NOVELTY - An electric far infrared heater for fermenting food waste, including a fermentation tank coated with porcelain enamel and heated with electric coil, is provided to offer far infrared emission, deodorization and sterilization for production of high quality feed and fertilizer.    USE - Electric far infrared heater for fermentation of food waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric far infrared heater for fermenting food waste is characterized by comprising a fermentation tank(1), and an electric coil(2) set on the bottom and the outside of the fermentation tank. The inside and the outside of the fermentation tank are coated with porcelain enamel(4, 5) composed of quartz, feldspar, nickel, cobalt, and 2% of super ceramic powder for far infrared emission, deodorization and sterilization, wherein the inside of the tank is coated with 3-5 layers.
NOVELTY - A method for producing a compost by using a starfish, in which the starfish is naturally fermented to form the compost which can take the place of chemical fertilizer.    USE - For producing a compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for producing a compost by using a starfish, in which the starfish is naturally fermented to form the compost which can take the place of chemical fertilizer.    The method comprises the steps of:    (i) mixing starfishes, sea sands, or loess, rice hulls, and microorganisms to form a mixture; and    (ii) fermenting the mixture by using the microorganism.    The mixing ratio of the starfishes: sea sands or loess: rice hulls: microorganisms is 38-40:24.5-25:29-30:4.5-5(wt%). The method can eliminate a concern of environmental pollution because chemical ingredients are not added, and decrease an ecocide owing to excess proliferation of the starfishes.
NOVELTY - Provided is a Bacillus sp. strain and protease extracted from it, which is very stable to a negative ionic surface active agent, oxidant and organic solvent, and effectively used for various industrial purposes, such as detergents for clothes or contact lenses, processing materials for foods, feedstuffs, fabrics and natural skins, and disposals of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A strain is Bacillus sp. 104 (KCTC 10166BP). A method of extracting protease from the strain comprises the steps of: preparing a coenzyme solution by culturing Bacillus sp. strain, centrifuging it and recovering the upper-leveled culture solution; absorbing the coenzyme solution, and eluting active fractions of the coenzyme solution with a sodium phosphate buffer solution (pH7.5) containing 30 % of acetone; adding the eluate to the chromatography column, and eluting active fractions thereof with a 20mM tris buffer solution (pH8.2); adding the eluate to negative ion exchange chromatography and positive ion exchange chromatography, cleaning it with a buffer solution, and eluting active fraction thereof with a 40mM sodium phosphate (pH6.0); and isolating protease with a molecular weight of 28kDa therefrom.
NOVELTY - Biomass (b) is thermally decomposed in presence of excess air ratio of 0.3-0.7, in a circulation type-heating furnace (2), to form pyrolysis gas (d). The obtained pyrolysis gas is supplied to a gas reformer (31), after separating char from it. The pyrolysis gas is then modified in presence of oxygen (c) at a temperature higher than the pyrolysis temperature of heating furnace, to form combustible gas (e).    USE - The method is useful for gasification of biomass which is an organic solid substance, for forming combustible gas used in gas engine for electric power generation, gas turbine-steam turbine-combined cyclic power generation, fuel cell, boiler, and as raw material for synthesis of methanol and ammonia.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification method effectively recovers combustible gas from the biomass. Thus, environmental pollution is reduced. The recovered combustible gas is effectively used for electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gasifier for enforcing gasification of biomass. The gasifier consists of circulation-type heating furnace which thermally decomposes biomass, and cylindrical gas reformer which modifies pyrolysis gas obtained from the circulation-type heating furnace, to form combustible gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of combustible gas manufacturing equipment.    Circulation-type heating furnace (1)    Gas reformer (31)    Char recovery cyclone (32)    Pre-heater (4)    Gas cooler (5)    Air (a)    Oxygen (c)    Pyrolysis gas (d)    Combustible gas (e)
NOVELTY - The reaction tube is heated from an exterior of a dividing wall and water vapor is supplied to the pulverized biomass at the molar ratio of 0.3-15 through the gasification space without supplying oxygen. The gasification reaction of water vapor and biomass is produced by active endothermic reaction.    USE - The method is useful for the gasification of biomass for producing high calorie gas from biomass resources for gas engine (106) of a power supply system or cogeneration system with the high system electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently produces clean high calorie gas from biomass without generating free carbons such as tar and soot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of the bioenergy utilization system for gasification reaction installation which produces floating and external-heating quantity calorie gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gasification reaction installation (101)    Grinding installation (102)    Gas holder (105)    Gas engine (106)    Reaction water (115)    Particle (112)
NOVELTY - A partition wall divides a gasification chamber which is formed as an entrained bed structure, into a gasification space and a heating space. The water vapor is supplied into the gasification space for gasifying the pulverized biomass. A curved pipe formed with openings is arranged in a heating space.    USE - For gasifying biomass, used in combination with gas engine of power generation system and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of tar and soot in the generated gas (116) is prevented. Ensures high efficiency electric power generation, when combined with the gas engine (106).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferably, several multitubular reaction tubes are positioned in the heating chamber. The high temperature combustion gas (114) flows into the heating chamber, during gasification reaction of the biomass. The reaction tubes are connected by a header.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas engine (106)    biomass raw material (111)    high temperature combustion gas (114)    reaction water (115)    generated gas (116)
NOVELTY - Organic-carbon source (OCS) and organic-nitrogen source (ONS) are contacted and carbon rate is set to 10-20. Primary treatment is performed by adding OCS and ONS to gaseous phase, when moisture content hardly exists, and anaerobic treatment is performed. The anaerobically treated-substance to-be-processed is subjected to secondary treatment in the presence of gaseous phase, and dried to obtain fully matured manure.    USE - For manufacturing manure from livestock farming excrement generated from livestock farming plant as raw material.    ADVANTAGE - Fully ripened manure having high quality and containing useful inorganic component can be manufactured easily at low cost, without contaminating the environment. The manure is produced using simple installation and low cost raw material such as livestock farming excrement ejected as waste material from livestock farming plant, without generating intense bad smell and without using additives. The collected methane gas serves as energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the processing tank.    partition (1-3)    ceiling (1a,2a,3a)    hose (1b,2b,3b)    sampling unit (1c,2c,3c)    thermometer (1d,2d,3d)    stirring unit (1e,2e,3e)    partition wall (4,5)    screw conveyor (7)
NOVELTY - Manure (5) deposited in fermenter (14), is stirred intermittently by rotating stirring unit (12) having stirring blades fixed to rotor, while moving stirring unit horizontally, from raw-material inlet-side (16) of fermenter, to manure outlet-side of fermenter. Rotation speed of rotor is increased gradually, from low speed which is maintained at time of start of stirring operation, in manure outlet-side of fermenter.    USE - For operating rotary stirrer provided in fermentation installation which ferments mixture of organic materials such as livestock dung, chaff and saw dust, to produce manure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables preventing the scattering of the organic material, at the manure outlet-side of the fermenter, during starting of the stirring operation, by suitably controlling the speed of the motor which drives the rotor. Hence prevents scattering of manure, to the exterior of the fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a manure fermentation installation.    manure (5)    fermentation installation (10)    stirring unit (12)    fermenter (14)    material inlet-side of fermenter (16)
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing organic fertilizer, involves adding auxiliary material containing trace amount of minerals required for a plant material to raw material containing excretion of livestock and food waste material, adding Bacillus subtilis having soil improvement effect and insect disease suppression effect to raw material and composting raw material with Bacillus subtilis.    USE - As fertilizer for nurturing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method safely provides high quality of organic fertilizer. The fertilizer has excellent soil improvement effect and insect disease inhibition effect. The fertilizer promotes the growth activity of the plant and protects the plant from pathogenic microbes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of process of the manufacturing method of the organic fertilizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A combined-type sewage processing apparatus comprises an aggregation separation tank (6) that isolates aggregation of effluent of a beginning sedimentation basin (2), and a methane-fermentation tank (16) performs methane fermentation of aggregation separated sludge (8).    USE - For processing combined-type sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The combined-type sewage in rainy weather and fine weather are purified effectively and the flow of pollutant material to the river is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A combined-type sewage processing apparatus comprises an aggregation separation tank (6) that isolates aggregation of effluent of a beginning sedimentation basin (2). A flow path discharges a processed portion of aggregation discrete-processing water (7) to a river and flows the remainder of aggregation discrete-processing water in an activated-sludge treatment tank (9). A methane-fermentation tank (16) performs methane fermentation of the aggregation separated sludge (8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the combined-type sewage processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sedimentation basin (2)    aggregation separation tank (6)    discrete-processing water (7)    sludge (8)    activated-sludge treatment tank (9)    methane fermentation tank (16)
NOVELTY - A drum-type fermentation tank is rotatable between partition boards (11) in base (4) of casing (6). A conveyance blade (19) on inner surface of drum, conveys refuse inserted by insertion chute (18) to discharge chute (21) across rotary crushing vanes (15) arranged at entrance and discharge sides of drum. A screw-type feedback conveyor (20) returns portion of fermented waste from discharge side to insertion side.    USE - For disposal of organic waste collected from domestic and commercial kitchens.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fermentation as excess moisture is reduce by grinding organic refuse by crushing vanes so that fermentation microbes adhere to the crushing vanes and promotes aerobic fermentation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    base of casing (4)    casing (6)    partition boards (11)    rotary crushing vanes (15)    insertion chute (18)    conveyance vane (19)    feedback conveyor (20)    discharge chute (21)
NOVELTY - Disposing of exreta comprising mixing the micro-organism raw material and indoor pollution prevention material whose diameters and specific gravities satisfy the relations Db less than Da, Mb greater than Ma, respectively, where Db and Mb are the diameter and specific gravity of the micro-organism raw material, and Da and Ma are the diameter and specific gravity of the indoor pollution prevention material, is new.    USE - The method is useful for the disposal of excreta of pet e.g. cat.    ADVANTAGE - Since the specific gravity of the micro-organism raw material is greater than the specific gravity of the indoor pollution prevention material, micro-organism raw material adhering to pet's leg is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing machine for disposal of excreta material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the excreta tank of the toilet device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mixer layer of zeolite bulb (10)    Material surface (11)    Toilet devices (13)    Water injection hole (14)
NOVELTY - The mixture of reactive particle and water vapor, is compressed by shockwaves within the convergence pipe (2) and is heated to high temperature, so as to produce hydrogen gas.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas in thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure of apparatus with reduced size. Hydrogen gas is cheaply obtained using high voltage water vapor. Improves the capability of the hydrogen gas production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reactor for hydrogen production apparatus.    Reactor (1)    Convergence pipe (2)    Nozzle (4)    Gas extraction opening (6)    Exhaust port (7)    Reactive particle supply port (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes an intermittent injection pump (8) connected to each one of the heating tubes (2) arranged in the waste gas flow path (3). The convergence pipe (9) is connected with respect to the heating tubes.    USE - E.g. thermal decomposition furnace type hydrogen generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves capability of the hydrogen generation apparatus. Simplifies the structure with reduced size and hence reduces the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generation apparatus.    reactor (1)    heating tubes (2)    waste gas flow path (3)    intermittent injection pump (8)    convergence pipe (9)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator (10) has a cylindrical container (11) having sequential lamination of modifying catalyst (17), carbon monoxide (CO) denaturing catalyst (18) and CO removal catalyst (19). The inner face of container (11) has a heat-insulating layer (16) interposed between peripheral surfaces of catalyst (17). The generator (10) generates hydrogen and reduces CO concentration, using catalysts (17-19).    USE - As modifier for generating hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide to low level, and heat transfer across cylindrical container. The size and weight of hydrogen generator is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen generator (10) has a cylindrical container (11) having sequential lamination of modifying catalyst (17), carbon monoxide (CO) denaturing catalyst (18) and CO removal catalyst (19). The inner face of the container (11) has a heat-insulating layer (16), which is interposed between peripheral surfaces of the modifying catalyst. The modifying catalyst modifies a source gas consisting of hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, into mixed gas of hydrogen, CO and carbon dioxide. The CO denaturing catalyst denatures the mixed gas and reduces concentration of CO. The CO removal catalyst reduces the CO concentration to a low level, and enhances generation of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generator (10)    cylindrical container (11)    heat-insulating layer (16)    modifying catalyst (17)    carbon monoxide denaturing catalyst (18)    carbon monoxide removal catalyst (19)
NOVELTY - The deformation prevention units (42) are provided in the modifier to prevent bulge deformation of the heat exchanger plate (40) provided along the side of the heating chamber (4).    USE - For modification of gas used in electric power generation reaction in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the modifier is improved due to the deformation prevention unit. The manufacturing cost and running cost of the modifier is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The modifier has modification chamber (3) packed with catalyst (3c) and heating chamber fixed with the heat exchanger plate. The modification chamber heated through the heat exchanger plate, has a peripheral dish-shaped plate which contacts with the heat exchanger plate. The prevention units are provided opposing the support of the heat exchanger. The prevention unit has cylindrical housing with heat resisting property. The heat exchanger plate provided at vertical direction, is formed between the modification and the heating chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modification chamber (3)    Catalyst (3c)    Heating chamber (4)    Heat exchanger plate (40)    Deformation prevention units (42)
NOVELTY - Water vapor mixing portion (12) with honey comb structure (13), has concave surface at end face. A nozzle (18) sprays water towards the concave surface (40). The portion (12) mixes water vapor with reformed gas before supplying to catalyst unit which generates hydrogen, carbon dioxide from water and carbon monoxide in modified gas and decreases carbon monoxide density by shift reaction.    USE - Modifier for fuel containing hydrocarbon type compound and producing hydrogen rich heating gas which is utilized in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water which does not enter into the honey comb structure is rebounded on the concave surface and gathers in the concave surface central section and is easily entered into the honey comb structure by the modified gas. Thus, the water is easily vaporized and mixed with reformed gas and the honey comb is cooled efficiently by utilizing the vaporization latent heat of water. The heat exchange efficiency between the water and modified gas is improved by supplying more quantity water to the honey comb structure without expanding the modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The concave surface acts as vaporization promotion portion. The water vapor mixing portion has water retainer which holds water which is not introduced in vaporizer. The retainer is a plate which dams the water along water inflow surface. The water retainer is held adjacent to the honey comb structure along perpendicular direction. A moisture absorber is provided to absorb water existing in inflow surface.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the vaporization apparatus has vaporization promotion space into which liquid is sprayed through the nozzle and has heat transfer portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of the heat exchanger portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchanger portion (10)    water paper mixing portion (12)    honey comb(14) connection flow path (13)    nozzle (18)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprises that the organic refuse supplied into a decomposition treatment tank (2), is decomposed by a microorganism such as Lactobacillus which produces bacteriocin, where a microbe of lacto cox genus is used as the Lactobacillus, and the chelating agent and surfactant are added to the treatment tank.    USE - For processing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The reproduction of putrefying bacteria is suppressed, by the antimicrobial effect of bacteriocin. The organic refuse is easily and effectively decomposed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    casing (1)    treatment tank (2)    stirrer (3)    rotary shaft (4)    stirring blade (5)
NOVELTY - A heating chamber (11) has a combustion catalyst (13) at its downstream. A fuel cell stack (4) supplies anode off gas to the heating chamber through a bypass route (16) which bypasses a combustor (6).    USE - Modification-reaction system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The modification efficiency in the modification reaction device, is improved by supplying anode off gas through bypass route.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen separator separates the secondary side and primary side of a carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (2) such that anode off gas from cell stack is supplied through the primary side. A flow control valve open/closes the combustion gas route (14) according to the detected temperature of combustion catalyst in the heating chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the modification-reaction system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification reaction device (1)    carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (2)    fuel cell stack (4)    evaporator (5)    combustor (6)    heating chamber (11)    combustion catalyst (13)    combustion gas route (14)    bypass route (16)
NOVELTY - A direct current power source (14) applies voltage to the discharge electrodes (11,12) provided in a reactor (10). A supply path from discharge electrode (11), supplies raw material (A) to a discharge range (13). The electrodes (19,20) and the magnetic poles (21,22) are arranged in the supply path for introducing electric field and magnetic field with respect to raw material flow.    USE - Hydrogen generator mounted in motor vehicle or aircraft for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell. Also for hydrogenation of synthesis of former, ammonia, and methanol, hydrodesulfurization, hydrocracking, welding, electric power generation, and semiconductor manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling reaction of hydrogen with high precision, thus improves responsiveness of hydrogen generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The discharge electrodes comprises a bundle of carbon fibers which are covered with an electrical insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generator (1)    reactor (10)    discharge electrodes (11,12)    discharge range (13)    direct current power source (14)    digital oscilloscope (15)    electrodes (19,20)    magnetic poles (21,22)    raw material (A)
NOVELTY - A modifier (12) and an oxidation device (14) respectively supply copper/zinc and palladium/zinc catalyst to a methanol reforming device (1) and a carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (2). An auxiliary modifier (16) is also provided below the modifier. A heat-tracing device (18) heats the catalyst contained in the auxiliary modifier to a temperature more than the reaction start temperature.    USE - Fuel reformer which reforms methanol into hydrogen gas which is used as fuel for fuel cell to drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of the catalyst is raised, the temperature of the methanol reforming device and carbon monoxide selective oxidation device is quickly raised, and the time to reach predetermined quality improvement rate is also shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An evaporator (11) installed at the upstream side of the modifier evaporates methanol and water, and a heat exchanger (15) installed between the methanol reforming device and the oxidation device, cools the hydrogen containing gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel reformer starting method. The auxiliary modifier is supplied with methanol vapor, water and air to produce hydrogen containing gas by heating its catalyst. The hydrogen gas along with air is supplied to the modifier which again generates hydrogen gas which is mixed with air and supplied to the oxidation device (14). The reforming device and Co oxidation device are heated to reach preset temperature. Finally supply of air and methanol to auxiliary modifier, is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methanol reforming device (1)    CO selective-oxidation device (2)    evaporator (11)    modifier (12)    oxidation device with heater (14)    heat exchanger (15)    auxiliary modifier (16)    heat-tracing device (18)
NOVELTY - Yeast (3) is extracted from sea water (1) at the depth of less than 200 m using a special net (2). The extracted yeast is activated and cultivated in an incubator (4). Alcohol (5) extracted from the cultivated yeast is used as non-pollution energy source (7) and sent to electrolytic cell (8) for production of hydrogen (9) used as fuel cell energy source (10) in a system (11).    USE - For production of fossil energy useful as fuel energy in various industries.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and economical and enables effective production of alcohol and hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows systematic diagram of hydrogen and alcohol production unit.    sea water (1)    special net (2)    yeast (3)    incubator (4)    alcohol (5)    non-pollution energy source (7)    electrolytic cell (8)    hydrogen (9)    fuel cell energy source (10)    system (11)
NOVELTY - Novel white rot fungi (FERM P-18828) has excellent decomposability with respect to aromatic compounds and halogenated organic compound.    USE - For decomposing halogenated organic compounds such as dioxins (claimed), and aromatic compounds such as bisphenol A.    ADVANTAGE - The novel white rot fungi (FERM P-18828) effectively decomposes halogenated organic compounds and aromatic compounds, therefore it is suitable for use in processing/treating wastewater.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing organo chlorine compound decomposition material, involves producing microbial bed by fermenting the composition containing excrement of an animal, dried plant tissue and soil microbe group, setting carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30-35 and proliferating basidiomycetes in the microbial bed.    USE - For decomposing organo chlorine compound such as dioxins in the soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition material exhibits high dioxin decomposition ratio even in low and high concentration contaminated soil with dioxins. The dioxin decomposition can be performed safely and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) organo chlorine compound decomposition material is obtained by the method;    (2) method of decomposing organo chlorine compound in the soil; and    (3) contamination soil purification method.
NOVELTY - A reactor (10) reduces the volume of combustible waste materials (1) put downwards into a reaction zone (20) with flames (12b) sprayed by burners (12) from the periphery range of the reaction zone. A steam pipe (18) leads high temperature water vapor of 1000 degrees C into the reaction zone to lighten the hydrocarbon of the gas and mist produced by vaporization of waste materials.    USE - For performing volume reduction decomposition of combustible waste material including organic wastes such as combustible sludge by vaporization.    ADVANTAGE - The heavy hydrocarbon in the air fuel gaseous mixture containing the vaporization gas produced when performing the vaporization volume reduction process and an oil vapor can be converted into a light hydrocarbon with high temperature steam. A reformed gas of comparatively high calorie can be produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste materials are introduced from a feed pipe (17) so as to directly contact and mix with the hot high speed perfect combustion flames sprayed in the reaction zone from the burners. The water vapor is sprayed from the steam pipe so as to contact and mix with the waste materials which are vaporized and reduced in volume by the flame. The burners are set at preset intervals along the outer peripheral wall of a vertical reaction container of circular cross-section which comprises the reactor. The waste material feed pipe is attached at the center of the reaction container. The water vapor feed pipe is fixed at the circumference of the waste material feed pipe.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste material processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline cross-sectional view of the reactor. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    reactor (10)    burner (12)    perfect combustion flame (12b)    combustible sludge feed pipe (17)    steam feed pipe (18)    reaction zone (20)
NOVELTY - Biogas containing methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and water and which is emitted from anaerobic fermented portion of an organic waste, is contacted with water in high pressure state of 2 atmospheric pressure or more. Carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide get dissolved in the high pressure water, and concentration of methane in the biogas is raised. Purified biogas is obtained.    USE - For purifying biogas produced from anaerobic fermentation treatment facility of organic waste obtained from sewage, soil treatment plant and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The purification method of biogas removes methane effectively and inexpensively. The method is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biogas refiner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the apparatus for purifying biogas.    cooler (3)    gas-absorption tower (4)    gas removal tower (5)    high-pressure pump (6a)    filter (7a)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating light such as sunlight or ultraviolet light into solid organic substance storage chamber, after adding slaked lime such as water soluble salt of strong base and weak acid or hydroxylation salt with the organic substance, so as to decompose the organic substance.    USE - For processing organic substance in manufacturing process of compost, foodstuff, disposal process of excrement, soil improvement process, ash purification process, garbage treatment process, and also in manufacturing of paper, paper pulp, sugar, leather, agrochemical, fertilizer, water treatment, smoke dechlorination.    ADVANTAGE - The solid organic substance is efficiently processed using the light irradiation and slaked lime. The structure of the processing apparatus is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid organic substance processing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The digestion gas (1) mixed with air, is supplied into a reactor (3) filled with filler (2) containing microorganisms, through an inlet (13) at top portion of the reactor. A spray nozzle (6) sprays water into the reactor. The filler is the synthetic resin having specific gravity of 0.9-1.05 and has 80-95% of volume ratio with respect to reactor. The filler is filled without fixing to porous plate (7) in the reactor.    USE - For de-sulfurization of digestion gas obtained by fermentation of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The de-sulfurization of digestion gas is efficiently performed, hence digestion gas is effectively utilized as heating gas. The maintenance of the de-sulfurization apparatus is easily performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A control unit outputs warning signal, when the measured pressure loss inside the reactor exceeds threshold value. A heater (14) is arranged at the tower wall of the reactor.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for de-sulfurization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of the de-sulfurization apparatus.    Digestion gas (1)    Filler (2)    Reactor (3)    Blower (4)    Spray nozzle (6)    Porous plate (7)    Inlet (13)    Heater (14)
NOVELTY - A laser-type methane gas densitometer (S) in upstream side of an electric power generating installation (4), measures density of methane gas supplied to the installation. The supply amount of combustion air to the installation, is regulated by a controller (17) based on the output of the densitometer and a flowmeter (5), to improve the combustion efficiency.    USE - For processing organic refuse, livestock excrement, sludge, waste foodstuffs ejected from foodstuff production industry, using microorganisms, to produce bio-gas to be used in electric power generating installation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generating efficiency by raising combustion efficiency of bio-gas and air in electric power generating installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bio-gas produced in a methane fermentation tank (1), is stored in a gas holder (2) from which it is supplied to the installation (4). The flowmeter is positioned in downstream side of the densitometer.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of methane fermentation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (1)    gas holder (2)    electric power generating installation (4)    flowmeter (5)    controller (17)    laser-type methane gas densitometer (S)
NOVELTY - Decomposing (M1) formaldehyde by the microbial cells that belong to Mycobacterium sp. or Fusarium oxysporum, and/or the growth medium of the microbial cells.    USE - (M1) is useful for decomposing formaldehyde in sea water by Mycobacterium sp. or F.oxysporum that is deposited under FERM P-S18690 or FERM P-18483 (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables decomposition of formaldehyde.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) microbial cells (I) which belong to Mycobacterium sp. having the ability to decompose formaldehyde;    (2) a formaldehyde decomposition agent (II) comprising Mycobacterium sp. and/or the growth medium of the microbial cells; and    (3) formaldehyde decomposition agent comprising F.oxysporum and/or its growth medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the decomposition ratio of formaldehyde in the gaseous phase by using A (Mycobacterium sp.), B (Fusarium oxysporum) and D (F.solani). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production unit (1) is heated to specific temperature so as to activate the biocatalyst which produces hydrogen from organic substance, using heat produced during combustion of hydrogen in the hydrogen combustion unit (2). The combustion unit is supplied with hydrogen produced in the production unit.    USE - Hydrogen manufacturing apparatus using organic substance.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces generation amount of carbon dioxide and dioxin, and hence global warming is suppressed, during manufacture of hydrogen. Hydrogen is produced efficiently by this apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of hydrogen manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Hydrogen production unit (1)    Hydrogen combustion unit (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Heat carrier flow path (4)    Air supply unit (6)
NOVELTY - De-sulfuring apparatus (6) comprises de-sulfuring apparatus, high degree de-sulfuring apparatus (8), and a fuel cell (9), where the apparatus (6) removes the sulfur content from biogas containing methane and sulfur.    USE - For removing sulfur content from biogas used as fuel for fixed electrolyte-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The de-sulfuring apparatus removes sulfur content from biogas efficiently, and has high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The de-sulfuring apparatus comprises a de-sulfuring apparatus (6), a high degree de-sulfuring apparatus (8), and a fuel cell (9). The de-sulfuring apparatus (6) removes sulfur content from biogas containing methane and sulfur, produced during fermentation of organic substance. The high degree de-sulfuring apparatus (8) removes methyl sulfide and methyl mercaptan obtained from the downstream side of the de-sulfuring apparatus. A fuel cell (9) converts chemical energy into electrical energy directly, using biogas obtained from apparatus (8), as fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the biogas fuel system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    biogas fuel system (1)    organic waste (2)    de-sulfuring apparatus (6)    high degree de-sulfuring apparatus (8)    fuel cell (9)
NOVELTY - The sedimentation tank (51) connected to the recovery oil tank (16), has a forced sublimate ejection unit with a shaft that rotates in the periphery of the axial center, while proceeding and receding along the axial center of the discharge port. A drive unit drives the shaft in the periphery of the attendance and axial center.    USE - For discharging sublimate from high boiling-point fraction oil recovered from waste plastic such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by gas-cooling method, in waste plastic-oil formation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The sublimate in the recovery oil component is captured and concentrated efficiently, and the productivity yield of oil is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sublimate discharge apparatus has a sublimate ejection trap connected to the sublimate discharge port through an exhaust valve. The trap has a head drive unit that performs attendance drive of the ejection chamber that collects the drain from the discharge port. Another exhaust valve is provided at the lower opening of the ejection chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the waste plastic-oil formation plant installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    melting tank (1)    spray tower (12)    cooling unit (15)    recovery oil tank (16)    sedimentation tank (51)
NOVELTY - The waste plastic contained in a combustible solid waste is mixed with an inorganic powder. The amount of plastic mixed with inorganic powder is 5-17 wt.%. The mixture is supplied to a thermal decomposition gasifier. The density of the inorganic powder is at least1.5 g/cm3. The particle size of inorganic powder such as sand is 1-5 mm.    USE - For waste plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable gasification of plastic having low melting point due to inclusion of the inorganic powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of explaining dry distillation gasification method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    supply unit (5)    ejection unit (6)    exhaust tube (7)    mixing unit (10)    incineration unit (11)
NOVELTY - Waste plastic is thermally decomposed in a decomposition apparatus (1A), in the absence of oxygen. The processed plastic is transferred to another decomposition apparatus (1) arranged in parallel with apparatus (1A), while the decomposed plastic residue is ejected.    USE - For thermally decomposing plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, acryl butadiene styrene obtained as waste from house and industry.    ADVANTAGE - By using parallel arrangement of decomposition apparatus, continuous processing of plastic is enabled and idle time required for residue ejection is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermal decomposition system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the thermal decomposition apparatus.    thermal decomposition apparatus (1,1A)    reaction tubes (2,2A)    heating units (3,3A)    outlets (5,5A)    plastic supply apparatus (6)    hopper (7)    burner (10)    flowmeter (13)    condenser (14)    dust collector (15)
NOVELTY - A solid fuel (M8) comprises some residue (M3) obtained by direct heating or indirect heating of waste material (M1) containing iron and organic substance in a thermal decomposition furnace.    USE - As absorbent for river purification, deodorizing material, raw material of tire, raw material of coating material, and fuel for manufacture of cement.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel has excellent handling property. The solid fuel is recovered efficiently from the waste material as energy resource, thus waste material is recycled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows system assembly of waste treatment equipment used in manufacture of solid fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste treatment equipment (1)    heating apparatus (3)    gas reformer (41)    gas cooling method apparatus (42)    filter (431)    waste material (M1)    residue (M3)    carbon containing particles (M4)    binder (M7)    solid fuel (M8)
NOVELTY - The used paper and waste plastic are crushed separately to required dimension. A molding machine (5) molds the crushed paper and plastic which are mixed at a ratio corresponding to desired heat released from the crushed piece feeders (3,4). A feeder supplies the crushed pieces from the crusher. The pieces are mixed at a ratio corresponding to heat released from the feeder.    USE - For generating fuel from refuse paper and waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform heat energy is released.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for refuse paper and plastic fuel manufacturing equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the refuse paper and plastic fuel generating equipment.    Supply conveyor (1)    Crusher (2)    Feeders (3,4)    Molding machine (5)    Blower (7)
NOVELTY - A composting adjuvant consists of a modified polysaccharide cross-linked material having biodegradability.    USE - As adjuvant for solidifying compost raw material such as animal excretions and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The composting adjuvant has excellent biodegradability and highly water absorbable. The adjuvant is utilized for solidifying the composting raw material efficiently in a short time. There is no need for any special installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gelatinization or solidification of compost raw material the using composting adjuvant and reducing the moisture content in the compost raw material.
(IT1320007-B)   NOVELTY - The quench gasifier has a combustion chamber for partially oxidizing carbon in the feedstocks and a quench chamber adjacent to the combustion chamber. A quench chamber has a throat region for directing gases from combustion chamber to the quench chamber. The throat has an inlet adjacent to the combustion chamber and an outlet adjacent to the quench chamber such that the inlet diameter is greater than the outlet diameter. An electrical resistor is present between the inner and outer surfaces between the inlet and outlet.    USE - For use in gasifying ash containing hydrocarbon feedstocks such as residual oil, waste lubrication oil, petroleum coke and coal, to provide syngas (hydrogen and carbon monoxide).    ADVANTAGE - The new, reliable design of the throat region controls the temperature limit of amount 3500 degreesF, increasing the gasifier carbon combustion, reducing the steam consumption or feedstock consumption and frequent damages to the refractories in the throat region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the new quench gasifier design with electrical resistor.    internal diameter of combustion chamber (D1)    internal diameter of throat (D4)
NOVELTY - Component level in a feed gas is reduced by passing the feed to at least3 parallel thermal swing adsorption zones, each containing an adsorbent and operated in an adsorption cycle; and depressurizing the zone. The adsorption cycle of each zone is phased with respect to that of the other zones so that at any point during the adsorption cycle, the number of zones in the adsorption step is greater than the number of zones not in the adsorption step.    USE - For treating a feed gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high throughput and avoids higher cost, flow fluctuations, and pressure drop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal swing adsorption apparatus comprising parallel thermal swing adsorption zones for receiving an adsorbent bed, a flow controller, adsorption vessels, a feed gas inlet assembly, an outlet assembly, a regeneration assembly comprising a conduit, and a heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cycle of operation of the gas separation process.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell, a hydrogen delivery line, an exhaust gas return line, an exhaust gas return mechanism for feeding exhaust gas with residual hydrogen to the fuel cell mixed with hydrogen gas from the hydrogen delivery line, a circuit for determining the exhaust gas requirement for electricity generation and a controller for controlling the returned gas quantity as a function of the electrical energy demand.    USE - For accurate control of fuel feed pressure.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. disturbances in the control of the flow rate caused by moisture in the exhaust gas freezing near the injection nozzle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has a fuel cell that generates electrical energy arising from a chemical reaction of hydrogen with oxygen, a hydrogen delivery line, an exhaust gas return line, an exhaust gas return mechanism for feeding exhaust gas containing residual hydrogen that did not react during the chemical reaction to the fuel cell mixed with hydrogen gas from the hydrogen delivery line, a circuit for determining the exhaust gas requirement for electricity generation and a controller for controlling the returned gas quantity as a function of the electrical energy demand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection diagram for an inventive fuel cell system (Drawing includes non-English text)    controllers (40,41)    fuel feed device (31)    fuel cell arrangement (10)    regulator (32)    fuel vacuum pump (38)
NOVELTY - The system has a first fuel cell arrangement or stack with high temperature fuel cells, a second fuel cell stack with low temperature fuel cells, an anode gas transfer line connection between the anode gas output and input of the first and second fuel cell stacks, a gas cleaning device in the transfer line arrangement and a gas feedback line from the anode output of the second fuel cell stack to the cathode input of the first fuel cell stack.    USE - Generating electricity from electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency, especially increased thermal utilization of the fuel used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has a first fuel cell arrangement (112), especially a stack, with high temperature fuel cells, a second fuel cell arrangement (212), especially a stack, with low temperature fuel cells, an anode gas transfer line connection between the anode gas output (114) and input (213) of the first and second fuel cell arrangements, a gas cleaning device in the transfer line arrangement and a gas feedback line from the anode output (214) of the second fuel cell arrangement to the cathode input (115) of the first fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principle of operation of a composite fuel cell system with molten carbonate and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells    Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM FC)    Molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC)    First fuel cell arrangement or stack (112)    Second fuel cell arrangement (212)    First fuel cell arrangement anode gas output (114)    Second fuel cell arrangement anode gas input (114)    Anode output of second fuel cell arrangement (214)    Cathode input of first fuel cell arrangement (115)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has fuel cells (12) in a stack (10), each with an electrolyte matrix between an anode and a cathode separated by bipolar plates, an anode input and output (13,14) for combustion gas and used combustion gas and a cathode input and output (15,16). The main flow direction of combustion gas (B) into the anode gas volume is essentially in the same direction as the main flow direction of the cathode gas (O) into the cathode gas volume.    USE - For generating electricity from electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an inventive fuel cell arrangement    fuel cells (12)    fuel cell stack (10)    anode input and output (13,14)    cathode input and output (15,16)    combustion gas (B)    cathode gas (O)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a fuel cell stack (10) whose cells each have an electrolyte matrix between an anode and a cathode and are separated by bipolar plates. Gas flow paths for combustion gas and/or cathode gas have sections partly against the main flow direction of the relevant gas that can be supplied with gas at relatively low temperature in order to cool the fuel cells.    USE - Generating electricity from electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Can be operated with a higher current density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a part of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Cathode input (15)    Cathode output (16)    Anode input (13)    Anode output (14)
NOVELTY - The multicomponent mixed work medium throttling refrigerating agent applicable to medium-low temp.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - zone includes five groups of substances, the sum of their mole concentration is 100%, in which first group includes methane, krypton or mixture, total mole concentration is 5%-45%, second group includes tetrafluoromethane, nitrogen trifluoride or mixture, total mole concentration is 15%-55%; fourth group includes propylene, propane, perfluoropropane, 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, 1,1-bifluoroethane, fluoroethane, propadiene, cyclopropane, or mixture, total mole concentration is 5%-25%; fifth group includes1-butylene, isobutane, 2-methylbutane, 1-pentene, 3-methyl-1-butylene, 2-methylpentane, 2-butylene, isobutylene, n-butane, perfluorobutane, n-pentane or mixture, total mole concentration is 5%-25%.
NOVELTY - A crop stalk fermented forage grass is prepared through four steps of preparing base materials, inoculating, pressing blocks and packaging, and fermenting, among which the method includes kneading the straw and stalk of agricultural crops, preparing the inoculating liquid from bacterium, bran, edible salt and water, spraying it into the kneaded straw and stalk, stirring, die pressing to become blocks, sealing, and fermenting at 5-25 degreesC for 10-30 days.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a plant foliage fertilizer and plant physiological regulator made up by using mushroom extract. The mushroom extract can be obtained by adopting acid hydrolysis mode, also can be obtained by adopting alkaline hydrolysis or zymohydrolysis mode. It has above-mentioned mushroom extract several trace elements of copper, zinc, boron, manganese, iron and molybdenum also can be added. The invented plant foliage fertilizer can regulate plant physiological metabolism, promote plant health development, activate gene and induce plant optimium growth and can raise plant adverse resistance, etc.
NOVELTY - An organic fertilizer is prepared from city sewage and sludge, ecological bacteria, passivating agent of heavy metal, and pH regulator through proportionally mixing, inoculating, fermenting, drying granulating and sieving. It has no environmental pollution.    USE - Organic fertilizer .
NOVELTY - The water dissociating/heating device has a sub-unit cell with two rod-shaped electrodes in each of a pair of matrices. The electrodes are arranged in a square pattern with the electrodes of each matrix located at diagonally opposite vertices of the square. The electrodes are connected to an electrical power source for providing a potential difference between the electrodes.    USE - Dissociating water into oxygen and hydrogen used for burning, running internal combustion engine and for providing electrical power in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen and oxygen are produced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water dissociating/heating device has a sub-unit cell (50) with two rod-shaped electrodes (26,36) in each of a pair of matrices. The electrodes are arranged in a square pattern with the electrodes of each matrix located at diagonally opposite vertices of the square. The electrodes are connected to an electrical power source (41) for providing a potential difference between the electrodes (26,36).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for dissociating/heating water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the core of the water dissociating/heating device.    electrode disk (22)    rod-shaped electrodes (26,36)    reaction vessel (40)    electrical power source (41)    condenser coil (74)
NOVELTY - Natural gas stream (12) is separated into feed stream (14) and burn stream (16), and then conveyed to furnace (10), where stream (16) is burned, and stream (14) is heated to form hydrogen (H2) and reactive products (RP) comprising acetylene portion. Formed RP and H2 are quenched, and then RP are conveyed to catalytic reactor (30) and converted into olefin in the presence of H2 and catalyst.    USE - For converting natural gas to olefins such as ethylene.    ADVANTAGE - The heat for raising the temperature of the natural gas stream is provided by burning a portion of the natural gas feed stream, or by burning the hydrogen produced in the reaction. The hydrogen produced in the reaction is available for further refining or in generation of electricity by oxidation in a fuel cell or turbine. The heat produced from the fuel cell is used to generate additional electricity. The acetylene portion of the reactive hydrocarbon is reacted with hydrogen to form ethylene prior to reacting to form liquid to be transported. The conversion process is energy efficient and inexpensive. The obtained hydrocarbon liquids are easily transported from remote locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process diagram explaining a process in which the natural gas is heated to reaction temperature by burning a portion of the natural gas in a furnace.    Combustion furnace (10)    Natural gas stream (12)    Feed stream (14)    Burn stream (16)    Catalytic reactor (30)
NOVELTY - Hydrogenation of acetylenes and dienes involves passing stream to hydrogenation catalyst contained in a down-flow boiling point reactor, and converting part of the acetylenes and dienes to olefins and paraffins of the same carbon number. The reactor is operated at the boiling point of the mixture, and the heat of the reaction is absorbed by the boiling liquid.    USE - Hydrogenation of acetylenes and dienes in stream containing hydrogen, methane, 2-6C olefins and paraffins, 2-6C acetylenes and dienes, benzene, toluene, xylene and other components having 6 carbon atoms or more.    ADVANTAGE - The acetylene and dienes are selectively hydrogenated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogenation of acetylenes and dienes in a stream, involves passing the stream to hydrogenation catalyst contained in a down-flow boiling point reactor, and converting a portion of the acetylenes and dienes to their corresponding olefins and paraffins (of the same carbon number). The reactor is operated at the boiling point of the mixture, and the heat of the reaction is absorbed by the boiling liquid. The stream contains hydrogen, methane, 2-6C olefins and paraffins, 2-6C acetylenes and dienes, benzene, toluene, xylene and other components having 6 carbon atoms or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of hydrogenation of acetylenes and dienes.    Columns (10,40)    Separated (20)    Heat exchanger (30)    Partial condenser (50)
NOVELTY - An interconnect structure comprising flow channels (28,30) initially defined by a removable sacraficial material, supports cathode (14), anode (16) and electrolyte (18).    USE - For large-scale power generation in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures necessary support for cell fabrication.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) interconnect preform; and    (2) fuel cell assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an internal structure of fuel cell assembly.    Cathode (14)    Anode (16)    Electrolyte (18)    Fuel flow channel (28)    Air flow channel (30)
NOVELTY - The substrate is cleaned with an ion beam. An electrically conductive coating is deposited on the cleaned substrate to a thickness of less than 100 nm, by physical vapor deposition. The cleaning and depositing processes are conducted simultaneously.    USE - For manufacturing electrically conductive fluid distribution element for fuel cells (both claimed) used as power source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures electrically conductive fluid distribution element economically. The manufactured element has good stability, corrosion resistance, low contact resistance, excellent electrical conductance, and smooth, even and clean surface. The coating has excellent adhesion with substrate surface which resists the delamination from the substrate. The element improves the performance of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrically conductive fluid distribution element; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of electrically conductive fluid distribution element.    Exterior metal sheets (58,60)    Groove (66)    Manifold (72)    Ridges (76)
NOVELTY - A rigid polyurethane foam is prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate, polyether polyol(s) having a number average functionality of at least 3, a blowing agent with normal b.pt. below 60 degreesF, 0.5-3 wt.% alcohol, catalyst(s), and optionally, a surfactant and water.    USE - Preparing rigid polyurethane foam for insulation.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces rigid polyurethane foam having low density without an increased k-factor.
NOVELTY - A deodorizing apparatus comprises supply line (12) to deliver cleaning material from a recovery vessel to a storage tank (14) to absorb mercaptan residue from the tank walls into the cleaning material, a line for transferring the cleaning material with mercaptan from the storage tank to the recovery vessel, and a supply of natural gas for injecting natural gas into the recovery vessel for sparging the mercaptan from the cleaning material.    USE - For deodorizing a storage tank containing mercaptan residue.    ADVANTAGE - The invention deodorizes a storage tank with a bacterial solution that can be continuously and repeatedly reused providing for economical deodorization of storage tanks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the apparatus.    Supply line (12)    Cleaning material (13)    Storage tank (14)    Natural gas (15)    Recovery vessel (16)    Apertures (22)
NOVELTY - A drum-type device for rapidly decomposing waste and recycling synthesized fuel comprises: a cylinder roll; a heating plate forming a gap w.r.t the cylinder roll, the gap having two ends, one being an entrance, the other being an exit; and a heat source generator, for heating the cylinder roll and a surface of the heating plate. The waste enters the entrance and fills the gap between the cylinder roll and the heating plate, the cylinder roll being rotated to heat the waste by the cylinder roll and the high temperature of the heating plate, and to apply pressures to the waste to drive the waste towards the exit.
NOVELTY - Proposed method of cleaning ethane fraction from sulfuric compounds and carbon dioxide includes adsorption with zeolite under pressure followed by regeneration and cooling of zeolite by means of regeneration and cooling gas; methane fraction is used as regeneration and cooling gas and zeolite CaA is used for performing this method; regeneration of zeolite is performed at temperature of 210-230 degreesC and pressure which is below adsorption pressure by 1-2 kg/sq cm; saturated gas for regeneration of zeolite is fed to suction end of compressor of commercial gas main.    USE - Adsorption drying and cleaning of hydrocarbon gases.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of drying and cleaning ethane fraction due to increased duration of adsorption and effective life of zeolite.
NOVELTY - A composition for releasing cell fluid from microorganisms by destroying the cell wall of microorganisms is provided to reduce sludge production in activated sludge systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition comprises calcium carbonate (CaCO3), calcium chloride (CaCl2), potassium chloride (KCl), titanium dioxide (TiO2) and additives such as loess powder and minerals.
NOVELTY - Rhodococcus pyridinovorans PYJ-1 (KFCC-11302) decomposing single/mixed aromatic compounds (benzene, toluene, xylene, or styrene), is isolated from water and soil slurry around the region contaminated by waste water. Waste water, sewage and air disposal comprises culturing PYJ-1 at 20-45 degrees C at pH 6-8 in waste water, sewage or air.
NOVELTY - Bacterized fermentative soybean meal which is effective for deodorization in excretions of livestock. Manufacturing bacterized fermentative soybean meal comprises pulverizing soy beans or tapioca, mixing inoculant with water and spreading to the powder with stirring at 12-18 rpm for 2-10 minutes, fermenting the mixture at 36 degrees C and drying the fermented mixture at 60 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A shaft generator (6) is attached to a drive shaft (4) which is rotationally driven by a main engine (1). A fuel cell (17) generates electric power using boil-off gas (BOG) supplied from a liquefying gas holder (11). A BOG sending-out line (12) is connected to the fuel cell and a shaft generator is connected to an inboard electric power supply circuit, so that the power is supplied to the generator through the circuit.    USE - Used for a propulsion apparatus of a liquefied gas transport ship such as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship.    ADVANTAGE - Since the BOG is supplied to the fuel cell, the utilization efficiency of the BOG is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compressed natural gas (CNG) compressor compresses the BOG reversibly and BOG is supplied to a halfway position of the BOG sending out line. A modifier (13) modifies the hydrogen gas in the BOG and supplies the modified gas to the fuel cell. The hydrogen storage tank provided at the exit side of the modifier stores the hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the propulsion apparatus of a liquefied gas transport ship. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    main engine (1)    drive shaft (4)    shaft generator (6)    liquefying gas holder (11)    BOG sending-out line (12)    modifier (13)    fuel cell (17)
NOVELTY - Organic waste is heated by the radiant heat of a heating tube. The heating tube allows the combustion exhaust gas to pass inside.    USE - Used for drying of organic waste such as watery sewage sludge, human waste sludge, foodstuffs sludge and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of a rotating cylinder used for drying is decreased. A heat source, such as a burner, and the adjustment of the moisture content, are not necessary. Energy is saved during drying, and drying has improved operativity. The inorganic substances, such as heavy metals and glass, are easily melted by plasma heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a drying apparatus for organic waste;    (2) a pyrolysis apparatus for organic waste;    (3) the thermal decomposition of organic waste; and    (4) a thermal decomposition and melting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of an apparatus used for the thermal decomposition of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotating cylinder for drying (1)    rotating cylinder for thermal decomposition (6)    gas modification chamber (7)    thermal decomposition and melting chamber (10)    primary boiler (12)
NOVELTY - A circulation path is branched, so that a portion of gas generated in the internal heating rotary kiln (10), is circulated in a carbonization apparatus.    USE - Used to convert waste material into volume reduced valuables.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves the thermal efficiency by effective use of waste heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of carbonized material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the carbonization apparatus schematically. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    internal heating rotary kiln (10)    raw material inlet chamber (11)    rotary kiln (12)    circulation gas fan (21)    combustor (22)
NOVELTY - Liquefying organic refuse comprising injecting organic refuse into upper tank (2) which accommodates microbial bed consisting of chaff which contains microorganisms, fermenting, sprinkling water, adjusting inside temperature of upper tank to 35-38 degrees Centigrade, producing sol-like denatured material from organic refuse, washing denatured material, ejecting liquefied denatured material and filtering by filter unit, is new.    USE - Th method is useful for disposing of organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method safely disposes organic refuse as odorless liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse liquefaction method involves injecting suitable quantity of organic refuse into the upper tank which accommodates microbial bed consisting of chaff which contains microorganisms, porous base (2A) with many openings, stirring unit (4), water-sprinkling unit (5) and temperature-control unit (6), fermenting, sprinkling water by water-sprinkling unit to the organic refuse, adjusting the inside temperature of the upper tank to 35-38 degrees Centigrade by temperature control unit, producing sol-like denatured material from fermented organic refuse, washing sol-like denatured material by wash-water spraying unit (7) provided at lower tank (3), ejecting the liquefied denatured material and passing through filter unit provided at lower tank.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic-refuse liquefaction apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of shaft of stirring unit of organic-refuse liquefaction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic-refuse liquefaction apparatus (1)    Upper tank (2)    Porous base (2A)    Lower tank (3)    Stirring unit (4)    Water-sprinkling unit (5)    Temperature control unit (6)    Wash-water spraying unit (7)
NOVELTY - Processing organic refuse in a fermentation tank (2) comprising heating organic refuse (1) at 65-100 degrees centigrade, mixing refuse with microbes, and separating gas produced by fermenting refuse, into water vapor and carbon dioxide gas, is new.    USE - The method is used for processing domestic organic refuse and organic refuse obtained from manufacturing plants such as plants for manufacturing buckwheat noodles, Japanese noodles and cereals (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates fermenting large quantities of organic refuse in a short time, while preventing leakage of putrefactive smell from the processing apparatus, to the exterior; the apparatus produces smaller quantity of waste, and treats generated waste water, using a small and compact processing apparatus, by heating the refuse, before mixing the refuse with microbes, and by separating generated water vapor and carbon dioxide gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing organic refuse in a fermentation tank (2) comprises heating organic refuse (1) at 65-100 degrees centigrade, mixing refuse with microbes, and separating gas produced by fermenting refuse, into water vapor and carbon dioxide gas, where mixture of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor, is cooled indirectly in a cooling tank (4), by circulating water, and is fed to a gas-liquid separator (5) which separates the mixture into water and carbon dioxide gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic-refuse processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an organic refuse processing apparatus (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Refuse (1)    Fermentation tank (2)    Cooling tank (4)    Gas-liquid separator (5)    Solid-liquid separator (10)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising control unit that drives a blade drive motor (10), until the detected rotation number of the moving blade (9) at bottom of a cylindrical container (3), reaches predetermined value, where the drive of the blade drive motor is stopped during judgment of error, when the detected rotation number of the blade is not reached to predetermined value, is new.    USE - The method is used for processing organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is designed to prevent motor failure and enables fixed stirring with respect to the rotation load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising control unit that drives a blade drive motor (10), until the detected rotation number of the moving blade (9) at bottom of a cylindrical container (3), reaches predetermined value, where the drive of the blade drive motor is stopped during judgment of error, when the detected rotation number of the blade is not reached to predetermined value even after passage of predetermined time, is new.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Container (3)    Microwave generator (5)    Moving blade (9)    Motor (8)    Blade drive motor (10)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a sensor to detect the moisture content of the treated substance in a treatment tank and a control unit that switches to automatic processing mode from the manual operation mode, when the detected moisture content reaches predetermined value, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for processing organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The processing mode is easily automatically switched corresponding to the processing state of the treated substance. The organic refuse is efficiently processed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of organic refuse processing method (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Processing waste material comprising drying waste material by predrying process, replenishing water content to the dried waste material by water absorption process and back drying the waste material after water absorption process, is new.    USE - The method is used for processing domestic and industrial waste material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is quick, efficient and cost effective in treating the waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus of waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the waste treatment equipment.    Heating unit (1)    Stirring unit (2)    Rotary machine (3)    Waste material treatment tank (4)    Processing waste material gravimetry unit (5)
NOVELTY - The fastening power of the fasteners to the battery cell, is changed according to the distance from center of electric power generation range in the battery.    USE - Fastening structure for fuel cell lamination.    ADVANTAGE - Stress generation range with respect to electric power generation range is suppressed. Restrains the increase of weight and expansion of fuel cell without affecting the shape of gas passage way.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fastening method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of fastening structure of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    end plate (29)    electric power generation range (35)    center (37)    bolt positions (41a,41b,43a,43b,45a,45,47a,47b)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is generated by dehydrogenating a mixture of decalin and 1-methyl decalin. The generated hydrogen is supplied to a solid oxide type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell or phosphoric acid aqueous-solution type fuel cell, through a pipe. The fuel cell generates electric power, by using the supplied hydrogen.    USE - For generating power in motor vehicle, air ship, hospital, office, and home.    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrogen is generated by a cheap process, hydrogen generation cost is decreased. Thus electric power is distributed at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of different reaction performed in distributed electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Generating electric power by recovering carbon dioxide from gas after combustion, involves supplying gas containing oxygen and carbon dioxide to cathode pole (10b) of fuel cell (10) and gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide to anode pole (10a), and obtaining electrical energy. Gas from pole (10b) is burned when gas containing more carbon components than natural gas is supplied to pole (10a).    USE - For generating electric power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode pole (10a)    Cathode pole (10b)    Gas recovery container (17)
NOVELTY - A styrene resin foam is obtained by extrusion foaming of a styrene resin. The styrene resin foam contains an aromatic sulfonic acid type -compound, and one or more types of compound chosen from 3-5C saturated hydrocarbon as a portion or whole of foaming agent.    USE - As heat insulating material for construction.    ADVANTAGE - The styrene-resin foam has excellent fire resistance, flame retardance, heat insulation and environment stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of styrene-resin foam.
NOVELTY - A closed cell in a tire (1) is filled with globular resin particles (3). The volume of particles is at least 70% of the volume under atmospheric pressure, during adjusting of the assembly pressure to preset internal pressure. The packing volume of resin particles in the assembly, is set within upper and lower limit values.    USE - For use in passenger cars.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging volume of the resin particles is altered, enhancing the safety of the tire and rim assembly in driving mode, without influencing rolling resistance and riding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A closed cell in a tire (1) is filled with globular resin particles (3). The volume of particles is at least 70% of the volume under atmospheric pressure, during adjusting of the assembly pressure to preset internal pressure. The packing volume of resin particles in the assembly, is set within upper and lower limit values. The packing volume of particles refers to the total volume of particles packed inside the assembly, under atmospheric pressure. The upper limit is set corresponding to the internal pressure of the assembly, when load of each shaft in vehicle acts on the assembly. The lower limit is set corresponding to the assembly pressure which is equivalent to atmospheric pressure, when a load equal to 2 times of that of load of shafts, acts on the assembly.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for foamable composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the tire and rim assembly.    tire (1)    rim (2)    particle (3)    carcass (5)    belt (6)    tread (7)
NOVELTY - A methane fermentation tank (1) has a truncated cone shaped baffle (13) which prevents mixing of organic waste with digestive liquid (M) collected in upper layer. A corrugated weir (14) which surrounds the baffle, is held at specific level between the baffle and a drain pipe (8). The digestive liquid overflowing from the weir, is drained through the pipe.    USE - The fermentation system is useful for organic waste e.g. livestock excrements ejected from stock raising industry and waste foodstuffs.    ADVANTAGE - The size of methane fermentation system is reduced by increasing efficiency of methane fermentation tank, as density of microbes, in the tank, is raised. Eliminates need for polymer flocculent and hence running cost of the system is reduced. Denitrification of digestive liquid is performed cheaply using waste edible oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aerobic tank having multiple columns and anaerobic tank, purify the digestive liquor which is separated with nitrified sludge, from the methane fermentation tank. The baffle has small diameter opening above the digestive liquor level, in upper portion and large diameter opening in lower portion. Oyster shell or coke is used for absorbing or desorbing sludge from the digestive liquid, in anaerobic tank. The processed digestive liquid, is treated in a decoloring tank.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for digestive liquor denitrifying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of methane fermentation tank.    Methane fermentation tank (1)    Waste water injection pipe (6)    Drain pipe (8)    Stirring apparatus (9)    Baffle (13)    Weir (14)    Digestive liquid (M)
NOVELTY - The waste material is heated and thermally decomposed in a reducing atmosphere. The hot thermal decomposition gas (5) is cooled by directly spraying cooling water. The gas is cooled to separate the liquid component. The liquid component is separated as thermal decomposition oil and condensed water. The thermal decomposition oil is recovered as fuel.    USE - For recovering thermal decomposed oil and combustible gas as fuel from thermal decomposition of waste materials, such as municipal solid waste and industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel recovery equipment is simplified and cost is reduced, by adopting direct spraying system of cooling water. The generation of occlusion trouble is prevented, due to flushing of tar fractions and dust with water. The chlorine contained in the condensed water is processed easily by mixing adjuvant in the cooling water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling water mixed with desalting adjuvant (20) is sprayed for cooling thermal decomposition gas. The desalting adjuvant is also mixed in the wash water used for cleaning the thermal decomposition gas. The combustible gas is recovered as fuel, after cleaning of the thermal decomposition gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel recovery equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the above fuel recovery equipment.    thermal decomposition furnace (1)    thermally decomposed gas (5)    gas cooling tower (17)    desalting adjuvant (20)    oil separator (27)
NOVELTY - A solid fuel is formed by using combustible waste material generated from paper pulp plant and waste material of coating material composition as raw materials.    USE - As solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel effectively uses combustible waste material and coating material composition waste material at the same time. The solid fuel is inexpensive and has improved strength after molding.
NOVELTY - Apparatus for producing hydrogen comprises an allothermic reformer (1) for converting hydrocarbon gas, preferably methane gas, and water into hydrogen and further reformer products, such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and a catalyst stage (2) connected to the reformer. The reformer contains a gas burner (4). The apparatus also comprises a recycling line (5) connected to the gas burner for recycling the product gas before or after the catalyst stage.    USE - For operating a PEM fuel cell used to supply heat and electricity to buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the apparatus.    reformer (1)    catalyst stage (2)    fuel cell (3)    gas burner (4)    recycling line (5)    valve (6)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen by oxidation of a hydrocarbon fuel comprises feeding the fuel (1) and oxidant (2) into a reactor (3) containing a porous material (4') formed so that flame spreading is prevented in the flow direction, and reacting the fuel with the oxidant in partial oxidation so that the hydrogen is obtained in gaseous form.    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - A high hydrogen yield is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing hydrogen by oxidation of a hydrocarbon fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the device for producing hydrogen.    Fuel (1)    Oxidant (2)    Reactor (3)    Porous material (4')    Hollow chamber (5)
NOVELTY - The stabilized nickel-based catalyst comprises nickel, gold or silver and a refractory support. The amount of gold or silver is sufficient to increase the melting point of nickel under catalytic oxidation promoting conditions.    USE - For catalyzing selective partial oxidation of 1-5C hydrocarbon to a product gas mixture comprising CO and H2 (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is stable and provides higher synthesis gas yield under conditions of high gas space velocity and elevated pressure. The nickel-based catalyst is economically more feasible for use in commercial scale. The catalyst also provides high level of activity and selectivity to carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The improved stability enables more constant reactor exit temperature and product gas composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for converting 1-5C hydrocarbon to a product gas mixture comprising CO and H2.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate has two separate base plates (11,12) of such a geometric configuration that after assembling the two base plates at least one channel structure open to a side of the bipolar plate remains. The base plates have identical geometric contours in a symmetrical configuration so that they can be aligned by rotating them and turning them over.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Effective support of the seal is guaranteed in the transition region between the main supply channels and the gas distribution channels without adversely affecting the available flow cross-section and hence the distribution of the reaction medium to the active electrode surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic lateral view representation of four base plates    base plates (11,12)    protrusion (111)    recesses (112,122)    opening (121)
NOVELTY - Spraying device comprises a mixing unit (3) held in a receiving unit (2) for introducing fuel directly into a material stream without using an intermediate line.    USE - Used in fuel cells for introducing liquid fuel into a chemical reformer for recovering hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Spraying of the fuel can be easily controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the spraying device.    receiving unit (2)    mixing unit (3)    housing (4)    housing upper part (5)    insulating body (6)    gap (11)
NOVELTY - The composite fertilizer is produced through utilizing water solution with rich CTP to activate soybean rhizobium and similar bacteria strain, two-stage fermentation of various biological waste and small amount of Ca-Mg-P fertilizer, drying, crushing and compounding with small amount of inorganic fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composite fertilizer is produced through utilizing water solution with rich CTP to activate soybean rhizobium and similar bacteria strain, two-stage fermentation of various biological waste and small amount of Ca-Mg-P fertilizer, drying, crushing and compounding with small amount of inorganic fertilizer. The present invention has the advantages of less investment, simple production apparatus, no need of sterilization during production, low power consumption, and short fermentation period, high use effect in agricultural and forestry production, etc.
NOVELTY - A process and apparatus for treating the seeping liquid of garbage burying field is disclosed, which features that 4 treating segments are included.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first segment is composite anaerobic reaction segment for anaerobic fermenting, recovering marsh gas and greatly degradating organic substance. The second segment is blowing-denitrifying segment for removing suspended substance and blowing out ammoniacal nitrogen. The third segment is A/O-A/O biochemical one for removing organic substance and ammmoniacal nitrogen. The last one is nano-filter further treating segment for further removing residual organic substance and colibacillus. Its advantages are high effect and low cost.
NOVELTY - Treating sewage generated in urban area features that the culture medium is coated on the inner surface of used plastic bottles without bottom, the naturalized microbes are inoculated to the culture medium to form biologic membrane, the plastic bottles, are disorderly stacked on the bottom of filter pool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating sewage generated in urban area features that the culture medium is coated on the inner surface of used plastic bottles without bottom, the naturalized microbes are inoculated to the culture medium to form biologic membrane, the plastic bottles, are disorderly stacked on the bottom of filter pool. After the sewage is pumped in sand depositing pool for repositing sand, it is then pumped in the filter pool while the oxygen is introduced to it for biologic self-cleaning,
NOVELTY - A deodorization treatment method in the course of producing organic compost by organic solid wastes. The novel deodorant mainly contains chitosan, acetic acid and perfume, and the deodorization accelerator is formed from expanded culture liquor containing microthermal coloring bacteria, non-sulfur purple bacterium, lactic acid bacterium, microzyme, sulfur bacterium, thermophilic bacterium, nitrifying bacterium, pseudomonads and other bacteria according to a certain proportion. Its deodorization method includes: in the material-collecting pit before garbage separation system, adding the diluted deodorant, then in the mixing-stirring equipment after garbage separation the diluted deodorization accelerator can be added.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (12) including an anode (20), cathode and first and second passages is operated by producing a non-explosive gaseous feed of an oxidizable component having a greater tendency to undergo oxidation relative to the anode.    USE - For operating a fuel cell including an anode, cathode and first and second passages.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method prevents the deteriorative oxidation of the anode. It also exhibits good electrochemical performance and service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Operation of a fuel cell including an anode, cathode and first and second passages where the anode is disposed in the first passage and the cathode in the second passage comprises producing a non-explosive gaseous feed of an oxidizable component having a greater tendency to undergo oxidation relative to the anode, and a remainder that is the predominant component in the gaseous feed and consists of water vapor; and introducing the non-explosive gaseous feed to the first passage to form a first gaseous stream flowing through the first passage when the anode realizes a temperature effective to facilitate deteriorative oxidation of the anode in the presence of an oxidizing agent. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system (10) comprising a fuel cell including an anode, a cathode, a first passage, and a second; mechanism for evaporating an aqueous mixture including the oxidizable component to form a gaseous feed; and mechanism for delivering the gaseous feed to the first passage to form a first gaseous stream flowing through the first passage and effective in mitigating corrosion of the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Pump (16)    Anode (20)    Temperature sensor (28)
NOVELTY - A polyol composition is produced by combining non-woody crop residues with a liquefying agent to form a reaction mixture, and liquefying the reaction mixture to produce the polyol composition. The liquefying agent is a cyclic carbonate or polyhydric alcohol.    USE - The method is used for producing polyol compositions used to produce biopolymers, e.g. polyurethane and polyester. The polyol composition can be used to produce flexible and rigid polyurethane foams used as packaging materials or insulating materials in construction. The polyester can be processed into films, sheets, and fibers and used as packaging and textile materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces polymers from renewable resources to ease the environmental impact of, and the dependence on, petroleum-based products and without separation or purification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a biopolymer comprising reacting polyol composition produced by the inventive method with a diisocyanate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph depicting the effect of temperature on liquefaction of corn stover.
NOVELTY - A wastewater treatment system includes an anaerobic reactor; aerobic reactor; filtration device; desalinization device; first conduit (70) connecting the anaerobic reactor to the first aerobic reactor; second conduit (100) connecting the first aerobic reactor to the filtration device; and third conduit (210) connecting the filtration device to the desalinization device.    USE - The method is useful for treating biodegradable waste, e.g. food waste products, animal waste products, or biological fermentation wastes (claimed), sewage sludge, forestry waste, agricultural waste, or municipal waste.    ADVANTAGE - The waste treatment system provides highly purified end products that do not require further treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for treating wastewater by treating a first mixture comprising wastewater under anaerobic conditions to form an anaerobic reactor effluent; treating the anaerobic reactor effluent under aerobic conditions to form a first aerobic reactor effluent; passing the first aerobic reactor effluent through a filtration device to form a filtration device effluent; and passing the filtration device effluent through a desalinization device to form a desalinization device effluent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a labeled schematic view of the integrated wastewater treatment system.    Conduits (70, 100, 210)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell unit with a fuel cell (21) to generate an electric power to be consumed by a power consumption source (9) located on a housing case (2). A fuel storage section that stores a fuel has a control valve (24) to regulate the flow of the fuel. A fuel supply pipe (25) supplies the fuel from the storage section to the cell. The case has an opening through which the valve faces to an outside of the case.    USE - Used for illuminating purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the control valve to supply fuel to the fuel cell to have access to the outside from the housing case, which makes it possible to operate the control valve from outside the case and simplify the operation of the apparatus. The apparatus has good portability with the fuel cell of less deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hand light.    Hand light (1)    Housing case (2)    Light emitting section (8)    Power consumption source (9)    Fuel cell (21)    Fuel supply control valve (24)    Fuel supply pipe (25)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator (42) has a spring for moving chemical solution such as sodium borohydride from a flexible bag to a chemical reaction chamber. A catalyst such as ruthenium in the reaction chamber, facilitates reaction of sodium borohydride into hydrogen gas. A plate is arranged between the spring and the bag, and a control valve is arranged in fluid communication path between bag and chamber.    USE - For fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), and molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) of fuel cell power generating apparatus (claimed) used in portable consumer electronics such as digital camera and laptop computer. The fuel cell is also used to power motor, lights or other electrical appliances, and internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing spring to facilitate movement of fuel from bag to reaction chamber, parasitic loss and space requirements are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controller monitors a stack voltage of a fuel cell (40) connected to the hydrogen generator, and adjusts frequency, pulse width or aperture size of the valve in response to changes in the stack voltage.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell power generation apparatus;    (2) a method of generating hydrogen;    (3) a method of controlling hydrogen generation; and    (4) fuel cell cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating apparatus.
NOVELTY - A portion of hydrocarbon is reformed and passed through zone (II) (7) containing bed of packing materials, and subsequently total product is removed from zone (II). Oxygen-containing gas is introduced to zone (II) and combustion is performed which reheats the zone (I) (1) to reforming temperature, and cyclic reforming and reheating of hydrocarbon is performed.    USE - For cyclic reforming and reheating hydrocarbons, and producing high-pressure synthetic gas.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic reforming and re-heating process is efficiently and economically performed at high productivity. The catalyst has high heat transfer coefficient during reforming, and has favorable thermal shock resistance, and low thermal expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A portion of hydrocarbon is reformed with steam and optionally carbon dioxide at space velocity of 500 hour-1 through initial end of zone (I) containing bed of packing materials and catalyst. The portion of reformed hydrocarbon is passed through zone (II) containing bed of packing materials, and the sensible heat from the product is passed to the packing materials. Subsequently the total product is removed from the zone (II), and oxygen-containing gas is introduced into initial end (3) of zone (II). The oxygen-containing gas is contacted with the fuel, and subjected to combustion within the zones which reheats the zone (I) to reforming temperature and produce flue gas which is removed from the initial end of the zone (I), and cyclic reforming and reheating of hydrocarbon is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic two-cycle scheme of cyclic reforming and re-heating process.    zone (I) (1)    initial end (3)    second end (5)    zone (II) (7)    second end of zone (II) (9)
NOVELTY - A closed loop air system (10) consisting of an interchangeable mini biofilter cartridges (14) is established at a workstation area (12) that generates hazardous air pollutants (HAP) like styrene and volatile organic compounds (VOC). The HAP/VOC in the air is captured and transported to biofilter cartridges. The microorganism in cartridges biodegrades HAP/VOC's, and recirculates remediated air back to workstation.    USE - The neutralizing system comprising a closed loop system is useful for capturing and neutralizing hazardous air pollutants like styrene generated at a workstation area.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces hazardous air pollutants (HAP) like styrene and volatile organic compounds (VOC) to water and carbon dioxide, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) work station;    (2) mini reactor cartridge; and    (3) elongated portable cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) like styrene and volatile organic compounds (VOC)'s capturing and neutralizing system.    closed loop system (10)    workstation area (12)    interchangeable mini biofilter cartridges (14)    carrier medium (16)    ducting (24)    nozzle (25)
NOVELTY - A porous surface layer (30) is formed on a porous base layer (10), by chemical vapor deposition of a reactant gas having a concentration of 0.112 mole/m3 or less, in a chemical vapor deposition gas stream.    USE - Used in a variety of applications including gas separation, electrodialysis, metal recovery, pervaporation and battery separators.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has high permselectivity and permeability for hydrogen while exhibiting minimal susceptibility to moisture damage at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane has several porous intermediate layers (20) formed by chemical vapor deposition or sol gel deposition. The membrane has a permeability of 1 x 10-7 mol/m2 sPa. The desired permeate of the membrane is hydrogen and the undesired permeates are carbon monoxide, methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen and water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal portion sectional view of composite membrane.    base layer (10)    intermediate layers (20)    surface layer (30)
NOVELTY - The exhaust oxidant from a fuel cell is combined with fuel and provided as a primary reformate flow to a reformer. A reformate obtained from the reformer is combined with an influent oxidant to form a secondary reformate flow and given to the fuel cell. The water accumulation is controlled in the fuel cell by providing flow of reformate.    USE - For supplying reformate to a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell used in a vehicle or building environment.    ADVANTAGE - Substituting exhaust oxidant from a fuel cell to form the reformate flow inhibits accumulation of water in flow channels thus preventing a decrease in efficiency due to fuel flooding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) fuel cell flooding control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (10)    air inlet regulator (28)    reformate conduit (40)    controller (66)    fuel cell oxidant inlet (70)
NOVELTY - Composting food waste equipment has mixing unit and inflowing air unit operated by: supplying food and animal waste and coconut peelings to fermentation tank (1) containing rice hulls and bacteria; mixing waste by operation of mixer (6) moving left and right by cylinder (7), shift frame (3) moving along rail on fermentation tank, and moving frame (4) moving front and back along guide rail (33) of frame; flowing air into fermentation tank by air blower (9), where air evaporates moisture in waste and promotes fermentation.
