented generator.    Pump (1)    Electrochemical pressurizing chamber (2)    Cathode (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Membrane (5)
NOVELTY - Providing aerogel compositions comprising aerogels having metallic particles, e.g. platinum, dispersed within.    USE - In manufacture of fuel cell electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic aerogel composition has very narrow particle size distribution of metallic particles. The metallic compound is incorporated into the aerogel at various times during the manufacture of metallic aerogel composition, for example the metallic compound is incorporated after supercritical extraction of the liquid polymerization medium from the cured aerogel or incorporated into the aerogel after pyrolysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic aerogel composition comprises an aerogel containing pores having a pore volume of at least 0.5 cm3/g, and metallic particles dispersed on a surface with an area of at least 100 m2/g. The metallic particles have an average particle size of 4 nm or less.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for formation of the metallic aerogel composition which involves contacting the aerogel with a supercritical fluid comprising a metallic compound.
NOVELTY - The plate has a plenum (209) in fluid connection with a reactant fluid inlet (208), a land (206) and a hole (211). The hole extends through the land and places the plenum in fluid connection with face (202) of the plate and is configured to deliver the fluid to a gas diffusion layer of electrochemical cell. The fluid has a velocity component perpendicular to surface of layer that is adjacent to face of the field plate.    USE - Used for electromechanical cells, proton exchange membrane, polymer electrolyte membrane, electrolyzer cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of holes helps in humidification of water by convection, thereby facilitating fluid flow through gas diffusion layer to the catalyst layer of a fuel cell. The convection of fluid results in higher current density and hence increases the electrical output of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an orthographic projection side view of a flow field plate for a polymer electrolyte membrane electrochemical cell.    Face (202)    Land (206)    Fluid inlet (208)    Plenum (209)    Hole (211)
NOVELTY - The stack has multiple inner tubular solid oxide fuel cells (12) and a porous support matrix (20) that embeds inner fuel cells and outer fuel cell. The inner and outer fuel cells couple fluid to two reactants such that the reactants are flowable through the matrix, inner and outer surface of the embedded cells and fuel cells, respectively.    USE - Used for tubular solid oxide fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The stack enables the close packing of a multiple small diameter tubular fuel cells thereby reducing the space required for accommodating the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal side view of the tubular solid oxide fuel cells.    Fuel cell (12)    Matrix. (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves impacting a flow of multiphase fluid against a surface perpendicular to the flow direction to radiate one or more intermediate flows. The intermediate flows are received at inlet portions of multiple outlet channels kept at predetermined distance from a point of impact. The output channels are provided with a variable length and a constant cross-sectional area.    USE - Used for converting a channel multiphase fluid flow into a multiple separate channeled flows, e.g. in metal based fuel cell or internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides uniform flow properties for multiphase fluid flow through multiple parallel outlets, by having outlets with a constant cross-sectional area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for converting a multiphase fluid flow into a multiple separate channeled flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a manifold of multi channel fluid converting method.
NOVELTY - An alkali hydride is synthesized by adding carbon to an alkali metal to form an alkali-carbon compound of the metal, and then exposing the alkali-carbon compound to a hydrogen-containing atmosphere at 25-600 degreesC and 1-100 atmospheres pressure.    USE - The alkali hydride is used for storing hydrogen in various applications, e.g. in a hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective, and achieves high hydrogen storage capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for storing hydrogen comprising exposing a solid sorbent comprising an alkali metal/carbon-based material to a hydrogen atmosphere at 25-700 degreesC under 0.1-100 atmospheres pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows Low-Content Temperature-Programmed-Reduction spectra of lithium/graphite mixture and pure lithium.
NOVELTY - A catalytic reactor has a catalyst support structure with small cross sectional area passages for flow of reacting substances, with the catalytic material attached to internal surfaces (2) of the passages and interfacing with the substances. The contact areas between the catalytic material and the substances are subjected to intentionally generated mechanical vibratory motions.    USE - As catalytic reactor, e.g. fuel cell, automotive catalytic converter, metal-air battery, or fuel reformer, for use in the intensification of reactions between specified reacting substances.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the relatively small dimensions of the passages and the high rigidity of the catalyst supporting structures, the flow-to-wall friction reduction is easier to attain by application of very high frequency, i.e. ultrasonic, vibrations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows waves traveling along the walls of a tubular catalytic reactor, as above.    Internal surfaces (2)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to catalytic purification of hydrogen-containing gas mixtures and can be used in a variety branches of chemical industry, for example in ammonia production, and also in hydrogen power engineering, in particular as fuel for combustion cells.    USE - Gas treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced carbon monoxide oxidation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Carbon monoxide is removed from gas mixture by oxidation of carbon monoxide with oxygen or air in reactor at temperature no lower than 20 degreesC and pressure no lower than 0.1 atm in two steps, each of which involves at least one catalyst bed. In the first step, CuO-CeO2 and MnO2-CeO, are used as active components and, in the second one, catalyst containing active components based on precious metals or their compounds with other metals. Content of CO in thus treated gases is below 10 ppm.
NOVELTY - Treating waste obtained from processed animal or fish carcasses comprises contacting the waste with at least one enzyme to hydrolyze proteins in the waste. Ammonia is removed from the hydrolyzate mixture by contacting with steam. The hydrolyzate is then contacted with at least one enzyme to convert fatty acids to carbon dioxide and methane.    USE - Used for treating waste obtained from processed animal or fish carcasses such as fish and/or fish parts including bone, tissue, skin, blood, offal, guts and other aquatic organisms.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the concentration of organic material and ammonia in the waste and efficiently produces a biogas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste obtained from the processed animal or fish carcasses.
NOVELTY - A method for selectively removing carbon monoxide contained in reformate gas rich in hydrogen is provided, to lower the cost by using cheap natural manganese ore as a support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the step of reacting the reformate gas whose ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide is 30-250 by mol with oxygen having 0.5-6.0 molar ratio to the carbon monoxide contained in the reformate gas in a reaction region containing a selective oxidation catalyst with a reformate gas space velocity of 1,000-100,000 hr-1 and at a temperature of 80-300 degrees C, wherein the selective oxidation catalyst is prepared by dipping at least one noble gas selected from the group consisting of Au, Rh, Pt, Ir and Ru on a natural manganese ore support and the content of the noble gas is 0.1-7 wt% of based on the weight of the support.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell, a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell prepared by the method and a preparation method of a membrane electrode assembly using the gas diffusion layer are provided, to enable a membrane electrode assembly to be produced massively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas diffusion layer is prepared by coating the one side of carbon paper with an ink slurry comprising an organic solvent and carbon black which is an identical material to the carrier of a catalyst, to prepare a dummy electrode; drying the dummy electrode at 160 deg.C for 10-20 min; infiltrating a gas diffusion layer containing the dried dummy electrode into a hydrophobic polymer solution or coating it with a hydrophobic polymer solution; drying the gas diffusion layer at 100 deg.C for 10-20 min; and heating the gas diffusion layer at 350 deg.C for 5-30 min. Preferably the organic solvent is ethylene glycol; the hydrophobic polymer solution is a mixture of a Teflon solution and water in the ratio of 1 : 1.4-1.7 by volume; and the carbon black has a fluffy density of 20 or more calculated by the relation (fluffy density) = (weight of carbon black x1000) / weight of water.
NOVELTY - Mass production (M1) of antioxidant comprising high antioxidation degree and activation degree of enzyme by using commercially available paulownia and Chinese parasol tree, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an antioxidant produced by M1.    M1 comprises:    (a) washing a raw material of paulownia and Chinese parasol tree;    (b) blanching the raw material;    (c) introducing the raw material into distilled water or sterilized water with the rate of 0.1-0.3 g of the raw material to 1 ml of the water and extracting an antioxidizing enzyme from the liquid formed in the steps (iii), at 40-135 deg.C for 1 hour or more;    (d) separating a sludge from the liquid, and then pressurizing the sludge with a pressure of 3-10 kg/cm2 to squeeze liquid from the sludge;    (e) mixing the squeezed liquid and the extract and completely removing a foreign material from the mixture;    (f) concentrating the extractant in concentrator so as to increase contents of components of the extract; and    (g) cooling the concentrated extractant to 40 deg.C or less.
NOVELTY - Preparing an enzyme using fermented food wastes, particularly cultivation of fungi using solids as a medium, thereby preparing high value-added enzyme, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing an enzyme using fermented food wastes comprises:    (a) inoculating thermophilic bacteria into food wastes and fermenting them at 50 to 65deg. C;    (b) removing water from the fermented food wastes to prepare solid typed food wastes; and    (c) inoculating fungi and culturing them at 25 to 30deg. C and pH 5.5 to 7.0 to prepare an enzyme, wherein the thermophilic bacteria are Bacillus stearothermophillus (KCCM 10310) and Bacillus acidocaldarius, or the mixture thereof; the fungi are Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae; and the enzyme is amylase, cellulase or xylase.
NOVELTY - A composting system to mix and ferment organic wastes more effectively is provided, which offers a simplified structure and saves manufacturing cost by improving the mixing tool of conventional composting system.    USE - A composting system to mix and ferment organic wastes more effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system for composting organic wastes contains the parts of a fermentation room (110), formed by a division wall (122) built in an oval shape, to ferment organic wastes (300), where an air supply tube (120) is on its base for pouring heated air to wastes; a partition wall on both sides of the fermentation room; a guiding rail (150) formed on the division wall and upper end of partition wall; a mixing tool set on the lower part of a moving tool (230), which comprises a screw (212) to move wastes up and down and a drum type mixer (214), placed between screws on the sides, to mix and grind wastes in the fermentation room; a raw material-spraying tool, comprising a tank (222) spraying organic wastes and a tank-running part (220), which spreads organic wastes over the wastes fermented in the room thinly and homogeneously; a moving tool running along the guiding rail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - System for composting organic waste.    Fermentation room (110)    Air supply tube (120)    Division wall (122)    Guiding rail (150)    Moving tool (203)    Screw (212)    Drum type mixer (214)    Tank-running part (220)    Tank (222)    Organic wastes (300)
NOVELTY - The unit has a pilaster-shaped fuel pack (21) with an elliptical cross-section filled with fuel for power generation. The fuel pack is mounted on an electric power generation module (1) that is pilaster-shaped with elliptical cross-section. The module generates electric power using fuel supplied from the fuel pack.    USE - For clocks, toys, portable audio equipment, mobile telephones with remarkable propagation, personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital camcorders, cameras e.g. digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The energy utilization efficiency is improved. The handling of the electric power generation unit is simple due to the pilaster shape of the electric power generation module and fuel pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric power generation unit with the electric power generation module removed from the fuel pack.    electric power generation module (1)    cases (2,3,22)    fuel pack (21)    scale (24)
NOVELTY - The gas channel (3) provided between the cylinders (12,13) supplies raw material gas to a catalyst layer (2) provided between the cylinders (11,12) for reforming the raw material gas. The heat conducting fins (41,42) are adhered between the cylinders (11,12,13) for passing the raw material gas through the catalyst layer and the gas channel respectively.    USE - For generating hydrogen-rich gas for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting fins adhered between the cylinders reduces the temperature difference of the cylinders reliably. Therefore the differential thermal expansion distortion of the welding portions of the cylinders, is eliminated and hence the fatigue breakage of the modifier is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    catalyst layer (2)    gas channel (3)    cylinders (11-13)    communication path (32)    heat conducting fins (41,42)
NOVELTY - An oxidizing agent is partially mixed at the center section (561) of the flow path (56) through which the reformed gas flow from the carbon monoxide (CO) shifter (5) to the carbon monoxide (CO) removal section (6).    USE - Fuel reformer e.g. water vapor reformer used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient mixing of oxidizing agent with the reformed gas is achieved at a low cost with low flow rate accompanied by low pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon monoxide shifter (5)    carbon monoxide removal section (6)    flow path (56)    center section (561)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator has sealed container(s) (6) having water-storing portion (18) which holds magnesium alloy powder (p) and hydrogen reservoir chamber, and water supply device (7) which supplies powder to portion (18). The generator is used for reacting aggregate of magnesium (Mg) alloy particle and catalyst metal microparticles, and water (42) to produce hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator produces hydrogen rapidly with high production rate and low cost. The processing of waste liquid is performed easily and inexpensively in the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen generator has sealed container(s) having water-storing portion which holds magnesium alloy powder in its lower portion and hydrogen reservoir chamber (21) in its upper portion, and a water supply device which supplies water to portion (18). The hydrogen generator is used for reacting aggregate of magnesium alloy particle and water to produce hydrogen. The aggregate of magnesium alloy grain consists of grain shape magnesium inside the alloy and catalyst metal microparticles at the surface. The catalyst metal microparticles are chosen from at least one type of nickel and its alloy microparticles, iron and/or its alloy microparticles, vanadium and/or its alloy microparticles, manganese and/or its alloy microparticles, titanium and/or its alloy microparticles, copper and/or its alloy microparticles, gold and/or its alloy microparticles, calcium and/or its alloy microparticles, zinc and/or its alloy microparticles, zirconium and/or its alloy microparticles, cobalt and/or its alloy microparticles, chromium and/or its alloy microparticles, and aluminum and/or its alloy microparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of hydrogen generator.    sealed container (6)    water supplying device (7)    powder storage portion (18)    hydrogen reservoir chamber (21)    water (42)    magnesium alloy powder (p)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell housing (100) accommodates a reformation system (1) comprising a reformation unit (1e) heated by a combustor (13), and a fuel cell (8). A suction opening (16f) is provided at the lower surface (103) of housing, for supplying air to the fuel cell. A discharge port (1X) is provided at the upper surface (101) of housing for discharging exhaust gas of reformation module.    USE - For generation of electric power for use in vehicle, domestic and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the suction opening and discharge port are provided at lower and upper surfaces of the housing, intake of the exhaust gas containing combustion dreg, through the opening is restrained. Hence electric-power generation property of the fuel cell, is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Reformation system (1)    Reformation unit (1e)    Suction opening (1X)    Fuel cell (8)    Combustor (13)    Housing (100)    Discharge port (16f)    Surfaces (101, 103)
NOVELTY - A burner (14) is arranged to burn heating gas in a combustion chamber (13). A heat exchanger (15) is arranged at the periphery of the burner to exchange heat from the combustion gas.    USE - Used for fuel cells used in vehicles or domestic co-generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier stabilizes the combustion of fuel, reliably suppressing nitrogen oxide generation. As the temperature distribution in the reformation chamber is homogenized, the need for a special material for the case is eliminated, obtaining a cost reduction. The modification property is improved. The need for a catalyst combustor is eliminated, enlarging the heating surface, obtaining a size reduction without reducing the efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (1)    Modifier catalyst (11)    Modification chamber (12)    Combustion chamber (13)    Burner (14)    Heat exchanger (15)    Combustion gas flow path (18)    Air flow path (19)
NOVELTY - The flow regulators (110,120) adjusts the flow of heating fluid to gaseous and liquid phase fluid paths formed in different sections of a heat exchanger. A control unit (100) controls the flow regulators, based on the steam temperature and steam flow amount.    USE - For generating steam used in fuel reformer for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - An expected heat exchange state can be quickly realized and a steam generation can be performed with an excellent steam quality and stability with a good responsiveness to load fluctuation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for steam generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of steam generator control system of a steam generation equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    control unit (100)    flow regulators (110,120)    fuel evaporator (210)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a cylindrical catalyst layer (31) supported by a porous carrier. A gas supply path (3) and exhaust path (5) are provided on either sides of the catalyst layer such that reactive gas to be reformed flows from the path (3) towards the path (5) through the catalyst layer.    USE - For catalytic reaction of fuel such as reactive gas for fuel reformation in fuel cell used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables increasing the fuel reaction area effectively. By providing the porous carrier for supporting the catalyst layer, the size and weight of the reaction device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the catalytic reaction device.    reaction device (1)    gas supply path (3)    gas exhaust path (5)    catalyst layer (31)
NOVELTY - A moisture content adjusting device (5) adjusts the moisture content of the produced hydrogen to promote water lubrication of the piston of the compressor (3) that stores the hydrogen in a high pressure tank.    USE - Supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell mounted on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simple structure for lubricating piston of compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen station. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen station (1)    water electrolysis apparatus (2)    compressor (3)    moisture content adjusting device (5)    dehumidification means (16)    humidification means (17)
NOVELTY - Suction pipe and discharge pipe (2,3) are connected between a small sewage disposal device (1) on a conveyance vehicle (4) and the sewage disposal installation (A), so as to take in waste water and supply processed water, respectively. The waste water supplied to sewage disposal device, is processed by removing the microorganisms present in the water and is then discharged to the sewage disposal installation.    USE - For disposal of waste water from residential building, apartments, hotel, restaurant, livestock waste from stable, industrial waste and agricultural effluents.    ADVANTAGE - Waste water exceeding the capability of sewage disposal installation, is reliably processed in a simple and cost-effective manner. Optimal service with respect to processing required by customer, is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sewage disposal apparatus; and    (2) sewage disposal management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal sectional view of the sewage disposal apparatus with conveyance vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sewage disposal device (1)    suction pipe (2)    discharge pipe (3)    conveyance vehicle (4)    sewage disposal installation (A)
NOVELTY - The sludge separated from a sewage-disposal plant is reduced by treating with two or more types of Bacillus bacteria and is maintained in a temperature in the range 45- 70degreesC.    USE - For biological treatment of sludge from sewage-disposal facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge is reduced moderately, by proliferation of the sludge at optimal growth temperature of the microbial species.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The Bacillus bacteria is selected from the group consisting of Bacillus cereus, Bacillus circulans, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus firmus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus macerans, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus thuringiensis.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) formulation for biological treatment of sludge; and    (2) biological-treatment apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying organic waste water into a reactor (2) in which gas-solid-liquid separation units, each consisting of obstacle plate (3) inclined at 35degrees with respect to side wall of reactor, are arranged in multi-stage. The chemical oxygen demand of waste water supplied to reactor is 2000 mg/l. Ferrous chloride of 0.1-10% is added to waste water, to form granule sludge from anaerobic digested sludge.    USE - For anaerobic treatment of organic waste water ejected from sewage work, human waste and stock raising plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to form granule sludge from anaerobic digested sludge, in short period. The anaerobic treatment is efficiently performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The waste water is supplied to the reactor through the supply pipe (1) at bottom portion of reactor, so as to cause upward flow. Antifoamer is added to the waste water. The gas-solid-liquid separation unit occupies more than half of the cross section of the reactor.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the anaerobic treatment apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    supply pipe (1)    reactor (2)    obstacle plate (3)
NOVELTY - The waste water dissolved with oxygen, is supplied into the processing tanks (15A-15C) where it is mixed with microorganisms. The suspended solid in processed waste water, is removed by a membrane separation apparatus (42). The treated water sterilized and then returned to the processing tanks.    USE - For purifying waste water containing organic sludge, ejected from industries.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water purifier of simple structure, occupies small space, purifies water efficiently and reduces amount of waste material discharged from it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxygen dissolved waste water is produced by supplying waste water in oxygen containing gas atmosphere. The waste water flow path (15) contains purification tanks, oxygen supply apparatus (16A-16C) and stirring apparatus (18), in parallel. The treated water is sterilized in a container (30) of ozone dissolving apparatus (50), which dissolves ozone in water to kill microorganisms in it. The treated water discharge pipe of a suction pump, is held below the intake pipe (116) of pump connected to ozone dissolving apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of waste water purification system.    waste water flow path (15)    processing tanks (15A-15C)    stirring apparatus (18)    container (30)    membrane separation apparatus (42)    ozone dissolving apparatus (50)    intake pipe (116)
NOVELTY - Bacillus subtilis added to bamboo charcoal which is ground to predetermined particle size, is new.    USE - For domestic purification application.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high resistance with respect to environmental change. Simplifies the installation structure with less maintenance. Uses microorganisms harmless to human body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) water purification material containing bag which is sealed with Bacillus subtilis added with ground bamboo charcoal. The leather, ground stone of bamboo charcoal, Bacillus subtilis and mandarin orange are mixed at a ratio of 5:2:1:2 and the error of the ratio is made less than 10%. The leaf of the ground bamboo is mixed in the range of 20-50% of weight ratio to the whole containing the leaf of the bamboo;    (2) water purification installation which includes several treatment tanks (2-6) storing treated water ejected from the home. The porous block (18) supporting the Bacillus subtilis is arranged in the treatment tank or bag; and    (3) water purification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the water purification installation.    treatment tanks (2-6)    porous block (18)
NOVELTY - An acid component removal unit is provided to remove the acid component in the gas, after performing oxidation treatment to eject it out. The oxidized gas is made to contact an aqueous-alkali solution comprised of calcium-carbonate aqueous solution or sodium carbonate aqueous solution. Alternately, aqueous alkali solution is sprayed on the oxidized gas. The oxidation catalyst is a platinum supported honeycomb catalyst.    USE - For purifying odor gas containing acetic acid and sulfur compound in organic refuse disposer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables decreasing running cost and emission of SOx such as sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the deodorizing system (drawing includes non-English language text.)    heater (3)    oxidation catalyst (4)    neutralization tank (6)    exhaust port (7)    pH sensor (8)    pH regulator tank (10)    chemical solution water sprinkling pipe (13)
NOVELTY - A control unit has control valves (8-10) that respectively control the flow amount of air supplied to fuel reformation unit (11) which generates hydrogen rich reformed gas, fuel cell main section (12) and combustor (13). The control valves are closed, when electric power generation is stopped and the control valves are opened, when predetermined conditions are satisfied.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The whole system is stopped reliably, when power generation is stopped and is started within short time period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    control valves (8-10)    fuel reformation unit (11)    fuel cell main section (12)    combustor (13)
NOVELTY - The vaporizer (100) has a nozzle (1) which supplies a primary raw material containing a fuel and an igniter (2) which starts the combustion of the fuel. A feeder (20) is provided to supply a secondary raw material to the combustion space (6) through a heat exchanger (5) which exchanges the heat of combustion with the primary and secondary raw materials.    USE - For vaporizing the raw materials including fuel mixed water in a fuel cell used for driving motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water dropping is prevented and the generation of carbon monoxide can be decreased since the secondary raw material is preheated by the combustion heat of the primary raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the control method of the vaporizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the vaporizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    nozzle (1)    igniter (2)    heat exchanger (5)    combustion space (6)    feeder (20)    vaporizer (100)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen separation type modifier (10) receives compressed methane gas from compressor (2), combustion exhaust from combustor (6A) and steam from boiler (3), and outputs separated hydrogen through flow path (L11). A turbine (12A) driving electricity generator (14), is driven by hydrogen removed exhaust passing through flow path (L14A) of modifier (10), and turbine exhaust passing through flow path (L16) is returned to combustor.    USE - For hydrogen supply to fuel cell, hydrogen driven car.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective use of hydrogen removed high pressure/temperature exhaust of modifier by turbine generator and combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressor (2)    Boiler (3)    Combustor (6A)    Hydrogen separation type modifier (10)    Turbine (12A)    Electricity generator (14)    Hydrogen flow path (L11)    Hydrogen removed exhaust flow path (L14A)    Turbine exhaust flow path (L16)
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon group fuel which has no oxygen atoms, is steam modified by producing hydrogen. The hydrocarbon conversion ratio is made into 90% or less. Most of the heat required by modifier, is obtained from off gas of fuel cell.    USE - For fuel modifier used in combination with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables size reduction and modification temperature reduction and improves modification efficiency, as most of the heat required by modifier is obtained from off gas of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing modification ratio and hydrogen utilization factor relationship of fuel modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Raw material gas comprising natural gas containing methane and low hydrocarbon is passed into film reactor (11) having oxygen permeable membrane (2). Water vapor modification and partial oxidation of raw gas are performed by adding water and carbon dioxide, to manufacture synthesis gas. Flow of oxygen is adjusted to adjust molar ratio of water to carbon, oxygen to carbon, and carbon dioxide to carbon.    USE - For manufacturing synthesis gas used as heating gas for fuel cells and drive source connected to the fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of apparatus and production cost are reduced. A hydrogen rich heating gas is produced using the synthesis gas. A fuel cell electric power generation system which utilizes hydrogen rich heating gas as fuel is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the liquid fuel manufacturing system; and    (2) the fuel cell electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure demonstrates the manufacturing method of synthesis gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Film membrane (2)    Membrane reactor (11)
NOVELTY - A deodorizing exhaust unit connected to a deodorizing case (60) through an odor guide duct (50), deodorizes and exhausts the odor from an organic refuse processing unit. A deodorizing exhaust port (60a) at lower portion of the deodorizing case is vertically connected to an exhaust path (54). A branched path (53) connects the upper portion of the deodorizing case to the deodorizing exhaust port, vertically.    USE - For processing organic refuse such as waste foodstuff including vegetable scrap emitted from kitchen and foodstuff processing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat generated in the deodorizing exhaust unit is effectively supplied to the exhaust path, by vertically connecting branched path to exhaust port of the deodorizing case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the deodorizing exhaust path in the organic refuse processor.    odor guide duct (50)    branched path (53)    exhaust path (54)    deodorizing case (60)    exhaust port (60a)
NOVELTY - Organic waste processing apparatus contains a spiral strip-shaped plate, attached at the end of a support (18) fixed to a rotary shaft (15). A stirring board (58) is attached to the rotary shaft and to the side of the support. The plate and stirring board are rotated in forward and reverse directions with respect to the rotary shaft for stirring the organic waste.    USE - For processing organic waste such as organic refuse, dry grass, dapple dregs of coffee and fruit juices such as grape juice.    ADVANTAGE - The stirring mechanism contains a reduced number of components, thereby ensuring a compact organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic waste processing apparatus.    rotary shaft (15)    spiral blade (17)    support (18)    rotary blade (53)    stirring board (58)
NOVELTY - An anaerobic treatment tank (21) has porous microorganism carriers (23) each supporting microorganisms for performing anaerobic treatment of organic substance introduced into the tank. A metal ion supplying device (10) supplies metal ions to the microorganism carriers through the water flow path (15).    USE - For anaerobic treatment of organic substances such as organic refuse in drainage.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the decomposition property with respect to the organic substance by supplying metal ions to the microorganism carriers through the water flow path for increasing the activity of the microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anaerobic treatment apparatus contains a microorganism carrier made of porous resin material or porous glass. The anaerobic treatment tank has several inflow ports (22) along its side walls such that the microorganism carriers attached to the inner walls of the tank cover the inflow ports. The metal ions such as iron ion, aluminum ion, magnesium ion are introduced into the treatment tank from an electrolytic cell (11) provided to the metal ion supply apparatus. The electrolytic cell has pair of electrodes (12,13) made of electroconductive metal. When a specific voltage is applied to the electrodes, electrolyzed water containing metal ions is produced in the electrolytic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the anaerobic treatment apparatus.    metal ion supply apparatus (10)    electrolytic cell (11)    electrodes (12,13)    water flow path (15)    anaerobic treatment tank (21)    inflow port (22)    microorganism carrier (23)
NOVELTY - New fermentation apparatus has a fixed drum (5) which is connected to a discharge port (21) of a rotating drum (2). A storage space (50) provided in the ejection side of fixed drum, stores the compost ejected from the rotating drum. A discharging unit (7) is provided under the storage space in the fixed drum. A blocking plate (25) is provided near the discharge port.    USE - Rotary drum type fermentation apparatus used in sewage treatment plants for processing sludge and common organic refuse produced at homes.    ADVANTAGE - The storage space provided in the ejection side fixed drum, stores the compost ejected from the rotating drum, the compost is discharged easily and smoothly. Also since the blocking plate is provided at the discharge port in the rotating drum, the over load of compost applied to the discharging unit is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view and sectional view of the rotary drum type fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotating drum (2)    fixed drum (5)    discharging apparatus (7)    discharge port (21)    blocking plate (25)    storage space (50)
NOVELTY - An air temperature raising unit (60) raises the temperature of reaction air containing impurities such as organic solvent supplied from the air blower (23), so that the impurities contained in the air is removed, and is supplied to the bubbling chamber (26). The humidified water from the chamber (26) is supplied to the air electrode (54).    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient and stable electric power generation. Durability of the fuel cell is increased. Overall efficiency of the fuel cell electric power generation system is enhanced highly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air blower (23)    air supplying path (25)    bubbling chamber (26)    modifier (40)    fuel cell (50)    fuel electrode (53)    air electrode (54)    air temperature raising unit (60)
NOVELTY - A pair of cold pipelines (L1,L8) connects a liquid hydrogen reservoir (22) to a vaporizer (42). A hot pipe line (L5) connects a hydrogen separation type modifier (32) and a hydrogen gas suction container (25). The pipelines are opened and closed by the shut-off valves (23,35,37) interposed between cold and hot pipelines to selectively cool and heat the hydrogen gas.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to apparatus such as fuel cell and hydrogen supplying station for fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is manufactured efficiently without using a hydrogen occlusion alloy. The pressure of the hydrogen gas sucked into the container is increased by heating the hydrogen gas with the heat energy of the combustion exhaust gas. The combustion exhaust gas is utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen supply structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid hydrogen reservoir (22)    hydrogen separation type modifier (32)    vaporizer (42)    shut-off valves (23,35,37)    hydrogen gas suction container (25)    cold pipelines (L1,L8)    hot pipeline (L5)
NOVELTY - Raw hydrocarbon and water vapor are reacted in water vapor modification reaction to form reformer gas containing carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen. CO is converted to carbon dioxide (CO2) in the presence of catalyst in shift gas reaction producing modified gas. CO2 is removed by liquefying which cools the modified gas.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen which is used as reducing gas, raw material gas, hydrogenation gas, and in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method efficiently utilizes cold heat of the liquefied natural gas and produces hydrogen. The method is inexpensive since the method skips CO2 removal process thereby reducing installation cost, construction cost and maintenance cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process flow of hydrogen manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by separating carbon using heat generated by nuclear power generator (31), during pyrolysis of hydrogen containing compound such as methane.    USE - For nuclear power generator such as light water reactor, fast breeder reactor, high temperature gas cooled reactor, boiling water reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization efficiency of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hydrogen manufacturing system.    Nuclear power generator (31)    Heat supply system (32)    Water vapor modifier (33)    Fuel supply unit (34)    Heat exchanger (35)
NOVELTY - The raw material gas is supplied to a hydrogen generator (4) along with the heating gas generated by a fuel cell (8). The generated hydrogen gas is supplied to the fuel cell directly.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen gas used in fuel cell for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - As the heat energy ejected from the fuel cell is utilized efficiently, the total power generation cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of the hydrogen manufacture and storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen generator (4)    Fuel cell (8)
NOVELTY - The austenitic stainless steel consists of (in mass%) chromium (15-25), nickel (7-15), carbon (0.02-0.1), silicon (1-4), manganese (2 or less) and sulfur (0.008 or less), nitrogen (0.05-0.2), molybdenum (1-3) and/or niobium (0.05-0.5) and the remainder of iron. Chromium oxide (30 or more) is contained in the oxide film of a heating initial stage.    USE - For modifier used in petroleum group fuels such as gasoline, naphtha, kerosene oil and liquefied petroleum gas.    ADVANTAGE - The austenitic stainless steel in modifier provides excellent heat resistance and corrosion resistance, at high temperature and water vapor atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the internal structure of a single tube petroleum group fuel modifier.
NOVELTY - The ferritic stainless steel comprises (in mass%) chromium (8-35), carbon (0.03 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less), manganese (1.5 or less), sulfur (0.008 or less), silicon (0.8-2.5) and/or aluminum (0.6-6) and iron (remainder). The total amount of silicon and aluminum is adjusted to 1.5 mass% or more.    USE - For modifier of petroleum group fuel e.g. gasoline, naphtha, kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas.    ADVANTAGE - Ferritic stainless steel has excellent thermal-fatigue property, structure reinforcement strength, prevents oxidation and sulfurization in high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows internal structure of single tube-type modified. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogenation reaction of naphthalene of stage (I) produces tetralin. After separating unreacted naphthalene from reaction product, tetralin is hydrogenated by hydrogenation reaction of stage (II), to obtain decalin.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Decalin is manufactured efficiently in short time due to the division of hydrogenation reaction under mild conditions. Use of light activity catalyst is not required and the process suppresses the heat generated in the reaction.
NOVELTY - A desulfurized processing unit (34), a reformation processing unit (36), a transformation processing unit (38) and a selective oxidation treatment unit (40) which are connected with the respective flow paths (2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20), are arranged at a predetermined order along the axial center of the cylinder.    USE - For generating hydrogen-content gas.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple structure and requires less energy consumption for generation of hydrogen-content gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the hydrogen-content gas generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    flow paths (2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20)    desulfurization processing unit (34)    reformation processing unit (36)    transformation processing unit (38)    selective oxidation treatment unit (40)
NOVELTY - The particles of dehydrated cake of sewage sludge are dispersed in liquid fuel. The blend ratio of dehydrated cake and liquid fuel is 0.1-0.5:1, by weight.    USE - As liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Effective usage of sewage sludge is enabled, and energy saving is achieved by mixing the cake with fuel.
NOVELTY - Biomass liquefied fuel manufacturing system fragments an organic garbage component, and emulsifies and disperses the fragmented component in a vegetable oil.    USE - For generating electrical power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel system effectively manufactures biomass liquefied fuel using strained lees, scrap vegetables, waste pulp, used papers, waste wood materials, scrap, plastic, food processing residual, alcohol waste liquid, bean paste, organic refuse and leftover foods. The system easily and economically manufactures liquefied fuel, enables clean combustion of waste products, suppresses emission of carbon dioxide, converse energy and suppresses global warming.
