NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid contains a non-aqueous solvent, lithium salt, fluorinated aromatic compound containing boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, phosphorus and sulfur, and 1000 ppm or less of an aromatic compound containing halogen other than fluorine, with respect to the fluorinated aromatic compound.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte liquid secondary battery (claimed) as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and vehicle mounted power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using non-aqueous electrolyte liquid has excellent storage characteristics under high temperature. Deterioration of battery characteristics during high temperature preservation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte liquid secondary battery equipped with negative electrode (2), positive electrode (1) which occludes and discharges lithium and the non-aqueous electrolyte liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the coin-type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    positive electrode (1)    negative electrode (2)    separator (5)    gasket (6)    positive electrode collector (7)    negative electrode collector (8)
NOVELTY - A raw coke produced by delayed coker is ground, such that circularity of ground material becomes 1-5. The ground material is subjected to alkali activation and/or oxidizing gas activation process, to obtain ball-shaped carbon particles.    USE - For porous carbon material used as electrode material for electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed) used in memory backup of computers, and as power for hybrid car and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ball-shaped carbon particles are obtained economically. The electrical double layer capacitor using the carbon particles has high electrostatic capacitance per volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) porous carbon material containing the ball-shaped carbon particles. The electrostatic capacitance of electrical double layer capacitor using the carbon material as electrode material, is 20 F/ml or more; and    (2) electrical double layer capacitor having an electrode containing the ball-shaped carbon material.
NOVELTY - Catalyst for the vapour reforming reaction, optionally combined with a partial oxidation reaction, of ethanol or heavier alcohols, into a hydrogen-rich gas, comprises an aluminate support of a mixed or single spinel structure and an active phase containing one or more group VIII metals.    USE - The system provides a hydrogen-rich gas by the combination of an endothermic reforming reaction with an exothermic partial oxidation. Coupled with a membrane separator, a supply of pure hydrogen can be obtained for use in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst comprises:    (a) a support consisting of a solid solution containing a primary aluminate element of mixed or single spinel structure of formula MxM'1-xAl2O4; and    (b) a deposited active phase containing one or more group VIII metal(s).    M = Mg, Mn, Cu or Zn and M' is a non-noble group VIII metal such as Ni, Fe or Co; and    x = 0 - 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the application of the catalyst to the reforming of ethanol.
NOVELTY - The method involves using an electrical machine (11a) connected to a rotating shaft of the turbocharger to produce electrical energy as a motor to drive the shaft depending on defined first operating parameters of the engine (1) and to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy as a generator depending on second engine operating parameters. Electrical energy converted by the electrical machine is used to control and/or regulate the control actuators of an electromagnetic valve drive (2a'-2d') of the engine.    USE - For driving a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the energy generated to be used in an alternative manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an internal combustion engine with a turbocharger and an electrical machine.    electrical machine (11a)    internal combustion engine (1)    electromagnetic valve drive (2a'-2d')    exhaust tract (3)    rotary shaft (6)
NOVELTY - Heat arising during a fuel cell system's (1) operation operates a heating device. A liquid like water is used as a heat-transmission medium. Gas like air can also be used or waste gas from a fuel cell. An operating position, e.g. a driver's seat, is heated by a heater, as well as a steering device.    USE - As an industrial truck for emission-free closed areas with a heater for a whole driver's cabin, e.g. in a cold store.    ADVANTAGE - A heater can be integrated into the system at little expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the basic structure for power supply to an industrial truck with a hot-air blower.    Fuel cell system (1)    Water container (3)    Control unit (5)    Electric drive (6)    Water pump (10)    Radiator (11)    Valve (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell unit (9) supplies power to a traversing gear. The fuel cell unit and a fuel reservoir (10) are designed as a jointly interchangeable device (8). Water is used as fuel. Fuel that is liquid at room temperature like methanol is used to operate the fuel cell unit that is designed as a direct fuel cell that heats up so as to provide air conditioning in the driver's cab (7).    USE - As an industrial truck/tractor for internal conveying of goods on premises.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has no harmful emissions. Loading capacity can be increased because of low weight in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an industrial truck/tractor with an electrical drive mechanism and a fuel cell system according to the present invention.    Industrial truck/tractor (1)    Load-bearing platform (6)    Driver's cab (7)    Jointly interchangeable device (8)    Fuel cell unit (9)    Fuel reservoir (10)
NOVELTY - A frame (2) supports the elements of an industrial truck (1) like a steerable front axle (3), a rear axle (4) with electrical drive motors, a trailer device (5), a load-bearing platform (6) and a device for controlling electrical functions. Between the axles and underneath the load-bearing platform there is a fuel cell system (8) with a fuel cell unit (9) and control electronics (10).    USE - As an industrial truck for internal conveying of goods on premises.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel reservoir can be replenished quickly and easily. Instead of filling up an empty fuel reservoir, the empty one can be simply exchanged in return for a full one on the spot.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an industrial truck with an electrical drive mechanism and a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an industrial truck with an electrical drive mechanism and a fuel cell system.    Industrial truck (1)    Frame (2)    Steerable front axle (3)    Rear axle (4)    Trailer device (5)    Load-bearing platform (6)    Fuel cell system (8)    Fuel cell unit (9)    Control electronics (10)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle with a high power generator such as a battery or fuel cell comprises a power interface connection in or at the vehicle for transmission of electrical energy to the outside of the vehicle.    USE - As a motor vehicle electrical power source for external uses (claimed) especially a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An electrical power supply is provided by the motor vehicle, especially where mains supplies are insufficient or unavailable.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a motor vehicle (2) standing on a ramp (3) with its engine running and gear engaged with its drive wheels (6) communicating with rollers (7), transferring a torque by friction and rotating a shaft (8) fixed to the rollers. The motor vehicle stands with one axle on the ground and a drive axle on a short ramp with integrated rollers and shaft.    USE - For driving external generator or similar with motor vehicle operated while stationary.    ADVANTAGE - The drive for the external generator is simplified so that manual coupling is unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic rear view representation of a motor vehicle in a garage standing on a ramp with integral roller arrangement, shaft bearing, coupling and generator    motor vehicle (2)    ramp (3)    drive wheels (6)    rollers (7)    shaft (8)    generator (12)
NOVELTY - In parallel with each cell, two diodes are connected in series. The connections of a switch (UM) are connected via respective capacitors to the connection points of the diodes associated with each cell. A reference circuit (REF) comprises two series-connected diodes. A differential amplifier (Diff1) has is non-inverting input connected to the output of the switch, and the inverting input connected to the connection point of the series-connected diodes of the reference circuit. A rectifier (GLR) and controlled AC source (I1) are also provided.    USE - For nickel metal hydride, lithium ion or double-layer capacitor energy stores, used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Allows measurement of the individual voltages of each cell in the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating the measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram.    Reference circuit (REF)    Differential amplifier (Diff1)    Rectifier (GLR)    Switch. (UM)
NOVELTY - The generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using a housing (1) and a telescopic shaft (2), used for direct drive of an electrical linear generator or used for driving a spindle, which in turn drives a rotary electrical generator. The generator can be fitted between the movable part of the steering device (3) and the frame (4) of the motor-less vehicle, in place of or in parallel with a damper.    USE - The generator is used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy for a motor-less vehicle, e.g. a bicycle, a hang-glider, a glider or a sail boat.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical energy for operation of generator can be provided by balancing movements of motor-less vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a generator for a motor-less vehicle.    Housing (1)    Telescopic shaft (2)    Steering device (3)    Vehicle frame (4)
NOVELTY - Mixed fuel battery reutilizing hydrogen including a fuel tank storing BH4 in aqueous solution state and BFC generation device matched with a reactor generation electricity utilizing BH4 provided by the fuel tank and air provided by electro-chemical reaction and an airdraulic separator set on the fuel recovery line of BFC separating H from the fuel, and a high polymer electrolyte fuel battery generation device set at the side of BFC and matched with a rector utilizing H provided by the separator and air. This invention separates H from the secondary action and regards it as the fuel of he generation device, so waste is used.
NOVELTY - The method involves heating a gaseous preheating medium flow in a gas supply unit (14), especially by compressing the medium, feeding the heated medium to fuel cell (13), which has not yet been activated to produce current, until an adequate operating temperature has been achieved, and setting the heated cell working to generate current with at least one flow of operating medium (20,48).    USE - For preheating at least one fuel cell of a fuel cell system, especially of a high-temperature system, in a vehicle to a predefinable operating temperature and for setting the fuel cell working.    ADVANTAGE - Enables relatively simple and rapid preheating of a respective fuel cell in a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell system for implementing the inventive method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive fuel cell system    gas supply unit (14)    fuel cell (13)    flows of operating media (20,48)    air flow (32)    compressor (36)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor (200) selectively performs the processing of the terminal voltage of a battery (110), the phase and gradient change of the battery terminal voltage, the different waveforms and the speed of an internal combustion engine (105), to provide an output indicating the condition of an electric power supply system (100).    USE - For electric power supply system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables analysis of electrical power system of vehicle under various working conditions using monitored terminal transient response voltage waveform. Provides comprehensive information of engine operational status through determination of cranking circuit quality, cranking torque capability, battery and starter cranking power capability and alternator working status.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The monitoring apparatus (150) includes a filter (305) for determining the terminal voltage of the battery when a vehicle ignition is turned ON. A voltage gradient detector (302) determines the phase and gradient change of the battery terminal voltage when the vehicle ignition is turned ON. A waveform detector (310) determines and separates different waveforms when the vehicle ignition is turned ON. An engine-rotation sensor (307) detects the speed of the internal combustion engine when the vehicle ignition is turned ON. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a vehicle electric power system monitoring system; and    (B) a computer-readable medium containing a computer program code for execution of microprocessor of monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vehicle electric power system under test.    Electric power supply system (100)    Internal combustion engine (105)    Battery (110)    Monitoring apparatus (150)    Microprocessor (200)    Voltage gradient detector (302)    Filter (305)    Engine-rotation sensor (307)    Waveform detector (310)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several battery modules (2) connected in parallel. Each module has series connected cells (5) having power generation element. A restraining jig has connectors (4) coupled between the end plates (3) of battery module by passing through the gap (8) between the cells.    USE - Used as drive power supply in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of the case by the internal pressure is suppressed by the tensile force of the connectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the battery pack.    battery modules (2)    end plates (3)    connector (4)    cell (5)    gap (8)
NOVELTY - The steel material contains steel containing chromium (0.3-30 wt.%) as base material and oxide film containing iron (at least 5 atom%) and chromium (at least 5 atom%) on surface of the base material. The oxide film has thickness of 100 nm or more.    USE - For structural apparatus component (claimed) usable in hydrogen gas atmosphere such as hydrogen cylinder, piping and valve used in fuel cell electric vehicle, automatic military fuel cell and hydrogen filling station.    ADVANTAGE - The steel material does not produce hydrogen embrittlement when exposed to high-pressure water containing gas environment at pressure of 35 MPa or more. The oxide film is chemically stable, water-resistant and prevents hydrogen permeation, and has precise and minute structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The steel material contains steel containing chromium (0.3-30 wt.%) as base material and oxide film containing iron (at least 5 atom%) and chromium (at least 5 atom%) on surface of the base material. The oxide film has thickness of 100 nm or more. The oxide film further contains aluminum (at most 5 wt.%). The steel material further has metal layer containing aluminum, copper and/or zinc on the oxide film.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the steel material; and    (2) structural apparatus component using the steel material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph which shows the relationship between thickness of film, amount of chromium in the film and hydrogen penetration inhibitory effect. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode section and two anode sections. Two flow paths supply anode reactant feed streams (40, 42) to inlets of the two anode sections. Two valves modulate the flow through the respective paths. A third flow path connects an outlet of one anode section to an anode outlet of the other anode section to provide flow communication. A third valve modulates venting of anode effluent from the third flow path.    USE - Used for mobile application e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valves alleviate the localized high concentrations of nitrogen and water in the anode side of the fuel cells. The valves thus helps to provide more even distribution of nitrogen and water on the anode side to prolong the operation of the fuel cells, and hence the voltage stability of the fuel cells is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (20)    Anode inlet portions (33, 36)    Anode reactant feed streams (40, 42)    Flow paths (44, 46, 52)    Valves (48, 50, 54)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electric power generation section (1) with unit cells, each with separators. A heat medium passage is separated from the section to allow a fluidic heat medium to flow. A heat plate exchanges heat between a heat medium in the passage, and the passage. The plate is coupled to the separators to provide an electrical conduction. An electrical insulator provides insulation between the medium and the plate.    USE - Used in a vehicle utilizing an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell eliminates the need of the flow of the heat medium in the electric power generation section, thus preventing leak of the heat medium in the section, and hence an electrically conductive coolant can be used as the heat medium. The structure of the fuel cell provides a high efficient warm-up operation. The electric insulator provides insulation between the medium and the plate, thus preventing an electric power generation loss due to electrical leakage. The plate is coupled to the separators, thus increasing efficiency of the electrical conductivity and heat exchange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a temperature control system for a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (FC1)    Electric power generation section (1)    Heat medium section (2)    Intake channel (2a)    Pump (56)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (12) to generate electrical current from hydrogen containing reducing fluid fuel and oxygen containing oxidant reactant streams. A cooler plate (52) has a coolant path to direct a fluid to flow from a coolant inlet to a coolant outlet. A fuel path overlies a coolant path to minimize evaporation of water from water management flow fields (20, 22) and an electrolyte into the fuel within the fuel path.    USE - Used for a fuel cell power plant that is utilized in transportation vehicle, portable power plant, or stationary power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The system facilitates humidification of reactant streams entering fuel cells of the plant and removal of product water from the fuel cells. The system provides minimal free water volume, thus minimizing a risk of drying out of water management flow fields of the plant, in an efficient, passive manner without use of costly partial seals of water management flow fields and/or energy dependent active movement of water. The system thus alleviates excessive evaporation or provides adequate humidification of reactant streams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a passive water management system for a fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell (12)    Anode fuel flow field (14)    Electrolyte (18)    Water management flow fields (20,22)    Cooler plate (52)
NOVELTY - A cell voltage detecting unit interconnecting a cell and stack voltage monitor, comprises a probe (100) having contact with the cell for detecting the cell (150) voltage, a spring (110) connected to the probe for absorbing impact, a resistor (120) connected to the spring opposite to the probe, and an extend cable (130) for connecting the resistor to the stack voltage monitor (160).    USE - For detecting a fuel cell voltage of a fuel cell mounted in an electric vehicle or interposed between a stack voltage monitor and a cell.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of cells can be easily detected by the cell voltage detecting assembly without short circuits. The durability of the cell voltage detecting assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cell voltage detecting assembly interconnecting a cell and a stack voltage monitor, comprising the cell voltage detecting units, and a supporting unit for securing the cell voltage detecting units to the cells. Probe holes are formed through the supporting unit for receiving the housings formed around the spring. Guide holes are formed on a sidewall of the supporting unit for guiding the extend cables to the stack voltage monitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a cell voltage detecting unit.    Probe (100)    Spring (110)    Resistor (120)    Extend cable (130)    Spring housing (140)    Cell (150)    Stack voltage monitor (160)
NOVELTY - Preparing a field emission array includes: (a) forming a metal catalyst layer on a first substrate and then growing nanostructures on the catalyst layer; (b) coating one end of each grown nanostructure with a metal, an alloy or an oxide, nitride, carbide, sulfide, or chloride; (c) isolating the nanostructures from the substrate; and (d) allowing the coated ends of the nanostructures to adhere to a metal electrode layer formed on a substrate.    USE - For preparing a field emission array for use in an FED, LCD, fluorescent lamp, atomic force microscope, sensor, secondary battery, or fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Adheres one end-coated nanostructures to a metal electrode layer formed on a substrate without using a separate organic material. Eliminates the problem of generating undesired gases. Due to strong bonding between the electrode and nanostructure layers, the field emission array is conveniently manufactured in a large size. Capable of lowering the power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing a field emission array comprises:    (i) forming a metal catalyst layer on a first substrate and then growing nanostructures on the catalyst layer;    (ii) coating one end of each grown nanostructure with a metal, an alloy or an oxide, nitride, carbide, sulfide, or chloride;    (iii) isolating the one end-coated nanostructures from the first substrate and placing them on a patterned metal electrode layer formed on a second substrate; and    (iv) allowing the coated ends of the nanostructures to adhere to the metal electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of an FED comprising a field emission array having a molybdenum tip or carbon nanotubes.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a test on a portion of a fuel cell system (30) to obtain a result of the test. The result is electronically compared to a qualifying criteria. Another test is performed on another portion of the system in response to the result favorably comparing relative to the criteria. An indication that the system is functioning properly to produce electrical energy is provided in response to the results.    USE - Used for enabling qualification of a fuel cell system that is utilized in an application e.g. automotive application, aerospace application, industrial application and residential application.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows a portion of the fuel cell system to accurately qualify that the fuel cell system is functioning properly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an apparatus for enabling qualification of a portion of a fuel cell system    (B) an article of manufacture comprising a computer usable medium having computer readable program code for enabling qualification of the portion of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for enabling a qualification of a fuel cell system.    Testing mechanism (20)    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell stack (32)    Fuel processor (34)    Inverter (36)
NOVELTY - Highly active material composition for a cathode comprises a high surface area hydrogen storage material formed by leaching aluminum out of alloy including hydrogen storage material and aluminum.    USE - For cathode used in alkaline electrochemical cell, e.g. fuel cell or nickel metal hydride battery (claimed). May be used in hybrid vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has high porosity and high surface area that provides for high power output, fast activation, increased cycle life, and hydrogen precharge in-situ.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cathode for alkaline electrochemical cell formed by:    (a) forming an alloy including a hydrogen storage material and aluminum,    (b) incorporating the alloy into a cathode active composition,    (c) forming the cathode from the cathode active composition, and    (d) leaching the aluminum from the cathode active composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows hydrogen electrode activation curve.
NOVELTY - The system has heaters (56) applying heat directly within a fuel cell, between an end fuel cell (16) and an end plate (15). The heaters are placed close to a surface of the end plate which is in contact with an additional water transport plate. The end fuel cell has a membrane electrode assembly which includes a proton exchange membrane together with cathode and anode catalysts on support plates.    USE - Fuel cell system in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater provides a temperature gradient which isolates the fuel cell from most or all of the cold mass of the end plate. The heater warms the fuel cells before or during a boot strap startup at sub-freezing temperatures, depending on the configuration, so as to avoid degradation of fuel cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a heating unit inside an end plate, near the last cell.    Fuel cell stack (14)    End plate (15)    End fuel cells (16, 18)    Support plates (22, 32)    Heaters (56)
NOVELTY - An electrically powered heater plate or a hydrocarbon fuel combustor, which warms fuel cells (16,18) adjacent and/or near at least one of the end plates (15), is disposed either within fuel cell adjacent with the end plate, between end plate and fuel cell closest to the end plate, within end plate or on the surface of end plate.    USE - For fuel cell used for powering e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces or eliminates performance loss resulting from boot strap start-up at sub-freezing temperatures by heating end cells or adjacent end plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power plant operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side elevation sectional view of fuel cells adjacent to end plate at cathode end of a fuel cell stack.    End plates (15)    Fuel cells (16,18)    Anode support plate (22)    Anode water transport plate (23)
NOVELTY - The calculation units (11,14) calculate a target heat release index based on a target heat release, and rotation start threshold value based on electric power generation output of fuel cell and the index. A judgment unit (15) judges starting/stopping of rotation of a cooling fan based on the result of comparison of rotation speed required for obtaining the target heat release, and the threshold value.    USE - For controlling cooling of radiator used with fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal cooling is provided with reduced power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cooling controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat release calculation unit (11)    fan rotation speed calculation unit (13)    fan rotation start threshold value calculation unit (14)    fan rotation start judgment unit (15)    target rotation speed calculation unit (16)
NOVELTY - An estimation unit estimates the amount of surplus electric power generation while the electric power generated by the fuel cell is stopped. A controller controls the charge state of an electrical-storage apparatus based on the estimation result when the supply of the original fuel to the reformer is stopped.    USE - For driving electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The surplus electric power from the fuel cell is obtained efficiently by the electrical-storage apparatus of small size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the relationship between the charge state and surplus electric power. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Fuel addition injector (6) provided at downstream side of internal combustion engine (1), supplies fuel to fuel cell (13), for electric power generation, through upstream gas route. A control unit controls supply amount of the fuel in injector.    USE - Internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel amount is supplied effectively according to power generation amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block structure of the exhaust system.    engine (1)    fuel cell (3)    fuel electrode (3a)    injector (6)    electric heater (12)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a motor performing power running and regeneration running, and electric power generation cell generating power by reaction of hydrogen gas. An electric power produced by regeneration running of motor is supplied to hydrogen pump, so as to supply hydrogen gas to power generation cell.    USE - E.g. fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures braking force for deceleration, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the control process of the regeneration running of motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A block division controller controls the way in which the voltage detection units (11A-11J) are grouped as blocks, according to the temperature of the battery module (10) and the intake air temperature of the battery box (5).    USE - For detecting voltage variation in high voltage battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection precision of voltage variation in an electrical-storage apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the voltage variation detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery box (5)    battery module (10)    voltage detection units (11A-11J)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (C1) is charged by applied voltage during switch ON of P and N channel MOSFETs (Q1,Q2 and Q5,Q6). The voltage held by capacitor is output, when MOSFETs (Q1,Q2,Q5,Q6) are turned OFF and N channel MOSFETs (Q7,Q8) are switched ON. A controller controls a direct current power source (5) to apply bias voltage to voltage input terminal of minimum electric potential side to drive MOSFET (Q1), during capacitor discharge.    USE - For measuring terminal voltage of battery cell in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high speed and highly precise measurement of terminal voltage of battery cell from minimum to highest electric potential cell without requiring a special power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of voltage measurement circuit of voltage measurement device.    direct current power source (5)    capacitor (C1)    P channel MOSFETs (Q1,Q2)    N channel MOSFETs (Q5-Q8)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material consists of a crystal grain (2) having graphite structure. The crystal grain contains nitrogen atom and carbon atom in the atomic ratio of 0.05-0.5. The crystal grain size (La) in surface having a-axis and b-axis of graphite structure, and crystal grain size (Lc) of c-axial direction of graphite structure are each of 10 nm or less.    USE - For storing hydrogen used in chemical industries and petroleum refining, and for fuel cells used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material enables the occlusion and discharge of hydrogen of high purity at low temperature. The hydrogen storage material has excellent hydrogen storage-releasing ability, and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage material, which involves mechanically grinding graphite with grinding acceleration beyond 2G, in nitrogen gas atmosphere, and forming crystal grain having graphite structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of crystal grain having graphite structure.    carbon layer (1)    crystal grain having graphite structure (2)    crystal grain size in surface having a-axis and b-axis of graphite structure (La)    crystal grain size in surface having c-axis of graphite structure (Lc)
NOVELTY - The system assigns rankings showing power supply priority to the electric equipment (12a-12d) such that same rankings are assigned to different equipment. A controller (13) transmits power restriction data to the equipment based on the rankings for interrupting the power supply, and allows power supply to the equipment of same ranking.    USE - In home, public facilities, corporations, vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply to various equipment can be selectively stopped based on the power supply priority. Allows changing the rankings and inclusion of new equipment easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power control system (10)    battery (11)    electric equipment (12a-12d)    telecommunication controller (13)
NOVELTY - A sub-battery (13) supplies voltage to a load (10) during voltage reduction of a main battery (11). The voltage supplied by sub-battery is set lower than the voltage supplied by main battery in full charge state.    USE - Load power supply system using sub-battery as a back-up power supply, used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Before the charge capacity of main battery reduces, the situation where the sub-battery server as battery back-up is prevented. Thus the charge capacity of sub-battery can be easily maintained over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for load power supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the load power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    load (10)    main battery (11)    sub-battery (13)    generator (15)    ECU (16)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus (1) has a high voltage power supply (6), pair of opposing electrodes (7,8) connected to power supply, and a hydrogen separation portion (4) for removing hydrogen from plasma field produced between the electrodes.    USE - For producing hydrogen for use in e.g. electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus has simple structure, and produces hydrogen with high yield. The apparatus suppresses the production of byproducts such as water and methane, and prevents deterioration of hydrogen separation membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ferroelectric substance (9) is packed in the space between the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional drawing of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen production apparatus (1)    plasma reactor (3)    hydrogen separation portion (4)    high voltage power supply (6)    electrodes (7,8)    ferroelectric substance (9)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas production apparatus has a reaction unit, a heat exchange unit having a heat exchange portion consisting of supply and removal portions (I,II), and a gas-liquid supply unit. The reaction unit carries out dehydrogenation of hydrocarbon group fuel in the presence of a catalyst (11), and hydrogenation of dehydrogenated product. The regenerated hydrocarbon group fuel is supplied to portion (II).    USE - For producing hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cell mounted on electric vehicles and hydrogen fueled engine vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas production apparatus efficiently enables the continuous production of hydrogen, and is compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen gas production apparatus has a reaction unit, a heat exchange unit having heat exchange portion consisting of supply and removal portions (I,II), and a gas-liquid supply unit. Hydrocarbon group fuel is supplied to portion (I), and dehydrogenation is carried out in the presence of catalyst, which is heated by a heater. The mixture of dehydrogenated product and hydrogen gas produced by dehydrogenation is supplied to portion (II). The hydrogen gas and dehydrogenated product are separated, and dehydrogenation product is supplied to portion (I), and hydrogenated. The regenerated hydrocarbon group fuel is supplied to portion (II). The gas-liquid supply unit supplies dehydrogenated product and hydrocarbon group-fuel ejected from portion (I) to reaction unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of hydrogen gas production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (10)    catalyst (11)    heat exchange apparatus (20)    supply and removal pipe (21)    supply and removal chamber (22)    storage tank (40)    fuel storage portion (41)    dehydrogenated product storage portion (42)
NOVELTY - A main battery (20) and auxiliary battery (21) are connected to power supply line (12) by main and auxiliary power supply line (30, 31). A relay control unit (11) controls opening/closing of relay (13-16), based on detection of abnormality in main and auxiliary battery, main and auxiliary power supply line and power supply line (40,41) connecting brake units (120,121), so that power is supplied to specific brake unit.    USE - Electrically driven brake device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying electric power required for predetermined brake actuator reliably, even when abnormality is generated in battery and power supply line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electrically driven brake device.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrically driven brake device (1)    relay control unit (11)    power supply line (12,40,41)    relay (13-16)    main power supply line (30)    auxiliary power supply line (31)
NOVELTY - A fuel cylinder (41) contains fuel gas. A fuel cell stack structure includes a cooling gas supply passage (75) and a reactant gas supply passage (79) which respectively supply cooling gas and reactant gas. A blower module sucks in external air and feed pressure to a blowing passage (71).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes efficient cooling of fuel stack and possible to continue cooling of the fuel cell stack even after shut-down. Allows to smoothly introduce external air without the influence of mud or rainfall and without affecting dynamic pressure e.g. traveling speed. Improve generating efficiency of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a front view of the structure of a piping system connected to the blower module.    Fuel cylinder (41)    Fuel cell box (42)    Blowing passage (71)    Cooling gas supply passage (75)    Reactant gas supply passage (79)
NOVELTY - Vehicle frame (10) is provided to support both fuel cylinder (41) and a fuel cell stack in a manner that fuel cylinder is positioned directly above fuel cell stack. A seating section (31) is arranged distal to the position of the fuel cylinder and fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows to mount a large capacity fuel cylinder with large overall length without lengthening the wheelbase and without impairing the operability of shut-off valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a partially broken side view of the main structure of a fuel cell motorcycle.    Vehicle frame (10)    Upper and lower frames (14,15)    Seating section (31)    Fuel cylinder (41)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell includes a passageway for enabling the passage of a cooling medium. The passageway includes a cooling medium inlet, a cooling medium flow channel and a cooling medium outlet. The flow channel includes a downstream section which has no portion higher than an upstream section.    USE - Use for e.g. portable power supply, electric vehicle power supply, cogeneration system for homes.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes smooth emission of flocculated water and reinforces toughness against flooding phenomenon. Suppresses development of the electrolyte membrane dryness and improves fuel cell durability. Ensures distribution of cooling water by providing an aperture and a level difference at a cooling water inlet manifold opening. Enables changing the fuel cell load according to power requirements, without reducing power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stack of 2 or more fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the cathode side separator used for the fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Inlet manifold opening (11,12)    Outlet manifold opening (13,14)
NOVELTY - Seal rubbers (4,5) integral with separators (1,2), have seal portions (4a-4c,5a-5c) to seal areas around fuel and air electrodes (10,11), manifolds (12,13,20,21), passage grooves (14,15,22,23) and holes (16,17,24,25) in the separators, independently. An electrolyte membrane is provided between the separators. The gaskets (6-9) surround the manifolds and straddle the grooves to allow flow of fuel gas.    USE - For sealing fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides secure sealing and prevents the leakage of fuel gas, since the gaskets and the seal portions of holes come into contact closely with the electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the separator and electrolyte membrane.    separators (1,2)    seal rubbers (4,5)    rubber seal portions (4a-4c,5a-5c)    gaskets (6-9)    fuel electrode (10)    air electrode (11)    inlet manifolds (12,13)    exit manifolds (20,21)    passage grooves (14,15,22,23)    seal holes (16,17,24,25)
NOVELTY - Assembly has a set of components with electrically-conductive mating surfaces between the components. The surfaces are hermetically sealed by a gasket components including two layers (26,28) made of silver braze alloy and a dielectric layer. The gasket component is between surfaces for providing the seal. A dielectric component is placed between the layers to insulate the layer (26) from the layer (28).    USE - Used as an auxiliary power unit in an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The silver braze alloy provides an effective gasketing of joints, and sealing of the assembly, thus withstanding vibration in the assembly without work hardening, and increasing yield without fracture at elevated temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for sealing surfaces between components of a fuel cell stack in the fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational cross-sectional view of a portion of a fuel cell stack assembly.    Fuel cell stack assembly (10)    Fuel cell components (12,14)    Surfaces (16,18)    Gasket component (24)    Layers (26,28)
NOVELTY - Vehicle has an under-floor fuel cell system casing (4), and a fuel cell stack (3) under a floor of a vehicle body (1). The casing supplies pure water to the stack for humidification, and comprises a pump, a water delivery conduit, and a water recovery conduit that are disposed below the floor in an area higher than a water storage tank. Excess water in the stack is recovered through the water recovery conduit.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The under-floor fuel cell system casing comprises pump, water delivery conduit and water recovery conduit that are disposed below floor of the vehicle body in area higher than the water storage tank, thus improving a capability of recovering pure water into the tank. The recovery of pure water into the tank thus reduces the residual pure water remaining in the pump and the conduits, thus avoiding the pump and conduits from being damaged due to the freezing of the pure water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Seats (2)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Under-floor fuel cell system casing (4)
NOVELTY - A car (1) quiet current test procedure measures the magnetic field generated by the current using a measurement unit (7) driven from the car battery (4) with wireless data transmission (11) to the test system (9) during a predefined time interval after the quiet current value is reached when a load (3) is switched off.    USE - Quiet current test procedure for cars.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and quick because it allows measurement of quiet currents without unclamping a battery terminal to do so. The quiet current measurement is more reliable because there is no risk of resetting all units by unclamping a battery terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Includes INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for equipment using the procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a car under test using the test system.    Car on board power network (1)    Load (3)    Car battery (4)    Battery terminals (5, 6)    Measurement adapter (8)    Test system (9)    Communication system (11)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell device (1) has a cooling circuit (Bk,Bw) for cooling the fuel cell, a burner (2) for supplying heat to a fuel preparation unit and a first heat exchanger (4) for utilizing the waste heat obtained from the burner exhaust gas, a second heat exchanger (5) providing a thermal coupling between the burner exhaust gas and the cooling circuit.    USE - The fuel cell device is used for conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient utilization of heat energy by transfer of heat from burner exhaust gas to fuel cell cooling circuit, for rapid heating to required operating temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (1)    Burner (2)    Reformer (3)    First heat exchanger (4)    Second heat exchanger (5)    Fuel cell cooling circuit (Bk,Bw)
NOVELTY - A battery and generator current prediction procedure records actual currents (S1), determines the dynamic internal impedance (S2), calculates the voltage difference from status dependent expected generator voltage (S3) and predicts the battery current change (S4) to give a predicted battery (S5) and network (S6) current for drive train torque management.    USE - Battery and generator current prediction procedure for use in vehicle drive train management.    ADVANTAGE - Provides better drive train control and occupant comfort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow diagram of the current prediction procedure. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Current measurement (S1)    Dynamic internal impedance determination (S2)    Voltage difference calculation (S3)    Battery current change prediction (S4)    Battery current prediction (S5)    Network current prediction (S6)
NOVELTY - The noble-metals complex is used as a polymerizable oxidizing agent during polymerization reaction of a conductive polymer. During the reduction process of the noble metal complex, the conductive polymer is made to contain noble-metal type catalyst, and a noble metals type catalyst support conductive polymer composite is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing noble metal type catalyst support conductive polymer composite (claimed) used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is efficient for producing noble metal type catalyst support conductive polymer composite containing nanoparticles of noble metal catalyst uniformly dispersed in conductive polymer, inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for noble metals type catalyst support conductive polymer composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the result of differential thermal analysis of compound composite. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Power modules each comprise cold plate attached to module housing, electrically isolated buses accessible from exterior of housing, set of electrical terminals (28a,28b,30a,30b,32a,32b) accessible from exterior of housing, leg components electrically coupled between electrical terminal and respective buses. An external connector electrically couples the buses of one power module with respective buses of another module.    USE - Electrical power converter module system in electric/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the base power module to be quickly, easily and cost effectively configured to address a large variety of applications by simply interchanging components, electrical connections and/or software.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power module;    (2) method of manufacturing power system; and    (3) method of manufacturing power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top plan view of the power module.    electrical terminals (28a,28b,30a,30b,32a,32b)
NOVELTY - The method involves exchanging humidity by routing a fluid flowing from anode/cathode areas (22,23) along an opposite side of an electrolyte membrane to the fluid flowing into the anode/cathode areas. The fluid is discharged from the anode/cathode areas to dehumidify those areas after the humidity level increases in those areas, and is sent again to cathode/anode areas to humidify these areas.    USE - For providing humidity to an electrolyte membrane of a direct methanol fuel cell (DWF).    ADVANTAGE - Discharges the fluid from the anode/cathode areas, if the humidity level in those areas is high, and sends back the discharged fluid to cathode/anode areas, thus efficiently managing the humidity of the electrolyte membrane, without requiring any external gas or water circuits. The efficient management of humidity in the membrane increases the efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell having the humidity exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Webs (20,21)    Anode and cathode areas (22,23)    Dehumidifying zone (24)    Humidifying zone (25)    Membrane section (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an inlet fitting on an appliance. The fitting provides sealed access to a fuel reservoir. Canisters are provided to mate with the inlet fitting on the appliance. The canisters have a chamber (14) that contains fuel e.g. methanol, for a fuel cell, and mate with the inlet fitting to open the sealed access. The fuel is discharged from the chamber to the reservoir.    USE - For recharging a fuel reservoir of a direct oxidation fuel cell that is utilized to power an electrical appliance in a business organization.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents recharging of the fuel cell reservoir by way of an unauthorized canister. The method effectively enhances market adoption, user convenience and ease of use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method of refueling a direct oxidation fuel cell used to power an electrical appliance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an axial section of a fuel canister and a fragmentary axial section of a fuel cell reservoir inlet that mates with the canister.    Canister (10)    Housing (12)    Chamber (14)    Outlet port (18)    Nozzle (19)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas is generated from methane by heating a vessel containing a catalyst to 60degreesC; pressurizing the vessel to about ten atmospheres; introducing a pressure swing absorbent into the vessel; introducing a methane stream into the vessel; and introducing a stream of steam into the vessel.    USE - For generating a hydrogen gas from methane.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method generates product hydrogen that is uncontaminated with oxides of carbon, thus requiring fewer costly steps to generate an appropriate product gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for generating hydrogen gas from methane, comprising a vessel containing a catalyst, the vessel being adapted to be heated and maintained at 600degreesC in operation; a compressor for pressurizing the vessel to about ten atmospheres; a element for introducing a pressure swing absorbent into the vessel; a first jet, the first jet being configured to introduce a methane stream into the vessel; and a second jet, the second jet being configured to introduce a stream of steam into the vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the method for steam reformation of methane.
NOVELTY - A battery cooling apparatus comprises a battery tray having a bottom tray formed with an air inlet passage (240) and a top tray (210) formed with an air outlet passage (230), and an air duct having an inlet communicating with outside air and an outlet connected with the air inlet passage. The outlet of air duct is opposed to the front wall of bottom tray. The bottom and top trays are designed and dimensioned to receive at least one battery between them.    USE - Used for cooling batteries of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling apparatus uniformly cools a battery received in the battery tray without temperature differences, avoiding the decrease of the entire charge cavity of battery. Dust and moisture causing breakdown of the battery are prevented from flowing into the air duct and battery tray.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air duct comprising an air inlet open to outside so that external air may be induced, and an outlet communicating with a battery tray that receives batteries between a top tray and a bottom tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the battery cooling apparatus.    Air duct (100)    Inlet (110)    Outlet (120)    Filter (130)    Water drain holes (140)    Battery tray (200)    Top tray (210)    Bottom tray (220)    Air outlet passage (230)    Air inlet passage (240)
NOVELTY - Improving the selectivity of a desired chemical reaction over an undesired chemical reaction comprises providing a catalytic reactor having a channel(s), and presenting a reactant flow stream at a known flow rate and inlet temperature to the channel(s).    USE - The invention is used for improving the selectivity of a desired chemical reaction over an undesired chemical reaction of, e.g. water gas shift reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The invention promotes steady operation of a catalytic partial oxidation reactor under the high-pressure conditions where the mass and heat transfer rates within the reactor are enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Improving the selectivity of a desired chemical reaction over an undesired chemical reaction comprises:    (1) providing a catalytic reactor having a channel(s) defined by a catalytic surface for supporting the desired chemical reaction; and    (2) presenting a reactant flow stream at a known flow rate and inlet temperature to the channel(s) at a velocity such that a formed boundary layer relative to the catalytic surface defines a thickness that is less than the thickness of a fully developed boundary layer over the catalytic surface whereby the desired chemical reaction occurs preferentially over the undesired chemical reaction.
NOVELTY - The device has battery temperature sensors (221-223) to measure temperatures of a set of battery cells. A cooling fan (300) equalizes the temperatures of the battery cells by cooling the cells. A battery electronic control unit (ECU) (100) detects a temperature abnormality in a secondary battery based on the temperatures measured by the temperature sensors, corresponding to operation of the cooling fan.    USE - Used for detecting a temperature abnormality in a secondary battery having a set of battery cells (claimed), where the secondary battery is utilized in a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electronic control unit detects the temperature abnormality in the secondary battery based on the temperatures of the battery cells and operation of the cooling fan, thus avoiding abnormality from being detected due to a difference in the cooling efficiency of the battery cells and an increased temperature difference. The apparatus having a simple structure thus accurately detects temperature abnormality of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature abnormality detecting method for detecting a temperature abnormality in a secondary battery having a set of battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery cooling system.    Battery electronic control unit (100)    Battery (200)    Battery cooling air temperature sensor (220)    Battery temperature sensors (221-223)    Cooling fan (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a bar code reader (40) to a battery tester (10) via a cable (70). The reader reads bar code indicating a unique information of a battery from the battery only when the tester is coupled to the battery via cables (30, 50) prior to testing. The test is performed when the information is input to the tester. A test report with the bar code and warranty status is provided to a computer system.    USE - Used for testing an automobile battery that is utilized in vehicle`s electrical system that cranks a vehicle`s engine.    ADVANTAGE - A test report including the bar code including information unique to the battery and the warranty status is printed out, thus minimizing battery warranty fraud.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for preventing battery warranty fraud.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic drawing depicting a battery tester-fraud prevention system.    Battery tester (10)    Automobile battery (20)    Cables (30, 50, 70)    Bar code reader (40)    Bar code (60)
NOVELTY - Proposed four-stroke internal combustion engine has at least one cylinder with intake and exhaust valves, piston and cylinder head forming combustion chamber, spark plug, hydrogen and oxygen source and nozzle with pressure source. Piston is provided with sealed space with possibility of access into where intake automatic (self-acting) valve is installed, and also hydrogen and oxygen source and nozzle. Access into sealed space is made in form of detachably secured cover in piston crown. Intake valve is provided with cavitation device in intake channel. Hydrogen and oxygen source is made in form of electrolyzer with supply of current to electrodes from dc source. Nozzle is provided with cavitation device.    USE - Mechanical engineering; internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced fuel consumption, provision of ecologically clean internal combustion engine.5 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A device for connecting a car cigarette lighter socket with a charge-type Bluetooth (RTM) wireless earphone in a mobile communication terminal is provided to charge the use power of the charge-type Bluetooth (RTM) wireless earphone by the power of a car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cigarette jack (102) connects to a cigarette lighter socket (103) electrically connected with a battery of a car. A connector (100) connects to the cigarette jack (102) by an electric wire with a uniform length, and connects to a power terminal (280) of a charge unit (230) of a charge-type Bluetooth (RTM) wireless earphone (200) of a mobile communication terminal.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has strip-shaped current collection leads (22) that are electrically connected to alternately stacked positive and negative electrode plates (20A,20B).    USE - E.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply in electronic device, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves miniaturization of the secondary battery, while increasing capacity and electrical efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of a joining structure of current collection leads and electrode of the secondary battery.    positive electrode plate (20A)    negative electrode plate (20B)    current collection leads (22)    positive electrode (30A)    negative electrode (30B)    bolt (40)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (80) exchanges heat from waste gas emitted from an electric power generation combustion chamber of an electric power generation system (2), to oxygen-containing gas supplied by a solid electrolyte fuel cell. Another heat exchanger (88) exchanges heat from the waste gas to water flowing into a storage tank (110) of a hot water supply system (4).    USE - Electric power generation hot water supply cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Large amount of heat generated in the electric power generation system is used effectively, thus enhancing utilization efficiency of resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power generation hot water supply cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generation system (2)    hot water supply system (4)    fuel cell assembly (6)    heat exchangers (80,88)    hot water storage tank (110)
NOVELTY - Battery cell unit has a parallel circuit which includes a series circuit of coil (12) and a switch that are connected to a battery cell (1) in parallel with packing case. The coil is installed in the surface (11) of packing case, and the parallel circuit is connected to the electrode terminal (13) protruding from the packing case.    USE - For battery pack (claimed) used in electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses useless electric power consumption and provides a battery pack with high charge efficiency and reliability and avoids the need of man hour-wiring. Eliminates the variation in voltage. Allows to perform the operation of switch continuously and increases transmission efficiency of electric power and forms battery back with simple structure thereby reduces size of battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) battery pack; and    (b) manufacturing method of battery cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the battery cell unit.    battery cell (1)    packing case surface (11)    coil (12)    electrode terminal (13)
NOVELTY - Inner water tank (17) and outer coolant tank (16) are connected by a C-shaped reinforcement structure (31) provided at a circulation path (18) formed between the inner water tank and outer coolant tank.    USE - Water tank assembly for fuel cell electric-power-generation system used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - Provides compact water tank assembly, at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the water tank.    water tank assembly (6)    inner water tank (17)    C-shaped reinforcement structure (31)    connection element (32)    fixing unit (33)
NOVELTY - The pipings (71-73) are provided for circulating fluid over fuel cell stacks (22,32). The ground contacts (G3-G5) are provided at the connection portion of the piping besides each fuel cell stack. An insulation resistance detector detects the insulation resistance for every fuel cell stack at the time of non-electric generation of fuel cell stack, and outputs detection voltage of preset insulation resistance.    USE - Fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the flowing of detection voltage output of one fuel cell stack into other, and hence insulation resistance of each fuel cell stack is detected accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of a cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stacks (22,32)    heater (51)    pump (52)    pipings (71-73)    ground contacts (G3-G5)
NOVELTY - The hollow carbon nano tube (3) is arranged perpendicular to the separator (2). A platinum catalyst material (5) is supported by the front end of nano tube.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in electric vehicle and small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces usage amount of catalyst and avoids deterioration of electrolyte film and electrode by excess oxidation. Hence durability of battery is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrode manufacturing method; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic model of proton reaction with oxygen molecule, under usage of platinum catalyst.    Proton conductive film (1)    Separator (2)    Nano tube (3)    Catalyst material (5)
NOVELTY - The battery box (14) has an opening (13) through which the battery (11) is held to the housing (12). The battery box floor contains several support rollers (23) which support the bottom face of the battery with respect to the battery box floor.    USE - Electric motor vehicle e.g. forklift trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents movement of battery during vehicle movement. Ensures easy movement of the battery during battery exchange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vehicle battery box arrangement.    battery (11)    housing (12)    battery box opening (13)    battery box (14)    support rollers (23)
NOVELTY - The solar power supply installed in the vehicle, simultaneously turns ON suction fan (2) and exhaust fan installed inside the vehicle to lower the in-vehicle temperature, while stopping/parking the vehicle during summer.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures instant lowering of in-vehicle temperature efficiently during summer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline view of the in-vehicle ventilation system.    suction fans (2,3)    inlet (4)    ventilating fan (5)
NOVELTY - An air release device that releases air in a tire and a power source (5) that supplies electric power to it are stored within a space formed between a cylindrical casing (7a) fixed to the center of a wheel and a lid (7b). The sealing elements (13,14) are provided at the mutual contact portions of the lid and casing that are fastened detachably by engagement and engaged portions formed at their centers.    USE - For controlling pneumatic pressure of tire mounted to wheel of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance of strength durability and seal capability with respect to the rotation is improved while being able to perform the removal operation of the lid easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of each component of the pneumatic control device for a tire. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (5)    casing (7a)    lid (7b)    sealing elements (13,14)
NOVELTY - The ratio of rotary speed of a compressor (4) that has a motor generator and an air conditioning compressor with respect to that of the shaft (17) of a clutch mechanism (3) is set as a change gear ratio. A ratio modification mechanism is used to set the change gear ratio greater when driving an engine with the motor generator than when driving the compressor by the engine through a variable speed change mechanism (5).    USE - For driving an electrically driven compressor used in electric power generation and air conditioning during idle stop of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A simple auxiliary gear can be provided with an excellent space saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the axial sectional view of the auxiliary drive gear for an idle stop vehicle.    electromagnetic clutch (3)    electrically driven compressor (4)    planetary gear mechanism (5)    shaft (17)
NOVELTY - A power MOSFET (35) controls electric current to load (33) from a sub battery (31) which drives load during voltage reduction in a main battery (41). A sense MOSFET (43) shunts electric current from the node of sub battery and power MOSFET. An electric current detecting element (45) detects electric current shunted by the sense MOSFET.    USE - Motor vehicle mounted power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriate control on the state of detection of power MOSFET can be performed through electric current shunted by sense MOSFET. Fuse is omitted and electric current supplied to load from sub battery can be controlled appropriately. Time and effort for exchange of fuse is saved. Fuse box is eliminated thereby saving space. Mechanic relay is not required. Hence reduction in size and area saving are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vehicle mounted power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sub battery (31)    load (33)    power MOSFET (35)    main battery (41)    sense MOSFET (43)    electric current detecting element (45)
NOVELTY - The apparatus calculates battery output setting value by performing required battery output magnitude determination, before traveling. Output assignment ratio of high capacity battery and high output battery is determined using calculated setting value and required battery output, based on which an allocation unit distributes the outputs of high capacity and high output batteries to provide required battery output.    USE - For controlling high output battery such as capacitor and high capacity battery such as fuel cell, mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to effectively limit the output of the high output battery during traveling through high load fluctuation area such as mountainous region, thereby improving the operability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the battery output assignment ratio determination process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The connection plate (200) consists of a connection bus-bar (222) mounted at an accommodation portion (221) along the side edge of a base plate (201). The connection portions (224,227) with insertion holes (223,226), are formed at both ends of the bus-bar, for connecting to terminal block and adjacent bus-bar (232), respectively.    USE - For assembling several batteries in battery unit mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bus-bars are connected to the terminal block, reliably by simple and compact arrangement. Also size of the connection plate is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery connection plate.    connection plate (200)    base plate (201)    accommodation portion (221)    bus-bars (222,232)    insertion holes (223,226)    connection portions (224,227)
NOVELTY - The pure water tank (10) has a reinforcing rib (21) that is arranged at tube route (15a) and is brazed to inner surface of a heat-transfer tube (15) by a brazing material.    USE - Pure water tank of fuel cell electric power generation system mounted on motor vehicle and domestic fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables joining the reinforcing rib to the heat-transfer tube, without opening a hole in the side face of the heat-transfer tube. Eliminates the need for correcting distortion of the heat-transfer tube after attachment of the rib and eliminates the need for airtight check of the heat-transfer tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pure water tank.    pure water tank (10)    chamber (14)    heat-transfer tube (15)    tube route (15a)    reinforcing rib (21)
NOVELTY - An electrode layer (2) has electrolyte absorbing material (7) such as resin hollow fiber, non woven fiber, ceramic porous material and activated carbon material, arranged in a space between positive/negative electrode active material (4). The positive electrode active material is lithium transition metal complex oxide, and negative electrode active material is either lithium transition metal complex oxide of carbon.    USE - For lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) e.g. bipolar battery used in vehicle (claimed), such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent battery output characteristic, as reduction of lithium ion concentration inside the electrode at the time of charging and discharging is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode of lithium ion secondary battery;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery;    (3) battery pack; and    (4) vehicle mounting lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery.    electrode layer (2)    electrolyte layer (3)    electrode active material (4)    electrolyte (5)    electrolyte holding material (7)
NOVELTY - A voltage reduction amplifier (12) reduces the output voltage of a battery (10) according to a predetermined ratio. Battery voltage evaluation signal is produced, based on the difference between the reduced voltage and constant voltage (V1).    USE - For battery voltage monitoring apparatus in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Detects abnormal battery voltage with high accuracy, based on evaluation signal generated based on difference between reduced battery voltage and constant voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the voltage monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (10)    voltage reduction amplifier (12)    power supply (14)    differential amplifier (16)    clamping circuit (22)    analog-to-digital converter (26)    constant voltage (V1)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode material comprises secondary particles composed of a network of crystalline sintered primary particles contacting each other. The sum of the contact lengths of the primary particles in the secondary particle in a central cross-section of the secondary particle is 10-70 (preferably 50-70)% of the sum of the lengths of the peripheries of the primary particles.    USE - The positive electrode material is used for manufacturing positive electrodes useful for lithium batteries (claimed) for use in electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material provides secondary lithium battery having excellent cycle characteristic. The secondary lithium battery is excellent in discharge rate characteristic and has improved capacity at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) method for manufacturing the positive electrode material comprising sintering a powder composition comprising compounds of lithium (Li), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn) and/or cobalt (Co) at 950-1100 (preferably 1000-1050)degreesC and grinding to a powder;    (2) a lithium battery comprising a positive electrode made of the material, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (3) a method of manufacturing the positive electrode comprising mixing a positive electrode material, a carbonaceous conductive material and a binder of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), forming a slurry with a liquid of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; applying the slurry on an aluminum sheet serving as current collector having a thickness of 15 microns; drying the coating on the aluminum sheet at 110 degrees C; and pressurizing the coating on the aluminum sheet with a pressure of 1.47 kbar.
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a heat transfer arrangement for making a thermal transfer interaction from at least one heat output unit (20) on the engine (10) side to the fuel cell device (12). The heat output units are different functional units of the internal combustion engine in the form of a cooling water circuit system and/or an exhaust manifold.    USE - For heating a fuel cell device in a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operationally favorable heating of a fuel cell device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (a) a method of heating a fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle drive rain with internal combustion engine with an interaction with a fuel cell device    heat output unit (20)    internal combustion engine (10)    fuel cell device (12)    radiator (60)    heat exchanger (56)
NOVELTY - Connection device has a fixed part (2,2') provided by the battery pole and a relatively movable part provided by the battery lead (4,4'), the cooperating parts having elements (3,5; 3',5') of complementary shape, which only allow the electrical connection to be made when the battery lead is correctly fitted to the battery pole.    USE - The connection device is used for providing an electrical connection between a battery lead and a battery pole of an car battery.    ADVANTAGE - Complementary elements of cooperating parts of battery pole connection prevent incorrect connection of battery leads to battery poles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an overall view of alternate variants of a fixed part of a battery pole connection device.    Fixed part of battery pole connection device (2,2')    Complementary elements (3,5; 3',5')    Battery lead (4,4')
NOVELTY - A car electrical generator (1) power capability measurement procedure (3) briefly switches (2) the generator off during operation, measures (4) the battery current (Ib) for on and off states, and adds these currents with sign conserved to determine the generator current (Ig) for multiplication by the battery voltage (5)c.    USE - Car electrical generator in operation power capability measurement procedure.    ADVANTAGE - Provides detection of generator failures during normal operation so that repair is possible before battery exhaustion and failure of the vehicle. Suitable for X-by-wire systems with safety critical equipment such as brakes. Does not require additional equipment or special sensors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Includes INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for equipment using the procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the car battery and generator system.    Generator (1)    Generator regulator (2)    Battery management controller (3)    Battery current sensor (4)    Battery voltage sensor (5)    Battery temperature sensor (6)    Battery (7)    Load (8)    Bus (9)    Battery current (Ib)    Generator current (Ig)
NOVELTY - Characters of the invention are that a thermostat is installed on cooling fluid outlet pipe connected to fuel cell, making the heat management system become as a dual cycle heat management system. High temperature outlet of the thermostat through pipe is connected to inlet of a radiator. Outlet of the radiator through pipe is connected to influent pipe of cooling fluid. Low temperature outlet of the thermostat through pipe is connected excurrent pipe of cooling fluid directly. Pump is installed on influent pipe of cooling fluid or excurrent pipe of cooling fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention modifies traditional single channel cooling cycle system of vehicle fuel cell to twin channel cooling cycle system by using thermostats so as to prevent overcooling or overheating of vehicle fuel cell effectively. Working temperature is kept at 80-90 degrees Celsius, guaranteeing operation of fuel cell in high performance.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery electrode (E1) comprises a collector, and an active material layer (L1) formed on the collector. (L1) comprises first active material layer components (C1) including an electrode active material, a binder and a first polar polymer; and second active material layer components (C2) including a second polar polymer. (C2) is placed in voids between (C1).    USE - In secondary battery having an intrinsic polymer electrolyte e.g. bipolar battery useful in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary electrode improves cycle property of lithium secondary battery. The secondary electrode exhibits increased electrode reactivity thus improving battery property of secondary battery. The secondary electrode exhibits high performance and has excellent cycle property even without laborious treatments such as removal of unnecessary components from the layers formed. The secondary electrode can be prepared using a method having relatively excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of (E1) involving:    (1) applying a slurry containing electrode active material, binder and the first polar polymer on a collector;    (2) drying the slurry to obtain active material layer precursor;    (3) supplying a solution containing a second polar polymer into voids in the active material layer precursor; and    (4) solidifying the solution.
NOVELTY - A single manufacturing mask comprises a first area having an active area; a second area having a first manifold; a third area having a second manifold; and a sealing surface separating the first, second and third areas from one another. The first, second, and third areas are symmetrically arranged on the active surface.    USE - For manufacturing active surfaces of anode, cathode, and bipolar flow field plates, for use in electrochemical cells, e.g. fuel cell or electrolytic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel mask provides flow field structure and plate arrangement that provides reduced shearing forces on a membrane and simplifies sealing between flow field plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) A second manufacturing mask for producing an oppositely facing non-active surface for both an anode and a cathode flow field plate, comprising features for defining coolant channels fluidly connected to inlet coolant manifold and outlet coolant manifold;    (2) A flow field plate manufactured with the single manufacturing mask; and    (3) A bipolar flow field plate manufactured with the single manufacturing mask.
NOVELTY - A dilute tank (3) stores aqueous solution of liquid fuel and supplies to anode of a fuel cell (1). The fuel tank (2) and water tank (8) are connected to the dilute tank through the flow regulators. A controller (7) controls both fuel and water regulators based on the output of a gas detector (5) which measures the concentration of a gas discharged from the cathode and current detector (6) which measures the amount of power generated by fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct oxidation type fuel cell system, direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC) system for vehicle and domestic cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - Measures the amounts of fuel and water consumed accurately without need for direct measurement at the dilute tank thereby an effective control of fuel concentration is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    fuel tank (2)    dilute tank (3)    gas detector (5)    current detector (6)    controller (7)    water tank (8)
NOVELTY - The testing apparatus includes non-fuel gas supply (50) to feed nitrogen or other inert gases to the anode and cathode sides of the electrochemical cell. A test voltage supply (20) applies test voltage across the anode and cathode by incrementing from zero to maximum voltage. A voltage monitor (40) measures the cell voltage of the electrochemical cell after the current becomes stable.    USE - For short-circuit testing of electrochemical cells such as fuel cells in stack, electrolyzer cells, especially after manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Determines short-circuited cell by the measured cell voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for testing short-circuit of electrochemical cell;    (2) system for testing electrochemical cells connected in series.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the testing apparatus for short-circuit of one or more cells within an electrochemical cell stack.    short-circuit testing apparatus (5)    fuel cell stack (10)    anode outlet (14)    cathode outlet (15)    voltage supply (20)    ammeter (30)    voltage monitor (40)    gas supply (50)    fuel cell (60)    resistor (70)
NOVELTY - The craft has a fuel cell stack (100) and a hull (14). A heat exchange region of the hull is in thermal contact with the fuel cell stack. An electric motor (260) receives electric power produced by the fuel cell stack. A propulsion module is connected to the electric motor. An actuator (37) is attached to a handle bar at an end and to a steering nozzle, where the movement of the handle bar moves the steering nozzle.    USE - Used for recreational, law enforcement and military activities, and in national parks.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack provides electricity to the electric motor, thus avoiding the need for heavy and bulky batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of electric propulsion for a water craft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external side view of an electric personal water craft.    Hull (14)    Actuator (37)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Inverter (235)    Electric motor (260)
NOVELTY - Heat exchanger of a fuel cell automobile is provided to realize a compact space for mounting heat exchangers in an automobile by integrating two heat exchangers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Tubes (6) have both ends connected with a first tank(1) and a second tank (2), where a cooling fluid flows inside. A plurality of corrugated fins(7) are mounted between the plurality of tubes. Baffles(8) are installed at the first tank and the second tank respectively for diving the first tank and the second tank into tanks(1a,2a) where a cooling fluid for heat generating sources flows, and the other tanks(1b,2b) where a cooling fluid for a fuel cell flows. The first and second tanks have cooling water inlets(9,3), and cooling water outlets(4,5).
NOVELTY - Thermal management system of a fuel cell automobile is provided to efficiently cool a fuel cell without increasing the size and weight of a fuel cell cooling system by controlling refrigerant passages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first cooling fluid operated by a first circulation pump (19) circulates through a first circulation passage (11). A second cooling fluid operated by a second circulation pump (18) circulates through a second circulation passage (15). The first cooling fluid absorbs heat from a fuel cell for cooling the fuel cell. The second cooling fluid exchanges heat with the first cooling fluid through a first heat exchanger (14). The second cooling fluid absorbs heat from heat generating sources to discharge the heat through a radiator to the outside. The first cooling fluid exchanges heat with a refrigerant flowing a sub-refrigerant passage (17) for increasing an effect for cooling the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Thermal management system of a fuel cell automobile is provided to cool a first cooling fluid and a second cooling fluid through a heat exchanger by using evaporating latent heat of a refrigerant circulating through an air cooling system of an automobile, and efficiently cool a fuel cell without separately installing a radiator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first cooling fluid circulation passage(1) goes by way of a heat exchanger(5) and a fuel cell. A second cooling fluid circulation passage(2) goes by way of a heat generating source including a driving motor and the heat exchanger. A sub-refrigerant passage(4) is branched from a main refrigerant passage(3) and returns to the main refrigerant passage after going by way of the heat exchanger.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-gas production apparatus has storage tank (30) for storing hydrocarbon-type fuel, reaction tank (10), and separation tank (20) having supply port (32) and discharge pipe (34). Reaction tank carries out dehydrogenation of the fuel in presence of catalyst, and produces hydrogen gas and dehydrogenated product. Discharge port ejects hydrogen gas passed through solvent capable of dissolving dehydrogenated product.    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas to internal combustion engine, such as hydrogen fueled engine and gasoline engine, and fuel cell mounted on vehicles, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas production apparatus efficiently separates and recovers dehydrogenated product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-gas production apparatus has a storage tank (30), a reaction tank (10) and a separation tank (20) equipped with a supply port (32) and a discharge pipe (34). The storage tank supplies stored hydrocarbon-type fuel to the reaction tank. The reaction tank carries out dehydrogenation of the supplied fuel by heating in the presence of a catalyst, and produces hydrogen gas and dehydrogenated product of gaseous phase. The obtained hydrogen gas and dehydrogenated product are supplied by the supply port. The discharged port ejects the hydrogen gas, which is passed through a solvent capable of dissolving the dehydrogenated product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of hydrogen gas production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (10)    separation tank (20)    storage tank (30)    blocking layers (31a-31h)    supply port (32)    discharge pipe (34)
NOVELTY - A command reception unit (1) receives information acquisition command from a user before vehicle engine start-up. A control unit (2) controls an information acquisition unit (3) to acquire information from an information providing server (200) according to the received command. The vehicle power supply which drives the information acquisition unit has a protection power supply which supplements the voltage reduced at the time of engine start-up.    USE - For providing information to users boarded into vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables acquiring information before engine start-up and hence reduces waiting time for information acquisition without reducing the battery charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an information providing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    command reception unit (1)    control unit (2)    information acquisition unit (3)    memory (5)    information providing server (200)
NOVELTY - A coil (26) is arranged at an end portion (18) of a connecting rod (14) at which the transmitter of a telemetry apparatus is arranged. A permanent magnet (30) is arranged opposing the side face of the rod and the coil. The electric power is generated by coil based on the relative motion of permanent magnet and coil, for supplying to transmitter.    USE - Provides power supply for telemetry apparatus sensing IC engine operation, wheel of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids maintenance operation of battery exchange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - When an internal combustion engine is run, the coil and a permanent magnet carry out relative motion and thereby induce an electromotive force which arises in the coil powering the transmission side of the telemetry apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the telemetry apparatus.    piston (10)    connecting rod (14)    end portion of rod (18)    sensor (22)    coil (26)    web (28)    permanent magnet (30)
NOVELTY - A state sensor detects the positional information of relative position between the exhaust gas pressure regulation valve which moves according to rotation of the stepping motor, and a reference wall. A motor control unit acquires the detected positional information based on which the rotating quantity of the motor is calculated and a command is generated to control origin/datum position of the motor.    USE - For controlling origin/datum position of stepping motor, for fluid control of exhaust gas pressure regulation valve installed in fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate alignment of origin/datum alignment of stepping motor, when bounce back phenomenon occurs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) stepping motor origin/datum position control method; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the operation of the valve during origin/datum alignment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Secondary battery contains an acidic electrolyte comprising electrochemical polymer that acts as active material for anode and cathode.    USE - Hybrid type electrical storage components such as integrated battery and double layer capacitor, used for power supply in mobile phones, electric vehicle, internal combustion engine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid used for double layer capacitor is shared with secondary battery, hence both the components can be stored in a same container and hence the outstanding characteristics such as discharging of heavy current is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hybrid-type electrical storage components. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    collector of anode (1a)    collector of cathode (1b)    separator (5)    sealing agent (6)    cover (7)
NOVELTY - An air electrode (3) comprises electrode layers (3a,3b) formed sequentially on an electrolyte layer (2). The electrode layer (3b) is made of metal of higher concentration than the metal contained in the electrode layer (3a) which is in contact with the electrolyte layer.    USE - Solid oxide type fuel cell (SOFC) used as drive source of electric vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal impact resistance of the fuel cell is improved, and electrode capability and current collection efficiency are enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solid oxide type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solid oxide type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte layer (2)    air electrode (3)    electrode layers (3a,3b)    fuel electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The free end of the horizontal clamp (6) has a pair of bent tabs, to fit over the edge of the battery (1). A connection bore is also provided at the free end, to latch the upper end of the hook (7) that provides force for the clamp to press the battery.    USE - For fixing battery in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces amount of protrusions at upper surface of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the fixed vehicle-mounted battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (1)    tray (2)    hood (3)    dash panel (4)    clamp (6)    hook (7)
NOVELTY - The six-phase generator has two mutually shifted three-phase systems, whereby the phase windings (L1-L3) of one of the three-phase systems are arranged in a star circuit (Y) and the phase windings (L4-L6) of the other three-phase system are arranged in a triangular circuit (D). An 86-rectifier bridge (D1-D6;D7-D12) is connected after each three-phase system.    USE - For generating electricity in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables 12-pulse rectification using two 3-phase systems without increasing the number of grooves in the stator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a generator with a six-phase system and a B12 bridge rectifier    phase windings of one three-phase system arranged in star circuit (L1-L3)    phase windings of other three-phase system arranged in triangular circuit (L4-L6)    86-rectifier bridge (D1-D6;D7-D12)    star circuit (Y)    triangular circuit (D)
NOVELTY - A bipolar battery (1) comprises a bipolar electrode (5) provided with a current collector (4), a positive electrode layer (2), and a negative electrode layer (3); an electrolyte layer (6) permitting the bipolar electrode to be sequentially laminated through the electrolyte layer; and a resin portion (10) with which the positive electrode layer, the negative electrode layer and the electrolyte layer are potted.    USE - For use in portable equipment, e.g. portable phone, or as a vehicle drive power supply or an auxiliary power supply on an electric vehicle, a fuel cell powered vehicle, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is waterproof, and exhibits improved gas-tightness, vibration proof and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a bipolar battery, comprising preparing a bipolar electrode; sequentially laminating the bipolar battery through an electrolyte layer to provide connection in series; and potting the positive electrode layer, the negative electrode layer and the electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross sectional view of the inventive bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Detection tabs (4'A-4'K)    Current collector (4)    Bipolar electrode (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Resin portion (10)
NOVELTY - An operating process for a fuel cell system (1) having many cells comprises providing power to a consumer (4). The system is warmed to an operating temperature during a warm-up phase and during this the consumer is supplied with electricity by a current machine (7) coupled to a combustion chamber (8).    USE - As an operating process for a fuel cell system (claimed) for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warm-up phase is shortened and the consumer continues to be supplied with power during cell warm-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram is shown.    fuel cell system (1)    consumer (4)    compressor (5)    auxiliary power unit (7)    combustion chamber (8)
NOVELTY - This invention provides a fuel battery system, in which, a fuel tank is linked with the anode of the generator via fuel supply lines and a fuel recovery tube, the cathode is connected with the air vent line via the air supply line, a hydrogen separator is set on the recovery tube for separating fuels and hydrogen, its recovery tube is connected with the said hydrogen separator and a blow torch ofa humidifier in order to make the separated hydrogen to be the fuel of the humidifier, a water separator is set on the air vent line to separate air and water, the water recovery tube is linked with the said separator and the water tank for supplying the water separated from the separator to the tank of the humidifier to refuse the generated hydrogen and water to increases usage of the energy.
NOVELTY - A charger and a battery are connected on the output of the generator in the invented output regulation device of a fuel battery, a DC regulator is set in order to reduce the voltage varying amplitudeof the DC power generated by the above mentioned generator which supplies power to the brake by the battery at starting and the power reduces its voltage varying amplitude via the DC regulator to output stabilized DC power after generating a period of time so that, the DC power output by the above mentioned DC regulator can be used on the load drive directly.
NOVELTY - The positive of a generator of a fuel battery system is connected with a fuel supply tube providing liquid BH4 and a tube receiving fuel after reaction, a pump absorbing fuel is set on the supply tube, the negative of the generator is connected with the air supply tube and the air vent tube to generate electricity by electrochemical oxidation on the positive and electrochemical reduction on the negative. The pump can rotate backward and forward for recovering the internal fuels of the generator to the tank when the pump system does not operate and provide fuels in the tank to the generator timely when restarting, so that the initial performance can be ensured.
NOVELTY - A gas liquid separator capable of connecting on the fuel discharge tube and the air discharge tube of a generator is mounted in this invented fuel battery system with the boride as the fuel to separate the reacted fuel and air into liquid and gas in the separator so as to reutilize the separated fuel and water to reduce the cost of production since numbers of parts are reduced compared with the past two gas liquid separators needed and the entire structure becomes more tight.
NOVELTY - A fuel battery system includes a conversion device and a battery set among which, the said conversion device utilizes supplied fuel to generate hydrogen. In the battery set, the cathode and the anodeare set at either side of the electrolyte, hydrogen or fuels with hydrogen from the said conversion device are supplied to the anode, oxygen or oxidant with oxygen are supplied to the cathode to generate heat and electricity by the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. This invention provides a heat utilization system to the said battery system: the said vent line is used to lead the vent gas from the battery system to heat the water in a warm water generating device set on the line to increase the usage of the battery energy.
NOVELTY - This invented system includes that a conversion device utilizes supplied heat to generate hydrogen, an anode and a cathode are set in the battery set and hydrogen or fuels with hydrogen are supplied to the anode and oxygen or oxidant with oxygen are provided to the said cathode to generate electricity and heat by electrochemical reactions, a master exhaust line leads the vent gas generated by thesaid conversion device to heat the water in a warm water generator mounted on the line, a branch vent gas line from the master one leads it utilized by a water supply device mounted on the branch lineto supply water to the said conversion device and the battery set, a valve leads the vent gas generated by the conversion device to the said master and branch vent lines.
NOVELTY - This invention provides a generation device of a fuel battery including: an electrolyte film, an anode, a cathode, an anode and a cathode separation board and collection boards, the anode and cathodeare at either side of the film, the anode, the film and the cathode are composed of a film electrode component, the said boards are set outside of the anode and cathode, the two said collection boardsare outside of the two separation boards, the said cathode is closely contacted with the film, the said anode keeps a certain distance with the film, several cathode gas flow paths are uniformly setbetween the cathode and its separation boards and several anode liquor flow paths are set uniformly between the anode and the film with the advantage of preventing hydrogen generated by side effect from adhering to the film.
NOVELTY - Each shutoff valve (60,64) is arranged in the supply and discharge passages (50,56), respectively. A pressure sensor (66) detects pressure in a hydrogen passage. The change in the detected pressure values is calculated for detecting leak of the hydrogen gas, when the valves are closed by an electronic control unit (70).    USE - For use in power output apparatus in vehicle, ship and also in industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient detection of leakage of the gas in the fuel cell, without receiving influence from the permeation of gas through an electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas leakage detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    supply passage (50)    discharge passage (56)    shutoff valves (60,64)    pressure sensor (66)    electronic control unit (70)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises a separator plate (1) arranged between electrolyte-electrode units (2) and formed by plates (3, 4) touching contact sites (6). A fluid chamber (9) for a coolant is arranged between the plates and has partial chambers (10, 11) for each plate. Coolant is able to flow alternately through both partial chambers.    USE - For a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is simple and reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heating device for the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separator plate.    separator plate (1)    electrolyte-electrode units (2)    plates (3, 4)    embossed surfaces (5)    contact sites (6)    fluid chamber (9)    partial chambers (10, 11)
NOVELTY - Microparticles consisting of catalyst metal(s) are formed on a substrate, in a reactor held at vacuum. Fullerene(s) is sublimated above preset temperature, to produce fullerene gas with controlled partial pressure. The fullerene gas is transported to the substrate heated above the sublimation temperature of fullerene, and fullerene gas is contacted with catalyst metal microparticles, to obtain mono-layer carbon nanotube.    USE - For manufacturing mono-layer carbon nanotube used for fuel cell, field emission display (FED), electron microscope, ultra-high strength material and electroconductive composite material.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides mono-layer carbon nanotube having uniform diameter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microparticles consisting of catalyst metal(s) are formed on a substrate, in a reactor held at vacuum. Fullerene(s) is sublimated above preset temperature, to produce fullerene gas with controlled partial pressure. The fullerene gas is transported to the substrate, which is heated above the sublimation temperature of fullerene, and fullerene gas is contacted with catalyst metal microparticles, to obtain mono-layer carbon nanotube. The fullerene is of formula: C2n, where n is at least 18.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of apparatus used for manufacturing mono-layer carbon nanotube. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The power supply has a circuit device for connecting the heavy current load (14) to the onboard generator (10), providing a regulated DC voltage for charging the vehicle battery (11) and a number of low current electrical loads (12), or to the vehicle battery. The circuit device has a heavy current diode (15) connected between the positive battery terminal and the heavy current load and at least 2 storage capacitors (16,17), e.g. ultracaps, coupled via switches (18,19) operated by a control device (20).    USE - The power supply is used for supplying a heavy current load installed in an automobile, e.g. an auxiliary compressor.    ADVANTAGE - Storage capacitors allow provision of high electrical output over a short duration during the starting phase of the heavy current load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a power supply method for a heavy current load in an automobile is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of part of an onboard supply network in an automobile used for supplying a heavy curent load.    Onboard generator (10)    Vehicle battery (11)    Low current electrical loads (12)    Heavy current load (14)    Heavy current diode (15)    Storage capacitors (16,17)    Switches (18,19)    Control device (20)
NOVELTY - An electrically insulated sealing material (11) is provided between an electrode post (8) and an electrode post through-hole. A compression deformation section (12) is provided by outwardly bending the closed end of the electrode post for compressing the sealing material and securing the electrode post. An electrode plate assembly (5) is housed in a metal case (2).    USE - For e.g. electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced weight of the battery, the number of components, and the battery cost, while retaining a highly reliable sealing of the electrolyte over the extended periods and even under severe operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a sealed battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the essential structural elements of the sealed battery.    Metal case (2)    Electrode plate assembly (5)    Electrode post (8)    Electrically insulated sealing material (11)    Compression deformation section (12)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material comprises graphite formed of graphene. The orientation of crystal planes of the graphene is disordered.    USE - For use in a hydrogen storage apparatus of a hydrogen storage system in a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen can be stored into a large number of gaps between the layers of graphene. The assembly provides a fuel cell vehicle capable of storing a sufficient amount of hydrogen to attain a long-distance drive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a hydrogen storage material comprising subjecting an organic polymer material to heat treatment, wherein the heat treatment is stopped when the orientation of crystal planes of graphene constituting the hydrogen storage material is disordered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a structure of a hydrogen storage material of the invention.
NOVELTY - A standard 110 volt outlet (30) receives an electrical plug for an ordinary household appliance or device. The current time is displayed via a clock circuit and an LED display unit (34). A timer circuit and a timer switch cuts off flow of electricity to the outlet after a predetermined period. A safety interrupt device (60) cuts off the outlet whenever a short circuit is detected.    USE - For e.g. starting dead car battery, illuminating holiday decorations for an extended period of time, household uses where normal AC outlet is not readily available.    ADVANTAGE - Can be charged using solar panels, a charge from a vehicle through its lighter outlet, or through a traditional AC to DC power converter. Can be turned on for preset period of time and can be automatically turned off if necessary. Enables user to anticipate the need to recharge the unit and know in advance how much time is left to the next recharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the multi-use power supply.    Multi-use power supply (10)    Standard 110 volt outlet (30)    LED display unit (34)    Solar panel (52)    Safety interrupt device (60)
NOVELTY - An active material composition comprises a nickel hydroxide material, and an additive material comprising a metal oxide. The metal oxide is a single metal oxide and/or a binary or higher non-stoichiometric, solid solution, oxide.    USE - For a nickel positive electrode (claimed) in rechargeable alkaline cells for use in portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The active material composition increases power output in a rechargeable electrochemical cell by reducing positive electrode resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material composition comprises a nickel hydroxide material, and an additive material comprising a metal oxide. The metal oxide is a single metal oxide containing cerium (Ce), titanium (Ti), molybdenum (Mo), vanadium (V), tungsten (W), tin (Sn), manganese (Mn), indium (In), yttrium (Y), samarium (Sm), or niobium (Nb); and/or a binary or higher non-stoichiometric, solid solution, oxide containing Ti, Mo, V, W, Sn, Mn, In, Y, Sm, Nb, Ce, and/or Mm (sic).
NOVELTY - Semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) detects the charging or discharging of the storage battery. The IC stores the charging frequency or discharging frequency which is determined based on the battery manufacturing time.    USE - Lithium ion storage battery for electric vehicle (claimed) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables driving of the electric vehicle for long distance and reduces cost of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    connector (2)    connection detector (3)    control circuit (4)    storage battery (6)    switching circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a layered structure containing an electrolyte layer pinched to a support, and electrode layers. The electrode layer(s) contains pillar-shaped structure grain, and electrolyte layer comprises a solid oxide.    USE - For solid oxide-type fuel cell used as drive source of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has excellent electrode capability, reliability, large surface area and porosity. The cell has small internal resistance, and provides lightweight, compact fuel cell with high efficiency. The grain of electrode layer is formed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the positional relationship of the substrate in film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (S)
NOVELTY - Groove is formed at the peripheral side of the separators (5,7) of unit battery (9). An electroconductive voltage take-in terminal (15) supported by an insulation elastic board (17), is inserted into and pushed against the groove by the elastic force of the elastic board.    USE - For detecting voltage of unit battery in fuel cell e.g. flat plate type fuel cell like solid-polymer electrolyte fuel cell of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is made to contact the separators with improved reliability and workability, using simple structure. Since projections are not provided, the related bending problem are avoided in the separators. Hence the separators are manufactured at less cost and manufacture of inferior separators is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of voltage measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the voltage measuring device attached to the fuel call.    separators (5,7)    unit battery (9)    electroconductive voltage take-in terminal (15)    insulation elastic board (17)
NOVELTY - A determination unit determines the rotation speed of a coolant pump (231) according to the operational status of a fuel cell (10). A control unit (30) forcedly controls the braking of a motor (232), by rotating the pump at the determined rotation speed.    USE - For controlling coolant pump in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The response precision of the coolant pump is improved, by rotating the pump in predetermined speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) coolant pump control method;    (2) fuel cell cooling system; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    air electrode (12)    control unit (30)    coolant pump (231)    motor (232)
NOVELTY - A pipe heater (20A) warms pure-water supply pipe (132) which sucks pure water (18) from a pure water chamber (17).    USE - For fuel cell system used in vehicle for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The startability of the fuel cell system in vehicle is improved even at cold area, by heating the pure water supply pipe directly and avoiding water freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the pure-water tank.    coolant route (13)    pure water chamber (17)    pure water (18)    pipe heater (20A)    pure-water supply pipe (132)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (20) controls a cut-off valve (6) and flow regulating valve (5) to maintain pressure of hose at predetermined value after filling the gas.    USE - For filling gas such as fuel cell electric vehicle electric and compressed natural gas of fuel tank of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of hose is adjusted uniformly. Prevents generation of measurement error due to pressure fluctuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus of gas charging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    flow meter (4)    flow regulating valve (5)    cut-off valve (6)    pressure indicator (7)    control apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - The exhaust-gas paths (5,6) supply exhaust-gas to the exhaust-gas purification apparatus (3). The flow-path switching apparatus (8) switches the exhaust-gas paths according to the output of an engine. The flow-path (6) supplies exhaust-gas to the exhaust-gas purification apparatus when engine output is low. The flow-path (5) supplies exhaust-gas to the exhaust-gas purification apparatus when engine output is less.    USE - For generating electric power using heat energy of exhaust-gas ejected from internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves recovery efficiency of exhaust-gas. Prevents thermal deterioration of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the exhaust system.    exhaust system (1)    exhaust-gas purification apparatus (3)    electric power generator (4)    exhaust-gas paths (5,6)    flow-path switching apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has backup power supply. The density of the electrolyte liquid in the battery is set to preset level so that the output voltage of the backup battery is less than the output voltage (Vm) of the main power supply.    USE - For supplying power to power steering apparatus, electronic-control suspension, electronic units such as audio and car navigation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need for voltage-rise converter, hence the circuit structure of the direct current-direct current (DC/DC) converter is simplified and the cost of the power supply device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    direct current-direct current (DC/DC) converter (17a)    filters (21,23)    voltage converter (25)    comparator (33)    switching controller (35)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a switch (1) for switching main battery (MB)/sub-battery (SB) relative to a load (17), and a detector (3) to detect voltage at a point in power supply path between main battery and load during specific initial check period. A controller (5) determines whether detected voltage is above a reference voltage and controls the switch accordingly, after the lapse of initial check period.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The initial check with respect to the main battery can be performed reliably, using a simple circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicle-mounted battery control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    switch (1)    voltage detector (3)    controller (5)    load (17)    main battery (MB)    sub-battery (SB)
NOVELTY - The separator consists of a fibrous base material which contains polyvinylidene fluoride.    USE - For electronic components such as lithium ion secondary cell, polymer lithium secondary battery, aluminum electrolytic capacitor or electrical double layer capacitor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator has favorable adhesion with electrode, sufficient mechanical strength and ionic conductivity. The separator improves the self-discharge property and characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the separator for electronic components.
NOVELTY - The fixture frames (21,22) formed over the battery electrodes (12,13), are integrally sealed to the electrodes with a laminate film.    USE - For electronic devices such as mobile telephone and or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation of battery electrodes and enables to produce a compact battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion battery.    battery (10)    electrodes (12,13)    fixture frames (21,22)    electrode terminals (31,32)
NOVELTY - An electronic display (2) has a power supply source (7) for charging a display-side battery (6) that supplies to power to a display panel (4). A charger (10) has a discharge unit (13) that supplies electric power to the power supply source. When the display is not used, the display is installed in the charger, so that the battery is charged.    USE - Charge system of sheet-like re-writable electronic display (claimed), organic electroluminescent display (EL), LCD and electrochromic display (ECD). And also for head mounting display apparatus installed in motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The display is automatically charged using small-size and lightweight portable charger, even when it is not used, hence the content can be displayed anywhere and overwriting of displayed content is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sheet-like re-writable electronic display;    (2) charger; and    (3) portable storage tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the charge system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    display (2)    display panel (4)    battery (6)    power supply source (7)    charger (10)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation unit comprises of a vibrator for generating electric power from vibration of the exterior of the switch and a solar power generation unit to generate electric power from sunlight.    USE - For use by passengers in bus to provide stop instructions, door opening instructions to driver.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the exchange of battery frequently and hence a cost effective switch terminal is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for using method of switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control system using the switch terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    switch terminal (1)    controller (2)    operation receiver (60)    processor (70)    control transmission unit (80)
NOVELTY - A sealing element (40) partitions the positive-electrode collector (21) and negative-electrode collector (11). The electrolyte liquid is sealed in the space formed between positive-electrode collector and negative-electrode collector.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in video camera, personal computer (PC), mobile telephone and other communication apparatus. Also used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuit of the battery, by simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lamination type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the lamination type secondary battery.    secondary battery (1)    negative electrode (10)    negative-electrode collector (11)    positive-electrode collector (21)    sealing element (40)
NOVELTY - A fluid sensor has waveguide walls (7a, 7b) which divide the fluid flow path in a measurement pipe (1) into upper, lower and center flow paths of which the center flow path is used for ultrasonic wave propagation.    USE - Used for measuring the flow rate of fuel gas of a fuel cell system used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - By using one of the flow paths for ultrasonic propagation, waveform interference is reduced hence the flow rate of the to-be-measured fluid is measured with high precision, and also ultrasonic propagation characteristic, dew-condensation water ejection characteristic, and gas ventilation characteristic, are independently adjusted by dividing the flow path into upper, lower and center flow paths.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an ultrasonic-type fluid sensor.    measurement pipe (1)    waveguide walls (7a,7b)    sound insulation walls (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - A rotation sensor (10) detects the rotational speed of a volume-type super charger (4). A bypass valve controller (9) opens a bypass valve (6) when the detected rotational speed is high.    USE - For controlling electric power generation amount for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of electric power generation efficiency of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generation amount controller.    bypass route (3)    volume-type super charger (4)    bypass valve (6)    bypass valve controller (9)    rotation sensor (10)
NOVELTY - A battery unit (13) is arranged at the back side of a seat (20). The seat covers an opening (23) provided in a battery-unit cover (24). The battery unit is cooled by the flow of air between an inlet port (56) formed at the cover and an exhaust port of the cover. A concave portion (85) formed at the reverse side of the seat, enlarges the air flow path (62) leading to the opening.    USE - For cooling battery unit arranged at back side of seat in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need form a gap for air intake/exhaust between the peripheral portion of the seat and the peripheral portion of the cover. Eliminates the need for forming an easily deformable portion at the peripheral portion of the seat, which will be contacted by the passenger's hand during boarding/alighting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional side view of cooling structure of high pressure electrically wired.    battery unit (13)    seat (20)    opening (23)    battery-unit cover (24)    inlet port (56)    air flow path (62)    concave portion (85)
NOVELTY - A condenser (24) is arranged at downstream side of an evaporator (26), with respect to the air-flow direction in the air conditioner (1), so that heat is radiated to the air which passed through the evaporator. A heat exchanger (32) radiates the heat of water circulated through a fuel cell (31) to the air which passed through the evaporator.    USE - For performing air conditioning/heating of cabin of vehicle with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner has an excellent heating effect, without increase in power consumption, as heat is radiated to the air which passed through the evaporator, during heating mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the air conditioner for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air conditioner (1)    condenser (24)    evaporator (26)    fuel cell (31)    heat exchanger (32)
NOVELTY - The primary coils of transformers (33,38) are connected to a primary power supply (31) via an inverter circuit (32), and pick-up coil of transformer (33) respectively. The pick-up coil of the transformers are connected to plasma reactors (10,20).    USE - For supplying power to plasma generators, for use in exhaust gas purification system of internal combustion engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The novel device provides a compact exhaust gas purification system at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exhaust gas purification system including the above device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above exhaust gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    exhaust gas purification system (1)    plasma reactors (10,20)    power supply (31)    inverter circuit (32)    transformer (33,38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system used in a road vehicle has a tubular switching element (70) that is used to vary the opening for the exhaust of oxidation gas lines (36). These connect with the fuel cell stack (20). The switching element uses a stepping motor (79) to incrementally move the switch tube relative to the gas lines.    USE - Road vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient removal of water droplets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a part view of the cell.    Outlet switching element (70)    Fuel cell (20)    Gas lines (36)    Stepping motor (79)
NOVELTY - Generator comprises bearing (19) fitted in hub (22), with one bearing part engaged by spring element (25) actuating axial force. Bearing part is supported by damping element (33) with respect to hub. At least one damping element is secured on bearing part .Preferably bearing part contains at least one groove (32), typically two, in which are located toroidal damping elements. Radial force, acting at bearing part is guided into hub via damping element. Spring element may be plastically deformable, with spring constant 18 to 70 N/mm in plastic region.    USE - For generator driven via torque transmission part.    ADVANTAGE - Damping axial and radial vibrations of bearing and spring element for increased service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows machine with cross-section of floating bearing.    bearing, (19)    hub, (22)    spring element, (25)    damping element, (33)    groove (32)
NOVELTY - A proton conducting membrane comprises a material formed by copolymerizing silane (I & II) having a silane group, a terminal group and a linking group connecting the terminal group to the silane group. The terminal group contains at least one atom which provides a lone pair of electrodes.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), purifying hydrogen, partial oxidation of hydrocarbon fuels, removing contaminants, gas sensing, and energy storage and conversion processes.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conducting material has thermal stability and reduced brittleness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell comprising an anode, a cathode and the proton conducting membrane;    (2) material composition comprising a polymer network containing silicon atoms and oxygen atoms, and an organic side-chain attached to silicon atoms within the polymer network. The organic side chain comprises a linking group and a terminal group;    (3) proton electrolyte membrane comprising the material composition;    (4) method of synthesizing silane precursor, which involves producing silane precursor by reacting reactive group of compound    (I) comprising terminal group and reactive group (I), with reactive group (II) of compound (II) comprising terminal group and reactive group (II), connecting terminal group of silane precursor to silane group through a cross-linking group, and polymerizing silane precursor by sol-gel process to obtain organic-inorganic hybrid network; and    (5) silane precursor comprising a silane group, a linking group connected to the silane group, and a terminal group attached to the linking group.