NOVELTY - Provided is a garbage fermentation method for producing bio fertilizer from garbage using anaerobic microorganism doing photosynthesis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of dehydrating garbage to have 60% or less moisture, removing foreign matters, crushing the dehydrated garbage, mixing the crushed garbage with waste noodle, waste bread, rice bran or rice hull for lowering moisture content to 40-45% and salinity of the garbage, adding anaerobic microorganism doing photosynthesis to the low salinity garbage by 2+/-0.5 wt%, storing mixture of the low salinity garbage and the microorganism in a fermentation tank for 7-15 days under anaerobic condition while keeping temperature of the tank at 30-45 degrees C, drying the mixture at low temperature, and sealed packing the dried mixture.
NOVELTY - Provided are a microorganism media and a wastewater treatment apparatus using the same, the microorganism media being capable of increasing organic material, nitrogen and phosphorus adsorption efficiency and stably fixing a microorganism on to it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microorganism media (100) comprises polyurethane based sponge (110) into which 5-80 wt% of activated carbon powder is adhered, wherein the activated carbon powder is impregnated with 0.1-10 wt% of metal by dipping the activated carbon into inorganic coagulant such as poly aluminum sulfate silicate, poly aluminium chloride silicate, ferric chloride, ferrous chloride, ferrous sulfate, ferric sulfate, poly iron sulfate, poly iron chloride, aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate, poly aluminum chloride, aluminium nitrate, and ferrous nitrate.
NOVELTY - A lightweight seedling raising culture medium with specific pH for plant cultivation, vegetable seedling and flower bed seedling, comprising ground chaff as main constituent and 40-50 volume % of short fiber peat-moss and/or pearlite with respect to ground chaff, is new.    USE - The medium is used for plant cultivation, vegetable seedling and flower bed seedling (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The culture medium is cost effective and lightweight compared with habitual culture medium of main body. The culture medium reduces the burden based on cultivation management or transport operation, and enables stable production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lightweight seedling raising culture medium with specific pH for plant cultivation, vegetable seedling and flower bed seedling, comprising ground chaff as main constituent and 40-50 volume % of short fiber peat-moss and/or pearlite with respect to ground chaff, where the ground chaff is pretreated for prevention of water-repellent attenuation and nitrogen starvation or prevention of over potassium damage, is new.
NOVELTY - A cartridge fuel converter detachably mounted on the case, is connected with water supply unit, to generate hydrogen rich fuel by water supply. The internal arc electrode arranged in cartridge fuel converter is connected to external arc electrode, and solid-type carbon material filled adjacent to internal arc electrode generates micro-arc plasma by contacting with hydrogen rich fuel.    USE - For vessel of petroleum resources.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost of fuel self-support system. The structure of the fuel self-support system is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel self-support type propulsion system for vessels;    (2) fuel self-support type outboard motor; and    (3) fuel self-support type vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel self-support system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    intake pump (18)    cartridge-type fuel generation apparatus (24)    fuel injection valve (28)    fuel feed pumps (32,34)    rectifier (35)    electronic controller (50)
NOVELTY - Apparatus for organic refuse processing, comprises a heater (54) that heats the organic refuse in a treatment tank (51), where temperature and humidity sensors (60,61) measure the temperature and the humidity of the tank, number of sensors (62-67) are provided in the tank for measuring the gases generated, and the quality of the refuse in the tank is evaluated based on the output of the sensors.    USE - For recycling the organic refuse as raw material for manure, fodder and fuel using a computer system.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the organic refuse is evaluated efficiently and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensors sense ammonia, nitrate, carbon dioxide, potassium, calcium, cadmium, carbon and nitrogen. The quality of the refuse is transmitted to the supplier terminal through a computer system.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic refuse recycle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (51)    stirring rod (52)    heater (54)    quality evaluation unit (55)    temperature sensor (60)    sensors (62-67)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen station has a modifier (17) mounted on a vehicle (1). The modifier produces hydrogen gas by promoting a reaction between hydrocarbon system fuel and water vapor. A preheating system is provided to preheat the fuel and water vapor by using the exhaust heat of the prime mover (5) which is used to provide the drive power to the vehicle.    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas as fuel for hydrogen-fueled engine-driven vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rise time is shortened by preheating hydrocarbon fuel and water vapor with exhaust heat of vehicle's engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for modifier of hydrogen station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the hydrogen station.    vehicle (1)    prime mover (5)    modifier (17)    dispenser (21)    compressor (37)
NOVELTY - A microwave generator (17) applies microwaves into a reaction tank (15) containing a catalyst (20) which are heated by a heating coil (21). A sprayer (22) sprays decalin (12) within a range (C) onto the catalyst such that hydrogen gas and naphthalene (12') are generated due to applied microwaves. A pump (P2) passes the generated products into a separation tank (11).    USE - For use as fuel cell on vehicles such as electric vehicle. Also for hydrogen utilization device.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas of high purity is generated easily and safely. Light-weight and small-sized hydrogen gas generation apparatus is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A discharge port (30) of the separation tank ejects the hydrogen gas. A separation film (13) is provided in the separation tank such that naphthalene is stored below the film in a separation tank. A regeneration tank (31) heats a catalyst (34), naphthalene and remaining hydrogen gas that are supplied from the separation tank for generation of decalin that is supplied to the reaction tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen gas generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separation tank (11)    decalin (12)    naphthalene (12')    separation film (13)    reaction tank (15)    microwave generator (17)    catalysts (20,34)    heating coil (21)    sprayer (22)    discharge port (30)    regeneration tank (31)    range (C)    pump (P2)
NOVELTY - Supplying (M1) water to be processed in an upward-flow anaerobic treatment apparatus which comprises to-be- processed-water supply unit at the bottom, treated-water ejection unit and produced gas emission unit at the upper portion, a gas retention portion at the sludge floor formed by self-granulation of the sludge in an anaerobic-treatment tank, a triple-layer separation portion and a summit portion.    USE - (M1) is useful for supplying to-be-processed water in an upward-flow anaerobic-treatment apparatus which is useful for processing organic wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables supply of to-be-processed water in an upward-flow anaerobic-treatment apparatus (claimed). (I) enables an highly efficient processing of organic wastewater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Supplying (M1) water to be processed in an upward-flow anaerobic treatment apparatus which comprises to-be-processed-water supply unit (2) at the bottom, treated-water ejection unit and produced gas emission unit at the upper portion, a gas retention portion at the sludge floor formed by self-granulation of the sludge in an anaerobic-treatment tank (1), a triple-layer separation portion for separating in the upper portion of the sludge floor, a triple layer of gas, liquid and sludge, a summit portion having discharge nozzle (24a,24b) by which the to-be-processed-water supply unit is arranged at predetermined interval in (I) which carries out the upward circulation of the organic waste water for processing, where the intermittent discharge of to-be-processed water from the discharge nozzle has a flow rate of three to 5X at the time of the normal running of (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of the upward-flow anaerobic-treatment apparatus.    anaerobic-treatment tank (1)    to-be-processed-water supply unit (2)    gas collector (3)    processing water retention tank (7)    discharge nozzles (24a,24b)
NOVELTY - Odor gas (8) containing ammonia is introduced in a combustion engine (14) and burned to deodorize the odor gas. Oxygen concentration in the waste gas (13) emitted from the combustion engine is maintained in the required range while deodorizing the odor gas. Nitrogen oxide concentration in the waste gas is reduced, and combustion deodorization of odor gas is carried out.    USE - For combustion deodorization of odor gas such as odor gas generated from livestock-dung fermentation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion deodorizing method deodorizes the odor gas with high efficiency and enables to obtain low nitrogen oxide-containing waste gas. Water treatment is not required and hence combustion deodorizing method is implemented easily even in a general farmhouse to obtain a clean gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combustion deodorizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagram of the combustion deodorizing apparatus of odor gas.    Odor gas (8)    Waste gas (13)    Combustion engine (14)    Generator (15)    Oxygen analyzer (18).
NOVELTY - A foamable polystyrene-type resin particle contains styrene resin (in wt.%) (100) having weight average molecular weight of 200000-400000. The resin particle comprises organic compound (3-10) as foaming agent having boiling point of 90 degreesC or less, fatty acid ester (0.01-2) solid at normal temperature and average 20-35C liquid paraffin (0.01-2) as plasticizer, with respect to styrene resin.    USE - As foamable polystyrene-type resin particle used as packing material and heat insulation material.    ADVANTAGE - The foamable polystyrene-type resin particle has reduced amount of dissipation of aromatic hydrocarbon such as styrene and toluene. The resin particle has outstanding foamability, and molding produced from resin particle has high strength and flexibility.
NOVELTY - Searching microorganisms utilizing target substance by extracting nucleic acid from microorganism living in organism property sludge, acquiring DNA by PCR by making the nucleic acid as template, electrophoresing acquired DNA, determining DNA of organism that appeared specific to the organism sludge property by electropherogram, and recognizing DNA of specific organism which degrades a target substance.    USE - (M1) is useful for searching microorganism utilizing phthalate compound (claimed). Microorganism searched by (M1) is useful in anaerobic waste water treatment.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) efficiently useful for searching microorganism utilizing phthalate compound.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Searching (M1) microorganisms utilizing target substance by extracting nucleic acid from microorganism living in organism property sludge, acquiring DNA by PCR by making the nucleic acid as template, electrophoresing acquired DNA, determining DNA of organism that appeared specific to the organism sludge property by electropherogram, and recognizing DNA of specific organism which degrades a target substance.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the microorganisms searched by (M1).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell module main case (21) generates electric power using heating gas (51) reformed by a modifier (22) and atmospheric air (52). The modifier reforms the heating gas using the heat of exhaust air of the fuel cell module main case.    USE - Used as a fuel cell module, e.g. a cylindrical solid electrolyte-type fuel cell module for a combined cycle power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Heat generated in the fuel cell is effectively used for preheating air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a modifier; and    (2) a combined cycle power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell module.    Fuel cell module main case (21)    Modifier (22)    Air preheater (23)    Heating gas (51)    Air (52)
NOVELTY - An organic waste is supplied into a treatment tank (1) and is filled with a carrier. The organic waste and the carrier are stirred by a stirring blade (6). A gear mechanism (11) is fixed to a frame (13) fastened to a fixture (14) decelerates the drive force of a motor and transmits decelerated force to the stirrer.    USE - The processor is useful for decomposition treatment of organic substances such as organic refuse by a microorganisms decomposition- treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The deceleration mechanism is attached or detached easily from the exterior of the treatment tank, without being affected by the organic refuse and the carrier sticking in the treatment tank. The volume of the treatment tank is enlarged with respect to the size of the equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stirrer is formed with several stirring blades attached to a stirring shaft (7) supported by the bearings (8,9). The fixture is arranged opposing the frame and a screw fastens the frame to the fixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the organic-substance processor.    Treatment tank (1)    Stirring blade (6)    Stirring shaft (7)    Bearings (8,9)    Gear mechanism (11)    Frame (13)    Fixture (14)
NOVELTY - Microorganisms immobilized support/carrier for fluid beds, comprises foam having open cell which has low density polyethylene resin as main component and also comprises charcoal.    USE - For fluid beds.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms immobilized carrier for fluid beds are useful for bioreactor for processing waste water using microorganisms.
NOVELTY - Combustible gas (G1) is produced in gasification process (1) by carrying out indirect heating of the waste tire (D) through a heat transfer wall. While performing gasification process, partial combustion of the waste tire is carried out using combustible gas (G1) so as to produce other gas fuel (G2).    USE - For gasification of waste tire.    ADVANTAGE - The gas fuel obtained from partial combustion process is utilized for boiler directly. Purification of gas fuel is made easy due to gasification and partial combustion process, thereby environmental pollution by ash content and waste gas is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste tire gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the gasification stages. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasification process (1)    partial combustion process (2)    purification process (3)    waste tire (D)    combustible gas (G1)    gas fuel (G2)
NOVELTY - The thermal decomposition residue (C) of waste material, is supplied into a liquid and stirred, to separate heavy non-flammable substance from heavy carbide material which sinks into liquid. Then a portion of liquid is separated from the carbide material slurry (S).    USE - Processing method of thermally decomposed residue of waste material e.g. municipal solid waste, waste plastic and scrap car.    ADVANTAGE - As liquid permeates through carbide material, ignition of carbide is prevented reliably and hence need for indirect cooler, selector and sealing installation, is prevented, by which structure of the apparatus is simplified and its construction cost and operating cost are reduced. Prevents air pollution as scattering of the residue is prevented due to its supply into the liquid. Separation of heavy non-flammable substance from heavy carbide material, is performed reliably by this method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus of waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of waste material processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water tank (26)    Horizontal belt filter (27)    Stirrer (33)    Thermal decomposition residue (C)    Carbide material slurry (S)
NOVELTY - An aerosol foam product for use in hair treatment contains the following foamable composition together with a propellant in a pressure-tight vessel : (a) a dialkyldiallylammonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer; (b) a copolymer formed from an alkyl (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylic acid; (c) a base wholly or partially neutralizing copolymer (B); and (d) a solvent system.    USE - Hair care and fixing.    ADVANTAGE - The foam quality and hair care and fixing are improved compared to the values for e.g. the compositions described in DE3217059.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for such a composition giving a foam with string-like properties on expression from a pressure-tight vessel.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen comprises converting hydrocarbon gas and water into hydrogen in a reformer (1) and further reformer products such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, feeding the reformer products to a catalyst stage (2) and a methanizing stage (3) to reduce the carbon monoxide amount, and feeding a product gas stream containing the hydrogen and the reformer products to a carbon dioxide adsorption unit (4). A partial gas stream free from carbon dioxide is further fed to the methanizing stage.    USE - For operating a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Unwanted methanization of carbon dioxide does not occur.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Apparatus for producing hydrogen; and    (2) Carbon dioxide adsorption unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    reformer (1)    catalyst stage (2)    methanizing stage (3)    carbon dioxide adsorption unit (4)    fuel cell (11)
NOVELTY - A microbial preparation for fermenting excrement and urine is prepared from vididin, high-temp bacillus, lactic acid bacteria and actinomycetes through three class culturing and proportional mixing. Its advantages are both fermenting and deodorizing functions, and low cost.
NOVELTY - The comprehensive utilization method of pulping potash black liquor in paper-making process can eliminate pollution, low pollution treating cost and result in high economic benefit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method includes extracting pulp-making black liquor, neutralizing its alkali with H3OP4 and HNO3 to prepare liquid fertilizer; regulating nutrients, pH regulation and fermentation to produce alcohol or feed protein, mixing the residue with other fertilizer, trace elements, organic matter, etc. to prepare composite fertilizer; adding azotobacteria, phosphate decomposing bacteria, etc. and fermentation to prepare liquid biological fertilizer or inoculating agent; and solid-liquid separation to prepare liquid fertilizer, solid fertilizer or composite fertilizer.
NOVELTY - A carbonyl hydrolase variant having an amino acid sequence not found in nature derived from a precursor carbonyl hydrolase comprising a substitution of a different amino acid for amino acid residues at a position in the precursor carbonyl hydrolase equivalent to +76 in Bacillus amyloquefaciens subtilisin, and other defined amino acid residue positions, is new.    USE - The carbonyl hydrolase variants are useful in formulating various detergent compositions, e.g. in bar or liquid soap applications, dishcare formulations, contact lens cleaning solutions or products, peptide hydrolysis, waste treatment, textile applications, and as fusion-cleavage enzymes in protein productions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) DNA encoding the carbonyl hydrolase variant;    (2) expression vector encoding the DNA; and    (3) host cell transformed with the expression vector.
NOVELTY - A controller (30) controls the timing and flow of combustion and reformer fuel injected by respective injectors (66,68). A mixing chamber (56) mixes the air blown through the ducts (62,64) with the ignited fuel, to generate hydrogen-rich reformate fuel (18) using a catalyst (16)    USE - For internal combustion engine of vehicle (claimed) such as truck, land vehicle, boat, ship, aircraft and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - High yield of reformate fuel is obtained rapidly from the mixing chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) catalytic reformer starting-up method; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fast light-off catalytic reformer.    catalyst (16)    reformate fuel (18)    controller (30)    mixing chamber (56)    ducts (62,64)    injectors (66,68)
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system comprises: (i) primary fuel processing reactor for converting feed stream to a first reformate stream; (ii) first hydrogen separator for receiving the first reformate stream and having a first membrane for separating the stream into first hydrogen-rich and retentate streams; and (iii) secondary fuel processing reactor for converting the first retentate stream to second reformate stream.    USE - For industrial applications, e.g. fuel cell applications such as a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple in design and capable of high hydrogen recovery rates. It has adequate reliability, size and weight cost for use in various applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel processing system (100) comprises a primary fuel processing reactor (104) for converting a feed stream to a first reformate stream containing hydrogen. A first hydrogen separator (106) is located downstream of the primary fuel processing reactor and connected to receive the first reformate stream. It has a first membrane (108) for separating the first reformate stream into a first hydrogen-rich stream and a first retentate stream. A secondary fuel-processing reactor (110) is connected to the first separator for receiving and converting the first retentate stream to a second reformate stream-containing hydrogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power generation system comprising a fuel processing system and a fuel cell stack having fuel cell connected to receive the first and second hydrogen-rich streams from the fuel processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic block diagram of the fuel processing system.    Fuel processing system (100)    Primary fuel processing reactor (104)    Hydrogen separator (106)    Membrane (108)    Secondary fuel processing reactor (110)    Compressor (112)
NOVELTY - A stirring tank (1) mixes the processing material with assistance and fermentation return materials. The mixed material is aerobically treated in the rotary-drum type fermenters (7). A storage tank (13) stores the fermented material. The belt conveyors (6a-6h) are arranged in space formed between the fermenter and the tanks (1,13). A controller (14) automatically regulates the fermentation process.    USE - The apparatus is used for processing of organic waste such as organic refuse, sewage treatment sludge, garbage, human waste for manufacturing solid organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective utilization of the space between the fermenter, stirring and storage tanks by installing the belt conveyors for sequentially feeding of mixed material to the fermenters. Enables to maintain optimal fermentation conditions, by supplying air from lower portion of the mixed material. Eases the repair and cleaning work, by visually identifying the failure state of the air supply systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller regulates fermentation conditions for each fermenter based on the processing load. A slidable feed pipe is connected at the edge of a rotary shaft of the fermenter to supply air to the mixed material. A header is arranged in the outer surface, in the lower portion of the fermenter. An air-supply nozzle is provided in the header to supply air from the lower portion of the mixed material in the fermenter, for aerobic fermentation of the mixed material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective views of the compost apparatus and a primary aging tank.    Stirring tank (1)    Belt conveyors (6a-6h)    Fermenters (7)    Storage tank (13)    Control apparatus (14)    Primary aging tank (15)
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing fertilizer comprising dehydrating beer lees, mixing dehydrated beer lees and livestock excrement and fermenting the mixture, is new.    USE - The composition is used as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation process is cost effective and eco-friendly. The method enables effective processing of waste materials without generating toxic substances and bad smells.
NOVELTY - Several long slits are formed in The base plate (2a) of a decomposition tank, at specific interval orthogonal to shaft (3a) of a stirrer. A sliding board (9) is provided at the base plate, so as to open and close The slits while moving forward or backward along a stirring shaft direction.    USE - The apparatus is used for disposal of organic refuse using decomposition microbes.    ADVANTAGE - By sliding the board forward and backward along The slits, The residual material adhered to the base plate is smoothly and ejected effectively, Therefore the workability of the organic refuse disposer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The decomposition tank of the organic refuse disposer has several ceramic balls (4) implanted with microorganisms such as Bacillus, Lactobacillus, and Actinomyces and along with the stirrer. The organic resin injected in The tank is micronized by stir mixing with ceramic balls and decomposed by microorganism. The residual material adhere to the ceramic balls due to stirring and drying are ejected through the slits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevation of the organic refuse disposer.    Organic refuse disposer (1)    Base plate of decomposition tank (2a)    Stirring shaft (3a)    Stirring blade (3b)    Ceramic ball (4)    Sliding board (9)
NOVELTY - A method for processing livestock butchered body organic substance involves subjecting livestock butchered body organic substance to methane-fermentation, heating the fermented material obtained by methane fermentation, drying and carbonizing. The biogas produced by fermentation is utilized as a heat source in carbonization process.    USE - For processing livestock butchered body organic substance of cow, mutton, goat, chicken, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the energy balance of the whole process. The livestock butchered body organic substance as livestock farming resources can be recycled and utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of a bone char.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart showing processing process of livestock butchered body organic substance. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A waste water containing purification tank-sludge and human waste, is subjected to solid-liquid separation, after performing biological nitrification and denitrification processing. A polymerization coagulant containing a silica component and an iron component, is added to the treated water, at pH 5-7.5.    USE - For separation removal of impurities such as phosphorus and chemical oxygen demand compound from waste water containing human waste.    ADVANTAGE - Quality of the compost is increased. Environmental pollution is prevented. The human waste treatment is performed efficiently and stably. Processing cost of the waste water is reduced. The amount of aggregation sludge generated, is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The molar ratio of the silica component and iron component in the coagulant, is 0.3-2. The concentration of iron component in the coagulant is about 10-25 G/L. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) aggregation apparatus; and    (2) compost system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the compost system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    human waste acceptance tank (1)    residual removal screen (3)    human waste storage tank (4)    purification-tank sludge storage tank (5)    solid-liquid separator (9)
NOVELTY - A screw shaft (11) comprising an outer cylinder (18) and a main shaft (14) is vertically arranged within a main housing comprising a hopper (2), a compression chamber (3) and a volume reduction board (5). Several rotary cutters are detachably attached to the outer cylinder, where the outer diameter of the rotary cutter in the hopper side is gradually reduced. The main shaft is fixed to the volume reduction board.    USE - Used for reducing the volume of waste materials such as waste plastic, waste paper ejected from offices, wood chips and fiber waste, to produce solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The bending or twisting of the screw shaft is prevented during compaction of the waste material. The waste material is uniformly compacted. The maintenance work of the volume reduction equipment is easily performed. The structure of the volume reduction equipment is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vertical-type volume reduction equipment.    hopper (2)    compression chamber (3)    volume reduction board (5)    screw shaft (11)    main shaft (14)    outer cylinder (18)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse eliminating apparatus decomposes organic refuse by microorganisms and eliminates the organic refuse. The apparatus comprises vertical type drum (1) of cylindrical shape to hold the microbial bed (2) of microorganism and a stirring unit (22) to stir the microbial bed and organic refuse in the drum.    USE - For eliminating organic refuses.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse eliminating apparatus effectively stirs microbial bed and organic refuse and decomposes organic refuse by microorganisms at high speed and effectively provides size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic refuse elimination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drum (1)    microbial bed (2)    stirring unit (22)    rotary axis (23,25a)    heating unit (41)    hydration unit (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a jacket (11) which encloses methane-fermentation tank (6) to which organic waste is supplied. The methane-fermentation of the organic waste is performed within the tank to generate digestive leftovers. The digestive leftover are heated and then dried.    USE - Odorless drying apparatus for processing organic wastes such as fish debris, vegetable debris, and livestock farming waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently dries the digestive leftovers formed after methane-fermentation of the organic waste by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for odorless drying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the odorless drying apparatus.    ejector (2)    methane-fermentation tank (6)    pipe (9)    jacket (11)    electrolysis tank (13)
NOVELTY - Removal of oil component from sewage and wastewater comprising dispersing or spraying a powder or solution containing microorganisms, which decomposes and removes an oil component into the sewage or wastewater, is new.    USE - The method is useful for removing oil component from sewage and wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The oil component in the sewage is decomposed and removed reliably and simply. The bad smell and scum production during the treatment process is prevented effectively.
NOVELTY - Wastewater treatment comprising providing fat and oil containing wastewater into treatment tank having many support (2) immobilized with lipolysis splitting microorganisms (LSM), decomposing fats and oils by LSM, performing support exchange operation to provide new support (2b) for exchange by LSM of an active state in aerator (30), arranging treatment tank in aerator and performing reactivation process, is new.    USE - The method is useful for decomposing-treating fats and oils emitted from kitchens e.g. restaurant and hotel, foodstuffs manufacturing plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method and system stably and reliably decomposes fats and oils by microorganisms of an active state. The method is cost effective and greatly contributes to environmental conservation. The method maintains sanitary environment and prevents generation of bad smell of putrefactive smell derived form fats and oils.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) drainage testament system; and    (2) wastewater treatment equipment (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of wastewater treatment method.    Wastewater treatment equipment (1)    Support (2)    New support (2b)    Aerator (30)
NOVELTY - A lower turntable (15) is mounted on a base frame (16), and an upper turntable (17) is mounted on an upper mounting stand (18). A stirrer support frame (19) which rotates a stirrer (24), is placed between the lower turntable and a lower rail (9). A conveyor and tent support frame (41) which rotates a conveyor (45) and a tent (54), is placed between the upper turntable and an upper rail (10).    USE - The apparatus is useful for fermenting decomposition-treatment of organic waste, domestic organic refuse, excrements of live stock and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of waste-material decomposition-treatment apparatus are reduced, by providing separate drivers for stirrer and tent support frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the waste-material decomposition-treatment apparatus.    Storage tank (1)    Lower rail (9)    Upper rail (10)    Lower turntable (15)    Base (16)    Upper turntable (17)    Upper mounting stand (18)    Stirrer support frame (19)    Conveyor and tent support frame (41)
NOVELTY - Cultivating (M1) fertilizer-liquid, by supplying inorganic fertilizer liquid and organic fertilizer liquid separately into a culture medium (1), where the liquid grows crops and contains inorganic substance in inorganic fertilizer and organic substance in organic fertilizer.    USE - (M1) is useful for cultivating fertilizer liquid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables supply of optimal fertilizer liquid at any time, which results in efficient growth of crops economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fertilizer-liquid cultivation device (I) comprising fertilizer liquid charging line (4) through which inorganic fertilizer liquid and organic fertilizer liquid are supplied to the culture medium, a culture medium for growing crops, inorganic fertilizer-liquid tank (2A) and organic fertilizer-liquid tank (2B) for storing inorganic and organic fertilizer liquid respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fertilizer liquid cultivation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    culture medium (1)    fertilizer liquid tank (2)    inorganic fertilizer liquid tank (2A)    organic fertilizer liquid tank (2B)    waste liquid tank (3)    fertilizer liquid charging line (4)    waste liquid recovery piping (5)    waste liquid charging line (6)
NOVELTY - A Pichia farinosa RB-6L strain (I) (FERM P-18799) which promotes rice bran fermentation, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for fermenting rice bran (claimed). The fermented rice product can be used as fodder or fertilizer, health food, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Fermentation of rice bran is promoted efficiently by the yeast. The fermentation can be completed in a short period of time. (I) enables the production of large quantities of rice bran fermented product with favorable quality. The yeast has excellent heat resistance and has a wide growth temperature and pH range. The rice fermented product can be manufactured cheaply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fermented product obtained by fermenting rice using (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship of growth and pH of novel yeast RB-6L. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The reactive indices A, B and A-B of fuel modified using different processes satisfy the corresponding relationships: A = (-100.5 x C) - (-241.8 x (C-O)) - H at most 1200; B = (-110.5 x C) - H at least -1000; and A - B = 241.8 x (C-O) at most 2000. H is the mean value of standard enthalpy of all components at 25degreesC, and C and O are the average number of carbon and oxygen atoms per molecule of all components, respectively.    USE - Used for solid polymer fuel cell systems of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is produced stably and efficiently for a long time period and a large amount of electric power is stably supplied using the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermal capacity of a liquid fuel maintained at 15degreesC and a gaseous fuel is 2.6 kJ/kgdegreesC or less and 1.7 kJ/kgdegreesC or less, respectively. The latent heat of vaporization of the fuel is 400 kJ/kg or less.
NOVELTY - A fuel contains components having a mole mean value of Gibbs free energy of below 100 kJ/mole at 25degreesC. The content of a component whose Gibbs free energy is below 30 kJ/mole at 25degreesC, is 30 mol.% or more. The content of a component whose Gibbs free energy is above 100 kJ/mole at 25degreesC, is 40 mol.% or less.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system such as a solid polymer fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell or solid oxide fuel cell, used for hydrogen generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel used for the fuel cell system has a reduced amount of deterioration of modified catalyst. Hydrogen is generated stably and efficiently for a long period of time. A high amount of electric power generation is stably supplied for a long time, by using the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating electric power generation using a solid polymer fuel cell system containing a steam reforming-type modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An alcohol liquid mixture containing 2C or less alcohol and 3C or more alcohol which are liquids at reaction temperature is reacted with aluminum (1) having Boehmite film on the surface to generate hydrogen.    USE - Hydrogen generator is used as hydrogen supply source of internal and external combustion engines, vehicles and fuel cell system for hybrid fuel motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates hydrogen at low reaction conditions and electrical energy is not required like an electrolytic process. Ultra-high temperature environmental conditions are not required. The separator equipped in the hydrogen gas generator enables the production of pure hydrogen. The apparatus is simple and does not consume large amount of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen generator equipped with a reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aluminum (1)    reactor main portion (11)    alcohol liquid mixture inlet (12)    reaction solution outlet (13)    hydrogen collection opening (14)    gas isolation unit (15)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon is thermally decomposed in the presence of carbon nanohorn having a structural defect (19), and hydrogen is produced.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used as raw material for chemical compounds, e.g. methanol and ammonia, and used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is manufactured stably for a long period of time. The manufacture of hydrogen is inexpensive and simple, and has high conversion ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of carbon nanohorn having structural defect. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon nanohorn without any structural defect (1)    carbon nanohorn having structural defect (19)    unpaired electron (109)
NOVELTY - An evaporation pipe (2) is wound in a spiral shape on the periphery of a radiant heat transfer pipe (3) provided on both the sides of a cylindrical heat generating unit. A constriction is provided on the top edge of the evaporation pipe which is arranged in a vertical direction with spiral portions facing downward. The length of the internal circumference of the circular evaporation pipe is 25 mm.    USE - Evaporator for modifier in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents occurrence of vibration of evaporation pipe effectively by installing the evaporation pipe vertically with spiral portions facing downward.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel reforming system which has a modifier which manufactures reformed gas by reaction of hydrocarbon gas and water vapor in the later stage of the evaporator. A mixer is provided between the evaporator and modifier for mixing water vapor with hydrocarbon gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of an evaporator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    evaporator (1)    evaporation pipe (2)    radiant heat transfer pipe (3)    burner (4)    throttle valve (5)
NOVELTY - The occlusion of hydrogen to the hydrogen occlusion material (HSM) is carried out using a substance which absorbs the heat generated during hydrogen occlusion, as a cooling agent to cool the HSM. When the cooling agent absorbs the heat generated during hydrogen occlusion, a chemical reaction is carried out.    USE - For occlusion of hydrogen to hydrogen occlusion material in hydrogen storage tank (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated during occlusion of hydrogen to HSM, is effectively recovered and reused.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen storage tank (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of hydrogen storage tank.    hydrogen storage tank (1)    hydrogen reservoirs (7,8)    heating-cooler (9)    filter (15)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material contains crystal powder containing carbon element and hydrogen occlusion alloy powder, mutually joined in mixed state. Carbon element and hydrogen occlusion alloy are maintained in crystal state throughout the storage material.    USE - For hydrogen storage container (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material has high capacity, and increases amount of hydrogen removal at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen storage container which contains hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - The refrigerant comprises isobutane and propane mixed in a ratio of 1:1.    USE - Refrigerant for motor vehicle air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The novel refrigerant effectively conditions air and has excellent cooling effect and chemical properties. The refrigerant does not contain freon, which destroys ozone layer, hence prevents global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual diagram of refrigerant circuit of air-conditioner using the refrigerant.    Refrigerant circuit (1)    Compressor (2)    Discharge side piping (3)    Condenser (4)    Gas liquid separator (5)    Capillary tube (7)    Heat exchanger (8)
NOVELTY - Carbon monoxide concentration of gas containing carbon monoxide, is reduced by performing high temperature transformation process by carrying out shift reaction of carbon monoxide of the gas at 300-500 degrees C. The gas is then desulfurized after the reduction process, and carbon monoxide transformation is carried out.    USE - For transformation of carbon monoxide of reforming gas used for operation of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transformation method of carbon monoxide provides improved efficiency and durability to fuel cell system, and does not drain sulfur in downstream even when high temperature shift catalyst containing sulfur is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operating method of fuel cell system;    (2) carbon monoxide transformation apparatus; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual diagram of carbon monoxide transformation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - At the time of starting of operation of a modifier used to perform modification reaction of air and carbon type fuel, using a modification catalyst, the carbon type fuel is combusted using a burner, so as to preheat the catalyst using the heat of combustion of the fuel.    USE - For starting operation of modifier used to modify mixture of air and carbon type fuel, to produce hydrogen gas used in fuel cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables smoothly starting the modifier by preheating the catalyst using the combustion heat of the fuel. Enables generating electric power immediately after starting the modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The excess-air ratio of the fuel is controlled to lie in the range of 0.1-0.5, based on the temperature increase of the catalyst, after preheating of the catalyst. The fuel is combusted by maintaining the excess-air ratio less than the preset range. When the temperature of the catalyst is 400degreesC or less, the fuel is combusted at the excess-air ratio of 1 or more. Water vapor is also supplied to the catalyst, in addition to the fuel and air, during starting of the modifier. A carbon monoxide (CO) converter and a CO removal device are connected to the modifier, during starting of the modifier. The quantity of oxidizing agent supplied to the CO removal device is decreased as temperature increase of the CO conversion catalyst of the converter, progresses. The amount of supply of oxidizing agent to the CO removal device is varied based on the change in the amount of flow of the fuel to the modifier, and based on the excess-air ratio. A fuel cell is connected to the modifier to produce electricity using the hydrogen gas produced in the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph depicting the relationship between modifier temperature, CO concentration, and hydrogen gas generation quantity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The heating gas modifier (11) consists of serially arranged water vapor modifier, heat exchangers and carbon monoxide selective oxidation unit, to maintain linear flow of heating gas to the battery (15). The water vapor modifier consists of a multilayered catalyst laminate formed by modification catalyst layer and combustion catalyst layer.    USE - Fuel cell based power generator for use in vehicle, residences.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of power generator due to orderly arrangement of modifier units. Reduces starting time, as the temperature of catalyst laminate is raised quickly without any pressure loss of heating gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water vapor modifier includes a catalyst structure, which is formed by multicatalyst layers along the gas flow line. Cross-shaped inlet is arranged in combustion and modification catalyst layers. Water obtained from water vapor added to original fuel, is injected into carbon monoxide converter and carbon monoxide selective oxidation unit, during cooling. Wave-shaped plate with angular fins, is arranged in the modification catalyst layer so that fins are heated based on control command.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of the fuel cell based power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heating gas modifier (11)    Water supply unit (12)    Blower (13)    Battery (15)    Converter (17)    Load (18)
NOVELTY - A pump (3) supplies process water (41) to reformation unit (11) which reforms hydrocarbon-type raw material into reformed gas (44) having hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A transformation unit (12) decreases carbon monoxide content in reformed gas. A regulator (5) controls supply amount of process water within preset range, based on flow-amount of raw material and ratio of mole number of water vapor and carbon.    USE - For generating gas containing hydrogen, from raw material such as sewage gas, methanol, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), sewage sludge or kerosene, in fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow amount of process water is adjusted appropriately, effective cooling of the transformation catalyst is ensured. Carbonization due to insufficient supply of process water is prevented, thus thermal efficiency of fuel treating equipment is increased and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel treating equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    blower (2)    water pump (3)    regulator (5)    fuel cell stack (8)    reformation unit (11)    transformation unit (12)    heat exchanger (13)    catalyst unit (14)    boiler (16)    process water (41)    reformed gas (44)
NOVELTY - A refrigerant composition comprises 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and/or 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoro butane as component (I), 1,1-difluoro ethane as component (II), trifluoromethane as component (III), perfluoro methane as component (IV) and methane and/or krypton as component (V).    USE - As refrigerant for ultra-low-temperature refrigeration unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant composition satisfies international regulatory standards and efficiently reduces temperature to ultra low temperature. The composition when used as a mixed refrigerant, temperature is further lowered. The composition does not destroy ozone layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ultra-low-temperature refrigeration unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of ultra-low-temperature refrigeration unit.    refrigerant circuit (11)    compressor (20)    condenser (21)    assistance condenser (22)    gas liquid separator (24)
NOVELTY - A gas temperature regulation unit maintains temperature of a catalytic reaction unit at a specific value, by mixing gas of specific temperature with reactive gas to maintain mean temperature.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Controls reckless driving temperature of catalytic reaction unit, promptly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reformation unit (11)    cooling unit (21,22)    oxygen supply unit (31)    controller (61)
NOVELTY - Carbon monoxide in reformed gas supplied through inlet pipe (2) into selective oxidation catalyst (1), is converted into carbon dioxide by reaction with oxygen in air which is supplied by blower (4). Two or more thermometers (6A-6D) are arranged spaced apart along the catalyst controller (8) which controls temperature of catalyst based on output of the thermometers.    USE - For fuel reforming system of solid polymerize-type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents methanation due to overheating, as temperatures along the catalyst is measured as basis for controlling and maintaining optimum oxidation temperature. Ensures stable removal of carbon monoxide by controlling air supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature control is performed by controlling air supply, so that optimum temperature is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the carbon monoxide removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    selective oxidation catalyst (1)    inlet pipe (2)    air blower (4)    thermometers (6A-6D)    controller (8)
NOVELTY - The operation of a furnace of a gas reformer (1) which produces reformed gas comprising a combustible gas consisting hydrogen and carbon monoxide as the main constituents, is controlled by controlling the supply of a combustion support agent into the furnace, based on the concentration of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide present in the reformed gas.    USE - For controlling operation of furnace of reformer which reforms gas containing tar, which is produced by pyrolysis of organic waste, to produce combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe operation of the furnace by preventing that the composition of the reformed gas reaches an explosion limit, by supplying the correct amount of oxygen based on measured concentration of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide in the reformed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon monoxide concentration in the reformed gas decreases and carbon dioxide concentration increases, when surplus oxygen is supplied to the reformer. The reformer is used to perform partial combustion of gas containing tar, which is obtained by pyrolysis of organic waste. The measurement of the composition and the supply flow rate of the gas containing tar is difficult.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reformer (1)    gas analysis and control unit (2)    combustion support agent supply valve (3)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises nickel-magnesium type complex oxide having specific compositional formula.    USE - For modification of hydrocarbons (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high reactivity, and performs modification of hydrocarbon at high rate. The catalyst improves the productivity of the reformed gas, and has high reforming activity even under severe conditions of sulfur poisoning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises nickel-magnesium type complex oxide having compositional formula: aM.bNi.cMg.dO (I), where:    Ni = nickel;    Mg = magnesium;    a = 0.02-0.99;    b = 0.01-0.99;    c = 0.01-0.97;    d = molar ratio for maintaining electroneutrality of the element;    a+b+c = 1; and    M = titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, copper, zinc, cadmium, aluminum, or silicon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modification of hydrocarbons.
NOVELTY - A reformer generates reformed gas using vapor obtained by evaporating water supplied through flow path (7a). A catalyst layer (6) oxidizes carbon monoxide in the reformed gas selectively, using oxidizing agent gas supplied through flow path (7b) provided adjacent to catalyst layer of carbon monoxide removal apparatus. The electric power is generated using the reformed gas with reduced carbon monoxide content.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables suppressing the over cooling of the catalyst layer efficiently, and also enables to reduce the carbon monoxide content effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxidizing agent gas supply unit supplies oxidizing gas whose heat transfer rate is smaller than water, to reformer and catalyst layer through flow path (7b). The oxidizing agent gas and water are supplied through respective flow paths in opposite directions.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for carbon monoxide removal apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    catalyst layer (6)    support (6a)    reformed gas flow path (6b)    water flow path (7a)    oxidizing agent gas flow path (7b)
NOVELTY - A reactor (15) has catalyst layer (20) arranged such that it is heated by radiation from an engine (30) sourced by hydrogen gas (27). Cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon retained by the catalyst layer, is heated and dehydrogenated to produce hydrogen gas to be supplied to the engine. A cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon film is formed on the surface of the catalyst layer by supplying unit through a sprayer (22).    USE - For use in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency by utilizing waste heat from the engine. Hydrogen gas with high purity, is efficiently produced by performing dehydrogenation reaction rapidly using a simple system and hence the engine weight is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heat generator (21) has a cooling water circulatory system (26) which is controlled to adjust supply amount of heat from the engine to the catalyst layer, through water. A storage and separation tank (11) which prevents diffusion of the by-product, has a movable separation membrane (13) to separate hydrogen gas and a discharge pipe (19) which ejects the hydrogen gas separated from the hydrocarbon. The by-product is stored below the membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of engine system sourced by hydrogen gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage and separation tank (11)    cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon (12)    by-product (12')    separation membrane (13)    reaction tank (15)    discharge pipe (19)    catalyst layer (20)    heat generator (21)    cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon sprayer (22)    cooling water circulatory system (26)    hydrogen gas (27)    engine (30)
NOVELTY - The burner (5) has a first combustion device (10) which burns a fuel for heat supply and a second combustion device (22) which burns the off gas emitted from a fuel cell stack and a reformed gas emitted from a modifier. Both combustion devices are arranged such that the second combustion device is always heated by the combustion of the first combustion device.    USE - For supplying heat for the modification reaction of a fuel modifier used for fuel reforming.    ADVANTAGE - The reformed gas and off gas are favorably burnt by the second combustion device. The dropping of combustion due to abnormal combustion caused in the first combustion device can be prevented from becoming a cause of corrosion reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first combustion device has a heater (11) which vaporizes a liquid fuel, a vaporizer (12) which mixes the vaporization gas with a primary air and a burner head (14) formed with a number of burner ports (13) in the surrounding wall of the vaporizer to burn the premixed gas of the vaporizer. The second combustion device is formed with a ring shaped vacant room above the burner head ring (15) of the first at the inner or outer wall of a combustion tube (19) which covers the periphery of the burner head ring with a gap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a burner for fuel modification.    burner (5)    first combustion device (10)    heater (11)    vaporizer (12)    burner port (113)    burner head (14)    burner head ring (15)    combustion tube (19)    second combustion device (22)
NOVELTY - A camera (40) photographs the test-object field in response to a gas detection signal, when a sensor (32) detects that the gas present in the atmosphere of the field to be examined.    USE - For detecting carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, commercial butane gas, propane, anesthetic gas, sulfur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbon.    ADVANTAGE - Visual confirmation of the leakage of gas is enabled by photographing the test-object field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas detection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sensor (32)    gas connection detector (33)    warning transmission unit (34)    controller (35)    camera (40)
NOVELTY - Liquefied petroleum gas containing carbonyl sulfide passed through a feed pipe (1) is decomposed in a reacting tube (3) and the sulfur component in the decomposed gas is desulfurized using a desulfurization adsorption agent (4) in an adsorption pipe (5).    USE - For desulfurizing liquefied petroleum gas used in fuel cells electrical powder generating systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively desulfurizes liquefied petroleum gas, absorbs and removes sulfur component and improves desulfurization life time of desulfurizing agent. The method is simple and economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of desulfurization of liquefied petroleum gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    feed pipe (1)    tube (3)    desulfurization adsorption agent (4)    adsorption pipe (5)
NOVELTY - A switching controller switches fuel supply between groups of reformation reactors. One group of reformation reactors perform partial-oxidation of the fuel, while the other group of reactors utilize the heat released from the front group of reactors for the reforming process.    USE - Used in fuel-cell electric-power generation system in vehicles, vessels and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal temperature is maintained in the reformation reactors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen production apparatus driving method; and    (2) method of driving electric power generation system using the hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generation unit (7)    oxygen (11)    methanol (12)    water (13)    operation mode command (101)    fuel amount supply command (104)
NOVELTY - A treatment facility (2) treats and processes the agricultural waste material of the agricultural products processing facility (1). The methane, alcohol and hydrogen gas which were generated in the treatment facility is collected as gas fuel and supplied to a cogeneration installation (10) which heats both facilities.    USE - For recovery of waste heat during processing of industrial waste such as strained lees of juice, used tea leaves, foodstuff's residue, waste molasses, chaff, agricultural waste products, livestock excrements for supplying to cogeneration installation.    ADVANTAGE - Since cogeneration installation consumes gas from the treatment facility and heats the treatment and processing facilities, energy saving effect is attained, cost of energy is decreased and global warming, acid rain is decreased by reducing the discharge of carbon dioxide and sulfur oxides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treatment facility consumes electric power. The cogeneration installation generates heat and electric power using gas fuel. A gas boiler (9) consumes generated gas from the facilities. During the stoppage of the cogeneration installation, the heated gas from the boiler is supplied to the treatment facility.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste heat recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the waste heat recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    agricultural products (1)    treatment facility (2)    storage tank (3)    liquid petroleum gas tank (5)    gas boiler (9)    cogeneration installation (10)    main power supply (15)
NOVELTY - The molded activated carbon is formed by molding a mixture containing binder, waste plastic and fine coal powder. The waste plastic is film-like plastic of 0.8 mm or less thickness and/or granular plastic of 0.8 mm or less particle size.    USE - For coke formation.    ADVANTAGE - The molded activated carbon containing waste plastic, forms high quality coke.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between the thickness of film-like waste plastic and coke strength. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Activated carbon powder having density of 0.5-5%, gelatinizing material having density of 7.5-20% and microbes are mixed and gelatinized to produce microbe immobilized support.    USE - For removing nitrogen and organic pollutants in drain/sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The microbe immobilized support can hold high concentration of microbes, hence effectively utilized in processing sludge generated from sewage works, lakes, marshes, rivers and soils.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the microbe immobilized support, which is produced by the above mentioned method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of microbe immobilized support manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thermal decomposition process of waste plastic containing oil, is advanced to suppress generation of organic volatile substance and recover light cracked distillate, after removal of chlorine in oil by volatilization process.    USE - Decompose treatment method of waste plastic containing oil.    ADVANTAGE - Production of a good quality cracked distillate with low viscosity, is ensured by this method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The density and viscosity of oil after melting the waste plastic by heating it to 320-420 degrees C for 30 minutes or less, are maintained within 300-700kg/m3 and 300c.p., respectively. The oil maintained at 200-300 degrees C is cooled to room temperature, to obtain solid fuel with a pencil hardness of 3B or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for decompose treatment apparatus for waste plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of decompose treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    melting and decomposing tank (10)    modification tank (11)    heating system (13)    pump (14)    filter (15)    cooler (16)
NOVELTY - Waste wood material, and disentangled and molten polystyrene resin are mixed and subjected to compression-molding. The obtained wood fiber molding is baked in the absence of oxygen and carbonized to form porous carbonized molded material.    USE - Used for manufacturing porous carbonized molded material used as adsorbent for organic substance of malodorous gas component, moisture and as soil improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - The porous carbonized molded material is manufactured by simple method using waste wood material and waste polystyrene resin foam. The generated heat energy is effectively used as heat source of carbonization process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a porous carbonized molded material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacturing apparatus of porous carbonized molded material.    disentanglement machine (1)    dissolution tank (2)    stirrer (3)    compression-molding machine (4)    carbonization furnace (5)
NOVELTY - Plastics, cloth, and timber present in domestic waste material, is ground, and is mixed, melted and extruded by an extruder having two or more vents, into rods which are subsequently cut into small pieces. The pieces are molded to form a refuse-derived fuel which is ground further, and mixed with waste polyethylene terephthalate and other waster thermoplastic resins, and molded, to form a solid plastic-fuel.    USE - For producing refuse-derived solid plastic-fuel for use in blast furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The specific gravity of the plastic fuel, enables uniform distribution of the fuel, along with coal, in a blast furnace. The fuel has heat energy release property similar to that of coal, and is also used as a reducer in the furnace, and has uniform quality, even when it is produced from waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for refuse-derived solid plastic-fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional view of waste material processing apparatus.    molded product (9)    extruder (11)    screw (12)    vents (14)    heater (15)
NOVELTY - A solid fuel is formed by mixing a waste plastic, used paper, and paper manufacture dregs produced in paper manufacture process.    USE - As solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel is inexpensive and has favorable combustion efficiency and heat stabilization at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart for the manufacture of the fluid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drying process (STO1)    mixing process (ST02)    crushing process (ST03)    pressing operation (ST04)    particle-size regulation process (ST05)
NOVELTY - The start and termination end of the screw for ejection is respectively arranged between incinerated ash insertion opening (4) and treated substance discharge port (5) of device housing (1). The ash in the housing is heated to 300degreesC or more. The level of the discharge port is made higher rather than the insertion opening and housing is inclined 5-45degrees.    USE - For reprocessing of garbage incinerated ash.    ADVANTAGE - Improves decomposition ability of the harmful organochlorine compounds and improves fullness degree.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the reprocessing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    device housing (1)    rotary shaft (2a-2g)    insertion opening (4)    discharge port (5)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is prepared by forming an impregnated support material by impregnating a metal oxide or a mixture of metal oxides with a soluble rare earth metal compound or with a soluble mixture of rare earth metal compounds; drying the impregnated support material; and forming the catalyst by dispersing a precious metal or a mixture of precious metals on the impregnated support material.    USE - For preparing a catalyst for catalytic production of hydrogen for operating fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented method exhibits higher selectivity for hydrocarbons, i.e. methane. It also improves power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for catalytic generation of hydrogen by a partial oxidation and steam reformation of a hydrocarbon comprising vaporizing the hydrocarbon; forming a gas mixture by adding steam and/or oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas to the vaporized carbon; contacting the gas mixture with a catalyst under the condition of elevated temperature and pressure as compared with standard condition (20degreesC and at 1 bar).
NOVELTY - Device for separating hydrogen comprises first membrane module having hydrogen-selective membrane, inlet for hydrogen-containing reformate gas, outlet for permeate gas and outlet for raffinate gas, second membrane module having hydrogen-selective membrane, unit for selectively connecting the inlets of the membrane modules on the reformate side with a reformate gas source and/or a source for compressed air.    USE - Used in mobile fuel cells which produce hydrogen by reforming hydrocarbons    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Device for separating hydrogen comprises first membrane module (2) having a hydrogen-selective membrane (4), an inlet for hydrogen-containing reformate gas, an outlet for permeate gas and an outlet for raffinate gas, a second membrane module (2') having a hydrogen-selective membrane (4'), an inlet for hydrogen-containing reformate gas, an outlet for permeate gas and an outlet for raffinate gas, a unit (12, 14) for selectively connecting the inlets of the membrane modules on the reformate side with a reformate gas source (6) and/or a source (16) for compressed air which is under a lower pressure than the reformate gas, and a unit (20, 22) for selectively connecting the outlets of the membrane modules on the raffinate side to a unit (10) for post treating the raffinate gas either directly or via a pressure reducer (18, 18').    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for the separation of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device.    First membrane module (2)    Second membrane module (2')    Hydrogen-selective membrane (4, 4')    Reformate gas source (6)    Connecting unit (12, 14)    Compressed air source (16)    Pressure reducer (18, 18')    Connecting unit (20, 22)    Connecting unit (240)
NOVELTY - Dosing device comprises a mixing unit (2) for introducing fuel into a feed line (12) which opens into a tempered material stream at at least one opening (7), and a holder (13) for the mixing unit having an insulating body (6) which thermally insulates the mixing unit from one element containing the tempered material stream.    USE - Used in fuel cells for introducing liquid fuel into a chemical reformer for recovering hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Dead space volume in the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the dosing device.    Mixing unit (2)    Insulating body (6)    Opening (7)    Annular clamp (8)    Transport line (10)    Feed line (12)    Holder (13)
NOVELTY - The process for utilizing water and dirty water during the preparation of fuels for high temperature fuel cells comprises using kerosine emulsified with water and/or dirty water as the starting fuel which has passed through a preparation process such as filtration or reverse osmosis so that the fuel can be used in high temperature fuel cells.    USE - Utilizing water and dirty water during the preparation of fuels for high temperature fuel cells for use in aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The process requires less energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process.    Reaction vessel (1)    Catalytic stage (2)    Thermo-catalytic process stage (3)    Ultrasound oscillator (5)    Emulsion starting products (8, 9)    Electrochemical stage (16)
NOVELTY - Biological waste water treatment is effected by use of hydrophobicized micronutrient-containing cereal extrudate which functions as an immobilization matrix for contaminant-degrading microorganisms and which is washed from the water.    USE - In waste water treatment, especially in carwashes or domestic or communal devices.    ADVANTAGE - The extrudate immobilization matrix undergoes natural degradation to give compostable residues (claimed). This is an alternative to classical methods, the biochemical processes being stabilized and highly effective purification being achieved with ease of residue disposal.
NOVELTY - A two-chamber cell, e.g. constructed of zirconia cermet with platinum electrodes, receives exhaust gases via a diffusion channel (14) into a first chamber (12), heated to approximately 450degreesC, which is provided with an electrochemical oxygen pump (26). Following oxidation of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and higher-hydrocarbons, and adjustment to constant lambda value, a part of the product gases pass via a second diffusion channel (16) into a chamber (18), maintained at a higher temperature 500-1000degreesC, preferably 700degreesC. From the required oxidizing oxygen flow rate to chamber (18), as provided by a second electrochemical pump (28), the methane content is calculated.    USE - Diesel or petrol engine internal combustion engine exhaust gas emissions monitoring.    ADVANTAGE - Controlled oxidation of relatively inert methane, allows accurate determination of concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for two-chamber, methane measurement cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows schematic flow diagram for an oxidation analyzer with two chambers fed by e.g. porous ceramic, gas diffusion channels.
NOVELTY - Gaseous impurity siloxanes, are separated from e.g. clarifier, landfill or bio off-gases, by passing the crude gas through a pair of similar adsorption units connected in series, preferably in a vertical arrangement. When the adsorbent in the first unit is spent, it is discharged and replaced by the packing from the second unit, which is in turn recharged with new adsorbent e.g. activated carbon.    USE - Landfill recovery of fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - Simple gravity charging and discharging of adsorbent. Arrangement always has a back-up/ polishing filter charged with high activity packing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for an arrangement for removing gaseous impurities, such as silicon derivatives, and for vertically stacked adsorption units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a pair of vertically stacked adsorption units.    primary adsorption chamber (1)    gas inlet (2)    butterfly isolation valve (3)    spent adsorbent discharge outlet (4)    purified gas outlet (5)    adsorbent discharge outlet isolation valve (6)    mesh separating cone (7)    secondary adsorption chamber (8)    fresh adsorbent charging port. (9)
NOVELTY - The present invention introduces under-stream method of catalyst reforming apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Technologically, the present invention features the serial connection of the hydrogen producing reactor and the pre-hydrogenating reactor, alkali washing to desulfurize and drying of partial hydrogen, and simultaneous providing of qualified hydrogen and refined oil product. When the present invention is used in under-stream of catalytic reforming apparatus, coarse gasoline containing S less than 800 ppm and As less than 1500 ppb may be used directly.
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to reforming unit starting technology, and is especially the method of preparing hydrogen for starting with coarse gasoline as material. Coarse gasoline is produced into hydrogen in hydrogen producing gasoline as material.    USE - The process may be used in preparing qualified hydrogen with coarse gasoline containing S less than 800 ppm and As less than 1500 ppb.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of hydrogen needs no desulfurizing agent, and sulfur in material coarse gasoline is used to raise the activity and stability of hydrorefining catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Coarse gasoline is produced into hydrogen in hydrogen producing reactor, hydrogen is used in the vapor sulfurization of hydrofining catalyst while eliminating the H2S component in hydrogen, and hydrogen is dried in drying cylinder and then supplied directly for starting of double metal reforming catalyst.
NOVELTY - A method and apparatus for reforming the sewer in order to anaerobically treat life sewage and garbage and recover marsh gas features that the sewage is discharged sewage from deposition pool and septic tank via regulating pool to fermenting pool, the garbage is directly fed in fermenting pool, the acidic liquid flows from fermenting pool into pH regulating tank and then in methane generating pool,and the generated marsh gas is stored after washed by lime milk.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages are low cost and high effect.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing hydrocarbons from synthetic gas includes respectively passing the synthetic gas and liquid-state hydrocarbon circulating medium containing catalyst through the internal and external channels of the nozzle on the top of three-phase (liquid, gas and solid) airflow-bed reactor, atomizing them while spraying them in to reactor, and flowing from top to bottom to generate C4-C30 hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages are high selectivity and high output rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Its apparatus is composed of a tower-type three-phase airflow-bed reactor and a circulating pump.
NOVELTY - A process for shaping the loosen material of raw vegetable matter or biomaterials comprises shredding the raw material into loosen granules and pressing into a mold of the required apparatus.    USE - The process and apparatus are loosen material of raw vegetable matter including solid waste and agricultural byproducts, which are applicable in full utilization of resources to produce various molded articles.    ADVANTAGE - The thus produced articles are chemical binder free, and have various shapes and sufficient tensile strength and moisture resistance for convenient preservation, at reduced cost in production, transportation and storage, with reusability to prevent more environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A process for shaping the loosen material of raw vegetable matter or biomaterials comprises shredding the raw material into loosen granules and pressing into a mold, in the apparatus for which contains at least 1 wedge-shaped chamber between the pressing head and squeezing surface of a molding die, and after being ground, rubbed and stretched by the pressing head and squeezing surface that move relatively to each other, the granular vegetable material is transferred to the narrow end of such wedge-shaped chamber so that it is squeezed into cavity of the molding die.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for shaping the loosen material of raw vegetable matter consisted of the motion-driven pressing head in a mold together with the required feeder and molding die.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to production of hydrocarbons using the following method: 10-80 % water solution of heteropolyacid of 2-18 row H6(P2W18O62) is heat up to temperature 70-140 degreesC. Then a leaden or copper plate is dipped in the solution and after 3-15 minutes the process of regeneration of an anionic complex (P2W18O62)6- shall begin. After that a gas mixture with concentration of hydrocarbon of no more than 60 vol.% and concentration of oxygen of no less then 5 vol.% is passing through the solution under pressure of 700-800 mmHg till production of methane or one of saturated hydrocarbons.    USE - Chemical industry; production of methane and its derivative.    ADVANTAGE - Production of methane from carbon dioxide in industrial volumes.
NOVELTY - The shortest axial distances (a,S,b) between one seal ring (23a) and adjacent ball (22), between the balls and between the next ball and other seal ring (23b) are set to satisfy the certain relations with the diameter of the balls.    USE - For gas pressure transfer machine used for feeding gases such as air, hydrogen gas to fuel cell stack in fuel cell power generator. Also for machine compressor.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the usage of seal rings, the lubricating performance of the bearing is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shortest distances (a,b) between the balls (22) and the respective seal rings (23a,23b) on both sides, the distance (S) between the adjacent balls and the diameter (D) of the ball satisfy a relation a at least b greater than S, A/D at least b/D = 0.2-0.4 and s/D at least 0.12.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the ball bearing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    outer and inner rings (18a,19a)    seal rings (23a,23b)    balls (22)    shortest distances (a,S,b)
NOVELTY - A fermentation apparatus (11) with distributor and pressurization unit, composts the composted material (4) comprising main material (1) and auxiliary material (2), accommodated in air permeable container (7) arranged within fermentation apparatus, using the feed drive unit (10). The moisture content of composted material in the container ranges between 50-60%. The container has 10-16 meshes made of fiber.    USE - For compost disposal plant.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the conveyance process and fermentation process of composted material, by storing the material in the fiber container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of composting apparatus.    main material (1)    auxiliary material (2)    composted material (4)    fiber container (7)    feed drive unit (10)    fermentation apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - A truck (3) is mounted on a rotary stand (1), such that the truck is driven through an orbit of 360degrees. The horizontal-type rotary agitators of the truck, perform agitation of the organic waste in the floor surface (A), while driving the truck.    USE - Open-type fermentation treatment facility for performing treatment of organic waste and also for composting raw excrement of cow and pig.    ADVANTAGE - The open-type fermentation treatment facility is installed easily at low cost for treating organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the open-type fermentation treatment facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    stand (1)    truck (3)    circular track (8)    stirring apparatus (11)    floor surface (A)
NOVELTY - A conveying screw (5) is provided to convey the organic waste (1) from a storage tank (2) to a decomposition tank (4), by projecting the edge of the screw into the decomposition tank. A stirring unit (7) consisting of a stirring blade (13) fixed to a rotary shaft (7a), stirs the organic waste and the microorganism (3) so as to decompose the waste.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The jamming of the organic refuse supplied by the screw is suppressed. The decomposition of the organic refuse is stably performed. The running cost of the processing apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The screw edge is protruded into the space (9) formed at the bottom portion of the decomposition tank. A control unit rotates the screw so as to return the organic waste to the storage tank, when the detected driving torque of the screw exceeds preset value. A spiral blade (5b) is formed at the periphery of the screw shaft (5a). A reinforcement rod is welded to the spiral blade. The thickness of the spiral at the non-contact portion of the foreign material is set thin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic waste (1)    Storage tank (2)    Microorganism (3)    Decomposition tank (4)    Screw (5)    Screw shaft (5a)    Spiral blade (5b)    Stirring unit (7)    Shaft (7a)    Space (9)    Blade (13)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse disposer comprises that support rods (42) which are arranged at equal intervals in the periphery of a rotary shaft (41), are attached with a pair of spiral blades (43,44) separated from each other.    USE - For treating organic refuse e.g. bone of meat, pig, hen and fish, skin of onion and waste grain, tea dregs, fruit, vegetables, shell of egg and confectionery, ejected from restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to the blades and enables to perform favorable stirring operation, as blocking of the organic refuse lump in center section, is avoided due to the provision of the stirring rods. Peels the refuse adhering to the tank, by ends of the blades. The cover prevents contamination of the bearing unit (55).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse disposer comprises that support rods (42) which are arranged at equal intervals in the periphery of a rotary shaft (41), are attached with a pair of spiral blades (43,44) separated from each other. A pair of stirring rods (45) with stirring blades (46) at their ends, are attached to center of the shaft, and held at an angle of 90degrees and 180degrees which are different from orientation angle of the support rods. The stirring blade has variable attachment angle. The rotary shaft has a protective cover (47) attached to flange of the treatment tank (3) which retains the rotary shaft. The stirring blade is rotated by a drive unit, to stir the organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of stirring blade.    treatment tank (3)    rotary shaft (41)    support rods (42)    spiral blades (43,44)    stirring rod (45)    stirring blades (46)    protective cover (47)    bearing unit (55)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse disposer comprises a treatment tank which retains microorganisms and a deodorizing apparatus to treat the exhaust gas which is produced during processing of organic refuse in a tank (20) and supplied through an exhaust pipe (8), where the atmospheric air supplied into the tank (20) through apparatus (70) and a connecting pipe, is heated by the exhaust gas.    USE - Organic refuse disposer for treating waste foodstuff generated in restaurant and foodstuff processing facility.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency of the disposer, as the atmospheric air supplied into the tank (20), is heated by the exhaust gas passing through the apparatus (70).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse disposer comprises a treatment tank which retains microorganisms and a deodorizing apparatus to treat the exhaust gas which is produced during processing of organic refuse in a tank (20) and supplied through an exhaust pipe (8), where the atmospheric air supplied into the tank (20) through apparatus (70) and a connecting pipe, is heated by the exhaust gas. The covers (6,7) of the tank (20) heated by a heater and apparatus (70), respectively, are connected through the connecting pipe. The tank (20) is ventilated by operating a ventilating fan (66). Each side wall of the apparatus (70), has an outlet, any one of which is connected to the tank (20), based on the arrangement of the apparatus (70).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of organic refuse disposer.    organic refuse disposer (1)    covers (6,7)    exhaust pipe (8)    treatment tank (20)    ventilating fan (66)    deodorizing apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - A methane-fermentation processing method for organic waste which can be decomposed by an anaerobe, comprises measuring hydrogen sulfide concentration in a methane-fermentation tank (14), adjusting the concentration of hydrogen sulfide so that the measured value is less than a predetermined value and adding a nickel and/or cobalt compound to the methane-fermentation tank.    USE - For processing organic waste such as surplus sludge, organic refuse, food-processing dreg, and activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently improves methane fermentation process and maintains fermentation state for long period of time. The method improves activity of methane bacterium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of methane-fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    grinder (11)    pulverizer (12)    slurry adjustment tank (13)    methane-fermentation tank (14)    stirring blade (15)
NOVELTY - Bio-deodorizing method comprises introducing odor gas (1) to a filled layer (3) containing support for adhering microbes, dispersing water (8) and water collected from separate bio-deodorizing apparatus (9) as source of microbes.    USE - For biological deodorization of odor gas ejected from sewage works and human waste treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-deodorizing method and apparatus enables efficient and economical processing of odor gas. The microbe effectively suppresses the unpleasant smell generated by sulfur-type compounds in the sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for bio-deodorization apparatus, which is equipped with dispersing unit for dispersing water to the filled layer and supply unit for supplying water from separate bio-deodorizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of bio-deodorizing apparatus.    odor gas (1)    filled layer (3)    packed column (4)    water sprinkling pump (6)    water storage tank (7)    water (8)    water collected from separate bio-deodorizing apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - Organic-waste-water processing method based on activated sludge for digestive liquor after processing which carries out aerobic treatment, comprises anaerobic methane-fermentation processing, if the organic substance concentration of water is more than a setting concentration, and performs aerobic treatment with digestive liquor when not reaching setting concentration.    USE - For processing organic-waste-water.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively produces biogas by anaerobic methane-fermentation and nitrogen concentration, in organic-waste-water is effectively reduced to an effluent standard. The digestive liquor after processing is related to the organic-waste-water processing method. The organic-waste-water is stably processed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic-waste-water processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic-waste-water processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    raw-water storage tank (15)    1st supply path (17)    methane-fermentation tank (18)    digestive-liquor storage tank (20)    2nd supply path (22)    drainage-treatment tank (25)    control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - Dry powder utilized as fodder, fertilizer and soil improvement material is obtained by drying living-system origin waste obtained from foodstuffs and drink manufacture, home, business, food industry sludge, sewage sludge and purification tank sludge and crushing the cytoplasmic membranes of living-system origin waste using a ball mill having metal or ceramic ball.    USE - As fodder, fertilizer and soil improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and enables effective recycling of living-system waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pellet.
NOVELTY - A stirring blade unit stirs the organic refuse and microorganisms carrier in a decomposition tank. A controller drives the stirring blade unit in a normal rotation state, in order to direct the residual organic refuse in the decomposition tank to an organic refuse dry tank. The stirring blade unit rotates in reverse rotation state, when organic refuse is input into decomposition tank.    USE - The apparatus is useful for treating organic refuse e.g. kitchen waste, using microorganisms carrier such as bio-chip, in domestic kitchens and also in outdoor applications.    ADVANTAGE - By driving the stirring blade unit repeatedly in normal and reverse rotation states at predetermined intervals, the decomposition efficiency of the organic refuse is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stirring blade unit is rotated in normal rotation state and in reverse rotation state repeatedly at predetermined time intervals (T1,T2), respectively. The decomposition tank has a pair of outlets that open into the dry tank, to easily eject the residual organic refuse from the decomposition tank to the dry tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a timing chart of stirring motor operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The garbage is crushed, from which foreign material is removed and dried. The foreign material and inflammable material are further separated to obtain raw material of solid fuel. The dry distillate is added to separated foreign material. The resulting product is sieved to separate dry distillation material, and final foreign material remained in sieve.    USE - Used for processing garbage to produce solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of garbage efficiently disposes of refuse. Problems such as contamination in the waste disposal plant and odor during refuse disposal are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The garbage is crushed and the foreign material in crushed material is removed and dried. The foreign material and inflammable side portion material are further separated by wind-force selection to obtain the raw material of solid fuel with inflammable side portion material. The dry distillate is added to separated foreign material. The resulting product is sieved to separate dry distillation material and final foreign material remained in sieve.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the manufacture of carbonized material from refuse-derived fuel; and    (2) a processing apparatus for the garbage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing drawing of processing of garbage. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A stirring motor stirs the cultured aerobic microbes and moisture-containing organic wastes that are held in a fermenter. A controller controls the driving of the stirring motor based on the temperature at the interior of fermenter, after the supply of organic waste into the fermenter, detected by a sensor in the fermenter.    USE - For treating organic wastes such as garbage, municipal solid waste, foodstuffs manufacture waste, sewage sludge, agricultural waste by fermentation using aerobic microbes.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption for treatment of organic waste, is reduced by actuating the stirring motor, circulation fan motor and blower motor based on temperature at fermenter interior. The reduction of fermentation ability of organic waste due to drying of aerobic microbes, is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A circulation fan motor that circulates water vapor in the fermenter into a heat exchanger and a blower motor that feeds condensed air into a deodorizing tank, are controlled based on the temperature at the interior of fermenter after the supply of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the operation control of the stirring motor, circulation fan motor and blower motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The interconnector (30) has groove shaped flow paths (18,20) having copper layer, through which gas containing oxygen and heating gas flows, respectively. The copper layers of the flow paths (18) are interconnected such that cathode and anode of different fuel cells are electrically connected.    USE - Interconnector for fuel cells used for electrical power supplies of electrical home appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables decreasing the electrical resistance value using a simple and light weight structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the interconnector.    flow paths (18,20)    interconnector (30)    supply ports (32,34,36,38)
NOVELTY - Fermentation processing apparatus (2) comprising a stir feeder (12) formed with a screw blade (36) fixed to a rotary shaft (35) in a rotary fermentation container (11), where lifting pieces (30) which lift the waste material accommodated in the container accompanying the rotation of the container are protruded towards the rotary shaft from the inner peripheral surface of the container, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for performing the fermentation processing of waste materials such as organic refuse, organic sludge, bean curd lees and fish bones, etc., thrown out from business places.    ADVANTAGE - The waste material is conveyed and stirred with a raking out effect by the coordination of a screw blade and lifting pieces. All waste materials are reliably stirred and the time for completion of the fermentation processing is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is the principal portion cross-sectional diagram showing the structure of a fermentation processing equipment.    Fermentation processing equipment (2)    Fermentation container (11)    Stir feeder (12)    Trunk (20)    Side wall (21)    Lifting piece (30)    Rotary shaft (35)    Screw blade (36)
NOVELTY - A gas detecting unit (7) generates a warning signal in a predetermined temperature range according to gas concentration. A controller (10) maintains the temperature of the gas detection unit in a predetermined value, by intermittently controlling the electric power supply, based on the detected temperature of the gas detecting unit.    USE - For detecting gas e.g. carbon monoxide, methane gas, propane gas.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes the damage of gassing by detecting the gas accurately at an early stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of the gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (5)    gas detecting unit (7)    power supply (8)    controller (10)    temperature detector (11)    battery (16)
NOVELTY - Space (15) is provided between the catalyst support of a water vapor modification reaction unit (11) and a hydrogen isolation membrane plate (12).    USE - In reactor.    ADVANTAGE - As the whole surface of the hydrogen separation layer contacts with the reformed gas, hydrogen is separated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water vapor modification reaction device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the water vapor modification reaction device.    water vapor modification reaction unit (11)    hydrogen isolation membrane plate (12)    space (15)    modification reaction outer frame (23)    outer frame of hydrogen isolation membrane plate (33)
NOVELTY - The aqueous alkali solution of metal hydrogen complex is continuously contacted with a catalyst (5), such that the flow of aqueous alkali solution of metal hydrogen complex to the catalyst surface is in the shape of thin film, and hydrolyzed. Thus, hydrogen gas is generated.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas used for fuel cell in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas is generated efficiently and simply. Hydrolysis reaction is carried out effectively in the generation method of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of apparatus used for generation of hydrogen gas.    raw material storage portion (1)    regulation valve (2)    raw material supplying pipe (3)    hydrogen generation portion (4)    catalyst (5)
NOVELTY - The catalyst consists of metal oxides such as aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide and zinc oxide supporting copper metal. The atomic ratio of magnesium with respect to the total amount of zinc and magnesium is 0.01-0.35. The catalyst removes carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen gas, as carbon dioxide by reacting with water vapor.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen gas (claimed) as carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved activity with respect to carbon monoxide shift reaction. The catalyst efficiently removes carbon monoxide in hydrogen gas as carbon dioxide by high conversion ratio, at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal of carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - Direct alcohol fuel cells form a stack (20) comprising several electrically connected direct-methanol fuel cells (DMFC). Each cell comprises anodic catalyst layer, cathodic catalyst layer and electrolyte layer that are laminated to form a multi-layered structure. The multi-layered structure is formed and associated in a fixed way with a flexible substrate (21) that is being wound up in a roll. The substrate is made of Kapton (RTM).    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of multilayered structure on flexible substrate enables production of low cost fuel cell stack with high production volumes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alcohol fuel may also be ethanol. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration of fuel cell stack.    fuel cell stack (20)    control module (20A)    flexible substrate (21)    inlet (22)    outlet (23)
NOVELTY - An electrophoretic device (11) for on-line measurement of process parameters has a reservoir/ feed channel (14), with inlet and outlet (15,18) for the monitored process liquid, and which connects with the separation channel (20) via an aperture (21).    USE - Food, medical and biological analyses e.g. brewing, effluent treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturing.    ADVANTAGE - Arrangement allows electrophoretic separation analysis to be used for on-line process monitoring / control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the process of using the arrangement for on-line process monitoring. The arrangement is a micro system, comprising a plate (12) which is etched with the necessary channel structure, and then sealed by lamination of a cover plate; the plates are transparent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a device (11) with electrophoretic separation channels (20) supplied from a process line (17) via connector tubes (16a, 16b).