NOVELTY - A plasma is generated during thermal decomposition of the organic substance in a gasifier (2). The gas generated during thermal decomposition is reformed.    USE - For organic substance, such as plants and organic waste, and also for plastic and waste tires.    ADVANTAGE - The gas generated by decomposition of the organic substance is reformed effectively, without any problems caused by tar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic substance is treated in the gasifier. A gas conduction portion connects the gas exit of the gasifier to the subsequent apparatus. The reformed gas obtained are water vapor, hydrogen, oxygen or hydrocarbon gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow process diagram explaining the above organic substance gasification method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasifier (2)    gas reformation chamber (3)    water vapor reservoir (7)    gas cooler (8)    gas cleaning unit (9)    compressor (10)
NOVELTY - In Organic-refuse processing system used in drainage treatment system, the waste water from a disposer fixed in each home is treated in a water treating unit (1). The active surplus sludge is treated in an ultra-fine formation mixer (3) equipped with an instantaneous pressurizer (20). The treated waste water is supplied into the river after ozone aeration.    USE - For processing organic refuse from home, used in drainage treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The need for a resident to classify the organic refuse is prevented. The time and effort required for classification of the waste is avoided by arranging the disposer of specific association. The reduction in costs involved for the treatment of the organic refuse is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In Organic-refuse processing system, the sludge from a activated sludge storage tank (5) of the water treating unit is supplied into the ultra-fine formation mixer. The oxygen and ozone are supplied into the mixer. The biological oxidation of the sludge is performed during decomposition of the sludge and the sludge is passed into the river. The treated water is pumped for utilization in car washing, toilet and gardening purposes. The oxidation reduction level, dissolved oxygen level are monitored by a specific association using a remote control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the drainage treatment system equipped with the organic-refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water treating unit (1)    reaction tank (2)    ultra-fine formation mixer (3)    activated sludge storage tank (5)    instantaneous pressurizer (20)
NOVELTY - New organic refuse processing apparatus has pump connected to disinfection tank for sending back sludge deposited from sprayed filtered water to crusher again.    USE - For processing and nullifying sludge from organic refuse such as foodstuff residue taken out from food processing factory, restaurant, school, hospital.    ADVANTAGE - Carries out full and effective decomposition operation of the organic refuse by returning back the sludge deposited at the bottom of the disinfection tank for further crushing, stirring and filtration operation for recycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In organic refuse processing apparatus, crushed organic refuse (7) is alternately sent to adjoining rooms (1a,1b) of a fermentation chamber (1) having a stirrer (2). Water separated from the refuse flows down to a bottom purification tank (4) where it is filtered and flows into a disinfection tank (11). Portion of filtered water (C) is sprayed into the both tanks bottom by a sprayer (12) and the sludge (D) deposited is pumped back to a crusher (7) by a pump (14a). The stirrer operates for about 10 minutes and stops about 3 hours and 50 minutes. The filter of purification tank consist of a plastic fiber layer with perforated plastic board. The sprayer includes micro-pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    fermentation chamber (1)    adjoining rooms (1a,1b)    stirrer (2)    purification tank (4)    crusher (7)    disinfection tank (11)    sprayer (12)    gear pump (14a)    filtration water (C)    sludge (D)
NOVELTY - Processing method of organic waste e.g. human waste, involves supplying mixture of processed waste and raw waste into a fermenter (2). The mixture of organic waste is fermented, by supplying air into the fermenter. The exhaust gas from the fermenter is deodorized in a deodorizing unit (8). A portion of deodorized gas is ejected to atmosphere and the remaining is circulated along with air into the fermenter.    USE - For processing organic waste e.g. human waste, live stock excrements, sewer sludge, foodstuff scum, scum of dye works, used for manufacturing fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Environmental pollution is prevented, by suppressing generation of bad smells. High quality compost is easily manufactured in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing method of organic waste e.g. human waste, involves supplying mixture of processed waste and raw waste into a fermenter (2). The mixing ratio of processed waste and raw waste is set such that after mixing, the moisture content of the mixture becomes 50%. The exhaust gas from fermenter is subjected to dehumidification process and toxic substance removal process. The air and remaining deodorized gas are fed into the fermenter, after heating by a heater (14).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (2)    exhaust tube (5)    blower (6)    deodorizing unit (8)    heater (14)
NOVELTY - Wastewater processing method for garbage disposal machine, involves transferring wastewater sequentially through several reaction tanks (11-13). A portion of treated water from the tank (13) is recirculated to the tank (11). A diffuser is provided to supply air into the tank, such that perfect mixing flow of waste water is performed.    USE - For processing wastewater ejected from garbage disposal machine used in food processing industry, restaurant, residence.    ADVANTAGE - The garbage wastewater is efficiently treated. The regular extraction of sludge is eliminated. The decomposition speed is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Wastewater processing method for garbage disposal machine, involves transferring wastewater sequentially through several reaction tanks (11-13). A portion of treated water from the tank (13) is recirculated to the tank (11). A diffuser is provided to supply air into the tank, such that perfect mixing flow of waste water is performed. A separator is provided to separate waste water into concentration and supernatant liquids. The supernatant liquid is ejected and the concentration liquid is supplied to the reaction tanks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wastewater processing apparatus.    inflow pipe (9)    aeration settling tank (10)    reaction tanks (11-13)
NOVELTY - Microbial support (MS) contains treated substance obtained by pressurizing pruned branch in the presence of moisture, reducing pressure all at once and destroying the fiber contained in pruned branch.    USE - For processing organic refuse using microbes.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier is suitable for proliferation of microbes and rapid decomposition of organic refuse. The decomposed microbial support itself serves as favorable compost raw material after completion of the process. Pruned branch, which is disposed as scrap is effectively utilized for manufacturing the microbial support. This reduces the time and effort for incineration of waste pruned branch, and enables recycling of resources. Crushed material of coco peat, which produces deodorizing effect, enables successful garbage disposal with minimal unpleasant odor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic refuse processing by using MS. MS and organic refuse are introduced into a processing container, mixed with stirring in the presence of organic refuse decomposing microbe and organic refuse is processed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure (a) shows explanatory view of the microbial support and (b) shows graph of amount of water absorbed after 24 hours. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pipe (7)    perforated panel (71)
NOVELTY - A crusher (9) crushes waste foodstuff supplied from a hopper (5), after removal of metals from the waste by a metal removal unit (7). The crushed waste foodstuff stored in a storage tank (11), is directly supplied to a drying machine (15). The dried waste is cooled by an air cooler (19) and discharged through a discharge unit (17).    USE - The manufacturing system is useful for manufacturing compost and fodder using foodstuff residue.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of crushing and dry cooling units on a common base, reduces installation space of the manufacturing system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sequential arrangement of the hopper, metal removal unit, crusher and storage tank, forms a crushing unit (13). The sequential arrangement of drying machine, cooler and discharge unit, forms a dry cooling unit (21). The crushing and dry cooling units are arranged on a common base (27). An injection unit is arranged on the common base to inject waste foodstuff into the hopper. A vacuum pump (75) is provided at the lower side of the storage tank. A discharge container (67) is provided to collect the processed waste.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) crushing unit; and    (2) dry cooling unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fodder and compost manufacturing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hopper (5)    Metal removal unit (7)    Crusher (9)    Storage tank (13)    Crushing unit (11)    Drying machine (15)    Discharge unit (17)    Air cooler (19)    Dry cooling unit (21)    Common base (27)    Discharge container (67)    Vacuum pump (75)
NOVELTY - Contaminated soil is purified by pre-treating the contaminated soil with aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, followed by decomposing the contaminant using decomposing microbe and/or enzyme.    USE - For microbial purification of soil contaminated with organochlorine compound.    ADVANTAGE - The method using microbes effectively purifies contaminated soil.
NOVELTY - A reaction tank (8) provided at a waste gas path (5) of a solid electrolyte type fuel cell (SOFC), generates carbon monoxide and hydrogen using the carbon dioxide and water vapor in the waste gas. A recirculation path (12) supplies the carbon monoxide and hydrogen as fuel to the SOFC which generates electricity and heat by electrochemical coupling of the fuel and oxidizing agent.    USE - For recycling fuel in solid-electrolyte-type fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since fuel is regenerated by using carbon dioxide and water vapor contained in the waste gas, drastic reduction of fuel consumption and effective usage of waste heat energy is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solid electrolyte type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid electrolyte fuel cell module (1)    Waste gas path (5)    Air supply path (6)    Reaction tanks (8,11)    Recirculation path (12)
NOVELTY - A molecular sieve carbon comprises pillar-shaped carbon with height of 0.5-1.5 mm.    USE - For pressure swing adsorption-desorption apparatus (claimed). Especially, for separating specific gas component from gaseous mixture of nitrogen and oxygen, hydrocarbon racemic mixture such as butane isomer and butene isomer, and mixture of ethylene and propylene. Also for separation and recovery of carbon dioxide from boiler waste gas of thermal power station, and for recovering hydrogen from waste gas.    ADVANTAGE - The molecular sieve carbon has excellent adsorption capacity and selective adsorption property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pressure swing adsorption-desorption apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pressure swing adsorption apparatus.
NOVELTY - A fuel inlet pipe (13) attached with pressure control valve (12) is connected to a fuel cell (6) and a modifier (1) so that pressure of heating gas within the path from the modifier to the fuel cell is held constant. The hydrogen gas from the modifier passes through hydrogen absorption container (4) and then into the fuel cell. A pump (9) removes portion of gas ejected from fuel cell and supplies to the container.    USE - Electric power generation system using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas flow path from the modifier to the fuel cell is held at constant pressure due to the inlet piping with control valve, a stabilized power generation system is attained with high precision and the modifier is operated reliably. Provides simple structure    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heating gas is hydrogen gas. The modifier modifies methane gas to hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide. The pump controls the flow amount of gas fuel in inlet pipe. The container (4) has hydrogen occlusion alloy element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generation system using fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (1)    Hydrogen absorption container (4)    Fuel cell (6)    Pressure control valve (12)    Fuel inlet pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The urine is passed through a pre-processing tank (2) which has igneous rock (4), feldspar (6) and zeolite (7) to reform the urine into liquid suitable for microorganisms processing. The contaminant is degraded by a KN (no definition given) and hay microbial beds (10,13) in KN microbe and Bacillus subtilis degradation tanks (8,11) to a level which is used for cleaning of a pigsty.    USE - For purifying pig urine.    ADVANTAGE - The pig urine with difficult antibiotics and nitrous acid is easily purified by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The B. subtilis microorganisms with sufficient KN microbe and affinity are activated with aeration. An organic substance and muddiness are removed by dilution and aggregated tank in between pre-processing and KN microbe degradation tanks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the pig urine purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pre-processing tank (2)    igneous rock (4)    feldspar (6)    zeolite (7)    KN micro degradation tank (8)    KN microbial bed (10)    Bacillus subtilis degradation tank (11)    hay microbial bed (13)
NOVELTY - Support (I) (10) comprises polymeric hydrated gel (12) into which microorganisms (14) are trapped. The gel also contains a pH indicator (16).    USE - (I) is useful for carrying out waste-water treatment which involves purification of waste-water biologically by contacting waste water with (I).The purification process is a nitrification and a denitrification process. The nitrification process converts ammoniacal nitrogen present in the waste-water into a nitrate nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen and denitrification process converts nitrate nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen present in the waste-water into nitrogen gas, by the carrier.    ADVANTAGE - During waste-water treatment the active state of the microorganisms in (I) is identified visually and immediately which enables an easy confirmation of the quality of waste-water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for treating waste-water which involves purifying waste-water biologically by contacting waste-water with (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of a typical entrapment fixation support. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    entrapment fixation support (10)    polymeric hydration gel (12)    microorganisms (14)    nitrifying bacteria (14A)    pH indicator (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing methane fermentation process of cellulose and lignin group waste along with human waste, after performing explosive break process of the cellulose group waste. The methane fermented liquid is dehydrated. A portion of dehydrated sludge is returned to methane fermentation tank (13) and the remaining is carbonized.    USE - For processing organic waste e.g. human waste, sewage, foodstuff waste, agricultural waste materials, used for manufacturing liquid fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The processing efficiency of organic waste is improved. The yield of methane gas is increased. Good quality compost is easily obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid layer containing ammonia of the fermented liquid, is stripped to collect the ammonia.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of the organic waste processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    crusher (11)    explosive break unit (12)    methane fermentation tank (13)    dehydrator (14)    water treating unit (15)    carbonization unit (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing aerobic fermentation process to a mixture of cellulose and lignin group waste and human waste. After classification of fermented mixture, the wooden residue obtained by classification is subjected to explosive break process. The processed waste from the explosive break unit (13), is recirculated to the aerobic fermentation tank (11).    USE - For processing organic waste e.g. human waste, sewage, foodstuff waste, agricultural waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently and smoothly process the organic waste and cellulose and lignin group waste. The yield of recycling product such as compost and methane gas is improved. Enables to easily decompose the hard woody waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of organic waste processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aerobic fermentation tank (11)    sizer (12)    explosive break unit (13)    recirculation path (14)
NOVELTY - A transfer-type stirrer (10) is mounted on a transition truck (6), for transferring the stirrer from one fermentation tank to another. When the transition truck is transferred to predetermined position of the fermentation tank, the stirring conveyor (11) is inclined to predetermined depth inside the tank, and actuated so as to start-stirring operation.    USE - For stirring organic waste material collected in fermentation tank during fermentation process using transfer-type stirrer.    ADVANTAGE - A single traveling-type stirrer is used for stirring organic waste material collected in multiple fermentation tank. Thereby, reducing construction cost of fermentation plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for stirring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of stirring process of organic waste material in fermentation tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rails (3,5)    truck (6)    truck wheels (7,8)    traveling type stirrer (10)    stirring conveyor (11)    fermentation tank (15)
NOVELTY - A ground control base (10) performs remote control and positioning of a movable hydrogen manufacturing plant (20) positioned in the sea, using the acquired meteorological and marine research data from a satellite (12). A schedule allocates a liquid-hydrogen transportation tanker (11) for shipping to each plant based on operation condition of the plant. The position of each plant is acquired with the signal from a global positioning system (GPS).    USE - For recovering hydrogen for being used as fuel in transport devices such as motor vehicle, bus, ship, iron foundry, self electric-power-generation system of residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy control and management of the plant from ground control base utilizing the natural energy efficiently. Enables efficient energy transformation at low cost and performs efficient shipping allocation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    ground control base (10)    liquid-hydrogen transportation tanker (11)    satellite (12)    hydrogen manufacturing plant (20)
NOVELTY - A waste material gasification apparatus comprises; (1) a melting furnace (10) for thermally decomposing and gasifying waste material; (2) a dust removal apparatus (20) for removing dust in the gas emitted from the furnace; and (3) a supply unit (22) for supplying packing particles (21) extracted from the dust removal apparatus to the melting furnace.    USE - For gasifying waste material, such as waste plastic, car shredder dust, municipal solid waste, waste wood material and waste oil.    ADVANTAGE - The packing particles comprising dust is melted in the melting furnace, and dust adhering to the particles are removed. Hence, the operation of the dust removal apparatus is simplified. The heat exchanger is at a location where corrosive gas does not circulate, and hence corrosion of heat exchanger is prevented and vapor at high temperature and high pressure is generated. The packing particles are cheap, and hence dust is removed economically. The slag generated in the melting furnace is effectively recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating the above waste material gasification installation. The gas which is emitted from the furnace (10) at 500-1200 degreesC is passed into the dust removal apparatus for cleaning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above waste material gasification installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    melting furnace (10)    dust removal apparatus (20)    packing particle (21)    supply unit (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) has an anode (2) supplied with hydrogen (20), a cathode (3) fed with air/oxygen through a humidifier (4) and a cooling unit (8) connected to a heat exchanger (7), water reservoir (5) and pump (6). The invention eliminates the separate humidifier and connects the anode and the cooling unit directly to the water reservoir which is used for both degassing and humidifying    USE - Humidification of air/oxygen supplied to fuel cell    ADVANTAGE - The elimination of the separate humidifier reduces the size of the fuel cell assembly and there is no need for a frost protection system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conventional fuel cell assembly    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Humidifier (4)    Water reservoir (5)    Pump (6)    Heat exchanger (7)    Cooling unit (8)    Hydrogen (20)
NOVELTY - The combustible gas generation from waste fuel materials comprises gasification at above 1200 degrees C by agents including air and water vapour at 1200-1400 degrees C. A reactor (8) has three levels of gasification agents injectors in its walls, a heat exchanger (18,19) and an air and water vapour reheater (20). EMBODIMENT - A gas purification system (22,23,24) is also provided.    USE - In petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - Gas reforming reactor of a generally concentric construction, with a central, axially arranged, flue-gas generating heater (4), surrounded by reforming sections (3a,3b), where at least reforming section (3a) has an axial bore for passage of hot gases, extending parallel to the central axis (5) of the reactor.    USE - Local, or mobile units for production of up to approx. 400Nm3/h hydrogen from e.g. natural gas, bio-gas, or land-fill gas feed stocks.    ADVANTAGE - Compact production units which can achieve better than 97% overall conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for reforming hydrocarbons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows an axial cross section for a schematic reforming reactor.
NOVELTY - Current collector or bipolar plate (7) comprises a distribution structure having at least one channel (11) with a direction change (12) of at least 90 degrees.    USE - Used for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector or bipolar plate has an improved structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (7)    Channel (11)    Direction change (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a number of fuel cell units (10,11,12,13), at least one of which is uncoupled via a decoupling device (14,15,16,17) upon occurrence of a fault, with at least one blocking element in the form of a valve flap with a manual actuator used for interrupting each medium flow through the decoupled fuel cell unit and an electrical switch element (18,19,20,21) bridging the decoupled fuel cell unit. The electrical switch element can be provided by a relay or a semiconductor element, the decoupled fuel cell provided with at least one venting element (22,23,24,25).    USE - The fuel cell system is used for providing the electrical power for operation of an automobile propulsion drive.    ADVANTAGE - Allows decoupling of defective fuel cell unit with rest of fuel cell system remaining in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell units (10,11,12,13)    Decoupling devices (14,15,16,17)    Electrical switch elements (18,19,20,21)    Venting elements (22,23,24,25)
NOVELTY - Preparation of organic fuel pellets for burning, faeces are first shredded prior to pressing, in which the frictional heat kills pathogens. The pressed pellets are then heated to a higher temperature in which any residual germs are killed and residual water is evaporated.    USE - For conversion of horse faeces or similar residues to furnace fuel pellets.    ADVANTAGE - The novel process provides an environmentally-friendly means of disposal for horse faeces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: If the faeces are relatively dry, the pressing process is limited to a single-stage. If the faeces are relatively moist, they are first de-watered by roller compression, secondary pressing and heating, followed by shredding. The shredded particles are no more than 5 cm in diameter. The final pellets are 8 mm in diameter and 35 mm long. Heat treatment is applied for 10 minutes at 80 degreesC on a conveyer belt under an infra-red heat source or microwave emitter. The finished pellets contain no more than ten percent water by weight and have a calorific value of 13-15 MJ, 80g ash/kg, and 0.1-0.2% sulfur.
NOVELTY - In a novel composite (I) consisting of a zeolite supported on a rigid carrier, the carrier is silicon carbide (SiC) having a BET specific surface area of more than 5 m2/g.    USE - The use of (I) is claimed as: (i) a catalyst (or catalyst carrier) for gas or liquid phase chemical reactions; (ii) a catalyst (or catalyst carrier) for hydrocarbon cracking, alkylation, acylation or isomerization reactions; (iii) a catalyst for the methylation of toluene (specifically where the reaction gives a selectivity to para-xylene of at least 60% (based on total xylenes) over a reaction period of 3 hours); (iv) a catalyst (or catalyst carrier) for removing pollutants from internal combustion engine exhaust gases; and (v) a catalyst (or catalyst carrier) for Friedel-Crafts reactions, specifically for the production of para-alkoxyacetophenones (especially para-methoxyacetophenones), particularly where the selectivity to the para-isomer is more than 90% (preferably more than 95%).    ADVANTAGE - The carrier has good mechanical strength under the conditions of use of (I) as a catalyst; is easily shaped; has good chemical resistance (especially in basic media), allows the hydrothermal synthesis of zeolites; and shows little catalytic activity under the conditions of use of (I) as a catalyst (thus eliminating parasitic reactions). The zeolite and carrier have a high level of interaction and good adhesion, so that no detachment occurs during post-synthesis treatment and use as a catalyst. The high surface area of the carrier allows a large quantity of zeolite to be supported and allows access of reactants to the whole of the zeolite during gas phase reactions.
NOVELTY - A gas stream containing contaminant gas and energetic gas is purified by providing bioreactor having reaction chamber filled with solvent, extracting contaminant gas from gas stream by feeding gas stream in the chamber, separately releasing energetic gas and spent solvent from the chamber, removing ions from spent solvent to recycle the solvent, and feeding the recycled solvent in the chamber.    USE - The invention is used to purify gas stream containing contaminant gas, preferably and carbon dioxide (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a process that allows a large-scale production of energetic gases such as methane contained in biogas and the natural gas at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The purification of gas stream (10) containing contaminant gas and energetic gas involves providing bioreactor (12) having reaction chamber (14) filled with solvent containing biocatalyst (16) capable of catalyzing a transformation reaction of the contaminant gas dissolved in solvent into ions; extracting the contaminant gas from the gas stream by feeding the gas stream in the chamber to allow the gas to transform and dissolve onto ions, yielding energetic gas free of the contaminant gas and having spent solvent (20) containing the ions in solution; separately releasing the energetic gas and spent solvent from the chamber; removing the ions from the spent solvent to recycle the solvent; and feeding the recycled solvent (30) in the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic process diagram of inventive purification process.    Gas stream (10)    Bioreactor (12)    Reaction chamber (14)    Biocatalyst (16)    Methane energetic gas (18)    Spent solvent (20)    Gas inlet (22)    Gas outlet (24)    Liquid outlet (26)    Ion exchange resin (28)    Recycled solvent (30)    Obtained solution (32)    Additional ions (34)
NOVELTY - Purification system (14) with major component and oxidizable impurity comprises electrolytic cell (15) having fluid diffusion anode with catalyst and electrocatalyst, fluid diffusion cathode, electrolyte, fluid supply inlet port (18a), and purified fluid outlet (19a); supply of oxidant (16) connected to fluid supply inlet port; and power supply (20) with positive and negative terminals.    USE - For fluid supply in a fuel cell system. (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The invention enhances the activity of catalyst incorporated in the cell anode. It is more efficient and less complex method for reducing the carbon monoxide levels in reformed fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell system (11) comprising fuel cell and purification system; and    (2) a method for purifying a fluid using an electrolytic cell comprising directing fluid and oxidant to the inlet of anode, applying an electric potential across electrolytic cell so that anode is positive with respect to cathode, and collecting purified fluid from outlet of anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system comprising an electrolytic cell for removing carbon monoxide from the fuel stream supplied to the fuel cell.    Fuel cell system (11)    Purification system (14)    Electrolytic cell (15)    Supply of air (16)    Stack (17)    Fuel supply inlet port (18a)    Outlet port (19a)    Power supply (20)
NOVELTY - A new composition for remediation of soil contaminated by oils and organic compounds which are difficult to decompose, therefore purifying the contaminated soil effectively and increasing air and water permeability of the soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new composition for remediation of soil contaminated by oils and organic compounds comprises 5 to 20% (v/w) of an oil decomposable strain, Pseudomonas sp. Y2G1 (KCTC 18049P), 70 to 90% (w/w) of resin, and 5 to 10% (w/w) of nutrient salts, where the resin is selected from sawdust, clay and sand; the nutrient salt is selected from urine and ammonium sulfate; and the oil decomposable strain, Pseudomonas sp. Y2G1 (KCTC 18049P) is isolated from the soil.
NOVELTY - Solid fuel preparation uses domestic waste water sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solid fuel preparation using domestic waste water sludge comprises the mixing of domestic waste water sludge (1000 g) and coal (350 g) after crushing, mixing the mixture with a mixture of bunker-C oil (250 g) and emulsifier (20 g), deodorization/sterilization of mixture by dosing potassium permanganate (50 g) and hydrogen peroxide, dosing of waste paper powder into the mixture for producing a solid material by adsorption of oil and water, and the production of solid fuel in an extruder by holding at 100 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Ground organic chip having predetermined size, composting promotion material, coconut fiber and a soil material (14) are packed in a water-permeable bag (16). The packed bags are arranged on a greening board (10), the organic chip is decomposed/degraded by facultative anaerobe and the bags are moistened with water, to obtain a reclaimed greening base (12).    USE - For growing plants on roof, wall surface, slope, bankings and cuttings of buildings and also for desert greening.    ADVANTAGE - The reclaimed green base is light in weight and enables excellent plant growth. The base is manufactured/prepared easily, economically and reliably with minimum labor. The base has excellent water absorbance capacity, water retaining property, durability, fertilizer retaining ability and improved workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a board, which comprises a water-permeable bag filled with ground organic chip of predetermined size, composting promotion material, coconut fiber material collected from the coconut outer shell and soil material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of reclaimed greening base.    greening board (10)    reclaimed greening base (12)    soil material (14)    water-permeable bag (16)    structure/space arranged in board (26)
NOVELTY - The water vapor inlet tube (79) supplies water vapor generated by an exhaust heat boiler (52) into secondary side space of a hydrogen separation apparatus (56), which extracts hydrogen from fuel after fuel modification. The extracted hydrogen is supplied to combustion room through a hydrogen collection pipe (75).    USE - Used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Increases extraction amount of hydrogen per unit time, even when small sized hydrogen extraction unit is used. Thus, high conversion ratio is obtained, thereby thermal efficiency of the gas engine is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exhaust heat boiler produces water vapor by endothermic reaction, which is used by fuel modifier for modification of the hydrocarbon group fuel. The hydrogen extracted by the separation apparatus is occluded in a hydrogen storage body temporarily, after which hydrogen is supplied to combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the electric power generation system using the gas engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas engine (1)    exhaust heat boiler (52)    hydrogen separation apparatus (56)    hydrogen collection pipe (75)    water vapor inlet tube (79)
NOVELTY - The high-concentration methane fermentation process is carried out after explosive break processing of high concentration sludge with less than 90% of moisture content.    USE - For processing high-concentration sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the ejection of sludge and maintains high-concentration sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the processing apparatus of high-concentration sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the high-concentration sludge processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Bio waste/sludge (10) is heated for 15 hours or more in a heater (1), dried, thermally decomposed and finally subjected to ripening/curing to obtain a compost. Subsequently another batch of sludge is similarly processed.    USE - For processing composite using animal excrements.    ADVANTAGE - Batch-wise processing of cured composite using manufacturing apparatus has excellent operational and productive efficiency. Fuel consumption for heating in the apparatus can be effectively decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cured composite manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (1)    sludge (10)
NOVELTY - Fowl excrement is blended with incinerated ash and carbide material. The mixture having moisture content of 55-80 weight% is fermented under aerobic conditions and the moisture content of fermented material is adjusted to 40 weight% or less.    USE - Useful as de-icing material, fertilizer, soil improvement material, moisture content regulating material, microbial raw material and nutritive material for fermentation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively processes/recycles fowl excrements and other industrial wastes. The method, which is simple and economical, enables rapid fermentation of fowl excrement. The processed material obtained by the method is odorless and has excellent preservability and effectively replenishes nitrogen content and phosphorus content. The processed material obtained by the method is effectively utilized in horticulture and agriculture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fowl excrement fermented compost, which is obtained by the above-mentioned method.
NOVELTY - A decomposition tank (2) has a decomposition liquid comprising microorganisms for decomposing the organic refuse supplied through an organic refuse injector (1). A supply port (41a) for supplying decomposition liquid to the upper portion of the tank is arranged between a stirrer (3) and a circulation pump (4), in a same line.    USE - For treating organic refuse by microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - Decomposition treatment by microorganism in decomposition liquid is performed efficiently in favorable state, by arranging decomposition liquid supply port between the stirrer and circulation pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of underwater decomposition type organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic refuse injector (1)    decomposition tank (2)    stirrer (3)    circulating pump (4)    air sprayer (5)    disposer (12)    supply port (41a)
NOVELTY - A disposer (1) connected to the sink (2), feeds the organic refuse from the sink to a decomposition device (6) comprising bio tanks (10,11,12) connected integrally by a bracket. A moving blade stirs the implants added to the bio tanks, along with the organic refuse, so as to decompose the organic refuse into water and carbon dioxide. The decomposed products are ejected through a discharge port (13a) of an exit pipe (13).    USE - For processing organic refuse contained in waste water drained from sink of kitchen, and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse is decomposed efficiently, uniformly and rapidly at low cost, by providing several bio tanks with implants, in the decomposition device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The disposer is connected to the decomposition device through a connection pipe (5) and a control valve (5a). A motor provided at one of the bio tanks, rotates the moving blades of the bio tanks for stirring the organic refuse, through pulleys, gearwheel and a belt. The moving blades, upper mesh and lower mesh are fixed to rotary shaft by a bearing integrated in the upper lid of the bio tanks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic refuse processing apparatus and the disposer.    disposer (1)    sink (2)    connection pipe (5)    control valve (5a)    decomposition device (6)    bio tanks (10,11,12)    exit pipe (13)    discharge port (13a)
NOVELTY - A fan (6) sucks the carbon dioxide and water vapor (14) generated in upper portion of refuse decompose treatment tank (4), through an inlet (9) by opening-closing of a lid (2). The air in the sucked carbon dioxide and water vapor are exhausted from an exhaust port (12) to the external through hose (8).    USE - For decomposing and treating organic refuse e.g. garbage emitted from kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in organic refuse decompose-treatment apparatus capability during dew formation is prevented, since condensation of carbon dioxide and water vapor on lid is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hose connected organic refuse decompose-treatment tank is expandaded or contracted depending on opening-closing of the lid having cavities. The hose is also connected to the exhaust port through deodorizing duct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the organic refuse decompose-treatment apparatus.    lid (2)    organic refuse decompose-treatment tank (4)    fan (6)    hose (8)    suction inlet (9)    exhaust port (12)    carbon dioxide and water vapor (14)
NOVELTY - A storage apparatus accumulates the hydrogen which is used as fuel and supplied to load, using electric power generated in night. The quantity of hydrogen to be stored is determined, based on the power requirement of next day estimated from the power consumption of load. A control equipment adjusts the reception amount of power, while generating electricity during day time, according to the fluctuation of power consumption of load.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains the loss accompanied to transformation of hydrogen and electricity to minimum. Decreases the emission of green house gases. Suppresses the consumption of the electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of the electric power supply.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) is supplied with hydrogen through a pipe (2) and oxygen through a pipe (3) which carries compressed air. The material output from the fuel cell passes through a pipe (6) to a recuperator (7) which using fuel cell pressure passes water along a pipe (9) to the air compressor (4) where it is injected by axial or radial jets. The humidified compressed air prevents the fuel cell membrane becoming dry and losing effectiveness.    USE - Humidification of compressed air fed to a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not need a separate water pump and is generally simpler, cheaper and more reliable. The regulation of water supplied is simple and takes account of the state of operation of the fuel cell    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for : A method of operation which uses the pressure difference between the fuel cell output and the compressor entry to drive recovered water from the recuperator to the compressor    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the water recovery and injection system    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen pipe (2)    Compressed air pipe (3)    Air compressor (4)    Fuel cell output pipe (6)    Recuperator (7)    Water supply pipe (9)
NOVELTY - A honeycomb structure (1) is formed in two zones (2a,2b) on either side of a watertight base plate (6) and is in external contact with the plates of a fuel cell or thermal exchanger. Each of the two zones is constructed from metallic layers (8) which have networks of passages (10). The layers are made by selectively hardening metallic powder by laser and removing the residue. Fluid enters (A,B), leaves (D1,D2) and is diffused (C1,C2)    USE - Manufacture of honeycomb structures for fuel cell bipolar plate or heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables honeycomb structures to be manufactured which have perfectly controlled internal geometry    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the honeycomb structure    honeycomb structure (1)    Zones (2a,2b)    Baseplate (6)    Metallic layers (8)    Passages (10)    Fluid entry (A,B)    Fluid exit (D1,D2)    Diffusion (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - Conversion of a mixture of sawdust, wood shavings or fibres to fuel pellets or bricks involves pressing within an adiabatic expansion chamber and simultaneously heating to beyond the boiling point of water. The chamber pressure is then reduced, thus releasing water vapor and gases. The pressed material is broken into smaller sizes and allowed to cool.    USE - For conversion of sawdust, wood shavings or fibres to fuel pellets.    ADVANTAGE - The novel process is capable of converting green sawdust or wood chips to fuel, without uneconomic energy input. The assembly can be installed close to the incidence of waste materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material is then further compressed under adiabatic conditions, and heated to beyond a temperature at which the polysaccharides and/or proteins and/or other bonding substances present in the raw material cause the particles to bind and form defined shapes within a mould. A further compression process drives out residual water vapor and gases, and the pressed material is allowed to cool as pellets to room temperature and dry.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an assembly for use in the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above process.    press (1,3,5,6)    green raw material (2)    material (4)    material (7)    sensors (8, 10)    control system (9)    cooling zone (11)    conveyer (12)
NOVELTY - A pyrolysis shaft furnace (1) extends downwards to a zone (3) with a discharge mechanism (7) comprising a series of helical conveyers (8-11) which are operated on a time-regulated basis. The furnace pyrolyses mixtures also containing organic substances and coming into contact with a heat transfer medium. The resulting pyrolysed coke is subsequently burned in a reactor with air.    USE - As pyrolysis furnace, for disposal of waste material, for use as fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace enhances the pyrolysis of materials, relative to prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a cross-sectional side-view of the above pyrolysis oven. (Drawing includes non English-language text).    pyrolysis shaft furnace (1)    inlet cross-sectional area (2)    outlet cross-sectional area (3)    inlet (4)    gas outlet (5)    hot ash and fuel (6)    discharge (7)    conveyer worm (8-11)
NOVELTY - In the alkylated oil preparing process, room temperature acid ionic liquid is used as catalyst and isobutane and olefin are used as material.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention can inhibit olefin condensation, cyclization and other side reactions; and the ionic liquid has no corrosion and no volatility and is easy to separate from alkylated oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst is prepared through reaction between alkylamine hydrohalide or pyridine hydrohalide and metal halide. The alkylation reaction is performed at -20 to +80 deg.C and 0.1-1.6 MPa, and the material isobutane/olefin ratio is 1-200. The alkylated oil yield may reach 160-180 vol% of olefin, and its C8 component may reach 60-80%. The catalyst has no descent in yield of alkylated oil and C8 selectivity after being used for 10 times and has excellent regeneration performance.