NOVELTY - A proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack (11) has fuel cells (14), each having a membrane electrode assembly with a cathode on one side and an anode on the other side. A vent (44) is connected to water outlet manifold (34,38) to allow venting of reactant and oxidant gases from the fuel cell stack, such that water management in fuel cell stack is effected without a mechanical pump.    USE - For PEM fuel cell power plant used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - PEM fuel cell stack does not require a mechanical water pump or a water accumulator. Improves efficiency of PEM fuel cell which is more suited to use in environments in which temperature is liable to carry the fuel cell stack below the freezing temperature of water. PEM fuel cell stack is improved since parasitic power of PEM fuel cell stack is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each cathode and each anode of the membrane electrode assembly of each fuel cell has a porous plate having reactant gas flow channels on one surface and water flow channels on another surface. The water outlet manifolds provided on top and near the top of the fuel cell stack. The water flow channels extend from near the bottom of each fuel cell upward to the water outlet manifold to allow fuel reactant gas which leaks into the water flow channels on the anode to bubble-pump water in the water flow channels on the anode upward to the water outlet manifolds, and to allow oxidant gas which leaks into the water flow channels on the cathode to bubble-pump water in the water flow channels on the cathode upward to the water outlet manifolds.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system having passive water management configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the stylized, end elevation of the fuel cell stack, showing the flow of water on the anode side .on each fuel cell.    PEM fuel cell stack (11)    Fuel cells (14)    Water outlet manifold (34,38)    Vent (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage controller (8) to control an automotive generator (7) for adjusting an output voltage of the generator to a predetermined value. The controller gradually increases the output voltage of the generator after temporarily stopping the generator. An automotive battery state monitor device (6) calculates a charge rate of a battery when a battery charge/discharge current reaches a predetermined range.    USE - Used for monitoring state of a battery that is utilized in an automotive.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows to calculate state of charge of the battery without releasing battery terminals from connecting circuit. The apparatus minimizes the dark current consumed by current sensor and monitor device, thus allowing to monitor battery state even when engine is not running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automotive battery state monitor apparatus.    Automotive battery state monitor device (6)    Automotive generator (7)    Voltage controller (8)    Engine controller (9)    Electric cable (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric motor (40) for rotating a centrifugal impeller (30) to draw high velocity ambient air flow via a gas ionization and energy production section to create electrical power. The power is created using electrons extracted from an ambient air flow (22). The electrical power is routed to amplifier/controller (55) and used to power electric wheel motors (70) of a land vehicle.    USE - Used for producing an electrical energy by extracting electrons from an ambient air for powering an electrically powered land vehicle, battery, electric systems e.g. air conditioning, stereo/radio, electric heating, AC output from a power inverter, and windshield wiping systems.    ADVANTAGE - The power system efficiently produces more than sufficient electric power to run an electric vehicle propulsion system and all accessory electric systems, including air conditioning, stereo/radio, electric heating, AC output from a power inverter, and windshield wiping systems. The amplifier/controller guarantees increased ionization as the ionized air flow progresses through the energy production section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of a power system for an electrically powered land vehicle.    Ambient air flow (22)    Centrifugal impeller (30)    Electric motor (40)    Amplifier/controller (55)    Electric wheel motors (70)
NOVELTY - A transistor circuit (16) consists of two banks of transistors (34) and a series of redundant integrated circuits (36) in which current amplification occurs.    USE - For e.g. electrically-propelled vehicles battery charging.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes the lifespan of the battery to extend its useful life, as the generator uses transistors to increase the current flow in order to provide additional energy to be used as a power source as well as energy to recharge the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the part of the main electronic circuit of an energy generator showing the amplifying transistors.    Voltage regulator circuit (14)    Transistor circuit (16)    Large transformer (30)    Transistors (34)    Redundant integrated circuits (36)
NOVELTY - The data table of a memory device (34) is retrieved to determine and display the available operation time of a battery when a micro-controller (32) receives the load current and initial capacity of battery. The micro-controller continuously calculates the application time of load and load current to continuously update and display the available operation time of battery usage.    USE - For monitoring battery capacity and conveying information to operator of electric powered vehicle e.g. electric powered boat, electric vehicle, electric scooter, electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables display of battery remaining hours on the read-out meter or expressed by the light indicator. Prevents problem occurring to the conventional structure with built-in voltmeter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The memory device, set in electric communication with the micro-controller, has embedded data table of pre-tested battery characteristics including relationship between the application time of battery, current load of battery and corresponding remaining hours of battery usage. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery capacity and usage time remaining monitoring method of electric powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a micro-controller.    Micro-controller (32)    Memory device (34)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a set of thin fuel cells (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) with water management channels (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D) for flow of water from and through the cell (46). Thick fuel cells (56, 58) have cooling channels (76A, 76B, 76C, 76D) for directing water flow from and through the fuel cell (58). The water management channels have a depth that is four times less than a depth of the cooling channels.    USE - Used in a transportation vehicle, and portable power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The water management channels have depth that is four times less than the depth of the cooling channels, thus reducing the volume, weight and water content of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, fragmentary representation of a fuel cell stack having a reduced volume.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Thin fuel cells (46, 48, 50, 52, 54)    Thick fuel cells (56, 58)    Water management channels (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D)    Cooling channels (76A, 76B, 76C, 76D)
NOVELTY - Air supplied to an air electrode (41) of a fuel cell (4) is humidified by making it to contact with gas exiting the cell, through a hollow fiber film of humidifier (2). The humidified gas is again humidified by contacting with cooling water, through a hollow fiber film in another humidifier (3).    USE - For humidifying fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved, since the dew point of the supplied air can be made equal to the operation temperature of the fuel cell, by the humidification operation. Since cooling water is used in the humidification process, damage and deterioration of the electrolyte film used in the fuel cell is prevented, thereby improving the capability and durability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    humidifiers (2,3)    fuel cell (4)    air electrode (41)    fuel electrode (42)    cooling portion (43)
NOVELTY - The connection plate consists of several accommodation portions (211) formed at a guide wall (210), for holding the bus-bars connecting positive and negative electrodes of adjacent batteries. A stopper (216) holds down the bus-bars while a spring (218) pushes the bus-bars upwards.    USE - For assembling several batteries of battery unit mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bus-bars are secured reliably and the external vibration is adsorbed by the spring efficiently. Hence, rattle of the connection plate is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the connection plate.    guide wall (210)    accommodation portion (211)    stopper (216)    tapered portion (216a)    spring (218)
NOVELTY - Controller separately controls the switches (18-20) which are provided at the electric current paths between fuel cell (11) to load and between secondary battery (12) to load, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Controls the switches safely and efficiently according to generation of failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for output control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    load (10)    fuel cell (11)    secondary battery (12)    switches (18-20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) includes a fuel side collector and reformation side collector between which voltage is applied to collect hydrogen from the liquid fuel which contains methanol contacting the fuel side collector. A power generation unit (23) generates electric power by the reaction of the collected hydrogen at the hydrogen pole collector with oxygen from oxygen pole collector.    USE - Used as power supply for motor vehicle, portable electronic devices e.g. notebook computer, mobile telephone personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Since a heating mechanism is not required, the size of the fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the structure of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Collectors (11, 13, 15)    Catalyst layers (16, 17)    Electric power generation unit (23)    Fuel reformation unit (24)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) includes an outer case (2) accommodating several battery packs with exposed end surfaces and arranged in parallel. The end plates (3a,3b) are attached to both side surfaces of the outer case so that a contact segment and a temperature sensor are made to contact the edge of each battery pack for detecting voltage and temperature of each battery in the pack.    USE - For supplying power to electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage and battery temperature are detected easily to control charging and discharging of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery module.    battery module (1)    outer case (2)    end plates (3a,3b)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has anode current collection board (14) with protrusions (14a) which are welded to bottom portion (2b) of an outer case (2) at a welding point (A). A sealing unit (20) seals an opening of the outer case accommodating electrode group (3) impregnated with electrolyte.    USE - E.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery and lead storage battery used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Also applicable for lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery with high output and high capacity is obtained by preventing increase in internal resistance of the battery during abnormal rise in internal pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    secondary battery (1)    outer case (2)    bottom portion of case (2b)    electrode group (3)    spacer (4)    anode current collection board (14)    protrusions (14a)    sealing unit(A) welding point (20)
NOVELTY - A current controller (2) controls the output current of fuel cell (1) to a preset value. A charging/discharging controller (7) controls charging/discharging current of secondary battery in electrical storage unit (5). An electric power converter (8) performs system-interconnected output of the fuel cell and electrical storage unit, at the mains power supply (13) according to the load power consumption.    USE - Fuel cell system with electrical storage unit.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reverse power-flow to the fuel cell due to load fluctuations, thereby reduces the stress on the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system with the electrical storage unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    current controller (2)    electrical storage unit (5)    charging/discharging controller (7)    electric power converter (8)    mains power supply (13)    system ammeter (16)    load (17)
NOVELTY - The capacitor uses fine phenol resin type activated carbon fiber having diameter of 0.1-5 micrometer as solid polar electrode material. The phenol resin type activated fiber is obtained by dissolving the water soluble polymer in emulsification liquid containing phenol resin after immersing the fiber in the emulsification liquid bath.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle. Also for solar power generation in house.    ADVANTAGE - By using fine phenol resin activated carbon fiber, an inexpensive capacitor having high capacitance is realized.
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates the amount of deviation of the air pressure of the cathode (17) of fuel cell, by comparing with target value. A correction unit corrects the rotation speed of a compressor (16), of a fuel cell with predetermined value. A correction unit corrects the rotation speed of the compressor, based on the calculated value.    USE - For controlling flow rate and pressure of air supplied to fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable control of the flow rate and pressure of air, while reducing the overshooting sound by drive motor of compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel tank (11)    compressor (16)    cathode (17)    pressure governing valve (18)    control unit (19)
NOVELTY - A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) module (M1) accommodates fuel cell and a sodium secondary battery module (M2) accommodates secondary battery which stores electric power from fuel cell. A heat exchanger circulates warm water to perform mutual heat exchange with the SOFC module and secondary battery module.    USE - For use in power generation plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent conservativeness and efficient merging electric power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power generating plant; and    (2) a secondary battery heat retention method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of power generating plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    steam turbine generator (3)    battery portion (21)    heat retention jacket (22)    SOFC module (M1)    secondary battery module (M2)
NOVELTY - Digestive installation for plant-derived biomass comprising a steam generator producing high-pressure steam which is used to break biomass into several pieces, a digester performing anaerobic digestion of a mixture of the broken biomass pieces, organic sludge/refuse, to produce a gas and compost, where the gas produced in the digester is used as a fuel for the steam generator, is new.    USE - The digestive installation for plant-derived biomass is useful for digesting plant-derived biomass (claimed), obtained from greening operation of roads, rivers, parks, and from civil works, to produce fuel gas used by steam generator and by cogeneration plant used for electricity generation, and compost.    ADVANTAGE - The bulk reduction of the biomass is performed efficiently using steam, while reducing power consumption and amount of usage of fuel by the installation, by using the gas obtained from the digester as fuel gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for biomass digestion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the digestive installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An organic electrolyte and a carbon material having layered structure are mixed, and the electrolyte is inserted in interlayer of carbon material, to obtain electrode material.    USE - For manufacturing electrode material used for electrode sheet of electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicle, sun-light power supply system and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The inexpensive electrode material has excellent electrostatic capacitance and process ability, and economically provides electrical double layer capacitor, by using electrode sheet containing electrode material, as polarizing electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode material;    (2) electrode sheet (100,100');    (3) manufacture of electrode sheet; and    (4) electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of electrode sheet.    electrode layer (30,30')    collector (40)    electrode sheet (100,100')
NOVELTY - A porthole extrusion pipe (2) includes pipe components (4A,4B) which are mutually welded covering the full length of the porthole extrusion pipe. The cross section of the porthole extrusion pipe includes weld lines exposed to the periphery but not exposed to the interior space (6) divided by a reinforcement element (7).    USE - Used as component of liner for gas cylinders (claimed) in natural gas supply system for natural gas vehicle and for generating electric power in vehicle industry, housing industry, armaments industry, aircraft industry, medical industry and fuel cell system (claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed) and cogeneration system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Excellent in pressure resistance and prevents destruction by weld and thick deviation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel cell system;    (b) a fuel cell electric vehicle;    (c) a cogeneration system;    (d) a natural gas supply system;    (e) a natural gas vehicle;    (f) an oxygen gas supply system;    (g) a liner for gas cylinders; and    (h) a manufacturing method of liner for gas cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the metal cylinder.    metal cylinder (1)    porthole extrusion pipe (2)    pipe components (4a,4b)    reinforcement element (7)
NOVELTY - The charger has an insulation transformer (10) with primary winding connected to an alternating current (AC) power supply (1) through a current element (12) and a switch (11). Several sets of diode (21) and high capacity capacitors (20a-20d), are mutually connected in series across secondary winding of the transformer. Each set comprises diode connected in parallel with capacitor.    USE - Used for electric vehicle and lift.    ADVANTAGE - Enables variation in capacitance of capacitor by simple circuit structure. Enables to obtain high charges.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    AC power supply (1)    insulation transformer (10)    switch (11)    current element (12)    high capacity capacitor (20a-20d)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte includes multiple types of diamine compound that consists of non-aqueous solvent of general formula R-(NH2)2, where R shows 1-12C organic group.    USE - For electrical-double-layer capacitor used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The recycle property and reliability of electrolyte are improved, hence industrial application of capacitor is improved.
NOVELTY - A vent duct (30) ventilates a vehicle compartment using an air blower. A cooling duct (50) ventilates a battery case (60) using the blower. A door (35) provided at a path (31) connecting the ducts, switches ventilation path of the air ventilated by the blower. The door is rotated to a position in which both the compartment and the case are ventilated and conditioned air flows from the vent duct to the battery case.    USE - For cooling heat generation devices such as battery, fuel cell, or capacitor of vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need to provide separate ducts for guiding the conditioned air from an air conditioner to the battery case, and a duct for guiding the air from the vehicle compartment to the battery case, hence reduces the size of the cooling device. The structure of the cooling device is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cooling device.    vent duct (30)    path (31)    door (35)    cooling duct (50)    battery case (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer system includes a fuel reformer and an absorbent material that will absorb unreacted hydrocarbon from the reformer at a first temperature and release the absorbed hydrocarbon at a second temperature.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The absorber or absorbent material is effective to increase efficiency of the reformer and fuel cell especially under low temperature or start-up conditions. The fuel reformer system supplies highly purified hydrogen gas stream to the fuel cell to increase efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating a fuel reformer system by reforming a hydrocarbon fuel in the presence of air and water to form a hydrogen-containing gaseous stream; passing the hydrogen-containing gaseous stream that contains unreacted hydrocarbon to an absorber; and passing unabsorbed hydrogen-containing gaseous stream to fuel cell to provide hydrogen fuel to the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a labeled flow diagram for reforming hydrocarbon fuel and treatment of the reformed material with a water shift reactor followed by zeolite treatment for introduction of reactor coated with zeolite.
NOVELTY - Production of a heterocycle-substituted polyarylether sulfone (I) comprises halogenating a polyarylether sulfone (II), reacting the product with a metal and reacting the product with an electrophilic 5-membered heterocyclic compound (III) having at least one ring nitrogen atom, provided that (III) has a carbon-bonded leaving group when (III) has only one ring nitrogen atom.    USE - (I) are useful in electrolytes, ion exchangers, catalysts, polymer blends and/or new materials (all claimed), especially for making polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process is suitable for operation on an industrial scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of a heterocycle-substituted polyarylether sulfone of formula (I) comprises halogenating a polyarylether sulfone of formula (II), reacting the product with a metal and reacting the product with an electrophilic 5-membered heterocyclic compound (III) having at least one ring nitrogen atom, provided that (III) has a carbon-bonded leaving group when (III) has only one ring nitrogen atom:    n = an integer, preferably 10-150;    R1 = a 5-membered heterocycle having at least one ring N atom, provided that ring atom 1 is a C atom when there is only one ring N atom.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for (I) produced as above.
NOVELTY - A pleat element has a pleat mold with humidifier membrane and air permeable reinforcement material, such that the pleat element is divided by the membrane, with each divided portion forming the drying side and wetting side flow passages (A,B) on both sides of pleat element. A pressure buffering element is installed between the suction and discharge ports formed in the flow passages.    USE - Humidifier for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid oxide type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances humidification capability, volumetric efficiency and physical durability, while reducing pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the humidifier.    drying side flow passage (A)    wetting side flow passage (B)
NOVELTY - An automatic voltage regulator (15) receives current from generator (14) and generates stable output voltage irrespective to variations in input voltage. An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) (16) provides constant power, when electrical shutdown happens. An acceleration (18) connected between transformer (17) and motor (11), increase rotary power of motor by using current supplied from transformer connected to the UPS.    USE - For rotary power boosting in power transmission shaft of car.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents data loss in computer or operation errors in control device when electrical shutdown or voltage drop happens. Improves the drive efficiency of the car by continuously boosting the output power of motor using the UPS.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the output power boost device installed in car transmission.    motor (11)    generator (14)    voltage regulator (15)    UPS (16)    transformer (17)    acceleration (18)
NOVELTY - The active material of cathode consists of alloy-based material containing an element alloying with lithium, and 10 to 50 weight % of another element having atomic number of 20 or less. The element alloyed with lithium, is selected from tin, nickel, copper, iron, cobalt, manganese, zinc, indium and silver, while the other element is selected from boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus and sulfur.    USE - Active material of cathode used in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) of coin shape, cylinder shape, square shape, and button type, such as lithium ion secondary cell for electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, video tape recorder connected to camera. Also applicable for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the material to have low crystalline or amorphous structure, thereby resulting in smooth entry and exit of lithium. Provides the battery with high discharge capacity and improved charging and discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) active material manufacture method; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the structure of the coin-shaped battery.    anode can (2)    counter electrode (3)    cathode can (4)    separator (5)    gasket (6)
NOVELTY - The material has a reaction phase containing carbon, intermetallic lithium compound and an element so that the carbonaceous peak acquired by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, is less than 284.5 eV.    USE - For manufacture of cathode for battery (claimed) e.g. primary battery used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, camera integrated video tape recorder (VTR), and secondary battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the aggregation or crystallization of the material during charging or discharging the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cathode material manufacturing method; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the peak acquired by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of the cathode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A flow transfer component (2) has an electrically resistive flow portion (8) having a segment positioned between the first inlet/outlet (4) and the second inlet/outlet (6), and extends into the fluid carrying duct (3). The flow portion has a flow-path length sufficient to present a substantial electrical resistance across a volume defined by the flow portion. The first inlet/outlet is fluid communication with the fluid carrying duct, while the second inlet/outlet is dimensioned to complement a fuel cell port (12).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a flow transfer component that meets existing electric vehicle safety standards without resorting to using non-conductive coolant. Can be integrated into an original manifold design, thus providing a fuel cell stack that represents an inherently safe and isolated system as fault current is limited to safe values by isolation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell stack;    (B) a flow transfer component; and    (C) a fuel cell manifold    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic, cross-sectional view of the flow transfer component.    Flow transfer component (2)    Fluid carrying duct (3)    First inlet/outlet (4)    Second inlet/outlet (6)    Electrically resistive flow portion (8)    Fuel cell port (12)
NOVELTY - A water storage device comprises a water storage section; and a volume expansion absorber (39) that contracts to absorb volume expansion of water in the water storage section.    USE - For storing water used in humidification system or in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented water storage device reduces the force acting generated by the volume of freezing water to prevent damages of the device, e.g. deformation and cracks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a power generation system.    Cooling system (4)    Strainer (35)    Tubes (36)    Drain port (38)    Volume expansion absorber (39)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell device comprises reactor (3, 5) for a first conversion step for producing a hydrogen-enriched synthetic gas for a fuel cell from a fuel; and preparation mechanism including a preparation unit(s) for adaptation of a reformate gas to operational conditions of the fuel cell. The elements from reactor and the preparation unit are composed of synthetic plastic.    USE - For fuel cell (7).    ADVANTAGE - The invented fuel cell device can be manufactured with lower costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram illustrating a fuel cell device.    Fuel reformer (1)    Reactor (3, 5)    Exchangers (2, 4, 6)    Fuel cell (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer comprises an electrode assembly; and a cap (32) defining an interior region. At least a portion of the electrode assembly is positioned in the interior region of the cap.    USE - Used as a plasma fuel reformer (claimed) for reforming hydrocarbon fuel into a reformate gas, e.g. hydrogen-rich gas, for supplying to an internal combustion engine, e.g. a spark-ignited gasoline engine, fuel cell, e.g. alkaline fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), or emission abatement device, e.g. nitrogen oxide (NOx) trap or soot filter.    ADVANTAGE - The cap is configured to block electromagnetic radiation emitted by the upper electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for assembling a plasma fuel reformer comprising advancing an electromagnetic cap around at least a portion of an electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a plasma fuel reformer with a plasma generator in solid and a reactor shown in phantom.    Plasma generator (12)    Reactor (14)    Electrical power inlet (22)    Upper air inlets (24, 25)    Lower air inlet (26)    Fuel injection assembly (28)    Cap (32)    Spacer (54)    Aperture (58)
NOVELTY - The device has a communication circuit communicating with a vehicle diagnostic system, retrieving diagnostic information and communicating retrieved information to a processor. An interface circuit communicates the information to a cellular phone (101). The phone generates a display on a cellular phone display corresponding to the information received via an adaptor (130) and transmits the information to a remote location.    USE - Used for retrieving diagnostic information from a vehicle diagnostic system and for testing a starter/charger system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically monitors the vehicle diagnostic system and notifies the vehicle manufacturer or dealer problem. The device views and/or records live data and diagnoses a fault and/or error in a vehicle computer system, thus allowing a user to download the required error and/or fault code that are specific to the year, make and model of an automobile, or upload the data to the remote location for interpretation of the information received from the diagnostic system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of retrieving diagnostic information from a vehicle diagnostic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cellular phone connected to an existing vehicle data link via an adaptor.    Scan tool (100)    Cellular phone (101)    Antenna (104)    Display (106)    Adapter (130)
NOVELTY - A mixed conductor comprises an electron conductor (1) made of an inorganic material fixed to a proton conductor (2) made of inorganic material so as not to dissolve in water.    USE - For small-sized fuel cells used in vehicles and cellular phones.    ADVANTAGE - The conductor exhibits both electronic conduction and proton conduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a mixed conductor comprising obtaining a high molecular precursor by polymerizing an organic compound having one of or both of a carbon-carbon double bond and a carbon-carbon triple bond with a proton conducting material; and burning the precursor under an inert atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of a mixed conductor.    Electron conductor (1)    Proton conductor (2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus for maintaining a temperature in a car using solar heat is provided to operate a discharge fan and a ventilating fan by heat absorbed by a solar battery plate, thereby maintaining a regular temperature in a car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar battery plate (10) is installed on a roof of an automobile for absorbing solar energy. An ECU (Electronic Control Unit) (20) converts the absorbed solar energy into electric energy. A temperature sensor (30) is operated by the ECU and senses a temperature of the automobile inside. A discharge fan forcibly discharges air to the outside when the temperature is increased to a temperature higher than a set temperature. A fan driving unit (40) drives a ventilating fan for circulating the air.
NOVELTY - An inverter (19) for controlling rotation of a motor (27) which drives an air compressor (49), and an inverter (21) for controlling rotation of a motor for vehicle drive are accommodated in a case (1) which is sealed with coolant (23). A cooling unit cools each inverter using the coolant, according to the output of inverters.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cooling efficiently inverters, without requiring special calculating unit and control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the cooling device.    case (1)    inverters (19,21)    coolant (23)    motor (27)    output shaft of motor (45)    air compressor (49)    impeller (51)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (2) material contains porous particle which contains silicon phase and silicide phase. The silicide phase contains molybdenum, tungsten and/or silicon. The diameter of the pores on the particle measured by mercury intrusion technique is 10 nm-1 micron. The negative electrode material occludes and discharge lithium reversibly.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as electric power sources for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides a negative electrode, which improves the discharge capacitance and charging and discharging cycle characteristics of the battery. The material suppresses the deterioration of the battery by charging and discharging cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The silicon phase consists of amorphous silicon. An element having high solubility in acid (hydrofluoric acid aqueous solution), such as copper, tin and/or nickel is used in manufacture of the negative electrode material.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the negative electrode material for negative electrodes;    (2) negative electrode containing the negative electrode material; and    (3) manufacture of negative electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Bottom portion insulation board (5)    Sealing board (6)
NOVELTY - Holding boards (7) provided with corrugations hold gas permeable films (6) including inclusions (61), on either sides. Frames (51, 52) connect the gas permeable film and the holding boards.    USE - Used for dehumidifying oxidizing gas supplied to a fuel cell mounted in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures sufficient gas flow path, pressure-resistance and gas permeability. The size is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the gas permeable apparatus.    Gas permeable films (6)    Holding boards (7)    Frames (51, 52)    Inclusions (61)
NOVELTY - The electrolytic film includes electroconductive thermoplastic resin which melts by reacting with heat generated due to local damage of the electrolyte film, to fill the damaged region of the film.    USE - Solid polymer electrolytic film with self damage correction property, for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for electric vehicle, co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The defect in the solid electrolyte film of the fuel cell can be rectified automatically, hence durability of the film is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell frame (4) rotatably attached to the lower portion of vehicle floor panel (20), houses the fuel cell (3).    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily mount/replace the heavy fuel cell without much effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the vehicle fuel cell mounting structure.    fuel cell (3)    fuel cell frame (4)    hinge (5)    fuel cell system (11)    vehicle floor panel (20)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte liquid in a battery jar is extracted after the battery case chemical formation and sealing with a stopper having a safety valve. A heat processing is performed at 40-60 degrees C after extraction of the liquid.    USE - For manufacturing lead storage batteries used in motor vehicles and electrically driven forklift trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to charge the ready-to-use lead storage battery easily, since the battery discharges a large capacity at the time of use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the schematic view of the manufacturing method of the ready-to-use type lead storage. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heat retention container (30) contains a battery pack of number of large-diameter cylindrical-shaped sodium cells (10A) and another battery pack comprising number of small-diameter cylindrical-shaped sodium cells (20A). The sodium cells within each battery pack are mutually connected.    USE - E.g. sodium battery module in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable and convenient secondary battery module of higher capacity, output and energy density per unit volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the secondary battery module.    sodium cells (10A,20A)    heat retention container (30)    insulating material (40)    bus bars (60A,60B)    secondary battery module (200)
NOVELTY - A grid has hydrogen piping (2), electric power transmission line (3) and warm water piping through which hydrogen, electric and warm water are supplied to the fuel cell (20) and the users (30a-30n). A grid management center (40) connected through a communication line (50), manages the flow rate of hydrogen, electric power and warm water supplied to the user and fuel cell.    USE - For supplying hydrogen, electric power and warm water to fuel-cell electric vehicle and hydrogen fueled car.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the wastage of the hydrogen, electric power and warm water supplied to user, effectively, by managing the respective flow rates. Thereby, reducing the energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen and electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen piping (2)    power transmission line (3)    warm-water piping (4)    hydrogen station (10)    fuel cell (20)    users (30a-30n)    grid management center (40)    communication line (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has paste-type negative electrode plate (1) which does not having foot portion, that is inserted into a separator (4) whose lower portion is bend by heat welding or mechanical seal for forming a bending portion (6). A clad-type positive electrode plate (7) is laminated on the separator.    USE - For use in electrically driven forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces material cost and mass of storage battery by providing paste-type negative electrode plate without foot portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of clad-type lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    paste-type negative electrode plate (1)    separator (4)    weld (5)    bending portion (6)    clad-type positive electrode plate (7)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic capacitor (CC2) connected to node of diodes (DD1,DD2) that are connected between a battery and an alternating current (AC) dynamometer (m), and to a mode switch (AA1) of a starter (n), is charged through the diodes by energy from the battery and AC dynamometer. The capacitor discharges for normally operating the starter and the ignition device, when the battery voltage reduces.    USE - For use as back-up power supply of battery mounted in vehicle, for starting starter and ignition device of motor vehicle. Is also used for operation of illumination device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to start the starter and ignition device smoothly without excessive power consumption during exhaustion stage of battery, resulting in comfortable and normal operation or drive of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of electric circuit of backup for vehicle-mounted battery.    battery (a)    mode switch (AA1)    electrolytic capacitor (CC2)    diodes (DD1,DD2)    AC dynamometer (m)    starter (n)
NOVELTY - An anode side end plate (36) and a cathode side end plate (35), or a cathode side insulation board (33) and an anode side insulation board (34), have protrusions that protrude towards installation surface (40) from end surfaces of an electroconductive separator board and the current collection boards (31,32).    USE - For domestic co-generation system, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with high operability and favorable conveyance property is attained without adhesion of foreign material to the separator board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the right side view of the fuel cell.    current collection boards (31,32)    cathode side insulation board (33)    anode side insulation board (34)    cathode side end plate (35)    anode side end plate (36)    insulation surface (40)
NOVELTY - Electric power generation element between the restraining jigs (10,20) is sealed by joining ends of a packing film and the element is conditioned. The gas venting holes (11,21) are formed in jigs so as to reach a non-junction portion (512) such the thickness of non-junction portion is constrained to be less than preset thickness. The formed holes are closed to join non-junction portion and the element is sealed.    USE - For manufacturing secondary batteries e.g. lithium secondary battery used in personal computer (PC), video camera and mobile phone. Also for electric and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of the non-junction portion by the generated gas is suppressed effectively and the wrinkle generation at the time of joining of the non-junction portion is suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the conditioning and gas venting process during manufacture of the secondary battery.    restraining jigs (10,20)    gas venting holes (11,21)    secondary battery (50)    non-junction portion (512)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode compound material consists of positive electrode active material, which occludes and releases a lithium ion, an electroconductive agent and a binder. The binder is non-ionic water-soluble polymer. 0.5-5 wt.pts of binder is contained with respect to 100 wt.pts of total amount of anode active material, electroconductive agent and binder.    USE - For lithium secondary batteries (claimed) for information technology equipment and communication apparatus centering on information terminals such as personal computer and mobile telephone, and as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the positive electrode compound material is prevented. The positive electrode compound material is applied to collector, without corroding the collector. The lithium secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging capacitance, cycle property and dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-ionic water-soluble polymer is hydroxyethyl cellulose. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode compound material paste for lithium secondary batteries;    (2) lithium secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of positive electrode compound material paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of structure of the lithium secondary battery.    lithium ion secondary cell (1)    anode (2)    cathode (3)    separator (4)    battery cases (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises laminated arrangement of electrode structures including anode and cathode provided on either sides of solid-polymer electrolyte (30). The collector plates (41,42) are provided on respective sides of the anode and cathode. The fuel supply port (50) is arranged surrounding the anode of each electrode structure.    USE - Used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC), domestic application, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are laminated without using separator, resulting in reduction of size of the fuel cell. Also the energy density is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    electrolyte (30)    positive-electrode side collector (41)    negative electrode side collector (42)    fuel supply port (50)    case (60)
NOVELTY - Battery separator consists of multilayer nonwoven fabric layer having wet nonwoven fabric layer (A) and melt blow dry-type nonwoven fabric layer (B). Layers (A,B) contains semi-aromatic polyamide fiber (D) obtained from dicarboxylic acid component (C1) and diamine component (C2). 60 mol% or more of components (C1,C2) are aromatic carboxylic acid and 6-12C aliphatic alkylene diamine, respectively.    USE - For alkaline cells, and alkali secondary batteries, such nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc carbon cell and nickel-hydrogen battery used for hybrid vehicles, electric-power assisted bicycle, and compact electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal computer and audio.    ADVANTAGE - The battery separator has excellent hydrophilicity, alkali resistance, oxidation-resistant, heat resistance, dendrite-proof property, and mechanical strength. The battery using the battery separator, has excellent durability and high capacity, and is manufactured with high yield. Deterioration of battery property of the battery by the binder fiber and in high temperature environment, is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery separator consists of multilayer nonwoven fabric layer having a wet nonwoven fabric layer (A) and melt blow dry-type nonwoven fabric layer (B). Layers (A,B) contains semi-aromatic polyamide fiber (D) obtained from dicarboxylic acid component (C1) and diamine component (C2). 60 mol% or more of components (C1,C2) are aromatic carboxylic acid and 6-12C aliphatic alkylene diamine, respectively. Fiber (D) of layer (B) has fiber diameter of 0.1-15 mum.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (1) generates electric power using fuel and oxidizing agent gas, while starting fuel cell system. When reformation fuel gas is generated in controller (2), the hydro-carbon fuel and water are vaporized by a plasma generator (12) of modifier (5) without vaporizing the fuel with evaporator (4). The reformation fuel gas is reformed by catalyst (13) and supplied to the cell stack.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for warming up of modifier or evaporator when transmission of fuel gas to fuel cell stack is started and hence improves the starting ability of vehicle during start-up of 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 stack (1)    controller (2)    pneumatic control valve (3)    evaporator (4)    modifier (5)    plasma generator (12)    catalyst (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an inverter (1) that drives a synchronous motor (20). When rotation speed number of motor exceeds specific rotation speed number at time of electric power generation of motor, the electric power supply to inverter is stopped and restarted at specific time intervals. A direct current/direct current converter (10) conveys energy stored in capacitor (31) to battery (30) at time of power supply stop.    USE - Electric power apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption is reduced, based on the rotation speed number of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the electric power apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    inverter (1)    converter (10)    motor (20)    battery (30)    capacitor (31)
NOVELTY - The relay is equipped with three contact pairs (A-F) respectively for interrupting current flow from direct current (DC) power source to a load through a capacitor, for charging the capacitor and for discharging the capacitor.    USE - For turning ON/OFF high-voltage circuit in motor vehicle like hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - DC current is interrupted in a short time by effective usage of the limited space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the DC relay. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compression springs (31, 32)    Spring seat (40)    Contact pairs (A-F)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film (10) has a lamination of organic-electrolyte layer (11) and organic electrolyte layer(s) (12), and is interposed between an anode (21) and a cathode (22) of fuel cell. The fuel cell continuously generates electric power by supplying a liquid organic fuel and a gas oxidizing agent to anode and cathode. The pervious inhibitory effect of liquid organic fuel of layer (12) is higher than that of layer (11).    USE - For fuel cells (claimed) used for electric power generation for electric vehicles or as a domestic distributed-type power source,.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent proton-conductivity and mechanical strength, and improved methanol pervious suppression function. The fuel cell continuously generates electric power using organic fuel, such as methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) manufacture of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell structure having electrolyte film.    electrolyte film (10)    organic electrolyte layers (11,12)    cathode (21)    anode (22)    fuel flow path (311)
NOVELTY - A proton conduction film (11) contains a silicon oxygen three-dimensional cross-linked structure component and an organic polymer having a proton donating group containing a phosphorus in a side chain.    USE - For catalyst electrode joining film of fuel cell (claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used as domestic power supply and vehicle mounted power supply, and for electrode chemical sensor and display element.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conduction film has high resistance with respect to methanol aqueous solution. The fuel cell has excellent stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (i) manufacture of proton conduction film; whereby polymerizable compound of formula (2) is polymerized in a sol-gel reaction solution containing organosilicon compound of formula (1) as a precursor of silicon oxygen three-dimensional crosslinked structure component; the organic polymer containing the proton donating group is then conjugated with the structure component, to form the proton conduction film;    (ii) fuel cell, which uses the proton conduction film.    (R1)a-Si-(X1)4-a (1)    E1-L1-A1 (2)    R1 = (un)substituted alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic ring group;    X1 = halogen atom or OR2;    R2 = H atom, alkyl, aryl or silyl group;    a = 0-2;    E1 = polymerizable group;    L1 = single bond or bivalent connection group;and    A1 = proton donating group containing phosphorus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of structure of catalyst electrode joining film using the proton conduction film.    Fuel cell electrode film composite (10)    Proton conduction film (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Electroconductive sheets (12a,13a)
NOVELTY - The device has two battery assemblies (B1, B2) connected in parallel to motor unit. A double reversing switch (CD) managing interlocking of four relays (1-4) controls switching of the battery assemblies. A battery assembly (B3) charged though a solar collector (15) and a capacitor (16) recharges the assemblies (B1, B2) through a converter (13) and a charger (14) according to the needs of the assemblies (B1, B2).    USE - Used for solar and electric supply to propulsion motor of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly charged through the solar collector and the capacitor recharges the other battery assemblies according to their needs, thus increasing the battery life of the electric vehicle and hence permitting the vehicle to be utilized on road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid supply device.    Battery assemblies (B1, B2, B3)    Double reversing switch (CD)    Relays (1-4)    Converter (13)    Charger (14)    Solar collector (15)    Capacitor (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing two parts (A, B) in stacking of elementary fuel cells connected in series. The parts are symmetrically disposed at the middle of the stacking and have equal number of cells. Voltages (UA, UB) of the parts are measured and compared by subtracting the voltages to obtain an absolute value. The absolute value is compared to an absolute threshold value to find a failure elementary cell.    USE - Used for monitoring proper functioning of a fuel cell that is used for providing electricity in military applications e.g. sub-marines, portable electric generators and low power unit, in commercial applications e.g. automobile, bus, train and truck, in stationary application, and in portable and miniaturized devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes only two voltage measurements regardless of the number of elementary fuel cells in each stacking and hence is simple. The absolute value of the difference of the voltages, constituting the non-failure cells is almost zero regardless of the current in stacking and the applied operating condition of the fuel cell, thus providing a simplified interpretation and monitoring of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a procedure for measuring voltages of two parts of a stacking.    Fuel cell stacking parts (A, B)    Voltages (UA, UB)
NOVELTY - The warehouse vehicle has an on-board energy storage device (1), at least one drive (2) supplied with energy by it and a device (4) for indicating the remaining operating time. The indicator of remaining operating time can be an analogue indicator, especially providing a bar diagram (7) or a pointer indication, and a digital indicator (8).    USE - For monitoring residual operating time for warehouse vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables an operator to simply and reliably estimate the remaining operating capacity until the energy storage device is exhausted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic wiring diagram for a warehouse vehicle.    on-board energy storage device (1)    drive (2)    indicator device (4)    bar diagram (7)    digital indicator (8)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell includes gas-tight electrically insulating layers provided on the flanks or the insides of the laminated unit cells to give a gas-tightness between the electrode and electrically conductive separator. A gas manifold is provided on the flanks of the unit cells via electrically insulating layer to supply and distribute the fuel gas to the module.    USE - In portable power sources, power sources for electric vehicles or household cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The compact solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell has simplified structure of a high mechanical strength and an improved gas-sealing property. Since a metallic separator made of stainless steel can be used without any machine tool cutting, it is possible to greatly reduce the manufacturing cost at a mass-production. In addition, since the separator can be made thinner, it also contributes to realize the compactness of the laminated unit cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each cell contains an electrode having a pair of catalytic reaction layers that sandwiches a solid polymer electrolyte film, units for supplying and distributing a fuel gas mixture containing hydrogen or oxygen to the electrode, and a unit for supplying and distributing an oxidant gas containing oxygen to the other surface of the electrode.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery casing (2) has an elongated opening provided in one flange (6) of the casing for reception of a carrying handle element (7) having an elongate grip section (8) of greater size than the flange opening, provided with a loop section (9) at one end fitted through the flange opening for cooperating with a locking element provided by a projection (10) of the battery casing below the flange opening.    USE - The battery casing is used for an electric storage battery, e.g. an automobile starter battery.    ADVANTAGE - Simple fitting of carrying handle elements to battery casing which can handle heavy loadings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of part of an electric storage battery casing.    Automobile starter battery (1)    Battery casing (2)    Battery cover (3)    Battery pole (4)    Handle element (7)    Grip section of handle element (8)    Loop section of handle element (9)    Battery casing projection (10)
NOVELTY - The invention is a super capacitor tramcar charging control system. It adopts a master-slave control structure, composed of master controller on the tramcar and slave controller on the stop, when the tramcar enters in the stop range, the Bluetooth modules of the two controllers makes wireless link.    USE - It is specially designed for a super capacitor tramcar collecting bow charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The two controllers can cooperate to complete the automatic charging course of the super capacitor tramcar, resolving the energy ration of the tramcar in the whole course. It meets the demand of the super capacitor tramcar collecting bow charging system. The control structure is modulized, easy to transplant.
NOVELTY - Production of high-pressure hydrogen involves heating a hydrogen feedstock and water in the presence of catalyst in a catalytic reformer, under high pressure conditions.    USE - The produced hydrogen is used to power fuel cells, which are operatively linked to catalytic reformer to provide heat for its functioning (claimed); and in proton exchange membrane fuel cells used for powering transportation vehicles, other mobile and other stationary power production purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates production of hydrogen at high pressure; is economical as it eliminates the need for expensive hydrogen compression; and causes significant reduction in need for expensive storage of high-pressure hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for producing high pressure hydrogen comprising: a preheater for heating a mixture of high pressure hydrogen feedstock and high pressure water; a catalytic reformer for receiving the preheated mixture and for facilitating the exposure of the mixture to the catalyst under high pressure; and a condenser for separating the generated hydrogen from the other products.
NOVELTY - The open ends of a resin upper tank member (110) and a resin lower tank member (120) are attached to a core plate (134) to form a tank space that communicates with the tubes (131). Metal portions are separated from each other on the outer surfaces of tubes. The fins (132) and core plate are bonded at the metal portions on outer surfaces of tubes by brazing.    USE - For cooling fuel cell of fuel-cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures electrical insulation of fins and tube portions even when water-included liquid is used as coolant since metal portions are separated from each other on the outer surfaces of tubes. Improves heat exchanging performance through metal fins. Improves insulating performance on outer side of heat exchanger even when cooling water is used as coolant due to coating portion is provided on the exposed section and around the brazing section of core plate. Ensures accurate insulation of heat exchanger exterior from the fuel cell. Improves insulating performance of side plate since brazing section of longitudinal end portion of each side plate is separated from positions where tubes are brazed to the core plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of a radiator in a fuel cell system.    Upper tank member (110)    Lower tank member (120)    Tubes (131)    Fins (132)    Core plate (134)
NOVELTY - The device has a humidifier (6) arranged between a pressure regulator (4) and a fuel cell (5). A pressure reducer (3) is connected with the regulator to regulate the working pressure of the hydrogen in a hydrogen conduit (13). A hydrogen burner (9) produces heat, which is supplied through a conduit (Q1) to the cell. Hot water steam generated in the burner can be admixed with hydrogen through water steam conduit (12).    USE - Used with a hydrogen direct system or with a preliminary reforming or auxiliary power unit (APU) for development of motor vehicle drives.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen burner allows fast heating of the fuel cell, so that the starting phase of the motor vehicle is significantly shortened. The hydrogen burner produces hot water steam that can be used directly in the fuel cell device, so that the waste heat of the burner can be used without additional steps in the fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell device.    Conduit (Q1)    Pressure reducer (3)    Pressure regulator (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Humidifier (6)    Hydrogen burner (9)    Water steam conduit (12)    Hydrogen conduit (13)
NOVELTY - An elemental hydrogen storage and retrieval system comprises a hydrogen storage component (50) including silicon (54).    USE - For use in an auxiliary power unit for generating electrical power in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption and desorption of elemental hydrogen may be tailored to suit the system to particular applications. The elemental hydrogen remains safely adsorbed within the storage material in the event of catastrophic failure of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a vehicle comprising an auxiliary power unit including a fuel cell system for combining hydrogen and oxygen to provide electrical power and a system for storing and retrieving element hydrogen for supplying hydrogen to the fuel cell system; and    (2) a method for extruding silicon rods comprising providing a reservoir for receiving molten silicon; providing apertures in the wall of the reservoir; and subjecting the molten silicon within the reservoir to pressure, gravity and/or centrifugal force to cause molten silicon to be extruded in rod shapes through the apertures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an elemental hydrogen storage and retrieval system of the invention.    Light source (14)    Current source (16)    Voltage source (18)    Control system (20)    Housing (44)    Inlet/outlet passage (46)    Hydrogen storage component (50)    Adsorbed hydrogen atoms (52)    Silicon (54)    Liberated hydrogen atoms (56)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode and an anode placed in an ion conductor, where the ion conductor contains radioactive substance. Valency-electrons and bonding electrons in deposit of the ion conductor are excited to raise chemical reaction activity of ions and deposit, when radioactive ray is projected upon the ions and deposit in the ion conductor.    USE - The battery is used in an automobile and electronic device, for converting chemical energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The raising chemical reaction activity of ions and deposit suppresses growth and excessive expansion of crystal of the deposit, thus preventing reduction in storage capacity and electromotive force due to repeated discharge/ recharge.
NOVELTY - A container, contains a power system (22) containing batteries for powering high and low voltage loads. A converter directs power provided from the high voltage battery to the low voltage battery. A switch (60) disconnects either the high or low voltage battery from their respective loads. The container is configured to transfer heat from the power system to an outside of the container.    USE - For battery used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient transfer of heat from a battery and control of use of battery in the electrical system of the vehicle. Provides a thermal management system for inhibiting debris from interacting with the battery. Capable of interfacing with an auxiliary power source for charging the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the energy management system of the module.    Energy management system (100)    Power system (22)    Switch (60)
NOVELTY - A cooling system of a fuel cell vehicle is provided to directly operate external air to a condenser and a fuel cell radiator by installing the condenser and the fuel cell radiator in parallel, thereby preventing lowering of cooling performance of a fuel cell and performance of an air conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell radiator (10) is installed at a right side of a front part in an engine room. A cooling fan (15) is installed behind the fuel cell radiator. A condenser (20) is installed at a left side of the fuel cell radiator. Another cooling fan (25) is installed behind the condenser. External air flowed from a front part of a vehicle cools the fuel cell radiator and the condenser respectively.
NOVELTY - The temperature of hot water in the storage tank (60) is increased with combustion exhaust gas of a burner. A controller (62) adjusts the original fuel supply flow rate to the burner to maintain the hot water temperature in storage tank at 60degreesC based on output of temperature detector (61) in the storage tank.    USE - Fuel cell type power generator e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of micro organisms by maintaining temperature of hot water in storage tank at preset level. Increases thermal efficiency. Reduces cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell type power generator operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell type power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery stack (1)    modifier (3)    original fuel supply line (20)    storage tank (60)    temperature detector (61)    controller (62)
NOVELTY - A warning lamp (17), buzzer (18) emits a warning, when the inclination angle of the fuel cell (10) detected by inclination angle detection sensors (15,16) is more than a preset value, during shutdown period.    USE - For vehicles such as ships, aircraft and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to prevent water outflow from the fuel cell. Ensures stable statability and electric power generation operation efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    inclination angle detection sensors (15,16)    warning lamp (17)    warning buzzer (18)    controller (20)
NOVELTY - The exchanger includes several heat flowpaths (31) for collecting the exhaust heat such that the fluid flows parallely to exchange the heat with flowpaths (32) provided in between the flowpaths (31) for receiving heat flow.    USE - For fuel cell power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables collecting the exhaust heat efficiently, using small-sized heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat flowpaths (31)
NOVELTY - The movable guide element (30) assembled from the outer side of the vehicle, guides the battery to the battery holder (16) of the vehicle.    USE - For guiding battery in commercial vehicle, electric vehicle and battery-powered forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is reliably accommodated to the battery holder, without colliding with other devices, and is positioned easily in short-time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery guide. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery guide (10)    battery holder (16)    right side of holder (25)    rear side of holder (28)    movable guide element (30)
NOVELTY - A heat exchange mechanism carries exchange of heat generated in carbon monoxide selective oxidation unit with the cooling water stored in a tank. A humidifier (3) humidifies the air supplied to the reformer (1).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces usage of external components. Simplifies the structure of the condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system schematically.    reformer (1)    reactor (2)    humidifier (3)    blowers (4,5)    cooling water tanks (13,14)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has holes that are formed at positive electrode sheet and negative electrode sheet, so that the route (41) of hole extends from the central region (3c) of a winding electrode (3) to the peripheral surface region (30) of the electrode. The opening of route is arranged at a position spaced apart from safety valve (5).    USE - Secondary batteries such as lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery for motor vehicles and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the gas retains to the winding electrode while ejecting the gas from the safety valve through route of hole. Avoids the ignition accompanying blowing out of fire from battery case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for secondary battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    lithium ion battery (1)    winding electrode (3)    central region (3c)    safety valve (5)    peripheral surface region (30)    route (41)
NOVELTY - A case with opening at both ends comprises an electrode group accommodated inside, and a pair of current collection boards at the open-ends such that the electrode group is joined with the boards by welding.    USE - Used as power supply for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Distortion is suppressed and manufacturing cost of battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the battery manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates and corrects the oxidizing-agent gas volume flow rate corresponding to requirement of electric power generation of fuel cell (1), based on oxidizing-agent gas density estimated using gas temperature and atmospheric pressure. The controller controls the supply of oxidizing-agent gas to the fuel cell, based on the calculated gas flow rate.    USE - For controlling fuel in electric vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the driving sound of oxidizing-agent gas supply apparatus, efficiently, during electric power generation of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the controller in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel supply path (4)    temperature detector (8)    compressor (10)    motors (11,14)    motor drive circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The system (10) comprises a transmission unit (18) which transmits drive force based on circulation of cooling water (12) in primary cooling unit (13) using a circulation pump (20), for circulating cooling water (15) in secondary cooling unit (16).    USE - For cooling fuel cell used as drive source of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need to provide a separate circulation pump in secondary cooling unit is eliminated, by transmitting drive force to secondary cooling unit by circulating the cooling water in primary cooling unit. Thus the earth-leakage for fuel cell is suppressed efficiently and cost reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of fuel cell cooling system.    cooling system (10)    cooling water (12,15)    primary cooling unit (13)    secondary cooling unit (16)    transmission unit (18)    circulation pump (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell/power supply are controlled so that high power is output from fuel cell, while applying drive power to air conditioner, if fuel cell output power set using vehicle requirement power and air conditioner drive power is below preset value. If set power is above preset value, fuel cell/power supply are controlled, so that set power is output from fuel cell, while applying drive power to air conditioner.    USE - For vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables driving the fuel cell efficiently, based on power requirement of components mounted on vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining drive control process of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pair of gaseous diffusion layers (33,34) is provided between anode and cathode catalyst layers (31,32) and anode and cathode separators (35,36) respectively such that the thickness of the diffusion layers are varied continuously towards the side of the separators in which the supply ports (35a,36a) are provided.    USE - For power supply to electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack with high electric power generation efficiency and low cost is attained by using the gaseous diffusion layer of uniform porosity and thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anode and cathode catalyst layers (31,32)    gaseous diffusion layers (33,34)    anode and cathode separators (35,36)    supply ports (35a,36a)    discharge ports (35b,36b)
NOVELTY - An operation controller (2) monitors the output-voltage value of each cell (1a) in a fuel cell (3), during driving operation of the fuel cell. A judgment unit judges the abnormality of the fuel cell, when measured output-voltage value exceeds predetermined value until total operation time of the fuel cell reaches the setup time.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents erroneous handling of fuel cell reliably, during abnormal condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell main portion (1)    cell (1a)    operation controller (2)    fuel cell (3)
NOVELTY - The seat structure comprises an electrical unit (15) arranged on the back side of a cushion (50) which is provided with a cover (51). The electrical unit has a battery and a power supply switch (43). The cushion has a detachable portion (53) which overlaps with the switch and is connected to the cover.    USE - Seat structure of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to turn off the power supply switch immediately, by removing the detachable portion. Provides a simple structure having a low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the seat structure.    power supply switch (43)    cushion (50)    cover (51)    detachable portion (53)    main portion (55)
NOVELTY - A seat rail (70) which supports a front seat (25) slidably, is beforehand fixed to a battery box (30) arranged below the front seat, so that the seat and the battery box are mounted together on a vehicle floor (26).    USE - For mounting battery box in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the time taken for mounting the battery box and the seat on the vehicle floor. Enables easily removing the battery box from the rail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery-box mounting structure in the vehicle.    front seat (25)    floor (26)    battery box (30)    rail (70)
NOVELTY - A high-voltage battery box (30) is installed on the center tunnel (12) of a floor panel (11), between the two parallel front seats (25) along the vehicle-width direction.    USE - For mounting high-voltage battery box in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient protection of battery box, by positioning the box between seats. Since vehicle height is restrained by restraining the height of floor to low, the favorable boarding and alighting of vehicle is ensured. Improves weight balance of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vehicle-mounted structure of the battery box.    floor panel (11)    center tunnel (12)    front seats (25)    battery box (30)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (19) of fuel cell, performs heat exchange between the hydrogen gas and cooling water. The cooling water after heat exchange is supplied to cooler (21) for utilization in air conditioning operation.    USE - Air conditioner for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Air conditioner which performs reduction in power consumption, is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the air conditioner.    fuel cell (10)    heat exchanger (19)    cooler (21)    air conditioner (30)    evaporator (31)
NOVELTY - A modification catalyst is obtained by providing ruthenium component, rhodium component, platinum component, palladium component or iridium component on carrier containing manganese oxide.    USE - For manufacturing synthesis gas or hydrogen used in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst enables to manufacture hydrogen or synthesis gas efficiently. The catalyst has excellent durability and improved activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of synthesis gas or hydrogen which involves carrying out steam reforming of oxygen-containing hydrocarbon using the modification catalyst; and    (2) fuel cell system which has a modifier (31) equipped with the modification catalyst. The fuel cell uses hydrogen or synthesis gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vaporizer (1)    Water feed pipe (11)    Fuel inlet tube (12)    Connecting pipe (15)    Modifier (31)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the flow rate of the fuel gas supplied to a fuel cell stack, and a display unit (200) displays the detected flow rate of the fuel gas.    USE - For electrically-driven vehicle using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Alerts a user by displaying the flow rate of fuel gas efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the display device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    display unit (200)
NOVELTY - The voltage-electric current (V-I) characteristic with influence of polarization, is computed from battery terminal voltage and discharge current measured periodically. The computed V-I characteristic is shifted to correspond with reference voltage in V-I characteristic without influence of polarization. The current after shifting calculated V-I characteristic to correspond with 0, is computed as imaginary current.    USE - For calculating imaginary electric current of battery used in vehicle, for determining open-circuit voltage of battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables calculating imaginary electric current and open-circuit voltage of battery correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) imaginary electric current calculation unit;    (b) open-circuit voltage calculation unit;    (c) open-circuit voltage calculation method;    (d) battery charge state calculation method; and    (e) battery charge state calculation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the imaginary electric current calculation unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    load (5)    battery (13)    indexing unit (23A, 23B)    arithmetic unit (23C)    equilibrium state discrimination unit (23D)
NOVELTY - Several hydrogen-occlusion alloy tubes (12) are arranged insertably/extractably inside a cylindrical heat exchange jacket (7) having a heat medium inlet (8) and a heat medium outlet (9). The tubes extend along the longitudinal direction of the jacket whose one end is capable of being opened/closed. Several hydrogen-transfer pipes are connected to the tubes.    USE - For hydrogen compressor used to supply compressed hydrogen gas to fuel cell in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easily inserting/extracting the alloy tubes from the jacket, to perform checking/exchange of the tubes. Enables manufacturing hydrogen compressors of various capacities, by standardizing the diameter of the alloy tubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen-transfer pipes are detachedly connected to a main hydrogen-transfer pipe provided at the exterior of the jacket. The transfer pipes are arranged such that a pipe do not interfere with the hydrogen-occlusion alloy tubes. The alloy tubes store the hydrogen-occlusion alloy having mutually different hydrogen equilibrium pressure. A partition plate (16) which divides the interior space of the jacket, in the direction crossing with the alloy tubes, is arranged inside the jacket. The partition plate has an alloy-tube insertion hole. A fin is attached to the outer/inner surface of the alloy tube which is straight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydrogen-occlusion alloy container.    heat exchange jacket (7)    heat medium inlet (8)    heat medium outlet (9)    hydrogen-occlusion alloy tubes (12)    partition plate (16)
NOVELTY - A fluid passage (18) supplies heat exchange medium between electrical double layer capacitor modules (16) for transferring heat produced by the electrical double layer capacitors (11).    USE - For drive power storage/supply in hybrid vehicle like truck.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation of the electrical double layer capacitor, thereby improving the lifetime of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor assembly.    case (10)    electrical double layer capacitor (11)    capacitor unit (15)    capacitor module (16)    fluid passage (18)
NOVELTY - The cathode material which occludes and discharges lithium ion, consists of a composite particle obtained by coating one or more portions of an inorganic particle with ceramics. The inorganic particle contains silicon, tin and/or zinc. The ceramics contain oxide, nitride or carbide of silicon, titanium, aluminum and/or zirconium.    USE - Cathode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery for use in mobile devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material performs efficient occlusion of alkali-metal ions such as lithium ion. Volume change of the cathode material during desorption of lithium ion is reduced. The cathode material provides secondary battery having excellent heavy-current charging and discharging cycle property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ceramic is silicon oxy carbide, titanium oxy carbide, aluminum oxy carbide, alumina and/or zirconium oxide. The composite particle further contains conductive support agent consisting of carbon fiber of length 100 nm to 20 mum, metal microparticles of average particle diameter 5 nm to 5 mum and carbon microparticles of diameter 5-200 nm. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of cathode material;    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has anode (2), cathode and electrolyte liquid. Anode contains anode active material (21), which can occlude or release lithium. Material (21) contains electroconductive auxiliary having carbon, and metal particle(s) (235) chosen from rhodium. Electroconductive auxiliary (23) is platinum, silver, gold, palladium and iridium. Cathode contains cathode active material, which can occlude or release lithium.    USE - As power supply for personal computer, mobile telephone, information technology equipment, communication apparatus and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high output, even at low temperature, and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal particle is rhodium, scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt and/or nickel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a main structure of anode of lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode (2)    Anode active material (21)    Electroconductive auxiliary (23)    Collector (25)    Metal particle (235)
NOVELTY - A polymer battery has a carbon of total capacity 0.5 ml/g or more, and pore diameter 0.01-5 microns, measured by mercury intrusion technique, as cathode material.    USE - Used as e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for battery packs for vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer battery has improved reactivity in polymer electrolyte electrode system. Adhesion of polymer and electrode process site is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the manufacture of a polymer battery cathode;    (2) a battery pack; and    (3) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross section of basic structure of bipolar-type polymer lithium ion secondary cell.    polymer lithium ion secondary cell (21)    collector (23)    anode (25)    cathode (27)    bipolar electrode (29)
NOVELTY - The case (1) consists of several horizontal dividing walls (6) formed in interior space (5), for accommodating the battery cells. A fork insertion metal fitting (7) with a hole (8), is formed at the dividing wall and side wall (3) of the case.    USE - Battery case mounted on counter balance type forklift truck used for cargo handling.    ADVANTAGE - The case is reinforced by the dividing walls, hence rigidity and durability of the case are improved. The case can be lifted or loaded/unloaded safely by proving the insertion fitting of small spacing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery case.    battery case (1)    side wall (3)    interior space (5)    dividing wall (6)    metal fitting (7)    hole (8)
NOVELTY - Electroconductive filler(s) is blended with liquid crystalline polymer, and injection-stamped to form resin molded article using metallic mold. The metallic mold has a cavity comprising a rib having thickness less than the minimum thickness of cavity, during pouring of resin. The cavity, which is not filled with resin is compressed, and molded product having variation of surface resistance of 10% or less is obtained.    USE - For molding conductive-resin molded products such as separator used for fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the molding of conductive-resin molded product having favorable electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electroconductive filler(s) (200-600 wt.pts) is blended with liquid crystalline polymer (100 wt.pts) to form a composition. The composition is injection-stamped to form a resin molded article, using a metallic mold. The metallic mold has a cavity comprising a rib having thickness less than the minimum thickness of cavity, during pouring of resin. The height of metallic mold is 2 times or more of the minimum thickness of the cavity, when circumference of cavity is 30% or more. The cavity, which is not filled with resin is compressed, and molded product having variation of surface resistance of 10% or less is obtained.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for conductive-resin molded product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual view of molding by injection stamping. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A stator core (16) consists of a collection portion (12) including number of teeth that is smaller than number of teeth of a bridging portion (14) to which a comb portion (10) is linked. A magnetic flux control cage (7) includes a collection portion (8) having number of teeth corresponding to number of teeth of collection portion (12), and a cylindrical portion (9) to which the collection portion (8) is linked.    USE - Magnetic flux control-type generator for motor vehicle such as truck, hydraulic drive apparatus mounting vehicle, large sized medical equipment mounting vehicle and electronic communication apparatus mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic flux is controlled easily and appropriately, hence an electric power generation voltage is controlled reliably to a fixed voltage. A large sized transistor is not used, hence the cost of the generator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing showing the operating state of magnetic flux control cage in the generator.    magnetic flux control cage (7)    collection portions (8,12)    cylindrical portion (9)    comb portion (10)    bridging portion (14)    stator core (16)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a digital limiter (140) with a comparator comparing a digital signal of a sensor with a preset threshold representing desired maximum amplitude of a measuring signal to output a control signal. The control signal controls a switch to deliver the digital signal and threshold to a digital/analog converter (150) if amplitude of the digital signal is lower and greater than or equal to the threshold, respectively.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The limiter allows to simply adjust the desired maximum amplitude of the measuring signal in a variable manner, such that the single signal generator circuit can be adapted in a simple manner to the conditions of different input voltages for the control devices of motor vehicles. The digital operation of the limiter enables accurate adjustment of the desired amplitude.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an analog signal generating circuit.    Analog signal generating circuit (100)    Sensor (110)    Analog/digital converter (120)    Digital signal processor (130)    Digital limiter (140)    Digital/analog converter (150)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a cryogen circuit with a cryogen passage (9) that has an inlet passage (9a) with reduced cross section. The passage (9a) opens in a large cross section zone (l). A water circuit has a water passage (8) that has a constant cross section related to the large cross section. The passage (9a) enables to focus formation of ice (10) on the passage (8) without causing obstruction for the water passage (8).    USE - Used for supplying gaseous hydrogen stored in a liquid form, to a power generator device e.g. thermal motor and fuel cell, housed in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inlet passage of the cryogen passage enables to focus formation of ice on the water passage without causing obstruction for the water passage, thus avoiding the risk of non-functioning of the exchanger due to the formation of ice in the water passage. The heat exchanger is hence efficient and has a compact structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of exchanger to supply gas to a power generator housed in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exchanger depicting exchange portions of water and cryogen circuits.    Blind flanges (6)    Water passage (8)    Cryogen passage (9)    Inlet passage (9a)    Ice (10)
NOVELTY - The device (8) has a set of primary units e.g. combustion chamber (8a1) and spark plug (8a3), and a set of secondary units e.g. fuel pump (100) and liquid coolant circulation pipe (102). The secondary units are integrated or replaced by one of existing components of a power unit (2) of a vehicle. The device is connected to a supply pipe (4) by a branch pipe (34) to send a part of air flow to the interior of a burner.    USE - Used for transferring heat in a power-unit of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary units of the device are integrated or replaced by one of the existing components of the power unit, thus reducing the number of components in the burner. The device hence reduces the cost of manufacture of the burner. The device also allows the engine oil, gear box, engine cooling liquid to be reheated, thereby pre-heating the interior cab of the vehicle before starting the engine. The heat from the device allows the particle filter to be regenerated, or the temperature of an exhaust catalytic exchanger to be raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a heat transfer device.    Power unit (2)    Supply pipe (4)    Heat transfer device (8)    Combustion chamber (8a1)    Spark plug (8a3)    Branch pipe (34)    Fuel pump (100)    Liquid coolant circulation pipe (102)
NOVELTY - The output of an electrical generator (G) used to charge electrical energy storage module (1) is formed as a symmetrical circuit having double layer capacitors (3). These are connected to 100ohm resistors (7) and Zener diodes (8). The generator connects with a DC/DC voltage converter (6) and the on board 12 volt battery (4).    USE - Road vehicle energy storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers energy during braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram.    Generator (G)    Energy storage module (1)    Capacitors (3)    Resistors (7)    Zener diodes (8)    Voltage converter (6)    Vehicle battery (4)
NOVELTY - Three-in-one burning of garbage includes: mixing garbage with powder coal, where the quantity added is 1-5% garbage; adding emulsifying agent and oil into water to create emulsified oil, with the quantity added of emulsifying agent and oil whose weight are 1-5% and 30-70% of water; transferring the garbage mixed with powder coal into a boiler furnace cavity and burning, meanwhile, the emulsified oil prepared is injected to the boiler furnace cavity, and burning. The process uses garbage as base stock,and garbage, oil, powder coal combustion method, combines the advantages of oil and coal oxidizer, does good to making use of garbage, reducing coal quantity, cost and second pollution, saving energy, compared to the present technology.
NOVELTY - A fuel for use in internal combustion engines, comprises gasoline; and a mixture of alcohols comprising 1-30 vol.% methanol, 40-75 vol.% ethanol, 10-20 vol.% propanol, 4-10 vol.% butanol, and 1-8 vol.% pentanol.    USE - The fuel is used in internal combustion engines, furnace, kiln, boiler, or gasifier (claimed). Internal combustion engines are used on mobile platforms (to propel vehicles such as cars, trucks, airplanes, motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles), in remote areas (such as for oil well pumps or electric generators) or in lawn and garden tools (such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, and chainsaws).    ADVANTAGE - The mixed alcohols have increased combustion efficiencies, reduced emissions profiles and low production costs. The gasoline fuel blend stock reduces the need for lead in aviation gasoline, features a low to mid-range Reid Vapor Pressure, features a Btu energy content closer to the energy content of gasoline alone, and produces less soot when combusted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a fuel for use in heating furnaces or boilers, comprising heating oil; and mixed alcohols comprising 1-30 vol.% methanol, 40-75 vol.% ethanol, 10-20 vol.% propanol, 3-10 vol.% butanol, and 1-8 vol.% pentanol; and    (B) fuel for a furnace, kiln, boiler, or gasifier, comprising coke particles; and mixed alcohols comprising 1-30 vol.% methanol, 40-75 vol.% ethanol, 10-20 vol.% propanol, 3-10 vol.% butanol, and 1-8 vol.% pentanol.
NOVELTY - Treating biomaterial waste stream (Q), comprising providing (Q); separating one or more solid components from (Q) to provide a treated biomaterial waste stream; and degrading at least a portion of at least one of the solid components to prepare a liquid extract, is new.    USE - The process is useful to treat biomaterial waste stream (claimed). The process is useful to recover or remove components for modification and reintroduction into a fermentation process.    ADVANTAGE - The process is efficient for disposing a biomaterial waste stream from a variety sources, such as agricultural waste, industrial sources of waste and human waste.
NOVELTY - A nitrification process involves subjecting waste to nitrification with little or no removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD), and de-nitrification of treated waste using remaining COD as an internal carbon source. The influent aqueous waste is digested by bacteria capable of converting ammonia to nitrite or nitrate to produce a first effluent that is high in nitrite, high in COD and low in ammonia.    USE - The method is useful for treating aqueous ammoniacal waste, which is in low nitrite, high in COD and high in ammonia to result in an effluent that is nitrite, high in COD and low in ammonia (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous waste is low in nitrate, and the effluent is no more than medium in nitrate and thus higher in nitrite than in nitrate. In effluent, compared with the waste, the concentration of nitrite is at least doubled, the concentration of COD is less and the concentration of ammonia is at least halved. E.g. in effluent, compared with the waste, the nitrite concentration is increased form virtually zero to tens or hundreds of mg/l, and the ammonia concentration is reduced form tens or hundreds of mg/l to tens of mg/l or less, with the COD concentration undergoing a reduction of 0 - 40 %. The de-nitrification is achieved using an internal carbon substrate without the need for a high rate mixed liquor recycle, or the purchase of an external carbon substrate. In addition, less oxygen is needed, which further reduces raw material costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first effluent is undergo de-nitrification, in which COD provides an internal carbon substrate for anoxic conversion of nitrite to nitrogen, to produce a second effluent that is low in nitrite, low in COD and low in ammonia.
NOVELTY - An effluent treatment plant comprises a first reactor that receives the waste gas to which a reducing agent is added to catalytically deplete the waste gas from oxygen; and a second reactor that receives the oxygen-depleted waste gas to which at least one of hydrogen and carbon monoxide are added to catalytically reduce the sulfur dioxide to hydrogen sulfide.    USE - For desulfurizing an oxygen-containing waste gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur dioxide can be removed from oxygen- containing effluent gases in a highly efficient manner without the need of a high-temperature operation (e.g. as used in direct firing).
NOVELTY - A clathrate hydrate producing composition comprises water and hydrogen, and promoter compound.    USE - Used for producing clathrate hydrate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is incorporated with promoter compound that provides large reduction of pressure needed and/or and increase of temperature needed to form clathrate hydrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method for making clathrate hydrate comprising providing the inventive composition, bringing the composition to 150-373 K and 0.10-150 MPa, and transforming the composition into crystalline structure; and    (2) use of promoter compound for making clathrate hydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing hydrate phase change curve.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (20A) that uses a hydrogen gas supplied from an outside supply unit (300) comprises inlet port (212) that receives a mixture gas which contains the hydrogen gas and an odorant from the outside supply unit; odorant removing unit that removes the odorant contained in the mixture gas received through the inlet port; and hydrogen gas storage unit that stores the hydrogen gas supplied from the odorant removing unit.    USE - For detecting a leakage of the hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The invented fuel cell system inhibits the deterioration of the power generation efficiency of a fuel cell stack (100).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen gas supply system comprising feed portion that feeds a mixture gas which contains the hydrogen gas and an odorant to the fuel cell system; odorant removing unit that removes the odorant contained in the mixture gas fed from the feed portion; and supply port that supplies the hydrogen gas from the odorant removing unit to the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view that shows the fuel cell system.    Cell system (20A)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Inlet port (212)    Valve (214)    Supply unit (300)
NOVELTY - An etching method comprises providing a low-k dielectric material in a chamber; applying into the chamber a gas mixture comprising a first gas comprising a hydrogen-free fluorocarbon, and a second gas comprising hydrogen and a third gas comprising nitrogen; forming a plasma with the gas mixture; and etching the low-k dielectric material.    USE - For the fabrication of semiconductor or thin-film devices.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides increased etch quality and higher etch rates while maintaining or increasing the resulting etch quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow chart of etching method.
NOVELTY - A membrane comprising a gel reinforced by a support, where the membrane has opposing surfaces and a thickness between the surfaces, a nutrient face, a gas face, and a thickness between the faces, is new.    USE - The membrane bioreactors can be used for the production of useful substances including pharmaceuticals, antibodies, or vaccine components, for the bioconversion of organic wastes into biomass or biofuels, or remediation of toxic wastes including degradation of toxic chemicals to inert or non-bioavailable forms and precipitation or reduction/oxidation of heavy metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane comprises a gel reinforced by a support, where the membranes have opposing surfaces and a thickness between the surfaces, where the gel communicates between the opposing surfaces and allows diffusion of a nutrient solution through the membrane; or where the membranes have a nutrient face, a gas face, and a thickness between the faces, the membrane having an immobilized biolayer in a location selected from on the gas face and in the membrane near the gas face, where the gel communicates between the nutrient face and the biolayer and allows diffusion of a nutrient solution through the nutrient face to the biolayer, is new.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a bioreactor comprising:    (a) a membrane-supporting structure; and    (b) the membrane above supported on the membrane-supporting structure, the membrane having a nutrient face, a gas face, and a thickness between the faces, the membrane having an immobilized biolayer in a location selected from on the gas face and in the membrane near the gas face, where the membrane allows diffusion of a nutrient solution from the nutrient face to the immobilized biolayer, and where, in use, the nutrient solution is substantially anoxic;    (2) making a membrane having an immobilized biolayer on a gas face; and    (3) operating the bioreactor.
NOVELTY - A saccharomyces cerevisiae strain comprising a deletion of gene GRE3 deletion is new.    USE - For xylose feeding for ethanol production (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stain utilizes xylose for ethanol production; is up-regulated with regard to the genes for xylose reductase (XR) and xylulose dehydrogenase (XDH) as well as xylulokinase (XK); over expresses the non-oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (PPP); and produces ethanol in high yield.
NOVELTY - Increasing (M1) hydrolytic degradation by microorganisms of aliphatic-aromatic co-polyester involves: contacting at least one hydrolytic enzyme in aqueous solution to the co-polyester containing at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or their esters. The aromatic acid is present in an amount of greater than 60 - 99 mol% of total dicarboxylic acid in the co-polyester.    USE - For increasing hydrolytic degradation by microorganisms of aliphatic-aromatic co-polyester (claimed) waste; and in composting of municipal waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method accelerates the biodegradation of disposed products by enzymatic treatment prior to or after disposal of aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters. The solution used in the method provides effective enzymatic treatment of throwaway co-polyesters that were previously regarded as very slow to biodegrade, and which induces and accelerates the first step of biodegradation.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a cartridge (205) which stores a methanol, of an electronic device that uses a direct methanol fuel cell. The cartridge is pierced by an adjustable drain that is electronically/mechanically operated, where drain water to be removed from the cartridge. Another cartridge (210) is used in the electronic device, where the latter cartridge includes a cleaning solution for the direct methanol fuel cell.    USE - Used for powering methanol fuel cell in a portable electric and electronic appliance e.g. laptop computer, PDA and cellular telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Cartridge stores the alcohol fuel in the electronic device that uses the direct methanol fuel cell is utilized, thus efficiently powering methanol fuel cell of the portable electronic equipment in a simple manner, and hence making cartridge to last for long time to power the equipment. The method efficiently cleans the impurities present in the cartridges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel supplying system for a direct methanol fuel cell, comprising a piercing mechanism    (b) a fuel cartridge comprising multiple housing surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows dual cartridges within an electronic device.    Cartridges (205, 210)    Drain (215)    Indicia (221)    Spring clips (232)    Electrical contact (252)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen (I) comprises: contacting a composition (A) comprising at least one alcohol (A1) comprising at least 2 carbon atoms with an oxygen-containing gas and a stratified catalyst.    USE - (I) is useful for providing energy to fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides good selectivities of products and substantially limits or eliminates adverse consequences of a partial oxidation reaction, such as flaming, carbon formation, and excessive combustion. The catalysts used in the method exhibit substantially no poisoning during the partial oxidation reaction.
NOVELTY - Controlling efficiency of reforming reactions of an automotive fuel involves: carrying out reforming reactions under the presence of oxygen-enriched air and water vapor by adjusting the molar ratio of the water vapor with respect to the carbon atoms in the automotive fuel.    USE - For controlling efficiency of reforming reactions of automotive fuel; in the production of hydrogen (claimed); for reforming gasoline, diesel fuel and other automotive fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method controls efficiency of reforming reactions and provides hydrogen at high yield. The method produces hydrogen efficiently even under conditions of low air to fuel (A/F) ratio; enables hydrogen to be provided readily for fuel cell or internal combustion engine. The method efficiently reforms automotive fuel and produces hydrogen continuously at high selectivity and high yield even under conditions of low A/F ratio. The method improves operability and load response characteristics in comparison with conventional methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production (M1) of hydrogen involving: reforming an automotive fuel, which is subjected to reforming reactions under the presence of oxygen-enriched air and water vapor to produce hydrogen.
NOVELTY - A bioremediation system comprises a hopper module (120). The module comprises outer housing, which receives and holds in place at least one hopper insert (124) containing carrier material with source of microorganisms; an inlet (144) for gas to be treated; a lower water reservoir; upper gas outlet (146); water inlet; and flanges and screw eyes for mechanically moving the module inserts into and out of position in the module.    USE - For cleansing of methane containing deleterious hydrogen sulfide (claimed); for collecting and neutralizing hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds from source point.    ADVANTAGE - The bioremediation system reduces natural gas and energy consumption, and also high fixed and operational cost of remediation; adds efficiency, control and repeatability to the bioremediation processes; and dose not produce hazardous wastes byproducts. The use of multiple mini reactor cartridges or hoppers reduces installation, repair and maintenance cost, permits incremental system expansion, and allows variety of suitable mini reactor based remediation technologies to be used together in series or parallel. Used of an artificial support media supplies no naturally biodegradable matter and therefore will not degrade or compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system further comprises an inlet port for source of gas to be treated; an exhaust port connected to a ducting system; and a circulation device. The carrier is at least one artificial material selected from granular materials or crystalline materials. The carrier may include at least one natural material selected from biodegradable media such as compost, tree bark and vegetation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hopper module.    hopper module (120)    hopper inserts (124)    side walls (126, 128)    hinged top (134)    holes (136)    inlet (144)    gas outlet. (146)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (102), and a fuel source comprised of a low concentration fuel reservoir (110) and a high concentration fuel reservoir. A valving system controls flow of fluids throughout a fuel cell system. A fuel delivery valve controls the fuel that is delivered to the stack. A single pump (104) is coupled to the valving system, and delivers the fluids to the stack or to a water collection reservoir.    USE - Used for managing fluidic flow through a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The valving system controls the flow of fluids throughout the fuel cell system, thus finely controlling the flow of fuel, water, effluents and other gases depending upon the desired operating characteristics of the fuel cell system or the ambient environmental conditions. The control system does not require multiple pumps, even when the fuel cell system operates using the fuel cell stack for high power applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (102)    Pump (104)    Low concentration fuel reservoir (110)    High concentration fuel reservoir (112)    Pressure sensor (140)
NOVELTY - Production of stable produce, e.g. vegetable, includes immersing produce piece(s) in aqueous immersion solution containing cellular stabilizing agent(s), thermally processing produce piece in the immersion solution at 180-195 degreesF for less than or equal to5 minutes, cooling the produce piece in the immersion solution to ambient temperature or less, separating processed produce piece from the immersion solution, and packaging the processed produce piece.    USE - For producing stable produce, e.g. vegetables and fruits such as pineapple, broccoli, cut beans, zucchini, sweet corn, tomato, or green peas.    ADVANTAGE - The resulting stable produce maintains color, flavor, texture, and microbial quality for greater than or equal to5 weeks in refrigerated environment without preservatives and for greater than or equal to3 months with preservatives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of stable produce includes providing produce piece(s) (e.g. vegetable piece or fruit piece) and an aqueous immersion solution containing cellular stabilizing agent(s), immersing the produce pieces in the aqueous immersion solution for a time sufficient to convert the produce pieces into a heat-durable produce pieces having cellular structure and texture capable of withstanding heat and maintaining minimum loss of produce cellular fluids, thermally processing the produce pieces in the immersion solution at 180-195 degreesF for less than or equal to5 minutes and optionally agitating the produce pieces in the immersion solution, cooling the produce pieces in the immersion solution to ambient temperature or less, separating the processed produce pieces from the immersion solution, and packaging the processed produce pieces. The packaged, processed produce pieces remain stable for greater than or equal to5 weeks in a refrigerated environment without utilizing preservative.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stable vegetable product produced by the above process.
NOVELTY - A plasma gas treatment apparatus comprises a gas inlet; a gas exhaust; and a plasma reactor comprising linear ground electrodes, linear high-voltage electrodes, and a porous dielectric. The porous inorganic dielectric is provided between the linear high-voltage electrodes and the linear ground electrodes. It entirely covers a set of linear ground electrodes and/or a set of linear high-voltage electrodes.    USE - Used for treating a gas by e.g. eliminating viruses, bacteria, pollen, smell of tobacco smoke, and body odors present in domestic living spaces, i.e. living spaces; any space where people gather, i.e. meeting rooms, hotels, and offices; and on garbage disposal areas.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has a plasma reactor that may contain an odorant; a biological material, i.e. virus or bacterium; or pollen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plasma gas treatment apparatus comprises a gas inlet (16), a gas exhaust (22), and a plasma reactor (18). The plasma reactor includes linear ground electrodes, linear high-voltage electrodes (25), and a porous dielectric. The linear ground electrodes are arranged on a first plane in parallel to one another. The linear high-voltage electrodes are arranged in parallel to one another on a second plane that is parallel to the first plane. The porous inorganic dielectric is provided between the linear high-voltage electrodes and the linear ground electrodes. A set of the linear ground electrodes and/or a set of the linear high-voltage electrodes are entirely covered with an inorganic dielectric material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic general view showing the configuration of a gas treatment apparatus.    Gas inlet (16)    Plasma reactor (18)    Cartridge (19)    Gas exhaust (22)    High-voltage electrodes (25)
NOVELTY - Making a membrane involves exposing polymer precursor compounds to a polar organic liquid; and pyrolyzing the exposed compounds.    USE - For making a membrane (preferably carbon molecular sieve) (claimed) for the separation of fluids or mixtures of gases.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides enhanced selectivity in gas separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separating gases having different molecular sizes involving exposing the gases to the polymer membrane to separate at least two of the gases.