NOVELTY - Aerosol or pump foam product for hair treatment comprises a cationic cellulose derivative, chitosan, a chitosan-neutralizing acid and a solvent. The weight ratio of cellulose derivative to chitosan is less than 2. The product is contained in a pressure-tight pack together with a propellant or in a pack with a mechanical foaming device.    USE - For hair treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The composition forms a compact foam of good quality that is readily worked into the hair. It has good hairdryer properties and gives the hair a smooth feel, good elasticity, a pleasant shine and strong hold.
NOVELTY - A biotechnical assembly has a bioreactor (1) receiving feedstuff medium from a container and surrendering an intermediate product to a cross-flow filter. The filter permeate outlet tube is linked to a first harvest container, while the retentate is returned to the bioreactor. The bioreactor (1) especially receives further feedstuff ingredients from a second container (3).    USE - Assembly to produce cellular culture for e.g. laboratory or food industry purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly combines high cell productivity with long cross-flow filter membrane service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biotechnical assembly has a second cellular retentate harvest container (18) linked via a tube (19) to the bioreactor (1). A measurement and control unit (6) regulates the fermentation and filtration process. The measurement and control system has an analysis station (24) which measures the concentration of the ingredients in the bioreactor by a sensor. The ratio of ingredients in the bioreactor is regulated by control of the second container (3) feed pump (9). The analysis station operates using the flow diffusion analysis system (FDA). A second analysis system (27) monitors the cellular concentration in the reactor and regulates the cell concentration in the reactor by a harvest pump (20) located before the second harvest container (18). The further introduction of media to the bioreactor (1) is determined by a third regulator (44) linked to a weighing system (22) and feed pump (8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart showing the principle of operation.    Bioreactor (1)    second feedstuff container (3)    regulation and control unit (6)    feed pump (8, 9)    second harvest container (18)    tube (19)    harvest pump (20)    weighing system (22)    analysis station (24)    second analysis station (27)    sensor (28)    third regulator (44)
NOVELTY - A decomposable transition metal compound is provided on substrate particles. A gaseous carbon source is contacted with the substrate particles, and the transition metal compound is decomposed before, during or after contacting with gaseous carbon source to obtain the transition metal. The carbon source is subjected to decomposition, which is catalyzed by the obtained transition metal, and carbon nanoparticles are produced.    USE - For producing carbon nanoparticles (claimed), used as conductive filler in insulting polymer matrices, and electrical applications, and as reinforcement in structural materials.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon nanoparticles having high industrial utility are efficiently and economically obtained with high yield. The process provides optimal control of the nanotube diameter and optionally allows controlling the chirality of the particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transition metal compound which is decomposable to yield the transition metal under conditions permitting carbon-nanoparticle formation, is provided on substrate particles. A gaseous carbon source is contacted with the substrate particles, and the transition metal compound is decomposed before, during or after contacting with gaseous carbon source to obtain the transition metal. The carbon source is subjected to decomposition, which is catalyzed by the obtained transition metal, and carbon nanoparticles are produced and collected. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for carbon nanoparticles obtained by the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of    apparatus (10)    source of argon (12)    container (36)    outlet (38)    horizontal furnace (40)    catalyst (46)
NOVELTY - A solution of catalyst (precursor) in supercritical fluid, or of supercritical fluid in catalyst (precursor), is prepared. The solution is expanded to produce particles of catalyst (precursor). The particles are heated with carbon source, to produce carbon nanomaterials. The catalyst (precursor) catalyzes formation of carbon nanomaterials from carbon source or reacts to form catalyst of such capability.    USE - For synthesizing carbon nanomaterial, such as fullerenic nanostructures, for e.g. single or multi-walled carbon nanotubes.    ADVANTAGE - The synthesis method uses a carbon-containing feedstock as the supercritical fluid, which avoids yield-reducing reaction of carbon nanotube product with carbon dioxide supercritical fluid to form toxic carbon monoxide. A separate carbon source need not be introduced, and hence the process is simplified. The presence of substrate particles during the decomposition of the catalyst precursor lowers the nucleation energy of the catalyst atoms and controls the size and shape of the catalyst cluster so formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solution of a catalyst or a catalyst precursor in a supercritical fluid, or of a supercritical fluid in a catalyst or a catalyst precursor, is prepared. The solution is expanded to produce particles of catalyst or catalyst precursor. The catalyst or catalyst precursor particles are heated with a carbon source, to produce carbon nanomaterials. The catalyst or catalyst precursor is capable of catalyzing the formation of carbon nanomaterials from a carbon source or of reacting to form a catalyst having such a capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus used for synthesizing carbon nanomaterials.    carbon dioxide cylinder (10)    chiller (12)    compressor (14)    heat pipe (16)    flow valves (18)
NOVELTY - Process for starting a gas generating system for producing a hydrogen-containing gas for operating a fuel cell comprises burning a fuel in a starter burner, in which hot gases from the combustion heat conditioning devices for a portion of the starting materials and the residual heat from the gases heats at least one additional component, feeding the starting materials into respective components or into the conditioning devices.    USE - For starting a gas generating system for producing a hydrogen-containing gas for operating a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process is continuous.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Process for starting a gas generating system (1) for producing a hydrogen-containing gas for operating a fuel cell (2) comprises burning a fuel in a starter burner (11), in which the hot gases from the combustion heat conditioning devices (7) for a portion of the starting materials and the residual heat from the gases subsequently heats at least one additional component, and feeding the starting materials into the respective components or into the conditioning devices after a starting temperature has been reached.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gas generating system containing a fuel cell.    gas generating system (1)    fuel cell (2)    anode chamber (3)    cathode chamber (5)    reformer (6)    conditioning devices (7)    starter burner (11)
NOVELTY - Fuel battery comprises solid electrolyte film, fuel electrode and oxidant electrode sandwiching the film, and liquid fuel supply section, wherein the oxidant electrode contains substrate, and a catalyst layer between the substrate and the solid electrolyte, wherein the substrate has a first hydrophobic layer and a hydrophilic second layer at the direction towards the outside of the battery.    USE - For methanol direct type fuel batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel has good efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrode used in the battery;    (2) preparation of (1); and    (3) preparation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the product.    Substrate (110)    Catalyst layer (112)    Hydrophobic layer (441)    Hydrophilic layer (443)
NOVELTY - Dry type methane fermentation tank comprising organic substance collection section having methane gas passages for discharge of methane gases outside, is new.    USE - The fermentation tank is useful for the production of methane using dry fermentation.    ADVANTAGE - Methane gas can be produced stably and the collection of methane has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a system for treating organic substances;    (2) a similar tank comprising an organic substance charging port, container sections and organic substance discharging section; and    (3) a dry fermentation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the tank. The drawing contains non-English text.    Warm water pipes (102, 104)    Residual discharge (110)    Discharge apparatus (113)
NOVELTY - Separation of isotopes involves the use of hydrogen as ligand on the element that is to be separated. The hydrogen and the element that is to be separated are employed in the form of a chemical compound that is in a gaseous state at the actual pressure and temperatures.    USE - The method is used for the separation of isotopes to obtain isotopically pure Si fractions. It is particularly used for obtaining an isotopically pure 28-SiH4 in industrial scale, for use in the manufacture of silicon-based semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides for the effective and less expensive large-scale mass-separation of 28-Si from naturally occurring Si.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separation of isotopes involves purifying a specific isotope of an isotope composition by exploiting the difference in the isotope's mass diffusivity by making the natural isotope composition, in one cycle, travel in a mass stream through a media by diffusion and optionally also convection to obtain a fractioning of the isotopes such that the wanted isotope is enriched in one fraction of the mass stream; collecting the enriched fraction of the mass stream and sending it through another cycle to obtain a fraction with higher content of the wanted isotope; and repeating these cycles until the wanted isotope has become enriched. The hydrogen is used as ligand on the element that is to be separated, and the hydrogen and the element that is to be separated are employed in the form of a chemical compound that is in a gaseous state at the actual pressure and temperatures.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (2) to which gaseous fuel and an oxidizing gas are fed. The device has a compressor (4) for the gas connected at its gas inlet to a gas filter (5) system via an elastic, sealed gas conduction channel (8) of textile material. The gas conducting channel has textile fibers or threads with an elastic, gas tight coating.    USE - Induction and compression of at least one gas in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The sound in solids emanating from each compressor is damped in a simple, space saving manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section of a device for induction and compression of at least one gas in fuel cell system    Compressor (4)    Gas filter (5)    Sealed gas conduction channel (8)    Porous gas conduction channel (9)    Fuel cell (2)
NOVELTY - A wicking structure in communication with fluid outlet (24) has solid wicking volume not more than 50% of a fuel container volume. The wicking structure is extended in any orientation of the container, to permit liquid fuel located proximate the extended extremity to be wicked to the outlet at any stage of fuel depletion.    USE - Fuel reservoir for reformer of micro fuel cell used in consumer electronic product such as cell phone.    ADVANTAGE - Delivers liquid fuel efficiently to reformer by simple operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) liquid fuel dispensing method; and    (2) fuel cartridge assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top plan view of the assembled liquid fuel reservoir.    Liquid fuel (22)    Fluid outlet (24)    End portions of retainer (42)    Cap (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel reservoir detachably attached to the liquid fuel cell, comprises wicking structure (32) provided within the cavity filled with liquid methanol, whose free rise wick height is greater than one half of its length.    USE - For liquid fuel cell and micro fuel cell reformers.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents liquid leakage in fuel reservoir, and reduces the volume effectively by the wicking structure inside the container, by reducing the solid volume of wicking structure, so as to maximize the amount of fuel in the container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for combination of fuel reservoir and anode of liquid fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the liquid fuel reservoir.    Container (20)    Liquid fuel mixture (22)    Outlet tube (24)    Cover (28)    Wicking structure (32)
NOVELTY - A low combustible aerosol antiperspirant product in plastic package comprises low combustion product having chemical heat of combustion at most 3.0 kilojoules/g, and plastic package capable of containing and dispensing low combustion product. The combination of package and product has a fire hazard classification of 1 or 2.    USE - For use as low combustible aerosol antiperspirant product in plastic package.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides reduced fire hazard classification that reduces storage costs. It can be sold and warehoused in plastic aerosol containers in more safe and economic manner.
NOVELTY - A flexible tray which forms operational bin, has floor with air permeable mesh. The plane defined by floor, intersects with plane defined by primary side of tray. Specific volume of raw material supplied into bin, is aerated to produce compost (18). The compost is discharged by moving primary end of the tray such that its horizontal component, is in the direction of secondary end of the tray.    USE - In organic waste recycling facility, waste water treatment facility and mushroom cultivating facility.    ADVANTAGE - Enables uniform aeration and hydration of raw material, reliably selects and captures a preset amount of compost from compost mass and handles massive quantities of organic material in workable sizes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of composting system.    flexible tray (12)    partition walls (14)    compost (18)    pallet (25)    fitting (26)    upper board (29a)
NOVELTY - Preparing the composite fodder mixture involves mixing brewery production waste containing beer dregs and depleted beer yeast with vegetable raw, urea and mineral additives: chalk, iron, manganese, zinc and copper sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, potassium iodide and sodium chloride. Mixing is carried out in mixer with rotation frequency 3-4 rev/min for 20-30 min up to preparing the uniform mass. Invention provides reduction of complexity of technological process for preparing the composite fodder mixture and enhancement of nutrient value of fodder mixture due to the increased level of protein, vitamin of group B and mineral elements. Fodder mixture can be used for feeding agricultural animals and poultries.    USE - Fodder production, agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced value of mixture. 2 tbl
NOVELTY - A partial oxidation type modifier (1) installed in the front stage of a partial oxidation type fuel cell (2), generates carbon monoxide and hydrogen by partial direction of hydrocarbon. A stack modifier (3) performs water vapor modification reaction of unreacted hydrocarbon ejected from the modifier (1) through the fuel cell.    USE - For electric power generation using natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high electric power generation efficiency without much energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solid oxide type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    partial oxidation type modifier (1)    partial oxidation type fuel cell (2)    stack modifier (3)    steam reforming type fuel cell (4)
NOVELTY - A soil improvement material comprising Fusarium equiseti SC-48 strain (FERM P-18800), as an active ingredient, is new.    USE - The material is useful for cultivating plant and reducing infectious disease of plant.    ADVANTAGE - The soil improvement material enables efficient growth of plant and prevents infections of the plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) cultivation of plant which involves growing a plant in the soil which is processed with the soil improvement material; and    (2) reduction of soil infectious plant disease in the plant cultivation by processing the soil using the soil improvement material.
NOVELTY - The fuel mixing vessel (8) comprises an upstream chamber (8a), a porous element (9) and a downstream chamber (8b). An ignition source (12) burns fuel and air which are supplied to the upstream chamber from a fuel system (10) and an air supply port (7), respectively. The hot combustion gas from the upstream chamber is supplied to the downstream chamber for vaporizing fuel supplied from a fuel system (11).    USE - For mixing and supplying vaporization fuel, oxidizing agent, water moisture content to modifier used in electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supplied to the downstream chamber of the fuel mixing vessel is fully vaporized during the load fluctuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (2)    air supply port (7)    fuel mixing vessel (8)    upstream chamber (8a)    downstream chamber (8b)    porous element (9)    fuel systems (10,11)    ignition source (12)
NOVELTY - Processing of putrefactive waste material comprising supplying Bacillus sp. AURACE-S to a closed type treatment tank containing slurry-like putrefactive waste material, aerating and accelerating proliferation of microbes in treatment tank, initially processing the slurry-like putrefactive waste material at high temperature fermentation and finally processing the waste material with photosynthetic bacteria to obtain liquid fertilizer, is new.    USE - The method is useful for aerobic processing of putrefactive waste material such as slurry, livestock farming excretion, kitchen wastewater drain and sewage sludge, useful as liquid fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively processes putrefactive waste material using microbes. The method is simple and economical. The method enables production of liquid fertilizer used for improving solid fertility and reduces the amount of slurry produced by the method. The method and apparatus effectively sterilizes parasitic insect eggs and pathogenic microbes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for slurry-like putrefactive waste material processing apparatus, which has a closed type treatment tank (4) for storing the waste material and microbes such as photosynthetic microbe and Bacillus sp. AURACE-S, an injector for supplying the microbes to the treatment tank and an oxygen supply unit (16) for supplying oxygen to the treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of slurry-like putrefactive waste material processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Treatment tank (4)    Air inlet (6)    Bacillus storing tank (11)    Photosynthetic bacteria holding tank (12)    Microbial nutrient containing tank (13)    pH adjustment material containing tank (14)    Defoaming machine (15)    Oxygen supply unit (16)
NOVELTY - An air supply port (12) is arranged in the lower end of an air feed-pipe (11) which is connected to an upper pneumatic piping (10) of a tank (1). The air is supplied during stirring of the organic refuse and an aerobic bacteria by a stirring blade (2). An elastic material is arranged in the front end of the stirring blade, contacting the inner wall surface of the tank.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse for manufacturing fodder and manure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient degradation of the organic refuse by supplying air during stirring of the organic refuse and aerobic bacteria. The generation of bad smell is prevented by preventing adhering of the refuse to the inner wall of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus.    Tank (1)    Stirring blade (2)    Pneumatic piping (10)    Air feed pipe (11)    Air supply port (12)
NOVELTY - A treatment tank arranged at bottom side of a sink, consists of dry chamber to dry the decomposed organic refuse ejected from a decomposition chamber. A recovery unit collects the dried organic refuse from the dry chamber. A detector having pair of electrodes (31a,31b), is arranged in the recovery unit to detect discharge of water into the treatment tank.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse ejected from kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of water into the treatment tank is accurately detected, hence the processing of the organic refuse is efficiently performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water discharge is detected by the electric conductivity between the electrodes by applying direct current to the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control unit (22)    Electrodes (31a,31b)
NOVELTY - An organic-refuse treatment tank (2) having a height L1', includes an internal rotary shaft (3) that integrally mounts multiple stirring blades (4). A drive unit inclines the tank at an angle (alpha) such that height L2' of the blade (4a) at the highest position on shaft, is lower than the height of tank before inclination.    USE - The apparatus is useful for decomposing organic refuse such as garbage-disposals, using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The stirring efficiency is enhanced and decomposition of organic is carried out effectively, by maintaining specific height of stirring blades with respect to the height of the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lid (6) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the tank, through a hinge (20), for opening/closing the tank opening. An overflow window (7) is provided at the upper portion of the tank, through which undecomposed refuse flows out by the rotation of stirring blade. An exhaust port (8) is provided opposing the overflow window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic-refuse treatment tank (2)    Shaft (3)    Stirring blade (4)    Lid (6)    Overflow window (7)    Hinge (20)
NOVELTY - Shower nozzles (20) are provided near an opening (12) provided in an exhaust-gas purification duct (11). A tank (30) containing microbe carriers (31) is connected to the showers by a feed pipe (21), and a drain pipe. Water mixed with microbes stored in the tank, is dispersed onto the exhaust gas flowing through the duct, from the shower nozzles, for purifying exhaust gas.    USE - The system is useful for purifying exhaust gas of restaurants, restaurants equipped with grills, and yakitori stores.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient purification of the exhaust gas, and removing odor and oil from the gas, by dispersing the water mixed with microbes onto the exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing unit consisting of a carrier of microbes such as aerobic microbes is provided for processing odor and/or oil component contained in the water drained to the tank. An aerator supplies gas containing oxygen into the tank. A mist separator and an activated carbon filter are provided at the downstream side of the installation position of the nozzles, in the exhaust path, to separate the exhaust gas from water, and to purify the exhaust gas, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of an exhaust gas purification system.    Duct (11)    Opening (12)    Nozzles (20)    Feed pipe (21)    Tank (30)    Microbe carriers (31)
NOVELTY - A powdered or granular organism carrier (14) having sedimentation property and a large specific surface area is provided in a bioreaction tank (10). Surplus sludge mixed with organism carrier is supplied to a sludge depressurized concentration apparatus (12) and floating sludge is concentrated. The organism carrier, along with supernatant liquid, is returned to the bioreaction tank, where the carrier is recovered and supernatant liquid is ejected.    USE - Used for sludge disposal.    ADVANTAGE - The organism carrier can be recovered and recycled, decreasing the process cost. Sludge disposal is carried out easily and the water treatment efficiency is improved. The sedimentation property of sludge is improved by using the organism carrier and the water quality is improved. Reduction of the extension expense of the installation for water treatment and air power expense for bioreaction are attained. Use of coagulant, chemical and dehydration cake are avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a water treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of the structure of a water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bioreaction tank (10)    sludge depressurized concentration apparatus (12)    organism carrier (14)    return line (16)    surplus sludge (18)    sedimentation basin (20)
NOVELTY - A ventilation pipe (2) arranged along center axis of a rotating cylinder (1) holding organic material (30), has partition plates (10) and diffusion tubes (4) attached to its respective inner and outer surfaces for dividing cylinder into number of processing zones (A,B,C). The pipe connected to gas supply unit, individually circulates gas to each zone. The stirring blades (8) are attached to inner wall of cylinder.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic material such as organic refuse, livestock excrement, agricultural waste, food processing residue and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The stirring efficiency of the organic material is improved, by arranging the ventilation pipe along the center axis of rotating cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the rotary-type fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotating cylinder (1)    Ventilation pipe (2)    Diffusion tubes (4)    Stirring blades (8)    Partition plates (10)    Organic material (30)    Processing zones (A,B,C)
NOVELTY - Plant-cultivation culture medium obtained by depositing dredging sludge on dam bottom of lake as deposition soil, obtaining deposition cake by adding flocculant, dehydration support agent chosen from calcined lime, slaked lime and cement, depositing, storing dehydration cake, adding wooden-type compost at 50 volume% from 10 volume% with respect to dehydration cake, adding peat-moss at 50 volume% from 10 volume% into culture medium, is new.    USE - The plant-cultivation culture medium is useful for cultivating plants.    ADVANTAGE - The plant-cultivation culture medium is efficient in cultivating plants with suitable biochemical property. The culture medium has reduced pH, high phosphorus component and has no odor.
NOVELTY - A modifier (5) produces the gas fuel rich in hydrogen and aromatic compound, while producing liquid fuel of high octane number that modifies the fuel by cyclo-dehydrogenation reaction. A gas-liquid separation unit (8) separates the liquid fuel and gas fuel and supplies both fuels to a main combustion chamber (31), and only gas fuel to sub combustion chamber (33).    USE - For internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the combustion efficiency of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic drawing of the power apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (5)    liquid and gas fuel separation unit (8)    main combustion chamber (31)    sub combustion chamber (33)    internal combustion engine (23)
NOVELTY - A thermal storage unit (A) has a storage tank (9) to store exhaust heat of a sterilization component (3) temporarily. A heat supply unit (B) supplies stored exhaust heat as a heat source to a heating device (C).    USE - For manufacturing beer product and also for other foodstuffs.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective usage of exhaust heat of the sterilization component in different process and in time zones, by storing the exhaust heat in the storage tank of the thermal storage unit. The thermal efficiency of the manufacturing equipment is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exhaust-heat utilization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the manufacturing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sterilization component (3)    storage tank (9)    thermal storage unit (A)    heat supply unit (B)    heating device (C)
NOVELTY - The heater heats the catalysts (62,63) provided in a tank (60) so as to obtain cyclic unsaturated byproduct and cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon from the lower hydrocarbon mixture. Cyclic unsaturated products created due to dehydrogenation reaction is supplied to an isolation tank (30) from the tank (60). Hydrogen gas is separated from the products through a separation membrane (40) in the tank (30).    USE - For generating hydrogen gas used for fuel cells in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating the hydrogen gas even from the lower hydrocarbons easily thereby the need for separate supply of cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unsaturated products generated from the catalyst heating in a tank (60) are supplied to the regeneration tank (50) coupled with the tank (60). The liquefied fuel gas generated due to dehydrogenation in the reaction tank (20) is supplied to a storage tank (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of hydrogen gas generating apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel tank (10)    reaction tank (20)    isolation tank (30)    isolation membrane (40)    regeneration tank (50)    gas generating tank (60)
NOVELTY - A porous metal complex adsorbs gas or liquid and has pore size changing with adsorption pressure or temperature of the adsorbed substance. The integrated basic structure of the metal complex changes with the change in pore size.    USE - For adsorption material and isolation material used for isolating carbon dioxide, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, oxygen, nitrogen, 1-4C hydrocarbon and water vapor, especially oxygen in air and methane in natural gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal complex adsorbs substances such as gas selectively, and has excellent isolation property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the adsorption isotherm of various gases using the metal complex. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A water supply unit (3) and a reactive particle supply unit (2) respectively supply water and reactive particles into a heating chamber (1b) heated by a tubular flame burner (1c) and a compression chamber. The water vapor from the heating chamber and reactive particles are subjected to impact compression in the compression chamber, to produce a hydrogen-containing gas.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen, for use as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The installation cost of the novel hydrogen manufacturing apparatus is low, and hence hydrogen is efficiently manufactured at low cost. Further, the ejection of carbon dioxide is restrained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The impact compression is performed by heating the mixture of water vapor and reactive particles containing hydrocarbon, to a high temperature. The hydrogen is separated from the hydrogen-containing gas, which is used as a fuel. The water supply unit intermittently supplies water as a mist into the heating chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the above hydrogen manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compression chamber (1a)    heating chamber (1b)    tubular flame burner (1c)    reactive particle supply unit (2)    water supply unit (3)
NOVELTY - The desulfurizing apparatus has a pair of packing portions (3,6) filled with zeolite type desulfurized adsorption agent and copper desulfurized adsorption agent, respectively. The liquefied petroleum gas is passed through the packing portions sequentially to absorb sulfur component containing carbonyl sulfide.    USE - For removing sulfur component in liquefied petroleum gas used in reformer to generate reformed gas rich in hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The liquefied petroleum gas is desulfurized efficiently using zeolite type and copper type desulfurized adsorption agents. The durability of the desulfurizing apparatus is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the desulfurizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Feed pipe (1)    Zeolite type desulfurized adsorption agent (2)    Packing portions (3,6)    Copper desulfurized adsorption agent (5)    Exhaust tube (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying mixed gas consisting of fuel and water vapor, into an outer cylinder (3) filled with oxidation and modification catalysts (7). The hydrogen generated by oxidation heat generation and modification reaction, is supplied into a pair of inner cylinders (4). The supply of oxygen to inner cylinders, is stopped, when temperature of inner and outer cylinders reaches predetermined temperature.    USE - For production of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy required for modification reaction, is easily obtained in short time by the oxidation and modification catalysts in the inner and outer cylinders. The hydrogen production operation is stably performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unmodified fuel in the outer cylinder is modified, by heating the inner and outer cylinders using the oxidation heat. The oxidation and modification catalysts (8) is filled in the inner cylinders. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel modification apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel modification apparatus.    modifier (1)    raw material inlet (2)    outer cylinder (3)    inner cylinder (4)    oxidation and modification catalysts (7,8)
NOVELTY - Thin metal plates (30a,30b), (50) with flow path for reformed gas and purge gas are provided respectively adjacent to top, bottom sides of thin hydrogen-separation metal plates (40a,40b). These plates are stacked in order and joined by heat processing at temperature TK given by T1 greater than TK greater than T2 where T1 is melting point of each plate, and T2 is the temperature at which the hydrogen separator is used.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen separator used for separating hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas, which is used in fuel cells for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Strength of the hydrogen separator is ensured even if thin metal plats are used for forming the hydrogen separator, as the plates are joined at a specific temperature. Size reduction of the separator is achieved by adopting a laminated structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each hydrogen-separation plate has a hydrogen-separation membrane (44) which enables permeation of hydrogen selectively, to extract hydrogen from hydrogen- containing gas. The heat processing temperature TK is set to satisfy the relation T1 greater than T3 greater than TK greater than T2 where T3 is the temperature at which reduction in the function of the hydrogen separator is produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded isometric view of a hydrogen separator. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    plates with flow paths (30a,30b,50)    hydrogen-separation plates (40a,40b)    hydrogen separation membrane (44)
NOVELTY - Modification reaction catalyst (2a) and shift catalyst (2b) are contained in a modification reactor (1a) and shift reactor (1b), respectively. Auto-oxidation type deoxidation material (12) is contained in both the reactors in which fuel containing hydrocarbon, alcohol or ether, is converted into hydrogen gas, by catalytic reaction.    USE - For converting hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen rich fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety and stabilizes operation of modifier, as oxygen permeated into the modifier is deoxidized by deoxidation material provided within the reactors. Reduces fuel modification cost and removal of oxygen is performed reliably, safely, stably and favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The deoxidation material is held between water inlet and outlet of the reactors. A pressure regulation mechanism prevents pressure rise in reactors. A temperature control device regulates temperature of deoxidation material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of fuel modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel modifier.    modification reactor (1a)    shift reactor (1b)    modification catalyst (2a)    shift catalyst (2b)    deoxidation material (12)
NOVELTY - A modification raw material route and a combustion gas route thermally contact, to transfer heat from the combustion gas to the raw material. A modifier produces hydrogen from the raw material and supplies to a fuel cell. A combustion air route and unreacted heating gas route contact thermally, to transfer the heat from the unreacted gas produced by the fuel cell to the combustion air.    USE - Hydrogen supply apparatus for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat amount of the unreacted gas from the fuel cell is utilized effectively, hence the system efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modification raw material route (B) and a combustion gas route (C) thermally contact, to transfer heat from the combustion gas to the raw material. A modifier (41) produces hydrogen from the raw material and supplies to a fuel cell (50). A combustion air route (D) and unreacted heating gas route (E) contact thermally, to transfer the heat from the unreacted gas produced by the fuel cell to the combustion air. A unreacted heating gas supply unit (60) in integrally provided to a combustion air heater (70). The unreacted gas is supplied to the supply unit through an unreacted gas route (53). A branch route (54) supplies the unreacted gas to a combustion gas supply unit (30). A controller controls the flow amount of unreacted gas to the supply units (30,60). A water route (F) is in thermal contact with the unreacted gas route.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the component arrangement of the hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification raw material supply unit (10)    raw material heater (20)    combustion gas supply unit (30)    modifier (41)    fuel cell (50)    unreacted heating gas supply unit (60)    combustion air heater (70)    raw material route (B)    combustion gas route (C)    combustion air route (D)    unreacted heating gas route (E)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer consists of a modifier (1), water evaporator (2), original fuel vaporizer (3), desulfurizer (4), low temperature shift converter (5) and selective oxidation carbon monoxide removal unit (6), which are housed in a vacuum insulated cylindrical column (15). The column consists heat insulation layer (15c) between the inner and outer cylinders (15a,15b).    USE - For converting original fuels such as naphtha. kerosene into hydrogen for fuel cell used in co-generation system, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - the filling of hat insulation material between each apparatus in the reformer, is prevented by provision of heat insulation layer in the column enclosing the apparatus. The structure of the reformer is simplified. The maintenance work of the reformer is easily performed. The starting time of the reformer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A combustion gas flow path to the combustor, is formed at axial center of the column. Several modification pipes are arranged in parallel, surrounding the combustion gas flow path. The evaporator evaporates water with the heat of waste gas ejected by the modifier. The low temperature shift converter reduces temperature of reformed gas to required temperature level to convert carbon monoxide and water into carbon dioxide and hydrogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for starting method of fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    modifier (1)    water evaporator (2)    original fuel vaporizer (3)    desulfurizer (4)    low temperature shift converter (5)    selective oxidation carbon monoxide removal unit (6)    column (15)    inner and outer cylinders (15a,15b)    heat insulation layer (15c)
NOVELTY - A rotatable thermal storage unit (21) moves alternately to expose raw material gas flow route (A) and combustion gas flow route (B). The raw material gas flow route is formed of supply ranges (X,Y) in which raw material gas containing hydride and heating gas, and raw material gas containing water are supplied, respectively. The supply range (X) is formed in the upstream side of the storage unit.    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas to hydrogen consuming apparatus such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effectively suppressing the leakage of the heating gas from the hydrogen supply apparatus, by suitably setting the gas supply ranges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermal storage unit has several through holes (21a) along its axial direction, through which the raw material gas flows. The raw material gas supply range (X) is set based on the velocity of the raw material gas and the rotational speed of the storage unit. The rotation stopping time of the thermal storage unit is set up based on the velocity of the raw material gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the rotatable thermal storage units. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotatable thermal storage unit (21)    through holes (21a)    raw material gas flow route (A)    combustion gas flow route (B)    raw material gas supply ranges (X,Y)
NOVELTY - A heat insulation felt (16a) is provided at lower portion of a catalyst layer (16) held by a heat insulating material (15) in a reactor (3). A hydrogenation derivative storage unit (14) is provided at lower side of the felt through which hydrogenation derivative is supplied to the catalyst layer by capillary action, so as to produce hydrogen when the catalyst layer is induction heated.    USE - For production of hydrogen used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need of injection system for supplying hydrogenation derivative to the catalyst layer, by arrangement of heat insulation felt. The structure of hydrogen production apparatus is simplified, thereby cost reduction is attained. Hydrogen is generated reliably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the hydrogen storage/supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reactor of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (3)    storage unit (14)    heat insulation material (15)    catalyst layer (16)    heat insulation felt (16a)    discharge port (18)    heat radiation pipe (19)
NOVELTY - Liquid flammables and environmental disruption substances, organic non-metal and inorganic non-metal are processed in high temperature furnace using oxygen at more than 1200 degrees C, such as high temperature melting furnace, partial oxidation combustion furnace. Components and materials, such as iron, are recycled.    USE - For recycling metals and non-metals as gas and raw materials, such as road surface materials, as fuel containing hydrogen-carbon monoxide and other hydrocarbon gas or raw material for chemicals from waste materials of motor vehicle and household electric appliances, such as refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - Metals and non-metals are effectively and mechanically recycled. Raw material of iron are collected. Manual labor and capital investment are reduced compare with conversional method. Factory and transportation cost are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Liquid flammables, such as used portions from waste material containing motor vehicle waste and household electric appliance waste, fuel oil, environmental disruption substance, such as coolant freon, component containing metals, vehicle and housing containing tires, are separated after recovering metals and non-metal portions of waste material. Organic non-metals are collected by crushing tires and vehicles or housing which contains resin with metal as main component. Inorganic non-metal containing glass as main component are collected. The liquid flammables and environmental disruption substances, organic non-metal and inorganic non-metal are processed by high temperature furnace using oxygen at more than 1200 degrees C, such as high temperature melting furnace, partial oxidation combustion furnace. Components and materials including iron are recycled by recycling to the slag.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation system comprises a source of sodium borohydride; a water source; a catalyst; and a structure to bring the sodium borohydride, water, and catalyst into contact at a reaction zone to release hydrogen and to move by-product away from the reaction zone.    USE - For catalytic hydrolysis of sodium borohydride for generating hydrogen by contacting sodium borohydride, water, and catalyst to release hydrogen, and moving reactants away from a reaction zone (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention accurately meters hydrogen on demand and the sodium metaborate reaction product is removed from the reaction zone so as not to interfere with the hydrolysis reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell, and the inventive hydrogen generation system;    (b) an electronic device comprising the inventive hydrogen generation system, a fuel cell for receiving hydrogen to generate electricity, and an electronic device connected to receive electrical energy from fuel cell; and    (c) a fuel cartridge comprising replaceable structure including sodium borohydride, water, and catalyst; a mechanism for contacting the sodium borohydride, water and catalyst; and a mechanism for moving reactants into and away from a reaction zone    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the system.    Substrate (10)    Water (16)    Rupturing structure (22, 18, 20)
NOVELTY - The production of biomass solid fuel comprises sizing the biomass, mixing, heat treating, and pressing in a platen press.    USE - Used for producing biomass solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The pressing time is shortened.
NOVELTY - A gas flow path arranged heat-exchangeably with a heated gas straight flow path, is provided upstream of an evaporation flow path for heating fuel gas discharged from a vaporization flow path. The fuel vapor generated in the evaporation flow path, flows upwards along gravity direction into a gas flow path.    USE - Evaporator.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel containing hydrocarbon is vaporized efficiently using simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional side view of the elevator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid fuel (a)    heated gas (b)    rear side of evaporator (c)    front side of evaporator (d)    off-gas (e)
NOVELTY - The device has an estimating section (13) to estimate occurrence of water-clogging, where condensed water stays in a fuel gas flow passage that supplies gas to a fuel electrode (11a) of a fuel cell stack (11). A control section (14) controls a fuel gas exhaust valve (15), which is disposed downstream of the stack to allow gas exhaustion. The valve is brought into an open condition when water-clogging occurs.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control section controls the fuel gas exhaust valve that is brought to the open condition when water-clogging occurs, thereby preventing an electric power generating efficiency from being deteriorated to a minimal extent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram depicting a structure of a fuel cell powered vehicle having a fuel cell system.    Fuel electrode (11a)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Estimating section (13)    Control section (14)    Fuel gas exhaust valve (15)
NOVELTY - The cell has anode and cathode bipolar plates (23,24) disposed outside a membrane electrode assembly (21). Fuel gas flows through passages formed on the anode bipolar plate and air flows through passages formed on the cathode bipolar plate. The fuel gas and air diffuse in the gas diffusion layers to generate power. The cathode bipolar plate is porous and allows permeation of water whereas the anode bipolar plate does not.    USE - Used for generating power in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode bipolar plate is porous and makes the water distribution in the cell uniform, thereby preventing the leakage of the gas due to the surface tension of the water and also prevents flooding and dry out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (21)    Anode bipolar plate (23)    Cathode bipolar plate (24)    Gas passages (33,35)    Communicating passage (34)
NOVELTY - A vehicle multiple tank control system empties (b2) tanks with pressure above a final reserve gas pressure one by one and in turn to create a subset of empty tanks and refills (b1) them to the storage pressure to become a subset of refilled tanks with the order of emptying rearranged at each cycle to provide even use of the tanks.    USE - For internal combustion or fuel cell driven aircraft or land vehicles with multiple tanks particularly composite construction multiple tanks.    ADVANTAGE - Evens out pressure cycles over the tanks without subjecting all tanks to the pressure cycles even if they are not used and in particular, unlike fixed sequence filling and emptying avoids higher loading on the first tanks in the cycle. Improves the tank life because the pressure cycles are evenly distributed and standardized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle multiple tank control system empties (b2) tanks with pressure above a final reserve gas pressure one by one and in turn to create a subset of empty tanks and refills (b1) them to the storage pressure to become a subset of refilled tanks with the order of emptying rearranged at each cycle to provide even use of the tanks. Includes an INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a tank filling installation with sensors and control program to implement the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the emptying and filling process through three cycles and two working and one non working day. (Drawing includes non English language text).    Refilling (b1)    Emptying (b2)    Full (P)    Part empty (PV)    Tanks (T1-6)    Empty (V)
NOVELTY - A stream of organic compound mixture is fed into primary zone of intermediate module (140) to obtain permeate effluents and non-permeate streams. The non-permeate stream and the permeate effluent are passed to primary zones of respective product module (120,160) to obtain final non-permeate and permeate products, after which the non-permeate streams are distributed into intermediate module.    USE - For separation of pure permeate product and non-permeate product from mixture of organic compounds e.g. separation of propylene from propane by fractional distillation.    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive process for obtaining recovery of pure permeate product and desired non-permeate product is achieved for efficient separation of the chemical compounds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for simultaneous recovery of pure permeate product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of groups of perm-selective membrane modules.    product modules (120,160)    intermediate module (140)    conduits (144,164)    compressor (150)
NOVELTY - The procedure, using a Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) unit (16) using a nominal operating cycle based on conditions that ensure minimal processing of the gas, incorporates at least one pre-programmed auxiliary cycle that differs from the nominal cycle. The nominal cycle is marked by a triplet X, Y, Z, where X designates the number of active adsorbers in the treatment unit, Y is the number of simultaneously operating adsorbers, and Z is the number of pressure balances in the nominal cycle. The installation used for the treatment procedure has a natural gas feed line (11) connected to a cryogenic unit (14) for producing carbon monoxide and a PSA hydrogen production unit (16), a reactor (18) for a gas of synthesis, in which natural gas is desulphurised and heavy hydrocarbons are decomposed into methane and carbon dioxide. It also has a decarbonation unit (20) with amine washing, a re-compressor (21), and a purification unit (22).    USE - Treatment of a feed gas for separation or purification purposes, e.g. for production of hydrogen or carbon dioxide, or drying or separating constituent gases of air.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure provides for functional continuity of a PSA with sharp variations in operating conditions such as composition, pressure, flow rate and temperature of feed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of the equipment used in the treatment procedure.    Gas feed line (11)    Cryogenic unit (14)    PSA Hydrogen production unit (16)    Reactor (18)    Decarbonation unit (20)    Re-compressor (21)    Purification unit (22)
NOVELTY - The landfill gas is collected from a well (13) in a landfill, through a pipe using a blower. The methane content in the collected gas is measured and verified using a gas analyzer. The collected gas is then burnt using a burner.    USE - For reducing methane emission and for verifying the emission reduction in landfill.    ADVANTAGE - The methane which is a greenhouse gas is converted into carbon dioxide by burning. Hence methane emission is reduced in simple manner and easily, without requiring large investment and constructions. Hence greenhouse gas emission quota specified by Kyoto Protocol is not exceeded. The burner apparatus comprising the burner, analyzer, pipe, well and blower can be made into a standard unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane emission reduction and emission reduction verification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the methane emission reduction and emission reduction verification system.    Burner apparatus (1,2)    Wells (3,19)    CPU (11)    Sample leading unit (22)    Gas analyzer (7)    Thermometer (9)    Pressure gauge (10)    First calculating unit (24)    First flow meter (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assembly communicating with hydrogen source, comprises fuel cell module, chemically combining hydrogen from source and oxygen from first airflow to produce electricity and water. Produced water is removed by first airflow, forming second airflow. A humidifier is disposed and communicates with fuel cell module. The humidifier transfers produced water from second airflow to introduced air, forming airflow pumped into fuel cell module.    USE - For converting chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier maintains or raises the humidity in a fuel cell unit, avoiding reduced efficiency during continuous reaction. It can recycle the water produced by proton exchange membrane fuel cells to raise the humidity of introduced air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the fuel cell assembly.    Humidifier (10)    Fuel cell module (20)    First plate (110)    Second plate (120)    Intermediate layer (130)    Anode bipolar plate (210)    Cathode bipolar plate (220)    Membrane electrode assembly (230)
NOVELTY - Hog waste treatment lagoon has first zone for storing and settling hog waste, second zone for carrying out sequence batch reaction onto the supernatant from the first zone, third zone for storing processed liquid materials from the second zone, and fourth zone for fermenting the solid materials from the first and second zones. A passageway with a pump is installed between the respective two zones for transferring solid and liquid waste materials.    USE - For use in treating hog waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The partitioned lagoon has minimum construction work. It provides hog waste treatment at low cost and with removal of excess nutrients and odor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for treating hog waste in a lagoon partitioned into zones separated by walls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a ground plan illustrating the zones and the flow of process of treating the hog waste.
NOVELTY - Treating wastewater sludge comprises pumping continuously raw sludge into a first digester and treating the raw sludge at 51-60 degreesC; transferring the treated sludge to a batch tank; treating the sludge in the batch tank anaerobically at a thermophilic temperature not more than 2 degreesC warmer than the specific temperature in the first digester; and disposing the treated sludge as a Class A biosolid.    USE - For treating wastewater sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The Biosolids, Flow-Through Thermophilic Treatment (BFT3) method of the invention effectively reduces pathogen densities in sludge to meet Class-A requirements as defined in 40 CFR, Part 503 and to meet expected standards defined by the EPA Pathogenic Equivalency Committee (PEC).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wastewater sludge treatment system comprising a first thermophilic digester; a batch tank for receiving the treated wastewater sludge discharged from the first digester and for thermophilically treating sludge at 51-60 degreesC and not more than 2degreesC warmer than the specific temperature in the first digester for 0.5-5 hours; and a disposal mechanism for disposing the treated wastewater sludge as a class A biosolid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a system incorporating the wastewater sludge treatment of the invention.
NOVELTY - Operating electrochemical system involves introducing water to an oxygen electrode; electrolyzing the water to form oxygen, hydrogen ions and electrons and to migrate the hydrogen ions into hydrogen electrode; reacting the hydrogen ions with the electrons to form hydrogen gas; and storing the hydrogen gas in carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers.    USE - For operating electrochemical system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides improved hydrogen storage and reduced start up times. It eliminates the need for both external pumps and electrical supply needed for the pumps operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical system comprising an electrochemical cell (30) having a membrane electrode assembly (36) with a hydrogen electrode and an oxygen electrode with an electrolyte. A hydrogen storage is connected with the hydrogen electrode and has carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of an electrochemical system.    Membrane electrode assembly (36)    Compartmentalized storage tank (42)    Oxygen storage section (44)    Water storage section (46)    Movable divider (48)
NOVELTY - The system has a chamber to generate hydrogen and a discharged fuel solution via a chemical reaction. Two outlets receive generated hydrogen and the solution. A fuel pump (106) receives the solution and removes substantial amounts of the liquid. A catalyst chamber (107) receives the solution from the chamber. The chamber enhances the rate at which hydrogen and discharged fuel are generated from the solution.    USE - Used for generating hydrogen from a chemical reaction of a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The system removes substantial portion of the liquid content in the discharged fuel to provide a significant reduction in the weight/volume of the discharged fuel, thereby reducing the cost of storing and transporting of the discharged fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of processing a discharged fuel solution generated by a chemical reaction of a fuel solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydrogen generation system using solid and liquid fuel components.    Solid fuel component dispenser (102)    Liquid fuel component (104)    Fuel pump (106)    Catalyst chamber (107)    Storage tank (175)
NOVELTY - The system has a stack with anode and cathode sides with inlets (7a, 7b) and exit (7c) to receive and discharge fuel and oxidant gases. A burner smolder the gases and deliver the resultant gas to the inlet of the cathode-side. A mixer/eductor (7) operates and mixes the exhaust fuel gas from the exit of the anode-side and a supply of oxidant gas to the cathode-side and delivers the resultant mixture to the burner.    USE - Used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The mixer/eductor is adapted to operate and mix the exhaust fuel gas and supply of oxidant gas such that the difference between the pressure of the fuel gas at the exit of the anode-side and the pressure of the oxidant gas at the inlet of the cathode-side is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an annular type mixer/eductor in a fuel cell system.    Oxidizer (6)    Mixer/eductor (7)    Inlets (7a,7b)    Outlet (7c)    Annular portion (7d)    Piping (11)
NOVELTY - The input gas stream comprising carbon monoxide and steam is contacted with a catalyst, and hydrogen from an input gas stream is produced. The catalyst comprises an inorganic oxide support, and platinum group metal and methane-suppressing component, dispersed on inorganic oxide support. The methane-suppressing component is chosen from oxides of gallium and/or oxides of tin.    USE - For producing hydrogen from an input gas stream used for fuel cells especially proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The methane-suppressing component in the catalyst prevents or reduces the formation of methane during treatment of carbon monoxide in hydrogen containing gas stream. The method provides hydrogen with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell; and    (2) preparation of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel processor unit for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell.    Fuel processor (1)    Hydrocarbon reformer reactor (2)    Water gas shift reactor (3)    Preferential oxidation reactor (4)
NOVELTY - The cell uses a proton-conducting polymer membrane electrolyte (110). The anode (112) and cathode (114) are formed on the surfaces of the membrane along with electro-oxidation and electro-reduction catalysts, respectively.    USE - For producing hydrogen by electrolyzing organic solution especially methanol which has low operating voltage when compared with water. The hydrogen produced is used as fuel in fuel cell for power generation and also for treatment of propellant fuels used for rockets and space crafts.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer that act as electrolyte eliminates corrosion of cell components, poor activity of catalyst and parasitic shunt currents. The electrolytic cell is made robust and compact. Also the usage of organic solutions reduce energy consumption and cost of generated hydrogen cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electrolysis cell having a solid state membrane electrolyte.    Electrolytic cell (102)    Anode chamber (104)    Cathode chamber (106)    Gas feed port (108)    Electrolyte membrane (110)    Anode (112)    Cathode (114)    Fluid pump (130)    Circulation conduit (134)    Reservoir (140)    Gas outlet (150)
NOVELTY - Air cleaner for rooms in buildings, comprises a plant box (23) equipped with a near-vertical matrix panel (32) which is formed of coconut fiber material in which roots of hydroponically-nourished plants are embedded and water is pumped up from water circulation circuit (25) to keep the roots wet. An air circulation fan (24) draws external air horizontally through the panel and discharges hydroponically-treated air from the plant box.    USE - Air cleaner used in rooms of buildings for cleaning air by removing contaminants such as organic detritus from humans and other living occupants, organic and inorganic vapors, gases such as carbon monoxide, and particles such as benzine, soot and dust, using hydroponically-nourished plants belonging to mint family e.g. Lamiaceae.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides an air cleansing system that allows a large volume of air to be circulated over and through the roots again and again, many times. Thus large airflows are effectively treated to breakdown airborne contaminants consistently and efficiently over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the air cleansing unit.    air cleansing unit (20)    plant box (23)    air circulation fan (24)    water circulation circuit (25)    matrix panel (32)
NOVELTY - A power supply (18) is connected to the electrodes (20, 24) aligned opposing to each other, forming plasma discharge volume (26). The supply (18) supplies power to the electrodes, so that plasma is generated continuously across the volume (26), and volume and shape of generated plasma discharge is stretched/deformed while fluid is supplied continuously through volume (26).    USE - For generating hydrogen rich gas.    ADVANTAGE - Plasma generation efficiency is enhanced highly, thereby highly reliable and efficient plasmatron fuel converter which excels in producing hydrogen rich gas, and operates continuously in non-arc discharge regions, is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the low current low power plasmatron fuel converter.    fuel (12)    power supply (18)    electrodes (20,24)    fuel/air stream (29)    reactor (30)    steel tube (34)    thermal insulation (36)    catalytic structure (40)
NOVELTY - Forming an electrode composition for use in an electrochemical cell comprises forming a carbon-containing coating on a metal oxide material; and forming an electrode paste or slurry from components comprising a solvent, a polymeric binder material and the coated metal oxide material.    USE - The electrode composition is used in an electrochemical cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides an electrochemical cell having improved charge-discharge cycle life and improved coulomb efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrode composition comprising a polymeric binder material and an active material comprising a metal oxide with a carbon-containing coating; and    (2) an electrochemical cell comprising an anode (102), a cathode (104) and an electrolyte providing a conducting medium between the anode and the cathode, wherein the anode or the cathode comprises the electrode composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electrochemical cell.    Anode (102)    Cathode (104)    Cathode current collectors (106, 108)    Separator (110)    Container (111)    Terminal or electrical feedthrough (112, 114)
NOVELTY - A refrigerant composition comprises (in wt.%) hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) 32 (20-25), HFC 125 (20-28), HFC 134a (48-54) and lower alkyl alcohol (0.008-1). The composition is compatible with a refrigerating device.    USE - For use in compressor type refrigerating device.    ADVANTAGE - The chlorofluorocarbon-free refrigerant is suitable for use in different types of refrigerating devices, in order to simplify fabrication and maintenance of variety of such devices.
NOVELTY - The section has capillary tube (13,15) that distributes a subcooled non-hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerant liquid mixture from a liquid/gas separator to two expansion units forming respective expanded streams. A conduit (5) returns one expanded stream to an auxiliary condenser (7) and a compressor. Another conduit (9) delivers the other expanded stream to a condenser.    USE - Used for circulating non-hydrocholrofluorocarbon refrigerant mixtures.    ADVANTAGE - The conduit unit returns the expanded stream so as to avoid over heating of the compressor, and hence the failure of the entire refrigeration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a non-hydrocholrofluorocarbon auto cascade heat exchanger section.    Conduits (5,9)    Auxiliary condenser (7)    Capillary tubes (13,15)
NOVELTY - A biological dephosphorization process with high phosphorus removal efficiency while reducing sludge generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biological dephosphorization process comprises:    (a) fermenting and releasing phosphorus components in lake water by anaerobic reaction;    (b) eliminating nitrates in the lake water treated at the step (a) by anoxic reaction;    (c) releasing poly-phosphate in the lake water treated at the step (b) by anaerobic reaction;    (d) absorbing phosphorus in the lake water using microorganism by aerobic reaction; and    (e) removing a portion of the microorganism absorbed phosphorus at the step (d).
NOVELTY - A valve spring (31) held between a plunger (26) and a connecting rod (30), urges a valve (21) to close position with respect to the plunger. A connecting rod (30) and the plunger is connected along valve-lift direction in relatively displaceable manner, such that the amount of maximum gaps of the plunger is made larger than the amount of the maximum strokes of the valve along valve lift direction.    USE - Closed coupled type solenoid valve used for opening/closing flow path of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Flow-path switching is performed optimally with less consumption of power, even if the dimensional accuracy to set up maximum gaps of the plunger and maximum strokes of the valve is not maintained. Reduces valve leakage in low differential voltage and excels in durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the close coupled type solenoid valve.    valve (21)    o-ring (22)    plunger (26)    plunger spring (27)    connecting rod (30)    valve spring(53) valve housing (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a folded-back reactive gas flow path (46) in separator (16), meandering in a zigzag direction in horizontal direction. A gaseous diffusion layer is notched in a flow path limit portion (52) which divides the reactive gas flow path. An insulating seal (54) is arranged in the limit portion for preventing leak of reactive gas.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of reactive gas is prevented effectively, by simple and cheap structure. Thus, the reactive gas can be uniformly supplied to electric power generation surface and favorable electric power generation property can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    electrolyte film and electrode contact portion (14)    separators (16,18)    reactive gas flow path (46)    flow path limit portion (52)    insulating seal (54)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has separators (16,18) that are provided with oxidizing-agent gas passageway (46) and winding fuel gas passageway (52), respectively. The clamping bolts (70a,70b) are inserted into holes (63a,63b) formed at the folded-back region of the separators and an electrode contact plate (14) arranged between the separators.    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintaining desired tightening load with respect to the fuel cell, using simple and economical structure, hence desired amount of electric power is generated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    electrode contact plate (14)    separators (16,18)    oxidizing-agent gas passageway (46)    fuel gas passageway (52)    holes (63a,63b)    clamping bolts (70a,70b)
NOVELTY - The temperature of a sand layer reaction zone (3) and a free board reaction zone (4) is maintained in a predetermined range. The controller maintains an excess air ratio in a predetermined range to produce a carbonized material of desired combustible content rate.    USE - Used for the carbonization of organic waste such as common garbage, wood chips, sludge, livestock dung and unburnt carbon.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables the effective recycling of waste material, reducing the manufacturing cost of the carbonization system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the carbonization system.    fluid bed furnace (1)    sand layer reaction zone (3)    free board reaction zone (4)    insertion opening (11)    heating air vent (12)    filling port (13)    injection hole (14)
NOVELTY - Treatment tank comprising a dividing wall for stirring, a pipeline provided in the dividing wall frame and an anaerobe injected into the lower part in a treatment tank, where the pH is adjusted in the treatment tank and further temperature management is also performed, is new.    USE - The treatment tank is useful for promoting fermentation decomposition of livestock excretions.    ADVANTAGE - The livestock excretions are inexpensively and easily processed using anaerobic-treatment tank. The electric power of the blower for stirring is unnecessary. The fuel of biogas can be effectively utilized for temperature management. The imperfect general dairy farmer of livestock excretion treatment facility and pollution are effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the function of dividing wall (difference of elevation of ploughing, bacteria pouring, sensor, hot-charge pouring clear statement) (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Manufacture of pure water involves supplying rain water (28) stored in storage tank (21) to reverse osmosis membrane type water purifying apparatus (20), returning concentrated water ejected from the apparatus to storage tank and recovering pure water.    USE - In producing fertilizer liquid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce pure water more efficiently, economically and stably, without causing any damage to reverse osmosis membrane. The concentrated water from water purifying apparatus is recycled effectively in producing pure water. The raise of electrical conductivity in rain water storage tank is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fertilizer liquid (containing fertilizer component and pure water) cultivation method, which involves eliminating microbes in fertilizer liquid supplied from fertilizer liquid storage tank using microbe eliminating apparatus, supplying cultivation beds, supplying the fertilizer liquid to the cultivation beds through feed pipe from the microbe eliminating apparatus and collecting the fertilizer liquid from the bed through fertilizer liquid collection pipe; and    (2) fertilizer liquid cultivating apparatus, which is equipped with fertilizer liquid supply pipe, fertilizer liquid storage tank, microbe eliminating apparatus, cultivation beds, flow path switching unit, feed pipes, flow control units and fertilizer liquid collection pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of pure water production.    water purifying apparatus (20)    rain water storage tank (21)    filtration water pipe (23)    concentrated water pipe (24)    rain water (28)
NOVELTY - A mechanical pump (51) in a feed line (40), transfers hydrogen from a high pressure hydrogen storage cylinder (20). The hydrogen unused by a fuel cell (30) is returned by return lines (42,43) to the feed line by kinetic vacuum pumps (52,53) which are driven by high pressure hydrogen from a cylinder (20). A controller (60) controls the three pumps corresponding to hydrogen consumption of the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures precise control of feed amount corresponding to the requirement of fuel cell, and reduces power consumption of mechanical pump as it is supplemented by kinetic vacuum pumps driven by hydrogen gas pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller controls operating state of mechanical pump and kinetic vacuum pumps. A pressure reduction valve is provided between the mechanical pump and high pressure hydrogen storage cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the hydrogen feed system. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    high pressure hydrogen storage cylinder (20)    fuel cell (30)    feed line (40)    unused hydrogen return line (42,43)    mechanical pump (51)    kinetic vacuum pumps (52,53)    controller (60)
NOVELTY - The visible light sensitive photocatalyst consists of complex substance of lanthanum-manganese oxide and cadmium sulfide.    USE - For hydrogen generation from an aqueous solution containing an electron-donating reagent (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The visible light sensitive photocatalyst has high activity and oxidation capacity. The photocatalyst decomposes water stably over a long period of time at high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The visible light sensitive photocatalyst consists of cadmium sulfide and complex substance of lanthanum-manganese oxide of formula (I): La1-xAxMnO3 (I)    A = alkaline earth metal; and    x = 0-0.6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the visible light sensitive photocatalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the X-ray diffraction pattern of cadmium sulfide/lanthanum-manganese oxide composite.
NOVELTY - The technique of removing carbon monoxide contained in carbon fuel origin reformed gas using formation of metal carbonyl compound.    USE - For purifying carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen gas originating in carbonaceous fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, cost effective and carbonyl compound of an alloy cluster can be removed efficiently.
NOVELTY - The apparatus with low temperature reformer raw material flow path (A) and high temperature combustion gas flow path (B), has heat exchange portion (20) arranged to indicate combustion gas temperature to reformer catalyst. The catalyst is arranged arbitrarily except in a deterioration region (Ld) where temperature is more than a catalyst deterioration temperature.    USE - For producing hydrogen by reformer reaction for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal heating of reformer catalyst is achieved using combustion gas .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchange portion (20)    gas seals (22,23)    fuel cell (40)    combustion gas supply portion (50)    reformer raw material flow path (A)    combustion gas flow path (B)    catalyst deterioration region (Ld)
NOVELTY - A reformation water flow path switching valve (10) is provided between reformation water supply port (7) and heat exchanger (6) along the reformation water charging line (9). A reformation water detour piping is provided between the valve (10) and modification unit inlet (8).    USE - For generating reformed gas rich in hydrogen used for fuel cell in electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the generation time of reformed gas, since each reaction part of the reformer is utilized for gas generation separately and effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An evaporator (12) is provided in the reformation water detour line to heat the reformation water for obtaining the water vapor. A gas-liquid separator (13) separating water from mixture is provided in the path of the reformation water detour piping (11), between valve (10) and modification unit inlet (8).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reformed gas producing system starting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reformed gas producing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchanger (6)    modification unit inlet (8)    reformation water flow switching valve (10)    reformation water detour piping (11)    evaporator (12)    gas-liquid separator (13)
NOVELTY - The organic waste is decomposed by microorganisms containing hydrogen producing bacteria. The decomposed product is treated in a plant having hydrogen generation ability, in aerobic conditions to generate hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen from organic waste such as waste foodstuffs material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables production of hydrogen at high-energy conversion efficiency, by processing organic waste. The ejection of the carbon dioxide is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic waste is decomposed by microorganisms containing hydrogen producing bacteria. The decomposed product is treated in a plant having hydrogen generation ability, in aerobic conditions to generate hydrogen. The plant having the hydrogen generation ability is selected from the group containing Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Dunaliella salina, Chlamydomonas perigranulata and micro-alga. The microorganisms containing hydrogen producing bacteria are hydrogen production bacteria and methane fermentation microbe.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    pretreatment unit (1)    anaerobic processing unit (2)    drainage-treatment reactor (3)    methane storage unit (4)    hydrogen storage unit (5)
NOVELTY - Purification of incinerated ash, garbage, sludge, soil, etc., contaminated with decomposition resistant organochlorine compound involves processing the contaminated product with fats-and-oils and/or fats-and-oils containing material and culture containing live microbes such as Actinomyces and/or mold.    USE - For the purification of incinerated ash, garbage, sludge, soil, etc., contaminated with decomposition resistant organochlorine compound (claimed) such as polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition resistant organochlorine compound effectively adheres to the fats-and-oils component. The live microbes effectively decomposes the organochlorine compound adhered to the fats-and-oils.
NOVELTY - The waste material (A) consisting polymeric material is ground before and after softening it. The softened waste material is decomposed by microorganisms.    USE - For processing waste material consisting polymeric material e.g. exterior package of domestic electrical appliance and rubber glove.    ADVANTAGE - As the waste material is ground and softened before decomposing it by microorganisms, it is decomposed easily and quickly    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste material processing equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of waste material processing equipment.    processing tank (2)    stirrer (7)    grinder (23)    heater (29)    waste material (A)
NOVELTY - Several spiral blades (22b,23b,26b,27b) are formed in the periphery of the axis of a screw (2) arranged in a casing (11). The diameter of a screw shaft at the side of a discharge port (11b) is larger than that of at the side of an insertion opening (11a).    USE - For extrusion molding of waste material containing waste paper, saw dust, waste cloth and industrial waste for use as solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The waste material is compressed excellently by the spiral blades. Rotation of the shafts in opposite direction enables kneading the waste materials easily. The flanged nozzle protects the waste material from severe thermal environment. Enables easy exchange of the perforated panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each rotary shaft (21) is mutually rotated at uniform velocity, so as to pinch waste material from top to bottom, respectively. The cross-sectional shape of the hollow portion (12) of the casing is made into a polygon. Several spiral blades are arranged in the circumference of the screw axis. The pitch of spiral blade at the side of the insertion opening is larger than the pitch of spiral blade in the discharge port. Segmented screw shafts (22a,23a,26a,27a) are equipped with termination walls (23w,27w) which close the discharge port. A perforated panel (30) is removably mounted on the discharge port edge of the casing. An extrusion nozzle (35) is inserted into each hole (31) in the panel. A hole with a step is formed in the panel, so that a flange of the nozzle engages with the hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the extrusion molding apparatus.    screw (2)    casing (11)    insertion opening (11a)    discharge port (11b)    hollow portion (12)    rotary shaft (21)    screw shafts (22a,23a,26a,27a)    spiral blades (22b,23b,26b,27b)    termination walls (23w,27w)    perforated panel (30)    hole (31)    extrusion nozzle (35)
NOVELTY - Garbage disposer comprises a garbage agitator (12) with teeth, fitted to the bottom of a garbage disposal tank (1) in the peripheral helical direction of a rotary shaft (14). An oxidation-reduction potential water content controller (B), controls the rotation of the shaft and quantity of air blown into a pipe (17) for sending air to discharge the deodorized water according to water content detected by a detector (16) buried in garbage.    USE - Garbage disposer.    ADVANTAGE - Garbage is uniformly heated to a temperature at which effective micro-organisms are not killed. Rotation of garbage agitating teeth and quantity of air that discharges deodorized water are effectively controlled according to water content of the garbage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the garbage disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    garbage disposal tank (1)    garbage holding case (2)    garbage (4)    plate (5)    garbage agitator (12)    rotary shaft (14)    detector (16)    pipe (17)    hot water heating controller (A)    oxidation-reduction potential water content controller (B)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of a mowed grass manure decoction comprises: (i) primary process which composts the material which contains mowed grass by biodegradation with a fermentation microorganism; (ii) secondary process of ripening the manure obtained in (i); and (iii) tertiary process of fermentation purification of the mowed grass manure decoction by aerobic fermentation while collecting the decoction exuded from manure (ii) in a fermentation container.    USE - Used for growth suppression of weeds in a plant cultivation field.    ADVANTAGE - The growth of weeds in a plant cultivation field is suppressed and mowed grass is effectively utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of a mowed grass manure decoction comprises:    (i) primary fermentation process which composts the material to be fermented which contains mowed grass by biodegradation with a fermentation microorganism;    (ii) secondary fermentation process which carries out the fermentation ripening of the manure obtained in the primary fermentation process; and    (iii) tertiary fermentation process which carries out the fermentation purification of the mowed grass manure decoction by aerobic fermentation while collecting the decoction exuded from manure in the secondary fermentation process in a fermentation container.    The fermentation microorganism is at least 1 type of microorganism which belongs to Bacillus genus. The mowed grass manure decoction obtained is adjusted to have a pH of 6-9.5, an Ec concentration of 0.5-4 dSm-1/cm by 2 % conversion of water-soluble solid content, and a C/N ratio of 1 - 20.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the mowed grass manure decoction.
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting composition of primary fuel such as natural gas and secondary fuel such as exhaust gas of utility unit, so that ratio (Rw) between the Wobbe Index (W1) of primary fuel and Wobbe Index (W2) of secondary fuel, is 0.33-3.0, where the ratio is defined as Rw=W1/W2.    USE - For combusting fuel in gas-to-liquid utility units such as steam boiler, steam super heater, process stream heater, electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The Wobbe Index ratios of the fuel blends is easily adjusted. The operation of the burner and the furnaces is effected by the change of the fuel composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel composition is adjusted by blending the primary fuel with nitrogen recovered from air separation unit or carbon-dioxide recovered from the gas-to-liquid (GTL) process. The fuel composition is adjusted by blending Liquefied petroleum gas or methane with the secondary fuel. The dew point of the primary and secondary fuels, is less than the ambient temperature.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel mixture;    (2) sustaining method of energy needs of GTL facility;    (3) fuel blend composition;    (4) gas-to-liquid process; and    (5) liquid hydrocarbon product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the GTL facility.    GTL utility unit (10)    primary fuel (11)    secondary fuel (14)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEM) has a separator (1) that grips a gas diffusion layer (GDL) (2) with an electrolyte membrane (8). Gas supply and discharge passages (5,6) are, respectively, formed alternately in parallel in the separator to effect gas flow in mutually opposite directions.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform distribution of moisture in the gas-diffusion layer is ensured. Due to this sections of the membrane are prevented from being insufficiently moisturized and also prevents blockage of gas diffusion within the GDL due to excessive moisturization. Thus the power performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    separator (1)    gas diffusion layer (2)    gas supply passages (5,6)    electrolyte membrane (8)
NOVELTY - A controlled solids feeder (15) is located at the outlet slot of the storage tank (10). This has rollers (16, 17) for extraction and chopping. These extend across the tank, along the slot (18). The chopping roller (17) is located above the extraction roller (16).    USE - A feeder introducing stable wastes into a digester.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable transfer of solids into the bio-gas plant is assured. Transfer in a controlled or metered manner, is assisted by the rollers, which also comminute solids. Their directions of rotation assist extraction. A guidance baffle near the slot, prevents bridging and blockage. Diverse conventional conveyor types may be used after the roller section, to raise and introduce the waste into the digester. Precautions are taken against biogas ignition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A further chopper roller may be included, parallel to the first, above it, with clearance from it and turning in the same direction. The rollers have axi-parallel ribbing strips. They have blades offset from one another in pairs. A metal cover sheet is contoured around the blades on the side away from the tank. Roller rotation direction accords with the scraper conveyor movement, whilst the chopper roller(s) rotate oppositely. The material supplied to the digester is carried by lifting- and transfer conveyor units (25, 30) operating on conventional principles. Materials and design used, prevent spark ignition and explosion of the fermentation gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic side elevation of the plant is presented.    Storage tank (10)    Solids feeder (15)    Extraction roller (16)    Chopping roller (17)    Slot (18)
NOVELTY - The device has hollow filaments and tubes that are foldable or folded as nano-, micro-hollow fibers or tubules forming radial rings in their walls that are laterally in one piece, but each ring forms a functional part and all rings carry an equal flow of material in a lumen and another flow on the outer periphery. Reaction material elimination takes place at the periphery of each ring.    USE - For feeding reaction products in and out in and out of fuel cells for increasing voltages.    ADVANTAGE - The active geometric surface and hence the length of the tube can be selected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has textile and non-textile hollow fiber filaments, tubes, tubules hollow profiles with lumens for hydraulically equivalent diameters of geometric function surface variations of cones and cylinder surfaces. The hollow filaments and tubes are foldable or folded as nano-, micro-hollow fibers or tubules forming radial rings in their walls that are laterally in one piece, but each ring forms a functional part and all rings carry an equal flow of material in a lumen and another flow on the outer periphery. Reaction material elimination takes place at the periphery of each ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an expander tube
NOVELTY - Producting of a spreadable natural fertilizer (I) from horse manure comprising collecting horse droppings and processing the droppings within a specific period of time, such that the natural moisture content and loose structure of the droppings are largely retained, is new.    USE - The method is useful for producing a natural fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good application properties and is obtained by a simple, cost-effective and ecologically harmless procedure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the fertilizer (I) obtained as above; and    (2) a natural fertilizer comprising dried and shaped horse dropping material.