NOVELTY - Pollution and high cost of motor fuel in all internal combustion engines and jet engines are reduced by using hydrogen as a supplementary fuel instead of a total fuel. The hydrogen is produced in the engine after the engine has been started on petrol and turned on to hydrogen after the engine has heated up to convert water into steam, and steam to hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is fed straight in the engine's intake manifold.    USE - For reducing the pollution and high cost of motor fuel in all internal combustion engines and jet engines.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has no storage of hydrogen, and provides a safe way of reducing the cost as well as reducing by half the exhaust pollution until the time comes when hydrogen can be used as total fuel.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen fuel generating system comprises a device for implementing a reforming process that converts primary fuel into hydrogen, and a membrane (10) that exhibits selective permeability for carbon dioxide. The membrane comprises ceramic material.    USE - For generating hydrogen fuel for a fuel cell constituting a power source for driving and/or additional power source in some type of transportation e.g. private car, lorry, bus, plant machine, truck, boat, airplane, helicopter, or space vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The improved fuel generating system has an increased efficiency, is simpler and more robust, and does not require a great deal of space. The ceramic membrane has tolerance of temperature and chemicals, and can be applied even in exposed positions of the system without problems over a long period of time. It can create a large partial pressure difference over the membrane for the gas component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the invention.    Flow (1, 2, 3, 4)    Heat exchanger (5)    First chamber (8a)    Second chamber (8b)    Reformer catalyst (9)    Membrane (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an air source (3) providing air into an adsorbent medium (5) e.g. Zeolites. A heat transfer conduit located between a fuel cell (7) and the adsorbent medium transfers heat from the cell to the medium to adsorb nitrogen compared to oxygen. An oxygen enriched air conduit (13) provides oxygen enriched air from the adsorbent medium to the fuel cell.    USE - Used for enriching oxygen in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer conduit transfers heat from the fuel cell to the adsorbent medium to selectively adsorb nitrogen compared to oxygen and provides air enriched with oxygen to fuel cell, thereby increasing the efficiency of the fuel cells operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of enriching air with oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of oxygen enrichment systems.    Air source (3)    Adsorbent medium (5)    Fuel cell (7)    Air inlet (11)    Oxygen enriched air conduit (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrolyzer (25) energized by a power source to disassociate water into hydrogen and oxygen. A gas collection system (27) has two gas-water columns (29, 37) connected to the electrolyzer to form flow loops (35, 43). A valving system maintains the pressure of hydrogen and oxygen at a selected level above 1000 pounds per square inch by controlling their flow from respective loops.    USE - Used for electric utilities.    ADVANTAGE - The valving system maintains the pressure of hydrogen and oxygen at a selected level, hence the apparatus operates at high pressure without the need for additional pressurizing equipment for efficient conversion and gas storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of providing electricity to a specified location remote from a utility generating station    (b) a method of deferred electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electricity-to-hydrogen section of the hydrogen based energy storage system.    Electrolyzer (25)    Gas collection system (27)    Two gas-water columns (29, 37)    Flow loops (35, 43)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pressure pump (110) connected to a supply tank (68). A reservoir or an injection gallery (116) is fed by a pressure pump, and contains deionized water under pressure. A pressure-regulating valve (118) determines an operating pressure that prevails in the reservoir. Controllable injection valve (140,142,144) delivers atomized water to the reservoir.    USE - Used for fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides better atomized deionized water without formation of water droplets that cannot be blown by a high air pressure of the compressor. The control time for the injection valves can be accurately preset and can be easily controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the humidification of a gas flow supplied to a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system with fuel cells connected together to form a stack.    Humidity sensor (48)    Supply tank (68)    Level indicator (70)    Pressure pump (110)    Injection gallery (116)    Pressure regulating valve (118)    Injection valves (140, 142, 144)
NOVELTY - A gas stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide is produced by contacting steam with the molten metal to react a first portion of the steam with the reactive metal to form hydrogen gas and metal oxide, and contacting a carbonaceous material with the molten metal in the presence of steam to react with carbonaceous material with a second portion of the steam and form carbon monoxide gas.    USE - For producing a gas stream comprising H2 and CO useful in the synthesis of useful products e.g., methane, methanol and ammonia (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides gas stream having H2 and CO in well-controlled ratio and yields useful products e.g. methane or methanol without the need to remove carbon oxides from the gas stream to adjust the ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of gas stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) in molar ratio of 1:1, comprises providing a molten metal (504) in a reactor comprising first reactive metal, contacting steam with the molten metal to react a first portion of the steam with the reactive metal to form hydrogen gas and metal oxide, contacting a carbonaceous material with the molten metal in the presence of steam to react with carbonaceous material with a second portion of the steam and form carbon monoxide gas, and extracting the gas stream form the reaction having a molar H2:CO ratio of at least 1:1.
NOVELTY - Provided are a photocatalyst capable of obtaining methane and methanol from carbon dioxide with high efficiency and a method for fabricating it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of:    (a) mixing acid of pH 0.5-3 with three-block copolymer of oxirane(ethylene oxide)-methyl oxirane (propylene oxide)-oxirane(ethylene oxide);    (b) mixing titanium precursor with tetraethyl-ortho silicate with silica : titanium mol ratio of 20-400:1;    (c) mixing the solution (a) with the solution (b); and    (d) drying and calcining the solution mixture.
NOVELTY - A malodor adsorption (27) material includes fungus mixed with sawdust.    USE - The material is used for removal of malodors.    ADVANTAGE - The novel material enables economical permanent malodor adsorption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following;    (1) making the above material, by:    (a) inoculating a malodor decomposable fungus in a culture medium to grow it into a fungus body;    (b) collecting the grown fungus body together with the culture medium and then agitating them;    (c) inoculating and fermenting the agitated mixture into nutritious sawdust, to produce seed culture; and    (d) inoculating and fermenting the seed culture in a remaining waste mycobiota after the cultivation of mushroom supplied; and    (2) a deodorization vessel including the above material, comprising:    (i) a pipe (22) for the inlet of a malodorous gas(21);    (ii) a nutrient solution tank receiving a photosynthesis bacteria nutrient solution (23);    (iii) a filter layer composed of a layer charged with the adsorption material and porous carrier layer (25,26); and    (iv) a gas discharge pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above material.    odorous gas (21)    pipe (22)    nutrient solution (23)    porous carrier (25,26)    adsorption material (27)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (3) monitors the pressure change in a container (2) packed with graphite and hydrogen gas, while performing mechanical grinding of graphite in the container.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen storage element used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen storage element with high quality is mass produced using this apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of the hydrogen storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the hydrogen storage element manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen storage element manufacturing apparatus (1)    Container (2)    Pressure sensor (3)    Pipe (4)    Valve (5)    Vibrating table (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformation unit (2) is arranged in a main housing (10), to produce reformed gas using reformation raw material. A shielding wall (9) is arranged surrounding the housing, to shield radiant heat from the reformation unit.    USE - For fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation of heat towards control unit is prevented by arrangement of shielding wall. Overheating of components is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    burner (1)    fuel reformation unit (2)    heat exchanger (4)    shielding wall (9)    main housing (10)
NOVELTY - Rotary shafts (3a) which rotate a pair of screws (3) are held inside a dispensing device (21) with a supply port (4) and a compacting device (1a) with discharge nozzles (6). A sprayer (26) supplies water to the mowed grass fed from a hopper (23) to the dispensing device (21). An electric heater (9) near the discharge nozzle which ejects a powder-shaped product, controls the compacting device inside temperature.    USE - Used for compression molding of mowed grass collected by weeding a river bank.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable compression molded product which is bound with moisture content is obtained, as the water sprayed on grass prevents resistance to operation of the rotary shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline front view of an apparatus used for compression molding of mown grass.    Compacting device (1a)    Screw (3)    Rotary shaft (3a)    Supply port (4)    Discharge nozzles (6)    Electric heater (9)    Dispensing device (21)    Hopper (23)
NOVELTY - Plant waste material is steamed by spraying water. The steamed plant waste is mixed and passed to a screw-type compacting device (1). The device has a rotary shaft (3a) and a discharge nozzle (6) on its ends. The plant waste material received through the nozzle is compressed ad molded.    USE - Used for performing the compression molding of plant waste material such as plants belonging to the Gramineae family, e.g. mowed grass produced in weeding of river embankments, and plants belonging to the chrysanthemum family, e.g. Solidago serotina and mugwort.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient compression molding of plant waste material is achieved, without any deformation in the shape of the molded structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the compression-molding apparatus.    Compacting device (1)    Rotary shaft (3a)    Discharge nozzle (6)    Steaming device (11)    Spray (15)
NOVELTY - A battery (3) to be examined is placed in the gas-passage (4) provided in between a leakage-gas circulation unit (10) and a gas sensor (6). The leakage-gas circulation unit directs the flow of gas leaked from the battery, to the sensor through the passage.    USE - For detecting gas leakage from battery such as rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and fuel cell used in small-sized portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, portable notebook personal computer and video terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The gas detector reliably detects the leakage gas even if trace amount of leakage gas is present, by circulating the leaked gas to the sensor through the passage, using the circulation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas leakage detector.    gas-leakage detector (1)    gas-passage (4)    gas sensor (6)    inflow port (8)    outflow port (9)    leakage gas circulation unit (10)    throttle valve (11)
NOVELTY - A shut-off valve (13) is provided in an exhaust route (5) connecting a waste material processing container (2) and an oxidation catalyst portion (9). A controller (12) opens the valve when the temperature of the container is below a set value and when the pressure inside the container is above atmospheric pressure. Another valve in an inlet port connected to the container, is opened when the temperature of the container is below a set value.    USE - Used for treating domestic and business produced organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonization process is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic refuse treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Waste material processing container (2)    Lid (4)    Exhaust route (5)    Exhaust port (8)    Oxidation catalyst portion (9)    Thermometer unit (11)    Controller (12)    Shut-off valve (13)
NOVELTY - Reduction of unpleasant smell of organic waste and ammonia produced from composite preparation, involves adding autotrophic nitrifying bacteria to composite preparation.    USE - For reducing unpleasant smell of composite preparations.    ADVANTAGE - The unpleasant smell of foodstuffs, waste water, livestock are effectively reduced.
NOVELTY - Treated water (W10) stored in an anaerobic-treatment tank (10) is stirred using a stirring apparatus (3) including a screw arranged inside a draft tube of the tank. The direction of rotating screw is reversed, so as to perform scum processing before the entire water surface (F1) is covered with the scum (S).    USE - For operating anaerobic water treatment tank used in biological treatment of industrial waste water and domestic waste water such as sewage containing pollutant material, and organic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the scum is floating on the surface of treated water, the anaerobic treatment of water is continued for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Rotation direction of screw of stirring apparatus of the water treatment tank, is reversed to perform scum processing. While the channel in a draft tube sucks the scum formed in treated water (W10) through the opening (92) due to water flow (F3) generated in the tank by reverse rotation of screw, the treated water in the draft tube channel is discharged in the tank through the opening (91). The water flow (F4) of the treated water advancing towards the opening (92) of draft tube is generated, and the treated water in the tank is stirred. The layer of scum formed in the water surface (F1) is pulled in by the water flow (F4), and the screw crushes the scum finely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional diagram of the anaerobic-treatment tank.    stirring apparatus (3)    anaerobic-treatment tank (10)    openings (91,92)    water surface (F1)    water flow (F3,F4)    scum (S)    treated water (W10)
NOVELTY - Combustible gas (G) produced during fermentation of organic waste in a fermentation chamber (41), is separated and stored in a storage tank (42). The gas is supplied to a hot air supply unit (53), and by combustion of gas, hot air is produced. The hot air is supplied to a drying drum (52), to dry the fermented waste.    USE - For processing organic waste e.g. food residue ejected from home, meat residue, live stock excrement, agricultural waste.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is efficiently processed at reduced cost, without impairing the natural environment. The structure of the processing system is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Combustible gas is supplied to the hot air supply unit through a supply unit from the storage tank. An organic waste supply unit (20) supplies organic waste to the fermentation chamber, after passing through a deodorizer (30). The processed waste in carbonization state is stored in a waste storage unit (60).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the organic waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste supply unit (20)    deodorizer (30)    fermentation chamber (41)    combustible gas storage tank (42)    drying drum (52)    hot air supply unit (53)    waste storage tank (60)
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel cell has positive and negative electrode portions separated by an ion permeable diaphragm (8). Aqueous peroxide solution (9), which produce hydroxide ion, and alkaline aqueous solution (10) of metal hydrogen complex are respectively used as positive electrode liquid and negative electrode liquid.    USE - For generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel cell has high electromotive force. The reaction efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by controlling the supply conditions of the positive and negative electrode liquids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the fuel cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Ion permeable diaphragm (8)    Aqueous solution of peroxide which produce hydroxide ion (9)    Alkaline aqueous solution of metal hydrogen complex (10)
NOVELTY - An anode (13) and a cathode (12) are arranged on the surfaces of a electrolyte (11). The aqueous methanol solution and methanol of higher concentration are stored in a fuel tank (2) and a methanol tank (3), respectively. The supply of methanol from the tank (3) to the tank (2) is controlled so that the concentration of aqueous methanol solution in the fuel tank becomes a preset value.    USE - For electric power unit of portable electronic devices such as computers.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol concentration in the fuel tank is maintained to the preset value, ensuring safety of the system. The volume efficiency of the fuel cell system is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methanol aqueous solution and the oxidizing-agent gas are supplied to the cathode and the anode, respectively. The supply of methanol from the methanol tank to the fuel tank is controlled. The concentration of aqueous methanol solution in the fuel tank and the methanol tank are maintained in the range 1-20% and 20-60%, respectively. The volume of the methanol tank is more than the fuel tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the direct methanol type fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Methanol tank (3)    Electrolyte (11)    Cathode (12)    Anode (13)
NOVELTY - A stirrer (3) is provided in an organic refuse treatment tank (1) to pulverize and mix organic refuse comprising garbage which is fed into the tank. A controller stops and starts operation of a ventilation unit (4) which ventilates the gas in the tank, when the detected moisture content of garbage is below and above a preset value, respectively, during operation of the stirrer.    USE - For decomposing organic refuse containing moisture, using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively prevents any leakage of the organic refuse from the treatment tank, with the exhaust gas of the tank, by controlling the ventilation operation, depending on the detected moisture content of garbage, during operation of the stirrer. Moreover, clogging of the filter by garbage is prevented. Prevents generation of fire in the deodorizer, as exhaust gas of the tank which is heated to a high-temperature, is deodorized using the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A detector (5) detects the moisture content of the garbage. The controller controls operation of the ventilating unit, based on the preset value which indicates the moisture content suitable for decomposing the garbage. The controller stops the ventilating unit, when the moisture content detected during a fixed period, immediately after completion of operation of the stirrer, is less than the preset value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic refuse treatment tank (1)    garbage (2)    stirrer (3)    ventilation unit (4)    moisture content detector (5)
NOVELTY - A treatment tank (1) is provided with a processing base material (3), and a stirrer (2). A processing support substance having water soluble element is mixed into the processing base material. The processing support substance includes micro organism spore (4), a pH regulator (5) and a deodorizer (6).    USE - For processing organic refuses from residences and restaurants by microorganism.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable microorganism processing is maintained due to the processing support substance. Stinking of the bio-type waste disposer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aromatic agent or deodorizer are also included in the support substance. The components of the support substance have different colors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion sectional drawing of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    treatment tank (1)    stirrer (2)    processing base material (3)    microorganism spore (4)    pH regulator (5)    deodorizer (6)
NOVELTY - A sewage processing apparatus comprising a sludge solubilizing unit (2) and a fermentation unit (9), is new. Sampling units (10a-10c) perform sampling of the influent and effluents of the devices. The decomposability and hydrolyzability of the organic substances are computed, based on data acquired from the devices.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic waste, and especially for sewage treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables simultaneous removal of nitrogen and, phosphorus from the sewage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sewage processing apparatus comprises a sludge solubilizing unit (2) and a fermentation unit (9). Sampling units (10a-10c) perform sampling of the influent and effluents of the devices. The decomposability and hydrolyzability of the organic substances are computed, based on data acquired from the devices. A device (11) determines the quality of the water in the treatment process. The device (11) includes a thermostat, a sampling unit, a solution production unit, reaction and measurement units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic substance processing apparatus    sludge solubilizing unit (2)    fermentation unit (9)    sampling units (10a-10c)    water quality determination device (11)
NOVELTY - Decomposing formaldehyde comprising using microorganisms belonging to Paecilomyces genus having ability to decompose the formaldehyde, is new.    USE - The method is useful for decomposing formaldehyde in wastewater and in indoor environment.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables decomposition of formaldehyde in the environment efficiently and economically.
NOVELTY - The casing (14) of the flammables supply apparatus, penetrates the flammables insertion opening formed in the furnace wall (15) of the gasifier. Heat-resistance gland packing (22) and gasket (21) are arranged in the clearance (26) formed between the periphery of the casing and flammables insertion-opening inner face.    USE - For gasification of flammables such as motor vehicle waste material, municipal solid waste, industrial waste or biomass waste material, medical waste, waste tire or shredder dust.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains air tightners of the casing periphery and flammables insertion-opening inner face, even if expandable difference exists between the furnace wall by the temperature change and casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of flammables supply apparatus of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    casing (14)    furnace wall (15)    gasket (21)    heat-resistance gland packing (22)    clearance (26)
NOVELTY - The horizontal type methane fermentation tank (1) with several stirring blades (10) arranged in multi-stages, is new. A gas storage space (3) in upper portion of the tank, is connected to multiple gas suction pipes (6).    USE - For performing methane fermentation of high concentration sludge e.g. dewatered sludge obtained by treating sewage water.    ADVANTAGE - The horizontal type tank structure increases contact area of fermented liquid and gas. Enables user to reliably remove gas from tank, using multiple suction pipes and hence methane fermentation is efficiently performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The horizontal type methane fermentation tank (1) with several stirring blades (10) arranged in multi-stages. A gas storage space (3) in upper portion of the tank, is connected to multiple gas suction pipes (6). High concentration sludge supplied through an inlet (5) in one end of the tank, is mixed by blades with sloppy surface, in tank. Methane fermentation of sludge is performed in tank, then the sludge is ejected through an outlet (4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a methane fermentation tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Methane fermentation tank (1)    Sludge (2)    Gas storage space (3)    Outlet (4)    Inlet (5)    Gas suction pipes (6)    Stirring blades (10)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for processing of organic waste (1) by methane fermentation comprising a biological liquefying tank (2), where the waste is aerated by oxygen containing gas (3) and the portion of the waste is biologically oxidized, where the inner temperature of the tank is increased to a value which is 40 degrees centigrade or more higher than the temperature of waste by heat combustion, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for processing organic waste such as surplus sludge, organic sludge and garbage (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protein contained in the sludge is fermented easily, and fermentation gas conversion is increased and scum amount is decreased. The waste is processed without using external heat sources for heating the fermentation tank and therefore the energy recovery is increased. The temperature of the sludge is increased by heat combustion and therefore the effect of physiochemical solubilization is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic waste which comprises:    (a) a biological liquefying tank;    (b) methane fermentation tank (5);    (c) solid liquid separator (8) for separating the solids after fermentation; and    (d) physiochemical solubilizer (11) for processing the fermented scum (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining the processing apparatus of organic waste (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic waste (1)    Biological liquefying tank (2)    Oxygen containing gas (3)    Methane fermentation tank (5)    Solid-liquid separator (8)    Fermented scum (10)    Physiochemical solubilizer (11)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed gas by pressure swing adsorption, in which the adsorption phase comprises treatment of the feed gas followed by treatment of a recycle gas of lower hydrogen content, comprises compressing effluents from adsorbers in regeneration (depressurization, repressurization) phase to adsorption pressure to produce the recycle gas.    USE - For producing hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed gas.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen-rich off-gas streams can be recycled without decreasing the productivity of the process (compare EP1023934).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a unit for producing hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed gas by pressure swing adsorption, comprising a recycle line for effluents from adsorbers in regeneration phase and a compressor in the recycle line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a diagram of the operating cycle of a pressure swing adsorption unit.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed by pressure swing adsorption, in which the depressurization phase includes a cocurrent subphase, comprises passing the effluents from adsorbers in cocurrent depressurization phase to adsorbers in purge phase and recycling compressed effluents from adsorbers in regeneration (depressurization, purge, repressurization) phase to adsorbers in absorption phase.    USE - For producing hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen-rich off-gas streams can be recycled without decreasing the productivity of the process (compare to EP1023934).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) production of hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed by pressure swing adsorption, in which the depressurization phase includes a cocurrent subphase, comprising partially equilibrating the pressures between adsorbers at the start of cocurrent depressurization phase and adsorbers in repressurization phase until the adsorbers at the start of cocurrent depressurization phase have a partial equilibration pressure strictly less than the adsorption pressure, and passing the effluents from adsorbers in cocurrent depressurization phase in which the pressure is below the partial equilibration pressure to adsorbers in purge phase, and recycling compressed effluents from adsorbers in regeneration phase to adsorbers in absorption phase;    (2) a unit for production of hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich feed by pressure swing adsorption, in which the depressurization phase includes a cocurrent subphase, comprising one or more absorbers connected to a fuel gas network; a recycle line for effluents from absorbers in regeneration phase; a compressor in the recycle line; and a branch line for passing fuel gas from the network to the recycle line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a diagram of the operating cycle of a pressure swing adsorption unit.
NOVELTY - A wire basket comprising braided wire grids (1,2) with a conical or cylindrical mantle surface (4), which can be dismantled for transport/storage, is new. The grid sections are semi-circular so that, when fitted together, they form a round basket. The sections are held together by inserted locking rods where they overlap.    USE - The wire basket is useful as compost silo, or for similar uses.    ADVANTAGE - The basket can be dismantled into sections which stack together, to take up less space for transport and storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wire basket sections before assembly into a basket.    semi-circular wire grid sections (1,2)    mantle surface (4)
NOVELTY - Processing organic farm refuse containing materials of different consistency comprising fermentation in one or more trailer-borne (gas-tight) tanks, is new.    USE - The fermentation process is useful for treating agricultural organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combined tanks form a simple, mobile and low-cost means of treatment prior to disposal.
NOVELTY - Gas generation system has autothermal reforming stage(s), catalytic burner, a mixer and a hydrogen separation module (2). Hydrogen separation module is downstream of reforming stage (3) and upstream of additional oxygen feed channel at mixer (7). Burner (6) is upstream of mixer and downstream of heat exchanger. The heated educt channel, in thermal contact with heat exchanger (9), is upstream to the reformer stage. During a cold start, higher volumes of fuel and air are fed to the burner.    USE - The assembly is for the generation of virtually pure hydrogen (H2) from a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon derivative material e.g. CnHm, for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy fed to the gas generation system is independent of the geometrical structure of the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic layout of the gas generation system.    hydrogen separation module (2)    reforming stage (3)    catalytic burner (6)    mixer (7)    housing (8)    heat exchanger (9)    fuel (F)    air (O2)
NOVELTY - Metal oxide-supported gold catalysts with a narrow Au cluster size distribution and high Au cluster dispersibility are obtained by: (i) drying moist Au/metal oxide catalyst precursors obtained by conventional co-precipitation, separation precipitation or impregnation; and (ii) reducing the dried precursor in the gas phase with hydrogen or carbon dioxide at at most 250 degrees C.    USE - Claimed uses of the catalysts are in carbon monoxide oxidation in reformer gases ('preferential oxidation' - PROX) (especially in selective low temperature CO oxidation in reformate H2 for PEM fuel cells), low-temperature water-gas shift (WGS) reactions (especially at below 150 degrees C), methanol synthesis, olefin epoxidation or total oxidation of CO, hydrocarbons or halogenated gases (volatile organic compounds - VOCs).    ADVANTAGE - The catalysts show increased activity and selectivity, especially for PROX and WGS reactions at low temperatures, while also having excellent long-life stability.
NOVELTY - A synthetic diesel oil is prepared from alcohol, toluene, stearic acid, oxidized oil, potassium chlorate, zinc peroxide, methane, cycloethane and multifunctional additive through proportionally mixing and stirring for 8-12 min.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages are low cost, high heat value and no carbon deposit.
NOVELTY - In the treatment of garbage, after heat exchange in an ash layer, a hot gasifying agent enters an oxidizing layer, and the heat is carried by CO2 into a reducing layer where the harmful substances are decomposed and the general gas can be output. The apparatus comprises a furnace body with a gas channel, an inlet and an outlet.    ADVANTAGE - The process has high effect for decomposing harmful substances such as dioxin, and high gasifying intensity and efficiency.
NOVELTY - Apparatus for recovery of buoyant gases (1) comprising an interceptor (2) and a gas sensor (3) controlling a valve and/or pump (4), sending it through a gas line (5) for further use, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used to recover buoyant gases (claimed), e.g. biogas, methane and fuel vapors.    ADVANTAGE - Gases potentially damaging the ozone layer are intercepted and put to good use. Gases from livestock and tanks containing organic wastes can be collected rather than dispersed. Heat from the burner can be used e.g. to keep animals warm in winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic diagram of the gas recovery system is presented.    Gas (1)    Interceptor (2)    Gas sensor (3)    Valve and/or pump (4)    Gas line (5)    Sensors (3, 7)    Filters (8, 9)    Pressure vessel (10)    Burner (11)    Measurement instrument (12)    Excess pressure line or vent (13)
NOVELTY - System has a nozzle having a swirl chamber (19) into which a feed line (24) for a fuel centrally runs, and an inlet channel (18) running tangentially from which a nozzle outlet (23) exits. The swirl chamber comprises a tapering spiral channel into which the inlet channel for a gaseous medium, and a space (22) axially connected to it in the direction toward the nozzle outlet.    USE - Used for reacting fuel and air to form a reformate.    ADVANTAGE - The system is robust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the swirl chamber.    Inlet channel (18)    Swirl chamber (19)    Space (22)    Nozzle outlet (23)    Fuel feed line (24)
NOVELTY - Generating a transgenic maize plant with increased leaf starch content in comparison to corresponding wild-type plants comprises: (a) genetically modifying a maize plant cell with a foreign nucleic acid which leads to a reduced activity of an R1 protein that occurs endogenously in the plant cell; (b) regenerating a plant from the cell; and optionally (c) generating further plants starting from the plant in (b).    USE - The method is useful for generating a transgenic maize plant with an increased starch content in comparison to corresponding wild-type plants for making maize silage (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generating a transgenic maize plant with an increased leaf starch content in comparison to corresponding wild-type plants comprises:    (a) genetically modifying a cell of a maize plant by introducing a foreign nucleic acid whose presence or expression leads to a reduced activity of an R1 protein which occurs endogenously in the plant cell;    (b) regenerating a plant from the cell generated in step (A); and if appropriate    (c) generating further plants starting from the plant generated in step (b).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) making a maize silage comprising ensiling transgenic maize plants with a reduced activity of an R1 protein which occurs endogenously in the maize plant; and    (2) silage obtainable by (1).
NOVELTY - Pseudomonas sp. FK 916 strain derived from sewage which can decompose food waste at a moderate temperature of 15-35 degrees centigrade without emission of offensive odor, is new.    USE - Pseudomonas sp. FK 916 strain is used for treating organic waste, e.g. food waste, and sewage (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Pseudomonas sp. FK 916 strain derived from sewage has an excellent ability to degrade and remove organic matter. It carries out the decomposition at a moderate temperature and does not emit a bad odor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing the reduction in weight of the food waste according to decomposition time after the culture fluid of Pseudomonas sp. FK 916 is added to food waste.
NOVELTY - New compost preparing apparatus comprises: (1) rotating drum with internal helical surface having variable coil pitch; (2) feeding and dosing device; and (3) aeration tube equipped with regulating shutter. The internal helical surface coil pitch is twice that of previous coil pitch. The terminating coil has pitch equal to inlet end pitch.    USE - For preparing compost.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows increased efficiency and intensified compost production process.
NOVELTY - A shut-off valve (51) between an evaporation mixing portion (50) and a modifier supplies raw material hydrogen gas to a modifier (60), when the temperature of the mixed gas reaches a predetermined temperature during the starting of fuel cell system.    USE - For use in fuel cell system, for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The reformation efficiency of the steam reforming during the supply of raw material to the modifier is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen generation apparatus for use in the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the above fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    evaporation mixing portion (50)    shut-off valve (51)    modifier (60)
NOVELTY - Treating wastewater to remove substances resistant to biodegradation comprising oxidative degradation by hydroxy radicals produced by the Fenton reaction, is new.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for purifying wastewater that contains a biodegradation-resistant substance (claimed), e.g. certain pigments, dioxins, and surfactants.    ADVANTAGE - Wastewater is easily, reliably and efficiently purified, using a simple apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating wastewater to remove substances resistant to biodegradation such as certain pigments and dioxins, comprises oxidative degradation by hydroxy radicals produced by the Fenton reaction. Wastewater (1) is electrolytically-processed in an electrolytic cell (2) with a cathode (3) to which oxygen is supplied, and an anode (4) containing iron as the anode material. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by cathode electrolysis, and the anode produces iron ions by anode electrolysis. The biodegradation-resistant substance is then oxidized by hydroxy radicals produced in the Fenton reaction.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wastewater treating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system model of wastewater treatment, as above.    wastewater (1)    electrolytic cell (2)    cathode (3)    anode (4)    electrolysis power supply unit (5)    Supply of oxygen-containing gas (6)
NOVELTY - Fertilizer obtained by aerobically fermenting the blend material containing (in weight parts) ground material of cement type inorganic-fiber back up plate (50-150), used coffee powders (30-50) and wood meal (50-100) with respect to cattle faeces (100).    USE - As fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer has favorable nurturing effect without producing any bad smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing fertilizer, which involves aerobically fermenting the blend material containing ground material of cement type inorganic-fiber back up plate, used coffee powders and wood meal with respect to cattle faeces at 60 degrees C. The blend material has moisture content of 65-70% at the time of aerobic-fermentation process.
NOVELTY - Specified amount of Bacillus subtilis which is non-pathogenic, non-toxic bacteria soil microbe and Pseudomonas are added to excretion of livestock containing ingredients such as protein, starch, and fats and oils. The excretion is dried for several days and is subjected to dissolution, decomposition, purification, digestion, and fermentation (7) processes to produce an organic fertilizer.    USE - For processing excretion of livestock such as hen, cow and pig to produce organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The process easily produces organic fertilizer, which does not produce any bad smell even it wets with water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a method for processing excretion of the livestock. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermentation (7)
NOVELTY - Excrement of birds and animals such as livestock, hens, cows and pigs are fermented and composted, to obtain bait for striped earthworm. The bait is placed in predetermined place without contacting the earth and sand and fed to the striped earthworm. The excrements produced by the earthworm is collected, to obtain earthworm excrement processed fertilizer.    USE - For manufacturing earthworm excrement fertilizer for use as soil conditioner in the cultivation of rice, vegetables grass, fruits, trees and ornamental plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of earthworm excrement fertilizer containing sufficient nutrients, which enables easy and reliable regeneration of soil fertility. The fertilizer is odorless, produces vivid colored flowers and is not deteriorated by insects.
NOVELTY - Moistened animal excrements (90 mass% or more) is mixed with of recellulose fiber (0.1-10 mass%)and stirred. An organic polymer flocculent (0.01-10 mass%) is further added to the above mixture and stirred, to form a floc. Subsequently, the floc is fermented after drying, to obtain a compost fertilizer.    USE - Useful in manufacturing compost fertilizer using excrements of cows, pigs, hens, domestic fowls, horses and livestock, for cultivating rice and orchards.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively and easily manufactures compost fertilizer from animal excrements. The method is quickly manufactures high quality compost fertilizer.