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon stream containing arsine is purified by contacting the hydrocarbon stream with an adsorbent material comprising copper oxide dispersed upon alumina. The adsorbent material removes the arsine from the hydrocarbon stream to produce a purified hydrocarbon stream after contact with the copper oxide dispersed upon alumina.    USE - For purifying a hydrocarbon stream containing arsine.    ADVANTAGE - The process reduces the arsine concentration in the treated hydrocarbon feedstock to 20 parts per billion (ppb) by weight and preferably 5-10 ppb or lower with similar reduction in the concentration of other hydrides that may be present in the hydrocarbon stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Purification of a hydrocarbon stream containing arsine includes contacting the hydrocarbon stream with an adsorbent material comprising copper oxide dispersed upon alumina, where the copper oxide is dispersed to an extent that an x-ray spectra of the copper oxide alumina exhibits a reduced intensity of x-ray peaks for the copper oxide in proportion to the copper oxide dispersion. The adsorbent material removes the arsine from the hydrocarbon stream to produce a purified hydrocarbon stream after contact with the copper oxide dispersed upon alumina.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to catalytic methods of isomerizing n-butane into isobutane and provides catalyst constituted by catalytic complex of general formula MexOyaAn-bCnXmH2n+2-m, where Me=group III and IV metal, x=1-2, y=2-3, An-=oxygen-containing acid anion, a=0.01-0.2, b=0.01-0.1; CnXmH2n+2-m is polyhalogenated hydrocarbon wherein X=halogen selected from a series including F, Cl, Br, I, or any combination thereof, n=1-10, m=1-22, dispersed on porous carrier with average pore radius at least 500 nm and containing hydrogenation component. Method of preparing this catalyst is also disclosed wherein above-indicated catalytic complex is synthesized from polyhalogenated hydrocarbon CnXmH2n+2-m wherein X, n, and m are defined above, group III and IV metal oxide, and oxygen-containing acid anion, and dispersed on porous carrier with average pore radius at least 500 nm, hydrogenation component being introduced either preliminarily into carrier or together with catalytic complex. Process of isomerizing n-butane into isobutane utilizing above-defined catalyst is also described.    USE - Petrochemical process catalysts.    ADVANTAGE - Lowered butane isomerization process temperature and pressure and increased productivity of catalyst.13 cl, 1 tbl, 24 ex
NOVELTY - Fuel treating equipment for processing raw material to provide reformed product comprising hydrogen comprises a cylindrical structure having low temperature portion and high temperature portion which are insulated with respective inorganic foam (5) and inorganic porous material (4) with respect to exterior.    USE - To produce hydrogen for fuel cell electric-power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat-resisting property and thermal insulation property of the equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric-power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel treating equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel treating equipment (1)    combustion chamber (3)    inorganic porous material (4)    inorganic foam (5)    burner (12)
NOVELTY - Carbon powder is dispersed in an organic solvent, which consists of alcohol(s). Subsequently, chloride of platinum and salt or complex of ruthenium are dissolved in the alcohol organic solvent containing dispersed carbon powder. The obtained alcohol solution is adjusted to pH of 9-10. The solution is heated and refluxed by alcohol in inert atmosphere to obtain platinum-ruthenium alloy catalyst.    USE - For manufacture of platinum-ruthenium alloy catalyst for fuel cells, such as direct methanol fuel cells (claimed), and in hydrogen fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Composition and particle size of platinum-ruthenium alloy microparticle surface can be optimized, by adjusting pH value of alcohol solution. The catalyst has excellent methanol oxidation activity, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) platinum-ruthenium alloy catalyst for fuel cells, obtained by the method; and    (2) methanol fuel cell utilizing the platinum-ruthenium alloy catalyst for methanol pole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the characteristic view of methanol oxidation activity of platinum-ruthenium alloy microparticle catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sludge (1) is carbonized, to produce thermal decomposition gas and carbide material (6). Anaerobic digestion of sludge is carried out to obtain sewage gas. The thermal decomposition gas and sewage gas are burnt. The combustion exhaust gas is used as heat source of carbonization process.    USE - For forming fuel from sludge produced in sewage work.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces usage amount of fossil fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel formation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the carbonization apparatus of sludge. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge (1)    carbide material (6)    dehydrator (10)    drying furnaces (20)    carbonization furnace (30)
NOVELTY - A transparent cartridge structure (10) comprises a container (12) containing liquid fuel (11), and a follower (14) which is moved with respect to the a fuel outflow port (13) according to fuel consumption in the container.    USE - For portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel from the container is prevented by the provision of the follower and the use situation of the fuel can be visually observed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-section of fuel cell.    Transparent cartridge structure (10)    Liquid fuel (11)    Fuel container (12)    Fuel outflow port (13)    Follower (14)
NOVELTY - Preparation of liquid hydrocarbons (I), by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, comprises: generation of synthesized gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen; Fischer-Tropsch synthesis from a feed comprising one part of synthesized gas; condensation of the obtained gaseous effluent; separation of the condensed effluent; and recycling at least one part of the obtained enriched gaseous effluent.    USE - The invention deals with the preparation of liquid hydro-carbides by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Preparation of (I) is cost effective and (I) does not affect the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of liquid hydrocarbon by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, comprises: (a) generation of synthesized gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen; (b) Fischer-Tropsch synthesis from a feed comprising one part of synthesized gas, allowing the production of an effluent comprising synthesized liquid hydrocarbons and a gaseous effluent; (c) condensation of the obtained gaseous effluent; (d) separation of the condensed effluent, facilitating to obtain a gaseous effluent rich in carbon monoxide and hydrogen and an aqueous phase and liquid hydrocarbons; and (e) recycling at least one part of the obtained enriched gaseous effluent, where the two molar ratios of concentrations (A1 and A2) are determined between hydrogen and carbon monoxide (H2/CO), in which (A1) is the value of the ratio in the feed of synthesis obtained in step (b) and (A2) is the value of the ratio in any one of the gaseous effluents obtained at steps (b) to (e); comparing the ratios (A1) and (A2); and adjusting the concentrations in hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide in the synthesized gas to maintain a constant difference between the two ratios (A1) and (A2).
NOVELTY - Preparation of molecular hydrogen (I) comprises adding metallic aluminum and/or aluminum alloy in an aqueous aluminum chloride solution and dissolving under the formation of polyaluminumchloride.    USE - (I) is useful for operating fuel cells and the device is useful for producing electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The preparative method is economical and the molecular hydrogen is prepared with high yield and purity. The quantity of the hydrogen produced depends only on the quantity and the reactivity of the aluminum, thus required quantity of hydrogen is produced, i.e. few milliliters per hour up to several thousand cubic meters per hour.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of operating a fuel cell (with an anode and a cathode) comprising preparing (I) by the preparative method, which is led directly (through a hydrogen permeable membrane (16)) to the anode (14) of the fuel cell (13); and    (2) a device, for producing electricity, comprising fuel cell (consisting an anode and a cathode (15)), a chamber (2) (for receiving the metallic aluminum and/or aluminum alloy), a solvent container (3) (for receiving the aqueous aluminum chloride solution), where the solvent container and the chamber are connected by a rheostat and the chamber and the fuel cell are connected by a hydrogen permeable membrane, where during the operation of the device, the molecular hydrogen is led through the chamber via the permeable membrane to the anode of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a device for producing electricity:    Chamber; (2)    Solvent container; (3)    Fuel cell; (13)    Anode; (14)    Cathode; (15)    Hydrogen permeable membrane. (16)
NOVELTY - The digester, designed to produce biogas and compost, has a preparation tank mounted on weight sensors and equipped with an ultrasound system, comprising a transmitter (59) and receiver (60), for measuring the concentration of solid matter.    USE - Converting livestock and plant waste into biogas and compost.    ADVANTAGE - The digester is easy to construct and maintain, and produces biogas for power generation and a non-odorous compast suitable for lawns and sports fields, replacing chemical fertiliser.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - It also has a system for reducing the solid matter, especially straw and other plant waste, into particles no more than 4 mm long before they go into the preparation tank. The digestion takes place in one or more chambers heated by a diffusion system and insulated by layers of heat reflective and low conductivity materials set at a distance from the chamber walls to create an air gap. The chambers are mounted on a platform made from honeycomb panels and installed inside a holder of heated water that allows the digestion temperature to be controlled. The water can be heated by a co-generator (19) that also produces electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the digester in overhead view.    Agitator (9)    Water pipes (11, 12, 13)    Gas pipe (15)    Co-generator (19)    Preparation tank (46)    Ultrasound transmitter (59)    Receiver (60)
NOVELTY - A mixed fuel contains diesel oil (70-96 vol.%), ethanol (3.65-29.6 vol.%), and vegetable oil (0.35-0.4 vol.%), and the vegetable oil may be bean oil, castor oil, rape seed oil, peanut oil, palm oil or sunflower seed oil. Production includes mixing ethanol and vegetable oil in a specific ratio into mixing agent and adding the mixing agent into diesel oil in a specific ratio. Adding vegetable oil as co-solvent in a small amount into the mixed fuel causes the ethanol and diesel oil to be inter-soluble without lamination. Vegetable oil is a regenerable resource and has no combustion pollution.
NOVELTY - The granular wooden fuel and its production process, and features utilizing waste timber and forest cutting leftover as material. The production process includes cutting the raw material into coarse material, drying in airflow drier to certain water content, crushing into powder, pelletizing, granulating without adding additive through extrusion, cooling and sieving, backing the undersize to pelletizing step, packing the product. The said production process has low cost.
NOVELTY - The method of catalytically oxidizing natural gas with lattice oxygen to prepare hydrogen in molten salt adopts valence varying metal oxide as oxygen carrier material, converts the oxygen molecule in the air into lattice oxygen in oxygen carrier material, uses the lattice oxygen as the oxygen source for catalytically oxidizing natural gas to prepare hydrogen, disperses oxygen carrier homogeneously inside the molten salt and makes natural gas pass through molten salt to produce oxidation-reduction producing synthetic gas of hydrogen and CO. When the lattice oxygen in the oxygen carrier is exhausted, air is introduced to oxidize oxygen carrier to restore the lattice oxygen for the next period. The molten salt is used as heat storage and can reinforce heat transfer, and the present invention has high heat utilization and low production cost.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to apparatus and method of producing synthetic gas with hydrocarbon. The hydrocarbon burning product or CO2 separated from the subsequent decarbonation process is led tohydrocarbon and water vapor converting reactor to replenish carbon to the system, to make the synthetic gas possess proper H2/CO ratio for subsequent synthesis of liquid hydrocarbon fuel and to reachheat self feeding of the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus includes two-section vapor converting furnace inside one container and two external hydrocarbon burner. The burning product of the external burner is made to exchange heat with gas inside the reactor or mix directly to supply heat and carbon source for the reaction. The present invention has the advantages of simultaneous completion of preparing synthetic gas and recovering heat, H2/CO ratio adjustable in 1.5-2.7, high heat utilization, etc.
NOVELTY - A minichromosome comprising a plant centromere, where the plant centromere comprises n copies of a repeated nucleotide sequence obtained from total genomic DNA of the plant, where n is at least 2, and where the repeated nucleotide sequence comprises any of the 13 nucleotide sequences of 91-181 bp (SEQ ID NOS: 1-13), is new.    USE - The minichromosome, compositions, and methods are useful for preparing transgenic plants with desired traits, e.g. resistant to insect, environment, stress, or disease, improved plant agronomic characteristics, male sterility, or improved nutritional content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transgenic crop comprising a crop cell transformed with a minichromosome described above.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel production unit comprises a reactor unit, a separator unit downline in a flow path from the reactor unit, and a distillation unit downline in a flow path from the separator unit. The reactor unit, the separator unit, and the distillation unit are incorporated onto a transportable platform or into a transportable housing (50).    USE - For a biodiesel processing plant (claimed) for producing biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The processing plant is capable of producing relatively large quantities of biodiesel, i.e. at a rate of 1-3 million gallons per year.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biodiesel processing plant comprising inventive biodiesel production unit, and raw materials processing unit upline in a flow path from the biodiesel production unit. The raw materials processing unit comprises a raw material settling tank for removing impurities from feedstock materials, and a filtration unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a preferred modular production unit in the invention.    Modular production unit (10)    Mixer (22)    Reactor tank (24)    Centrifuge units (26a-c)    Flow distillation unit (28)    Control room (48)    Housing (50)
NOVELTY - The composting bag made of paper pulp, vegetable resin film and cotton fabric, for composting organic waste is pre-adhered with microorganisms as the Bacillus subtilis, at its receptacle and the activity of the microorganism is made to dormant state by drying process.    USE - The bag is used for composing organic refuse such as home organic refuse, cooking residue and weeding refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient composting of the organic waste thereby decreasing environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the composting bag in its use state.    connection string (3a)    bag cylinder portion (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stirring shaft (8) with a hexagonal shaped cross-sectional area, arranged between the side walls of a treatment tank (2). A control unit controls forward or reverse rotation of the stirring shaft. A heating apparatus (13) heats the organic matter in the tank. An exhaust port (7) ejects the gas from the tank. A deodorizing unit deodorizes the exhaust gas from the port.    USE - For processing organic refuse produced from kitchen, hotel and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Since a shaft with hexagonal shaped cross-sectional area is used, the stirring blades is always set with an angle of 60degrees between them. The contents caught between clevis of shaft is easily detached by forward or reverse rotational drive of shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (2)    exhaust port (7)    stirring shaft (8)    heating apparatus (13)
NOVELTY - The artificial mineral fiber heat insulating material is inserted in microorganism treatment tank, when performing elimination-decomposing type processing of high water content organic waste having moisture content of 70% or more.    USE - For decompose-treating waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is processed quickly and efficiently. The fermentation heat is maintained, and downsizing of apparatus is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic substance carrier used in the treatment tank is wood chips, activated carbon and/or porous polymer chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the decompose treatment apparatus.    shaft (1)    drum-type treatment tank (2)    blower (3)    heater (4)    deodorizing machine (5)
NOVELTY - The vaporizer (5) has several concave portions (21,26) at the joint surfaces of substrates (11,13) respectively. Several through holes are formed at the substrate (12). A thin film heater (31) vaporizes the liquid and the vaporized mixture flows through the through holes (24) to the concave portions to form a meniscus based on the shape of the concave portions.    USE - For vaporizing liquid fuel such as alcohol and gasoline used in fuel cell of electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The vaporized gas can be supplied at high speed with more stability, without lowering the vaporization speed of liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vaporizer.    vaporizer (5)    substrates (11-13)    concave portions (21,23,26)    through holes (24)    thin film heater (31)    discharge pipe (32)
NOVELTY - A drum shaped container (30) has outer diameter less than internal diameter of upper opening end (18) of a combustion chamber mounted over a bearing bar. A skirt like cylinder (50) covers the sidewalls of the container and upper opening end circumference of the chamber, so as to enclose the hot flame produced from chamber.    USE - Charcoal kiln for carbonization of plants, bamboo, timber, mulberry, and fallen leaves. Also for preparation of ornamental material and flower arrangement material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining the charcoal by burning the plants easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front sectional view of the charcoal kiln.    fuel hole (12)    upper opening end (18)    drum shaped container (30)    skirt like cylinder (50)    fuel (110)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing apparatus (1) comprises a ventilating fan (13) provided at an exhaust port (10) for ventilating exhaust gas inside an organic refuse treatment tank (2).    USE - Installed indoors, such as in the kitchen of a house for processing organic refuse such as garbage disposal material.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of dust and bad smell are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse processing apparatus (1) comprises a ventilating fan (13) provided at an exhaust port (10) for ventilating exhaust gas inside an organic refuse treatment tank (2). A dust collector (11) provided before the exhaust port collects the dust of the exhaust gas ventilated by the ventilating fan. A deodorizing device (15) deodorizes the smell of the exhaust gas ventilated by the ventilating fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    organic refuse processing apparatus (1)    organic refuse treatment tank (2)    exhaust port (10)    dust collector (11)    ventilating fan (13)    deodorizing device (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating pulsed laser light (9) to target region (8) of a cathode (4) in reaction container (6). The chemical decomposition and reaction of the target gas inside the container is increased, by superimposing discharge from the cathode with initial stage ablation plasma (12) in the container, after repeatedly irradiating pulsed laser light to the cathode.    USE - For decomposing target gas e.g. carbon dioxide gas, methane gas, hydrocarbon, water vapor.    ADVANTAGE - Improves chemical decomposition and reaction of target gas in the container, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reaction container connected to pulse laser apparatus.    cathode (4)    reaction container (6)    target region (8)    pulsed laser light (9)    initial stage ablation plasma (12)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has cylindrical metal fitting (3), cylindrical insulating ceramic element (7) penetrated to through hole (5) of fitting and rod-like center electrode (11) penetrated to through hole (9) of ceramic element. A washer-like element is fitted to outside of center electrode for performing brazing joining of peripheral surface of center electrode nad rear end surface of ceramic element.    USE - For fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Since brazing joining of peripheral surface of center electrode and rear end surface of ceramic element is performed, air tightness is improved and leakage of combustion gas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of firing electrode.    firing electrode (1)    cylindrical metal fitting (3)    through holes (5,9)    cylindrical insulating ceramic element (7)    rod-like center electrode (11)
NOVELTY - The system comprises an air humidifier (56) which is arranged between a blower (72) and partial-oxidation reactor (26). Air containing 5%-10% of oxygen, is supplied by the blower to the humidifier which humidifies the supplied air so that the dew point of the air is 80degreesC or more.    USE - For co-generation system in factory, large-sized power generation plant and also in home, office.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a low-cost system having excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the solid acid compound type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (22)    desulfurizer (24)    partial oxidation reactor (26)    humidification unit (56)    blower (72)
NOVELTY - A heater (32) in floor-heating chamber (12) uniformly heats the floor of decompose-treatment chamber, such that temperature of water supplied into interior of chamber, is maintained at predetermined level. The stirrers in the decompose-treatment chamber, mix the organic discharge and microorganisms, with warm water, for decomposition of organic discharge.    USE - In organic discharge processing apparatus (claimed) for decomposing organic refuse from restaurant, hotel, food-processing factory, into organic fertilizer or soil improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - Decomposition rate and speed of organic discharge, is improved, by simplified and cheap structure, since selective heat of organic discharge is avoided, and organic discharge is decomposed by sufficient supply of microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic discharge processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the floor-heater.    floor-heating chamber (12)    water absorption opening (30)    waste-water port (31)    heater (32)    level gage (37)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains metalloxane polymer having ionic conductivity.    USE - For forming electrolyte film (claimed) used for fuel cell, water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine electrolysis apparatus, hydrogen and/or oxygen enricher, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film comprising metalloxane polymer has high strength, proton conductivity, excellent bonding with electrode, favorable flexibility and heat resistance. The reduction in output due to drying or flooding is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte film, which contains one or more layers consisting of electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows creep characteristics of film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Several unit cells (16) are arranged in series between the main electrodes (1,2). A gasket (17) is arranged between a bipole board (9) and an electrode membrane (3). A notch for receiving anode power supply unit (7), is formed in the gasket. An extension portion of the power supply unit is received in a step portion formed in the gasket.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen and oxygen by electrolyzing water.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of the electrode membrane, by fitting the electrode membrane in the gap between the gasket and the anode power supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the water electrolyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrodes (1,2)    electrode membrane (3)    power-supply unit (7)    bipole board (9)    unit cells (16)    gasket (17)
NOVELTY - The solid fuel block has a series of partial lengthwise cuts (8, 10) made along two perpendicular axis and in line with the grain of the wood. The cuts are made from one end of the block, stopping before they reach the other end, allowing independent sections (12) to be broken off as required to light or build up a fire.    USE - Solid fuel block, especially of wood, for heating town and country homes.    ADVANTAGE - The block is easy to transport and handle, and the small sections can be removed without the use of tools, adding to the fuel's value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solid fuel block.    Cuts (8, 10)    Separated section (12)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor (1), to detect the presence in the ambient atmosphere of especially natural gas or hydrocarbons or carbon dioxide etc., has an optical measurement path (2) matching the absorption wavelength of the gas to be detected. At least one optical mirror (3) transfers light from an infra red light source (6) to a radiation detector (4) through at least one light funnel (5) in front of it, with a wide entry opening (7) tapering to a narrow opening (8) in front of the detector. An infra red reflection coating is deposited on the light funnel and the mirror.    USE - The gas sensor is for use in buildings to monitor air quality and safety against explosions, and also has applications in the automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The gas sensor has a simple and inexpensive structure, without loss of light beam intensity on the detector surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the gas sensor.    gas sensor (1)    measurement path (2)    mirror (3)    detector (4)    light funnel (5)    light source (6)    wide funnel entry (7)    tapered funnel exit (8)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a carbinol hydrogen process reaction loading copper and iridium base double metal catalyzer, which is characterized by the following: using SiO2 as carrier and active component as Cu and Ir double metal with cooperation; adding assistant agent CeO2 as modification carrier; the new catalyzer agent can achieve carbinol conversion rate as 85.7% and 100% of CO selection in 350 degrees; carbinol conversion can achieve more than 96% in 380 degrees and 100% after ten hours and the CO selection rate as 100%.
NOVELTY - A perfluorination exhaust-gas treatment method includes using heat generated in plasma reactor to form vapor from liquid water and introducing the vapor directly into the reactor. In this way, the problem of high temperatures in the reactive chamber in burning process are reduced. In addition, a combustion chamber can be connected with the reactive chamber to introduce air into the combustion chamber for burning with hydrogen.
NOVELTY - The oxidizing gas is supplied to a fuel cell during power generation stop period. The oxidizing gas is maintained sufficiently for keeping reaction with the remaining fuel gas even if power generation is stopped. An electrolyte membrane is provided to protect against a damage due to oxygen deficiency.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is applicable not only to intermittent operation but also to power generation stop of a fuel cell due to other causes or total operation stop of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Reduction of sludges produced in a pulp and/or paper mill involves conveying the sludges to waste water treatment from which the water is removed, thus resulting in a sludge having certain consistency; conveying the sludge to solid fuel; and burning the produced fuel-sludge mixture in a power boiler. The solid fuel is heated before the sludge is conveyed in the solid fuel.    USE - For reducing sludges produced in a pulp and/or paper mill (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method is capable of reducing the sludges, which are to be taken to the waste disposal site. It results a sludge whose dry matter content is approximately 20-25%. It reduces processing load of the wastewater plant of the mill. It is economical by reducing wastewater costs and operating costs. It improves the heat economy of paper mills by using different hot secondary heating media produced in different unit processes to heat and dry the fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for reducing the amount of sludges produced in a pulp and/or paper mill comprising a waste water treatment plant (10) for treating the waste waters produced in a pulp and/or paper mill, thus resulting in at sludge having consistency; conveyor (3) for conveying the sludge into solid fuel; a power boiler (13) for burning the produced fuel-sludge mixture; and fuel heating apparatus (1) for heating solid fuel before conveying sludge in the solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an apparatus for reducing the amount of sludge.    Fuel heating apparatus (1)    First heating part (1a)    Second heating part (1b)    Conveyor (3)    Ducts (5-7)    Waste water treatment plant (10)    Power boiler (13)
NOVELTY - The device has plasmatron (5) inside central tube (3). A confuser (8) is fixed to end of tube at an angle ranging from 0 to 18degrees. The cross sectional area of minimum diameter of confuser coincides with cross sectional area of plasmatron nozzle (9) when pulled out maximally, the confuser conicity is 1:5-1:3. The passage area of annular channel in pipeline (1) cut off by confuser is of 0.4-0.5 pipeline passage area.    USE - Plasma ignition device. In thermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Coal-dust flame is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of a part of the plasma ignition device.    pipeline (1)    central tube (3)    plasmatron (5)    confuser (8)    plasmatron nozzle (9)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises an electroconductive base material and a platinum alloy supported on the base material. The platinum alloy contains platinum and a transition-metal element.    USE - For electrolysis method of water or alkali-metal-salt compound aqueous solution (claimed) for hydrogen generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent durability and has reduced hydrogen overpotential. The electrode is free from any influence of poisoning by iron ions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the electrode, where a metallic compound solution containing nickel, cobalt, copper, silver or iron, and a platinum-compound solution which forms ammine complex, are applied on an electroconductive base material, drying is performed at 200degreesC or less, followed by thermal decomposition at 200-700degreesC and reduction is performed to obtain an electrode; and    (2) electrolysis of water or alkali-metal-salt compound aqueous solution, using the above electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the X-ray diffraction chart of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Processing a lignocellulosic feedstock (I) comprises: pretreating (I) by adding acid to (I) to form pretreated feedstock (II); adding soluble base to (II) to adjust the pH to form a neutralized feedstock (III); enzymatically hydrolyzing (III) to produce a sugar stream and an enzyme hydrolyzed feedstock and recovering inorganic salt (A) from the stream.    USE - (I) is useful as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides an improved method to recover inorganic salt during processing of lignocellulosic feedstocks. (I) is cost effective. (I) avoids the use of fossil fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing a lignocellulosic feedstock (I) comprises: pretreating (I) by adding acid to (I) to form pretreated feedstock (II); adding soluble base to (II) to adjust the pH from 4 to 6 to form a neutralized feedstock (III); enzymatically hydrolyzing (III) to produce a sugar stream and an enzyme hydrolyzed feedstock and recovering inorganic salt (A) from a stream (a stream produced from (I) prior to the pretreating step, a stream obtained from (II), a stream obtained from (III) and/or the sugar stream).
NOVELTY - A method for capturing surplus microbial metabolic heat from compost comprises a forced air aeration system which moves fresh air through the compost, and routes the air through the primary side of a heat exchanger. Drains are provided at all low points of the air ducts of the heat exchanger to enable draining off of condensate. The system also also comprises means of adjusting the air flow rate.    USE - For capturing surplus microbial metabolic heat from compost (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By using the method, it is possible to capture nearly all the surplus microbial metabolic heat from compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for capturing surplus microbial metabolic heat from compost comprises a forced air aeration system which moves fresh air through the compost to provide oxygen for the microbes and remove excess heat from the compost. The heated air is routed through the primary side of a heat exchanger. Drains are provided at all low points of the air ducts of the heat exchanger to enable draining off of condensate to prevent flooding and blockage of the system. The system also comprises means of adjusting the rate of air flow to enable matching cooling by the forced aeration to the rate that the microbes are generating surplus metabolic heat.
NOVELTY - A fluid element comprises a flow path (3) formed in a substrate (1) for carrying a fluid; and a resistor thin film heater (2) in the flow path for heating the fluid to form a supercritical state (6) of the liquid. The flow path has a high inertance for the heater. The supercritical state of the liquid is formed by applying a voltage pulse to the resistor thin film heater.    USE - For treating micro quantity of liquid, particularly decomposition treatment and defusement of harmful substances such as analysis waste liquid generated in micro total analysis system; dissolution; reaction acceleration; and recovery and reuse of raw material from waste liquid; and useful for treatment of liquid in chemical analysis device, medical devices, biotechnology devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid element having high inertance flow path prohibits the fluid from immediately moving during the heating, and the supercritical state of the liquid formed by heater promotes decomposition treatment and defusement of harmful substances such as analysis waste liquid generated in the micro total analysis system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluid element further comprises an insulating thin film in contact with the heater, and two electrodes in the flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fluid element.    substrate (1)    resistor thin film heater (2)    flow path (3)    high inertance flow path (4)    harmful substance (5)    supercritical state of the liquid. (6)
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) a product comprising at least one organic molecule comprises exposing an enclosed bioreactor containing at least one photosynthetic organism (I) in a liquid medium to sunlight, harvesting at least a portion of the organisms to form a biomass (II), and converting at least a portion of the biomass into the product.    USE - The method is useful to produce an organic molecule containing product, such as a polymeric material and/or fuel-grade oil (biodiesel) (claimed), and/or synthetic and biologically derived polymers from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the product, which is biodegradable and/or bioerodable (claimed); and mitigates pollutants in flue gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method comprising facilitating the production of a polymer and/or converting biomass into a product comprising at least one organic molecule comprising providing biomass formed by (M1);    (2) an integrated combustion and biomass-derived organic molecule containing product production method comprising:    (a) burning a fuel with a combustion device to produce a combustion gas stream;    (b) passing the gas to an inlet of an enclosed bioreactor as described above;    (c) at least partially removing at least one substance from the combustion gas through its use by the organisms in the bioreactor for growth and reproduction;    (d) removing at least a portion of the organisms from the bioreactor to form a biomass product; and    (e) transforming at least a portion of the biomass into a product comprising at least one organic molecule.
NOVELTY - An organic wastewater supplied from retention tank (1) is sequentially processed by a reaction tank (2) containing nitrogen adsorption treatment agent, such as zeolite, a reaction tank (3) containing acidic processing agent, such as calcium superphosphate, a reaction tank (4) containing alkaline processing agent, such as calcined lime, and an aeration apparatus (6). Also claimed is manufacture of manure.    USE - For processing organic wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The organic wastewater is quickly and economically processed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view illustrating the processing of organic wastewater.    liquid storage (1)    nitrogen adsorption treatment agent reaction tank (2)    acidic processing agent reaction tank (3)    alkaline processing agent reaction tank (4)    stirring apparatus (5)    aeration apparatus (6)
NOVELTY - A fermenter (1) has a small hole for supplying air to to-be-processed object, for fermentation of to-be-processed object by supplied air and heat retaining property of double-structure.    USE - For fermenting organic matter such as organic refuse e.g. leftover food, livestock-dung urine of cow, to produce fermented material (claimed). Also for generation of various koji used for processing alcohol such as shochu liquor, wine and bean paste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing fermentation of organic matter effectively and cheaply, in short time, without any running cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) organic matter fermentation processing method; and    (2) fermented material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of the organic matter fermentation processing apparatus.    fermenter (1)    mounting stand (2)    side wall (3)    door (4)    bottom portion (5)    upper portion (6)    exhaust port (7)
NOVELTY - Organic resources are decomposed by wet oxidation. Ammonia generated by anaerobic methane fermentation is removed followed by removing metal component containing phosphorus. Oxidation combustion is performed by catalyst wet oxidation and heat generated by oxidation combustion is recovered.    USE - For utilization of organic sources such as sewage sludge, livestock farming waste material and waste plastic, for combustion exhaust gas processing. Recovered phosphorus is used as raw material of fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Biomass resources are utilized effectively. Problems generated by waste gas processing are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart showing utilization method of organic resources. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel supply opening (10) is provided in the upper-cover (5) of a cartridge container (6) to supply fuel into the fuel cell. Byproduct water produced by combustion of liquid fuel such as methanol, is stored in a space formed between the outer wall of a liquid-fuel storage container (7) and the inner wall of the cartridge container.    USE - For supplying liquid fuel to direct methanol-type liquid-fuel cell (DMFC) used in electric power generation plant, and for domestic electrical appliances, personal computer and portable electronics devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to store the byproduct water efficiently during supply of the fuel. Reduces the size of the fuel cell by preventing usage of the unnecessary attachments such as pressure vessel and gas-flow-rate control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cartridge.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    upper cover (5)    cartridge container (6)    liquid-fuel storage container (7)    fuel supply opening (10)    side wall (51)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas separation apparatus (20) has a gas supply unit for supplying mixed gas (23) containing hydrogen gas and organic matter, a liquid collection tank for collecting non-ionic surfactant aqueous solution which dissolves the organic matter, and gas emission unit for emitting hydrogen gas passing through the aqueous solution.    USE - For hydrogen gas production apparatus and fuel cell system (both claimed) used in vehicles, such as electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas separation apparatus produces high purity hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen gas production apparatus having the hydrogen gas separation apparatus, fuel supply unit for supplying hydrocarbon type fuel, heating unit for heating a catalyst (11), and reaction tank (10) for dehydrogenating mixed gas using catalyst; and    (2) fuel cell system having hydrogen gas production apparatus, gas supply unit for supplying hydrogen rich gas, hydrogen gas refiner and fuel cell (40). The gas refiner has gas emission unit and gas supply unit, and purifies hydrogen gas using a solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen gas production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (10)    catalyst (11)    hydrogen gas separation apparatus (20)    alkyl alkanol amide aqueous solution (22)    mixed gas (23)    fuel cell (40)
NOVELTY - A combustion adjuvant contains a surface-active agent.    USE - For incineration of waste material such as waste paper, waste tire, waste rubber, organic sludge and waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion adjuvant effectively suppresses the generation of harmful substances such as carbon monoxide, dioxin, nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide during incineration of waste material.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a molded coal made from garbage and process for preparing same, wherein the molded coal comprises, (1) urban domestic refuse, (2) one or several flammable substances containingfixed carbon, including coal gangue, coal mud, stone coal, pulverized coke, bituminous shale, charcoal powder, coal, graphite powder, carbon black, (3) binder including loess, carclazyte, cement, soluble glass, industrial sewage, asphalt slag, coal tar, industrial maize starch and cellulose. The preparation process comprises the steps of sterilizing, artificial sorting, disintegrating, drying, charging binder, addition agent, mixing, magnetic separating, super fine crushing, modeling and drying.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a micro emulsion ethanol diesel fuel additive, which comprises (by weight ratio) emulsion stabilizer 20-40, auxiliary agent 40-80, the emulsion stabilizer comprises one or more of N-alkyl trimethylene diamine, alkylamine polyoxyethylene ether, alkyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether. The adjuvant employs one or more C5-C8 straight chain or branched chain alcohols. The additivecan be applied to the mixture of ethanol and diesel for effectively solving the problem of phase-splitting of ethanol diesel containing water.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a carbonide gasification reaction system which comprises, a first gasification reaction unit for supplying a first mixing combustion agent containing oxidation agent and coal,so as to produce a synthesis gas through a first gasification phase reaction operation, a top shrinking portion is provided on the top region of the first gasification reaction unit, a second gasification reaction unit, wherein a lower shrinking portion is provided on the lower region of the second gasification reaction unit, so as to enable the synthesis gas flow into the second gasification reaction unit, and a filtration regeneration unit connected to the side of the second gasification reaction unit for carrying out synthesis gas reclamation and filtration operation.
NOVELTY - The environmental protective alcoholic group liquid fuel, belongs to a new product in energy development field, if use special burner to cracking the alcoholic group liquid fuel to be CO+H2, its heat value can be increased by 22%, without harmful gas, environmental protection and energy saving, it is an available way to use coal for saving oil.
NOVELTY - The fuel oil, especially a method for producing micro emulsive fuel oil, include the following steps: mix fatty acid and duel oil in general temperature and pressure by a certain ratio, which is mixing water alcohol and alcohol amine in general temperature and pressure by a certain ratio, then stir the mixture to be transparent brown liquid the micro emulsive fuel oil; fatty acid can be waste produced to be by squeezing of oil of soybean, peanut, rape seed or cotton seed. It has simple technique and equipment, heat value of 9000-9300 cal, cost decreased by 15-20%, smoke drainage decreased by 60%, harmful gas decreased by 50%, compared with the general one, making good used of waste produced by squeezing of oil of soybean, peanut, rape seed or cotton seed, it has remarkably high economic benefit as well as social benefit.
NOVELTY - The invention includes a method to produce biological carbon and its double-furnate charring furnace. The method is: shatter, filter, dry and place the materials meeting the requirements in to cavityof charring furnace separately, ignite the material in cavity of gasification furnace to make gasification, putout the biological carbon dry distilled and charred in the cavity of charring furnace through the outlet for product. The main structure of double-farnace charring furnace includes there are mouth of pipe in the middle of upper furnace, and cavity of gasification furnace and cavity of charring furnace in the furnace. Its has biological fuel gas with hest value of 800-1000kg/m3, can be reused, after being scatter and add into watersoluble high molecular sticker, is useful to prolong the time of exhaustion of delay the fossil fuel resure; it makes good use of waste in farming and forestry, saves energy, has simple and reasonable structure of double-furnace charring furnace, convenient operation and large quality of processing material, high speed and efficiency of caring in furnace.
NOVELTY - An organic waste with moisture content of 50-60% is fermented under aerobic condition to obtain compost-like treated waste. The treated waste is mixed with coated dregs, such that temperature and moisture content of mixture is plus minus60degreesC and 50-60%, respectively. The dreg in mixture is changed into fine particles by heat of fermentation caused by aerobic microorganisms in compost-like treated waste. Processing of coated dreg is enabled.    USE - For processing of coated dreg ejected as coating material mist from painting factory, for producing processed material used as biodegradable material (claimed) and for soil conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of coated dreg is economically enabled without using artificial heat source, and processed material with favorable handleability is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for utilization of coated dreg.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material (20) is obtained by reacting water (14) with respect to layered transition metal compound (10) and storing the generated hydrogen ion (13) in the interlayer of layered transition metal compound.    USE - In fuel cell used for production of hydrogen (both claimed) and used in notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material is easy to handle. The hydrogen storage material enables to produce hydrogen of high purity, at reduced cost, and without generating harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen fuel cell, which has the hydrogen storage material, heating unit for heating the hydrogen storage material and hydrogen supply unit for removing hydrogen from the heated hydrogen storage material; and    (2) production of hydrogen, which involves heating the hydrogen storage material and removing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the hydrogen storage material and production of hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    layered transition metal compound (10)    transition metal compound layer (11)    cation (12)    hydrogen ion (13)    water (14)    hydrogen storage material (20)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor, based on at least one field effect transistor (FET), has at least one gas-sensitive layer and a reference layer. The work function changes in the two layers, when exposed to a gas, are used to control the field effect structure. The gas-sensitive layer is of a metal oxide, with an oxidation catalyst in a dispersion of fine particles on the surface towards the gas.    USE - The sensor is for the detection of reducing gases, the detection of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane, and the detection of gas-forming alcohol. It is used as a fire alarm sensor e.g. in multi-story and underground parking areas, road tunnels, dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings, etc. It is also used for the detection of alcohol in exhaled air.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has a low energy consumption, is small enough for use in sensor arrays, allows integration of electronics in the sensor chip, and is produced by low-cost semiconductor manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the Kelvin measurements of a thin layer Ga2O3 with a catalyst of finely-dispersed platinum at a sensor temperature of 120degreesC with a heating voltage of 2.5 V and 220degreesC at 4 V. (The drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has carbonization gas passage connected to recirculation tube (13A), which includes oil producing passages (13B,13C) and direct connection passage (13D) for directly supplying the carbonization gas into a heat generating chamber (1).    USE - For performing carbonization processing of combustible waste plastic material for producing oil used as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of fuel for heating and reduction of atmospheric discharge of carbondioxide, are achieved. Thus energy saving and exhaust gas emission reduction are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front cross-sectional view of batch type carbonization processing and oil manufacturing apparatus.    heat generation chamber (1)    carbonization chamber (8)    recirculation tube (13A)    oil producing passages (13B,13C)    direct connection passage (13D)
NOVELTY - Composting-free disposal of organic waste, comprises shattering the organic waste to make a slurry; adding microbial enzymes and raw material into the slurry to make a mixture; and decomposing and sterilizing the mixture to make a composting-free organic fertilizer product.    USE - Useful in recycling organic wastes from different activities, i.e. industrial (e.g., food processing manufacturers, restaurants, or leather manufacturers); agriculture organic wastes (e.g., from gardens, farms, or cattle farms); and domestic (e.g., household waste).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method recycles organic wastes into a composting-free organic fertilizer product with high efficiency, less processing space, environmentally safe, and improved hygiene, without generating odors or propagating diseases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a system for composting-free disposal of organic waste.
NOVELTY - A moisture exchange module (7) comprises moisture-permeable hollow fiber membrane shell space, bundle (8) of moisture-permeable hollow fiber membranes arranged in shell space for receiving first gas stream, conduit (9) coupled to the shell space for supplying second gas stream for flow around hollow fibers, and swirling motion producing mechanism arranged and configured in the conduit to produce swirling motion in the second gas stream.    USE - For use in providing humidified air to humidifying components of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The invention achieves adequate tangential inflow of gas stream in efficient operation permitting as compact as possible construction of module. It protects the fuel cell from drying out and damage and/or premature aging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system comprising fuel cell(s) (2), moisture exchange module coupled to the fuel cell(s), and moisture exchange module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic fuel cell system.    Cathode and anode chambers (3, 5)    Proton conducting membrane (4)    Compressor (6)    Moisture exchange module (7)    Bundle (8)    Conduit (9)    (2) Fuel cell (s)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic digestion of organic waste comprises decomposition acid production processing using seed sludge with removal of the ammonia produced, followed by methane fermentation.    USE - For processing organic waste such as sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables processing of organic wastes such as human urine and feces having high free ammonia content by removing ammonia which would otherwise inhibit methane fermentation. The method allows processing of wastes with low water content, allowing use of a smaller processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) processing apparatus of the organic waste;    (2) removal method of nitrogen in the organic waste; and    (3) removal apparatus of nitrogen in the organic waste.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen gas by fermentation of sludge comprises subjecting a sludge having a concentration of 3 mass% or more, to acid or alkali treatment, heat processing and/or ultrasonication, and hydrogen fermentation.    USE - For processing sludge with generation of hydrogen gas used for fuel cell or for mixing with town gas.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of hydrogen gas is performed efficiently from the sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an example sludge processing apparatus.    sludge (1)    sludge thickening machine (2)    machine thickened sludge (3)    separation water (4)    pre-processing tank (5)    pre-processing sludge (6)    hydrogen fermentor (7)    hydrogen fermentation gas (8)    hydrogen fermentation residue (9)    hydrogen fermentation gas recovery apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - Processing sludge (1) comprises hydrogen fermentation and separation of a hydrogen fermentation residue.    USE - For processing sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge is processed efficiently. The supernatant liquid which contains organic acid produced by hydrogen fermentation is used as carbon source of denitrifying bacteria in denitrifying process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a sludge processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the apparatus used for processing the sludge.    sludge (1)    sludge preprocessing tank (2)    hydrogen fermenter (3)    solid liquid separation machine (4)    drying-incineration equipment (5)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) hydrogen, involves culturing anaerobic bacterium or facultative anaerobic bacterium capable of producing hydrogen in a culture medium containing organic acid as a substrate.    USE - (M1) is useful for producing hydrogen (claimed), which is useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) is efficient with high energy conversion, and improves an environmental condition. (M1) downsize installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing (M1) hydrogen, involves:    (a) culturing anaerobic bacterium or a facultative anaerobic bacterium capable of producing hydrogen in a culture medium containing organic acid as a substrate,    (b) culturing anaerobic bacterium or a facultative anaerobic bacterium capable of producing hydrogen in a culture medium containing organic waste liquid as a organic acid substrate,    (c) culturing anaerobic bacterium or a facultative anaerobic bacterium capable of producing hydrogen in a culture medium containing saccharide and organic acid as a substrate, or    (d) culturing anaerobic bacterium or a facultative anaerobic bacterium capable of producing hydrogen in the first culture medium containing saccharide as a substrate, to produce hydrogen and organic acid, and again culturing anaerobic bacterium or a facultative anaerobic bacterium in second culture medium containing organic acid produced in first culturing process, as a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph representing the hydrogen generation amount at the time of cultivating anaerobic bacterium or facultative anaerobic bacterium in an organic residue. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The EMBC solid bio is mixed in water, before aeration of the mixture in a primary fermenter (6). The EMBC culture solution is supplied into a secondary fermenter (7). The organic matter is liquefied in the fermenters filled with microbial bed of specific concentration. The culture solution is dispersed into water in a settling tank (15), before supplying water from the settling tank to a water storage tank (19).    USE - For installation in event hall, hut, tourist resorts, parks, gymnasium for processing organic refuse such as human waste.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates generation of bad smell, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide and hydrogen sulfide during treatment of the organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system performs anaerobic fermentation and solid fermentation in a solid fermenter (9). The water, carbon and gas in the human waste are degraded, before recycling treated water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the organic-refuse processing system.    primary fermenter (6)    secondary fermenter (7)    solid fermenter (9)    settling tank (15)    water storage tank (19)
NOVELTY - A lid (19b) is provided for closing an opening (19c) of a container (19a) which stores powder of enameling iron. An introduction unit (21) provided at the lid, injects water or water vapor into the container. A derivation unit (15) extracts the hydrogen gas generated by making the water or water vapor react with the enameling-iron powder.    USE - For generating and supplying hydrogen gas to fuel battery cell used in portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC) and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - Allows integrating hydrogen generation cell in portable apparatus without having bad influence with respect to environment. Provides simple structured heat generation cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydrogen generation cell.    derivation unit (15)    container (19a)    lid (19b)    opening (19c)    introduction unit (21)
NOVELTY - A controller (100) reduces the conveyance speed or stops the operation of a conveyor (94) during operation of a carbonization furnace (1), to remove dregs adhered to the wall surface of a discharge port (91) by self-heat of processed material collected in the discharge port.    USE - Used for carbonizing organic waste such as plant waste, waste paper, foodstuff residue, waste textiles and plastic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Since dregs such as tar are decomposed and removed by the self-heating of hot processed material, obstruction of the discharge port by the dregs is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation of a carbonization furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a multistage carbonization furnace.    carbonization furnace (1)    dry distillation chamber (2)    heating chamber (3)    envelopment wall (4)    discharge port (91)    conveyor (94)    controller (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer has a modification reaction device (4) containing a modification catalyst dispersed in a raw material liquid, and a pair of electrode (5,6) for supplying voltage.    USE - For producing gas containing hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer enables the manufacture of gas having hydrogen of high concentration and carbon monoxide of low concentration, and has excellent responsiveness and starting property. The reformer has excellent durability and modification ability, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel reformer.    raw material tank (1)    raw material pump (2)    modification reaction device (4)    electrodes (5,6)    insulation film (8)    slurry of modification catalyst and raw material liquid (11)
NOVELTY - The tube has a hydrogen permeable film arranged at internal peripheral surface of cylindrical modification catalyst and support element. A barrier layer is provided for preventing counter diffusion of support element component and hydrogen permeable film.    USE - For hydrogen production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of hydrogen permeation capability of permeable film by preventing counter diffusion of support element component and permeable film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reaction board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of barrier layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An arithmetic unit (14) averages the temperature of a semiconductor type gas sensor in time sequential manner. The arithmetic unit calculates the humidity of the gas sensor based on the averaged temperature. A warning unit (30) alerts the gas leakage based on gas concentration calculated by sensor output corrected using calculated humidity.    USE - For alerting leakage of gas e.g. carbon monoxide and town gas.    ADVANTAGE - Performs efficiently warning of gas leakage without using humidity sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas leakage warning method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the gas leakage alarm unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    temperature detector (13)    arithmetic unit (14)    storage unit (15)    determination unit (16)    warning unit (30)
NOVELTY - A gas containing carbon monoxide and water vapor is contacted with carbon monoxide conversion catalyst (2), in plasma state and carbon monoxide is converted, and hydrogen is produced.    USE - For converting carbon monoxide to aid in production of hydrogen used in fuel reforming system of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide conversion ratio is improved and the amount of carbon monoxide in the produced gas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the structure of carbon monoxide conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tube (1)    carbon monoxide conversion catalyst (2)    metallic foil (3)    metal rod (4)    AC power supply (5)
NOVELTY - When predetermined condition is satisfied based on position of fuel cell vehicle determined by a vehicle position sensor, a fuel gas amount limiting unit limits fuel gas amount emitted from the fuel cell vehicle while limiting electric power generation of fuel cell by a control unit.    USE - For supplying fuel gas to fuel cell which supplies electric power to drive motor to generate driving torque of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses emission of fuel gas from fuel cell vehicle in closed vehicle, reduces frequency of fuel gas emission operation and fuel gas emission amount, and reduces fuel gas leakage from piping by reducing fuel gas flow rate supplied to fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    Ejector (5)    Battery controller (13)    Motor controller (14)
NOVELTY - Warm water flow path (42) is installed apart from a fuel cell vehicle (10), a connection unit (43), or a hose (41a). A water tank (25) is formed to accommodate warm water so that warm water supplied from the warm water flow path might provide heat energy to fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Structure of fuel cell vehicle is simplified, and fuel cell are started in a low temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell mounted to the fuel cell vehicle generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction. The warm water flow path is connected to the connection unit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Water tank (25)    Hose (41a)    Warm water flow path (42)    Connection unit (43)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has condensed water collection units (6-1-6-7) that are provided at the respective cathode gas lines and anode gas lines of a fuel cell (20).    USE - Fuel cell electric-power-generation hot-water supply system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The condensed water generated in the heat exchanger, is ejected efficiently and thereby preventing outflow of gas and inflow of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric-power-generation hot-water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    condensed water collection units (6-1-6-7)    anode gas (17)    cathode gas (19)    fuel cell (20)    heat exchanger (27)
NOVELTY - An improved anaerobic digester plant for generation of biogas comprising of a heat exchanger or cooling sump for the conversion of wastewater from industries brought by open channel or pipeline into biogas having a buffer sump connected in tandem by conduit for maintenance of pH in acidic level while maintaining the temperature of contents of buffer tank from 35-42 degreesC which is supplied to the digester through the feed pump. The digester comprises a tank with top open for the introduction of a central feed pipe/column. A central agitator mixer is housed in the central feed pipe for the agitating/mixing of wastewater, returned sludge and digester content through the port provided at the top of the central feed pipe. Lateral mixers are provided near the bottom to ensure proper mixing. An overflow weir is provided for the digester content taken to degassifier. The dissolved biogas from the treated wastewater escapes to atmosphere; the degasified wastewater is then conveyed to parallel plate separator where the sludge settles; the settled sludge is recycled in the digester or waste using a recycle pump. The biogas generated in the digester is then taken to a gasholder which allows the pressure regulation in digester and flow regulation for its outward conveyance. The excess biogas is passed through emergency release to the flare stack. The generated biogas is taken to biogas utilization unit through a suitable biogas blower.
NOVELTY - The system consists of a first thermo-pyrolysis column (C1.1) with a rising flow, burning solid fuel to form a first thermal base (BT) and produce combustible gases (200) that are passed through a nozzle (30) into a second rapid-reduction and instantaneous combustion column (C2), where they are ignited by oxygen injection. In the second column a primary energy is produced by burning a solid fuel to create a second thermal base (BT') with cleaning and molecular cracking systems, and waste materials such as whole used tyres (P) are fed into it through an intake (42) between the the second base and the ingited combustible gases. The exhaust gases that have passed through the second thermal base are fed to a heat exchanger (ET). The solid fuel can be made from wood in various forms, including reconstituted logs and pellets, or waste treated wood from old railway sleepers, power line supports or pallets.    USE - Thermal recycling of used tyres.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure rapidly reduces the volume of used tyres, melting reinforcing metal and uses the heat to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical section the high-temperature pyrolysis system. (Drawing contains non-English language text)    Thermal bases (BT, BT')    Pyrolysis columns (C1.1, C2)    Heat exchanger (ET)    Used tyres (P)    Nozzle (30)    Intake (42)    Combustible gases (200)
NOVELTY - Preparation of an ester of fatty acid and glycerin (I) with a high degree of purity comprises reaction of a vegetable or animal oil with 1-18C aliphatic monoalcohol (a) in the presence of a catalyst (b) (combination of: titanium oxide and zinc oxide; zinc oxide, titanium oxide and alumina; titanium oxide and bismuth oxide; or bismuth oxide, titanium oxide and alumna).    USE - The invention deals with the preparation of fatty acid ester and glycerin with high degree of purity (claimed), which is useful as fuels or combustible fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides fatty acid ester and glycerin with a high degree of purity (claimed). The fatty acid ester and glycerin does not contain impurities resulting from catalyst thus purification process is simplified.
NOVELTY - Obtaining a light paraffin isomerization catalyst, comprises treatment of support comprising zeolite, with a chelating agent, at 10-200degreesC, to a final ratio of chelating agent/zeolite (w/w) of 0.01-10; calcination at 200-700degreesC; deposition of metal or mixture of metals of group VIII on the support, at 0.01-5 wt.%, referred to the total amount of catalyst; and calcination at 200-700degreesC.    USE - For obtaining a light paraffin isomerization catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has an excellent activity and selectivity in the isomerization of 4-9C light paraffins. Additionally, the process presents excellent conversion and selectivity to mono and di-branched isoparaffins, while cracking reactions are minimized. Isomerizing hydrocarbons in the presence of hydrogen by contacting the hydrocarbons with the catalyst provides a product with a high octane number and a low production of gases coming from cracking reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a light paraffin isomerization catalyst obtainable by the process;    (B) a light paraffin isomerization process comprising the use of the isomerization catalyst; and    (C) isomerized hydrocarbons or mixtures obtainable by the process.
NOVELTY - High-temperature steam electrolysis cell comprises a pressure vessel divided into an outer channel (11) and an inner channel (12) by a gas- and pressure-tight solid electrolyte (10) with a gas-permeable cathode (14) on the outside and a gas-permeable anode (15) on the inside, an oxygen outlet (8) connected to the inner channel, and an electrically conductive packing or melt (16) making contact with the cathode in the outer channel and with the anode in the inner channel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high-temperature steam electrolysis process using a cell as above, in which steam at high temperature and pressure is passed through the outer channel to produce hydrogen and oxygen, and the oxygen is transported through the solid electrolyte into the inner channel, from which it is withdrawn.    USE - High-temperature steam electrolysis cell for producing hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has high energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a steam electrolysis cell as above.    Housing (2)    Hydrogen oulet (5)    Oxygen outlet (8)    Seal (9)    Solid electrolyte (10)    Outer channel (11)    Inner channel (12)    Cathode (14)    Anode (15)    Packing or melt (16)    Electrode rod. (17)
NOVELTY - The catalyst for oxidizing and reforming methanol to prepare hydrogen has the preparation process including dispersing the mixed CuO/ZnO oxide onto the surface of Al2O3 and loaded onto porous honeycomb ceramic substrate, drying and roasting to obtain integral catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high conversion rate and excellent hydrogen selectivity in oxidizing and reforming methanol to prepare hydrogen.The catalyst is especially suitable for use in methanol oxidizing and reforming hydrogen generating system of vehicular fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A method for extracting and separating chitosan from waste citric acid mycelium which comprises, processing the waste citric acid mycelium in colloid grinder for 1-1.5 hours, loading into 0.2M pH6.0-8.0 Na2HPO4-NaH2PO4 cushioning solution, charging into neutral proteinase produced by bacillus subtilis, stirring continuously for 2-3 hrs, gathering the solid, placing into Tris-HCL cushioning solution, charging chitosan and removing aceto enzyme, agitating continuously, gathering the solid, extracting chitosan with acetic acid solution, adjusting pH=7.5-8.0 with NaOH and depositing, centrifugalizing to obtain chitosan, washing the precipitate with deionized water and 75-95% ethanol, centrifugalizing and drying to obtain the chitosan.
NOVELTY - Preparation of hydrogen from the residual mud of sewage treating works comprises using alkali to regulate the pH value of active mud to 12-13, stirring, pumping it into the reactor, displacing oxygen with nitrogen and anaerobic fermentation at 20-55 degreesC for generating hydrogen. The apparatus comprises alkali-treating reactor, anaerobic fermenting and hydrogen generating reactor, acidity control system and gas collecting system.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain preparation and its desulfurization application technology from sulfurous organic compound. The strain is Agrobacterium tumefaciens UP-3, deposited in CGMCC, NO.0973, mainly arise from highly sulfurous sewage , sludge and soil. The strain is obtained through specific culture, separation and preparation. Its medium liquid cell, static cell, fixed cell and complex enzyme system all can selectively oxygenate and crack the C-S bond to get rid of sulfur, at same time without destroying C-C framework of organic sulfide, and without lowering the heating power of petroleum and its other products.
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a bacterial strain effective in degrading pharmacy waste water whose construction method comprises, fusing the protoplast of the following three parent strain cells, i.e., Phanerochaete chrysosporium eukaryotic cell, autochthonous bacteria XZ1 Bacillus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae eukaryotic cell, and recombining the three parent genes in a same cell, the constructed strain contains the gene DNA fragment of parent strain 2, but different from parent strain 2, parent strain 1 and parent strain 3.
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel contains alcohol as essential component, turpentine oil (5 wt.% or more) as coloring agent for flame, and petroleum benzin or n-hexane (10 wt.% or more) as light-up improver for improving lighting up percentage. The liquid fuel is absorbed upwards by the burning wick of lighter and is burned in the form of flame at the end of lighter.    USE - For burning utensil such as lighter.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel has low-temperature ignition and sustained flame coloring effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the optimal mixing of the range of ternary group raw material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Production of natural energy from municipal solid waste (MSW), comprises bio-stabilization to transform MSW into dry and homogeneous material, which is easy to handle; fluid-dynamic separation of fraction rich in materials with high heat value constituting the quality secondary fuel (SF); compacting the residue rich in biodegradable and inert substances; and activation of bioreactors for production of biogas.    USE - For production of natural energy from municipal solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains energy from MSW at the highest level for industrial use by natural technologies and with low environmental impact. Energy contained in the waste is extracted at the most refined level in the form of plastic, plastic/paper or methane for energy uses with maximum yield and reduced production of ash, and the end material leaving the bioreactors is fully exhausted of its energy content and inertized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of natural energy from municipal solid waste (MSW), comprises bio-stabilization to transform MSW into dry and homogeneous material, which is easy to handle; fluid-dynamic separation of fraction rich in materials with high heat value constituting the quality secondary fuel (SF); compacting the residue rich in biodegradable and inert substances, and storage in bioreactors, which can be sealed and activated; activation of bioreactors with water and their service in time during anaerobic digestion for production of biogas; bio-stabilization and dehydration of residual material of the anaerobic treatment of the bioreactors with air; and possible recovery of materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a life cycle of MSW.
NOVELTY - A cylindrical electroconductive bipolar electrode (19) is placed concentrically between a center electrode (18) and cylindrical electrode (2) storing electrolyte liquid. The electric field produced between center and cylindrical electrodes, by application of direct current (DC) voltage, results in generation and separate discharge of hydrogen and oxygen gas at circumferential surfaces facing each other of all electrodes.    USE - For generating hydrogen and oxygen gas, by electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently generates oxygen and hydrogen gas, separately by electrolysis while ensuring safety. Excels in operability of gas generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of gas generator.    cylindrical electrode (2)    covers (3,4)    center electrode (18)    cylindrical electroconductive bipolar electrode (19)
NOVELTY - A bioreactor (3) performs microbe proliferation and control of microorganisms extracted from humic substance, where a controller controls supply of additional amount of substance mixed with humic substance according to type of water of natural-water and sludge contained in organic waste water and the humus extraction microbe group, is new.    USE - For treatment of organic waste water (claimed), such as human waste, sewage, agricultural colony waste water and livestock farming waste water with activated sludge using humic substance in activated sludge system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces bad smell by increasing the decomposition efficiency of organic matter, thereby improving deodorizing efficiency of organic waste water disposal plant. Improves recycling efficiency of sludge. Achieves reduction of environmental hormone active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural view of waste-water treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water examination apparatus (1)    Bioreactor (3)    Humic substance processing apparatus (4)    Stirring tank (4A)    Storage tank (4B)
NOVELTY - Generating hydrogen gas involves providing a fuel in solid form, the fuel being capable of generating hydrogen when brought into contact with a reagent and water; providing an acidic reagent; and contacting the acidic reagent with the solid fuel in the presence of water to generate hydrogen gas and a borate by-product.    USE - The method is used for generating hydrogen gas for use in fuel cell (114) (claimed), e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, or alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves fast start and stop dynamics to provide on/off control and to regulate the rate of hydrogen production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) producing and controlling the production of hydrogen, comprising providing a solid borohydride of formula M(BH4)n; contacting the solid borohydride with an aqueous acidic reagent solution in a reaction chamber to generate hydrogen; and regulating the rate or concentration of the acidic reagent solution contacting the solid borohydride, to control the rate of hydrogen generation; and    (B) hydrogen gas generation system comprising a first region (102) for containing a solid borohydride; a second region (104) for containing a reagent solution having a pH of less than 7; and at least one gas permeable membrane (106) in contact with the first region, where the membrane is capable of allowing hydrogen to pass through the membrane while preventing solid and liquid materials from passing through the membrane.    M=alkali metal cations, alkaline earth metal cations, aluminum cation, zinc cation, or ammonium cation;    n=charge of the selected M cation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a hydrogen generation system.    First region (102)    Second region (104)    Gas permeable membrane (106)    Conduit (108)    Control mechanism (110)    Fuel cell (114)
NOVELTY - Composition for producing hydrogen upon reaction with water comprises metal particles selected form aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si) or zinc (Zn); and a catalyst.    USE - In the production of hydrogen form water split reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal hydroxide can be easily recovered from the solid reaction products by leaching the water-soluble WIS catalyst such as KCl. The use of the instant systems in hydrogen fuel cells for powering a wide variety of mobile devices is contemplated. No carbon dioxide/monoxide are produced in metal assisted water split reaction, thus is especially important for application in fuel cells, where small amount of carbon monoxide contaminant in hydrogen may poison the additive and make the cells dysfunctional.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparation of the composition involving: providing metal particles that are sufficiently electropositive that the bare surface of the particles will react with water to effect a water split reaction; selecting a catalyst to catalyze the water split reaction; and blending the particles and the catalyst into intimate physical contact with one another;    (2) production of hydrogen involving reacting the metal particles with water in the presence of catalyst at pH of 4-10 to produce reaction products comprising hydrogen, the catalyst comprising at least one water soluble inorganic salt (WIS) to facilitate the reaction of the metal particles with the water; and    (3) a metal-catalyst system for generation hydrogen from a water split reaction comprising the composition; water and means for containing the system.
NOVELTY - A rocket plume detector comprises a passive electro-optical sensor for detecting narrow band spectral emissions in a rocket engine plume, including through clouds; and a lock-in amplifier to reduce background radiation for enhanced plume detection. The sensor is mounted on an above-flying or orbiting platform.    USE - The detector is used for detecting rocket plume. It can be used for both missile detection and characterization (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By detecting a launch upon rocket engine ignition, despite a cloud layer, a gain of up to greater than or equal to30 seconds of launch warning is realized and the location of the launch can be accurately determined and the trajectory of such rocket more accurately plotted for enhanced response to such launch. The plume detector can be carried on a platform such as an aircraft or an orbiting satellite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for detecting rocket plume comprising:    (A) employing a passive electro-optical sensor for detecting narrow band spectral emissions in a rocket engine plume, including through clouds; and    (B) employing a lock-in amplifier to reduce background radiation for enhanced plume detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic flow chart of plume detector.    Narrow band filtered photometer (16, 18, 20)    Photometer (16, 18, 20)    Data acquisition electronics (26)    Computer (34)
NOVELTY - A fermentation apparatus performs decomposition fermentation of solid refuse by the activity of microorganisms injected to solid refuse during crushing mixing process. The liquid fertilizer is generated, by making one portion of full-ripe manure generated by fermentation apparatus and liquid refuse, into raw material.    USE - For performing compost processing of organic-waste such as foodstuff residue of foodstuff factory, dehydration cake of waste-water treatment plant and other waste material in garbage dump.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing efficiently the compost processing of organic waste, while contributing to environmental preservation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic-waste compost processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of organic-waste compost processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Manufacturing manure (7) involves mixing adjustment material e.g. chaff, with manure raw materials (1) such as livestock dung, adding plant activity agent (3) to manure raw material, and fermenting by plowing (6) the mixture at predetermined time intervals under fermentation conditions such as external temperature, moisture content rate, and mixing ratio of manure raw material and adjustment material.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing manure (claimed) which is useful for crop cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - The manure is odorless, increases sugar content of vegetables and reduces the use of agricultural chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing manure involves mixing adjustment material such as chaff, rice bran and bean curd lees with manure raw materials such as livestock dung e.g. cattle feces, pig feces and hen droppings, and foodstuffs residues, adding plant activity agent obtained by extracting rice, soybean, Japanese cedar, pine and plantago to the manure raw material, and fermenting by plowing the mixture several times at predetermined time intervals under fermentation conditions such as external temperature, moisture content rate, and mixing ratio of manure raw material and adjustment material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart representing manufacturing process of manure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Manure raw material (1)    Regulator (2)    Plant activity agent (3)    Plowing (6)    Manure (7)
NOVELTY - The decomposition of high biological oxygen demand (BOD) sample involves mixing high BOD sample with Bacillus midousuji (ATCC No. 55926 and No. 202050) microbial cells and decomposing in aerobic conditions.    USE - For decomposing high BOD sample such as agricultural effluent, daily use waste water, industrial waste water, other medical waste or waste water containing high protein.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) decomposing urea;    (2) decomposing ammonia and nitrate; and    (3) reducing a compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory view of decomposition treatment cycle using Bacillus midousuji microbial cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Electronic device has a fuel cell using an enzyme as catalyst and containing at least one fuel chosen from alcohol, saccharides, fats, protein and organic acid.    USE - As electronic device e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Electronic device operates continuously without requiring charge like storage battery. The fuel cell using enzyme is compact, easy to handle, and generates electric power at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel is methanol, ethanol and/or glucose. The enzyme contains oxidase which produces oxidant of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the enzyme battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel electrode (1)    air electrode (3)    electrolyte layer (5)    fuel (7)    proton (9)
NOVELTY - A combustion portion circulates the combustion gas obtained by burning combustion fuel. A fuel reformation portion has steaming room that generates the hydrogen from obtained combustion gas, using water vapor modification reaction of modification fuel.    USE - Fuel reforming system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents temperature increase of the reformer. Electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (100)    three-way regulating valve (115)    fuel branched portion (118)    fuel flow path (119)    reformer (110)
NOVELTY - The container is utilized as combustion aid material before supplying to a solid-fuel heating apparatus. The combustion-aid material is obtained by crushing wood material of the container in a crushing portion (15).    USE - For storing solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient storing of the solid fuel in the container and efficient recycling of the container as combustion aid material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heating apparatus of solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a solid-fuel heating apparatus.    fuel storage tank (2)    heat exchange portion (9)    wood extraction portion (14)    crushing portion (15)    combustion-aid storage tank (16)
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing compost of ginkgo leaf, involves washing ginkgo leaves, cutting one side of leaves using a tree crusher, mixing fermentation adjuvant e.g. rice bran and calcium cyanamide, adding water, adjusting water content and promoting fermentation.    USE - As compost.    ADVANTAGE - The compost of ginkgo leaf is manufactured conveniently by simple method without any complicated apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost substance of ginkgo leaf.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow chart of manufacturing process of compost of ginkgo leaf. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The steam generators (13,17,24), which cool the reformed gas flowing through the modifier catalyst layer (11), have volume type electromagnetic pump (30-32) which supplies water to each steam generator. A controller (35) controls the flow rate of each electromagnetic pump by a pulse current.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas supplied to the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily control the water quantity supplied to the steam generator to a required amount irrespective of the pressure variation in the steam generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrocarbon fuel supply line (1)    steam supply line (3)    air supply line (5)    combustion catalyst layer (9)    modifier catalyst layer (11)    steam generators (13,17,24)    electromagnetic pumps (30-32)    controller (35)
NOVELTY - The honeycomb catalyst (10) is formed by supporting catalyst (3) on a porous metal plate having grooves (2) and winding in the shape of a coil.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb catalyst has excellent heat conducting property and gas flow property. Manufacture of honeycomb structure is enabled by inexpensive method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of honeycomb catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacturing process of honeycomb catalyst.    flat plate (1)    grooves (2)    convex-shaped portion (2a)    catalyst (3)    honeycomb catalyst (10)
NOVELTY - Decomposition of organic refuse comprises fixing microorganism to hard porous ceramic (C), grinding organic refuse using superhard ceramic of average particle diameter of 1-6 mm, and adding hydroxyapatite during aerobic fermentation, to decompose the organic refuse by the zymosis of microorganisms. Bulk density, mean pore diameter, open pore rate, water absorptivity and average particle diameter of ceramic (C) is 1.2-1.8, 1-5 microns, 30-50%, 15-40% and 1-6 mm, respectively.    USE - The method is useful for decomposition of organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and rapid decomposition of organic refuse, with suppressed generation of unpleasant odor and environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for decomposition of organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of an organic-refuse decomposition device.    Organic-refuse decomposition device (1)    Stirring blade (2)    Organic-refuse decomposition tank (3)    Deodorizing apparatus (8)    Inlet port (9)
NOVELTY - Facultative anaerobiosis heterotrophic bacteria in contaminated soil (8) is activated using nitrate solution which does not contain dissolved oxygen, as nutrition salt, and oil in contaminated soil is decomposed. Thus the soil is purified. The salt is poured from upstream side of underground water in which a portion of water bearing stratum (6) containing underground water flows through the soil contaminated with oil.    USE - For purifying soil contaminated with oil.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated soil is purified efficiently and economically by preventing the obstruction of the underground water flowing through the soil. The soil purification time is shortened by using pumped-up underground water for producing nitrate solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the purifier used fro soil purification. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    ground surface (2)    water immersion layer (4)    water bearing stratum (6)    contaminated soil (8)    soil purifier (10)
NOVELTY - The biomass is reacted with superheated steam, to produce carbide material, and mixed vapor of water and organic material. Vapor is removed from superheated steam reactor. Heat is exchanged from vapor and organic material aqueous solution is produced. Carbide material is introduced as fuel in combustion furnace. High temperature combustion gas produced from furnace is supplied in heating jacket of reactor.    USE - For processing biomass continuously.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass processing method is eco-friendly, and produces chemical material continuously. The biomass superheated steam processing system is portable, and enables processing in site of incidence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The biomass is reacted with superheated steam, to produce carbide material, and mixed vapor of water and organic material. Vapor is removed from superheated steam reactor. Heat is exchanged from vapor and organic material aqueous solution is produced. Carbide material is introduced as fuel in combustion furnace. High temperature combustion gas produced from furnace is supplied in heating jacket of reactor. Biomass is converted into chemical material continuously. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) biomass processing apparatus; and    (2) biomass superheated steam processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of processing method of biomass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-producing apparatus (60) generates electric power from natural power sources, such as sunlight and a wind force, and produces hydrogen from natural water, tap water, moisture content in atmosphere, rain water, river water or underground water, using the electricity which generated electric power.    USE - For producing hydrogen used as fuel for storage battery, fuel cell, hydrogen turbine, hydrogen fueled engine and hydrogen burner.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing apparatus is simple and compact, and stably and efficiently provides high-purity hydrogen gas for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydrogen-producing apparatus.    wind-powered electricity generating apparatus (10)    raw water tank (41)    water purifying apparatus (50)    pure water tank (51)    hydrogen-producing apparatus (60)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a crusher (3) to crush combustible trash and waste plastic separately. The pneumatic transportation of the combustible trash and waste plastic is performed through single pipeline (8) and branch pipeline (8a,8b), after crushing. The combustible trash and the waste plastic are collected from the branch pipeline, by collection apparatus (10,11) mounted on dispensing apparatus (12,13), after removing air.    USE - For manufacturing solid fuel from waste plastic and combustible trash including saw dust and used paper from home and factory.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage of combustible trash and waste plastic and dust. Reduces the installation space and enables manufacturing the equipment easily. Improves the degree of freedom of pipeline arrangement, by transporting the combustible trash and the waste plastic through same pipeline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of the solid fuel manufacturing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    crusher (3)    pipeline (8)    branch pipeline (8a,8b)    collection apparatus (10,11)    dispensing apparatus (12,13)
NOVELTY - Slow-release vessel (A), molded to form a cylindrical packing material, comprises a body wall; an organic-inorganic filling (2), comminuted and compressed to cylinders of diameter 3-12 mm and length 5-25 mm, and, incorporated in (2), plant nutrients or their carriers (3).    USE - (A) provide controlled release of fertilizers, soil improvers, growth substrates and plant-growth auxiliaries.    ADVANTAGE - (A) can provide optimal nutrition to plants over a 2-8 month period, i.e. only one application a season may be required, avoiding the pollution problems caused by 'overfeeding' with rapidly dissolving chemical fertilizers.
NOVELTY - The catalyst for methylal reforming to prepare hydrogen is mixture of methylal hydrolyzing catalyst and methanol reforming catalyst in the mass ratio of 1/3-3.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methylal hydrolyzing catalyst contains V2O5 in 5-10 wt% and TiO2. Using the catalyst of the present invention in methylal and water reforming to prepare hydrogen has mild reaction condition, high hydrogen selectivity and less side products. At 240 deg.c, there may be methylal converting rate up to 97.7-100 % and H2 selectivity up to 98.3-99.9 %.
NOVELTY - A solid charcoal is prepared from the soft and hard shells of chestnut through pulverizing, drying die pressing and charring. Its advantages are high heat value and no pollution.
NOVELTY - The production of biodiesel oil from vegetable oil comprises a supercritical ester exchange reaction between raw vegetable oil, micromolecular alcohol and cosolvent to convert the glyceride of fatty acid to micro-molecular alkoxide of fatty acid. The process has are high reaction speed and no pollution.
NOVELTY - Method for improving quantity of useful microbe in organic fertilizer characterized in that the organic fertilizer fermentation procedure comprises the phases of temperature elevation, high temperature, cooling down and after ripening fertilizer sustaining, by adding beneficial micro-organism at the cooling down phase, increasing the number of beneficial micro-organism, the pathogenic agents can be eradicated.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a biological compound fertilizer of worm cast, characterized in that the fertilizer is obtained through fermenting the earthworm dung by means of microorganisms, the prepared composite fertilizer can sustain unattenuated reactivity for a very long period of time.
NOVELTY - A multiple parallel columns gas chromatographic analysis method for the refinery gas components, comprises the following: to flow air sample into four parallel chromatogram columns A to D each with an independent air-in mouth and gas chromatographic device, wherein, A to C has top separating column and back-blowing system; to measure oxygen, nitrogen, methane, or carbon monoxide by column A; to measure carbon dioxide, ethylene, ethane or sulfurated hydrogen by column B; to measure C3-C4 hydrocarbon and C5 alkyl hydrocarbon by column C; to measure all components of sample air by column D by the relevant values in each column calculated by computer and to get relevant value in column D and altogether calculate the each component value of the sample.
NOVELTY - The organic waste aerobic thermophilic sectional composting bed has removable boards facilitating composting of urban, rural and industrial waste, including synthetic material. It can be used by unskilled operatives to treat human, animal and vegetable waste, and reduces labor, investment requirement and composting time.    USE - In agricultural chemistry.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a low pressure in a low-pressure chamber (2) using a vacuum pump (6) that is connected to the chamber. Plasma beams that are produced outside the chamber are lead into the chamber at a high pressure, where the chamber has sluices for inlet and outlet of a work piece into the chamber. Additional plasma is produced in the chamber using a source of low pressure plasma (8).    USE - Used for producing a low-pressure plasma that is utilized for treating a surface of a work piece, surface coatings and gases (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plasma beam is generated outside the low pressure chamber, so that higher work gas pressures can be set in the low-pressure chamber without increasing the pressure inside the chamber, thus producing the plasma beam having high intensity. The method thus improves the effectiveness of the entire treatment of a work pieces. The low pressure is generated in the low-pressure chamber, so that the plasma has a longer retention period, and hence the plasma can be used for a longer period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for treating surfaces of a work piece with a low-pressure plasma    (B) a method for treating surface coatings with a low-pressure plasma    (C) a method for treating gases with a low-pressure plasma    (D) a device for producing a low-pressure plasma.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for producing a low-pressure plasma.    Low-pressure chamber (2)    Vacuum pump (6)    Low-pressure plasma source (8)    Nozzle pipe (10)    Nozzle outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The coil has lead portion (25) extended from both ends of a bead portion (24) having electrical characteristic value changing with heat generated during combusting gas such as hydrogen and methane. The lead portion is formed by winding coil of specific turns less than bead portion. The heater is made of platinum or platinum alloy.    USE - For gas sensor (claimed) for detecting leak of methane gas, hydrogen gas, liquefied petroleum gas, propane gas, commercial butane ethylene, carbon monoxide gas, ethanol and acetone, for fuel cell and domestic and industrial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Effective in small variation in electrical characteristic value with respect to heat generated during combusting gas such as hydrogen and methane, and in shock resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) detection element for gas sensor, contact type gas sensor and manufacturing method of gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the detection element.    detection element (2)    heat conductive layer (21)    heater coil (22)    bead portion (24)    lead portion (25)
NOVELTY - The waste material (20) are injected into a methane-fermentation tank (10). The proliferation rate of methane-fermentation sludge (21A) is estimated based on injection velocity and drawing-out speed of organic matter, gas-evolution speed. The concentration of the methane fermentation sludge is calculated based on discarding amount of the waste in the tank, proliferation rate and drawing-out speed of the waste.    USE - For setting service condition of methane-fermentation system used for processing of waste material such as organic refuse, organic solid waste, livestock waste material, waste material of foodstuffs factory, surplus sewage in sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setting optimal service condition in the methane fermentation system, by calculating concentration of methane-fermentation sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the supply of waste material to the methane-fermentation tank.    methane-fermentation tank (10)    waste material (20)    methane-fermentation sludge (21A)    inorganic substance (22)    drawing-out organic matter (41)
NOVELTY - A hydrogenation gasoline injector (24) supplies the organic hydride containing fuel, to the catalyst (72). Another injector supplies the hydrogen removed from the fuel, to the internal combustion engine (10). The catalysts contact the exhaust gas that flows through the paths (14a-14d) provided for each cylinder groups.    USE - Hydrogen utilization internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the generation amount of the hydrogen, temperature of the catalyst and dehydrogenation thereby improving the dehydrogenation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of the hydrogen utilization internal combustion engine.    internal combustion engine (10)    paths (14a-14d)    hydrogenation gasoline injector (24)    catalyst (72)    casing (74)
NOVELTY - A fuel supply unit (24) supplies an organic hydride containing fuel towards catalyst (72) inside casing (74). A hydrogen supply unit supplies hydrogen removed from fuel by dehydrogenation of catalyst, to internal combustion engine.    USE - Hydrogen utilization combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of catalyst is improved and reacting weight of dehydrogenation is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen utilization combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    exhaust gas path (14)    fuel supply unit (24)    hydrogen gasoline feed pipe (34)    catalyst (72)    casing (74)
NOVELTY - A combustible waste material (1) is supplied to external heating thermal decomposition furnace (3), and thermal decomposition processing is carried out to produce thermal decomposition gas (6) and thermal decomposition residue (7). The concentration of hydrogen and 1-3C hydrocarbon gas contained in thermal decomposition gas is measured. The thermal decomposition degree of furnace is detected from change of gas concentration.    USE - For thermally decomposing combustible waste material used for producing gas used as fuel. Tar generated as byproduct is used as fuel oil.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible waste material is effectively decomposed, and amount of tar generated as byproduct is reduced. The detection and control of thermal composition degree of thermal decomposition furnace are accurately enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal decomposition apparatus of combustible waste material. The apparatus has waste material supply apparatus (2), external heating thermal decomposition furnace (3), tar separation apparatus (4) and gas purification apparatus (5), which are arranged in series, and apparatus (11) for measuring concentration of 1-3C hydrocarbon gas and/or hydrogen gas. At least one of 1-3C hydrocarbon gas concentration measurement apparatus and hydrogen concentration measurement device is provided in later stage of furnace (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of thermal decomposition apparatus.    waste material (1)    waste material supply apparatus (2)    external heating thermal decomposition furnace (3)    tar separation apparatus (4)    gas purification apparatus (5)    thermal decomposition gas (6)    thermal decomposition residue (7)    tar (8)    purified gas (10)    1-3C hydrocarbon gas and/or hydrogen gas analyzer (11)
NOVELTY - Dry-type methane fermentation method involves fermenting organic waste with methane bacterium aqueous solution, performing solid-liquid separation, removing ammonia from portion of methane bacterium aqueous solution, and recycling processed aqueous solution to fermentation under anaerobic condition.    USE - For processing organic waste and for recovering methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste can be decomposed or processed more efficiently by dry-type methane fermentation method. The raise of ammonia concentration is suppressed, and recovery of methane gas is improved efficiently. The method is simple, economical, safe and reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dry-type methane fermentation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of dry-type methane fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (2)    electrolysis treatment tank (3)    storage tank (4)    circulation path (5)    shut-off valve (6a-6j)
NOVELTY - The mixed gas comprising hydrocarbon and oxygen-containing gas is supplied to a fuel cell (1) through a modifier (2) in start mode. The oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the fuel cell through an alternate path. The supply of oxygen-containing gas is stopped during supply of water vapor to the modifier. The electric power is generated by supplying modified hydrogen-rich fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas to the fuel cell.    USE - For operating fuel cell used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the oxygen-containing gas is supplied during start-up, the generation of carbon by thermal decomposition of the carbon near the combustion zone is suppressed effectively. Enables efficient driving of the fuel cell, without precipitation of carbonaceous substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrocarbon gas is reformed to the hydrogen-rich fuel gas by steam reformation of the gas using the modifier. The electric power is generated by supplying hydrogen-rich gas and oxygen-containing gas to the fuel cell. The waste gas ejected from the fuel cell is burned in a combustion zone (3) in the exterior of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell .    fuel cell (1)    modifier (2)    combustion zone (3)    vaporization chamber (41)    water pipe (53)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses composite microbial fertilizer and its production process, where the fertilizer contains four kinds of microbial fermented matters of Clostridium pasteurianum, hemp soaking bacillus, phosphate decomposing giant bacillus and jelly-like bacillus silicate in the ratio 40-60:25-35:10-20:2-8. The production process includes separating bacillus seed culture, fermentation and combining the fermented products into the composite microbial fertilizer. The present invention can suit different soil types and different crops, can improve soil, lower plantation cost and increase yield of crops and has the use amount of 50-100 g/mou.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a process of treating organic sewage and producing fermented microbial fertilizer which can convert most microbes in sewage into microbial fertilizer for field application to increase beneficial microbe content in soil and promote crop growth. The process includes: (i) leading organic sewage to regulating tank; (ii) solid-liquid separation with hydraulic sieve; (iii) settling in settling tank to separate clear water and settled sludge; (iv) biological treatment of clear water in purifying tank; and (v) aerating fermentation of sludge in fermenting aeration tank with composite microbial fertilizer strain inoculated to produce liquid microbial fertilizer continuously.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a magnesium or graphite compound hydrogen storage materials and process method, which comprises the following steps: mixing the crystal graphite and magnesium powder and adopting reaction ball grinding method; using graphite as catalyzer phase and lubrication agent; the graphite content as 5-30mass percent, the best value as 8-12mass percent; The ball grinding time is between fifteen minutes to five hours and the best time is twenty-five to thirty-five minutes.
NOVELTY - An organic fertilizer for flower and plants is prepared from the dung of milk cow through biologic fermenting, sterilizing, adding plant ash, houttuynia, felno herb and auxin, stirring and natural drying.
NOVELTY - A novel phosphorus bacterium and a novel process for preparing microbial fertilizer with said phosphorus bacterium are disclosed. Its advantages are high activity and reproduction speed of said phosphorus bacterium, and high fertility and long quality guaranteed period of said microbial fertilizer.
NOVELTY - A microbial leaven used for preparing organic or microbial fertilizer from organic waste is prepared from at least two of nine microbes. Aspergillus, Sporotrichun, Mucoraceae, Penicillium sp, Ceotrichum sp., Neurospora, Bacillus, Saccharomyces and Streptomyces sp.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a Pseudomonas stutzeri strain is claimed. The strain is Pseudomonas stutzeri UP-1, deposited in CGMCC, NO.0974, arising from highly sulfureous sewage, sludge and soil, and is obtained through culture and separation. The strain has medium liquid cell, static cell, fixed cell: all can act on sulfur-containing organic compound through Kodama line, and produce water soluble sulfur-containing organic compound.    USE - Pseudomonas stutzeri strain is used in desulfurization technology of sulfur-containing organic compound.
NOVELTY - The production of lignin alcohol fuel, in particular lignin mellow wine liquid clean fuel, comprises the use of boiling residual liquid obtained in ethanol method pulping.
NOVELTY - An alcohol fuel prepared from alcohol substances, comprises methanol (83-92%), ethanol (5-10%), propanol (2-6%) and combustion adjuvant (0.1-1%). The combustion adjuvant is dimethyl carbonate.
NOVELTY - The process for preparing stalk liquefied fuel comprises, disintegrating the stalks into powdered material, conveying the material into pyrolysis fluid bed reactor through the air-tight system, transforming the material into combustible gas and charcoal granules under anoxybiotic condition, charging the charcoal granules into a residual charcoal gathering tank through the segregator, the combustible gas entering cooling column to be cooled down and compressed into combustible liquid, charging minute quantity auxiliary agent into the combustible liquid and caging.
NOVELTY - The wastes are supplied to cylindrical rotary kiln (Kb) with agitating wall crossing spiral carrying wall and flame is blown into kiln till wastes are ignited, from upstream and downstream sides of kiln respectively. Air is supplied into kiln from downstream side to self-burn inflammable gas produced from wastes and gas is sucked, defused and dumped from upstream side. The carbide of wastes is discharged and cooled.    USE - For carbonization of wastes e.g. biomass resources such as carbohydrate, starch, forest and forest product resources, agricultural resources e.g. grains, vegetables, bean curd lees, chaff and coffee bean, livestock farming resources e.g. hen droppings and livestock excrements, marine resources e.g. fish and shell fish, industrial resources and lifestyle resources e.g. foodstuff waste material, municipal solid waste and sewage sludge, solid material obtained by dismantling of house, coppiced timber and other combustible wastes.    ADVANTAGE - The wastes are carbonized with simple and energy saving structure, continuously, cheaply and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the carbonization processing apparatus.    support rollers (6-8)    gas burner (9)    cylindrical rotary kiln (Kb)
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) a composition comprising dried microorganisms involves culturing one or more species of a microorganism, mixing the cultured microorganism with one or more carriers, treating the microorganism with pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), incubating the culture and carrier mixture for at least 6 hours and drying the microorganism so as to reduce the moisture level to 1-6 wt.%.    USE - (M1) is useful for preparing a composition (C1) comprising dried microorganism, useful for the preparation of coated plant seed or other plant propagative material, in preparation of growth medium and in waste-water treatment (all claimed). (C1) is useful as bio-control agents, growth stimulating agents, fungicides and pesticides, for cleaning of waste-water and/or cleanup of chemical/biological spills, for application of microorganism to foodstuff and/or animal feedstuff, in medical applications and as a bioremediation agent.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) prolongs the shelf life of dried, dormant microorganisms (claimed). The combination of mixture with a carrier and electromagnetic treatment has a synergistic effect on the survival rate of the microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a composition (C1) comprising dried microorganisms prepared by (M1);    (2) use of a dried microorganism in:    (i) preparation of coated plant seed or other plant propagative material by coating the plant seed or other propagative material with (C1);    (ii) preparation of growth medium by mixing (C1) with soil; or    (iii) waste water treatment by contacting (C1) with waste water and separating the treated water from (C1); and    (3) use in combination of admixing the cultured microorganism with one or more carriers and treating the microorganism with PEMF in the manufacture of a composition comprising dried microorganism, where the dried microorganisms have significantly enhanced shelf-life.