NOVELTY - Feeding sludge from a water purification plant to a drainage and composting tank comprising feeding it and/or other thick material into the bottom section of the tank without passing it though the tank base, is new.    USE - The method is useful for feeding sludge from a water purification plant to a drainage and composting tank    ADVANTAGE - No complicated piercing and sealing of the tank base are required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for feeding sludge from a water purification plant to a drainage and composting tank (5) with a feed line (15a) which is parallel to the tank base (10) or is fed over its rim without passing through its base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the tank.    Aeration bore (4)    Drainage and composting tank (5)    Tank base (10)    Biofilter (13)    Sludge feed line (15)
NOVELTY - System is subjected to a pulsed electrical field (12) during flow towards the various liquid/solid decanting or membrane filter separation stages (13-15). The pulsed electrical field uses a selected voltage, current, pulse frequency and voltage front shape to give the required characteristics for the electrical field and the separation stages to treat the sewage, to give permeates (P1-P3) and a concentrate (C1).    USE - The system is useful for the treatment of sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The pulsed electrical field modifies the physio-chemical and biological characteristics of the sewage flow for the hydrolysis of dissolved matter, the aggregation of colloids, total or partial destruction of micro-organisms with the simultaneous activation of remaining micro-organisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pulsed electrical field has a double action with a charge and a discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of flows through the sewage treatment.    Pulsed electrical field (12)    Decanting or membrane filter stages (13-15)    Concentrate (C1)    Permeates (P1-P3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pair of separators (58) with two plates (60,62) stacked together. A fuel gas channel (67) to supply a fuel gas to an anode (54) and a gas channel (82) to supply an oxygen-containing gas to a cathode (52) are formed between the plates. The plates have gas inlets (78,88) to supply oxygen-containing gas and fuel gas, respectively to a central region of electrolyte electrode assemblies (56).    USE - Used in a vehicle and in application involving a gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The gas inlets supply the oxygen-containing gas and the fuel gas uniformly over the central region of the electrolyte electrode assemblies, thereby providing a compact and simple fuel cell having an improved power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view depicting a part of a fuel cell and operation of the fuel cell.    Cathode (52)    Anode (54)    Electrolyte electrode assemblies (56)    Separators (58)    Plates (60,62)    Fuel gas channel (67)    Gas inlets (78,88)    Oxygen-containing gas channel (82)
NOVELTY - The mixture of refrigerants, comprises pentafluoroethane (in wt.%) (30-70), 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (15-60), propylene and/or propane (0.5-8), dimethyl ether (0.5-8) and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (0-15). The mixture of refrigerants is a substitute for chlorodifluoromethane.    USE - For use in mineral oil systems.    ADVANTAGE - The non-flammable, non-ozone depleting refrigerant mixtures, used as a substitute for chlorodifluoromethane, is provided. The mixture of refrigerants is compatible with lubricants and materials used in chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbon systems (mineral and alkyl benzene oil). The use of refrigerant mixtures enables higher compression ratios (lower suction pressures) and improves energy efficiency compared to chlorodifluoromethane (R-22).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing refrigeration in refrigeration system designed for chlorodifluoromethane refrigerant, involves using mixture of refrigerants as a substitute for chlorodifluoromethane refrigerant.
NOVELTY - A method for producing hydrogen which comprises bringing steam or a gas containing steam into contact with iron or an iron oxide, which contains at least one metal selected from rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, palladium, platinum and osmium, is new.    USE - The process is for use for supplying H2 to low-temperature operating type fuel cells and to solid polymer type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - This process is capable of generating H2 at a comparatively low temperature, has a high production rate of H2 and does not suffer from any decrease in the activity of the H2-generating medium.
NOVELTY - An non-pyrophoric catalyst (34) within a catalyst bed (36) of a reforming region (18), catalyze formation of mixed gas stream from vaporized feed stream (16) comprising water and methanol. A separate region (22) separates the mixed gas stream into a product hydrogen stream (24) and byproduct stream (26), with hydrogen stream containing gas concentration greater than the mixed gas stream.    USE - Fuel processing system for energy consuming device such as motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, industrial or construction vehicle, boat or other seacraft, tools, lights or lighting assemblies, household appliance, commercial offices, building, industrial equipment and signaling or communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since a non-pyrophoric catalyst is used to catalyze formation of mixed gas stream, the low temperature shift catalyst are not deactivated during use of non-pyrophoric catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for steam reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel processing system.    feed stream (16)    reforming region (18)    separate region (22)    product hydrogen stream (24)    byproduct stream (26)    catalyst (34)    catalyst bed (36)
NOVELTY - A raw vegetable composition for human consumption is processed by providing a raw vegetable composition having less than 30 wt.% moisture; applying a first enzyme composition comprising water and a cellulase to the raw vegetable composition under normal atmospheric pressures; applying a second enzyme composition comprising water and a carbohydrase to the enzyme-degraded raw vegetable composition. The enzyme compositions are deactivated.    USE - For processing of a vegetable composition for human consumption.    ADVANTAGE - The invention includes enzymatic degradation of raw vegetables under normal atmospheric pressures prior to human consumption or the use of more traditional processing techniques that involve high pressures and/or temperatures to complete production. It reduces the need for high temperatures and/or pressures during vegetable processing. It does not require specialized equipment. It reduces the cost and complexity of manufacturing vegetables. It can also reduce time, energy and/or other resources that are required to complete processing of raw vegetables.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing of a raw vegetable composition for human consumption comprises providing a raw vegetable composition having less than 30 wt.% moisture. A first enzyme composition comprising water and a cellulase is applied to the raw vegetable composition under normal atmospheric pressures for a time to form an enzyme-degraded raw vegetable composition. It is at a pH of 2-7. A second enzyme composition comprising water and a carbohydrase is applied to the enzyme-degraded raw vegetable composition. The enzyme compositions are deactivated.
NOVELTY - The system has an integrated fuel reformer (106) connected to a manifold unit for reforming hydrocarbons to provide fuel to a fuel stack assembly. The reformer unit has a multiplate hydrocarbon fuel reformer catalyst, an integral tail gas and cathode air combustor, reformer heat exchanger, fuel preheater and fuel injector cooler, a fuel injector fuel/air mixer and vaporizer, and a reforming air pre-heating heat exchanger.    USE - Used for generating electric power by combination of oxygen with hydrogen-containing fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The integration of a multiplate reformer, tail gas combustor and combustor gas heat exchanger allows for efficient operation modes of the reformer, both endothermic and exothermic as desired. The combustor gas heat exchanger aids in temperature regulation of the reformer and reduces thermal gradients in the reformer unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of a solid oxide fuel cell system.    Reformate pre-heat heat exchanger (84)    Cathode air pre-heat exchanger (92)    Hydrocarbon fuel reformer catalyst (104)    Fuel reformer (106)    Manifold (120)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a calibration ring (60) to position a filter retainer tube (58) in a fuel tube (14). The retainer tube has a filter element (56) made of thermoplastic to filter fuel flowing through the fuel tube.    USE - Fuel filter assembly for fuel injector (claimed) used in internal combustion engine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The filter element made of suitable thermoplastic is selected. The length and diameter of the filter element are reduced, thereby reducing the size and cost of the fuel injector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel injector; and    (2) fuel filter element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the fuel injector.    fuel injector (10')    fuel tube (14)    filter element (56)    filter retainer tube (58)    calibration ring (60)
NOVELTY - Recovering hydrogen and carbon monoxide from waste gas stream of a pressure swing adsorption process in hydrocarbon conversion process comprises passing waste gas and oxygen-containing gas streams through a monolith catalyst reactor (G).    USE - For recovering hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the waste gas stream from a pressure swing adsorption process in hydrocarbon conversion process.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves the yield of hydrogen and carbon monoxide from hydrocarbon conversion process utilizing catalytic partial oxidation reaction process. It provides higher yield of hydrogen and carbon monoxide obtained from overall hydrocarbon conversion process. It allows for a cost effective recovery of carbon dioxide product that may be generated during hydrocarbon conversion reaction process and separated out through pressure swing adsorption process.
NOVELTY - A fermentation drying system is provided which is capable of removing severe stench generated during the fermentation and drying processes as efficiently fermenting and drying fermentation waste such as garbage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation drying system comprises a fermentation drying tank(20) comprising fermentation drying chamber(22) capable of housing fermentation waste and heating chamber(28) formed along the bottom surface of the fermentation drying chamber(22); an agitation means(30) for agitating the fermentation waste injected into the fermentation drying chamber(22) of the fermentation drying tank(20); first heating means(40) installed in the heating chamber(28) of the fermentation drying tank(20) to apply heat to the fermentation waste agitated; second heating means(50) installed in the fermentation drying chamber(22) of the fermentation drying tank(20) to apply heat to the fermentation waste agitated; a suction pipe(82) connected to the fermentation drying chamber(22) of the fermentation drying tank(20) to suck in fermentation gas generated from the fermentation waste; a blowing fan(84) installed in the suction pipe(82) to blow the sucked in fermentation gas by sucking in the fermentation gas of the fermentation drying chamber(22); and a deodorizing device for deodorizing the introduced fermentation gas by introducing the blown fermentation gas.
NOVELTY - A method for processing organic waste (2a) involves supplying recirculating air to inside of organic waste stored in fermentation tank, passing the waste to deodorizing chamber (4) containing microorganisms carrier supported by aerobic microbe and circulating upper part of organic waste through recirculating air.    USE - For processing waste material containing organic substance produced by organisms such as garbage, wastes such as vegetable and marine products, agricultural product waste and animal feces waste.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste can be composted at an early stage by supplying aerobic microbe to organic waste continuously. The organic waste is more efficiently converted into compost. The method suppresses anaerobic fermentation and restrains production of imperfect oxide in decomposition process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic waste processing apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste processing apparatus (1)    organic waste (2a)    deodorizing chamber (4)    air blower (9)    control circuit (14)
NOVELTY - Soil sanitation facility comprising soil washing-process installation and bioremediation processing facility installed at same site for performing continuous soil processing, where the apparatus is used in soil purification construction method for washing the contaminated soil by performing soil washing-process followed by purifying the washed soil by performing bioremediation process, is new.    USE - The facility is used in soil purification construction method for processing soil contaminated with heavy oils (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The facility enables to process contaminated soil smoothly and efficiently. The installation cost and installation area/space of the facility is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of soil sanitation facility (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Soil contaminated by organic substance is purified by heat processing and treating with microorganisms, having organic substance disassembling effect. The microorganism propagates and disassembles the organic substance in the soil.    USE - For purifying soil contaminated with organic substance.    ADVANTAGE - The bioremediation method enables efficient processing of decomposition-resistant toxic substance. The microbes are maintained in stable state and propagated without reduction in number of the microbes. The method suppresses disturbance in the native ecosystem.
NOVELTY - Growth-inhibition (M1) of filamentous microorganism by adding bacteriophage which infects and causes bacteriolysis of filamentous microorganism which causes bulking of an activated sludge.    USE - (M1) is useful for inhibiting proliferation of filamentous microorganism in an activated sludge for water treatment.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) prevents bulking of an activated sludge caused by filamentous microorganism.
NOVELTY - Processing of organic waste comprising using microbes belonging to Providencia genus and/or Proteus genus, is new.    USE - The method is used for processing organic waste such as organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method and agent enables effective processing of organic waste using microbes having excellent organic waste decomposability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing agent.
NOVELTY - Organic wastewater is processed using aerobic organism by aerotropism and sludge in the treated liquid mixture is separated. A portion of sludge is returned to aerobic organism process and the remaining portion of sludge is solubilized. Ammonia in the solubilized process liquid is stripped. The solubilized process liquid is digested by anaerobes and the digested sludge is returned to aerobic processing.    USE - For recovering methane gas useful as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to recover methane gas more efficiently at less driving and installation cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic wastewater is processed using aerobic organism by aerotropism and sludge in the treated liquid mixture is separated. A portion of sludge is returned to aerobic organism process and the remaining portion of sludge is solubilized. Then, ammonia in the solubilized process liquid is stripped. Finally, the solubilized process liquid is digested by anaerobes and the digested sludge is returned to aerobic processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of organic wastewater processing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    adjustment tank (1)    activated-sludge treatment tank (2)    precipitate tank (3)    solubilizing apparatus (4)    stripping tower (5)    anaerobic digester (6)
NOVELTY - The microorganism cultivation system (I) which extracts one part of culture solution prepared by adjustment mixing of nutrition liquid with microorganism while providing culture solution in this tank as a feed in growth tank of another organism. (I) has a lid (10a) covering upper part opening which is detachable, and a nozzle (23) for washing which is integrally attached to the lid.    USE - (I) is useful for cultivating plant plankton used as fodder of microorganisms and shellfish used as fodder or another organism or crustacean.    ADVANTAGE - By providing a lid which has a nozzle for washing, and exhaust port, at the time of washing in a cultivation tank, cleaning liquid is only supplied to a nozzle and thus removal of lid is not required. The exhaust port emits the exhaust gas produced from the grow medium, and thus the cultivation is promoted and it contributes to stable production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microorganism cultivation system (I) which extracts that one part of culture solution while providing the culture solution in this tank as a feed in the growth tank of another organism. The culture solution is prepared by adjustment mixing of nutrition liquid with microorganism and is put in a cultivation tank (10), light and heat and air are supplied and microorganisms are cultivated. (I) has a lid covering upper part opening which is detachable, and a nozzle for washing which is integrally attached to the lid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of cultivation tank.    cultivation tank (10)    lid (10a)    exhaust port (10b)    air pipe (12)    nozzle (23)    air (A)    grow medium (CL)
NOVELTY - Measuring (M1) combustible gas (I) concentration, involves removing hydrogen and water vapor contained in gas to be measured (II), oxidizing (I) in (II) after the removal by external supply of oxygen, decomposing the water content present in (II) after oxidation, and measuring (I) concentration from oxygen and/or hydrogen amount in (II) after water content decomposition.    USE - (M1) is useful for measuring combustible gas such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon density in heating gas such as fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) accurately detects the concentration of combustible gas other than hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a combustible gas concentration sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic system for demonstrating the measurement of combustible gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First pumping unit (20a)    Second pumping unit (30a)    Third pumping unit (40a)    First sensing unit (40b)    Fourth pumping unit (50a)    Fifth pumping unit (60a)
NOVELTY - An exhaust device is connected to the space connected with a hydrogen-permeation membrane (2) containing a metal (alloy) which expresses hydrogen-permeation ability. After completing the usage of membrane, the space is closed using a valve (7,10,13,15). The exhaust gas device removes the residual gas at more than critical temperature.    USE - For protecting apparatus utilizing hydrogen-permeation membrane, such as hydrogen separation apparatus, hydrogen isotope separation apparatus, membrane reactor, and fuel-cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protection method effectively protects the hydrogen-permeation membrane, without using inert gas and without the need for exchanging inactive gas cylinder. The method is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-permeation membrane utilizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a hydrogen refiner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen-permeation membrane unit (1)    hydrogen-permeation membrane (2)    hydrogen supply chamber (3)    hydrogen-permeation chamber (4)    valve (7,10,13,15)
NOVELTY - Sludge is supplied to fermenter (1) and supernatant-liquor separation tank (2), sequentially. Processed sludge is transferred to centrifugal separator (3) and ozone treatment tank (5) which modifies sludge into biodegradable sludge. Solid material obtained from separator is transferred to fermenter, through path (12), and modified sludge is transferred to fermenter, from ozone treatment tank, through path (13).    USE - For performing anaerobic treatment of drainage liquid containing organic material such as organic sludge, biological waste.    ADVANTAGE - Sludge is modified into biodegradable sludge, effectively and reliably in the ozone treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the anaerobic treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (1)    supernatant- liquor separation tank (2)    centrifugal separator (3)    coagulant dissolution tank (4)    ozone treatment tank (5)    ozonizer (6)    path (12,13)
NOVELTY - Performing anerobic treatment for fat and oil containing pollutant material, comprising monitoring hydrogen producing acetic acid bacteria in reaction tank, hydrogen using methane microbe and acetic acid using methane microbe, and controlling each process in predetermined ratio, is new.    USE - For use in purification of fat and oil containing pollutant material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to effective purification of fat and oil containing wastewater drain and improves recovery of biogas especially methane gas efficiently.
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus (10) has an aerator (14) that carries aeration processing of waste water by supplying oxygen. The aerated waste water is concentrated with nitrogen oxide and ammonium ion using the respective reverse osmosis membranes. The concentrated waste water is methane fermented by the methane fermentation tank (17).    USE - Organic waste water processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste water is processed efficiently without adding organic substances such as methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste water processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic waste water processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste water processing apparatus (10)    membrane separator (13)    aerator (14)    methane fermentation tank (17)    dehydrator (18)
NOVELTY - The waste is treated in a methane-fermentation tank, forming a digestive liquor (2). A supernatant liquid (5) obtained by treating the liquor is supplied into a biological treatment tank (6). The solid substances are removed by treating liquid in a immersion membrane separator (8). The colored components and other solids in a transparent liquid (9) are removed by a post membrane separation unit (11).    USE - For processing high concentration organic waste such as excretion of livestock and of human.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of organic substances, nitrogen and colored components are achieved with a high efficiency, improving the water quality. The processing cost is decreased while ensuring removal of the solid and colored components for long time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The waste is treated in a methane-fermentation tank, forming a digestive liquor (2). A supernatant liquid (5) obtained by treating the liquor is supplied into a biological treatment tank (6). The solid substances are removed by treating liquid in a immersion membrane separator (8). The colored components and other solids in a transparent liquid (9) are removed by a post membrane separation unit (11). The membrane separation of the liquid mixture in the biological treatment tank is performed. The solid substance such as activated sludge are separated by using a reverse osmosis membrane or a nano filtration (NF) film. An oxidizing agent is added to the transparent liquid for removing oxidation components contained in the pollutant material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram explaining high concentration organic waste processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (1)    methane-fermentation digestive liquor (2)    dehydrator (3)    supernatant liquid (5)    biological treatment tank (6)    immersion membrane separation device (8)    transparent liquid (9)    membrane separation unit (11)
NOVELTY - The solid type alkali-chemicals (32) are added to organic waste (25). The organic waste is solubilized in atmosphere with temperature of 35degreesC or more.    USE - For processing organic waste such as industrial waste and domestic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables promoting solubilization of organic waste by high temperature service, efficiently.    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.    organic waste processing apparatus (1)    solubilized tank (2)    stirring mechanism (8)    organic waste (25)    solid type alkali- chemicals (32)
NOVELTY - Electrical power generation, where the sewage gas is heated at 700-1000 degreesC using an exhaust heat source which produces an exhaust heat of 700 degreesC or more, is new. Methane and carbon dioxide in the sewage gas are catalytically reacted in the presence of a catalyst, and a reformed gas containing hydrogen gas is produced, to generate electrical power.    USE - For generating electrical power using sewage gas obtained by methane fermentation of organic waste, such as sewage sludge, human waste, organic refuse, livestock excrements and foodstuffs group waste material, e.g. for solid polymeric type, phosphoric form, alkylene form, molten carbonate form and solid oxide type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical power is generated with high quality rate and high heat efficiency, by effectively using the sewage gas. The electrical power generating system is inexpensive. The carbon dioxide in sewage gas is effectively used, and deterioration by caulking of the catalyst is prevented. The sewage gas has high-energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system (20A) for electrical power generation using sewage gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the above electrical power generating system. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Waste material composite processing (10)    Methane fermentation tank (11)    Reformer (13)    Generator (16)    Electrical power generating system (20A).
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation involves removing internal liquids such as organic wastewater or waste material from methane fermentation tank (1), subjecting the liquid to pressure reduction processing below atmospheric pressure, removing carbon dioxide dissolved in the internal liquid and returning the liquid to methane fermentation tank.    USE - For use in human waste treatment plant and foodstuffs works.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of carbon dioxide in biogas is reduced efficiently without using expensive solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for methane fermentation, which comprises a flow path and the evacuation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow block diagram of methane-fermentation apparatus.    methane fermentation tank (1)    circulation pump (2)    evacuation apparatus (3)    vacuum pump (4)    exhaust gas (5)
NOVELTY - An adsorption tower has a fixed or a moving bed consisting of active coke which absorbs hydrogen sulfide in gas supplied at a temperature of 100-300 degrees C, into the tower, then the active coke consisting hydrogen sulfide is incinerated.    USE - Removal of hydrogen sulfide from gas produced during methane fermentation of organic waste material, for use as fuel for gas turbine, gas engine, steam turbine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Cost of absorbent and operating cost of tower, are reduced by using active coke as absorbent. Reduces maintenance cost of hydrogen sulfide remover and ensures improvement in electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of active coke manufacturing apparatus.    fluidized bed furnace (2)    supply port (26)    exhaust port (27)    baffle plates (31,32,33)
NOVELTY - In a process to prepare sewage sludge for the generation of biogas, the sludge is exposed to ultraviolet radiation as it flows over a flat bed.    USE - Used for the preparation of sludge for breakdown to biogas, e.g. methane.    ADVANTAGE - The process promotes the breakdown of difficult substances, e.g. hormones and antibiotics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flow speed and sludge thickness are adjusted by altering the flat bed inclination. The sludge thickness is 0.1-20 cm. The sludge is subjected to further mixing by baffles as it flows over the flat bed. The sludge is subjected to ultraviolet radiation of at least 0.1 kWh/m3 and moves over the bed at a rate of up to 20,000 m3/h. Prior to UV-treatment the sludge is first subjected to mechanical break-down. The sludge is further exposed to ultrasonic emissions at some stage during the treatment.
NOVELTY - The present invention is method of treating urban domestic garbage with earthworm. The present invention features that in some earthworm feeding place with excellent ventilation, sufficient water source, easy drain and less noise, domestic garbage after being sorted, crushed and fermented to form earthworm feed is set on the earthworm feeding bed. Then, earthworm is thrown into the fermented and watered garbage to treat the garbage for 3-4 days before the earthworm is separated out for treating other garbage. The present invention has fast treating speed and no secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - Converting municipal solid waste into useful compost material, is new.    USE - For converting municipal solid waste into useful compost material, e.g. soil/feed modifiers, mulch, animal/fish food.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has no harmful emission, e.g. arsenic from the waste stream during process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Converting municipal solid waste into useful compost material comprises providing a stream of solid waste for treatment; extracting valuable materials from the solid waste; scanning the remaining solid waste with a Geiger counter to detect radioactive materials; removing detected radioactive materials from the solid waste; grinding the solid waste into particles of at most1 millimeter; transferring the ground solid waste into a drum, adding manure and sludge to the drum; sealing the drum; rotating the drum to mix the ground solid waste, manure, and sludge; sterilizing the contents of the drum by adding steam to pressurize and heat the drum to 120degrees for 37 minutes; permitting the drum to cool for 10-30 minutes; and depressurizing the drum by venting the remaining steam; and removing the contents of the drum.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell is operated so that, when the reformer (10) is cold, it supplies reformates to a first sub-assembly of cells (12), and when the reformer is hot, supplies reformates to first and second sub-assemblies of cells. The cells in the first sub-assembly are optimized to operate with a cold reformer, and the cells of the second sub-assembly (13) are optimized to operate with a hot reformer.    USE - Method of starting fuel cells used in traction applications.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids risk of deterioration of cell with fast and cheap starting of the fuel cell with minimum generation of substances that are hazardous to the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a component block diagram.    Reformer (10)    First sub-assembly of cells (12)    Second sub-assembly of cells (13)
NOVELTY - The enclosure has three concentric shells (12,14,16) to define two concentric chambers (18,20) that are closed at top and bottom by circular plates. An intake port is defined by the shell (16) for providing fluid communication from the exterior of the enclosure to the chamber (18). An outlet port is defined by the shell (12) for providing fluid communication between the chamber (20) and the interior space of the enclosure.    USE - Used for fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The enclosure allows the stack to be made smaller and may permit cooling of the stack with variable insulating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack enclosure.    Concentric shells (12, 14, 16)    Concentric chambers (18, 20)
NOVELTY - The device has a reactor (23,24) with a reaction chamber (23), a heat exchanger (14) for transferring the heat generated in the reaction chamber to a heat carrying medium, a transport device (7) for transporting the medium along a wall (16) separating the chamber interior from the medium and a protection device (19) against overheating with a heat carrying medium flow sensor in a transport line (27) for the medium.    USE - For heat generation and transfer to a liquid or gaseous heat transfer medium.    ADVANTAGE - Improved so that the danger of overheating owing to a blockage of heating medium transport is reliably detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a fuel cell system with a heat generating device with reformer for a fuel cell system and with a heat generating device with an afterburner for a fuel cell system and a reactor as its burner    (b) and a method of controlling an heat generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a reformer for a fuel cell system    reactor (23,24)    reaction chamber (23)    heat exchanger (14)    transport device (7)    wall separating chamber interior from medium (16)    protection device (19)    transport line for medium (27)
NOVELTY - A self-locking carbon adsorption body comprises a carbon nanohorn agglomerate with open holes in the wall section, in which in isothermal or isobaric adsorption, the passing of adsorbed substances through the open holes is limited in one direction from the outside to the inside of the carbon nanohorns.    USE - For storage of various gases, in particular methane.    ADVANTAGE - The body can store various types of gas in high density in a quasi-liq. state at room temperature.
NOVELTY - A convertible rotating composter includes removable panels with sifting screens behind the panels.    USE - For converting yard and kitchen scraps into garden fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive device includes removable panels, which when in place provides a suitable habitat for microbial activity and begins the decomposition process. The invention eliminates the manual labor associated with traditional composting, and separating the roughage from finished compost. It allows citizens to reduce landfill waste by converting their yard and kitchen waste into useable compost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the composter unit.
NOVELTY - A dense fluid medium containing microorganism(s) is disinfected by applying an electric potential between two electrodes to create a discharge zone. The microorganisms in the dense liquid medium are exposed to reactive species produced from a high electrical potential for a time to inactivate the microorganisms.    USE - For disinfecting dense fluid medium containing microorganism(s) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a simple, convenient, low-cost method for disinfecting water and other dense media contaminated with undesirable microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Disinfection of dense fluid medium containing microorganism(s) involves providing a reaction vessel (7) for containing the dense fluid medium, charging the dense fluid medium into the reaction vessel, providing a first electrode comprising a first conductive material (24) immersed within the dense fluid medium, providing a second electrode comprising a second conductive material and immersed within the medium and disposed opposite to the first electrode, stirring the dense fluid medium between the two electrodes, applying an electric potential between the two electrodes to create a discharge zone, and exposing the microorganisms in the dense liquid medium to the reactive species produced from the high electrical potential for a time to inactivate the microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a dense medium plasma reactor.    Reaction vessel (7)    Electrodes (10, 19)    Pins (23)    Conductive material (24)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell bipolar separator plate comprises metallic foil. The foil is partially coated with a coating that is stable when in contact with or in close proximity to the proton exchange membrane and within the environment of the anode and cathode environments of the fuel cell.    USE - The material is used for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is not susceptible to corrosive effects of being in contact with or in close proximity to the proton exchange membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing the fuel cell comprising coating a fuel cell bipolar separator plate, positioning an anode current collector over the anode face of the fuel cell bipolar separator plate; positioning a cathode current over the cathode face of the plate; and compressing the current collectors into a polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the plate.
NOVELTY - A cosmetic composition comprising (wt.%) carbon dioxide (0.1-8) and dermatologically acceptable carrier (92-99), is new.    USE - For improving appearance of skin (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides beneficial effect on the skin, skin's cells, and the skin's metabolic processes. It increases and improve oxygen perfusion, and avoids oxidative damage to skin cells.
NOVELTY - Animal carcasses is disposed by, masticating animal carcass in presence of water stream; introducing a bacteria culture and air into the tank with solid-liquid mixture to initiate formation of a biomass; passing the liquid into an open aeration basin; passing the aerated liquid to a clarifying tank; and removing sludge from the clarifying tank to form clarified water.    USE - For disposing animal carcasses.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method is in-expensive, on-site disposal for animal carcasses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Disposal of animal carcasses comprises depositing an animal carcass in a receptacle for mastication in the presence of a water stream to create a solid-liquid mixture; passing the solid-liquid mixture to an enclosed aeration tank; introducing a bacteria culture and air into the tank to initiate formation of a biomass; mixing all of the components until the solid-liquid mixture forms a stabilized biomass with a frothy liquid consistency; passing the liquid into an open aeration basin for further digestion of the liquid, stabilized biomass; passing the aerated liquid to a clarifying tank where suspended solids precipitate as sludge; and removing sludge from the clarifying tank to form clarified water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of the process for disposing of animal carcasses.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to production of organic fertilizer from petroleum slime. Proposed method for preparing organic fertilizer involves biological treatment of petroleum slime with the following destructive microorganisms: Candida tropicalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas desmolyticum taken in the ratio 4:5:1, respectively, decantation, addition of boric acid in the amount 2.8-4.9 wt.-% per treated mass, drying, extrusion and drying granules. Invention provides preparing valuable fertilizer with low content of petroleum products and high strength of granules from waste of petrochemical and petroleum processing plants. Invention can be used in petrochemical and petroleum processing industry.    USE - Fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - Improved preparing method, expanded raw base for preparing fertilizers. 2 tbl, 8 ex
NOVELTY - Oxygen-containing gas is supplied to multiple dry distillation chambers (2), from a blower (7) through a gas supply line (6), for the removal of tar adhered to the inner surface of the chambers.    USE - Used for carbonizing organic waste, e.g. seeds of plants, animal excrement, waste paper, foodstuffs residue, waste textile and plastic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Effective removal of tar from the inner surface of the chambers is enabled by supplying oxygen-containing gas from the blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the internal combustion-type multi-stage carbonization furnace.    dry distillation chambers (2)    combustion chamber (3)    combustion gas pipe (5)    oxygen-containing gas supply line (6)    blower (7)
NOVELTY - Improved soil is obtained by washing animals and plant residue, grinding and dehydrating, washing ballast and/or sand, forming construction civil engineering surplus soil by mixing ballast and/or sand slurry substance with ground animal and plant residues and fermenting, is new.    USE - The improved soil is used as improved soil for grass curing, seedling raising, golf course and park.    ADVANTAGE - The obtained improved soil is rich in nutrition. The slurry substance and organic refuse of the industrial construction work is recycled effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of improved soil, which involves washing animal and plant residue, grinding, dehydrating to form ground substance of construction surplus soil, adjusting water content of the slurry substance, mixing ballast and/or sand and ground substance and fermenting.
NOVELTY - The fuel composition comprises 3C or less alcohol, water and identifying agent.    USE - Gel-form fuel composition used in fuel cells (claimed) such as methanol-type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel composition has uniform red color, excellent industrial utility and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel composition further contains a surfactant. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gel-form fuel composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell.    Stack main body (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Inlet tube (3)    Permeation board (4)    Permeable films (5,9)    Receiver (6)    Reservoir portion (7)
NOVELTY - A microbial raw material comprises a solid nutrient medium for cultivating antagonistic microbes blended with activated sludge and organic plant residues.    USE - As agrochemical in agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - The microbial raw material is manufactured easily and economically. The material improves plant growth, reduces onset of disease of plant for prolonged period and suppresses growth of competitive microbes for prolonged period. The material has excellent handleability, stability and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of microbial raw materials, which involves producing raw material blend by mixing solid medium, organic plant residue and activated sludge at normal temperature, followed by drying the raw material blend.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart explaining manufacture of the microbial raw material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fermenter has upper, lower and side heating jackets (14,12,13) through which air heated by burner (15) is circulated. The heat retention layers (9,10,11) cover the respective heating jackets (12,13,14).    USE - For producing manure from organic wastes such as live stock dung, waste foodstuff and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimum performance in winter as well as in summer as heating retention layers cover the respective jackets. Hence the fermentation is quick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of vertical sealing composting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat retention layers (9,10,11)    lower heating jacket (12)    side heating jacket (13)    upper heating jacket (14)    burner (15)
NOVELTY - An anaerobic method for treating organic waste comprising concentrating inflow waste material or its treated substances, solubilizing the concentrate, subjecting the concentrate to anaerobic heat processing at 60-90 degreesC and generating methane gas from the organic waste, is new. The concentration of solid substance is 5-20%.    USE - The method is used for concentrating organic waste such as organic sludge and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The method is effective in decreasing fermentation residue and hydrogen sulfide content of methane gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of an apparatus for anaerobic treatment of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High temperature anaerobic treatment tank (1)    Methane fermentation tank (2)    High concentration organic waste (21)
NOVELTY - Microorganisms cultivation system (I) comprises cultivation tank in which growth medium comprising liquid containing nutrients and microorganisms is introduced, light, heat and air are supplied and microorganisms are cultured. (I) carries out partial extraction of the growth medium. Air is supplied to microorganisms through shut-off valve present in the upper right part of outlet pipe suspended in bottom portion of cultivation tank.    USE - The system is useful for culturing plant planktons useful as fodder for shellfish and crustacean.    ADVANTAGE - Air is supplied to the cultivation tank such that exhaust gas within the pipe to shut-off valve is stirred. Thus, problem of air stagnation is avoided. Also growth medium in cultivation tank is stirred, leading to promotion of photosynthesis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microorganisms cultivation system (I) comprises cultivation tank in which growth medium (CL) comprising liquid containing nutrients and microorganisms is introduced, light, heat and air (A) are supplied and microorganisms are cultured. (I) carries out partial extraction of the growth medium. Air is supplied to microorganisms through shut-off valve (V2) present in the upper right part of outlet pipe suspended in bottom portion of cultivation tank.
NOVELTY - The plasma reactor (1) comprises a ferroelectric substance (4) between a pair of electrodes (3A,3B) to generate a plasma. The ferroelectric substance has porosity of 50% or more.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The novel plasma reactor reduces power consumption and electric capacitance, by decreasing the space occupation rate of ferroelectric substance. It suppresses the deterioration of electrode by narrowing the distance between the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of ferroelectric substance and plasma reactor, as above. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (1)    housing (2)    electrode (3A,3B)    ferroelectric substance (4)    alternator (5)
NOVELTY - The plasma reactor (1) has a dielectric structure (4) between electrodes (3A,3B), to generate plasma. The dielectric structure has layers (I,II) containing ferroelectric raw material, such that the dielectric constant of raw material of layer (II) is lower than that of layer (I).    USE - For generating fuel, such as hydrogen, solid carbon, natural gas, methanol, gasoline and light oil, in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel plasma reactor has low space occupation rate, electric capacitance and power consumption. It prevents deterioration of electrodes by contacting with reactive gas. The electrode is decreased by vertically arranging the electrode with respect to the flow direction of reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the dielectric packed in the plasma reactor, and the plasma reactor, as above. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (1)    electrodes (3A,3B)    dielectric structure (4)    enclosure component (5)    alternator (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying source gas and water vapor into a container (2) equipped with a porous element (7). The temperature of the porous element is changed to low temperature which is lower than critical point temperature of gas hydrate from high temperature which is higher than critical point temperature, so as to uniformly produce gas hydrate in the porous element.    USE - For production of gas-hydrate used for imitation sample for obtaining basic data such as degradation behavior in ground.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-hydrate is uniformly produced in the porous element, and mixing of air and moisture content is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The production of gas hydrate is monitored by measuring the flow amount of source gas and water vapor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas-hydrate production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas-hydrate production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    container (2)    source gas supply unit (3)    water vapor supply unit (4)    heating medium (5)    cooling medium (6)    porous element (7)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor-type gas detection material (1) has a sensitive portion (2) which is obtained by bake-processing a metal oxide semiconductor paste. The paste contains zinc oxide particle as main component, and 2-10 wt.% of tin oxide with respect to zinc oxide particle.    USE - As semiconductor-type gas detection material.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor-type gas detection material has high reliability, and performs the detection operation efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensitive portion is supported by metal oxides chosen from lead, copper, iron, nickel and cobalt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of semiconductor-type gas detection material.    group stencil semiconductor-type gas detection material (1)    gas sensitive portion (2)    alumina substrate (3)    platinum electrode (4a-4b)    heater (5)
NOVELTY - The reaction gas flow paths (4) having small inlet (5) and large outlet (6) are arranged alternately to form a block (2) in piles. The reaction gases passing through adjacent flow path follow counter current flow.    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel for various chemical reactions e.g. for lightening of petroleum, for reduction of gas in iron industry and also for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating hydrogen stably, over long period of time. Enables uniform temperature distribution over the region of reactive gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydrogen generation apparatus.    Reaction gas portion (1)    Block (2)    Reaction gas flow paths (4)    Inlet (5)    Outlet (6)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation system (11) comprises hydrogen generator (12) and hydrogen reaction portion (13). The exhaust gas containing water obtained by the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen in hydrogen reaction portion is expanded in expansion machine (14). The water vapor contained in exhaust gas is condensed, collected and subsequently reacted with hydride (23) in hydrogen generator and hydrogen is generated.    USE - Steam reforming of hydrocarbon such as methanol, used for generation of hydrogen and natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation system efficiently recovers water vapor generated in fuel cell and expansion is prevented with respect to hydrogen generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation system (11)    hydrogen generator (12)    hydrogen reaction portion (13)    expansion machine (14)    hydride (23)
NOVELTY - A microorganism support (I) for methane fermentations, comprising cement type calcium-silicate porous body, is new.    USE - (I) is used in methane fermentations and in anaerobic treatment of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - (I) increases the efficiency of methane fermentation. (I) provides an anaerobic environment which allows easy propagation of methane microbes. (I) reduces the influence of ammonia as an inhibitor of methane fermentation.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen producing system comprises a reactor (13) producing hydrogen gas, by the reaction of a specific hydrogen generating agent, from a storage tank (11), with a catalyst layer (18) in the reactor, and a separator removing substances other than the hydrogen in gas generated in the reactor. The solution of the hydrogen generation agent contains metal hydrogen complex of specific formulae.    USE - For fuel cells such as fuel cell for vehicles and domestic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen producing system has improved production efficiency and reaction-controlling efficiency. The system is efficiently operated and produce increased amount of highly pure hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen producing system comprises a reactor producing hydrogen gas and a separator removing substances other than the hydrogen in the gas generated in the reactor. A hydrogen generating agent (A) contains a solution obtained by dissolving metal hydrogen complex of formula: MIMIII H4-nRn and/or MII(MIII H4-nRn)2, where MI is alkali metal, MII is alkaline earth metal or zinc, MIII is boron, aluminum or gallium, R is an alkyl, alkoxyl or acyloxy group and n is 0-3, in alkaline aqueous solution. The reactor has a catalyst layer containing metal with hydrogen production catalytic ability, alloy with hydrogen occlusion ability and/or fluorinated substances. The agent (A) is supplied from the storage tank through a downstream arrangement, contacted with the catalyst layer in the reactor, to react the metal hydrogen complex with the water in the solution on the condition, which avoids precipitate of a solid reaction product, and to produce hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of hydrogen producing system.    storage tank (11)    fuel cell (12)    reactor (13)    catalyst layer (18)    preheating heater (19)
NOVELTY - Decomposing (M1) t-butyl alcohol involves contacting bacteria belonging to Variovorax genus having t-butyl alcohol decomposability with a solution containing t-butyl alcohol.    USE - (M1) is useful for decomposing t-butyl alcohol (claimed). Variovorax sp. is useful for carrying out decomposition of t-butyl alcohol contained in waster water etc.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) decomposes t-butyl alcohol efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for Variovorax sp. having t-butyl alcohol decomposability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing the change of decomposition of TBA at a particular time. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Odor produced during heating of organic waste having high water content by drying unit (B), for producing dried organic waste, is removed. Mixture of dried waste and auxiliary materials, such as fine granules of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET), coal powder, timber chips, which generate large amount of heat energy for absorbing residual water content of dried waste, are mixed in mixer (D).    USE - For forming fuel powder using organic scrap having high water content, such as biomass comprising strained lees, remains of foodstuffs, waste fodder, excrement of livestock, skin of vegetables, raw material of coffee, beer, sake, tofu, and juice; and sludge, paper sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method produces a fuel powder which retains a high-heat energy, to prevent dioxin generation, even when the waste material has high water content. It enables efficient removal of odor from the dried waste, and complete drying of the waste, using inner and outer heaters of the drying unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Suitable amount of the auxiliary material, which also absorbs water-soluble thermoplastic resins, and dried waste, is fed to the mixer, as raw material for forming fuel. The raw material is heated, pressurized, and mixed in an extrusion machine (E), to produce short inflammable fuel rods. The rods are crushed in crushers (F,H), for forming fine fuel powder.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel powder production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above fuel powder-formation process.    drying unit (B)    mixer (D)    extrusion machine (E)    crushers (F,H)
NOVELTY - A hopper (11) supplies waste plastics to a screw conveyor (12) of an injection unit (14), which conveys the waste plastics to a thermal decomposition tank (13) provided with a catalyst. Light oil is produced in the thermal decomposition tank, by decomposition and melting of plastics. The screw conveyor is detachedly provided in the injection unit.    USE - For forming light oil by decomposing and melting waste plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene.    ADVANTAGE - Jamming of the screw conveyor by molten plastic is prevented, as the screw conveyor is detachable from the injection unit, thus preventing the exposure of the screw conveyor to hot gas. Prevents heating of plastic, in the injection unit, by provision of the cooling fins.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing unit (16) which is provided to prevent the flow of high temperature gas produced in the thermal decomposition tank, into the injection unit, is arranged at the connection portion of the screw conveyor and the injection unit. A cooling fin (22) is provided to cool the plastic supplied into the tank. A gas-leakage prevention valve (18) is provided in the injection unit, to prevent the leakage of high temperature gas from the decomposition tank into the injection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of light-oil formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hopper (11)    screw conveyor (12)    thermal decomposition tank (13)    injection unit (14)    sealing unit (16)    valve (18)    cooling fin (22)
NOVELTY - The procedure for treatment of effluent originating from the biological processing of a liquid residue involves separation of a solid phase from a liquid phase in a biological reactor to obtain the effluent. The effluent is concentrated by vacuum evaporation to obtain a liquid concentrate which can be used as liquid fertilizer or in the production of compost and, if desired, the water vapor generated is condensed to obtain water for reutilization.    USE - For treatment of effluent originating from biological processing of liquid residue for use in liquid fertilizer or in the production of compost.    ADVANTAGE - The result of the effluent treatment is a liquid fertilizer or the production of compost, enhancing horticultural and agricultural production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The procedure can be used in the treatment e.g. of industrial and animal husbandry residues, such as liquid fecal matter from pigs.
NOVELTY - Preparation of biodegradable plastic mother particles-polylactic acid from the grains, rejected potato, and leftovers generated by refining sugar and preparing milk products includes such steps as hydrolysis, saccharifying, proportioning, fermenting, separation, extracting, and thermal evaporating. Its advantages are low cost, high degradation speed, and no poison.
NOVELTY - A modified straw material, its production method and application. The production method of the modified straw material includes the following steps: (i) steam-blasting straw to obtain steam-blasted straw; (ii) inoculating the steam-blasted straw with culture liquor to make solid fermentation treatment to degrade lignin; and (iii) mixing the steam-blasted straw and air-dried straw, making their mixture undergo the processes of thermosetting treatment and forming treatment. The modified straw material can be made into plate material or light packaging material instead of wood material, so that it possesses extensive application.
NOVELTY - The device has a reactor with a reaction chamber and a heat exchanger (8) for transferring the heat generated in the reaction chamber to a liquid or gaseous heat carrying medium. A temperature sensor (15) is provided in the region of the heat exchanger through which the heat carrying medium flows and is arranged so that heat conduction between the heat exchanger and sensor is substantially inhibited.    USE - For heat generation and transfer to a liquid or gaseous heat transfer medium.    ADVANTAGE - Simpler and less expensive, in particular does not require two temperature sensors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a fuel cell system    (b) and a method of controlling a heat-generating device depending on a device temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of a heat exchanger    heat exchanger (8)    temperature sensor (15)    longitudinal ribbing (10)    ribs (11-13)    casing (14)
NOVELTY - Production of ethanol includes treating distillers' grain with hemicellulase and/or cellulase to release starch and/or protein present in the distillers' grain, and using the released starch and/or protein to produce ethanol.    USE - For producing ethanol form fuel, beverage, and industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - By utilizing starch and/or protein present in distiller's grain, improved ethanol yield is achieved.
NOVELTY - A bioculture reproducing and dispensing system (10) comprises a bio-reactor tank (30), waste-digesting bio-culture additive placed in the tank, nutrient additive placed into the tank, metering pump (40) coupled to the bio-reactor tank, an aeration pump (50) coupled to the tank, and a control system (80) coupled to the metering pump and aeration pump.    USE - The invention is used for reproducing and dispensing bio-cultures, e.g. aerobic, anaerobic and facultative bacteria and/or enzymes, for bio-augmentation.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can grow bio-cultures having optimized strengths and characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified functional diagram of a system for reproducing and dispensing bio-cultures.    Bioculture reproducing and dispensing system (10)    Contact tank (20)    Bio-reactor tank (30)    Metering pump (40)    Aeration pump (50)    Biological filter (53)    Recirculation pump (60)    Control system (80)    Biological substrate (98)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell for the generation of electrical power comprises an anode (20), a cathode (14) and a liquid fuel composition including a primary fuel and an auxiliary fuel. The primary fuel includes surface active compound(s). The auxiliary fuel includes compound(s) with a standard reduction potential more negative than the reduction potential of hydrogen gas.    USE - For generating electricity by providing a circuit (26) connecting a cathode and an anode of a fuel cell and contacting a fuel composition with the anode to oxidize the fuel composition (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The primary fuel component is a surface active compound that is a source of fuel and that acts to prevent unwanted decomposition of the auxiliary fuel. The auxiliary fuel is a compound having a standard reduction potential more negative than the reduction potential of hydrogen gas, which serves as a source of energy and serves to catalyze the catalytic oxidation of the primary fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell where the fuel composition is supplied as an anolyte.    Oxidant (12)    Cathode (14)    Electrolyte (16)    Electrolyte chamber (18)    Anode (20)    Fuel chamber (22)    Circuit (26)    Load (28)    Switch (30)
NOVELTY - A gas adsorption composite comprises a high- and a low-density adsorbent. The two adsorbents contain layers having first and second density of at least 0.3 g/cc and less than 0.3 g/cc, respectively. The high-density adsorbent is in contiguous contact with the low-density adsorbent. Each adsorbent has an adsorbent surface area of at least 500 m2/g.    USE - Pressure swing adsorption process for recovering a product gas from a feed gas and in cyclic adsorptive/regenerative process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly provides increased process stream flow rate and high product throughput. It has less pressure drop and operates at good product recovery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pressure swing adsorption process for recovering a product gas from a feed gas comprising:    (a) supplying a pressure swing adsorption apparatus having the gas adsorption composite,    (b) feeding a feed gas into the pressure swing adsorption apparatus during a feed period of not more than 100 seconds and    (c) recovering the product gas from the pressure swing adsorption apparatus.
NOVELTY - A gas generation system comprises a chemical reactor (102) and a liquid/gas separator integrated with the chemical reactor. The reactor is configured to receive a continuous stream of aqueous solution.    USE - For producing gas, preferably hydrogen, for fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The continuous stream of aqueous solution requires only nominal pressure to flow through the chemical reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell apparatus comprising an anode; a cathode; an electrolyte disposed between the anode and cathode; and a hydrogen reactor for providing hydrogen to the anode, wherein the hydrogen reactor comprising a porous wall (118) wrapped by a hydrophobic membrane is configured to receive a continuous flow of aqueous metal hydride solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cut-away view of a gas generation system of the invention.    Reactor (102)    Catalyst (104)    Aqueous solution inlet (106)    Aqueous solution outlet (108)    Gas outlet (114)    Hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane (116)    Porous wall (118)    Gas container area (120)
NOVELTY - Separating sugars from biomass (B) hydrolyzed by aqueous acidic solution (I) involves subjecting (B) contained within hydrolysis vessel (HV), to hydrolysis by (I) to form hydrolysate containing sugars, which is withdrawn from HV and transferred to phase forming vessel (PV), to form two phases: a sugar phase and (I) phase. The sugar phase is separated from PV, and (I) phase is separated from PV, for subsequent recycle to HV.    USE - The method is useful for separation sugars from biomass hydrolyzed by aqueous acidic solution, where the biomass is wood, paper and/or lignocellulose materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides efficient separation of sugars from biomass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separating sugars from a biomass (B) (10) hydrolyzed by an aqueous acidic solution involves subjecting (B), contained within HV, to hydrolysis by the aqueous acidic solution to form a hydrolysate (14) containing sugars, withdrawing the hydrolysate from hydrolysis vessel (HV) (12), transferring the hydrolysate to phase forming vessel (PV) (20) to form two phases: a sugar phase (22) and an aqueous acidic solution phase (20A), and separating the sugar phase from PV, separating the sugar phase from PV, and separating the aqueous acidic solution phase, from PV, for subsequent recycle to HV, and withdrawing residue, remaining from hydrolysis of (B), containing lignins, from HV. Thus, hydrolysis of (B) forms hydrolysate containing sugars, from which sugars are substantially separated, and withdrawing residue remaining from hydrolysis of (B) from HV and hydrolysate, with sugars substantially removed, will provide recycled aqueous acidic solution to HV.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for separating sugars from biomass hydrolyzed by aqueous acidic solution.    biomass (10)    hydrolysis vessel (12)    hydrolysate (14)    phase forming vessel (20)    aqueous acidic solution phase (20A)    sugar phase (22)    filtrate (28)
NOVELTY - A hollow fiber polymer membrane, comprises a crosslinked polymer continuous phase; and a molecular sieve material dispersed within the continuous phase. The membrane has a carbon dioxide permeance of at least 20 GPU and a carbon dioxide/methane selectivity of greater than 20, at 35degreesC and 100 psia.    USE - Used for separation of mixtures.    ADVANTAGE - The membranes have high resistance to plasticization, thus having sustained selectivity over time. They exhibit a high permeance of carbon dioxide (CO2) in combination with a high CO2/methane selectivity. They have very large useable surface area by use of hollow fibers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a crosslinked hollow fiber membrane, comprising preparing a continuous phase polyimide polymer comprising a predetermined quantity of crosslinkable sites and a molecular sieve material dispersed within the continuous phase polymer; forming a hollow fiber from the continuous phase polyimide polymer; treating the hollow fiber with a diol at esterification conditions to form a monoesterified hollow fiber; and subjecting the monoesterified hollow fiber to transesterification conditions to form a crosslinked hollow fiber membrane.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises a stack of flow plates (62, 63) with openings (168, 174) to form coolant and reactant manifold passageways, and two gaskets to form seals around the coolant and reactant passageways between an adjacent pair of plates. The gaskets are formed from different material that is compatible and incompatible with the coolant, respectively.    USE - Used as a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the cost associated with sealing the anode cooler plate and bipolar plate together. The use of permanent seal permits a less expensive and more reliable seal to be used to seal off the coolant flows between adjacent coolant plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a method comprising arranging flow plates to form a fuel stack and forming buffer zones on the plates to isolate different manifold passageways; and    (b) an apparatus comprising a fuel cell plate including internal passageways extending between two manifold passageways and a permanent seal isolating the internal passageways from at least one region of the fuel cell plate associated with a reactant flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the anode and cathode cooler plates of a fuel stack.    Flow plates (62, 63)    Flow channels (120, 122, 138)    Openings (168, 174)
NOVELTY - A microorganism Pseudomonas sp. capable of decomposing oils and fats and a method for decomposing oils and fats using the same microorganism, are new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A microorganism Pseudomonas sp. capable of decomposing oils and fats and a method for decomposing oils and fats using the same microorganism, are new. The bacterium and method are useful for treating biological pollution. The microorganism Pseudomonas sp. D2D3(KCTC 10056BP) is capable of decomposing oils and fats, wherein the oils and fats are vegetable oils and fats or animal oils and fats. The microorganism Pseudomonas sp. D2D3 (KCTC 10056BP) is isolated from the soil by collecting the soils around oils and fats-polluted environment; inserting the collected soils into a sodium chloride-peptone buffer solution containing 2.0g/l of KH2PO4, 5.0g/l of K2HPO4, 4.5g/l of NaCl and 1.0g/l of peptone at pH 7.0 and culturing the medium at 25deg. C and 120 rpm for 7 days; inoculating the cultured medium into a SMA agar medium including 15g of agar, 5.0g of pancreatic digest of casein, 2.5g of yeast extract and 1.0g of glucose and culturing the medium at 25deg. C and pH 7.0 for 7 days; isolating colonies grown and diluting them a 0.9% NaCl solution; adding waste water-extracting oils into the solution and culturing it; and selecting a strain exhibiting excellent oils and fats-decomposing activity.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises a fuel supply and exhaust unit (40) clamped between the laminate structures (12A-12D). The water from fuel supply and exhaust unit, is routed to radiator for cooling the water by exchanging heat with atmosphere.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is easily installed and supply of fuel cell to each laminate structure is performed equally. Also the size is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    laminate structures (12A-12D)    fuel supply and exhaust unit (40)    pressurization mechanism (110)    mounting plate (112)    through-hole (114)
NOVELTY - A waste material (2) is supplied to a gasified melting furnace (1) through an injection apparatus (3). The water vapor evaporated from the waste material is cooled. The gap in the waste material is filled by the condensate of the water vapor.    USE - Used in waste material treatment apparatus used for treating garbage and other waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - The process prevents gas leakage from a gasified melting furnace, by sealing the gaps in the waste material using the condensate of the water vapor, and eliminates the operation of the furnace with a positive pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a waste material injection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the waste material injection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasified melting furnace (1)    waste material (2)    injection apparatus (3)    water quantity controller (13)    water-cooled jacket (16)
NOVELTY - Recycling garbage comprises decomposing garbage in a thermal decomposition furnace at 400-750degreesC, adding an alkaline substance at 70-500degreesC, inducing pyrolysis gas into a heat exchanger, collecting heat energy, converting acidic gas of the pyrolysis gas to alkali salt, removing the solid content using dust collector (E), and utilizing the clean gas component as a fuel gas and the solid content as an industrial material after excluding alkalinity.    USE - Used for recycling garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The process is cost effective and is effective in suppressing the generation of harmful substances, such as dioxin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of garbage recycling.    adjustment tank (A)    fluidized bed-type thermal decomposition furnace (B)    cyclone (D)    dust collector (E)    solid content hopper (H)
NOVELTY - An incense stick comprises carbonized industrial/general waste material powder as main ingredient.    USE - Used for imparting fragrance in a room.    ADVANTAGE - The incense stick imparts good fragrance, without emitting an increased amount of smoke. Incense stick preparation enables effective recycling of industrial/general waste materials. The incense stick is cost-effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the preparation of an incense stick; and    (2) the recycling of industrial/general waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows incense stick preparation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Composting of slurry-like organic compound involves mixing biodegradable organic compound having water absorptivity with the slurry-like organic compound, followed by fermenting the obtained organic compound mixture (8) under aerobic conditions.    USE - For composting slurry-like organic compound ejected from bio-plant.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry-like organic compound such as digestive supernatant liquor ejected from bio-plant is composted efficiently by aerobic fermentation. The method and apparatus provides an eco-friendly environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic compound composting apparatus, containing pressurized mixing unit (1) for mixing biodegradable organic compound and slurry-like organic compound, fermenter for fermenting the organic compound mixture produced in the deposited state, aqueous solution supplying unit for dispersing the aqueous solution into the organic compound mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process flow diagram of apparatus implementing the kneading process in composting method.    pressurized mixing unit (1)    mixing portions (3,4)    temperature detector (6)    organic compound mixture (8)    mixing control unit (10)
NOVELTY - A carbide material containing ash is classified into carbide material having low ash content and low carbide material having a high ash content which are used as fuel and raw material for cement manufacture, respectively.    USE - Used as a fuel and a raw material for manufacturing cement.    ADVANTAGE - Carbide material containing ash originating from waste material such as municipal solid waste, wood waste, waste paper, waste plastic, vegetable debris, organic refuse, sludge, foodstuff residue and livestock, is effectively used in cement manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a carbide material having a low ash content; and    (2) a low carbide material having a high ash content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart showing the use of a carbide material containing ash.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Organic waste (1) containing sludge is mixed with an ammonia removal agent (3) in an anaerobic tank (2, 4) and ammonia is removed.    USE - Used for processing organic industrial waste containing organic substances, especially organic refuse from sludge generated from drainage treatment or residue from food processing industries.    ADVANTAGE - The process and apparatus effectively and stably processes organic waste by anaerobic treatment and eliminates the influence of ammonia. The process inhibits ammonia toxicity of methanation microbes. Since the process does not utilized soluble microcosmic salt or magnesium salt, the scaling of apparatus by magnesium phosphate ammonium is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an anaerobic treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows fixed conceptual diagram of ammonia in anaerobic treatment tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste (1)    anaerobic treatment tank (2, 4)    ammonia removal agent (3)    surplus sludge (5)    digestion/sewage gas (6)
NOVELTY - A processing method of paper manufacture sludge, comprises mixing sludge and alkali metal hydroxide aqueous solution containing silica at a weight ratio of 100:15-60 and drying at 100-250 degreesC.    USE - As humidity control material.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively provides humidity control material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solid substance of silicic acid alkali type;    (2) humidity control material; and    (3) a method for manufacturing humidity control material.
NOVELTY - The method involves heating organic waste in a rotary cylinder (1), using radiant heat of a heating tube through which reformed gas is passed. The reformed gas is produced by water gas reaction of pyrolysis gas.    USE - For producing fertilizer, soil improvement material by thermal decomposition of organic waste e.g. sewage sludge, waste foodstuff, paper, waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal decomposition of the organic waste using the heating gas is efficiently performed. The fuel consumption amount of the cylinder is reduced. The structure of the thermal decomposition apparatus is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The waste heat of the heating tube is used for heating boiler (9) for producing high temperature steam which is supplied into the cylinder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pyrolysis apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of the thermal decomposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotary cylinder (1)    gas modification chamber (2)    conveyor (3)    crusher (7)    boiler (9)
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises noble metals supported on the surface of a substrate. The noble metals are produced by reducing noble-metal compounds using hypophosphorus acid, phosphorus acid and/or their salts.    USE - For carbon monoxide shift reaction, removal of carbon monoxide (both claimed), environmental purification, deodorization, stain prevention, sterilization, hydrogen manufacture, and fuel-cell modification.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high noble-metal dispersion state, and excellent catalyst activity. The catalyst can be fixed to surface of base materials, such as metals, tiles, enamel, cement, concrete, glass, fiber, timber, paper and plastic. The catalyst is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate is titanium oxide, and the noble metal is palladium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst manufacture.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing hydrogen-containing gas from mixed gas containing original fuel and water vapor generated by a steam generator (2), using a modifier (3). During shut down state of the hydrogen-containing gas production apparatus, the remaining water vapor in the steam generator is ejected and the apparatus is sealed.    USE - For operating hydrogen-containing gas production apparatus used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The failure or deterioration of the gas production apparatus is prevented during shut down state, as the remaining water vapor in the steam generator is ejected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen-containing gas production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desulfurizer (1)    steam generator (2)    modifier (3)    transformer (4)    oxidation device (5)
NOVELTY - A primary flow path guides heating gas containing hydrocarbon-type compound and a secondary flow path guides water vapor to the modifier. The ends (22a,22b) of the primary and secondary flow paths are formed opposing a introduction portion (22). The modifier is equipped with a modification catalyst and is rotated for allowing separate introduction of heating gas and water vapor.    USE - For use in fuel cell system for modifying steam containing hydrocarbon-type compound to produce hydrogen-rich reformed gas.    ADVANTAGE - The separate introduction of the heating gas and water vapor, improves efficiency of the reformation process. The detachment of carbon and regeneration of the modification catalyst are raised, due to absorption of carbon in the modification catalyst and thereby the amount of the carbon monoxide content is reduced. The need for a blower installation is reduced, simplifying the size of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) modification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of rotation operation of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    introduction portion (22)    ends of primary and secondary flow paths (22a,22b)    methane introduction portion (24a)    water vapor introduction port (24b)
NOVELTY - The atomic ratio (C/H) of carbon and hydrogen, exceeds 0.25,0.40,0.42,0.47 and 0.58, corresponding to the values 2-30(cm-1),1-20(cm-1),0.05-15(cm-1) and 0.5-10(cm-1), which are the ratio between length (L) and cross-section (S) of catalyst layer (12).    USE - For converting hydrocarbons of liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, kerosene and town gas, into gas mixture containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of hot spot near reactor inlet, is prevented and temperature at inlet and exit of the reactor, is set uniform, by balancing oxidation reaction with modification reaction and hence catalyst deterioration and by-product ejection, are suppressed, and modification efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oxidation reaction and water vapor modification reaction of raw material, oxygen containing gas and water vapor, are performed using a catalyst layer containing hydrogen. The L/S ratio is 2-30(cm-1),1-20(cm-1),0.05-15(cm- 1) and 0.5-10(cm-1), respectively when the raw material is liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, kerosene and town gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermal modification apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of thermal modification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (11)    catalyst layer (12)    cross-sectional area of catalyst layer (S)    length of catalyst layer (L)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (16) with rough lower surface (16a), is held through a heat insulation material (15), at upper side of a storage section (14) in a reactor (3). The hydrogenation derivative is stored in the storage section. The reaction of hydrogenation derivative with catalyst layer heated by an electromagnetic induction heating unit, produces hydrogen gas.    USE - For production of hydrogen gas used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the reactor is reduced, as the catalyst layer contacts with the hydrogenation derivative to produce the hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen gas supply and storage apparatus; and    (2) hydrogen gas production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (3)    storage section (14)    heat insulation material (15)    catalyst layer (16)    discharge port (18)
NOVELTY - A light source (6) radiates the light beam (2) towards several anodes (3) formed with light receiving surface (3a), where the anodes and a cathode (4) are immersed in a solvent (5). The anode acts as catalyst, by permeation of light beams through each anode. The anode is connected to the cathode through a wire.    USE - For use in hydrogen manufacturing apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient catalytic action by radiation of light beam onto the light receiving surface of the anodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen manufacturing method; and    (2) hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the catalyst assembly.    light beam (2)    anodes (3)    light receiving surfaces (3a)    cathode (4)    solvent (5)    light source (6)
NOVELTY - A catalytic filter layer (7) comprising porous alumina, covers a gas sensing film (6) containing tin oxide (SnO2). The catalyst solution containing noble metals such as tungsten, palladium and platinum, is impregnated by the solution such as palladium and platinum dinitrodiamine, aqueous nitric acid and tungstic acid. The filter layer supports the catalyst at the porous alumina layer by thermal decomposition.    USE - For detecting gas leakage in houses.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the sensitivity of the gas by maintaining the hydrogen selectivity for long period, by covering SnO2 layer with the catalytic filter layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thin film gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (1)    heater (3)    gas sensing film (6)    catalytic filter layer (7)
NOVELTY - Wastewater treatment system comprises polyphenol treatment tank (4), which contain microbes for decomposing polyphenol and carrier (6) for fixing polyphenol compounds between denitrification tank (2) and nitrification tank (3). The denitrifying tank has high efficiency for removing biological oxygen demanding (BOD) components in the wastewater after processing the wastewater in polyphenol treatment tank.    USE - For processing organic wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables to process the organic wastewater containing polyphenol efficiently and rapidly, without producing sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of the wastewater treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    denitrification tank (2)    nitrification tank (3)    polyphenol treatment tank (4)    carrier (6)    aeration (10)
NOVELTY - The protective cover (6) with tubular sections (6a,6b) encloses the detection element (2). Gas inlets (60,61) and exhaust ports (62) are formed in the gap between tubular sections. The tubular sections are separated by partition (59) such that the side gas passage (63) is formed in the hole formation area (K') and objective area (K) of mutually differing axial lengths. The total length of gap formed between adjacent passages (63) is different in the set areas.    USE - Gas sensor for sensing oxygen, hydrocarbon and nitrogenous oxide gases in exhaust of vehicles in vehicle exhaust analysis.    ADVANTAGE - Raises detection efficiency by suppressing negative pressure generation across the detection space and increasing the flow rate of gas towards the detection space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of protective cover of gas sensor.    detection element (2)    cover (6)    tubular sections (6a,6b)    partition (59)    inlets (60,61)    exhaust ports (62)    passage (63)    objective area (K)    hole formation area (K')
NOVELTY - A odor gas feed pipe (2) and an processed gas exhaust pipe (9), are connected at lower and upper portions of a treatment tower (1), respectively, where microorganism support layers (3,4) containing inorganic mineral foam particulates (7), are arranged inside the tower, and the specific gravity of particulates before drying is one or less.    USE - The apparatus is used for deodorizing odor gas produced in human waste treatment plant, sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - The offensive odor component in the exhaust gas is efficiently removed. The deodorizing efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A odor gas feed pipe (2) and an processed gas exhaust pipe (9), are connected at lower and upper portions of a treatment tower (1), respectively, where microorganism support layers (3,4) containing inorganic mineral foam particulates (7), are arranged inside the tower, and the specific gravity of particulates before drying is one or less.    The particulates are obtained by baking obsidian, pearlite and shale at high temperature. The specific gravity of particulates before and after drying, are 0.2-0.8 and 0.1-0.5, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the deodorizing apparatus.    treatment tower (1)    feed pipe (2)    support layers (3,4)    particulates (7)    exhaust pipe (9)
NOVELTY - Desulfurizing (M1) sulfur containing heterocyclic compound (I) involves the use of recombinant microorganisms (II) which contain desulfurization enzyme gene (III) in downstream of a promoter containing DNA (IV) having promoter activity of a fully defined sequence of 355 base pairs as given in specification or DNA hybridizing under stringent conditions with DNA which has base sequence complementary to (IV), is new.    USE - (M1) is useful for desulfurizing sulfur containing heterocyclic compounds such as benzothiophene, dibenzo thiophenes and their derivatives, preferably from alkylated benzothiophenes and alkylated dibenzo thiophenes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) desulfurizes sulfur containing compounds of fossil fuel oil or petroleum effectively under moderate conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for MCO203 strain (FERM P-18595) Rhodococcus erythropolises and recombinant microorganisms containing promoter and desulfurization enzyme gene of a fully defined sequence of 355 base pairs as given in specification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph showing the desulfurization reaction test result with respect to the alkyl DBT by MC0203 strain of Rhodococcus erythropolises.
NOVELTY - The carrier has a synthetic resin packing mold (2) formed with inorganic layer on its outer surface, by heating it to a softening point for evaporating the dispersion medium in inorganic solution (7) and adhering inorganic materials on mold surface.    USE - The carrier is useful as a packing material in filter bed of septic tank.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy adjustment of specific gravity of carrier. Prevents deterioration of carrier's mechanical strength. Maintains contact among the microbe cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the microbe carrier manufacturing apparatus.    Packing mold (2)    Inorganic solution (7)
NOVELTY - Industrial effluent sludges are rendered hazard-free, by aerobic and subsequent anaerobic fermentation. Sludges are placed in temporary holders and these are covered by bales of straw once aerobic decomposition started. The bales are covered by a layer of 30-40 cm thick marsh land soil. Grass varieties are sown on top. This gas-sealing cover facilitates the start of anaerobic decomposition.    USE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Industrial effluent sludges are rendered hazard-free, by aerobic and subsequent anaerobic fermentation. Sludges are placed in temporary holders and these are covered by bales of straw once aerobic decomposition started. The bales are covered by a layer of 30-40 cm thick marsh land soil. Grass varieties are sown on top. This gas-sealing cover facilitates the start of anaerobic decomposition. The anaerobic phase is periodically interrupted and restarted. Eventually a clay-lined composting bed is prepd. in the vicinity of the temporary holder. The base of the bed is sealed by a 15-35 cm thick fly ash concrete. Fly-ash is mixed with 40-50 wt.% effluent sludge and several 20-40 cm high layers of this mixt. are placed on the base. Thus an anaerobic process is started in the lower layers. 15-25 wt.% post anaerobic state sludge taken from the temporary holder is injected in the uppermost layer, followed by intensive agitation. Fescue grasses are sown into this well-agitated layer. A 20-40 cm thick layer is removed after 60-90 days from the top of the stack for recultivation purposes.
NOVELTY - The monitor (10) to measure the components of a gas mixture, and especially in the exhaust gas pipe (12) from an internal combustion motor, has an inflow (16) and a measurement chamber (20) and a feedback (18) in a bypass structure. A part-flow, taken from the main exhaust gas flow (14), is diverted into the measurement chamber containing a gas measurement probe (22). The inflow has a number of inflow openings (26) so that a representative gas sample is taken from all zones of the main exhaust gas flow cross section.    USE - The monitor is for the exhaust gas from an internal combustion motor, to analyze the hazardous matter contained in it.    ADVANTAGE - The monitor has small dimensions to be placed near the motor, at the exhaust gas pipe, with a representative sample taken from the whole flow cross section to overcome the unmixed character of the gas so close to the cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the motor exhaust gas pipe.    gas monitor (10)    exhaust gas pipe (12)    exhaust gas flow (14)    inflow (16)    feedback (18)    measurement chamber (20)    gas measurement probe (22)    inflow openings (26)
NOVELTY - To prepare compost (1) as a liquid fertilizer (4) or a low-nutrient cultivation medium (7), the compost is saturated with a liquid (2) and it is stirred mechanically in a mixer (3). The liquid is extracted as the raw liquid fertilizer and the remaining solid matter forms the low-nutrient cultivation medium. The liquid fertilizer is concentrated (16) by reverse osmosis and nano filtration    USE - The technique is for the conversion of compost into a raw liquid fertilizer, and a solid humus with extracted salts and a low nutrient content for plant cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - The nutrients are washed out of the compost by elution, giving a liquid fertilizer and leaving a low-nutrient humus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the compost preparation process.    compost (1)    liquid (2)    mixer (3)    raw liquid fertilizer (4)    humus cultivation medium (7)    liquid concentration stage (16)
NOVELTY - Process for operating a gas generating system for preparing almost pure hydrogen comprises regulating the temperature of an autothermal reforming stage (1) in the product outlet region (6) by varying the amount of oxygen-containing medium introduced.    USE - For operating a fuel cell system, especially an auxiliary power unit in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Expensive heat transfer processes are not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gas generating system.    autothermal reforming stage (1)    heat exchangers (3, 4)    catalytic burner (5)    outlet region (6)
NOVELTY - Process for operating a gas generating system for preparing almost pure hydrogen comprises dividing hydrogen-containing gas into almost pure hydrogen and a residual gas using a hydrogen separation module (1). The module is heated using the waste gases from the catalytic combustion of the residual gas in a catalytic burner (4) and using a transport medium. The temperature of the module is regulated by controlling the temperature of the burner and/or by adding water to the transport medium before being added to a heat exchanger (8).    USE - For operating a fuel cell system, especially an auxiliary power unit in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Expensive heat transfer processes are not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen separation module comprising a housing (7) formed as a heat exchanger through which the waste gases from the burner flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a catalytic burner and a hydrogen separation module.    hydrogen separation module (1)    lines (2, 3)    catalytic burner (4)    housing (7)    heat exchanger (8)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a bacterial strain capable of degrading toluene and its application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - It is mesophilic pseudomonads, microcampylobacillus 0.5-1.0 micrometer x 1.5-4 micrometer, has nosetula, also has no sheath, belongs to Gram-negative bacterium strain, aerobic, makes strict respiratory metabolism, uses oxygen as end electronic receptor, and can use toluene as unique carbon source. The invented biological method for treating organic waste gas containing toluene is characterized by that it utilizes microbe, and uses organic component toluene in the waste gas as energy of life motion or other nutrient (for example carbon source), through degradation and conversion, to obtain simple inorganic material (carbon dioxide and water) and cell composition portion.
NOVELTY - The method for treating alcoholic molasses word of cane sugar mill, solid discarded material of cane sugar mill or domestic refuse by utilizing biological bacteria includes neutralization or pretreatment, and is characterized by that after the biological bacteria are added into the above-mentioned discarded material according to ratio of 1-100 kg/ton, the biological bacteria liquor or solid fertilizer can be made up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Said invention can fully utilize the components which are in the above-mentioned discarded material and are beneficial for growth and propagation of biological bacteria to make biological bacteria quickly grow and propagate, at the same time can utilize the action of biological bacteria to change the above-mentioned discarded material into the biological bacteria fertilizer richly containing the active bacteria of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, potassium-phosphorus bacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, actinomycetes, saccharomycetes and rhizobia, etc.