NOVELTY - A higher alcohol group emulsion antifoamer comprising Welan gum and/or a polysaccharide, xanthan gum, and carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose and/or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. The polysaccharide has a monosaccharide having a structure fucose/glucose/glucuronic acid/rhamnose at a molar ratio of 1-2/1-4/1-2/1-2, is new.    USE - The antifoamer is useful for treating process effluent from paper pulp industry, petrochemical industry, fiber industry and coating material industry, and drainage treatment process.    ADVANTAGE - The higher alcohol group emulsion antifoamer has reduced phase-separation during storage, and reduced viscosifying and gelatinization. The emulsion antifoamer has excellent emulsion stability. Product management is facilitated.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing slow release nitrogenous fertilizer containing nitrogen adsorption zeolite, comprising collecting ammonia from aqueous solution containing ammonia and carbon, is new. The aqueous solution is separated and recovered from digestive liquor after methane fermentation of organic waste.    USE - As fertilizer and seedling, raising, ridging for horticulture plant.    ADVANTAGE - The slow release nitrogen prevents the weakening of seedling and promotes the growth of plant for a prolonged period of time. The agricultural productivity is raised sharply. The fertilizer does not contain any sulfate or chloride, thereby healthy seedling raising is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a slow release nitrogenous fertilizer;    (2) a ridging raw material containing the fertilizer of (1); and    (3) seedling raising ridging for horticulture containing the above ridging raw material.
NOVELTY - A chemical or biological process treats effluent air or water on a granular substrate bearing microbiological growth. The substrate is especially granules of hard magnetic ferrite, or a mixture of these ferrites with minerals and/or glass-like components, such that the changing electromagnetic fields or wandering magnetic fields may be manipulated during the process.    USE - Granular substrate for effluent water/air treatment reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate can be manufactured in large quantities at low cost and achieves stable conditions within the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chemical or biological process treats effluent air or water on a granular substrate bearing microbiological growth. The substrate is especially granules are hard magnetic ferrite, or a mixture of these ferrites with minerals and/or glass-like components, such that the changing electromagnetic fields or wandering magnetic fields may be manipulated during the process. The substrate consists of open-pored or structured soft magnetic ferrites which provide a residence surface for a microbiological colony. The pore diameter is preferably 50 Am to 50 Am. The pore volume is preferably 200-1200 mm/g. The substrate surface is modified by a catalytic agent which promotes both biological and chemical break-down of impurities. Also claimed is a reactor in which the magnetic fields on the substrate panels are manipulated throughout the reactor by a removable magnetic stimulation assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the basic flow chart layout of the assembly. (Drawing includes non English-language text).    Fluidised bed reactor (1)    magnetic field generator coil (2)    electrical supply (3)    flow sensor (4)    air/water pump (5)    air mass flow controller (6)    water mass flow controller (7)    impurities sensor (8)    oxygen sensor (9)    control unit (10)    pressure transmitter (11, 12)
NOVELTY - Biomethanisation plant uses centrifuging, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and/or chemical or organic flocculation to separate liquids and solids. The different processes can be employed individually or together, and can be used in combination with other procedures.    USE - Separation of liquids and solids by filtration and biomethanisation.    ADVANTAGE - Separates liquids and solids that can be discharged or re-used e.g. as agricultural fertilizer, drinking water or discharges that meet European standards.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a reformer to produce a hydrogen-containing gas for use in a fuel cell stack; and an emulsion composition being fed to the reformer at start-up. The composition comprises at least 40 wt.% hydrocarbon, 30-60 wt.% water and 0.01-5 wt.% surfactant. The surfactant is alkyl polyglycerol monoester and/or alkyl polyglycerol diester.    USE - As a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Using an emulsion at start-up achieves a well-mixed water/fuel injection. This improves the efficiency of start-up of the reformer. The fuel-water mixture can be sprayed into the reformer. The composition has the ability to form emulsions at low shear. The surfactants have the ability to decompose at temperatures below 700degreesC. The viscosity of the emulsion is such that it is easily pumpable. The emulsion viscosity decreases with decreasing temperature. The emulsion is stable to freeze thaw cycles at -54 - +50degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system comprises a reformer to produce a hydrogen-containing gas for use in a fuel cell stack; and an emulsion composition being fed to the reformer at start-up. The composition comprises at least 40 wt.% hydrocarbon, 30-60 wt.% water and 0.01-5 wt.% surfactant. The surfactant is alkyl polyglycerol monoester of formula R-CO-O-CH2-CHOH-CHOH-(CHOH-CHOH-CHOH)n-CHOH-CHOH-CH2OH and/or alkyl polyglycerol diester of formula R-CO-O-CH2-CHOH-CHOH-(CHOH-CHOH-CHOH)n-CHOH-CHOH-CH2-O-CO-R.    R = 2-26C alkyl; and    n = 0-15.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to prepare a bi-continuous emulsion by mixing at an energy of 0.15x10-5 - 0.15x10-3 kW/liter of fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of a fuel cell system wherein a start-up system is operably connected to a reformer.
NOVELTY - Separating glyceryl ether and polyunsaturated fatty acid compounds (PUFA) from mixtures containing glyceryl ether and PUFA comprises applying the mixture to a solid phase and selective extraction of the constituents with at least one supercritical fluid. The mixture is separated by varying the pressure of the fluid.    USE - Used for purifying mixtures containing glyceryl ethers and PUFA compounds, preferably a raw material, especially obtained by fermentation of microorganisms (all claimed), especially simultaneous purification of different PUFA compounds. The products are health promoting compounds. The apolar glyceryl ether lipids (O-alkyl ethers) and polar compounds (O-alkyl ether phospholipids) are similar to platelet activating factor and antibacterials, inhibit growth of tumor cells and protect cells from damage by radiation, whilst the polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential fatty acids in human nutrition.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and economical and can be carried out on the industrial scale. It especially gives polyunsaturated fatty acid derivatives that are pure in terms of residual solvent content, by-product spectrum and product properties.
NOVELTY - A fuel cartridge consists of a fuel reservoir (102), a reaction chamber (104), an open region connecting the fuel reservoir to the reaction chamber, and a passive structure located within the open region to resist fluid flow from the fuel reservoir to the reaction chamber.    USE - For use with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cartridge obviates the need to store compressed gaseous fuel, and provides higher level of safety and energy density than conventional fuel cartridges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling the flow of reactant to a reaction chamber by preventing the flow of reactant with a passive structure, and creating sufficient pressure gradient across the passive structure to cause the reactant to flow past the passive structure to the reaction chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a plan sectional view of the inventive fuel cartridge.    Fuel reservoir (102)    Reaction chamber (104)    Byproduct reservoir (106)    Cartridge housing (112)    Porous structure (128)
NOVELTY - A deposition composition for depositing material on a substrate, comprises a supercritical fluid (SCF) and a precursor of the material to be deposited on the substrate.    USE - For depositing material (e.g. semiconductor material, dielectric material, low or high k material, barrier layer material, interconnect material, or metallization material comprising metals or metal alloys (claimed)) on a substrate useful in semiconductor manufacturing operations, e.g. deposition of metals for interconnect structures.    ADVANTAGE - The SCF-assisted deposition composition penetrates small geometry structures such as vias and trenches with high aspect ratios on a semiconductor wafer, and achieves improved homogeneity and extent of conformality of the deposited material, e.g. in films, layers and localized material deposits, particularly when the wettability of the substrate is low, as with many semiconductor substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a material on a substrate comprising depositing the material on the substrate from a deposition composition.
NOVELTY - An imaging composition comprises mixture of fluid and functional material. The fluid is compressed. The functional material is electroluminescent material. The electroluminescent material is dissolved, dispersed, and/or solubilized in the compressed fluid. The mixture is thermodynamically stable and/or metastable.    USE - The invention is useful in creating high-resolution pattern or image on substrate for display applications, e.g. organic light emitting diode and polymeric light emitting diode display applications.    ADVANTAGE - The invention permits high speed accurate, and precise patterning of substrate.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system consists of a fuel gas supply; a fuel cell comprising an electrode connected with the fuel gas supply; an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode (140), an anode (130) connected with the fuel gas supply and fuel cell electrode, and an electrolyte (150) connected with the cathode and anode; and a device connected with the anode and cathode to vary the potential of anode relative to the cathode.    USE - For use as fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell and the device reduce an amount of carbon monoxide that enters the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for treatment of gas flow in a fuel cell system by contacting an anode of electrochemical cell with an inlet gas stream, and charging the potential of the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a carbon monoxide filter.    Membrane electrode assembly (120)    Anode (130)    Cathode (140)    Electrolyte (150)    First and second gas diffusion layers (190, 200)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has: (a) an electrolyte between two flow field plates; (b) catalytic electrodes on two opposite electrolyte faces to promote dissociation of a fuel at the first electrolyte face and formation of water at the second electrolyte face; and (c) a system to deliver a gaseous fuel through the first plate to the first electrolyte face. The system has an array of nanotubes to discharge the fuel into contact with the catalyst on the first electrolyte face.    USE - Used as a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Increased overall performance and high current densities, and yields better gas conversion efficiencies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged partial view of a gas diffusion layer.    Gas diffusion layer (85)    Gas diffusion layer material (86)    Nanotubes (94)
NOVELTY - A biofilter for treating waste gas including odor and VOCs comprises more than two filter layers (4), a waste gas inlet pipe (2), a moisture supplier (6) and a heat exchanger (5). The heat exchanger is at the bottom of a bio reaction tower (A) and just below a waste gas inlet pipe. The biofilters are above the inlet pipe at a fixed distance to mix the gas homogeneously.    USE - The biofilter is used for treating waste gas, including odor and VOCs.    ADVANTAGE - The filter has reduced channeling and clogging caused by microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The filter can purify biological odor and VOCs using a filter of natural substance that is selected from wood bark, wood louse and wood chip, in the filter pall rings or high flow rings are packed for the even flow of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above filter.    gas inlet (2)    filter layers (4)    heat exchanger (5)    moisture supplier (6)    tower (A)
NOVELTY - The metal addition processing is performed to the carbon material containing impurities such as metal catalyst and amorphous carbons, after heating the carbon material in mixed solution of hydrogen peroxide solution and acid.    USE - For manufacturing metal-added carbon material including carbon nanotube, for electrode (claimed) of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - By adding metal to the carbon material, the wettability of carbon material and dispersibility to the solution are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrode material;    (2) catalyst support; and    (3) gas storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the method of manufacturing metal-added carbon material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A gas supply (111) supplies hot reformation gas containing hydrogen into the circular evaporation unit (12) whose flow path length is greater than the evaporation time of the injected fuel. The heat energy from the supplied gas, evaporates the injected fuel.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Evaporates the whole quantity of injected fuel, by supplying hot gas along flow path length. Thereby, easily evaporates the fuel using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the evaporator.    evaporator (10)    circular evaporation unit (12)    gas supply (111)    fuel injector (112)
NOVELTY - The slurry containing organic waste is fermented in a bio-fermenter (1) which produces bio-gas containing methane. Air is introduced into the fermenter to reduce hydrogen sulfide content in the produced gas. Liquid fertilizer is produced and sterilized from the suspension ejected from fermenter. An exhaust heat of heat engine (19) using the bio gas, heats sterilizer (33) and fermenter (1).    USE - For recycling/disposal of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - There is no environment pollution, as hydrogen sulfide content in bio-gas produced by bio-fermenter is reduced by oxygen supply. The apparatus is economical and self-supporting, as heat source is obtained from exhaust of heat engine which uses bio-gas produced by fermenter, and fertilizer is a byproduct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bio-fermenter (1)    heat engine (19)    dehydrator (22)    purifier (32)    sterilizer (33)
NOVELTY - Cooling devices (106,108) cool a nuclear reactor (102). A membrane reformer (104) receives heat from the liquid metal flowing within the cooling device and manufactures hydrogen.    USE - Nuclear energy utilization apparatus for producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures hydrogen easily with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the nuclear energy utilization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    nuclear reactor (102)    membrane reformer (104)    cooling devices (106,108)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material contains magnesium (1) and crystalline region (X) with nearest-neighbor interatomic distance smaller than magnesium metal. 7 weight parts or more of hydrogen is occluded at 300 degrees Celsius or less or discharged. The hydrogen storage material optionally contains a metal (M) along with magnesium.    USE - For hydrogen generator (claimed) used for fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material enables to produce high capacity and volume hydrogen generator. The storage material discharges hydrogen efficiently at 300 Degrees Celsius or less, and at low voltage and pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method; and    (2) hydrogen generator    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of hydrogen storage material.    magnesium (1)
NOVELTY - The compression molded product (1) is obtained by mixing metal hydrogen complex powder(s) and thermoplastic resin powder (1) followed by compression casting.    USE - For generation of hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compression-molded product when made to contact with acidic water, generated lot of hydrogen efficiently in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compression molded product is obtained by mixing metal hydrogen complex powder(s) and thermoplastic resin powder followed by compression casting. The metal hydrogen complex powder is of formula M'M'H4-nRn or M(M'H4-nRn)2, where M' is an alkali metal, M is an alkaline earth metal or zinc, M' is boron, aluminum or gallium, R is alkyl, alkoxy or acyloxy and n is 0-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generation method using the compression molded product; and    (2) hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of the hydrogen generator.    fuel rod of thermoplastic-resin powder and metal hydrogen complex powder (1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has modification reaction device (2) which reforms fuel using oxygen and carbon dioxide to generate heating gas. The generated heating gas is supplied to a solid oxide fuel cell (3) containing air electrode (4) and fuel electrode (5), for electric power generation according to electro chemical reaction of heating gas and oxygen.    USE - Fuel cell system used as electric power unit in fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since fuel is reformed without using water vapor, storage of water for fuel reformation is not necessary. Start-up time and the energy consumed during start-up are decreased, thus providing high energy efficiency fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification reaction device (2)    solid oxide fuel cell (3)    air electrode (4)    fuel electrode (5)
NOVELTY - An air electrode (13) and a hydrogen pole (14) emits exhaust gases containing oxygen and hydrogen, respectively. The structure of a catalyst holder (22) changes corresponding to the distribution of hydrogen concentration in the exhaust gases.    USE - For fuel cell used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe processing hydrogen in the exhaust gas emitted from a fuel cell rapidly .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the emission hydrogen processing apparatus in the fuel-cell system.    air electrode (13)    hydrogen pole (14)    catalyst holder (22)
NOVELTY - An oxygen ionization electrode (3) and a hydrogen ionization electrode (6) are formed on either sides of a hydrogen ion permeable layer (1). The oxygen capture layer (8) comprising oxygen defect magnetite is formed on the porous electrode (3). Supporting structures (4, 7) are provided so that paths (4a, 7a) are formed for the flow of carbon dioxide and hydrogen towards the electrodes.    USE - Carbon dioxide decomposition device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon dioxide is efficiently decomposed without generating any harmful gases or chemicals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the carbon-dioxide decomposition device.    Hydrogen-ion permeable layer (1)    1st insulating layer (2)    Oxygen ionization electrode (3)    Supporting structures (4, 7)    Paths (4a, 7a)    2nd insulating layer (5)    Hydrogen ionization electrode (6)    Oxygen capture layer (8)
NOVELTY - A judging unit judges the warming-up state of the reactors (21, 22). Based on the judgment result, a gas flow path switching unit switches the gas flow path for supplying gas to specific reactor through a bypass flow path (77), until the predetermined warming-up state is reached.    USE - Fuel reformer for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces warming-up time of the fuel reformer, by enabling proper gas flow path switching without being influenced by temperature rise in the reactors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel reformer warming-up method; and    (2) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the modifier and the shifter in fuel cell system.    Reactors (21,22)    Bypass flow path (77)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a decomposition furnace (2) that thermally decomposes organic waste. A gas modifier (3) and melting furnace (7) generates a combustible gas from the thermally decomposed gas and solid residue ejected from the furnace respectively, using an oxidizing agent,, such as dried air or enriched oxygen supplied from supply mechanisms (3a,7a). A gas purifier removes the harmful component from the generated combustible gas.    USE - As organic waste disposal system, used to produce useful combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification of the organic waste is performed efficiently, thus improving recovery of the combustible gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas modifier that generates combustible gas is a double-walled structure within which air, heat insulating material or vacuum is filled, such that the difference between the outer surface temperature of the gas modifier with respect to the atmospheric temperature is 50 degreesC or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above organic waste disposal system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste disposal system (1)    decomposition furnace (2)    gas modifier (3)    supply mechanisms (3a,7a)    melting furnace (7)
NOVELTY - A method for aerobic-digestion of organic-waste (6), using the heat of biological oxidation from the microorganisms to raise the processing temperature by at least 30 degrees C relative to the temperature of the feed-stock, is new.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for processing organic-waste, such as organic sludge, surplus sludge produced from organic waste-water, sewage and garbage, and waste oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The processing method effectively reduces the amount of organic-waste, by an economical and simple system. The temperature is sufficiently raised by the heat of biological oxidation so that external heat sources are not required. The process does not produce any effluent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new method for aerobic-digestion of organic-waste (6) uses the heat of biological oxidation from the microorganisms to raise the processing temperature by at least 30 degrees C relative to the temperature of the feed-stock. The resulting heated sludge is solubilized by physicochemical means and then returned to the aerobic digestion tank.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a processing apparatus for organic-waste comprising an aerobic-digestion tank (2), a physicochemical solubilization unit (4), and a unit to return the solubilized sludge to the aerobic-digestion tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the processing method.    mechanical concentration unit (1)    aerobic-digestion tank (2)    physicochemical solubilization unit (4)    organic-waste (6)    aerobically-digested sludge (8)    solubilized sludge (10)
NOVELTY - A methane hydrate particle has a mixture layer of methane hydrate, and solid particle having density of more than one, formed on a core containing methane hydrate.    USE - For forming slurry (claimed) containing methane hydrate particle.    ADVANTAGE - The methane hydrate particle has favorable storage ability, safety and handleability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for slurry containing methane hydrate particle and water.
NOVELTY - The fuel storage equipment consists of cylindrical tanks (1) which hold the hydrogen occlusion object (5).    USE - For storing hydrogen used as fuel in a fuel cell in electric power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The occlusion capacity of hydrogen is easily altered according to the occlusion capacity made necessary by combining the required number of basic units, since a cylindrical tank which holds a hydrogen occlusion object is set as the basic unit. The need for design change is eliminated by making each cylindrical tank, normalized and standardized. The operation for an exchange and recycling of the hydrogen occlusion object can also be smoothly performed by normalizing each tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power generating device; and    (2) an electric equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline cross-sectional diagram of the mounting structure of fuel storage cartridges in the fuel storage equipment.    cylindrical tanks (1)    hydrogen occlusion object (5)
NOVELTY - An injection nozzle (42) sprays a catalyst activity agent in the form of fog to the surface of a metal supported catalyst (41) in a reactor (4). The reactor is supplied with hydrogen storage material containing aromatic compound. A recovering unit (8) recovers liquefied hydrogen storage material from a vapor-liquid condenser (51).    USE - For fuel cell systems used in residences.    ADVANTAGE - As the catalyst activity agent is introduced on the surface of the metal supported catalyst, the impurity adhering to the surface of the catalyst is removed. The fuel cell system responds rapidly to the load fluctuation of the electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an schematic view of the structure of the hydrogen storage and supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (4)    recovering unit (8)    metal supported catalyst (41)    injection nozzle (42)    vapor-liquid condenser (51)
NOVELTY - The porous laminated material comprises a multi-layered laminate (30) containing a support layer (26) and a transparent layer (28). At least one side of the support layer of the laminate is subjected to multiple stage etching. The material has predetermined porous/aperture rate.    USE - For components (claimed) used in apparatus for separation of highly pure hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent strain, transparency and is effectively utilized in hydrogen separation apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for components using the laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of porous laminated material.    support layer (26)    transparent layer (28)    multi-layered laminate (30)
NOVELTY - The organic waste is hydrothermally processed with sub-critical water of high temperature and high pressure, to solubilize the organic waste. The solubilized process liquid of organic waste is added to coal ground material, to produce a fuel slurry which is supplied to a pressurization fluidized-bed combustion device (l), to burn the fuel slurry.    USE - For processing organic waste, such as straw, saw dust, bark, coconut garbage, sewage and human excrement, for use as alternative fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective use of heat energy released from the organic waste, and hence reduces the amount of coal consumption in the pressurization fluidized bed combustion device. Eliminates the need for preparing the heat source separately for hydrothermal reactor, thus reducing installation and running costs of the organic waste processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above organic waste processing apparatus.    organic waste (1)    hydrothermal reactor (6)    water (11)    solubilized process liquid (12)    crude fine coal (26)    fuel slurry manufacture portion (31)    fuel slurry (32a)    vapor (40)    pressurization fluidized-bed combustion device (l)
NOVELTY - The desulfurizing agent contains a zeolite group support and active metal catalyst on the support. The desulfurizing agent absorbs and removes sulfur compounds from heating gas containing sulfur compound.    USE - For removing sulfur compound in heating gas, and fuel-cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing agent absorbs and removes high order of sulfur compound at -20 degreesC to 300 degreesC. The sulfur compound in the heating gas is removed efficiently. The heating gas is reformed efficiently above 400 degreesC for prolonged period to form hydrogen, and electricity is efficiently generated from the obtained hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The zeolite group support is a crystalline silicate of chemical formula, (1+/-0.8)R2O(aM2O3.bLO.cAl2O3)ySiO2, where R is an alkali metal or hydrogen, M is titanium, vanadium, chromium, niobium, antimony, gallium or barium, 0 at most a, 0 at most b at most 20, a+b = 1 and 11 at most y at most 3000. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell electric power generation system which uses the desulfurizing agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The formation of hydrogen involves methane supplying processing and water vapor supply processing alternately in a catalyst layer. The methane and water vapor supply process contains methane gas water vapor gas respectively. The catalyst layer comprises a methane catalyst and unfixed ratio metallic oxide.    USE - As a fuel cell for electric motor vehicles that use solid polymer-film type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of high efficiency hydrogen is obtained. Carbonaceous precipitate and by-product of carbon monoxide are suppressed efficiently during thermal decomposition of methane, and the formation apparatus is compact.
NOVELTY - Organic waste is subjected to methane fermentation, and ammonia and carbon dioxide are separated from the obtained digestive liquor. The residual liquor obtained by separating clean water using reverse osmosis membrane (4) is made acidic. An organic substance is then precipitated, to obtain a fertilizer promoter.    USE - For producing fertilizer promoter, for use in fertilizer and in plant cultivation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of fertilizer promoter effectively uses the residual liquor obtained after purifying the digestive liquor recovered from organic waste methane fermentation. The obtained fertilizes promoter enables sharp increase in plant growth, thus improving agricultural productivity. The fertilizer promoter is highly safe. Since the fertilizer promoter does not contain sodium chloride, plant growth is not inhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A fertilizer promoter obtained by the manufacturing method;    (2) A fertilizer containing the fertilizer promoter; and    (3) A plant cultivation method in which a plant is grown using the above fertilizer promoter or the fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above manufacturing method of the fertilizer promoter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reverse osmosis membrane (4)
NOVELTY - Apparatus for composting vegetable and animal waste comprises a horizontal support surface (2) for receiving the waste material for composting and a reaction layer (3) that is capable of absorbing seepage from the waste material, or pollutants from the compost, and is recultivatable for agricultural use when its absorption capacity is saturated.    USE - The apparatus is useful for producing compost from vegetable and animal waste, especially horse manure.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be placed directly on agricultural soil (4) so that humus-producing soil organisms can pass through the reaction layer and the contents of the reaction layer can be incorporated into the soil when saturated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the apparatus in the form of a flat-bed compost heap (the figure includes non-English language text).    Flat-bed heap (1)    Support surface (2)    Reaction layer (3)    Soil (4)
NOVELTY - A method for the renewed pre-heating and/or post-cooling of a reaction zone which has been used in a process for catalytic gas phase oxidation to (meth)acrolein and/or (meth)acrylic acid, involves using an oxygen-containing gas stream with an oxygen content of not more than 9 wt.%.    USE - Renewed pre-heating and/or post-cooling of the reaction zone in a process for the production of (meth)acrolein and/or (meth)acrylic acid by catalytic gas-phase oxidation, e.g. of propene or isobutene.    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid and non-hazardous pre-heating and/or post-cooling of the reaction zone, especially without damage to the catalyst due to uncontrolled combustion, i.e. with better plant availability and economy.
NOVELTY - The cyclones (1, 2, 3) have inlet openings (4, 5, 6) for the flow of fluid, which can be closed or opened individually.    USE - Cyclone separators operating in parallel. Applications include separation of oil droplets from crankcase gas flow and separation of water droplets from gas flows in a vehicle operated by fuel cells (claimed applications).    ADVANTAGE - Selective closure of cyclone inlets, optimizes the match with actual operating conditions at any time. Convenient arrangements are described, in which valve operation may be ganged. Should overall flowrate be increased, more cyclones may be brought into operation (and vice versa), to maintain an ideal inlet velocity at each cyclone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A vertical elevation shows three cyclones operating in parallel.    cyclones (1, 2, 3)    inlet openings (4, 5, 6)
NOVELTY - An arrangement for improving the equal distribution of individual volume streams, comprises components (4) composed of at least two materials (5, 6) whose geometric dimensions change as the flow distribution worsens. The components alter the flow cross section, and each component forms a multi-morphous element. The element has a chemically resistant coating.    USE - Used for improving the distribution of volume streams for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is simple and effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the components    Components (4)    Materials (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller (16) coupled to load sensor (17) and temperature sensor to detect required power for a motor (13) and temperature of a rechargeable battery (18) respectively. The controller calculates response time of the fuel cell system based on the detected temperature when a change in the required power of the motor is detected, and controls supply of hydrogen-containing gas to a fuel cell (12).    USE - Used in electric vehicles as electronic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the response characteristics of the fuel cell based on the thermal conditions of the rechargeable battery, thus preventing the deterioration or damage of the rechargeable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (12)    Motor (13)    Controller (16)    Load sensor (17)    Rechargeable battery (18)
NOVELTY - A gas-cleaning apparatus comprises a singlet oxygen generator downstream of an ionizing particle separator in the gas flowing direction and adapted to supply singlet oxygen into the gas flow to be cleaned.    USE - For cleaning gases from a waste disposal plant (claimed) or an incineration plant.    ADVANTAGE - The harmful gases, particularly foul-smelling gases to be removed, are more readily scrubbed from an exhaust gas flow by oxidizing with a singlet oxygen generator. The oxygenation is not performed until the gas has been cleaned to a particle-free state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-cleaning apparatus comprises:    (1) an ionizing particle separator (1) for ionizing particles in a gas to be cleaned and for collecting the particles from a gas flow by an electric field;    (2) a singlet oxygen generator (2) downstream of the particle separator in the gas flowing direction and adapted to supply singlet oxygen into the gas flow to be cleaned; and    (3) a degassing unit (3, 7) for removing harmful gaseous substances in an oxidized and odorless state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a gas cleaning apparatus of the invention.    Particle separator (1)    Singlet oxygen generator (2)    Degassing unit (3, 7)    Fan (4, 8)    Electrodes (5, 6)    High-voltage supply (10)    Control unit (15)    Sampling sensors (16, 17)    Viewing glass (18)    Debris screen (19)    Mixer (20)    Gas analyzer (21)    Outlet gate (22)
NOVELTY - A waste incineration system consists of introducing carbon-enriched compacted and dried waste into a reactor and converting it to gas by plasma torch(es). The gas is used to heat exchange coils to produce steam to generate electricity. The exhaust gases from the steam turbine can be used to make methanol by the addition of methane to produce a fuel for vehicles.    USE - Generating electricity and byproducts such as hydrogen, methanol and pure water from the incineration of urban waste. The resulting syngas comprising CO, CO2 and H2 will be purified with the CO used to form nanotubes and the H2 stored in nanotubes and used as a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Uses waste to generate electricity and other useful products while reducing atmospheric pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A waste incineration system consists of introducing carbon-enriched compacted and dried waste (3) into a reactor (1) by means of an endless screw (4), and converting it to gas by one or more plasma torches (6). The gas is used to heat exchange coils (7) to produce steam to drive a turbine (21) and an alternator (22) to generate electricity. The gas can be used as a plasmagene gas as long as it contains atoms of carbon and oxygen, and a quantity of solid slag can be added to the waste to promote pyrolyzation. The carbon is in the form of graphite propelled by CO2 injected into the plasma to form the plasmagene gas. The exhaust gases from the steam turbine can be used to make methanol by the addition of methane to produce a fuel for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the apparatus used for the procedure.    Reactor (1)    Waste (3)    Endless screw (4)    Plasma torches (6)    Heat exchanger coils (7)    Steam turbine (21)    Alternator (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel reforming system comprises a controller functioning to supply a lean combustion gas from a burner to a reformer during a warm-up operation, and when the warm-up operation of the reformer is complete, supply the nonflammable fluid from the nonflammable fluid supply apparatus to the reformer, and then supply a rich raw fuel gas to the reformer to start fuel reforming.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed), e.g. vehicle fuel cell power plant systems.    ADVANTAGE - The invention prevents air-fuel mixture of stoichiometric air-fuel ratio from being within each reactor of a fuel cell system, when there is a change-over of the reforming system from warm-up to reforming. The catalyst in a fuel reforming system is effectively protected; and the reliability of the fuel reforming system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reforming system comprises:    (A) a reformer, which produces a reformate gas from a rich raw fuel gas during a reforming operation;    (B) a burner (1), which produces a lean combustion gas, and supplies the lean combustion gas to the reformer during a warm-up operation;    (C) a nonflammable fluid supply apparatus, which supplies a nonflammable fluid other than fuel and air to the reformer; and    (D) a controller functioning to:    (i) supply the lean combustion gas from the burner to the reformer during the warm-up operation;    (ii) when the warm-up operation of the reformer is complete, supply the nonflammable fluid from the nonflammable fluid supply apparatus to the reformer; and    (iii) supply the rich raw fuel gas to the reformer to start fuel reforming.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system having the fuel reforming system, comprising a fuel cell to which the reformate gas is supplied by the fuel reforming system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Burner (1)    Reactor (2)    Sensor (18, 19, 20)
NOVELTY - A supported noble metal catalyst comprises noble metal comprising nanometer-sized crystal particles contained on a support material within a matrix comprising a particle-to-support control and binding agent. The particles have a preponderance of (111) type of crystal phase on the face of the noble metal particles.    USE - The catalyst is used for reforming petroleum naphtha (claimed). It is used to catalyze the transfer, reaction or activation of hydrogen, e.g. in hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions and in fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a supported noble metal catalyst comprising:    (a) preparing a solution of a noble metal salt and a metallo-organic sequestering agent;    (b) treating the solution of sequestered noble metal with a reducing agent;    (c) impregnating a catalyst support with the reduced noble metal solution;    (d) drying the impregnated support; and    (e) activating the catalyst by reducing the dried impregnated support to yield the nanometer-sized noble metal catalyst having a preponderance of (111) type of crystal phase on the face of the noble metal particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the atomic surface structure of different crystal phases of noble metal catalyst surfaces.
NOVELTY - A sensor detects concentration of impurity gas contained in a hydrogen-rich gas. When the concentration of impurity gas has reached predetermined concentration, a controller (10) controls an adjustment mechanism to cause entire amount of hydrogen supplied to anode to be expended in power generation by the fuel cell stack.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing the hydrogen concentration of purged anode effluent during purging, and prevents increase in impurity gas concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power plant control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell power plant.    fuel cell stack (1)    reformer (2)    hydrogen separator (3)    three-way valve (4)    recirculation passage (5)    control valve (7)    controller (10)    ammeter (12)    voltmeter (13)    load (22)
NOVELTY - Generating electricity using a biological system comprising: (a) providing an electrochemical fuel cell system comprising an anode compartment (I) and a cathode compartment (II); (b) placing an anolyte having neutral red and a biological catalyst in (I); (c) placing a catholyte in (II); and (d) allowing the neutral red-mediated conversion of chemical reducing power to electricity, is new.    USE - The biological electrochemical fuel cell system comprising neutral red and a biological catalyst allows the interconversion of biochemical reducing power (e.g. nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), biological energy (adenosine triphosphate) and electrical energy in an electrochemical bioreactor or fuel cell for the generation of electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biological electrochemical fuel cell system is economical in promoting cell growth or production of desired products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generating electricity using a biological system comprising:    (a) providing an electrochemical fuel cell system comprising an anode compartment (I) and a cathode compartment (II) separated by a cation-selective membrane, where each compartment is equipped with an electrode, where the electrodes are connected by a wire to a multimeter;    (b) placing an anolyte in (I), where the anolyte comprises a suitable concentration of neutral red and a biological catalyst selected from resting cells, growing cells, and/or anaerobic sludge comprising cells (I);    (c) placing a catholyte in (II); and    (d) allowing the neutral red-mediated conversion of chemical reducing power to electricity, is new.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) detection of the presence of a specific organic or inorganic test compound in a sample; and    (2) measuring the chemical oxygen demand in waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a microbial fuel cell using neutral red as an electronophore.