NOVELTY - A reductive dehalogenation composition comprises a biodegradable sugar; and Brewer's yeast, where biological stimulant acts as electron donor in the reductive dehalogenation.    USE - As biological stimulant for bioremediation via enhanced reductive dehalogenation (claimed), particularly for dehalogenation of chlorinated hydrocarbons commonly used for commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The composition effectively manages plume migration and treats chlorinated volatile organic compound (CVOC) source areas, and is less expensive to design, implement, operate, and maintain compare to conventional remedial technologies. Also the biostimulant destroy the CVOC mass via enhanced reductive dehalogenation instead of transferring it from one environmental media to another. It also makes dehalogenation less disruptive to facility operations as well as decreasing time to site closure.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor workpiece processing system comprises an enclosed processing chamber (10) having wall, access door (18) to an interior space, vacuum port (20, 22) through the wall and a gas port through the wall; and locking mechanism for locking a container (30) within the interior space of the processing chamber.    USE - For processing a semiconductor workpiece.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the need to periodically clean work piece processing chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section of the chamber and container.    Chamber (10)    Chamfers (15)    Inductive coil (16)    Door (18)    Port (20, 22)    Container (30)    Conduits (60, 70)
NOVELTY - Treating waste product containing biomass digestible product involves using enzymatic breakdown agent in cleaning of residues from processing surfaces to generate liquid waste stream, diluting to predetermined state and moving to biomass having waste eating bacteria and raising the metabolic rate of bacteria and increasing their rate of digestion.    USE - For treating a waste product containing biomass digestible product residues such as silicone, fats, grease, synthetic plastics and oils having complex molecules in their molecular structure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The waste product is digestible by a natural or organic biomass, reduces the amount of time required for a biomass to digest or oxygenate the waste product, reduces the harmful effects of the waste product on the environment, and reduces the cost associated in treating waste product using an enzymatic material that remains active for a relatively long period in storage and remains active while in use.
NOVELTY - The medium capable of adhering with a bio-film, and microorganisms capable of decomposing contamination component are contacted. The bio-film containing microorganisms, is formed at the surface of medium. The medium having bio-film is then contacted with contaminated soil or polluted water, and soil or water is purified.    USE - For purifying polluted water or soil contaminated with oil, such as straight mineral oil, agrochemicals, heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated soil or polluted water is efficiently purified within a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for purifier (10) of contaminated soil or polluted water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of contaminated soil purifier.    contaminated soil purifier (10)    microorganisms supply pipe (12)    oxygen supply pipe (14)    nutriment supply pipe (16)    bio-film adhesion component (18)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic-treatment apparatus comprising anaerobic digester, dilution treatment tank (2) to mix effluent of anaerobic digester with water and eluting inorganic component, and dilution-liquid supply unit, where the anaerobic digester has anaerobic digestion tank (1) to carry out anaerobic digestion of to-be-processed liquid, solid-liquid separation unit (3) and sludge return unit and dilution-liquid supply unit supplies effluent of tank (2) to unit (3), is new.    USE - For processing organic drainage liquid (claimed), such as organic sludge, human waste and foodstuffs wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic treatment tank reduces organic component amount in sludge and recovers methane gas efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anaerobic-treatment apparatus comprises an anaerobic digester, a dilution treatment tank (2) to mix effluent of anaerobic digester with dilution water and eluting inorganic component in water and a dilution-liquid supply unit. The anaerobic digester comprises an anaerobic digestion tank (1) to carry out anaerobic digestion processing of to-be-processed liquid containing organic drainage liquid, a solid-liquid separation unit (3) to carry out solid-liquid separation of the effluent from digestion tank and eject a portion of supernatant liquid to outside system and a sludge return unit to return the sludge separated by solid-liquid separation unit to anaerobic digestion tank. The dilution-liquid supply unit supplies effluent of the dilution treatment tank to the solid-liquid separation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the anaerobic-treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anaerobic digestion tank (1)    Dilution treatment tank (2)    Solid-liquid separation unit (3)    Ozone reaction tank (4)    Ozonizer (5)
NOVELTY - The fermenter performs aerobic fermentation of waste material. A movable ejection machine is arranged in the lower portion of the fermenter, to allow natural ejection of the manure. The lower portion of the fermenter is displaced to rake out the manure. A protective device (7) protects a screw conveyor (2), in a storage state.    USE - Manure fermenter for fermentation of waste material of livestock, in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Prevent bridging formation by displacement of the lower portion of the fermenter. Prevents interference of the aerobic fermentation by failure in the ventilation. Enables production of manure at low cost using cheap and light weight manure fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional view of the manure fermenter.    motor (1)    screw conveyor (2)    protective device (7)    air blower (14)    air (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel modifier has proton electroconductive oxide (1) clamped between the gas-permeable anode (2) and hydrogen permeable cathode (3). A direct current (DC) circuit applies electric field between the anode and cathode, so that the cathode side generates ultra-high purity hydrogen gas, while supplying the mixed gas of crude hydrogen or hydrocarbon gas and oxygen and/or steam to anode side.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption is reduced. The need for transformer for removing pure hydrogen from the hydrocarbon is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel modification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagrams of the fuel modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    proton electroconductive oxide (1)    gas-permeable anode (2)    hydrogen permeable cathode (3)    porous metal (5)    paste film (80)
NOVELTY - An inoculation apparatus (A) supplies actinomyces to a cylindrical stirring fermenter (B) that is installed horizontally. A stirring apparatus (2) stirs the actinomyces with the organic waste in the fermenter for fermenting the organic waste, accompanying the actions of heat generation, dehumidification and deodorizing of fermented organic waste.    USE - For processing organic waste of small-scale facility such as farmhouse, greengrocery, fish dealer and supermarket, home, hospital, school, workshop, hotel,and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Organic waste treatment is performed without miniaturizing the size of the processing apparatus. The generation of vapor and odor during treatment is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing method of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched side view of the processing apparatus of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste crushing spawn inoculation apparatus (A)    stirring fermenter (B)    dehumidification and deodorizing apparatus (C)    cylindrical structure (1)    stirring apparatus (2)    housing (3)
NOVELTY - A gas reforming furnace (2) heats thermal decomposition gas (21) and generates reformed gas (22). An air heat exchanger (3) heats mixed gas (12) using heat energy in reformed gas. An air conveyance pipe (10) sends heated mixed gas to furnace. The mixed gas has modification reaction promotion gas (12b) containing water vapor and carbon dioxide, that is reacted with gas (21) to reform the gas (21).    USE - For reforming thermal decomposition gas of organic wastes such as general waste and car shredder waste, and supplying reformed gas as electric power generation fuel to gas generator, industrial furnace and as raw material in chemical process.    ADVANTAGE - The reformed gas can be utilized efficiently. The excess air ratio in gas reforming furnace is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of processing system of thermal decomposition gasification modifier.    gas reforming furnace (2)    air hat exchanger (3)    air conveyance pipe (10)    mixed gas (12)    modification reaction promotion gas (12b)    thermal decomposition gas (21)    reformed gas (22)
NOVELTY - A cooling device (16) solidifies the moisture-content evaporated from microorganism treatment tank (3) by heater (7) and warm-air blower (10), by external-air cooling. A special filter (13) is attached to the cooling device exhaust port.    USE - Organic-refuse processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of bad smell is suppressed, while improving decomposition of the organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of organic-refuse processing apparatus.    treatment tank (3)    heater (7)    warm-air blower (10)    special filter (13)    cooling device (16)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) formulation for deodorizing, comprising preparing formulation comprising microorganism belonging to the subspecies of Bacillus fuciformis as a main substance, is new.    USE - (M1) is useful for producing formulation for deodorizing, where the formulation is useful for deodorizing excrements, composite and a sludge, etc., and for suppressing generation of bad smell (claimed). The microbial formulation produced by (M1), changes the nasty smell substances such as ammonia, trimethylamine, hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan and methyl sulfide, to odorless substance.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables manufacture of formulation for deodorizing and for suppressing the production of bad smell (claimed). The microbial formulation does not require special installation for removal of bad smell, removes wide range of odor and suppresses generation of bad smell generating substance. The microorganisms in the formulation do not require special nutrients for growth and are capable of propagating in various bad smell generating substances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) deodorizing excrements, composite and a sludge, etc., comprises using microorganism formulation prepared by (M1), where the microorganisms belonging to the subspecies of B. fuciformis is B. fuciformis MKH-01; and    (2) bad smell generation inhibitor for suppressing generation of bad smell, comprises microorganisms described in (M1), as a main substance.
NOVELTY - A culture agent (I), comprises iron compound added to the ore of silicic acid substance, and a powder of clay mineral.    USE - (I) is useful for waste water treatment method and management, and microbial cell management (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) promotes propagation and globule-ization of Bacillus bacteria and improves waste water treatment industrially.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste-water treatment method, by promoting high concentration propagation and high concentration globule-ization of Bacillus bacteria in waste water, using (I).
NOVELTY - An electrode structural unit (10) has a main unit (101) whose bottom surface (101b) is attached or detached to an cylindrical insulation unit (201) of another electrode structural unit (20). A waterproof ring (205) protects an electrical-signal extraction terminal (203) which is mounted to the insulation unit, from water leak.    USE - For electrochemical element e.g. electrochemical sensor and oxygen sensor, air battery e.g. zinc-air battery, aluminum-air battery and sugar-air battery, fuel cell e.g. alkaline cell, lithium cell, oxygen-hydrogen fuel cell and methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient measuring of electrochemical capability of substance by electrical-signal extraction terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) positive/negative electrode manufacturing method; and    (2) method to measure electrochemical capability of substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the positive/negative electrode.    electrode structural units (10,20)    main unit (101)    bottom surface (101b)    electrical-signal extraction terminal (203)    waterproof ring (205)
NOVELTY - Oxygen and moisture content are supplied to coke, and plasma discharge is carried out. A hot flame is produced, and the moisture content is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen. The decomposed material is burnt, to produce an ultra-high temperature flame.    USE - Used for producing an ultra-high temperature flame.    ADVANTAGE - The ultra-high temperature combustion is performed rapidly and effectively. The process reduces the amount of carbon dioxide generated. The flame enables the production of electricity and ash used as a building material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an ultra-high temperature combustion furnace;    (2) incineration equipment for organic refuse; and    (3) an exhaust gas cooling device for incineration equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the production of an ultra-high temperature flame. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A rental service company terminal (C) calculates sludge reduction amount and associated running factor including power consumption of treatment facility, based on performance data of facility acquired from server (B). The calculation units (D) calculates running cost of the facility based on calculated cost factor. Another calculation unit (E) calculates the rent of the sludge solubilized based on the calculated running cost.    USE - The system is used for solubilization sludge of waste water such as organic waste water and sewage water, and to calculate the rent of sludge solubilized by the system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Sludge solubilization process can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the sludge reduction support system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sludge solubilizer (A)    Performance data recording server (B)    Rental service company terminal (C)    Calculation units (D,E)    Communication unit (F)    Databases (b,c)
NOVELTY - A rotary press (10) grinds the refuse, during compressing of recovered refuse. A plasma processing apparatus (20) breaks carbon-oxygen-carbon bonding in cellulose material of the refuse. A fermentation apparatus (30) ferments plasma processed refuse, to obtain fuel gas.    USE - For disposing organic refuse from restaurant, household garbage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables removal of the moisture content in the refuse and promotion of the fermentation of the organic component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for refuse disposal method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the garbage disposal equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotary press (10)    plasma processing apparatus (20)    fermentation apparatus (30)    incinerator (60)    replenishment apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - A production unit (6) manufactures hydrogen, using the electric power generation system (1) mounted on waterborne. A storage unit (7) stores the manufactured hydrogen, and a transfer unit (19) transfers the stored hydrogen to the transport unit (4).    USE - For electric power generation in waterborne such as in marine, river, lake and water storage reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is manufactured efficiently, during generation of electric power in waterborne.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waterborne electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of waterborne electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power generation system (1)    transport unit (4)    production unit (6)    storage unit (7)    transfer unit (19)
NOVELTY - Common waste plastic obtained by gravity separation by precipitating in a liquid is heated at 250-350degreesC. Subsequently, the waste plastic is cooled to obtain solid waste plastic.    USE - For manufacture of solid waste plastic, such as solid fuel or ore reducing agent (claimed), used in furnaces for metallurgies, such as blast furnace and cupola, heating furnaces such as combustion furnace of boiler, coke oven.    ADVANTAGE - The solid waste plastic is produced efficiently with favorable grindability and conveniently. Failure of grinder can be suppressed and load of maintenance is reduced. Raise of running cost of the grinder is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ore reducing agent or solid fuel, which is the solid waste plastic obtained by the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of heating container and its off-site facilities.    heating container (1)    water-seal device (3)    heating apparatus (4)    stirring blade (5)    rotational drive apparatus (6)
NOVELTY - An aerosol spray contains (in mass%) fragrance (0.5-20), silicone (I) (0.1-10), lower alcohol (10-70) and propellant (20-80).    USE - For improving fragrance of head hair.    ADVANTAGE - The aerosol composition has excellent and uniform applicability, smooth finishing effect and provides sustained fragrance to head hair without causing dryness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aerosol spray contains (in mass%) fragrance (0.5-20), silicone of formula (I) (0.1-10), lower alcohol (10-70) and propellant (20-80).    (R2)(R1)2SiO-(SiO(R1)2)m-(SiO(R1)(R3))n-Si(R2)(R1)2 (I)    R1=methyl or phenyl;    R2, R3=methyl, hydroxyl or R3 can also be R4Z;    R4=3-6C alkylene;    Z=-NR52, -N+R53A-, -NR5(CH2NR52), -NR5(CH2)aN+R53A-, -NR5(CH2)aN(R5)C=O(R6);    R5=hydrogen or 1-4C alkyl;    R6=1-4C alkyl;    A=chlorine, iodine or bromine;    a=2-6; and    m+n=50-2500.
NOVELTY - A device for control of starting applied to a fuel cell system (20), comprises a separator (10) of the sticking type, able to be firmly stuck on the cathodes (20A) of the fuel cell system or to be separated from the cathodes, and allowing a separation between the cathodes and ambient air in a firmly closed state, whilst allowing the ambient air to circulate around the cathodes in the separated state.    USE - The device is used for controlling the starting applied to a fuel cell system, able to allow operation of the fuel cell system to be interrupted easily or to continue its chemical reaction in the as a measure of the demand to provide electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a device that allows the easy interruption or continuation of the chemical reaction in the fuel cell as a function of the demand for electrical power. It provides a control method that efficient, rapid and economic in operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the control of the starting applied to a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an elevation of the fuel cell system according to the invention, when the separator is opened from the cathodes.    Separator (10)    Fuel cell system (20)    Cathodes (20A)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of two families of biofuels from triglyceride, comprises transesterification in which the triglyceride is reacted with primary monoalcohol by heterogeneous catalysis to give (m)ethyl ester of fatty acids of triglycerides and glycerol; and acetalization in which the glycerol is reacted with aldehydes, ketones and/or their derivatives.    USE - The acetal of glycerol; and the ester or the mixture of methyl and/or ethyl ester of fatty acids are useful as fuel or as fuel constituent, where the fuel is gasoline or preferably gas oil or biodiesel. The acetal of glycerol is useful as tensioactive/co-tensioactive solvents (all claimed). The acetal of glycerol is useful as biofuel for diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The method is useful to produce biofuel (claimed) obtained from natural origin. The method provides control of overproduction of glycerol. The neutral glycerol obtained by the method has a purity of at least 98%, good quality and less water content and the glycerol does not contain any salt, mineral or metal components. The glycerol product is used directly without any further expensive treatment steps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of two families of biofuels from at least one triglyceride formed between at least one fatty acid and the glycerol, comprises: at least one step of transesterification in which the triglyceride is reacted with at least one primary monoalcohol (methanol or ethanol) by heterogeneous catalysis to give at least one methyl and/or ethyl ester of fatty acids of triglycerides (first biofuel) and glycerol (where these products are free from by-products); and an acetalization step in which the glycerol is reacted with aldehydes, ketones and/or derivatives of acetals of aldehydes or of ketones to obtain at least an acetal of glycerol (second biofuel).
NOVELTY - Delivery system for spraying a cosmetic composition comprises a pressure-resistant pack, a spray head comprising a capillary, and a cosmetic composition including a propellant and an ultraviolet filter.    USE - Delivery system for spraying a cosmetic composition, especially for hair or skin treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The delivery system produces a fine spray with better consistency, distribution, metering and skin feel properties than a cream.
NOVELTY - The removal of watercourse suspended organic matter has conversion of ammonia and dissolved nitrogen into absorbable nitrates. A set of rotated discs permits growth of heterotrophic microorganisms in a section of the watercourse, in two assemblies functioning successively which promote action by nitrification and nitroso-type bacteria on the discs.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - Wood chips are processed by biopulping the chips, extracting at least one enzyme from the biopulped chips, performing a further pulping of the biopulped chips, and re-introducing the extracted enzyme to the further pulped chips.    USE - For processing wood chips used in producing papers.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves both brightness and opacity. No additional production facilities are required to produce the enzymes, thus providing energy savings and property improvements. High quality papers are produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lignolytic enzyme activity change for the lactase enzyme.
NOVELTY - An ion conductive membrane, comprises a membrane material, and a metallofullerene in the membrane material.    USE - The ion conductive membrane is used in a fuel cell (claimed), which is an electrochemical energy conversion device that produces electric power by combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductive membrane has improved ionic conductivity and mobility at elevated temperatures, thermal stability, chemical stability, and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a fuel cell, comprising a cathode; an anode; an ion conductive membrane between the cathode and the anode; and a metallofullerene in the membrane;    (B) a method of using an ion conductive membrane in a fuel cell, comprising placing an ion conductive membrane in the fuel cell, where the membrane comprise a membrane material and a metallofullerene; and elevating a temperature of the fuel cell to above 100degreesC, where the metallofullerene increases ionic conductivity and mobility and thermal stability of the membrane above 100degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A reactor vessel (12) contains a supply of a metal composite reactant material. Water is selectively supplied to the reactant material in the vessel to produce a hydrolytic reaction. A buffer storage unit (26a) receives hydrogen from the vessel at a higher pressure and releases hydrogen to an user device such as a fuel cell at a lower pressure.    USE - For generating hydrogen for use in fuel cell used to generate electric power for use in portable electrical and electronic devices, vehicles and non-portable installations such as emergency and household power supply installation in remote locations, and for use in other hydrogen-driven devices such as catalytic combustion devices or internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the safe, environmentally friendly system for on-demand supply of pure hydrogen within parameters that meet the requirements of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of supplying hydrogen to fuel cell having preset maximum allowable supply pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen generation and supply system.    hydrogen generation and supply system (10)    reactor vessel (12)    valve (20)    buffer storage units (26a,26b)
NOVELTY - A catalyst composition comprises an oxygen compound of an element selected from Group IVB, or Group IVA; an oxygen compound of an element selected from Group VIB, or Group VIA; and at least 1 wt. % fumed silica particles.    USE - For chemical conversion of hydrocarbon such as n-butane, n- pentane, n-hexane, n-heptane, n-octane, n-nonane, n-decane or cyclohexane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high mechanical strength and good catalytic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for chemical conversion of hydrocarbon involving contacting the hydrocarbon under chemical conversion reaction conditions with the catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying sparks of sufficiently high voltage to silicon (14) to effect production of spark-processed silicon. Spark plasma (11) is created due to the application of sparks of sufficiently high voltage. Particles suspended in a volatile liquid are dissolved when the plasma is introduced in the liquid, where the plasma is introduced during the production of the spark-processed silicon.    USE - Used for spark-processing silicon on an electroluminescent device.    ADVANTAGE - The particles suspended in the volatile liquid are dissolved when the spark plasma is introduced in the liquid, thus accomplishing smoothening of the spark surface, and hence allowing more complete coverage of spark area with a continuous, semitransparent, conducting film. The spark plasma is introduced in the liquid during the production of the spark-processed silicon, thus enhancing increased electroluminescence emission of the spark-processed silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an application of a methanol/silicon particle suspension.    Spark plasma (11)    Volatile liquid (12)    Needle (13)    Silicon wafer (14)    Particles (18)
NOVELTY - The modular box-shaped compost depot has a front wall with an openable/closable door for allowing supply of raw material for manure formation into the depot and extraction of manure from the depot.    USE - Compost depot for composting organic refuse, livestock excrement, sludge, in cities, to produce manure, and for use as modular container (claimed) for handling tropical plants and livestock.    ADVANTAGE - Since the openable/closable door is closed during composting, the diffusion of odor from the depot to the surroundings is suppressed. Enables easily supply of raw material to the depot and removal of manure from the depot. Enables easily assembling and disassembling the depot, hence the storage and transport of the depot is made easy. Enables transporting the depot to the desired place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sealed compost depot;    (2) operating method of compost depot; and    (3) modular container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the side wall of the compost depot.    base frame (12)    floor surface (26)    bottom ventilation hole (28)    panels (32a,32b)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus has processing unit (21) with a stirrer (22) which stirs organic refuse (27) and has discharge ports (39) to eject processed microorganism carrier (26). A controller (41) controls forward and reverse rotation of the stirrer in the processing unit alternatively and intermittently.    USE - For processing organic from a home, restaurant, or canteen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing unit (21)    stirrer (22)    processed microorganism carrier (26)    organic refuse (27)    discharge port (39)    controller (41)
NOVELTY - A controller (6) stops supply of air when the absolute humidity of treatment tank (3) and external air detected by respective sensors (61,62) becomes identical.    USE - Sewage residue decompose-treatment apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to control the temperature of treatment tank and detecting excess drying and lack of drying of sewage in treatment tank, reliably    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sewage residue decompose-treatment apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    sewage residue (2)    treatment tank (3)    hot air supply line (4)    controller (6)    sensors (61,62)
NOVELTY - A duct (10m) is connected to middle of a duct (10i) for supplying waste liquid (18a) sucked through a pipette (14) to a tank (18b) using a pump (10h). A filter (10q) is arranged to filter dust when a valve (10n) is opened and a suction pump (10p) is operated.    USE - For use in cell culture processing apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents waste liquid adhering to inner wall of duct in automatic cell culture apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for culture processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of waste liquid processing device.    suction pumps (10h,10p)    ducts (10i,10m)    valve (10n)    filter (10q)    pipette (14)    waste liquid (18a)    tank (18b)
NOVELTY - A method for preventing the production of the nasty smell during preservation of the grapefruit fruit juice containing food/beverage products, involves adding a tea extract to the food/beverage products containing grapefruit fruit juice.    USE - For preventing the production of the nasty smell during preservation of the grapefruit fruit juice containing food/beverage products.    ADVANTAGE - The tea extract effectively deodorizes the nasty smell produced during preservation of the grapefruit fruit juice containing food/beverage products.
NOVELTY - The fermented foodstuffs or beverages contains broth of beans and cooking liquid (4) and other raw materials (1) such as fruit juice and/or vegetable juice and cyclodextrin-containing saponin as main ingredients. The fermented foodstuffs or beverages is obtained by fermenting the ingredients with lactic acid bacteria (3) e.g. Lactococcus lactis.    USE - As antioxidant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fermented foodstuffs or beverages can be produced easily and efficiently. The unpleasant smell of broth of beans and cooking liquid is suppressed efficiently by mixing gamma-cyclodextrin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of fermented foodstuffs or beverages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the preparation of fermented foodstuffs or beverages. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    raw materials (1)    seasoning (2)    lactic acid bacteria (3)    broth and/or cooking liquid (4)    fermentation (5)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell (1) that obtains an electrical energy using an electrolyte film (2) among an anode side reaction chamber (31) and a cathode side reaction chamber (41). A fuel storage unit (101) and a water storage unit (102) store the fuel and water supplied to the fuel cell. A connection piping (108) is provided to connect the anode side reaction chamber and the water storage unit.    USE - For generating electric power using a fuel such as methanol and water for dilution of the fuel.    ADVANTAGE - A miniaturization in size and a weight reduction are promoted by enabling the recycling of water and suppressing the total amount of water requirement to the minimum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for equipment with fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Electrolyte film (2)    Anode side reaction chamber (31)    Cathode side reaction chamber (41)    Fuel cell system (100)    Methanol storage tank (101)    Water storage tank (102)
NOVELTY - A dehydrogenation device (20) consisting of a dehydrogenation catalyst (22) is arranged surrounding an exhaust pipe (8) of an engine. A hydrogen-rich petrol injection nozzle (24) and a water injection nozzle (26) are connected to the dehydrogenation device (20) to produce hydrogen using heat of exhaust gas. A gas holder (36) is provided to store the produced hydrogen for supply to the engine.    USE - Internal combustion (IC) engine system with function to produce hydrogen used as engine fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient use of hydrogen-rich petrol as the raw material for hydrogen generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the internal combustion engine system.    air intake manifold (6)    exhaust manifold (8)    dehydrogenation device (20)    dehydrogenation catalyst (22)    hydrogen-rich petrol injection nozzle (24)    water injection nozzle (26)    gas holder (36)
NOVELTY - A combustion chamber (1) heats and ejects fluid bed particles (X). A pipe (4) with a gas recovery opening (4a) receives the particles from upper portion of the chamber and moves the particles in downward direction. A raw-material supply unit (5) supplies a raw material in the pipe, at the position below the recovery opening. A steam supply unit supplies steam towards upper direction from the lower end of the pipe.    USE - Gasifier for gasification of industrial waste, sludge, municipal solid waste, agricultural waste, solid fuel such as coal, or biomass, to produce combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - The raw material is gasified efficiently and economically with the heat of the fluid bed particles by making the raw material entrained in the raising stream of steam to contact with the descending fluid bed particles heated to high temperature, inside the pipe, without the need of a separate gasification chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion chamber (1)    pipe (4)    gas recovery opening (4a)    raw-material supply unit (5)    fluid bed particles (X)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a chamber that is filled with hydrocarbon gas and provided with a discharge electrode (42). The pulse voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, such that hydrogen bond between the hydrocarbon and carbon, is cut and decomposed into simple substance of carbon and hydrogen.    USE - The generated hydrogen is used as a fuel, e.g. for a fuel cell, or burnt directly to produce heat. The carbon generated can be used to produce carbon nanotubes.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is produced without carbon dioxide impurity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrocarbon-degradation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the hydrocarbon-degradation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    discharge electrode (42)    anode (44)
NOVELTY - A wood-chip solidification apparatus has a cylindrical container, a heating apparatus for heating container, a pressurization apparatus and a cooling device. The container has steam extraction hole formed at circumference. The pressurization apparatus compresses wood chips in heated container with a twist. The cooling device cools the compressed wood chips.    USE - For solidifying wood chips, such as scrap wood and coppiced timber.    ADVANTAGE - The solidification apparatus solidifies wood chips with improved calorific value without using binder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solidification of wood chips; and    (2) wood chip solidified material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow of scrap wood chip solidification. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An impurity discarding system has an impurity removal apparatus (13), a compressor (15) and a drying apparatus (18). The apparatus (13) removes impurity of natural gas or oil associated gas (11), in gaseous state. The compressor compresses the impurity-removed gas (12). The apparatus (18) removes moisture content contained in compressed gas (16). The dried compressed gas (19) is discarded to subterranean water bearing stratum (20).    USE - For discarding impurities contained in natural gas used as liquefied natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of piping during impurity discarding is prevented, and global warming is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for impurity disposal method. The impurities contained in natural gas or oil associated gas are removed, and compressed. The moisture content contained in compressed gas is removed, dried and discarded to subterranean water bearing stratum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of impurity discarding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    natural gas or oil associated gas (11)    impurity-removed gas (12)    impurity removal apparatus (13)    drive device (14)    compressor (15)    compressed impurity gas (16)    moisture content (17)    dry compressed impurity gas (19)    subterranean water bearing stratum (20)
NOVELTY - A DC power supply (6) supplies DC voltage between electrode with nozzles (10A) and material to-be-heated. A gas or a high temperature gas is injected to plasma arc. The heating controller regulates the contact condition of the plasma arc with a material to-be-heated based on injection range and flow rate of gas.    USE - Plasma heating device for medical waste disposal, municipal solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - Controls area and depth of plasma heat processing operation easily. Controls contact area of plasma arc effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrode with nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the plasma heating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plasma heating device (1A)    chamber (3)    crucible (5)    electrode for voltage application (6)    gas supply unit (7)    DC power supply (8A)    electrode with nozzle (10A)
NOVELTY - The liquid fertilizer production method, involves guiding livestock farming excretion from the livestock barn to an aerator and performing micro air aeration while dispersing a deodorizer and a fermentation promoter into the livestock barn.    USE - For manufacturing liquid fertilizer from the livestock excretion.    ADVANTAGE - The livestock farm excretion is processed in a large amount without producing any bad smell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing and top view of aeration system attached to the dairy cow shed through the excretion collection channel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A diamond-like carbon (DLC) layer having thickness of 0.05-10 microns is formed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) at blade portion(s), which opens a hole for embedding an implant at a jawbone. Thus, the implant embedding tool having the blade portion is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing tool such as dental drill, dental bur (all claimed) and dental reamer used for embedding implant such as artificial dental root at jawbone.    ADVANTAGE - The implant embedding tool having high bioaffinity is obtained. The tool has high surface hardness, excellent durability, adhesivity between diamond-like carbon layer and blade portion, and wear resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for implant embedding tool.
NOVELTY - Organic waste is processed by heat-drying and heat-processing. Microproduct separated from the processed material is mixed with organic waste in a sealed-type mixing apparatus (10), heat-dried and heat processed to form cured compost-type material.    USE - For use as organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method is eco-friendly since it enables effective utilization of organic waste. The method prevents generation of dust, and forms compost-type material having easy handling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing cured compost-type material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacturing apparatus of cured compost-type material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mixing apparatus (10)    thermal treatment equipment (30)    vibration screen (41)    rotary damper (40)    transfer machine of microproducts (44)
NOVELTY - Sewage sludge is supplied from upper direction of a fluid bed (7b) and fuel is burned within the fluid bed. Gasification of sewage sludge is enabled using a gasifier (7a).    USE - For gasifying sewage sludge used for producing gas used for electric power generation in gas engine and gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification of sewage sludge is efficiently enabled without generating odor and without using gas, kerosene and fuel oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sewage sludge gasifier (7), which has a fluid bed to which bubbling is carried out at the lower portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of sewage sludge gasification power generation equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sewage sludge gasifier (fluid bed gasifier) (7)    gasifier (7a)    fluid bed (7b)    air preheater (8)    electric power generation apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - A supramolecular complex compound contains a porphyrin dendrimer and an (un)substituted pyridyl naphthalene diimido. A transition metal is bonded to porphyrin in the complex compound. The pyridyl group of pyridyl naphthalene diimido is further carrying out axial coordination at the transition metal.    USE - For artificial photosynthesis reaction center material, photocatalyst used for generating hydrogen, and light energy conversion element (all claimed) such as photoelectric transducer and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The supramolecular complex compound has several artificial photosynthesis reaction centers, and has high light collection ability and charge separation ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) synthesis of supramolecular complex compound, which involves mixing porphyrin dendrimer and (un)substituted pyridyl naphthalene diimido in a solvent;    (2) artificial photosynthesis reaction center material, which consists of the supramolecular complex compound;    (3) hydrogen generating photocatalyst, which contains the supramolecular complex compound and a platinum catalyst;    (4) synthesis of hydrogen, which involves irradiating water with a light, in presence of the hydrogen generating photocatalyst; and    (5) element for converting light into electric current, which has the supramolecular complex compound laminated on an electroconductive base material.
NOVELTY - Rhodococcus genus microorganism-derived urethanase has urethane compound decomposing ability, molecular weight of 55000, optimum temperature of 45degreesC and optimum pH of 5.5.    USE - For decomposing urethane compound having low molecular weight e.g. polyurethane for elastic product, foam, adhesive agent, coating material, fiber, synthetic leather and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The enzyme enables user to completely decompose urethane compound and recycle waste products as soil, composite or fertilizer, without affecting natural environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) decomposition of urethane compound using the enzyme; and    (2) production of the enzyme.
NOVELTY - Green waste composting comprises recovering the leachate from green waste products, separating the solid phase, and extracting certain organic compounds from the separated solid phase.    USE - The method is useful for composting green waste.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure gives higher value compost and less toxic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of the procedure.    Compost stack (1)    Leachate (2)    Tank (3)    Agitator (4)    Filters (5, 9)    Filtered solids (6)    Liquid leachate (7)    Extration stage (8)    Recuperated solids (10)    Residue (11)    Filtered liquids (12)    Distillation (13)    Fractionating distillation (14)    Distillate (15)    Distillation residues (16)    Organic compounds (17)    Storage (19)
NOVELTY - An assembly generates biogas and consists of several rooms (6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17) within a building (1). The first room (6) operates as the biogas reactor (BG) envelope and a second room is the envelope of a biogas storage bladder (BS). The building incorporates a third room (12) with an electric generator fuelled by biogas.    USE - Biogas generator and electrical power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas generator combines low capital costs with compact dimensions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The building is a three-storey structure in which the first room is on the ground floor and the other rooms on the first and second floors. The building is constructed of steel reinforced concrete. The biogas generator has a paddle wheel combined mixer and shredder wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a suitable biogas generator and power station.    Biogas building (1)    rooms (6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17)    generator (14)
NOVELTY - The preparation of a biological diesel fuel from natural oil comprises carrying out an esterification reaction to natural oil and 1-3C alcohols, in the presence of inorganic acid catalyst, elevating the temperature to 100-300 degrees C, blending for polymerization reaction for 1-8 hours, lowering the temperature to 100-240 degrees C, vacuum-pumping, and vacuum distillation.
NOVELTY - The production of hydrogen by catalytic partial oxidation of a liquid hydrocarbon using a nickel-based and/or noble metal as supported catalyst of the active component, comprises controlling the reaction temperature between 750-900degreesC, the airspeed between 1.0 x 10 power 3 l/kg/h and 12.5 x 10 power 5 l/kg/h, and using oxygen as the oxidation agent for partial oxidation reaction for the liquid hydrocarbons, in which inert diluted gas can be added, and the mol. ratio of the inert diluted gas and liquid hydrocarbons is between 0-15.
NOVELTY - A catalyst for CO and H2 reaction produced with alcohol cracking comprises SiO2 as carrier, an active component of Cu, and additive aids (made up of one or more of Mn, Ni, Mg and K). The optimized catalyst component is: m(Cu) = 20-50%, m(additive aids promoter) = 1%-20%, and m(SiO2) = 30%-79%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst is produced by immersion or deposition. Part of a sample is activated with radio frequency plasma technology. The catalyst has a low temperature high activity, high CO selectivity, the process is simple and it has no contamination.
NOVELTY - Detoxifying arsenic comprising contacting a microbe with an arsenic-containing to-be-processed component, where the microbe ingests arsenic and synthesizes an organo arsenic compound, and the mixture is retained in an environment suitable for growth of the microbe, is new.    USE - For detoxifying arsenic in wastewater and arsenic-containing soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method of detoxifying arsenic is capable of not only detoxifying arsenic-containing to-be-processed component with the use of microbe, but also detoxifying the microbe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph showing result of arsenic uptake experiment by copepoda. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon oil has flash point of 40degreesC or more, sulfur content of 0.3 mass ppm or less, aromatic content of 20 vol.% or less, naphthene content of 20-50 vol.%, initial boiling point of 150-210degreesC, 90% running point of 250-255degreesC, 10-30 mass% of 13C components and peroxide value of 2 mg/kg or less after storing for 13 weeks at 43degreesC.    USE - Used in hydrogen production system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon oil has reduced coke deposition amount on the modification catalyst and reduced reforming efficiency deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production system which contains desulfurizer and modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of steam-reforming type modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon oil (2) has flash point of 40degreesC or more, initial boiling point of 145-195degreesC, 95 vol.% distillation temperature of 220degreesC or more, Saybolt color of +25 or more, copper strip corrosion of 1 or less, sulfur content of 0.5 mass ppm or less, and 13C hydrocarbon component ratio of 25 mass% or less. Molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon in the hydrocarbon oil is 1.95 or more.    USE - As fuel for burner used as heat source of hydrogen production system for fuel cell and hydrogen fueled engine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon oil is reformed at relatively low temperature, and enables reduction of load to the burner and decrease of nitrogen oxide discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrocarbon oil has flash point of 40degreesC or more, initial boiling point of 145-195degreesC, 95 vol.% distillation temperature of 220degreesC or more, Saybolt color of +25 or more, copper strip corrosion of 1 or less, sulfur content of 0.5 mass ppm or less, and 13C hydrocarbon component ratio of 25 mass% or less. Molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon in the hydrocarbon oil is 1.95 or more. The oil is used for producing hydrogen in hydrogen production system using burner as heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of steam reforming type modifier used for producing hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water (1)    hydrocarbon oil (2)    desulfurizer (3)    steam generator (4)    hydrocarbon oil preheater (5)
NOVELTY - Coproduction of methanol and ammonia comprises reforming natural gas with steam and oxygen, splitting the synthesis gas into first and second streams, removing carbon monoxide from the second stream by oxidation followed by scrubbing, splitting the hydrogen into first and second streams, passing the first hydrogen stream together with the first synthesis gas stream to a catalytic methanol synthesis unit, and passing the second hydrogen stream to an ammonia synthesis unit.    USE - Coproduction of methanol and ammonia from synthesis gas.    ADVANTAGE - Methanol and ammonia are produced simultaneously in a single integrated process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Coproduction of methanol and ammonia comprises reforming natural gas (1) with steam and oxygen (13) in the presence of a catalyst, splitting the resulting synthesis gas into first and second streams(2, 3), removing carbon monoxide from the second stream (3) by oxidation in an intercooled two-stage catalytic reactor followed by scrubbing to remove carbon dioxide and other impurities, splitting the resulting hydrogen into first and second streams (6, 8), passing the first hydrogen stream (6) together with the first synthesis gas stream (2) to a catalytic methanol synthesis unit, purifying the methanol (9) by distillation, passing the second hydrogen stream (8) to an ammonia synthesis unit in which the hydrogen is compressed and reacted with nitrogen in the presence of a catalyst, and separating the ammonia (10) by partial condensation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an arrangement for coproduction of methanol and ammonia as above. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Natural gas (1)    First synthesis gas stream (2)    Second synthesis gas stream (3)    First hydrogen stream (6)    Second hydrogen stream (8)    Methanol (9)    Ammonia (10)    Oxygen. (13)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing device (10) comprises fuel pole (12) and oxidation pole (14) provided at respective sides of diaphragm (11). A supply mechanism (16) supplies fuel containing organic matters and water to fuel pole. A supply mechanism (17) supplies oxidizer to the oxidizing pole. A producing unit produces and retrieves the hydrogen-containing gas from the fuel-pole side.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to hydrogen storage tank in fuel cell electric vehicle and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of producing hydrogen-containing gas at low temperature and requiring no large electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen producing device (10)    diaphragm (11)    fuel pole (!2)    oxidation pole (14)    supply mechanisms (16,17)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation unit (10) generates hydrogen by decomposing fuel containing organic matter. The unit has a fuel pole (12) and oxidizing pole (14) provided on the respective surfaces of a diaphragm (11). The supply pumps (16,17) supply the fuel and oxidizer to the fuel and oxidizing poles so that hydrogen is generated and retrieved from the generation unit.    USE - E.g. electric car, forklift truck, golf cart, wheel chair, sight seeing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be easily supplied to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage applied between the oxidizing and fuel poles is in the range of 200-1000mv and the oxidizer concentration is adjusted to adjust the hydrogen generation quantity. The operating temperature of the fuel cell having the hydrogen generation unit with the poles is in the range of 30-100degreesC. The organic matter in the fuel cell is selected from alcohol, aldehyde, carboxylic acid and ether and the oxidizer is air, gas containing oxygen, and liquid containing hydrogen peroxide. The diaphragm is proton electroconductive solid electrolyte film and the fuel electrode catalyst is platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell and hydrogen generation unit of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation unit (10)    diaphragm (11)    fuel pole (12)    oxidizing pole (14)    supply pumps (16,17)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains noble metal catalyst chosen from ruthenium, platinum, rhodium and palladium, carried on an oxide carrier comprising oxides of cobalt and zirconium. The catalyst removes carbon monoxide by methanation reaction.    USE - For carbon monoxide removal apparatus (claimed) used for removing carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen fuel by methanation reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst exhibits higher catalytic activity at low reaction temperature. The catalyst advances carbon monoxide shift reaction and effectively removes carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of catalyst for removing carbon monoxide; and    (2) carbon monoxide removal apparatus.
NOVELTY - A methanation assembly comprises a reactor assembly including methanation reactors for methanating gas input to the assembly, and a gas delivery and cooling assembly for delivering gas (e.g. syngas) from a gas supply to each methanation reactor and for combining water from a water supply with the output of each methanation reactor that is conveyed to a next methanation reactor and for carrying the mixture to such next methanation reactor.    USE - The assembly is used for methanation of gases, e.g. synthesis gas. It is suitable for use with a water supply and a gas supply containing gas to be methanated.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive methanation assembly has improved temperature control, producing gas having desired temperature and methane composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus comprising the above methanation assembly for use with a water supply and a gas supply containing gas to be methanated, and a fuel cell system for receiving the output of the methanation assembly.
NOVELTY - An electronic emitter has a capacity of ca. 5-7 kV of electromotive force. A voltage multiplier has a variable voltage capacity capable of introducing the electromotive force to the electronic emitter.    USE - For reforming vented out gases of internal combustion engine to produce ionized hydrocarbon gas vapors to be fed back to combustion chamber of engine to improve its combustion performance.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents over ionizing resulting from imperfect reformation of gas vapor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gas vapor passages are provided on an electronic emitter that defines, in a treatment chamber (16), two chamber sections having predetermined volumetric area suitable for providing ample space for complete and effective dissociation of gas vapors. The emitter can introduce electrons within the chamber such that gas vapor coming from positive crankcase (P) and fuel tank (V) is reformed within the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system of operation of the gas vapor reformation device.    Treatment chamber (16)    Air induction system (A)    Positive crankcase (P)    Fuel tank (V)
NOVELTY - Removing catalyst fines (C1) from a reactor effluent stream (S1) withdrawn from oxygenate conversion reactor (A) involves exposing hydrocarbon stream to a catalyst within (A) to produce (S1) containing (C1); passing (S1) to a filtration means to remove (C1); sending (C1) to a collector; and sending catalyst fines from the collector to (A) or discarding.    USE - For removing catalyst fines from reactor effluent stream withdrawn from oxygenate conversion reactor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively reduces the loss of expensive catalyst in the product effluent stream of the fluidized oxygenate conversion zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a catalyst conservation system comprising (A) having at least one outlet in fluid communication with the reactor for passage of a reactor effluent; a reactor effluent filtration means to remove catalyst particles from the reactor effluent; a subsystem to return a portion of the catalyst particles to (A); and a subsystem to remove a second portion of the catalyst particles for purposes of disposal.
NOVELTY - The substrate has a catalyst layer (14a) comprising a noble metal catalyst, and spiral shaped electroconductive material supported with noble metal catalyst.    USE - For electrodes of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate contains reduces amount of noble metal catalyst. The generation of voltage drop during electric power generation is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    anode (12)    catalyst layer (14a)    separator (18,20)    external circuit (22)
NOVELTY - Coal is supplied to a boiler (1) as a main fuel, and burned with combustion air using biomass fuel as a sub fuel. The substance falling in the lower portion of boiler is recovered, ground and supplied to the boiler. Combustion of biomass fuel is enabled.    USE - For combusting biomass fuel, such as plant fuel other than fossil fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion of biomass fuel is economically and efficiently enabled using coal burning boiler. The adhesion of moisture content contained in recovered biomass fuel to boiler is prevented. The ground material of stable combustion ratio is supplied to the boiler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combustion apparatus of biomass fuel, which has boiler, a grinding unit of coal, a grinding unit of biomass fuel, an unit for supplying ground coal to boiler, an unit for supplying ground biomass fuel to boiler, unit for recovering biomass fuel supplied to boiler and fell in lower portion of boiler, unit for supplying recovered substance to coal grinding unit or biomass grinding unit, and unit for re-supplying ground substance to boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic view of coal burning boiler. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    boiler (1)    air nozzle (2)    wind-box (3)    burner (4,5)    coal pulverizer (6)
NOVELTY - Biomass is reacted with water vapor in the presence of a gasification catalyst at 500-900degreesC, and biomass is decomposed thermo chemically. A mixed gas of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide is produced. The tar present in the mixed gas is removed by activated carbon (7). The purified mixed gas is reacted on dimethyl ether synthesis catalyst (11), to obtain dimethyl ether.    USE - For manufacturing dimethyl ether from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases gasification rate, suppresses production of tar, reduces effective usage of organic waste and prevents clogging in apparatus. The dimethyl ether is produced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of dimethyl ether from biomass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    supply unit (1)    gasifier (2)    thermocouple (6)    activated carbon (7)    dimethyl ether synthesis catalyst (11)
NOVELTY - The controller shifts the purge time of gas remaining on the upstream side of a particle size analysis(PSA) device (42) from the waste gas discharge time from a combustor (20) during the stoppage of the PSA device.    USE - Fuel gas manufacturing system e.g. domestic fuel gas manufacturing system for supplying hydrogen-rich fuel gas to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents excessive increase in temperature of combustion device reliably and easily, without using a waste gas tank. Prevents damage to combustor, effectively. Eliminates the need for waste gas tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel gas manufacturing system stoppage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the domestic fuel gas manufacturing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    domestic fuel gas manufacturing system (10)    modification unit (12)    purification unit (14)    storage unit (16)    combustor (20)    PSA device (42)    controller (90)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen purification apparatus (10) has reduction unit, storage unit and oxidation unit. Reduction unit carries out separation of metal, water vapor and carbon dioxide from reaction mixture of metal oxide and mixed gas free of moisture content. Storage unit stores metal separated by reduction unit. Oxidation unit carries out separation of hydrogen and metal oxide from reaction mixture of water vapor and metal stored in storage unit.    USE - For purifying hydrogen (claimed) used for fuel cell electric vehicle, ships, rail vehicles and chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently and economically enables the purification of hydrogen, without using pressure vessel and noble metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal oxide is iron oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purification of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of structure of hydrogen purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen purification apparatus (10)    control panel (12)    pressure vessel (18)    cooler (22)    water removal device (28)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas manufacturing system (10) has reformer (22), hydrogen-having fuel feed system (41), modification air supply apparatus (28), ejector (40), pressure-control apparatus (38) and flow-control apparatus. The ejector mixes hydrogen-having fuel supplied from system (41) with modification air supplied from apparatus (28). The obtained mixture is fed to reformer, which reforms hydrogen-having fuel, to obtain reformed gas.    USE - For manufacturing fuel gas used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas manufacturing system is compact, and simply controls the supply amount of hydrogen-containing fuel and modification air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel gas manufacturing system has a reformer (22), a hydrogen-containing fuel feed system (41), a modification air supply apparatus (28), an ejector (40), and pressure-control apparatus (38) and flow-control apparatus. The control apparatuses are arranged in parallel with the ejector. The ejector mixes the hydrogen-containing fuel supplied from hydrogen-containing fuel feed system with modification air supplied from the air supply apparatus. The obtained mixture is supplied to reformer, which reforms the hydrogen-containing fuel, to obtain reformed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of fuel gas manufacturing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel gas manufacturing system (10)    reformer (22)    modification air supply apparatus (28)    pressure-control apparatus (38)    ejector (40)    hydrogen-having fuel feed system (41)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus (10) has a division portion (33) to divide the processing container (30) into processing areas (31,32). A rotary shaft (34) penetratingly provided in the processing areas, has stirring elements to stir the organic refuses in the respective processing areas.    USE - For processing organic refuse (claimed) such as garbage, bones of birds, animals and fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, beef, pork, chicken meat, produced from house, office, vegetable and fruits market, fish market, department store, teahouse and saloon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional side view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    Organic refuse processing apparatus (10)    Processing container (30)    Processing areas (31,32)    Division portion (33)    Rotary shaft (34)
NOVELTY - Organic waste water containing sulfur and nitrogen is subjected to biological treatment, which involves carrying out anaerobic organism processing. Denitrification of to be processed liquid by biological denitrification, and desulfurization of biogas generated by anaerobic organism processing, are carried out simultaneously.    USE - For treating organic waste water containing sulfur and nitrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces hydrogen sulfide concentration in biogas, and advances denitrification reaction using hydrogen sulfide in biogas. The method is inexpensive, and improves denitrification efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of waste water treatment plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anaerobic reaction tank (1)    Denitrification tank (2)    Nitrification tank (3)    Desulfurization tank (4)    Recycling unit (5)
NOVELTY - The oxidation catalyst contains platinum carried on porous zirconium oxide. The catalyst is used for oxidation removal of methane in combustion exhaust gas containing sulfur oxide in low temperature region.    USE - For oxidation removal of methane in combustion exhaust gas (claimed) generated from lean burn type engines in gas heat pump.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent durability, and enables effective removal of methane in combustion gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) low-temperature oxidation removal of methane in combustion exhaust gas; and    (2) manufacture of oxidation catalyst.
NOVELTY - The organic pollutant processing agent contains filamentous fungi having water bloom decomposing ability, Actinomyces, Bacillus subtilis and/or yeast, sea weed extract powder, backing sea salt and potassium bicarbonate.    USE - The agent is useful for processing organic pollutants contained in sea, marshes and lakes (claimed). Also used for decomposing urinary products in toilet and oil of grease trap.    ADVANTAGE - The agent effectively decomposes water bloom and fats-and-oils, and suppresses offensive odor components for prolonged period. The agent effectively improves quality of water, and provides an eco-friendly environment.
NOVELTY - A catalyst is manufactured by baking hydrotalcite-like layered compound (A) containing ruthenium, platinum, palladium, rhodium and/or iridium.    USE - For methane-containing gas reformation used for manufacturing synthesis gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent reformation ability and enables to manufacture synthesis gas efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst is manufactured by baking hydrotalcite-like layered compound (A) containing ruthenium, platinum, palladium, rhodium and/or iridium. The compound is of formula:    ((M(II)2+)1-x(M(III)3+)x(OH-)2)x+((An-)x/n).mH2O.    M(II)2+=Mg2+, Ni2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Cr2+ and/or Fe2+;    M(III)3+=Al3+, Co3+, Cr3+ and/or Fe3+;    x=0.24-0.33;and    An-=n valent anion existing in the interlayer and/or surface of the layered compound, at least one portion of An- is an anion having structural metal derived from ruthenium, platinum, palladium, rhodium and/or iridium.    The sum total of Ni2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Cr2+, Fe2+, Co3+, Cr3+ and Fe3+ is 30 mol% or less with respect to the sum total of M(II)2+ and M(III)3+. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of synthesis gas which involves using the catalyst for modification reaction of methane-containing gas using modifier.
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen comprising decomposing organic matter by anaerobic fermentation using hydrogen production microbe group in several fermenters (2,7) capable of carrying out pH control, where the fermented liquor is transferred from one fermenter to another fermenter having different pH values and hydrogen is produced from each fermenter, is new.    USE - For producing hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is produced efficiently at high productivity. The hydrogen production microbe is efficiently activated at optimal pH.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the hydrogen production apparatus.    Inlet tube (1)    Fermenters (2,7)    pH meter (3)    Addition apparatus of alkali chemicals (4)    Transfer pipe (6)
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen, comprising decomposing an organic substance by anaerobic fermentation in the presence of a hydrogen production microbe and fermenting in several steps, where the differences of the pH value of the fermented liquor are controlled, so that each fermentation step is continued at a predetermined pH, is new.    USE - For producing hydrogen from organic refuse and foodstuff waste material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to manufacture hydrogen efficiently from organic waste at high concentration. The concentration of microbes is not reduced due to the controlled pH.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart of hydrogen production process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes spacers arranged between electrodes with gas exhaust ports (13) to form electrolysis region. A defoaming device (4) removes foam from gas guided from gas exhaust ports and mixed in a cooler (2). An aqueous solution mixer (7) mixes the gas from the defoaming device with water and predetermined filler.    USE - For generating fuel gas including hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of caustic soda solution, for gas stove.    ADVANTAGE - Mixture of oxygen and hydrogen is obtained as fuel gas, effectively and conveniently, at low cost, thereby avoiding pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the gas generation apparatus.
NOVELTY - The platinum anode (5) and cathode terminal (2) made of refractory metal at front end, are immersed in an electrolyte liquid (4) containing alkali-metal carbonate of concentration of 0.05 mol/l or more. An electrolytic luminescence reaction unit comprising a power supply (18) and a controller (17) produces electrolytic luminescence reaction on applying voltage of 100V or more to the anode and cathode terminal.    USE - For hydrogen generator (claimed) used in electric power generation apparatus (claimed) such as fuel cell electric power generation apparatus of cogeneration system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable electrolytic luminescence reaction, thus realizing efficient power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generator;    (2) electric power generation apparatus; and    (3) cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of the hydrogen generator.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    cathode terminal (2)    electrolyte liquid (4)    platinum anode (5)    controller (17)    power supply (18)
NOVELTY - The primary and secondary pressure reduction containers (14a,14b) are operated alternately by accepting hydrate accompanied by high pressure gas in primary pressure reduction container from secondary pressure reduction container, while performing pressure reduction of hydrate contained in secondary pressure reduction container. The gas generated during pressure reduction is recovered and extraction of hydrate is carried out.    USE - For pressure reduction in hydrate production system for producing natural-gas hydrate in minor gas field.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous processing of pressure reduction of hydrate is performed without using compact installation. Thus improving efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrate decompression device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the decompression device of the hydrate production system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrate pipes (13a,13b)    pressure reduction containers (14a,14b)    inlet tubes (15a,15b)    gas pipes (16a,16b)    equalizer line (17)
NOVELTY - Hydrothermal reaction of liquid organic substance is carried out using a catalyst in subcritical or supercritical water, and a fuel gas containing hydrogen is produced. Impurities contained in generated fuel gas are removed under reduced pressure, and high-pressure hydrogen is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing high-pressure hydrogen used for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen of high pressure and high purity is efficiently manufactured, and recovery of fuel gas for transport is effectively enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet illustrating the manufacture of high-pressure hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid booster pump (1)    heat exchanger (2)    heater (3)    reactor (4)    cooler (5)    absorption tower (8)    deaerator (9)
NOVELTY - Organic waste processing system (S) having composting apparatus (10) and deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20,40), is new. The apparatus (10) ferments the organic waste (F). Apparatus (20) burns the odor gas (G) produced from apparatus (10) with fuel, and performs deodorization and electric power generation. The apparatus (40) burns one portion of odor gas (G) by combustion, and performs deodorization and power generation.    USE - For processing organic waste such as livestock excrements generated in poultry farm and cattle yard.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively enables the processing of organic waste, and is economical. The electric power generation of dump power is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of organic waste processing system.    composting apparatus (10)    deodorizing electric power generating apparatuses (20,40)    distribution apparatus (30)    organic waste (F)    odor gas (G)    organic waste processing system (S)
NOVELTY - Solid and liquid of livestock farming waste material containing excrements are separated. The isolated urea-containing liquid portion is maintained at a temperature in which activity of urea derived from excrement is obtained, and ammonia and ammonium carbonate are produced. Calcium hydroxide and/or calcium oxide is added, and ammonium carbonate is converted into ammonia and phosphate ion is converted into calcium phosphate.    USE - The method is used for processing livestock farming waste material used for producing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The phosphorus component, which is the cause of odor, is completely removed from the livestock farming waste material. The hydrogen is effectively recovered during the processing method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) hydrogen; and    (2) usage of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of treatment facility in which the processing of livestock farming waste material is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    treatment facility (10)    solid content detachment installation (12)    composting installation (14)    ammonia removal installation (16)    final treatment equipment (18)
NOVELTY - The glycerol-containing organic waste produced from bio-diesel manufacturing process, solid substance-containing organic waste and sludge removed from methane fermentation tank (2) are mixed by a mixing apparatus (1) and methane fermentation processing of the mixture is performed, such that the total solid content concentration of mixture is 35-70 %.    USE - For performing high-speed methane fermentation of glycerol while processing organic waste ejected from bio-diesel fuel manufacturing plant. Also for waste water treatment plant, meat treatment center, fish processing factory, oil refinery, hair dyeing factory, leather factory.    ADVANTAGE - Performs high speed methane fermentation processing of glycerol at low cost, without performing pre-processing by heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram explaining the high-speed methane fermentation method of glycerol.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    mixing apparatus (1)    methane fermentation tank (2)    screw (3)
NOVELTY - Complex oxide consists of a silica and/or alumina, and has an aluminum ion(s) in ion exchange site.    USE - For adsorbing offensive odor component produced when heating or fermenting foodstuffs.    ADVANTAGE - Active hydrogen is replaced by metal ion or aluminum ion, and adsorption of water is suppressed. Since metal ions are supported by high dispersion, activity of adsorption with respect to offensive odor component is increased by metal or metal ion. Generation of odor component produced when foodstuffs are heated or fermented, is adsorbed to the oxide deodorant even in high humidity atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of complex oxide. One portion of ion exchange site is replaced with aluminum ion by immersing the complex oxide to aluminum ionic solution. The excess ions other than the exchanged aluminum ion are removed. One portion of the ion exchange site is replaced by ion containing metal by immersing in the ionic solution containing metal. The excess ions other than the ion which contains exchanged metal are removed.
NOVELTY - Producing anaerobic digestion sludge having fiber mixture from a disposal plant, is new. Mixture contains natural fiber and polyester fiber. Anaerobic digestion of natural fiber is carried out in decomposition tank (1), and useful gas is produced. Separated polyester fiber is collected. Sludge produced in tank (1) is subjected to anaerobic digestion in decomposition tank (2), useful gas is produced and polyester fiber is collected.    USE - For decomposing fiber mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber mixture is decomposed efficiently, easily, economically and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing anaerobic digestion sludge containing fiber mixture from organic waste disposal plant, is new. The fiber mixture contains natural fiber and polyester fiber. Anaerobic digestion of natural fiber of mixture is carried out in decomposition tank (1), and useful gas is produced. The separated polyester fiber is collected. The sludge produced in tank (1) is subjected to anaerobic digestion in decomposition tank (2), and useful gas is produced. The separated polyester fiber is collected. The natural fiber of same kind is decomposed in tanks (1,2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing of decompose treatment of fiber mixture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    decomposition tanks (1,2)
NOVELTY - The trapping material (3) traps volatile component containing residue obtained by burning biomass, as a main component.    USE - For trapping tar generated by thermally decomposing and gasifying organic substances such as solid-waste materials such as waste plastic, sludge, biomass, shredder dust, municipal solid waste, petroleum, waste oil, coal and semi-solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The trapping material is manufactured easily and economically, and has excellent trapping effect with respect to substances containing hydrocarbon generated at the time of thermochemical conversion of organic substances, and fuel gas generation of foodstuffs waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is manufacture of the trapping material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the heating apparatus using the trapping material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating apparatus (1)    foodstuffs (2)    trapping material (3)    heating unit (5)    steam inflow pipe (6)
NOVELTY - Microorganisms (I) belonging to Alkalibacterium genus, having indigo reduction ability and exhibiting growth at pH of 10-12, are new.    USE - (I) or (II) is useful for reducing indigo, which involves contacting (I) or (II) with woad-vatting liquid or growth culture medium containing indigo prepared from indigo leaf, or indigo blue (claimed). (I) is useful for staining fiber.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables efficient reduction of indigo.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composition (II) for reducing indigo, comprising (I) or immobilized form of (I).
NOVELTY - A methane utilizing microbe belonging to Methylothermus genus, can be grown at 75degreesC.    USE - The methane utilizing microbe such as Methylothermus thermalis deposited under FERM P-19714, is useful for synthesizing methane.    ADVANTAGE - The microbe can be cultivated into high temperature culture medium. The microbe increases the rate of methane synthesis at normal temperature and pressure, thereby decreasing the microbial contamination.
NOVELTY - Polyvinyl alcohol-decomposing bacterium deposited as Sphingomonas aromaticivorans (strain UF-7) (accession number: FERM BP-10187), is new.    USE - For decomposing polyvinyl alcohol and their derivatives and cleaning up wastewater, waste liquid or soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Sphingomonas aromaticivorans (strain UF-7) (accession number: FERM BP-10187) exhibits excellent ability of decomposing polyvinyl alcohol, hence enables efficient cleanup treatment of various types of PVA-containing wastes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for decomposition of polyvinyl alcohols (PVA) and their derivatives involving contacting the polyvinyl alcohol-decomposing bacteria or their components. Alternatively the bacteria are immobilized on a carrier (e.g. active carbons or crosslinked polymers) before contacting with PVA.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell group structure of fuel cell, which can bring about the effects as follows: along the bottom surface of an spiral bipolar plate, combining a film-electrode combination body and able to form a flow path; the combination body makes an anode adhere to the inside of an electrolyte film and a cathode adhere to the outside of the electrolyte film and thus composes a single cell and many single cells are formed at regular intervals. As generating, it supplies the fuel to the flow path and makes electrochemical reaction on the anode; and makes electrochemical reduction reaction on the cathode by the air, and generates electric energy by the movement of electrons generated by the above electrochemical reactions. The fuel does not pass through the pipeline and is directly supplied to each single cell along the flow path, thus uniformly distributing the fuel and increasing the generating efficiency as well as able to eliminate hydrogen gas in bubble state inside the flow path and enhancing generating property.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell structure of fuel cell pile, including fuel cell, supplying the fuel stored in a fuel tank to a fuel pole of the fuel cell pile and the air to an air pole of the fuel cell pile, respectively, and obtaining the power by the electrochemical reaction of the fuel with the air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cell pile is composed of a single cell laminated body, and fuel supply and discharge holes as well as air supply and discharge holes, respectively arranged at the top and bottom parts of the laminated body. And it is provided with many fuel flow path grooves and air flow path grooves directly connected with the fuel and air supply holes and formed on the front and back surfaces of a bipolar plate, respectively, which can make large amount of fuel flow at the same time. As a result,the supplied fuel and air flow along the grooves and simultaneously make electrochemical reaction on a fuel pole and an air pole, therefore it can remarkably enhance the generation property of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell, using a fuel supply pipe to supply B compound stored in a fuel tank to the anode of a cell pile, using an air supply pipe to supply the air to the cathode of the cell pile, using the chemical reaction of the B compound with the air to obtain electromotive force (emf), and its characteristic: it is provided with a fuel cell cleaner using the B compound as a fuel and including connection pipe and three-way valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Connection pipe connects the fuel and air supply pipes and the three-way valve is arranged at the vertical intersection of the connection and fuel supply pipe, and thus, as it is necessary, by changing the flow of the fluid, it uses the air to clean the insides of the fuel supply pipe and the cell pile.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a reaction product comprising at least one levulinic acid ester, involves contacting alpha-angelica lactone with at least one alcohol in the presence of a heterogenous acid catalyst.    USE - In a composition that is used as a fuel, an oxygenate for gasoline, an octane number-enhancing agent for gasoline, an oxygenate for diesel, a cetane number-enhancing agent for diesel or a fuel additive for biofuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides environmentally friendly method for producing levulinic acid esters with high rates of conversion and high selectivity using heterogeneous acids. The heterogeneous acid catalysts are easily separated from the reaction products, can be re-used in subsequent reactions, do not corrode reaction vessels or reactors, allow for synthesis by continuous flow, and have a reduced environmental impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a reaction product comprising at least one levulinic acid ester of formula CH3-C(=O)-CH2-CH2-C(=O)-OR involves contacting alpha-angelica lactone of formula (i) with at least one alcohol of formula R-OH in the presence of a heterogenous acid catalyst. The at least one levulinic acid ester is optionally recovered.    R=1-20C optionally substituted alkyl, 1-20C aryl or 1-20C alkaryl hydrocarbyl group, 2-20C optionally substituted alkenyl, 2-20C optionally substituted alkynyl, 3-20C optionally substituted cycloalkyl optionally containing at least one heteroatom, 6-20C optionally substituted aryl optionally containing at least one heteroatom, or 7-20C optionally substituted alkaryl optionally containing at least one heteroatom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a composition comprising the levulinic acid esters made;    (B) a gasoline, diesel or biofuel comprising the composition (1-90, preferably 1-20 vol.%).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation cell (10) has fuel and oxidizing electrodes (12,14) on either side of a diaphragm (11). A fuel feed pump (16) supplies fuel with organic matter e.g. methanol, ether into fuel electrode, and pump (17) supplies oxidizing agent e.g. hydrogen peroxide to oxidizing electrode. The generated hydrogen is supplied to fuel cell (30) for generating electric power to drive propulsion unit of the submarine.    USE - E.g. deep research submarine and midget submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generated using compact hydrogen generation cell, is supplied to the fuel cell easily. The manufacturing cost of the submarine is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage applied between the electrodes and the amount of fuel and oxidizing agent supplied to the electrodes, are adjusted to vary the hydrogen generation amount. The perfluoro carbon sulfonic acid type solid electrolyte film is used as the diaphragm. The operating temperature of the hydrogen generation cell is maintained below 100degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen generation cell and fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation cell (10)    diaphragm (11)    fuel electrode (12)    oxidizing electrode (14)    pumps (16,17)    fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - A sensing component (2) for a gas sensor comprises a heater coil (22); and a sintered body (20) that covers a portion of the heater coil, and transfers heat generated by combustion of a target gas to the heater coil, where sintered body includes boron nitride.    USE - The sensing component is for a gas sensor, i.e. catalytic combustion type gas sensor (claimed) used to detect flammable gas, such as hydrogen and methane. The catalytic combustion type gas sensor is used for an exhaust gas of an automobile engine including sulfur oxide.    ADVANTAGE - A stable gas sensor without the fluctuation of the zero point, and with high gas sensitivity and fast response time, is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a catalytic combustion type gas sensor that has a wheatstone bridge circuit, with a sensing component and a compensating component serially connected to each other, where compensating component includes a second heater coil, and a second sintered body that includes boron nitride, covers a portion of the second heater coil, and transfers surrounding heat to the second heater coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross section of a sensing component in a catalytic combustion type gas sensor.    Sensing component (2)    Sintered body (20)    Heat conducting layer (21)    Heater coil (22)    Catalyst layer (23)
NOVELTY - An outer casing for a gas sensor, comprises a cap (1) for protecting components from wind or explosion; pin electrodes that are electrically connected to the components; a mount base (2) that supports the pin electrodes; and a heat shielding board (3) that separates space surrounded by the cap and mount base, for insulating heat from each of the components, where cap, mount base, and heat shielding board are made of ceramics.    USE - The outer casing is for a gas sensor (claimed), i.e. flammable gas (i.e. hydrogen and methane) sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The outer casing provides a gas sensor that has excellent responsivity, high stability, excellent explosion proof property, stabilized output signals, and preferable property to non-target gases, and is sturdy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas sensor, comprising a sensing component (5) for detecting a target gas; a compensating component (6) for stabilizing an output of the gas sensor; and an outer casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross section of the outer casing.    Cap (1)    Mount base (2)    Heat shielding board (3)    Sensing component (5)    Compensating component (6)
NOVELTY - Processing of animal excrements, comprising adding Aspergillus or koji to animal excrement and fermenting obtained mixture, is new.    USE - For processing animal excrements ejected from zoo and pasture and for suppressing unpleasant excrement odor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and safe deodorization of animal excrement odor.
NOVELTY - Decomposing the root of herbs using specific microbes, is new.    USE - For decomposing root of herbs grown in rooftop greening facility, slope-face greening facility, ornamental or planter prepared for cultivation, bowl and flower bed, and woody plants.    ADVANTAGE - The root of herbs can be decomposed more easily and economically by dispersing or poring aqueous solution containing the microbe into soil.
NOVELTY - A fermentation housing (2) with an upper-side opening, comprises fine coal filled to predetermined height. A cover (3) for covering the opening, has a coal accommodating chamber containing charcoal and fine coal, arranged on top of the cover. An external cover is provided so as to extend from the side wall periphery of the coal accommodating chamber, to the upper surface of the cover.    USE - The apparatus is used in a garbage processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Organic refuse is decomposed reliably, without generating odor, and with high antimicrobial property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic refuse composting apparatus application method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic refuse composting apparatus.    Composting apparatus (1)    Fermentation housing (2)    Cover (3)    Deodorizing unit (4)    Ventilation holes (4CH)
NOVELTY - Solubilization processing of organic waste is performed with aqueous medium containing organic waste and solubilization treated water containing organic acid is obtained. The acetic acid in solubilized treated water is separated and removed using hydrophobic silicalite film. The organic-acid secondary liquid is subjected to waste-liquid processing and methane fermentation using the removed acetic acid, to obtain processed material.    USE - The method is useful for processing organic waste (claimed), such as sewage sludge, garbage and livestock excrements.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is processed efficiently, recycled and energy recovery is performed effectively. High-speed digestion of methane fermentation is carried out, without passing through desulfurizing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of the organic waste. The apparatus comprises a unit to perform solubilization processing of organic waste, a unit to separate and remove acetic acid using hydrophilic silicalite film, a unit to carry out waste-liquid processing of the organic-acid secondary liquid, and a unit to perform methane fermentation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the processing method of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The short-term addition of high concentrated organic waste liquid is carried out in filter bed type treatment tank (4). The liquid is fermented, using high temperature aerobic microbe provided on microorganism support. The permeate liquid, which is stored under filter bed and permeated, is circulated in filter bed. The obtained liquid is processed in 1-2 days to liquid fertilizer or processed to completely treated liquid.    USE - For processing high concentrated organic waste liquid ejected from livestock and food processing sectors.    ADVANTAGE - The high concentrated organic waste liquid is processed efficiently, economically and quickly. The clogging is prevented in the microorganism support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The short-term addition of slurry-like high concentrated organic waste liquid, such as excrements of biological oxygen demand (BOD) of 15000-35000 mg/l is carried out in filter bed type treatment tank (4), such that BOD load becomes 5-10 kg/m3 per day. The liquid is fermented, using high temperature aerobic microbe provided on microorganism support and is made to ventilate the air from filter bed (42) lower direction. The permeate liquid, which is stored under the filter bed and is permeated such that liquid flush between supports, is circulated in filter bed. The obtained liquid is processed in 1-2 days to liquid fertilizer of BOD of 1000-2000 mg/l or processed to completely treated liquid.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of high concentrated organic waste liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing apparatus of high concentrated organic waste liquid.    dairy cow shed (1)    feed pump (3)    filter bed type treatment tank (4)    filter bed (42)    partition plate (43)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing agent contains a highly dispersible support supported with an active metal element. The active metal element is chosen from nickel, iron, copper, zinc, cobalt, manganese, tin and silver.    USE - For removing sulfur compound from hydrocarbon group fuel used for manufacture of hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing agent has high desulfurizing activity for long period of time, and high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of desulfurizing agent. Solutions of each compound of titanium, silicon, aluminum, zirconium, boron and/or phosphorus are mixed, and precipitate of complex oxide. The deposit is baked and used as powder of complex oxide. The active metal element is impregnated into the powder of complex oxide and baked to obtain desulfurizing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the desulfurizing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    LPG cylinder (2)    liquid level (3)    supply line (4)    analyzer (5)    shut-off valve (6)
NOVELTY - A source gas having hydrogen modification raw material, and water vapor are supplied to hydrogen generation side of reactor. Sweep gas obtained from water vapor is supplied to hydrogen permeation recovery side to obtain hydrogen. Water vapor partial pressure of sweep gas is adjusted such that ratio of water partial pressure in hydrogen generation side and water partial pressure in hydrogen permeation recovery side is between 0.3-10.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is efficiently, simply and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A film type reactor having main portion comprising modification catalyst (5), ceramic porous material (7) and hydrogen separation membrane (6) is prepared. A source gas containing hydrogen modification raw material, and water vapor are supplied to hydrogen generation side separated by hydrogen separation membrane of reactor. Sweep gas obtained from water vapor is supplied to hydrogen permeation recovery side separated by hydrogen separation membrane of reactor to obtain hydrogen. Water vapor partial pressure of sweep gas is adjusted such that ratio (X) of water partial pressure (P1) in hydrogen generation side and water partial pressure (P2) in hydrogen permeation recovery side is between 0.3-10. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film type reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of film type reactor.    reaction container (3)    catalyst for modification (5)    hydrogen separation membrane (6)    ceramic porous portion (7)    central through-hole of ceramic porous material (8)
NOVELTY - Organic waste of high moisture content is dehydrated or carbonized by hot oil. The organic waste is processed using a cement baking apparatus. The obtained product is ground and used as a powder fuel, and thus the organic waste is processed.    USE - Used for the processing of organic waste such as sludge generated during paper manufacture, water-containing sludge, food residue and organic refuse used for fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The process enables the effective and continuous processing of organic waste of high moisture content. Melting of the furnace wall of the combustion furnace is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a processing apparatus for organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing of organic waste.    rotary kiln (8)    calcination furnace (10)    suspension pre-heater (11)    clinker cooler (12)    waste material heating apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - The waste liquid containing heavy metal ion is supplied into a culture tank (1) of protozoa having plastid which increases by light irradiation, and heavy metal ion is absorbed by protozoa to obtain processed liquid.    USE - For processing waste liquid containing heavy metal ions, such as plating waste liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The waste liquid is processed efficiently, economically using convenient waste disposal apparatus. The processing method of waste liquid is eco-friendly, and does not utilize complicated apparatus and chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The waste liquid containing heavy metal ion is supplied into a culture tank (1) of protozoa having plastid which increases by light irradiation, and heavy metal ion is absorbed by protozoa to obtain processed liquid. The protozoa is Paramecium bursaria.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of waste liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the waste disposal apparatus.    culture tank (1)    waste-liquid tank (2)    pump (3)    light source (4)    protozoa escape preventing unit (6)
NOVELTY - The magnesium type hydrogen storage material has specific compositional formula, and contains one or more types of alkali element and/or alkaline-earth element.    USE - For use as storage medium of hydrogen supplied to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material stores large quantity of hydrogen. Removal of hydrogen from the hydrogen storage material is performed efficiently at low temperature. Magnesium type hydrogen storage material of high purity, is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The magnesium type hydrogen storage material has compositional formula (Mg1-xMx) (NH2)2+/-y, where M is one or more types of alkali element and/or alkaline-earth element, 0less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.75 and 0less than or equal toyless than or equal to0.75. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of magnesium type hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - The reactor has the low and high temperature reactor portions. The fan shaped high temperature reactor portions are arranged mutually adjacent to other reactor portions.    USE - Reactor for electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By installing several reactor portions in comparatively small space, the heat loss in the reactor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of (Drawing includes non-English language text).    micro reactor (3A-3F)
NOVELTY - Water vapor and oxygen are reacted with waste material having predetermined amount of biomass and concrete. Biomass is gasified to hydrogen and carbon-dioxide. Gasified carbon-dioxide is blown and fixed to concrete and set as carbonic acid solidified material. Mixed gas containing tar other than hydrogen is removed by activated carbon and water vapor is condensed and removed. Mixed gas is purified to obtain high purity hydrogen.    USE - For processing waste material containing biomass and concrete for manufacturing hydrogen used for fuel cell, and for recycling marine resources such as sea weed.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively produces high purity hydrogen. Ejection of sulfur compounds from the waste material during generation of hydrogen and carbon-dioxide is suppressed. Carbon-dioxide fixed to the solidified material is effectively recycled.
NOVELTY - The electric power generation apparatus includes a fuel mixer (3) which mixes a gaseous fuel with the exhaust gas of a stoichiometry engine (1) with a supercharger (2) so that a high-temperature fuel gas containing a water vapor is supplied to the fuel-electrode side of a solid oxide fuel cell (5) in a fuel rich state.    USE - For stoichiometry engine with supercharger.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates supply of high-temperature exhaust gas of stoichiometry engine to solid oxide fuel cell, thus increasing electric power generation efficiency. Does not need to require an additional heating apparatus and a fuel consumption for preheating at the time of stop of fuel cell or at the time of low output drive. Does not need to require air pressurization by a blower, fuel gas booster and ancillary-equipment power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power generation apparatus operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of structure of electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stoichiometry engine (1)    Supercharger (2)    Fuel mixer (3)    Fuel modifier (4)    Fuel cell (5)
NOVELTY - A controller adjusts the opening of flush-valves (82a-82c) or off-gas valves (66a-66c), based on the internal state fluctuated by the shutdown period of pressure swing adsorption (PSA) mechanism (42).    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen-containing fuel gas from hydrocarbon fuel, natural gas and methanol, used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Performs manufacturing of fuel gas, efficiently and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for start-up method of fuel gas manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the domestic fuel gas manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    PSA mechanism (42)    off-gas valves (66a-66c)    flush-valves (82a-82c)
NOVELTY - A humidity detector detects the initial temperature of the temperature detector (13) before supplying electricity to heater (12). The raise in temperature after specific time of treating organic refuse, is determined by subtracting the initial temperature from the current temperature of the temperature detector, to detect the humidity of the treatment tank.    USE - For disposing organic refuse e.g. foodstuff in microorganism decompose treatment system. Also for manure processing apparatus, cooking apparatus and other heat utilization apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The exact humidity of the treatment tank is determined, even if the temperature inside the tank reaches the high value by the self-heating of the microorganism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view and sectional view of the humidity detector of the organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (12)    temperature detector (13)    aluminum foil (14)    heat insulating material (15)
NOVELTY - A Manioca biofuel mixture is prepared by mixing Manioca oil with different types of diesel oil. Alcohols and surface-active agents are added to the mixture. Each of the physical and chemical indexes of the mixture reaches or exceeds that of 0# diesel oil.
NOVELTY - Fabricating a pressure vessel liner involves contacting two adjacent liner components (4, 5); placing a probe of friction agitation jointing tool (20) into the components across the contact portions; moving the probe in rotation relative two liner components; and joining the components by friction agitation. If the number of revolution of probes is R rpm and speed of jointing is V mm/min, then R/V is between 2 - 12 (preferably 2 - 8).    USE - For fabricating pressure vessel used in fuel cell systems installed in fuel cell motor vehicles, cogeneration systems, natural gas supply system, and oxygen gas supply systems (claimed) used in automobile industry, housing industry, military industry, aerospace industry, medical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The process prevents a reduction in the strength of the joint between the liner components, and assures high productivity without impairment. The fabricated pressure vessel liner is free from surface roughness and prevented from developing surface defects. By using the process, it is possible to preclude the probe from breaking or becoming shortened in life to result in improved productivity. The liner component can be prevented from deforming. This eliminates the need to use a jig for fixing the liner components or to make the entire apparatus complex in construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the pressure vessel liner fabricated by the process.    pressure vessel liner (1)    cylindrical trunk (2)    head plates (3)    first liner component (4)    second liner component (5)    dome shaped peripheral wall (7)    friction agitation jointing tool. (20)
NOVELTY - A process for starting up a hydrogen generator involves passing heated oxygen-containing gas (such as air) through a partial oxidation reformer and at least one downstream unit operation to heat the reformer and downstream unit operation to a first temperature regime; and passing heated steam-containing gas sequentially through the reformer and downstream unit operation until a second temperature regime, which is hotter than the first, is achieved.    USE - For starting-up hydrogen generator.    ADVANTAGE - The process permits the rapid start-up of hydrogen generator without risk of catalyst damage due to condensing water on catalyst or coking due to introduction of hydrocarbon feed at elevated temperatures without sufficient steam. The steam can be generated by vaporizing liquid water in compressed gas stream and hence the generated steam will not require gas compression thus enabling saving on the gas compressor capital and operating costs required to provide heating gas for start-up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first temperature regime is insufficient to initiate operation of the hydrogen generator. The second temperature regime comprises a reformer temperature sufficient to initiate partial oxidation reforming and unit operation being at a temperature suitable to effect the intended unit operation. The method further involves passing the fuel, oxygen-containing gas and water to the reformer to occur the initiation of partial oxidation reforming and unit operation. The partial oxidation reformer contains partial oxidation and steam reforming catalyst.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a hydrogen generator; and    (2) a process the removal of thiophenes from fluid involving contacting the fluid with a solid sorbent selective for thiophene sorption as compared to other organosulfur compound to sorb thiophenes while allowing the other organosulfur compound to break through.
NOVELTY - A method for the biological degradation of material (I) containing silicon-carbon single bonds involves incubating a mixture of (I) and a \micro-organism population under anaerobic or micro-aerobic conditions with the addition of an alternative electron acceptor (II).    USE - For the biological degradation of organosilicon compounds, e.g. silicone polymers in waste products from various industries (textiles, paper, detergents, cosmetics, building, pharma, etc.) or in soil, sediments, sewage slurry etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the direct biological degradation of organosilicon compounds in a variety of materials; the special additive accepts the electrons which are taken up by the micro-organisms in the oxidation of silicon-carbon bonds and therefore enables energy to be obtained from oxidation of the substrate under anaerobic or micro-aerobic conditions, especially e.g. in a closed vessel such as the digestion tower in a sewage plant.