NOVELTY - Interplanting rosemary with carica papaya comprising comprehensive technological scheme including seedling growth, cutting and planting, irrigation, collecting and field management, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Interplanting rosemary with carica papaya comprising comprehensive technological scheme including seedling growth, cutting and planting, irrigation, collecting and field management. Rosemary is used for extracting natural antioxidant and volatile oil and carica papaya is used in extracting natural proteinase, producing flavor food and enzyme preparation for decomposing garbage. The method solves the problems of simultaneous growth of rosemary herb and carica papaya with difference in growth space and lighting requirement.
NOVELTY - A thin electrolyte is made of solid oxide and is arranged between an anode (25) and a cathode (27) arranged in a fuel cell stack. A manifold of a microreactor is connected to the fuel cell stack for transporting fuel to the anode. The microreactor has a catalyst positioned at a distance less than 10 microns from the fuel cell stack.    USE - For catalytic processing of fuel, used in micro electro mechanical system (MEMS)-based fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), solid polymer fuel cell (SPFC) or proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Enables usage of the fuel cell in portable applications by offering a compact system, due to maintenance of short distance between the catalyst and the fuel cell stack. Enables utilization of the excess heat produced in the fuel cell stack for heating the fuel reformer. Improves the performance of the fuel cell and offers highly thermal efficient fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the MEMS-based fuel cell.    Fuel cell module (10)    Substrates (14, 16)    Fuel inlets (15, 17)    Anode (25)    Cathode (27)
NOVELTY - The ferritic stainless steel comprises C: 0.02 wt.% or less, Si: 2.0 wt.% or less, Mn: 2.0 wt.% or less, Cr: 12.0 to 40.0 wt.%, Mo: 1.0 to 5.0 wt.%, W: more than 2.0 wt.% and 5.0 wt.% or less, total Mo and W: (Mo+W) is greater than or equal to 4.3 wt%, Nb: 5(C+N) up to 1.0 wt.%, and N: 0.02 wt.% or less. The remainder is Fe and unavoidable impurities.    USE - For the exhaust pipes, catalyst enclosure material of motor vehicles or motorcycles, exhaust ducts in thermal power plants, or parts of fuel cells such as separators, ion converters or reformers.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of Mo and W in combination contributes to improved oxidation resistance and strength at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The steel preferably also contains Ti 0.5 wt% or less, Zr: 0.5 wt.% or less, and V: 0.5 wt.% or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a stainless steel plate, a method of manufacturing hot-rolled stainless steel plate, and a method of manufacturing cold-rolled stainless steel plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the adjustment of the Mo+W amount.
NOVELTY - A methane molecule is contacted with metal catalyst for producing ethane. The metal catalyst is chosen from metal hydrides and/or metal organic compound.    USE - For producing ethane used in manufacture of olefins such as ethylene.    ADVANTAGE - The production of ethane is simple and inexpensive. The method produces ethane with high selectivity, and recoverability from unreacted methane and hydrogen formed.
NOVELTY - An oxygen electrode is integrally formed in a porous ceramic substrate (100) adjacent to an ionic conduction material (10). A fuel electrode is integrally formed on opposite side of the oxygen electrode for oxidizing the fuel. A gas barrier region (15) formed in the substrate establishes an isolation between oxygen and fuel.    USE - Fuel battery for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent heat resistance and simplified assembly by reducing number of components. The degree of freedom of shape is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel battery manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the fuel battery.    Ionic conduction material (10)    Catalyst collection regions (11, 12)    Air supply region (13)    Fuel supply region (14)    Gas barrier region (15)    Common electrode region (40)    Ceramic substrate (100)
NOVELTY - Treating wastewater in a septic system, comprising introducing alkane(s) into the wastewater contained in the septic system, is new.    USE - For treating septic system wastewater containing materials ejected from houses, housing units, public facilities and commercial establishments such as restaurants.    ADVANTAGE - The butane has high solubility and effectively controls septic system biological oxygen demand (BOD), TOC and TDS through enhanced growth of the aerobic and/or anaerobic bacteria. The sludge and BOD of septic system waste streams is significantly decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for treating wastewater in a septic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partially schematic elevated view of a butane enhanced on-site septic system.
NOVELTY - Microwave production of hydrogen includes passing light hydrocarbon mixture through a bed irradiated with microwaves. The bed comprises carbonaceous material to energize microwave catalysis. The light hydrocarbon mixture also contains water vapor and oxygen for efficient hydrogen production.    USE - Producing hydrogen (claimed) useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process is an economically viable process for the efficient production of hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to the sphere of the organic waste utilization by gasification with following catalytic conversion of the produced synthesis gas in the liquid engine fuels and/or valuable chemical products.    USE - Organic waste utilization by gasification.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows to improve the quality of the produced synthesis gas by increasing the share of hydrogen and decreasing the share of the carbon dioxide, necessary for increase of the output of the marketable product at the following catalytic stage of hydrocarbons synthesis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Invention also presents the method of processing of the organic waste materials, that provides for a stage of their gasification by the waste products processing with the help of a gasifying agent at the presence of a combustible gas with production of synthesis gas and the solid inorganic products, catalytic processing of synthesis gas, in which the gasifying agent contains oxygen and water steam and/or carbon dioxide, and in the capacity of a combustible gas they use natural gas under volume ratio of oxygen / natural gas equal to 0.01-0.5. The synthesis gas produced as a result of the gasification is compressed, exposed to the fine cleaning from mechanical impurities and compounds of sulfur, nitrogen, heavy metals. Then this compressed and cleaned synthesis gas or the synthesis gas together with the liquid organic waste materials is fed into a reactor of hydrocarbon synthesis and exposed using the bifunctional catalyst containing oxides of zinc and chromium or zinc, chromium and copper or iron, or cobalt and ruthenium in a combination with an acid component - zeolite of type of ZSM-5, Beta, mordenite or silicoalumophosphate, to transformation into liquid motor fuels or liquid motor oils and components of the base of oils.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to protection of environment (reservoirs). For treatment of effluents from heavy metals method involves using bacterial mixture of microorganisms consisting of the following strains of Rhodococcus ruber: IEGM AS 219; IEGM AS 220; IEGM AS 221; IEGM AS 222; (IEGM AS 338; IEGM AS 347). Bacterial mixture shows great functional variety and the whole complex of strategic possibilities to bioaccumulation of different spectrum of heavy metal ions. Invention can be used for biotechnological treatment of industrial effluents polluted with heavy metals.    USE - Microbiology, ecology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved treatment method. 1 dwg, 2 tbl, 6 ex
NOVELTY - Nutrient mixture contains peat, mineral components and trace elements. Mixture contains sand additionally and following mineral components: powdered lime and/or dolomite, simple or binary superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, potassium sulfate, magnesium sulfate. Mixture contains the following trace elements: copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, iron citric-ammonium, ammonium molybdate, borax or boric acid, manganese sulfate. Ratio of component, kg per 100 l of mixture: peat, 75.0-85.0; sand, 8.0-25.0; powdered lime and/or dolomite, 7.0-11.0; simple or binary superphosphate, 0.3-3.0; ammonium nitrate, 0.15-0.85; potassium sulfate, 0.4-1.0; magnesium sulfate, 0.1-0.5; copper sulfate, 0.005-0.030; zinc sulfate, 0.003- 0.007; iron citric-ammonium, 0.015-0.03; ammonium molybdate, 0.001-0.006; borax or boric acid, 0.006-0.0012; manganese sulfate, 0.003-0.008; water, the balance. Ready product shows the following composition (form available for plants), mg/l: nitrogen (NH4 + NO3), 70-275; phosphorus (P2O5), 100-250; potassium (K2O), 150-500; moisture mass part is 65%, not above; acidity: pH value of saline substance is from 5.0 to 6.5. Invention provides creation of the novel peat-base composition of nutrient mixture as soil and can be used for growing different species of flower, berry, vegetable, decorative cultures, room plants and for topical addition in vegetable cultures planting.    USE - Peat processing technology.    ADVANTAGE - Expanded assortment of peat nutrient mixtures, reduced cost, simplified preparing and storage of peat nutrient mixture. 3 ex
NOVELTY - An apparatus for making compost from the fermented feed and the waste organic material and its driving method are provided, to save the cost for treating the liquefied one and the polluted water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a fermentation tank(2) having an injection hole(4b) having a door(4a) and a discharge hole having another door(6a), and comprising a fermentation room, an apparatus room and a water path separated by at least one separation wall; an air diffuser(12) engaged from the one side of the fermentation tank to a concentration region; an air pump placed in the concentration pipe; a stirring part(32) set at the center of the both separation walls forming the inner fermentation room; a driving means(42) connected with the stirring part(32) and operated according to the impressing of current; a filter medium layer(44) loaded in the fermentation room; a control part connected with the driving means(42) electrically to control the operation of the driving means according to the input program; and an operation part connected with the control part electrically to input the signal corresponding to the selection mode. The method comprises the steps of determining whether the waste organic material is supplied to the filter medium layer(44) through the injection hole(4b) according to the input signal from the control part; receiving the input program corresponding to the selection mode according to another input signal from the control part; counting the lapse time according to the input program; and operating the driving means(42) at the control state according to the input program.
NOVELTY - Provided is a production method of vegetation soil excellent in retainment and supplement of water, slope-attachment and corrosion-resistance for easy sprouting and growing of plants by using sewage sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vegetation soil is produced by the following steps of: mixing 35-40wt.% of sewage sludge removing heavy metals, 15-20wt.% of paper sludge and 10-15wt.% of waste matter; adding 10-30wt.% of soil such as yellow earth, polishing sand and/or clay for ventilation and drainage, 4-5wt.% of minerals such as limestone, vermiculite and zeolite, for fertilization and water retainment, and 6-10wt.% of vegetable remains such as saw dust, rice bran and wood powder; fermenting at room temperature for 30days.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing soil microbe fertilizer by using the waste candy is provided, wherein the fertilizer is improved in the storage stability for a long period and is used to promote the growth and activity of soil microbes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of adding 10 wt% of the sugar obtained by melting the waste candy to the microbe strain useful to the growth of a plant; adding 5 wt% of sesame dregs, 3 wt% of rice bran, 3 wt% of sawdust and 1 wt% of chitin to the mixture; adding 78 wt% of mineral water to the mixture; and maturing and culturing the mixture at a temperature of 27-35 deg.C for 2.5-3.5 days. Preferably the microbe strain useful to the growth of a plant is Bacillus sp. KB-3, Bacillus sp. KB-4, Pseudomona sp. KB-12, Actinomyces sp. KB-19 and B. thuringiensis KB-7.
NOVELTY - A method and apparatus for treating livestock waste are provided, which can produce liquid fertilizer, dry fertilizer, feed additive and fuel gas from various livestock waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises water collecting step for collecting raw wastewater of livestock waste to water collecting tank (1); coagulating step for adding neutralizing agent, oxidizing agent and coagulant to the raw wastewater in reaction coagulation tank (2), followed by agitation; a mixing step for mixing the coagulated matter with deodorizing agent at mixer (3); a separating step for transferring the mixture in the mixer (3) to a deodorizing thickener (4) to separate sludge and supernatant followed by pumping the supernatant to pumping tank (6) and sludge to solid/liquid separator (5); a fermenting step for adding calcium, zeolite and loess into the supernatant in the pumping tank (6) followed by transferring to fermentation tank (7) for fermentation during agitation; a sterilizing step for transferring the fermented liquid to high temperature tank (8) to sterilize; a liquid fertilizer producing step for transferring the sterilized liquid to low temperature tank (9) to secondarily ferment and produce liquid fertilizer; a secondary separating step for separating sludge influent to solid/liquid separator (5) to transfer sludge to drier (10) and liquid to the pumping tank (6); a mixing step for adding calcium, vermiculite and loess to the sludge in drier (10) to mix by mixer; a dry fertilizer and additive producing step; and a combustion gas producing step.
NOVELTY - The equipment (1a) has a porous support (2) air tightly covered with a coating layer (3). Several cavities are formed along the circulation direction of a fluid containing hydrogen, inside the porous support. A hydrogen separation membrane is supported along the inner walls of these cavities, to separate the hydrogen enriched gas from the fluid.    USE - For separating the hydrogen gas from a fluid which contains hydrogen for being used as a fuel in the fuel cells used as the source of power in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - An outstanding hydrogen separation property achieved, by supporting the hydrogen separation membrane at the cavity inner walls of the support body and enlarging the surface area of the hydrogen separation membrane per unit volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen enriched gas separated by the hydrogen separation membrane from the fluid flowing in the cavities of the porous support is removed with a gas pick-out device. The cavities are formed by sealing both ends of several through-holes (5) connected between the end faces (2a,2b) of the support by sealants (6) made of an epoxy resin. A number of connection paths (7) formed at the downstream side end face vicinity of the support body, are connected to the cavities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially cut perspective view of the hydrogen separation membrane equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen separation membrane equipment (1a)    Porous support (2a,2b) end faces (2)    Outer layer (3)    Through-holes (5)    Sealant (6)    Connecting path (7)
NOVELTY - The temperature of combustion room, is corrected so as to maintain it between specific upper and lower limits, based on difference between target modification temperature and actual modification temperature measured in modification unit. The limits are set based on the detected temperature difference with respect to target value. The correction process is performed at intervals of 5-10 minutes.    USE - Operating method of heat exchange type water vapor modifier for manufacturing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion room temperature is optimized automatically and hence automatic and stable operation of modifier, is enabled and modification temperature monitoring period is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of heat exchange type water vapor modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A low active region (5) is formed in the middle of the upper and lower catalyst layers (1a,1b). A portion of the required amount of oxygen is supplied to the low active region. The gas containing modification raw material. water vapor and oxygen is supplied through the catalyst layers.    USE - For thermally reforming hydrocarbon into mixed gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the catalyst is reduced by preventing generation of hot spot due to homogenization of temperature distribution of the reactor. The reformation efficiency of the gas is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low active region is formed by packing fillers having low oxidation activity. The fillers are selected from the group consisting of ceramic ball, ceramic pellet, ceramic foam and ceramic ring. The ratio between the thickness of the low active region and the catalyst layer is 1:3 to 1:50. The ratio between the supply amount of the oxygen from an inlet and the low active region is 3:7 to 9:1. The ratio between the cross-sectional area in the exit of a gas supply path (2) and in the exit of an oxygen supply path (3) is 3:7-9:1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermal reforming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the auto thermal reformer.    upper and lower catalyst layers (1a,1b)    gas supply path (2)    oxygen supply path for low-active region (3)    low-active region (5)
NOVELTY - A reforming pipe (1) consists of an inner pipe (3) into which kerosene, oxygen-containing gas, and water vapor, are supplied, and an outer pipe (4) from which gas formed by reforming of kerosene, is discharged. The inner pipe and the outer pipe, accommodate an oxidation catalyst and/or auto-thermal reforming catalyst, and auto-thermal reforming catalyst, respectively.    USE - For performing auto-thermal reforming of hydrocarbons such as kerosene, for producing hydrogen gas, and carbon monoxide.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the increase in temperature of the oxygen-containing gas supply side of the catalyst layer, and reduction in the temperature of the hydrogen-gas exit side of the catalyst layer. Hence enables suitably setting the temperature distribution in the catalyst layer, thereby preventing the deterioration of the catalyst. Enables using a cheap material for the reforming pipe, and produces the reformed gas having high concentration of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the reforming pipe of the reforming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reforming pipe (1)    bottom portion of reforming pipe (2)    inner pipe (3)    outer pipe (4)
NOVELTY - Water vapor is generated at the time of stop of the power generating device by a generator (14). The generated vapor is passed to combustible gas inside the device. The gas obtained by heating the hydrocarbon and water vapor are passed to a fuel modifier (11). When the temperature of a catalyst layer (11b) of the modifier reduces to preset value, supply of outside air to the device is cut off.    USE - For stopping fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the supply of outside air is cut off at the time of stop of the device, catalyst oxidation is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    fuel cell (10)    modifier (11)    catalyst layer (11b)    carbon monoxide removal device (13)    water vapor generator (14)
NOVELTY - The thin-film gas sensor has diaphragm consisting of insulating film on silicon substrate. The diaphragm has gas-sensing film, heater and sensing membrane electrode which are mutually insulated by insulating film consisting of silicon dioxide. An intermediate layer consisting of material containing titanium and tantalum or chromium is interposed between electrode and sensing film.    USE - For battery actuation.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film gas sensor is highly reliable, stable, has favorable fluctuation resistance and conduction. The gas-sensing film and the sensing electrode are firmly which adhered does not peel, even in high pulse electric supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thin-film gas sensor has a diaphragm consisting of an insulating film (2) on a silicon substrate (1). The insulating film (2) is stretched throughout the opening of a through hole in the silicon substrate. The diaphragm has a gas-sensing film (6) consisting of tin oxide, heater (3) and a platinum sensing membrane electrode (5) which are mutually insulated by an insulating film (4) consisting of silicon dioxide. An intermediate layer consisting of material containing titanium and tantalum or chromium is interposed between the electrode and the gas-sensing film. The thin-film gas sensor has a diaphragm consisting of an insulating film (2) on a silicon substrate (1). The diaphragm has a gas-sensing film (6) consisting of tin oxide, heater (3) and a platinum sensing membrane electrode (5) which are mutually insulated by an insulating film (4) consisting of silicon dioxide. An intermediate layer consisting of material containing titanium and tantalum or chromium is interposed between the electrode and the gas-sensing film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of the thin film gas sensor.    silicon substrate (1)    insulating films (2,3)    heater (3)    sensing membrane electrode (5)    gas-sensing film (6)
NOVELTY - The porous ceramic composite (1) consists of porous ceramic boards (1a, 1b). Board (1a) has porosity of 30-60%, and laminated to a thickness of 60-100 microns. Board (1b) has porosity of 30-60%, and has thickness of 10-30 microns of diameter of an average air hole, and is 30-60 times of the thickness of board (1a). The diameter of average air hole on both the main surfaces of the composite, is 0.5-1 microns.    USE - For gas reformer used for fuel cells (claimed) used for reforming heating gas of hydrocarbon group. For hydrogen gas pipe provided in modification reaction furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The porous ceramic composite has improved mechanical strength and hydrogen gas permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas reformer for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of porous ceramic composite and perspective diagram of ceramic boards before laminating with the porous ceramic composite. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    porous ceramic composite (1)    porous ceramic boards (1a, 1b)
NOVELTY - The methanol steam reforming catalyst comprises metallic oxide of aluminum, magnesium or zinc coated on a metallic copper support. The atomic ratio of magnesium content and total content of magnesium and zinc is 0.01:0.8.    USE - For reforming methanol steam.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst improves reformation/modification of methanol steam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methanol water vapor modification method.
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises carrier chosen from alumina, silica or titania, which holds metal chosen from platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, gold or iridium, and has chloride ion concentration of less than 100 ppm.    USE - For selective oxidation of carbon monoxide from raw material gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst decreases the carbon monoxide concentration from the generated gas, and the obtained gas is suitable for fuel-cell system, which used solid polymeric type fuel cell as heating gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) selective oxidation of carbon monoxide; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of the fuel-cell system.    water tank (1)    water pump (2)    fuel tank (3)    fuel feed pump (4)    desulfurizer (5)
NOVELTY - Main and sub heating-gas inlets (7,8) supply heating gas which rotate in mutually opposite directions, into a heating gas supply portion (9) of a reforming device (3), which supplies heating gas to reforming catalysts. A throttle plate (19) decreases the passage area of the heating gas in the supply portion. The stirring unit (20) for stirring the heating gas is provided in the supply portion.    USE - For reforming heating gas consisting of methanol vapor and water, to produce hydrogen for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing the temperature gradient of the heating gas in the reforming device, by stirring the heating gas and by mixing heating gas which flows in opposite direction, into the heating-gas supply portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each catalyst is provided with a heating-gas inlet at the upstream side and a reformed-gas outlet at the downstream side. The catalysts are connected in series so that the heating gas flows inside the catalysts, in a parallel state. The volume of the reformed-gas outlet is larger than that of the heating-gas inlet. A combustor produces the heating gas and a heat exchanger supplies heat to the reforming device, using the heating gas. A temperature detector is provided in each catalyst so that the temperature of the heating gas produced by the combustor is controlled to maintain the temperature of the catalyst in a preset range. The direction of flow of the heating gas and the reformed gas is changed, when the heating gas and the reformed gas flow from the upstream side catalyst to the downstream side catalyst. Water and hydrocarbon type fuel are supplied respectively from the main and sub heating-gas inlets of the reforming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a reforming device.    reforming device (3)    main and sub heating-gas inlets (7,8)    heating gas supply portion (9)    catalysts (11,13,15)    stirring unit (20)
NOVELTY - N-acetyl lactosaminyl-cello-oligosaccharide derivative (I) is new.    USE - For pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foodstuffs, agrochemicals, fertilizer, and bioactive substance, and as substrate and column filler for activity measurements of cellulase.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has the polymerization group for immobilization and the functional group for detection, provided to the reducing terminal of the derivative.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - N-acetyl lactosaminyl-cello-oligosaccharide derivative of formula (I) is new.    X = O or S;    R = H, methyl or CH2C(O)NHCH2NHC(O)CH=CH2; and    n = 1-5;    provided that:    (1) When XR = OH, it may be in alpha or beta configuration and n = 1-5; or    (2) when XR is other than OH, it is only in beta configuration and n = 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - Organic waste is subjected to methane fermentation and biological treatment. The surplus sludge produced in the biological treatment is solubilized in ozone reaction tank and organic substance is decomposed. The surplus sludge generated/eliminated from the ozone reaction tank is returned to the biological treatment process as source of organic carbon to carry out biological treatment.    USE - For processing organic wastes, such as organic refuse and livestock farming waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method and apparatus effectively processes organic waste. The method is simple, requires simple installations and effectively suppresses amount of sludge generated during the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste processing apparatus, which comprises methane fermenter (2) for fermenting organic waste, biological treatment tank (3) for processing methane fermented sludge, ozone reaction tank (8) for solubilizing ozone with surplus sludge generated from biological treatment tank and circulation part (10) for circulating sludge generated in the ozone reaction tank to biological treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart of organic waste processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methane fermenter (2)    Biological treatment tank (3)    Ozone reaction tank (8)    Valves (9,12)    Circulation part (10)    Dehydrator (15)    Compost process (16)    Warehouse (18)    Control apparatus (19)
NOVELTY - Protein is extracted from a portion or whole of organic waste comprising protein. The waste material from which protein is extracted is mixed with the remaining portion of organic waste. The mixed waste material or organic waste from which protein is extracted, is subjected to methane fermentation, and the organic waste is processed.    USE - For processing organic waste comprising protein in high concentration.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents generation of ammonia effectively during fermentation, increases recovery of useful substances by raising processing efficiency of fermentation, promotes recycling property and reduces nitrogen content by protein extraction. The activity of microbe in methane fermentation is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing system of organic waste which has a protein-extracting device (1) and a methane fermentation tank (3) that generates biogas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    protein extracting device (1)    ammonia collection equipment (2)    methane fermentation tank (3)    solid-liquid separator (4)    phosphorus collection equipment (5)
NOVELTY - A method for processing methane-fermentation digestive liquor of livestock forming excrements involves adding coagulant to digestive liquor, adding dilution liquid of coagulant, subjecting the suspension to solid-liquid separation and using one part of the filtrate as dilution liquid of the coagulant.    USE - For processing methane-fermentation digestive liquor of livestock forming excrements.    ADVANTAGE - The filtrate discharge after solid-liquid separation of digestive liquid can be decreased. The method is simple and cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart representing flow of methane-fermentation digestive liquor of livestock forming excrements. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    coagulant dilution tank (1)    solid-liquid separation machine (2)
NOVELTY - A methane fermentation facilities management system (500) judges soundness of a methane fermentation plant from the performance data of the plant. The plant is categorized into unwholesome and healthy methane fermentation plant, based on judgment result. The methane fermentation sludge is adapted from the healthy plant.    USE - For stabilizing control of methane fermentation in waste water processing.    ADVANTAGE - The adaptivity of methane fermentation sludge is performed efficiently by categorizing healthy and unwholesome plant. Also the associated expense is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the methane fermentation control stabilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    measurement data storage unit (2)    output unit (3)    control unit (4)    communication apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - Obtaining biogas containing hydrogen and carbon dioxide as the main components comprising heat-processing organic raw material 50-90 degrees Centigrade and then subjecting to hydrogen fermentation using hydrogen producing bacteria, is new.    USE - The method is useful for microbial synthesis of hydrogen and methane.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables continuous production of hydrogen using hydrogen processing bacteria. The method is simple and effectively prevents environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen manufacturing apparatus, which comprises a heater for heat-processing raw material (1) at 50-90 degrees Centigrade and a hydrogen fermenter (4) containing hydrogen producing bacteria for fermenting heat-processed raw material (3) to produce biogas (5) and hydrogen fermented residue (6).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of biological synthesis of methane.    Raw material (1)    Heater (2)    Heat-processed raw material (3)    Hydrogen fermenter (4)    Biogas (5)    Hydrogen fermented residue (6)    Fermentation tank (7)    Carbon dioxide (8)
NOVELTY - A bioreactor (1) comprising a sheet-like polymeric gel (5) containing immobilized microbes effective in removing specific components in biological waste, and a sheet-like/solid electron donor (6) as an energy source, is new.    USE - The bioreactor is useful for biological waste treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The bioreactor efficiently removes the nitrogenous compounds such as ammonia, nitrous acid and nitric acid present in biological waste. The bioreactor can be operated effectively for a prolonged period. The supply of electron donors is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of the bioreactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bioreactor (1)    reaction container (2)    flow path portion (3)    perforated panel (4)    sheet-like polymeric gel (5)    sheet-like electron donor (6)
NOVELTY - A tubular shaped carrier (1) for immobilizing microorganisms which is made of thermoplastic resin and comprises two or more protrusions (2) at the periphery, is new. The tip of the width of protrusion is 0.8 or more times than the interval tip of the adjacent protrusion.    USE - The support is useful in the biological treatment of waste water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms fixed support is inexpensive and the microorganisms are retained for a long period of time without peeling from the surface of the support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacturing of the support comprising extrusion molding of thermoplastic resin through gear-wheel shaped dies; and    (2) a waste water treatment method using the support in a fluid bed process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the support.    tubular shape (1)    protrusions (2)
NOVELTY - Biomass is ground and pulverized in a grinder and a pulverizer, respectively, and mixed in an organic slurry tank. The mixed slurry is sent into a bio-reactor and performs methane fermentation by taking carbon dioxide from atmospheric air. A fuel cell produces electricity using a portion of hydrogen derived from fermentation to power the grinder and pulverizer, and heat the slurry.    USE - For reducing global warming by greenhouse discharge gases.    ADVANTAGE - Since grinding, pulverizing and heating power for slurry are done by power produced using hydrogen from fermentation reactor, energy consumption is reduced, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biomass (B) is ground and pulverized in a grinder (2) and a pulverizer (3), respectively, and mixed in an organic slurry tank (4). The mixed slurry is sent into a bio-reactor (6) and performs methane fermentation by taking carbon dioxide from atmospheric air. A fuel cell (17) produces electricity using a portion of hydrogen derived from fermentation to power the grinder and pulverizer, and heat the slurry (S).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for atmospheric air carbon dioxide removal apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a carbon dioxide reduction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Grinder (2)    Pulverizer (3)    Organic slurry tank (4)    Bio-reactor (6)    Fuel cell (17)    Biomass (B)    Slurry (S)
NOVELTY - The system includes a principal fuel cell stack (5), a reformer (1) for feeding the principal fuel stack with hydrogen, an electric resistance (3) for maintaining the temperature of the reformer, an auxiliary fuel cell stack (6) connected to this resistance for its electric feed and a hydrogen reservoir (9) to feed the auxiliary fuel cell stack and connected to the exit of the reformer.    USE - A fuel cell traction system used in automotive vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement maintains the temperature of the reformer independently thus ensuring continuous hydrogen formation. Is economical and simple to fabricate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the fuel cell traction system.    reformer (1)    electric resistance (3)    principal fuel cell stack (5)    auxiliary fuel cell stack (6)    hydrogen reservoir (9)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has at least one fuel cell with at least one electrolyte and two electrodes and at least one separator unit with at least one fluid channel, so that at least one electrode can be subjected to a fluid via at least one second fluid channel. At least one further fluid channel is arranged parallel to at least one first fluid channel over the entire length of the at least one further channel.    USE - Especially for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increased power yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an inventive fuel cell stack    fuel cell stack (10)    plates (20-40)    end plates (50,60)    contact elements (70,80)    connections (90-130)
NOVELTY - A small-scale laboratory reactor has a reaction chamber (14) formed by etching or other micro-mechanical process. The chamber contents are mixed by a mixer (20) formed by an electrical field generator (18) acting on charged particles (21) within the sample.    USE - Miniature reactor to determine process parameters.    ADVANTAGE - The test reactor can be constructed to a miniaturized format suitable for bio-processes. Further claimed is that the mixer arrangement allows bio-processes to proceed with very confined spaces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alternatively a magnetic field generator acts upon magnetically-charged particles within the sample.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view through the reactor.    Reactor (11)    silicon wafer (12)    dividing line seam (13)    reaction chamber (14)    inlet passage (15)    outlet passage (16)    passage (17)    coating (18)    voltage source (19)    electrical supply (20)
NOVELTY - A fermentation tank is provided with a conveyor unit (12) which serves for removal of sediments and is located in a space separatable from the tank interior (3).    USE - For production of gas from organic waste    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of conveyor units and associated items is possible without interruption of the fermentation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section through a part of the proposed fermentation tank.    Tank interior (3)    Sediment outlet opening (9)    Slide valve unit (10)    Conveyor unit (12)
NOVELTY - A number of fuel cells (29) lie in the middle and are braced with each other by using a disk spring system (27). There are ports (7,9,11,13) and distributing devices (15,17,19) in end plates (3,5) that have cavities (21,23,25) for reducing weight and acting as channels to the fuel cells. Fluids like fuel or coolants reach a fuel cell stack (1) via the ports.    USE - For apportioning water to a fuel cell, e.g. in the car industry.    ADVANTAGE - The total fuel current of the fuel cell is controlled by means of the water-apportioning device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) A mixing device in a fuel cell system for mixing a fuel current with drop-shaped water;    (b) and for a method for apportioning water into a fuel current in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal cross section diagram of an inner core for a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    End plates (3,5)    Ports (7,9,11,13)    Distributing devices (15,17,19)    Cavities (21,23,25)    Disk spring system (27)    Fuel cell (29)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a production process of efficient organic fertilizer with papermaking sludge and animal faeces. Sludge and animal faeces are produced into the organic fertilizer through mixing, regulating pH value, anaerobic fermentation, cooling, aerobic fermentation via inoculating aerobic microbe and regulating NC ratio of 2/3 via adding nitrogen containing organic matter and carbon containing organic matter. The organic matters are decomposed fully to kill pathogenic microorganism and parasitic ovum. The fertilizer contains several kinds of organic active matters and can improve the environment around the roots of crop and soil.
NOVELTY - Inside at least two stacks of cells (12, 12', 12''), there is at least one large-area layer (22) for separation or synthesis. In the first stack there are at least two channels for process material. The first (24-30) carries process fluid through first cell stack (12) to second stack (12'). The second (40-46) supplies or carries away process material to or from layer (22) in first cell stack (12).    USE - Equipment for separation or synthesis. In an application (claimed) a fuel cell employs corresponding equipment for separation or synthesis.    ADVANTAGE - The active area for processing is maximized within each layer. The design feeds process fluid uniformly to the active processing area in each layer, distributing it evenly. Pressure losses in the channels are kept low. The construction is compact and modular.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross section of an implementation is presented.    First cell stack (12)    Second stack (12')    Stacks of cells (12, 12', 12'')    Large-area layer (22)    First channel (24-30)    Second channel (40-46)
NOVELTY - A reactor for enzymatic degradation of biological sludge at elevated temperature, is new.    USE - The reactor is useful for enzymatic degradation of biological sludge from urban or industrial waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure reduces thermal deficit by the recirculation of vents in reactor core.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reactor (1) designed to treat biological sludge by enzymatic degradation, employs a physical agitation system (5, 6) to inject gas into the effluent and an independent regulator (8) to control oxygen input according to the specific needs of the biomass to ensure degradation of the residual organic materials. At the top of the reactor there is a probe (10) to measure the oxygen content, linked to the regulator (8), and a second probe (12) to measure gas pressure, connected to a recycling circuit (16). A heat exchange circuit (2, 3) ensures that effluent entering the reactor is heated after being initially thickened, and the effluent feed circuit incorporates an additional heat exchanger (17) fed by heating steam to be used during starting and booster phases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the sludge degradation reactor system.    Reactor (1)    Heat exchange circuit (2, 3)    Agitation system (5, 6)    Oxygen regulator (8)    Probes (10, 12)    Recycling circuit (16)    Additional heat exchanger (17)
NOVELTY - The device is connected to a main fuel line (8) supplied by a vehicle fuel pump (6) and has a device (12) for controlling the fuel pump. A pressure regulating valve (14) is followed by an intermediate fuel storage device (16) and a dosing pump (18) is connected to the intermediate fuel storage device. The pressure regulating valve and intermediate fuel storage device can be separate units outside the reformer (2) or fuel cell system.    USE - For supplying fuel to reformer for fuel cell system in vehicle with internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple, inexpensive integration of a reformer and hence fuel cell system into modern vehicles, enables reliable and efficient operation of the reformer and can be manufactured simply and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device for supplying fuel to a reformer for a fuel cell system in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine    reformer (2)    main fuel line (8)    vehicle fuel pump (6)    device for controlling fuel pump (12)    pressure regulating valve (14)    intermediate fuel storage device (16)    dosing pump (18)
NOVELTY - To decompose loose biological waste material (19), formed into a stack (1), it is covered by a black water-repellent tarpaulin (15) for thermal insulation, and which also adsorbs hazardous matter and/or odors. The tarpaulin incorporates a layer of an open-pore foam with a thickness of 1.5-8.0 mm, where the pores are filled with particles of an adsorbent and/or an adsorbent mixture.    USE - The system is for rotting and decomposing bio-waste; household, industrial and special waste with an organic content of at least 20 wt.%; or activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The tarpaulin cover gives a cost-effective waste decomposition for conversion into compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - To decompose loose biological waste material (19), formed into a stack (1), it is covered by a black water-repellent tarpaulin (15) for thermal insulation, and which also adsorbs hazardous matter and/or odors. The tarpaulin incorporates a layer of an open-pore foam with a thickness of 1.5-8.0 mm, where the pores are filled with particles of an adsorbent and/or an adsorbent mixture. The waste stack is ventilated by a fan (11) and an air distribution system (14), with one or more distributors extending in or under the waste stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the stack of biological waste for rotting.    waste stack (1)    fan (11)    air distribution system (14)    tarpaulin (15)    bio-waste (19)
NOVELTY - The biomass containing contaminant and solvent are conveyed into washing unit for washing where the contaminant is solvated or neutralized in the presence of solvent to reduce the generation of dioxin. At least one portion of the contaminant is passed into a biomass burner and the solvent is conveyed from the washing unit.    USE - For reducing generation of dioxin during burning of biomass containing contaminant.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides underfloor conveyor with counter current extractor for removing particulate contaminants from the washing units. During washing of biomass, an additional stream of effluent containing milled sludge is also added to the extractor such that fiber in the sludge is retained within the biomass bed to act as a filter thereby allowing clean water from the sludge to pass out of the washing stage along with washing water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagrammatic view of the counter current extraction.
NOVELTY - A method for composting organic waste, involves chopping the organic wastes, adjusting water content of the chopped organic waste to 20-40 wt.%, evenly distributing an EM-fermented feed with the chopped organic and storing the chopped organic wastes in a closed container at suitable temperature for a preset period of time, such that the chopped organic wastes are composed in the closed container by fermentation.    USE - For composting organic wastes and partially putrefacted organic wastes such as kitchen wastes or green wastes from house kitchen, house yard, restaurant, forest, and farmyards.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to decompose mass-produced compost on a commercial basis stably, efficiently and inexpensively. The highly quality compost with very little pathogenic bacteria can be produced without causing putrefaction to organic wastes and bad effect to surrounding environment using EM fermented feed. There is no necessity to absorb excessive water by the EM-fermented feed, which is added, and the amount of EM-fermented feed to be used can be saved. The organic wastes are prevented from pre-putrefaction before going to the fermentation treatment. Anaerobic fermentation using EM-fermented feed is efficiently performed. Even if the collected organic wastes are partially putrefacted, anaerobic fermentation is efficiently performed without affected by the putrefaction. By heating the organic wastes at a high temperature at the preconditioning process, various germs, seeds of plants are killed. Therefore, occurrence of bad smell caused by the germs is prevented. The production of the compost is conducted all in a closed system, surrounding environment is not damaged even when the fermentation failed. The organic waste is evenly composted in the container. Large amount of compost is produced economically and efficiently.
NOVELTY - An aqueous composition containing live bacterium of Pseudomonas, comprises water, at least one species of Pseudomonas (106-1010 CFU/ml of water), an ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, and an alkali metal nitrate in an amount of 0.1-5 wt.% of water and optionally a buffering amount of monoammonium phosphate so that Pseudomonas is preserved in live form at 25 degrees C.    USE - For degrading biological material e.g. organic waste in environment (claimed), in cleaning or bioremediation applications.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is stable for long periods of time at room temperatures, hence suitable for storage, shipment and use, and immediately active without the use of a bulk starter. The composition is inexpensive to prepare.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for degradation of a biological material by providing the aqueous composition, maintaining the composition at 8-35 degrees C to provide preserved Pseudomonas species, inoculating the preserved species into the biodegradable material, and degrading the material.
NOVELTY - Feeding animals comprising delivering food containing deactivated organisms derived from constituents in wastewater to the animals, is new. The organisms are in the form of concentrated biosolid mass.    USE - The method is useful for feeding animals such as fish e.g. tilapia, milkfish, bass, sturgeon, catfish, salmon, tuna, perch, bluegill, bream, walleye, trout, carp and Osteichthyes, birds and mammals (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the preparation of animal food at low costs and improves efficacy, quality and appearance of the food.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing food for feeding animals; and    (2) composition for feeding animals.
NOVELTY - A refrigerant composition comprises difluoromethane; 1,1,1-trifluoroethane; 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and 1,1-difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane, or butane.    USE - Used as substitute for chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22).    ADVANTAGE - The invention does not contain a substance that destroys ozone layer of the earth.
NOVELTY - Proposed method includes biothermal treatment during revolving of drum at varying speed and blowing this drum by oxygen-containing gas in longitudinal direction; waste gas is evacuated. Temperature conditions in biodrums is maintained by means of temperature of preheated oxygen-containing gas. Upon escape from biodrum, compost is subjected to repeated cleaning in magnetic separator.    USE - Decontamination of domestic and organic wastes; production of organic fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - Improved quality of compost. 3 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Domestic waste is sorted to separate waste of nonresidential sector from that of residential sector to give nonmetallic and metallic valuable components and tailing garbage subjected to heat treatment. From residential sector waste, ferrous and nonferrous metals are recovered as well as (i) biodegradable fraction -60 to -100 mm subjected to biothermal treatment to give fermentation product and (ii) combustible fraction in the form of textile and paper garbage +60 to +100 mm in size. The latter is subjected to heat treatment together with tailing garbage of nonresidential sector.    USE - Waste disposal.    ADVANTAGE - Increased degree of material and energetic reuse of waste and reduced processing expenses. 2 cl, 1 dwg, 4 tbl
NOVELTY - A fermentation treatment device of livestock excrement, garbage and sewage sludge is provided, in which the fermentation tank is divided into several chambers to treat various waste respectively at each partitioned chamber, and the agitation of waste is conducted by only one agitator swirling by puzzle system, so that input and output of waste is easily carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation treatment is characterized in that it is constituted by a rectangular fermentation tank(1) longitudinally partitioned by a plurality of partition walls(11), with one direction being opened to form the fermentation tank(1); a pair of rails(18,18a) longitudinally set on the fermentation tank(1), on which a work bench(30) is installed; a pair of rails(33,33a) set on the work bench(30) to move forward and backward; a trolley(34) equipped with an agitator(2).
NOVELTY - A composting adjuvant contains cross-linked material of polysaccharide treated by oxidation.    USE - The adjuvant is used for solidifying manure raw material such as excrements of animal and organic refuses (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composting adjuvant has excellent biodegradability and high water absorbing capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gelatinization or solidifying method for manure raw material, which involves absorbing moisture content in manure raw material using composting adjuvant and reducing fluidity.
NOVELTY - A reactor (4) stores a metal supported catalyst (41) for hydrogenation of a hydrogen storage element and dehydrogenation of a hydrogen supply element supplied from a storage unit (2) by a supply unit (3). The gas generated from the reactor is condensed in a vapor-liquid separator (5) to separate hydrogen. The hydrogen storage element and a hydrogen supply element are recovered in a recovery unit (8).    USE - For storing and feeding use with fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables suitable dehydrogenation of the hydrogen supply element, ensuring stable supply of hydrogen stably and effectively. The response of the hydrogen storage and feed system based on load fluctuation of electric-power supply, is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen storage element contains aromatic compound. The metal supported catalyst consists of a carrier containing electroconductive material and is heated by induction heating method. The temperature of the metal supported catalyst is regulated, by adjusting the supply of high frequency current to an electromagnetic-induction coil based on the temperature of the catalyst. The electrical resistivity of a felt-like carbon type-material of the carrier is 100 ohm meter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen storage and feed system. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    storage unit (2)    supply unit (3)    reactor (4)    vapor-liquid separator (5)    recovery unit (8)    control unit (10)    electromagnetic induction coil (11)    catalyst (41)    heater (43)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (2) has a cathode (7) and a proton conductive solid electrolyte film (8). The electrolyte film consists of a fullerene derivative, and introduces a proton dissociative group to carbon atom, to obtain hydrogen gas of constant rate.    USE - For controlling flow amount of electrochemical hydrogen in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of proton conductive solid electrolyte film, reduces the size and manufacturing cost of the control apparatus with enhanced efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrochemical hydrogen flow amount control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrochemical cell (2)    hydrogen flow control unit (3)    gas passageways (4,5)    gaseous diffusion property electrode (7)    proton conductive solid electrolyte film (8)
NOVELTY - A rough hydrogen gas contains acidic gas and carbon dioxide. The rough hydrogen gas is contacted and reacted with aqueous solution of magnesium hydroxide or magnesium carbonate slurry. A magnesium bicarbonate-containing aqueous solution is produced, and the acidic gas and carbon dioxide are effectively absorbed for refining hydrogen gas.    USE - For refining rough hydrogen gas to form reformed hydrogen gas for fuel cells, and ammonium salts for fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - The refining method provides highly pure and stable hydrogen. The refining method is inexpensive, and enables hydrogen to provide long life to the battery when hydrogen is used for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet for manufacturing reformed hydrogen gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A desired value input unit (101) inputs desired quality value for each organic component e.g. phosphorus and nitrogen contained in water to be treated. A driving selection unit (102) selects quantity of organic components to be controlled. The arithmetic units (104,105) calculate the optimal setting value of quantity of each organic component, to satisfy the corresponding desired quality value.    USE - For performing water purification in sewage treatment plant and industrial wastewater treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - Provides optimal driving of water treatment process, hence maintains the desired value of processing water quality, easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control system of the water treatment process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the driving support system of water treatment process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desired value input unit (101)    driving selection unit (102)    arithmetic units (104,105)    display unit (106)
NOVELTY - The oxidation catalyst (7) used in the transformation module (6) of the fuel reformer contains noble metal and noble metal oxide with aluminum (Al) or silicon (Si) or a transition metal and transition metal oxide with platinum (Pt) or palladium (Pd).    USE - For generating hydrogen for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes oxidation reaction with the oxidation catalyst even at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modification module (1)    Modification catalyst (2)    Transformation module (6)    Oxidation catalyst (7)    Transformation catalyst (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes constricting devices (14,18) through which organic-compound raw material and water raw material (16) are supplied to hydrogen production device (1) after being identically pressurized.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Flow amount of raw water is controlled accurately by simple structure, thereby enabling stable power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the raw material supply method to hydrogen production device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the raw-material supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen production device (1)    modifier (2)    fuel cell (5)    town gas feed pipe (12)    constricting devices (14,18)    raw water (16)    pump (21)
NOVELTY - The ratio between the amount of oxygenation of hydrogen-containing gas produced by reforming of fuel, for preset time during alteration period of supply rate of fuel to a fuel reformer, and for preset time after the alteration period, is larger than the ratio between the supply rate of fuel to the reformer, for preset time during alteration period, and for preset time after the alteration period.    USE - For operating apparatus used for producing hydrogen-containing gas by reforming fuel, which is to be supplied to fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables selectively and reliably removing carbon monoxide from the gas, even if the supply rate of fuel to the reformer is varied, by varying the oxygenation amount of the gas, suitably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oxygen is supplied to the hydrogen-containing gas, for selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide present in the gas and reducing the concentration of carbon monoxide in the gas, to a preset value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph indicating the variation in the supply rate of fuel, and the variation in the amount of oxygen supplied to the hydrogen-containing gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel processor (3) has a water vapor reformer (9) for reforming fuel, equipped with liquid petroleum fuel supply system (1) and hydrocarbon gas fuel supply system (2) for selective operation by the fuel cell main unit (4).    USE - Fuel cell power generator using fuel such as kerosene.    ADVANTAGE - Stable running of power generator is achieved. Avoids mixing of sulfur in petroleum liquid fuel. Enhances life-term of fuel cell power generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell power generator operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid petroleum fuel supply system (1)    Hydrocarbon gas fuel supply system (2)    Fuel processor (3)    Fuel cell main unit (4)    Water vapor reformer (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell which generates electric power using fuel reformation process, has a water vapor supply route (20) provided between a modifier (1) and a steam generator (9).    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for supply of water, to modify fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (1)    Steam generator (9)    Water vapor supply route (20)
NOVELTY - An electric power supply unit (27) supplies electric power to a heater (5) that heats a gas detector (27). A voltage control unit (7) applies voltage in the form of pulses to the heater intermittently, when constant temperature of the heater is reached.    USE - For controlling gas detector that detects leakage of gases such as carbon monoxide gas and combustible gases e.g. methane gas and propane gas.    ADVANTAGE - By controlling the application of voltage to the heater in the form of pulses, power consumption is reduced and the durability of the heater is increased. Hence the reliability of the is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the controller for gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (5)    voltage control unit (7)    microcomputer (14)    filter (19)    operational amplifier (22)    direct current power source (25)    electric power supply unit (26)    gas detector (27)
NOVELTY - A carrier (4) is obtained by gelatinizing a blend of a removable cavitation organic compound and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or its modified substance. The organic compound is removed after gelatinization, or during gelatinization after attaining a state at which the shape of the product is maintained.    USE - For water treatment apparatus (claimed) used for performing water treatment using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier has elasticity and durability for prolonged period. Microorganisms are efficiently adhered to the cavities formed at the surface of the carrier, thus enabling efficient water treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carrier which involves blending PVA or its modified substance with cavitation organic compound, and gelatinizing; and    (2) water treatment apparatus which uses the carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of water treatment apparatus.    water treatment tank (1)    feed pipe (2)    drainage pipe (3)    carrier (4)    stirrer (5)
NOVELTY - Microbial support (12,14,16) comprises resin material mixed with far-infrared radiating material.    USE - For sewage disposal and for potting/cultivating plants in aquaculture.    ADVANTAGE - The microbial support which irradiates far infrared radiations, effectively processes organic compound in waste water, enables effective disposal of sewage, improves proliferation of microbes, activates growth of roots in plants, promotes growth of plants and prolongs lifetime of flowers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows different shapes of microbial support.    Microbial support (12,14,16)
NOVELTY - A stirring blade (6) is fixed at preset intervals in a stirring shaft (7) in a decompose treatment tank (4). The blade is rotated for specific time period, based on the circulation amount of the wastewater into the tank for mixing organic waste with decomposition medium (10) containing treatment agents. A filtration waste-water wall (16) is arranged in the tank to separate the wastewater from the waste.    USE - For processing organic waste from kitchen and wastewater generated in kitchen during cleaning of tableware, washing of food.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rotation of the stirring blade is performed for fixed time period, the power consumption is reduced and thereby cost of electricity bill is reduced. The need for conveyance of the organic waste is avoided, due to pump transfer injection of the organic waste and thereby reducing labor costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sewage pump (15) is fixed to a wastewater storage tank (14) to supply wastewater to the decompose treatment tank. A grease trap is arranged in the tank (4). The wastewater is passed through the trap after passing through the wastewater wall. A disposer crushed-material discharge pipe (24) is installed adjacent to the tank (4). A discharge service pipe (26) is connected to a disposer (23). The mixing of foreign material is visually confirmed through a lid (27) of an insertion-opening measure (26).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a transverse-plane isometric view of the wet processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    decompose treatment tank (4)    organic waste (5)    stirring blade (6)    stirring shaft (7)    decomposition medium (10)    wastewater storage tank (14)    sewage pump (15)    filtration wastewater wall (16)    disposer (23)    discharge service pipe (24)    insertion-opening measure (26)    lid (27)
NOVELTY - The liquid hydrogen from storage apparatus (30) is directly supplied near the hydrogen occlusion alloy (22) accommodated in hydrogen storage tank (20) using nozzle (3).    USE - For storing hydrogen for engine.    ADVANTAGE - As direct injection is carried out near the hydrogen occlusion alloy, the liquid hydrogen vaporizes and hydrogen occlusion is cooled directly. The cooling efficiency is improved. Size of hydrogen storage tank is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen fuel system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen storage tank (20)    hydrogen occlusion alloy (22)    liquid-hydrogen storage apparatus (30)    nozzle (35)
NOVELTY - The invention is a making method of resolvable plastic additive. It evenly mixes the inorganic matters such as calcium carbonate and cow bone dust, and the organic ones such as beneficial bacterial element, bacillus and poly-graps amine sugar, Chitosan, makes high-temperature melting and then squeezes to emit the particle-shape environmental protection plastic mother material (EPP) or environmental protection resin mother material (EPR). It uses mother material and plastic to make the environmental protection plastic goods at the given proportion. The inorganic matters can make full burning and the organic ones can produce the dissociation of plastic and resin.
NOVELTY - A silicate bacterium, Bacillus edaphicus' NBT strain (preserve number CCTCC No.M200040), used to hydrolyze starch, liquefy gelatin, peptonize milk and decolor litmus, and having the power of decomposing soil to release potassium and phosphorus, fixating nitrogen in air and generating more multiple bioactive substances, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biological potassium fertilizer containing Bacillus edaphicus' NBT strain (preserve number CCTCC No.M200040), that can improve the nutritive value of potassium in crops, increase yield of crops and improve soil.
NOVELTY - A sorting and recovering apparatus before fermentation of refuse is composed of refuse bag breaker under refuse feed inlet, bar grizzley doing reciprocating movement under the refuse bag breaker for separation of refuse blocks from broken refuse, wind sorting and recovering mechanism for recovering light material such as plastic bags, magnetic sorting and recovering unit for separation of ferromagnetic substances and belt conveyer.
NOVELTY - A vehicle wash composition/detergent composition comprises water and microorganisms as the main components, is new.    USE - As wash water additive and detergent composition for cleaning vehicles such as car, bus, lorry, caravan and train, preferably car and bus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition effectively reduces the growth rate of organic matter washed from the vehicle accumulates hence produced wash water can be recycled effectively. The composition does not contain a biocide for controlling foul odor, hence is economical. The microorganism is sprayed with the detergent composition are wash water hence the accumulation of organic material in accessible parts of vehicle wash can be prevented effectively. The composition effectively reduces algal growth in vehicle wash hence the need for additional cleaning is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) method for operating vehicle wash, which comprises providing a microorganism in the detergent composition and/or in the wash water, and performing the process using a cleaning device equipped with water supply unit and detergent composition supplying unit;    (2) reduction of algal growth in a vehicle wash;    (3) treatment of vehicle wash with microbes, in which the rate of treating is proportional to the rate of use of vehicle wash; and    (4) use of microorganism in detergent composition and/or in wash water for vehicle wash.
NOVELTY - In the production of gas (I) containing hydrogen (H2) by reacting hydrocarbons with air and/or water at 300-1000degreesC and 1-20 bar in the presence of a catalyst, the catalyst used is a spinal containing sub-group VIII element(s).    USE - The process is used for producing gas containing hydrogen as part of the total process for recovering hydrogen for fuel cells, preferably preceded by a stage for removing carbon monoxide (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has better activity and selectivity than usual catalysts containing platinum group metal(s) on an oxide support or a zeolite for autothermal steam reformation of hydrocarbons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for catalyst for producing (I) under the above conditions, which contains 0-5 wt.% free oxides in crystalline form.
NOVELTY - A rigid polyurethane foam product comprises 5-95 wt.% polyol-based component, and 5-95 wt.% isocyanate-based component. It has a density of 2-50 lbs/ft3.    USE - The invention is used for decorative moldings, and structural members.    ADVANTAGE - The invention satisfies Class A flame retardancy standards.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a rigid, polyurethane, foam product comprising thoroughly mixing a polyol-based component in a first mixing vessel; thoroughly mixing a isocyanate-based component in a second mixing vessel; loading the contents of the first mixing vessel into a first storage/metering tank and continuously agitating its contents; loading the contents of the second mixing vessel into a second storage/metering tank and continuously agitating its contents; controlling the temperature of the contents in the metering tanks at 50-140degreesF; delivering a stream of the polyol-based component into a mixing chamber; delivering a stream of the isocyanate-based component to the mixing chamber; balancing the polyol-based component to comprise a ratio of 50-150 parts of the overall composition and the isocyanate-based component to comprise a ratio of 25-75 parts of the overall composition; rigorously mixing the contents of the mixing chamber into uniform composition; and delivering the intermixed composition to a desired reactive, injection molding equipment for forming the desired, rigid, polyurethane product.
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer comprises: (a) a catalyst layer (A) containing a catalyst for taking out hydrogen from a liq. fuel; and (b) a hydrogen permeable layer (B) which allows hydrogen to permeate through and does not allow liq. to permeate.    USE - For electrodes for electrochemical devices (claimed) for electrochemical devices (claimed), such as fuel cells using methanol and water as liq. fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer easily provides a high wt. energy density and a high vol. energy density, and is easily and efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production of the fuel reformer, comprising: (i) forming a bedding layer on a support; (ii) forming (B) on the bedding layer; (iii) forming (A) on (B); and (iv) removing the bedding layer, to give a unified article of (A) and (B).
NOVELTY - The system has an integrated fuel manifold with external openings communicating with multiple internally-connected chambers for receiving and conveying a fuel from a reformer to anodes, and returning the fuel as tail gas. An integrated air manifold with chambers receives and conveys air to cathodes, and returns air from the cathodes. A stack mounting plate (338) mounts a stack assembly and the reformer.    USE - Used for generating electric power in an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a compact, highly space-efficient basal manifold for conveying high temperature air, exhaust, and hydrogen-rich reformate to and from the core components of the system. The manifold is a three-dimensional assembly of plates and partitioned units that are easily and inexpensively formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manifold includes a unit for fluid communication of the reformer and air supply system with the stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational cross-sectional view of a two-stack fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell stack assembly (300)    Stack mounting plate (338)    Cover mounting flange (340)    Cover (342)    Stacks (346)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a positive displacement air supply (PDAS) pump in an air flow branched conduit. The pump supplies a portion of air required to various functional air streams through the assembly. The mass air flow through PDAS pump is controlled to a predetermined flow by controlling the rotational speed of the pump. Each air stream is controlled by respective PDAS pump sized for the required flow.    USE - Used for generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The mass air flow through PDAS pump is controlled to a predetermined flow by controlling the rotational speed of the pump, thereby obviating the need for a mass air flow sensor and a control valve. The air streams are controlled by their respective positive displacement air supply pump for allowing the pump to operate at its optimal pressure, thereby minimizing the parasitic electrical cost of providing air to the solid oxide fuel cell assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to provide a metered flow of air through an air conduit in a fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a two-cell stack in a solid oxide fuel cell.    Fuel cell (11)    Electrolyte unit (14)    Anodic unit (16)    Cathodic unit (18)    Interconnect (28)
NOVELTY - The assembly has rigid wall unit and a tubing unit that carry gas through a wall unit. The tubing unit includes flexible bellows (46) that absorb mechanical vibrations transmitted to the tubing unit. Annular corrugated folds (52) transverse to the axis of the tubing unit are radially formed into the tubing unit.    USE - Used in a motorized vehicle that is utilized in a stationary power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The bellows absorb mechanical vibrations transmitted to the tubing unit due to thermal expansion and contraction of the tubes, thereby minimizing buckling, cracking, and failure of the tubes. The annular corrugated folds are resistant to the axial heat flow and have large radiant surface area, thereby increasing thermal isolation between the hot and cold regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational view of a metal bellows of a fuel cell assembly.    Bellows (46)    Tubular ends (48,50)    Annular corrugated folds (52)
NOVELTY - The assembly (13) has a set of fuel cell stacks (44, 46), each containing a number of individual fuel cells. The cells and the stacks are connected electrically in series. Fuel manifolds provide fuel to the stacks and remove spent fuel from the stacks. Air manifolds provide air to the stacks and remove spent air from the stacks. The manifolds are arranged for parallel flow of the fuel and the air via respective stacks.    USE - Used for generating electric current in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stacks are connected in series but are supplied with air and fuel in parallel to shorten the distribution manifolds and improve the uniformity of distribution and exhaust among all the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of two fuel cell stacks including air and fuel manifolds for parallel flow of air and fuel through the stacks.    Fuel cell assembly (13)    Reformate fuel (21)    Reformate flow (21a, 21b)    Air flow (31a, 31b)    Stack (44, 46)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a flow path for reformate (108) gas leading from a hydrocarbon reformer to fuel cell anodes, and another flow path for cathode air leading from a pressurizing source to fuel cell cathodes. A co-flow heat exchanger (124) with opposite sides is placed between the two flow paths for exchanging heat between the reformate gas and the cathode. The exchanger is formed in an integrated flow distribution manifold.    USE - Used for generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger allows heat exchange between the reformate gas and the cathode air such that the temperature of the reformate gas is lowered and the temperature of the cathode air is raised, thus providing optimal tempering of the reformate/anode gas and the cathode air. The assembly provides the co-flow heat exchanger function in a very small volume at a very low manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of tempering cathode air in a flow path between a pressurizing source and a fuel cell stack and reformate gas in another flow path between a hydrocarbon reformer and a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solid oxide fuel cell assembly.    Stacks (44, 46)    Cathode air (75)    Control valve (88)    Reformate (108)    Co-flow heat exchanger (124)
NOVELTY - A metallic interconnect layer (106) is formed on a metallic air flow field (110). An anode (104) is arranged between a metallic fuel flow field (108) on the interconnect layer and an electrolyte (102). The anode and the electrolyte are formed of ceramic components.    USE - For solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte, anode, metallic flow fields are integrated as a unit, the contact resistance between the stacking elements is eliminated. Improves impact and fracture resistance of the electrolyte due to the multilayer laminate. Ensures electrical conduction path to the cell, even if the insulation corrosion layers form on the exposed surfaces of the interconnect layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte is formed of thickness in the range 1-50 microns and includes multiple layers formed of ion-conducting material. The anode includes porous layers formed of a mixture of metal such as nickel or electro catalytic metals or its alloy and ion-conducting material. The metallic air and fuel flow fields are made of metal or metal alloy congenial with the environment in the anode and cathode compartments of the fuel cell, respectively.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method for solid oxide fuel cell repeat unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the modifier.    modifier (100)    electrolyte (102)    anode (104)    interconnect layer (106)    fuel flow field (108)    air flow field (110)
NOVELTY - A microorganism belonging to a Burkholderia cepacia AIK bacterial strain, is new.    USE - The microorganism and associated method are useful in disposing of drain waste including oil and fat.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganism has high decomposing ability in decomposing liquid and solid oil and fat in a wide range of temperatures. It can decompose organic matter such as fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and saccharides, and can decrease biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in drain. It can prevent the proliferation of anaerobes and prevent the occurrence of bad odors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for disposing of drain waste having oil and fat by adding to the drain waste a microorganism belonging to a Burkholderia genus.
NOVELTY - A cleaning composition comprises an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hypochlorite, alkaline builder for maintaining a pH of the least 11, and a surfactant. The composition is a fluid foam having, in combination, a precursor solution relative viscosity of not more than 3, a syneresis value of 2-40%, a foam horizontal thickness half-life of at least 12 minutes, and vertical surface clingability of at least 7 minutes.    USE - Used for removing stubborn mildew stains.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaning composition provides superior cleaning of stubborn mildew, normally without scrubbing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for preparing a cleaning composition fluid foam comprising preparing an aqueous solution containing an alkali metal hypochlorite (1-15%), sodium hydroxide alkaline builder sufficient to maintain the solution at a pH of at least 11, and a cocamine oxide surfactant or a sodium alkyl alkanoate surfactant or sodium dodecyl diphenyl disulfonate surfactant (0.1-10%), and optionally trisodium phosphate and/or a fragrance; and vigorously agitating the solution in the presence of a gas or propellant to form the foam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of a graduated glass cylinder in which heights of foam and separated liquid are measured during a syneresis value test.    Cylinder (10)    Foam (11)    Separated liquid (12)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen feed is catalytically produced by exposing the hydrogen feed to a catalyst which promotes a water-gas-shift reaction in a liquid phase.    USE - The method is used for the catalytic production of hydrogen feed used in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces hydrogen gas containing a reduced carbon monoxide content.
NOVELTY - Providing a combined a steam reforming and hydrogen purification process.    USE - For producing purified hydrogen useful for energy conversion devices, e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly provides an economical design, and a combination of steam reformation and hydrogen purification in a single device. It allows the use of a lesser grade, less expensive and reduced area of selective membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A steam reformer comprises two reformation regions having catalysts and a membrane region having a hydrogen-selective membrane. It is adapted to receive a reformate feedstock and produce a pure hydrogen steam. The reformation region(s) produces a reformate stream comprising hydrogen and other gases. The membrane region is connected with the reformation regions. The hydrogen-selective membrane receives the reformate stream which is then separated into pure hydrogen stream and a byproduct stream containing the other gases.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) steam reformers; and    (2) a fuel cell system comprising a steam reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates an energy conversion system having the fuel cell and the steam reformer.    Fuel cell (16)    Reformer (12)    Outlet (14)    Methanol/water source (32)    Air blower (36)    Electrical load (24)    Hydrogen-selective membrane tube (52, 54, 56)    Combustion region (60)    Reforming region (62)    Annular hydrogen transport region (64)
NOVELTY - A first method for performing gas chromatographic (GC) analysis is translated to a second method for performing GC analysis in a GC system, by translating from a temperature program based on time in the first method to a normalized temperature program; and generating a temperature program for the second method based on the normalized temperature program and a set of pre-selected conditions for the second method.    USE - For the translation from a first method for performing GC analysis to a second method for performing GC analysis in a gas chromatography system.    ADVANTAGE - The GC method eliminates the need for a constant pressure mode, and the need for a temperature-independent ratio of carrier gas viscosities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Translation from a first method for performing GC analysis to a second method for performing gas chromatographic analysis in a GC system, comprises translating from a temperature program based on time in the first method to a normalized temperature program; and generating a temperature program for the second method based on the normalized temperature program and a set of pre-selected conditions for the second method. The normalized temperature program is based on a dimensionless time, tau, of integral equation (I), where tM is void time. The void time is the time for an unretained solute to travel through the GC system.    tau = integraldt/tM (I)
NOVELTY - A solid chemical composition comprises (wt.%) plant fiber-containing materials from Leguminosac or Phacophyta (20-97), plant fiber-containing materials from Gossypium or Cannabacea (3-80), and enzyme(s) (0.0001-3). The enzyme(s) is plant-fiber degrading enzymes or organic substrate degrading enzymes.    USE - Used for the bioremediation of chemical contaminants in environmental media (claimed), e.g. oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, and man-made bodies of water, e.g. waste-treatment lagoons.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides rapid and cost effective anaerobic biologically mediated decontamination of contaminants. It can be used in ex-situ or in-situ.
NOVELTY - Domestic waste is preliminarily treated and sorted, after which it is charged jointly with spent greases into a delayed-coking reactor followed by thermal degradation, discharge, and separation of coking products. The wight ratio of liquid to solid phase in the process is 1:4.    USE - Used for waste disposal.    ADVANTAGE - The process gives expanded possibilities for the processing of combustible domestic wastes and spent greases at lower power consumption and in the absence of toxic emissions.
NOVELTY - A fermentation room structure of organic waste is provided, to reduce the mechanical load of a driving motor installed in a stirrer and to prevent the leakage of drained water, thereby improving the durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation room structure comprises a fermentation room(100); a fermentation tank(200); a tunnel(600) separating the fermentation room(100) and the fermentation tank(200); a stirrer which moves forward and backward along the rail(210) formed on the fermentation tank(200) and is placed outside of the tunnel when the operation is terminated; and a ventilation pipe(300) which discharges the gas and steam generated at the fermentation tank(200), penetrates from the fermentation room(100) to the tunnel(600) and is connected with the deodorization apparatus placed outside of the fermentation room. Some part of a source addition apparatus and a compost discharge apparatus is placed inside the tunnel. In the fermentation tank(200), the part where composite material is added, is higher than the part where composite material is discharged.
NOVELTY - A method for fermenting the food waste to make compost and its apparatus are provided, to lower the manufacturing cost by reducing the initial process and using a natural convection current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of separating and pulverizing the food waste at the same time with the input of the food waste in a separator(1), mixing it with 20-30 wt% of the return compost and 70-80 wt% of the wood scraps to control the moisture, and injecting the mixed one into a rotary drum(3); rotating the mixture for 20 hours to stabilize the initial fermentation; and accumulating the stabilized one with a natural convection current by using a bucket loader(5) in a fermentation device, and transferring it with stirring for 8-10 days, 17-20 days, 22-25 days, 25-30 days and 30-35 days (total 102-120 days).
NOVELTY - Provided is a soil conditioner composition which recovers inherent fertility in soil, and overcomes an acidification of soil and the damage resulting from impossibility of repeated cultivation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The soil conditioner composition is produced by the method comprising the steps of (i) adding a special enzyme to foodwaste, so as to age the foodwaste, (ii) mixing 10-30 parts by weight of the aged foodwaste, 30-50 parts by weight of dried loess, 1-10 parts by weight of tourmaline powder, 1-10 part by weight of oystershell powder, 1-10 parts by weight of dried chicken powder, 20-40 parts by weight of limestone powder, 10-20 parts by weight of zeolite, 1-10 parts by weight of elvan powder, 1-10 parts by weight of crude drug powder, and 1-10 parts by weight of divalent/trivalent iron solution hydroxide(Fe(OH)2xxFe(OH)3xxH2O) to form a mixture, and (iii) drying the mixture at 60-120 deg.C for 120-240 minutes and then grinding the dried mixture.
NOVELTY - Provided are a method and an apparatus for treating wastewater using a fluidized-bed bioreactor for increasing treatment efficiency by preventing filter clogging and reducing treatment time, and increasing management efficiency of wastewater treatment apparatus and method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of treating wastewater while mechanically fluidizing microbial carrier and returning wastewater under aerobic fermentation condition. The apparatus comprises a housing, a V-shape compartment with biomass discharge holes(5) installed in the housing for dividing inside of the housing into a fluidized-bed bioreactor(12) at an upper portion and a settling chamber(13) at a lower portion, microbial carrier(3) filled in the fluidized-bed bioreactor(12), an agitator(4) installed at the center portion of the housing, a motor(9) for driving the agitator(4), a wastewater inlet pipe(2), a wastewater distributing nozzles(1) installed above the microbial carrier(3) and connected to the wastewater inlet pipe(2) for sprinkling wastewater onto the microbial carrier(3), an air supply pipe(6) under the fluidized-bed bioreactor(12) for supplying air to the microbial carrier(3), an air outlet(10) formed at an upper portion of the housing, a drain pipe(14) connected to the settling chamber(13), a pump(8) for returning the decant water of the settling chamber(13) to the wastewater inlet pipe(2), and a sludge drain pipe(15) connected to the bottom of the housing.
NOVELTY - Provided are a method and an apparatus for treating livestock wastewater with high efficiency at low cost, the method using organic acid generated by fermentation of pre-treatment sludge as organic carbon source for denitrification to treat wastewater with low C/N ratio, thereby increasing denitrification efficiency and water treatment efficiency, and using heat generated from a bioreactor to heat a fermentation tank to reduce energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a livestock wastewater adjusting tank(3) for storing and equalizing particle-removed wastewater for a predetermined time while aerating for 7 days or more, a centrifugal machine for separating the livestock wastewater into wastewater and sludge, a sludge storage tank, an organic acid fermentation unit including a sludge dissolving tank(6), an organic acid fermentation tank(7) operating under anaerobic condition, a liquid-solid separation unit for separating the fermented liquid into organic acid and solid, and a heat exchanger for heating the organic acid fermentation tank(7), a C/N ratio adjusting unit(11) for adjusting C/N ratio of wastewater by mixing the wastewater separated by the centrifugal machine and the organic acid, a bio-reactor(12) for eliminating organic material and nutritive salts by aerobic or anaerobic reactions, a solid-liquid separation unit(15) for separating the outflow of the bioreactor(12) by coagulation into decant water and sludge and for dehydrating the sludge, and a sterilizing unit for sterilizing the decant water using ozone and infrared lay.
NOVELTY - Provided is a livestock excrement fermentation apparatus having a mixing device and an air supply structure therein to expedite fermentation of livestock excrement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a supply conveyer(50) having an outlet(53) at an upper portion thereof, a transfer screw(54) rotating by a motor (M), and a lower end placed in a livestock excrement supply tank(80) for upwardly transferring livestock excrement from the supply tank(80); a main body(10) having a livestock excrement inlet pipe(11) located at an upper portion thereof and near the outlet(53) of the supply conveyer(50), a livestock excrement outlet(14) formed at a lower portion thereof, the lower portion being inwardly sloped down, and a plurality of penetrating holes formed at inner surface of the lower portion of the main body(10); a driving unit(20) installed in the main body(10) and comprised of a driving motor(21), an attenuator(22), a vertical rotating shaft(23), and a screw(24) installed at the surface of the vertical rotating shaft(23); an air supply unit(30) for supplying air into inside of the main body(10); a door(70) coupled to the livestock excrement outlet(14) of the main body(10) for controlling discharging of the livestock excrement; and a conveyer(60) for transferring the livestock excrement discharged from the main body(10).