NOVELTY - A pyrolysis system comprises a biomass inlet that prevents air from entering reactor chamber at one end; a gas outlet at an opposite end that prevents air from entering the chamber; a solid outlet at the opposite end that prevents air from entering the chamber; hollow shaft inside chamber for promoting movement of biomass from inlet towards outlet; and an automatic controller for biomass feed rate and temperature.    USE - For converting biomass into usable fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The novel system provides a compact and automatic conversion system of biomass into usable fuels. The automation and portability of this system reduces transport and installation time, which helps reduce costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pyrolysis system comprises a cylindrical reactor chamber (1) having two opposite ends and a longitudinal axis; an inlet (2) for receiving biomass (3) to prevent air from entering the chamber and at a first opposite end; a gas outlet (5) for recovering biogas (4) produced in the reactor chamber to prevent air from entering the chamber and at a second opposite end; a solid outlet (9) for recovering charcoal produced in the reactor chamber to prevent air from entering the chamber and at a bottom of the second opposite end; a hollow shaft (13) or horizontal tubes inside the chamber for promoting movement of the biomass from the inlet towards the outlets and for heating the biomass in order to trigger a pyrolysis reaction within the reactor chamber; and automatic controller for the rate of feed of biomass and a temperature inside the reactor chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a pyrolysis system as above.    Reactor chamber (1)    Inlet (2)    Biomass (3)    Biogas (4)    Gas outlet (5)    Solid outlet (9)    Flue gas (10)    Covers (11)    Hollow shaft (13)    Helical blade system (14)    Hot air (15)    Burner (16)    Lock mechanism (17)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas for a fuel cell, comprises a reaction gas that is supplied to a fuel cell and produces electricity by a chemical reaction. An odorant is added to the reaction gas. It is non-poisonous to an electrode catalyst and an electrolyte in the fuel cell, and dissolves in water so that an odor disappears.    USE - For a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention adds odor to fuel gas without poisoning an electrode catalyst and an electrolyte, and prevents the odor from remaining in an exhaust gas emitted from the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A manifold (120) has separate passageways for conveying fuel and oxygen to fuel cell stacks (44,46) and for returning spent cathode and tail gas from the stacks. A main fuel reformer (106) reforms hydrocarbons to provide fuel to the stacks. A tail gas combustor (66) combusts tail gas returned from the stacks. An integrated air supply system supplies air to the stacks, manifold, reformer and combustor.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides SOFC system having simplified construction and reduced cost and size. Provides increased reliability and safety of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A three-way control valve (160) disposed in a line (93) conveys spent cathode gas from the fuel cell stacks to the tail gas combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic mechanization diagram of the SOFC system.    Fuel cell stacks (44,46)    Tail gas combustor (66)    Line (93)    Main fuel reformer (106)    Manifold (120)    Three-way control valve (160)
NOVELTY - The oxidizing gas is circulated around anode and cathode through gas passages (11). The gas passage consists of raised outward section (11A) and the lowered return section (11B) such that the adjoining ends are connected mutually at the reverse side of the membrane electrode contact. Cooling channels (12) are formed at the folded section (11C) of passage along cathode side separator.    USE - E.g. solid polymeric fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses drying of the membrane electrode contact as the coolant flow is maintained in mutually reverse directions among the outward and return sections. The electric power generator efficiency is high since a temperature difference is maintained with the external atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    gas passages (11)    outward section (11A)    return section (11B)    folded section (11C)    inclined section (11D)    cooling channels (12)
NOVELTY - A separation unit (3) separates components of liquid-fuel into hydrogen and dehydrogenation compound. A dividing wall (1b) divides liquid-fuel storage container (1a) into supply area and recovery area. The recovery area stores the separated dehydrogenation compound. A connection portion (1f) connects the supply area and the recovery area.    USE - For hydrogen supply system which supplies hydrogen to hydrogen consumption installation e.g. fuel cell, and hydrogen engine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the storage container is divided by the dividing wall, the flow of dehydrogenation compound stored by the recovery area, to supply area is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid-fuel storage container (1a)    dividing wall (1b)    connection portion (1f)    separation unit (3)    fuel cell (4)
NOVELTY - A return pipe (105) is connected to feed pipe (103) and storage tank (102), to form circulation path. A pump (104) circulates humidified water within the circulation path and a heater (111) heats the circulating humidified water.    USE - For supplying humidified-water in fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently prevents freezing of humidified water within the storage tank and feed pipe, by heating humidified water within the circulation path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    humidified-water supply apparatus (1)    storage tank (102)    feed pipe (103)    pump (104)    return pipe (105)    heater (111)    controller (151)
NOVELTY - The amount of supply of original fuel to a modifier (1) is controlled, during continuous running of the modifier based on the fluctuation of the operational efficiency of the fuel cell system.    USE - For operating fuel cell system for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - An effective usage of energy is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (1)    modification catalyst (2)    fuel cell (7)    control section (8)    blower (9)
NOVELTY - The electrodes (22,23) provided at either sides of solid oxide type electrolyte (21), has fuel and oxidizing agent flow paths (24,25) respectively. The anode (32) and cathode (32) provided at either sides of electrolyte (31), are also provided with fuel and oxidizing agent flow paths (34,35) respectively, so as to transfer the fuel ejected from flow path of electrode (22) to the fuel flow path of anode.    USE - Solid oxide type fuel cell system used as electric power generation source in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A compact solid oxide type fuel cell system having reduced starting and stopping time is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of solid oxide type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural view of the solid oxide type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrochemical processing unit (2)    power supply (6)    solid oxide type electrolytes (21,31,41)    electrodes(24,34,44) fuel flow paths (22,23)    oxidizing agent flow path (25,35,45)    anodes (32,42)    cathodes (33,43)
NOVELTY - An evaporator (1) is arranged in contact with the evaporation chambers (41,42) along the downward direction. A catalyst combustor (10) is connected to the evaporation chambers. A fluid jacket (15) of the combustor is opened along the circumference of a catalyst portion (12) and the raw material introduced into the chambers is evaporated.    USE - For raw materials such as liquid fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The raw material is evaporated quickly, suppressing generation of pool of raw material. The thermal expansion and the contraction of the catalyst combustor is made equal, reducing the stress resulting from differential thermal expansion. The durability and the efficiency of the catalyst combustor are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the evaporator.    evaporator (1)    catalyst combustor (10)    catalyst portion (12)    fluid jacket (15)    evaporation chambers (41,42)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage (11) and a storage heating and cooling unit (12) have individual hydrogen storage materials that are filled with hydrogen. The hydrogen valves (30,31) open and close the flow paths of each hydrogen route (21,22) which passes hydrogen between the hydrogen storage and the heating and cooling unit.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient storage and discharge of hydrogen. Simplifies hydrogen storage feed system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen filling station (1) fills the hydrogen storage material of the hydrogen storage with hydrogen that is supplied to a hydrogen consumption installation (2).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a moving body; and    (b) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the end view of the hydrogen storage feed system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen filling station (1)    Hydrogen consumption installation (2)    Hydrogen storage (11)    Heating and cooling unit (12)    Hydrogen route (21,22)    Hydrogen valves (30,31)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer fuel cell has fuel cell mainframe (3) and air supply system (1). Hydrogen and air exhausted from fuel cell mainframe are used for synthesizing hydrogen peroxide, and oxygen produced by decomposing hydrogen peroxide is returned to the air supply system.    USE - As solid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer fuel cell reduces the power consumption of an air compressor with high oxygen utilization factor, and has high efficiency and handleability. The amount of additional energy required for generating hydrogen peroxide and returning oxygen to the air supply system, is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solid polymer fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air supply line (1)    hydrogen supply line (2)    fuel cell mainframe (3)    backing pressure controlling valve (4)    backing pressure controlling valve (5)
NOVELTY - A temperature detector (11) provided below reformation catalyst (7), detects the gas temperature at the downstream side of a reformation unit (6a). A control unit (17) determines deterioration of the reformation catalyst, based on detected temperature.    USE - To determine deterioration of reformation catalyst used in hydrogen preparation apparatus (claimed) for fuel-cell co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Determines the deterioration of reformation catalyst, using a simple apparatus, without using complicated sensors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen preparation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen preparation apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Reformation unit (6a)    Reformation catalyst (7)    Cooling fan (9)    Temperature detectors (11,15)    Purification unit (12)    Control unit (17)
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon-containing raw material and air transduced into a modification reaction unit (31), are partially oxidized. Water is sprayed into a mixing unit (32), so that high temperature gas from the unit (31) evaporates the water. The gas and water vapor mixture is transduced into a shift reaction unit (33).    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for complicated fuel injection equipment or apparatus for evaporating water. Reliably prevents reduction of hydrogen production amount, as the temperature of partially oxidized gas is reduced. Eliminates the need for a heat exchanger to cool the high temperature gas from modification reaction unit, thereby size reduction is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification reaction unit (31)    mixing unit (32)    shift reaction unit (33)    air injection valve (43)    gas extraction route (46)
NOVELTY - An evaporator (4) supplies water vapor of temperature under catalyst activation temperature to a modification catalyst layer (11) and a pure hydrogen layer (10) to purge hydrogen, so that temperature of a hydrogen separation membrane (12) is below preset value, when stopping the reactor. The air is supplied to the catalyst layer, when its temperature is below catalyst activation temperature, to purge moisture content.    USE - For generating reformed hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cell system in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water vapor is supplied to purge hydrogen, to maintain temperature of separation membrane below preset value, a nitrogen gas storage is made necessary to purge the hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system incorporating the film reactor system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water evaporator (4)    gasoline evaporator (5)    film reactor (9)    pure hydrogen layer (10)    modification catalyst layer (11)    hydrogen separation membrane (12)    compressor (23)    controller (37)
NOVELTY - The organic waste such as livestock excrements such as cattle-feces, pig-feces droppings of hen, surplus-sludge, slag produced during food processing, and animal-and-plant residue are retain heated to 20-30degreesC through laminar flow-like drain board. The heated organic waste are stirred and fermented to manufacture the organic fertilizer.    USE - For manufacturing organic fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves odorless fermentation and manufactures fertilizers which enables mass production of industrial use eggs having antibodies to prevent gastric ulcer, dental-carries, cholera, gastric disorder caused by Escherichia coli, food poisoning, oral infectious-disease, rotavirus induced diarrhea and other microorganisms infectious-diseases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heated organic waste are stirred with shochu-liquor, calcium oxide natural fermented materials such as saw-dust, bean-curd-lees, rice bran and used coffee powder.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of organic fertilizers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a profile of odorless henhouse.
NOVELTY - A sensor (18) detects the differential pressure of natural gas flowing in and out of a pressure reduction unit (17). The sensors (19,20) detect the pressure and temperature of the supplied natural gas. An arithmetic unit (21) calculates flow rate of gas based on the detection result. A controller (22) controls the capability of a natural gas booster pump based on the calculated flow rate.    USE - For controlling supply of natural gas to fuel cells in fuel cell based power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of gas is calculated efficiently using inexpensive sensors, thereby achieving cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) natural gas supply control method;    (2) program for controlling flow rate of natural gas; and    (3) recorded medium storing natural gas flow rate control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell based power generation system . (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pressure reduction unit (17)    differential pressure sensor (18)    pressure sensor (19)    temperature sensor (20)    arithmetic unit (21)    controller (22)
NOVELTY - Sulfur present in coal powder (12) having 2-15 weight% of moisture is removed by dielectric separation. 1-2 weight% of desulfurizing agent (14) is mixed with coal powder, to form a main mixture (21), to remove combustible sulfur from powder. 5-45 weight% of polymeric powder (16) of plant origin is mixed with the main mixture, to form a sub mixture (32) which is compression molded to produce a composite solid fuel.    USE - For manufacturing composite solid fuel using coal powder and polymer powder obtained from waste produced in forests, agricultural waste, industrial waste such as corrugated cardboard, and waste construction materials.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enables efficient coating of the coal powder with the desulfurizing agent, by adding polymer powder to coal powder only after mixing desulfurizing agent to coal powder. Hence, it reduces the amount of desulfurizing agent used, and improves the quality of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymeric powder comprises a powder with mean particle diameter of 1-5mm, formed by grinding mixture of agricultural waste, waste obtained from forests, vegetable fibers, unused plants, and industrial waste containing polymeric material obtained from plants. The moisture content of the polymer powder is 2-20 weight%.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A composite solid fuel manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) A composite solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above composite solid fuel manufacturing apparatus (Includes non-English language text).    coal powder (12)    desulfurizing agent (14)    polymer powder (16)    main mixture (21)    sub mixture (32)
NOVELTY - The red hot coke produced in a coke oven and the biomass are simultaneously supplied into a bucket conveyor, so that the heat energy of the red hot coke is collected.    USE - For power generation using biomass, such as paper manufacture waste, livestock waste, organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The sensible heat of coke is effectively used to carbonize the biomass, without affecting the coke characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the apparatus used in the above method.    metal container (1)    biomass (2)    heating furnace (3)    heat insulation brick (4)    coke (5)
NOVELTY - Biomass (2) is supplied on red-hot coke (5), after red-hot coke produced in a coke oven, is fed into a metal container (1), used for conveying coke. A dry-type cooling device is used to cool the oven in which coke is produced, by heating coal.    USE - For using biomass as a source of carbon, by carbonizing biomass, by supplying biomass on red-hot coke.    ADVANTAGE - Since biomass prevents the contact of air and red-hot coke, combustion of surface layer of coke is prevented. Biomass is carbonized due to the heat transmitted to the biomass, from the coke. The carbonized biomass serves as a source of carbon or coke. Hence, the methods enables using the biomass effectively, and increasing the amount of recovery of coke, without affecting the characteristic of coke.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above method of using biomass.    container (1)    biomass (2)    heat insulating brick (4)    coke (5)    lid (6)
NOVELTY - An organic waste composting apparatus having a machine stirring-type mixing apparatus (100) with a waste water unit, provided in front of fermentation apparatus (101), is new.    USE - For composting organic waste such as garbage and livestock excrements.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus inexpensively composts the organic waste, and uses less energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting of organic waste. The organic waste is mixed mechanically in the mixing apparatus. The moisture content of organic waste is adjusted in the waste water unit and the waste is composted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of organic waste composting apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Mixing apparatus (100)    Fermentation apparatus (101).
NOVELTY - Sludge disposal method involves growing microbes belonging to Aeromonas, Enterobacter or Clostridium in the sludge isolated/separated from an activated-sludge treatment tank.    USE - For disposing sludge using microbes.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge disposal method is simple and economical. The method remarkably reduces the amount of ejected surplus sludge. The microbes solubilized in the sludge are effectively utilized in sewage works.
NOVELTY - An organic-refuse supply apparatus (5) suppling less than preset amount of organic refuse (1) per unit time into an organic-refuse storage portion (2) in a fermentation degradation chamber, is new. A stirring apparatus (6) stirs the organic refuse with the garbage-disposal material.    USE - For treatment of organic refuse, used in home.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supply of preset amount of the organic refuse for fermentation treatment, preventing rancidity. The organic refuse is stirred efficiently, enabling uniform mixing of the refuse. The overflow of the organic refuse from the upper end of the storage portion is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic-refuse supply apparatus (5) suppling less than preset amount of organic refuse (1) per unit time into an organic-refuse storage portion (2) in a fermentation degradation chamber, is new. A stirring apparatus (6) stirs the organic refuse with the garbage-disposal material. The stirring apparatus is equipped with a rotary shaft (7) and stirring blades (8). The stirring apparatus is arranged in the upper portion of a screw (9). The screw is rotated to convey organic refuse along the conveyance direction and reverse direction. The organic refuse is stirred with the garbage-disposal material for fermentation and decompose treatment of the organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the transverse-plane and side sectional views of the organic-refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Organic refuse (1)    Organic-refuse storage portion (2)    Organic-refuse supply apparatus (5)    Stirring apparatus (6)    Rotary shaft (7)    Stirring blades (8)    Screw (9).
NOVELTY - Organic refuse disposer, where the variation in temperature of the organic refuse and decomposing medium (7) inside the treatment tank (3) during heating operation and after stoppage of heating process, are found from output of a thermistor, is new. A moisture content calculation unit (36) computes moisture content of the material in tank based on total of absolute value of the temperature variation during heating and non-heating periods.    USE - As organic refuse disposer use for garbage.    ADVANTAGE - Correct detection of moisture content is enabled by using large temperature difference obtained during heating and non-heating periods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse disposer, where the variation in temperature of the organic refuse and decomposing medium (7) inside the treatment tank (3) during heating operation and after stoppage of heating process, are found from output of a thermistor, is new. A moisture content calculation unit (36) computes moisture content of the material in tank based on total of absolute value of the temperature variation during heating and non-heating periods. The moisture content calculation unit uses a data table to find the moisture content of material inside the tank, based on the total value of temperature variation and bulk density of decomposing medium. A controller regulates the operation of a stirrer (8) based on the output of organic refuse weight sensor (15) and decomposing medium moisture content sensor (18). The weight sensor detects weight of organic refuse based on the load on a motor (9) which actuates the stirrer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical side view of organic refuse disposer. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Treatment tank (3)    Decomposing medium (7)    Stirrer (8)    Motor (9)    Weight sensor (15)    Moisture content sensor (18)    Moisture content calculation unit (36).
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus, where several ventilation holes are formed in a cover (4) of a fermenter (1) provided with microbial bed (2) containing microorganisms (3), is new. The lower surface of the cover, is provided with multiple charcoal layers (5) for adsorbing the moisture content and odor component in air produced within the fermenter.    USE - For processing organic refuse generated in home.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content and odor component are easily discharged by charcoal layer arrangement, hence generation of bad smell during fermentation process is eliminated. The processing time of organic refuse is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse processing apparatus, where several ventilation holes are formed in a cover (4) of a fermenter (1) provided with microbial bed (2) containing microorganisms (3), is new. The lower surface of the cover, is provided with multiple charcoal layers (5) for adsorbing the moisture content and odor component in air produced within the fermenter. A warm water jacket storing warm water heated by a heater, is arranged between the outer wall and inner wall of fermenter. A warm water supply unit is provided at bottom wall of fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    Fermenter (1)    Microbial bed (2)    Microorganisms (3)    Cover (4)    Charcoal layer (5).
NOVELTY - An organism de-sulfurizing apparatus having an aerator (20) and a de-sulfurizing tank (10), is new. The aerator is used for carrying out biological treatment of human-waste, purification-tank sludge and sewage-sludge by activated sludge method. Activated sludge is supplied from the aerator, and the sulfide is removed with an organism de-sulfurization effect in the de-sulfurizing tank.    USE - For biogas electric power generating apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organism de-sulfurizing apparatus provides high de-sulfurizing efficiency, and maintains the concentration of biogas. The reliability of the apparatus is improved. Since the harmful hydrogen sulfide is removed, environmental load is reduced. Since the component of de-sulfurized biogas is hardly changed, the biogas is effectively used as good fuel with many active ingredients.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) biogas electric power generating apparatus having gas-generating plant, aerator, de-sulfurizing tank, sludge supplier, gas supplier for supplying biogas to the activated sludge supplied to the de-sulfurizing tank, a return unit to return the activated sludge to the aerator after de- sulfurization, and an electric-power generator to produce electric power using the de-sulfurized biogas as fuel; and    (2) organism de-sulfurization method which involves biologically treating human-waste, purification-tank sludge and sewage-sludge by activated sludge method, supplying activated sludge containing dissolved oxygen to the de-sulfurizing tank, and removing sulfide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the organism de-sulfurizing apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    De-sulfurizing tank (10)    Aerator (20).
NOVELTY - Garbage processing apparatus, where a dry tank (4), has a semicircular shaped base (4B), so that rotary shaft (37) of a stirring unit (38) installed in the tank, is positioned below the radii center of base, is new. The end of stirring unit, is positioned near the lowest portion of base such that it slidably contacts or adjoins the base.    USE - For processing organic refuse ejected from kitchen, restaurant, hotel.    ADVANTAGE - The stirring function of stirring unit is improved by arrangement of rotary shaft. The structure of processing apparatus is simplified. The garbage adhered on dry tank wall, is smoothly removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a dry tank.    Dry tank (4)    Semicircular shaped base (4B)    Rotary shaft (37)    Stirring unit (38)
NOVELTY - A processed gas, fed into a reaction container (44) through an inlet (4), reacts with the photocatalyst (20), to produce a target substance. A gas guiding unit (30) in the reaction container bypasses the inlet processed gas to a discharge port (5).    USE - For recovering hydrogen gas from NOx and SOx in exhaust gas of vehicles, for use as fuel for rocket engine.    ADVANTAGE - Carries out plasma reaction and catalytic reaction reliably, to recover hydrogen gas efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a material transformation method using a catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above hydrogen gas recovering equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    inlet (4)    discharge port (5)    photocatalyst (20)    gas guiding unit (30)    reaction container (44)
NOVELTY - A composting unit comprising a fermentation section (1) and a maturation section (2), each fitted with equipment for independent and simultaneous treatment of heaps (3 - 7) of organic material formed by scraper conveyors (8, 9, 11, 12, 13), is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for composting fermentable material from household waste mixed with green waste or sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has a reduced surface area and uses the material being treated as a biofilter to combat odours. The unit is mechanized and has simplified ventilation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composting unit comprises a fermentation section (1) and a maturation section (2), each fitted with equipment for independent and simultaneous treatment of heaps (3 - 7) of organic material formed by scraper conveyors (8, 9, 11, 12, 13). Air is dawn in through the heaps undergoing fermentation and fed into the maturing heaps to keep them moist, and the two sections are arranged side by side to reduce ventilation costs. The building containing the two sections has a raised lengthwise gallery for operatives and visitors. A third section for storage has the same structure as the other two but no conveyors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the interior of the unit.    Fermentation section (1)    Maturation section (2)    Heaps (3 - 7)    Scraper conveyors (8, 9, 11, 12, 13)
NOVELTY - Operating an electrochemical system comprises: (i) forming hydrogen gas in an electrolysis cell; (ii) cooling the hydrogen gas to a non-cryogenic temperature; and (iii) introducing the cooled hydrogen gas to a vessel.    USE - For operating an electrochemical system and for filling a hydrogen gas vessel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly obviates the need for cooling the hydrogen gas to cryogenic temperatures. By not cooling the gas to cryogenic temperatures, system resources can be more efficiently operated. It enables filling of the vessel while not exceeding the specification pressure, even rapidly filling the vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) an electrochemical cell system comprising an electrolysis cell comprising an electrolysis cell; a heat exchanger downstream of the electrolysis cell; and a sensor configured to be disposed in communication with a hydrogen gas vessel to be filled and/or a point both upstream of the vessel and downstream of the heat exchanger, wherein the sensor is disposed in operable communication with the heat exchanger;    (b) a storage medium encoded with a machine-readable computer program code including instructions for causing a computer to implement a method for operating an electrochemical system; and    (c) a computer data signal comprising instructions for causing a computer to implement a method for operating an electrochemical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a gas-generating apparatus into which an electrolysis cell system may be incorporated.    Water source (32)    Electrical conductivity sensor (34)    Pump (38)    Electrolysis cell stack (40)    Electrical source (42)    Hydrogen/water separation apparatus (44)    Drying unit (46)    Low-pressure hydrogen separator (48)    Release (50)    Hydrogen vent (52)    Hydrogen gas storage system (54)    Hydrogen output sensor (64)    Transmitter (66)
NOVELTY - The method involves roller embossing an embossed pattern in a sheet of compressible electrically conductive material (40) and reciprocally embossing another embossed pattern in the sheet. The reciprocal embossing is performed at preset length intervals of the roller embossed sheet material. The preset length is equal to the desired length of a fluid flow field plate (20C, 20F).    USE - Used for fabricating fluid flow field plate in electrochemical fuel assemblies.    ADVANTAGE - Reciprocal embossing the pattern in a sheet provides improved tolerances. The embossing processes minimize part handling, thereby making it suitable for mass production. The thick sheet of material improves accuracy, dimensional tolerances and repeatability in the mass fabrication of fluid flow field plates. The roller embossing controls the thickness of elongated parts as well as the parallelism of its channels over the plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fluid flow field plate.    Fluid flow field regions (20C, 20F)    Sheet of material (40)    Top roller (41A)    Bottom roller (41B)
NOVELTY - Alkane is made by catalytic reaction resulting from contacting methane with starting alkane(s) in the presence of a metal compound capable of catalyzing a reaction for the splitting and/or recommendation of a carbon-carbon bond, a carbon-hydrogen bond, and/or carbon-metal bond, resulting final alkane(s) having at least 2C. Contacting operation is carried out under methane partial pressure of at least 0.1 preferably 0.1-100 MPa.    USE - For manufacturing alkanes e.g. ethane, used as fuels and energetic materials.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves the yields of the reaction between methane and other starting alkane(s), increases the overall conversion of the starting alkane(s) charged to the reaction with methane, maintains the catalytic activity of the metal compound at a high level over time, and increases the overall catalytic activity of the reaction. The metal compound uses as catalyst exhibits an increased catalytic stability over time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alkane is made by a catalytic reaction resulting from contacting methane with at least one other starting alkane in the presence of a metal compound capable of catalyzing a reaction for the splitting and/or recommendation of a carbon-carbon bond, a carbon-hydrogen bond, and/or carbon-metal bond, resulting final alkane(s) having at least 2C. The contacting operation is carried out under a methane partial pressure of at least 0.1, preferably 0.1-100 MPa.
NOVELTY - An alcohol-containing composite fuel, which can initiate easily at low temperatures and the available power of which equals that of gasoline, comprises (wt.%) alcohol (3-25), 4-14C alkane(s) (5-40), aromatics (5-30), straight-run oil (10-50), modifying agent (0.5-10) and cosolvent (0.1-5).    USE - Composite fuel for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel can initiate easily and will not de-mix at low temperatures. Its available power equals that of gasoline.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-generating device comprises a vessel with a hydrogen outlet for activating a material for processing; and active structures which have a place for focusing energy between particles in the vessel.    USE - Generating hydrogen as a fuel for fuel cells, and internal and external combustion engines    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is generated with less energy in less space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a hydrogen-generating system which includes the device;    (2) a fuel cell system and a hydrogen rocket which have the hydrogen-generating system mounted on them;    (3) a motor vehicle which has the fuel cell system mounted on it; and    (4) an internal combustion engine and an external combustion engine which use the hydrogen obtained from the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a hydrogen generator.    Heater (101)    Flask (102)    Water tank (103)    Collection bottle (105)    Connection tube (106)    Silicon chips (107)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has two separators (116, 118) comprising two metal plates. One plate has embossed protrusions projecting toward a membrane electrode assembly (114) to form an oxygen-containing gas flow passage (124a). The other plate has embossed protrusions projecting toward another membrane electrode assembly to form a fuel gas discharge passage (128b).    USE - Used for converting chemical energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is compact, light in weight, has thin separators, and does not require Belleville springs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the main components of the fuel cell of the stack.    Stack body (104)    Membrane electrode assembly (114)    Separators (116, 118)    Oxygen-containing gas flow passage (124a)    Fuel gas discharge passage (128b)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a separator (3) connecting between unit cells (2) of a fuel cell and includes a pass to supply gas to the unit cell. A power generating portion composed with the unit cell and the separator is alternately layered and the fuel cell stack (1) includes a heat capacity changing unit to change the heat capacity of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The heat capacity of the fuel cell is changed depending on a shut down period and a startup period and the required heat capacity can be attained on the startup period and, thereby heat reaction of the fuel cell can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a partial cross section of a fuel cell stack assembly.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Unit cells (2)    Separator (3)    Lifted portion (313)    Cathode abutting portion (312)
NOVELTY - The system has reactor housing (12) with the pipes (16,20) for charging air, stream into inlet of housing. A fuel injector (24) at a downstream of inlet, has tube (26) through which carbon-based fuel is charged into air and the stream flow path. A auto-ignition and the carbon suppression foam (40) comprising alumina, zirconium, is provided between fuel injector and a catalyst bed (34) which is below fuel injector.    USE - Reactor for producing hydrogen used in fuel cell for vehicular applications, electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable reactor system with effective auto-ignition and carbon suppression function is realized, thus contamination of catalyst is prevented, thus eliminating decreasing effectiveness of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reactor system.    reactor housing (12)    pipes (16,20)    fuel injector (24)    tube (26)    catalyst bed (34)    carbon suppression foam (40)
NOVELTY - A current collection plate for a separation plate of a molten carbonate salt fuel cell is provided, to improve the stability of long-termed operation of a fuel cell stack by controlling the flowing pressure difference according to the difference of gas flux of an anode and a cathode during operation with maintaining the basic shape of a separation plate used to the stack, and to enable the reaction gas delivery area to be controlled according to the characteristic of materials of an anode and a cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The current collection plate comprises a positive electrode current collection plate and a negative electrode current collection plate containing slots(100) where positive electrode gas and negative electrode gas flow, wherein slots(100) of the same shape are arranged to be cross with slots(100') to allow the flow of the negative electrode gas to be controlled by the arrangement of slots(100, 100') in the negative electrode current collector plate(102), and to form a negative electrode current collector plate(102) of the cross-shaped arrangement.
NOVELTY - Cooling fans (14,15) respectively control the temperature of denaturation and carbon monoxide oxidation chambers (7,8) which remove carbon monoxide from hydrogen rich modified gas from modifier (3). The hot air ejected from the chambers is supplied to air suction opening of fan (18) which directs air for combustion to burner (4) of modifier.    USE - For hydrogen supply to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal efficiency as hot air from the denaturation chamber and the carbon monoxide chamber is effectively used as combustion air by burner of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (3)    burner (4)    denaturation and carbon monoxide oxidation chambers (7,8)    cooling fans (14,15)    combustion air directing fan (18)
NOVELTY - The reactor has combustion catalyst-coated fins (14) in combustion gas path (10) and reforming catalyst-coated fins in reforming path (12). The spacing between adjacent combustion catalyst-coated fins, and reforming catalyst-coated fins, is set based on rate of combustion reaction which is an exothermic reaction, and rate of reforming reaction which is an endothermic reaction.    USE - For plate-shaped fin type reformer used for producing hydrogen by reaction of water vapor with methanol, natural gas, propane gas, for use in industries, and for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal efficiency as the heat of exothermic reaction is used as heat source for endothermic reaction. Alleviates need for using a high heat-resistant material as the maximum temperature produced inside the reactor is reduced, by appropriate spacing of fins. Enables easy manufacture of catalyst-coated fins, as the required catalyst layer is coated to the fins, by a common process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top sectional view of the reactor.    combustion gas path (10)    reforming path (12)    combustion catalyst-coated fin (14)
NOVELTY - The input of supplementary fuel supplied into a melting furnace (1) is controlled based on a blast pressure of main tuyere (5), and a waste material gasification melting furnace is operated. The supplementary fuel is carboniferous system coke and a petroleum-type coke.    USE - For operating melting furnace for gasifying waste material, such as city refuse, sewage sludge, human waste and combustible industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method effectively operates the melting furnace without any problem, and reduces operational cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above melting furnace which is used for gasifying waste material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    melting furnace (1)    main tuyere (5)    waste material feeder (20)    carboniferous system coke feeder (21)    petroleum-type coke feeder (22)
NOVELTY - The carbonization gas is generated by heating a process object containing organic component in rotary kilns (21,22). The gas is introduced into a conduit (32) connected to a carbonization gas blast pipe (37). The conduit is heated by a heat carrier. A dry distillation gas fired furnace (35) is supplied with carbonization gas through the conduit.    USE - For heat processing e.g. waste material containing organic component.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conduit is heated by the heat carrier, the adhesion of the flammable component, such as tar, on the dry distillation gas fired furnace is reduced. The occlusion of the conduit by the tar is prevented, thus easing maintenance operation. Ensures stable driving of the heat treatment equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heat treatment equipment, as used in the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of the above heat treatment equipment.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotary kilns (21,22)    conduit (32)    dry distillation gas fired furnace (35)    carbonization gas blast pipe (37)
NOVELTY - The methane hydrate particle comprises a mixture of methane hydrate and solid particle with density greater than 1.    USE - As methane hydrate particles.    ADVANTAGE - The methane hydrate particles have high purity and are manufactured efficiently. The gas-liquid contact efficiency of methane and water is favorable, and hence methane hydrate is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of methane hydrate particle, which involves reacting methane and water within a container (2), in which solid particles with density greater than 1 coexist. Methane hydrate particles are formed in the lower portion of the container, which are extracted with water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of an apparatus for methane hydrate particle manufacture.    reaction container (2)
NOVELTY - Cured compost manufacturing apparatus (I) comprising a heating unit (3) for drying and heating organic waste of biological-treated sludge (compost) and a cooling device (5) for cooling the heat-processed compost, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for producing cured compost, which is useful as organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables to manufacture cured compost quickly and safely, without generating unpleasant smell. The apparatus can be operated easily at low cost, hence the obtained compost is economical. The compost is rich in organic substances, hence utilized as organic fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of cured compost manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating unit (3)    cooling device (5)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of compost comprising mixing compost raw material (1) in concrete mixer truck (2) and fermenting the mixed raw material in farmland (3), is new.    USE - For producing compost used as organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively produces high quality compost at low cost. The compost improves soil fertility. The method provides an eco-friendly environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic explanation of compost manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compost raw material (1)    concrete mixer truck (2)    farmland (3)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of functional compost comprising fermenting organic waste materials, heat-processing the fermented compost and inoculating microbes having specific function, is new.    USE - For producing functional compost (claimed), used in fields and golf course for preventing plant diseases such as lawn-grass disease in soil.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce functional compost rationally and efficiently, with increased number of useful microbes. The Bacillus subtilis in support has favorable inhibitory effect with respect to pathogenic microbes such as Rhizoctonia.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for functional compost produced by the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of compost manufacture, using microbial culture solution. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating (P2)    cooling (P3)    adjusting moisture content (P4)    adjusting pH (P5)
NOVELTY - Waste water containing dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is processed using a microorganism belonging to Hyphomicrobium denitrificans family, especially H.denitrificans WU-K217 (FERM P-18499).    USE - For processing waste water containing dimethyl sulfoxide.    ADVANTAGE - DMSO is efficiently decomposed into sulfate ion in short time. The WU-2 strain has large oxidative substrate specificity and is also capable of processing additional harmful organic compounds in waste water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for microorganism belonging to Hyphomicrobium capable of decomposing dimethyl sulfoxide and generating sulfate ion.