NOVELTY - A waste organic material (11) is melted in a melting unit, supplied to pyrolysis chambers (26), and gasified by heating in oxygen purged and pressure controlled environment. The resulting gases are supplied to a catalytic converter (29) and molecular structure of gaseous material is altered. The resulting gases are distilled and cooled into their respective fractions forming usable fuel, in condensers (30,30a).    USE - For converting plastics to liquid hydrocarbons, such as diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The thermolysis process eliminates manual handling of plastic feedstock, reduces time taken by prime pyrolysis chamber to reach full operating temperature, achieves favorable molten plastic feedstock capacity, maximizes volume of material in chamber before initiation of treatment, improves uniformity of temperature, reduction and removal of char, heat transfer to materials, pyrolysis and reduction in system cleaning, and provides fuel having high consistency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) plant for conversion of plastic material into diesel fuel; and    (2) carbon based fuel product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the overview of the thermolysis system.    waste organic material (11)    hot-melt feed system (21)    pyrolysis chamber (26)    catalytic converter (29)    condenser (30,30a)
NOVELTY - A fluid agitation apparatus comprising a drive shaft having a first end coupled to a selectively rotatable power source, and a second end; a first propeller coupled to the drive shaft; and a submergible vortex control plate disposed above the first propeller, is new.    USE - For use in agitating fluid (claimed), useful in waste water treatment process, where bacteria and other microorganisms are suppled with oxygen to breakdown organic matter within the waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive apparatus comprises a power source operable to rotate at low speed. This low speed operation reduces the energy required for a given rate of oxygen introduction into the fluid and enhancing operating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for agitating fluid by providing a fluid agitator having a drive shaft having a first end coupled to a selectively rotatable power source, a first propeller, a second propeller and an atomizer coupled to the drive shaft; immersing the first propeller in the fluid; and operating the power source at 700-1000 RPM.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view of an aeration assembly.    Floats (104)    Aerator (108)    Forced air source (110)    Float support structure (112)    Deck (114)    Aerator mounting brackets (120)    Motor (122)    Drive shaft (126)    Vortex shield (128)
NOVELTY - Recuperative heat exchanger for transferring heat from fluid flow at one stage of fuel processing operation to fluid flow at another stage of fuel processing operation in fuel processing system, comprises housing defining two axially extending, concentric annular passages in heat transfer relation to each other; first convoluted fin in first passage to direct fluid flow; and second convoluted fin in second passage to direct fluid flow.    USE - The heat exchanger is for transferring heat from fluid flow at one stage of fuel processing operation to fluid flow at another stage of fuel processing operation in fuel processing system (claimed) used for distributed hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel processing system incorporating the heat exchanger overcomes the heat transfer limitations of previous designs, and is thus capable of achieving a high level of hydrogen product efficiency without extremely high metal temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel processing system comprising:    (1) a steam reformer; and    (2) a recuperative heat exchanger (36) connected to the steam reformer to direct a fluid flow to the steam reformer, the fluid flow being a steam/fuel feed mix to be reformed in the steam reformer into a reformate, the steam reformer connected to the heat exchanger to direct the fluid flow back to the heat exchanger after it has been reformed into the reformate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a section view of an integrated fuel processing unit.    Depleted off gas (21)    Pressure swing absorption (22)    Recuperative heat exchanger (36)    Coiled tube (62)    Tube (64)    Domed head (66)    Convoluted fins (70, 72)    Cylinders (80, 90)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a fuel cell with an anode (55) and a cathode (57). A fuel passage, in fluid communication with the anode, directs a fuel stream that is merged directly with an incoming fresh fuel. An oxidant passage, in fluid communication with the cathode, directs an oxidant stream to and from the cathode. A gas sensor, associated with the passages, measures concentration of hydrogen gas in the fuel stream.    USE - Fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel stream is merged directly with the incoming fresh fuel, thus humidifying the incoming fresh fuel and avoiding a need for a separate humidifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A piezoelectric transducer is used as a sound generator in the gas sensor.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of operating an electrochemical fuel cell system having an anode and a cathode    (B) a method of determining concentration of hydrogen in a hydrogen gas line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of an electrochemical fuel cell system.    Acoustic sensor (10)    Fuel cell system (50)    Fuel cell stack (53)    Anode (55)    Cathode (57)
NOVELTY - A dielectric (6a-d) having passage has dielectric substrate having pores; ferroelectric film covering surfaces of the pores and having larger dielectric constant than that of the substrate; adsorbent covering a surface of the ferroelectric film; and catalyst covering part of a surface of the adsorbent and forming an outer peripheral portion of the passage together with the adsorbent.    USE - Used for producing plasma in passage, preferably for a cartridge of gas treatment apparatus (1) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of producing plasma at low voltage, which has high treatment efficiency, and which is capable of maintaining stable plasma by suppressing heat generation of the dielectric.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plasma generator for producing plasma under normal pressure by applying a voltage between a ground electrode and a high-voltage electrode, the plasma generator comprising the ground electrode; the high-voltage electrode; and dielectric member arranged between the ground electrode and the high-voltage electrode, the dielectric member having a structure including a porous ceramic substrate covered with an inorganic dielectric substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram showing a constitution of the gas treatment apparatus.    Gas treatment apparatus (1)    Gas introduction portion (2)    Gas discharge port (3)    Ground electrodes (4abc)    High-voltage electrodes (5ab)    Dielectrics (6a-d)    Fan (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing a target substance by using atmospheric-pressure plasma that is produced by a composite waveform. The composite waveform is generated by superimposing a high-frequency sine wave and a high-frequency square wave at a same frequency and same phase. The composite waveform has a rising portion and a sloping portion derived from high-frequency square wave and sine wave respectively.    USE - Used for processing a plasma for decomposing contaminants in gas collected from soil, and providing sanitization in public space e.g. hospital, hotel and movie theater, and private space e.g. house and car.    ADVANTAGE - The composite waveform is generated by superimposing high-frequency sine wave and high-frequency square wave at same frequency and same phase, thus achieving high processing efficiency and high power efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plasma processing apparatus comprising a pair of electrodes and a plasma reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a gas-processing apparatus.    Plasma reactor (1)    Transformer (2)    Transmitter (3)
NOVELTY - Process for preparing flame-charcoal raw material employing food waste conversed into charcoal fuel in particle form applicable in fields including industrial and school fuel, domestic boiler and/or other fuel to prevent environmental contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process comprises breaking and grinding food waste, adding sawdust and adhesive to the ground food waste and agitating the resultant material to form a mixture for flame-charcoal fuel in particle form. The process is carried out in an apparatus comprising a selection part(1) for selecting raw material among the food waste; a hydration part(2), a grinding part(3) and a mixing and agitating part(4) to obtain a mixture of the raw material, sawdust and additive; and a preparation part(5) and a dryer part(6) to form a charcoal product in particle form.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a soil mixture composition comprising fermented soil from sewage sludge or livestock excrement and porous charcoal in specified ratio useful for formation of green field to prevent loss of soil and provide ideal condition for growth of tree and green field formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The soil mixture composition comprises 75 wt.% of fermented soil obtained from excrement or straw in livestock pen and/or sewage sludge from water treatment installation; 15-20 wt.% of organic excrete soil generated from earthworm; and 5-10 wt.% of charcoal. The fermented soil further includes 15-35% water content through breaking process when the sewage sludge or excrement in the livestock pen is under the fermentation process. The soil composition has a feature of the charcoal emitting electron to reduce oxidation (including decomposition or corruption) but increase deoxidization, thereby retaining original condition of materials for long term.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The solid fuel unit consists of i). the incineration ash which is made of the bamboo charcoal unit chip cut into pieces after carbonizing the bamboo at the charcoal kiln, and ii), the ignition ash, the productive method of which consists of i), the phase to mix 20-30 wt% of bamboo charcoal powder, with 45-50 wt% of activated charcoal, 9-11 wt% of rice powder sugar, 2-3 wt% of reef, 2-3 wt% of barium, and 12-13 wt% of starch, ii), the phase to invest the mixed compound into the molding frame and to mold it, and iii), the phase to cut it into the regular size. The solid fuel unit has the advantages of enabling the perfect combustion not to release the poisonous gas and smoke.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A biogas fermenter (1) ferments biogas generation raw material. A digestive liquid storage tank (9) stores bio-digestive liquid generated within the biogas fermenter. A gas holder (3) stores biogas generated within the biogas fermenter. A sheet material (1a,1b) airtightly seals the biogas fermenter.    USE - For generating bio gas such as methane used as fuel, using excrements of livestock and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The airtight sealing of the biogas fermenter, prevents failure of the anaerobic fermentation. Enables generation of the bio gas at low cost using small sized installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for biogas generation method which involves supplying biogas generation raw material into the biogas fermenter. The compressed air is pressed into the biogas fermenter to dehydrate the biogas generation raw material. The anaerobic fermentation of the raw material is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the biogas generator.    biogas fermenter (1)    sheet material (1a,1b)    gas holder (3)    digestive liquid storage tank (9)    filtration tank (15)
NOVELTY - Fermentation promoting apparatus (10) for fermentation of manure, has stirring paddle (14) attached to rotating drum (12) which scoops up the manure and passes it through a receipt board (56).    USE - For fermentation of manure, organic refuse, industrial waste from plant and livestock excrement.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents penetration of manure inside drum and thereby improves durability of fermentation promoting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline side view of the fermentation promoting apparatus.    fermentation promoting apparatus (10)    drum (12)    peripheral surface (12a)    paddle (14)    receipt board (56)
NOVELTY - A floral vase (20) is mounted on a mounting unit of several floral vase support units (2) and arranged along longitudinal direction of the side wall of a protection fence (100), where the vase supporting unit is arranged at the upper portion of pillar cover provided at top portion of protection fence support, is new.    USE - The flower bed is used for protection fence such as guard rail, guard pipe, pipe at road and footpath in town (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves scene of protection fence. Prevents falling of flower bed during high wind and vibration. Prevents obstruction to road traffic. Improves road safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flower bed for protection fence.    Flower bed (1)    Floral vase support unit (2)    Floral vase (20)    Cover (22)    Plant (24)    Protection fence (100)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing ripened compost, comprising adding vegetable fiber to biological treatment sludge, is new. The resulting mixture is heat dried and heat processed to obtain composite type material.    USE - As organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The composite type material is manufactured from biological treatment sludge in a short period of time. The manufactured composite type material does not have odor component. The micro space of ripened composite material is increased and fertilizer effect is improved. The yield at the time of manufacture of ripened composite type material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ripened compost type material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the apparatus used for the manufacture of ripened compost type material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating container (1)    medium oil (2)    heat exchanger (3)    main component (11)    supply port (12)
NOVELTY - A weigher (4) measures the weight of sludge contained in a container comprising inner and outer cylinders (2,1). The microorganism groups other than the Bacillus subtilis in the sludge, are formed into re-substrate, by irradiation of ultrasonic device (3). The ultrasonic irradiation conditions are controlled based on the measurement.    USE - The method is used for reducing sludge derived from organic waste water in a processing facility.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms other than Bacillus subtilis are formed into re-substrate efficiently without causing incorrect measurement in weigher.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the sludge disposal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    outer cylinder (1)    inner cylinder (2)    ultrasonic device (3)    weigher (4)    inflow sludge (5)
NOVELTY - A microorganism formulation (I) for organic waste processing, comprises liquid medium containing an organic type nitrogen source and a carbon source and microorganism, in a frozen state.    USE - (I) is useful for processing organic waste (claimed), such as organic refuse, waste water drains discharged from houses, restaurants, food industries, etc., and for use along with organic refuse processing apparatus and waste water treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - (I) can be prepared easily and rapidly. The cost of preparing (I) and of the organic waste processing is low. (I) maintains substantially the same activity as that of the microorganism even after long period of time. (I) exhibits high microorganism activity after adding to the organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing (I), involves culturing microorganism in a liquid medium comprising an organic type nitrogen source and a carbon source, and freezing the liquid medium.
NOVELTY - The flow rate of exhaust gas ejected from the reaction tanks (1a-1d) into which nitrogen gas is fed continuously, is measured by the sensors (9a-9d). The evolution amount of gas generated by reaction, is measured, based on difference of measured exhaust gas flow rate and predetermined exhaust gas flow rate.    USE - For measuring evolution amount of gas such as methane gas and carbon dioxide generated by reaction of feed with digestive liquid in animals such as cow.    ADVANTAGE - The specific gas component is measured automatically, without requiring continuous or operation complicated at arbitrary interval.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas evolution amount measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the gas evolution amount measurement device.    Reaction tanks (1a-1d)    Carrier gas feed unit (3)    Dehumidifier (8)    Mass flow sensors (9a-9d)    Heating apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - The ozone gas is supplied in to-be-processed liquid containing decomposition resistant organic compound (a) and easily decomposable organic compound (b). The decomposition of compound (b) is started and is retained until the decomposition becomes beyond the standard value with which hydrogen peroxide is completely decomposed. The concentration of decomposition resistant organic compound is measured by light absorbency measurement.    USE - The method is used for measuring concentration of decomposition resistant organic compound, such as dioxin used in organic compound decomposition (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of decomposition resistant organic compound is measured accurately, rapidly and inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a concentration measuring device;    (2) an organic compound decomposition device; and    (3) an organic compound decomposition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of concentration measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    concentration measuring device (1)    ozone treatment tank (2)    densitometer (3)    ozone supply apparatus (5)    ozonizer (10)
NOVELTY - The upper and lower electrodes (12,13) inserted into a pressure reduced cylindrical container (11), are connected to cathode and anode of a power supply (14) respectively. The water is ejected into the container so as to immerse lower electrode, and plasma is generated when direct current is applied between the electrodes. The hydrogen generated by electrolysis of water, is burned by the plasma to acquire high heat.    USE - For generating high heat.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate high heat efficiently in an instant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for high-heat generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the high heat generator.    cylindrical container (11)    electrodes (12,13)    power supply (14)    water (15)    valve (16)
NOVELTY - Raw coal (100) inserted into a coke oven carbonization chamber (12) is leveled by a leveler (17). Then the tar sludge (200) is inserted onto the leveled raw coal surface layer, after dry distilling the raw coal.    USE - Used for processing tar sludge generated in a coke oven.    ADVANTAGE - The tar sludge is recycled effectively, while maintaining high productivity of coke oven operation. The mixed layer produced between the tar sludge and raw coal is restrained to a minimum and a tar dregs layer and raw coal layer are separated efficiently, thus coke with optimum strength is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coal truck mounted on the upper portion of a coke oven, having a hopper (22) which inserts raw coal in a coke oven chamber. Separate tar sludge charging equipment which inserts tar sludge in the carbonization chamber are provided. The charging equipment has a tar sludge tank (2) and distribution tube (4) which distributes tar sludge to each raw coal charging hole (10) of the carbonization chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tar sludge processing apparatus.    tar sludge tank (2)    distribution tube (4)    carbonization chamber (12)    leveler (17)    raw coal (100)    tar sludge (200)
NOVELTY - An evaporation promotion material comprising ceramics, metal and another inorganic compound is introduced into a drying furnace (1) or carbonization furnace (2) and the raw material or dried product is heated with the heat of the evaporation promotion material, while drying or carbonizing the raw material or dried product by indirect heating in the drying furnace or carbonization furnace.    USE - Used for thermal decomposition processing of sludge in a thermal decomposition processing plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The drying or carbonizing of raw material or dried product is promoted efficiently and thermal decomposition processing is performed stably at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal decomposition processing plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermal decomposition treatment facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drying furnace (1)    carbonization furnace (2)    heat exchanger (7)    rotary kiln (11)    heating jacket (12)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger tube (11) provides heat supplied by combustion of modification catalyst stored in the modification reaction unit (23). A thermal-impact shock absorber (6) is provided along the internal circumference of the surrounding wall of the modification reaction unit.    USE - For use during production of hydrocarbon gas such as natural gas, town gas and liquefied petroleum (LP) gas.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of modification reaction unit due to the pressure of catalyst reliably, by providing thermal-impact shock absorber, thereby improving durability. Provides simple structure, easy manufacture and assembly, high workability, and low manufacturing cost, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the modification reaction unit.    shock absorbing material (6)    heat transfer element (8)    heat exchanger tube (11)    surrounding wall (12)    modification reaction unit (23)
NOVELTY - A plasma processing apparatus has a plasma processing room (A) with fan-type electrode (4) comprising a blade-type high voltage side electrodes and a blade-type ground side electrodes arranged alternately in the shape of a feather. The apparatus performs glow discharge under normal pressure.    USE - Used for plasma processing of waste gas containing volatile organic compounds, volatile harmful substances and unpleasant odorous substances ejected during industrial processes.    ADVANTAGE - Since the plasma processing room has a fan-type electrode comprising blade-type high voltage side electrodes and blade-type ground side electrodes arranged alternately in the shape of feather, a compact processing apparatus with high efficiency is obtained, thereby saving space required for the processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the plasma processing apparatus.    fan drive motor (3)    fan-type electrode (4)    pulse power supply (8)    plasma processing room (A)    gas discharge portion (C)
NOVELTY - A portion of sewage gas obtained by methane fermentation is used as fuel for power generation equipment. Heat recovery of waste gas ejected from installation is carried out with waste-heat boiler and high-temperature water is obtained. The high-temperature water and/or remainder of sewage gas are used as heat source of exhaust-heat utilization absorption refrigeration machine. Thus, utilization of the sewage gas is enabled.    USE - For utilizing sewage gas as fuel for heating fermenter, boiler installation and power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The sewage gas produced in sludge disposal center is effectively and economically utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for utilization apparatus of sewage gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of utilization apparatus of sewage gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Paper manufacture sludge or used paper is contacted with supercritical water in presence of a metal catalyst which consists of alkali catalyst or hydrogen activation metal which consists of a water-soluble alkali substance, and decomposed. The resulting product is gasified, by gasification method of paper manufacture sludge or used paper.    USE - For gasification of paper manufacture sludge or used paper, used in production of hydrogen (claimed) useful as fuel or chemical material, and methane.    ADVANTAGE - The paper manufacture sludge or used paper is gasified efficiently. Production rate of hydrogen and methane can be controlled by controlling ratio of reaction temperature, reaction pressure and water/organic matter, and carbon dioxide is absorbed and removed by circulating the produced mixed gas in alkaline solution. Mixed gas containing hydrogen and methane as main component is produced efficiently. Harmful dioxin produced during the reaction as byproduct, is suppressed. Organic waste, such as paper manufacture sludge and used paper is gasified efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen production method, which involves gasifying to-be-processed raw material mixture which contains paper manufacture sludge or used paper, water and alkali catalyst or metal catalyst, heat exchanging resulting gasification product, pressure-reduction cooling of the gasification product, separating the gasification product to combustible gas and non-combustible gas other than hydrogen gas, and recovering catalyst from gasification reaction residue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of gasification method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    To-be-processed raw material tank (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Super critical water gasification tank (3)    Vapor-liquid separation device (4)    Gas separation tower (5)
NOVELTY - A sewage sludge is carbonized to form a carbide material. Then, a molded charcoal is formed using the obtained carbide material as raw material. Thus, recycling of sewage sludge is carried out.    USE - For recycling sewage sludge ejected from sludge treatment plant, as water purification material, road surfacing material and cement raw material.    ADVANTAGE - Effective utilization and recycling of sewage sludge is carried out. The usage amount of coal or coconut husk, which is the raw material of activated carbon is reduced. The generation of carbon dioxide during incineration disposal of sewage sludge is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of recycling system of sewage sludge. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Hydrolyzed substance of polysaccharide group biomass is subjected to ethanol fermentation using carbonized wooden material. The fermentation inhibitor in hydrolysis substance is removed by carbonized wooden material to a concentration such that it does not affect fermentation.    USE - For removing fermentation inhibitor in hydrolyzed substance of polysaccharide group biomass.    ADVANTAGE - Fermentation inhibitor in hydrolyzed substance of polysaccharide group biomass is removed to a concentration, which does not affect the fermentation by processing using carbonized wooden material. The yield of saccharide is not impaired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polysaccharide group biomass is lignocellulose. The fermentation inhibitor is derived from lignin and is chosen from guaiacol, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural and furfural.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart demonstrating removal of fermentation inhibitor in hydrolyzed substance of polysaccharide group biomass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The coke is filled into a carbonization chamber (3) to a predetermined level to form a coke bed (5). The organic waste (6) is supplied into the carbonization chamber, after heating the coke bed to a preset level. The organic waste is thermally decomposed. The residue of the thermally decomposed organic waste is ejected out of the coke oven.    USE - For recycling organic waste such as waste plastic, scrap wood, using coke oven for manufacturing coke utilized as fuel and reducing agent, for utilizing residue of organic waste in iron manufacturing process.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient recycling of large amount of the organic waste, without using an iron mill. Reduces impact on the environment by reducing exhaust of the carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic waste is supplied into the carbonization chamber having temperature set in preset range. The water content of the organic waste is adjusted to 2-30 mass%. The particle size of the coke filled into the carbonization chamber is set about 100 mm or less. The coke is separated from the residue of organic waste ejected out of the coke oven. after cooling the residue. The impurity in gas generated during thermal decomposition is removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining recycling method of organic waste.    coal truck (1)    carbonization chamber (3)    combustion chamber (4)    coke bed (5)    organic waste (6)
NOVELTY - A photolysis catalyst composition contains specific hydrophilic dendron side-chain-containing polyphenylene ethynylene (A), electronic acceptor (B), electronic donor (C) and reduction catalyst (D).    USE - For photolysis of water for manufacturing hydrogen gas (claimed) used for solar cells, organic light emitting diodes (LED), micro actuators and sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The photolysis catalyst composition has excellent solubility to water and optical characteristics, and efficiently performs photolysis of water and produces hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photolysis catalyst composition contains hydrophilic dendron side-chain-containing polyphenylene ethynylene (A), electronic acceptor (B) of formula (1), electronic donor (C) and reduction catalyst (D).    R=dendron residue having hydrophilic substituent having aromatic polyether structure or aromatic polyketone structure, and negative charge in aromatic ring, of formula (2-1 or 2-2);and    m=degree of polymerization, and is 5-100.    Aro=aromatic ring;    X=hydrophilic substituent having negative charge; and    n=3-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen, which involves irradiating aqueous solution containing the photolysis catalyst composition with light having wavelength of 400-700 nm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the photoreduction of methyl viologen using the catalyst composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Apparatus for producing hydrogen comprises a thermal cracking reactor (1) for converting a hydrocarbon gas to a product gas comprising hydrogen and carbon and a filter unit (2) for removing carbon from the product gas. The filter unit comprises two filters (3, 4) operating alternately in filtration mode and regeneration mode.    USE - The apparatus is especially useful for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen can be produced continuously without the need for two cracking reactors operating alternately in cracking mode and regeneration mode (compare DE10143656) and DE2453089).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for producing hydrogen, comprising a thermal cracking reactor for converting a hydrocarbon gas to a product gas comprising hydrogen and carbon and an electrostatic filter for removing carbon from the product gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus as above connected to a fuel cell.    Cracking reactor (1)    Filter unit (2)    Filters (3, 4)    Fuel cell (5)    Gas burner. (6)
NOVELTY - Remediation of acidic sludge comprising mixing the sludge with soil; adding microbial consortia capable of degrading hydrocarbon to soil-sludge mixture, in which the microorganism is supported on a carrier; and providing nutrient for the microorganisms to the soil-sludge mixture, is new.    USE - For remediation of acidic sludge (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention rapidly decontaminates acidic hydrocarbon sludge in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner.
NOVELTY - Catalytic hydrodealkylation alone of hydrocarbon composition (I) (having 8-13C alkylaromatic compounds, optionally in a mixture with 4-9C aliphatic and cycloaliphatic products) comprising (I), in the presence of water, with a catalyst consisting of a ZSM-5 zeolite having a molar ratio silicon/aluminum from 5-35, modified with metal such as groups IIB, VIB and/or VIII at 400-700degreesC, a pressure of 2-4 MPa and a molar ratio water/charge from 3-6.    USE - The invention deals with the catalytic hydrodealkylation alone of hydrocarbon compositions.
NOVELTY - The soil improvement type fertilizer, is obtained by providing animals and plants type industrial waste as a feed for earthworm and collecting the excretion of earthworm.    USE - As soil improvement type fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method is highly safe with respect to environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for manufacturing soil improvement type fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The organic waste processing system has a composting apparatus (10) for fermenting and composting organic waste (F), deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20) and a removal apparatus (40) for removing moisture content in odor gas (G). The apparatus (20) burns the odor gas produced from apparatus (10) using fuel, and performs deodorizing and electric power generation.    USE - For processing organic waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste processing system prevents dew formation in flow path piping of odor gas and suppresses reduction of combustion efficiency, and has excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the organic waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    composting apparatus (10)    deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20)    gas feed pipe (30)    removal apparatus (40)    circulation system (50)    organic waste (F)    odor gas (G)
NOVELTY - Organic waste processing system (S1) having composting apparatus (10), deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20), and air heating unit (25), is new. Apparatus (10) carries out fermenting of organic waste (F) and composting of waste with air (X). Apparatus (20) burns odor gas and performs deodorization and electric power generation. Unit (25) heats air supplied to apparatus (10) using heat produced in apparatus (20).    USE - For processing of organic waste (claimed), such as livestock excrement generated from poultry farm, hoggery, and cattle yard, and organic refuse used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste processing system economically enables processing of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic waste processing system (S1) having a composting apparatus (10), a deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20), and an air heating unit (25), is new. The apparatus (10) carries out fermenting of organic waste (F) and composting of waste with air (X) supplied from exterior in compost (11). The apparatus (20) burns odor gas produced from composting apparatus with fuel, and performs deodorization and electric power generation. The unit (25) heats air supplied to apparatus (10) using heat produced in apparatus (20).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of organic waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    composting apparatus (10)    compost (11)    deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20)    air heating unit (25)    organic waste (F)    organic waste processing system (S1)    air (X)
NOVELTY - Screw conveyor in manure manufacturing, having blades (6) of rotary screw (4) installed inside screw pipe (10), made to contact elastic lining (11) formed at inner wall of screw pipe, is new. The periphery of the blades is made to contact the elastic lining.    USE - For conveying livestock dung, sludge, organic refuse, in manure manufacturing.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents adhesion of raw material to screw pipe inner wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of principal portion of screw conveyor.    rotary screw (4)    rotary shaft (5)    blades (6)    screw pipe (10)    lining (11)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing ripened compost, comprising supplying the organic waste to a heating container (1), heat-dried and heat-processed without ventilation, is new. The heat processed material in the container is stirred and cooled with ventilation. Thus, ripened compost type material is formed.    USE - For manufacturing ripened compost type material used as organic fertilizer from organic waste such as biologically treated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The ripened compost type material is manufactured economically from organic waste in short period of time and at low temperature without generation of odor. The ripened compost type material has high fertilizer effect. Since the heat processed product inside container is cooled by ventilation, the need for special cooling device is eliminated. The ripened compost type material is excellent in handleability and is effectively used as organic fertilizer without generation of dust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing ripened compost type material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of apparatus for manufacturing ripened compost type material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating container (1)    medium oil (2)    heat exchanger (3)    inlet port (7)    exhaust port (8)
NOVELTY - The stirring blade mechanism (5) has several blades (16,17) protruding from a rotating shaft (15) at different position and at different angle-of-radiation degree. The blades are divided into two groups. The torsion angle for blade groups are set different, so that one group of blade perform clockwise rotation while other group of blade perform anti-clockwise rotation.    USE - The mechanism is useful for fermentation apparatus of excrement of livestock such as cow, pig and hen.    ADVANTAGE - The livestock excrement in the tank can be stirred efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the fermentation apparatus.    Base (1)    Stirring blade mechanism (5)    Shaft (15)    Blades (16,17)
NOVELTY - The organic waste mixed with a soil microbe is accommodated and fermented in fermentation containers (2) of predetermined thickness and having air permeability, arranged in parallel. The fermented organic waste is collectively discharged from a lower aperture in the fermentation container.    USE - The system is used for fermenting organic waste, such as food waste material generated in food manufacture process, homes, hospitals and schools, and waste material generated in livestock excretion e.g. cattle and hen droppings.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is fermented economically with high working efficiency in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fermentation processing apparatus of the organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the fermentation container used in the fermentation processing apparatus of organic waste.    fermentation container (2)    side wall (21)    rocking access (22)    edge portion wall (26)    fixing tool (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves packing the manure with soil microbe in bag having air permeability, and piling the manure containers (4) accommodating the bags in a storage pipe (3) so that internal room air extracted by ventilating fan (9) pass through the storage pipe for deodorizing internal room air.    USE - For deodorizing habitation space of human, such as hall, public building, office and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The deodorizing cost is reduced. The manure after expiration of life time of soil microbe, can be used as soil improvement material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deodorizing machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the deodorizing machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    deodorizing machine (1)    window (2)    storage pipe (3)    manure container (4)    ventilating fan (9)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system has cutoff valves (7-10) to seal supplied pure water in fuel electrode (2) and air electrode (3). The fuel cell system is stopped, when hydrogen of fuel electrode is passed through polymeric electrolyte film, oxygen of air electrode is consumed and pure water is sealed in fuel and air electrodes.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents oxidation of fuel cell, during stoppage of the fuel cell system, thereby avoiding deterioration of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system.    fuel electrode (2)    air electrode (3)    pure water tank (6)    cutoff valves (7-10)
NOVELTY - The gaseous sample containing formaldehyde and/or formic acid is introduced to column, as measuring component. The measuring component is isolated from impurity, and converted into methane, and detected by a hydrogen flame ionization detector. The concentration calibration of formaldehyde is carried out by dilution gas of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, as standard gas. Thus, formaldehyde is analysed quantitatively by gas chromatograph.    USE - For quantitative analysis of formaldehyde, in indoor air.    ADVANTAGE - Trace amount of formaldehyde is analyzed with high sensitivity, without preprocessing, by the method. Concentration calibration is performed accurately by stable cylinder packed standard gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gaseous sample containing formaldehyde and/or formic acid is introduced to column, as a measuring component. The measuring component is isolated from the impurity, and converted into methane by a reductive reaction device, and detected by a hydrogen flame ionization detector (7). The concentration calibration of formaldehyde is carried out using a dilution gas of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, as a standard gas. Thus, quantitative analysis of formaldehyde is carried out by gas chromatograph.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram which shows the quantitative analysis of formaldehyde. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carrier gas cylinder (1)    flow control units (2a,2b)    sample introductory unit (3)    column (4a,4b)    hydrogen flame ionization detector (7)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas detection material (2) contains complex oxide of zinc and auxiliary element(s) chosen from zirconium, indium, niobium, lanthanum, rhenium, ytterbium, holmium, erbium, hafnium, dysprosium, gallium and/or aluminum.    USE - For hydrogen gas sensors (claimed) for detecting hydrogen gas in air, and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The detection material has excellent sensitivity and selectivity with respect to hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen gas detection material; and    (2) hydrogen gas sensor (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows hydrogen gas sensor.    substrate (1)    hydrogen gas detection material (2)    resistor (3)    diffusion prevention layer (4)    productive layer (5)    hydrogen gas sensor (100)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas detection material (2) contains zinc oxide particles and chlorine compound provided on surface of zinc oxide particles.    USE - For hydrogen gas sensor (claimed) used for detecting hydrogen gas leak in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas detection material has excellent detection sensitivity and hydrogen gas selectivity. The hydrogen gas sensor has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The chlorine compound is a compound which produces chloride ion by contacting with water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the hydrogen gas sensor.    hydrogen gas detection material (2)    resistor film (3)    diffusion prevention layer (4)    protective layer (5)    hydrogen gas sensor (100)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supplying system comprises hydrogen-purifying units (2A, 2B) containing a hydrogen-generating medium (2a) and a carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst (2b) and connected to a liquid fuel reformer (1). The reformer reforms a liquid fuel to generate a reformed gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide and supplies it to hydrogen-purifying unit to reduce hydrogen-generating medium and oxidize carbon monoxide.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation and the reduction of the hydrogen-generating medium can be alternately conducted in each hydrogen-purifying unit to efficiently supply high-purity hydrogen to the fuel cell. The system has excellent durability. The system needs only a small space, resulting in low cost in the installation and operation of the system. Because the liquid fuel such as methanol is used as a starting material in the hydrogen supplying method, it has a high energy density. Because of the small space needed for the system, it is suitably carried on the vehicle. Because hydrogen need not be mounted on the vehicle, it is highly safe, without requiring high performance for the system and/or its parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen supplying system.    liquid fuel reformer (1)    fuel reforming catalyst (1a)    hydrogen-purifying unit (2A, 2B)    hydrogen-generating medium (2a)    carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst. (2b)
NOVELTY - In a biogas reactor for fermenting biomass (I) to produce biogas using microorganisms (II), with an inlet for (I) and (II), the novelty is archaebacteria (IIA) and/or prokaryotic bacteria (IIB) are used as (II).    USE - The reactor and process are used for producing biogas by fermenting biomass (claimed). The immobilized microorganisms are used in this process are also useful for removing toxic heavy metals in the form of insoluble metal sulfides (all claimed). The biogas, containing mainly methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, plus small amounts of hydrogen and nitrogen, is a valuable regenerative energy source, e.g. for recovering electrical energy in a block heating and generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor can be operated under conditions keeping the microorganisms at optimum activity for very long periods. It also allows repairs and automatic start-up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) process for operating a biogas reactor using (IIA) and/or (IIB);    (2) immobilized (IIA) and/or (IIB) for carrying out this process.
NOVELTY - A thermophilic bacterium (I) e.g. Ureibacillus thermosphaericus deposited under FERMP-20039, is new.    USE - (I)-(III) and (M1) are useful for growing field crops (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bacterium makes nitrogen available to plants while reducing the amounts of any residual agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers present in the soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manure (II) comprising (I) (1x106 cfu/g, 1x107 cfu/g or more);    (2) a soil blend (III) comprising (I) (1x105 cfu/g, 1x106 cfu/g or more) in a raw material useful in soil for agriculture use; and    (3) growing (M1) field crops in soil, involves utilizing (II) or (III), which comprises (I) (1x105 cfu/g, 1x106 cfu/g or more).
NOVELTY - Adhered matter is separated from a surface of a conductive substrate by producing gaseous hydrogen by electrolyzing water in contact with the substrate surface, dislodging the adhered matter by force of the evolved hydrogen, and transporting the dislodged matter from a vicinity of the surface.    USE - For separating adhered matter from conductive substrate surface.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method avoids difficulties with existing electrodeposition coating processes, and eliminates the occurrence of plating out of charged impurities from the solution onto the conductive surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for applying coating onto a surface of a conductive vehicle part comprising cleaning the surface with a solvent, immersing the vehicle part in an electrolyte solution while applying a potential of electric current between the surface of the vehicle part and a counter-electrode sufficient to generate hydrogen at the surface, removing the vehicle part from the electrolyte solution, and applying a coating to the surface removed from the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram of an apparatus for carrying out the separation method.    Tank (12)    Eductor system (14)    Electrolyte (17)    Counter-electrode anode (20)    Substrate electrode cathode (22)
NOVELTY - Several hydrogen and fuel flow paths (25,27,29,31) of uniform width and depth, are formed in the combustor. A combustion catalyst (34) for hydrogen is formed at the hydrogen flow paths (29,31) and a combustion catalyst (35) for fuel is formed at the fuel flow paths (25,27).    USE - For use in reactor (claimed) such as micro reactor used for electric power generation apparatus used in digital camera, mobile phone, notebook personal computer, wrist watch, personal digital assistant (PDA), computer and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures separate and efficient burning of the hydrogen and fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reactor.    air intake (19,22)    fuel intake (20)    hydrogen intake (21)    hydrogen flow path (25,27)    fuel flow path (29,31)    catalysts (34,35)
NOVELTY - The supply amount of the air is controlled so that the molar ratio O/H of oxygen during cathode exhaustion is set to 0.55-2.0.    USE - Used for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simplified and the control is performed easily. Provides sufficient energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation-control method of reformation type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reformation type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reformation unit (1)    heating unit (2)    fuel cell stack (3)    blower (4)    anode exhausting unit (5)    cathode exhausting unit (6)
NOVELTY - The supply pipes (12,14) are provided to supply the hydrogen stored in the storage container (10) to the motor vehicle (15).    USE - For fueling fuel cell electric vehicle, motor vehicle such as tanker lorry, car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to supply fuel to the vehicle in a a short time effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen storage exchange system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrogen storage station.    storage container (10)    supply pipes (12,14)    motor vehicle (15)    discharge pipes (22,24)    storage container (25)
NOVELTY - A source gas (g) is dispersed in water (w) or mixed with water, and gas-hydrate slurry (s) of low purity is obtained. The obtained slurry is filtered, and unreacted water is removed. The dehydrated gas-hydrate and/or source gas is stir-mixed by mechanical stirring unit, and source gas and residual water adhered to gas hydrate are re-reacted to manufacture gas hydrate of high purity.    USE - For manufacturing gas hydrate.    ADVANTAGE - Gas hydrate of high purity is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of gas hydrate. The apparatus has devices (1,3) and a dehydration device (2). The device (1) carries out dispersion of source gas in water or mixing of source gas with water to produce gas-hydrate slurry of low purity. The device (2) filters obtained slurry ejected from device (1), and removes unreacted water. The device (3) carries out stir-mixing of dehydrated gas-hydrate and/or source gas, and re-reacting of source gas and residual water adhered to gas-hydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of manufacturing apparatus of gas hydrate.    devices (1,3)    dehydration device (2)    gas hydrate (a)    source gas (g)    gas-hydrate slurry (s)    water (w)
NOVELTY - Gas molecule having specific isotope atom of gas as constituent material is selectively adsorbed with a mordenite type zeolite as isotope selectivity adsorption agent. The zeolite has a cation containing metal ion, supported on an ion-exchange support. The metal ion is ion of group I other than sodium, group II, group VIII-XIII, lanthanoid or ammonium ion.    USE - For separating specific isotope atoms contained in gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively separates specific isotopes of gas at room temperature, using simple method and compact apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for isotope selectivity adsorption agent consisting of sodium mordenite type zeolite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of apparatus used in isotope-separation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas inlet tube (1)    mordenite type zeolite filling container (2)    gas outlet tube (3)
NOVELTY - The stripping deaeration apparatus (3) collects the carbon dioxide in the absorption liquid which flows out of the absorption apparatus (2). The vacuum-degassing apparatus (5) collects the gas mixed in the absorption liquid by reducing the pressure inside the porous hollow fiber.    USE - For concentrating methane gas during biological waste treatment of organic waste produced in sewage work, foodstuff factory, breeding farm of livestock, beer manufacturing factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents separation of carbon dioxide in absorption liquid. Prevents increase in concentration of methane gas in sewage gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The absorption replenishment apparatus (4) which replenishes the absorption liquid is provided between the stripping deaeration apparatus (3) and vacuum-degassing apparatus (5). The hollow fiber modules are arranged from the gas flow in opening to gas flow out opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the methane gas concentration apparatus.    methane gas concentration apparatus (1)    absorption apparatus (2)    stripping deaeration apparatus (3)    absorption liquid replenishment apparatus (4)    vacuum degassing apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The methane fermentation processing apparatus of organic waste has a methane fermentation tank (3), a waste disposal apparatus (8) and heated transfer path arranged between tank and disposal apparatus. Tank carries out methane fermentation processing of organic waste. Apparatus (8) purifies waste liquid ejected from tank.    USE - For processing organic waste, such as surplus sludge, organic refuse, food processing dreg, livestock farming waste material and digested sludge and producing biogas used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation processing apparatus prevents obstruction in transfer path, driven stably and decomposes organic waste efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the methane fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    preprocessor (1)    slurry adjustment tank (2)    methane fermentation tank (3)    waste disposal apparatus (8)    transfer piping (9)
NOVELTY - An organic contamination waste material contaminated with toxic organic compound is melted and decomposed in a decompose-treatment furnace. The exhaust gas produced in the furnace is passed through a high-temperature region within plasma, and organic contamination waste material is made harmless.    USE - For treating organic contamination waste material contaminated with toxic organic compound.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently decomposes even trace amount of toxic organic compound.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for treatment apparatus of the organic contamination waste material. The apparatus comprises a decompose-treatment furnace to melt and decompose the organic contamination waste material, and a plasma torch to form a high temperature region within plasma at the flow path of the exhaust gas produced in the furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows treatment apparatus of organic contamination waste material contaminated with toxic organic compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drum (1)    plasma cracking unit (3)    plasma torch (4)    plasma (4a)    constant-temperature chamber (9)
NOVELTY - A nutrition salt (E) is immersed into microbial bed (x), such as soil in culture tank (16). Gas-hydrate (P) containing hydrocarbon is added to bed (x). Microbial cells are inoculated, and hydrocarbon is decomposed by fermentation heat of microbial cells and bed temperature of bed (x). Decomposed hydrocarbon is absorbed by microbial cell and bed (x) after cultivation is dispersed in contaminated soil, to obtain pure soil.    USE - For purifying contaminated soil using harmful-substance decomposing microorganisms, such as hydrocarbon utilizable bacteria.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated soil is purified using normal microbial cells, efficiently in less time by improving ingestion efficiency of carbon source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nutrition salt is immersed into a microbial bed after accommodating microbial beds, such as soil in a culture tank. A pellet form gas-hydrate containing hydrocarbon as carbon source is added to the microbial bed. The microbial cells are inoculated at microbial bed after appropriate time, and hydrocarbon in hydrate is gradually decomposed by the fermentation heat of microbial cell and bed temperature of microbial bed. The decomposed hydrocarbon is absorbed by the microbial cells, and microbial bed after cultivation is dispersed to contaminated soil, to obtain pure soil. The microbial cells are bacteria, such as Methylosinus genus, methylocystis genus, methylococcus genus, and methylobacterium genus, yeast, such as Rhodotorula genus, Saccharomyces, Candida genus and cladosporium. The microbial bed is soil, humus, hardening sawdust and wood chips.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of supply process and manufacture of gas hydrate.    culture tank (16)    storage tank (13)    granulator (14)    pellet form gas hydrate (P)    microbial bed (x)
NOVELTY - Device has an exchanger (8) designed to increase temperature of a gaseous flow entering in a turbine (11). The exchanger is supplied with a gaseous flow provided from a cathode outlet (5) of a fuel cell (3) after traversing a liquid water condenser (6), and supplied with a gaseous flow coming out from an air compressor (10) driven by the turbine. The turbine and the air compressor form a turbocompressor.    USE - Used for managing gas of a fuel cell system e.g. auxiliary power unit utilized for electrical air conditioning system, that is embedded in a motor vehicle (claimed) for providing electrical energy necessary for propulsion of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Usage of the exchanger reduces the compression power of the air compressor and permits to optimize the overall efficiency of the device. The exchanger permits to reduce the temperature in the outlet of the compressor and adapts the temperature to the operation of a stack of cell units of the fuel cell. The usage of the exchanger permits to increase the temperature of cathode flow in the outlet of the condenser, thus increasing the average temperature of the air flow entering in the turbine after mixing with flow coming out of a burner and hence permitting to increase the power reusable in the turbine. The architecture of the device permits to recover maximum energy on the turbine, and reduces the encumbrance and production cost of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a gas management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a gas management device.    Fuel cell (3)    Cathode outlet (5)    Liquid water condenser (6)    Exchanger (8)    Air compressor (10)    Turbine (11)
NOVELTY - Liquefying a gas available at a pressure P1 comprises subjecting the gas at P1 to heat exchange with a refrigerant to form a liquid at P1, expanding the liquid to a pressure P2, compressing the vaporized refrigerant, cooling the compressed refrigerant and expanding the cooled refrigerant for re-use. The liquid at P1 and/or the cooled refrigerant is subcooled with a thermo-acoustic cooling device before expansion.    USE - Liquefying a gas, especially natural gas (claimed), neon, hydrogen or helium for storage or transport.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-acoustic cooling devices allow the production capacity of a conventional liquefaction plant to be increased and allow the production capacity to be modified without altering the operation of the gas turbines supplying energy to the refrigerant circuits.
NOVELTY - The installation and process are for gasifying and/or combustion of solid fuels, e.g. rubbish portions and bio-mass. A reactor (1) is used, in which the solid material is decomposed on contact with moistened air. A bag filter (2) is used, in which particles are filtered from the gas and a heat exchanger (3) cools the gas, with a part of the water vapor in the gas being condensed outwards.    USE - Used for gasifying and/or combustion of solid fuels, e.g. rubbish portions and bio-mass.    ADVANTAGE - The thermic process converts solid material with a high degree of energy effect and with low environment impact, e.g. in the form of low dust, nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide and ultra-heated carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A unit is used for transmission of water vapor from the gas to the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure presents a layout diagram of the installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermic reactor (1)    bag filter (2)    heat exchanger (3)
NOVELTY - In the microchannel plate-fin type water vapor reforming reactor for hydrogen production, the main unit is a microchannel plate-fin structure, with a plurality of sealing heads through soldering. The reactor consists of two combustion chambers, a reforming chamber and two gasification chambers, wherein the hydrogen-rich gas and air are subject to catalytic combustion reaction in the combustion chamber, discharging a vast amount of heat, which is transferred to the reforming chamber and the two gasification chambers through a heat guide board. The raw material liquid first enters the two gasification chambers of the hydrogen production reactor, then enters the reforming chamber after being gasified, finally is reformed in the reforming chamber to obtain gaseous mixture of hydrogen gas that meets requirement.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing alcohol from the starch slurry as the by-product generated by preparing gluten powder includes proportionally mixing raw materials, steaming, saccharifying fermenting and distillation. Its advantage is high output rate and quality of alcohol.
NOVELTY - Manure is obtained by adding effective microorganisms to mixture (M) as culture medium, and fermenting. The mixture (M) is obtained by sequentially adding wollastonite and concentrated sulfuric acid to organic waste having high moisture content, solidifying, and mixing the obtained solid with organic waste impregnated with heated oil, such that the moisture content is reduced.    USE - For plants.    ADVANTAGE - The manure is efficiently and simply manufactured from organic waste such as human excrements, without leakage of organic waste odor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of manure; and    (2) manure manufacturing apparatus (P).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of manure manufacturing plant.    organic waste stirring apparatus (1,1a)    oil immersion processed material supply apparatus (3)    fermentation apparatus (4)    container (5)    organic waste supply apparatus (6)    wollastonite supply apparatus (7)    concentrated sulfuric acid supply apparatus (8)    fermenter (40)    manure manufacturing plant (P)
NOVELTY - Detection of target gas in monitored space, comprises applying electrical control current to laser diode to generate optical radiation of wavelength defined by control current; transmitting optical radiation across monitored space; and determining optical absorption. The control current defines two mean wavelengths lambda 1 and lambda 2 for optical radiation and includes electrical modulation at two frequencies f and f ', respectively.    USE - For detecting a target gas (such as toxic, flammable or hazardous gas) in a monitored space (claimed), particularly in a work area, such as petrochemical facility.    ADVANTAGE - The method can prevent system noise, absorption by atmospheric gases and coherence/fringe effects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Detection of target gas in monitored space (105), comprises applying an electrical control current to laser diode (101/114) to generate optical radiation of a wavelength defined by the control current; transmitting the optical radiation across the monitored space; and determining the optical absorption. The control current defines two mean wavelengths lambda 1 and lambda 2 for the optical radiation and includes electrical modulation at two frequencies f and f ', respectively.    lambda 1, lambda 2=respectively close to two separate optical absorption lines of target gas;    f,f '=not harmonically related.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for detecting a target gas in a monitored space, comprising a laser diode operable to transmit radiation across the monitored space and a first optical receiver (107) operable to receive the transmitted radiation and determine optical absorption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a dual laser, dual frequency, dual wavelength laser diode gas detection or measurement apparatus.    Laser diode (101/114, 102)    Drive circuits (103, 115)    Monitored space (105)    First optical receiver (107)    Signal processing system (116)
NOVELTY - A synthetic diesel fuel or diesel fuel blendstock defined by producing low sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions when used in compression ignition engines, comprises a mixture of a synthetic middle distillate and a liquid biofuel. The mixture is defined by a sulfur level less than 20 ppm sulfur; a specific gravity of less than or equal to0.84; a bulk modulus of compressibility measured at 15 MPa and 37degreesC of 1300-1600 MPa; and a cetane number greater than 55.    USE - For compression ignition engines.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive diesel fuel or blendstock is environmentally friendly and has reduced sulfur and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions when used in compression ignition engines.
NOVELTY - Carbon monoxide is removed from a hydrogen-rich gas stream produced in a reactor by passing the hydrogen-rich gas stream from the reactor through a vessel which houses a catalyst adapted to perform a water gas shift reaction; and an adsorbent adapted to adsorb carbon dioxide, thus shifting equilibrium toward carbon monoxide consumption.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide from hydrogen-rich gas stream produced in reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method uses a fuel system of combined water gas shift reactor/carbon dioxide adsorber that eliminate downstream carbon monoxide abatement by preferential oxidation or adsorption, thus resulting in capital and space savings; eliminate low temperature water gas shift reactor; provide less complicated thermal integration than system with both a water gas shift and a preferential oxidation reactor, more efficient use of water gas shift catalyst, no dilution of hydrogen product with carbon dioxide, and no dilution of hydrogen product with nitrogen from air used for preferential carbon monoxide oxidation; eliminate air compression for preferential oxidation, thus resulting in power savings; eliminate low-grade excess heat generated by preferential oxidation; and provides potential for removing carbon monoxide at start-up and the ability to control the adsorption unit's cycling rate to optimize efficiency over wide operating loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are simplified flow diagram of the fuel cell system, and a graph containing plots of carbon monoxide concentrations versus cycle number for experiments where pressure swing adsorption cycles were run using a mixture of water gas shift catalyst and carbon dioxide adsorbent, respectively.
NOVELTY - An artificial firelog material comprises waxed corrugated cardboard segments. The segments are positioned in a longitudinally shaped structure. The structure has a square circumference and a longitudinal axis. A portion of the segments has faces that are compressed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the structure.    USE - As an artificial firelog material.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides the capability to recycle pre-waxed corrugated cardboard boxes into firelogs that are more structurally rigid and that burn more efficiently.
NOVELTY - A ground material of pulverized biomass and catalyst raw material, is heated under vapor pressure of water in medium oil, and dehydrated, to obtain gasification fuel. The catalyst raw material contains hydrogen carbonate, carbonate or hydroxide of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal.    USE - For manufacture of gasification fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Mixing of organic acid, is prevented and gasification fuel is manufactured by an efficient method. Biomass is efficiently recycled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart showing manufacturing method of gasification fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A to-be-processed material (1) is thermally decomposed in a thermal decomposition furnace (4). The obtained thermal decomposition gas (5) is introduced in a gas reforming device (8) with oxidizing agent (7), to produce reformed gas (9) containing low molecular weight combustible gas by partial oxidation. Iron compound (14) and/or calcium compound are added in the reformed gas.    USE - For thermally decomposing waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses production amount of trace component present in the decomposition gas and decreasing operating cost, using simple installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal decomposition processing apparatus having thermal decomposition furnace, gas reforming device and blow-in opening provided in connection portion of the furnace and gas reforming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thermal decomposition processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    to-be-processed material (1)    thermal decomposition furnace (4)    thermal decomposition gas (5)    oxidizing agent (7)    gas reforming device (8)    reformed gas (9)    gas cleanup apparatus (10)    iron compound (14)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon and molecular oxygen are contacted with an inorganic composite catalyst containing a titanium compound, to obtain an alcohol.    USE - For manufacturing alcohol such as ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol and methanol used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides alcohol simply and economically by gas phase reaction of hydrocarbon and oxygen, and is widely implemented in industries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst, which consists of inorganic composite material of titanium compound and an inorganic compound. The catalyst is used for oxidation of hydrocarbon during manufacture of alcohol; and    (2) alcohol manufacturing apparatus, which is a flow through type alcohol manufacturing apparatus in which gas phase reaction of hydrocarbon and molecular oxygen is carried out, to obtain alcohol. The apparatus has reaction tube (G) having inorganic composite catalyst filled layer (B) containing titanium compound and space layer (D), which retains gas after catalyst contact for long time. Heat of the space layer is retained at reaction temperature or its vicinity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of alcohol manufacturing apparatus.    supply gas (A)    inorganic composite catalyst filled layer (B)    partition (C)    space layer (D)    reaction tube (G)
NOVELTY - Low temperature plasma processing of a gas containing an organic carbon is carried out in a system, in oxygen environment, using a catalyst supported with a metal, and total organic carbon content in the gas is measured.    USE - For analyzing organic carbon such as volatile harmful organic compound and nasty smell substance, in gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Organic carbon substance contained in gas is measured economically and quickly at normal temperature. The apparatus used for measuring organic carbon in gas is simple and has excellent operativity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas analyzing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an block diagram of the gas analyzing apparatus for measuring total organic carbon content in gas using low temperature plasma.    continuous oxygen-supply apparatus (1)    analysis gas injecting nozzle (2)    low temperature plasma-catalytic-reaction device (3)    carbon dioxide measurement instrument (4)    data analysis/output device (5)
NOVELTY - The tank has several electrodes comprising cathode functional layer having granular active carbon and metal particle, and active bioreactor functional layer. The electrodes are arranged in series and spaced apart by preset distance so as to circulate hydrogen ion donor under high current density of anode.    USE - For water treatment for drinking purpose.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrodes are spaced apart by preset distance, the water treatment can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connection of electrolytic hydrogen supply apparatus with respect to bioreaction tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen gas injection type bioreactor (1)    Electrolytic hydrogen supply apparatus (2)    Outflow process liquid (WO)    Inflow unprocessed liquid (W1)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing water-splitting process in which water is decomposed and hydrogen is generated. An oxide is reduced using the hydrogen generated from the water-splitting process. The obtained reduced form of oxide is contacted with water, and hydrogen is generated.    USE - For small-scale apparatus and movable apparatus used for factories, hydrogen burner for welding, and fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply method is performed efficiently, without using high-pressure tank for hydrogen. Pure hydrogen which does not contain carbon monoxide, is supplied economically. Storage, conveyance and handling of hydrogen gas, is performed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxide is metal oxide. The reduced form of oxide is metal oxide or a low-valency metal. The metal oxide consists of oxide of iron, indium, tin, magnesium and/or cerium, and oxide of titanium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, chromium, molybdenum, aluminum, gallium, scandium, nickel and/or copper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the hydrogen supply method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generator (10)    cassette (20)    piping (22)    cold trap (30)    valve (32)
NOVELTY - A fermentation tank is arranged inside a casing (10) of refuse disposer (A). The top surface (1e) of fermentation tank is arranged horizontally, and a perpendicular surrounding surface (11) is arranged between top surface and lower portion inclination surrounding surface (16) to prevent raising of processed material due to low apparent specific gravity.    USE - For disposing organic refuse ejected from domestic kitchen, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to crush the processing material using low apparent specific gravity. Effectively prevents raising of processed material due to low apparent specific gravity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the organic refuse disposer.    bottom surface (1a)    lower portion inclination surrounding surface (1b)    perpendicular surrounding surface (1d)    top surface (1e)    deodorizing device (2)    casing (10)    driving axle (21)    stirring blade (22)    organic refuse disposer (A)
NOVELTY - The catalyst consists of copper and zinc as main component, and a co-catalyst containing group IV-VII, group XIII or a lanthanoid group component. The catalyst is used for synthesis of formate and methanol, from a source gas containing carbon monoxide, hydrogen and/or carbon dioxide, in the presence of alcohol as solvent.    USE - For synthesis of formate and methanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high catalytic activity and enables synthesis of formate and methanol, at low pressure. Installation cost is decreased, and formate and methanol are manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of formate and methanol; and    (2) manufacture of methanol by reacting the source gas in presence of alcohol, hydrocracking catalyst and solvent. The formate and methanol are produced. The produced formate is hydrogenated and methanol is manufactured.
NOVELTY - Organic waste is subjected to volume reduction by dry-type anaerobic methane fermentation in dry-type anaerobic digester (4), and/or anaerobic wastewater treatment of organic wastewater is carried out in an anaerobic wastewater treatment equipment (5). The exudation water (6) produced in fermentation process is supplied to equipment (5). The sludge (7) produced in wastewater treatment is recycled to digester (4).    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for processing organic waste and/or organic wastewater, such as industrial wastewater and sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables high processing speed, efficient volume reduction of dewatered sludge, energy saving and carbon dioxide reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic waste and/or organic wastewater having the dry-type anaerobic digester (4), anaerobic wastewater treatment equipment (5), and units for introducing exudation water and sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the processing apparatus of organic waste and/or organic wastewater.    dewatered sludge (1)    organic refuse (2)    industrial wastewater (3)    dry-type anaerobic digester (4)    anaerobic wastewater treatment equipment (5)    exudation water (6)    sludge (7)
NOVELTY - Processing of wastewater and recovering valuable metal, involves adding the wastewater containing bivalent ion into a reaction tank, which comprises iron-bacterium, oxidizing bivalent ion to trivalent ion, controlling the pH of wastewater to form iron hydroxide (III), separating solid and liquid particles and recovering the valuable metal, where the iron-bacterium is a group of microorganisms capable of oxidizing bivalent ion.    USE - (M1) is useful for processing of wastewater and recovering valuable metal and for manufacturing plating solution (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables efficient processing of wastewater and recovering valuable metal and for manufacturing plating solution. The treated sludge can be recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing (M1) of wastewater and recovering valuable metal, involves adding the wastewater containing bivalent ion into a reaction tank, which comprises iron-bacterium, oxidizing bivalent ion to trivalent ion, controlling the pH of wastewater to form iron hydroxide (III), separating solid and liquid particles and recovering the valuable metal, where the iron-bacterium is a group of microorganisms obtained from activated sludge of city sewage, iron mill ammoniacal liquor or organic manufacture wastewater containing heterotropic bacteria capable of oxidizing bivalent ion, or a group of microorganisms containing autotropic bacteria and heterotropic bacteria which are capable of oxidizing bivalent ion.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing a plating solution, involves adding and dissolving iron hydroxide (III) recovered from wastewater in an electroplating acid-wash process in the acid-wash waste liquid, supplying waste material of the electroplating process to zinc anode chip, where the concentration of free acid is decreased and restored and where the concentration of iron with respect to zinc is controlled to 0.12-0.21 mass%.
NOVELTY - A biofuel for compression-ignition engines comprises 0.1-99 wt.% esters of 1-6C alcohols with vegetable oil and/or animal oil-derived fatty acids; 0.1-99 wt.% esters of glycerol with 1-7C carboxylic acids; and optionally up to 10 wt.% other esters of glycerol with carboxylic acids, free fatty acids and 1-6C alcohols, 0-70 wt.% diesel oil and 0-5 wt.% antioxidants, depressants and conservants.    USE - For compression-ignition engines (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention minimizes the amount of the noxious contaminated glycerol fractions to be discharged to the environment and enhances the protection of the natural environment. It reduces the cost of production of the biofuel by running the reaction without having to remove the catalyst after the reaction has been completed and allows running the process in a continuous manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing the biofuel for compression engines comprising the reaction of a vegetable fat and/or an animal fat with an ester of 1-7C carboxylic acid with 1-6C alcohol in a mole ratio of 1:3 - 1:9 in the presence of a catalyst acidic in nature, run at 40-200degreesC and optional addition of a diesel oil and/or auxiliary agents to the resulting product.
NOVELTY - Condensers (61,62) maintained at reduced pressure, are connected to bubblers (71-73), to collect water and light hydrocarbons emerging from each of the zones (Z-1-Z-3) of a tubular reactor (40). The bubblers contain chemical products and/or dispersants to selectively trap non-condensable gases, contaminants or specific compounds produced in the zones.    USE - For treatment of multiphase residues containing water, oil and solids, from petroleum refinery, leather treatment industry, food industry, slaughterhouse, used tyres, paper and pulp industry, mining sites, foundry sands, chemical and pharmaceutical industry, and from municipal wastes, to obtain hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides an economically viable and environmentally friendly technique for treatment of residues, and can handle municipal wastes having as low as 15% w/w solids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tubular reactor which works in sealed mode by providing sealing valves (23,24), has a carrier (42) to receive the residue. The condensers are connected to the exit of the reactor and are coupled to a collecting tank for storing hydrocarbon products. The post-treatment section (90) comprises activation of solids collected in a silo (53) for industrial uses.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for treatment of multiphase residues by which hydrocarbon.fractions collected in the condensers are separated into decanters, yielding hydrocarbons having water content between 0.3 and 0.5 vol/vol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the treatment system.    sealing valves (23,24)    reactor (40)    carrier (42)    silo (53)    condensers (61,62)    bubblers (71-73)    post-treatment section (90)    zones of reactor (Z-1-Z-3)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell-gas turbine system (100) with fuel cell (102), compressor (106) and fuel processor (110) comprises a starting combustion chamber (112) producing exhaust gas with controlled feed in of fuel/air such that exhaust gas from the chamber heats the fuel processor before compressed air and fuel are fed into the cell and processor respectively.    USE - As an integrated fuel cell-gas turbine system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Energy production from the unit is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram for the apparatus.    fuel cell-gas turbine system (100)    fuel cell (102)    compressor (106)    fuel processor (110)    starting combustion chamber (112)
NOVELTY - An anaerobic waste water treatment assembly has a reactor with a sludge bed with a colony of anaerobic micro-organisms. The reactor has an inlet for untreated water, an outlet for treated water and an outlet for biogas. The incoming water pipe has branches with perforated pipe outlets and inlets at two or more levels.    USE - Effluent water anaerobic treatment reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor reduces the sludge overload of prior art reactors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactor container is an upright cylinder and is enclosed. The upper section of the reactor has a gas trap zone with a gas outlet. The water inlet pipes are located near the base of the reactor. Water outlet pipes are located just below the water surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows and isometric view of a suitable anaerobic waste water reactor.    Container (2)    feed pipe (9)    feed pipe (10)    horizontal pipe (11)    outlets (12)    water feed pipe (14)    water feed pipe (15)
NOVELTY - The assembly to produce a methane gas for generating electricity, from a biomass, has a heated fermenting tube (1) with a gas collection system (2), and a container with a gas storage cushion to hold the biogas (12). A second container holds a gas Otto motor with a generator to produce heat and energy with hot water recirculation (13,14). The heating has a recirculation flow (3,4).    USE - The assembly is for the production of methane from a biomass for conversion into heat and energy.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is portable, and can be deployed where there is a requirement for connection to a power network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fermenting tube.    fermenting tube (1)    gas collection (2)    heat recirculation (3,4)    biogas (12)    hot water recirculation (13,14)
NOVELTY - A novel potassium bacterium and a novel process for preparing novel microbial fertilizer with said potassium bacterium are disclosed. Its advantages are high activity and reproduction speed of said potassium bacterium, and high fertility and long quality guranteed period of said microbial fertilizer.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for preparing the liquid fuel by ultralow-acid hydrolysis of biomass (lignin cellulose) is composed of the reactor with internal net filter and external electrically heating wire and insulating layer, two high-pressure gas cylinders with their pressure regulators, acid tank, liquid or gas inlet tube, water cooling pipeline, motor with stirring rod, controller with two thermocouples and valves.
(CN1624075-A)   NOVELTY - A bio alcohol, bio fuel using vegetable fuel instead of existing fossil fuel, being eco-friendly, increasing energy power by applying far infrared ray process and activating alcohol molecular, having an excellent property comparing with existing gasoline which is obtained by vaporizing raw oil, and being capable of minimizing exhaust of environmental pollution material is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bio alcohol for fuel is manufactured by reforming existing vegetable fuel ethanol with far infrared ray process. The method for manufacturing bio fuel by the far infrared ray comprises a step: mixing and stirring 60-80wt.% of vegetable bio ethanol, 3-8 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol and isobuthyl alcohol, 7-13 wt.% of isooctane and isohexane, 5-9 wt.% of modifier, 2-4 wt.% of ether and 3-6 wt.% of vegetable combustible support; radiating the far infrared ray.
NOVELTY - A fermented composite organic biofertilizer is prepared from the straw and stalk of wheat, sorghum and tobacco, and tobacco leftover through breaking, proportionally adding phosphorus ore powder, biologic fermenting, mixing with potassium chloride (or sulfate), fermenting, proportionally mixing with urea, and granulating. Its advantage is high effect to incease yield by 5-7%, improve soil and quality of agricultural products and suppress diseases and pests.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-powered fuel cell has reformer stage (1) with a gas burner (8), a shift stage (2) with numerous anodes (4) and cathodes (5) with commensurate inlet and discharge fittings (6, 7) to a fuel cell stack (3) generating water and electricity. The fuel cell stack is a high-temperature unit operating at between 100 C and 200 C. The conversion stage is connected on the output side without a heat exchanger to the fuel cell anode supply side. The anode fuel stack discharge connection is connected to an air supply on the gas burner. Also claimed are start-up and shutdown processes.    USE - Fuel cell electricity and water generator.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly dispenses with reduction in temperature and condensate separation between the shift stage and fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a suitable fuel cell unit.    Reformer stage (1)    conversion stage (2)    fuel cell stack (3)    anode (4)    cathode (5)    supply fitting (6)    outlet fitting (7)    gas burner (8)    air supply (9)
NOVELTY - An article e.g. electrolyte-free porous electrode region having capacitance for non-faradaic charging of about 0.1F/g., is immersed into electrolyte (902). An ion conducting and electronically insulating continuous path is provided between article and a counter electrode and potential is applied between article and the electrode for set time such that electronic charge is predominately non-faradaically injected into article.    USE - For modifying property of electronic, magnetic and optical properties of material by non-faradaic electrochemical charge injection for fuel cell, gas sensor, chemical sensor based on FET (chem-FET), electrolyte-bare ion gated (EBIG) sensor, supercapacitor/battery hybrid energy storage (claimed), electron emission device, chemical warming elements used in shoes and other articles of clothing, cold cathode used for flat panel display, lighting fixture, electron microscope, discharge tube for over-voltage protection, biochemical sensor, transparent electronic conductor, spintronic devices, information storage devices, nanostructured magnets, mechanical sensor, electromechanical actuator, tunable nanotube device, control of thermal and electrical energy transport, tuning of surface energy and friction, switching, phase shift and attenuation of electromagnetic radiation, tuning magnetoresistive material and drug delivery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-faradaic electrochemical charge injection can be maintained, even when developed at room temperature for regions of electrodes that are not in direct physical contact with the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) composition;    (2) device with tunable response; and    (3) supercapacitor/battery hybrid energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the carbon nanotube electrodes.    electrode elements (900,901)    electrolyte (902)    power source (903)
NOVELTY - Direct methanol type fuel cell power generator is operated by feeding an aqueous methanol solution into a fuel flow path (3) in the direct methanol type fuel cell; replacing the aqueous methanol solution in the fuel flow path with a proton-acid antifreezing liquid; and replacing the proton-acid antifreezing liquid in the fuel flow path with the aqueous methanol solution.    USE - For operating a direct methanol type fuel cell power generator (claimed) for compact fuel cell for a mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the fuel cell power generator without destruction due to water freezing or reduction in an output even when the system is exposed to a low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a direct methanol type fuel cell power generator.    Fuel flow path (3)    Electrolyte membrane (5)    Membrane electrode (7)    Fuel outlet (21)    Air inlet (22)
NOVELTY - Device is made in form of vacuum tank, provided with float chamber, vacuum adjuster, vacuum pumps and output gas lines. Upper portion of electrolyzer tank is connected via input pipe to middle portion of vacuum tank and via output pipe through electric pump - to lower base of vacuum tank.    USE - Electrochemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified construction, higher productiveness, broader functional capabilities, higher quality, higher efficiency, higher reliability, higher durability.5 cl, 30 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Float chamber with hermetically sealed parts, float and plates of permanent magnet is made with possible automatic removal of condensate from vacuum tank to electrolyzer tank. Output gas lines of vacuum tank are connected to burner through vacuum pumps and valves, and vacuum adjuster is provided with arrow of permanent magnet, along perimeter of movement of which hermetically sealed portions are placed, connected to vacuum pumps via electric circuit and made with possible interaction of magnetic field of arrow with hermetically sealed parts for creating and preserving given vacuum parameters and parameters for controlling operation of pumps. Portion of electrodes is made of nickel with possible combination of functions of electrode and catalyst, and pallet of electrolyzer tank is provided with ultrasound or infrasound generator.
NOVELTY - Plasma scrubber for elimination of waste cleaning gases emitted from semiconductor industries is provided to prevent contaminants from being exhausted to the air by easily destroying fluorine-based gases as a global warming material at 1 atm while using an electromagnetic wave plasma torch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste gases(42) are induced through a discharge tube. The electromagnetic wave from a magnetron is propagated through a gradually shrinking waveguide to the end of the waveguide and is reflected to the discharge tube to induce the maximum electric field from the discharge tube. Plasma of 1 atm is generated in the discharge tube by using an ignition apparatus to analyze the molecules of the waste gases. Reaction gas is added to the analyzed molecules of the waste gases to oxidize and recombine the contaminants in the waste gases and to convert the oxidized and recombined contaminants into byproduct gases that are easily processed.
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus (1) of waste material has pre-processing tank (11), dilution unit (7), storage tank (12) and methane fermentation tank (13).    USE - For processing of waste material generated by deoxidation during manufacture of vegetable oil.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables efficient processing of waste material. Inhibition of methane fermentation by polymeric oil component in waste material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The processing apparatus of waste material has pre-processing tank, a dilution unit, storage tank and methane fermentation tank. The waste material which is generated by deoxidation during manufacture of vegetable oil is pre-processed using sodium hydroxide in tank (11). The waste material is diluted with water by mass ratio of 1-4 with respect to the waste material, by unit (7). The waste material is stored in tank (12) for 4-7 days to reduce the molecules and subjected to methane fermentation in tank (13).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the processing apparatus of waste material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing apparatus of waste material (1)    dilution unit (7)    pre-processing tank (11)    storage tank (12)    methane fermentation tank (13)
NOVELTY - The water purification agent contains living microbe, dead-bacteria or production component of microorganisms such as Enterococcus faecalis.    USE - For purifying water for fish farming or raising, and wastewater containing foodstuffs waste material and fat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water purification agent is safe with respect to fish and effectively purifies wastewater containing foodstuffs waste material and fat. The content of ammonia nitrogen, nitrite nitrogen or nitrate nitrogen in water for fish farming or raising can be decomposed effectively.
NOVELTY - The dry meat-type foodstuffs is obtained by fermenting bean curd lees with koji (malt) in presence of glutamic acid or its salt.    USE - As health food for reducing cholesterol level. Also used as pet food.    ADVANTAGE - The dry meat-type foodstuffs has excellent flavor, taste, preservability and color tone. The addition of glutamic acid or its salt promotes production of viscous material during fermentation of bean curd lees.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of dry meat-type foodstuffs.
NOVELTY - Detecting breakthrough in a gas processing system is new. The weight of an adsorption material filling element (3) is measured when the adsorption material filling element is removed such that the weight increase of the adsorption material filling element reaches more than preset value. When the exit density of adsorbate from an adsorption tower is set to preset level, the exchange time of the adsorption material is determined.    USE - The method and device are useful for detecting breakthrough of contaminants in a gas-processing system, allowing adsorption materials to be replaced at the appropriate time. The method and device are useful especially in a system for cleaning methane produced by sewage fermentation for subsequent use as a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Replacing contaminant adsorption materials at regular intervals without performing any analysis is unsatisfactory, especially for gases that may have quite a variable contaminant load, while regular analysis of outlet gases is complex and expensive. The new method offers a simple means to determine the time at which adsorption materials should be replaced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for adsorption material breakthrough detector comprising a piping (4) that removes one portion of gas from middle of a filled layer of adsorption material of an adsorption tower (1) such that 100% of filling height of the filled layer of the adsorption material causes 70%-90% of gas to be removed. The amount of gas removed from the middle of the filled layer of the adsorption material of the adsorption tower is 10% or less of the total gas volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the gas-adsorption processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tower (1)    adsorption material (2)    piping (4)    entrance path (6)    exit path (9)
NOVELTY - The engine has a spectrum analyzer (1) having diffraction-grating type high resolution spectrometer attached to combustion chamber for analyzing the spectrum of light reflected from combustion chamber when light is transmitted to combustion chamber. A controller (01) detects the combustion state in combustion chamber based on spectral analysis.    USE - E.g. diesel engine and gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of misfire and knocking are avoided thus stable drive of engine is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of gas engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    controller (01)    spectrum analyzer (1)    gas engine (100)    supercharger (104)    turbine (104a)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power supply unit (82) with capacity to supply only electric power for start-up of fixed type fuel cell (82) is used in power failure state. The supply of electric power from the auxiliary power supply unit is stopped after the fuel cell has been started and the electric power from the fuel cell is used as domestic power supply.    USE - For operating domestic fuel gas purification system used for purifying hydrocarbon fuel such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and town gas, natural gas and methanol to obtain hydrogen rich gas which is supplied to polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation is continued reliably also at the time of power failure and the size of the electric power generation system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the domestic fuel gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Domestic fuel gas purification system (10)    Modification unit (12)    Purification unit (14)    Evaporator (18)    Fuel cell (74)    Compressor (80)    Auxiliary power supply unit (82)
NOVELTY - An ion exchange resin containing low-level radioactive substance used for purification of cooling water of nuclear reactor, is subjected to plasma processing in the presence of carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide. Volume reduction of the resin is performed by decomposing the ion exchange resin and preventing vaporization of radioactive substance.    USE - For processing low-level radioactive ion exchange resin of spent fuel generated from nuclear reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Volume of the low-level radioactive ion exchange resin is reduced. Vaporization of radioactive substance is prevented. Waste processing method is performed efficiently and stably, using simple apparatus. Waste processing method is environmentally safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The radioactive substance is cobalt or cesium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph showing the mass change of resin with respect to the time of plasma processing of a cobalt-containing cation exchange resin. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A collector (6) cleans and collects the production gas containing decomposition catalyst from a dust collector (4). A heat-recovery nit (9) performs heat-recovery from the cleaned production gas and a purification unit (10) purifies the production gas that passed from the heat-recovery unit.    USE - For gasification of organic waste, industrial waste and solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient gasification with coordination of temperature control to heat recovery is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature of the gas from a gasification unit (3) to the heat recovery unit is controlled to be in the range of 700-900 degrees Celsius. The circular usage of the catalyst is enabled by returning the catalyst to a catalyst supply unit (8). A catalyst regeneration unit (7) is provided between the circulation paths from the dust collector to the catalyst supply unit. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gasification power generation system comprising generator that generates power by using the pressurized production gas;    (2) gasification method; and    (3) gasification power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasification unit (3)    dust collector (4)    collector (6)    regeneration unit (7)    catalyst supply unit (8)    heat-recovery unit (9)    purification unit (10)
NOVELTY - A laser measuring unit (9) estimates the nitrogen concentration in the gas generated by a gasifier (3) connected with waste combustion chamber, by irradiating the laser beam along the gas path. A controller (10) regulates the feeding amount of gasifying agent based on the measured nitrogen concentration. The amount of the waste material introduced into the chamber is limited based on the measured calorie amount and nitrogen concentration.    USE - Gasification system in electric power generation system (claimed) used in generating power from combusted organic wastes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating fuel gas with stable characteristics irrespective of moisture level variation in waste. Ensures effective electric power generation by performing real-time nitrogen concentration measurements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gasification method;    (2) gasification power generation system; and    (3) gasification power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of gasification system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasifier (3)    heat recovery unit (4)    dust collector (5)    measuring unit (9)    controller (10)
NOVELTY - A mixed liquid (4) containing water, or water and ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide solution, is filled in a container (1). Carbon rods used as cathode (3) and anode (2) are arranged in the mixed liquid. Arc discharge is carried out between the electrodes, and carbon nanotube is made to grow from anode to cathode. The sediment adhered to the cathode is collected and refined to form carbon nanotube.    USE - For manufacture of carbon nanotube used as catalyst and in chemical industries.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively removes impurities, and produces carbon nanotubes with high density. The method is inexpensive, quick and enables manufacture of carbon nanotubes of arbitrary shapes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - High purity graphite is used as anode and/or cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of manufacturing apparatus of carbon nanotube.    container (1)    anode (2)    cathode (3)    liquid (4)    power source (5)
NOVELTY - The clean energy is obtained by decomposing water into hydrogen and oxygen using an ultrasonic wave machine.    USE - For e.g. hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Water is efficiently decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing of decomposition of water using ultrasonic machine.    water tank (1)    water (2)    ultrasonic wave machine (3)    utility power (4)    foam of hydrogen and oxygen (6)
NOVELTY - Each of the drum filter unit (3) has nozzles for spraying wash water with respect to the filter cloth provided at outer surface of the drum (7) rotating in contact with blend.    USE - For processing incinerated ash of refused paper and plastic fuel (RPF) and waste tire.    ADVANTAGE - Chlorine concentration contained in the blend is reduced, while reducing the number of drum filter units. Hence water and power consumption are reduced and manufacturing cost is reduced, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for incinerated ash processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the incinerated ash processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drum filter unit (3)    drums (7,8)    collection tanks (37,38)
NOVELTY - The equipment includes louver plates (5) provided on flat surfaces (2a) of the high voltage application electrode (2), opposing the ground electrodes (5). The plasma processing is carried out by circulating the to-be-processed gas between the ground electrodes and the high voltage application electrode.    USE - For treating gas such as volatile organic compound (VOC) by plasma discharge.    ADVANTAGE - Improves contacting efficiency of to-be-processed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline view of the gas treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    high voltage application electrode (2)    flat surface (2a)    ground electrode (3)    louver plates (5)    power supply (6)
NOVELTY - The titanium-carbon type material has a titanium carbide-type compound contained in a carbon material.    USE - For photocatalyst used in electrochemical photocell (both claimed) for generating fuel agent such as hydrogen, and oxidizing agent such as oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium-carbon type material undergoes electronic excitation when irradiated with visible light and has good photocatalyst ability and optoelectric chemical characteristics. Amount of hydrogen and oxygen generated is improved by light irradiation. May be prepared from cheap raw materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of titanium-carbon type material;    (2) photocatalyst; and    (3) electrochemical photocell.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to one p-nitrobenzene chloride ring opening enzyme gene and its expression product. The gene is from Comamonas testosteroni CNB1 CGMCC No. 1028 strain, has size of 1770 bp, and contains two ORF opening read frames in the same direction of 942 bp and 813 bp separately, separated by 15 bp, coding two different protein products beta-subunit and alpha-subunit. Two beta-subunits and two alpha-subunits constitute one active enzyme molecule. The enzyme can catalyze the ring opening cracking in the 1 and the 6 place of 2-amino phenol and the direct ring opening cracking of p-nitrobenzene chloride. Therefore, the gene may be used in constituting gene engineering bacterian and produce active enzyme for treating sewage containing p-nitrobenzene chloride and similar compound and in biological conversion engineering.
NOVELTY - The specific bacteria strain for degrading aromatic carboxylic acid, especially phthalic acid, in waste water is YPC-TA1, Delftia tsuruhatensis with preservation number of CGMCC No. 1203. The bacteria strain is obtained from the stockyard containing aromatic carboxylic acid and cultured at 25-35 degreesC and pH 5.5-9 with aromatic carboxylic acid as carbon source. The process of utilizing YPC-TA1 to degrading aromatic carboxylic acid in waste water includes the steps of: adding nutritious salt Na2HPO4 and (NH4)2SO4, regulating pH to 5.5-9, adding water in one time, high temperature sterilization, inoculating activated efficient degrading bacteria in 0.5 g/L, aeration at room temperature to culture for 20-25 hr.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) comprises an anode (a1), cathode (a2), a membrane (m1) that separates (a1) and (a2), and an electrolyte (a3) that holds water as a compound or in a coordinated state and a carbon fuel.    USE - As a fuel cell useful for the production of electricity and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells utilize electrolyte materials that hold or coordinate water to allow the useful reaction of carbon and water at moderate temperatures without the use of expensive pressure reactors. Activated carbon or carbon recovered from organic waste is used to fuel the fuel cells to produce hydrogen gas or carbon dioxide and power at moderate temperatures and at very low cost. The fuel cells produce lower cost electricity with reduced adverse environmental impacts. The fuel cell is simple, compact, cost effective, generates high purity hydrogen at economical costs and operates at a practical temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production of hydrogen involving either contacting carbon with water in the absence of oxygen, in a fuel cell (2) comprising an anode, cathode, alkaline hydroxide electrolyte (a4) and a membrane separating the anode and the cathode or contacting an alkaline hydroxide with carbon in the presence of carbon dioxide and water, in (2). An alkaline carbonate is formed at the anode and hydrogen gas is formed at the cathode;    (2) formation of carbon dioxide involving either (P1) contacting carbon with water in the presence of carbonate and oxygen in a fuel cell (3) comprising an anode, cathode, an electrolyte, a membrane separating the anode and the cathode. The carbon dioxide is generated at the anode and the carbonate is formed at the cathode or (P2) contacting carbon dioxide with at least one of magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide to form a bicarbonate and contacting the bicarbonate with carbon to form carbon dioxide, in (3). The magnesium carbonate is formed at the cathode.
NOVELTY - Fatty acids and rosin acids are produced from crude tall oil by distilling dehydrated saponified crude tall oil to form a distillate comprising unsaponifiable matter and residue having sodium or potassium soaps of fatty acids and rosin acids.    USE - For producing fatty acids and rosin acids from crude tall oil.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method produces refined tall oil or RTO (sic) free from unsaponifiable matter that distills along with fatty and rosin acids. It also produces highly pure fatty and rosin acids with an unsaponifiable matter content lower than 2%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of fatty acids and rosin acids from crude tall oil involves saponifying crude tall oil with sodium or potassium hydroxide or with an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide to form saponified crude tall oil comprising unsaponifiable matter, sodium or potassium soaps of fatty acids and rosin acids and less than or equal to40 wt.% water; dehydrating saponified crude tall oil to form dehydrated saponified crude tall oil; distilling dehydrated saponified crude tall oil to form a distillate comprising unsaponifiable matter and a residue comprising sodium or potassium soaps of fatty acids and rosin acids; contacting the residue with sulfuric acid to form refined tall oil comprising fatty acids and rosin acids and an aqueous solution comprising sodium or potassium sulfate; separating the refined tall oil from the aqueous solution; and vacuum fractionating the refined tall oil to form a first fraction comprising fatty acids and a second fraction to form rosin acids.
NOVELTY - Reformer (20) comprises a double pipe line (21, 22) having independent flow paths (23, 24) through where fuel passes; and catalytic layers arranged in the flow paths and adapted to generate thermal energy through chemical catalytic reaction, and adapted to generate hydrogen gas from the fuel.    USE - For fuel cell system comprising an electricity generator, a fuel supply unit, and an oxygen supply unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reformer is compact in size and can transfer heat rapidly between a heat-emitting portion and a heat-absorbing portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a structure of a reformer.    Reformer (20)    Pipe line (21,22)    Flow paths (23,24)    Catalytic layers (25,26)
NOVELTY - Domestic organic refuse composting apparatus (1) comprises a base board (21) installed in a downward direction of a fermentation container (10) with a cylindrical portion (10a) comprising a cylindrical paper tube, where a wedge is inserted between the cylinder portion and the base board, for non-rotatably fixing the fermentation container during injection of organic refuse into the container.    USE - For composting domestic organic refuse generated by cooking in kitchen of home.    ADVANTAGE - By ensuring supply of oxygen through use of a cylindrical paper tube, the suitable conditions for microorganisms can be maintained and the fermentation decomposition of the organic refuse is promoted. Eliminates the need for complicated electrical and mechanical elements for maintaining suitable composting conditions, hence reduces the size and manufacturing cost of the composting apparatus. Reduces operation labor and leakage of bad smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a utilization method of the domestic organic refuse composting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the domestic organic refuse composing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    domestic organic refuse composting apparatus (1)    fermentation container (10)    cylinder portion (10a)    base board (21)    manure receiving tray (24)
NOVELTY - A baseplate (26) and a top plate (27) are coupled to lower and upper edges of an inner cylinder (24). A high-temperature-gas heat-exchange path (34) is formed in inner surface of the inner cylinder. The inner and outer cylinders enclose an evaporation chamber (28). The vapor is generated by evaporation of the liquid penetrating into porous material of outer cylinder and is supplied to a modification portion (13).    USE - For use in fuel cell system (Claimed) used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency of the generation of the vapor is enhanced, by using the heat of high temperature gas to evaporate liquid. The bumping of the liquid is prevented, by increasing contact area of the liquid and the porous material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modification portion (13)    inner cylinder (24)    outer cylinder (25)    baseplate (26)    top plate (27)    evaporation chamber (28)    heat-exchange path (34)
NOVELTY - Fermentation promoting apparatus comprises a stirring unit including a shaft (3) and stirring boards (4), inside a fermentation tank (1) accommodating the organic waste, where a lantern light (5) provided in the tank, takes an ambient-light heat source e.g. sunlight, inside the tank, and heat-accumulation medium (30) provided inside the shaft accumulates the heat taken in by the lantern light.    USE - For promoting fermentation and composting of organic waste such as weeds and excrements, produced in the field of foodstuffs manufacture, agricultural and forestry, and fish processing.    ADVANTAGE - The energy required for fermentation is reduced, while reducing the fermentation cost and shortening fermentation period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fundamental cross-section structure from the poll-end surface direction of the fermentation promoting apparatus.    fermentation tank (1)    stirring shaft (3)    stirring board (4)    lantern light (5)    heat-accumulation medium (30)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing agent container (201) is filled with desulfurizing agent. so as to desulfurize fluid flowing inside the container through a fluid inlet piping (202). The fluid inlet and exit pipings (202,203) are arranged near the respective ends of the desulfurizing-agent container.    USE - Desulfurizer for fuels such as town gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for use in fuel cell system (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures contact of the fuel with the desulfurizing agent for long time and thereby improves desulfurizing capability of the fuel. Enables effective utilization of the desulfurizing agent in the compact desulfurizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluid inlet piping is fixed to a column shaped side face of the desulfurizing-agent container at an angle in the range of 30-150degrees relative to the axis of the container. The height of the container is set in the range of 8-150 cm. The diameter of the end faces of the container is set about 3-20 cm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system which has fuel supply unit to supply fuel to the fuel cells. An oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the fuel cell, for generating electricity. A desulfurizer is connected to the fuel container. A reformer modifies fuel supplied from the fuel container, before supplying to the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the desulfurizer.    desulfurizer (20)    desulfurizing-agent container (201)    fluid inlet piping (202)    fluid exit piping (203)
NOVELTY - The reformer has distribution channels (RA1-RA4,RB1-RB4) arranged at hydrocarbon raw-material flow path (32) and water supply flow path (33), respectively. The supply ratio of hydrocarbon raw-material and water to reaction unit (31), is maintained in a preset range, by adjusting the combination of distribution channels (RA1-RA4,RB1-RB4) opened and closed by respective opening-closing units (VA1-VA4,VB1-VB4).    USE - Reformer for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying steadily required quantity of reformed gas to fuel cell stack, using simple structured flow-control system hence cost of fuel cell electric power generation system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) fuel cell system operation control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction unit (31)    hydrocarbon raw-material supply flow path (32)    water supply flow path (33)    distribution channels (RA1-RA4,RB1-RB4)    opening-closing units (VA1-VA4,VB1-VB4)
NOVELTY - The fuel supply system (101) has a gas holder (11) having polymeric material. The polymeric material performs absorption and desorption of the reformed gas supplied to the power source (21) reversibly. The polymeric material adsorbs the waste gas containing carbon-dioxide from the power source.    USE - For supplying fuel by reformation of fuel gas such as methane gas, ethane gas, propane gas, commercial butane, etc., to fuel cell, gas engine used in motor vehicle and other domestic applications..    ADVANTAGE - The waste gas can be effectively collected without need for using special mechanism thereby avoiding contamination of working environment. Since fuel gas and the waste gas are stored in the same gas holder, size and weight reduction of the fuel supply system is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel-supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas holder (11)    power source (21)    fuel supply system (101)    supply lines (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - A source gas (g) is ejected from the lower portion of a reaction container (1) to which gas hydrate fine particle (A) in wet condition is introduced. The fine particle is fluidized in up and down direction. Then, the contacting efficiency of moisture content and source gas contained in gas hydrate fine particle is raised, moisture content and source gas are reacted, and dried to obtain gas hydrate.    USE - For manufacture of gas hydrate.    ADVANTAGE - The gas hydrate is manufactured with high concentration within short period of time using simple apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas-hydrate manufacturing apparatus, which has reaction container having a gas charging chamber (6) with a partition plate (5), and a fluid bed chamber (7). The partition plate has several gas emission holes (15), which ejects source gas to the gas hydrate fine particle. The gas-charging chamber is in downward direction and fluid bed chamber is in upper direction of reaction container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of gas-hydrate manufacturing apparatus.    reaction container (1)    partition plate (5)    gas-charging chamber (6)    fluid-bed chamber (7)    gas-emission hole (15)    wet gas hydrate fine particle (A)    dry gas hydrate fine particle (A')    source gas (g)
NOVELTY - The desulfurizing chamber (2) has circular arc shaped heat medium supply pipes (5) horizontally penetrated into the area provided with desulfurizing agent (6). The liquid fuel discharge and supply ports (8,7) are provided at upper and lower sides of the chamber, respectively.    USE - For decreasing sulfur content in liquid fuel such as kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, naphtha, methanol, liquefied petroleum gas in hydrogen production apparatus (claimed) used in fuel cell system (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - A stable driving is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The desulfurizer has heat annulus cylinder shaped exchanger (11) at periphery of cylinder container, for preheating the liquid fuel using the emitted heat medium emitted.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for :    (1) hydrogen production apparatus including desulfurizer; and    (2) fuel cell system comprising hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desulfurizing chamber (2)    heat medium supply pipes (5)    desulfurizing agent (6)    liquid fuel supply port (7)    liquid fuel discharge port (8)
NOVELTY - A drying furnace (32) heat dries the biomass, before supplying biomass into a gasifier (3). The oxygen obtained during electrolysis of water in an electrolytic bath (11) of an electrolysis apparatus (1), is supplied as oxidizing agent into the gasifier. The exhaust heat of the gasifier is utilized from heating electrolysis water stored in the electrolytic bath.    USE - For producing hydrogen using biomass, in areas rich in natural power source.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective utilization of the generated water and exhaust heat for efficient production of the hydrogen. The structure of the hydrogen production apparatus is simplified, by eliminating the need for a pressurizing unit of oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pressure control valve (16) regulates pressure of oxygen obtained by electrolysis of water. The oxygen is supplied into the gasifier after adjusting pressure of the oxygen. The gasifier thermally decomposes the biomass, to produce hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow process diagram of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolysis apparatus (1)    Drying furnace (2)    Gasifier (3)    Electrolytic bath (11)    Pressure control valve (16)
NOVELTY - A fermented liquor (12) obtained by methane fermentation of organic waste is contacted with low concentration gas containing carbon dioxide with concentration lower than biogas (11), to obtain decarboxylated fermented liquor (12a). The liquor (12a) is subjected to gas-liquid contact with biogas, to purify methane gas component of biogas.    USE - For purifying biogas obtained by methane fermentation of organic waste, such as pig excrements and producing fuel used in gas engine for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The high calorie biogas is produced by simple and inexpensive method. The biogas produces electric power reliably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biogas purification system having fermenter (10) for methane fermentation of organic waste, fermented liquor processing unit (20) and gas-liquid contact tower (40).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the biogas processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (10)    biogas (11)    fermented liquor (12)    decarboxylated fermented liquor (12a)    fermented liquor processing unit (20)    gas-liquid contact tower (40)    biogas processing system (100)
NOVELTY - The reactor has reaction container (6) with catalysts (11,13) arranged at vicinity of fluid inlet (27) and fluid discharge port (32), respectively. The catalyst (11) and intermediate catalyst (12) have the through-holes (25,26) for supplying fluid to catalyst (13), while short circuiting the catalyst (11).    USE - For removing carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas in polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the catalyst region can be maintained uniform, during oxidation reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction container (6)    catalysts (11-13)    through-holes (25,26)    fluid inlet (27)    fluid discharge port (32)
NOVELTY - Method (M1) of biodegrading target object containing cellulose type organic matter, anaerobically, involves aliquoting the target object, and treating the target object with cellulose decomposing bacterium, in anaerobic condition providing culturing environment by increasing the number of cellulose decomposing bacterium in the aliquots, and introducing cultivation processed material to the target object.    USE - (M1) is useful for biodegrading target object containing cellulose type organic matter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) is rapid, cost-effective. Cellulose decomposability can be increased, and methane gas can be recovered efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic treatment apparatus (I), comprising unit for aliquoting the target object that has to be introduced into anaerobic treatment tank for biodegradation, where the tank has cellulose decomposing bacterium, and an unit for introducing a portion of cultivation processed material in cellulose decomposing bacterial growth tank that provides cultivation environment, to increase cellulose decomposing bacterium in the aliquots.