NOVELTY - Provided are amalgamated fermentation management apparatus and fermentation method of waste organic matter, the apparatus and method being capable of preventing generation of liquid byproduct by supplying air enough to the organic matter to be treated and adjusting moisture content in the organic matter adequately, thereby preventing water pollution by liquid byproduct and reducing cost to treat the liquid byproduct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus for fermenting organic matter under aerobic condition, comprises a housing (2) through which sun light is permeable, a pair of side walls (6,8) installed in the housing (2), a water passage way (10) provided at the bottom of the housing between the side walls (6,8), a diffuser (P) buried in the water passage way (10), an air pump (12) for compulsively supplying air to the diffuser (P), a first and second biofilters arranged in parallel with a division ratio of 1:9 and separated by a compartment over the water passage way (10), a mixing device (18) installed above the biofilters, a hot air supplying device (20), a storage tank (30), a decant water storage tank and a waste organic supply device (48), a scrapper for separating livestock excrement into liquid and solid components, a solid-liquid separator for separating again the liquid component separated by the scrapper into solid matter and liquid matter, a decant water storage tank installed at a side of the solid-liquid separator for storing decant water of the solid-liquid separator, a storage tank installed at the other side of the solid-liquid separator for storing the solid matter separated by the solid-liquid separator and the solid component separated by the scrapper, wherein the decant water stored in the decant water storage tank and the solid matter stored in a storage tank to the first and second biofilters, respectively and separately by the waste organic supply device (48).
NOVELTY - Provided is a compost medium for cultivating Agaricus bisporus which enhances the yield of Agaricus mushrooms by increasing the culturing cycles of Agaricus bisporus using cotton wastes or cotton seed hulls as a culture medium thereof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a compost medium for cultivating Agaricus bisporus using cotton wastes, 4000-4500kg(in the summer period) or 5000-5500kg(in the winter period) of the cotton wastes are mixed with 4.5% of rice hulls when they are dampened with water. When the medium temperature is elevated up to 40-50 deg.C during the process of controlling the moisture content of the cotton wastes, the mixture first flips upside down, and is mixed with 50% of dried poultry wastes, 1.5% of lime, 2% of urea, 2.5% of cigarette powder, and 5% of oil cake. After six or seven flips are made, it is again mixed with 5% of gypsum, and fermented outdoors at 50-60 deg.C for 10-15 days.
NOVELTY - Provided is a manufacturing method of organic fertilizer which neutralizes acidified soil, promotes the growth of plants, and enables mass production by using organic materials obtained from fermentation of living wastes and rock powder containing alkali metal oxides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic fertilizer is manufactured by the following steps of: (i) fermenting living wastes containing animal wastes, agricultural wastes(straw, saw dust) and food wastes, with a mixture of apple, orange, carrot, sugar, etc.; (ii) adding water and flour to the fermented materials from step (i) to get a fermenting liquid for water improvement and deodorization; (iii) fermenting at 200-230deg.C for 3-3.5hrs in a vacuum fermentation tank; (iv) adding 20-40wt.%(based on the fermented organic mixture) of rock powder(200-250mesh) to the fermented organic materials, wherein the rock powder is obtained by grinding dolomite to a size of 20-40mm, firing at 700-800deg.C for 2-3hrs and grinding to fine powder(200-250mesh).
NOVELTY - Provided are a denatured wood chip media fabricated using denatured sawdust and a method for fabricating the same, the media being capable of preventing dissolving and sloughing of microorganism and expediting removal of organic pollutants and nutritive salts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wood chip media comprises a porous vessel filled with denatured sawdust having a size of 0.1-0.5 cm. The method comprises the steps of (a) preparing hemicellulose by hydrolyzing sawdust, bark or billet using a solution containing 0-5 wt% of sulfuric acid or 0-5 wt% of hydrochloric acid at a temperature of 100-150deg. C, (b) washing and drying the hemicellulose, and (c) denaturing the hemicellulose using a solution of 0-5 wt% of caustic soda, or a solution mixture containing 0-5 wt% of caustic soda and 0-6 wt% of nitrobenzene, 0-5 wt% of caustic soda and 0-4 wt% of Na2Sxx9H2O, or 0-5 wt% of methanol, 0-5 wt% of hydrochloric acid at a temperature of 100-150deg.C for 2 hours.
NOVELTY - A process for thermophilic aerobic fermentation of organic garbage is provided, which uses Bacillus acidocaldarius LDF sp2 (KCCM 10309), Bacillus stearothermophilus TS-LDF 905 (KCCM 10310) which are the most excellent in activity, so that it can achieve higher decomposing efficiency compared with existing solid fermentation or anaerobic fermentation and get fermented products of higher quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process is conducted by inoculating Bacillus acidocaldarius LDF sp2 (KCCM 10309), Bacillus stearothermophilus TS-LDF 905 (KCCM 10310) or their mixtures at a mixing ratio of 100:1 to 1:100 to organic garbage containing 12 to 20 % of solid by controlling the temperature at higher than 50 deg.C.
NOVELTY - A year-round anaerobic fermentation of an organic waste treatment apparatus for methane gas production by heating a water source from the outside is provided which automatically controls within the optimum fermentation temperature range an internal temperature of a digestion tank for anaerobic fermenting an organic waste producing a methane gas by receiving from the outside a hot water heated by a solar heat or a regenerative hot water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The year-round anaerobic fermentation of an organic waste treatment apparatus for methane gas production by heating a water source from the outside comprises a heat accumulation tank (10) storing hot water heated by a heating means; and a heating means which is formed at a digestion tank (20) anaerobic fermenting organic waste, and heats the digestion tank by maintaining an internal temperature of the digestion tank to an optimum temperature suitable for anaerobic fermentation using hot water supplied from the heat accumulation tank, wherein a hot water using solar heat is used as the heating means, and the system further comprises first and second sensors (13,14) sensing internal temperatures of the heat accumulation tank and the digestion tank; and a control means (40) which supplies hot water that is heated and supplied to the heat accumulation tank when a temperature of hot water of the heat accumulation tank according to detection signals inputted from the first sensor is lower than a set value, and drives a pump (15) so that hot water from the heat accumulation tank is supplied to the digestion tank when an internal temperature of the digestion tank according to detection signals inputted from the second sensor is lower than the set value.
NOVELTY - Organic liquid manure production apparatus comprises a lid (3) is mounted to the organic waste insertion opening of a decomposition tank (2). A stirring blade (5) is mounted to a shaft fixed to a drive transmission unit (8) through a waterproof seal (8). The transmission unit is connected to a drive unit (12) in a base box (10) provided with a control panel box (14).    USE - For production of organic liquid manure by decomposition treatment of organic waste ejected from home, industries.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is efficiently decomposed at reduced running cost, power saving, maintenance saving and work force saving. The organic liquid manure is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic liquid manure production apparatus comprises a lid (3) is mounted to the organic waste insertion opening of a decomposition tank (2). A stirring blade (5) is mounted to a shaft fixed to a drive transmission unit (8) through a waterproof seal (8), which decomposes organic waste (6) in the tank by addition of decompose treatment agent (15). The transmission unit is connected to a drive unit (12) in a base box (10) provided with a control panel box (14). The transmission unit has a driven gear (9) engaged with a drive gear (11) of the drive unit. The decompose treatment agent is foodstuff degradation enzyme group agent, foodstuff fermentation yeast group agent. The decomposition tank is formed using the waste pail can, wood barrel and bucket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front sectional view of the organic liquid manure production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    decomposition tank (2)    lid (3)    stirring blade (5)    organic waste (6)    transmission unit (7)    driven gear (9)    base box (10)    drive gear (11)    drive unit (12)    control panel box (14)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of manure decoction, involves subjecting raw material containing timber and foodstuff residue to primary fermentation for composting by Bacillus, secondary fermenting the obtained manure, treating manure by aerobic fermentation, collecting decoction leached from the manure in a container and purifying. The pH of the manure decoction is adjusted to 6.0-9.0.    USE - For manufacturing manure decoction from plant and animal residue useful as plant or seed cultivation promoter and plant growth promoting material.    ADVANTAGE - The manure decoction is manufactured from foodstuff residue and timber, efficiently by aerobic fermentation. The fermentation is performed quickly by adding microorganism. The carbon to nitrogen ratio and organic substance ratio of the manure decoction is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of manure decoction, involves subjecting raw material containing timber and foodstuff residue as main components to primary fermentation for compositing by Bacillus, secondary fermenting the manure obtained, treating manure by aerobic fermentation, collecting decoction leached from the manure in a container and purifying. The pH of the manure decoction is adjusted to 6.0-9.0. The EC (electrical conductivity) concentration of the manure decoction is set to 2-10 dSm-1/cm by 2% conversion of water-soluble solid content. The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio is set to 10-30 and the organic substance ratio is set to 0.2-0.9.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manure decoction which is manufactured as above and contains soil as a conditioner; and    (2) plant growth promotion material which contains manure decoction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of manufacture of manure decoction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Several partition plates (25) are rotatably arranged at preset interval between the front and rear boards, by the pair of rotary shafts (26,29). A bottom board (28) is connected to the lower end of the partition board, through the shaft (29) so that bottom board is moved along with the partition board. A regulation pin maintains the bent position of the bottom board.    USE - For manufacturing manure.    ADVANTAGE - The circulation of air in the fermentation tank, is enabled easily. The structure of the fermentation tank is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each partition board consists of a spacer between a pair of perforated boards. Air is circulated between the perforated boards.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fermentation tank.    channels (15,16)    partition plates (25)    rotary shafts (26,29)    bottom board (28)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus has a treatment tank (1) into which raw material is poured in and indirectly heated by circulating a fuel oil through a jacket (2). A combustion deodorization unit (8) deodorizes the waste gases emitted from the treatment tank. A heat exchanger (9) heats the fuel oil with the exhaust heat of the deodorization unit.    USE - For manufacturing cured compost material from organic waste of biological treatment sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces running cost, while saving energy, by heating fuel oil with the exhaust heat of a deodorization unit. Also allows to manufacture cured compost material efficiently in short time, without producing bad smell, as the waste gases emitted from the treatment tank are deodorized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cured compost material manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    treatment tank (1)    jacket (2)    combustion deodorization unit (8)    heat exchanger (9)    oil heater (10)
NOVELTY - Organic fertilizer comprising pressing waste of sugarcane, rice bran and bean curd lees as main components mixed with Bacillus subtilis, brine juice and water containing diiron-trioxide (sic) salt.    USE - The organic fertilizer is used for growth of vegetables, flower and trees.    ADVANTAGE - The organic fertilizer improves the growth of the plant and suppresses plant disease.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic fertilizer comprises pressing waste of sugarcane, rice bran and bean curd lees as main components mixed with Bacillus subtilis, brine juice and water containing diiron-trioxide (sic) salt represented by (I).    Fe2+mFe3+nCl2m+3n (I)    m, n = positive integer.
NOVELTY - A support method of biosurfactant production comprises that saponin is added to contaminated environmental groups such as water and soil having contaminants of petroleum group substances such as petroleum and waste oils, where the microorganisms present in the waste oil acclimatize with the contaminant for producing a biosurfactant outside the cell.    USE - For producing biosurfactant used for purifying contaminated soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supporting method increases the production of biosurfactant without using complicated techniques such as isolation of microorganism, microbial-species field and elucidation of microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purification of contaminated soil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the graph daily change of acclimatization days and MLSS. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Contaminated soil is treated by washing the soil with a biodegradable washing agent, separating the washing liquid (6) and soil (5) and processing the separated liquid by a microorganism.    USE - For purifying contaminated soil with petroleum.    ADVANTAGE - The soil contaminated soil with mineral oil is purified efficiently. The soil can be recycled effectively. The processing time of the contaminated soil is reduced sharply. The purified waste liquid can be obtained to the river.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic drawing of soil washing apparatus.    soil washing apparatus (1)    contaminated soil (4)    cleaned soil (5)    washing liquid (6)    wash water (7)
NOVELTY - Absorbing heavy metals such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and/or arsenic comprises using a recombinant cell into which a gene (I) chosen from merC gene, merF gene, and merT gene, has been introduced.    USE - The method is useful for absorbing heavy metals such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and/or arsenic using a recombinant cell. (III) is useful for purifying soil contaminated with the above mentioned heavy metals.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently carries out heavy metal absorption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Absorbing heavy metals such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and/or arsenic comprises using a recombinant cell into which a gene (I) chosen from merC gene, merF gene, and merT gene, has been introduced. The cell comprises a gene encoding a protein having a fully defined sequence of 144 amino acids (S1), given in specification, or a sequence of (S1) which comprises one or more amino acid deletions, substitutions and/or insertions, and transfers a mercury ion into a cell; a gene which has a fully defined sequence of 435 nucleotides (S2) as given in specification; or a sequence which hybridizes to any one of the above mentioned sequences.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) recombinant yeast (II) into which (I) has been introduced;    (2) recombinant plant (III) into which (I) has been introduced; and    (3) purifying soil contaminated by heavy metal involves allowing a plant to absorb heavy metal in soil and accumulate in the plant body, where the plant is (III).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the plasmid pYPR3831 X-merC.
NOVELTY - Livestock-dung compost preparation facility, comprising porous pipes (3) arranged at the bottom of a drying lane (2), which permeate and collect the moisture content of the livestock-dung (4), while air is supplied inside the pipe, is new.    USE - Livestock-dung compost preparation facility.    ADVANTAGE - Drying efficiency of dung is enhanced. Installation and running cost are reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the drying machine.    Compost preparation facility (1)    Drying lane (2)    Porous pipes (3)    Livestock-dung (4)    Drying machine (18).
NOVELTY - A temperature control unit maintains the temperature of a reaction unit (1b) which oxidizes carbon monoxide which is formed by reforming a fuel containing hydrocarbon, alcohol, or ether, into carbon dioxide, to fixed temperature, after the shutdown of the fuel treating equipment.    USE - For reforming fuel containing hydrocarbon, alcohol, or ether, into heating gas containing hydrogen as main component, which is used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of the reaction unit is held at preset temperature, after shutdown of the equipment, eliminates the need to purge an inert gas into the reaction unit, during shutdown. Hence eliminates the need for inert-gas supply installation. Reduces deterioration of the catalyst by using the catalyst containing copper. Effectively uses the heat produced in the reforming unit, for maintaining the temperature of the reaction unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The equipment has a reforming unit (1a) which reforms the fuel, to produce heating gas comprising hydrogen as the main component, which is integrally provided with the reaction unit. A carbon monoxide removal unit (1c) is provided to remove carbon monoxide from the heating gas ejected from the reaction unit. The reformed-gas discharge pipe of the equipment, is connected to the fuel-gas supply pipe of a fuel- cell system. The heat of the heating gas is used for maintaining the temperature of the reaction unit, to the fixed temperature which is lower than the operating temperature of the reaction unit, and which is equal to or lower than the temperature of the heating gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation method of fuel treating equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel treating equipment. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Reforming unit (1a)    Reaction unit (1b)    Carbon monoxide removal unit (1c)    Fuel supply unit (2)    Heater (10)
NOVELTY - Adsorption agent consists of ZSM-5-type zeolite, in which copper ion exchange is performed. The adsorption agent is used for absorbing and removing minute impurities in purification gas containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen, di-nitrogen oxide, nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, nitrogen trifluoride, carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen and oxygen as minute impurities.    USE - For absorbing and removing minute impurities such as carbon monoxide in gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high purity of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gas purification method; and    (2) gas purification apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline systematic diagram of gas purification apparatus.    adsorption column (10a,10b)    pipe for purification of gas (11,12)    pipe for adsorption agent resurgent gas (13,14)    resurgent gas heater (15)
NOVELTY - An auto thermal reforming modifier (1) has a honey-comb type catalyst layer (2). A front stage catalyst layer (3) filled with a catalyst of grain shape or foam shape, is provided at front portion of the honey-comb type catalyst layer. Gas containing reformation raw material, water vapor and oxygen, is supplied to the entrance portion of the honey-comb type catalyst layer, and reformed gas is manufactured.    USE - For auto thermal reforming (claimed) to manufacture reformed gas.    ADVANTAGE - The auto thermal reforming modifier enables high modification efficiency, and restrains generation of hot spot and cold spot. Generation of byproduct and slip of source gas, and deterioration of catalyst, are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for auto thermal reforming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows auto thermal reforming modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    auto thermal reforming modifier (1)    honey-comb type catalyst layer (2)    front stage catalyst layer (3)
NOVELTY - A spray head (400E) comprised with original fuel route (320) for leading hydrocarbon group liquid fuel to the spray nozzle head (324) for spraying into the vaporization chamber for reforming into hydrogen rich reformed gas. The fluid spray nozzles (370E) are directed to spray water vapor to the vicinity of the fuel spray nozzle holes.    USE - For reforming hydrocarbon group liquid fuel into hydrocarbon rich gas fuel, and also for reforming alcohol, ether such as dimethyl ether, aldehyde, for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents/reduces deposits around nozzle hole by spraying predetermined fluid to the vicinity of nozzle holes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coolant route surrounds the fuel spray head. A control valve driven by a solenoid, is configured in the original fuel route. The spray nozzle for original fuel is formed in the vaporization chamber wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of spray head for fuel reformer.    housing (310E)    original fuel route (320)    nozzle head (324)    water vapor supply unit (370E)    spray head (400E)
NOVELTY - A calculator (3b) calculates oxygen flow rate for primary carbon-monoxide (CO) removal, from reformed gas, based on reformed gas and oxygen flow rates, CO removal unit driving state. Another calculator (3c) calculates oxygen flow rate for secondary CO removal, based on CO concentration detection. Another calculator (3d) calculates oxygen flow rate for tertiary CO removal, based output of calculator (3c) and lag time of modifier (1).    USE - Fuel reformation control system in fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow amount of oxygen is controlled accurately. Even if lag time of modifier increases due to change in modifier driving state, modifier exit gas composition can be maintained in desired range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The driving state of CO removal unit is detected from the selected oxidation reaction temperature of the CO removal unit. The lag time of modifier is calculated from the driving state of the modifier detected from drain amount of reformed gas from the modifier and internal pressure of the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel reformation control system. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    modifier (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    controller (3)    calculators (3b-3d)
NOVELTY - An absorbing oil is contacted with original gas containing dimethyl siloxane in counter-current direction. The absorbing oil absorbs dimethyl siloxane for purifying gas. The ratio of liquid hourly space velocity (LHSV) to gas hourly space velocity (GHSV), during absorption, is 1/600-1/50.    USE - For purifying gas used as fuel (claimed) for internal combustion engines such as gas engines and gas turbines for power generation, and for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-purification method has high absorption efficiency of dimethyl siloxane. The method effectively and economically removes dimethyl siloxane from the original gas such as methane-containing gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of the purified gas as fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of dimethyl siloxane absorbing device for purifying the gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A catalyst (4) arranged at a hydrogen rich gas transduction path (2), oxidizes carbon monoxide in the hydrogen rich gas. An exhaust nozzle (6) provided at the upstream side of the catalyst, supplies the oxidizing agent at a predetermined rate, based on the driving load of a fuel cell, such that the oxidizing agent is supplied intermittently when the driving load of the fuel cell reduces.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon monoxide is removed reliably and efficiently, irrespective of the driving load. Maintains reliable supply of the oxidizing agent, thereby operability of the fuel cell is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the carbon monoxide removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    carbon monoxide removal apparatus (1)    transduction path (2)    catalyst (4)    emission pipeline (5)    exhaust nozzle (6)
NOVELTY - An insulating film (2),a thin-film heater (3), insulating film (4) and a gas sensing film (6) which is separated are formed sequentially on a silicon substrate. A groove (1g) for scribing is formed opposing a scribed line (L), on reverse side of the substrate.    USE - In gas leakage alarm unit, for detecting propane gas, carbon monoxide (CO) gas, and methane gas, also for detecting incomplete combustion gas of combustion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process step is reduced and yield is improved. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of silicon substrate.    groove for scribing (1g)    insulating films (2,4)    thin-film heater (3)    sensing membrane electrode (5)    gas sensing film (6)    scribed line (L)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen refiner is equipped with catalyst body, which removes carbon monoxide from reformed gas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and water vapor by carbon monoxide reaction. The catalyst body is a spherical structure. The difference between maximum and minimum diameter of catalyst body is 20% or less than the average diameter.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas of high purity.    ADVANTAGE - The reactivity of the catalyst body can be improved without increasing the cracking of the catalyst body. The influence of cracks when water condenses can be made small by enlarging the catalyst body of the upper part where water tends to condense.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of hydrogen removal catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of hydrogen generator containing hydrogen refiner.    catalyst body (1)    reaction chamber (2)    reformed gas inlet (3)    reformed gas exit (4)    diffusion plate (5)
NOVELTY - A catalyst unit (61) comprising gas dividing walls, removes carbon monoxide in the supplied hydrogen gas. A heat exchange portion (64) exchanges the heat from the hydrogen gas before and after passing through the catalyst unit (61). A water storage unit (70) is provided to store the condensed water from the hydrogen gas.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the temperature distribution of the catalyst, thereby carbon monoxide is removed efficiently. Hydrogen gas occlusion is prevented reliably, due to provision of water storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the denaturation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    catalyst unit (61)    heat exchange portion (64)    outer wall (65)    inlet (68)    water storage unit (70)
NOVELTY - The vaporization gas and water vapor of the kerosene are introduced and heated in a raw material gas heater (30) after mixing. The high temperature mixed gas is subsequently introduced to the reactor (31) which is filled with the nickel catalyst (Ni).    USE - In energy converter and chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cheap and stable generation of methane rich gas from kerosene. Improves environmental effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a flow chart of the system which produces methane rich gas.    kerosene evaporator (16)    filter (19)    exhaust-heat-collection recovery boiler (25)    stream isolation drum (26)    water-level controlling valve (27)    pressure regulating valve (28)    flow control valve (29)    raw material gas heater (30)    reactor (31)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon raw material flow controller (10), changes the raw material flow rate based on raw material feed rate and the detected transformation catalyst temperature.    USE - For generating hydrogen using methanol, naphtha, gasoline and town gas in fuel cell utilized in electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances raw material flow rate change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    raw material source (1)    water source (2)    burner (4)    raw material flow controller (10)    fuel cell (11)
NOVELTY - A transformation portion (1) reduces hydrogen and carbon monoxide (CO) in the reformed gas. A mixing portion (2) mixes the oxygen gas and reformed gas output to form the transformation portion. A diffusion portion (8) is provided between the mixing portion and CO oxidation portion, for diffusing flow of the reformed gas.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas used in solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the CO removal capability and improves the efficiency of the hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    transformation portion (1)    mixing portion (2)    oxidation gas supply unit (3)    CO oxidation portion (7)    diffusion portion (8)
NOVELTY - A discharge port (10) is provided to eject hydrogen gas produced by dehydrogenation of stored hydrocarbon group fuel, through separation membrane (3) for restraining the diffusion of dehydrogenation product.    USE - For storing hydrocarbon group and dehydrogenation type fuels in hydrogen gas production apparatus utilized for fuel cell mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Operation efficiency of hydrogen gas apparatus is improved due to isolated storage of hydrocarbon and dehydrogenated fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen gas production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross section of storage isolation type tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage isolation type tank (1)    hydrocarbon group fuel (2)    separation membrane (3)    reaction tank (5)    discharge port (10)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide conversion catalyst is obtained by physical mixing of powder containing copper oxide and zinc oxide with powder containing chrome oxide.    USE - For producing hydrogen and carbon dioxide from carbon monoxide and water vapor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide conversion catalyst has high activity in low temperature.
NOVELTY - A receiver in each base station (10-14) receives laser radiations (1-4) transmitted from other base stations. A detector in each base station, detects concentration of carbon- dioxide (CO2) in air in predetermined three-dimensional distribution area (M), based on received laser radiation. The detected data is sent to a main base station (100) which displays total amount of CO2 contained in air at predetermined area.    USE - For measurement and management of environmental components such as carbon dioxide, ozone, aerosol and methane in air.    ADVANTAGE - Enables calculating the total amount of environment components such as carbon dioxide in each country accurately and efficiently in real-time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the carbon dioxide measurement and management system.    laser radiations (1-4)    base stations (10-14)    exclusive network (27)    main base station (100)
NOVELTY - A heat recovery unit (9) and a water supply unit (10) are connected upstream and downstream to a modification unit (1) equipped with a modification catalyst. The raw-material gas is modified in the modification unit. The detection element (14) detects the temperature of the unit (1). A control unit (20) is connected to the detection element and the water supply unit to regulate the water supply unit.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in fuel cell such as solid polymer fuel cell in fuel-cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the amount of carbon monoxide in the reformed gas reliably, by regulating the supply amount of water. The reduction in the modification property of the catalyst is prevented, by preventing increase in the temperature in the modification unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification unit (1)    modification catalyst (7)    heat recovery unit (9)    water supply unit (10)    detection element (14)    control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The manufacture of hydrogen involves ventilating 90% or more oxygen to blast furnace used for iron manufacture, and blowing gas containing methane in blast furnace tuyere (3).    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used as raw material for synthetic fuels such as dimethyl ether. The synthetic fuel is used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen rich raw material is manufactured inexpensively by using coke oven generation gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows blast furnace used for manufacture of hydrogen.    blast furnace (1)    heat exchange device (2)    blast furnace tuyere (3)    air separator (4)    oxygen compressor (5)    coke oven (7)    water vapor (C)
NOVELTY - Styrene foam is obtained by heat melting styrene resin, adding foaming agent and carrying out extrusion foaming of the mixture. The foaming agent is non-halogen group foaming agent, 3-5C saturated hydrocarbon(s) or ether chosen from dimethyl ether, diethyl ether and/or methylethyl ether. The styrene resin foam comprises bromine group flame retardant and phosphoric acid ester type compound.    USE - Useful for heat insulating material.    ADVANTAGE - The styrene resin foam has excellent thermal insulation, flame retardance, and is eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of styrene resin foam.
NOVELTY - Organic waste of predetermined amount is supplied to a heating container (1) intermittently at predetermined time, for heating and drying the waste.    USE - For manufacturing aging compost type material from organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Aging compost type material is manufactured efficiently, without increasing the volume of the heating container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the heating container. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating container (1)    medium oil (2)    heat exchanger (3)    rotary shaft (4)    stirring blade (5)    motor (6)    raw material (10)
NOVELTY - A waste water return pipe (4b) is arranged between the anaerobic and aerobic treatment chambers (3,2). The lower end of a connecting pipe (4c) is connected to the upper end of a waste water drawn pipe (4a), whereas the pipe (4b) is connected to side opening of the pipe (4c). A flow adjustment pipe is rotatably inserted into the pipe (4c) to match notch of adjustment pipe with opening of the return pipe, while rotation.    USE - Sewage disposal tank.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents contamination of the periphery of the pipe due to ejection of the waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the sewage disposal tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aerobic treatment chamber (2)    anaerobic treatment chamber (3)    waste water drawn pipe (4a)    waste water return pipe (4b)    connecting pipe (4c)
NOVELTY - A warm-up device comprises a vapor supply mechanism supplying gaseous heat transmitting medium, a heat exchange portion (5) performing heat exchange operations between the catalyst and the gaseous medium, a pressure control valve (12) regulating a pressure of the gaseous medium in the heat exchange portion, and a passage recirculating the heat transmitting medium condensed in the heat exchange portion.    USE - For a catalytic reactor performing a chemical reaction mediated by a catalyst activated at an activation temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The invention advances the activation of the catalyst of a catalytic reactor while preventing deterioration of the catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell power plant.    Heat exchange portion (5)    Pump (9)    Pre-heater (10)    Pressure control valve (12)    Sensors (13, 16)
NOVELTY - The hose comprises a multilayer inner tube (24), a reinforcing layer (20) and a cover layer (22). The multilayer inner tube comprises an innermost layer (10) formed of liquid crystal polymer.    USE - For conveying hydrogen or oxygen gas to fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing a hose with low permeation rate and which does not contaminate the fuel cell system due to interaction between the hose and transported gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell hose.    innermost layer (10)    intermediate layer (18)    reinforcing layer (20)    cover layer (22)    multilayer inner tube (24)
NOVELTY - In a start-up process for an assembly which generates gases containing methane e.g. biogas generators, oxygen within the assembly is especially first expelled by introduction of methane into the assembly.    USE - Start-up process for methane gas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The process prevents the occurrence of 'dead zones' over the reacting ingredients which is associated with prior art use of start-up nitrogen inert gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a start-up process for an assembly which generates gases containing methane e.g. biogas generators, oxygen within the assembly is especially first expelled by introduction of methane into the assembly. The expulsion continues until the oxygen content in the expelled gas mixture falls below six per cent by volume. In the start-up process, the reactor outlet gas valves are closed to associated methane storage or processing assemblies. A reactor gas bleed valve is opened in the upper part of the reactor and the reactor is then pre-heated by filling with warm water, followed by inoculation with a starter culture of biogas-generating micro-organisms, followed by introduction of the organic ingredients. The gas bleed is monitored until the oxygen content falls to six preferably four percent, following which the gas bleed valve is closed and the valves opened to the associated methane storage or processing assemblies.
NOVELTY - A methane biogas generator reactor vessel having gas-tight sidewalls (4, 6) with a cover (3) penetrated by a feed hopper (26), is new. The hopper discharges to a powered (8) vertical helical mixer blade (9). The helical mixer (1) blade especially works in forward and reverse. The blade (9) is located within a cylindrical shaft (7) with a first slide valve (30) regulated aperture (28) near the top and a second aperture (11) at the base.    USE - Fermentation assembly for the generation of methane gas from agricultural and organic wastes e.g. food industry residues.    ADVANTAGE - The reversible helical mixer enhances the uniformity of the fermenting residues.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the reactor with mixer and overflow tank.    Surface (2)    Reactor sidewalls (4, 5, 6)    Mixer blade sleeve (7)    Motor (8)    Helical mixer blade (9)    Base aperture (11)    Flow-guide flap (18)    Overflow tank (24)    Feed hopper (27)    Top aperture (28)    Slide valve (30)    Overflow pipe (31)    Slide valve (33).
NOVELTY - A methane fermentation tank (2) holds a semi-liquid charge which has a pipe (10, 11, 12) drawing fluid (5) from below the surface (4) and scattering it as a returning spray over the surface (4). The return spray jet has a moving swivel-spray linked to the incoming pipe (10) and fixed to the tank wall.    USE - Fermentation tank for animal slurry or sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The spray prevents the formation of cake or crust on the surface, promotes better mixing and gas discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A methane fermentation tank (2) holds a semi-liquid charge which has a pipe (10, 11, 12) drawing fluid (5) from below the surface (4) and scattering it as a returning spray over the surface (4). The return spray jet has a moving swivel-spray linked to the incoming pipe (10) and fixed to the tank wall. The swivel spray is directed horizontally above the liquid surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows (Drawing includes non English-language text).    Fermentation tank (1)    tank wall (2)    gas (3)    fluid surface (4)    liquid biomass (5)    mixer propeller (6)    spray (10)    outlet pipe (11)    return pipe (12)
NOVELTY - A large-volume stainless steel container is used as a fermentation tank for methane generation. The container especially has a surrounding external U-shaped profile (5). The open side of the profile is directed upwards.    USE - Large steel container for fermentation generation of methane.    ADVANTAGE - The profile facilitates rapid assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A large-volume stainless steel container is used as a fermentation tank for methane generation. The container especially has a surrounding external U-shaped profile (5). The open side of the profile is directed upwards. The U-shaped profile incorporates a matching insulator (6) and the container is enclosed in thermal cladding (7). The U-shaped profile further incorporates clamps (8). The U-shaped profile serves as a holding fitting for further top-mounted metal plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side-view of the stainless steel container wall.    Container wall (1)    base (2)    metal plate (3)    buffer (4)    U-shaped profile (5)    insulator (6)    outer cladding (7)    clamp (8a, b, c)
NOVELTY - The method for combined anaerobic and aerobic gasification of biomasses in a vertical fermenter unit involves alternating injection of carbon dioxide and oxygen below the stirrer elements.    USE - For production of biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The residual biomass locked in micro-organisms after completion of an anaerobic process is released for a further anaerobic process through killing of the micro-organism by means of pure oxygen. As a result, efficiency of the gas production process is improved. The current need for expensive further treatment of the biomass is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for implementation of the proposed method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing schematically illustrates the proposed method.    Fermenter unit (1)    Baffle plates (3, 7)    Stirrers (4, 8)    Carbon dioxide injection (5)    Oxygen injection (10)    Heating system (11)
NOVELTY - An open site refuse disposal tip for household refuse is covered by a barrier incorporating a re-cultivation layer, that is inoculated with a colony culture of Mycorrhiza fungus produced in a bio-technological process.    USE - Barrier for open-site domestic refuse disposal tip.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier reduces water ingress to the refuse to that level required for natural break-down of the organic residues. Further claimed is that the barrier obviates the prior art requirement for a drainage layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An open site refuse disposal tip for household refuse is covered by a barrier incorporating a re-cultivation layer, that is inoculated with a colony culture of Mycorrhiza fungus produced in a bio-technological process. The re-cultivation layer occupies the main root depth in the range 0.3 to 0.5 m and is followed by an integral water-permeable layer. Both layers my incorporate supplementary matter which takes up and surrenders water. The barrier has a third layer of cohesive soil of greater permeability than clay. The third layer rests on a layer of soil, together forming a combined anti-root and cohesive layer. The thickness of the re-cultivation layer and soil varies according to local requirements. The re-cultivation layer incorporates topsoil and/or poor grade soil of variable composition as required to promote cultivation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of two prior art barriers (left TASi Class 2 and Class 1) and right the barrier claimed. (Drawing includes non English-language text).
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for producing organic fertilizer or feed. Its raw material includes two kinds of scraps in catering trade and straw and stalks of crops, and its method includes the following steps: first kind of raw material, pulverizing or grinding to make paste and sterilizing; second kind of raw material, pulverizing and adding alkali or acid substance and cooking; mixing them and using their mixture as carbon source, adding proper nitrogen source, phosphorus source and secondary and trace elements, mixing them to make fermentation, so that it is favorable for bacterial proliferation, can produce single cell protein and can obviously raise the efficiency of converting the inorganic substance into protein.
NOVELTY - The bamboo forest biological fertilizer capable of meeting the requirements for biological organic fertilizer in production of nuisance-free green bamboo shoots and organic bamboo shoots for reducing or substituting chemical fertilizer is formed from matrix and bamboo plant rhizospheric combined nitrogen-fixing bacteria which are separated from bamboo plant rhizosphere, can be used for fixing molecular nitrogen in atmosphere and are any one strain or combination of any two kinds of strains or more than two kinds of (Bacillus polymyxa mace) WG-1 strain, (Bacillus polymyxa mace) WG-2 strain, (Bacillus licheniformis Chester) WG-3 strain and (Klebsiella pneumoniae (Schroeter) Trevisan) WG-4 strain. Said fertilizer can be used for cultivating bamboo forest.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a quick treatment system of food domestic refuse and method for converting domestic food refuse into useful resource. It utilizes high-temp. quick microbial fermentation sterilization process to make deodourization and sterilization. The fermentative bacterium adopts AMS microbial strain, and is formed from several composite microbacteria separated from soil, its main composition includes: aerobe, bacillus, microzyme, actinomycetes, fungi, lactolin and anaerobe. It utilizes water content regualting material to regulate water content of domestic food refuse to about 60%. Said invention has no need of using incinerator equipment, and does not produce dioxine, its product can be used as biological feed of feed additive, also can be used as organic compost for cultivating plant and medicinal herbs, etc.
NOVELTY - An amino acid fertilizer is prepared through mixing the tail liquid of preparing gourmet powder with liquid ammonia for regulating pH to 4.5-5.5, concentrating, baking to obtain powder, dewatering the residual aerobic microbes to obtain bacterial mud, proportionally mixing them with chemical fertilizer, and granulating. Its advantages are environmental protection, and high fertility.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing organic fertilizer from water hyacinth includes such steps as crushing, squeezing to obtain liquid and fibrous material, mixing the fibrous material with the droppings and dung of fowls and livestock, fermenting, adding the liquid to it, and granulating and packaging. Its advantages are simple process, and environmental protection.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to the treating method of refuse percolate. The treating process includes the steps of predecomposition, anaerobic treatment, decomposing oxidation, adsorption, flocculating precipitation and filtering. The present invention has the advantages of both physical-chemical process and biological process and has low investment, low running cost and easy management.
NOVELTY - The bio-digester for accelerated composting involves 90 per cent pure industrial oxygen and comprises a closed casing (4) with an upper feed aperture and a lower extraction aperture, creating ideal conditions for processing aerobically the composting of crushed organic material. A conical upper part (3) receives the material and a system of injection and exhaustion is provided.    USE - As a bio-digester for accelerated composting organic crushed material.    ADVANTAGE - The composting process is accelerated by the injection of 90 per cent pure industrial oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process involves recirculation of the organic mass, control instrumentation, a feed conveyor (1,2), a return conveyor, an extraction conveyor and a conveyor for feeding deposits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The three-part figure shows a complete lateral view of the composting unit, the conical upper part and lower extraction part.    feed conveyor (1,2)    conical upper part (3)    closed casing (4)
NOVELTY - Liquid fuel for fuel cells contains an organic compound such as methanol and 0.00001-2 wt% of a defoamer such as a fatty acid ester defoamer, alcohol defoamer, ether defoamer, phosphate ester defoamer or amine defoamer.    USE - The liquid fuel is for use for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - This liquid fuel suppresses the adsorption by electrode surfaces so fewer by-product gases are generated at the fuel electrode than with conventional fuels. It can quickly remove adsorbed foamy gases so as to maintain a wide effective catalyst area of the fuel electrode so the output of the fuel cell is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell using the liquid fuel.
NOVELTY - Overcoming the problem of pathogen- and metal-leaching into groundwater by producing sealable liquids from organic material.    USE - The invention is used in the production of saleable liquids from organic material.    ADVANTAGE - The invention utilizes sewage that is a good source of organic feedstock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The production saleable liquids from organic material involves providing organic material in the absence of oxygen and separating it into solids, liquids, and vapor; reacting the liquids, combining it with water vapor, and producing volatized gas stream; removing nitrogen dioxide from gas stream to produce scrubbed volatized gas stream; reacting the scrubbed volatized gas stream with water vapor to produce combined volatized gas stream; removing carbon dioxide from the combined volatized gas stream to produce a subtracted volatized gas stream; reacting the subtracted volatized gas stream with methanol to produce an enhanced volatized gas stream; and distilling the enhanced volatized gas stream to produce ethanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow chart of a process for converting organic materials into saleable liquids.
NOVELTY - The adapter cartridge has a fuel feed device and an interface on the load side for outputting fuel. The fuel output interface designed in accordance with the corresponding interface of the fuel cartridge. The adapter cartridge has a housing reproducing the fuel cartridge housing and a fuel passage from the fuel feed device to the fuel output interface.    USE - For supplying fuel to a device designed to operate with a fuel cartridge..    ADVANTAGE - Enables the range of application of devices designed to operate with a fuel cartridge to be expanded and hence the general application potential of fuel cell technology to be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an adapter fitting for supplying fuel to a device designed to operate with a fuel cartridge    (b) a fuel supply device    (c) and a fuel line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel tank with a fluid connection to an adapter fitting    external tank (T)    cartridge (300)    supplied device (S)
NOVELTY - The system has a substrate (102) with two openings (110,112) to access a cavity (104) and another opening (114) to access a fuel cell chamber (118). An O-ring (106) is inserted into the cavity and a tube (108) is inserted through the O-ring within the cavity. The tube and ring together form a liquid tight seal or a gas tight seal to transfer the liquid (116) to the chamber.    USE - Used for transferring a liquid in a fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of the liquid or gas tight seal allows for improved transfer of fluids into a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a liquid tight seal in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a micro fluidic interconnect apparatus.    Substrate (102)    Cavity (104)    O-ring(108) Tube (106)    Openings in the substrate (110,112,114)    Fuel cell chamber (118)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a reactant system (112) for supplying a reactant pulse to an electrode. The reactant system supplies a buffer gas pulse to displace unconsumed reactant from the reactant pulse from a portion of the electrode. Another reactant pulse is supplied after the buffer gas pulse has displaced the unconsumed reactant from the former reactant pulse.    USE - Used as a power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides efficient utilization of the entire catalytic surface of the electrodes, thereby preventing reaction products from the fuel consumed at the inlet from mixing with an incoming fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Reactant system (112)    Controller (115)    Fuel (116)    Oxidant (122)
NOVELTY - The carbon composite flow field plates (502,504) are mated, such that the channels (516,520) in the plates face in opposite directions, a valley portion (526) of the plate (502) interlocks along a common plane with a valley portion (528) of the plate (504), and an internal channel (510) is defined between the plates.    USE - Flow field plate assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the plate and the amount of material required to manufacture the plate, are reduced, thus more compact and less expensive design is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flow field plate assembly.    carbon composite flow field plates (502,504)    internal channel (510)    channels (516,520)    valley portions (526,528)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller connected to a fuel source e.g. methane and a temperature sensor that regulates an output of the fuel source in response to a change in a signal received from the sensor. The controller is connected to an air source and an oxygen sensor regulates an output of the air source in response to a change in a signal received from the oxygen sensor.    USE - Used for providing power to a load e.g. electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively controls the fuel flow and airflow without requiring a flow sensor, thereby reducing the cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air source provides a flow of air to a cathode of a fuel sell stack. The oxygen sensor receives an exhaust flow from an oxidizer to indicate a level of oxygen in the exhaust flow. The oxidizer receives and oxidize a flow of reformate from an anode of the fuel cell stack, with a flow of air from the cathode of the fuel cell stack.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a method of controlling an integrated fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The method involves disconnecting a normal load (43) from a fuel cell and connecting in its place an auxiliary load (50) for drawing a preset amount of current. A flow of oxidant reactant gas is interrupted to a cathode (16) of the cell for a period sufficient to reduce the cell voltage to less than 0.1 volts. The gas is interrupted while the auxiliary load is connected to the cell for a preset number of repetitions.    USE - Used for regenerating performance of a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack    ADVANTAGE - The method interrupts the flow of oxidation gas to reduce the cell voltage to less than 0.1 volts to provide rates of decay that decrease following rejuvenation, thereby reducing the time required to rejuvenate a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified, stylized, schematic depiction of a fuel cell power plant including one cell of a fuel cell stack, capable of rejuvenation.    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Water transport plate (19)    Load (43)    Auxiliary load (50)
NOVELTY - A fuel reactant stream is supplied to an anode (5) without supplying an oxidant stream to a platinum cathode (4) of a solid polymer electrolytic fuel cell. A conditioning load (19) is applied to the fuel cell without supplying power from the fuel cell to an external load (14).    USE - For conditioning fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) used for stationary power plant and portable power unit. Also for manufacturing and commercial processes.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric current is drawn from the fuel cell in the absence of the oxidant, oxidized species are reduced and conditioning effect is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system;    (2) fuel cell maintenance method; and    (3) fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solid polymer electrolytic fuel cell system.    cathode (4)    anode (5)    external load (14)    controller (18)    conditioning load (19)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas (4) is supplied to a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell (5) through a piping (3) using pressure (2). The hydrogen molecules is separated into atoms (8) by contact with electrolyte membrane (6). The membrane splits the atoms into proton (9) and electron (10), such that proton is passed through the membrane to combine with the free electrons (11) to form hydrogen atom (12) using magnetic energy.    USE - For transferring hydrogen gas in proton exchange membrane fuel cell system to produce electricity, heat and water.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction of oxygen with hydrogen atom to form other substances are eliminated. Prevents electrochemical reaction between hydrogen gas and oxygen by replacing oxygen with water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of producing electricity using proton exchange membrane fuel cell system;    (2) method of capturing hydrogen gas in proton exchange membrane fuel cell system;    (3) method of producing alternating electric current using proton exchange membrane fuel cell system; and    (4) method of assembling a hydrogen atom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the hydrogen gas transferring process.    Pressure (2)    Piping (3)    Hydrogen gas (4)    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (5)    Electrolyte membrane (6)    Atom (8)    Proton (9)    Electron (10)    Free electron (11)    Hydrogen atom (12)
NOVELTY - The flux of water molecules are diffused through a ceramic membrane (112) from air side (114) to fuel side (118) by solid state ambipolar diffusion technique, when water vapor and hydrocarbon fuel contact the membrane. The diffused water molecules are reacted with a hydrocarbon molecules (120) to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide (122) and carbon dioxide by maintaining greater chemical activity of water molecule at air side.    USE - For converting hydrocarbon fuel and water vapor into hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide to generate electricity using fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The chemical energy of fuel cells are directly converted to electric energy by using solid state ambipolar diffusion technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram explaining the stream permeation reforming technique.    Oxygen ion vacancies (110)    Ceramic membrane (112)    Air side (114)    Water vapor (116)    Fuel side (118)    Hydrocarbon molecules (120)    Carbon monoxide (122)
NOVELTY - A tubular membrane module (10) comprises tubular jacket (12) delimiting a flow path for fluid having components, tubular membrane bodies (11) bundled together in a bundle in a tubular jacket, and interspace element between at least 2 adjacent membrane bodies to reduce diffusion path of the first component to the surface of the membrane bodies. The tubular membrane bodies have a surface and are permeable to the first component.    USE - For use in conjunction with gas penetrating systems to reform hydrocarbons, to produce gas containing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The novel reactor provides very good permeation rates, since the structure of the tubular membrane module counteracts permeation-reducing effects and concentration polarization in particular.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through the above tubular membrane module.    Tubular membrane module (10)    Tubular membrane bodies (11)    Tubular jacket (12)    Packing-induced regions (13)
NOVELTY - An odorous medium is remediated by introducing an alkane substrate to the odorous medium.    USE - For remediating an odorous medium.    ADVANTAGE - The method can reduce or eliminate odors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for introducing an alkane substrate to an odorous medium, comprising a source of alkane substrate, and an injection system in communication with the source of alkane substrate and the odorous medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a wastewater treatment process including butane enhanced odor control.
NOVELTY - A microbial consortium comprises methylotrophs comprising the bacterial genera Alcaligenes, Pseudomonas, and Hypomicrobium, is new. It is capable of biodegrading dithiocarbamates or related compounds.    USE - The invention is used for biodegrading dithiocarbamates or related compounds in a contaminated environment, which are a component of water and aqueous slurry of soil or other particulate matter (claimed). It may be applied in a dried mass absorbed to carrier particles such as shredded waste agricultural stock. It is applied to soil, water, treatment ponds, treatment ditches, waste disposal sites, manufacturing facilities, and waste streams.    ADVANTAGE - The invention degrades dithiocarbamates and related compounds completely, and is effective in both the in vitro and in situ remediation of contaminated environments. The created metabolites are not toxic, thus environmentally safe. The number of beneficial soil microorganisms in the soil is increased improving the structure of the soil and converting the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur entrained as dithiocarbamate back to inorganic elements for use by plants and soil microorganisms. Because the organisms used are isolated from the natural environment and that they are not genetically engineered, there is no danger for a negative influence on the biosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of biodegrading dithiocarbamates or related compounds in a contaminated environment, comprising contacting the contaminated environment with a microbial consortium, and maintaining the microbial consortium in contact with the contaminated environment, for a time for the microbial consortium to degrade the dithiocarbamates or related compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the percent degradation of dithiocarbamate by the consortium over time.
NOVELTY - A catalyst for removing carbon monoxide from a hydrogen-rich gas comprises platinum and rhenium supported on rutile titania as support.    USE - Removing carbon monoxide in a hydrogen-rich gas (claimed), useful for a compact fuel cell power generation system for use in cars, compact electric generators and home cogeneration devices.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has the capability of providing a high CO conversion at a relatively low reaction temperature (between 200-300 degrees C) and excellent cost/performance due to a reduction in amount of platinum used in the catalyst, while maintaining advantages of a conventional catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing the catalyst, comprising supporting rhenium on rutile titania; and then supporting platinum on the support.
NOVELTY - A nitrogen removal bioreactor comprising an anoxic denitrification bioreactor with microbes to reduce the nitrogen oxides to nitrogen gas and an aerobic nitrification bioreactor with microbes to oxidize the ammonia to nitrogen oxides, is new. The outlet and inlet of the denitrification bioreactor are connected to the inlet and outlet of the nitrification bioreactor respectively, to transfer liquid and recycle effluent.    USE - The bioreactor is useful for removing organic impurities, nitrogen, phosphorus, and biodegradable solids, in waste water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for integrated unitary bioreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining the integrated biological processes and immobilized living cell bioreactor system.
NOVELTY - A heating tube (11) supplies heat to a reaction chamber (12) charged with catalytic material (13) and hydrocarbon fuel. A polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (20) has electrochemical cell (22) having anode and cathode separated by membrane (25). A ceramic membrane (14) purifies hydrogen in the chamber. Hydrogen is delivered from the chamber to fuel cells and hydrocarbon pyrolysis reaction takes place in the single reaction zone of chamber without oxidizers.    USE - For portable electronic system, space and military applications, transportation systems to produce electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Since oxidizers are absent in the reactor during hydrocarbon decomposition reaction, the production of carbon oxides are eliminated and hence the need for water gas shift reaction and carbon dioxide removal stages, or partial oxidation, or autothermal reforming, is also eliminated. The use of polymer electrolyte fuel cell makes the apparatus to weigh less and to be compact. The integration of compact hydrogen generators with fuel cell increases overall energy efficiency of the portable device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the integrated hydrogen generator fuel cell apparatus.    heating tube (11)    reaction chamber (12)    catalytic material (13)    ceramic membrane (14)    polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (20)    electrochemical cell (22)    membrane (25)
NOVELTY - The membrane includes a base layer, intermediate porous layer, and an additional porous layer. The additional porous layer comprising a matrix of material particles coated with a monolayer of inorganic compound so that the pores with diameter less than 20 Angstrom is formed. The additional porous layer is bonded to intermediate layer which in turn is bonded with the base layer.    USE - Used in the process of separating different size molecules in gases/liquids at high temperature and in harsh chemical environments such as coal gasification process and petrochemical industry. Also for recycling hydrogen in petroleum refinery, olefin manufacturing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of pores reliably and provides a stable inorganic porous membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram explaining the inorganic porous membrane formation procedure.
NOVELTY - A refrigerant composition comprises a hydrofluorocarbon including 83-99 wt.% 1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane, 1-17 wt.% pentafluoroethane; and an additive from saturated hydrocarbon and/or their mixture boiling at -5-70 degrees C.    USE - Used for refrigeration by condensing and evaporating the composition (claimed). It is also used for air conditioning systems.    ADVANTAGE - The invented composition has no adverse effect on the atmospheric ozone layer. It suppresses inflammability of the refrigerant mixture.
NOVELTY - A refuse derived fuel extrusion device extrudes molded crushed combustible waste into a mass having a uniform shape and size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A refuse derived fuel extrusion device comprises casing (10) which can be vertically separated from each other; a cylinder (20) installed inside the casing in a way that the cylinder is horizontally separated from each other, and in which a left side first bore and right side second bore are connected to each other to form a closed curve; clamps (30) for clamping the cylinder so that the cylinder is divided into a left cylinder and a right cylinder; a first screw (40) and a second screw (50) respectively engaged with the first bore and second bore to transfer crushed waste injected into the first bore and second bore of the cylinder to the lower side of the cylinder; an extrusion die (60) installed at the lower part of the cylinder to extrusion mold the crushed waste transferred by the first screw and second screw; and a drive (80) for rotating the first screw and second screw. The casing comprises a first casing body (11) and a second casing body (12), the cylinder comprises a first cylinder body (21) having a first bore and a second cylinder body having a second bore, the clamps comprise a first clamping body (31), a second clamping body (32) and coupler, and ribs (16) are formed on the inner surface of the first casing body and second casing body to support the outer surface of the first cylinder body and second cylinder body.
NOVELTY - Generator (10) generates hydrogen gas by mixing solid reaction material (M) and liquid (A).    USE - Fuel cell system for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies hydrogen supply while enabling easy handling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    generator (10)    liquid (A)    solid reaction material (M)    storage chamber (R1)    reaction chamber (R2)
NOVELTY - Methanol aqueous solution as fuel from a storage container (110) and air as oxidizing agent are sent to respective anode flow path (109) and cathode flow path (115) provided at either sides of an electrolyte film (105) of an electromotive portion. A fuel pipe (126) guides the aqueous solution from the path (109) towards the container. An exhaust pipe (127) guides the exhaust gas emitted from container through flow path (115).    USE - For driving small portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The direct methanol fuel battery system enables performing prolonged and stable drive in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of direct methanol fuel battery system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte film (105)    anode flow path (109)    storage container (110)    cathode flow path (115)    fuel pipe (126)    exhaust pipe (127)
NOVELTY - Several resistors (23,24) are arranged in the static type mixing vessel (3). A heater (26) is arranged along the periphery of a casing (20), so that sludge supplied to the casing is heated and the microorganisms are destroyed.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Microorganisms are destroyed reliably and efficiently. Simplifies the structure, thereby installation costs and running costs are reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the static type mixing vessel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vessel (3)    Casing (20)    Resistor (23,24)    Heater (26)
NOVELTY - The contact filler (4) filled inside the braid-like contact material (3) which is arranged over the entire surface of the main frame (1), absorbs and removes the sludge during pumping. Floats (6) and underwater aeration pumps (7) are integrally attached to support frame (5) which is provided at the top of frame (1).    USE - The water purifier is useful for closed water bodies such as culture ponds, holding basins for agriculture, artificial lakes and marshes.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive purifier simplifies the structure of water purifier. Prevents the deposit surface side and deep water side to be in anaerobic state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the water purifier.    Main frame (1)    Braid-like contact material (3)    Contact filler (4)    Support frame (5)    Floats (6)    Underwater aeration pumps (7)
NOVELTY - The car washing installation includes a waste water treatment equipment (B) which obtains recycling water used during car wash (A). The quantity of a chemical agent to be supplied in addition with water drainage treatment of the equipment, is adjusted according to the preset car washing conditions.    USE - The equipment is useful as a car washing installation equipped with waste water treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the supply of chemical agent for car washing is adjusted the drainage treatment is performed under optimum conditions. Therefore quality of treated water is maintained stably and excess usage amount of chemical agent is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the car-washing installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water storage tank (32)    Aggregation tank (63)    Neutralization tank (66)    Biological treatment tank (70)    Car wash (A)    Waste water treatment equipment (B)    Coagulant (F)    Neutralizing agent (G)    Nutrient (H)
NOVELTY - A deodorizing unit which deodorizes exhaust gas, is held in an exhaust path (2) of the organic refuse processing apparatus and is positioned at top of a sensor (4) which detects smell of exhaust gas in the path. The deodorizing unit is turned ON based on the output of the sensor and is turned OFF based on output of a arbitrary deodorizing completion determination unit and the sensor.    USE - The organic refuse processing apparatus, comprising a deodorizing unit is useful for processing organic waste and deodorizing produced exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - Since the deodorizing unit is turned OFF, based on output of the arbitrary deodorizing completion determination unit and the sensor, wasteful operation of the deodorizing unit is prevented and energy can be saved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deodorizing unit which deodorizes exhaust gas, is held in an exhaust path (2) of the organic refuse processing apparatus and is positioned at top of a sensor (4) which detects smell of exhaust gas in the path. The deodorizing unit is turned ON based on the output of the sensor and is turned OFF based on output of a arbitrary deodorizing completion determination unit and the sensor.    The organic-refuse processing apparatus is set up such that the deodorizing unit is turned OFF after fixed time from ON position. An electric heater (15) heats the deodorizing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of an exhaust path in an organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    exhaust path (2)    ventilation fan (3)    sensor (4)    catalyst portion (14)    electric heater. (15)
NOVELTY - A deodorizing unit (5) is provided in an exhaust path (2) of the treatment tank, at top of a sensor (4) which detects smell of exhaust gas. In automatic deodorizing mode, the deodorizing unit is switched between ON and OFF position based on output of the sensor. In cleaning mode, the sensor is cleaned by positioning deodorizing unit in ON state.    USE - For processing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - In cleaning mode, the sensor is cleaned effectively and so detection precision of the sensor is improved. The automatic deodorizing mode is reliably controlled based on the sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controller is provided to ON and OFF the cleaning mode. An exhaust unit exhausts the gas produced within the treatment tank. Deodorizing off-mode is performed based on the sensor after turning OFF the automatic deodorizing mode. A mode change unit is operated to switch between automatic deodorizing mode and deodorizing off-mode by manual operation. The operation time in the cleaning mode by the controller is set up uniformly or variably. When the output of the sensor during cleaning mode, is below preset value, the cleaning mode is turned OFF. The cleaning mode is switched to ON and OFF position by manual or automatic operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of an exhaust path of an organic refuse processing apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ventilating fan (3)    Sensor (4)    Deodorizing unit (5)    Filter (10)    Intake fan (13)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic organic waste (I) processing comprising digesting (I) in the presence of anaerobic digested sludge, separating and degrading aerobically, the processed anaerobic sludge which contains digested or undigested (I), and recirculating the decomposed product to the anaerobic digestion process, is new.    USE - The method is useful for processing organic waste expelled from homes, supermarkets, food industries, livestock farming excretion products, and organic sludge expelled from waste water treatment installations.    ADVANTAGE - The method processes organic waste with a high degradation ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for carrying out anaerobic organic waste processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus for carrying out anaerobic organic waste processing.    Organic waste storage tank (1)    Organic waste piping (2)    Anaerobic digester (3)    Compressor (9)    Solid-liquid separator (12)
NOVELTY - The organic solid waste is solubilized with an enzyme. The insolubilized waste material is classified and then removed from the organic solid waste, and thus organic solid waste is processed.    USE - For processing organic solid waste ejected from food industries, supermarkets and stores.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method efficiently and completely removes the inorganic waste material and synthetic-resin containers from the organic solid waste. The biological treatment of processing method has favorable processing efficiency, and requires less processing time and avoids application of heavy load. The liquefying process is carried out in a sealed structural tank, and hence the need for installing a deodorizer cover is made unnecessary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic solid waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of processing apparatus of organic solid waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Classification liquefaction apparatus (1)    Fermenter (2)    Drainage-treatment installation (3)    Solubilizing apparatus (4)    Desulfurizing tower (5)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical processing chamber (2) has main intake nozzle (13) positioned at center of cylindrical wall (3) of the chamber near an end wall (4). An auxiliary intake nozzle (18) which sucks air lower than the main nozzle, is provided at top location of the end wall (4).    USE - For decomposition and fermentation of organic refuse using microbes so as to obtain manure.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the main and auxiliary intake nozzles, the temperature irregularity in the processing chamber is eliminated while performing oxygen supply into the chamber. Therefore aerobe and anaerobic bacteria activity capability is ensured and rotational flow in chamber is ensured along with efficient ventilation is performed in the chamber. Due to big air space in top portion of the chamber, the temperature control of the chamber is stably performed while supplying oxygen to bio-microbes in the chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nozzles effects rotational airflow in the processing chamber from one end wall (4) to other end wall (5). The chamber which includes a stirrer and the organic refuse, has top extended portion with large air space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the organic refuse disposer.    processing chamber (2)    cylindrical wall (3)    end walls (4,5)    intake fan (10)    exhaust port (11)    main and auxiliary intake nozzles (13,18)
NOVELTY - The temperature and humidity in a treatment tank (1), is controlled to optimum value by providing a sensor (3) which detects temperature and humidity in the tank. The conveyance fan (6a), a heater (5), stirrers (2a) inside the tank are operated in controlled state, based on detected value.    USE - The disposer is useful for decomposing organic refuse by microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the sensors, the treatment tank is held at optimum temperature and humidity. Therefore microorganisms are activated efficiently so as to process organic refuse quickly. Deodorization effect is improved. Running cost and size of the disposer is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Treatment tank (1)    Rotary shaft (2)    Stirrers (2a)    Temperature, humidity sensor (3)    Air circulation path (4)    Heater (5)    Condenser (6)    Conveyance fan (6a)    Deodorant portion (7a)
NOVELTY - A stirring shaft (5) is rotatably attached to a bearing (3) retained by bearing attachment portions (10a,10b) in top and bottom segments (9a,9b) of a side plate (2). The side edges of the top and bottom segments, are attached to the groove formed at inner edge of the organic refuse treatment tank (1).    USE - The apparatus is useful for decomposing raw vegetable and fish ejected from homes and the foodstuff production industry.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive apparatus simplifies assembly operation of stirring shaft and bearing and improves their attachment strength and sealing performance of the segments, due to the provision of screws, elastic material and flanges, in top and bottom segments which are reliably attached to tank, through groove in the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shaft is attached with stirring blades (4) which mix the organic refuse (8) and garbage (7) in the tank, for decomposing them. The segments are attached using screws which are inserted into through holes formed in flange portions with elastic material. The bearing is retained in groove of the lower segment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    Organic refuse processing apparatus (A)    Organic refuse treatment tank (1)    Side plate (2)    Bearing (3)    Stirring blade (4)    stirring shaft (5)    Garbage (7)    Organic refuse (8)    Top and bottom segments (9a,9b)    Bearing attachment portions (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - The method for manufacturing seeding agent involves mixing (in wt.%) sewage sludge (20-40), livestock excrement (20-40), spawn (0-5), small fish (0-5) and raw material consisting of water content adjustment material (20-30), livestock excrements (50-80) and spawn (0-5), mixing with water content adjustment material (20-30), supplying air, performing primary and secondary fermentation process and ripening the fermented product.    USE - As nutrient, nutritional promoter and fermentation promoter in purification tank.    ADVANTAGE - The seeding agent is manufactured efficiently and increases proliferation of microbes in the purification tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of manufacturing seeding agent involves mixing (in wt.%) sewage sludge (20-40), livestock excrement (20-40), spawn (0-5), small fish (0-5) and raw material consisting of water content adjustment material (20-30) or livestock excrements (50-80) and spawn (0-5), mixing with water content adjustment material (20-30), supplying air, performing primary fermentation process until the amount of air supplied to raw material is 1/10-1/14, performing secondary fermentation process until the amount of air supplied to raw material is 1/20-1/30 and ripening the fermented product.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for seeding agent.
NOVELTY - An immersion type membrane filtration apparatus (5) for filtering the process liquid, and extraction path (7) for discharge of surplus sludge (9) are provided in the reaction tank (3).    USE - For sewage treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient discharge of sewage, so as to reduce the volume of sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of the sewage treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    reaction tank (3)    immersion type membrane filtration apparatus (5)    extraction path (7)    sludge (9)    digester (10)
NOVELTY - Nitrate-nitrogen (NN) is removed by flowing NN-containing wastewater (WW) in treatment tank (1) having layer packed with denitrifying material (DM) (3) of sulfur and calcium carbonate components, contacting with DM, and reducing-removing NN from WW biochemically.    USE - For removing nitrate-nitrogen from wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - High denitrifying efficiency is maintained in the method. The nitrate-nitrogen concentration is favorably reduced to less than environmental standard value after completion of the method. The method can be continued efficiently and stably for prolonged period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nitrate-nitrogen (NN) is removed by flowing NN-containing wastewater (WW) in treatment tank (1) having layer packed with denitrifying material (DM) (3) of sulfur and calcium carbonate components, contacting with DM, and reducing-removing NN from WW biochemically. When NN is reduced to preset denitrification rate, air bubbles adhering to surface of DM is removed by wiping with solvent and denitrifying activity is recovered.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for nitrate-nitrogen removal apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the apparatus for nitrate-nitrogen removal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    treatment tank (1)    denitrifying material (3)    storage tank (5)    monitoring apparatus (7)    pump (10)
NOVELTY - Processing of colored wastewater involves adding bacteria belonging to Citrobacter, Morganella and/or Enterococcus genus to wastewater and decolorizing at pH of 7.0-9.5, temperature of 20-45degreesC and redox potential (silver/silver chloride electrode reference standard) of -30-(-550) mV.    USE - For processing wastewater contaminated with colorants such as azo dye (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively decolorizes the colorant contaminants in wastewater using the bacteria having colorant decomposing ability, hence utilized in processing wastewater produced in dye manufacturing industries, fiber staining industries and paper staining industries. The method is simple and economical.
NOVELTY - A heating-cooling plant (2) which is fossil fuel power plant,uses a medium having boiling point lower than water, generates power using exhaust from a power generation plant (1). The water electrolysis plant (3) receiving power from the plant (2) generates hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of water. The system includes liquid oxygen storage plant (6) to store oxygen generated by plant (3).    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal efficiency is high and prevents carbon dioxide emission and provides excellent yield of hydrogen as different power sources are combined.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquefying plant (4) cools hydrogen and oxygen generated by water electrolysis. The hydrogen storage plant has hydrogen absorption alloy to store liquefied hydrogen. The heat source of the power plant and/or heating- cooling plant is nuclear power, geothermal power, hot spring as solar power. Ocean deep water is used as cooling water far low boiling point medium. The ocean deep water is used as cooling water after using in a culture plant facility used for sea shore enrichment. A mineral separation plant separate concentrated sea water supplied by freezing separation plant. Ammonia aqueous solution is used as medium in cooling-heating plant. The hydrogen absorption alloy contains porous carbonaceous material having metal film on its on the surface with a function of separating hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen utilizing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power plant (1)    heating/cooling plant (2)    water electrolysis plant (3)    liquefying plant (4)    liquid oxygen storage plant (6)
NOVELTY - A storage battery (3) supplies electricity to negative and positive electrode plates (2) arranged in an electrolytic cell (1) containing water (W). The negative electrode plates are arranged surrounding a positive electrode plate. The rectangular electrode plates are formed by joining opposing L-shaped plates. A gap of 2.5-3.5 mm is set up between the poles of each electrode plate.    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell used for electric power generation, and for use as power storage/supply system for in residence, agricultural field, and in emergency situations.    ADVANTAGE - Enables using as emergency power supply system for residences, and agricultural field, and for the electrolyzer which electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen gas, while ensuring compact structure of the hydrogen generation, due to specific arrangement of the electrode plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage halter is a direct current (DC) 12-volt battery. The surfaces of positive and negative electrode plates are roughened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen generator.    electrolytic cell (1)    electrode plates (2)    storage battery (3)    water container (10)    water (W)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has reaction tanks (14,15) with nozzles through which polluted-water is injected into the tanks. The tanks has absorbate e.g. coral sand for absorbing and cultivating effective microorganism e.g. flavbacteria from water for water purification.    USE - The apparatus is useful for purifying polluted water.    ADVANTAGE - The polluted-water is purified efficiently at low cost without the necessity of using apparatus for industrial waste processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the polluted-water processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Reaction tanks (14,15)    Absorbate (16)    Nozzle (18)
NOVELTY - A recovery portion collects decompose-treated substance from a processing unit. The odor of exhaust gas from the processing and recovery units are treated in a deodorizing device (75). A heat generator (77) is arranged in the rear side of a treatment tank to heat the gas in deodorizing device. The heated gas ejected from a deodorizing case (60) is ejected through a hollow layer arranged in the treatment tank.    USE - For processing organic refuse ejected from foodstuffs processing factories and kitchen in home.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heated gas from the deodorizing case is passed through hollow layer in the treatment tank, therefore heat of the exhaust gas is conducted to the treated substance effectively. The treated substances are heated in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The processing unit decomposes the organic refuse. A communicating path (81) extends from the deodorizing case. The exhaust gas is ejected from the case is recirculated to the treatment tank through the communicating path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched rear view of the processing apparatus.    deodorizing case (60)    deodorizing device (75)    heat catalyst (76)    heat generator (77)    communicating path (81)
NOVELTY - A flow control type fermenter (10) which receives dust, toxic substance dissolved water from water tank (7) and incineration ashes, mixes and ferments them. The fermented material is further treated in tanks (11) using composite microorganisms and then ejected into a precipitate tank (13) from where supernatant liquid is ejected out and solid microbe is recirculated into fermenter and front tank (11).    USE - For processing waste collected from smoke produced by incinerating refuse ejected from home and business centers.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents environmental pollution as the waste is processed in a closed system and only the treated water containing harmless substance is ejected out of the apparatus. Treatment of waste is performed easily and reliably by this method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flow control type fermenter (10) which receives dust, toxic substance dissolved water from water tank (7) and incineration ashes, mixes and ferments them. The fermented material is further treated in tanks (11) using composite microorganisms and then ejected into a precipitate tank (13) from where supernatant liquid is ejected out and solid microbe is recirculated into fermenter and front tank (11). The dust is collected from smoke ejected during incineration of refuse. The supply amount of microorganisms and air into the tanks, is determined based on the type of material to be fermented and type of fermentation process.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of waste processing apparatus.    incinerator (1)    bag filter (4)    water tank (7)    flow control type fermenter (10)    treatment tanks (11)    precipitate tank (13)
NOVELTY - A refuse disposer comprises a gas meter in inlet pipe which supplies outer air into a treatment tank, or exhaust pipe of tank, to detect the amount of ventilation of the inlet or exhaust pipe. A controller judges that filters provided in the exhaust pipe are clogged, when the detected amount of ventilation is below a preset value.    USE - For disposing organic refuse such as left-over food obtained from houses, restaurants, and food processing plants, and vegetables, fruits, bone and shell of fish and shellfish.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurately determining the clogging of the filters, and thereby enables correctly planning the maintenance and exchange schedule for the filters. Prevents deterioration of the processing state of refuse in the tank, by ensuring suitable amount of ventilation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A refuse disposer comprises a gas meter in inlet pipe which supplies outer air into a treatment tank, or exhaust pipe of tank, to detect the amount of ventilation of the inlet or exhaust pipe. A controller judges that filters provided in the exhaust pipe are clogged, when the detected amount of ventilation is below a preset value. An alarm signal is output by the controller, to a warning unit, continuously or intermittently, when the controller judges that the filters have become clogged. A display screen provided in the cover of the tank which stores the processing medium comprising a mixture of microbes and organic refuse, displays the warning information, based on the alarm signal. A ventilating fan is provided in the exhaust pipe, at the downstream side of the filters. The controller changes the drive command-value of the ventilation fan, based on the output of the gas meter, so that the deviation between target amount of ventilation and detected amount of ventilation is reduced.