NOVELTY - Rotary stirring apparatus comprising an outer case (1) of an excrement elimination tank is rotatably driven with a deceleration motor (12), such that a fixed blade (8) in the outer case stirs the excrements, is new. The excrements are treated with bio microbe.    USE - For treating excrements from toilet.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of failures such as axial crease is restrained, producing repair expense. The odor generated from the excrements is eliminated by treatment with bio microbe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transmission gear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the excrement elimination tank in stirring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    outer case (1)    toilet case (3)    fixed blade (8)    deceleration motor (12)
NOVELTY - The system (4) has a heat transfer path which is formed between fuel modifier (1) and solid oxide type fuel cell (2).    USE - Fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Heat produced by the fuel reformation system is effectively used by implementing a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the fuel reformation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel modifier (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel reformation system (4)
NOVELTY - Garbage process machine comprising: (a) a heater (6) which maintains the temperature of the garbage in the treatment tank at 30-40 degrees C; and (b) a humidification unit (7) which maintains the moisture-content of the garbage to 40-70 % during processing, is new.    USE - The garbage processing machine is for decomposing/treating garbage using bacteria (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional diagram of the garbage process machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Treatment tank (1)    Heater (6)    Humidification unit (7)
NOVELTY - A raw material mixture containing coal (1) and hydrocarbon group polymer and hydrogen (4) are introduced to a hydrogasification reactor (12) where hydrogenation thermal decomposition reaction takes place under high temperature and pressure conditions to produce hydrocarbon mixed gas.    USE - For hydrogasification of coal and hydrocarbon group polymer such as plastics for electric power generation in micro-gas turbine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Effective usage of scrap plastics, contributes to economisation and environmental resource preservation. Enables to perform hydrogenation gasification efficiently within a short time, using simple technique and simple and size reduced reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining flow of the gasification process.    Coal (1)    Hydrogen (4)    Hydrogasification reactor (12)
NOVELTY - A nitrogen oxide processing material comprises particles obtained from raw material of ore containing vermiculite.    USE - For processing of nitrogen oxide contained in water, waste liquid and exhaust gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Nitrogen oxide is removed efficiently and the processing material can be used repeatedly. Generation of secondary waste material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) processing of nitrogen oxide, which involves contacting the substance containing nitrogen oxide with nitrogen oxide processing material; and    (2) processing of exhaust gas containing nitrogen oxide, which involves dissolving nitrogen oxide from exhaust gas in a solvent and contacting the solution with nitrogen oxide processing material.
NOVELTY - The pressure of liquids may be increased by a physical-chemical method namely osmosis. Increased pressure converts to acceleration by a suitable mechanism to be harnessed by other devices, or used directly for propelling specially adapted craft. With the aid of this principle, highly environment-friendly power stations may be established at the confluence of rivers and the sea, without changing the landscape, at the point where rivers and sea meet anyway. The order of magnitude of this approach transcends all other water-energy reserves.    USE - Machinery for converting osmotic pressure into energy.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a cathode (C) supplied with combustive material and an anode (A) supplied with fuel (10). The combustive material (2) is carried in a transport gas. A purge circuit (5,6,7,8) delivers inert gas to the anode when the fuel cell is stopped, preventing fuel build up. The purge circuit diverts some of the transport gas away from the anode, and also separates (6) combustible material from the transport gas.    USE - Fuel cell using hydrogen, for use in powering vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures purging of hydrogen circuit to avoid risk of explosion when fuel cell is stopped, without causing rapid deterioration of anode membranes. Avoids high temperatures, and creation of excess water in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a component schematic.    Fuel cell (1)    Cathode (C)    Anode (A)    combustive material (2)
NOVELTY - The device (2, 3) for separating a flow of hydrogen-rich fluid from a flow of residual fluids (e.g. carbon dioxide and other gases) is designed to separate materials on the basis of their mass.    USE - For driving electric motors in e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lightweight hydrogen is separated from the relatively heavy remaining components using a simple device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows the separation device.    Flow containing hydrogen and carbon dioxide (1)    Curved pipe (2)    Retardation device (3)    Overpressure valve (4)    Gravity acceleration (aG)
NOVELTY - Stacked heat exchanger comprises plate-shaped tube sheets; tank formation portions that are connected to each of the tube sheets; corrugated outer fins in each of the spaces between the sheets; and a partition board between the outer fins, including a bent portion on a side of the tank formation portions. The bent portion is bent in the stacking direction of the tube sheets.    USE - Particularly useful for reducing the concentration of carbon monoxide in a methanol reformer of a fuel cell used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The novel exchanger offers increased catalytic surface area, to efficiently oxidize carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Stacked heat exchanger comprises plate-shaped tube sheets, each including an internal fluid passage; tank formation portions (4a) that are connected to each of the tube sheets and project in the stacking direction of the tube sheets; corrugated outer fins (8) stacked in each of the spaces (7) between the sheets; and a partition board (9) between the outer fins, on at least an edge of which is a bent portion on a side of the tank formation portions. The bent portion is bent in a stacking direction of the tube sheets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a core of a reactor as above.    tank formation portion (4a)    tank portion (6)    space (7)    outer fin (8)    partition board (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises: a fuel cell for generating power, that supplies an oxidizer containing oxygen to a positive electrode (103) and supplies a fuel gas containing hydrogen to a negative electrode (102); a battery including at least water as an electrolyte; and a hydrogen supply channel (105) that supplies hydrogen generated from the battery to the fuel cell.    USE - Used for self-generation including co-generation at a household or factory.    ADVANTAGE - A low-cost, high responsive fuel cell system capable of facilitating the handling of the battery that works in conjunction with the fuel cell is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating the fuel cell system, comprising: supplying the oxidizer containing oxygen to the positive electrode of the fuel cell, supplying the fuel gas containing hydrogen to the negative electrode of the fuel cell, and generating power; and allowing the battery with water as the electrolyte to produce overcharge reaction, thus generating hydrogen from the battery for supplying to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section of a fuel cell.    Negative electrode (102)    Positive electrode (103)    Hydrogen supply channel (105)
NOVELTY - A catalytic reforming reactor comprises a shell (2) housing a plate heat exchanger (3) through which fluids pass in separate passages. One of the fluids is a heating fluid (A) and the other is a fluid requiring reforming (B). The passage for the fluid (B) comprises steam-reforming catalyst. The shell is provided with inlet (4) and outlet (5) for fluid (A), and inlet (6) and outlet (7) for the fluid (B).    USE - Reactor for catalytic reforming of methane to produce hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The steam-reforming reactor has uniform temperature of the reacting gases and has no temperature gradients. The reactor has minimized thermal losses by using the hot fluid consisting of combustion gas, and has a favorable heat exchanger, which optimizes heat exchange and utilizes the temperature of the combustion gases to the maximum. The heat exchanger minimizes size and weight of the equipment. The catalyst deposited on the surface of the metal plates of the exchanger achieves favorable contact surface area with the gases requiring reforming without creating head losses in the flow of gases and maximizing heat exchange simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalytic reforming reactor, which involves depositing thin layer of steam-reforming catalyst on the surface of the passage which is designed to come in contact with the fluid (B);    (2) catalytic steam-reforming process; and    (3) plate heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the steam-reforming reactor.    shell (2)    plate heat exchanger (3)    inlet (4,6)    outlet (5,7)    plates (8)    inlet space (13a)    outlet space (13b)    upper space (14a)    lower space (14b)    separating unit (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves using an auxiliary fuel to supply the gas generation system (6) with thermal energy, at least in some operating phases of the system. A unit (3) consisting of the gas generation system and fuel cell (7) is used in addition to the motor vehicle's drive unit (2) as an auxiliary electrical power supply.    USE - For operating gas generation system in motor vehicle with fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables very close to ideal operation of the gas generation system during all operating phases in respect of its supply with thermal energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with an inventive arrangement    motor vehicle (1)    drive unit (2)    gas generation system (6)    auxiliary electrical power supply unit (3)    fuel cell (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a first separator (5) for separating water from a hydrogen rich medium upstream of the stage of a single-stage oxidation unit and a pressure-reducing valve (8) between the first separator and the single stage. Alternatively, a separator can be arranged upstream of the last oxidation unit stage (4) and a pressure reduction valve can be arranged between the first separator and the last stage for a multi-stage oxidation unit (3,4).    USE - For generating electricity from electrochemical processes.    ADVANTAGE - Improved water management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a method of operating an inventive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    fuel cell unit (1)    first separator (5)    pressure-reducing valve (8)    last oxidation unit stage (4)    multi-stage oxidation unit (3,4)    second separator (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (8) is provided with a filling opening (10) for supplying the operating media (fuel and water). The opening includes a fuel supply line (2) and a water supply line (3). The fuel supply line (2) is connected to a fuel reservoir tank (4) and the water supply line is connected to a water reservoir tank (5) for supplying the fuel cell with water and fuel during operation.    USE - Vehicle with fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - User-friendly. Achieves sufficient supply of water to the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a medium supply apparatus, and for a vehicle with a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram representing a motor vehicle.    Fuel supply line (2)    Water supply line (3)    Fuel reservoir (4)    Water reservoir (5)
NOVELTY - A process for separating CO from the hydrogen-enriched gas mixture by selective oxidizing features use of a catalyst which is a Pt and/or Ru-carried zeolite. The lowered C-concentration gas mixture can be used as the fuel of fuel battery.
NOVELTY - A compressed sour gas, devoid of liquid mist, water and oil, is obtained from high pressure sour gas produced by a compressor which uses hydrogen sulfide mineral oil as lubricant. Hydrogen sulfide is separated using a membrane separator, to produce a sweet gas containing methane. The sweet gas is supplied to a gas engine to drive the compressor for compressing the sour gas.    USE - For operating a gas engine in gas fields in remote districts, such as vast wastelands.    ADVANTAGE - Enables use of sweet gas without causing environmental pollution and damage to gas engine, and ensures easy maintenance of the gas engine. Enables continuous operation in severe weather conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high pressure sour gas is obtained by introducing separated hydrogen sulfide with low pressure sour gas (10) from the compressor. A portion of the compressed gas is supplied to the membrane separator and the rest to an external plant as sour gas. The inlet gas to the membrane separator is heated using the exhaust gas of the gas engine.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas engine operation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the above gas engine operation system.    Low pressure sour gas (10)    Compressor (11)    Gas engine (12)    Membrane separator (13a)    Cooler (15)    Drain separator (16)    Adsorptive separator (20)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide removal device removing carbon monoxide contained in a reformate gas by catalyst-mediated oxidizing reactions using an oxidizing agent, comprises a programmable controller controlling oxidizing reactions in a catalytic reactor programmed to reduce a ratio of an oxidation amount in an upstream part when a flow rate of the reformate gas falls below a predetermined value.    USE - The invention is used to remove carbon monoxide contained in a reformate gas (claimed). It is useful in a fuel cell power plant for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The invention effectively prevents reverse shift reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon monoxide removal device removing carbon monoxide contained in a reformate gas by catalyst-mediated oxidizing reactions using an oxidizing agent, comprises a catalytic reactor (4) storing a catalyst and allowing passage of the reformate gas, and comprising an upstream part and a downstream part disposed further downstream than the upstream part, relative to the flow of the reformate gas; and a programmable controller controlling oxidizing reactions in the catalytic reactor programmed to reduce a ratio of an oxidation amount in the upstream part, with respect to an oxidation amount in the downstream part, when a flow rate of the reformate gas falls below a predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a carbon monoxide removal device for a fuel cell power plant.    Catalytic reactor (4)    Oxidizing agent supply mechanism (6A-C, 15, 16, 18)
NOVELTY - Thermal management of a fuel cell comprises processing a fuel supply stream (1) in an autothermal reformer (2) to produce a fuel cell supply stream comprising methane; and reforming within the fuel cell, methane present in the fuel cell supply stream.    USE - For the thermal management of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The methane concentration in the output stream of the autothermal reformer may be varied on a continuous and rapid basis to allow the extent of internal reforming of methane within the fuel cell to be controlled in response to fluctuations in fuel cell temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thermal management of a fuel cell comprises processing a fuel supply stream (1) in an autothermal reformer (2) to produce a fuel cell supply stream comprising methane; and reforming within the fuel cell, methane present in the fuel cell supply stream. The concentration of methane in the fuel cell supply stream is controlled by operation of the autothermal reformer in order to achieve a desired level of reforming of methane within the fuel cell.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system that allows thermal management of a fuel cell, comprising an autothermal reformer that is capable of variable operation to produce an output stream having controlled methane concentration and that is provided upstream of and in communication with a fuel cell; and a fuel cell that is adapted to reform methane within the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell system of the invention.    Fuel supply stream (1)    Autothermal reformer (2)    Air (3, 9)    Cooler (4)    Desulfurizer unit (5)    Fuel pre-heater (6)    Anode (7)    Hot air blower (8)    Cathode (10)    Waste heat recovery unit (12)    Final exhaust stream (13)
NOVELTY - A fuel reforming system of fuel cell has a reforming reactor into which hydrocarbon fuel and oxygen are introduced to perform a partial oxidation reaction; a mixer which injects water into gas; and a shift reactor into which gas containing vaporized water is introduced.    USE - The fuel reforming system is for vehicle use.    ADVANTAGE - The invention promotes vaporization of water by using a simple construction when water is supplied to a reforming system, and prevents water in the liquid phase from flowing into a shift reactor, thus eliminating the need for a device for promoting vaporization of the water or a complex fuel injection device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reforming system of fuel cell has:    (1) a reforming reactor into which hydrocarbon fuel and oxygen are introduced to perform a partial oxidation reaction;    (2) a mixer downstream of the reforming reactor, which injects water into gas heated by the partial oxidation reaction to vaporize the water and mix the vaporized water with the gas; and    (3) a shift reactor into which gas containing vaporized water is introduced and which performs a shift reaction.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel reforming method in a fuel reforming system of a fuel cell, which comprises performing a partial oxidation reaction between a hydrocarbon fuel and oxygen, injecting water into gas heated by the partial oxidation reaction and mixing the vaporized water with the gas, and performing a shift reaction between the vaporized water and the gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel reforming system.
NOVELTY - Treating biological effluents containing ammonium comprising a step of passing the effluent into a reactor containing a biomass capable of degrading ammonium to the gaseous state, which is at least partly fixed to a support with a specific surface 500 m2/m3 or more, is new. The step is carried out under moderate aeration, without stirring, with little or no introduction of biodegradable carbon and with a minimum of alkaline reagents.    USE - The method is used to treat effluent from the food production industry, petrochemistry, steelmaking, chemistry and the treatment of domestic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simpler than traditional nitrification/denitrification processes and gives a much reduced production of slurries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation to implement the process comprising a reactor equipped with means of introducing the effluent, supports for the biomass, means of continuous aeration, means of removing slurries and the treated effluent and means for measuring and correcting the alkalinity of the effluent and an alarm system triggerable when the alkalinity and/or pH deviate from predetermined values.
NOVELTY - The process involves supplying fuel to anode (4) and supplying oxidant to cathode (6). The current is drawn from fuel cell at a current density less than 25 percentage of full power current density. The pumping is discontinued for a time interval to allow the temperature of the fuel cell to rise to the temperature that does not degrade the performance of the cell. The pumping process is resumed at the end of the interval.    USE - Used for liquid cooled fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved by reducing the parasitic load imposed on the fuel cell system by the coolant pump under low power conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Anode (4)    Cathode (6)    Pump (20)    Control circuit (22)
NOVELTY - Nitrogen is removed from a gas stream by using two membrane units. The membranes have a nitrogen/methane selectivity of 2-5 at temperatures greater than -25 degreesC.    USE - For removing nitrogen, and optionally carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and water vapor from a gas stream.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require the use of amine-scrubbing or other acid gas removal technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Removal of nitrogen from a gas stream comprising methane and at least 4% nitrogen involves using two membrane units; passing the gas stream at a feed temperature above - 25 degreesC into the first membrane unit and across the first feed side; withdrawing from the first feed side a first residue stream enriched in methane; withdrawing from the first permeate side a first permeate stream (106) depleted in methane; passing the first residue stream into the second membrane unit and across the second feed side; withdrawing from the second feed side as a product stream (109) a second residue stream enriched in methane, and containing not more than 6% nitrogen; and withdrawing from the second permeate side a second permeate stream (108) depleted in methane. Both membranes exhibit nitrogen/methane selectivity of 2-5 at temperatures higher than - 25 degreesC. The second membrane is connected in series with the first membrane unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of compression and cooling by heat exchange of the feed stream.    Raw natural gas stream (101)    First and second permeate stream (106, 108)    Product stream (109)    Heat exchangers (111,112)    Membrane separator (113,114)
NOVELTY - A filled layer (14b) which is provided at a cooling-water direct contact-type condenser (14), is divided into multiple partial layers according to the flow direction of the exhaust gas. A bypass circuit (22) with stop valve (23), bypasses the exhaust gas along the partial layers.    USE - For recovering water contained in exhaust gas from modifier of fuel cell power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bypass circuit with stop valve bypasses the exhaust gas, the water contained in the exhaust gas is recovered easily. The exhaust back pressure of the condenser is easily reduced during winter or at low external temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of the water recovery equipment of fuel cell power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water recovery equipment (3B)    feed water pump (8)    condenser (14)    sprinkler nozzle (14a)    filled layer (14b)    water tank (14c)    cooler (15A)    water cycle pump (16)    inlet strainer (17)    bypass circuit (22)    stop valve (23)
NOVELTY - A circuit (50) comprising a pump (51) and a mixing chamber (52), is provided to circulate the reformed gas branched from the supply path (41) of a fuel cell (2). The mixing chamber mixes the air and the reformed gas from the path (41), and supplies to carbon monoxide removal device (5) and a modification reaction device (4).    USE - In reactor for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the performance of the system when transferring from low load or idle load condition to high load condition, as the temperature of the modification reaction device is maintained reliably, by homogeneous dispersion of gas to modification reaction device and carbon monoxide removal device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the modification fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    evaporator (3)    modification reaction device (4)    carbon monoxide removal device (5)    heat exchanger (6)    air supply device (7)    supply path (41)    circuit (50)    pump (51)    mixing unit (52)
NOVELTY - The thermal protections structure has a flow path (5b) surrounding the outer wall (5a) of a pure water tank (5), through which antifreeze, air or hydrogen is circulated. The outer wall (5c) is provided around the flow path.    USE - For pure water storage tank used in fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulating property of the pure water tank is easily varied by exchanging heat of pure water, with air or vacuum circulated in the flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pure water tank (5)    outer wall of tank (5a)    flow path (5b)    outer wall of flow path (5c)    fluid switching device (6)
NOVELTY - A moisture content exchanger (9a) is provided at upstream side from an ejector (8) of a hydrogen supply piping (3) and hydrogen circulating piping (7), to exchange moisture content between exhausted hydrogen and feed water.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves hydrogen distribution and efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel-cell system.    fuel-cell system (1A)    hydrogen supply apparatus (2)    hydrogen supply piping (3)    air supply apparatus (4)    air supply piping (5)    fuel cell (6)    hydrogen circulating pipe (7)    ejector (8)    moisture content exchanger (9a)
NOVELTY - A pressure control valve (27) is provided to set up equal backing pressures in supply and discharge flow paths (21,22) respectively.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fluctuation of hydrogen gas flow immediately after switching. Ensures stable output of fuel cell with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    supply flow path (21)    discharge flow path (22)    pressure control valve (27)
NOVELTY - The deep sea water (2) containing dissolved methane (1) is passed into a selection transparent vaporization film (14a), and methane gas (3) is separated. The separated methane gas is analyzed by infra-red light absorbing analyzer (16). The concentration of dissolved methane in the sea water is calculated from the analysis result.    USE - For measuring dissolved methane such as methane hydrate in deep sea water.    ADVANTAGE - The dissolved methane in the sea water is measured accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dissolved methane measuring device (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of dissolved methane measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dissolved methane (1)    Deep sea water (2)    Methane gas (3)    Dissolved methane measuring device (10)    Vaporization film (14a)    Analyzer (16)
NOVELTY - The single-tube cylindrical modifier (2) has a drain valve (3) at its lower end for ejecting water that is collected due to the dew formation in the modifier.    USE - For reforming hydrocarbon fuel such as town gas and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for producing hydrogen used for fuel cell and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Since internal water is ejected using drain valve, the necessity for heating internal water is prevented. Hence, the problem of rust generation in the modifier is eliminated and durability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the single-tube cylindrical modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    single- tube cylindrical modifier (2)    drain valve (3)
NOVELTY - A treatment tank (4) accepts organic refuse (A) ejected from a grinder (3). Stirrers (45) actuated by a motor (40) are held in the tank to mix the refuse with processing medium (B). A drainage pipe (23) discharges waste water from a sink (2) to a sewer line. An inclined exhaust pipe (47) connected to the tank, is fixed at the bottom of the pipe (23). The refuse insertion opening (24) is provided at the sink bottom.    USE - For processing of organic waste generated from kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the deodorant trap and the gas produced by the decomposition of garbage in the treatment tank is ejected to the exhaust pipe and the drainage pipe, displeasure due to odor is eliminated. Provides simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A discharge pipe has U-shaped form with the bent deodorant trap portion (25). The treatment tank and the grinder are arranged parallel. A controller actuates the motor for every predetermined time after stoppage of the grinder. The motor and grinder are driven simultaneously initially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the transverse plane sectional drawing of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    sink (2)    grinder (3)    treatment tank (4)    drainage pipe (23)    insertion opening (24)    deodorant trap portion (25)    motor (40)    stirrer (45)    exhaust pipe (47)    organic refuse (A)    processing medium (B)
NOVELTY - A filter retainer (18) in hot air ejection mouth (19) of a treatment tank (1), has a differential pressure gauge (20) to detect whether the pressure inside the tank reaches predetermined value. The operating state of processing apparatus is changed from a aging process to heat retention process, when the pressure inside the tank reaches preset value.    USE - For operating organic waste processing apparatus which treats organic waste like waste vegetables and food stuffs ejected from hotel, restaurant, super market and amusement facilities, to convert them into fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality fertilizer with sufficient and stabilized moisture content, is efficiently produced by changing operating state of tank to heat retention state, when the tank pressure reaches preset value. Maintenance and management of filter is reliably performed, as the cleaning time of filter is indicated by preventing automatic drive operation of processing apparatus. Eliminates need for cleaning the filter for every time before starting of the processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treatment tank has a hollow rotary shaft (4) from which several stirring blades (5) arranged at equal intervals in multiple stages, extend radially. The shaft is actuated by a drive motor (2) through a reduction gear (3) and rotated at low speed. Pressurized air ejected from a blower (6), is heated by a heater (7) and supplied on organic waste mixed with microbes, through the shaft and exhaust nozzles in blades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of organic waste processing apparatus.    treatment tank (1)    drive motor (2)    reduction gear (3)    hollow rotary shaft (4)    stirring blades (5)    blower (6)    heater (7)    filter retainer (18)    differential pressure gauge (20)    controller (30)
NOVELTY - The moisture content in exhaust gas produced by decomposing organic refuse using micro-organism, in a treatment tank (1), is condensed by a cooler when the exhaust gas is passed through it. The condensed water is stored in a drain receptacle (4) and discharged intermittently by opening a valve (5), when an air blower (7) for ejecting exhaust gas, is stopped.    USE - For treating organic refuse ejected from foodstuff production industry.    ADVANTAGE - As the condensed water is discharged intermittently, the processing apparatus requires small sized cooler and drain receptacle and hence the installation space of processing apparatus, is reduced. The odor component in exhaust gas is reliably removed using less amount of water in cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (1)    exhaust pipe (2)    cooler (3)    drain receptacle (4)    valve (5)    air blower (7)    deodorizing tank (8)
NOVELTY - A pair of supports (16A,16B) supports a stirring shaft (3) held in a rotatable treatment tank (1). Cylindrical hollow shafts (5A,5B) which protrude from the respective supports are fixed to the wall (4) of the treatment tank. The ends of the stirring shaft are inserted into the hollow shafts.    USE - For processing of organic refuse by micro-organism.    ADVANTAGE - Increases garbage disposal efficiency and ejects the decomposition product easily by increasing the crushing effect and stirring effect of organic refuse in the treatment tank, due to the position of the stirring shaft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylindrical hollow shaft is rotatably supported by the supports through bearings (8A,8B). The organic refuse insertion opening (13) of the tank serves as the discharge port of the decomposition product. The stirring shaft is provided in the horizontal direction and is asymmetrical to the tank. The axis of the tank inclines with the axis of the stirring shaft. Waste water drain port (15) is provided at the bottom of the treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    rotatable treatment tank (1)    stirring shaft (3)    cylindrical hollow shafts (5A,5B)    bearings (8A,8B)    insertion opening (13)    waste water drain port (15)    supports (16A,16B)
NOVELTY - Producing base material for slope greening, where aqueous solution (2) containing microorganisms for fermentation decomposition and waste material (1) of trees are subjected to primary crushing process (P1) to obtain chip (T1), is new. An organic fertilizer (5) is added to chip and secondary-crushed (P2). The bagging of chip (T2) is stored and fermented.    USE - For manufacturing base material for slope greening.    ADVANTAGE - The waste material of trees is crushed efficiently and fermented. The fermented compost is stored for a long period of time. The tree base material can be effectively recycled and the base material is manufactured in a short time. The obtained base material is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing base material for slope greening, where aqueous solution (2) containing microorganisms for fermentation decomposition and waste material (1) of trees are subjected to primary crushing process (P1) to obtain chip (T1), is new. An organic fertilizer (5) is added to chip and secondary-crushed (P2). The bagging of chip (T2) is stored and fermented. The fermented material is packaged in an air permeable bag (6) and ripened (P3) to form spray base material for greening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing method of base material for greening.    Base material (1)    Aqueous solution (2)    Organic fertilizer (5)    Bag (6)    Slope face (7)    Primary crushing process (P1)    Secondary crushing process (P2)    Ripening process (P3)    Chip obtained from primary crushing process (T1)    Chip obtained from secondary crushing process (T2).
NOVELTY - Organic wastes (1) are reclaimed by carbonizing the organic waste with an activated carbon having high absorbent property in a carbonization apparatus (5), ash-melting carbonized waste using a thermal decomposing gas in a melting furnace (10) and activating the carbonized material in a reformation unit (7) using secondary air supplied from combustion chamber (13).    USE - For reclaiming or recycling organic waste, such as sewage sludge, sewage residue, industrial waste, etc., for use as compost additive, absorbent, alternative fuel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method reclaims or recycles organic wastes effectively. The method is simple and conserves energy. The apparatus is simple, requires minimal space and economically process organic wastes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic waste reclamation system, which comprises a carbonization apparatus for carbonizing waste material with thermal decomposition gas from a sludge, slag granular lamp manufacture apparatus for ashes melting carbonized material with a thermal decomposition gas, combustion chamber for supplying secondary hair required for manufacturing exhaust gas, activation apparatus for activating carbonized material with exhaust gas and conveyor (6,11) for supplying carbonized material to slag granule manufacture apparatus and activation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the above organic waste recycling or reclaiming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste (1)    carbonization apparatus (5)    conveyor (6,11)    reformation unit (7)    melting furnace (10)    combustion chamber (13)    dried product (26)    carbonized material (27)
NOVELTY - Evaluating the quality of processed waste material from living organisms, e.g. compost, is evaluated by estimating the content and activity of endocrine-disruptor, e.g. estrone, in the waste material, is new.    USE - The method is useful for estimating endocrine-disruptor, e.g. estrone, in waste materials/compost of cattle feces, droppings of hen, pig feces, barks, etc., contaminating farmlands and ecosystem.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively estimates and rapidly measures endocrine-disruptor, e.g. estrone, in waste material contaminating farmlands or ecosystems. The method is simple and economical, and effectively prevents environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - Organic waste such as livestock dung is fermented and pulverized. The pulverized waste and auxiliary material are uniformly deposited in a curing yard-1 (A) and subjected to primary ripening. The film-light cured and ripened deposit is conveyed through belt conveyor (5b) to a curing yard-2 (B) and subjected to secondary ripening, to obtain compost.    USE - For processing compost using livestock dung.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective ripening of pulverized livestock and auxiliary material. The method is simple, saves labor and processes compost with excellent porosity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the method shows the explanatory drawing of compost processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    curing yard-1 (A)    curing yard-2 (B)    belt conveyor (5b)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse is added by opening the lids of cage (1) to microbes (5). Subsequently, microbes are added from the top. The organic waste is easily decomposed since a network (2) exists in cage. Fly or crow is exterminated and air permeability is increased to improve the environment for microbe breeding.    USE - The method is useful for disposing of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse which are hard to treat are easily decomposed without using electric current and without generating odor and moisture content. The disposal method is inexpensive, and prevents environmental pollution. The disposed organic refuse is utilized as organic fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse is added by opening the lids of cage (1), to microbe (5). Subsequently, microbe is added from the top. The organic waste is easily decomposed since the network (2) exists in cage. Fly or crow is exterminated and air permeability is increased to improve the environment for microbe breeding. Microbe is formed by mixing (in kg) rice bran (2), finely broken hay grass (1), charcoal powder (500 g), moisture content regulator (1) and calcium cyanamides (20 g).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the implemental method of organic refuse.    Cage (1)    Network (2)    Microbe (5)
NOVELTY - Processing an organic waste (10), comprising treating with microorganisms and nitrifying ammonia gas generated during fermentation-decomposition, is new. Digestive fluid obtained in nitrification is denitrified. Drainage liquid produced during fermentation of organic waste is supplied as a nutrient source for denitrifying bacteria during denitrification, while nitrifying and denitrifying in a bio-deodorizing system.    USE - For processing organic waste, such as organic refuse and food-processing residue (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is efficiently processed without adding expensive methanol. The processing apparatus is operated with reduced running cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing apparatus (1). The apparatus contains a fermentation decomposition tank (3), nitrification tank (17), denitrification tank (18) and drainage-liquid supply unit (16). The tank (18) denitrifies digestive fluid and the unit (16) supplied drainage liquid to the tank (18).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Organic waste processing apparatus (1)    Fermentation decomposition tank (3)    Organic waste (10)    Drainage-liquid supply unit (16)    Nitrification tank (17)    Denitrification tank (18).
NOVELTY - Several rods (25), each provided with a stirring blade (26), are attached to a rotary shaft (23) arranged in a treatment tank (13). A pair of scrapers (31,32) are arranged at upper portion of tank, which contacts the stirring blade so as to drop the organic refuse between the inner face of the tank and end face of blade.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents organic refuse adhering to the inner face of the tank during processing by an arrangement of scrappers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic refuse supplied into the tank is dried and fermentation decomposed by stirring the organic refuse. The scrapers are arranged at the lower end of the opposing walls in the injection opening (13b) of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of organic refuse processing.    Treatment tank (13)    Injection opening (13b)    Rotary shaft (23)    Rods (25)    Stirring blade (26)    Scrapers (31,32)
NOVELTY - A pair of ultrasonic transducers is arranged at pipe interior to receive ultrasonic waves which propagate in forward and reverse directions with respect to the exhaust gas. The acoustic velocity of exhaust gas and flow rate of in-pipe exhaust gas, are calculated based on the propagation velocity. The hydrogen concentration is calculated for the exhaust gas flow amount using the flow rate.    USE - For fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High accurate measurement of hydrogen flow amount, is achieved using simple transducers, thus the implementation is cheap and easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fermenter (5) producing bio-gas (Fb) for supply to the combustor (3) for combustion together with air (Fa) from the compressor (2), is new. The turbine exhaust is supplied to the waste heat recovery boilers (11). An exhaust gas distributor (23) is downstream of the boilers, to direct part or whole of the turbine exhaust to the fermenter (5).    USE - (5) is useful for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective and stable oxygen purge capability, without the need for an inert gas storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the above gas turbine system.    compressor (2)    combustor (3)    fermenter (5)    waste heat recovery boilers (11)    exhaust gas distributor (23)    air (Fa)    bio-gas (Fb)
NOVELTY - A water treating unit (100) comprising a porous biocatalyst layer (4) formed on a liquid permeable support (9), is new. The biocatalyst layer has electrode comprising electroconductive material, and is formed by aggregating biocatalyst.    USE - The water treating unit is useful for treating waste water such as underground water, biological treatment water, industrial waste water and daily life waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The dissolved solids and the floating fine particles such as nitrate nitrogen and organic substance contained in the water are effectively removed. The denitrification of nitrogen components are removed efficiently. The immobilization of biocatalyst on the surface of catalyst is prevented and a high denitrification efficiency is attained for longer duration by increasing the utilization efficiency of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organism-electrochemical hybrid water treatment method which involves passing water through the biocatalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of water treating unit.    porous biocatalyst layer (4)    water treatment tank (5)    pumps (8,10)    support (9)    water treating unit (100)
NOVELTY - A filter roll (6) is inserted in a case (1) covered by an upper lid (5) and provided with fluid inlet and outlet ports (3,4) at the bottom. An annular fixed plate (10) is provided at upper end of an ejection pipe (7) in the center of the filter. An impact board (8) diverting fluid towards the filter top, is positioned to the upper side of the ejection pipe.    USE - For filtering liquid containing cutting oil, edible oil, tempura oil, fish breeding water, liquor raw material after fermentation, muddy water, rain water, engine oil of motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the clothing of the filtrate and thereby filtering of the fluid is performed efficiently over a long period of time. Enables an effective deodorizing of the filtrate, as deodorizing filter is provided between filter roll bottom and case bottom. Enables an easy and reliable removal of the impurities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sealed filtration equipment.    case (1)    inlet and outlet ports (3,4)    upper lid (5)    filter roll (6)    ejection pipe (7)    impact board (8)    annular fixed plate (10)
NOVELTY - Gram-negative rod-like bacterial strain (I), D1 strain (bacterium D1) (acceptance number FERM P-18481) with keratin decomposition activity, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for producing keratinase, and for processing keratin containing waste material (claimed), e.g. hair and feathers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) producing keratinase, by cultivating (I) in a keratin containing culture solution; and    (2) processing keratin containing waste material using (I).