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas purification apparatus has hydrogen supply apparatus which supplies hydrogen to ceria, titania and/or magnesia catalyst which supports platinum.    USE - For purifying exhaust gas such as waste gas of internal combustion engine such as automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas purification apparatus has catalyst with excellent resistance to oxidation even in hot oxidizing atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of an exhaust-gas purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The upper and lower cylindrical electrode plates (11,14), upper electrode (8) and lower electrode (9) are arranged concentrically in a casing (16) to form an electrolytic cell (1) inside a box-shaped case (5). A cooling fan (6) is attached to outer wall of the case facing a gas-cooling-pipe (3) connected to an exhaust port (29) of electrolytic cell. An exhaust port (7) is provided in the box-shaped case.    USE - For generating hydrogen and oxygen mixed gas used for heating and cutting of metal, and brazing process.    ADVANTAGE - Improves strength of the electrode plate, without creating electrical problems such as short circuit. Improves cooling efficiency and electrolysis efficiency of the gas generator, without deterioration of the electrolysis liquid. Reduces size of the hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen-oxygen gas generator.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolytic cell (1)    gas-cooling-pipe (3)    box-shaped case (5)    cooling fan (6)    exhaust port (7)    upper electrode (8)    lower electrode (9)    upper and lower cylindrical electrode plates (11,14)    exhaust port (29)
NOVELTY - The first processing unit (A) reforms the fuel gas. The reformed gas which contains carbon monoxide is irradiated with the laser. The second processing unit (B) decomposes the reformed gas into carbon dioxide and hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas for fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the generation amount of the hydrogen effectively. The generation process is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water supply pipe (5) supplies water between the electrodes (3a,3b) and gas supply pipe supplies fuel gas such as petrol, methanol, ethanol, and dimethyl ether, containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen between electrodes. A voltage source applies voltage between electrodes. The first processing unit has hydrogen separator to separate hydrogen in the reformed gas. The electrode is selected from the arc discharge, corona discharge, pulse streamer discharge, and surface discharge. The laser carries out continuous oscillation, or pulse oscillation. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generation system; and    (2) hydrogen generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generator (1)    chamber (2)    high frequency electric-power (4)    water supply pipe (5)    first processing unit (A)    second processing unit (B)
NOVELTY - Specific aluminate and/or aluminosilicate are used as catalyst, and water is thermochemically decomposed.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen peroxide, oxygen and hydrogen (claimed) used as fuels for motor vehicles, aircrafts, turbine and nickel hydrogen battery for generating electric power, and raw material for chemical industries.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables decomposition of water steadily, efficiently and economically at low temperature, and is eco-friendly. The heat energy generated from nuclear reactor, nuclear fusion reactor, power plant, iron plant and chemical plant is effectively utilized for the decomposition of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aluminate of formula M1(AlO2)n (I) and/or aluminosilicate of formula M2(AlSiO4)n (II) are used as catalyst(s) and water is thermochemically decomposed:    M1,M2 = positive ions having charge n+.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermochemical decomposition catalyst;    (2) thermochemical decomposition reaction cell;    (3) thermochemical decomposition device; and    (4) hydrogen, oxygen and/or hydrogen peroxide produced using the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of typical reaction cell used for thermochemical decomposition of water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Anaerobic treatment of a to-be-processed material containing an organic waste is directly carried out in the presence of a digestive microorganisms immobilization support (4) to enable processing of organic waste. The support contains polyurethane foam.    USE - For processing of organic waste, such as organic refuse ejected from factories, home and sewage works used for producing methane gas used as boiler fuel, electric power generation fuel, micro gas turbine fuel and fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is quickly and efficiently processed at high decomposition rate, and methane gas is rapidly generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anaerobic digester, which has a direct type anaerobic digestion tank (3) accommodated with digestive microorganisms immobilization support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of anaerobic digester of organic waste.    waste material storage tank (1)    anaerobic digestion tank (3)    immobilization support (4)    stirring apparatus (5)    solid liquid separator (9)
NOVELTY - A processing method of base material, involves contacting nonionic hydrophilic polymer with base material containing functional substance.    USE - For use in medical device such as artificial kidney, artificial blood vessel, catheter, blood bag, contact lens, intraocular lens, artificial lung, device for blood purification, supportive device for surgery, membrane for water purifier, sewage purification membrane, drug delivery system, protein chip, DNA chip, biosensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The module for blood purification is excellent in hemocompatibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) modified base material which is obtained by incorporating the medical base material into the module for biological component isolation;    (2) a method for manufacturing separation membrane which involves processing the separation membrane; and    (3) a method for manufacturing module for blood purification and artificial kidneys which involves processing the base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of artificial kidneys.    entrance-side port portion (1)    exit side port portion (2)    blood inlet (3)    blood outlet (4)    hollow fiber membrane (5)
NOVELTY - A rotating apparatus (16) is attached to a movable mounting stand (13) along downward direction of a lifting movement rail (14). A fermentation tank storing organic waste material and fermentation microbe, is rotated by the rotating apparatus.    USE - For fermenting organic waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The waste material is effectively used as resources, while low cost and high deodorizing effect is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the fermentation system.    movable mounting stand (13)    lifting movement rail (14)    rotating apparatus (16)    lifting shaft (41)    roller (43)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen (having 95 % purity) from an hydrocarbon comprises a catalytic stage of vapor formation of the substance in the presence of water vapor; a stage of reaction of conversion of carbon monoxide of the effluent; a stage of final membrane purification of the flow; and a stage of combustion of retained unit of purification by membrane    USE - The method is useful to produce hydrogen (claimed), which is useful in supplying fuel cells in electronics industry and metallurgic industry for the manufacture of special steels.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a high level purity of hydrogen (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of hydrogen (having 95 % purity) from an hydrocarbon containing alcohol (having carbon atom higher than 2) and/or oxygen compounds of glycerol comprises: a) a catalytic stage of vapor formation of the substance in the presence of water vapor (held at a 500-750degreesC and on a relative level of 0.6-2 MPa); (b) a stage of reaction of conversion of carbon monoxide of the effluent resulting from stage a); c) a stage of final membrane purification of the flow resulting from the stage b), allowing the resultant mixture to produce a hydrogen flow called permeat (at least 95 % of purity) and a flow containing retained methane, monoxide of carbon and hydrogen; and d) a stage of combustion of retained unit of purification by membrane and used as the main combustible substance in a burner, in which the hot effluents generate heat necessary for the stage of vapor formation, where the composition of principal fuel is adjusted by means of the vapor ratio of water/substance mixture entering the stage of vapor formation to obtain a lower calorific value (LCV) of the known principal fuel which makes it possible to satisfy exactly the demand for calories corresponding to the endothermicity of stage of vapor formation.
NOVELTY - Process for soldering a metallic piece to a matrix comprising a brazed zone containing copper in which a deposit of at least one layer of copper alloy is effected by cold projection on a brazed zone, and a metallic piece is soldered on the deposited layer.    USE - The exchanger obtained may be used in fluid separation processes , particularly in cryogenic units for separation of air or a mixture with main components of H2 and/or CO and/or N2 and/or CH4.    ADVANTAGE - The invention describes an improved soldering technique which avoids mechanical and thermal stresses and fissuration problems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a process of manufacture of a heat exchanger, the heat exchanger obtained and its use in fluid separation processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figures 1 and 2 represent the principle of the invention and a drawing of a section of a heat exchanger respectively.    collector and distributer of fluid; (1)    brazed matrix; (2, 3)    solder; (4)    superposed layers of copper alloy; (5,6,7)    metallic plates; (11)    separators. (12)
NOVELTY - Moisture exchange module (7) comprises a bundle (8) of moisture-permeable hollow-fiber membranes through which a gas is passed from an inlet zone (10) equipped with an inlet pipe (9) whose longitudinal axis makes an angle of 60-120degrees to that of the bundle without the axes intersecting    USE - The module is useful in a fuel cell system (claimed), especially for humidifying the air supply to a fuel cell by passing air from a compressor over the outside of the hollow-fiber membranes while passing moist off-gas from the fuel cell through the hollow-fiber membranes.    ADVANTAGE - The module can be made compact and space-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of the inlet end of a moisture-exchange module as above in longitudinal cross-section.    Moisture exchange module (7)    Hollow fiber bundle (8)    Inlet pipe (9)    Inlet zone (10)    Longitudinal axis of hollow fiber bundle. (11)
NOVELTY - A refrigerant composition comprises a hydrofluorocarbon component and hydrocarbon component. The hydrofluorocarbon component consists of: R134a and R125; R134a, R125 and R143a; R125 and R143a; or R134a, R227ea and R125. The hydrocarbon component comprises: isopentane and butane; isopentane, butane, and isopentane; or butane and isobutene.    USE - For refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and in equipment designed for non-ozone depleting substances.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is non-flammable when completely in the vapor phase, even during leak from vapor or liquid space in the container. The hydrocarbon components facilitate oil return, but, because of their flammability, restrict the weights of flammable hydrofluorocarbons. Inclusions of the hydrocarbon components and hydrofluorocarbon components can be valuable in achieving the required balance of thermodynamic properties, so minimizing the amount of hydrocarbon present allows more scope in formulating preferred blends.
NOVELTY - Removing methanol and other substances from crude biodiesel comprises mixing the crude biodiesel with a silicone-based adsorbent.    USE - The invention is used for removing methanol and other substances, e.g. glycerin, potassium, or sodium hydroxide, from crude biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention increases heating effect and thus increasing the speed of methanol removal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of forming crude biodiesel comprising adding methanol to a reaction vessel where esterification takes place, and heating the reaction vessel to greater than or equal to 140degreesF, sealing the top of the vessel, placing a condensing coil outside of the vessel and in communication with an upper portion of the vessel containing methanol vapor, for condensing methanol which escapes from the vessel in the condensing coil; and    (2) a plant for making biodiesel fuel, comprising a first section for making crude biodiesel fuel having methanol, and a second section for removing the methanol from the crude biodiesel, the second section comprising a tank for mixing the crude biodiesel and a silicone based adsorbent for the methanol, and a filter for filtering the adsorbent mixed with methanol from the crude biodiesel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the biodiesel plant.
NOVELTY - Provided is an environmental-friendly refrigerant mixture composition which can replace refrigerant R503 and R404A and can be applied to the refrigerator system using a R503 or R404A refrigerant only by the control of the amount of a refrigerant without the change of plan of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The refrigerant mixture composition comprises 35-45 wt% of propylene (R1270); 20-30 wt% of propane (R290); 20-30 wt% of 1,1-difluoroethane (R152a); and 5-15 wt% of pentafluoroethane (R125). Preferably the composition comprises further a refrigerator oil.
NOVELTY - Hahella MS02-063 strain has petroleum decomposing activity in low salt- to sea water salt-concentration environment.    USE - For decomposing petroleum (claimed) and treating waste oil of sea coast.    ADVANTAGE - The microbes have excellent petroleum decomposing activity. A characteristic red pigment produced by the microbes, enables to measure the persistence of petroleum outflow in contamination field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing of petroleum using MS02-063 strain.
NOVELTY - The joint portions of elastic housings (31,33) of respective liquid reservoir (30) and liquid acceptor (32), include an incision penetrating to the internal direction. A load is attached to each elastic housing from the exterior when the acceptor and reservoir are connected.    USE - For joining liquid acceptor and liquid reservoir in inkjet printer and direct method fuel cell (DMFC) used in notebook personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid reservoir and acceptor are connected reliably by simple structure, hence liquid spill can be prevented. The number of components required is reduced, thereby reducing cost of joint apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the liquid reservoir and acceptor.    liquid reservoir (30)    elastic housings (31,33)    liquid acceptor (32)    flow paths (37,38)    incisions (40,41)
NOVELTY - An antibody sensitized latex (I) for measuring bacteria belonging to Nitrospira genus, obtained by adsorbing antibody specific to Nitrospira genus bacteria having nitrous acid oxidation activity, onto a latex particle having an average particle diameter of 1.0-1.5 microns, with specific gravity of 1.5 g/ml.    USE - (I) is useful for measuring bacteria belonging to Nitrospira genus. (I) is useful for performing an immunoassay, which involves mixing (I) and test sample, maintaining the mixture for a predetermined period of time under still-standing conditions, and confirming the presence or absence of the generation of an aggregation indicating the aggregation of each latex particle. The method is useful in operation management of aerobic organism treatment facility, which involves measuring the bacterial count of Nitrospira genus bacteria in an aerobic organism treatment tank by the immunoassay method, and controlling solid substance residence time in a tank, dissolved oxygen amount in a tank and/or an inflow load into a tank, to acquire the number of Nitrospira genus bacteria required to maintain a target nitrification rate. The method further involves measuring bacterial count of Nitrosomonas genus bacteria and Nitrobacter genus bacteria in an aerobic organism treatment tank, and controlling solid substance residence time in a tank, the dissolved oxygen amount in a tank, and/or an inflow load into a tank, to acquire required number of Nitrosomonas genus bacteria, Nitrobacter genus bacteria and Nitrospira genus bacteria, for maintaining a target nitrification rate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables rapid, simple, accurate and convenient measurement of bacteria of Nitrospira genus in activated sludge and soil.
NOVELTY - A dry gel containing mixture of sources of zinc oxide, aluminum oxide and phosphorus oxide, is maintained at 90-200degreesC in the presence of water vapor and vapor of triethylamine in powder state. Crystalline microparticles of zinc alumino phosphate (ZAPO) having AFI and ATS structures are obtained.    USE - As adsorption agent and catalyst for isomerization of isoparaffin, alkylated reactions of aromatic hydrocarbons and cracking to lower olefins.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently forms crystalline microparticles of ZAPO with high purity.
NOVELTY - A microwave transmissive pipe (24) provided between a discharge tube (4) generating plasma and a cavity resonator that detects the electric field distribution of the tune, surrounds the tube. The organic halogen compound gas flows between the pipe and tube.    USE - For decomposition of organic halogen compound e.g. freon, trichloromethane, halon, polyfluorocarbon (PFC) used as refrigerant, solvent and for semiconductor etching process.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the organic halogen compound gas flows out of the pipe, the internal atmosphere of the decomposition device is not affected by providing microwave transmissive pipe to surround tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic halogen compound decomposition method involving decomposition of the organic halogen compound gas flowing through the pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic halogen compound decomposition device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tube (2)    cavity (3)    antenna (3c)    discharge tube (4)    microwave transmissive pipe (24)
NOVELTY - Deodorization of odor gas involves bio-deodorizing odor gas using microorganisms fixed support, and contacting the bio-deodorized gas with metal phthalocyanine catalyst (9) containing solution.    USE - The method is useful for deodorizing unpleasant odor component e.g. hydrogen sulfide in gas generated from sewage works, human waste treatment plant, foodstuff factory, chemical plant, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to effectively remove fluctuating unpleasant odor components in the gas, at low cost for long period. The solid substance such as sulfur stored in the used metal phthalocyanine catalyst containing solution is removed by solid-liquid separation and reused effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deodorizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the deodorizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bio-deodorizing tower (1)    Reactors (2)    Filled layers (3,12)    Water sprayers (4,10)    Activated carbon treated water tank (5)    Pumps (6,8,11,13)    Water pool (7)    Metal phthalocyanine catalyst (9)    Solid liquid separators (14)
NOVELTY - A fan-type gas movement unit is arranged in the center of a cylindrical housing. An outer electrode (2) is arranged at a preset space from an inner electrode (1). A dielectric layer (3) is arranged in the inner periphery of the outer electrode. A chemical reaction is generated by a catalyst arranged in a plasma generation area.    USE - Used as a plasma chemical reactor for use in a purification and deodorizing apparatus (claimed), for use in bio-toilets, domestic organic refuse disposal devices, and in various fields such as nuclear power stations, garbage dumps, stud farms, sewage fields and the printing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables the removal of a reaction product, by adopting a fan-type gas movement unit, and ensures safe and efficient generation of chemical reaction, by controlling the flow rate of the plasma to a gas to the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a purification and deodorizing apparatus using a plasma chemical reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the plasma chemical reactor.    inner electrode (1)    outer electrode (2)    dielectric layer (3)    plasma (4)    fan (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a moisture transfer promotion film (34) made from carbon fiber, which becomes the vicinity of the cathode gas flowpath (22).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since moisture transfer promotion film is provided, the moisture content generated by the reaction is moved to the upstream side of cathode gas flowpath, and hence the movement of oxygen in the cathode gas is promoted, thereby improving the efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thin film for fuel cell; and    (2) manufacturing method of thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    electrolyte film (12)    catalyst layer (14)    diffused layer (16)    cathode gas flowpath (22)    moisture transfer promotion film (34)
NOVELTY - A polylactic acid group biodegradable plastics is mixed with wastewater after methane fermentation, and the polylactic acid group biodegradable plastics is solubilized.    USE - For solubilizing polylactic acid group biodegradable plastics used for producing biogas by mixing with organic waste (carbohydrate, protein and lipid) emitted from food processing factory, garbage of home and restaurant, agricultural waste material, sewage sludge and livestock excrement. Biodegradable plastic is used for medical treatment and products such as bag, film, box, string, tableware, cosmetics container, chopsticks, spoon, fork and plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily solubilizes polylactic acid group biodegradable plastic, using wastewater after methane fermentation. The method efficiently, economically and eco-friendly generates biogas, by mixing with organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) recovery of energy from polylactic acid group biodegradable plastics, which involves solubilizing the plastic, carrying out methane fermentation of the plastic solution at 50-60 degreesC under anaerobic condition, and producing biogas; and    (2) separation of polylactic acid group biodegradable plastics and insoluble plastic, which involves separating the insoluble plastic from the polylactic acid group biodegradable plastic solution.
NOVELTY - A polymer metal complex containing trifluoromethane sulfonic acid ion, has specific formula.    USE - For gas adsorption material used in pressure-swing-adsorption system gas separation apparatus and gas storage apparatus which is mounted on vehicles (all claimed) such as fuel gas holders in motor vehicles. Also used for removing toxic materials in air, and inorganic-organic matter from waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer metal complex occludes large amount of gas. Gas separation apparatus containing the polymer metal complex performs efficient gas separation. Even though pressure in gas storage apparatus is reduced, sufficient gas adsorption amount is maintained. Therefore, pressure resistance of the container is lowered, and the shape of the storage apparatus is freely designed. The shape of the gas storage apparatus is controlled so that the shape of the wheel or seat in a vehicle is fitted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer metal complex has formula: (X(CF3SO3)2L2)n.    X=divalent transition metal ion;and    L=organic ligand.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas adsorption material which contains the polymer metal complex;    (2) pressure-swing-adsorption system gas separation apparatus using the gas adsorption material;    (3) gas storage apparatus having the gas adsorption material; and    (4) vehicle formed by mounting the gas storage apparatus.
NOVELTY - Fermenter or post-fermenter (10) for producing biogas by anaerobic degradation of biomass (1) containing manure and/or organic material has a roof made up of sections with different properties. Flexible sections (4) which act as buffer stores for biogas cover apertures (7) in a rigid roof (6), on which stirrers, etc, are mounted.    USE - Producing biogas by anaerobic degradation of biomass containing manure and/or organic material.    ADVANTAGE - A separate store for biogas is not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the fermenter.    Biomass (1)    Inner lining (2)    Flexible section (4)    Inflated outer skin (5)    Rigid roof (6)    Aperture (7)    Fermenter (10)
NOVELTY - The synthetic gasoline is especially one kind of environment protecting ethanol gasoline with less tail gas exhaust and its production process. The production process includes the mixing of ethanol 25 wt%, mixed benzene 35 wt% and 93# gasoline 39.2 wt% at normal temperature and normal pressure; adding multipurpose additive in 0.8 wt% and full mixing; and filtering to eliminate impurity. The multipurpose additive includes ferrocene, liquid paraffin, acetone and 2, 6-ditert butyl-4-cresol(264) in equimolal amount. The present invention has less tail gas pollution, no bad effect on the engine and low production cost.
NOVELTY - The synthetic gasoline is especially one kind of environment protecting methanol gasoline with less tail gas exhaust and its production process. The production process includes the mixing of methanol 35 wt%, mixed benzene 15 wt% and 93# gasoline 48.2 wt% at normal temperature and normal pressure; adding multipurpose additive I n1.8 wt% and full mixing; and filtering to eliminate impurity. The multipurpose additive includes ferrocene, liquid paraffin, acetone and 2, 6-ditert butyl-4-cresol(264) in equimolal amount. The present invention has less tail gas pollution, no bad effect on the engine and low production cost.
NOVELTY - The petrochemical product is especially a synthetic gasoline. The synthetic gasoline consists of methanol 10-60 wt%, solvent oil 20-50 wt% and additive 5-30wt%. The solvent oil consists of inflammable organic liquid of initial boiling point over 35 deg.c and dry distillation point over 210 deg.c and may be one or several of gasoline, toluene, light benzene and coarse benzene. The additive includes isooctane, isobutanol and acetone. The synthetic gasoline of the present invention has low cost, high power performance, no lead, no environmental pollution and other advantages.
NOVELTY - The method of eliminating small amount of diene from C4 alkylated material during selective hydrogenation is to contact the C4 alkylated material with small amount of diene with magnetic noble catalyst inside fluidized bed in the conditions of reaction temperature of 25-150 deg.c, reaction pressure 0.5-5.0 MPa, molar material ratio between hydrogen and diene of 1-5 and volume space velocity 3-100/hr. The magnetic noble catalyst consists of spherical carrier comprising aluminan and magnetic particle and one or several noble metals of Pd, Pt, Ru and Rh as the active component, with the magneticparticle comprising SiO2 coating layer and ferric kernel. The catalyst of the present invention has superparamagnetism and may be separated from the reaction product easily under the action of magnetic field.
NOVELTY - A methanol fuel for vehicles is prepared from methanol (15-50%), hydrocarbons, gasoline, methyl tert-butylether, benzene mixture, anticorrosion agent, flame-retarding agent, and lubricant. Its advantages are high antiexplosion nature and stability, no corrosion, low cost, and less exhausted pollutants.
NOVELTY - A low-sulfur clean fuel instead of petroleum is prepared from biologic diesel oil and/or dimethylether, methanol and/or ethanol, and petroleum fuel. Its advantage is less exhausted pollutants.
NOVELTY - A method for continuously separating oil from dregs or coke in the procedure of extracting oil from waste plastics or in oil refinery features the use of a dual-screw dregs extractor which is composedof casing, drive mechanism, and dual-screw unit consisting of drive screw bolt and driven screw bolt.
NOVELTY - An efficient organic biofertilizer contains fermented straw and stalk, organocarbon, and microbes. Its advantages are low cost, high and durable fertility, and high effect to increase the yield and quality of crops and improve soil.
NOVELTY - A multi-element organic biofertilizer including more kinds respectively for fruit trees, vegetables and grain crops is prepared from the active sludge, filtered mud of sugar refinery, leather leftover, bone powder leftover, Chinese-medicinal dregs, fowls' droppings and animal's dung through fermenting, high-temp sterilizing and adding N, P, K, Zn, B, Mo and S.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to air separating method and apparatus utilizing the cold of liquefied natural gas. During the air separating process, the cold of liquefied natural gas is transferred to material air via nitrogen as medium to obtain oxygen product, nitrogen product and argon fraction in various forms, while the liquefied natural gas become natural gas for use. The separating process adopts returned dirt nitrogen expander, where the returned dirt nitrogen expands under low temperature to produce work outwards and to provide cold for the separation process. The separating process adopts double stage rectifying tower comprising lower tower of pressure over 0.65 MPa, upper tower of pressure over 0.08 MPa, and condensing evaporator between two towers.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention has obviously reduced power consumption unit product and raised air separating capacity.
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to the field of hydrogen preparation and energy source technology, and provides a kind of metal boride catalyst with dehydrogenation and hydrogenation characteristic. The metal boride catalyst has the general expression of MxB, where, M is Al, Zr, V, Cr, Co or other metal elements or their combination, and x is 1-4. Into the metal boride, O and/or H may be combined chemically or physically. The catalyst has low cost, excellent hydrogenation activity, and dehydrogenation efficiency up to 96 %. The preparation process of the metal boride catalyst is also provided, and the preparation process includes chemical reaction inside solution to prepare precursor and subsequent two stages of heat treatment. The preparation process is simple and suitable for large scale production.
NOVELTY - The apparatus for micro-fluidic analysis has a substrate with a flat base surface with a film cover (5), a cover plate (1) and an intermediate plastics film plate (4). A semi-permeable membrane (3) is clamped between the cover and intermediate levels, separating two chambers (2a, 2b) as channels. The cover has an inlet opening (6) and a reservoir (7). The membrane can be a Cyclopor Track Etched Membrane (RTM) which retains cells but allows through biomolecules e.g. proteins and salts.    USE - The apparatus can be used for dialysis and chemotaxis experiments, using blood, sludge or other samples where bacteria have to be separated from other solid components.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus handles micro-fluids with a simple and accurate selection of given particles or migration for microscopy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the apparatus.    cover plate (1)    chamber channels (2a,2b)    membrane (3)    intermediate plate (4)    film cover (5)    inlet (6)    reservoir (7)
NOVELTY - Biomass (A) which is a raw material is conditioned at 30-70degreesC in sulfuric acid (65-85 mass%). The processed material is subjected to saccharified processing at 40-100degreesC in sulfuric acid (20-60 mass%), to obtain monosaccharide.    USE - For manufacture of monosaccharide from biomass, as raw material for manufacture of chemical products for construction field, foodstuffs, for manufacture of alcohol, alcohol composite fuel, poly lactic acid and amino acid, and as fermentation raw material.    ADVANTAGE - The monosaccharide with high conversion rate is manufactured by simple method from biomass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for manufacture of monosaccharide. The apparatus has a sulfuric acid spraying mixing apparatus which sprays 65-85 mass% sulfuric acid to biomass and mixes the sulfuric acid and biomass, a continuous mixing apparatus which mixes the sulfuric acid and biomass with a shear force to form a kneaded material, and a hydrolysis reactor which process the kneaded material added with water or low concentration sulfuric acid, such that the concentration of sulfuric acid is 20-60 mass%, at 45-100degreesC. The hydrolysis reactor supplied the intermediate product continuously from sulfuric acid spraying mixing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing of monosaccharide manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    biomass (A)    high concentration sulfuric acid (B)    washing filtrate (C)    washing water (D)    lignin (E)    filtrate (F)    sulfuric acid (G)
NOVELTY - An equipment for thermal cracking waste plastics, rubber, paraffin and heavy oil comprises a metal vessel, a mechanically-driven device, a stirrer, material inlet and outlet for liquid solid reaction products, and an outlet for gaseous reaction product, in which the metal vessel contains a metallic filler mainly for decoking its interior and a screening apparatus for the liquid or solid reaction product.    USE - The method and equipment is useful for producing hydrocarbons particularly ethylene in a continuous industrial process by cracking waste plastics, rubber, paraffin and heavy oil for application in polymer and plastics industries.    ADVANTAGE - Such equipment can be easily operated in the continuous industrial production of hydrocarbons for \( 60 days at productivity of \) 30 tons/day, with efficiency at high output rate.
NOVELTY - Making polypropylene comprises contacting oxygenate stream with olefin forming catalyst to form olefin stream, separating intermediate grade propylene stream from olefin stream, contacting intermediate grade propylene stream with polypropylene forming catalyst to form polypropylene and unreacted by-product, and removing propane from unreacted by-product to form purge stream and propylene containing recycle stream.    USE - For making polypropylene used as propylene feed stream.    ADVANTAGE - The invention does not require extensive separation equipment in removing propane from propylene, thus reducing costs of polymer grade propylene feed stream. It allows recovery of unreacted contaminants, e.g. propylene from polymer product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Making polypropylene comprises contacting oxygenate stream with olefin forming catalyst to form olefin stream, separating intermediate grade propylene stream from olefin stream, contacting intermediate grade propylene stream with polypropylene forming catalyst to form polypropylene and unreacted by-product, and removing propane from unreacted by-product to form purge stream and propylene containing recycle stream. The intermediate grate propylene stream contains propylene (less than 99.5 wt.%).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of separation intermediate grade propylene stream from olefin stream, and using intermediate grade propylene stream as feed stream to polypropylene reaction system.    Line (101, 103, 105, 107)    Reaction unit (102)    Separation system (104, 106, 109)
NOVELTY - A combustor (20) has a reaction tube (21) with a side-reaction portion (21A) and a main-reaction portion (21B). A fuel gas supplied to the side-reaction portion is ignited intermittently to produce detonation. A source gas supplied to the main-reaction portion is compressed by the shock wave produced by detonation and is heated up accompanying compression, so that it is reformed to produce hydrogen-containing gas.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas using town gas as raw material, used in hydrogen production system, and for producing fuel by recycling carbon monoxide produced during manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is easily manufactured from the source gas comprising a hydrocarbon gas, using the energy produced by detonation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the apparatus for manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    apparatus (10)    combustor (20)    reaction tube (21)    side-reaction portion (21A)    main-reaction portion (21B)
NOVELTY - Liquid mouth-and-lips cosmetics contain oil-based components (A) (70-99.9 mass%) which contains heavy flow isoparaffin (30-90 mass%), and cis-6-hexadecenoic acid (B) (0.005-10 mass%).    USE - As lipstick, lip cream, lip gloss, foundation for lipstick, lipstick overcoat.    ADVANTAGE - The cosmetics does not produce irritation or roughness when applied to lip, and does not produce odor easily by adhesion of saliva.
NOVELTY - An injection apparatus (11) injects naphthalene to the reactor (10) with catalyst (12). The hydrogen gas supply apparatus (20) supplies hydrogen gas on the catalyst so that the hydrogenated decalin on the catalyst disperse.    USE - The producing organic hydrate used as fuel for fuel cell in vehicle, ship, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Is compact. The reaction is advanced rapidly and continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogenation reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    injection apparatus (11)    catalyst (12)    hydrogen gas supply apparatus (20)    storage tank (30)    controller (100)
NOVELTY - Biocell in the sludge is destroyed, and the sludge is solubilized. The solubilized sludge is separated into a solid component and a liquid component. A flammable component is mixed with the liquid component and emulsion fuel-formation is carried out. The solid component is thermally decomposed. Thus, the sludge is thermally processed.    USE - For thermal decomposition of sludge ejected from factory and sewage work.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal decomposition process of sludge is processed economically using simple and compact installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal decomposition processing plant of the sludge comprising an indirect heating unit equipped with a rotary kiln to perform conveyance stirring, heating and drying of raw material or thermally decomposing the raw material, a heat source to generate heat for heating the rotary kiln, a gas combustion unit to burn the gas generated from the raw material, a solubilization unit to destroy the biocell by heating and solubilize the sludge, a solid-liquid separation unit to separate the sludge into solid and liquid components and a fuel-formation unit to mix a flammable component and the liquid component and generate emulsion fuel. The individual component is supplied to the indirect heating unit as raw material. The emulsion fuel is used as fuel of the gas combustion unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of fuel formation from sludge and thermal decomposition process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Biocell in the sludge is destroyed and the sludge is solubilized by a solubilization unit. The solubilized sludge is separated into solid component and liquid component. A flammable component is mixed with the liquid component and emulsion fuel-formation is carried out, and thus emulsion fuel is obtained from the sludge.    USE - For forming fuel from sludge ejected from factory and sewage work, used for drying and carbonization.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical manufacture of fuel from sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermal decomposition of sludge, which involves carrying out thermal decomposition processing of solid component separated from the solubilized sludge by using the emulsion fuel as fuel of thermal decomposition processing or fuel processing, and carrying out combustion processing of thermal decomposition gas; and    (2) thermal decomposition processing plant of sludge, which has indirect heating unit equipped with rotary kiln which performs conveyance stirring and heating of raw material and thermally decompose or dries the raw material, heat source for generating heat for heating the rotary kiln, gas combustion unit for burning the gas generated from the raw material, solubilization unit for destroying the biocell and solubilizing the sludge by heating, solid-liquid separation unit for separating the sludge into solid and liquid components and fuel-formation unit for mixing flammable component and liquid component and generating emulsion fuel. The emulsion fuel is used as fuel of the gas combustion unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of formation of fuel from sludge and thermal decomposition process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves radiating far infrared radiation at the electrolyte liquid by tourmaline powder catalyst. The ultrasonic vibration is provided to the electrolysis boards immersed in parallel in the electrolyte liquid.    USE - For hydrogen gas generator for electric power generation. Also for using hydrogen gas as a fuel for welding, boilers.    ADVANTAGE - Generates hydrogen gas and oxygen gas at high efficiency, and achieves reduction in size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrolysis apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electrolysis apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Deodorization of odor gas involves bio-deodorizing odor gas using microorganisms fixed support, increasing temperature of bio-deodorized gas, low-temperature plasma processing and performing oxidation treatment by catalyst (17).    USE - The method is useful for deodorizing unpleasant odor component e.g. hydrogen sulfide in gas generated from sewage works, human waste treatment plant, foodstuff factory, chemical plant, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to effectively remove fluctuating unpleasant odor components in the gas, at low cost for long period. By water washing and drying, the catalyst is reproduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deodorizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the deodorizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bio-deodorizing tower (1)    low-temperature plasma deodorizing tower (2)    filled layers (3)    water sprayers (4)    activated sludge treated water tank (5)    water sprinkling speed pump (6)    water pool (7)    water sprinkling circulation pump (8)    mist separator (9)    heat exchanger (10)    heaters (11)    outlet (12)    high voltage power supplies (13)    electrodes (14,15)    catalyst unit (16)    catalyst (17)    washing water sprayer (18)    air inlet (19)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic digestion processing of an organic waste is carried out, and portion(s) of the digested sludge are solubilized and circulated and the remainder of the digestion sludge processed at anaerobic digestion process is dehydrated. Crystallization dephosphorization of phosphorus in the supernatant liquid separated at dehydration process, is carried out.    USE - For processing organic waste such as nitrogen-containing organic sludge generated from water treatment plant, which processes sewage, human waste, industrial waste, organic refuse and livestock excrement, used for producing methane gas. Processed organic waste is used as fertilizer. Separated ammonia is used for crystallization dephosphorization process.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently removes protein, lipid and cellulose from the organic waste, and enables volume reduction of discharge of surplus sludge generated accompanying digestion processing. The method efficiently decomposes organic material, and is eco-friendly and economical since running cost is reduced. Phosphorus eluted from organic waste is efficiently recycled as phosphoric acid. Generation amount of methane gas per unit of organic waste is improved. Dehydration separation is performed easily and efficiently, and ash content in the digestion sludge is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram explaining the organic waste processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anaerobic digestion tank (1)    solubilization tank (2)    digested sludge dehydration apparatus (3)    crystallization dephosphorization apparatus (4)    sludge thickening apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - Determining the reactivity of waste water comprises subjecting waste water filled in an air-tight container (1) to deaeration under reduced pressure and degassing after elapse of predetermined time, and calculating the pressure change and corresponding space volume of the container    USE - For evaluating reactivity of waste water containing organic matter for performing biological treatment such as biological denitrification, methane fermentation, anaerobic treatment etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables forecasting the danger of activated sludge produced due to the reactivity of the waste water during the biological treatment efficiently and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reactive evaluation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reactive evaluation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    container (1)    sampling solenoid valve (5)    addition solenoid valve (6)    pressure sensor (9)    computer (11)
NOVELTY - A methanol solution of sodium hydroxide is added to the oil, and transesterified into a methyl ester. The volume and acid value of the oil are measured, and the appropriate additional amount of sodium hydroxide required for modification is calculated from the measured results. The deficit of methanol obtained by deducting and calculating the methanol amount in the methanol solution, is added.    USE - For modifying oil, such as waste vegetable oils and expired vegetable oils, into methyl ester, and recycling as fuel for micro gas turbines and diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The modification method is reliable, efficient and economical. Excess use of sodium hydroxide and methanol is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A methanol solution of sodium hydroxide is added to the oil, and transesterified into a methyl ester. The volume and acid value of the oil are measured, and the appropriate additional amount of sodium hydroxide required for modification is calculated from the measured results. The appropriate additional amount of methanol solution of sodium hydroxide is calculated from the concentration of the appropriate additional amount of sodium hydroxide. The appropriate additional amount of methanol is calculated from the volume of the oil. The deficit of methanol obtained by deducting and calculating the methanol amount in the methanol solution, is added.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the modifier of waste vegetable oil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (1)    methanol tank (2)    solenoid valve (3)    methanol-solution tank (4)    acidity measurement portion (6)
NOVELTY - The fluid separation filter (1) consists of ceramic fluid separation membrane (3) on surface(s) of porous support material (2). The ceramic fluid separation membrane contains silicon, titanium, zirconium and/or group 3a elements.    USE - For separating gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and methane from factory waste and petroleum field. The fluid separation filter is also used in foodstuffs industry, medical device, water treatment plant and desalination plant for water purification. The fluid separation filter is used as deoxygenation membrane and hydrogen separation membrane in the micro reaction of the fuel cell and chemo synthesis which generates electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid separation filter has excellent water resisting property, selectivity and permeability. The fluid separation filter has improved deterioration of transmissive character and separation character.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The group 3a element is lutetium, ytterbium, dysprosium, erbium, and/or europium. The ceramic fluid separation membrane consists of amorphous material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the fluid separation filter.    fluid separation filter (1)    porous support medical (2)    ceramic fluid separation membrane (3)    pore (4)    intermediate layer (5)
NOVELTY - The filter unit (6) preceding the activated sludge tank (1) containing the membrane, includes a fine sieve (11) with mesh size below 1 mm. The filter unit is in the form of sieve baskets disposed around a rotary drum, with wash-down sprays and/or compressed air supply directed onto the drum. The filter unit is contained in a separate tank (7). Optional additional features of the activated sludge tank, include nitrification and/or denitrification zones, a grit interceptor and/or a fat separator.    USE - A membrane bioreactor for treatment of domestic sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment is designed to minimize servicing and maintenance. Efficient treatment of the waste water and an adequate supply of microorganisms are provided. An important consideration is that the rotary sieve is very effective in removing hair and similar fine residues, without hindering the delivery of microorganisms into the activated sludge tank. Loading of the fine pore membrane in the activated sludge tank is very considerably reduced as a result, and it consequently requires less cleaning and maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the corresponding method of treatment    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A vertical cross section of the filter unit is presented.    activated sludge tank (1)    filter unit (6)    filter tank (7)    drum (8)    filter basket (11)
NOVELTY - A composting system for organic residues has a compost stack with a series of vacuum lances inserted to segments within heap (1) core (2). Each lance is linked to a hose branch to a flexible collector hose (3) to a water trap (5), a vacuum pump (6) and a bio-filter (7).    USE - Composting system for organic residues.    ADVANTAGE - The composting system minimises unwanted atmospheric emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lances are fabricated of stainless steel with sharp tips and abstraction perforations. The lances are connected to the respective hose, and the hose to the flexible collector hoses, by a snap-fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a suitable composting heap.    Heap (1)    vacuum lance (2)    collector hose (3)    flexible hose (4)    water trap (5)    vacuum pump (6)    bio-filter (7)
NOVELTY - A complete set of apparatuses for quickly preparing biological fertilizer from organic garbage in batches is composed of garbage classifier, mincing machine, grinder, pulping machine, centrifugal separator, strong decomposing-compounding machine, mixing-feeding machine, wet material stacking machine, wet material breaker, granulating machine, bacterial strain inoculating machine, screening unit, baker and packing machine.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of composite symbiotic 'functional bacteria liquid-SS' comprising cereous bacillus ACCC11077, licheniformis bacillus ACCC11106 and Bacillus subtilis ACCC11088 in the ratio of 1 to 1 to 1. The 'functional bacteria liquid-SS' fermenting liquid may be adsorbed with organic carrier to form organic 'functional bacteria fertilizer-SS'.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The present invention relates to a kind of composite symbiotic 'functional bacteria liquid-SS' comprising cereous bacillus ACCC11077, licheniformis bacillus ACCC11106 and Bacillus subtilis ACCC11088 in the ratio of 1 to 1 to 1. The 'functional bacteria liquid-SS' fermenting liquid may be adsorbed with organic carrier to form organic 'functional bacteria fertilizer-SS'. Both the 'functional bacteria liquid-SS' and the 'functional bacteria fertilizer-SS' of the present invention may be used in preventing and controlling soil plant diseases and pests, including soybean and water melon blight, soybean and cucumber roundworm disease, fragrant onion maggot, etc.
NOVELTY - A mass production of strain for purifying industrial waste gas is produced by: (a) preparing selective culture medium; (b) inoculating object certain basic strain; (c) putting liquid object pollutant into it with certain ratio; (d) culturing in constant temperature cradle; (e) putting the strain liquid and object pollutant into a mass production incubator; and (f) culturing to obtain product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mass production of strain for purifying industrial waste gas belonging to breeding technology of strain is produced by:    (a) preparing selective culture medium according to object pollutant;    (b) inoculating object certain basic strain for purifying industrial waste gas to the container standing the medium;    (c) putting the liquid object pollutant into it with certain ratio;    (d) culturing in constant temperature cradle to obtain strain liquid from initial strain;    (e) putting the strain liquid and object pollutant into a mass production incubator with certain ratio; and    (f) culturing at certain temperature to obtain product used for purifying methylbenzene.
NOVELTY - Manure is obtained by mixing wollastonite with pig or human feces/urine and concentrated sulfuric acid, solidifying or granulating with hen droppings, adding microorganisms as a culture medium and fermenting the mixture.    USE - As fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently manufactures manure and reduces bad odor. The manure improves soil fertility and growth and yield of crops.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for manure, comprising feces/urine supplier (6), wallastonite supplier (7), concentrated sulfuric acid supplier (8), agitator (1, 1a), feces/urine reactor (2), fowl droppings reactor (3) and a fermentation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic plan view of manure manufacturing apparatus.    excrement stirring apparatus (1, 1a)    excrements reactor (2)    hen-droppings reactor (3)    excrements supply apparatus (6)    wollastonite supply apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - Water vapor is supplied to cathode side (11) of high temperature water-vapor electrolyzer (1) having electrolytic cell (5). A hydrocarbon-containing gas is supplied to anode side (12), and reacted with oxygen ion, such that electrolytic voltage is reduced. The waste gas ejected from anode side of the electrolyzer is mixed with hydrocarbon-containing gas, which is fed to anode side to produce hydrogen.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is efficiently manufactured using reduced amount of electric power. The obstruction of electrode due to precipitate of solid carbon is effectively prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Water vapor is supplied to cathode side of high temperature water-vapor electrolyzer having electrolytic cell, which is divided into anode side and cathode side using a solid-acid compound electrolyte as a diaphragm (3). A hydrocarbon-containing gas is supplied to the anode side, and reacted with oxygen ion, such that electrolytic voltage is reduced. The waste gas ejected from anode side of the electrolyzer is mixed with hydrocarbon-containing gas, which is fed to anode side. Hydrogen is produced by the high temperature water-vapor electrolysis.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing hydrogen. The apparatus has electrolytic cell divided into anode side and cathode side by diaphragm of solid-acid compound electrolyte, pipelines for supplying water vapor and hydrocarbon-containing gas to cathode and anode of electrolytic cell, respectively, and a pipeline for mixing waste gas ejected from the anode side into hydrocarbon-containing gas fed to anode side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of manufacturing apparatus of hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    high temperature water vapor electrolyzer (1)    anode (2)    diaphragm (3)    cathode (4)    electrolytic cell (5)    cathode side (11)    anode side (12)
NOVELTY - Preparation of fatty acid alkyl esters (I) involves reacting fatty acid glyceride with 1-4C alcohol in presence of organometallic catalytic tin compound of tin, obtaining ester with glycerol, separating glycerine from ester as immiscible phase, purifying by washing and treating washed (I) with a basic adsorbent.    USE - In the preparation of fatty acid alkyl esters useful as bio-diesel, fuel in diesel engines, as blending component for petro-diesel and as additive in petro-fuel for enhancing lubricity, cetane number and biodegradability (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The improved process provides bio-diesel having acid value of 0.01-0.50 mg KOH/g; and viscosity of 4-7 cSt at 40degreesC. The method is a single step esterification as well as transesterification process that separates fatty acid esters and glycerol in easy manner. The method provides (I) with improved separation and purification of esters and glycerin without the need of neutralization step. The process is eco-friendly as no alkali treatment is involved for the purification of alkyl-esters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of fatty acid alkyl esters (I) suitable for use as bio-diesel involves:    (1) reacting fatty acid glyceride with 1-4C alcohol in a molar ratio of 3:1-30:1 of fatty acids and triglyceride respectively, at a temperature of 70-300degreesC, and pressure of 1-30 bars in the presence of organometallic catalytic compound of tin, where concentration of catalyst is 0.01-3 wt.% of the fatty acid glyceride; obtaining ester with glycerol;    (2) separating the glycerine from the ester as immiscible phase by decantation;    (3) purifying by washing with water; and    (4) treating the washed ester with basic adsorbent to obtain bio-diesel.
NOVELTY - Providing an apparatus comprising a modifier for modifying a hydrogen-containing fuel (A) to form a modified gas and containing a modifying unit for modifying (A), whereby the apparatus is a simple and compact arrangement capable of efficiently modifying a hydrogen-containing fuel.    USE - For manufacturing a fuel gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas manufacturing apparatus is simple and of compact arrangement capable of efficiently modifying the hydrogen-containing fuel. The hydrogen-containing fuel supply mechanism needs no dedicated pump and is reduced in size and simplified structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus comprises a modifier for modifying a hydrogen-containing fuel (A) to form a modified gas and containing a modifying unit for modifying (A), (A) supply mechanism (M1) for supplying (A), a modifying air supply mechanism (M2) for supplying modifying air; and an ejector for mixing (A) delivered from (M1) and the modifying air delivered from (M2) and supplying it to the modifying unit.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell for generating electricity from organic material comprises two compartments, each containing an electrode system comprising an electrode on the inside of a water-permeable membrane, an external circuit, and a pump for transferring protons from the first compartment via the membrane to the second compartment.    USE - Used as a fuel cell for generating electricity from organic material, especially in waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The pump eliminates scale-up problems associated with limited proton transfer through membranes (compare WO2001004061).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a series of two or more fuel cells as above;    (2) an electrode system comprising an electrode on the inside of a water-permeable membrane;    (3) a series of two or more electrode systems as above; and    (4) generating electricity from organic material in a fuel cell as above by anaerobically generating protons and electrons from the organic material by means of electrochemically active microorganisms in the first compartment, transferring the electrons from the first compartment to the second compartment through the external circuit, transferring the protons from the first compartment to the second compartment by means of the pump, reacting the protons and electrons with oxygen in the second compartment to produce water, and withdrawing water from the second compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrode system as above.    Membrane header (20)    Conductor wire (23)    Membrane (24)    Conductive material (25)    Spacer. (26)
NOVELTY - Processing female hormone in waste water, involves measuring the concentration of microorganisms capable of degrading female hormone in activated sludge in a water treating unit, controlling the service condition of the water treating unit based on the concentration of microorganisms and maintaining the concentration of the microorganisms more than the predetermined concentration.    USE - For processing (removing or lowering the content of) female hormone such as 17beta-estradiol in waste water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method of processing female hormone in waste water is carried out efficiently. The method enables to lower the concentration of female hormone in waste water such as activated sludge, stably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the water treating unit comprising the measurement unit for measuring the concentration of the microorganisms, which degrade the female hormone in bioreaction tank, which processes the waste water, and a control unit, which maintains the concentration of the microorganisms at a more than predetermined concentration.
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation processing system comprises a centrifuge (3) which separates non-decomposed solid substance and methane bacterium contained in supernatent liquor ejected from methane fermentation tank (2) for methane fermentation of organic waste. The methane bacterium contained in the supernatent liquid ejected from the centrifuge, is separated in a flocculation tank (4). A line (L2) returns the separated methane bacterium to the methane fermentation tank.    USE - For methane fermentation processing of organic waste sludge e.g. foodstuff residue, human waste and used paper.    ADVANTAGE - High concentrating of the methane bacterium, is possible and methane fermentation processing can be performed at high-load conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the methane fermentation processing system.    Methane fermentation processing system (1)    Methane fermentation tank (2)    Centrifuge (3)    Flocculation tank (4)    Line (L2)
NOVELTY - Rotary fermentation machine comprises air flow passages formed between adjacent rotary drums (3), where a pivoted opening/ closing flap (24) opens and closes the air flow passages.    USE - For fermentation of organic refuse such as fish and shell fish, vegetable waste ejected from houses, restaurant, foodstuff factory and hen droppings ejected from poultry farm.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the position of the flow passages, air is supplied into the rotary drums uniformly and efficiently even if the full length of the rotary drums are long and so fermentation of large amount of organic refuse is carried out effectively within short period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched cross sectional view of the rotary fermentation machine.    Rotary fermentation machine (1)    Rotary drums (3)    Hopper (4)    Base frame (6)    Drive shaft (11)
NOVELTY - A top surface (1c) is provided horizontally to an inclined outer surface (1b) of a fermentation tank. An insertion opening is formed in the top surface of the tank of size to allow easy insertion of to-be-processed refuse into the fermentation tank.    USE - For disposing organic refuse ejected from kitchen in house.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse disposer is made compact, by arrangement of the inclined outer surface of the fermentation tank. Enables easy injection of refuse into the fermentation tank lightweight organic refuse disposer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse disposer.    bottom surface (1a)    top surface (1c)    deodorizing device (2)    casing (10)    driving axle (21)    stirrer (22)    organic refuse disposer (A)
NOVELTY - The sludge disposal apparatus (1) has a reaction tank (2), a sludge ejection unit (22,23), a stir-crushing unit (4) deployed in tank, and a deposit ejection unit (21). The tank produces souring sludge by fermenting organic sludge in anaerobic condition. The unit (22,23) ejects produced souring sludge from the tank. The unit (4) crushes organic sludge stirred in the tank. The unit (21) ejects deposit formed on bottom portion of tank.    USE - For processing of organic substance-containing sludge ejected during treatment of livestock farming wastewater, organic refuse, sewage sludge and purification tank sludge, and from foodstuff factory.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge disposal apparatus efficiently enables methane fermentation of organic sludge. The mixing of impurities is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of sludge disposal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge disposal apparatus (1)    reaction tank (2)    stir-crushing unit (4)    deposit ejection unit (21)    sludge ejection unit (22,23)
NOVELTY - Organic sludge is supplied to a digester (2) and anaerobic digestion of sludge is carried out by methane fermentation. A portion of digested sludge is extracted and dehydrated, and other portion of digested sludge is extracted and concentrated. The concentrated sludge is heated, circulated to digester, and anaerobic digestion is carried out at high temperature and concentration.    USE - For anaerobic digestion of organic sludge ejected from foodstuff factory, sewage works and chemical plant.    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic digestion of organic sludge is simply and efficiently enabled. The amount of sludge subjected to final treatment is low. The recovery of suspended solid is simply enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anaerobic digestion system (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of anaerobic digestion system of organic sludge. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    digestive system (1)    digester (2)    sludge storage tank (3)    centrifugal dehydrator (4)    centrifugal-concentration machine (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves stopping hydrogen production apparatus according to stop processing pattern judged according to detection abnormality when start up signal of hydrogen production apparatus is input.    USE - For domestic hydrogen production apparatus for producing hydrogen supplied to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables appropriate stopping of hydrogen production apparatus and to maintain hydrogen production apparatus easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus of domestic hydrogen production apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    stop processing pattern (122a-122f)    normal stop processing pattern (138)
NOVELTY - A space (S1) is formed on the upper portion of a reaction container (2) in which a catalyst layer (3) is accommodated. Reformed gas supply pipings (4) penetrates into the catalyst layer and protrudes into the upper space, from the bottom of the container.    USE - Shift reaction apparatus which carries out conversion removal of carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen rich reformed gas used in fuel cell, by water based shift reaction.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the position of the reformed gas supply pipings, the reformed gas is induced so as to react with whole catalyst layer uniformly and so the catalyst layer is utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the shift reaction apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction container (2)    catalyst layer (3)    reformed gas supply pipings (4)    distributors (10,11)    space (S1)
NOVELTY - 2C or more hydrocarbon is reacted with water vapor in presence of modification catalyst (2) at 300-550degreesC and hydrogen is produced. The concentration of the hydrocarbon is reduced during the process. The hydrogen produced is separated with hydrogen permeable film and high purity hydrogen is obtained. The unreacted hydrocarbon and water vapor are reacted at 500-700degreesC to obtain hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen used as fuel gas of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen having high thermal efficiency is manufactured with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 2C or more hydrocarbon is reacted with water vapor in presence of modification catalyst at 300-550degreesC and hydrogen is produced. The concentration of the hydrocarbon is reduced during the process. The hydrogen produced is separated with hydrogen permeable film and high purity hydrogen is obtained. The unreacted hydrocarbon and water vapor are reacted at 500-700degreesC to obtain hydrogen. Water vapor and hydrocarbon (S/C) are reacted in the ratio of 4 or less.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the right sectional drawing of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen production apparatus (1)    modification catalyst (2)    reactor (3)    burner (4)    hydrogen outlet tube (5)
NOVELTY - The cabinet (1) comprises a discardable container-type garbage chute (8) having a lid, penetrated within the circular flow path (7) formed at lower portion of work space.    USE - For use in genetic engineering fields, medical treatment, pharmaceutical field, biohazard countermeasure applications.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the garbage chute, the waste materials are easily discarded, thus the infection or contamination of waste materials are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of safety cabinet.    cabinet (1)    workbench (2)    circular flow path (7)    garbage chute (8)    front-surface shutter (9)
NOVELTY - The electrolysis under stirring vibration is performed with respect to electrolyte liquid (14) contained in electrolytic bath (10A), by supplying voltage between anode (2x) and cathode (2y) contacting the liquid and by vibration stirring of the liquid using vibration stirring mechanism (16). The hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas produced by the electrolysis, is filled into a container through piping (10B").    USE - For sealing filling of hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas into container.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas is produced and filled into the container with high efficiency and safety in the state stabilized over long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas sealing filling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anode (2x)    cathode (2y)    electrolytic bath (10A)    piping (10B")    electrolyte liquid (14)    vibration stirring mechanism (16)
NOVELTY - A mixer (2) mixes the source gas and steam generated from a steam-generator (1) by heating water in a water storage (6) using combustion gas of combustor (5). A reformer (3) generates hydrogen-rich reforming gas by auto-oxidation of source gas. A combustion-gas circulation line (9) is provided to surround the heat-radiating section of the reformer.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to control the temperature of the reformer easily and efficiently by reducing the heat energy transmitting from the reformer. Improves thermal efficiency of the steam generator. Reduces size of the steam reforming system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the steam-reforming system.    steam-generator (1)    mixer (2)    reformer (3)    combustor (5)    water storage (6)    combustion-gas circulation line (9)
NOVELTY - A composting promoter comprises a polymer which is derived from a broth containing a cross-linkable polymer structure. The polymer is obtained by adding a cross-linking agent into a culture solution containing a cross-linkable polymer directly without purification and drying the broth.    USE - As composting promoter for composting agricultural or livestock farming waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - The composting promoter decreases bad odor and enables composting in a short time.
NOVELTY - Bacteria of the Bacillus type is used to break down keratin-containing waste, to produce a feed for other types of micro-organisms. The resulting biomass is used as a feed to a process generating hydrogen gas.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of a composition (I) comprises a transesterification step in which the triglyceride is reacted with primary monoalcohol (methanol or ethanol) by heterogenous catalysis to give (m)ethyl ester of fatty acids of triglycerides and glycerol; and an etherification step in which the glycerol is reacted with 4-12C olefinic hydrocarbon(s).    USE - The ether of glycerol; and the ester or the mixture of methyl and/or ethyl esters of fatty acids are useful as fuel or fuel constituents. (I) is useful as fuel or as constituent of fuel, where the fuel is gasoline or preferably gas oil or biodiesel. (I) is useful as tensioactive/co-tensioactive solvents (all claimed). (I) is useful as biofuel in diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The method is useful to produce biofuel (claimed) obtained from natural origin. The method provides control of overproduction of glycerol. The neutral glycerol obtained by the method has a purity of at least 98%, good quality and less water content and the glycerol does not contain any salt, mineral or metal components. The glycerol product is used directly without any further expensive treatment steps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of a composition useful as fuel or as constituent of fuel from at least one triglyceride formed between at least one fatty acid and the glycerol, comprises: at least one step of transesterification in which the triglyceride is reacted with at least one primary monoalcohol (methanol or ethanol) by heterogenous catalysis to give at least one methyl and/or ethyl ester of fatty acids of triglycerides and glycerol (where these products are free from by-products); and an etherification step in which the glycerol is reacted with at least one 4-12C olefinic hydrocarbon.
NOVELTY - A fuel comprises a primary fuel containing mineral oils and/or vegetable oils (a), water, a lipophilic emulsifying agent (b) and a hydrophilic emulsifying/detergent agent (c). (c) is a mixture of at least two polyol esters having different molecular weights.    USE - For diesel engines (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is in microemulsion form. The hydrophilic emulsifying/detergent agent provides greater and better stability to the final microemulsion even after centrifugation at less than or equal to5750 rpm for at least 15 minutes. The composition does not contain nonylphenol, nonylphenol ethoxylate, formaldehyde, its derivative, alkyl nitrates or ammonium nitrates and hence is neither carcinogenic nor teratogenic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIMS is included for preparing the fuel involving preparing a hydrophilic emulsifying/detergent agent (O/W) by mixing at least two esters of polyols; providing a lipophilic emulsifying agent (W/O); and introducing the hydrophilic emulsifying/detergent agent (O/W) and the lipophilic emulsifying agent (W/O) separately or premixed into a primary fuel constituted by mineral oils and/or vegetable oils.
NOVELTY - The continuous amino acid producing process with fish processing waste water includes natural microbe contacting conversion technological process for pre-treating marine fish waste, and membrane separation process to separate amino acid produced in biological conversion of protein and in the microbe metabolism from the protein decomposing product. On one side, the inhibition of amino acid to the biological protein converting process is reduced to speed the decomposition of protein; and on the other side, the further conversion of amino acid into other product is reduced, so as to raise the comprehensive yield of amino acid.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses culture process of high temperature anaerobic hydrogen -generating granular sludge in the field of new energy source development and utilization. Common middle temperature anaerobic granular sludge is first heated and then inoculated to upstream anaerobic reactor, and the reactor is initiated with organic waste water with high concentration of saccharide matter. Into the waste water, proper amount of nitrogen salt, phosphate and trace elements may be added to ensure the normal growth of microbes to obtain high temperature anaerobic hydrogen -generating granularsludge inside the reactor. The high temperature anaerobic hydrogen -generating granular sludge of the present invention has excellent hydrogen generating activity and deposition performance, long staying time in the reactor, raised volume load, raised hydrogen yield and raised running stability.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one method of generating hydrogen via catalytic thermolysis and gasification of biomass. The hydrogen generating apparatus consists of circulating fluidizing bed, cyclonic separator and bubbling fluidizing bed connected serially. The hydrogen generating process the fluidization of biomass with steam in circulating fluidizing bed with catalyst CaO/MgO grains; the catalyticthermolysis and gasification of biomass to produce hydrogen; the fixation reaction of CO2 in gas product with catalyst CaO/MgO grains to form CaCO3/MgCO3; the separation of CaCO3/MgCO3 grains and cokegrains in cyclonic separator; burning of coke grains to promote the decomposition of CaCO3/MgCO3 to release CO2 and high temperature CaO/MgO grains; and returning the high temperature CaO/MgO grainsto the circulating fluidizing bed as catalyst and heat source.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a biology process method for paper making black liquid. The invention aims at the alkali of paper making black liquid and hard degradability of the lignin, using acid-producing white rot bacterium to produce organic acid to taking acid out of lignin in the paper making black liquid, deceasing alkaline and taking off lignin to make effluent water whose PH value is between 2to 3. Acidity effluent water would decrease the content of acid soluble lignin and COD to produce effluent water that COD is below 2000 and PH value is from 5 to six. The effluent water comes to anaerobic and aerobiosis system to realize the standard. And the draft can be used for developing microorganism and organic fertilizer. The invention discloses suited to many kinds of paper making factory, especially for middle and small factory to effectively solve the pollution problem.
NOVELTY - The plasma pyrolytic reformer for hydrocarbons and alcohols decomposition has production of gaseous hydrogen and solid carbonaceous material through decomposition of e.g. methane. A hydrogen or a plasma gas stream with a D.C. source for electrical discharge in the reactor are employed.    USE - In industrial chemistry.
NOVELTY - Composting a biomass comprises feeding sludge, sand and green waste into a mixer; mixing the sludge, sand and green waste to form a part of a biomass; and composting the biomass.    USE - For composting a biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides an efficient composting process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composting system comprising a container for biomass and/or organic waste having outer sidewalls and a bottom wall. The container further comprises an inner perforated bottom floor arranged above the bottom wall to form a bottom cavity between the bottom wall and the bottom floor, and inner beam arranged between the outer sidewalls and at a height above the inner bottom floor.
NOVELTY - A system for producing hydrogen-rich stream comprises a fuel processing reactor comprising a reaction zone and a reforming catalyst disposed in the reaction zone for converting a feed stream to a reformate stream comprising hydrogen; and a system for mixing a water stream, a hydrogen-rich stream, and a hydrocarbon stream forming the feed stream that is fed to the reaction zone.    USE - For producing hydrogen-rich stream and hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system processes sulfur-laden hydrocarbon fuel while preventing the formation of coke and metal sulfides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a system for producing hydrogen; and    (2) production of a hydrogen-rich stream.
NOVELTY - A residue supply system (3) supplies the residue (S) generated in the gasification furnace (2) to a hot blast generation furnace (1). A vertical tube (4) accumulates the residue for shielding the atmosphere of the gasification furnace from the hot blast generation furnace. A detector has the electrodes (9-11) for detecting the residue in the tube.    USE - For gasifying biomass to obtain fuel gas used in combustion electric power generation, gas-engine electric power generation, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables steady supply of residue and appropriate shielding of atmosphere of gasification furnace from hot blast generation furnace.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for biomass gasifying system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the biomass gasifying system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hot blast generation furnace (1)    gasification furnace (2)    residue supply system (3)    vertical tube (4)    electrodes (9-11)    residue (S)
NOVELTY - The catalyst contains ruthenium compound supported to a support which consists of manganese oxide and aluminum oxide. The catalyst is processed in alkaline aqueous solution and bake-processed at 150-500degreesC in air. The aluminum oxide has pore volume of pores having pore diameter of 8 nm or more occupying 50% or more of total pore volume.    USE - For manufacture of hydrocarbons (claimed) from mixed gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and used in Fischer Tropsch reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst allows stable and smooth reaction with high chain growth probability and high catalytic activity, and produces 5 or more carbons with high productivity and liquid hydrocarbons with good efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one type of compound chosen from alkali metal compound, alkaline earth metal compound and rare earth compound is used as the support, and are preferably sodium compounds.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrocarbon; and    (2) manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The hydrocarbon reforming catalyst is formed by loading a carrier containing manganese oxide, alumina and compound(s) chosen from lanthanum trioxide, cerium oxide and zirconium oxide with noble-metal component(s). The noble-metal component(s) is chosen from ruthenium, platinum, rhodium, palladium and iridium.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell system (both claimed) used for motor vehicles and industries.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon reforming catalyst has high catalyst activity, and is capable of maintaining the strength (such as compressive strength) of the carrier even after a long thermal treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The support further contains silicon oxide formed from silicon compound such as tetraethoxysilane. The hydrocarbon reforming catalyst further contains alkali-metal component or alkaline-earth metal component.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen using hydrocarbon reforming catalyst; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of outline of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vaporizer (1)    water feed pipe (2)    fuel tank (21)    desulfurizer (23)    modifier (31)    fuel cell (34)
NOVELTY - Water vapor (6) is supplied to cathode side (16) of water-vapor electrolyzer having electrolytic bath (13) divided into and anode side (15) and side (16) using solid-acid compound electrolyte film as diaphragm (14). Reducing gas is supplied to side (15), water-vapor electrolysis is performed at high temperature, and hydrogen is manufactured. Temperature of reducing gas and water vapor supplied to bath (13) are 200-500degreesC.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cells used by electric vehicles, and for chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures high purity hydrogen efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of hydrogen comprising the electrolytic bath divided into anode side and cathode side by the diaphragm, a pipeline (10) to supply reducing gas to anode side, a pipeline (11) to supply water vapor to cathode side, and an unit to raise temperature of reducing gas and water vapor supplied to the electrolytic bath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The flowchart of the hydrogen-production system by high temperature water-vapor electrolysis process.    water vapor (6)    pipeline of reducing gas (10)    pipeline of water vapor (11)    electrolytic bath (13)    diaphragm (14)    anode side (15)    cathode side (16)
NOVELTY - Pretreatment of fly ash involves pulverizing fly ash before wet treatment.    USE - For preprocessing fly ash collected from waste gas ejected during incineration of municipal solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves grinding fly ash so that elution of heavy metal from fly ash is suppressed, and reduces generation of waste water during wet processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fly ash contains zinc, lead, copper, cadmium, mercury, chromium, arsenic, boron, selenium and/or fluorine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the preprocessing of fly ash. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fly ash (1)    water (2)    agitation (3,5)    pulverization (4)    solid-liquid separation (6)    residue (8)    acid leaching (9)    pH adjustment (10)    discharging (12)
NOVELTY - An aqueous stream comprising suspended matter, an oleaginous material and an emulsifier having an emulsification activity, is treated by reducing the emulsification activity of the emulsifier.    USE - For treating an aqueous stream comprising suspended matter, an oleaginous material and an emulsifier having an emulsification activity.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method solves the problem associated with the build up of solids in ponds to avoid regular de-sludging or removal of solids from the ponds. It also solves the problems associated with open tank digestion systems that also require de-sludging, and with closed digesting systems that can be relatively expensive (e.g. due to pumping and purification to process water).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) treating an aqueous stream resulting from the extraction of oil from a material derived from a palm plant, where the material comprises suspended matter, triglycerides and an emulsifier, comprising hydrolyzing the triglycerides; and    (2) a concentrated solution, separated solutes, fertilizer or animal feed produced by the process of reducing the emulsification activity of the emulsifier in the aqueous stream comprising suspended matter, the emulsifier and the oleaginous material, where the solution, fertilizer or animal feed has a relatively low concentration of emulsifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic flow diagram of a method of treating effluents, e.g. discharge from a palm oil mill plant.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide converter comprises shift catalyst beds arranged in tandem for conducting a shift reaction for converting carbon monoxide and water to hydrogen and carbon dioxide.    USE - For converting carbon monoxide in a reformed gas for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invented carbon monoxide converter is less expensive whose catalyst temperature can be controlled even under a high load with excellent catalyst durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a fuel cell systems.    Fuel supply pipe (21)    Fuel gas supply pipe (22)    Air supply pipe (23)    Fuel off-gas pipe (26)    Exhaust pipe (29)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator system for generating hydrogen from water split reaction, includes a pressure container having a water inlet and a product hydrogen outlet; and cells vertically stacked inside the container. Each cell contains a reactant compound comprising a mechanical mixture of a reactant metal and an anti-passivation material.    USE - For generating hydrogen from water split reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive hydrogen generator system is cost-effective and efficient for generating and collecting pressurized hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generator system for generating hydrogen from water split reaction, comprises a pressure container (10) having a water inlet for fluidly coupling to a water source and flowing water to a bottom of the container, and a product hydrogen outlet for fluidly coupling to a hydrogen consumer and flowing hydrogen collected inside the container to the consumer. Cells (30) are vertically stacked inside the container and contain a reactant compound comprising a mechanical mixture of a reactant metal and an anti-passivation material and producing hydrogen gas upon contact with water. The cells are fluidly communicative with water and hydrogen gas and stacked such that water rising from the bottom of the container activates each immersed cell to produce hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cut-away view of the reactor.    Container (10)    O-ring (19)    Dehumidifier (20)    Discharge chamber (23)    Cells (30)
NOVELTY - To provide a method for treating a mixture of incinerated ash and sludge, which uses thermal plasma for treating the incinerated ash and sludge into stable slag having leachability-resistance to elution of heavy metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of: (a) injecting a mixture prepared by mixing incinerated ash with sludge in a weight ratio of 3:1-1:3 into a reactor of a thermal-plasma jet device; (b) heating and melting the mixture to generate slag; and (c) rapidly-cooling the molten-stage slag using cooling water to generate amorphous slag.
NOVELTY - To provide an apparatus for removing air pollutants using corona discharge plasma and sodium sulfite, wherein an absorption column containing an additive aqueous solution is connected to a plasma reactor to further treat exhaust gas treated in a plasma reactor, and a method for removing air pollutants using the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an air pollutant removing apparatus for removing air pollutants contained in exhaust gas by converting exhaust gas flown in into the plasma state in a plasma reactor by corona discharge, an apparatus for removing air pollutants using corona discharge plasma and sodium sulfite is characterized in that an adsorption column(20) containing an additive aqueous solution is connected to the plasma reactor to further treat the exhaust gas treated in the plasma reactor, wherein the plasma reactor comprises a glass tube(11) into which a copper rod(12) as a discharge electrode and a hollow small tube(11b) formed of glass as a dielectric are inserted; glass beads(21) filled in a space between the copper rod and the glass tube, and wherein the plasma reactor and the absorption column are charged with glass beads.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The gas reforming tower (4) supplies fuel gas to the utilization system (2) from the gasifier (1). The fuel gas supply system (5) supplies fuel gas from gas reforming tower to gasifier, when the temperature of the gas reforming tower is lower than the processing temperature.    USE - For generating fuel gas by thermally heating biomass such as wood chip and hen droppings.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents failure by the tar in fuel gas . The fuel which contains tar is used effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of biomass gasification system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the biomass gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasifier (1)    utilization system (2)    supply system (3)    gas reforming tower (4)    fuel gas supply system (5)
NOVELTY - A blade (3) for stirring refuse fed into a horizontal drum (1) is provided at periphery of a rotary shaft (2) in the drum. The ribbon-flight conveyor screw type auxiliary blades (4,5) are connected to shaft. A warm-air supply apparatus, warm-water supply apparatus and discharge device for discharging gas produced in drum are installed in warm-water flow path formed in drum peripheral wall, shaft and auxiliary blades.    USE - Processing apparatus for processing organic refuse such as waste foodstuffs and agricultural products, so as to produce organic fertilizer, fodder for livestock, or food for fish.    ADVANTAGE - Since the warm water is circulated through the flow path formed in the peripheral wall of the drum , the shaft and the auxiliary blades, the time taken for the drum to reach the optimal fermentation-activity temperature of thermophilic bacteria is reduced. The generation of odor during the processing is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    horizontal drum (1)    rotary shaft (2)    blade (3)    auxiliary blades (4,5)
NOVELTY - A membrane filtration module (13) is arranged at the outer side of a biological treatment apparatus equipped with an anaerobic tank (10) and an aerobic tank (11). A cross-flow pump (14) supplies the liquid in the aerobic tank to the module. The filtered liquid is discharged as treated water from the module. A portion of treated water from the module is returned to the anaerobic tank, through a return line (16).    USE - Biological treatment method of sewage or industrial waste water in waste-water treatment facility.    ADVANTAGE - Enables achieving good denitrifying effect by use of the membrane filtration module which receives the liquid from the aerobic tank by the cross-flow pump. Enables achieving cross-flow filtration effect in the module. The power consumption of the pump is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sewage treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anaerobic tank (10)    aerobic tank (11)    membrane filtration module (13)    cross-flow pump (14)    return line (16)
NOVELTY - An air supply unit (7) supplies air for uniform fermentation of organic waste (A). Gas exhausting units (8,9) eject fermentation gas from exhaust ports (22,26) provided in the upper portion and inner wall respectively of the fermenter (2).    USE - For performing aerobic fermentation of organic refuse, organic waste or sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Organic matter can be fermented uniformly without stirring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic matter fermentation apparatus.    fermenter (2)    air supply unit (7)    gas exhausting units (8,9)    exhaust ports (22,26)    organic waste (A)
NOVELTY - A motor (32) drives a conveyor (30) to transfer the to-be-processed object such as sludge to front and back direction within casing (28), through opening (28a) according to the set object application amount. The object is further transferred to left and right direction by driving other conveyor using other motor.    USE - For dispersing surplus sludge and organic waste in fermentation decomposition treatment tank.    ADVANTAGE - The to-be-processed object is dispersed effectively according to set application amount, by simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the mounting stand.    mounting stand (4)    casing (28)    opening (28a)    conveyor (30)    motor (32)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic treatment of fat and oil containing pollutant material involves monitoring propionic acid concentration in a reaction tank sludge and adding fumaric acid according to the monitored propionic acid concentration.    USE - For anaerobic treatment of fat and oil containing pollutant material contained in waste water and organic sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic treatment of the fat and oil containing pollutant material is carried out efficiently and steadily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anaerobic treatment apparatus of the fat and oil containing pollutant material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the anaerobic treatment apparatus of the fat and oil containing pollutant material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    chemical tank (1)    storage tank (2)    anaerobic reaction tank (3)    propionic acid concentration measuring device (7)    piping (10)
NOVELTY - A container (12) filled with microorganisms carrier, for deodorizing malodorous gas (G1) supplied into the container and a filter unit (33) containing odorants and ion adsorption agent (35), arranged inside a water-sprinkling piping (31) of a sprinkler (21) which sprays water into the container, is new.    USE - For deodorizing malodorous gas produced in composting plant of organic waste, sewage works, livestock barn, food processing factory.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents time-dependent reduction in the deodorizing capability of the malodorous gas, by maintaining the microorganisms in an active state. Since a large-scale waste-water treatment installation is prevented, the installation cost of the bio-deodorizing apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for bio-deodorizing method which involves deodorizing malodorous gas biologically by sprinkling water into the container. The water in the container is recovered, for spraying into the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the bio-deodorizing apparatus.    Container (12)    Sprinkler (21)    Water-sprinkling piping (31)    Filter unit (33)    Ion adsorption agent (35)    Malodorous gas (G1)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte structure (31) comprises an anode and cathode which are formed at respective flow paths (32,33) by laminating hydrogen isolation metal layer (311) and proton conductor layer (312). The anode and cathode are short-circuited by a short-circuit (91).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is utilized effectively at the time of electric power generation needlessness and drive is performed stably. Thus energy efficiency is improved using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte structure (31)    anode flow path (32)    cathode flow path (33)    hydrogen isolation metal layer (311)    proton conductor layer (312)    short-circuit (91)
NOVELTY - A sewage gas (1) is introduced in the bottom of an absorption tower (3) packed with several filled layers divided with a gas backflow prevention board. Water (2) is supplied from the tower top, and counter flow contact of gas with water is carried out. Impurity gas components, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are absorbed in water. The pure methane gas (5) is emitted from the upper portion of the tower.    USE - The method is useful for purifying sewage gas e.g. methane fermentation gas produced in fermentation of sewage sludge digestion process, organic refuse, biomass and treacle fermentation residue liquid, and producing pure gas used as fuel, such as town gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces high quality methane gas using compact installation and improves operability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the purification of sewage gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sewage gas (1)    Absorption water (2)    Absorption tower (3)    Gas compression machine (4)    Pure methane gas (5)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical gasifier (2) has an opening (6) at the downward direction of the fluid bed (14) in combustion furnace (1). A sealant is formed between the gasifier opening and the fluid bed. A diffusion tube (15) for air supply for fluidizing fuel is held at middle of combustion chamber. An injection nozzle (20) for water vapor supply is fixed to the bottom end of the chamber.    USE - For gasification of solid fuel such as coffee dregs, coal.    ADVANTAGE - By providing opening of gasifier at downward direction of fluid bed, the circulation control of the bed material is performed more easily. The sealant prevents gas flow between the combustion furnace and gasifier and so generation of gas with low nitrogen concentration and high heat energy release is obtained. The utilization effect of the generated gas is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclone (31) which separates gasification gas and bed material is connected to the downstream side of the gasifier. The separated bed material is supplied to the combustion furnace. The water vapor in the nozzle is obtained by recovering heat of waste gas obtained from combustion furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the circulation type fluid bed gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion furnace (1)    gasifier (2)    opening (6)    fluid bed (14)    diffusion tube (15)    injection nozzle (20)    cyclone (31)
NOVELTY - The target storage quantity of the fuel gas to a storage unit is calculated based on use log data of the fuel gas. The fuel gas is obtained by refining hydrogen-containing gas. The fuel gas of target quantity is filled to the storage unit.    USE - For filling fuel gas such as hydrogen gas obtained by reforming hydrogen-containing fuel such as natural gas, methane, propane, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), in storage unit of domestic fuel gas manufacturing system for supplying to domestic fuel cell, motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents filling of excess fuel gas in the storage unit, by estimating target storage quantity. Minimizes high pressure storage power of the fuel gas and thereby economical efficiency of the fuel gas manufacturing apparatus is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of fuel gas filling method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas separation apparatus has cooling unit and adsorption unit having adsorption material. A mixed gas containing hydrogen gas and dehydrogenation product is cooled, and dehydrogenation product is separated. The dehydrogenation product remaining in the cooled mixed gas is made to adsorb into the adsorption material and separated.    USE - For separating hydrogen gas used for fuel cell mounted in vehicle and hydrogen fueled engine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas separating apparatus generates hydrogen of high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen gas generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (10)    catalyst (11)    discharge port (19)    cooling chamber (21)    adsorption chamber (22)
NOVELTY - A processing apparatus of organic waste, has pre-processing installation (1), methane fermentation tank (2), dehydration installation (4), wastewater treating installation (5) and ammonia removal tank (6). Tank (2) recovers methane gas, when carrying out volume reduction of pre-processed organic waste. Tank (6) removes ammonia in tank (2), and ammonia-removed organic waste is directly returned to tank (2).    USE - The apparatus is useful for processing organic waste such as sewage sludge, human waste and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The processing apparatus of organic waste is compact, simple and efficiently processes the organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing apparatus of organic waste, has a pre-processing installation (1) of organic waste, a methane fermentation tank (2), a dehydration installation (4), a wastewater treating installation (5), and an ammonia removal tank (6). The methane fermentation tank recovers methane gas, when carrying out volume reduction of pre-processed organic waste. The dehydration installation separates solid and liquid of methane fermented organic waste. The installation (5) processes the isolated wastewater. The ammonia removal tank removes ammonia in methane fermentation tank. The ammonia removed organic waste is directly returned to the fermentation tank.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing of organic waste, which involves processing the organic waste containing solid substance and ammonia nitrogen in methane fermentation tank, removing ammonia nitrogen from organic waste in ammonia removal tank, and returning the ammonia-removed organic waste to fermentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of processing apparatus of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pre-processing installation (1)    Methane fermentation tank (2)    Dehydration installation (4)    Wastewater treatment installation (5)    Ammonia removal tank (6)
NOVELTY - The methanation catalyst comprises metallic nickel microparticles and/or metallic iron microparticles having average particle diameter of 1-20 nm, magnesium and aluminum. The content of metallic nickel and/or metallic iron with respect to the catalyst is 0.15-60 weight%. The content of nickel and/or iron with respect to the total number of moles of magnesium, aluminum, nickel and/or iron is 0.001-0.52.    USE - For methanation of carbon monoxide (claimed), purifying hydrogen gas, hydrocarbon degradation of steam reforming and partial oxidation, and as carbon dioxide modification catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The methanation catalyst has excellent catalyst activity, durability and sulfur poisoning-proof property, and prevents caulking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the methanation catalyst; and    (2) methanation of carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - Dry type methane fermentation comprises that a carbonized material is mixed with organic waste to form an organic mixture which is subjected to methane fermentation.    USE - For dry type methane fermentation of organic waste such as sewage generated in wastewater treatment, domestic organic refuse and farmhouse refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content of organic waste is controlled and the nitrogen concentration is lowered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dry type methane fermentation apparatus, which has a carbonization unit (106) for producing carbonized material and a dry type methane fermentation tank (100) for carrying out methane fermentation of an organic mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a dry type methane fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    dry type methane fermentation tank (100)    organic waste preprocessing unit (102)    carbonization unit (106)    mixing apparatus (108)    methane gas storage and supply unit (110)
NOVELTY - Recovery unit recovers the acidic discharge material (118) made of compound of platinum group element or chloroplatinic acid, remained in a discharge head (108) using a suction pump. The recovered material is mixed with ammonia or organic base of predetermined amount before guiding to a recovery tank.    USE - For forming reaction layer on substrate during manufacturing of fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicle (claimed), electric vehicle and electronic device (claimed) such as mobile phone, personal handyphone system (PHS), electronic paper, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile video phone, digital camera and clock.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers remaining discharge material safely and economically, hence the fuel cell is manufactured reliably at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) discharge material collection method;    (b) fuel cell;    (c) electronic device; and    (d) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the ejector.    ejector (100a)    discharge head (106)    table (112)    discharge material (118)    suction cap (122)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse disposer determining humidity in a treatment tank (1a) with respect to change of subsequent electrical charging time of an U-shaped heater to which electric power is supplied and stopped repeatedly, is new.    USE - For disposing organic refuse ejected from home and restaurants. Technique also suits for manure processing apparatus and cooking apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high precision humidity determination and to perform humidity control of microorganisms support so that microorganisms are always maintained in an optimal state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic refuse disposer.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    disposer (1)    treatment tank (1a)    microorganisms support (1b)    stirrer (3)    stirring shaft (4)
NOVELTY - The fluid bed temperature is controlled by performing recirculation of exhaust gas and setting the ratio of re-circulation of exhaust gas flowrate w.r.t the total air flow current at 20-80% at 600-750degreesC, while setting the excess air ratio in the fluid bed (2) at 0.2-0.9 and fluidization start velocity to 2-6.    USE - Used for fluidized bed combustion of biomass which is an organic resource originating in animals and plants except fossil resources, with high alkali component of wood type biomass, agricultural type biomass and industrial type biomass as waste material fuel, and also for burning industrial waste such as paper and plastic for electric power generation. Combustion ash is used for fertilizer and solid improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - The process eliminates aggregation for melting of combustion ash and flow medium such as siliceous sand and eliminates ash adhesion into the boiler, thereby providing favorable flow of siliceous sand and enabling smooth and stable driving of the combustor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biomass fuel burning fluidized bed combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the biomass fuel burning fluidized bed combustor.    combustion furnace (1)    fluid beds (2)    wind box (4)    fuel supply machine (5)    dust collector (8)
NOVELTY - The temperature of gas turbine waste gas is increased by introducing shock wave from convergence detonation generator (1) to processing chamber storing waste gas and performing impact compression of waste gas. The hydrogen and carbon monoxide is generated by a steam reforming machine (9) using heated waste gas and supplied hydrocarbon and water vapor.    USE - For generating hydrogen using heated waste gas from electric power generating gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently while generating hydrogen cheaply using gas turbine waste gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generator with hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electric power generator with hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    convergence detonation generator (1)    gas turbine generator (3)    magnetohydrodynamic power generator(7) rotary reactor (5)    steam reforming machine (9)
NOVELTY - The temperature of gas turbine waste gas is increased by introducing shock wave from convergence detonation generator (1) to processing chamber storing waste gas and performing impact compression of waste gas. The hydrogen and carbon monoxide is generated by a steam reforming machine (7) using waste gas heated by heater (7c) and supplied hydrocarbon and water vapor.    USE - For generating hydrogen using heated waste gas from electric power generating gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently while generating hydrogen cheaply using gas turbine waste gas. Removes carbon dioxide in gas turbine waste gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generator with hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electric power generator with hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    convergence detonation generator (1)    gas turbine generator (3)    magnetohydrodynamic power generator (5)    steam reforming machine (7)    heater (7c)    rotary reactor (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel container or cartridge consists of a resin composition containing a polyphenylene ether (A) and a polyolefin (B), at a weight ratio (A/B) of 5/95-50/50.    USE - For supplying alcohol, such as methanol (claimed), to alcohol-type fuel cells, such as direct methanol fuel cells, useful as power source for motor vehicles and mobile electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel container or cartridge has excellent rigidity, heat resistance, alcohol resistance, and crack resistance.