NOVELTY - Disposer for organic refuse comprising a stirring unit that is operated in a volume-reduction mode to stir organic refuse and processing medium containing microorganisms filled in a processing container, where the stirring unit is operated in a drying mode for drying processing medium, is new.    USE - The disposer for organic refuse is useful for decompose-treatment of organic refuse generated in restaurant, food-processing sector.    ADVANTAGE - The disposer enables drying of organic refuse separately in the processing container. The microorganisms of the processing medium are decomposed, therefore ensuring favorable composting process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Disposer for organic refuse comprises a stirring unit that is operated in a volume-reduction mode to stir organic refuse and processing medium containing microorganisms filled in a processing container, where the stirring unit is operated in a drying mode and volume reduction mode for drying processing medium. The parameters such as stirring time period, stirring rotational speed, stopping time period differ in the drying and volume-reduction modes. A heating controller controls the operation of a heater such that the temperature is more in the drying mode than the volume-reduction mode. A stirring control stops the drying mode, when the mass of the processing medium detected by a load cell (50) is below target value.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for stirring control method for organic-refuse disposer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a control apparatus in the organic-refuse disposer (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stirring controller (45Aa)    Heating controller (45Ac)    Load cell (50)
NOVELTY - Preparation of fish dreg fermented product comprising heating the fish dregs, which decreases peroxylipid and/or odor of fish dregs, fermenting, and then drying the fermented fish dregs, is new.    USE - The method is useful for preparing fish dreg fermented product and as fodder (claimed) for animals such as sheep, pig and horse.    ADVANTAGE - The fish dreg is fermented to obtain useful resources. The peroxylipid and unpleasant odor of fish dreg is effectively suppressed. The fish dreg is the safe source of animal albumin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fish dreg fermented product;    (2) a fodder which contains the fish dreg fermented product; and    (3) an apparatus for preparing the fish dreg fermented product.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (11) and an air supply portion (12) are arranged upstream to each catalyst layer (34a,44a,54a). The upstream side catalyst layer (34a) contains reduced amount of catalyst metals. The amount of the catalyst metals in the downstream side catalyst layers are increased. The length of the catalyst layers are set such that the length of the layer (34a) is less than the length of the layers (44a,54a).    USE - For selective oxidation of carbon monoxide when producing reformed gas used in fuel cell and from liquid fuel such as gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse shift reaction of the gas is avoided and the generation of oxidation-reaction catalyst is reduced, by arranging the catalyst layer (34) containing reduced amount of catalyst metals upstream to the flow direction of gas. Reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide by increasing the amount of the catalyst metals in the downstream side catalyst layers and length of the downstream side catalyst layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for selective-oxidation removal method for carbon monoxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the selective-oxidation removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchanger (11)    air supply portion (12)    upstream side catalyst layer (34a)    downstream side catalyst layers (44a,54a)
NOVELTY - A compressor (31) pressure feeds hydrogen containing raw material from storage tank (2), to spray on catalyst (41) heated by heater (43) in reactor (4). The hydrogen containing raw material is dehydrogenated by catalyst reactors. A vacuum pump (12) is connected to evacuate hydrogen generated in reactor (4) and to discharge through vapor liquid separator (5).    USE - For fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - Reversible equilibrium reaction is removed by forced evacuation of generated hydrogen and improves overall efficiency hence ensures stable hydrogen supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reaction material recovery tank (8) is provided to recover reaction material from the vapor liquid separator. The catalyst is supported in metallic carrier and hydrogen containing raw material is sprayed as a mist over the catalyst. A honeycomb structured sheet like reactivated carbon base supports the metallic carrier. Hydrogen containing raw material is sprayed intermittently after fixed time reaction by feed mechanism controller. The catalyst packed in the form of fine granules in layers in cylindrical container forming the electromagnetic reactor. The heater is nichrome wire heater or induction coil heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen storage/supply system.    hydrogen storage tank (2)    reactor (4)    vapor liquid separator (5)    reaction material recovery tank (8)    vacuum pump (12)    compressor (31)    catalyst (41)    heater (43)
NOVELTY - The supply of hydrogen containing gas from a carbon monoxide conversion device (4) to carbon monoxide removal device (5) in a hydrogen containing gas production unit, is performed after drying a carbon monoxide removal catalyst (6), during starting of the production unit.    USE - For controlling operation of hydrogen containing gas production unit which produces hydrogen containing gas to be supplied to solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Smooth operation of hydrogen containing gas production unit, is enabled by maintaining carbon monoxide removal catalyst in activated state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modifier (3) produces hydrogen containing gas for modifying fuel. The carbon monoxide conversion device converts carbon monoxide in hydrogen containing gas, into carbon dioxide. Then the carbon monoxide removal device removes carbon monoxide in hydrogen containing gas, using carbon monoxide removal catalyst whose temperature is regulated by a temperature controller (7) or nitrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen containing gas production unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desulfurizer (1)    modifier (3)    carbon monoxide conversion device (4)    carbon monoxide removal device (5)    carbon monoxide removal catalyst (6)    temperature controller (7)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic digestion of high-concentration sludge produced in sewage treatment, comprises that high-concentration sludge (1) and return sludge (3) are mixed, the mixed sludge is methane-fermented, and fermented sludge (2) and methane gas are obtained, and a portion of the fermented sludge is then returned to the mixing process.    USE - For anaerobically digesting high-concentration sludge produced in water treatment and sewage treatment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic digestion method efficiently processes high-concentration sludge, using a compact apparatus. The plottage is decreased, calorie balance is improved, and methane gas is effectively used. The methane-fermentation reaction efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anaerobic fire-extinguishing method of high-concentration sludge; and    (2) anaerobic digester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the anaerobic digestive method of high-concentration sludge. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    high-concentration sludge (1)    fermented sludge (2)    return sludge (3)    sludge (4)    supernatant liquid (5)
NOVELTY - A set of heat conducting fins (33) are arranged on a modification catalyst layer (31) in parallel and perpendicular axis to the raw material gas flow direction. The orthogonal direction fin row consists of pins whose distribution position shifts relative to the position of fins in adjacent rows orthogonally.    USE - For modifying fuel gas into hydrogen rich gas in fuel cells used in electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - By shifting position of the fins arranged in each rows, heat conduction to the upstream side of the catalyst layer is reduced. The catalyst layer can be heated effectively with less amount of heat and hence the dispersion of the raw material gas is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a notched perspective of the catalyst layer structure of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    container (21)    outer cylinder (22)    inner cylinder (23)    catalyst layer (31)    conducting fins (33)
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises alloy particle of platinum and ruthenium, and platinum particle. The oxidation gas containing oxygen is used with the catalyst.    USE - For carbon monoxide selective oxidation used in hydrogen refiner (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst removes carbon monoxide stably from the reformed gas in broad temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen refiner; and    (2) operating method of hydrogen refiner.
NOVELTY - The hydrocarbon modification catalyst consists of a support containing manganese oxide, for supporting at least one type of component (a) chosen from ruthenium component, platinum component, rhodium component, palladium component, iridium component and nickel component. The catalyst contains support or supporting component prepared from chlorine-containing compound, and has 0.5 mass% or less of chlorine atom content.    USE - For modification of hydrocarbon (claimed) to produce hydrogen for fuel cells, and as catalyst for modification of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon modification catalyst has excellent activity towards active metals. Since the catalyst contains reduced content of chlorine atom, the catalyst does not corrode metallic components such as peripheral device and pipeline. Hydrogen for fuel cells, can be obtained efficiently using the catalyst, by modifying the hydrocarbon. Modification of hydrocarbon is performed efficiently using the catalyst, without reaction with carbonate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The support containing manganese oxide, supports at least one type of component chosen from component (a), cobalt component (b) and/or component(s) (c) chosen from alkali metal component, alkaline earth metal component and rare earth metal component. The support consists of manganese oxide and alumina.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst; and    (2) modification of hydrocarbon.
NOVELTY - A sensor (1) for measuring concentration of an atrazine, consists of counter electrode and working electrode equipped with the atrazine recognition polymer which binds with atrazine selectively, is new.    USE - For measuring the concentration of atrazine in drinking water, sewage or environmental underwater.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is highly sensitive, highly selective and has favorable operativity. The method is simple and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for measuring the concentration of atrazine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of sensor for measuring concentration of atrazine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sensor (1)    Measurement vial (3)    Sample solution (5)    Computer (9)    Platinum electrode (11)
NOVELTY - The refiner has moisture absorption unit (5) with carbon monoxide (CO) transformation catalyst unit (1) which contains at least one of the hydroscopic agent (6) such as silica gel, zeolite, phosphate and an alkaline earth metal chloride. Oxidizing agent gas supply unit is installed in upstream side of hydroscope agent.    USE - For purifying gas used in fuel cells, reformed gas from reformation of hydrocarbon or alcohol, ether.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid starting of hydrogen refiner can be preformed repeatedly. Heating during start up is easy. Provides hydrogen gas of high purity and improves CO purification efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the hydrogen refiner. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    CO transformation catalyst unit (1)    moisture absorption unit (5)    hydroscope agent (6)    diffusion plate (7)    heat insulating material (8)
NOVELTY - The dehydrogenation catalyst (18) comprises nickel and group 6-9 elements as catalyst metal.    USE - For hydrogen gas production apparatus (claimed) used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The dehydrogenation catalyst has high production efficiency of hydrogen gas, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen gas production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of hydrogen gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage tank (10)    dehydrogenation catalyst (18)    reaction tank (20)    separation tank (30)    hydrogen separation membrane (40)
NOVELTY - Gasification of an organic substance involves contacting the organic substance with subcritical or supercritical water, in presence of an alkali catalyst containing a metal catalyst and/or water-soluble alkaline substance containing a hydrogen-activated metal.    USE - For gasification of organic substance such as plastics and foodstuffs waste material, and to convert organic substance to useful gas containing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification method of organic substance is performed easily and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of gasification method of organic substance. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    preprocessor (1)    supercritical water gasification tank (2)    gas separation tower (3)
NOVELTY - An inlet tube (20) introduces gas inside a reaction tank (10). One end of a pipe (22), is connected to a gas dispersion box (30) provided in the tank, while the other end is connected to a pipe (21) of inlet tube. The pipe (22) is inclined with respect to the vertical direction.    USE - For aeration apparatus and activated sludge apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaning of gas inlet tube is made easy and the gas blowing apparatus is manufactured at low cost with enhanced efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gas blowing apparatus.    reaction tank (10)    gas inlet tube (20)    pipes (21,22)    gas dispersion box (30)
NOVELTY - A garbage decomposing agent obtained by depositing aerobic bacteria on wood chips, is charged into a treatment tank. The garbage supplied into tank is pressurized and diffused using corresponding blades. Specific amount of air is diffused in the decomposing agent, after which garbage is uniformly stirred. The decomposed garbage accumulated on the decomposing agent is ejected out of the tank.    USE - The method is useful for the odorless decomposition treatment of garbage.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient decomposition of garbage is performed without generating odor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the treatment method of garbage. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system, comprising a petrol or diesel IC (internal combustion) engine (1) and an exhaust gas cleaner (62) to convert the components of the exhaust gases with the aid of a fuel (26), incorporates at least one hydrogen generating unit to convert the fuel (26, 28) into one containing hydrogen that can be used in a power generating unit (50).    USE - Converting IC engine exhaust gases for use as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure enables power to be generated from the converted exhaust gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel (26, 28) used for the conversion procedure contains ammonia gas and is made from a primary material (15) at least partly comprising an aqueous solution of urea, ammonium carbamate and or isocyanic acid contained in a storage unit (14) and passed through dosers (22, 31).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the system used in the procedure.    IC engine (1)    Storage unit (14)    Primary material (15)    Dosers (22, 31)    Fuel (26, 28)    Power generating unit (50)    Exhaust gas cleaner (62)
NOVELTY - Exhausted air bio-filtering apparatus for bio-filtering exhausted air from wastewater processing systems, waste material storing, pre-processing and processing systems, is new.    USE - For bio-filtering exhausted air from wastewater processing systems, waste material storing, pre-processing and processing systems.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows mechanical mechanisms for servicing the filtering mechanism to directly access the bio-filter, thus maintenance and downtimes for the system are reduced. It uses less labor for servicing and replacing the filters without the need of stopping the operation of the system, thus providing less operating and processing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Exhausted air bio-filtering apparatus (1) comprises concrete basin (2) for holding filtering material. The basin has long and short sides. The basin is delimited through the long sides by toe walls (3) and through at least short side by removable bench(es) (4). The basin has basin bottom. A first draining channel(s) is provided on the basin bottom and has exhausted distributing pipes. The draining channel extends in the feeding direction of the filtering material servicing and replacing mechanisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show a schematic top plan view of the apparatus.    Exhausted air bio-filtering apparatus (1)    Concrete basin (2)    Toe walls (3)    Removable benches (4)    Fan (5)    Powder removing device (6)    Draining channels (10', 10'')
NOVELTY - The city excrement and sewage treating and utilizing apparatus and method includes setting one underground excrement and sewage digesting reactor with anaerobic pond separated into several parts with certain liquid level difference, leading excrement and sewage into the first part; setting one glass house on the ground over the reactor; setting one aquatic plant pond to planting aquatic plant inside the pond to absorb and purify; introducing the marsh liquid produced in the reactor into the pond for aquatic plant to absorb; adding the aquatic plant as green material into the reactor as marsh gas material; transferring the sludge from the anaerobic pond into the reactor; and extracting marsh gas from the reactor for user to use.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention produces clean energy material during comprehensive utilization of city excrement and sewage.
NOVELTY - Cultivating fig comprising solving the technical problems of cutting and cultivating seedling and transplanting cultivation of fig in the heat-insulating plastic greenhouse under the conditions where the soil temperature is above 15 degrees centigrade and humidity is above 60 %, and solves a comprehensive technical scheme including fertilizer application, irrigation, controlling disease and pests, is new.    USE - The fig produced by the new method can be used for processing flavor foods, its milk can be used for extracting pure natural plant enzyme and its root, stem and leaf can be used for making additive enzyme preparation for refuse to produce organic fertilizer (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cultivating fig comprising solving the technical problems of cutting and cultivating seedling and transplanting cultivation of fig in the heat-insulating plastic greenhouse under the conditions where the soil temperature is above 15 degrees centigrade and humidity is above 60 %, and solves a comprehensive technical scheme including fertilizer application, irrigation, controlling disease and pests, cutting, tapping, picking fruit, harvesting root, stem and leaf and field management, is new.
NOVELTY - Micro-propagation using sugar cane bagasse as rooting material comprising pretreatment of the bagasse to remove phenols and e.g. organic salts, to give pith 75 and fibres 25 per cent respectively, where the economical technique increases vegetable growth, and optimizes the main factors influencing propagation, including addition of liquid MS medium, is new.    USE - The micropropagation using sugar cane bagasse as rooting material is useful in agriculture.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical fuel cell stack comprises at least one fuel cell assembly including anode and cathode separators comprising series of electrically conductive compression gaskets possessing inter-related fluid distribution channel and manifold features that, once the separators are consolidated, compose the fluid manifolding and distributing mechanisms.    USE - Used as an electrochemical fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved design that manifests satisfactory fluid sealing and that embodies and manifests improved fuel cell construction and fuel cell material compatibility. It facilitates mass-production and low-cost fuel cell products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical fuel cell stack comprises at least one fuel cell assembly including an anode separator having fuel inlet(s) and fuel distribution mechanism(s) to distribute fuel to anode, a cathode separator comprising oxidant inlet(s) and oxidant distribution mechanism(s) to distribute oxidant to cathode, and a membrane electrode assembly comprising a proton exchange membrane interposed between anode and cathode. The electrode assembly is interposed between the anode and cathode separators comprising series of electrically conductive compression gaskets (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67) possessing inter-related fluid distribution channel (7, 17) and manifold features that, once the separators are consolidated, compose the fluid manifolding and distributing mechanisms. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included a process for manufacturing the electrochemical fuel cell comprising forming the electrically conductive compression gaskets from electrically conductive compressive material by cutting, shearing, punching, ablating, male-female die cutting, and/or stamping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded isometric view of a bipolar separator.    Channel (7, 17)    Manifold (8, 11)    Gaskets (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67)    Chemically benign structural frame (68)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a shaped layer of a selectively patterned and irradiation-cured photo-sensitive material.    USE - As a fuel cell or electromechanical device producing electrical current from chemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is simple and inexpensive to fabricate and highly efficient in operation. The use of a photo-sensitive material in combination with selective patterning and irradiation curing provides for feasible mass production of non-planar boundary structures. The fuel cell assembly is free of mechanical clamping structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of a fuel cell of the invention.    Ion-conducting electrolyte membrane (10)    Electrodes (20)    Backing layers (30)    Contacting face (39)    Fiber-reinforced laminate adhesive sheet (60)    Assembly axis (101)
NOVELTY - A filter membrane based on a non-woven fabric supporting layer, for use in enriching and/or separating components from fluids, in which the membrane layer contains a polyuronic acid polymer (I).    USE - For the enrichment and/or separation of components from fluids, especially pathogenic protozoa, more especially Cryptosporidia and/or Giardia, and as a growth medium for biofilms, a supporting base for pure cultures and/or a matrix for starter cultures, in all of which applications the polyuronic acid is dissolved in an isotonic solution (preferably at 36 degreesC) after the enrichment and/or separation (claimed). Preferred applications are in the analysis and treatment of drinking water and sewage, in food technology, clinical work, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - An improved filter membrane which is suitable for keeping relatively large particles away from the membrane layer as long as possible, even with large amounts of liquid, and is especially useful for the enrichment and/or quantification of microbiological and particulate components in the submicron/nanometer range.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a first gas diffusion layer (44), a second gas diffusion layer (46), an electrolyte (56) between the first and second gas diffusion layers, a first catalyst layer between the electrolyte and first gas diffusion layer, a first non-electrolytic layer (42) between the first catalyst layer and the first gas diffusion layer, and a second catalyst layer between the electrolyte and the second gas diffusion layer.    USE - For converting chemical energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has good resistance to membrane degradation and/or good handling of condensed water, e.g. good dispersion or low absorption of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system comprising contacting a first gas with a first non-electrolytic layer contained in a first fuel cell, and contacting the first gas with a first catalyst layer contained in the first fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial schematic diagram of a fuel cell.    Non-electrolytic layer (42)    Gas diffusion layers (44, 46)    Cathode (52)    Anode (54)    Electrolyte (56)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (24) comprises a first flow plate, a second flow plate, an electrolyte layer (56) between the first and second flow plates, and a cathode (52) between the first flow plate and the electrolyte layer. The cathode comprises an electrolytic polymer and a non-electrolytic polymer (42).    USE - For converting chemical energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has good resistance to membrane degradation and/or good handling of condensed water, e.g. good dispersion or low absorption of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a partial schematic diagram of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (24)    non-electrolytic polymer (42)    Cathode (52)    Anode (54)    Electrolyte layer (56)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel processor (130) connected to a fuel cell stack (131) for delivery of fuel. Portions of multi-chamber compressor (70) are connected to supply compressed gas to the fuel processor and stack. Portions of multi-chamber expander (80) are connected to receive gaseous exhaust from the processor and stack. A water line is connected to enable injection of water into exhaust gas streams before expansion.    USE - Used for converting chemical energy to electrical energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is provided with separate mass flow and pressure requirements to preserve flexibility. The fuel and the air compressor are driven with a single driver motor, thereby reducing the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of supplying motive power to a fuel pump/compressor and a gaseous fluid compressor from a common motive source in a fuel cell powering system    (b) a method of altering fuel/air flow ratios supplied to a fuel cell stack in a fuel ell powering system    (c) a method of handling changing exhaust volumes during the operation of fuel cell powering system    (d) a method of water management during the operation of a fuel cell system    (e) a method of supplying motive power to a fuel cell powering system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system with both compression and expansion incorporating flow control and with compressor and expander driven from a single driver motor used with a fuel stack and fuel processor.    Drive motor (10)    Multi- chamber compressor (70)    Multi-chamber expander (80)    Fuel processor (130)    Fuel cell stack (131)
NOVELTY - Removing (M1) contaminant using the plant or microorganism, involves removing the contaminant present in soil by bioremediation, or phytoremediation, adding acid and dry ice to the processing Sat to which cement type is added.    USE - (M1) is useful for removing contaminant in soil.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) improves aerobic environment. (M1) is efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows implementation procedure of the contaminant removal method using the plant or microorganism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Biological purification (M1) of contaminated soil which controls air permeability (24) to contaminated soil (S) based on the measured value of the reduction speed involves purifying contaminated soil by the gas-passage to the aerobic microbe in the soil, and providing oximeter (5) into the contaminated soil and measuring reduction speed of residual oxygen concentration by the oximeter.    USE - (M1) is useful for purifying contaminated soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) effectively purifies contaminated soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organism purifier (I) of the contaminated soil has ventilator (1) passed to the soil, the oximeter provided into contaminated soil, and the control apparatus (10) which measures reduction speed of residual oxygen concentration by the oximeter and controls the air permeability of the ventilator based on the measure value of the reduction speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus for biological purification of contaminated soil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    ventilator (1)    flow control valve (2)    vent pipe (3)    oximeter (5)    thermometer (7)    control apparatus (10)    oxygen-demand calculation unit (13)    update unit (14)    decomposition-rate detection unit (15)    residual contaminant concentration-detector unit (16)    increase speed (17)    air permeable detection unit (18)    memory unit (20)    contaminated soil volume (21)    contaminated soil (S)
NOVELTY - Pumping well (DW) and main water wells (IW) are installed in contaminated ground. Expandable packers (3) are provided at preset interval in depth direction of wells. Water circulation line (2) extending into main wells, pumping well, has inlets, outlets provided corresponding to packers, to independently suck contaminated water from ground, and discharge purified water into ground, respectively.    USE - For purifying ground contaminated with toxic materials such as organochlorine compounds and heavy metals present in waste industrial liquid.    ADVANTAGE - Since contaminated water is sucked independently from different layers of the ground, and since purified water is discharged independently to different layers of the ground, contaminated water is purified efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A Contaminated-water processing unit (9) is installed on ground, to receive the contaminated water from the main wells, and discharge purified water into the ground. Water is sucked through a filter, and is discharged into ground, through a filter. Natural suction of water is enabled from the contaminated ground, while purified water is discharged at a low pressure, into the ground. The function of the pumping well and the main wells, is changed alternately.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water circulation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view explaining the purification process of contaminated ground. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water circulation line (2)    packer (3)    contaminated water processing apparatus (9)    pumping well (DW)    main wells (IW)
NOVELTY - The organic waste is supplied into the fermenters (40a,40b) and is decomposed using anaerobic microbe. The pressure in each fermenter is detected by the respective sensors (50a,50b). The organic waste in the fermenter is stirred, by supplying bio gas with high and low pressures to the low and high pressure fermenters. The generated gas is collected with a gas holder (60).    USE - For methane fermentation of organic waste such as organic refuse, ejected from restaurant, ordinary homes and food-processing residue ejected from foodstuffs works, for producing gas used as fuel for generators such as fuel cell power generation device and engine, boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The need for a stirring apparatus, blower and gas-compression machine are avoided, simplifying the structure of the methane fermentation apparatus. Since the difference in the pressure is utilized for stirring raw material, the stirring power is reduced and thereby the running cost of the processing apparatus is reduced. Enables effective utilization of gas collected in the gas holder as fuel for generators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the methane-fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    feed pump (30a,30b)    fermenter (40a,40b)    pressure sensor (50a,50b)    gas holder (60)
NOVELTY - The floating microorganism carrier is supplied to the anaerobic and aerobic tanks (4a,4b) of a denitrification tank (4) which treats the liquid separated from processed material and ejected out of a water removal device (3). The liquid is circulated between the two tanks.    USE - For producing biogas from organic waste like, various plants, livestock dung, droppings of hen, paper, cattle feces, and sludge produced in water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant and various industries.    ADVANTAGE - This system reduces processing cost of organic waste and enables to treat organic waste by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic waste is supplied into a methane fermentation tank (2), to produce biogas (A). The processed material is supplied to the water removal device from the tank. A portion of denitrified liquid is recirculated into the tank (2). The carrier is resin whose specific gravity is approximately equal to that of water. The specific gravity of carrier supplied to anaerobic tank, is larger than that of aerobic tank.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of methane fermentation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (2)    water removal device (3)    denitrification tank (4)    anaerobic tank (4a)    aerobic tank (4b)    biogas (A)
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation processing of tanning leather waste is performed with anaerobic bacteria, and the generated methane is recovered, and the tanning leather waste is processed.    USE - For processing tanning leather waste generated from tanning process such as washing of raw leather, liming, hair removal, chrome tanning, shaving, dyeing and stuffing.    ADVANTAGE - The tanning leather waste processing method has environmental compatibility, and enables efficient recovery of methane gas, efficient production of energy and effective settlement of chromium as chromium hydroxide without causing toxicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tanning leather waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system assembly of processing apparatus, and explanatory drawing of tanning leather waste processing operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating tank (1)    methane fermentation tank (2)    gas holder (3)    crusher (4)    neutralization cooling trough (5)
NOVELTY - A pair of stirring blades (18) are rotatably supported in a cultural tank (16), in mutually opposing position. The rotary shaft (17) of the blades is detachedly connected to a rotary shaft of a drive unit. A driven-side rotary disk (21) is fixed to the rotary shaft (17). A pin (21a) is inserted into an insertion hole (22a) formed in a driving-side rotary disk (22) to connect the disk (21) with disk (22).    USE - For processing organic refuse ejected from home, school and business unit.    ADVANTAGE - The need for adjusting the relative position between the driven-side rotary disk and the driving-side rotary disk is avoided, when replacing the cultural tank. Ensures reliable connection of the driven and driving side rotary disks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus.    cultural tank (16)    rotary shafts (17)    stirring blade (18)    driven-side rotary disk (21)    pin (21a)    driving-side rotary disk (22)    insertion hole (22a)
NOVELTY - Batter-like meal waste oil (2) is processed by mixing powder-form tuff such as natural zeolite (4) with meal waste oil at a ratio of 1-2:5, stirred completely and sun-drying such that meal waste oil is adsorbed to tuff.    USE - For potting soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables processing of meal waste oil, using less time, effort and cost, without contaminating the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for potting soil using the meal waste oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing method of meal waste oil.    frying pan (1)    meal waste oil (2)    container (3)    zeolite (4)    matting (5)
NOVELTY - Preparation of humus ferrihydrite precursor composite, involves crush-mixing dry material and raw material to produce humus raw material, dispersing culture mixture consisting of fermentation adjuvant and ion water in the humus raw material at 65-70degreesC and maintaining for 1 week with air supply.    USE - For producing humus ferrihydrite precursor composite.    ADVANTAGE - The humus ferrihydrite precursor composite is produced easily in short period. The generation of unpleasant odor is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sewage disposal system; and    (2) processing of livestock farming waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is process drawing showing humus ferrihydrite precursor composite production. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A movable frame (20) supported by the elongated rails (19) at upper side of several fermenters (3), is attached with a crane type compost cutting back unit (24) consisting of holding portion (23) at lower end of an expandable/contractible arm (21). A movable sealing tent (32) provided with an air duct (31), covers the fermenter. The tent has closed section (28) formed by sheet (29) wound around a winch (30).    USE - For manufacturing compost using livestock excrements, organic refuse ejected from home, sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The cutting back operation of the organic waste and the fermentation process are easily and reliably performed. The structure of the compost manufacturing facility is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation gas is processed in the air duct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the compost manufacturing facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenters (3)    rails (19)    movable frame (20)    arm (21)    holding portion (23)    crane type cutting back unit (24)    closed section (28)    sheet (29)    winch (30)    air duct (31)    sealing tent (32)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of fertilizer comprises mixing total of 2-30 parts in soluble concentrated liquid conversion of 45-55% of non-volatile matters and boiling surplus, which are generated in processed fish-guts bone and diluting in 80-100 degrees C boiling water and mixing with 70-95 parts of fermented dry droppings of hen and carrying out aerobic fermentation and reducing moisture content to 25% or less within 40-70 degrees C.    USE - For manufacturing fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer is effectively manufactured and fertilizer is devoid of unpleasant smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of fertilizer comprises mixing total of 2-30 parts in soluble concentrated liquid conversion of 45-55% of non-volatile matters and boiling surplus, which are generated in processed fish-guts bone and diluting in 80-100 degrees C boiling water and mixing with 70-95 parts of fermented dry droppings of hen having 20-25% of moisture contents with the dilution liquid and carrying out aerobic fermentation and reducing moisture content to 25% or less within 40-70 degrees C, while masking odor of droppings of hen by odor of fish and neutralizing pH. The fertilizer is suitable for the plant, and reinforcing a part for fertilizer of an amino acid group.
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is obtained by making liquid organic waste/liquid fertilizer to absorb carbon dioxide.    USE - For use in plant cultivation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel fertilizer provides favorable growth state of plants. The fertilizer is produced using waste materials such as liquid organic waste and carbon dioxide, hence enables effective recycling of waste materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cultivation of plants, which involves growing plants in soil containing the fertilizer or culture solution; and    (2) preparation of fertilizer, which involves subjecting liquid organic waste/liquid fertilizer to absorb carbon dioxide.
NOVELTY - A sensor detects optically the moisture content of stored goods in a treatment tank intermittently for determining whether stirring is performed normally. A controller alerts about the abnormality based on sensor output. The controller controls the stop position of stirring blade, such that the separated distance between blade and sensor is more than a predetermined value.    USE - For processing organic substance such as saw dust.    ADVANTAGE - Enables taking appropriate measures to prevent malfunction reliably when stirring is not performed normally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller alerts about the abnormality when abnormal stirring is detected for a predetermined time and difference between detected moisture content during stirring and stirring stop is below a predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the operation of the controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A stirring blade (9) mixes the organic refuse (D) and carrier of microorganism, accommodated in a processing chamber (1), intermittently. A controller (20) controls a panel heater (30) to heat the mixture in the processing chamber, based on the moisture-content of the mixture detected by a sensor (70). The sensor is activated when the stirring blade stops stirring.    USE - For decomposing organic refuse using carrier of microorganisms, such as sawdust.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring exact moisture-content of the mixture, hence prevents too much increase of the moisture-content, and thus prevents deterioration of the processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stirring blade (9) mixes the organic refuse (D) and carrier of microorganism, accommodated in a processing chamber (1), intermittently. A controller (20) controls a panel heater (30) to heat the mixture in the processing chamber, based on the moisture-content of the mixture detected by a sensor (70). The sensor is activated when the stirring blade stops stirring. The moisture-content sensor detects the moisture-content in the processing chamber just before the stirring start of the stirring blade or immediately after stirring stop. The controller controls the operation mode of the panel heater when the variation of the measured moisture-content is larger than a predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    processing chamber (1)    stirring blade (9)    controller (20)    panel heater (30)    moisture-content sensor (70)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing apparatus, is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for performing decomposition treatment of organic refuse using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content of the refuse stored in the treatment tank is adjusted appropriately by a controller based on the output of sensor while stirring the refuse with a stirrer. The quantity of refuse is detected cheaply and the reduction in efficiency of the equipment is prevented inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse processing apparatus comprises a sensor that detects the moisture content of the refuse (D) in a treatment tank (1), which is held above or below the surface of refuse, with respect to forward and reverse rotation of a stirrer (9). A controller performs a preset control operation according to the output of the sensor and quantity of refuse in tank. The organic refuse thrown into the treatment tank is decomposed using microorganisms. The stirrer is attached to a horizontal stirring shaft (10) which rotates in forward and reverse directions. A moisture adjustment device is regulated by the controller based on the output of the sensor, to adjust the moisture content of refuse. The operation of the moisture adjusting device is set based on amount of refuse stored in the treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the organic refuse processing equipment.    treatment tank (1)    stirrer (9)    stirring shaft (10)    exhaust hole (40)    refuse (D)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a panel heater (30) that heats the organic refuse (D) accommodated in processing chamber (1), to a predetermined temperature, where a control unit (20) activates a sensor (70) to measure the moisture content of the refuse, only when the heater is switched OFF, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for treating organic refuse (claimed), using carrier of microorganisms such as saw dust.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the organic refuse is measured accurately since the measurement is done after heater is switched OFF.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a panel heater (30) that heats the organic refuse (D) accommodated in processing chamber (1), to a predetermined temperature, where a control unit (20) activates a sensor (70) to measure the moisture content of the refuse, only when the heater is switched OFF. The moisture-content can also be measured after a predetermined time passage from the power supply switch ON of the heater or when the heater reaches a predetermined temperature. Alternately, the moisture content is measured after predetermined time passage from the actuation of deodorizing unit that deodorizes the exhaust gas from the processing chamber, after predetermined time passage from the shut-down of the deodorizing unit. The moisture measurement can also be carried out based on the frequency of switch ON/OFF of the heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional side view of the organic refuse.    Processing chamber (1)    Cover (7)    Stirring blade (9)    Control unit (20)    Panel heater (30)    Moisture content sensor (70)    Organic refuse (D)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing apparatus comprising an optical sensor arranged near the external intake which detects the moisture contents of goods in a processing container, is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for decomposition treatment of organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of dust on the optical sensor used for measuring the moisture content of goods within the processing chamber, is prevented by fixing the sensor near the external intake which harvests outer air into the processing chamber since dust does not go to the external intake vicinity even if stored goods in the processing chamber become dry. The adhesion of dust is prevented more effectively by guiding the outer air taken in from the external intake with guide and shielding the sensor with partition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse processing apparatus comprises a microorganism carrier stored in a processing chamber (1), in which organic refuse supplied into the chamber is decomposed. An optical sensor (70) which detects the moisture contents of goods stored in the processing chamber, is arranged near an external intake (51) at upper portion of the chamber, where the external intake takes in outer air into the chamber. A guide is provided with the optical sensor, to guide the outer air taken in from the external intake into the processing chamber. A partition plate (72) divides between an insertion opening (6) through which the organic refuse is supplied into the chamber and the optical sensor. The insertion opening is opened/closed by a cover (7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the organic refuse processing equipment.    processing chamber (1)    insertion opening (6)    cover (7)    external intake (51)    optical sensor (70)    partition plate (72)
NOVELTY - Preparing silage (I) using filamentous fungi comprising adding and fermenting potato starch extraction residue simple substance or fodder and auxiliary substance by koji (malt) prepared with high filamentous fungi having lactate producing ability, where the weight ratio of auxiliary substance are 4 or less with respect to fodder and moisture-content of the whole mixture is 50 % or more, is new.    USE - (I) is prepared with high taste using Koji (malt) prepared with high filamentous fungi having lactic acid producing ability (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Favorable (I) is efficiently prepared using koji at lower cost. The prepared (I) has improved taste and preservability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing silage (I) using filamentous fungi comprises adding and fermenting potato starch extraction residue simple substance, green tea extraction residue simple substance or beet pulp simple substance, or fodder used as potato starch extraction residue, used as green tea extraction residue or used as beet pulp, and auxiliary substance by koji (malt) prepared with high filamentous fungi having lactate producing ability, where the weight ratio of auxiliary substance are 4 or less with respect to fodder and moisture-content of the whole mixture is 50 % or more.
NOVELTY - A solution supply pump (111) and an air supply pump (116) supply methanol aqueous solution and air to anode and cathode flow paths, provided on respective surfaces of electrolyte film. A switch controller (203) changes drive amount of the pumps using power from an electric power unit (207), when the voltage produced in the methanol aqueous solution container (110) exceeds predetermined voltage.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for circuit methanol fuel battery used in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of battery and produces steady state output voltage at earlier stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a control circuit of the direct methanol fuel battery electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electromotive apparatus (100)    Methanol aqueous solution container (110)    Solution sending pump (111)    Air supply pump (116)    Switch controller (203)    Electric power unit (207)
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel cartridge consists of a housing provided with an air intake opening (22) and fuel extraction opening. The housing is filled with a porous material impregnated with liquid fuel.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cartridge carries out stable supply of liquid fuel, and prevents crossover phenomenon effectively. The fuel cartridge suppresses volatilization of fuel. The fuel cell system equipped with fuel cartridge, has high reliability, and reduced energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system equipped with liquid fuel cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline structure of fuel cell system.    Air intake opening (22)
NOVELTY - A thermometry apparatus (4) comprising an outer cylinder (6) packed with inorganic powder containing magnesium oxide, alumina and silica, with temperature sensors (14) arranged at arbitrary positions along its length, is new. The sensors occupy less than 30% of the length of the outer cylinder. A transmitter transmits the sensed signal as infrared signal to receiver by an external cable.    USE - The apparatus is useful for measuring the temperature of fermenting organic materials such as excrements, garbage, or refined-sake rice.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the organic material can be correctly measured by accurate arrangement of the sensors. The apparatus is easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermometry apparatus.    thermometry (4)    outer cylinder (6)    ferrule (12)    temperature sensors (14)    power supply (22)
NOVELTY - Water (14) in a water tank is supplied to a vacuum chamber (12) and is sucked into an air suction pipe (91) of an air storage chamber (90) using a motor. The sucked water is converted into vapor and supplied to a hydrogen chamber (3) such that hydrogen in vapor is collected by normal temperature vaporization and the remaining oxygen is made to react with a copper plate electrode (1) to produce electricity.    USE - Used for generating electric power to be used in electric vehicles or mobile telephone theft systems, using water, and also for use as a power source for tractors, trucks, helicopters, trains, construction-machine robots or large hair spring rolling-up lamp apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated from an internal source of water, at reduced cost without air pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the water generator.    Copper plate electrode (1)    Water tank (4)    Vacuum chamber (12)    Water (14)    Motor (88)    Air storage chamber (90)    Air suction pipe (91)
NOVELTY - The ferrite-type stainless steel material comprises preset amounts of carbon, manganese, nickel, chromium, silicon, aluminum, nitrogen, and iron and impurity. The contents of chromium, molybdenum, silicon and aluminum, satisfy a preset relationship. The use schedule temperature (T:degreesC) and board thickness (t: mm), satisfy a preset relationship.    USE - For heat exchanger material used in water vapor oxidizing atmosphere of high temperature, such as fuel cells, micro gas turbines and combined-cycle-power-generation system, and other burning appliances, such as duct of combined cycle power generation and denitrification plants, modifier of fuel cells, transformers, pipings, hydrogen manufacture and modification plant installation, heat processing installation, automobile-exhaust processing facilities, and stove and fan heaters.    ADVANTAGE - The ferrite-type stainless material has excellent durability in hot water vapor oxidizing atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ferrite-type stainless steel material comprises (in mass%): carbon (0.01 or less), manganese (0.02-2), nickel (1 or less), chromium (8-35), silicon (0.02-3), aluminum (0.01-6), nitrogen (0.1 or less), and remainder of iron and impurity. The contents of chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), silicon (Si) and aluminum (Al), satisfy a relationship given by, A = 1.2Cr+10Mo+20(Si-0.5)+80Al. The use schedule temperature (T: degreesC) and board thickness (t: mm), satisfy a relationship given by, B = (1/(2t))x 10 to the power 6(1-T'), where T' = 1000/(T+273). The steel material further comprises yttrium, rare earth metals, calcium, niobium, vanadium, titanium, molybdenum, copper, and/or tungsten.
NOVELTY - A porous composite material (1) comprising a porous baked object (2) containing thermophilic spawn of mixed microbe of PTA-1773 having environmental purification improvement ability, is new. The mixed microbe contains 50 wt.% or more of clay bacteria and/or related species of Bacillus brevis, thermophilic Bacillus stearothermophilus CH-4, and thermophilic or heat-resistant Lactobacillus LM-1 and LM-2.    USE - The material is useful as a water purification and improvement material e.g., for reducing microcystis or water blue, for soil purification and improvement, as a biological pesticide, for fermentation promotion and deodorizing, and as garbage disposal material.    ADVANTAGE - The porous baked object has an ability to purify water and soil effectively. The object containing thermophilic spawn of mixed microbe of PTA-1773 can be preserved for a long time. The baked object produces negative ion and effectively treats the wastewater and garbage. The porous composite material is recycled by a simple method and can be used for various purposes. The porous composite material is manufactured by simple method with high yield and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of a porous composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front elevation of porous composite material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    porous composite material (1)    porous backed object (2)
NOVELTY - Aerobic organism processing of organic wastewater involves performing biological treatment of organic substance by aerotrophism/in presence of air, separating solid and liquid components for isolating sludge in the biological treatment liquid mixture, solubilizing sludge using an aerator, performing anaerobic digestion process of the solubilized sludge and adding alkali to the processed sludge.    USE - For processing organic wastewater such as sewage, foodstuff drain, kitchen drain and purification tank sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient processing of organic wastewater at less cost. The method enables user to recover methane gas, which is utilized effectively as fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of wastewater processing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The disinfection apparatus (18) for disinfecting target water, consists of measuring device for measuring number of microorganism in water, memory device to store data which shows relationship between measured value of microorganisms number and estimation maximum value of microorganism number in sample water, and control apparatus for calculating the estimation maximum value of microorganism number based on data.    USE - For disinfecting secondary treatment water, recycling water, etc., of disinfection of waterworks or the sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The disinfection apparatus is safe and highly reliable. The apparatus efficiently disinfects the water and does not provide bad influence to environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The disinfection apparatus for disinfecting target water, consists of measuring device for measuring number of microorganism in target water of upstream side and/or downstream side of disinfection apparatus, memory device for storing the data which shows relationship between measured value of microorganisms number and estimation maximum value of microorganism unit in the sample water corresponding to the measured value, and control apparatus for calculating the estimation maximum value of microorganism number based on the data stored in the memory device from the measured value, and comparing estimation maximum value with acceptance standard value of microorganism unit. The disinfection apparatus disinfects when estimation maximum value exceeds the acceptance standard value, and stops the disinfection when estimation maximum value does not exceeds.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for disinfection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of disinfection apparatus.    disinfection apparatus (18)    sewer pipe (20)    disinfection tank (22)    ozone generator (24)    disinfection treated water (32)
NOVELTY - A stirrer is provided to stir organic refuse thrown into a decomposition tank with a microorganism medium. A water content detector having a pair of electrodes, detects the water content of the organic refuse microorganism medium mixture which is being stir-mixed. The timing of water content detection is synchronized with the stirring stage of the organic refuse.    USE - For decomposing organic waste, leftover foods, etc., of foodstuffs such as meat, fish, vegetables and breads, by using high temperature aerobic microbe.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse and the microorganism medium are stirred uniformly by a stirrer and the volume reduction of the mixture is performed by measuring the moisture content of the mixture accurately synchronizing with the stirring stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stirrer is provided to stir organic refuse thrown into a decomposition tank with a microorganism medium. A water content detector having a pair of electrodes, detects the water content of the organic refuse microorganism medium mixture which is being stir-mixed. The timing of water content detection is synchronized with the stirring stage of the organic refuse. The electrodes of the water content detector are formed with cylindrical shape and attached with the bases to the side wall of the decomposition tank while being bent in an L-shape with the front end upward.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the timing chart explaining the water content detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The plant (1) has a fermenter (12) divided by two or more partition floors (20a,20e) vertically. A number of pipes having holes to supply air downward, are fixed in each partition floor at different directions with intervals narrowing in order from the upper stage partition floor to the lower stages while an organic waste moves downwardly and leaves from the lower portion.    USE - For performing an aerobic fermentation of the organic wastes in order to obtain an organic fertilizer, soil improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - A vast area is not required for the equipment installation, and the interior of the fermenter is formed with a simple structure where organic wastes are not blocked within the fermenter, and air is made to contact the microorganisms contained in the organic waste uniformly by fixing the air supply pipes at different directions between the partition floors of the fermenter at intervals narrowing in order from the upper stage to the lower stage partition floor. Organic wastes are fermented efficiently while being able to adjust the moisture content and temperature of the organic waste supplied into the fermenter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fermented material return route (44) is provided to return the fermented organic wastes which are discharged from the lower portion of the fermenter to the upper portion of the fermenter along with the newly supplied organic waste. An air circulation system (60) that extracts air from the upper portion of the fermenter, supplies this extracted air into the fermenter through the holes of the pipes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic waste fermentation promotion plant.    organic waste fermentation promotion plant (1)    fermenter (12)    partition floors (20a,20e)    organic waste return route (44)    air circulation system (60)
NOVELTY - The culture medium for plant cultivation comprises carbonized material of organic waste generated during foodstuffs manufacture.    USE - For use in cultivation of vegetables, fruit, cereals, root vegetables, ornamental plants, garden plants and foliage plants.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonized material plays a vital role as auxiliary nutrient replenishment during plant cultivation and provides excellent air permeability and water retention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for object as liquid fertilizer or culture medium for aquacultures.
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (21) determines the reacting amount of an aggregate (4) consisting of magnesium or hydrogenated magnesium particles with water (W), from the output of a sensor (20) which measures the storage amount of hydrogen. A valve (10) controls the aggregate addition amount based on the determined reacting amount and the aggregate supply amount detected by a sensor (22).    USE - For production and supply of hydrogen to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is supplied under a low pressure in a stabilized state by controlling the amount of aggregate that reacts with water and generates hydrogen suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrogen supply equipment.(Drawing includes non- English language text).    hydrogen supply equipment (1)    aggregate (4)    valve (10)    fuel cell (15)    pressure sensor (20)    ECU (21)    sensor (22)    water (W)
NOVELTY - Several containers (31) are provided to store the byproduct generated by the reaction of a liquid fuel in a reactor (11). The containers functions as the auxiliary fuel supply container (10'), during startup of the hydrogen supply system.    USE - For use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Maximum amount of fuel is stored in a limited space by using the byproduct storage containers as auxiliary fuel storage container. The degree of freedom for the system layout is increased since the storage containers is classified and arranged in the limited space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each byproduct storage container is formed with two or more sub tanks or two or more chambers, to supply the liquid fuel to a main fuel supply container (10) continuously or in a batch form according to the amount of liquid fuel supply to the reactor from the main fuel supply tank.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle;    (2) a hydrogen supply method; and    (3) a filling method of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrogen supply system.    fuel cell (2)    main liquid fuel supply tank (10)    auxiliary fuel supply container (10')    reactor (11)    byproduct storage container (31)
NOVELTY - Multi-layered solar-cell catalyst panel (25) formed by laminating thin-film semiconductor solar cells 94) and thin catalyst layers (7,8) placed on a board (2), is held in transparent container (1) having electrolyte (10). Hydrogen (14) is generated by electrolyzing electrolyte with electromotive force generated irradiating the solar cells with sunlight.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in fuel cell for power generation, using sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is generated efficiently by combining solar cell which increases electromotive force and catalyst which reduces over voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the hydrogen manufacturing method using sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    transparent container (1)    board (2)    thin film semiconductor solar cell (4)    anode, cathode of solar cell (5,6)    catalyst layers (7,8)    electrolyte (10)    hydrogen (13)    oxygen (14)    multilayered solar-cell catalyst panel (25)
NOVELTY - A controller supplies water vapor to reformation unit (2) for predetermined time period, after stopping supply of raw material gas supplied with water vapor. The supply of raw material is restarted for predetermined time period, after stopping supply of water vapor. The cut-off valves (28-30) interrupt supply to the storage container (41) provided with reformation unit, when raw material supply is stopped.    USE - For fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Controls and stops the processing apparatus safely and economically, without causing deterioration of the packing catalyst and performing purge using inert gas 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).    reformation unit (2)    air supply cut-off valve (28)    reformed gas cut-off valve (29)    purge gas cut-off valve (30)    storage container (41)
NOVELTY - A catalyst (12) promotes reaction between a raw material gas and an oxidation gas containing water vapor. A pair of feed pipes (31,32) for feeding the raw material gas and the oxidation gas respectively, have respective openings (51,52) that are positioned adjacently in the catalyst layer such that the gases mix thoroughly.    USE - For producing hydrogen-containing gas from natural gas, for use as e.g. fuel of fuel cells, raw material for synthesis of methanol, ammonia and hydrocarbon oil.    ADVANTAGE - High increase in the peak temperature of the catalyst layer is restrained. Also the need for use of expensive refractory materials in the reaction container is eliminated and deterioration of the catalyst is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reformer includes an additional oxidation gas feed pipe (43) arranged such that its opening is located at the downstream side of the raw material gas feed pipe.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a reforming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic model of the modifier.    catalyst layer (12)    raw material gas feed pipe (31)    oxidation gas feed pipes (32,43)    pipe openings (51,52)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide selection oxidation catalyst contains inorganic compound supporting platinum. The bond energy of platinum is higher than the platinum supported by tetra-amine platinum and lower than the platinum in platinum oxide. The bond energy of platinum is measured by X-ray optoelectronic spectral-analysis.    USE - For removing trace amount of carbon monoxide from hydrogen gas, in solid polymer fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide selection oxidation catalyst has excellent removability even at low temperature. The platinum reduces carbon monoxide adsorption. The conversion ratio of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon monoxide selection oxidation catalyst; and    (2) carbon monoxide decreasing apparatus used for solid polymer fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of fuel cell system using carbon monoxide concentration decreasing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modified portion (1)    Carbon monoxide transformation portion (2)    Carbon monoxide concentration decreasing apparatus (3)    Solid polymer fuel cell (4)    Combustion portion(6) evaporation portion (5)
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises catalyst particle containing copper supported on a support containing zinc aluminum complex oxide.    USE - For water gas shift reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst maintains high activity in high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the change in carbon monoxide concentration and appearance gas in various catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide conversion catalyst comprises platinum, and tungsten, molybdenum and/or tin.    USE - For hydrogen refiner (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide conversion catalyst has high activity, and removes efficiently the carbon monoxide from the reformed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen refiner; and    (2) manufacture of carbon monoxide conversion catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline sectional drawing of hydrogen refiner. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    catalyst structure (1)    reaction chamber (2)    reformed gas inlet (3)    reformed gas exit (4)    diffusion plate (5)
NOVELTY - A thermally-conductive base material (11) arranged inside a hydrogen gas storage tank, has hydrogen- occlusion-alloy films (12.12A) and metal films e.g. copper films (13,13A) that are laminated alternately.    USE - For storing hydrogen gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents scattering of hydrogen-occlusion-alloy and minimizes generation of cracks in crystal grains, hence improves heat exchange property and provides clean hydrogen gas effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen storage apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the lamination structure of the hydrogen storage apparatus.    base material (11)    hydrogen-occlusion-alloy films (12,12A)    copper films (13,13A)
NOVELTY - Biomass (10) is dried and the produced vapor is extracted. Carbonization thermal decomposition of dried biomass is carried out to produce thermal decomposition gas (11) and char (12). The extracted vapor is activated by water-gas reaction in the carbonization thermal decomposition of biomass, until the concentration target is reached.    USE - Used for the thermally decomposition of biomass such as organic waste, wood type, sludge, food residue and foodstuffs waste material, used as fuel for gas turbines and boilers in electric power generation systems (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermal decomposition of biomass provides pure thermal decomposition gas and is efficient. The thermally decomposed biomass has high moisture and calories.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biomass thermal decomposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a biomass thermal decomposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tubular for drying (2)    Tubular for carbonization thermal decomposition (3)    Biomass (10)    Thermal decomposition gas (11)    Char (12)
NOVELTY - The gas to be treated is plasma processed and at least one portion is solidified, and gas-treatment is performed.    USE - For treating gas containing fluorine compound.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition or collection of the global warming gases is provided with the gas-treatment method. The method provides recovery and/or reuse of the processed product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas to be treated contains fluorine-containing compound.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of the processed material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of the gas-treatment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Each hydrogen storage tank (11-14) is filled with hydrogen occlusion alloy and is formed with the heat exchange medium-flow paths (61-64) for circulating heat exchange medium. Several cross valves (31-34) connect the inlet of the heat exchange medium-flow path to a hot-water tank (15) and a cold- water tank (16).    USE - For supplying hydrogen to fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waiting time during occlusion process is reduced. The temperature and pressure of the storage tank is regulated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen supply station. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    hydrogen storage tanks (11-14)    hot-water tank (15)    cold-water tank (16)    cross valves (31-34)    heat exchange medium-flow path (61-64)
NOVELTY - A reformation drum (3) is arranged at a later stage of a coal drum (2) which thermally decomposes biomass (4) and produces thermal decomposition gas (6) and char. The reformation drum obtains the thermal decomposition gas and generates fuel reformed gas (11) which is supplied to a gas turbine (15) or a gas engine.    USE - Used as a biomass gasifier in a biomass gasification power generation system (claimed), for thermally decomposing organic waste such as wood, sludge, excrement, food residue, foodstuff waste material, chaff and beer dregs, to obtain thermal decomposition gas, char, tar, etc., for use as a fuel for heat engines such as gas engines and gas turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The system's waste heat is used effectively for thermal decomposition and drying of biomass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biomass gasification power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the biomass gasifier and electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hot blast stove (1)    Coal drum (2)    Reformation drum (3)    Biomass (4)    Screw feeder (5)    Thermal decomposition gas (6)    Char (7)    Vapor (10)    Reformed gas (11)    Washing apparatus (12)    Mixer (14)    Gas turbine (15)
NOVELTY - Refuse disposal machine for treating waste material, comprises a deodorizing apparatus that deodorizes odor component in the exhaust gas emitted from a processing chamber (2) accommodating a rotary drum (3). An insertion opening (15) is covered with a processing-chamber cover (6). A linking mechanism (8) is operated in response to the rotation of the drum so as to open and close the cover (6) and a drum cover (7).    USE - For treating waste material mixed with vinyl, plastic, styrene foam materials, using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The injection of the refuse is performed easily and hygienically due to linked movement of the processing-chamber cover and drum cover. Enables cleaning of the base of the processing chamber, thereby sanitation of the chamber is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Refuse disposal machine for treating waste material, has a drum cover that closes an insertion opening (19) formed in the rotary drum. A guide (28) is arranged at the outer side of the drum to maintain closed state of the drum cover. A rail (29) is arranged in the drum cover. A hook (30) slidingly engages with the rail, during opening of the covers (6,7). A nozzle injects water towards the base of the processing chamber. An air blower sucks the gas of the chamber. A deodorizing tank is filled with predetermined amount of water, to deodorize gas from the chamber. A washing apparatus cleans the base of the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the refuse disposal machine, in closed state of the covers.    processing chamber (1)    rotary drum (3)    processing chamber cover (6)    drum cover (7)    linking mechanism (8)    insertion openings (15,19)    guide (28)    rail (29)    hook (30)
NOVELTY - Microbial fermentation of the organic waste is performed in fermentation chamber (2). The stirring blade (3) in the chamber is driven by a motor powered by electricity produced by a combined co-generation system (10). The exhaust gas (12) of the system (10), is routed through the double-wall structure (2a) of chamber (2) for heating.    USE - For organic waste disposal.    ADVANTAGE - Saves cost and saves primary energy source, as products of co-generation system are used as power and heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual block diagram of the organic waste volume reduction processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermentation chamber (2)    double-wall structure (2a)    stirring blade (3)    co-generation system (10)    exhaust gas (12)
NOVELTY - A bio-deodorizing method involves contacting liquid containing malodorous gas with treated water and microorganisms. The treated water is a mixed solution (10) containing microorganisms produced in the middle of the drainage-treatment system. The method removes bad smell from the malodorous gas containing substance, which emits bad smell in the presence of microorganism.    USE - For deodorizing malodorous gas produced at the fish meat production plant (claimed) and for removing unpleasant odors such as ammonia smells or sulfurous odor.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective and the bio-deodorizing method can be run over a long period of time by simple maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bio-deodorizing apparatus, which contains charging hole of malodorous gas equipped with tower bottom part of gas-liquid contact tower (11) and mixed solution tank equipped with a mechanism, which accommodates the mixed solution containing the microorganisms produced in the middle of the drainage treatment system and supplies the mixed solution to the charging hole of the treated water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows deodorizing plant useful for implementing bio-deodorizing method.    mixed solution (10)    gas-liquid contact tower (11)    mixed solution supply pipe (13)    filter (16)    deodorizing plant (50)
NOVELTY - Method involves separating digested liquid mixture obtained by immersing ligno cellulose group biomass in chemical solution, into cellulosic fiber suspension and digestion waste liquid. The organic acid solution obtained by decomposition of monosaccharide solution which is obtained by hydrolyzing cellulosic fiber suspension, is processed by anaerobe to produce combustible gas containing methane.    USE - For production of combustible gas used as fuel for engine of motor vehicles, fuel for fuel cell used for power generation, using ligno cellulose group biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible gas containing methane is easily produced from the ligno cellulose group biomass, without need of heat resistant material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic acid solution is also obtained by hydrolyzing cellulosic fiber in cellulosic fiber suspension or monosaccharide in monosaccharide solution. The digestion waste liquid is separated into high and low concentration sodium ion containing liquids. The high concentration sodium ion containing liquid is supplied to a recovery boiler (11), to recover active ingredient such as sodium hydroxide of the chemical solution from the combustion residue. The low concentration sodium ion containing liquid is mixed with cellulosic fiber suspension. The carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide in combustible gas, are absorbed by the digested liquid mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the usage apparatus of the ligno cellulose group biomass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    digester (1)    diffusion washer (4)    acid production tank (6)    concentration separator (9)    recovery boiler (11)
NOVELTY - An aldehyde is added to glycoluril compound and allowed to react in presence of hydrochloric acid. Ammonium chloride is added to the reaction mixture and ammonium chloride adduct is isolated. The adduct is converted into ammonium hydroxide adduct, and heated at normal pressure or under reduced pressure. Ammonia gas in the mixture is removed to manufacture cucurbit derivative.    USE - For material for removing gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, nitrogen monoxide, methane, acetylene, argon and/or xenon (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method economically mass produces a cucurbit derivative with high yield. The cucurbit derivative is lightweight and safe, and effectively removes the gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aldehyde of formula R-CHO (2) is added to glycoluril compound of formula (1) and allowed to react in presence of hydrochloric acid. Ammonium chloride is added to the reaction mixture and ammonium chloride adduct is isolated. The adduct is converted into ammonium hydroxide adduct, and heated at normal pressure or under reduced pressure. Ammonia gas in the mixture is removed to manufacture cucurbit derivative of formula (3).    R1,R2 = H, 1-10C alkyl or phenyl optionally having substituent; and    R = R1 or optionally substituted 2-6C alkenyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas removing material, which comprises the cucurbit derivative; and    (2) removal of gas which involves heating the cucurbit derivative under reduced or normal pressure after heating, absorbing the gas into the molecule of the derivative, and heating the derivative under reduced pressure to release the gas molecule.
NOVELTY - A pair of ozonizers (22,24) are provided to ozonize portion of the sludge discarded out of the system in respective processing sections (21,23).    USE - For cleaning wastewater containing organic substance by aerobic organism processing.    ADVANTAGE - Volume reduction of the surplus sludge is performed, without accompanying a water quality deterioration of the treated water by discarding portion of sludge. Environmental deterioration by the odor of abandonment sludge is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pair of ozonizers (22,24) are provided to ozonize portion of the sludge discarded out of the system in respective processing sections (21,23). The ozone consumption per unit amount of sludge in final ozone treatment is more than 0.03 - 0.05 g O3/g-SS and more than that in initial ozone treatment which is equal to 0.03 - 0.5 g O3/g-SS. The ozone gas used by final ozone treatment is at high concentration from that by initial ozone treatment. The density of the ozone gas used by initial ozone treatment is 120 - 160 g/Nm3 and the density of the ozone gas used by final ozone treatment is more than 200 g/Nm3. The final ozone treatment system is an ejector mechanism. A portion of sludge after the biological treatment of wastewater is extracted to the ozone treatment and a portion of ozone treated sludge after solid liquid separation is removed and the wastewater is recirculated to the biological treatment. The coagulant is added before solid-liquid separation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic view of the sewage disposal system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    biological treatment system (10)    aerator (11)    precipitate tanks (12,25)    ozone treatment portion (20)    processing sections (21,23)    ozonizers (22,24)
NOVELTY - A plant growth promoter, comprising organic material and neutralizing agent, is new.    USE - As plant growth promoter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plant growth promoter composition neutralizes the pH of soil and thereby prevents elution of heavy metals in the soil.
NOVELTY - Organic substance decomposition reaction evaluation test method involves measuring the amount of carbon dioxide generated automatically and continuously, for detecting the decomposition grade of the organic waste.    USE - For detecting decomposition grade of organic waste, such as city refuse, sewage sludge and agricultural waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method is simple, and enables automatic measurement of the carbon dioxide containing sample weights.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of a composting apparatus, as used in the above method.
NOVELTY - Methanol is reacted with water vapor and oxygen in the presence of zinc oxide and chromium oxide catalysts to form reformed gas containing hydrogen as main component.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen which is used as heating gas of fuel cell, as process gas of semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method is stable, simple, durable and efficient in suppressing the byproduct of carbon monoxide. The method employs an inexpensive catalyst and advances the simplification and size reduction of the methanol reformer.
NOVELTY - Biogas (3), comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide as main components, is generated from an organic substance raw material (2) by microorganisms in a hydrogen fermenter (1). Hydrogen produced is isolated from the biogas, and the remaining gas (5) containing carbon dioxide is circulated to the fermenter. The circulated gas is blown into fermented liquor (6) and the fermenter is pressurized.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used in fuel cell for generating electrical power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is manufactured with improved yield. The method efficiently converts reproducible organic resources into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) hydrogen manufacturing apparatus;    (2) generation of electrical power using microorganisms; and    (3) an electrical power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    Hydrogen fermenter (1)    Raw material (2)    Biogas (3)    Remaining gas (5)    Fermented liquor (6).
NOVELTY - An actuator (17) is arranged at the receptacle interior portion which holds the liquid (13) of high molecular compound, in liquid contacting state, and vibrated at high frequency. A pressure fluctuation is continuously given to the compound. Continuous generation and disintegration of cavitation air bubbles (22) are repeated is liquid and the high molecule compound is modified to a low molecule compound.    USE - Used as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The modification process enables the formation of low molecular compounds with high efficiency using a simple apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) modifier of high molecular compound; and    (2) fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged block diagram of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid (13)    actuator (17)    cavitation air bubbles (22)
NOVELTY - Gas concentration apparatus has a concentration unit (3) to concentrate the hydrocarbon content of mixed gas containing hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide, and a surplus gas adjustment unit (6) to adjust the heat amount of surplus gas, to obtain concentrated gas and adjusted surplus gas as heating gas.    USE - The apparatus is useful for obtaining heating gas from a mixed gas of hydrocarbon e.g. methane and carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The gas concentrating apparatus increases the heat amount, to recover the adjusted surplus gas as a heating gas. The apparatus uses surplus gas as a heating gas, without wasting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for concentration of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a gas concentrating apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Concentration unit (3)    Surplus gas adjustment unit (6).
NOVELTY - Polycyclic aromatic compound is decomposed using bacteria belonging to Alcaligenes having polycyclic aromatic compound decomposing property.    USE - For decomposing polycyclic aromatic compound, such as pyrene in soils.    ADVANTAGE - The method using microbes effectively decomposes polycyclic aromatic compound, such as pyrene. The method prevents environmental pollution by the compound for prolonged period. The method is utilized in environmental purification technique by microbes, especially bioremediation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) an agent for decomposing polycyclic aromatic compounds containing the microbial cells culture or processed microbial material of bacteria belonging to Alcaligenes; and    (2) Alcaligenes piechudii WU-JH2000 (FERM P-18352).
NOVELTY - A memory stores the organic waste processing conditions. A setting unit sets the processing mode of a treatment tank (5) to a composting mode or an amount reduction mode. An execution unit of the treatment tank processes the organic waste using the set mode, based on the processing conditions stored in the memory.    USE - For processing organic waste such as excrements of organic refuse or livestock and pruning waste.    ADVANTAGE - Performs both composting and amount reduction processing of organic waste efficiently, based on suitable conditions using a single apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Organic waste processing system;    (2) Organic waste processing condition monitoring apparatus; and    (3) Organic waste processing program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Treatment tank (5)
NOVELTY - An aerobic fermenter comprises a cover that has a scum floating prevention tool (8) positioned below the surface level of the processed liquid in the tank (1) and a branch pipe (5) for delivery of generated methane gas.    USE - For anaerobic fermentation of organic refuse such as human waste collected from residence, hotel and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Since the scum floating prevention tool is provided, stirring apparatus and other drive source are avoided. Easy maintenance is achieved. Prevents environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aerobic fermenter comprises a cover that has a scum floating prevention tool (8) positioned below the surface level of the processed liquid in the tank (1) and a branch pipe (5) for delivery of generated methane gas. The anaerobic fermenter has mixing plate (7) for accelerating the biomass. An anaerobic filter bed (6) measures the stability of biomass near the entrance of water tank. A partition plate (2) of the scum floating prevention tool divides the channel in water flow direction. The partition plate and mixing plate are made to protrude slightly above the water level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the anaerobic fermenter.    Tank (1)    Partition plate (2)    Branch pipe (5)    Anaerobic filter bed (6)    Mixing plate (7)    Scum floating prevention tool (8)
NOVELTY - An assembly extracts heat energy from a biomass or other organic mass. The assembly has a first reactor in which the biomass is first dried and then pyrolyzed, prior to discharge through a shaft or chute to a second reactor and mixing with a gas. The products are stirred by vortices, incinerated, gasified and then cracked.    USE - For extraction of heat energy from biomass, e.g. wood or other organic matter.    ADVANTAGE - The novel assembly achieves a stable operation mode and higher cold gas efficiency than prior art systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The product gas is discharged from an outlet in the upper part of the second reactor. The first indirectly heated reactor has a cylindrical, round or rectangular cross section, and is inclined at 10-40 degrees to the vertical. The two reactors share a worm drive feed extending the full length. The second reactor has a cylindrical, round or rectangular cross section. The passage between the first and second reactors is small in comparison with the cross-sectional area of the first reactor. Both reactors have a fireclay lining. The chute or passage is fabricated of high-temperature ceramics or stainless steel, and discharges into the upper part of the second reactor in which there is a dust trap.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of using the above assembly.
NOVELTY - An operating process for a fuel cell system (1) comprising at least one fuel cell (8) supplies almost pure hydrogen, containing little carbon monoxide and inert gas, to the anode (9) in a circuit (12) and feeds oxidant discontinuously and in very small amounts to the cathode (11).    USE - As a fuel cell system for an auxiliary power unit for a land, sea or air vehicle (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The supply of oxidant to the cell is dosed and minimized to optimize the cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for use of the fuel cell system above as an auxiliary power unit for a land, sea or air vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block flow diagram for the system is shown.    fuel cell system (1)    cell (8)    anode (9)    cathode (11)    circuit (12)
NOVELTY - A process for the discontinuous operation of a fuel cell system (1) supplies the anode (9) with almost pure hydrogen (2) containing little carbon monoxide and inert gas. The supply of oxidant to the cathode (11) depends upon the electrical power requirements for the cell (8).    USE - As a discontinuously operating fuel cell system, especially for use as an auxiliary power unit for a land, sea or air vehicle (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The supply of oxidant is dosed to optimize the operating efficiency of the fuel cell system and carbon monoxide levels in the anode feed are low ( 50 ppm).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the use of the system as an auxiliary power unit, especially for a land, sea or air vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block flow diagram for the system is shown.    fuel cell system (1)    hydrogen feed (2)    cell (8)    anode (9)    oxidant region (11)
NOVELTY - A combustor comprises a pre-mixer mixing fuel and heating gas, a mixer combusting the fuel and heating gas, and a porous medium between the pre-mixer and mixer.    USE - Used for a fuel reforming device and a fuel cell system (claimed) for forming an homogeneous mixture gas.    ADVANTAGE - The combustor restrains the amount of production of nitrogen oxides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a fuel reforming device comprising a pre-mixer mixing fuel and heating gas, a mixer combusting the fuel and heating gas, a porous medium between the pre-mixer and mixer, and a reformer downstream of the first combustor for generating hydrogen-rich gas;    (b) a fuel cell system comprising a pre-mixer mixing fuel and heating gas, a mixer combusting the fuel and heating gas, a porous medium between the pre-mixer and mixer, a reformer downstream of the first combustor for generating hydrogen-rich gas, and a fuel cell downstream of the reformer; and    (c) starting up a fuel cell system comprising providing a fuel cell system, warming up the porous medium through achieving diffusion combustion between fuel and air in a pre-mixer and interrupting the diffusion combustion, and warming up the reformer through combusting the fuel and heating gas in the mixer while supplying the fuel and heating has into the mixer through the pre-mixer and porous medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view illustrating a structure of a combustor, fuel-reforming device, and fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A catalyst for water gas shift reaction comprises either gold and copper oxides; or palladium and manganese oxides.    USE - For water gas shift reaction (claimed method and apparatus) for hydrogen production (claimed production and apparatus) and carbon monoxide removal (claimed method and apparatus), used for fuel cell systems (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalysts are effective at low temperatures compared with conventional catalysts, so that the production of hydrogen and removal of carbon monoxide can be performed efficiently, and can advance the water gas shift reaction with high activity for a prolonged period of time.
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a body formed by stacking an electrolyte electrode assemblies and separators (26,28) in a stacking direction. A reactant gas supply passage (34a) and a discharge passage (34b) extend through the body to supply and discharge reactant gas to and from the assemblies respectively. A bypass passage is formed on an insulator or end plate for connecting the passages.    USE - Used for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The stack provides a simple and compact structure, thus preventing the power generation surfaces from being covered with droplets of the water. The stack is capable of maintaining desirable power generation performance of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Unit cells (12)    Separators (26,28)    Reactant gas supply passage (34a)    Reactant gas discharge supply (34b)
NOVELTY - The stack has a modularized plate structure with an anode (30), a cathode, water coolant and air coolant plates. The plates are designed to form hydrogen and air channels to allow uniform distribution and even flow of hydrogen and air. Hydrogen enters the anode plate through an inlet port (32), travels through the hydrogen channels, and leaves the anode plate through an outlet port (36).    USE - Used in a power system.    ADVANTAGE - The plate structure allows gases to evenly flow through each channel of the plates that form channels, and allows uniform reaction, thus providing sufficient and efficient removal of heat from the fuel cell stack. The structure provides sufficient amount of air to flow through the cathode plate, thereby enhancing output power of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of an anode plate for a fuel cell stack.    Anode plate (30)    Inlet port (32)    Four edges (34,38,66,72)    Outlet port (36)    Guide zones (40,42)
NOVELTY - The system has a pre-humidifying and humidifying units (22, 21a), which sequentially humidify one of supply fuel and supply oxidizing gases that are supplied to a fuel cell (11). The pre-humidifying unit humidifies by using moisture contained in one of an exhaust fuel and oxidizing gases. The humidifying unit (21a) performs humidification by using hot water.    USE - Used for generating power and supplying heat.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy and moisture consumed by humidification in the humidifying unit is reduced, and energy required for pre-humidifying unit is also reduced, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the overall fuel cell system. The amount of moisture supplied to the humidifying unit is reduced to restrain a temperature change, thereby operating the system stably. The humidifying units effectively perform stepwise humidification, even if the supply fuel or oxidizing gas humidified to a high dew point temperature is supplied, thereby downsizing the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Cooling water heat radiator (13)    Cooling water tank (14)    Pre- humidifying unit (22)    Humidifying units (21a, 21b)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a mechanical pump placed on a hydrogen gas passage and a circulation passage. Another circulation passage is coupled to the gas passage to conduct gas of residual hydrogen not consumed by a device. A momentum transfer type vacuum pump is placed on the hydrogen gas passage and the latter circulation passage. A unit (60) controls an operation state of the mechanical and vacuum pumps based on the hydrogen consumed.    USE - Used for a hydrogen-consuming device e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the power consumed for circulation of hydrogen-containing gas in the hydrogen supply system, thereby increasing the energy efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a hydrogen supply system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a construction of a hydrogen supply system.    Hydrogen supply system (10)    High pressure hydrogen tank (20)    Fuel cell (30)    Hydrogen gas supply pipe (40)    Hydrogen gas circulation pipes (41,42,43)    Control unit (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a communicating part (120) connected to a base (110) communicating with a fuel cell. A connecting assembly (100) abuts the communicating part when a hydrogen storage canister is coupled to the fuel cell through the connecting assembly. The hydrogen from the canister flows to the fuel cell through the connecting assembly and the communicating part.    USE - Used for coupling hydrogen storage canister and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting assembly abuts the communicating part when the canister is coupled to the fuel cell, thereby preventing the ambient air from entering the communicating part. This arrangement enables quick detachment of the canister.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a connecting device for a hydrogen storage canister.    Connecting assembly (100)    Base (110)    Communicating part (120)    Moving part (130)    Abutting units (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing liquid fuel to be vaporized into inlet for a fuel flow path of a vaporizer. Heated fluid is passed through a path in a heat exchange relation to the fuel flow path to heat and vaporize the fuel. Pressure drop of the fuel is controlled as it passes from the inlet through an outlet where fuel emerges as a vapor such that the majority of the drop occurs near the inlet before any of the fuel is vaporized.    USE - Used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high flow resistance to achieve necessary pressure drop and is of short length so that fuel/water mixture within a maze will not occur.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) fuel cell system for generating power    (b) a fuel vaporizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a fuel cell structure and a hot gas structure.    Core (50)    Plates (70, 72)    Maze (82)    Enlarged openings (86, 102, 88, 104)    Fin (120)
NOVELTY - An autothermal reformer comprises a first stage having first catalytic element receiving a first stage flow that is reacted within the first catalyst element to form a first stage effluent.    USE - For catalytically reforming a fuel into hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The autothermal reformer controls the temperature that occurs within the reformer during start up while providing an oxygen/carbon ratio that prevents carbon formation within the reformer. It also provides a more uniform temperature distribution along its length to increase the lifespan of the reformer and catalyst bed along with increasing the conversion of the fuel to hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An autothermal reformer comprises a first stage having first catalytic element receiving a first stage flow including a fuel flow, a first oxidant flow, and a steam flow, where the first flow is reacted within the first catalyst element to form a first stage effluent; and a second stage downstream from and in fluid communication with the first stage. The second stage has a second catalytic element receiving a second stage flow including the first stage effluent and a second oxidant flow. The second stage flow is reacted within the second catalytic element and is exhausted from the second stage as a second effluent.