NOVELTY - A plant cultivation system comprising a controller which controls the plant production system (17) and a methane-fermentation plant system (7) according to the deduced transport plan of the plant, is new.    USE - The cultivation system is for cultivating flowers such as the rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, etc., and vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, strawberry, welsh onion, stone parsley, etc., and the garden tree.    ADVANTAGE - The cultivation system facilitates the accurate control of the methane-fermentation plant system and supplies electric power to the plant production system as needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the plant cultivation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methane-fermentation plant system (7)    Plant production system (17)
NOVELTY - Apparatus for organic waste fermentation with methane production, comprises a bag floated in an anaerobic tank into which waste liquid containing an organic acid is introduced at one end and treated water removed at the other, with methane being collected in the bag and removed after fermentation.    USE - The apparatus is useful as a fermenter for anaerobic fermentation of organic waste with production of methane. The methane produced is useful as a fuel, while the processed organic waste can be used as a fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is based on the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) method for organic waste fermentation, but is designed to be cheaper than conventional UASB apparatus, and waste is processed on a batch basis rather than continuously. The apparatus is inexpensive, small-sized and has high efficiency. The waste is efficiently treated and the residue left after fermentation can be used as a fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the above methane fermentation processing apparatus.    anaerobic tank (1)    bag (3)
NOVELTY - At least one of the input fluids (A, B) is supercritical.    USE - Preparation of a hydrogen-rich fluid from hydrocarbons for use as a clean fuel in low temperature combustion    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure and temperature used in this process reduces the production of undesired components such as carbon monoxide and thus eliminates the need for multiple cleaning stages    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unit also contains a heater to heat at least one of the input fluids to above its supercritical temperature (T2). A pressure generator (C) pressurizes at least one of the input fluids to above its critical pressure (P2). At least one mixer mixes the fluids (A, B) upstream of the pressure generator. In addition there is means (11, 12) of controlling the quantity of at least one of the fluids and at least one cleaning device (E) for a pressed cleaning of the reformed material (R) to eliminate undesired components. The cleaning device comprises a selectively permeable membrane to separate the components from the reformed material. The reforming device (D) includes the cleaning device. Downstream of the reforming device is at least one means (F) of recovering the pressure of the undesired components and/or the reformed material. At least one return line returns at least some of the components and/or the reformed material to the reforming device. ALSO CLAIMED is an incinerator containing a reforming unit as described above where the resulting reformed material forms the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block schematic of the unit    Fluid storage (1)    Fluid storage (2)    Mixer (3)    By-pass (4)    Dosimeter controlling recirculation (5)    Dosimeter (11)    Dosimeter (12)    Fluid rich in hydrocarbons (A)    Oxidizing fluid such as water and/or oxygen (B)    Pressure generator (C)    Reforming device (D)    Cleaning device (E)    Pressure recovering device (F)    Hydrogen (H)    Reformed material (R)
NOVELTY - Biomass pre-hydrolysis comprises pre-hydrolyzing biomass with simultaneous rotary oscillation of the biomass pre-hydrolysis reactor (3), and purging steam under controlled temperature, pressure, acid content, pre-hydrolysis time and liquid/solid ratio.    USE - For pre-hydrolyzing biomass to manufacture cellulignin used as fuel in gas turbines, sugar solutions, and pre-hydrolysate layers containing xylose, glucose, mannose, galactose, arabinose, acethylics, uranic acids.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides a high concentration of sugar in the pre-hydrolysate, and enables use of economical de-ionized water for washing. The process provides cellulignin with catalytic combustion characteristics and efficiently reduces the biomass ashes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biomass pre-hydrolysis comprises pre-hydrolyzing biomass with simultaneous rotary oscillation of the biomass pre-hydrolysis reactor (3), and purging steam under controlled temperature, pressure, acid content, pre-hydrolysis time and liquid/solid ratio. Biomass is discharged into the helical feeder of a pre-hydrolysis device which is flooded with a pre-heated acidic solution, followed by heating and pressurization. Pre-hydrolysis is then carried out with simultaneous rotary oscillation of the device, purging of the steam under controlled temperature, pressure, acid content, pre-hydrolysis time, and liquid/solid ratio. The sugar content is maintained close to 10 bricks by a sugar meter. The pre-hydrolysate is discharged to a tank through a heat exchanger (4), and sugar-recovery washing is carried out. The resulting cellulignin is discharged into mechanical washers or carts (5) to be washed by percolation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of biomass pre-hydrolysis with balance of mass.    feeding platform (1)    helical conveyor (2)    reactor (3)    heat exchanger (4)    mechanical washers or carts (5)
NOVELTY - Process for working up organic components, especially materials of a shredder light fraction comprises thermally treating the organic components to produce a reduction gas for a blast furnace process.    USE - Used for working up disused cars.    ADVANTAGE - Impurity elements can be effectively removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The thermal treatment is carried out by the high temperature gasification of the organic components at 1500-2000 degreesC. The organic components are thermally treated in the high temperature process so that the amount of reduction gas in the gas produced is 50-100%. The gas produced in the gasification process is directly fed to the blast furnace.
NOVELTY - The natural gas purifier can eliminate impurities in natural gas and may be used widely in petrochemical, metallurgical and other fields. The purifier includes cyclonic deduster, filter, slag discharging tank and sewage pond.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier has the features of high precision, large filtering area, self-cleaning, counter-flushing and safe operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cyclonic deduster has gas inlet, gas outlet connected to the filter and impurity outlet connected to the slag discharging tank; the filter has gas outlet and lower slag discharging outlet to the slag discharging tank or the sewage pond; and the slag discharging tank has water inlet, bottom connected to the sewage pond via pipe and air inlet connected to air relief pipe.
NOVELTY - A Se-enriched fertilizer is prepared from pig's dungs, silkworm excrement, human excrement and urine and rapeseed (or soybean) cake through fermenting, filtering by 100-200 meshes, and adding the solution of sodium selenite (or selenate).    USE - It can be used to produce the Se-enriched rice by spray application after diluted by water.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an improved solution for recovering or removing low fractional pressure carbon dioxide (CO2). The solution is a compound amine solution containing monoethanolamine and active amine.    USE - The invention can be extensively used for carbon dioxide separation from industrial gases of natural gas. Synthetic ammonia, coal gas, flue gas, kiln gas and fermentation gas, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The invented solution processes strong capacity for absorbing CO2, and is quick in absorption and desorption speed, its regeneration energy consumption is low, and its solvent does not corrode equipment, and the amine degradation is slight.
NOVELTY - A fermentation synergist for preparing fuel alcohol from corn contains pectinase, cellulase, semi-cellulase, xylanase, phytase, acidic protease, bacterial protease, fungal protease and antibiotic, all of which constitute an efficient composite enzyme.    USE - For production of fuel alcohol.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages include full use of all nutrients, raised alcohol content up to (20%), short fermenting period, and low cost.
NOVELTY - A compost fermentation container (1) has a mixer (9), and produces a heavy fraction (8) of residue which settles on the container base (3) and discharges through an aperture to a sub-floor rectangular channel (24) and pipe (22) with a conveyer belt (23). The pipe rises beyond the container wall to a point above the level of the material (6) in the container.    USE - For removing heavy fractions from the base of a biogas generation reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The novel assembly enables continuous or quasi-continuous removal of heavy residues and minimizes the probability of system blockages. The assembly is simple and requires no maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conveyer belt has a series of pockets defined by upright plates (27). The sub-floor radial channel extends from the container mid-point to the periphery. The discharge tube (22) rises from the peripheral base at preferably 45 degrees to the horizontal. The mixer (9) is driven by a central drive shaft (10), and has a concave roller (19) mounted blade (15).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the above gas generator.    gas generator (1)    container base (3)    residual heavy fraction (8)    mixer unit (9)    drive shaft (10)    blade (15)    blade rollers (19)    pipe (22)    conveyer (23)    channel (24)
NOVELTY - A high temperature fuel cell power generation system comprises a high temperature fuel cell, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) module, and an energy recovery mechanism.    USE - The invention is used to manipulate reactant concentrations for enhanced performance and economics.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows flexible operation of the generation system while incorporating mechanisms for mitigation of greenhouse gas and other environmentally deleterious gas emissions, It enhances overall efficiency of operation to increase sustainability of fuel resource use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high temperature fuel cell power generation system comprises a high temperature fuel cell having an anode inlet and exhaust, and a cathode inlet and exhaust; PSA module operable to recover hydrogen gas from the anode exhaust and to provide a portion of such hydrogen gas for recycle to the anode inlet; and energy recovery mechanism operable to recover energy from the fuel cell exhaust gases and to provide a portion of such recovered energy to drive mechanical loads associated with the operation of the module. A portion of the recovered hydrogen gas is provided for export from the generation system as hydrogen fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an axial section of the PSA module.
NOVELTY - Organic waste treating device, comprising a rotary drum (10) to be charged with chips carrying microbes, which is attached inside a tank (8), is new. The organic waste is charged into the drum and stirred together with chips for decomposition.    USE - For simple toilet or raw refuse treatment, used in ordinary households, medical facilities, leisure boats, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross- sectional view of an organic waste treatment device.    Main body (2)    Tank (8)    Rotary drum (10)    Opening of drum (10a).
NOVELTY - Cultivation of biomass comprises selecting at least a plant variety from the plant genus Casuarina capable of growing at a density of 5000 stems/hectare for 2-5 years; cultivating the plant variety for 2-5 years under conditions to maintain the plantings at a density of 5000 stems/hectare; and harvesting the biomass 2-5 years from the date of initial plantings.    USE - For cultivating biomass for hardwoods used in building or furniture.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates large volumes of biomass of high quality and value in a minimum time frame and with limited plantation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the positions of Casuarina rows relative to plantings of high-value timber species Grevillea robusta and Toona ciliata.
NOVELTY - In situ decontamination of groundwater polluted by chloro-organic compounds employs whey as electron donor and a source of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and other substances useful for the growth of autochthon and/or allochthon micro-organisms capable of using chloro-organic compounds as final electron acceptors.    USE - The method is useful for in situ decontamination of groundwater polluted by chloro-aliphatic compounds (claimed), e.g., tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, dichloroethene, vinyl chloride.    ADVANTAGE - The whey ensures that the negative redox potential necessary for the development of dehalo-reducing microorganisms is reached in the groundwater.
NOVELTY - The manifolds (1A,1B) that communicate with an end of air passages (32), has water absorbing sheet (30) facing flow of the air. An air supplier changes air supply direction such that air is allowed to flow between the manifolds through the air passages, to supply air to the fuel cells (36).    USE - Fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The air is made to pass through the air passages, such that the membrane electrolyte is efficiently humidified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas supply direction control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of air supply mechanism of fuel cell.    manifolds (1A,1B)    compressor (5)    fuel cell stack (6)    controller (8)    air passage (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (34) formed by electrolyte electrode assemblies. A reactant gas supply pump supplies a reactant gas that has a fuel gas and an oxygen-containing gas to the fuel cell stack. Internal pipes in the connection block supply fluids to the stack and discharge fluids from the system. A driving force transmitting mechanism (48) drives the reactant gas supply pump using a motor (32).    USE - Used for supplying electricity to motors.    ADVANTAGE - Internal pipes are provided in the connection block for supplying fluids to the stack and for discharging the fluids from the system, thereby enabling simple piping layout and efficient utilization of overall system space for installing the pipes and reducing the pressure losses of the fluids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view showing the main components of the fuel cell system.    Motor (32)    Fuel cell stack (34)    Reactant gas supply pump (42)    Coolant supply pump (46)    Driving force transmitting mechanism (48)
NOVELTY - Cost-effective saccharification of polysaccharides in crop residues comprising transforming tissue of a crop plant that can produce seed with a nucleotide sequence encoding at least one polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, where the expression of the polysaccharide degrading enzyme is preferentially expressed in the seed of the plant, is new.    USE - Expressing a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme in the seed of a crop plant is useful for producing fermentable sugars utilized by microorganisms to produce ethanol or other fermentative products (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a cost-effective method for the saccharification of polysaccharides in crop residues.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cost-effective saccharification of polysaccharides in crop residues comprises:    (a) transforming tissue of a crop plant that can produce seed with a nucleotide sequence encoding at least one polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, where the expression of the polysaccharide-degrading enzyme is preferentially expressed to the seed of the plant;    (b) culturing and growing a plant from the plant tissue;    (c) producing seed from the plant or descendants of the plant, where the enzyme is expressed in the seed of the plant or descendant;    (d) harvesting the plant or descendant to obtain the seeds of the plant or descendant and crop residues;    (e) fractionating the seeds into separate tissues where at least one of the tissues contains the enzyme;    (f) contacting the crop residues with at least one of the enzymes contained in at least one of the separated tissues containing the enzyme; and    (g) exposing the crop residues and at least one of the enzymes to conditions favorable for the degradation of polysaccharides in the crop residues so as to produce fermentable sugars.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the cost-effective saccharification of polysaccharides in corn stover.
NOVELTY - Producing microbiologically accelerated humus, involves introducing an alkane and oxygen containing gas into organic matter to produce the accelerated humus.    USE - For producing humus and agricultural-grade soil useful as soil-less medium to grow plants in green houses.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively provides microbiologically accelerated humus without using mineral fraction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a microbiologically accelerated humus;    (2) a system for producing humus;    (3) a process for producing soil;    (4) topsoil produced by the above method; and    (5) digestion mass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for producing microbiologically accelerated humus.
NOVELTY - A pump (11) circulates the coolant ejected from carbon monoxide removal device (6) along the primary flow path (1a) which is parallel to secondary flow path (1b) having radiator (13). A cross valve (12) is provided at the junction of flow paths, to control the mixing rate of coolant from both the flow paths, when the detected temperature of modified gas or coolant, reaches predetermined temperature.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of catalyst is accurately controlled, due to the provision of cross valve. Efficiency of carbon monoxide removal device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    primary and secondary flow paths (1a,1b)    carbon monoxide removal device (6)    pump (11)    cross valve (12)    radiator (13)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation apparatus (1) has an induction coil (7) which is wound around a hydrogen generation tube (4), to heat a heat emitting element (5) enclosed within the tube. The hydrocarbon based raw material supplied to the tube is thermally decomposed by heat generated by the heat emitting element and hydrogen is generated in the tube.    USE - Hydrogen generation apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for catalyst for heating, hence time required for initiation of thermal decomposition, is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation apparatus (1)    hydrogen reservoir (2)    fuel cell (3)    hydrogen generation tube (4)    heat emitting element (5)    induction coil (7)    raw material supply pipe (8)    radiation heat exchanger (11)    inlet gas piping (12)    exit gas piping (13)    humidifier (14)    discharge piping (17)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (2) selectively oxidizes the carbon-monoxide in the reformed gas. An oxygen supply unit adjusts the oxygen concentration in the reformed gas by mixing an oxygen containing gas, such that the oxygen concentration in the oxygen containing gas is reduced when the fuel cell load is reduced.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the oxygen-containing gas flow rate by making oxygen-containing gas concentration mixed with reformed gas low, which in turn increases the amount of oxygen gas and reformed gas supplied to a catalyst layer, so it prevents the residence time in the catalyst layer of reformed gas, and carbon- monoxide removal efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Catalyst layer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Control unit (5)
NOVELTY - Combustor (13) utilizes downstream hydrogen from the fuel cell group (1) to supply heat to the vaporizer (14). When the electrical load over the cell group raises, hydrogen supply to the cell group is partially restricted, allowing additional diversion into the combustor. Extra heat from the combustor vaporizes more water/methanol and helps to raise the hydrogen supply from the reformer.    USE - Fuel cells drawing hydrogen from reformer obtained by thermal reforming of fuels like methanol, gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - It helps to improve the system responses to handle fluctuations in load demand, substantially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen supply system.    Fuel cell group (1)    Drive motor (3)    Electrical power control module (4)    Central controller (5)    Thermal reformer (11)    CO separator (12)    Combustor (13)    Vaporizer (14)    Methanol/water supply device (15)    Regulator for methanol/water supply (16)    Water/methanol tanks (17,18)
NOVELTY - Nozzles (30,31) spray selectively methanol and water to combustion chamber (38). A spark plug (33) ignites the methanol and supplied air in the chamber. An oxidation catalyst promotes the modification reaction, so that heat generated from the methanol is utilized to vaporize water.    USE - For generating hydrogen for fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is generated reliably by vaporizing the water efficiently, thereby operability is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (16)    nozzles (30,31)    air supply port (32)    spark plug (33)    combustion chamber (38)
NOVELTY - The platinum catalyst (12) that produces reformed gas containing hydrogen from the hydrocarbon has a hollow interior (13) to pass the hydrocarbon gas from inlet (14) to outlet (15).    USE - For producing reformed gas containing hydrogen to be used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the gas flow direction of the catalyst in shortened and its pressure loss is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reformer (10)    catalyst (12)    hollow portion (13)    inlet (14)    outlet (15)
NOVELTY - The stainless steel wool (4) is arranged at the inlet manifold (12) of an evaporator (1).    USE - Evaporator for reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of bumping action in the evaporator reliably, thereby suppressing pressure fluctuation. Simplifies the structure of the evaporator, thereby attaining cost reduction. Prevents reduction of hydrogen concentration reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the evaporator for reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    evaporator (1)    heat exchanger (2)    modifier (3)    stainless steel wool (4)    pipe (11)    inlet manifold (12)
NOVELTY - Water supply and gas supply pipes (10,12) are connected to water evaporators (11a,11b) equipped in carbon monoxide (CO) transformation unit (5) and carbon monoxide (CO) purifier (7). Generated water vapor is supplied to carbon monoxide transformation unit.    USE - Hydrogen generator for fuel-cell power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents fluctuation of carbon monoxide density and the water vapor amount since both water and gas are supplied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell power generating system.    carbon monoxide transformation unit (5)    carbon monoxide purifier (7)    water and gas supply pipes (10,12)    water evaporators (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises waterproof sheets, soil, organic waste (14), transparent waterproof roof sheet and a ventilation unit (10) between the circumference of the roof and waterproof sheet. 5 kg Organic waste in a fermenter (1) is lifted to a height of 0.5-3 m and dropped within 3 seconds at preset intervals for every predetermined day and predetermined time.    USE - Used for composting organic waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - Organic waste material is composted by using soil instead of chaff, sawdust and other extender, so that the method is effected simply and economically. The method prevents unpleasant odor at the time of processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Apparatus comprises a waterproof sheet at the bottom (11) and in the sides of a fermenter (1), soil (13) which is stacked in the fermenter over the waterproof sheets to prevent entering of moisture into organic waste (14) such as excrement of livestock stacked over the soil, a transparent waterproof roof sheet for transmitting natural light such as sunlight to the organic waste material and preventing entering of moisture into the organic waste material, and a ventilation unit (10) between the circumference of the roof and waterproof sheet.    The waterproof sheet at the side (12) is connected to the waterproof sheet in base in the perpendicular direction to maintain the waterproofing capacity. The volume of organic waste in the fermenter is less than the volume of soil. 5 kg Organic waste in the fermenter is lifted to a height of 0.5-3 m and dropped within 3 seconds at preset intervals for every predetermined day automatically.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting organic fermented material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fermentation composting apparatus.    Fermenter (1)    Ventilation unit (10)    Waterproof sheet at the bottom (11)    Water proof sheet in the side (12)    Soil (13)    Organic waste (14)
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises a zeolite and a metal having oxidation ability. The crystalline diameter of zeolite calculated by powder X-ray diffraction is 120 nm or less.    USE - For carbon monoxide selective oxidation and removing carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas, for solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel catalyst has high catalytic activity and selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferably, the zeolite is mordenite.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of oxidation of carbon monoxide using the above catalyst.
NOVELTY - The organic waste is subjected to methane fermentation (33) and the sludge obtained is subjected to dehydration isolation by solid-liquid separation (34). The filtrate obtained is subjected to biological nitrification. The organic waste of predetermined amount is directly supplied to biological de nitrification (35), without passing through methane fermentation.    USE - For removal of organic waste in supernatant liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The process suppresses the amount of organism decomposition resistant substrate such as chromacity generated at methane fermentation process by inducing the substrate to de nitrification processing. The necessary source of organic carbon is provided with the organic substance to biological de nitrification processing of low methane-fermentation sludge of BOD/N ratio. Effective utilization of organic carbon is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing facility of the organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing facility of the organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation process (33)    solid-liquid separation process (34)    biological de nitrification processing (35)
NOVELTY - The ratio of amount of supply of easily vaporizable gasoline (Fl) to hardly vaporizable gasoline (Fh) is set, according to the load request. The gasolines (Fl,Fh) are respectively supplied to the evaporation unit.    USE - For generating modified gas or heating gas of fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating conditions are set quickly, according to load request, and hydrogen rich heating gas is produced shortly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gasoline supply procedure of modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A vaporizer (2) vaporizes the hydrogen stored in a liquid hydrogen tank (1) and supplies to a fuel cell (8) through a main supply line (L1). The hydrogen gas manufactured by a reformer (3) is supplied to the fuel cell through an auxiliary supply line (L2). A heat exchanger (9) interposed in an air supply line (AL) connected to the vaporizer, utilizes heat from waste gas of reformer.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective utilization of heat generated in gas reformer by providing heat exchanger that transmits remaining heat of modifier to vaporizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid hydrogen tank (1)    vaporizer (2)    reformer (3)    fuel cell (8)    heat exchanger (9)    air supply line (AL)    main and auxiliary supply lines (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - A combustion gas bypass line branched from the conduit of a carbon monoxide removal unit, is connected to an oxidation treatment unit.    USE - For solid polymeric type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents oxidation of modification catalyst reliably. Prevents reliably emission of partial combustible gas containing toxic gas e.g. carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reformer operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The concentration of NOx-N and soluble organic substances in the water drained from a denitrification tank (2) is continuously measured while supplying an organic carbon source to the denitrification tank for removing N from waste water. The supply of organic carbon source is continued and stopped, when the measured value is respectively below and above a standard value.    USE - For performing the controlled addition of an organic carbon source such as a precipitated sludge containing methanol and an organic acid to a denitrification process for biologically removing nitrogen from waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of organic carbon source can be decreased while being able to prevent the leak of the organic carbon source can be prevented by stopping the supply of organic carbon source in real-time when the concentration of the soluble organic substance in denitrified waste water becomes lower and the necessary amount of organic carbon source can be supplied to the denitrification reaction of the effluents, by adjusting the supply based on a BOD/NOx-N ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the organic carbon source addition equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a biological denitrification equipment. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    denitrification tank (2)    organic carbon source storage tank (6)    organic carbon source injection pump (8)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst has catalyst layer containing noble metals and active oxygen supply material to oxidize carbon monoxide, on a support. The noble metals are present at preset distance to accept active oxygen from the active oxygen supply material.    USE - For carbon monoxide concentration reduction in fuel reformed gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst efficiently reduces the carbon monoxide in the fuel-reformed gas by using carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon monoxide concentration reduction of fuel reformed gas; and    (2) manufacturing method of carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph illustrating the influence of cesium load acting on the exit carbon monoxide concentration by carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heating-gas supply units is provided with the hydrogen separation units (410,420). Carbon monoxide (CO) sensors (418,428) detect the specific amount of CO gas mixed in hydrogen permeated through the films (414,424). A controller (600) regulates operation of the cut-off valves (V1a-V1d,V2a-V2d) based on the sensors to regulate supply of hydrogen from the separation units to fuel cell.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of carbon monoxide mixed in the hydrogen is decreased efficiently. The abnormality in carbon monoxide concentration is notified to the user based on the output of sensors. The fuel-cell output reduction is restrained by reducing the mixing of CO.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the heating-gas generating units. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating-gas generating units (240)    hydrogen separation units (410,420)    hydrogen permeation films (414,424)    carbon monoxide sensors (418,428)    controller (600)    cut-off valves (V1a-V1d,V2a-V2d)
NOVELTY - A sensor (26) detects the adhesion amount of sludge such as biological slime, in a braid-like filter medium. A control apparatus (100) notifies a maintenance worker (103) to perform predetermined recovery processing, through a network (102) or a display device (101), when the detected sludge amount is excessive.    USE - Drainage treatment apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Excess of sludge adhesion amount in filter medium, is detected accurately, thus enabling recovery processing of the sludge to be performed at appropriate stages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the drainage treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge adhesion amount detection sensor (26)    control apparatus (100)    display device (101)    network (102)    maintenance worker (103)
NOVELTY - The system includes bamboo fragments for slowly grinding organic waste when a stirring unit stirs the waste. The bamboo fragments absorb water which oozes out of the organic waste, to reduce water content of waste to 5-8%. A ventilator is provided for exhausting the water content of the waste. A distribution unit is provided to distribute air inside the waste processing tank.    USE - The system is useful for processing organic waste such as fish, vegetables, waste food, livestock dung, in agricultural fields, to produce compost.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive system enables the reduction of the water content of waste within a short time, using the bamboo fragments. It prevents the generation of the bad smell during processing of the organic waste. It enables the reduction of the water content without reducing the nutrient content of waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic waste processing system.    Supplied organic waste (2)    Grinding process (4)    Ventilation process (6)    Exhaustion of water process (8)    Recycled organic substance (10)
NOVELTY - An ejection unit (350) is arranged in the exit portion of a rotary kiln for processing waste material, after removing inner-brick lining. The kiln is equipped with a rotary drier.    USE - The processing apparatus is useful for fermentation of organic waste such as garbage using the equipment of a cement manufacturing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive apparatus enables smooth ejection of the fermentation treated material. The quality of the fermentation treated material is stabilized. The covering of the rotary kiln with the heat insulation material enhances the heat retention in the fermentation processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exit portion of the rotary kiln is equipped with an extraction opening (228). The ejection unit is configured corresponding to the size and the shape of the extraction opening. The opening is closed with an ejection door. The outer surface of the rotary kiln is covered with a heat insulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fermentation processing apparatus.    Extraction opening (228)    Ejection unit (350)    Rotary drum (351)    End plate (352)
NOVELTY - A horizontal rotary drum (2) of a kiln has a steel plate (18) which divides inside of drum into two chambers. Several inclined stirring blades (20) are provided in the inner periphery of the drum. Organic refuse along with microbial bed containing cedar chip are transferred between the chambers using the stirring blades. An exhaust port (12) of the drum exhaust the temperature controlled air.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse from e.g. homes, restaurants, grocery stores, meals.    ADVANTAGE - Because of the stirring blades the organic refuse and the microbes are interacted effectively, therefore the necessary time for organic refuse processing is shortened. Reduces installation area and cost and simplifies manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Horizontal rotary drum (2)    Exhaust port (12)    Steel plate (18)    Stirring blades (20)
NOVELTY - A processing chamber (30) is equipped with a rotary drum (32) filled with refuse and decompose-treatment agent. A deodorizing apparatus (90) process gas containing odor component from the processing chamber before exhausting the gas.    USE - The garbage disposal equipment is useful for treating organic refuse such as vegetable waste and tea leaves.    ADVANTAGE - The refuse and the decomposition-treatment agent is mixed efficiently in the rotary drum during rotation of the drum. Since the temperature, humidity and the air content are regulated, the decomposition treatment of the organic refuse is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotary drum is rotated with a with a rotational-drive mechanism. The refuse and the decompose- treatment agent is mixed inside the rotary drum with a stirring apparatus. A pair of gearwheels arranged at the side of the drum meshes with the gearwheels (54a,54b). A temperature-and-humidity control apparatus regulates the temperature and the humidity in the processing chamber and in the rotary drum. The air content in the processing chamber is regulated. A deodorizing chamber (80) is equipped with the deodorizing apparatus for processing odor component in the gas generated in the processing chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the garbage disposal equipment.    Processing chamber (30)    Rotary drum (32)    Gearwheels (54a,54b)    Deodorizing chamber (80)    Deodorizing apparatus (90)
NOVELTY - Microorganisms carriers (15) and air supply pipes (8,18) are arranged in the inner space of the reaction tanks (2,3), respectively. Regulating valves (7,16) are arranged in the tanks, at the upper side of the carriers, to exhaust the oxygen-containing gas in the tank. A connection path (4) is formed connecting the openings formed in the reaction tanks (2,3).    USE - Removing organic waste, nitrogen, phosphorus, pathogenic microbe, nasty smells, from waste water ejected from livestock barn, works, or the home.    ADVANTAGE - Removes organic material from waste water effectively. Prevents failure of components and noise generator. Enables easy production and maintenance management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the processing method of the microorganisms nutrient containing liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the microorganisms reactor.    reaction tanks (2,3)    connection path (4)    regulating valves (7,16)    pipes (8,18)    microorganisms carriers (15)
NOVELTY - Used sanitary materials are processed by carbonization at 310-450 degrees C.    USE - For recycling used sanitary materials such as paper nappy, sanitary towel, tampon, liner of wipe, incontinence trousers and urine absorbent pad, as deodorizer, soil conditioner, reducer for blast furnace and fuel for cement manufacture (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbonized sanitary material which is a scum is recycled effectively. Harmful exhaust gas is not generated during processing of the sanitary material. The processing method is safe and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recycling of used sanitary material. Carbonization of the used sanitary material is performed in the carbonization apparatus and the produced carbonized material is used as deodorizer in places where sanitary material is ejected, soil conditioner, reducer for blast furnace and as original fuel for cement manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows external view of the carbonization apparatus.
NOVELTY - Culture medium processing method, comprising heating powder form mixture containing plant, animal waste, and auxiliary material are heated at 200-450 degreesC in oxygen atmosphere so that moisture content of the mixture is adjusted to 15-25 %, to obtain sterilized and stabilized powder form-mixture, is new.    USE - For processing culture medium such as plant growth base material, compression molded ridge, greening bag, bio-degradable solidified resin fertilizer and as vegetation soil filled in plant growth pots (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the plant, animal waste is processed effectively into useful soil, environmental pollution and spread of disease are prevented. Vegetation soil of long utility period is obtained. Eases handling, transport and preservability, due to powder-form mixture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Culture medium processing method, comprising heating powder form mixture containing plant, animal waste, and auxiliary material are heated at 200-450 degreesC in oxygen atmosphere so that moisture content of the mixture is adjusted to 15-25 %, to obtain sterilized and stabilized powder form-mixture, is new. The auxiliary material includes crushed coco peat, peat-moss, magnesia lime powder, zeolite fertilizer, coagulate material. The mixture is crushed, shredded and mashed into particles. Then pulverization, stirring, kneading hydration are carried out so that particle size and moisture content of the mixture is equalized. Heating is performed in internal or external combustion type rotary kiln, fluid-type rotary kiln, biaxial screw-type drying machine.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) vegetation soil filled in plant growth pots;    (2) plant growth base material;    (3) compression molded ridge;    (4) bio-degradable solidified resin fertilizer; and    (5) greening bag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the processing stages of a culture medium.
NOVELTY - Endless filter cloth (2) filters sludge supplied from feed box (1). Sludge sedimented in the cloth is dehydrated, raked and removed. A shower (7) sprays water on cloth to remove the remaining sludge in cloth. Water containing remaining sludge is concentrated in the chamber (8) and is returned to filter cloth through pipe (10). Concentrated water containing less sludge is used for washing cloth.    USE - For purifying drains like industrial drain.    ADVANTAGE - Effective purification of drain is enabled without the requirement of additives, sludge particles suspended in the filter cloth are removed effectively by repeated cleaning of cloth using concentrated water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Endless filter cloth (2) filters sludge supplied from feed box (1). Sludge sedimented in the cloth is dehydrated, raked and removed. A shower (7) sprays water on cloth to remove the remaining sludge in cloth. Water containing remaining sludge is concentrated in the chamber (8) and is returned to filter cloth through pipe (10). Concentrated water containing less sludge is used for washing cloth. An endless filter cloth rotated on a roll (3) to filter the drain, is formed by knitting synthetic resin monofilament twisted yarns. The cloth is made air permeable by moving it under antifriction structure at a rate of less than 50 cm2/sec or 50 cm3/sec.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for concentration type drain purification method which involves returning treated water containing lot of sludge to filter cloth for further filtration and using the treated water containing less quantity of concentrated sludge for washing the filter cloth after filtration process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the drain purifier.    Feed box (1)    Endless filter cloth (2)    Roll (3)    Shower (7)    Concentration chamber (8)    Pipe (10)
NOVELTY - Excretion processing device for toilet, where a solid-liquid automatic separator (2) separates solid and liquid in the human waste, is new. The solid is decomposed into H2O and CO2 by adding a floor agent Randy YO (RTM) containing aerobic and anaerobic bacteria to the decomposition chamber (4).    USE - For processing human waste excreted by toilet device used in event hall, job site, national park, parking place, camp field, exercise field, or cottage.    ADVANTAGE - Produces high quality recycling goods. Since chemicals are not used, the environment is not polluted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top and sectional views of whole structure of excretion processing device. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Solid-liquid automatic separator (2)    Decomposition chamber (4).