NOVELTY - Fuel tank (10) has partition structure (102) having cellophane membrane portion (104) to permeate water from fuel chamber (101) into water chamber (100).    USE - Fuel tank for fuel cell system (claimed) used for electric power generation in portable electronic device (claimed) such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), note-book type personal computer, portable audio apparatus and portable visual apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents water remaining in the fuel tank, when the residual amount of fuel is lost in the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) fuel cell system; and    (b) portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel tank used for the fuel cell system.    fuel tank (10)    water chamber (100)    fuel chamber (101)    partition structure (102)    cellophane membrane portion (104)
NOVELTY - Organic waste containing combustibles and organic waste of high water content are simultaneously supplied to waste material incineration equipment. Premixed combustion is carried out, and organic waste of high water content is incinerated.    USE - For processing organic waste such as sewage sludge, industrial wastewater sludge and paper manufacture sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is efficiently processed without requiring special heat source. Combustion processing of organic waste of high water content is efficiently carried out, and combustion decomposition of odor components is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic waste containing combustibles is waste tire and/or waste plastic. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view illustrating the processing of organic waste.    rotary kiln (1)    suspension preheater (2)    clinker cooler (3)    calcinations furnace (4)    organic waste supply line (14)
NOVELTY - A biomass fuel is obtained by granulating and drying water-containing sludge as a particulate material. The biomass fuel has moisture content of 10% or less and particle size of 2-5 mm.    USE - As energy source in coal-fired power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass fuel is manufactured simply and economically, by effectively using recycled water-containing organic sludge. The biomass fuel has combustion efficiency, high sanitation property and excellent preservability. Granulation drying of the organic dehydrated cake is carried out without adding components other than water-containing organic sludge. Emission amount of carbon dioxide is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biomass fuel, which involves carrying out dehydration-treatment of water-containing organic sludge, mix-granulating the obtained organic dehydrated cake in biaxial mixture and drying in hot-air parallel current-type rotation dry drum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacture of the biomass fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    manufacturing equipment of biomass fuel (10)    coal-fired power plant (20)
NOVELTY - Method for performing hydrogen fermentation involves mixing livestock farming related waste material and foodstuff related waste material, fermenting the mixture and producing hydrogen under anaerobic fermentation condition.    USE - For fermenting livestock farming waste material and foodstuff related waste material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables fermentation of the waste materials at low cost, thereby producing hydrogen without using hydrogen production microbe.
NOVELTY - A methane-fermentation waste liquid (3) is supplied to an activated sludge tank (4). The surplus sludge (5) with minimum amount of nitrite or nitrate from activated sludge tank is processed in aerobic or anaerobic conditions, and then supplied to a methane-fermentation tank. The methane gas (7) is generated in methane-fermentation tank, and electric power is generated by fuel cell.    USE - For operating methane-fermentation processing apparatus used for carrying out methane-fermentation processing of organic waste, such as excrements of cow and pig, and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The operating method of methane-fermentation processing apparatus improves recovering efficiency of methane, prevents nitrate mixing in methane-fermentation tank by return of surplus sludge, and reduces amount of solid dreg generated. The performance decrement of the fuel cell generating electric power using methane gas is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A methane-fermentation waste liquid (3) is supplied to an activated sludge tank (4). The surplus sludge (5) with minimum amount of nitrite or nitrate from activated sludge tank is processed in aerobic or anaerobic conditions, and then supplied to a methane-fermentation tank. The methane-fermentation processing apparatus has a methane-fermentation tank (2), an activated sludge tank and a fuel cell (8). The methane gas (7) generated in methane-fermentation tank, and electric power is generated by the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion structure of the methane-fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane-fermentation tank (2)    methane-fermentation waste liquid (3)    activated sludge tank (4)    surplus sludge (5)    methane gas (7)    fuel cell (8)    anaerobic tank (14)    aerobic tank (15)
NOVELTY - In the processing of waste water from the treatment and processing of organic waste (especially manure) in a biogas fermenter (2) by ultrafiltration (UF) (7) and reverse osmosis (RO) (10, 11), the suspended sediment separated during ultrafiltration is recycled to the biogas fermenter.    USE - The process is useful for producing biogas and purifying the waste water from the fermentation, specifically with recovery of a spreadable organic fertilizer and/or a phosphate-depleted ammonium sulfate-potassium chloride fertilizer as by-product.    ADVANTAGE - Recycling the sediment increases the amount of methanobacteria in the fermenter, and thus increases the yield of biogas in a given time. The treated water can be discharged into natural bodies of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the apparatus for carrying out the process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic flow diagram of the process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pre-storage pit (1)    Biogas fermenter (2)    Fermentation residue receiver (3)    First solid-liquid separation (4)    Second solid-liquid separation (5)    Receiver for filtrate for ultrafiltration (6)    Ultrafiltration stage (7)    Receiver for filtrate for reverse osmosis (8)    Acidification stage (9)    First reverse osmosis (10)    Second reverse osmosis (11)    Ozonization reaction vessel (12)    All-year untilization of excess heat (13)    Processing and drying plant, giving spreadable, manure-based complete fertilizer with (a) reduced, (b) natural or (c) elevated mineral content (14)    Dischargeable water (26)
NOVELTY - Generating process heat and/or electrical energy for a machine for making and/or refining a web of fibrous material, especially paper or cardboard, comprises producing a hydrogen-rich gas from the machine's waste products and using this gas to generate the necessary process heat and/or electrical energy.    USE - Generating process heat and/or electrical energy for a machine for making and/or refining a web of fibrous material, especially paper or cardboard.    ADVANTAGE - Process heat and/or electrical energy is generated from waste products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow diagram for the conversion of biomass into hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reformer (10)    Shift converter (12)    Pressure swing adsorption unit (14)    Selective oxidation unit (16)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to the technological process of producing alcohol with peltate yam processing effluent suitable for industrial production. The technological process includes neutralizing pre-treatment of peltate yam processing effluent, fermentation, and distillation to obtain industrial alcohol. The present invention features the material liquid temperature into the distillation of 90-95 degreesC, stuffing speed of 4.5-5 cu m/hour and clear water shower configured to the top of the coarse distillation tower to eliminate foam. The technological process is suitable for industrial production.
NOVELTY - Extracting fuel oil from waste vegetable oil includes filtering waste vegetable oil to eliminate impurities, adding anhydrous sodium hydroxide and absolute ethanol via stirring for reaction, and eliminating precipitate. The process is simple and low in cost and improves the utilization value of waste vegetable oil. The fuel oil has high quality and may be used in internal combustion engines.
NOVELTY - An organic refuse pile-free treating system and method are disclosed. The system consists of a heat source apparatus, a pre-treating apparatus and a cracking apparatus. The method is carried out by heating the pre-treating apparatus and cracking apparatus with the heat source apparatus, separating organic refuse into slurry and oil-water surface mixed liquid by the pre-treating apparatus, adding slurry into microbial ferment and organic carbon, and cracking sterilizing by the cracking apparatus to obtain pile-free organic fertilizer. It occupies small space and works rapidly.
NOVELTY - A granular human excreta fertilizer and its production are disclosed. It consists of human excreta 60-70 wt.%, lime powder 10-15 wt.%, straw powder or husk powder or weed powder 20-30 wt.%. It is produced by: 1) adding lime powder, straw powder or husk powder into human excreta, mixing and fermenting for 48-72 hours; and 2) forming, and drying at 100-150 degreesC to obtain granular fertilizer. Its advantages include low cost, simple process, and no secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - Production of multifunctional biological organic fertilizer from fowl and livestock feces is achieved by adding beneficial microbes to the fecal material to make a fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a kind of organic fertilizer with grain stillage as producing raw materials and its manufacturing method, which can be divided into solid fertilizer and/or liquid rushing fertilizer. The liquid rushing fertilizer, uses grain stillage wastewater generated from solid-liquid separating of grain stillage as raw materials, and is acquired through anaerobic ferment, hydrolysis,allocation, and filtration. The solid fertilizer, uses grain stillage solid generated from solid-liquid separating of grain stillage as raw materials, and is acquired by aerobic ferment, endoplasm allocation, stoving sterilize, and pelletization shaping. More than 90% producing raw material of this product is selected from grain stillage, so it can extensively treat and utilize grain stillage in order to eliminate environmental pollution. And at the same time, it can bring considerable economic benefits to white spirit manufacturing enterprise, and it adapts to popularize as the auxiliary project of white spirit manufacturing enterprise.
NOVELTY - A reformer comprises a reaction zone (22) and additional reaction zone(s) (24) for receiving fuel (12, 14) and oxidizer (16, 18). Each reaction zone is adapted to react fuel and oxidizer into reformate (20).    USE - For reacting fuel and oxidizer into reformate.    ADVANTAGE - Providing several reaction zones has positive effect on the thermal economy of reformer. Hot areas can be locally stabilized even if the reformer output is modulated. Dividing the reaction zones reduces pressure loss in the reformer. This leads to an increase of efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process of reacting fuel and oxidizer into reformate in a reformer, by supplying fuel and/or oxidizer to reaction zones in a separately adjustable manner for adjusting reformer output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the inventive reformer.    Fuel (12, 14)    Oxidizer (16, 18)    Reformate (20)    Reaction zones (22, 24)    Heat exchanger (26)    Injection system (28, 30)    Central air supply (32)    Valves (34)    Catalyst (36)    Product gas guides (38, 40)    Mixing point (42)
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system comprises a vaporization region (18) to receive liquid component (20) of a feed stream (14) and to produce vaporized component (22) of feed stream, a treatment region (24) to receive and remove solids from the vaporized component of feed stream, and a hydrogen-producing region (28) connected with the treatment region to receive the feed stream and to produce a mixed gas stream (30) containing hydrogen gas and other gases.    USE - For fuel processing, fuel cell, and other industries in which hydrogen gas is produced.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel processing system incorporates a treatment region that enables efficient removal of solids from vaporized component of feed stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of treating vaporized component of a feed stream for a fuel processor, by receiving vaporized feed stream component into a treatment region, removing solids from the vaporized feed stream component, delivering the feed stream to a hydrogen-producing region of a fuel processor, and producing a stream containing hydrogen gas from the feed stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of the inventive fuel processing system.    Fuel processing assembly (11)    Fuel processor (12)    Feed stream (14)    Product hydrogen stream (16)    Vaporization region (18)    Liquid component of feed stream (20)    Treatment region (24)    Hydrogen-producing region (28)    Mixed gas stream (30)    Separation region (32)    Filter (48)    Reforming catalyst (62)    Steam reforming region (66)    Hydrogen-selective membrane (70)
NOVELTY - Composting organic waste within several vessels (10, 12, 14), each having an inlet (18, 22, 32) and outlet (20, 40) arranged such that outlet of one vessel is spaced above the inlet of next vessel in succession involves causing organic waste to advance from inlet to outlet of each vessel, and agitating the organic waste at the outlet of each vessel while impelling the agitated organic waste into the next vessel in succession.    USE - For composting organic waste composed of table scraps and other organic waste, leaves, scrap paper, weeds and other vegetation useful as fertilizer, soil supplement and for production of biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The method obviates the cost of land-filling since the product is in demand for different commercial uses and may be disposed of by selling it rather than by land-filling it. The method achieves the end product of value and is biogas that is generated as composting and useful as fuel and to generate energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified elevation of the composting vessel useful for composting of waste.    vessels (10, 12, 14)    inlets (18, 22, 32)    outlets. (20, 40)
NOVELTY - A dissociation system comprises a radiolysis apparatus in communication with a reaction vessel; photolysis apparatus in communication with the reaction vessel; electrolysis apparatus in communication with the reaction vessel; and catalyst located within the interior of the reaction vessel.    USE - The dissociation system is used for dissociating water into hydrogen and oxygen for the production of heat and power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dissociation system provides lower gas volatility, higher gas purity with lower equipment and maintenance costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dissociation system comprises reaction vessel having a cylindrical body, first end and second end defining an interior. The reaction vessel has an inlet located proximate the first end for receiving water from a water supply into the interior and at least two outlet ports located proximate the second end. Each port allows hydrogen and oxygen to egress. A radiolysis apparatus is in communication with the reaction vessel. A photolysis apparatus is in communication with the reaction vessel. An electrolysis apparatus is in communication with the reaction vessel. A catalyst is located within the interior of the reaction vessel.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for the production of heat and power comprising reaction vessel producing oxygen and hydrogen from water; and solid oxide fuel cell in communication with the reaction vessel. The solid oxide fuel cell produces heat and power. The portion of the oxygen and hydrogen is provided to the solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a dissociation system.    Dissociation system (350)    Inlet mechanism (362)    Oxygen outlet (364)    Hydrogen outlet (366)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic assembly has first and second chambers having first and second gas collection regions, respectively; passage between first and second chambers; photovoltaic module and electrode in the first chamber; counter electrode in the second chamber; electrolyte in first and second chambers; and light focusing element associated with the module.    USE - Used for electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides hydrogen fuel at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method to make an assembly for electrolysis of water comprising providing transparent cylindrical-shaped envelope having access port; placing photovoltaic (PV) module and electrode in the envelope adjacent its end and placing counter electrode adjacent the other end of the envelope; sealing the ends of the envelope and joining the ends together; and inserting electrolyte in the sealed envelope through the access port; and    (2) an apparatus for creating hydrogen from the dissociation of an aqueous electrolyte solution using sunlight comprising fluid filled container to hold an aqueous electrolyte solution to be dissociated and used as a light collecting lens; PV module at a point to accept refracted light from the fluid filled container; and pair of electrodes coupled to the PV cell within the electrolyte solution and configured to split water within the solution into hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a bag reactor.
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbons are produced by allowing methyl bromide to contact a zeolite doped with an alkaline-earth metal, at a temperature and pressure to yield hydrocarbons.    USE - For producing hydrocarbons (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides efficient way to convert methane and other hydrocarbons into higher hydrocarbons.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to safety of environment. Method involves taking samples, their microscopic analysis, analysis for the presence of microorganisms and detection of species as indicators showing excess value of permissible concentrations by chrome, zinc and copper. The excess of these values by chrome is associated with disappearance of the following species of microorganisms: Vorticella microstoma and Litonotus lamella, by zinc - Colpidium colpoda, Notommata ansata, Cathypna luna and Monostula cornuta and by copper - Epystilis plicatilis and Vorticella campanula. Method provides carrying out the exact and rapid determination of permissible concentrations of chrome, zinc and copper in sewage waters.    USE - Ecology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved assay method. 7 tbl
NOVELTY - Proposed hydrogen generator operates on reaction of hydrolysis with solid reagent granules; hydrogen generator includes reaction reservoir filled with solid reagent granules, hydrogen supply main, liquid reagent supply main and heat exchanger for removal of reaction heat.    USE - Power equipment; generation of hydrogen in stationary plants and on transport facilities.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency; fast response due to reduced power requirements and starting time; enhanced compactness.3 cl, 1 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generator is also provided with loading bin with hatch which is hermetically sealed during operation of generator; arranged inside loading bin are starting heater and heat-transfer agent main connected to heat exchange loop for removal of reaction heat at its outlet. Operation of hydrogen generator includes loading the solid reagent granules from loading bin into liquid reagent reaction reservoir, heating the reagents for starting the generator, cooling the reagents in stationary mode, draining the reaction products from reaction reservoir and repeating all above-mentioned operations. Prior to loading the solid reagent granules into reaction reservoir, they are heated in loading bin to temperature of reaction; after discharge of solid reagent granules into reaction reservoir, bin is filled with next portion of solid reagent granules which are heated with heat of reaction. Multi-purpose loading bin is used as important component of generator temperature control system.
NOVELTY - To provide a method for manufacturing fuel charcoal using food garbage by controlling supply of oxygen and transfer of the raw material while lowering raw materials into a heat treatment process to completely heat treat the raw materials and passing the heat treated raw materials through water supply, steam generation and steam penetration processes to change the raw materials into the fuel charcoal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing fuel charcoal using food garbage comprises: injecting raw materials comprising pure food garbage, sawdust and binder to a heat treatment process by a rotation control motor (11); continuously heat treating the raw materials while the raw materials are being lowered; completely heat treating the lowering raw materials by controlling supply of oxygen and transfer of the raw materials by a control motor (7); and injecting supply water into the raw material and generating steam from the raw materials, thereby penetrating steam into the raw materials to change the raw materials into the fuel charcoal, wherein oxygen is injected into the raw materials after the raw materials are ignited by a heat treatment furnace (5) and an oxygen supply member (6), an ignition burner (14) is used only to ignite the raw materials, a heat discharge port (4) is connected to a dryer to use heat of the heat discharge port in drying of the raw materials, and heat discharged from the dryer is used in a steam discharge port (13) and a dust collector of a dust collection facility.
NOVELTY - Recycling food garbage as dry powder fuel at a lower cost as easily solving conventional problems including expensive equipment required for treating moisture and odor generated during food garbage treatment process and high expense burdened for removing high salt concentration of food garbage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing dry powder fuel using food garbage comprises: a sorting/pulverizing step of collecting various food garbages containing moisture, sorting incombustible foreign materials such as iron pieces, and injecting the sorted food garbage containing moisture into a high performance pulverizer so that the food garbage is pulverized to a grain size of about 5 mm; a step of drying the mixture until the mixture has a moisture content of about 15% after mixing the sorted and pulverized food garbage with fly ash as a water-absorbing and deodorizing agent in a ratio of 6:4 to 8:2, wherein the dried mixture is dried at 105degreesC for 7 hours in a dryer after drying the mixture at an ordinary temperature for 72 hours; a step of pulverizing the mixture to a grain size of about 5 mm in a pulverizer as mixing the dried mixture with 15-50 wt.% of separately prepared fine coal; and a step of drying the pulverized mixture to a moisture content of less than 10% to manufacture a dry powder fuel product.
NOVELTY - pH corresponding to the organic substance concentration in the hydrogen fermenter (2) which contains microorganisms having hydrogen-generating capacity is controlled, to generate hydrogen continuously from the organic substance-containing material (11).    USE - For generating hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient generation of hydrogen of improved purity, at improved yield rate. Recovery of deed energy is enabled. Suppression of environmental pollution is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a system used for generation of hydrogen.    organic substance-containing material (11)    hydrogen fermenter (2)    hydrogen fermentation gas (21)    pH meter (23)    pH regulator (24)
NOVELTY - The hot plate (1) has circular grooves (3) provided at the evaporated liquid side surface of a heat-transfer board (2) which heats evaporated liquid. An outer layer (4) having holes (5) connecting the grooves and heating surface, is joined to the heat-transfer board through a joint surface (6).    USE - E.g. hot plate for evaporating water and fuel of hydrocarbon type, for supplying to modifier of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves equalization of evaporator core temperature and provides a compact evaporator, by improving heat exchange capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the evaporator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hot plate (1)    heat-transfer board (2)    groove (3)    outer layer (4)    hole (5)    joint surface (6)
NOVELTY - Polycarboxylic acid and metal salt are reacted at 120-270degreesC in the presence of solvent to form polycarboxylic acid metal complex.    USE - For manufacturing polycarboxylic acid metal complex used as adsorption agent (claimed) e.g. for storage of methane gas, and adsorption of other gas components. Also as a catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of polycarboxylic acid metal complex is enabled in high yield and in short time. The complex has a two dimensional channel structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adsorption agent, which comprises the polycarboxylic acid metal complex.
NOVELTY - A nitrogen oxide reduction catalyst contains palladium supported on a support, which is obtained from porous silica containing heteropolyacid.    USE - For removing nitrogen oxide (claimed) in combustion exhaust gas emitted from combustion apparatus of chemical processing plant, such as boiler and engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high activity at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for removal of nitrogen oxide, which involves reductively reacting methane as reducing agent with nitrogen oxide, in presence of the catalyst.
NOVELTY - An eco-friendly naphthalene hydrogenating system is a reaction system which hydrogenates naphthalene using subcritical or supercritical fluid and a platinum group-metal supported catalyst of carbon dioxide.    USE - For hydrogenating naphthalene used as reaction solvent, common solvent, aroma free solvent, developing agent of fuel cell for motor vehicles and hydrogen storage medium. Tetralin is used as solvent, paint and motor fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The eco-friendly naphthalene hydrogenating system carries out hydrogenation process efficiently, without using harmful organic solvent in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of naphthalene hydride, which involves reacting naphthalene and hydrogen in the presence of platinum group-metal supported catalyst of carbon dioxide, at 20-250degreesC and pressure of 0.2-100 MPa; and    (2) naphthalene hydrogenating catalyst consisting of the platinum group-metal supported catalyst.
NOVELTY - An air conditioner (11) selects a heat exchanger (12) with heat amount required for cooling the vaporizer (1), among several heat exchangers.    USE - For vaporizing liquefied gas such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied nitrogen and liquid oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - Enables vaporizing the liquefied gas stably for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the liquefied gas vaporizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vaporizer (1)    sprinkler nozzle (2)    water storing tank (3)    air conditioner (11)    heat exchanger (12)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processor comprises a microorganism reaction tank (12) which stores microorganisms to decompose organic refuse, and an agitator (15) provided inside the tank includes a stirring vane (14) and a rotary shaft (13) to stir the organic refuse through power transmission.    USE - For decomposing organic refuse of food obtain from restaurant, mass feeding place and home.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective decomposition of microorganisms by effectively stirring the organic refuse in a microorganism reaction tank with an agitator, thereby reducing the operational cost efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic refuse processor comprises a microorganism reaction tank (12) which stores microorganisms to decompose organic refuse, and an agitator (15) provided inside the tank includes a stirring vane (14) and a rotary shaft (13) to stir the organic refuse through power transmission. A catchment apparatus (23) and intake portion provided at a lower surface of the tank decompose organic refuse using water flowing through an inlet port (19-1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial notch perspective view of the organic refuse processor.    microorganism reaction tank (12)    rotary shaft (13)    stirring vane (14)    agitator (15)    inlet port (19-1)    catchment apparatus (23)
NOVELTY - A new process has been claimed which utilizes the cold energy available in LNG for extraction of ethane propane mixture and liquefied petroleum gases (as per IS:4576(1999) specifications for LPG) from liquefied natural gas. The process is energy efficient and utilizes minimum external energy in the form of reboiler and compressor duty. The percentage recovery of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons is above 94%. The process can be appended to any LNG receipt and re-gasification terminal. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An nickel-titanium-niobium (Ni-Ti-Nb) based multiple phase alloy comprises a combined phase as an eutectic mixture (NbTi + NiTi). The NbTi phase has dissolved Ni and is responsible for hydrogen gas-permeability and NiTi phase has dissolved Nb and is responsible for resistance to hydrogen embrittlement.    USE - In a metal membrane for hydrogen separation-purification (claimed), in which resulting purified hydrogen gas can be useful as a fuel and can be applied to fields of production of semiconductors, optical fibers and drugs.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple phase alloy can simultaneously satisfy the requirements for hydrogen gas-permeability and for the resistance to hydrogen embrittlement and thus permit the efficient hydrogen separation-purification. The alloy shows ductility at room temperature in the air. The hydrogen permeability constant of the multiple phase alloy material may vary depending on the composition, but the hydrogen permeability is almost identical to or superior to that observed for the palladium alloy membrane presently used as such metal membrane for hydrogen separation-purification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparation of the Ni-Ti-Nb based multiple phase alloy involving blending Ni, Ti and Nb and melting the resulting blend using arc melting technique, high frequency heating technique, electron beam melting technique or laser beam heating technique to form a metal membrane.
NOVELTY - Purifying and reforming pyrolysis gas comprises contacting the gas with a sorbent to remove acid gases and solids and reacting the gas with steam in the presence of a catalyst to produce an effluent gas comprising mainly hydrogen and carbon monoxide.    USE - The effluent gas is useful for chemical synthesis or in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The purification step extends the life of the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for purifying and reforming pyrolysis gas, comprising a pyrolysis gas inlet (1), a first reaction chamber (11) containing a fixed bed of sorbent, a second reaction chamber (15) containing a catalyst, a heating system (14, 14', 18, 18') for the reaction chambers, and an effluent gas outlet (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus for carrying out the above process.    Pyrolysis gas inlet (1)    Effluent gas outlet (2)    First reaction chamber (11)    Heating system for first reaction chamber (14, 14')    Second reaction chamber (15)    Heating system for second reaction chamber. (18, 18')
NOVELTY - Methane from a feed gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide, hydrogen and water vapor and optionally 2C components and/or aromatic hydrocarbons, is synthetically generated by bringing the feed gas mixture in contact with a fluidized bed catalyst having catalyst particles that comprise as catalytic active component a metal and/or a metal compound.    USE - For synthetic generation of methane from a feed gas mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive process allows the synthetic generation of metal for a renewable raw material, explicitly including wood and related materials, in an economically and feasible manner. It catalytically converts hydrogen and carbon monoxide effectively in the fluidized bed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Synthetic generation of methane from a feed gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide, hydrogen and water vapor and optionally 2C components and/or aromatic hydrocarbons, includes bringing the feed gas mixture in contact with a fluidized bed catalyst having catalyst particles that comprise as catalytic active component a metal and/or a metal compound under the circumstances of an elevated temperature of 250-500 degrees C, a feed gas pressure of 0.8-70 bar, a gas hourly space velocity of 1000-50000/hour, and a concentration of hydrogen (H2)/carbon monoxide (CO) in the initial gas mixture of 0.25-5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a complete plant for synthetically generating methane from a feed gas mixture.
NOVELTY - An outer cylindrical wall (11) is arranged in an outer side of an inner cylindrical wall (12), forming a tubular space between the walls. An water inlet (41i) and a source gas inlet (40i) are formed to supply water and source gas to a water evaporation section (13). A modification catalyst is arranged in the space, so that the modification catalyst is arranged adjacent to water evaporative section.    USE - For producing hydrogen used in fuel cell system (claimed) such as domestic fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the modification catalyst and the water evaporation portion are arranged adjacently, the structure of the flow path is simplified. Ensures uniform evaporation of the water in the water evaporative section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    outer cylindrical wall (11)    inner cylindrical wall (12)    evaporative section (13)    source gas inlet (40i)    water inlet (41i)
NOVELTY - Each reactor housing (31,32) separated by a partition (33) formed in a double cylindrical shape, comprises chambers (36,39) partitioned by the upper and lower porous plates (34,35,37,38). The reformed gas is supplied into the chamber loaded with a selective oxidation catalyst. The mixture of the oxidation gas and reformed gas is supplied to the chamber not loaded with the selective oxidation catalyst.    USE - For fuel reformer used for reforming fuels such as methanol, town gas, naphtha supplied to fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in domestic co-generation system and fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient reformation of the carbon monoxide in the reformed gas, by the selective oxidation catalyst. Eliminates need for separate gas mixing device and thereby the size of the selective-oxidation reactor is reduced. The time and effort required for construction of the heat insulation layer are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the selective oxidation reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    selective oxidation reactor (6)    reactor housing (31,32)    partition (33)    upper and lower porous plates (34,35,37,39)    chambers (36,39)
NOVELTY - A reformation tube (13) is arranged in a flow path (12) formed between an inner cylinder (9a) of a vacuum-insulation container (9) and a flue (11). A guiding tube (21) is arranged in the flue, so that a clearance for raising combustion gas (28) generated by a combustor (10), is formed between the flue and the guiding tube.    USE - Fuel reformer for reforming fuels such as methanol, town gas, naphtha supplied to fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in domestic co-generation system and fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables heating of the flue to sufficient temperature for heating the reformation tubes, by raising the combustion gas in the clearance formed between the guiding tube and flue. The heat transfer area of the reformation tubes is reduced to reduce the size of the reformation tubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel reformer.    vacuum insulation container (9)    inner cylinder (9a)    combustor (10)    flue (11)    flow path (12)    reformation tube (13)    guiding tube (21)    combustion gas (28)
NOVELTY - A fuel system comprises an aqueous electrolyte solution, spaced-apart electrodes of non-reactive materials partially submerged in the electrolyte solution and connectable to an electrical power source, a heat exchanger exchanging heat with the electrolyte solution and connectable to a heating and cooling system, and a housing having an outlet port.    USE - For generating hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of water.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive fuel system produces high level of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of aqueous solution. It has improved and consistent production rates as compared to the prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel system comprises aqueous electrolyte solution, spaced-apart electrodes of non-reactive materials, heat exchanger, and sealable housing. The electrodes are partially submerged in the electrolyte solution and connectable to an electrical power source. The heat exchanger exchanges heat with the electrolyte solution for maintaining the electrolyte solution in a selected temperature range. The heat exchanger is connectable to a heating and cooling system. The housing has an outlet port and receives the electrolyte solution, spaced-apart electrodes, and heat exchanger.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode array for use in a fuel system, comprising electrodes arranged in spaced-apart relationship to permit free circulation of aqueous electrolyte solution to generate hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysis of aqueous electrolyte solution upon application of electrical power to the electrodes, and a nonconductive support upon which the electrodes are disposed for holding the electrodes in place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded view of an electrolysis cell.    Container wall (122)    Base (124)    Top (126)    Electrolyte solution container (130)    Top lid (134)    Bottom (136)    Anode and cathode connectors (138, 140)
NOVELTY - The system has a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system coupled to a ventilation duct. A dielectric barrier discharge plasma (DBDP) cell (10) is integrated with the HVAC system and the ventilation duct. The DBDP cell creates a uniform, non-thermal plasma in an air gap (14) between a conductor (30) and a dielectric (20) when alternating current voltage is applied across the gap.    USE - Used for neutralizing harmful agent e.g. chemical warfare agent (CWA), biological warfare agent (BWA) and pollutant in a military and commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell creates the uniform, non-thermal plasma in the air gap between the conductor and dielectric, thus treating high volumes of air, efficiently neutralizing the wide range of toxins that found in harmful agents in a short period of time, and reducing the implement and operating cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a system configured to neutralize airborne agents    (B) an apparatus configured to neutralize airborne agents    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section view of a dielectric barrier discharge plasma (DBDP) cell with an adhesion layer.    Dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell (10)    Air gap (14)    Dielectric (20)    Conductor (30)    Voltage source (40)
NOVELTY - To provide a deodorization apparatus of leftover food disposer capable of eliminating odor inside an agitation tank generated in a process of disposing leftover food in the agitation tank to obtain better working environment and prevent environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a leftover food disposer for agitating and decomposing leftover food injected into an agitation tank installed in a leftover food disposer body, the deodorization apparatus of the leftover food disposer comprises a microorganism tank(610) which is mounted on one side of an inner part of the leftover food disposer body and has a determined storage capacity such that deodorizing microorganisms are contained in the microorganism tank; an air pump(620) connected to one side of the microorganism tank by air supply hoses(621,622) to supply odor-containing air existing in the agitation tank into the microorganism tank; an odor exhaust hose(630) connected to a drain part of the agitation tank from the microorganism tank to exhaust the odor-containing air; and an injection nozzle(642) for injecting the deodorizing microorganisms into the agitation tank by an injection motor(640) connected to the lower side of the microorganism tank, wherein a filter is connected to one side of the air pump.
NOVELTY - A perforator (1) is inserted into the upper surface (3) of manure (2) to form a vertical hole (5) having specific depth in required position. The perforator is moved by a transverse-movement mechanism (16) to form the vertical holes in different positions of the manure.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for drilling manure used for fermentation of excrement of livestock such as cattle, pig, and organic refuse, etc,.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of the vertical holes in the manure efficiently and easily within short time by easily inserting perforator into manure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manure drilling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the manure drilling apparatus.    Perforator (1)    Manure (2)    Upper surface (3)    Vertical hole (5)    Transverse movement mechanism (16)
NOVELTY - To-be-processed liquid containing ammonia nitrogen and nitrogen nitrate is flowed into a bio-reaction unit (3) having porous columnar materials (5) arranged horizontally and connected to up-down direction, and anammox bacteria adhered in gaseous phase. Ammonia nitrogen and nitrogen nitrate are reacted in the bio-reaction unit and denitrified processed liquid is obtained.    USE - For processing and denitrifying nitrogen-containing liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The method denitrifies nitrogen-containing liquid continuously and economically, by efficiently separating generated nitrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus (1) of nitrogen-containing liquid comprising the bio-reaction unit and a to-be-processed liquid supply unit to flow down to-be-processed liquid from bio-reaction unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the processing apparatus of nitrogen-containing liquid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing apparatus (1)    bio-reaction unit (3)    porous columnar material (5)    liquid introduction property sheet (6)    constriction unit (7)    gas supply unit (15)
NOVELTY - A sludge pulverization apparatus (22) pulverizes sludge and supplies as fine sludge to a middle tank (24). A microbe supply apparatus supplies microbes to the middle tank for fermenting the fine sludge. An apparatus (29) returns fermented sludge to water bottom/water side.    USE - For processing sludge of water bottom and/or water side of sea, river and lakes and marshes.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes decomposition of sludge and proliferation of microbes for fermentation of sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the processing facility of sludge of water bottom and/or water side.    processing facility (1)    water pulverization apparatus (14)    sludge pulverization apparatus (22)    middle tank (24)    apparatus (29)
NOVELTY - A fuel feed pump (P), an inert-gas valve (V2) and a modification water valve (V3) control the flow rate of nitrogen gas flowed in a steam modifier (R) so that the combustible gas e.g. hydrogen gas and methane gas, contained in the nitrogen gas is combusted completely in a combustor (4).    USE - For replacing nitrogen gas, in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents ejection of the combustible gas when nitrogen gas is ejected to the exterior, efficiently.    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).    desulfurizer (1)    steam generator (2)    modifier (3)    combustor (4)    fuel cell (7)    temperature sensor (8)    fuel feed pump (P)    inert-gas valve (V2)    modification water valve (V3)    steam modifier (R)
NOVELTY - A liquid organic matter is subjected to hydrothermal reaction in subcritical water or supercritical water, using a catalyst, and sulfur or a sulfur compound, to obtain a fuel gas containing hydrogen as a main component.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen-rich fuel gas used for fuel cell electric vehicle, ammonia manufacture, hydrogenation reaction and electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces hydrogen-rich fuel gas free of methane and carbon dioxide, and enables effective usage of organic waste and other resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of the manufacturing method of hydrogen-rich fuel gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid booster pump (1)    heat exchanger (2)    heater (3)    reactor (4)    cooler (5)    vapor liquid separation device (6)
NOVELTY - The autothermal reforming catalyst contains metallic nickel microparticle and/or metallic iron microparticles, magnesium and aluminum. The microparticles have average particle diameter of 1-20 nm, and is contained in an amount of 0.15-60 wt.% with respect to autothermal reforming catalyst. The content of nickel and/or iron is 0.001-0.52 with respect to sum total number of mols of magnesium, aluminum, nickel and/or iron.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen (claimed). Also as catalyst for hydrocarbon degradation of steam reforming, partial oxidation, and carbon dioxide modification catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - Ammonia byproduct is suppressed. The catalyst has excellent durability. Large quantities of hydrogen is manufactured over long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The autothermal reforming catalyst is at least one of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, rhenium, copper, manganese, chromium, vanadium and titanium.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of autothermal reforming catalyst; and    (2) manufacture of hydrogen using the autothermal reforming catalyst.
NOVELTY - Moisture exchange module (7) with a bundle of moisture-permeable hollow fiber membranes and an inlet for passing a gas through the inside of the membranes comprises a droplet separator (9) between the inlet and the membrane bundle (8).    USE - The moisture exchange module is useful in a fuel cell system, especially for humidifying the air supply for a fuel cell (2), where air from a compressor (6) is passed over the outer surface of the hollow fiber membranes into the fuel cell while moist waste gas from the fuel cell is passed through the hollow fiber membranes (all claimed). The fuel cell system can be e.g. an automobile drive system or auxiliary power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The droplet separator prevents entrained liquid from passing through the hollow fiber membranes, which would cause a pressure drop across the membranes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing show a fuel cell system comprising a moisture exchange module as above.    Fuel cell (2)    Compressor(7) Moisture exchange module (6)    membrane bundle (8)    Droplet separator. (9)
NOVELTY - Composite biological humic acid fertilizer consists of urea 25-27 (in weight portions, the same below), potassium chloride 25-27, monoammonium phosphate 30-32, additive 0-5, humic acid 15-16 and ammonium carbonate 5. The preparation process includes mixing common inorganic compound fertilizer as carrier and humic acid, pelletizing, stoving, cooling, sieving, packing and adding solid microbial preparation in pocket.    USE - Multifunctional composite fertilizer has long effect, soil improving function and is suitable for developing green agriculture.
NOVELTY - Organic fertilizer material is treated with microbe colony to produce multifunctional biological fertilizer, which can provide plant with required nutrients, improve soil, fix nitrogen, decompose residual pesticide and preserve water in fast and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multifunctional re-mixed organic-inorganic fertilizer consists of castor cake or bean cake powder, humic acid, Chinese medicinal stone, effective EM microbe, urea, ammonium phosphate, potassium chloride and water preserving agent. The preparation process includes compounding, fermentation, powdering, re-mixing and other steps.
NOVELTY - New type of environment protecting biochemical fertilizer can raise plant's immunity, promote plant growth, improve soil and reduce pollution to soil. The fertilizer contains diatomite, microbe colony, one or several azophoska components, and plant immunity promoter. The fertilizer may be compounded based on different soil environment and different plant growth condition, so as to make full use of the fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The sugar cane silage fermentation agent containing Lactobacillus buchneri has e.g. NCIMB-40788 bacillus and a suitable vehicle, enhancing aerobic stability and nutritional value. It controls undesirable types of fermentation, with reduction of the dry matter losses and also the ethanol contents of the silage.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - A selectively permeable membrane reactor equipped with a catalyst (1) and a selective permeable membrane (3), is used. Reforming of hydrocarbon is accelerated by the catalyst and specific component contained in reforming product is selectively permeated through the membrane and is thereby selectively separated. Steam is added to starting gas consisting of hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide, and the obtained mixture is fed into the reactor.    USE - For reformation of hydrocarbon especially methane, in manufacture of hydrogen used as fuel of synthesis gas or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reformation of hydrocarbon is carried out selectively. Precipitation of coke within the selective permeable membrane type reactor is suppressed and deactivation of catalyst is prevented. Catalyst capability is maintained over long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-section of structure of selectively permeable membrane type reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    catalyst (1)    selectivity permeable membrane (3)    reaction tube (5)    column (7)    inlet (11)    exit (13)
NOVELTY - A diesel reforming strategy comprises supplying diesel fuel (12) to a fractional distillation device (10), fractionally distilling the diesel fuel to produce a light fuel stream and a heavy fuel stream (16), and reforming the light fuel stream in a reformer to produce a reformate (22).    USE - The invention is used as a diesel fuel reforming strategy for diesel fuels used for fuel vehicle systems.    ADVANTAGE - The invention produces diesel fuel having less sulfur content which may poison a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of making an apparatus for a diesel reforming strategy, comprising disposing a reformer (20) in fluid communication with a fuel cell stack, disposing the reformer in fluid communication with a fractional distillation device, and disposing the fractional distillation device in fluid communication with a supply of fuel;    (2) a method of using a fuel cell system, comprising supplying diesel fuel to a fractional distillation device, fractionally distilling the diesel fuel to produce a light fuel stream and a heavy fuel stream, reforming the light fuel stream in a reformer to produce a reformate, and utilizing the reformate in a fuel cell stack to produce electricity; and    (3) a fuel cell system for diesel fuel reforming comprising a fractional distillation device for distilling a supply of diesel fuel to produce a light fuel stream and a heavy fuel stream, a reformer for reforming the light fuel stream to produce a reformate, and a fuel cell for producing electricity from the reformate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the diesel fuel reforming strategy.    Fractional distillation device (10)    Diesel fuel (12)    Heavy fuel stream (16)    Reformer (20)    Reformate (22)    Burner (30)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storing and releasing composition comprises support having high surface area material combined with a compound capable of storing and releasing hydrogen.    USE - Used in a device, vehicle, engine, fuel cell, or onboard and offboard device for storing and releasing hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of decreasing temperature and improving rates for hydrogen release. It minimizes undesirable reaction products that contaminate the released hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method comprising storing hydrogen by providing a compound capable of storing hydrogen supported by a high surface area material support configured as a layered composite. The compound releases hydrogen at a greater rate and lower temperature compared with the compound.
NOVELTY - The process liquid (2) stored in a tank (1) is supplied to a waste-water trap through a tube (4). The process liquid contains microorganisms for decomposing the organic matter in waste-water trap. Metabolic enzymes are mixed with the process liquid through a pump (3).    USE - The purifier is useful for the removal of viscidity from waste-water trap of kitchen, bathroom, washroom and toilet.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying process liquid to waste-water trap reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a kitchen-use waste-water trap.    Tank (1)    Process liquid (2)    Pump (3)    Tube (4)    Drain pipe (16)
NOVELTY - A wood chip (4) is carbonized at 750degreesC or more high temperature. The carbonized material is pulverized. The resulting fine ground material is adhered with a binder, and formed by pressure to defined shape, to obtain wood-formed charcoal (13).    USE - For manufacture of wood-formed charcoal for fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The wood-formed charcoal with excellent combustion performance, is molded artificially. The charcoal does not break easily, and is hard. Excess combustion exhaust gas is not ejected during manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of manufacturing method of wood-formed charcoal.    wood raw material (1)    raw material crusher (3)    wood chip (4)    screw conveyer (6)    wood-formed charcoal (13)
NOVELTY - A fire grate (15) is arranged in a lower portion of a combustion portion (13A) in a combustion chamber (13). A fuel supply portion (30) is formed in an upper portion of a gas producer (11). An air inlet tube (17) supplies air to the combustion portion to oxidize/reduce the solid biomass fuel (50). A gas channel (35) extends between an outer surface of the combustion chamber and inner surface of the gas producer.    USE - Gasifier for solid biomass fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables heating of the solid biomass fuel in the combustion chamber, by hot gas passing through the gas channel. The gasification efficiency of the solid biomass fuel is enhanced, by raising the heating temperature of the solid biomass fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air inlet tube is provided with an air outlet (17B) extending in the center of the combustion chamber. A diameter reduction portion (14) is formed in the lower portion of an inner cylinder (12). A guide plate (36) of a spiral shape is arranged in the gas channel, such that the guide plate is inclined more in the combustion-chamber side and is inclined less in the gas-producer side. A gas venting valve (27) is arranged in the upper portion of the combustion chamber. AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas evolution method of solid biomass fuel, which involves supplying outer air inside the combustion chamber of the gas producer so as to oxidize or reduce solid biomass fuel. The generated gas is made to flow through the diameter reduction portion in the inner cylinder. The gas is guided with the guide plate and is ejected through the gas channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of the gasifier.    gas producer (11)    inner cylinder (12)    gas producer (13)    combustion chamber (13A)    diameter reduction portion (14)    fire grate (15)    air inlet tube (17)    air outlet (17B)    gas venting valve (27)    gas channel (35)    guide plate (36)    solid biomass fuel (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus ferments organic matter containing sludge retained in a sludge storage tank (10), by supplying air to the sludge. The sludge storage tank stores sludge for supplying into a retort (22) in a carbonization furnace (18), along the axial direction. A rotating drum is arranged inside the retort for dry distillation of the sludge. The carbonized material is ejected from the retort.    USE - For carbonization of organic matter ejected from home and organic matter containing sludge such as human-waste sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation of the sludge before supplying into the carbonization furnace, effectively reduces concentration of the dust in the waste gas from the carbonization furnace. Eliminates the need for a dust collector for waste gas of carbonization furnace and thereby cost of the carbonization apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the carbonization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge storage tank (10)    carbonization furnace (18)    retort (22)    air supply fan (80)    waste gas fan (60)
NOVELTY - The modifier (10) has a piezoelectric vibrator in an inkjet (30) which discharges a droplet of fuel on the catalyst (11) in the modifier, for compressing the fuel flow path between the fuel storage chamber and the inkjet.    USE - For modifying fuel such as hydrogen, methanol in fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel discharge is performed by vibration of the piezoelectric vibrator, trace amount discharge of fuel is performed and the amount of hydrogen generated is controlled correctly. Eliminates the need for storage space of hydrogen thereby reducing size of the fuel cell system. Favorable modification efficiency is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    modifier (10)    catalyst (11)    case (12)    fuel cell (20)    inkjet (30)
NOVELTY - A styrene resin foam is obtained by adding foaming agent, flame retardant and gas-bubble-diameter regulator to molten styrene resin, and carrying out extrusion-foaming of resulting product. The resin foam has foam density of 20-50 kg/m3. The gas bubble of the foam mainly comprises bubbles with diameter of 0.25 mm or less and 0.3-1 mm. The area ratio of gas bubble of 0.25 mm or less diameter occupied per foam cross-section is 10-90%.    USE - For heat insulating material used for construction.    ADVANTAGE - The styrene resin foam is lightweight, has excellent flame retardance, thermal insulation property, bending strength, compressive strength and environmental suitability, and is stably obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Styrene resin foam is obtained by adding (in weight parts) foaming agent, flame retardant and gas-bubble-diameter regulator (0.1-6) to molten styrene resin (100), and carrying out extrusion foaming of the resulting product. The foaming agent contains 3-5C saturated hydrocarbon (a) (2-6), a compound (b) (1-7) chosen from methyl chloride, ethyl chloride and dimethyl ether, and tertiary component (c) (excludes freon-type foaming agent) (0.1-5). The flame retardant contains halogenated flame retardant (d) (0.1-6) and phosphorus base flame retardant (e) (0.1-3). The gas bubble diameter regulator is boric acid metal salt. The resin foam has foam density of 20-50 kg/m3. The gas bubble of the foam is comprised mainly from gas bubble having diameter of 0.25 mm or less and gas bubble having diameter of 0.3-1 mm. The gas bubbles are dispersed in the shape of a sea-island through a cellular film. The area ratio of the gas bubble having diameter of 0.25 mm or less, occupied per foam cross-section is 10-90%.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of styrene resin foam.
NOVELTY - A burning material (28) is burned and gasified, and the obtained carbonization gas (29) is cooled with a gas cooler (7). While generating electric power (37) with a generator (11) connected to an engine (3) to which the carbonization gas is supplied, the heat obtained by the gas cooler or the exhaust heat (46) of the engine is supplied to the processing apparatus (6) of organic matter (39).    USE - For processing organic matter, such as organic refuse, waste paper, waste plastic, and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method promotes fermentation and drying of organic matter, with effective use of resource energy. The odor from the processing place is thermally decomposed, which eliminates the need for a large-scale deodorizing apparatus. The electric power required for deodorizing heater is also eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic-matter processing system (1) equipped with a gasifier (2), a gas cooler, a blower (9) which sucks the cooled gas, an engine driven by the sucked gas, a generator, and an organic-matter processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic-matter processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic-matter processing system (1)    gasifier (2)    engine (3)    secondary combustion chamber (4)    storage device (5)    processing apparatus (6)    gas cooler (7)    dust removal apparatus (8)    blower (9)    gasholder (10)    generator (11)    burner (12)    heat exchanger (13)    burning material (28)    carbonization gas (29)    tarry material (31)    ash carbide material (32)    electric power (37)    organic matter (39)    warm water (42)    exhaust heat (46)
NOVELTY - An aerosol composition contains amine oxide group-containing resin, branched fatty acid alkanol amide having 8-22C branched acyl, and propellant.    USE - As skin cosmetics, hair cosmetics, hair removing agent, make-up base and as material for washing hard surfaces.    ADVANTAGE - The aerosol composition has excellent foamability, foam retaining property, stability at low temperature and quality (negligible stiffness and greasiness).
NOVELTY - The procedure for treating a heap (1) of sand, especially foundry sand, containing phenol by the action of micro-organisms consists of watering the heap with a microbial solution contained in a tank of inoculum/leachate (5).    USE - Bio-technical removal of pollutants from sand containing phenol.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure reduces the phenol content of the sand and makes it suitable for recycling e.g. in public works.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The leachate is collected in the tank and monitored for its phenol content, and when the latter drops below a set threshold level (10 - 20 mg/l) the watering is halted and the phenol level in the tank is restored by the addition of phenol from an external source to prevent the formation of contaminants. The microbial solution is fed with nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and magnesium from a separate tank (7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the the procedure.    Sand heaps (1, 2)    Inoculum/leachate (5, 9)    Nutrients (7)    Pumped system (10, 12)    Watering pipe (11)
NOVELTY - Separating suspended heavy hydrocarbons from synthesis gas comprises injecting the hot gas into a cylinder in which the gas follows a helicoidal path, transfers energy to a heat-transfer fluid and arrives at an expansion vessel in which the gas pressure is reduced and heavy hydrocarbons are precipitated on the wall of the expansion vessel. The gas is then aspirated into a condenser in which its pressure and temperature are reduced to condense more hydrocarbons.    USE - Separating suspended heavy hydrocarbons (tars) from synthesis gas.    ADVANTAGE - The process can be carried out in apparatus that has no moving parts and requires no external energy supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separating suspended heavy hydrocarbons from synthesis gas comprises injecting the gas from its production at a temperature above 400degreesC into a cylinder in which the gas follows a helicoidal path, transfers part of its energy to a heat-transfer fluid and arrives at an expansion vessel in which the gas pressure is reduced and heavy hydrocarbons are precipitated on the wall of the expansion vessel. The gas is then aspirated into a condenser in which its pressure and temperature are reduced to condense more hydrocarbons. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for separating suspended heavy hydrocarbons from synthesis gas, comprising a cylinder (B) for helicoidal circulation of the hot gas, a heat exchanger (C) for transferring energy from the gas to a heat-transfer fluid, an expansion vessel (E), a condenser (G) and a receiver (L).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus for carrying out the above process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Recovering fractionated hydrocarbons from plastics and/or oil residues comprises compressing the sorted starting material in the absence of air, heating the compressed material is a melting vessel (7), passing liquid and gas phases from the melting vessel to an evaporator (20), heating the liquid phase from the evaporator in a heater (23), passing the gas phase from the heater to a cracking tower (27), and passing the cracked gas to a condenser (30).    USE - Recovering fractionated hydrocarbons from plastics and/or oil residues.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the process is improved by optimal and targeted energy usage and heat recovery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for recovering fractionated hydrocarbons from plastics and/or oil residues, comprising a melting vessel, evaporator, heater, cracking tower and condenser as above and a feed system for compressing the starting material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus for carrying out a process as above. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Melting vessel (7)    Evaporator (20)    Heater (23)    Cracking tower (27)    Condenser (30)
NOVELTY - Production of methanol and acetic acid involves preparing syngas through steam reforming and autothermal reforming of natural gas; recycling carbon dioxide-rich stream separated from the syngas stream to the autothermal reforming; compressing remaining portion of the syngas stream into a feed stream to obtain methanol product; and synthesizing acetic acid from a portion of the methanol product and the carbon monoxide-rich stream.    USE - For the production of methanol and acetic acid (claimed) and optionally vinyl acetate monomer.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol produced is 1000 - 30000 tons/day. The acetic acid produced is 500 - 6000 metric tons/day. The method reduces the large capital costs for large scale production; and permits the construction of highly efficient single-train plants for converting natural gas to methanol at low cost in large quantities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of methanol and acetic acid involves separating a hydrocarbon source into first and second hydrocarbon streams; steam reforming the first hydrocarbon stream with steam to produce a reformed stream; autothermal reforming of a mixture of the reformed stream and the second hydrocarbon stream with oxygen and carbon dioxide to produce a syngas stream; separating a minor portion of the syngas stream into a carbon dioxide rich stream, a hydrogen-rich stream and a carbon monoxide-rich stream; recycling the carbon dioxide-rich stream to the autothermal reforming; compressing a remaining portion of the syngas stream, at least a portion of the hydrogen-rich stream to supply a makeup stream to a methanol synthesis loop to obtain a methanol product; and synthesizing acetic acid from at least a portion of the methanol product and the carbon monoxide-rich stream.
NOVELTY - Oil and fats (11), and monohydric alcohol (9) are reacted at 350 degrees C or less under pressure of less than 5 MPa without using catalyst or using catalyst which exists in solid state or molten state during reaction to obtain fatty acid ester (3). A substance, which is not mixed during the reaction, is easily separated from other substances.    USE - For manufacturing fatty acid ester used for fuel, such as diesel fuel (claimed) used for diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fatty acid ester is economically and safely manufactured with high capability and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel, which contains fatty acid ester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the continuous manufacturing apparatus of fatty acid ester.    Reaction container (1)    Fatty acid ester (3)    Glycerol (4)    Condenser (5)    Vaporized alcohol (8)    Monohydric alcohol (methanol) (9)    Oil and fat (11)
NOVELTY - A process for biologically treating wastewater comprising transferring a portion of a mixture of influent of waste water (4) and biomass from a first anaerobic region (10) to a second anaerobic region (12) having relatively long retention time to produce very short chain fatty acids that are returned to the first anaerobic region so that biomass takes up the very short chain fatty acids, is new.    USE - For biologically treating wastewater to remove organic matter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process allows facilities for treating wastewater that are deficient in short chain fatty acid to achieve very good phosphorus removal without requiring chemical addition to chemically remove the phosphorus. The first anaerobic region does not have added oxygen and is preferably entirely free of nitrates or is sufficiently lacking in oxygen so that bacteria in the biomass can not take in sufficient oxygen to significantly perform oxygenated metabolic process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater treatment apparatus comprising first and second anaerobic region, the second having relatively greater solid retention time and is connected to the first region to receive flow of mixed liquor from and return the flow to the first region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the wastewater treatment apparatus.    Waste water (4)    Flow conduit (6, 14, 16, 20, 23)    First anaerobic region (10)    Second anaerobic region (12)    Pump (15)    Aerobic subregions. (25)
NOVELTY - A concentration calculation circuit computes the hydrogen concentration based on the difference between the variation in the target and measured electrophysical quantity with either of two heat generating resistor and the correction amount. The correction amount is calculated based on the difference between the two electrophysical quantities measured respectively with two heat generating resistors.    USE - Hydrogen concentration detector for fuel cell in automobile, exhaust gas in motor vehicle, system using hydrogen fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Detects hydrogen concentration level accurately and precisely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen concentration detecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the hydrogen concentration detecting method.
NOVELTY - The pump has an inlet to receive a supply of liquid and an outlet to dispense a metered amount of liquid. The inlet and outlet are communicated using a cavity. A plunger (36) is placed within the cavity to control the liquid. A rotary actuator (30) rotates the plunger, and a linear actuator (20) actuates the plunger linearly within the cavity to control fill and dispensing of the liquid. A controller controls the actuators.    USE - Used in battery manufacturing operation for dispensing a liquid e.g. alkaline electrolyte solution.    ADVANTAGE - The pump offers precise high speed dispensing of liquids and easy volume adjustability. The rotary and linear actuation of the plunger is independently adjusted, thus avoiding significant down time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of dispensing liquid between an inlet and an outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the pump in a refill position.    Nozzle (18)    Linear actuator (20)    Rotary actuator (30)    Output shaft (32)    Plunger (36)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a sewage treatment method and system. The invented method uses a biological treatment and comprises: (a) introducing sewage into an adjustment tank for adjusting the pH value of the sewage contained therein and the amount of sewage contained; (b) introducing the sewage from the adjustment tank to a decomposition tank in order to reduce the BOD and COD of the sewage; (c) introducing the sewage from the decomposition tank to a contact aeration tank to perform a digestion and nitrogen-removal treatment; (d) introducing the sewage treated in step (c) to an anaerobic fermentation sedimentation tank to perform an anaerobic decomposition and sewage sedimentation treatment, as well as an aeration reduction treatment in order to further ferment the residual matter in the sewage; and (e) discharging the sewage treated in step (d) in a digestion tank for further treatments in order to remove the impurities in water by oxy-reduction processes.
NOVELTY - To provide a system and a method for treating liquid organic sludge of wastewater, which are able to maximize recovery efficiency of volatile fatty acids through an acid-fermentation by acid-fermenting the wastewater sludge and then performing a solid-liquid separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a sludge storage tank (1) which stores sludge containing high amount of organic materials from the outside, an acid-fermentation tank which is supplied the sludge from the sludge storage tank and performs an organic acid fermentation of the sludge, a hot-water tank (5) which supplies hot water to the acid-fermentation tank to keep the inside of the acid-fermentation tank at predetermined temperature adequate for the fermentation, a membrane module (7) which performs a solid-liquid separation of liquid sludge fermented by the acid-fermentation tank, an ozone generator (12) which intermittently injects air and ozone into the membrane module to maintain flux of the membrane module and promote decomposition of the organic materials in the liquid sludge, and a filtrate storage tank (10) which stores filtrate separated from the membrane module.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Low-priced composting of organic wastes is provided, which discharges a filtrate naturally to keep a fermentation condition and injects high pressure air to prevent decomposition of a water controller and to induce water evaporation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fermenting-closet(2) has a manhole(4) being 9cm wide and 17cm long on the gently sloping bottom of the fermenting-closet(2). Two pipes having an inside diameter of 7.5cm are mounted on the upper and lower sides in the manhole(4), wherein the upper pipe is an air inlet pipe(6) connected with a blower(26) to supply air uniformly and the lower pipe is a filtrate discharging pipe(8) to discharge excessively-injected water continuously through a filtrate discharging hole(10). The filtrate discharging hole(10) is mounted below the blower(26) diagonally.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Biological waste-water treatment apparatus, where each solid-liquid separation tank (3,5) is connected to the biological denitrification and nitrification tanks (1,4), respectively, is new. The microorganism fixed microparticle carrier (6) is mixed in wastewater inside the tank (4). The solid and liquid are separated from treated water of the tanks (1,4). Each return line (L1e,L1j) returns recovered microparticle carrier and sludge to the tanks (4,1), respectively.    USE - For biological nitrification and denitrification treatment of waste water such as sewage, human waste, garbage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high-efficient processing of the waste water, by mixing of the microorganisms fixed microparticle carrier in the waste water. Prevents mixing of the denitrifying bacteria to the biological nitrification tank and mixing of nitrifying bacteria to the biological denitrification tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biological waste-water treatment apparatus, where each solid-liquid separation tank (3,5) is connected to the biological denitrification and nitrification tanks (1,4), respectively, is new. The microorganism fixed microparticle carrier (6) is mixed in wastewater inside the tank (4). The solid and liquid are separated from treated water of the tanks (1,4). Each return line (L1e,L1j) returns recovered microparticle carrier and sludge to the tanks (4,1), respectively.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for biological waste-water treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the biological waste-water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    biological denitrification tank (1)    biological nitrification tank (4)    solid-liquid separation tanks (3,5)    microparticle carrier (6)    return lines (L1e,L1j)
NOVELTY - Organic waste processing system (S) having composting apparatus (10) for fermenting and composting organic waste (F), deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20) and return portion (32), is new. Apparatus (20) burns odor gas (G) from apparatus (10), and performs deodorization and electric power generation. Portion (32) returns portion(s) of odor gas from apparatus (10) with air supplied by apparatus (20), to apparatus (10).    USE - For processing of organic waste, such as livestock excrement generated in poultry farm and hoggery, and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste processing system is economical, and simply enables processing of organic waste without using large size internal combustion engine, even amount of organic waste is large.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste processing system (S) having a deodorizing electric power generating apparatus (20), a composting apparatus (10), and a return portion (32), is new. The apparatus (10) performs fermenting and composting of organic waste. The apparatus (20) burns odor gas generated from apparatus (10) with a fuel, and performs deodorization and electric power generation. The portion (32) returns one or whole portion of odor gas produced from apparatus (10) with air supplied by apparatus (20), to apparatus (10).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of organic waste processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the organic waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste processing system (S)    composting apparatus (10)    deodorizing electric power generating (20)    return portion (32)    organic waste (F)    odor gas (G)
NOVELTY - Maximum permissible concentration of substrate consumed by microorganisms for hydrogen fermentation is determined. Concentration of substrate in the to-be-processed liquid is maintained below the maximum permissible concentration. Hydrogen fermentation of the to-be-processed liquid is carried out by the microorganisms, and biogas having hydrogen as main component is generated.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing biogas from biomass such as organic waste and wastewater (beer and bread manufacturing waste), used as energy gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and smoothly performs hydrogen fermentation, without implementing process accompanying heat energy consumption, such as heating of raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A maximum permissible concentration of substrate consumed by microorganisms for hydrogen fermentation is determined based on correlation with concentration of predetermined substrate in a to-be-processed liquid containing an organic material, and consumption velocity of substrate by the microorganisms. Concentration of substrate in the to-be-processed liquid is maintained below the maximum permissible concentration. Hydrogen fermentation of the to-be-processed liquid is carried out by the microorganisms, and a biogas having hydrogen as main component is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of biogas generator used for producing biogas.    hydrogen fermenter (1)    methane fermentation tank (2)    lines (L1-L5)
NOVELTY - The pressure in each tower (60a-60c) of a pressure swing absorption (PSA) mechanism (42) is detected. The residual gas for excess pressure is supplied and is burned in the tower having higher pressure, when judging existence of the tower with higher pressure than preset pressure. The residual gas for excess pressure, is ejected before starting the fuel gas purification system (10).    USE - For starting fuel gas manufacturing apparatus such as domestic fuel gas purification system used for hydrogen-rich fuel gas used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintenance of each tower in the PSA mechanism in favorable state. Prevents abnormal stop of the drive of the fuel gas manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a domestic fuel gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel-gas purification system (10)    combustor (20)    PSA mechanism (42)    towers (60a-60c)    fuel gas path (76)
NOVELTY - Several spaced apart hydrogen permeable metal layers (22) integrated with electrolyte layer (21) are formed along with oxidation gas passage (32) and fuel gas path (30). When purge gas without hydrogen passes into the passage (32), the support region (S) of the hydrogen permeable metal layer is exposed to purge gas and the hydrogen in metal layer is ejected into purge gas during stoppage of the hydrogen gas supply unit.    USE - Hydrogen extraction apparatus for extracting hydrogen from hydrogen containing gas, in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - By supplying purge gas, embrittlement of the hydrogen permeable metal layer due to residual hydrogen is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell equipped with hydrogen permeable metallic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    electrolyte layer (21)    hydrogen permeable metal layer (22)    fuel gas path (30)    oxidation gas passage (32)    support region (S)
NOVELTY - Livestock manure outflow risk simulation system, comprising a submodule calculating the volume of manure which should be processed for every classification of livestock such as pig, hen, horse and cow, automatically, is new. The manure treatment capacity of the farmhouse is compared with the calculated volume of manure.    USE - For estimating outflow risk of livestock manure without processing environmental pollutant, into river and closed water area, during occurrence of natural disasters such as heavy rain.    ADVANTAGE - Enables estimating outflow risk of livestock manure quantitatively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Livestock manure outflow risk simulation system, comprising a submodule calculating the volume of manure which should be processed for every classification of livestock such as pig, hen, horse and cow, automatically, is new. The manure treatment capacity of the farmhouse is compared with the calculated volume of manure. The total amount of environmental impact component such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potash contained in manure is calculated automatically and displayed as outflow risk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of the livestock manure outflow risk simulation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Copper (I) melted at 1083 degrees C, absorbs and breaks up water vapor from the air. Compounds, such as CuH or CuOH are formed. These have weak atomic bonds and under the influence of the earth's gravity, shaking or centrifugal force these compounds, into the form of small bubbles, which will move to the surface of the molten copper, located at equal distances from each other.    USE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Here the hydrogen re-combines with the compounds (CuH, CuOH), causing small explosions, which produce the characteristic sounds of this reaction. Hydrogen combining with the hydroxide or oxygen produces a temperature of 2500 degrees C. The heat produced by these reactions is used to maintain them and the surplus is routed to the secondary heat exchanger (22), which supplies steam to a steam turbine. The turbine/generator produces the electric power required by the process. The surface of the molten copper has an orange color with pale yellow bubbles. The boiling of copper is achieved by the use of an electric arc in the electrified space (7). The space (1U) in which disassociation is taking place is protected by the safety steam coolant system (9) against the reducing effect of copper vapor and of the copper compounds CuH and CuOH. Copper has a melting point of 1083 degrees C and a boiling point of 2595 degrees C. At a pressure of 1 bar g the strongest tunnel effect the catalyst material which produces the peculiar sound effects.
NOVELTY - The treatment procedure consists of the following stages: analysis of the effluent to determine the composition and concentration of the substances it contains; selection of microorganisms suitable for degrading the constituent substances; preparing a sample of the effluent, water and nutrients in a vessel (4); introducing the contents of the vessel and selected microorganisms into a fermentation tank (2); heating and oxygenating the tank and incorporating its contents into a tank containing the effluent to be treated. The selected micro-organisms should be in a sufficient quantity to neutralise by nutritional competition the micro organisms contained in the effluent. Where necessary, nutrients required for the development of the micro-organisms are selected and added to make up for an insufficiency in the effluent.    USE - Treating effluent from steel-making, pharmaceutical, phyto-therapeutic, paint and colouring industries    ADVANTAGE - The process uses microorganisms especially selected and adapted to degrade the constituent substances of the effluent, and gives a cost and time saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of the process. (Drawing contains non-English language text)    Treatment apparatus (1)    Fermentation tank (2)    Microorganism container (3)    Sample preparation vessel (4)    Oxygenation system (5)    Heating system (6)    Feeds (7)    Outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The plasma generating device comprises plasma generating sections (A,B) for generating plasma of different polarity between electrodes (8A,8B) and counter electrodes (9A,9B) for treating the gaseous medium (4).    USE - For treatment such as sterilization of biological fluid and also integrated in air-conditioning systems, clean rooms, refrigerators, stationary and portable sterilizers, for sterilization of contaminated air, using plasma.    ADVANTAGE - The synergistic effect of combining both polarities of plasma contributes to improved stability and uniformity of the overall plasma discharge, thereby increasing the amount of contaminants that are passing the device drastically. Hence the sterilization efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of treating gaseous medium; and    (2) method of controlling treatment of gaseous medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the combination of corona discharges of different polarity.    gaseous medium (4)    electrodes (8A,8B)    counter electrodes (9A,9B)    power supply (10)    plasma generating sections (A,B)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas manufacturing apparatus comprises a refiner having pressure swing adsorption (PSA) mechanism for removing unwanted materials from a modified gas to refine a hydrogen-rich fuel gas.    USE - For manufacture of a fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The invented fuel gas manufacturing apparatus is compact and requires no off-gas tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel gas manufacturing apparatus comprises a modifier for modifying a hydrogen-containing fuel to produce a modified gas; a refiner having PSA mechanism for removing unwanted materials from the modified gas to refine a hydrogen-rich fuel gas; and residual gas supply (72) for supplying a residual gas from a tower of the PSA mechanism to a heater. The residual gas supply comprises residual gas passage (76) connected to a compressed-air supply source (30) and the heater; and residual-gas ejector (74) disposed in the residual gas passage for drawing the residual gas from the tower of the PSA mechanism with compressed air supplied from the compressed-air supply source and flowing through the residual gas passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a home fuel gas refining system.    Compressed-air supply source (30)    Valve (42)    Residual gas supply (72)    Residual-gas ejector (74)    Residual gas passage (76)
NOVELTY - The invention provides a biological organic compound fertilizer specially for mushroom culturing material, the component and weight percentage of which are; dung mixture 80-90, cottonseed powder or waste cottonseed scraps 8-18, biological fermenting agent 0.1-0. 2, gypsum powder or calcium carbonate 1-2. The prep. method is : according to the special requirement for nutrition condition of mushroom growth, several kinds of organic substances are mixed in proper ratio, adding profitable microbal bacterins, to proceed factorial batch production for preparing special biological compound fertilizer of mushroom culturing material, thus to unify the formula and the composting technology standard and reduce the difficulty of stock prepration and storage,
NOVELTY - A microbe organic fertilizer, particularly to a multifunctional microbe organic fertilizer production method. In the invention, a remnant of subsidiary agricultural products, chicken dung, house refuse and peat are used as raw material, the known bacterials of azotobacter, phosphobacteria, potabacteria, sporobacillus and actinomyces are used as useful microbe bacterial group to be fermented by liquid to generate seed, then to proceed solid permentation to the material by large dose vaccinating two times to obtain multifunctional microbe organic fertilizer.
NOVELTY - An anaerobic fermenting device. Fresh organic garbage and fermented material are mixed in proper ratio, then sent into a fermenting tank for anaerobic fermentation. In fermenting process, biological bacterial liquid is continuously collected and sprayed circularly in the fermenting tank, the temperature in the tank is controlled by a controlling system to ensure that materials are anaerobically fermented in a stable biological environment, the produced methane is exhausted from the fermenting tank to be used as renewable sources of energy, the fermented materials are used for raw material for making organic fertilizer or other uses.
NOVELTY - Treating city life garbage by the liquid biomedium includes pretreating the life garbage, adding liquid biomedium, screening, classifying and washing the unscreened substances for reclaiming, settling the screened substance, separating liquid from solid, ageing the solid for reclaiming, biotreating the liquid to obtain fertilizer and water, and sterilizing the water for cyclic use.
NOVELTY - A standard green agriculture-animal husbandry-fertilizer base station with benign ecological cycle is disclosed, which is composed of a high-quality rice base, a pig, beef cattle and milk cow raising base, a pork, beef and milk processing and marketting base, etc.
NOVELTY - A fertilizer for continuous cropping of agricultural crops, especially the watermelon, cucumber, and tomato, is prepared from the straw and stalk of agricultural crops, dung of animal and droppings offowls through proportional mixing and fermenting.
NOVELTY - Treating a ground based insect nest, e.g. a fire ant nest comprising forming a layer of compostible material over the external surface of the insect nest, is new.    USE - The method is useful for treating a ground based insect nest, e.g. fire ant nest.    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces fire ant nests and provides a cheap way of treating a virulent and dangerous pest, particularly the fire ant. It is ecologically friendly as opposed to the use of dangerous and persistent chemical in the environment. It requires only a low degree of manual labor and provides a safe approach to highly dangerous insect, e.g. fire ant, providing a series of graduated steps to ensure reduction or elimination of thread to the treating party.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a fire ant nest.    Dome (10)    Lateral entrances (11)    Inner chambers (12)
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon oil containing at least one sulfur compound chosen from thiophene, benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene, and optionally further containing an aromatic hydrocarbon, is contacted with a solid acid catalyst and/or an activated carbon having a transition metal oxide supported, to desulfurize the oil.    USE - For desulfurizing hydrocarbon oil, such as kerosene or light oil used as on-board modification fuel in fuel cell electric vehicle and fuel cell system (claimed), used in petrochemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur compounds are diminished to an extremely low concentration at a relatively low equipment cost and operating cost, by desulfurizing/refining method of hydrocarbon oil. The method is performed without using special alkylating agents, such as olefin. Light oil with reduced sulfur content, is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) kerosene having sulfur content of 1 ppm or less and thiophene, benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene content of 10 % or less with respect to a portion for total sulfur; and    (2) fuel cell system, which consists of kerosene having concentration of dibenzothiophene of 0.1 ppm or less as sulfur desulfurized by the method. Kerosene is supplied to the fuel cell system, and hydrogen for fuel cell is produced.
NOVELTY - A reforming container (4) has a reforming catalyst (40) heated by a burner, arranged between the inner and outer tubes (41,42). The inner and outer exhaust gas channels (30,50) enable flowing the exhaust gas of the burner along the inner lateral surface and the outer lateral surface of the container, respectively.    USE - Reformer for use with fuel cell used for electric power generation, to produce hydrogen gas by reforming fuel, and for use as reactor for performing chemical reaction using catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The heating surface per unit volume of the container, with respect to the exhaust gas is enlarged, hence the size of the reforming container is capable of being reduced and the thermal efficiency of the reforming container is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the reforming container. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reforming container (4)    inner and outer exhaust gas channels (30,50)    reforming catalyst (40)    inner and outer tubes (41,42)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas is produced by reducing a metal oxide in a reduction reaction between a fuel and a metal oxide to provide a reduced metal or metal oxide having a lower oxidation state; and oxidizing the reduced metal or metal oxide with steam to produce hydrogen and a metal oxide having a higher oxidation state. The metal or metal oxide is provided in the form of a porous composite of a ceramic material containing the metal or metal oxide.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides higher energy conversion efficiency than conventional processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an article of manufacture, comprising a mesoporous composite of a ceramic material containing a reacting metal or metal oxide; and    (2) a method of making a mesoporous composite article containing a reactive metal or metal oxide using a sol gel technique, comprising providing a ceramic precursor, a metal precursor and a promoter/catalyst precursor; mixing the ceramic, metal and promoter/catalyst precursors in the presence of a solvent to form a solution; reacting the ceramic, metal and promoter/catalyst precursors to form a gel; drying the gel; and calcining the dried gel to form the mesoporous composite.
NOVELTY - A plasma reactor (20) has a first electrode (21) in the shape of a needle; a second electrode (22) in the shape of a plate to oppose and to be perpendicular to the first electrode; and a power supply mechanism connected to the first and second electrodes for applying a discharge voltage.    USE - Used in purification equipment (claimed) for performing gas treatment for air purification.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has an increased plasma generation region formed through the streamer discharge without making the architecture of the plasma reactor complicated and without increasing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plasma reactor comprises a first electrode in the shape of a needle; a second electrode in the shape of a plate to oppose and to be substantially perpendicular to the first electrode; and a power supply mechanism connected to the first and second electrodes for applying a discharge voltage. The first and second electrodes are located in a passage space of a target fluid for treating the target fluid by causing streamer discharge between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode has a pointed portion as its end on the side of the second electrode and the pointed portion has a point angle of 30-90degrees.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram for showing the architecture of air purification equipment including the inventive plasma reactor.    Casing (10)    Dust filter (11)    Fan (12)    Plasma reactor (20)    Electrodes (21, 22)    Treatment member (23)
NOVELTY - Treating wastewater involves adding supply of white rot fungus e.g. Pluerotis ostreatus in presence of simple sugar into the wastewater source. The simple sugar accelerates the production of phenoloxidases from the white rot fungus, which breaks down at least a portion of lignin. Adding simple sugar involves converting one of cellulose and hemi-cellulose to glucose by a brown rot fungus e.g. Tricoderma ressei.    USE - For treating wastewater sources from pulp and paper mills containing lignin compounds (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The addition of bacterial has been found to improve the reduction in color, biological oxygen demand (BOD) as well as chemical oxygen demand (COD) in wastewater. Glucose is a rich food source for wastewater bacteria populations and enables these bacteria populations to grow faster and consume more organic materials thereby assisting in further and faster degradation of color, COD and BOD products. When brown rot fungus is introduced in presence of cellulose or hemi-cellulose, the BOD and COD along with lignin can be significantly reduced. The breaking down of lignin reduces at least one of color, BOD or COD present in the wastewater source. The source of simple sugar is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating wastewater involves adding supply of white rot fungus e.g. Pluerotis ostreatus in presence of simple sugar into the wastewater source. The simple sugar accelerates the production of phenoloxidases from the white rot fungus, which breaks down at least a portion of lignin. Adding simple sugar involves converting one of cellulose and hemi-cellulose to glucose by a brown rot fungus e.g. Tricoderma ressei. The method further involves adding at least one bacteria e.g. Clostridium cellulolyticum to the wastewater source. At least one of the brown rot fungi and white rot fungi are added through seeding in batches.
NOVELTY - Reducing a biowaste processing duration. The household, urban and agricultural garbage (biowastes) in the unsorted state are loaded into rack stacks by a layer of 50-70 cm, distributing solid impurities for obtaining porosity. Then the fermenting chamber is sealed. Each 1.5-2 hours the waste mass is humidified automatically, and at an initial stage of fermentation the temperature in the chamber is kept up to 55degreesC by the heating system ensured with system of a preheating. In 8-10 days the fermentation process is ended, the gaseous methane is finally pumped out by the air engine into a gas holder and grading starts: 10 % of the gained fertilizer is left as a seeding agent for the next charge. The soft and solid plastic impurities are stored for their further use as a feed stock at production of the necessary household items: packaging materials, containers, hoses etc.    USE - The method is useful for processing biowaste to produce methane and agricultural fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows reduction of biowaste processing duration. 2 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Method involves inhalation administration of combination of immunocorrecting agents wherein recombinant interleukin-2 is used or its combination with genetic engineering alpha2-interferon and with the complex immunoglobulin preparation in the daily doses for 5 days depending on age of patient.    USE - Medicine, immunology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved and effective method for sanitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method involves inhalation administration of combination of immunocorrecting agents wherein recombinant interleukin-2 is used or its combination with genetic engineering alpha2-interferon and with the complex immunoglobulin preparation in the daily doses for 5 days depending on age of patient. Before sanitation with an immunocorrecting agent the method involves assay of carrying type by anti-lysozyme activity of microorganisms (resident or transitory) and repeated examination after sanitation course is carried out. Carriers are subjected for additional sanitation with anti-bacterial preparations in change of carrying type from resident to transitory and with taking into account antibiotic-resistance property of the carrier strain. Method allows carrying out the effective sanitation and immune reablement of germ carriers due to recovery of the adequate natural resistance and complex of nonspecific factor of regional and systemic immunity.
NOVELTY - The waste water supplied into the reaction zone (2a) in the reactor (1a), is decomposed by the aerotropism adhesivity hetertrophic bacteria which is a bacteria of Pseudomonas genus.    USE - For decomposition of bacteria such as adhesive microalgae in waste water ejected from home, foodstuff processing plant, industry, livestock farm, fish-catch disposal plant, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The organic matter and mineral nutrition salt are removed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) algae reactor;    (2) water purifier;    (3) Pseudomonas sp. U-18 FERM P-19505; and    (4) Navicula sp. FERM P-19683.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bacteria reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (1a)    reactor zone (2a)    inlet (3a)    discharge port (4a)    adhesion carrier (5a)    chloroethylene cylinder (6a)
NOVELTY - A bio-diesel fuel contains at least two types of fatty acid alkyl esters obtained from at least two types of oils, and adapts bio-diesel fuel specification.    USE - Used as bio-diesel fuel for diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-diesel fuel has bio-diesel fuel specification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the manufacture of bio-diesel fuel, which involves adjusting the iodine number (TIV) and pour point (TPP), where the iodine number is calculated from the relationship: TIV = aIV1 + bIV2 + cIV3, where TIV is the mixing oil iodine number, aIV1, bIV2, cIV3 are the iodine numbers of the mixing percentage (a,b,c)x1,2,3 oil type and the pour point (TPP) is calculated from the relationship: TPP = 0.52xMn - 0.68xTIV - 106 + (40xl) - (2.5xm) - (7xn) - (5.5xz), where TPP is the pour point of the bio-diesel fuel, Mn is the mean molecular weight (RCOOH) (having a fixed function and replaced by a saponification value) of the fatty acid portion in fatty acid alkyl ester, 'l' is the double bond trans isomer content rate in fatty acid region, 'm' is the ethyl ester content rate, 'n' is normal and isopropyl ester content rate and 'z' is normal and isobutyl ester content rate; and    (2) software which evaluates separately or synthetically, used in manufacture of bio-diesel fuel.
NOVELTY - Two microbe fixed methane fermentation tanks (41,48) are connected in series. Solubilization liquid of organic waste is supplied into the tank (41), so that organic acid in solubilization liquid is decomposed and biogas is obtained. Digestive waste liquid in tank (41) is fed to the tank (48), so that residual non-decomposed organic matter is decomposed and biogas is obtained.    USE - Methane fermentation system for processing of sedimentation tank sludge, garbage, surplus activated sludge in field of sewage, and for treatment of human waste.    ADVANTAGE - High speed processing is possible and provides compact methane fermentation system with reduced running cost. Organic acid in the solubilization liquid is easily and rapidly decomposed and biogas is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the methane-fermentation system.    organic waste (1)    solubilization tank (4)    fermentation tanks (41,48)    carrier (49)
NOVELTY - A classification unit (52) classifies a solubilized organic waste into a coarse-grain containing liquid and supernatant liquid. The coarse-grain containing liquid and supernatant are supplied into a fixed-bed type methane-fermentation tank (10) and complete-mixing type methane-fermentation tank (31), respectively so as to produce biogas.    USE - Methane-fermentation apparatus for processing of organic waste, sewage and human waste.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents blocking of the complete-mixing type methane fermentation tank. Enables to raise concentration of the microbial-cells by returning thick sludge to the complete-mixing type methane-fermentation tank. The decomposition ratio of the organic waste is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each sludge ejection line ejects sludge extracted from fixed-bed and complete mixing type methane-fermentation tanks. A filled layer (32) of micro-organisms carrier is arranged inside the respective methane-fermentation tanks. A classification tank is arranged in the inner bottom of a storage tank (7), to collect solubilized organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a methane-fermentation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage tank (7)    gas line (11)    methane-fermentation tanks (10,31)    filled layer of catalyst (32)    classification unit (52)
NOVELTY - A catalyst metal used as electrode (3) is provided in the plasma generation and treatment device (10) which processes odor gas. A moisture content adsorption portion and suction portion for byproducts such as ozone are held at front and later stage of the device respectively.    USE - For deodorizing malodorous gas of organic refuse disposer in kitchen and for mixed gas-fermentation gas generated in common garbage graveyard, livestock barn, bio-toilet, nuclear power station garbage dump, farming stud farm, sanitation sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - Enables using for low and high temperature fermentation. Enables to remove the odor safely and efficiently. The reaction products such as ammonium sulfate and ammonium nitrate used as fertilizers is collected safely and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode is connected with high voltage power supply (7). A sputtering unit or spring collects reaction product adhering to electrode surface. The spring provided at center electrode (4) of the device is formed by shape memory alloy. The spring is expanded-contracted by temperature control. A storage portion in the rear of the device, stores the collected reaction product.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the deodorizing method of organic refuse disposer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reaction product collection system.    external electrode (3)    center electrode (4)    plasma (5)    high voltage power supply (7)    reaction product storage portion (9)
NOVELTY - The deodorizing apparatus includes a plasma decomposition device for processing odor gas, and adsorption units (1-3) provided at the front stage of plasma decomposition device to perform absorption/desorption of water, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia respectively.    USE - For deodorizing organic refuse disposer used in kitchen. Also used in garbage dump, livestock barn, biotoilet, farm and sanitation sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of reaction by-products during plasma decomposition is suppressed, and odor can be adsorbed and removed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deodorizing method of organic refuse disposer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of deodorizing apparatus of organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    adsorption units (1-3)    heater (4)    activated carbon (6)    exhaust port (8)    moisture content sensor (15)
NOVELTY - Decolored regenerated foamable styrene resin particles are manufactured using a foam styrene resin molded product colored with anthraquinone type dye.    USE - For regenerated styrene group foam bead for regenerated foam styrene resin molded product (both claimed), such as food container, packing material and shock absorbing material.    ADVANTAGE - The molded product formed using the decolored regenerated foamable styrene resin particles has excellent external appearance and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) regenerated foamable styrene group foam bead obtained by foaming the decolored regenerated foamable styrene resin particles;    (2) regenerated foam styrene resin molded product obtained by foaming the regenerated foamable styrene group foam bead; and    (3) manufacture of regenerated foamable styrene resin particles impregnated with a foaming agent. A regenerated resin obtained using the foam styrene resin molded product colored with anthraquinone type dye is ground, and nucleus of regenerated polystyrene resin particles is obtained. The obtained nucleus is suspended in an aqueous medium, and styrene type monomer dissolved with benzoyl peroxide is added as a polymerization initiator, and is made to impregnate into regenerated polystyrene resin particles. Styrene type monomer is added and polymerized to obtain regenerated foamable styrene resin particles.