NOVELTY - Generation of electricity from fuel cells includes: (a) combining water vapor with biomass to form a gaseous mixture; (b) subjecting the gaseous mixture to air to react within the fuel cells to generate electricity and create waste heat; and (c) using waste heat to vaporize water to produce water vapor (preferably superheated steam) for gasification of biomass. Gasification of biomass provides energy to fuel cells to generate electricity.    USE - Generating electricity from fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generation of electricity from fuel cells includes:    (a) providing fuel cells, biomass and water vapor;    (b) combining water vapor with biomass for gasification of biomass to form a gaseous mixture containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and organic compounds subject to reforming;    (c) subjecting the gaseous mixture to air to react within the fuel cells to generate electricity and exothermic heat, and create waste heat; and    (d) using waste heat to vaporize water to produce water vapor (preferably superheated steam) for gasification of biomass.    Gasification of biomass provides energy to fuel cells to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The flow sheet shows generation of electricity from fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The bracket (20) has a pair of spaced-apart C-shaped clips that engage the peripheral edge portions of different plate pairs. A mounting portion is attached to the clips, and extends outwardly from the plate pairs when the mounting bracket is attached. Space units engage the peripheral edge portions of the plate pairs when the bracket is attached.    USE - For e.g. condensers, filtration devices, fuel cells and fuel reformers or processors.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket attaches to the peripheral edge portions of the plate pairs and hence provides superior strength, flexibility and minimal interference with fluid flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a stacked plate core device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mounting bracket attached to a heat exchanger core and another mounting bracket to be attached to the core.    Mounting bracket (20)    Heat exchanger core (22)    Tubes (24)    Central planer portion (27)    Extension portions (40)
NOVELTY - The production of hydrogen comprises subjecting a hydrogen-containing compound (with the exception of a nitrogen-containing compound) to a decomposition reaction with non-thermal plasma.    USE - The obtained hydrogen can be used as a clean fuel and potentially as a fuel for automobiles and an energy source for other appliances in civil life.    ADVANTAGE - The process continuously produces hydrogen in a high yield at a high selectivity, where a hydrogen-containing compound is decomposed efficiently under mild conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart showing a typical continuous process for carrying out the invention.    Feed gas (1)    Background gas (2)    Control system for gas flow rate (3)    Evaporating system for feed gas (4)    non-thermal plasma apparatus for producing hydrogen (5)    Analysis system (6)    Apparatus for separation and recovery of hydrogen (7)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate for a fuel cell and its preparation method are provided, to improve the corrosion resistance, the lightweight, the impact resistance and to reduce the gas permeation of the bipolar plate, thereby improving the durability and the lifetime of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bipolar plate(1) is installed at the both sides of a membrane electrode assembly and contains a separation plate(3) for preventing the direct contact of between the gas paths(2) supplying each hydrogen and oxygen with hydrogen and oxygen, wherein the separation plate and the gas paths are molded in a body by using a conductive polymer material. Also the method comprises the steps of coating the both sides of a metal plate forming the separation plate with a conductive polymer or a mixture of a polymer and a conductive filler, to form a coating layer; and forming a gas path on the conductive polymer layers by using a conductive polymer material. Preferably the coating layer is formed by electrochemical polymerization. Preferably the conductive polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyacetylene and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene).
NOVELTY - An ionized gas aided circulation non-discharge system and a method for treating excrements wastewater are provided, which can treat high concentration excrement wastewater by ionized gas reaction to an extent of utilizing the treated water as a gray water without discharging water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system comprises a crusher(30) for crushing excrement wastewater; a primary decomposition tank(40) for storing the excrement wastewater passed through the crusher(30); an ionized gas generator(50) which generates ionized gas to remove organic matter in the excrement wastewater of the primary decomposition tank(40); a deaerator(70) which removes ionized gas in the reacted water passed through the primary decomposition tank(40); a contact oxidation tank(110) which primarily treats the effluent of the deaerator(70) by microorganism; a fermentation tank(140) which secondarily treats the effluent water of the contact oxidation tank(110); a secondary decomposition tank(160) which stores the effluent water of the fermentation tank(140).
NOVELTY - A combustion chamber (5) burns pyrolysis gas (11), and generates high temperature gas. The heat supply spaces (6a, 6b) which surround an oven chamber (8), supply high temperature gas from the combustion chamber to the oven chamber. The oven chamber performs drying and carbonization of the organic waste (1), using the supplied gas.    USE - Used for recycling organic waste such as sewage sludge, purification-tank sludge, human waste and livestock excrement.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace efficiently recycles the organic waste with reduction in capital investment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic waste recycling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the drying and carbonization furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic waste (1)    Combustion chamber (5)    Heat supply spaces (6a, 6b)    Oven chamber (8)    Pyrolysis gas (11)
NOVELTY - A sensor detects moisture content of organic refuse stored in processing chamber, using light emitting and light receiving elements. A controller determines abnormality of the moisture-content sensor, when output of light-receiving element remains constant after or before lighting or extinguishing the light emitting elements. An alert unit generates abnormality indication signal, based on determination result.    USE - Organic refuse processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents malfunctioning of the processing apparatus by accurately detecting abnormality of moisture content sensor at earlier stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An adjustment unit of the controller, adjusts moisture content stored in the chamber, by operating the processing chamber in standard operation mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining moisture content measurement method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The reformer has evaporation and reformation portions provided at the upstream and downstream sides of gas- liquid mixture flow path. The evaporation portion has spiral flow path (62) provided between outer and inner pipes (40,30), so that the gas-liquid mixture is supplied in spiral shape.    USE - For solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the manufacturing cost and size of reformer, and enables efficient evaporation of gas-liquid mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reformer.    gas liquid mixture (3)    inner pipe (30)    outer pipe (40)    spiral flowing down path (62)    heating unit (70)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) generates water while generating electric power, using hydrogen generated by the reaction of water and magnesium hydride pellet. A boiler feeding unit (7) receives the water generated by the fuel cell and supplies it to the hydrogen generator (4).    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water generated during the functioning of the fuel cell is used again for hydrogen generation, the necessity for storing water separately is avoided, thereby reducing the weight of the electric power generation system. Since the water produced by fuel cell is at high temperature. The reaction efficiency of the water and magnesium hydride pellet is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell electric power generation system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen generator (4)    Boiler feeding unit (7)    Controller (8)
NOVELTY - A gas purification apparatus (2) purifies impurity gas in a coal gasification furnace (1) and supplies carbon monoxide (CO) gas to a shift reaction device (5) provided between purification apparatus and anode (4A). A controller controls flow amount of water vapor in device (5). The shift reaction of CO gas and water vapor occurs, such that CO gas is transformed into gas with high hydrogen (H2) concentration.    USE - For generation of electric power using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since CO gas is transformed into gas with high hydrogen concentration and is supplied to the fuel cell, the life of fuel cell is increased, hence battery life is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows diagrams of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coal gasification furnace (1)    Gas purification apparatus (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode (4A)    Shift reaction device (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cells (10), fuel supply paths to fuel cells and the micro-valves (5a, 5b) which control amount of the liquid fuel passing through fuel supply paths, are integrated on same substrate (3).    USE - E.g., solid polymer fuel cell system, direct methanol fuel cell system for utilizing as electric power unit for portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Miniaturization in size and weight reduction of fuel cell system can be attained, and fuel supply paths can be shortened. Dead volume and supply trace amount liquid fuel to fuel cell are reduced stably. Operation of joining fuel cell and fuel supply paths is not necessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view and a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Substrate (3)    Micro- valves (5a, 5b)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The disposer has a stir shaft (3) fitted with a stirring blade (4), to stir an organic refuse in a tank with microorganisms, by rotating the stir shaft with a power unit (5). Several airjet nozzles (6) opened and closed by an opening-closing mechanism, forcedly eject air into the refuse from a ventilation unit (2) through the stir shaft and the stirring blade.    USE - For performing fermentation decomposition of organic refuse and garbage disposal material.    ADVANTAGE - The garbage disposal material and the organic refuse are prevented from entering into the stir shaft through the airjet nozzles provided in the stirring blade, since the airjet nozzles are closed when not supplying air. The phenomenon of getting the airjet nozzles blocked with the accumulation and hardening of garbage disposal material and organic refuse is prevented. Air of stabilized quantity is supplied over a long period of time into the garbage disposal material, and the organic refuse through the stirring blade and the garbage disposal are performed stably and efficiently, for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stirring blade is formed of spiral shape. The airjet nozzles and opening-closing mechanism are incorporated along the periphery of the stirring blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    ventilation unit (2)    stir shaft (3)    stirring blade (4)    power unit (5)    airjet nozzles (6)
NOVELTY - Organic-sludge processing involves decompose-treating organic sludge with a rotating disk contactor process, before anaerobic and/or aerobic treatment.    USE - For processing organic sludge ejected from waste-water treatment installation and sewage works, such as domestic purification tanks, for producing organic and liquid fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method provides high rate of gasification and rapid decomposition. The amount of dreg generated and final amount of sludge are reduced. The obtained organic and liquid fertilizers contain a lot of ammonia and phosphoric acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the anaerobic digestive processing apparatus.    organic-sludge storage tank (1)    raw-material organic sludge piping (2)    rotating disc type apparatus (3)    rotating disc (4)    motor (5)
NOVELTY - The dynamic filtration of suspension involves adding polymer flocculent (8) to suspension, aggregating suspension and stopping addition or reducing injection efficiency of the flocculent, after forming aggregated cake layer. The flocculent is added to the suspension during exfoliation process of the cake layer of dynamic filtration, before the exfoliation process or during cake layer reformation process.    USE - For filtering suspension such as organic slurry in biological treatment waste water, organic industrial waste water and sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic filtration is performed stably. Since the filtration duration is increased, the washing frequency of the filter is reduced. The polymer flocculent pouring cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dynamic filter for suspension.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the dynamic filtration method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    raw water (1)    biological treatment tank (2)    air for aeration (3)    filtration material (6)    dynamic filter layer (7)    polymer flocculent (8)
NOVELTY - The desulfurization of hydrocarbon containing organosulfur compound is carried out in a static-type mixing vessel using oxidizing agent.    USE - For desulfurization of hydrocarbon containing organosulfur compound, used for manufacture of hydrogen for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation of sulfur compound in the hydrocarbon is promoted by the oxidizing agent. Thus, the concentration of sulfur compound in hydrocarbon is reduced to less than 0.2 mass ppm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen for fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A high halogenated organic substance (38) is treated with ultraviolet radiation of wavelength 254 nm. A portion of the treated fluid is treated in a biological treatment tank (8) using an organism. The biologically treated fluid is cleaned using an organic solvent such as normal hexane for separating organic substances and water. The organic substances (36) are treated again with ultraviolet radiation.    USE - For decomposing halogenated organic substance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable processing of the halogenated organic substances, such that processed water satisfies reliable graduation reference standard. The usage amount of the culture solution and the quantity of the waste water discharged are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for decomposition treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the decompose-treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    Ultraviolet treatment apparatus (6)    Biological treatment tank (8)    Washing apparatus (10)    Organic substance (36,38)    Separated water (66)
NOVELTY - A power supply which supplies power to a heater heating a semiconductor gas sensor, is switched OFF temporarily for 50 milli seconds, when the gas sensor migrates between high temperature state to low temperature state.    USE - For driving low power consumption-type semiconductor gas sensor used for detecting gases such as carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4), propane (C3H8) and methyl oxide (CH3OH), for gas-leakage alarm unit. Also for detecting incomplete combustion gas in combustion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption and improves sensitivity effectively, as the power supply is temporarily stopped only for 50 milli seconds between the transition states of the gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph explaining the relation between transition time and power of the gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Odorization of gas involves passing hydrogen through a membrane so that it is dissociated into atomic hydrogen. The atomic hydrogen permeated through the membrane reacts with non-gaseous odorous substance to generate a gaseous odor.    USE - For odorizing gas, such as town gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen and dimethyl ether.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for odorization apparatus for gas.
NOVELTY - The catalyst consists of a specific compound of iron group element. The compound has 0.1-25 wt.% of iron group element with respect to titanium oxide.    USE - For manufacturing synthesis gas, such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen mixed gas (claimed) used in fuel cells and gas to liquid (GTL) techniques.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent durability and restrains carbon precipitate and oxidation of cobalt depending on reaction conditions. Activity of the catalyst is not deteriorated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst consists of a compound of formula M1M2/TiO2, where M1 and M2 are two kinds of iron group elements chosen from iron, cobalt and nickel. The compound has 0.1-25 wt.% of content of M1 and M2, with respect to titanium oxide (TiO2). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen mixed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the X-ray diffraction analysis of the catalyst. (Drawing includes non- English language text).
NOVELTY - Environmental hormone-containing water and ozone-containing gas are mixed using a line mixer (1). Subsequently, the environmental hormone is decomposed. The concentration of dissolved ozone underwater is maintained at 0.15-0.8 mg/L for 4 seconds from the time when ozone-containing gas starts to flow into the line mixer.    USE - For processing environmental hormone-containing water.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method efficiently decomposes and removes environmental hormone using less amount of ozone and a compact apparatus. The processed water has low ozone content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of environmental hormone-containing water, which has line mixer, pump (2) for supplying water to line mixer, piping (3) which is in front of the line mixer or near water flow admission for connecting the gas supply path (5) of ozone-containing gas, flowing water portion (6) for draining the water flowing out of line mixer, and dissolved ozone densitometer (9) which is provided at the position where water flows into line mixer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of environmental-hormone processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    line mixer (1)    pump (2)    piping (3)    gas supply path (5)    flowing water portion (6)    dissolved ozone densitometer (9)    controlling valve (10)
NOVELTY - Purifying a mercury contaminant (M1) comprises addition of microorganisms belonging to the genus Alteromonas having mercury volatilization ability, to the mercury contaminant.    USE - (M1) Is useful for purifying a mercury contaminant, such as, an organomercurous compound in soil, deposit or sludge (claimed). (M1) Is also useful for purifying an inorganic mercury compound.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) Removes mercury simply and effectively without a serious influence on the ecosystem such as soil, as the microorganisms used are of sea origin. (M1) Is also cost-effective.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing plant-cultivation culture medium comprises fermenting dewatered sludge under predetermined conditions, followed by mixing the fermented sludge with an inorganic lightweight aggregate.    USE - The method is used for manufacturing plant-cultivation culture medium (claimed) which is used for cultivating plants in agriculture and horticulture.    ADVANTAGE - The culture medium for cultivating plant has excellent water retention property and prevents growth of mold/fungi.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plant-cultivation culture medium, which comprises inorganic aggregate having apparent specific gravity smaller than fermented dewatered sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of culture medium manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Cellulose support comprises a clay mineral or inorganic compounds (in weight%) (25-75) supported on a cellulose particulate material. The cellulose particulate material has bulk-specific gravity of 0.12-0.4 and underwater stirring strength of 50% or more.    USE - For garbage-disposal support (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Isolation of clay mineral or inorganic compound from the cellulose particulate material is effectively prevented and acidification of organic refuse disposer is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) garbage-disposal support consisting of the cellulose support; and    (2) manufacture of cellulose support which involves mixing a viscose and a clay mineral to form a solid support followed by acid regeneration.
NOVELTY - The organic waste (1) containing a high level of cellulosic fiber content or process liquid obtained by a methane fermentation process is mixed with water (9) having a small amount of other solid matter (8). The mixture is subjected to solid-liquid separation and/or dehydration (2). The obtained solid matter is ground and added in the methane fermentation process, to dispose the organic waste.    USE - For disposing of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances the decomposition rate of cellulosic fiber and increases the recovery amount of energy. The production of waste in the process is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic waste (1) containing high level of cellulosic fiber content or process liquid obtained by methane fermentation process is mixed with water (9) having small amount of other solid matter (8). The solid matter and liquid matter are separated from the mixture by solid-liquid separation and/or dehydration (2). The obtained solid matter is ground and added in methane fermentation process, to dispose the organic waste. The water (9) is free from suspended substance e.g. activated sludge treated water obtained in water treating step of methane fermentation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows disposing method of organic waste by methane fermentation process.    Organic waste (1)    Dehydration unit (2)    Solid matter (8)    Water (9)    Ground solid matter (10)
NOVELTY - A methane fermentation tank (3) is integrally provided with fixed floor (8), having a contact material of a plant derivative attaching methanogen, with a mechanism for giving liner flow velocity to the organic waste to be treated. The top of the tank is provided with an open/close port (11) with double lids (13,17). An end of a supply channel of the organic substance, reaches a central lower position inside the tank.    USE - The fermentation tank is useful for organic waste treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high efficiency at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the methane fermentation equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank (3)    Floor (8)    Open/close port (11)    Double lids (13,17)
NOVELTY - A system for treating wastewater comprises a pH control vessel receiving wastewater from a main pipe connected to anaerobic treatment equipment by a sub-pipe.    USE - For anaerobic treatment of wastewater, especially methane fermentation water.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying wastewater of stable pH and temperature, to the anaerobic treatment equipment, and smoothly circulating the wastewater within the treatment system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system for treating wastewater comprises a pH control vessel receiving wastewater from a main pipe connected to anaerobic treatment equipment by a sub-pipe, where a treated-water tank connected to the equipment is connected to the vessel by a return pipe, the sub-pipe has a feed pump controlled corresponding to wastewater supply from the main pipe, and a circulating pump is controlled to achieve a smaller flow rate than in the return pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the wastewater treatment system.    pH control vessel (2)    treatment pipe (3)    anaerobic water treatment equipment (4)    return pipe (6)    treated water vessel (7)    feed water pump (8)    circulating pump (9)
NOVELTY - A methane fermenter (3) receives wastewater and supplies fermented wastewater to a membrane separator (1), where a membrane filter unit (2) is submerged in wastewater received in the separator for solid liquid separation, and the methane fermenter and membrane separator are formed as separate units and connected by piping (4).    USE - Methane fermentation water treatment equipment for wastewater treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exchange of membrane filter without risk of releasing methane and toxic gases to the atmosphere owing to the fermenter and membrane separator comprising separate units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the methane fermentation water treatment apparatus.    membrane separator (1)    membrane separation unit (2)    methane fermenter (3)    connecting pipe (4)    gas filter (24)
NOVELTY - Biologically decomposable starch based polymers are comminuted and mixed with an aqueous solution containing a cellulose decomposing bacterial flora, optionally other suitable waste is also added e.g. wood chips. pH values are set to pH 4-7. As a result of controlled mixing the following ratios are established: C:N = (16:1) - (19:1) N:P:K = (3-5.4):(2.5-4.4):(0.7-1.9).    USE - The method is useful for the production of biogas and artificial soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biologically decomposable starch based polymers are comminuted and mixed with an aqueous solution containing a cellulose decomposing bacterial flora, optionally other suitable waste is also added e.g. wood chips. pH values are set to pH 4-7. As a result of controlled mixing the following ratios are established: C:N = (16:1) - (19:1) N:P:K = (3-5.4):(2.5-4.4):(0.7-1.9). The resulting mix is transferred to fermentation reactors. Compressed air is blown in, until a temperature of 60degreesC is reached. Reactors are closed at this point and anaerobic fermentation takes place for 25-30 days. Biogas evolved is removed for perusal. On completion of the reaction, residual bio-manure is collected from the reactor and used as artificial soil.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell plant comprises combustion device with at least one exhaust gas discharge pipe, fuel cell unit and hydrocarbon reformer used to produce a hydrogen-rich fluid, with a heat exchanger in the exhaust gas pipe for heating a heating fluid and/or an operating substance for the reformer using the waste heat of the exhaust gas.    USE - As fuel cell system, for powering a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel fuel cell system uses the waste heat generated by the fuel reforming reaction, which reduced the cost of additional external energy required to initiate the reaction, particularly during start up. By combining the engine with the fuel cell system, the hydrogen store can be reduced in size, thus simplifying the reformer. The efficiency of the system is improved by using the exhaust gas energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, with a fuel cell plant as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an internal combustion engine with a heat exchanger, as above.    Heat exchanger (2)    Exhaust gas pipe (3)    Discharge opening (4)    Exhaust gas (7)    Reformer (10)
NOVELTY - In a method for the prevention of back-firing in a mixture entering a reaction chamber, the section traversed by the flow is varied in a zone between an inlet opening and the reaction chamber as a function of the mixture volume (A), such that the speed of flow (V) of the mixture is greater than the speed of combustion (Vbr) of the mixture at least for the major part of the mixture volumes entering the chamber.    USE - The method is used to prevent back-firing in a mixture entering a reaction chamber, such as for example in the autothermal reforming of a mixture of oxygen, water, water vapor and a hydrocarbon compound such as diesel or petrol to produce a gas containing hydrogen for a fuel cell, in particular the fuel cell of an auxiliary power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents back-firing in the mixture entering a reaction chamber and allows the exploitation of a greater part of the spreading of the charge with an optimization of yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a reactor for putting this method into service;    (b) application of the method with such a reactor for the autothermal reforming of a mixture containing oxygen, water vapor and a hydrocarbon compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a reactor functioning as an autothermal reformer and also showing the possible evolution of temperature on its structural length.    Reactor (1)    Reaction chamber (2)    Catalyst rack (3)    Inlet opening (4)    Mixture distribution zone (5)    Exothermic reaction zone (6)    Endothermic reaction zone (7)    Devices for varying section between inlet and reaction chamber (8)
NOVELTY - The production of a substrate for epiphitic plant rooting comprises a versatile locator with a fast-drying-paste-type base under a layer of powder promoting substance and development of ornamental plants. Also claimed is a process applying the substrate. The process employs inorganic waste, and enables it to integrate with natural materials.    USE - In agriculture.
NOVELTY - A miniature fuel cell base module is made up of numerous micro-volumes (10) positioned inside a closed space between lower (1), upper (2) and lateral (3) sides. The wall of each micro-volume is covered with a layer which forms the electrodes/membrane base element. A first reactant is circulated inside the micro-volumes whilst a second reactant is circulated between the micro-volumes. The space between the micro-volumes can optionally be filled with a porous material in order to make the assembly rigid.    USE - The miniature fuel cell base module is applied for small fuel cells, in particular for micro-systems or very small module making up fuel cells to be used as portable power micro-sources. It is applicable for both Protons Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) and Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - This miniature fuel cell base module has a large functional surface for a relatively small overall size. The functional surface is sufficient to produce the electric power needed to feed portable electronic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous material is porous silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a realization of a miniature fuel cell module in accordance with the invention.    Lower side of closed space; (1)    Upper side of closed space; (2)    Lateral side of closed space; (3)    Inlet and outlet for first reactant; (4A, 4B)    Micro-volumes; (10)    Cap; (20)    Outlet hole for circulation of second reactant; (21)    Collection space for first reactant. (22)
NOVELTY - The oxidizing agent gas supply side communication hole (20) is integrally provided with linear portions (20a,20b) extending longitudinally in the predetermined directions (B,C) respectively, while straddling the upper corner portion at one end fringe of a separator (16). An electrolytic film (14) is sandwiched between the separators (16,18).    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - None-given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    separator (16,18)    hole (20)    linear portion (20a,20b)    oxidizing agent gas (A)    cooling medium (B)    fuel gas (C)
NOVELTY - Detecting toxic materials in water comprises determining the electrochemical signals generated from a microbial fuel cell comprising electrochemically active microorganism; introducing a sample to the microbial fuel cell; and determining the degree of electrochemical signal changes from the microbial fuel cell.    USE - For detecting toxic materials in water.    ADVANTAGE - When toxic materials are present in the sample for determination, generation of electricity by the electrically active bacteria in the microbial fuel cell is decreased remarkably, maximizing the sensitivity in determining the toxic materials. The use of the microbial fuel cell minimizes the cost and the personnel for the management and maintenance of the sensor part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a toxic material detection device comprising a sample inlet pump (1); a first pre-treatment tank (2) treating the sample; a microbial fuel cell (6) sensing the changes in the current due to the entry of the toxic materials; and a personal computer and controlling part (11) which control the value of the signals and automatically determine the toxicity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an automatic determination device for toxic materials.    Sample inlet pump (1)    First pre-treatment tank (2)    Second pre-treatment tank (3)    Sample-gathering vessel (4)    Solenoid valve (5)    Microbial fuel cell (6)    Sample outlet (7)    Tap water chamber (8)    Tap water exit (9)    Voltmeter (10)    Personal computer and controlling part (11)
NOVELTY - A control unit (44) measures the potential difference between the reference electrode (32) and anode (28), and compares it with a preset value, to check if fuel gas is sufficient.    USE - For detecting supply of fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The deficiency of fuel gas is easily detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell operation control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel gas supply detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anode electrode (28)    reference electrode (32)    controller (44)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has an anode and a cathode, a polymer electrolyte membrane located between anode and cathode gas diffusion backings, and a methanol vapor fuel supply. The permeable polymer electrolyte membrane has a permeability that sustains a carbon dioxide flux equivalent to at least10 mA/cm2, for removal of carbon dioxide produced at the anode by reaction of methanol with water.    USE - The invention is used for a fuel cell system (claimed). It is used as small battery replacements for portable electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive fuel cell system manages the water balance and the carbon dioxide release without the need for separate subsystems; allows the use of neat methanol fuel; and provides positional tolerance with respect to supplying the fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system, comprising a fuel cell(s); a super-absorbent material contained within the anode plenum (68) for modulating methanol access to the anode, and holding a liquid methanol-water solution in proximity to the anode gas diffusion backing; a fuel reservoir for containing liquid methanol or methanol-water solution as a liquid fuel; and a feed line connecting the fuel reservoir to the anode plenum of each fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically depicts a fuel cell system, for managing a methanol vapor fed fuel supply that is position and pressure swing tolerant.    Fuel tank (64)    Vapor area (66)    Anode plenum (68)    Pressure equalization line (72)    Flexible headspace bladder (74)
NOVELTY - Organo-sulfur compounds are removed from fuel gas streams by contacting the gas stream with an adsorbent. The adsorbent is a clay mineral from the hormite group.    USE - For removing organo-sulfur compounds from fuel gas streams (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The clay mineral from hormite group adsorbent is inexpensive and environmentally friendly. It has a high activity and high capacity for removing sulfur-containing organic odorants in natural gas. The method is capable of removing sulfur-containing organic odorants from the fuel gases at room temperature without an exothermic effect arising in the adsorbent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) combination of adsorbents consisting of a clay mineral from the hormite group and a second adsorbent;    (b) combination of gas filter based on a clay mineral from the hormite group and a fuel cell; and    (c) use of clay mineral from the hormite group and combination of the above adsorbents for removing organo-sulfur compounds from fuel gas streams.
NOVELTY - Device for removing oxygen from air-filled containers (1) before filling with a drink has a unit (2) for feeding the container with a substance which is oxidizable to an oxidant that is safe for food.    USE - For removing oxygen from air-filled containers before filling with a drink, e.g. beer or lemonade.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure and drinks can be stored in the container for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device in a container.    container (1)    unit for introducing a substance (2)    ignition unit (7)    unit for electrically charging a plasma (8)    high frequency generator (9)
NOVELTY - Removing or reducing level of chemical species in sample comprises subjecting the sample to anaerobic and/or aerobic treatment conditions. The valency of redox mediator species is manipulated by microorganisms resulting in adsorption, precipitation, aggregation, flotation, or flocculation of chemical species.    USE - For removing or reducing level of chemical species in sample useful in treating wastewater and other waste from municipal, food-processing, aqua cultural, agricultural, industrial, domestic, and surface and ground water.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves the performance of the biological wastewater treatment and quality of the effluent. It also creates value-added product and promotes the recycling of the nutrients in the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of the biotransformation processes involving iron and nitrogen in combined anaerobic-aerobic treatments of wastewater.
NOVELTY - Biomass is heated in an auger, fluidized bed or rotary kiln to 150-300 degrees C, preferably 200-280 degrees C. The biomass is densified in a pellet mill, cuber or log maker to make pellets, cubes or logs.    USE - Used as biomass, for an improved fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides a biomass fuel higher in energy density and uniform property. The biomass fuel is stored and transported, easily. The fuel requires less energy for densification, reduces global warming effect and is recyclable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biomass fuel manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing steps of torrefied densified biomass.
NOVELTY - A chemical reaction apparatus (60c) comprises: (a) at least one reaction region formed in a solid body and having a continuously formed reaction flow path (20) to which a fluid material is supplied; and (b) a temperature adjusting layer which is provided on the body to correspond to a region including the reaction flow path and portions between adjacent portions of reaction flow path and which supplies a predetermined heat quantity to reaction flow path.    USE - Power supply system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desired chemical reaction is obtained by heating the interior of the reaction flow path. The fabrication cost can be reduced by facilitating the fabrication of the apparatus. The reliability of bonding between a substrate in which the reaction flow path is formed and a substrate on which the thin film heater is formed can be improved. The energy utilization can be increased by reducing the loss of thermal energy from the heater. When the reaction apparatus is supplied to the power supply system using a fuel reforming type fuel cell, the system can be downsized by applying the apparatus to e.g. reforming unit for producing hydrogen from power generation fuel. The reliability can be improved by suppressing deterioration of the heater. High power generation efficiency can be obtained by reducing the thermal energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply system comprising:    (a) a chemical reaction apparatus; and    (b) a fuel cell for generating electric power by causing hydrogen produced by the chemical reaction apparatus to react with oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a section of the chemical reaction apparatus.    Si substrate (10)    Reaction flow path (20)    Lead lines (43, 44)    Hollow portion (50a)    Radiation shielding film (51)    Chemical reaction apparatus (60c)
NOVELTY - A cryogenic electrical power conditioning system for vehicles comprises a tank with a cryogenic fluid, and an electrical power generation system supplying power to electronic motor drive circuitry cooled via the cryogenic fluid. The drive circuitry controls at least one electrical motor, cooled by the cryogenic fluid.    USE - Converting the direct current output of fuel cells into alternating output, especially for vehicles (claimed) such as buses, trucks and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high efficiency (greater than 99.5%), lower weight, smaller size and lower cost.
NOVELTY - A dynamic fuel processor comprises a vaporizer and preheater, a feed mixer, an autothermal hydrodesulfurizing reformer (AHR), a zinc oxide sulfur trap, a water gas shift (WGS) reactor, a steam generator, and a preferential oxidation (PROX) reactor portion for reducing carbon monoxide levels.    USE - The method is used for converting carbonaceous fuels into hydrogen rich gases for fueling fuel cells or chemical processing applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical, efficient, and compactly configured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dynamic fuel processor comprises:    (i) vaporizer and preheater for vaporizing liquid fuels and water and for preheating feeds by transferring sensible heat from reformate gas;    (ii) a feed mixer for providing reactant mixing, the feed mixer comprising a static mixer, opposite jets or opposed annular jets;    (iii) an AHR for combining heat effects of partial oxidation, steam reforming reactions, preheat and heat losses by feeding fuel, water and an oxidant over a sulfur tolerant three part catalyst to yield a hydrogen rich reformate gas;    (iv) a zinc oxide sulfur trap for removing sulfur impurities at 250-400degreesC;    (v) a WGS reactor for converting carbon monoxide (CO) and water in the reformate gas to carbon dioxide (CO2) and for producing hydrogen via a WGS reaction;    (vi) a steam generator for vaporizing and superheating water fed to a WGS boiler coil; and    (vii) a preferential oxidation (PROX) reactor portion for reducing CO levels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of an advanced dynamic fuel processor.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by heating a solution of alcohol and water, supplying the heated solution to a reformer coil under conditions that facilitate the decomposition of the alcohol and water solution into hydrogen gas and other constituents, and supplying the hydrogen gas and other constituents to a purifier assembly that separates the hydrogen gas from the other constituents.    USE - Producing hydrogen used as a fuel in a variety of applications.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly generates or purifies hydrogen from a solution or mixture of alcohol and water in a more efficient and convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included an apparatus for producing hydrogen comprising an enclosure with inner and outer chambers that are separated by a barrier, an evaporator coil (32) positioned within the inner chamber, a reformer coil (40) positioned within the inner chamber, and a purifier assembly (50) positioned within the inner chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatic view of the assembly.    Pump (13)    Evaporator coil (32)    Reformer coil (40)    Purifier assembly (50)    Cooling coil (62)    Burner (96)
NOVELTY - The micromachined device comprises U-shaped fluid conducting tubes having wall thickness of less than 50 mum, for processing of fluids. The fluid conducting tube is fabricated from silicon nitride.    USE - For portable power generator (claimed). For processing fluid such as gases, liquids, solid particles e.g. beads, complex molecules e.g. DNA, fuel, chemicals. Also for small scale chemical synthesis, chemical sensing and analysis, microrefrigeration, microcalorimetry, thermophotovoltaic power generation, Stirling cycles, catalyst testing, chemical, fuel cell and biological laboratory applications including biological assays, and measurement of reaction kinetics.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a micromachined device capable of processing fluids efficiently using fluid conducting tube of specific wall thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) micromachined device fabricating method;    (2) method for processing fluid stream;    (3) portable power generator; and    (4) power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the micromachined device fabrication process.    substrate (103)    ports (104)    wall (122)    tube molds (135a,135b,140a,140b)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by providing a gas stream containing 1-4C hydrocarbon, 5-8C hydrocarbon, and hydrogen. The gas stream is passed through a feed side of polymeric membrane. A residue stream enriched in hydrogen is withdrawn from the feed stream. A purified hydrogen product stream is withdrawn from the pressure swing adsorption system. The waste gas stream is withdrawn from the pressure swing adsorption system.    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive process produces high-purity hydrocarbon. It recovers both the hydrogen already in the stream and additional hydrogen produced by steam reforming of the hydrocarbons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen-production process comprises providing a gas stream containing 1-4C hydrocarbon, 5-8C hydrocarbon, and hydrogen. The gas stream is passed through a feed side of polymeric membrane under conditions such that a driving force for transmembrane permeation is provided by a pressure difference between the feed and permeate sides. A hydrocarbon stream enriched in 1-4C and 5-8C hydrocarbons, is withdrawn from a permeate side of the polymeric membrane. A residue stream enriched in hydrogen is withdrawn from the feed stream. The hydrocarbon stream is fed to a steam reformer and there reacting the 1-4C hydrocarbon and the 5-8C hydrocarbon with a steam to form a synthesis gas product stream. The synthesis gas product stream and the residue stream are passed through a pressure swing adsorption system to selectively adsorb the hydrocarbons and reject the hydrogen. A purified hydrogen product stream is withdrawn from the pressure swing adsorption system. The waste gas stream (317) is withdrawn from the pressure swing adsorption system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the inventive process.    Gas stream (301)    Condenser (304)    Condensate (306)    Permeate stream (307)    Membrane separation unit (309)    Waste gas stream (317)
NOVELTY - Refuse derived fuel (RDF) is produced after treating solid waste and garbage, separately, without leachate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process comprises a first step (garbage treatment step) of chemically converting garbage using dextrinization solution to bound water, mixing anthracite powder containing amorphous carbon with the dextrinization solution, applying heat, concentrating and drying the mixture, thereby obtaining combustible polymer; a second step (solid waste treatment step) of preparing anthracite catalyst by mixing anthracite powder, hazardous material removal catalyst and metal oxidizing agent, fusing waste plastic and waste oil, mixing the anthracite catalyst with the fused plastic, and cooling the mixture thereby obtaining polymer fossil fuel with low binding burning point; and a third step of mixing the combustible polymer obtained at the first step with the polymer fossil fuel obtained at the second step while applying heat to them and adding the hazardous material removal catalyst, hardener, and sludge generated from a wastewater treatment plant to the mixture, and cooling the final mixture.
NOVELTY - The adhesion of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) is prevented by storing the fuel in a humidity-controlled environment.    USE - Used for preventing the adhesion of RDF in a RDF manufacturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of RDF is prevented effectively by storing fuel in the environment maintained at predetermined humidity, and hence running of RDF manufacturing plant is unaffected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an adhesion prevention storage facility for RDF.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure explanatory drawing of adhesion prevention storage facility of refuse-derived fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Refuse-derived fuel acceptance installation (10)    Refuse-derived fuel storehouse (12)    Air conditioner (16)    Flow control valve (18)    Raking-out machine (20)    Refuse-derived fuel discharge port (22)
NOVELTY - Oxidizing and fuel electrodes (12, 13) are attached to the upper and lower surfaces of an electrolyte film (11). An oxidizing gas channel (14) and a fuel route (15) at the upper and lower sides of the film are respectively connected to the oxidizing and reformed gas paths of a fuel cell. The hydrocarbon in heating gas passing through the fuel route is modified into reformed gas, by reacting with oxygen.    USE - Used for fuel cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is modified efficiently, and the supply amount of water vapor to the reformer is reduced. The heat balance during start-up of the reformer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The partial oxidation of the hydrocarbon is performed by the oxygen permeated through the electrolyte film. The carbon precipitated by cracking reaction, is converted into carbon monoxide. Several modification units are formed corresponding to each cell of the fuel cell. The electrolyte film consists of a substance of yttria stabilized zirconia, scandia stabilized zirconia, ceria, lanthanum gallate. A heating unit is provided to maintain the temperature of the fuel route to 500degreesC.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel modification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film (11)    Oxidizing and fuel electrodes (12,13)    Oxidizing gas channel (14)    Fuel route (15)    Separator (16)
NOVELTY - Improving soil comprising adding liquid fertilizer containing culture medium into the cultivation soil, is new. The liquid fertilizer absorbs moisture content of 100 L/m3 under 3 kPa to -100 kPa and hardly absorbs moisture content of 50 L/m3 or more under 100 kPa to -1600 kPa.    USE - The method is useful in horticulture.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fertilizer containing culture medium maintains moisture content during moisture content stress, and therefore provides high quality crops.
NOVELTY - The gasification melting system has a gasifier (1) and a secondary combustion chamber (3). A waste gas inlet is formed in the side wall or bottom wall of the secondary combustion chamber, such that the waste gas (4) further introduced into the chamber from the inlet forms a jet stream that flows towards the top of the bottom wall.    USE - Used for gasification melting of common garbage such as domestic refuse, and industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables favorable mixing of air and waste gas, and suppresses the discharge of toxic substances such as carbon monoxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the garbage gasification melting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gasifier (1)    Melting furnace (2)    Secondary combustion chamber (3)    Waste gas (4)    Rear air flow port (5)
NOVELTY - Processing meat, bone meal or meat processing waste involves inactivating infectious prion protein in meat, bone meal or meat processing waste and processing an intermediate substance to form a fuel.    USE - Used for producing fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The process is cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the processing of meat, bone meal or meat processing waste.    Process target object service tank (1)    Chemical providing pan (2)    Mixing tank (3)    Heating apparatus (4)    Prion inactivation processing part (5)    Drying apparatus (6)    Cooling device (7)    Packaging apparatus (8)    Fuel-formation processing part (9)
NOVELTY - A heat path (27) is formed at periphery of carbon monoxide transformation catalyst layer (10) formed in a cylindrical modifier (2). A water heating path (34) which heat s water through burner, is arranged at periphery of path (27) and on the upper portion of the modifier. An interconnecting tube (25) connects the lower end of the water heating path and the heat path.    USE - Cylindrical modifier for steam reforming of hydrocarbon type fuels such as town gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and for solid polymeric type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Compact, weight reduced modifier with simplified internal structure with decreased number of inner cylinders is obtained. Exhaust heat is used effectively due to interconnecting tube. Usage of water volume is decreased and the temperature rise rate of each portion is made higher and startability is made favorable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inflow port (26) of source gas is connected to lower end of the heat path. The heat path is connected to inflow path of modification catalyst layer (8) which is held between waste gas route (80) and heat insulation layer (53). The carbon monoxide transformation catalyst layer is arranged at the periphery of the heat insulation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cylindrical modifier.    cylindrical modifier (2)    modification catalyst layer (8)    CO transformation catalyst layer (10)    interconnecting tube (25)    inflow port (26)    heat transfer path (27)    water heating path (34)    heat insulating layer (53)    exhaust gas route (80)
NOVELTY - An excreta disposal plant has a storage tank (1) for temporarily storing excrement, a gas removal tank (3) for stirring and removing gas from the excrement, a heating-evaporation chamber (4) for heating water vapor in the excrement and unseparated gas supplied from the gas removal tank by condensation effect, a liquefier, a gas holder for trapping generated gas and a silo (11) for removing the solid content remaining in the chamber.    USE - Used for disposing of excrements.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively and economically disposes of excrements in a batch-wise process using vacuum vehicles. The apparatus having good thermal efficiency, recycles ejected/generated gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The excreta disposal plant has a storage tank for temporarily storing excrement, a gas removal tank for stirring and removing gas from the excrement sequentially supplied from the storage tank, a heating-evaporation chamber for heating the water vapor in excrement and unseparated gas supplied from the gas removal tank by condensation effect, a liquefier (8) for liquefying moisture evaporated in the heating-evaporation chamber, a gas holder for trapping the gas generated in the gas removal tank and heating-evaporation tank as supplement fuel for heat-evaporation chamber and a silo for removing the solid content remained in the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the extra disposal plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage tank (1)    Gas removal tank (3)    Heating-evaporation chamber (4)    Liquefier (8)    Silo (11)
NOVELTY - Suspended solid particles contained in organic waste (1) after methane fermentation are blended/sprayed with a liquid (3) under pressure and the solid particles are solubilized in a solubilization tank (31).    USE - Used for the treatment of sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively disposes of sewage by methane fermentation. The process decreases the amount of sludge after methane fermentation, increases the solubilization of organic substances and has high efficiency in processing sludge. The process reduces the contamination of resources in ejected sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an organic waste processing apparatus; and    (2) an organic waste destructing-solubilizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure and processing of a methane fermentation system.    Organic waste (1)    Liquid (3)    Methane fermentation tank (10)    Waste water ejection line (25)    Solubilization tank (31)
NOVELTY - A flexible bag storing liquid fuel (22), is mounted in a container (21) and pressurized gas is filled between the bag and the container. An attachment/detachment unit attaches/detaches the container to/from fuel supply path (3a,3b) for supplying fuel to a fuel cell (1).    USE - For supplying fuel to fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of liquid fuel supplied to fuel cell is controlled efficiently, without using ancillary equipment such as pump.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel supply paths (3a,3b)    container (21)    liquid fuel (22)
NOVELTY - The surface of lamination material (11) comprising support material (26) and intermediate assemblies (24), and the surface of separation-membrane material (10) comprising separation layer (28) and transparent layer (22), are jointed using activation process.    USE - Separation-membrane laminated material for hydrogen separation apparatus used in modifier application for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surfaces are joined by activation process, the bad influences such as pinhole occurrence at the separation-membrane material and the formulation of alloy layer between the membrane and lamination materials are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separation-membrane laminated component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the laminated separation-membrane.    separation- membrane material (10)    lamination material (11)    transparent layer (22)    intermediate assemblies (24)    support material (26)    separation layer (28)
NOVELTY - Cultivation of microbe having decomposition ability of N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF), involves adding iron with respect to waste water containing DMF, so that the mass ratio of DMF and iron became 1000:1-5 and adding phosphorus, so that the mass ratio of DMF and phosphorus became 100:0.2-2.    USE - For treating wastewater-containing DMF.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater containing high concentration of DMF is processed efficiently without adding any sources of organic carbon, at low cost. The production of surplus activated sludge is reduced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste water treatment method which involves cultivating activated sludge containing DMF decomposition microbe in a circulation type bioreaction tank (3) having anaerobic (6) and aerobic tanks (7) in order, introducing DMF containing waste water into the tank, removing DMF, BOD and nitrogen from the tank, introducing treated water into solid liquid separator (4), separating the treated water and activated sludge and returning the activated sludge into the bioreaction tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual diagram of wastewater treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bioreaction tank (3)    solid liquid separator (4)    aerobic tank (6)    pH control unit (7)    pH control unit (8)
NOVELTY - Water containing micro-organism is poured into a contaminated soil from a pouring pipe (1) for repair. The water is collected from the soil by recovery pipes (2) set around the pouring pipe and regenerated by replenishing micro-organisms. The regenerated water is again poured into the soil. The supply, regeneration and repouring processes are performed repeatedly.    USE - For repairing and restoring a contaminated soil on-site by using the power of micro-organisms which decomposes the soil pollutants by bioremediation.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated soil can be repaired without pumping-up the contaminated ground water by repeatedly supplying water containing micro-organisms for repair into the contaminated soil, collecting the repair water from the soil, regenerating the collected water and supplying into the contaminated soil again. The consumption of the contaminant decomposition microbes can be decreased sharply and the increase in the secondary environmental impact due to the escape of the microbes can be lessened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for contaminated soil on-site repair equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional model showing structure of the contaminated soil repair equipment.    pouring pipe (1)    recovery pipe (2)    water hole (11)    injection hole (12)    collection opening (22)
NOVELTY - Processing of droppings of hen, involves mixing fermentation treated substance containing thermophilic bacteria with hen droppings, heating the obtained mixture and fermenting the mixed hen droppings within 48 hours.    USE - For processing hen droppings.    ADVANTAGE - The obtained fermentation treated substance of hen droppings does not have any bad smells and can be used as fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus (100) for processing hen droppings, which has heater, fermenter (10), discharge port and shaft (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of processing apparatus of hen droppings.    droppings of hen processing apparatus (100)    fermenter (10)    rotary shaft (20)    motor (25)    hen droppings mixture insertion opening (40)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing equipment comprises a middle region (R2) of a tank (10) loaded with organic refuse and garbage disposal material which is stirred by a stirrer (20) leaving the upper and lower regions (R1,R3). The organic refuse and garbage disposal material of the non-rancidity state are supplied to the lower region while pushing up those of rancidity state from the lower region to upper region by the stirring action.    USE - For resetting organic refuse processing equipment suitable for performing a decomposition treatment of the organic refuse using microorganisms which decompose the organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse processing equipment can be efficiently reset from rancidity state by stir mixing inside the middle region of the organic refuse and the garbage disposal material in treatment tank. The resetting operation can be performed reliably by supplying an alkali to the lower region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse processing equipment comprises a middle region (R2) of a tank (10) loaded with organic refuse and garbage disposal material which is stirred by a stirrer (20) leaving the upper and lower regions (R1,R3). The organic refuse and garbage disposal material of the non-rancidity state are supplied to the lower region while pushing up those of rancidity state from the lower region to upper region by the stirring action. An alkali is also supplied into the lower region along with the organic refuse and garbage disposal material. The upper and lower regions of the organic refuse and garbage disposal material are stirred in different directions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the operation of the organic refuse processing equipment in each stage while resetting from rancidity state.    treatment tank (10)    stirrer (20)    upper region (R1)    middle region (R2)    lower region (R3)
NOVELTY - An insect pest control assisting liquid comprises alkaline electrolysed water, which is obtained by permeating electrolysed water into plant piece, grinding and fermenting.    USE - As assisting liquid for insect pest control.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid enables to extract plant tissue, effectively. The fermentation of plant is promoted. The manufacturing cost of the insect pest control agent is cheap and does not produce any residual toxicity. The insect and pest are attracted and exterminated effectively by mixing the liquid with pesticide.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for producing organic compost from wastes such as livestock excrement and organic refuse, is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for preparing organic compost from organic wastes such as livestock excrement and organic refuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for producing organic compost from wastes such as livestock excrement and organic refuse comprises a multiple stage stirring fermenter (5) divided along its horizontal direction and installed between the inner-cylinder casing (3) and outer cylinder casing (2). The fermenter has a stirring blade and a rotationally driven base plate (4) with flanges for holding the content at the upper portion. An insertion opening (30) supplies organic waste to the fermenter. The lower portion of the apparatus is buried under ground. The position of the opening of stirring fermenter is arranged alternately. An air supply unit supplies warm air to stirring fermenter through stirring shaft (6) or through the ventilating opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a compost manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    casing (1)    outer cylinder casing (2)    inner cylinder casing (3)    base plate (4)    stirring fermenter (5)    stirring shaft (6)    stirring blade (7)    insertion opening (30)
NOVELTY - Plant waste material is processed by pulverizing waste material at high temperature and pressure to fine product, stir-mixing with soil microbe, fermenting, allowing to stand for ripening the product and obtaining organic fertilizer.    USE - For producing organic fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reliable processing of plant waste material and production of organic fertilizer in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plant waste material processing apparatus (10) comprising screw-type pulverizer (16) and mixer (18).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the plant waste material processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plant waste material processing apparatus (10)    rolling wood chopper (12)    belt conveyor (14)    screw-type rotary mill (16)    mixer (18)    fermentation container (20)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for processing contaminated soil, is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing contaminated soil.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus does not require a blower or compressor, reducing overall cost. Air and water are reliably supplied to the soil with effective mixing. The amount of noise produced during processing is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for processing contaminated soil comprises a connector (4) connecting a pipe (6) from a gas-liquid pump (7), to a rotary shaft (3) of a stirring and mixing machine (2). The shaft has opening (5), so that mixed liquid materials e.g. chemicals, microorganisms and exotic material, fine-granule solid substance or powder pumped through the pump (7) is transferred to the contaminated soil at high pressure through the shaft opening for processing the soil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    stirring mixing unit (2)    shaft (3)    connector (4)    opening (5)    pipe (6)    pump (7)    contaminated soil (9)    feed pipe (10)    partition wall (11)
NOVELTY - A fermentation apparatus for organic waste comprising a pivotally supported fermentation container with Y-shaped cross section and waste supply and discharge pipes (6,7) connected to the cylindrical trunk (5), is new. A deodorizing chamber (22) is formed between the pipes (6,7). The exhaust gas route (4) extends through deodorant (23) packed in chamber (22). An air supply system (3) is connected to base of trunk (5).    USE - The apparatus is useful for decomposing organic waste such as dewatered sewage sludge, industrial waste, livestock waste, agricultural waste material, coffee dregs, gelatin dregs, waste ejected from slaughter room and garbage ejected from the home.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables easy discharge of fermented product by turning the pivotally supported Y shaped container. The deodorizing chamber prevents emission of unpleasant odors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    air supply (3)    exhaust path (4)    cylindrical trunk (5)    waste supply pipe (6)    fermented waste (7)    deodorizing chamber (22)    deodorant (23)
NOVELTY - The discharged fermented material processed in several organic waste fermenters (5,6) is added with the virgin organic waste to be fermented and is supplied again to the fermenters. The supply amount of organic waste to fermenters is based on the remaining fermented material.    USE - For fermentation of organic waste collected from sewage facilities, human waste treatment facility, purification tank, food processing factory, houses, restaurant, hotel, food service industry, supermarket, department store.    ADVANTAGE - By virtue of this method, collection of residue after final fermentation processing is reduced    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the organic waste fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermentation processing apparatus (1)    organic waste storage tank (2)    disintegrator (3)    mixer(5,6) fermenters (4)
NOVELTY - Foodstuff waste materials are processed by cultivating thermophilic-bacteria plexus producing heat-resistance enzymes under wet conditions by adding water to the waste material, followed by decomposing the waste material.    USE - For microbial decomposition of foodstuffs related waste materials, such as bean curd lees, wheat bran, rice bran, animal organic refuse and/or plant organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method utilizing microbes effectively decomposes and processes waste materials such as bean curd lees, wheat bran, rice bran, animal organic refuse and/or plant organic refuse. The method is simple.
NOVELTY - An organic waste fermentation and drying apparatus, is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for fermenting and drying organic waste for use as fertilizer or fodder.    ADVANTAGE - The end caps are stationary and detachable simplifying maintenance. The stirring vanes are selectively rotatable. The apparatus is suitable for mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste fermentation and drying apparatus comprises a stand (A) rotatably supporting an drum (B) capped at one end with a waste feed hopper (25) and at the other end with a deodorizer (F). The shafts (30,40) of stirring vane (E) are supported by the end caps. A pressuring pad (60) with link mechanism, selectively stops rotation of the vanes. The two stirring vanes are interconnected through center and end supports to the shafts supported at respective side end caps. A processing pad with link mechanism is provided for independent rotation stop of the vanes and to rotate integral with the drum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded perspective view of the fermentation and drying apparatus.    waste feed hoper (25)    stirring shaft (30,40)    pressuring pad (60)    support frame (A)    rotary drum (B)    end cylindrical caps (C,D)    stirring vanes (E)    deodorizer (F)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for processing of organic refuse, is new.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing of organic refuse such as kitchen waste.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the apparatus prevents unprocessed material from being transferred to the processed material collection chamber, as the transfer window is in front position with respect to rotation direction of stirring shaft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for processing of organic refuse comprises a stirring apparatus (2) which is rotated in a clockwise direction for mixing organic refuse and fermentation microorganisms in a processing chamber. The processed material transfer window (5) of a partition plate (4), is provided at front position with respect to rotation direction of rotation shaft (2a) of the stirring apparatus. The rotation direction of shaft during and after processing, are reversed. The window connects a treatment tank (1) and a recovery tank (3), such that contents of treatment tank move to recovery tank through the window. A knock-out plate is provided in upstream side edge to rotation direction of stirring shaft. The processed material transfer window position is alterable to control remaining amount of refuse in treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial perspective view of the organic refuse processing tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing chamber (1)    stirring apparatus (2)    rotation shaft (2a)    recovery tank (3)    partition plate (4)    transfer window (5)
NOVELTY - A heat treatment equipment (2) is arranged for treating organic waste. An anaerobic processing unit (10) is arranged for anaerobic processing of heat treated liquid ejected from the equipment (2). The solid and liquid in the anaerobic processed liquid are separated using a sludge separator (21) to obtain organic acid.    USE - For manufacturing organic acid such as acetic acid, butyric acid and propionic acid from organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy decomposition of the heat treated liquid, ensuring efficient production of the organic acid from the organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method for organic acid; and    (2) preservation method for organic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus for organic acid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat treatment equipment (2)    Stirrer (5)    Anaerobic processing unit (10)    Sludge separator (21)    Organic-acid storage tank (24)
NOVELTY - The organic waste are stirred by a movable agitator (16) in a treatment tank (2). The organic waste are treated in a fermentation zone (A) and drying zone (B), simultaneously. Several air blowing pipes (6B,12F) for fermentation and drying are arranged at preset interval on upstream and downstream side of a floor (3), respectively. The space between the air blowing pipes (12F) is more than the air blowing pipes (6F).    USE - For fermentation of organic waste such as livestock excrements, agriculture-and-fisheries processed-material residue and sewer sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The compost generated within the treatment tank is utilized as return compost, reducing the 70% of the cost required for procuring and conveying an auxiliary material. Since the fermentation and drying process are performed simultaneously, the days required for composting is shortened. The installation space is reduced, due to simplification of the composting apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fermentation composting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fermentation composting apparatus.    treatment tank (2)    floor (3)    air blowing pipe for fermentation (6B)    air blowing pipe for drying (12F)    agitator (16)    fermentation zone (A)    dry zone (B)
NOVELTY - A stirring mechanism (1) stirs the aerobic microbial bed for decomposition of organic refuse within a process chamber, and performs water sprinkling and heat application with respect to the refuse. A main stirring wing (2), a left side auxiliary stirring wing (3) and a right side auxiliary stirring wing (4), are driven by forward reverse rotation motor (7) to swing like a sea-saw.    USE - The apparatus is useful for decomposing organic refuse ejected from ordinary homes, restaurants and the food processing industry.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of organic refuse processing apparatus and improves decomposition efficiency by performing seesaw motion of stirring wings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main and auxiliary stirring wings have air induction holes of rectangular or circular shape, for increased oxygen reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the stirring mechanism of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Stirring mechanism (1)    Main stirring wing (2)    Auxiliary stirring wings (3,4)    Stirring shaft (5)    Forward-reverse drive motor (7)    Endless chain (9)
NOVELTY - Decomposing organic refuse comprising providing gas flowing unit into stirrer in an organic refuse decomposition tank (2), supplying organic refuse into organic refuse disposer, stirring intermittently with stirrer by passing gas in tank through gas flowing unit, adding lactic acid bacteria-containing material or citric acid to decomposition tank for more than 1 week, and decomposing organic refuse, is new.    USE - The method is useful for decomposing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method stably performs decompose process of organic refuse for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust gas blower (1)    Decomposition tank (2)    Air-intake opening (3)    Stirring shaft (4)    Stirring blade (5)
NOVELTY - A feed hopper (6) is equipped with a crusher and dehydrator, to crush and dehydrate organic refuse fed into the micro-organism decomposition tank (4). A deodorizer (7) is arranged in the exhaust route (33) from the treatment tank.    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic refuse obtained from restaurants and fisheries.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a compact and inexpensive processing apparatus, by integrating crusher and dehydrator in the feed hopper. Thereby prevents environmental pollution, by arranging deodorizer in exhaust path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hot air nozzle are arranged under the stirring apparatus (1) in treatment tank. The stirring apparatus has front and back rotors rotating in mutually opposing directions, with the inclined stirring vanes of each rotor crossing each other in their rotation path. The tip of the stirring vane comprises detachable rubber paddle clamped between dual blades. The dehydrator in refuse feed hopper comprises compression plate for squeeze drying of refuse disintegrated by the crusher. The dehydrator has a centrifugation basket for centrifugal drying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Stirring apparatus (1)    Treatment tank (4)    Refuse feed hopper (6)    Deodorizer (7)    Exhaust route (33)
NOVELTY - Oxygen-containing material having poly lactic acid decomposing activity, contains enzyme having poly lactic acid decomposing activity. The oxygen containing material has viscosity of 50 mPa.s to 1 MPa.s.    USE - The material is useful decomposing poly lactic acid in molding.    ADVANTAGE - The material enables efficient decomposition of poly lactic acid under natural environment, and enables easy disposal of the decomposed product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for decomposition of poly lactic acid by contacting the oxygen containing material with the poly lactic acid.
NOVELTY - A set of flow regulators regulate the amount of raw material, water, air and fuel supplied to a modifier (3) respectively. The air and fuel supplied from the respective sources is supplied to a burner (8) to create flame using initially generated combustible gas. The supply amount of raw material is set with respect to the non-extinguishing state of burner and is supplied to the modifier.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas from methanol and town gas in fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The effluent gas generated during starting of generator is used as burner fuel, thereby utilization efficiency is raised. Stabilizes combustion efficiency by increasing the fuel supply quantity and hence quick starting is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    raw material source (1)    water source (2)    modifier (3)    purifier (5)    fuel cell (7)    burner (8)    fuel source (9)    air source (10)
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing soil material using an abandonment plastic, involves steaming fragments of abandonment plastic and plastic supporting materials, such as sawdust under high temperature and pressure and fermenting the treated substance.    USE - For preparing soil material.    ADVANTAGE - The soil material is manufactured within a short period of time.
NOVELTY - A container is filled with particles (10) and a gas is circulated inside the container. The gas inside the container is cooled by using a heat exchanger (11). The tar in the gaseous phase is condensed and is adhered with the particles. The particles are ejected from the container. The particles not adhered with tar are recirculated into the container through a supply line (5).    USE - For removal of tar in gas generated during gasification of waste material and coal.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous removal of the tar is enabled by recirculation of the particles non-adhered with tar into the container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The particles removed from the container are supplied to a tar removal unit (3). The particles are recirculated into the container from an inlet at the upper side, after removal of the tar.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tar removal method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tar removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tar removal unit (3)    supply line (5)    gas supply port (6)    particles (10)    heat exchanger (11)
NOVELTY - Raw material gas (G) containing dimethyl siloxane is passed through a filled layer of activated carbon (2) having pores with mean pore diameter of 2-4 nm. Dimethyl siloxane is adsorbed on the activated carbon, and the gas is purified.    USE - For purification of gas containing dimethyl siloxane ejected during anaerobic fermentation of organic waste such as organic refuse and sewage sludge, used as fuel in internal combustion engines such as gas engines and gas turbines, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively removes dimethyl siloxane for prolonged period. The absorption of inflammable substances such as hydrogen, methane and oxygen by activated carbon is reduced since the pores have reduced average internal diameter. The moisture content trapped in the activated carbon pores is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for usage of purified gas as fuel.
NOVELTY - Sulfur recovery method comprises reacting hydrogen sulfide in biogas with sulfur dioxide for processing, and recovering sulfur.    USE - For processing biogas.    ADVANTAGE - Harmful components, such as hydrogen sulfide, are removed completely from the biogas. Sulfur recovery is performed efficiently.
NOVELTY - An hydrogen separation membrane (10) divides a modifier (1) into a scavenging air chamber (1a) and a modification chamber (1b). The vapor (5a,5b) and mixed gas of water vapor and heating gas are circulated into the chambers (1b,1a) respectively. The pressure of the mixed gas is set at least the pressure of the combustion gas. A portion of the hydrogen in the generated hydrogen-containing gas is passed through the membrane.    USE - For electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the system is improved, reducing pressure loss of the modifier. The modifier is designed compactly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen separation type gas-turbine system.    modifier (1)    scavenging air chamber (1a)    modification chamber (1b)    evaporator (2)    vapor (5a,5b)    reformed gas (6)    combustor (9)    hydrogen separation membrane (10)    compressor (12)
NOVELTY - A wafer-electrolyzer (1) electrolyzes pure water using electric power generated by alternator (2) connected to micro gas turbine to generate oxygen and hydrogen gas. A shunt (5) equally divides the output of alternator to load (3) and electrolyzer.    USE - For fuel cell, hydrogen engine.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of electric-power-generation is improved and electric power cost of water electrolyzer installation is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the gassing system.    wafer-electrolyzer (1)    alternator (2)    load (3)    shunt (5)
NOVELTY - A screw conveyor conveys plastic material sorted from industrial waste, into airtight container (7) in which the plastic material is stirred, heated and melted. Chlorine present in plastic material is separated from material, by chemical treatment performed in the tank which is held at vacuum or pressurized state. A screw conveyor conveys molten plastic to water tank, to form solid plastic-fuel.    USE - For processing plastic waste sorted from industrial waste such as shredding-dust of motor vehicle, to produce solid fuel for use in boiler, refuse incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling the temperature, pressure inside the airtight container, for melting the plastic material in a fixed time. Enables easily crushing the material inside the container, by stirring the material. Enables stably producing the solid fuel, by solidifying the molten plastic using water, and by removing chlorine from the plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the solid fuel formation apparatus.    screw conveyors (5,15)    airtight container (7)    stirrer (8)    water tank (19)
NOVELTY - An organic waste liquid, added with wood chips, green leaf, weeds and plant residue, is heat processed in a dryer. The dried product from the dryer is pelletized and supplied to a carbonizing furnace, which uses exhaust gas from the dryer as its heat source.    USE - For processing organic sludge, plant residue, livestock manure of stock raising industry, drainage liquid, waste products of foodstuff manufacturing plant and waste material from refinery, to obtain a carbonized material, which is usable as fuel in boilers, fuel for generating electrical power, soil modification material, water treating material, deodorizer and flooring.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables processing of organic waste liquid efficiently, to obtain a carbonized material used for various purposes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dryer and carbonizing furnace are used to process shochu-liquor lees waste liquid obtained during manufacture of shochu-liquid, and mixed with cypress and cedar wood chips, for recovering alcohol content. The dryer and carbonizing furnace process excrements of cow, pig, hen, human and live stock barn in stock raising industry. The dryer and dry distillation furnace process plant residue and organic refuse for producing carbonized material which is usable as flooring, deodorizer and fuel. The dryer and dry distillation furnace process inferior products and returned products, such as fats and oil products, ketchup, dressing, noodle soup, dripping liquid, bean paste, soy sauce, jam, cream and rice of foodstuff manufacturing plant. The dryer and carbonizing furnace are used to process tar-like waste material and sludge, such as waste material generated from refinery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view which explains the above processing system of organic waste liquid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel reforming device (10) comprising integrally provided heat exchanger (3) and carbon monoxide release portion (4), is attached to the wall (61) of an outer casing (6) with an elastic mount (81), by a bracket (8) provided at the joining portion (41) between the carbon monoxide (CO) release portion and the heat exchanger, which has lower temperature.    USE - For supporting fuel reforming device.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the support structure, and reduces thermal stress concentration in the reforming device. Hence avoids damage and deterioration of the fuel reforming device. Improves durability and efficiency of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the support structure of the fuel reforming device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel burner (1)    reformer (2)    heat exchanger (3)    carbon monoxide release portion (4)    outer casing (6)    bracket (8)    fuel reforming device (10)    joining portion (41)    elastic mount (81)
NOVELTY - A system has an organic hydride center, a supplying unit for lower hydrocarbons to organic hydride center, an electric power center and a unit for utilizing organic hydrides as a fuel source and returning the aromatic hydrocarbons to the organic hydride center. The organic hydride center has a unit for generating hydrogen and aromatic hydrocarbons by reforming lower hydrocarbons and a unit for producing organic hydrides.    USE - For reforming and utilizing lower hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high industrial utility, enhances energy efficiency, and inhibits deterioration of global environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system has an organic hydride center, a supplying unit for supplying lower hydrocarbons to the organic hydride center, an electric power center and a unit for utilizing the organic hydrides produced as a fuel source, recovering aromatic hydrocarbons isolated by hydrogen consumption and returning the aromatic hydrocarbons to the organic hydride center. The organic hydride center has a unit for generating hydrogen and aromatic hydrocarbons by reforming lower hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst and a unit for producing organic hydrides by reacting the hydrogen with the aromatic hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst. The electric power center has a decomposing unit for decomposing organic hydrides into hydrogen and aromatic hydrocarbons in presence of the catalyst and an electric power generation unit which generates power using the produced hydrogen.
NOVELTY - For separation of a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in synthesis gas, it is passed through a decarbonizing unit (2) and a drying station (5), followed by a low temperature separation stage (6). The recycled gas containing at least 60% hydrogen, upstream of the decarbonizing unit, is composed of a gas (7) giving the low temperature separation and/or a portion (19) of the synthesis gas. The low temperature separation stage has a methane scrubbing column, a drainage column and a rectifying column.    USE - Production of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the generation of a synthesis gas and especially for the restructuring of water vapor, and the purification of a synthesis gas.    ADVANTAGE - The separated components are of high purity, without surplus hydrogen production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the assembly to process the gas mixture.    decarbonizing unit (2)    drying station (5)    low temperature separation stage (6)    gas flow back from the drying station (7)    synthesis gas backflow (19)
NOVELTY - In a combined heat and power process to generate biogas, animal slurry is subjected to fermentation, distillation and condensation. The slurry is first subjected to mesophilic fermentation at a temperature up to 40C, followed by fermentation at a temperature of approx. 60C.    USE - Combined heat and power process to dispose of animal slurry by fermentation, distillation and condensation.    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of processing large quantities of animal slurry for very low external energy inputs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The subsequent distillate is surrendered to a condensation stage in which the heat exchanger surfaces are cooled by a heat pump. Process heat for the fermentation stage is abstracted from the heat pump. Condensate is used either as a sprinkle-nutrient or for further processing to general-purpose water, and/or for the production of pure water and concentrated nutrients. The flash distillation process is undertaken at a pressure of less than 0.15 bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block flow chart of the process. (Drawing includes non English-language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell unit/stack (FCUS) (1) connects in series to a purifying unit (PU) (2) fed with gas rich in oxygen, e.g. surrounding/intake air, via a first pipe (5). When purified, this gas/air leaves the PU via a second pipe (6). A container links to the PU to act as liquid feed/drain. A gas moisture control unit (4) can fit in the second pipe between the purifying unit and the FCUS.    USE - This fuel cell system may be used in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The second area for depositing the fluid can operate as a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial section diagram for a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell unit/stack (1)    Purifying unit (2)    Gas moisture control unit (4)    First pipe (5)    Second pipe (6)
NOVELTY - A reactor assembly effects the selective catalytic oxidation of gases containing hydrogen. The assembly has a first carbon monoxide oxidation level with a net catalyst.    USE - Net catalytic converter for small scale or mobile proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process minimizes the incidence of unwanted reverse-shift reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) An assembly with two or more carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation levels, each with a net catalyst.    (2) A process for the selective catalytic oxidation of CO in a mixture of gases containing hydrogen (H2). In the process, the H2 is surrendered to and comes into contact with the surface of a net catalyst. The catalyst is a noble metal e.g. platinum (Pt), rhodium (Rh), iridium (Ir), ruthenium (Ru) or one of their alloys. The catalyst is either a monolithic assembly of a bulk solid catalyst unit.    (3) A selective isothermal oxidation process.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system is especially for use with a gas generation system (2) for producing hydrogen-containing gas from hydrocarbon and hydrogen-containing starting materials, whereby the components of the fuel cell system are arranged in at least one housing (1) with sealed contacts that contains recombiners (3) for recombination of hydrogen and oxygen to form water. .    USE - For use with a gas generation system in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The formation of safety-critical ignitable hydrogen/oxygen mixtures, especially near a housing enclosing the components of the system, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a housing with a recombiner    housing (1)    gas generation system (2)    recombiner (3)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary autocontroller for preparing compost in winter comprises ambient temperature sensor, transducer, A/D converter, computer, heater and relay for controlling the heater, and controls the temperature of air coming into the compost for shorter period with higher quality.
NOVELTY - Ethanol and methane are produced by fermenting grain in an aqueous medium to produce ethanol in the medium, a wet distiller's grain with soluble as a wet grain residue, and carbon dioxide.    USE - For producing methane and ethanol for motor fuel and bio-gas/bio-fertilizer from animal wastes.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method makes anaerobic digestion of livestock manure an economically viable operation. It also eliminates anabolic steroids and antibiotics to reduce livestock flatulence. It also eliminates the need for the capital intensive, and costly to operate and maintain spent grain mash drying equipment in the ethanol plant. It also reduces emissions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, thus reducing the threat of global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of ethanol and methane involves fermenting grain in an aqueous medium to produce ethanol in the medium, a wet distiller's grain with soluble as a wet grain residue and carbon dioxide; feeding the wet grain residue to livestock in a feedlot having slatted floors; collecting manure produced by the livestock from beneath the slotted floor; and digesting the collected manure anaerobically to produce a bio-gas and as residue, a bio-fertilizer. The wet grain residue constitutes 25-80% of a feed ratio of the livestock on a dry weight basis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the three primary sub-systems integrated in a continuous operation.