NOVELTY - A functional organic material comprising a mixed compost containing plant type compost including wooden waste material as raw material and animal type compost containing sea food processed waste material as main raw materials, and a carrier for holding several anti-microbial substance producing microbes such as Burkholderia having antimicrobial activity with respect to plant pathogenic microbes, is new.    USE - For suppressing plant diseases caused by Rhizoctonia solani or Fusarium oxysporum (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plant diseases are effectively suppressed by the organic materials. The soil pollution and crop contamination by the agrochemicals are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for improvement of functional organic materials, comprising:    (a) preparing vegetable compost originated from food-processing sludge, organic waste containing wooden and animal-and-plant residue and animal compost from fishery process sludge and water-soluble protein of fish;    (b) extracting antimicrobial substance producing microbes from a liquid culture; and    (c) obtaining an intermediate material by stirring microbes and primary mixing compost.    The obtained compost is used as seed compost.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing an organic fertilizer by adding organic substance, calcium-silicate, incineration ashes and alkaline metallic-compound such as alkali-metal oxide, alkali-metal hydroxide, alkali metal carbonate, alkaline earth metallic oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal carbonate to fermented raw material, is new. The arabinoxylan content of the organic substance is 10 mass% or more.    USE - For preparing organic fertilizer for plants from organic wastes such as foodstuff residue, stock-raising excrements, sludge and wooden residue.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and enables effective production of organic fertilizers within a short period of time. The fertilizer has high lipid decomposition ratio and does not produce lipid damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an organic fertilizer obtained by the novel method; and    (2) a fermentation accelerator which comprises mixture containing organic substance, calcium silicate, incineration ashes and alkaline metallic-compound such as alkali-metal oxide, alkali-metal hydroxide, alkali metal carbonate, alkaline earth metallic oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal carbonate. The arabinoxylan content of the organic substance is 10 mass% or more.
NOVELTY - A mulch film (1) comprising a base layer (a) which is parallelly divided into three portions in length-wise direction containing iron oxide grains and violet, red and blue organic pigments respectively, is new. The full beam transmissivity at center of base is 15-50 % and on both sides is less than 10 %. Ratio of absorbance of iron oxide grains at a wavelength of 500 nm and absorbance at a wavelength of 800 nm is more than 40.    USE - For crop cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - The mulch film has improved and controlled weed proofing function and soil temperature increasing function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a mulch film.    Mulch film (1)    Base layer (a).
NOVELTY - Organic matter treatment apparatus comprising mold case (MC) (45) having electromotor (9) for driving stirring blades (12) and a control board (44) for controlling a heater (21), is new. A resin R, which is an insulating material, is charged in MC and MC is fixed to a board-receiving portion (38) formed on a top plate (4) of the apparatus main body (1).    USE - For the organic matter treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The control board is cut off from the air and corrosion of the control board is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an outline of the organic matter treatment apparatus.    Treatment apparatus main body (1)    Top plate (4)    Electromotor (9)    Stirring blades (12)    Heater (21)    Board receiving portion (38)    Control board (44)    Mold case (45).
NOVELTY - Plant waste processing method, where the plant waste with prescribed viscosity, is preserved for three days or more at room temperature, by adding preservatives into the container, is new. The larva of lepidoptera owlet-moth family insect such as Spodoptera litura, Spodoptera exigua or Spodoptera frugiperda, are removed from the container, after it intakes moisture content in the plant waste.    USE - For processing plant waste from food factory, shop and home, which is used as a fodder for livestock and as fertilizer for mushroom.    ADVANTAGE - As the lepidoptera owlet-moth family insect has high polyphagia property, plant waste treatment is carried out efficiently. Reduces the environment load of the foodstuff factory. As the usage of chemical pesticide is eliminated, environmental pollution is prevented. Eliminates the dehydration process of the plant waste, and thereby reduces the treatment cost.
NOVELTY - Compost production comprises charging a bioreactor with finely divided lignocellulosic waste, adding nitrogenous liquid waste to give a carbon/nitrogen ratio of 25-40, adjusting the water content to 60-70 % and the pH to 5.2-5.5, stirring the mixture, continuously aerating the mixture and stirring it at regular intervals, and allowing the compost to stand with access to ambient air and weekly stirring.    USE - The compost is useful as a soil improver, as a horticultural growth medium and for controlling soil fungi, especially Fusarium solani.    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of making compost from resistant materials such as bagasse, sawdust and coconut fiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost produced as above.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device has a cathode region for accommodating a cathode side fluid and devices for producing a circuitous flow of the cathode side fluid within the fuel cell device. The fuel cell device has several chamber regions in the cathode region that are at least partly in fluid connection with each other.    USE - For converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. high costs and space of measures for preventing inhomogeneous operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a method of operating an inventive device.
NOVELTY - A cooling fan (41) is supplied inside the main body (2) of a notebook personal computer (1) and the body contains a fuel cell arranged so that the discharge section (34) of a mixing tank (23) is opposite to the discharge port (43) of the main body. The fan directs the vapor-containing gas from the fuel cell along a passage and the methanol and air react on the electrolyte film of the fuel cell panel to generate power for supply to the apparatus.    USE - Powering electronic apparatus using fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a computer    Main body (2)    Mixing tank (23)    Discharge section (34)    Cooling fan (41)    Discharge port (43)
NOVELTY - Bipolar plate made of graphite or a graphite composite material comprises a porous region inside the bipolar plate and at least one inlet and outlet line adjoined to this porous region.    USE - Used for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Waste heat is effectively removed. Additional cooling cells are not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of the above bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - In a high temperature refuse-processing plasma process, after refuse is placed inside one chamber, a plasma beam is used to heat and decompose the refuse in an inert gas environment.    ADVANTAGE - Compared with the available technology, the process has high refuse decomposing rate, produces less CO2, and can reduce secondary environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas purifying method for a fuel cell vehicle, includes preparing an exhaust gas purifying system having a methane removal catalyst for accelerating conversion of methane into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The methane removal catalyst comprises a first catalytic ingredient including rhodium, platinum or palladium.    USE - For purifying exhaust gas in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method can remove methane contained in the exhaust gas of the fuel cell vehicle efficiently even in a low temperature range, for e.g. at most 400 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exhaust gas purifying method for a fuel cell vehicle, comprises preparing an exhaust gas purifying system for the fuel cell vehicle. The exhaust gas purifying system includes a methane removal catalyst for accelerating conversion of methane into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The methane removal catalyst comprises a first catalytic ingredient including rhodium, platinum or palladium. An oxygen excessive rate (R) of exhaust gas introduced to a region where the methane removal catalyst is disposed is set at 50-98%. It is defined by formula (1), where C-O2 is a concentration of oxygen, C-CH4 is a concentration of methane, and CH2 is a concentration of hydrogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exhaust gas purifying system for a fuel cell vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device includes a housing with an interior (22) and a cap disposed at an end of its main body. A bladder (20) acting as a movable barrier, divides the interior into two cavities (30,32). A fuel port (50) is located in the cavity (30) and the cavity (32) includes a wastewater port (52). A storage device is contained within a portable electric device.    USE - Used to store fuel and wastewater for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The device handles the wastewater that is expelled from the fuel cells after the consumption of the fuel product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of storing fuel and wastewater at a storage device for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell with a fuel and a wastewater storage device.    Bladder (20)    Interior (22)    Cavities (30,32)    Fuel port (50)    Wastewater port (52)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (12) is fluidly coupled to a fuel cell that produces electrical power and to an emission abatement device that treats exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine.    USE - For on-highway truck.    ADVANTAGE - Generates reformate gas from hydrocarbon fuel to both fuel cell and emission abatement device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a vehicle system operation;    (b) an engine system operation; and    (c) an on-highway truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a fuel reforming assembly.    Plasma fuel reforming assembly (10)    Fuel reformer (12)    Control unit (16)    Interface circuit (32)    Fuel injector (38)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating the fuel cell power plant (10) that includes a fuel processor (14) which is operated to provide a reformate flow rate greater than the nominal flow rate corresponding to the plant, using reformate amount equal to or less than the nominal flow required by the plant. The remaining amount of the reformate generated by the fuel processor is provided as end-use reformate.    USE - For operating fuel cell power plant (claimed) for providing end-use electricity, end-use heat, end-use reformate to customers.    ADVANTAGE - Since end-use reformate is also provided along with electricity and heat, additional benefits to customers are realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power plant.    fuel cell power plant (10)    fuel processor (14)    reformate flow paths (20,22)    water recovery unit (26)    reformer (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel supply has a fuel storage area (26) and a fuel outlet (28) configured to pass fuel from the storage area. A back pressure regulator (40) configured to maintain a lowered pressure within the storage area relative to atmospheric pressure outside the storage area, when the fuel is not being transferred to a fuel cell.    USE - Used for maintaining a lowered backpressure across a fuel outlet in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply prevents the leakage of fuel, thereby avoiding the contamination of the electronics in the portable device and provides safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the fuel supply with a full fuel storage area.    Outer casing (22)    Fuel container (24)    Fuel storage area (26)    Fuel outlet (28)    Back pressure regulator (40)
NOVELTY - The system has inlet and exhaust port combined in a housing. There is an interior liner (50) that defines a burner section (40) in communication with the exhaust port and a passage (46) that exists between liner and housing. A catalyst (42) is included in the housing in communication with the passage. A fuel delivery device is also included in the downstream of the catalyst for delivering fuel to the burner section.    USE - Used in fuel processor of a fuel cell system e.g. hydrogen peroxide fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The combustor is capable of integrally preheating the oxidant supply while rapidly providing heat to other reactors and requires no electrical preheat while avoiding sever catalyst bed thermal shock. By utilizing a gas phase burner at start up it can rapidly provide heat to the fuel processor system for quick startup.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of rapidly heating the catalyst for fuel processing system during start up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dual mode single stage combustor.    Burner (40)    Catalyst (42)    Heat exchanger (44)    Cooling passage (46)    Interior liner. (50)
NOVELTY - The procedure involves purging an anode flow field of an air by delivering a continuous flow of fresh hydrogen containing fuel into the field at a rate such that a fuel/air front moves through the field and displaces all the air initially present within the field. Primary electricity is connected using a device across the cell. The above steps are repeated before starting the cell.    USE - Used for starting-up fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The purging of anode flow field with hydrogen eliminates the cost required for storing inert gases e.g. nitrogen that has to be applied to the filed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic depiction of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The procedure involves disconnecting primary electricity using a device or a load from an external circuit (178). The flow of fresh hydrogen containing fuel from the fuel source (142) to an anode flow field is then stopped. The remaining fuel in the anode flow field is displaced with air by blowing air through the anode flow field.    USE - Used for shutting down operating fuel cell systems in automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure purges the anode flow filed with air rapidly instead of using an inert gas such as nitrogen, thereby ensuring safe and cost-effective shut-down without performance degradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic depiction of a fuel cell system that may be operated in accordance with the shutdown procedures.    Fuel source (142)    External circuit. (178)
NOVELTY - Conversion of solid and liquid fuels to synthesis gas, steam, and/or electricity comprises gasifying 10-40% of solid and/or liquid fuel in a gasifier, resulting in formation of a synthesis gas.    USE - For conversion of solid and liquid fuels to synthesis gas, steam, and/or electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides increased energy conversion efficiency (fuel to usable heat and/or fuel to electricity). It converts difficult-to-burn renewable fuels, e.g. biomass. It allows handling fuels of low heating value and fuels of variable heating value. It produces reduced amounts of emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Conversion of solid and liquid fuels to synthesis gas, steam, and/or electricity comprises gasifying 10-40% of solid and/or liquid fuel in a gasifier, resulting in formation of a synthesis gas; introducing a remaining portion of the solid and/or liquid fuel into a first stage of a multi-stage combustor, resulting in formation of products of combustion and ash and/or char; introducing the synthesis gas into a second stage of the multi-stage combustor downstream of the first stage; introducing overfire oxidant into a third stage of the multi-stage combustor downstream of the second stage; and introducing ash and/or char into the gasifier.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus comprising a gasifier having a syngas outlet; multi-stage combustor for combusting solid and/or liquid fuel and having at least one syngas inlet in fluid communication with the syngas outlet to introduce syngas into a second stage of the multi-stage combustor and at least one overfire oxidant inlet to introduce an overfire oxidant into a third stage of the multi-stage combustor; and ash recycle mechanism for recycling ash and/or char from the multi-stage combustor into the gasifier.
NOVELTY - Method for controlling flow of ammonia to a hydrogen consuming device comprises: (i) providing a hydrogen source, a control and hydrogen consuming device, receiving at least hydrogen and ammonia by control; and (ii) controlling at least flow of hydrogen to hydrogen consuming device depending on ammonia that is received by control.    USE - For regulating flow of gas when a contaminant is present in trace amount, particularly for preventing flow of contaminated hydrogen gas, which may include ammonia, from reaching a hydrogen consuming device, such as a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Flow of hydrogen from a hydrogen gas generator to a device for e.g. fuel cell, gas chromatograph, flame ionization detector or other hydrogen utilizing device is prevented when contaminant gas is contained in hydrogen gas. Flow of gas is terminated when the concentration of ammonia in the gas flow is 2 vol.% or more. Destruction of device by ammonia contaminated hydrogen is thereby prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an apparatus for controlling hydrogen to hydrogen consuming device, which comprises hydrogen source and control operatively associated with hydrogen source that is used in controlling flow of hydrogen to hydrogen consuming device depending upon ammonia; and    (2) method for controlling flow of gas which involves providing a feed gas source, a control and a feed gas consuming device, receiving at least feed gas from feed gas source and a contaminant gas, and controlling at least flow of feed gas to feed gas consuming device depending on contaminant gas received by control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relation of concentration of ammonia in hydrogen gas stream over time for hydrogen generator.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has a bipolar plate(s) (42) having a hydrogen side (43) in contact with a hydrogen electrode and an oxygen side (44) in contact with an oxygen electrode.    USE - For supplying power in transportation vehicles, replacing steam turbines or power supply applications of all sorts.    ADVANTAGE - The material reduces ohmic losses, eliminates the need for external electrodes and creates an improved connection between plates when electrodes expand. It can also maintain mechanical support within the fuel cell and may be operated in a wide temperature range (-10-120degreesC), preferably at ambient or near ambient temperatures and pressures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell (10) comprises a hydrogen electrode(s) (21) in contact with a hydrogen stream and an oxygen electrode(s) (31) in contact with an oxygen containing stream. A hydrogen electrolyte chamber (40) is in contact with the hydrogen electrode and oxygen electrolyte chamber(s).    Each chamber provides mechanical support within the fuel cell and provides an uninterrupted pathway for an electrolyte solution in contact the hydrogen and oxygen electrodes. A bipolar plate(s) is provided having a hydrogen side in contact with the hydrogen electrode and an oxygen side in contact with the oxygen electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a magnified cross sectional view of a regenerative bipolar fuel cell of the invention.    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen electrode (21)    Oxygen electrode (31)    Hydrogen electrolyte chamber (40)    Bipolar plate (42)    Hydrogen side (43)    Oxygen side (44)    Channels (45)    Current collector (60)    Fuel cell end plates (70)    Elastic pin (80)
NOVELTY - The fuel cells have inlet manifolds (2A-2C) that are aligned with one another to form a manifold chamber (10) in which a porous wand (30) is positioned. A pipe within the wand, carries a mixture of fuel gas (5) and an oxidant gas (6) into the wand.    USE - For molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the efficiency of catalytic auto thermal reformer (CATR) utilized by MCFC system, by reducing the quantity of oxygen required to elevate and maintain the operational temperature of CATR.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of catalytic auto thermal reforming wand.    inlet manifolds (2A-2C)    fuel gas (5)    oxidant gas (6)    manifold chamber (10)    porous wand (30)
NOVELTY - A method for producing saccharides from waste sludge generated from the paper process is provided, thereby producing saccharides useful for microorganisms, and decreasing environmental pollution caused by the waste sludge of paper.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for producing saccharides from waste sludge generated from the paper process comprises the steps of: mixing the waste sludge of paper under following conditions: the temperature of 50 deg. C; the flow rate of 105 l/min; and the air flow rate of 15 l/min to separate small particles and powder; and treating the separated small particles and powder with hydrolase or acid catalysts, wherein the hydrolase is one or two selected from cellulase, amylase, xylase and hemicellulase and is added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.1 wt.%; and the acid catalyst is selected from sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid and is added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.1 wt.%.
NOVELTY - A wash-down water closet system of circulating type by methanation is provided, in which methane generation is minimized by circulating methane gas to circulate excrement and treated water and purified water is recycled to water closet as wash water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wash-down water closet comprises an acidic tank(3) set beneath the closet(1) equipped with a wash water box(2); a methane fermentation tank(5) connected to the acidic tank(3) through a connection hole to feed excrement from the acidic tank(3) for fermenting the influent excrement to generate gas; a primary settling tank(9) for settling the fermented excrement influent from the methane fermentation tank(5) through the bottom connection hole; a secondary settling tank(14) for settling the settled water coming from the primary settling tank(9) through the connection hole(13) and for transferring only the supernatant; a third settling tank(17) for receiving the supernatant of the secondary settling tank(14) through the connection pipe(16); a primary filtration tank(20) for receiving the supernatant of the third settling tank(17) through connection pipe(19) and filtering foreign matter by built-in filter; a fourth settling tank(23) for receiving the filtered water of the primary filtration tank(20) through a connection pipe(25) and re-settling; a secondary filtration tank(26) for filtering the supernatant of the fourth settling tank(23) by built-in filter; a storage tank(29) for storing and settling the filtered water and for supplying the finally treated water to closet or recycling to the primary filtration tank(20).
NOVELTY - A method for biological nutrient removal in effluent from wastewater treatment plant using anaerobic fermentation broth from organic wastes and high density microbial cell reactor is provided, which use organic acid, the anaerobic ferment liquid of organic waste, as carbon source, so that it can improve the final water quality to lower than 10 ppm of nitrogen, 1 ppm of phosphorus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method is characterized in that the final water quality is improved to lower than 10 ppm of nitrogen, 1 ppm of phosphorus by adding anaerobic fermentation broth of organic waste, the main product, by using high density microbial reactor of packing tower or modified reactor, and membrane type, wherein organic acid produced by anaerobic fermentation is mainly used but organic waste of low nitrogen and phosphorus content may also be used for treating wastewater of low C/N ratio with nitrogen being nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3), and phosphorus content being very low compared with nitrogen content.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for manufacturing rice bran carbide using waste gas is provided, which can produce rice bran carbide continuously by low cost by combustion of waste gas generated during combustion of rice bran at high temperature and by keeping at a fixed temperature, so that exhaust gas is greatly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the manufacturing apparatus of rice bran carbide in which rice bran carbide is produced by carbonizing rice bran at high temperature and waste gas generated during high temperature carbonization step is discharged, the apparatus includes a main burner(10) that burns the waste gas supplied from the carbonization step; a gas supply pipe(2) for receiving rice bran from the rice bran hopper(3) and for supplying it to a rice bran carbide tank(1); a rice bran hopper(3) installed at the gas supply pipe(2) for feeding rice bran to the gas stream; a rice bran carbide tank(1) for collecting rice bran and for producing rice bran carbide by the high temperature waste gas coming from the main burner(10); a cyclone(5) installed at the bottom of the rice bran tank(1) for separating rice bran carbide and fine particulate matter; a silo(6) for storing rice bran carbide; and a fine particle recovery tank(7) for storing the fine particulate matter.
NOVELTY - Soil-improving composition has a strong absorption and adsorption properties, removes various bad smells, absorbs contaminated leachate, and changes acidic soil into neutral and alkali soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The soil-improving composition comprises 50-80pts.wt. of apatite, 30-35pts.wt. of pearlite foam, 40-45pts.wt. of vermiculite foam, 5-15pts.wt. of kaolin, and 20-25pts.wt. of a microorganism cultivation body. The composition is injected with garbage, when reclaiming the garbage, to obtain good soil.
NOVELTY - The temperature sensors (19,16) detect the temperature within the carbon monoxide (CO) removal devices (3,4) respectively. A controller (18) controls the amount of supply to of oxidizing agent to CO removal device (4) from the downstream side, according to the detected temperature within the CO removal device (3) at upstream side.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide in reformed gas of fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide is removed from reformed gas easily and effectively without using the carbon monoxide detection sensor. Thus the structure of the apparatus is simplified, cost is reduced and consumption of hydrogen is also suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    CO removal devices (3,4)    temperature sensors (16,19)    controller (18)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (25) is provided to heat exchange between raw gas supplied through a supply path (21) to a catalyst (12) and reformed gas discharged through a discharge path (22) from the catalyst. A heater (33) is arranged at the outer periphery of the catalyst, for preheating the catalyst at the time of starting.    USE - Modifier for producing hydrogen used for solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reformed gas is stably produced since the catalyst is preheated at the time of starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (10)    catalyst (12)    heat exchanger (25)    heater (33)
NOVELTY - The catalyst component reforms hydrocarbon by reacting with water to generate hydrogen. The catalyst component comprises a catalyst substance uniformly distributed over a zeolite substrate. The zeolite substrate has porous structure containing small-diameter pore which adsorbs hydrocarbon molecule and large-diameter pore which permeates a reformed product of hydrogen and water.    USE - For hydrocarbon reformation.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst increases the efficiency of the hydrocarbon reformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst; and    (2) hydrocarbon reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pore-size-distribution measurement-result of small-diameter pore of zeolite substrate catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen permeable component has a nitride film of rock salt structure and a film of palladium alloy containing 5 atomic% or more of rare earth element(s) in order on the surface of a porous support (1) made from alumina or stainless steel.    USE - For separating hydrogen from crude gas. The hydrogen is used as a fuel for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesion of nitride film and palladium-rare earth metal alloy film is high. When porous support made from stainless steel is used, reaction of stainless steel and palladium-rare earth metal alloy film is prevented by nitride film and deterioration of hydrogen permeability of palladium-rare earth metal alloy film is suppressed. Thereby, durability of hydrogen permeable component is improved. The alloy film has excellent hydrogen permeability and thereby effective hydrogen separation is enabled by the hydrogen permeable component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nitride film contains nitride of 4a-group element, 5a-group element, chromium, aluminum and/or rare earth elements. The rare earth elements in palladium alloy film are yttrium, cerium, samarium, gadolinium, dysprosium, terbium, holmium, ytterbium and/or erbium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of hydrogen permeable component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the cylindrical porous support.    porous support (1)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger plate (40) has bulged portions (Ci) which project towards a reformation chamber (3). The bulged portion is formed by thermal expansion of the heat exchanger plate.    USE - For assisting power generation in solid polymer type, phosphoric acid type, solid electrolyte type and molten polymer carbonate type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bulged portions are formed by thermal expansion of heat exchanger plate, the need for providing thick heat exchanger plate is eliminated, thereby obtaining reformer with excellent starting characteristics and increased durability at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of the reformer.    reformation chamber (3)    heat exchanger plate (40)    bulged portions (Ci)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising an electrode type moisture content sensor arranged in a fermentation treatment tank in which organic refuse is decomposed, where the sensor has several electrode terminals (24a-x), comprising one arranged at the tank bottom and the others arranged vertically at the side wall (23) of the tank, is new.    USE - The organic refuse processing apparatus is used for processing organic refuse in food-processing fields e.g. kitchens and foodstuff industries.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple arrangement of the electrode terminal provides a water content sensor that effectively measures the volume of the processed organic-refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus.    Side wall (23)    Electrode terminals (24a-x)
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises silver and zinc oxide as main component.    USE - For petroleum refining, desulfurization, hydrogenation reaction for ammonia synthesis, organic compounds manufacture, metallurgical industry, semiconductor industry and fuel cell techniques.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst for hydrogen manufacture acts stably, advantageously for long period of time and hence produces high purity hydrogen. The catalyst used is highly active and has good durability. The carbon monoxide generated as by-product is very less. The methanol reformer is advanced with simple and reduced size. Stationary and portable type reformers are available hence enhancing easy process. Hydrogen gas is manufactured advantageously when methanol reformer is of vehicle mounted type, having reduced size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst for hydrogen manufacture contains gallium and/or an aluminum.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A raw material gas consisting of a hydrocarbon, water vapor, and air or oxygen is injected into a double pipe structural reaction tube (11) consisting of an outer wall (12) and an inner wall (13), and provided with a burner (15), and a catalyst layer (14) in the reaction portion. An oxidation reaction is generated within the reaction portion at least at the start of the reaction, and the hydrocarbon is steam-reformed to produce synthesis gas containing hydrogen or hydrogen.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen used in motor vehicle and domestic electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of hydrogen enables prompt rise of temperature in the reaction portion, and shortening of starting time by injecting air or oxygen. The heating load is decreased in the manufacturing method of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen manufacturing method.    reaction tube (11)    outer wall (12)    inner wall (13)    catalyst layer (14)    burner (15)
NOVELTY - A high concentration enzyme activated liquid prepared using treated water obtained from dripping process of oyster, is new.    USE - The enzyme activated liquid is useful for decomposing wastewater liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The high concentration enzyme activated liquid facilitates decomposition of foodstuff related wastewater and deodorizes fishy smell.
NOVELTY - Scrapers (10a,10b) which are arranged to the inner surface of the tank (5a), are inclined to an angle higher than the repose angle (theta5) of the processed object (X). Baffle plates (11a,11b) are inclined to the face position of the processed object from the scrapers.    USE - The fermentation apparatus is useful for the fermentation of sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable compost is obtained without adjusting the apparatus with respect to characteristic changes of processed objects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The baffle plates (11a,11b) arranged at the top position of the tank (5a), are inclined at opposing directions to deflect the processed object which slide down from scraper (10a,10b) to the respective sides in the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the internal hybrid model fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank (5a)    Scrapers (10a,10b)    Baffle plates (11a,11b)    Processed object (X)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse disposal treatment apparatus has decomposition tank (1) with a stirrer, unit for emitting the combustible gas from tank (1), combustion room and unit (A). The tank (1) comprises organic refuse (1g) which is fermented and decomposed in presence of air. The unit (A) maintains temperature of organic refuse at a high fermentation temperature using the calorie of waste gas from combustion room.    USE - For disposing organic refuse discarded from home, restaurant, hotel, school and hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition and decay time of organic refuse is reduced by contacting the refuse with decomposition microorganism. The heat of combustion produced by combustion is effectively and continuously recycled and hence the organic refuse is decomposed economically without using a separate heat source. Generation of bad smell during oxidative degradation is reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse disposal treatment apparatus has decomposition tank with a stirrer, unit for emitting the combustible gas from tank (1), combustion room for burning the emitted gas in presence of a catalyst and unit (A). The tank (1) comprises organic refuse which is fermented and decomposed in presence of air. The unit (A) maintains the temperature of organic refuse at a high fermentation temperature using the calorie of waste gas from combustion room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of organic refuse disposal treatment apparatus.    decomposition tank (1)    stirring blade (1b)    heater (1f)    organic refuse (1g)    suction blower (2)    cooler (4a)    ventilation blower (5)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing system comprising a stirrer (20) which includes a stirring tube (20A) and a housing (20B) filled with heat carrier oil, so as to process and heat the organic refuse, is new. The offensive odor component in vapor supplied to a deodorizer (100) from a stirrer and a fermenter (30), is removed by heating.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic refuse processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    stirrer (20)    stirring tube (20A)    housing (20B)    fermenter (30)    deodorizer (100)
NOVELTY - Ammonia and carbon dioxide are separated from the digestive liquor after methane fermentation of organic waste. The residual liquor separated from clean water using reverse osmosis membrane is concentrated and dried. A fertilizer containing fertilizer promoter is obtained.    USE - As fertilizer for plant cultivation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer containing the promoter increases plant growth sharply and improves agricultural productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) A fertilizer containing the above fertilizer promoter; and    (2) A plant cultivation method which involves growing a plant using the above fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above manufacturing method of the fertilizer containing fertilizer promoter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pipe (1) covered with hydrogen permeation property metal film, such as Ag-Pd alloy, and Zr-Ni alloy, is arranged in a pressure container (2) of a supercritical oxidation reaction device. The hydrogen produced by supercritical water oxidation reaction of coal, is extracted from the pressure container.    USE - For obtaining hydrogen from organic substance e.g. coal, petroleum, waste oil and waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - Enables extracting high purity hydrogen. A high hydrogen formation rate is obtained with less consumption of energy. The hydrogen permeation property metal film increases the permeation of hydrogen in high temperature condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pipe is arranged in the pressure container of supercritical oxidation reaction device. The oxidation is supplied to the inside of the pipe upstream to pressure container. The oxidation reacts with hydrogen produced by supercritical water oxidation reaction of coal. The water of supercritical condition is heated by the reaction energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen extraction method.    Pipe (1)    Pressure container (2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes bipolar collectors (1) constituted by partition areas, each one having inlet (6) and outlet (4) orifices for reactive fluid. These parallel partitions separate the areas constituting the walls of the conduit through which heating fluid circulates . The stack of the elements constituting the cell, is perpendicularly traversed by conduction and evacuation conduits or passages for reactive fluids, for each partition area, and also by an inlet conduit and an evacuation conduit of heating fluid.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - There is less power loss and good homogeneity of the fluids, e.g. gas, on the surface of the electrodes and proton exchange membranes. Has a compact structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The end plates are for distribution of each of the fluids, from one inlet conduit or evacuation conduit, towards the conduit dedicated to the fluid flowing perpendicular to the stacked elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the bipolar collector fixed in the fuel cell, the collector represented by the fuel feed side.    Collector (1)    Outlet (4)    Inlet (6)
NOVELTY - A sealing frame (30) for a fuel cell stack comprising an alternating arrangement of flow plates (10) and electrolyte units (20) with cathodes and anodes between them. The frame is built to fit between the plates and ensures mutual sealing of the cathode and anode regions.    USE - As a frame and flow plates for a fuel cell stack (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Cell construction is simplified and sealing problems are overcome.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for flow plates for the above cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An exploded perspective view of the stack is shown.    Flow plates (1)    Electrolyte (20)    Sealing frame (30)
NOVELTY - The device has an air supply (11) and at least one air-breathing fuel cell (3) for oxidation of a fuel gas. The fuel cell has a proton exchange membrane for cold oxidation of the gas. The air supply runs past the fuel cell to supply the cell with oxygen and to simultaneously heat the air with the waste heat from the fuel cell.    USE - For heating air with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device is particularly simple, can be manufactured and operated at low cost and is suitable for direct heating of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement with an array of fuel cells    air supply (1)    fuel cells (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell with a number of stacked cells (10a,..) for generating electrical power by introducing a fuel gas and a number of channels (201) for a thermal medium that are provided mutually independently so that a thermal medium can flow independently through the channels. The channels are arranged on the cell surfaces perpendicular to the stacking direction.    USE - For producing electrical energy from a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - Can be rapidly heated in a low temperature environment using a small heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective exploded representation of an inventive fuel cell    stacked cells (10a,..)    channels for thermal medium (201)
NOVELTY - The method involves continuously feeding the hydrogen gas to the anode chamber (3) of the fuel cell (1) in quantities considerably greater than the quantity converted in the anode chamber and feeding back the residual gas after the anode chamber via a transport device (7) in the vicinity of the gas entering the anode chamber..    USE - For moisturizing hydrogen gas for use in a fuel cell, especially a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements and eliminates the need for superstructures for moisturization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an arrangement for implementing the inventive method    anode chamber (3)    fuel cell (1)    transport device (7)    liquid separator (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell with fuel and oxidant feed and outlet lines, a fuel pump, evaporator, reformer unit, pressure change absorption unit and valve in series in the fuel feed line and an oxidation unit and turbine in the fuel outlet line. The pressure change absorption unit also has an exhaust gas line for carrying away a depleted fuel medium that opens into the fuel outlet line upstream of the oxidation unit and contains a first compressor.    USE - For generating electrical current from chemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Further increased overall efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has a fuel cell with fuel and oxidant feed and outlet lines, a fuel pump, evaporator, reformer unit, pressure change absorption unit (12) and valve (16) in series in the fuel feed line (6) and an oxidation unit (17) and a turbine (18) in the fuel outlet line. The pressure change absorption unit also has an exhaust gas line (13) for carrying away a depleted fuel medium flow that opens into the fuel outlet line (9) upstream of the oxidation unit and contains a first compressor (14).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    pressure change absorption unit (12)    valve (16)    fuel feed line (6)    oxidation unit (17)    turbine (18)    exhaust gas line (13)    fuel outlet line (9)    compressor (14)