NOVELTY - A method for collecting energy from poly-lactic acid group biodegradable plastics, involves contacting poly-lactic acid group biodegradable plastics with methanation microbe in the presence of water, performing anaerobic fermentation at 50-60 degreesC and collecting biogas containing methane.    USE - For collecting energy from poly-lactic acid group biodegradable plastics.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently collects energy from poly-lactic acid group biodegradable plastics.
NOVELTY - A method for processing foodstuff waste material, involves mixing a biodegradable resin molding containing decomposable hydrolase with the crushed foodstuff waste material, performing anaerobic methane-fermentation, contacting with a methanogen and generating methane gas.    USE - For processing foodstuff waste material such as garbage and waste from food processing factory.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective treatment of foodstuff waste material and produces methane gas with high efficiency.
NOVELTY - The detector has a weather strip (20) such as packing or gasket that is provided between a cylinder (18) and printed circuit board (6), and provided around a gas sensor (10) with respect to an opening (12) in a housing, the gas detector is embedded into a wall surface (30) and connected to a wiring.    USE - E.g. freon alarm unit, methane alarm unit, chlorofluorocarbon alarm unit and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm unit.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of gas sensitivity by interrupting the gas passageway reaching the opening.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wall surface flush type gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cover (4)    printed circuit board (6)    case (8)    gas sensor (10)    opening (12)    cylinder (18)    weather strip (20)    wall surface (30)
NOVELTY - The large-scale fermenter (2), to produce a biogas from a biomass, has a transport system (20) with a channel (18) between side walls (6,7) linked together by a roof (5) over a base (4). A number of fluid-filled transport cushions (24-i) are distributed over the transport channel, butted together under the biomass to be carried through the fermenter. A fluid control unit (26) fills and empties the cushions in succession, to generate a wave movement through the transport channel and carry the biomass with it through the fermenter.    USE - The system carries the biomass through a large fermenter, for the production of a biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is moved effectively between the charging and removal stations, without compromising the sealing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the large fermenter.    fermenter (2)    roof (5)    side walls (6,7)    transport channel (18)    biomass transport system (20)    cushions (24-i)    fluid control unit (26)
NOVELTY - Method to deal with low temperature effluent, to choose low temperature term and cultivate it with human operation, comprises: a) when the temperature of effluent is below 15 degreesC, fetch the mud under the examining well to the cultivate reactor; b) add fresh deject water and the dilute it. Put out the gas change water every day. c) repeat b), after 8 days, the germ mass is formed; d) change the cycle period of the system and change the proportion of nutritional liquor, and then decrease the effluent temperature in vessel; and e) repeat the d process ten times. When the temperature of the water is below 10 degreesC, change the cycle period of the system and change the proportion of nutritional liquor and then decrease the temperature of effluent. Accomplish the germ cultivation. This invention discloses easy to operate and is convenient to choose the materials. All the process can be achieved in aquarium and/or plastic vessels.
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains a nickel-aluminum intermetallic compound.    USE - For reforming of methanol used for hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol reforming catalyst is excellent in heat resistance and weather resistance, and has high activity and selectivity even at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst contains a nickel-aluminum (Ni3Al) intermetallic compound.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methanol reforming method, which involves contacting liquid mixture of methanol or methanol, and water with the catalyst, to produce hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship between reaction temperature and hydrogen generation rate of the catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A boireactor comprises a lift tube (200) disposed within waste-waster treatment vessel (100) having inlet at bottom of the vessel and outlet at top of the vessel; a gas inlet (210) positioned to feed gas into the lift tube; an adjustable weir (250) disposed proximal to the outlet of the lift tube; and a pipe (255) in fluid communication with the weir for removal of biomass from the weir. The weir is adjustable between lower and higher elevation.    USE - For biological treatments of waste-water.    ADVANTAGE - The delivery of gas into lift tube causes rise of cavities within the lift tube, which in turn causes upward flow of fluid within the tube. This movement causes shear forces to operate on the media and the biomass, thereby causing separation of biomass from media. The quiescent zone allows for the settlement of biomass and media as it falls from top region of the vessel. The weir height is adjustable to control the removal of biomass from the vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas inlet is configured to introduce a stream of gas e.g. air or oxygen to promote separation of the biomass from media in the lift tube. The inlet comprises a fine bubble aerator. The bioreactor further comprises a quiescent zone in bottom region of the vessel to collect biomass and media for introduction into the inlet of lift tube.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for controlling removal of biomass from the bioreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the bioreactor.    vessel (100)    cavities (110)    lift tube (200)    gas inlet line (210)    flow indicator (220)    valve (230)    biomass (240)    weir (250)    pipe (255, 270)    slurry. (260)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by allowing three catalysts with different functions from one another to be in a composite state, and controlling a reforming reaction of diesel fuel.    USE - For producing hydrogen as an alternative energy for petroleum and an energy source for a fuel cell or an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The invention produces hydrogen with high selectivity and high yield by reforming diesel fuel with high efficiency under a same condition as that of gasoline while controlling a reforming reaction of the diesel fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of hydrogen involves partially oxidizing a portion of the diesel fuel using a first catalyst to generate hydrogen and heat; cracking the other portion of the diesel fuel that has not been partially oxidized by using a second catalyst; and reforming the hydrocarbons having smaller molecular weights by subjecting the hydrocarbons having the smaller molecular weights to a reforming reaction by using a third catalyst to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen and heat generate hydrocarbons having smaller molecular weights than those of hydrocarbons contained in the diesel fuel.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) an apparatus for producing hydrogen comprising a partially oxidation unit that partially oxidizes a portion of the diesel fuel by using a first catalyst to generate hydrogen and heat; a cracking unit which cracks the other portion of the diesel fuel that has not been partially oxidized by using a second catalyst; and a reforming unit that subjects the hydrocarbons having smaller molecular weights to a reforming reaction by using a third catalyst to generate hydrogen; and    (B) a method for producing gasoline comprising partially oxidizing a portion of the diesel fuel by using a first catalyst to generate hydrogen and heat; and cracking the other portion of the diesel fuel that has not been partially oxidized by using a second catalyst.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises porous substrate having an average pore size of 1-1000 microns carrying a zirconia-supported, alkali-metal-modified, ruthenium catalyst.    USE - For use in producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst provides high yields of hydrogen gas at low temperatures. It provides high carbon monoxide conversions, high carbon dioxide selectivity, low methane selectivity, and operation at short contact times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of an interleaved microchannel reactor oriented in a co-current flow configuration.
NOVELTY - Production of a fermented product comprises selecting a fermentation process with oscillatory process characteristics; providing a fermentor and a biocatalyst; feeding a substrate to the fermentor; and fermenting under chaotic conditions.    USE - The invention deals about a production of fermented product (ethanol) under chaotic condition (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the method is high. The method yields ethanol in high amount compared to the fermentation process operated at steady state conditions (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method for producing a product using a bioreactor comprising selecting a desired biochemical process with oscillatory process characteristics, and feeding a substrate to the bioreactor; providing a bioreactor and a biocatalyst; and operating the bioreactor under chaotic conditions;    (2) an improved method for fermentation of ethanol, where the improvement comprises operating the fermentor under chaotic conditions; and    (3) an apparatus for fermenting ethanol comprising a fermentor; a process control system capable of operating the fermentor under chaotic conditions; and a membrane selective for ethanol.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation system comprises a metal hydride solution comprising a metal hydride, a stabilizing agent to provide a pH of greater than or equal to 9, and water; and organic pigments as hydrogen generating catalysts.    USE - For on-board generation of hydrogen for hydrogen-consuming devices, e.g. fuel cell, combustion engine, or gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The invention uses a low-cost, safe, stable hydrogen-rich borohydride solution in conjunction with organic pigment catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling the generation of hydrogen gas from a metal hydride solution with organic pigment catalysts, comprising stabilizing the metal hydride in an aqueous solution, maintaining the temperature of the solution above the freezing point and below the vaporization point of the solution, immersing a catalyst in the metal hydride solution, increasing the rate of decomposition of the metal hydride into hydrogen gas and a metal salt, and directing the hydrogen gas to a connected, hydrogen-consuming device.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises at least one of first yeast cell component (a) containing several yeast cells fixing nitrogen; second yeast cell component (b) containing several yeast cells decomposing phosphorus compounds; or third yeast cell component (c) containing several yeast cells decomposing potassium compounds.    USE - In biological fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition fixes nitrogen, decomposes phosphorus compounds, decomposes potassium compounds, converts complex carbon compounds to simple carbohydrate, overproduces growth factors, overproduces adenosine triphosphate and thus increases crop yields.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method (m1) of activating or enhancing the ability of yeast cells to overproduce growth factors involves culturing the yeast cells in the presence of an electromagnetic field having a frequency of 1382 - 1392 MHz and an amplitude of 1000 - 2000 mV for a period of 1000 - 5000 mV to overproduce growth factors;    (2) method (m2) of activating the ability of yeast cells to overproduce ATP involving culturing the yeast cells in the presence of an electromagnetic field having a frequency of 1690 - 1700 MHz and an amplitude of 1000 - 5000 mV to overproduce adenosine triphosphate;    (3) method (m3) of forming a symbiosis-like relationship among yeast cells components of a biological fertilizer involving preparing a mixture of (a) - (d); and culturing the mixture in the presence of an electromagnetic field having frequencies of 860 - 870 MHz, 360 - 370 MHz, 250 - 260 MHz, and 1087 - 1097 MHz and each frequency having an amplitude of 0 to 3000 mV, where the amplitude for each frequency in the electromagnetic field is cycled between 0 - 3000 mV.
NOVELTY - Method of using high temperature plasma to disintegrate TiOPc waste, uses high temperature plasma to heat up a mixture of TiOPc waste, vitrifying materials, and selected waste soil to a temperature of 1220-10000 degrees C to become chemically stable vitrescence lava. Therefore, material of organic photo-conductor is completely decomposed to satisfy environmental standards.    ADVANTAGE - The material of organic photo-conductor is completely decomposed to satisfy environmental standards.
NOVELTY - The sterilization units (100,200,300) for sterilizing to-be-processed liquid containing organic matter, are provided at the later stage of a pre-processor (2) of organic waste, a hydrogen generator (3) and a methane generator (4), respectively. The hydrogen generator produces hydrogen gas by decomposing organic waste using hydrogen production microbes.    USE - The fermentation apparatus is useful for fermentation of organic waste such as waste foodstuffs, livestock excrement, or organic waste water, to produce hydrogen and methane gases for use as fuel in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mixing of various micro-organisms into the anaerobic fermenters is suppressed, by provision of the sterilization units, the apparatus is maintained at the suitable temperature for hydrogen fermentation and methane fermentation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methane generator (4) produces methane gas by decomposing organic waste using methanation microbes. The methane generator is provided at the later stage of the hydrogen generator. The sterilization unit has a heating unit for heating the to-be-processed liquid and a cooling unit for cooling the to-be-processed liquid. The sterilizer has a coolant circuit with a heat pump unit having a compressor, a heat-radiation unit, a decompression device, and a heat-absorption unit to absorb heat from the to-be-processed liquid. The liquid is heated in the radiation unit and is cooled in the absorption unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pre-processor (2)    Hydrogen generator (3)    Methane generator (4)    Sterilization units (100,200,300)
NOVELTY - A heater (21) heats water in a portion of a water distribution pipe. A pair of temperature sensors (22) are provided at the inlet and exit of a water heating portion. An arithmetic unit (24) calculates modification water flow rate based on the measured value of the temperature sensors, measured heating amount of the heater and the specific heat of water.    USE - For home and small shop.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manage modification water flow rate simply and cheaply without using expensive mass flow meter or special pump and thereby stabilizes driving of power generation device and achieves cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell power generation device operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (21)    temperature sensor (22)    heat insulating material (23)    flow rate arithmetic unit (24)    pump controller (25)
NOVELTY - A combustion unit comprises a waste gas supply portion (21) and mixed gas supply portion (20) arranged in a row at the reverse side of a flame plate (24). The flame plate has the exhaust nozzles (24a, 24b) respectively for ejecting the mixed gas and waste gas from combustion unit, provided at preset position at the surface of the flame plate.    USE - For use with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A compact combustion apparatus of simple structure, with mass production property and low manufacturing cost is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen supply apparatus used for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a right sectional view of the combustion apparatus.    mixed gas supply portion (20)    waste gas supply portion (21)    flame plate (24)    exhaust nozzles (24a,24b)    net material (25)
NOVELTY - An electrode pressing mechanism (7) has a press element (8) abutted to the whole surface of an anode power supply element (5). Another press element (9) is arranged between the casing (20) and the press element (8), to provide a thrust to the press element (8).    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces contact resistance, and produces hydrogen efficiently, with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional isometric view of the solid polymer type electrolytic cell of the hydrogen production apparatus.    anode power supply element (5)    electrode pressing mechanism (7)    press elements (8,9)    casing (20)
NOVELTY - The electrolyzer has multi-pole boards (9,9') that are refracted in uneven shape so that electrode joint-films (60,56,57) are pinched on tank outer side of O ring (20).    USE - Solid polymer-type water electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the rigidity of multi-pole boards and the O ring groove. Prevents the leakage of electrolysed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the reinforcement and sealing structure of the solid polymer-type water electrolyzer.    multi-pole boards (9,9')    O ring (20)    electro joint-films (56,57,60)
NOVELTY - A gasoline composition comprises hydrocarbon as main component, ethanol (in volume%) (1-10), ethyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (1-20) and 4C hydrocarbon (5.5 or more). The composition has vapor pressure inhibition index (Ic) of 37 or more and leading method vapor pressure of 60 kPa or less.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gasoline composition has excellent startability and operability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gasoline composition comprises hydrocarbon as main component, ethanol (in volume%) (1-10), ethyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (1-20) and 4C hydrocarbon (5.5 or more). The composition has vapor pressure inhibition index (Ic) of 37 or more and leading method vapor pressure of 60 kPa or less. The index (Ic) is calculated from the formula:    Ic = C05+-C04+0.8 x CA+ 2 x CETBE    C05+ = the content of 5C or more olefin;    C04 = 4C olefin content;    CA = aroma content; and    CETBE = content of ethyl-tertiary-butyl-ether.
NOVELTY - Steam (C) is supplied and reacted with a mixture of gypsum (A) and biomass (B). Biomass is gasified in a gas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Gypsum is converted into calcium sulfide by hydrogen generated by gasification, and carbon monoxide. Calcium sulfide is cooled with the gas component containing water vapor and carbon dioxide, and is converted into calcium carbonate and hydrogen sulfide.    USE - For processing gypsum utilized as raw material of plasterboard or cement used for construction interior materials.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method efficiently converts gypsum into calcium carbonate and hydrogen sulfide which is useful as a sulfur source. Effective use of resources is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Steam (C) is supplied and reacted with a mixture of gypsum (A) and biomass (B) at less than 1.5 MPa and 650-800degreesC. Biomass is gasified in a gas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide by the reaction. Gypsum is converted into calcium sulfide by hydrogen generated by gasification, and carbon monoxide. Calcium sulfide is cooled to 400degreesC or less with the gas component containing water vapor and carbon dioxide, and is converted into calcium carbonate and hydrogen sulfide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the gypsum processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    dust collector (14)    gypsum (A)    biomass (B)    steam (C)    carbon-dioxide absorber (D)
NOVELTY - The raw material oil containing hydrocarbon is dehydrogenated in the presence of catalyst, to obtain mixture containing hydrogen and dehydrogenation oil having unsaturated hydrocarbon. The mixture is cooled by cooling-separation unit, and dehydrogenation oil is separated from mixture. The remaining oil from cooled mixture is made into impervious gas and hydrogen is removed as previous gas, using a membrane separation unit.    USE - For manufacturing high purity hydrogen for motor vehicles, petroleum refining, chemical industry and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high purity hydrogen is obtained efficiently and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacturing system of high purity hydrogen; and    (2) hydrogen station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the hydrogen production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    dehydrogenation device (1)    compressor (2)    heat exchanger (3)    gas-liquid separator (4)    membrane separation device (5)
NOVELTY - A calculating unit (31) calculates the sludge recycling effect, based on measured power consumption and consumable material of sludge-disposal system (2), determined organic acid and gas generated by system (2) and measured actual surplus-sludge amount and assumption surplus-sludge amount.    USE - Sludge recycling evaluation system for waste-water treatment apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables evaluating fixed quantity of economical value in connection with sludge disposal accompanying the sludge recycling, by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sludge recycling evaluation method;    (2) sludge recycling evaluation program; and    (3) recorded medium storing sludge recycling evaluation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of sludge recycling evaluation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge-disposal system (2)    assumption surplus-sludge amount calculating unit (10)    actual surplus-sludge amount calculating unit (11)    calculating unit (31)    consumable material measurement unit (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves grinding a porous particle to an average particle diameter of 0.2-0.6 mm.    USE - For volume reduction method of porous particle such as carbide material of sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides easy and efficient transportation of the porous particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph showing the bulk density with respect to particle size of carbide material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from an open or closed composter for composting carbonaceous materials comprises monitoring the temperature in the composter, measuring the nitrite content of the compost, and adding nitrification inhibitors and/or adsorbents when the temperature falls to a threshold value and the nitrite content rises to a threshold value.    USE - Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from composters.
NOVELTY - Operating a steam reforming reactor (1) comprises a start-up phase in which the reactor is supplied with a hydrocarbon gas (HG) and sufficient oxygen-containing gas (OG) for total oxidation of the HG, a second phase in which the OG supply is reduced and a steady-state phase in which the reactor is supplied exclusively with HG and steam. The OG is flue gas from a gas burner (5) used to heat the reactor and the water vapor in the flue gas is used to achieve autothermal reforming in the second phase.    USE - Operating a steam reforming reactor for producing hydrogen for use in a fuel cell, especially as part of a domestic energy supply system (automobile fuel cells are also mentioned).    ADVANTAGE - No separate air supply is required to start up the reactor (compare DE19755814).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation an energy supply system including a steam reforming reactor operated as above.    Steam reforming reactor (1)    Shift converter (2)    Gas purification unit (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Gas burner. (5)
NOVELTY - Bacterial isolate (I) that degrades nitroaromatics (II) is selected from Klebsiella terrigena HB (DSM 16101) or Serratia sp. M3 (DSM 16102).    USE - Bacterial isolate (I) is used for restoration of contaminated ground water, surface water and soil extracts in old hazardous waste sites and other sources of contamination containing (II), e.g. industrial waste liquors (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Existing methods using fungi for biological restoration of soils contaminated with 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) have several drawbacks, including need for close contact with mycelium and sufficient aeration and substrate limitation, poor results in the field, cometabolism and production of free radicals that harm other soil organisms, spatial separation of reductive and oxidative stages and only partial mineralization, as metabolites are largely converted to polymers (bioattenuation). The present process is simple, efficient and cost-effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for decontamination of samples contaminated with (II).
NOVELTY - A Fischer-Tropsch process comprises introducing steam, natural gas, and air into a flameless autothermal reformer having a catalyst zone; and incrementally increasing the air to natural gas ratio until the mixture in the reactor enters flammability envelope and imitates heterogeneous partial oxidation in the catalyst zone. The amount of air maintains the natural gas/steam/air mixture in the reformer outside the envelope in the catalyst zone.    USE - For starting up an autothermal reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The invention prevents introduction of flammable mixtures to process components downstream of autothermal reformers and provides safe start-up and operation of a commercially sized ignition-less autothermal reformer system. It does not employ a flame or ignition devices (e.g. burner, glow plug, or other type of device for initiation of the oxidation reaction), and avoids unwanted side reactions that may occur the start-up process. It also avoids the possibility of a deflagration event associated with the ignition of a flammable mixture upstream or downstream of the catalyst volume. The failure of the catalyst to initiate the partial oxidation reaction will not result in any dangerous or unsafe operating conditions due to the passage of the unreacted feed gas through catalyst bed and into downstream process volumes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process to detect autothermal reformer (ATR) catalyst activity comprising introducing a feed gas mixture comprising steam, natural gas, and air into a flameless ATR having a catalyst zone; and observing a decrease in temperature at some location in the catalyst zone of the ATR or observing conversion of greater than or equal to2C components of the natural gas into carbon monoxide or CH2 by analyzing the composition of the ATR effluent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of composition transients associated with the startup process.
NOVELTY - The reactor (20) comprises a carrier (22) having path for gas flow, that is partitioned by partition walls (24) comprising porous material. The catalyst (6) is arranged at peripheral cell (28) of the carrier, and a selectively permeable membrane (8) is arranged at center cell (32), such that the cells containing the catalyst and the cells containing the selectively permeable membrane are adjacent to each other.    USE - Selectively permeable membrane type reactor for generating hydrogen from hydrocarbon, for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses degradation of selectively permeable membrane and enables generating hydrogen efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevation view of the selectively permeable membrane type reactor.    catalyst (6)    selectively permeable membrane (8)    selectively permeable membrane type reactor (20)    carrier (22)    partition walls (24)    peripheral cell (28)    center cell (32)
NOVELTY - A material processing system comprises an anaerobic stripping reactor for converting an organic material into a bio-softened slurry, a thermobaric cracking chamber and an expansion/settling tank for converting the bio-softened slurry into products; and a hydrocarbon separation system for separating the products. The chamber can be heated to 350-600degreesF and pressurized to 400-1200 psig.    USE - For converting organic materials (e.g. bio-feedstock or other biomass) into viable products including fuels, e.g. crude oil, diesel, gasoline, and other fuel or petroleum products.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of converting organic materials into commercially viable products and maintaining the products produced. It allows specific manipulation of the thermobaric molecular fractionation process to control the end produces produced. The fractionation point can be also controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for breaking down macromolecular bonds within an organic material, comprising: converting the organic material into a bio-softened slurry in an anaerobic stripping reactor; converting the bio-softened slurry into products in a thermobaric cracking chamber; and releasing the bio-softened slurry into an expansion/separation tank. The bio-softened slurry is housed in the thermobaric cracking chamber for a dwell time of 20-60 minutes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a system for petroleum crude oil synthesis.    Components (10, 12, 14, 16, 18)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer housing container (12) has a base (1) having a surface including a concave portion for housing a fuel reformer; a lid (4) attached to the surface of the base; a supply pipe (5a) for supplying fuel to a fuel reformer; and a discharge pipe (5b) for discharging reformed fuel. The base and lid has a cavity formed in there.    USE - Used for constituting a fuel reformer apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The container is capable of supplying fuel to the fuel reformer and safely discharging reformed gas such as hydrogen gas. Efficiency of power generation is high by restraining heat generated in the fuel reformer from being conducted to the fuel reformer housing container and which can be mounted on small mobile apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel reformer housing container comprises a base having a surface including a concave portion for housing a fuel reformer for generating reformed gas including hydrogen gas; a lid attached to the surface of the base to cover the concave portion; a supply pipe for supplying fuel to the fuel reformer, and piercing the base or lid so that its front end is joined to the fuel reformer, and holding the fuel reformer in a space between the lid and a bottom surface of the concave portion; and a discharge pipe for discharging the reformed gas, and piercing the base or lid so that its front end is joined to the fuel reformer, and holding the fuel reformer in a space between the lid and the bottom surface of the concave portion. The base or lid has a cavity formed in there.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view showing the fuel reformer housing container and fuel reformer apparatus.    Base (1)    Lead terminal (2)    Bonding wire (3)    Lid (4)    Supply pipe (5a)    Discharge pipe (5b)    Electrode (7)    Insulation sealing member (8)    Housing container (12)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises support having internal pores and including a grain boundary oxide; finely divided metallic particulates distributed in the support; and metal at least partially covering the surface of the support that penetrates and branches into the support and resides within the internal pores, the metal including a metal phase in contact with the grain boundary oxide.    USE - Useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high efficiency and can be mass-produced at low cost.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas is produced by reacting carbon monoxide with a base.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive process provides an instant reaction in the reformation process is that the carbon monoxide by product of the reformation reaction can be reacted to form hydrogen within the reformation reactor or in a reaction vessel directly connected to the reformation reactor without the need for separating the gas phase products and cooling them prior to reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for forming hydrogen comprising reacting a hydrocarbon or oxygenated hydrocarbon with water in a reformation reaction, which produces hydrogen and carbon monoxide; and reacting the carbon monoxide formed in the reformation reaction with a base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows variation of the pressure of a reaction vessel initially containing CO and sodium hydroxide as a function of time for various heating protocols.
NOVELTY - A system for producing hydrogen and co-producing methane comprises: a pre-processor, further comprising a pre-treatment module and a first solid-liquid separator; and a processor comprising a hydrogen fermenter and a methane digester. The pre-processor receives a biological waste stream and produces at least one pre-processed output. The processor receives the at least one pre-processed output for the production of hydrogen and the co-production of methane.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - The sludge disposal apparatus has sludge flocculation tank (1), fermenter (3), and control unit (4). The control unit controls stirring conditions of stirrer, based on data from viscosity of sludge supplied to sludge flocculation tank, electric conductivity, suspended solid (SS) content, sedimentation velocity of aggregated sludge in flocculation tank and/or suspended solid (SS) content of filtrate drained from dehydration unit.    USE - For processing sludge recovered from organic wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge processing apparatus suppresses excess processing, decreases running cost, and efficiently manufactures sludge-reforming material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sludge disposal apparatus has a sludge flocculation tank (1) comprising a stirrer (5) and a dehydration unit (2) to dehydrate aggregated sludge, a fermenter (3) to ferment the dehydrated sludge, and a control unit (4). The control unit controls the stirring conditions of stirrer, based on data from viscosity of the sludge supplied to sludge flocculation tank, electric conductivity, suspended solid (SS) content, sedimentation velocity of the aggregated sludge in flocculation tank and/or suspended solid (SS) content of the filtrate drained from the dehydration unit.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sludge disposal method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the sludge disposal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sludge flocculation tank (1)    dehydration unit (2)    fermenter (3)    control unit (4)    stirrer (5)
NOVELTY - The sludge disposal apparatus has aeration treatment tanks (1,3), solid liquid separation unit (2), flocculation tank (4), dehydration unit (5), fermenter (6), and unit for mixing sludge recovered by solid-liquid separation, and sludge processed by unit (3). Tank (1) aerates organic wastewater, and unit (2) separates solid and liquid of processed water. Tank (4) aggregates sludge recovered by solid-liquid separation.    USE - For disposing sludge such as human waste, domestic wastewater, agricultural wastewater and livestock farming wastewater, used for manufacturing sludge-reforming material used as soil conditioner, soil deodorant and fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of organic substance in wastewater is effectively reduced, by processing using secondary aeration treatment tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sludge disposal apparatus has aeration treatment tanks (1,3), a solid liquid separation unit (2), a flocculation tank (4), a dehydration unit (5), a fermenter (6), and unit for mixing sludge recovered by solid-liquid separation, and sludge processed by unit (3). The tank (1) carries out aeration processing of organic wastewater, and unit (2) separates solid and liquid of processed wastewater. The tank (4) aggregates sludge recovered by solid-liquid separation, and unit (5) dehydrates the aggregated sludge. The fermenter ferments dehydrated sludge. The tank (3) carries out aeration processing of portion(s) of sludge recovered by solid-liquid separation.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) disposal of sludge;    (2) manufacture of sludge reforming material; and    (3) sludge reforming material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of sludge disposal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aerators (1,3)    solid-liquid separation unit (2)    flocculation tank (4)    dehydration unit (5)    fermenter (6)    lines (1a-7a)
NOVELTY - Several partition plates (14) are held at equal interval along longitudinal direction of water channel frame (10). Each partition plate has flow path hole (12) on bottom wall (10b) of the frame. Several, parallel, porous concrete panels (16) are held between the partition panels, so as to interrupt water flow.    USE - Water purification channel apparatus used in field of agriculture, industry, irrigation canal.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms inhabited in the porous concrete panel, removes organic matter. The earth and sand formed at bottom of the water channel is washed out, due to the flow path holes of partition plate. The reverse flow of wash water in channel, performs water purification efficiently through microorganisms. Smell and sludge generation at bottom of water channel is prevented reliably. Purification is performed for long time and maintainence cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the water purification channel apparatus.    water channel frame (10)    bottom wall (10b)    hole (12)    partition plates (14)    porous concrete panel (16)
NOVELTY - The completion time of nitrification which converts ammonia nitrogen in waste liquid into nitrite nitrogen is measured, in aerobic treatment of waste liquid. The maximum waste-liquid supply amount in a following cycle is calculated from measured completion time, time for one cycle of intermittent aeration and waste-liquid supply amount. The waste-liquid supply amount in following process is set below maximum amount.    USE - For processing method nitrogen-containing waste liquid such as digestive liquid produced in methane-fermentation system used to process organic waste such as excrement, organic refuse, and food-processing waste, to produce methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrification and denitrification process is performed efficiently, while the supply amount of the waste liquid to the aerator is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The intermittent aeration processing comprises repeating the cycle of the aerobic treatment and the following anaerobic treatment, alternately. The maximum waste-liquid supply amount is calculated based on specific formulae. The completion of the nitrification reaction is measured based on the pH in an activated sludge tank, dissolved oxygen or ammonia concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the processing apparatus for waste liquid.    methane fermentation tank (1)    intermittent aerator (3)    pH meter (6)    aeration device (7)    thermostat (8)
NOVELTY - A interconnector (35) has a hydrogen non-adsorption layer (35b) formed on the surface of a thermal expansion adjusting layer (35a).    USE - For use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables complete separation of hydrogen gas in interconnector during electric power generation, hence improves fuel utilization factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view and cross-sectional perspective view of the fuel cell battery.    fuel cell battery (30)    interconnector (35)    thermal expansion adjusting layer (35a)    hydrogen non-adsorption layer (35b)    oxygen pole (34)
NOVELTY - An acid supply unit (4) supplies acid to at least one of the oxidizing agents flowing through an oxidizing agent path (3) towards the fuel cell (1), to which fuel is supplied through a fuel path (2).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of electric power generation capability of fuel cell due to impurity is prevented, as oxidation of metal does not take place easily during acidification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the pipeline of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel path (2)    oxidizing agent path (3)    acid supply unit (4)    fuel electrode (11)    oxidizing agent electrode (12)
NOVELTY - Decomposing halogenated organic compound involves contacting solution of composition containing saccharide of protein degradation product, manufactured by enzyme treatment or acid treatment of the protein, with contaminant containing halogenated organic compound or halogenated organic compound, and heat processing.    USE - For decomposing halogenated organic compound such as dioxin from incinerated ash or incinerated fly ash (claimed), agrochemical, combustion stroke of refining, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, convenient, safe, cost effective and efficient in decomposing halogenated organic compound.
NOVELTY - A selection mechanism (24) selects one of main or auxiliary gas sensors (26,18). The main sensor of contact combustion type, is selected and operated when oxygen concentration and combustible gas concentration in test gas is high and low than preset value respectively. The auxiliary gas sensor is selected and operated when combustion gas concentration in test gas is more than preset value.    USE - For detecting concentration of hydrocarbon gas such as methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - Since two types of gas sensors are used, the exact concentration of the combustible gas is detected reliably, even when the oxygen concentration is inadequate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The preset value based on oxygen concentration is set in the range of 8-15 volume%. The preset value of the combustible gas concentration is the lowest explosive limit of the combustible gas. The auxiliary sensor is heat conduction type sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the combustible gas detector.    combustible gas detector (20)    test gas flow path (21)    oxygen sensor (22)    sensor selection mechanism (24)    main and auxiliary gas sensors (26,28)
NOVELTY - An oil and fat is reacted with a monohydric alcohol, in the presence of a catalyst, a fatty acid ester is obtained. The catalyst is lead or lead compound, such as oxide, hydroxide, inorganic salt, organic salt and complex.    USE - For manufacture of fatty acid ester used in fuel and diesel fuel (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of fatty acid ester has high productivity. The fatty acid ester produces low pollution diesel fuel economically, without producing waste material like chemical catalyzer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel containing the fatty acid ester;    (2) diesel fuel containing the fatty acid ester; and    (3) heating fuel containing the fatty acid ester.
NOVELTY - A detection unit detects the catalyst temperature of reformation unit (1) and purification unit (7). A control unit controls the detected catalyst temperature or the ratio of water and raw material in reformation unit, based on predicted ambient temperature so that the catalyst temperature reaches a preset value.    USE - For generation of hydrogen for fuel cell system (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of hydrogen is performed stably and efficiently irrespective of change in environmental temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical sectional view of the hydrogen generation apparatus.    reformation unit (1)    heating unit (2)    raw material supply unit (3)    water supply unit (4)    air supply unit (6)    purification unit (7)    power generation unit (8)    ambient temperature detector (10)
NOVELTY - An unit electrode (2) comprises multiple electrically conductive films (4) arranged at preset intervals along thickness direction inside a ceramic dielectric (3). Several through-holes (5) are formed penetrating through the electrically conductive films of the unit electrode, along the thickness direction.    USE - In plasma reactor (claimed) used in exhaust-gas processing apparatus used for processing nitrogen oxide (NO_X), carbon microparticle e.g. particulate matter (PM), hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO), contain in exhaust gas of engine and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating plasma between mutually opposing unit electrodes, stably with low injection energy, and forms strong electric-field region equally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the plasma generating electrode.    plasma generating electrode (1)    unit electrode (2)    ceramic dielectric (3)    electrically conductive film (4)    through-hole (5)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen purification apparatus uses a porous gas permeable membrane (5) comprising semiconductor material with p-type electroconductivity. Hydrogen is purified according to the difference of permeability coefficients of hydrogen gas and gas other than hydrogen of the porous membrane.    USE - For purifying hydrogen obtained by electrolysis of water, refinement of petroleum, ammonia synthesis and reforming of hydrocarbon type fuels such as natural gas, biogas, for use in fuel cell, for use as carrier gas in semiconductor industry and reducing gas in chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous film has larger permeability coefficient of hydrogen gas than the permeability coefficient of gas other than hydrogen gas, hydrogen purification is performed efficiently, without increasing energy consumption and size of the hydrogen purification apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    source gas inlet (1)    compressor (2)    heating mechanism (3)    porous gas permeable membrane (5)    flowmeter (12)
NOVELTY - Load of oil-containing wastewater (1) is made uniform, oil decomposition microbe is injected, and contacted with air. Aerated water is passed through aerobic-filter bed (5), sludge produced is subjected to solid-liquid separation, and processed water is obtained. Bed (5) is filled with carrier (6), microorganisms are held in high concentration by accommodating carrier in cage (7), and occlusion and outflow is prevented.    USE - For oil-containing wastewater comprising animal and vegetable oils.    ADVANTAGE - Oil is decomposed without separating oil-and-water with an oil decomposition microbe. Occlusion and outflow of the carrier is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Load of oil-containing wastewater (1) is made uniform, oil decomposition microbe is injected, and contacted with air maintained at aeration intensity of 7-9 m3/m3. The aerated water is passed through aerobic-filter bed (5), the sludge produced is subjected to solid-liquid separation, and processed water is obtained. The aerobic filter bed is filled with a carrier (6) containing porous urethane foam material. Microorganisms are held in high concentration by accommodating the carrier in a cage (7), and occlusion and outflow is prevented.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of oil-containing wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The flowchart shows the processing method and apparatus of oil-containing wastewater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Oil-containing wastewater (1)    Oil decomposition microbe injection apparatus (4)    Aerobic filter bed (5)
NOVELTY - The composition contains a photocatalyst and metal microparticles. The composition is used for forming a photocatalyst content-layer (2) which decomposes or modifies an organic matter by the action of the photocatalyst accompanied by an energy irradiation, arranged at preset interval.    USE - For forming photocatalyst content-layer on substrate used for photomask and manufacture of pattern formed component used in manufacture of functional element, electroconductive pattern, color filter, organic electroluminescent element, and biochip base-material (all claimed), for decomposing or modifying organic matter.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides photocatalyst content-layers which enable efficient formation of patterns, such as designs, images, characters and circuits, with excellent characteristics, and efficient decomposition of organic matter. The photocatalyst has favorable sensitivity with respect to energy irradiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition further contains a binder. The metal microparticles contain gold, silver, copper, platinum, lead, tin, nickel, cobalt, cadmium, palladium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, lithium and/or iron.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) photocatalyst content-layer substrate (1);    (2) photomask;    (3) surface treatment method;    (4) cleaning method;    (5) manufacture of color filter;    (6) manufacture of pattern formed component;    (7) manufacture of functional element;    (8) manufacture of electroconductive pattern;    (9) manufacture of organic electroluminescent element; and    (10) manufacture of biochip base-material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the photocatalyst content-layer substrate.    substrate (1)    photocatalyst content-layer (2)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic decomposition method of lignin involves decomposing lignin using isolated lignin decomposition microbe under anaerobic condition.    USE - For decomposing and decoloring lignin in pulp manufacture wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective, eco-friendly and has high lignin decomposition ability.
NOVELTY - A flocculation agent consists of poly-glutamic acid (poly-(gamma)-glutamic acid) cross-linked resin having network structure and cationic compound, which couples to the carboxyl group (COOH) of the cross-linked resin.    USE - The agent is useful for preventing bulking and for processing activated sludge in water treating unit.    ADVANTAGE - The flocculation agent promotes flocculation without reducing the activity of microorganisms and prevents the loss of activated sludge by the flow of treated water. The method is simple and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) bulking prevention method, which involves using flocculation agent; and    (2) activated sludge processing method which involves adding flocculation agent to aerator, sedimentation tank, nitrification tank, denitrification tank and return sludge.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen based generation motor with energy recuperation has electrolysis of water, with passage of hydrogen to an inverse electrolysis generator and utilization of the oxygen, from submerged motors. The water generated goes to a gravity counterweighted motor for energy generation in conjunction with the submerged motors.    USE - In chemical engineering.
NOVELTY - Reliquefying the gas phase accumulating in a storage container comprises removing the gas from the storage container, and heating, compressing, cooling and expanding the gas. Only a partial flow (4) of the gas removed from the storage container is subjected to compression.    USE - For reliquefying the gas phase accumulating in a storage container, e.g. in the storage of cryogenic gases or media.    ADVANTAGE - The process is highly effective and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The gas to be reliquefied is hydrogen. The partial flow (3) not subjected to compression undergoes an energy-converting process. The energy obtained is used to drive the gas flow removed from the storage container for the compression.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process.    partial flow for energy-converting process (3)    partial flow for compression (4)    heat exchanger (E1)    compressor (V)    throttle device (X)
NOVELTY - Fuel composition comprises a middle distillat fuel, a biofuel and a minor amount of an oil-soluble crosslinked block copolymer of alkylene oxides with 2-4 carbon atoms.    USE - Fuel composition.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer acts as a demulsifier for separating emulsified water.
NOVELTY - Fabricator of ethanol with microorganisms immobilized in maize cobs has three successive fermenters, with washing by water of the resulting gases in a column, and individual sulfuric acid, bactericides and must feed pumps. Heat exchangers and plates control the fermentation temperature, and the wine is pumped to the distillation apparatus. The continuous high-productivity system obviates the need for centrifugation.    USE - In biochemistry.
NOVELTY - Clarification and dewatering of industrial wastewater involves sequentially adding cellulolytic enzymes and flocculants to the wastewater to form a mixture of water and coagulated and flocculated solids and separating the coagulated and flocculated solids from water. The cellulolytic enzyme comprises a mixture of endo-1, 4-beta-glucanase, exo-1, 4-beta-glucanase and 1, 4-beta-glucosidase.    USE - For clarification and dewatering of wastewater e.g. industrial and municipal sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Using enzymes in wastewater treatment results in polymer dosage reduction, cake dryness improvement, improved settling of sludge, better filtrate quality from the dewatering operation and faster wastewater clarification.
NOVELTY - The processing method of organic waste, involves mixing aerobes and moisture adjustment material with organic waste, adjusting water content of organic waste to 50-60%, heating at 20-40degreesC by mixing under pressurized condition, grinding, molding into air-permeability aggregate, providing the aggregate to a fermenter, and fermenting under aerobic condition with air blowing and stirring.    USE - For processing organic waste such as sludge and pig feces.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses the bad odor of organic waste and provides high quality compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing apparatus of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of aggregate manufacture machine.    raw material receiving hopper (10)    return compost hopper (20)    auxiliary material hopper (30)    conveyor (40)    foreign material detection removal machine (50)
NOVELTY - Producing a fermentation product from milled starch-containing material involves: (a) saccharifying milled starch-containing material with a glucoamylase having sequence of 561 amino acids as given in the specification or glucoamylase, which is at least 70% identical to the sequence, at temperature below the initial gelatinization temperature of starch containing material; and (b) fermenting using a fermenting medium.    USE - For producing a fermentation product e.g. alcohol such as ethanol selected from fuel ethanol, potable ethanol and industrial ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces fermentation product without gelatinization of the starch-containing material; and produces ethanol in higher yield.
NOVELTY - The reactor has a far infrared ray (FIR) heater to supply heat for melting and decomposing waste plastics, simultaneously.    USE - Reactor for converting waste plastics (claimed) into oil.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances heating rate and heating efficiency of the waste plastics, by using far infrared ray.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) far infrared ray heater;    (2) waste plastic;    (3) protective shell;    (4) far infrared radiator and    (5) conversion method of waste plastic into oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front and top views of the reactor.
NOVELTY - A fixed-film anaerobic system comprises at least two layers of media (34) having vertically-oriented channels, supported within a digester (10), to immobilize anaerobic microorganisms. The channels are corrugated and/or non-corrugated. The system further comprises an influent line (30) and an effluent line (36).    USE - The system is useful for treating flushed waste (claimed) such as flushed livestock manure or wastewater, by providing anaerobic digestion and conversion of the odorous organic intermediates found in stored wastewater into less offensive compounds; and particularly for stabilizing wastewater, producing energy (biogas), controlling odors, reducing pathogens, minimizing environmental impact from waste emissions, and maximizing fertilizer and water recovery for reuse.    ADVANTAGE - The media with vertically-oriented channels promotes enhanced bacterial attachment and biofilm development, by immobilization of the anaerobic microorganisms. The immobilization of microbial biomass within a reactor as the biofilm, allows effective treatment of wastewater at ambient and higher temperatures, and at hydraulic retention times. The composition and concentration of bacterial groups in the biofilm developed on the media in the fixed-film digester, result in enhanced anaerobic degradation process. The digester design expands the potential application of anaerobic digestion to dilute livestock waste with significant levels of suspended solid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The channels of the respective media layers can have same or different diameters and cross-sections. The digester is an above-ground digester, subterranean digester or a closed digester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fixed-film anaerobic system for treating flushed waste.    Fixed-film anaerobic digester (10)    Influent line (30)    Media (34)    Effluent line (35, 36)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen gas (I) comprises reacting carbonaceous matter (II) (comprising carbon (45-95 wt.%)) with a base to form (I).    USE - The invention deals about the production of hydrogen gas from carbonaceous matter.    ADVANTAGE - The process improves the thermodynamic spontaneity of producing hydrogen gas from carbonaceous matter at low temperature in fast rate. The process permits the production of hydrogen gas from carbonaceous matter without the production of carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas is produced by reacting organic matter with a base to form the hydrogen gas. The organic matter comprises a carbohydrate.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive process provides fast reaction rates, effective hydrogen gas production, and low process cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows pressure as a function of time in a reaction of glucose with sodium hydroxide in water.
NOVELTY - Partial combustion of waste material thrown into furnace is carried out. Generated combustible gas is collected. Temperature of furnace top portion above the position at which waste material deposit (8) is thrown in is controlled to preset value, by blowing oxygen of preset concentration and/or water or water vapor and decomposition of char in generated combustible gas is promoted.    USE - For operation of gasifier for partial combustion of waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of gasifier enables efficient and stable decomposition of generated char in the combustible gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Partial combustion of waste material thrown into vertical oblong furnace is carried out by oxygen-containing gas. The generated combustible gas is collected from the combustible gas exit (2) of furnace top portion. The temperature of furnace top portion above the position at which the deposit of waste material is thrown in is controlled to more than 1100degreesC and 1200degreesC or less, by blowing oxygen at a concentration of 90 volume% or more and/or water or water vapor from a tuyere, and decomposition of char in the generated combustible gas is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural drawing of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    insertion opening (1)    generated gas exit (2)    main tuyere (3)    coke insertion opening (6)    deposit (8)
NOVELTY - Waste material deposited on coke filled layer (7) held at the bottom of vertically oblong furnace, undergoes partial combustion using oxygen containing gas, so as to obtain combustible gas. The waste material deposited on upper portion of the fixed bed (8a) is not fluidized. A tuyere (5) held just above fixed bed, blows oxygen containing gas.    USE - For operating gasifier which carries out partial combustion of waste material containing plastic so as to obtain combustible gas used in power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper portion of waste material is not fluidized, generation of char from small particles of waste material and dispersion of the fine waste material are suppressed. The tar and char generated by thermal decomposition of waste material, is immediately decomposed by using oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature of the deposited waste material on fixed bed is controlled to 800degreesC or more by blowing oxygen with oxygen concentration of 90 volume% or more or blowing in water or water vapor together with oxygen from the tuyere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tuyere (5)    coke insertion opening (6)    coke filled layer (7)    fixed bed (8a)    moving bed (8b)
NOVELTY - A gas ejection port (12) with spray nozzle provided at downstream end of a channel pipe (8), ejects gas along upstream direction. A liquid introductory port (14) supplies liquid along upstream direction, and a static type mixer (9) mixes gas and liquid which are raised in pipe (8) by parallel current. The aerated liquid is ejected from upstream end of the pipe (8).    USE - E.g. air blow type and machine stirring type aeration processing apparatus for treatment of industrial waste water, water supply and sewerage, lakes, marshes, river, underground water and for removal of heterogeneous substance in gas. Also used as bioreactor.    ADVANTAGE - High performance of aeration processor is achieved and stirring efficiency of gas-liquid is improved. Power consumption of aeration processor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic model of the aeration processor.    channel pipe (8)    static type mixer (9)    gas ejection port (12)    liquid introductory port (14)    pneumatic supply line (11)
NOVELTY - The upper container (31b) is provided at the upper opening on a lower container (31a) containing a membrane unit (32) in a membrane separation tank (30) so that the horizontal cross-section of the upper container is less than that of the opening in the lower container.    USE - Methane fermentation processing device for organic waste such as excrements, organic refuse, food processing dreg.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes quality of treated water discharged into river. Improves maintenance property of membrane separation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially notched perspective view of the membrane separation tank in methane fermentation processing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    membrane separation tank (30)    lower container (31a)    top container (31b)    membrane unit (32)    membrane element (33)
NOVELTY - The methane fermentation apparatus has pre-processing tank (10), methane fermentation tank (11), waste liquid treatment tank (12) and unit for circulating treated water of tank (12) to tank (11) when supply of organic waste is stopped. Tank (10) grinds, crushes and dilutes organic waste. Tank (11) for carrying out methane fermentation of pre-treated waste. Tank (12) processes waste liquid emitted from tank (11).    USE - For processing organic waste, such as excrement, organic refuse and food processing dreg.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation apparatus suppresses excess accumulation of ammonia nitrogen in methane fermentation tank during shutdown, and restarts the system smoothly. The apparatus is stabilized rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the methane fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pre-processing tank (10)    methane fermentation tank (11)    waste liquid treatment tank (12)    feed pump (20)    processing water cycle pump (21)
NOVELTY - The paste supply amount and dilution water feed rate to a slurry adjustment tank (12) are controlled based on the measured electrical conductivity of the slurry adjustment tank so that electrical conductivity of the tank is within preset range.    USE - Methane fermentation processing method for processing organic waste such as excrements, organic waste, food processing dreg.    ADVANTAGE - Monitors ammonia and nitrogen concentration inside the fermentation tank easily. Performs methane fermentation process stably. Reduces ammonia concentration in methane fermentation tank. Reduces cost of management. Improves decomposition rate of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the methane fermentation processing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    grinding treatment tank (10)    tap water tank (11)    slurry adjustment tank (12)    methane fermentation tank (13)    waste liquid treatment tank (14)
NOVELTY - A natural type material of fermentation processed vegetable fiber (12), is mixed with binding material (16), soil (14), fixing agent, viscous improvement material, and water, to form a slurry (24). The slurry is poured into a frame and solidified to form a greening base.    USE - For greening structure (claimed) used for growing plants such as Japanese lawn grass, Meadow grass, ryegrass, blue grass, Western grass, hybrid grass, Koryo grass, field grass, and trees, on roof top of buildings, veranda and house interior.    ADVANTAGE - The greening base is light weight and has excellent workability. Wide range greening is carried out in a short period of time. The method is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) greening base manufactured by the method;    (2) greening construction method; and    (3) greening structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing method of greening base.    fermentation process vegetable fiber (12)    soil (14)    binding material (16)    water (18)    slurry (24)
NOVELTY - Flow rate of each gas such as methane gas (3) and ethane gas (4) supplied to the production tank (8), is set based on the preset mix ratio of the gases. Controllers (37,38) compare the set values and the detected flow rates of the gases, and correct the set flow rate, so as to decrease the deviation of the set and detected flow rates of the gases.    USE - For manufacturing gas hydrates used for storage of gases, e.g. natural gas for transport.    ADVANTAGE - The composition ratio of the source gas supplied to the production tank is adjusted with sufficient precision to required value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gas hydrate manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane and ethane gases (3,4)    production tank (8)    controllers (37,38)
NOVELTY - An oxidation catalyst layer (14) is provided in middle of combustion gas circulation layer (12), in gas flow direction, to heat reformed gas by combustion heat.    USE - In fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Unnecessiates a heat exchanger after fuel reformation. Improves efficiency of modifier. Reduces size of modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of modifier.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    reformed gas circulation layer (10)    combustion gas circulation layer (12)    oxidation catalyst layer (14)
NOVELTY - Dehydrogenation of a hydrogen-containing organic compound is carried out in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst. The exhaust heat of a fuel cell (2) is utilized as the reaction heat of dehydrogenation, to obtain hydrogen.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient manufacture of hydrogen with improved comprehensive energy efficiency, without using a lower hydrocarbon direct reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus (1), which has a fuel cell and dehydrogenation unit (3) having dehydrogenation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen production apparatus (1)    fuel cell (2)    dehydrogenation unit (3)    supply path (4)    hydrogen supply unit (7)
NOVELTY - Hexahydro borazine containing carbon atom(s) in a molecule, and/or amine or ammonia-borane complex having carbon atom(s) in complex are dehydrogenated, to produce hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen for fuel cell system (claimed) used for generating electric power in electric vehicle, petroleum refining and chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces hydrogen efficiently at low temperature, without producing residue. The raw material is liquefied easily. Hydrogen has excellent solubility, and is recovered easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system having hydrogen generation unit and fuel cell unit.
NOVELTY - A determination unit (3B) determines whether amount of output change of a semiconductor-type gas sensor (21) during drive transfer time of heater exceeds the lower limit in normal conduction state of sensor element (R_S). A disconnection recognition unit (3C) recognizes that sensor element exists in disconnection state, when the amount of output change of gas sensor does not exceed lower limit.    USE - For detecting incomplete combustion, gas leakage of combustor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables canceling the influence of existence or non-existence of checked gas reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of gas-leakage alarm unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    determination unit (3B)    disconnection recognition unit (3C)    failure warning unit (5)    semiconductor-type gas sensor (21)    sensor element (R_S)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (1) has a hydrogen generator (2) which produces hydrogen and heat, and a gas generation unit (3) which requires temperature more than normal temperature for generating gas. The heat produced by the hydrogen generator is supplied to gas generation unit.    USE - As fuel for electric power generation by fuel cell used as power energy source of electric product in home and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus efficiently, economically, safely and steadily produces hydrogen gas. Waste treatment cost and hydrogen production cost are reduced by using silicon waste or aluminum was produced from semiconductor manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Hydrogen generator (2)    Gas generation device (3)    Hydrogen fermentation portion (16)    Methane-fermentation portion (17)
NOVELTY - The silicon nanowires arranged in the shape of a two dimensional array in a solar cell module (13), have p-type and n-type layers that are alternately arranged.    USE - Hydrogen gas generator for fuel cell of energy system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Simple structured hydrogen gas generator that enables generating efficiently hydrogen gas, is obtained at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrolyzer;    (2) solar cell module;    (3) energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional and top views of hydrogen gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolytic cell (11)    water (12)    solar cell module (13)    module support (14)
NOVELTY - Waste plastic is pressed in a hot condition and molded to a plastic plate (30). The plate is cut using several saw blades in tabular shape. The waste plastic is processed as sawdust to fine powder fuel.    USE - For processing of waste plastic as saw dust to fine powder fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of waste plastic is simply, efficiently and economically enabled without using large amount of electrical energy and generating heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fine powder fuel processing apparatus, which has a press-forming machine (1) and a saw-blade apparatus (2). The machine (1) presses plastic waste and molds to plastic plate. The apparatus (2) processes cut plastic plate to saw dust to fine powder fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of fine powder fuel processing apparatus of waste plastic. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    press-forming machine (1)    saw-blade apparatus (2)    washing apparatus (3)    drying machine (4)    conveyor belt (5)    hotplate (6)    conveyance roller (10)    circular saw (11)    driving shaft (12)    motor (13)    guide plate (22)    waste plastic (30)
NOVELTY - The fabricator of ethanol with microorganisms immobilized in sugar cane straw has a set of fermenters with washing by water of the resulting gases in a column, and individual sulfuric acid, anti-microbial agents and must feed pumps. Also claimed is a process immobilizing microorganisms in sugar cane straw.    USE - In biochemistry.
NOVELTY - The production of ethanol with microorganisms immobilized in maize cobs comprises threefold successive fermentation with washing with water of the resulting gases in a column and individual sulfuric acid anti-microbial agents and must feed pumps. Also claimed is a process immobilizing the microorganisms.    USE - In biochemistry.
NOVELTY - The temperature detectors (116,117) detect temperature of a conversion unit (103) that processes reformed gas and a selective oxidation unit (105) that reduces carbon monoxide gas concentration in the reformed gas respectively. A controller (205) detects excess amount of water in the hydrogen generating unit (118), when the rate of the temperature rise detected by one of temperature detectors is less than threshold values.    USE - For hydrogen generation in fuel cell system (claimed) for use as domestic electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents activity reduction of catalyst in the conversion unit and the selective oxidation device while reducing starting energy loss of hydrogen generator, thereby improving performance of hydrogen generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) operating method of hydrogen generator;    (2) operating method of fuel system; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    conversion unit (103)    selective oxidation unit (105)    temperature detectors (116,117)    hydrogen generating unit (118)    controller (205)
NOVELTY - A closed-cycle zero-discharge oxidizing pulping process comprising purification of starting material as well as using microorganism and/or bio-enzyme for further treatment, sterilization, treatment with active oxygen A in the presence of cellulose-protecting agent, then grinding into pulp with active oxygen A and active oxygen B while mixing, is new.    USE - The method is for producing pulp (claimed), which is useful in papermaking industry, and possibly in forestry as well as conservation.    ADVANTAGE - Since there is no acid, base, chlorine, anthaquinone etc. in the cooking and bleaching steps, serious chemical pollution is definitely not a problem. Energy and water can also be saved in this relatively-cheap and efficient process with full-utilization of any fibers and perennial plants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A closed-cycle zero-discharge oxidizing pulping process comprises:    (a) the purification of starting material as well as using microorganism and/or bio-enzyme for further treatment;    (b) sterilization; and    (c) treatment with active oxygen A in the presence of cellulose-protecting agent that is composed of metal ion and metal-ion ligand, then grinding into pulp with active oxygen A and active oxygen B while mixing.    The active oxygen A is selected from O2 (oxygen), H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) and their generated free radicals, whereas active oxygen B includes O3 (ozone) and its free radical generated in water in the presence of an organic solvent with the optionally addition of bio-enzyme and/or microorganism.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pulp made by the process.
NOVELTY - A method of treating aqueous medium to remove oil pollution and biological preparation for treating water medium against oil pollution, is new.    USE - Oil pollution removal.    ADVANTAGE - Enabled use of well-workable granules and increased degree of purification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biological preparation comprises substance carrier, microorganism growth factor, and biomass of microorganisms serving as oil destructors. Carrier is a composition made from Ca alginate gel, C14-C16-n-alkanes, and microorganism growth factor substance. Composition of biological preparation assists localization of microorganism growth density directly in the carrier near to interface between oil product and medium to be treated. Treatment method includes placing indicated dispersed biopreparation with microorganisms on water medium surface.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a riser (1) for combustion and/or gasification of process target using a tar decomposition catalyst. A downtube (2) collects the catalyst material out of the gas supplied from the riser, for returning to the riser through a return tube (22). A regeneration portion (28) is arranged in an intermediate portion of the return tube, for regeneration of tar decomposition catalyst.    USE - Circulation fluid bed furnace for combustion, gasification of waste materials such as waste plastic, sludge from paper manufacturing facility, garbage, coal, biomass such as saw dust.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable combustion and/or gasification of the process target object. The regeneration of the tar decomposition catalyst, reduces the required amount of the tar decomposition catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxidizing-agent blow-in unit is arranged in the regeneration portion, to prevent back flow of the gas from the riser. A heat exchanger (24) recovers heat generated during regeneration of the process target. AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of circulation fluid bed furnace which involves combustion and/or gasification of the process target in the riser using tar decomposition catalyst. The tar decomposition catalyst is regenerated such that the heat recovered during regeneration is collected the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the circulation fluid bed furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    riser (1)    downtube (2)    diffuser (12)    return tube (22)    heat exchanger (24)    regeneration portion (28)
NOVELTY - The temperature of the solid fuel (R) cooled with a cooling device (1) is measured by an infrared thermometer (14), during conveyance of the cooled fuel to the downstream side of the cooling device, to obtain the maximum temperature or mean temperature of fuel. The fuel is returned to the cooling device for re-cooling, when the obtained temperature is higher than a preset temperature.    USE - Cooling of solid fuel formed by compression and solidification of combustible waste materials such as municipal solid waste and industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the possibility of spontaneous ignition of the fuel during storage. Enables re-cooling the fuel using the same cooling device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel is returned to the cooling device for re-cooling, when the obtained temperature is higher than preset temperature, for a preset time. The cooled fuel is ejected in a fixed quantity, intermittently by a lower discharge device (9), based on the output of a fuel-ejection level sensor (10) arranged at hate upper portion of the device. The fuel is cooled by flow of external air. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cooling system of solid fuel, which has a calculator (19) to calculate the maximum temperature or mean temperature of the fuel from the measured fuel temperature, and a comparison unit to compare the calculated temperature to a preset temperature. A conveyor returns the fuel to the cooling device, based on the output of the comparison unit. A damper (15) at the downstream side of a vibration screen device (12), switches the flow of the solid fuel back to the cooling device or to a downstream-side conveying path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the cooling system.    cooling device (1)    lower discharge device (9)    sensor (10)    vibration screen device (12)    infrared thermometer (14)    damper (15)    calculator (19)    solid fuel (R)
NOVELTY - A dehumidification unit (3) has the main channels for passage of methane gas or reformed gas, which are separated from purge-gas channels by a dehumidification membrane. The moisture contained in the methane gas or reformed gas flowing through the main channel is ejected to the purge-gas channel, after passing through the membrane.    USE - Humidity control equipment used to control humidity of methane gas obtained by digestion of organic waste or methane fermentation processing of organic waste, or reformed gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen as main component, obtained by reforming waste material, so as to use methane gas or reformed gas as fuel of gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing the dehumidification of the methane gas or reformed gas continuously and efficiently, utilizing the difference in the steam partial pressure between the main channels and the purge-gas channels. Enables economically producing the purge gas by using a portion of the reformed gas or methane gas as purge gas. The equipment has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A portion of dehumidified methane gas or reformed gas is returned to the purge-gas channel as the purge gas, through a return path (6) with a valve (4). A return path (7) supplies the purge gas whose moisture content has been removed by a drain unit (5), to a supply channel (8) for supplying the methane gas or reformed gas to the dehumidification unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the humidity control equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    dehumidification unit (3)    valve (4)    drain unit (5)    return path (6,7)    supply channel (8)
NOVELTY - A microsphere-like zeolite fuel processing agent contains zeolite and binder, and has metal, metal oxide, or ion of IB, VIII and/or lanthanide group elements, supported on a zeolite compact. Fuel processing agent has average particle diameter of 0.3-5 mm, average compressive strength of 2-30 N, pore diameter of 30-500 nm at pore volume of 0.1-0.6 ml/g, and average compressive strength index of 1-5.    USE - As processing component for removing sulfur component in fuel such as liquefied petroleum gas, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, light oil, natural gas and town gas, used for fuel cell used as electric power generation system in fixed equipment and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The microsphere-like zeolite fuel processing agent has uniform particle size distribution, high compressive strength, excellent fluidity, abrasion resistance, high-density filling property and processing capacity, without powdering, even if pore volume is large and particle diameter is small. Effective processing surface of zeolite is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A microsphere-like zeolite fuel processing agent contains zeolite and binder, and has metal, metal oxide, or ion of IB, VIII and/or lanthanide group elements, supported on a zeolite compact. Fuel processing agent has average particle diameter (D) of 0.3-5 mm, average compressive strength (N) of 2-30 N, pore diameter of 30-500 nm at pore volume (PV) of 0.1-0.6 ml/g, and average compressive strength index (C) of 1-5. The compressive strength index is calculated by the formula: C=NxPVdivide byD.
NOVELTY - A biomass is suspended to high-pressure water heated at 100-250degreesC to obtain low concentration slurry. The slurry is then concentrated by adding biomass. The concentrated slurry is then heated and hydrolyzed such that biomass is decomposed to form saccharides. The hydrolyzed slurry is cooled, and aqueous solution is recovered. The saccharides are then separated from the aqueous solution. Thus, manufacture of saccharides is carried out.    USE - For manufacturing saccharides using waste-material type biomass such as wood-land surplus material.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides saccharides and solid fuel by using biomass as raw material, with low consumption of energy. Therefore effective utilization of waste biomass is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biomass is suspended to high-pressure water heated at 100-250degreesC, to obtain low concentration slurry. The low concentration slurry is concentrated by further adding biomass, to obtain high concentration slurry. The high concentration slurry is then heated to 250-350degreesC, and hydrolyzed at a pressure more than vapor pressure of water such that biomass is decomposed to form saccharides. The hydrolyzed slurry is cooled, and aqueous solution is recovered from cooled slurry. The saccharides are then separated from the aqueous solution by separation process. Thus, manufacture of saccharides is carried out. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid fuel, which involves recovering water-insoluble component from cooled high concentration slurry, and dehydrating the recovered water-insoluble component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus for manufacturing saccharides and the solid fuel.    slurry manufacture device (11)    high-pressure pump (12)    reactor (13)    heater (14)    heat exchanger (16)    solid-liquid-separation filter (18)
NOVELTY - A clogging judgment unit judges clogging state of the filter, when water content of bio-base material is lower than the predetermined determination value and accumulation time reaches predetermined setup time, while running exhaust unit.    USE - Organic refuse disposer    ADVANTAGE - Clogging state of the filter can be detected stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the organic refuse disposer.    stirrer (15)    heater (19)    fan (21)    temperature sensors (25-27)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas purification system (S1) has modifier (13) and exhaust gas purification catalyst unit (15). Modifier generates reformed gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide, by reacting non-combusted hydrocarbon component and oxygen of exhaust gas. Non-reacted components are supplied to downstream side from internal combustion engine (EG1). The unit (15) contains exhaust gas purification catalyst for processing exhaust gas.    USE - For processing exhaust gas ejected from internal combustion engines of motor vehicles. Hydrogen of reformed gas is used as fuel for solid polymer-fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas is efficiently and economically purified, and oxygen concentration in exhaust gas is reduced. The deterioration of modification catalyst due to particulate material of exhaust gas is prevented. The combustion efficiency of internal combustion engine is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for purification of exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of exhaust gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    particulate material removal unit (12)    modifier (13)    hydrogen removal unit (14)    exhaust gas purification catalyst unit (15)    exhaust gas purification system (S1)    internal combustion engine (EG1)
NOVELTY - The granules/fine particles of a gas hydrate produced beforehand and cooled at preset temperature less than freezing point, and granules/fine particles simulating ground are mixed to form a mixture simulating underground material. The mixture is subjected to a stress state and temperature state simulating the conditions inside ground. The stress state and temperature state are held until the mixture is stabilized.    USE - Production method of gas-hydrate sediment for simulating gas hydrate such as methane hydrate.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-hydrate sediment simulating the gas hydrate such as methane hydrate available in ground is produced easily, using the apparatus having a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas-hydrate sediment obtained by stabilizing the mixture, is cooled to a preset temperature less than freezing point, and the pressure of the sediment is reduced below atmospheric pressure. The separation and dehydration of surplus water dissolved in the sediment is performed. A new gas hydrate is produced by the reaction of the surplus water and the sediment. The granules/fine particles simulating ground are cooled beforehand to the same temperature of the granules/fine particles of the gas hydrate. The mixture is judged to be stabilized when the volume change of the mixture is below a preset threshold value. The pressure applied to the mixture to produce the stress state is 3-20 MPa. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) production apparatus of gas-hydrate sediment; and    (2) specimen for dynamic test of gas-hydrate sediment, which has uniform kinetic property. The gas hydrate volume fraction is 73% or more.
NOVELTY - A thin flow path plate (160) is formed on both surfaces of a hydrogen permeability plate (150). A thin palladium film is exposed to the inner surface of the hydrogen flow path by laminating the film with the hydrogen permeability plate and the thin flow path plate.    USE - Hydrogen separation device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures hydrogen separation device easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart indicting the manufacturing method of hydrogen separation device (Drawing includes non-English language text).    top plate (130)    purge gas flow path plate (140)    hydrogen permeability plate (150)    hydrogen gas flow path plate (160)    reinforcement plate (170a,170b)
NOVELTY - The method involves contacting a mixture containing a compound comprising both carbon and hydrogen, water and an oxidizing agent, with a catalyst. The mixture is modified to form a product having hydrogen as main component.    USE - For fuel container used for electric power generating apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Modification method of hydrocarbon compound is performed efficiently, with reduced supply of heat energy. The formation rate of carbon monoxide is low and the conversion rate is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst contains copper or platinum group element. The oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) modifier (4);    (2) electric power generating apparatus (1); and    (3) fuel container (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the modification method of carbon compound containing hydrogen for fuel cell-type electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generating apparatus (1)    fuel container (2)    vaporizer (3)    modifier (4)    fuel cell (6)
NOVELTY - The calculator estimates the composition of raw material supplied to the hydrogen generator based on the detected heat release by the material and standard heat release-combustion relation. The feed rate of water supplied to the hydrogen generator is adjusted by a regulator based on the estimated raw material composition.    USE - For fuel cell based electric power generation system (claimed) and combined cycle power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows stable supply of water to the hydrogen generator irrespective of variation in the composition of raw material. Raises economical efficiency and achieves energy saving irrespective of material composition change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat released by the raw material during combustion and pre-heating of modification catalyst, is estimated based on which heat energy release per unit flow rate of material is obtained. The composition of the raw material is obtained from the standard heat release table and estimated heat release values. The temperature of hydrogen generator or gas passing through the catalyst is detected to judge the combustion. The temperature variation of hydrogen generator within specific time is determined to obtain the total heat release rate, and accordingly the aggregate supply of raw material is estimated. The supply rate of raw material is adjusted when the detected temperature of hydrogen generator is below or above set limits.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell based electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen generator.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (2)    combustor (4)    raw material supply unit (6)    water supply unit (7)    controller (9)
NOVELTY - A hydrogenation aromatic compound (A) is continuously dehydrogenated in the presence of a catalyst in liquid state by heat-pressing to produce a high-pressure hydrogen gas (B). The generated high-pressure state hydrogen gas is directly utilized.    USE - For supplying and utilizing high-pressure hydrogen used for liquefaction of coal, ammonia synthesis and petroleum refining, and for fuel cell (all claimed), power station and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply and utilization method of high-pressure hydrogen gas is enabled without performing high-pressure filling of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) supply apparatus of high-pressure hydrogen gas, which supplies hydrogen gas obtained by continuously dehydrogenating hydrogenation aromatic compound in liquid state at 150-400degreesC and under pressure of 50-700 atmosphere in presence of catalyst;    (2) high-pressure cylinder, which is filled with high-pressure hydrogen gas; and    (3) dehydrogenation device, which has a reactor, which reacts a reaction liquid and dehydrogenation catalyst, a supply port of hydrogenation aromatic compound liquid provided at lower portion of reactor, a discharge port of aromatic compound liquid provided at intermediate portion of reactor, and a discharge port of high-pressure hydrogen gas provided at upper portion of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the utilization form of hydrogen gas in high-pressure-hydrogen supply utilization method.    hydrogenation aromatic compound (A)    hydrogen gas (B)    dehydrogenated aromatic compound (C)    hydrogenation aromatic compound storage unit (T1)    hydrogen cylinder (B_O)    fuel cell electric vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the stirring grinding load with respect to stirring grinding mechanism (3) attached to driving structure (2) that moves toward fermenter. A controller controls the moving speed of the stirring grinding mechanism, according to the detected result.    USE - For composting livestock dung in small-scale dairy farm.    ADVANTAGE - The complex livestock dung processing is eliminated. The stirring efficiency is increased by reliably controlling the stirring grinding mechanism. The rated output of stirring grinding drive motor is reduced and size reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of livestock dung processing apparatus.    fermenter (1)    driving structure (2)    stirring grinding mechanism (3)    air supply structure (12)
NOVELTY - Gas treatment equipment comprises a dielectric element (1) arranged between a high voltage application electrode and a ground electrode. The dielectric element includes a metal catalyst (1-3) supported on an adsorption material (1-2), e.g. silica, activated carbon and zeolite that is coated on ferroelectric material (1-1) having a dielectric constant of 500-10000.    USE - Used for treating gas comprising volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxide, by non-equilibrium plasma discharge.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment improves the processing rate and enables processing the gas efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model of the dielectric element.    dielectric element (1)    ferroelectric material (1-1)    adsorption material (1-2)    metal catalyst (1-3)
NOVELTY - Waste water treatment equipment, comprising a coarse air diffusion tube (16) performing an aeration process in biological treatment tank (12) using coarse air from a blower (20), is new. The fine air diffusion tube (18) performs aeration process in the tank using ozone gas from ozone gas producer (22) or fine gas from the blower (20). A controller (24) switches the aeration process of fine air diffusion tube to use fine gas or ozone gas.    USE - Used for processing waste water and sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to separate solid-liquid from the waste water efficiently, and enables to perform stable waste water treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the waste water treatment equipment.    biological treatment tank (12)    coarse air diffusion tube (16)    fine air diffusion tube (18)    blower (20)    ozone gas producer (22)    controller (24)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer-type water electrolysis hydrogen production apparatus has a catalyst packed column (15) packed with hydro acid-type catalyst provided in hydrogen line (6). The line removes the manufactured hydrogen. The apparatus produces oxygen in an anode and hydrogen in a cathode, using a solid polymer film.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas used for semiconductor manufacture, fuel cell, ammonia manufacture and methanol manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer-type water electrolysis hydrogen production apparatus produces high purity hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of solid polymer-type water electrolysis hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water electrolyzer (1)    circulation pump (5)    hydrogen line (6)    suction pump (10)    pure water tank (11)    catalyst packed column (15)
NOVELTY - Hydrothermal reaction of the liquid organic material is performed under supercritical or sub-critical conditions. A gaseous product containing methane and carbon dioxide is obtained which is hydrated below reaction pressure of hydrothermal reaction (high rolling reduction). The obtained slurry of gas-liquid mixing phase which contains gaseous product is cooled, and gas hydrate is generated.    USE - For recovering gaseous product from liquid organic material obtained from organic waste materials such as sludge, aerobic treatment sludge, anaerobic treatment sludge, sewage sludge, garbage, paper, plastic, wood chip, piece of bamboo, piece of grass, straw, fiber, vegetable piece, rubber, leather, food processing waste material, livestock farming waste material, forest timber, lopping, agriculture and forestry waste material, marine product waste material, liquid organic waste, domestic waste, food processing factory, livestock barn and poultry farm, and wastewater (human waste, foodstuff industrial wastewater, papermaking plant wastewater, pharmaceutical factory wastewater, photograph wastewater, printing wastewater, agrochemical related wastewater, dyeing wastewater, semiconductor manufacturing plant wastewater, coal gasification, municipal solid waste decomposition wastewater).    ADVANTAGE - Gaseous product is recovered efficiently from solid and liquid organic waste by an easy and economical method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart showing recovery method of gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A vibration proving mechanism (9) comprising support (7) and elastic element (8) is provided at outer side of a stirring container having stirring blade (10), for providing vibration to the container to move the organic refuse and microbial bed along circular-arc direction of semicircular-shaped inner bottom face (6a) of container.    USE - For processing organic refuse with microbial bed for fermentation eradication of organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids deposition of foreign material between the blade and container inner wall effectively without applying high force to the blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    inner bottom face of stirring container (6a)    support (7)    elastic element (8)    vibration providing mechanism (9)    stirring blade (10)
NOVELTY - A catalyst for modification of oxygen-containing hydrocarbon contains silver as an active metal component    USE - For modification of oxygen-containing hydrocarbon, for manufacture of hydrogen and synthesis gas used for fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved durability, and suppresses deterioration by caulking. The synthesis gas and hydrogen are manufactured efficiently using the modification catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen and synthesis gas, which involves carrying out steam reforming of oxygen-containing hydrocarbon in presence of above modification catalyst; and    (2) fuel cell system which has a modifier (31) equipped with the above modification catalyst, and a fuel cell (34) using hydrogen manufactured by the modifier, as a fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vaporizer (1)    water feed pipe (11)    fuel inlet tube (12)    modifier (31)    fuel cell (34)
NOVELTY - The gas occlusion material contains at least two types of carbon nano tubes (11-1) with different average diameters.    USE - For storing gas components such as hydrogen gas and natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The gas occlusion material has large gas storing capability in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) gas occlusion apparatus;    (2) manufacture of carbon nanotube comprising acid treating the nanotube at 1500-1900degreesC; and    (3) carbon nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen gas occlusion material.    monolayer carbon nanotube (11-13)    hydrogen gas occlusion material (20)
NOVELTY - Discharge tube (4) is arranged at specific position such that the down-stream end of the tube is at a distance which is less than 0 or more than the product of mean velocity of gas flowing through the tube and 4.7 x 10-3, with respect to down-stream end of an end plate (25a).    USE - For decomposition of organic halogen-compound used as refrigerant, solvent, digestive and semiconductor etching compound, and also used in industrial field.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of damage at the down-stream end of discharge tube. Prevents generation of harmful gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flow passage area of discharge tube is increased behind the down-stream end of the tube. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic halogen-compound decomposition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic halogen-compound decomposition device.    reaction tube (2)    cavity (3)    antenna (3c)    discharge tube (4)    microwave power supply (6)    end plate (25a)
NOVELTY - Power plant comprises fuel cells, where its installed peak power is more than two times higher than the average generated power.    USE - For generating electric power for, e.g. electrochemical production process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Compensates for reducing cell voltage caused by fuel cell degradation and for the increasing voltage required by the electrolysis cell as a result of the degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electric power using the power plant, comprising supplying part of the generated power to an electrochemical process in which hydrogen is released, and at least part of the hydrogen is utilized by the power plant for generating electric power.
NOVELTY - A fuel electrode (12) is provided at one surface of a diaphragm (11), and fuel containing organic substance and water is supplied to fuel electrode. An oxidation pole (14) is provided at other surface of diaphragm, and oxidizing agent is supplied to oxidizing pole. The fuel is decomposed, and the gas containing hydrogen is generated from fuel electrode side. Thus, hydrogen is generated.    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell used for electric motor vehicles, hydrogen supply system and submarine boat.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen of high concentration is efficiently and economically generated, and fuel is easily modified at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic substance is alcohol, preferably methanol. The oxidizing agent is gas containing oxygen, oxygen or liquid containing hydrogen peroxide. The diaphragm is proton electroconductive solid electrolyte film.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen production apparatus.    hydrogen production cell (10)    diaphragm (11)    fuel electrode (12)    oxidation hole (14)    flow path (15)    fuel feed pump (16)    equalizing tank (21)
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains an organic photocatalyst containing a p-type organic semiconductor and a n-type organic semiconductor.    USE - For electrolysis of water (claimed) to generate hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material uses organic photocatalyst which utilizes light of ultraviolet and visible region. The electrolyzer efficiently decomposes water into hydrogen and oxygen in moderate conditions under light irradiation, and utilizes natural light effectively. The electrolysis method decreases ejection of carbon dioxide. Electrolysis is carried out with cell voltage less than theoretical voltage. Consumption of electrical energy is decreased sharply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode formed by coating above electrode material on the surface of an electrode base material;    (2) electrolyzer of water which has an anode (C) and a cathode (D) formed of above electrode material, a constant potential power supply, an electrolyte aqueous solution (A) and a light source (B);    (3) electrolysis of water which involves applying voltage to electrodes using constant potential power supply and irradiating light rays; and    (4) organic photocatalyst which contains p-type and n-type organic semiconductors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows electrolysis of water using organic photocatalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aqueous electrolyte solution (A)    light source (B)    anode (C)    cathode (D)
NOVELTY - Method for processing water-glycol mixtures (A) for natural gas extraction comprises subjecting (A) to a first membrane separation step, then: (a) returning most of the concentrate to the separation; and (b) discharging a part of the concentrate.    USE - The method is used to remove solid particles, e.g. corrosion products, from (A), which is an auxiliary for transport of natural gas in pipelines, where it prevents formation of hydrates.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides better separation of solids than the standard centrifugation and decantation process, and achieves recycling rates for (A) of over 95 %.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic diagram of the process.    Pump for water-glycol mixture (1)    Prefilter (2)    Microfiltration unit (3)    Circulation Pump (4)    Concentrate for recycle (5a)    Concentrate for discharge (5b)    Filtrate, for discharge. (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel contains a solid-like molecular compound as an organic-type fuel.    USE - For fuel cells, such as solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cells, direct methanol type fuel cells, and portable small fuel cells (all claimed) used for portable computers and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel enables lightweight and stable storage. The organic fuel can be easily released from the molecular compound by heating, and can be fed to the fuel electrode of fuel cell. The fuel has excellent handleability and conveyability, and prevents corrosion, freezing and crossover. The residual amount of fuel is detected by a simple method. The fuel enhances the safety, electromotive force, and output characteristics of fuel cells. Since liquid spill is avoided by changing a liquid organic-type fuel to solid form, the need for a container with high sealing property is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) supply of fuel, which involves discharging the organic-type fuel from the fuel, and supplying the fuel to the fuel electrode of a fuel cell;    (2) detection of amount of fuel substance in the fuel composition containing a molecular compound and another compound, which involves contrasting the indexical property of the molecular compound and/or the other compound, and the indexical property of the fuel composition;    (3) usage of solid oxide fuel cell, which involves supplying the fuel to the fuel electrode. The solid oxide fuel cell is equipped with a solid-electrolyte film, a fuel electrode, and an oxidizing agent electrode;    (4) solid oxide fuel cell; and    (5) fuel discharge method which involves discharging the fuel underwater by contacting the fuel composition with water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell system.    anode (2)    cathode (3)    oxidizing-agent flow path (4)    fuel absorber (5)    clathrate-compound tank (6)
NOVELTY - Process for recovering hydrogen and refrigeration duty comprises introducing a mixed hydrocarbon feed stream into an ethylene distributor column to give a first stream (a); subjecting a portion of (a) to a separation technique to produce a second stream (b) (substantially hydrogen enriched and methane depleted) and a third stream (substantially hydrogen depleted and methane enriched); and recovering purified hydrogen product from (b).    USE - The process is useful for recovering hydrogen and recovering refrigeration duty from mixed hydrocarbon feed stream (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Process is significantly increases the hydrogen recovery with only a small increase in energy level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Process for recovering hydrogen and refrigeration duty comprises introducing a mixed hydrocarbon feed stream (having a mixture of H2, CH4 and 2C components) into an ethylene distributor column to give a first stream (a); subjecting a portion of (a) to a separation technique to produce a second stream (b) (substantially hydrogen enriched and methane depleted) and a third stream (substantially hydrogen depleted and methane enriched); and recovering purified hydrogen product from (b).
NOVELTY - Manufacture of firelog, comprises providing waxed corrugated cardboard cutting assembly (12) comprising lower and upper circular blades and cutting reel; slicing a waxed corrugated cardboard sheet into cardboard strips with the cutting assembly; chopping the cardboard strips into segments using the cutting assembly; and forming a firelog from the cardboard by adhering the segments to each other.    USE - For manufacturing a firelog for use in log burning fireplaces used as supplemental source of heat.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the capability to recycle pre-waxed corrugated cardboard boxes into firelogs that are more structurally rigid and that burn more efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of firelog, comprises:    (1) providing a waxed corrugated cardboard cutting assembly comprising lower and upper circular blades configured to slice the cardboard sheet placed in-between into cardboard strips, and a cutting reel positioned to receive the cardboard strips, where the cutting reel is capable of cutting the cardboard strips into cardboard segments;    (2) slicing a waxed corrugated cardboard sheet into cardboard strips with the cutting assembly;    (3) chopping the cardboard strips into segments using the cutting assembly; and    (4) forming a firelog from the cardboard by adhering the segments to each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a front sectional view of an artificial firelog producing apparatus.    Artificial firelog manufacturing apparatus (10)    Cardboard cutting assembly (12)    Conveyor assembly (16)    Hopper (18)    Discharge chute (24)    Compression screw (28)    Shaft (42)    Support plate (50)
NOVELTY - Producing methanol involves: (a) steam reforming a hydrocarbon in a reforming zone during reforming stage to produce a first effluent stream (S1) containing synthesis gas; (b) combusting fuel and oxygen containing gas in regeneration stage to reheat the reforming zone; (c) contacting at least part of synthesis gas in (S1) with a catalyst forming a methanol-containing stream and a tail gas stream; and (d) recycling tail gas stream as fuel.    USE - For producing methanol, and for conversion of methanol to olefins (claimed), e.g. ethylene and propylene.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides maximum thermal efficiency and involves low capital cost. The process operates with reforming stage at higher pressure than the regeneration stage, thus creating a pressure swing, and producing high pressure synthesis gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing methanol involves: (a) steam reforming a hydrocarbon in a reforming zone of the reforming reactor during reforming stage to produce a first effluent stream (S1) containing synthesis gas; (b) introducing an oxygen-containing gas and fuel into the second zone and combusting in the regeneration stage of the reformer to reheat the reforming zone and generating flue gas; (c) contacting at least part of the synthesis gas in the first effluent stream with a methanol synthesis catalyst to convert the synthesis gas to methanol forming a methanol-containing stream and a tail gas stream comprising unreacted carbon monoxide and hydrogen; and (d) recycling at least part of the tail gas stream as fuel for regeneration stage.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing olefins involving contacting methanol produced by the process with molecular sieve catalyst to form olefin-containing product.
NOVELTY - A biologically pure culture of yeast of genus Kluyveromyces, where the culture is capable of proliferation in aqueous medium comprising a pentose, or cellulose or its derivative, as the sole carbon source, is new.    USE - The biologically pure culture of yeast of genus Kluyveromyces is used for the production of ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The culture is capable of proliferation in aqueous medium. The culture is further capable of fermenting the cellulose or cellulose derivative to ethanol. The biologically pure culture of yeast of genus Kluyveromyces is capable of both hydrolyzing cellulosic materials and of efficiently fermenting the hexoses found in hydrolysates to ethanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) producing ethanol from an aqueous medium comprising saccharide from cellobiose, glucose, mannose, and/or galactose, comprising contacting an aqueous medium comprising the saccharide, with a biologically pure culture; and incubating the aqueous medium under conditions where the saccharide is fermented to ethanol; and    (2) producing a biologically pure culture of yeast.
NOVELTY - Proposed method includes grinding the vegetable raw material followed by ultrasound treatment at frequency of 22.0-24.0 kHz continued for 10-15 minutes and biological action on vegetable raw material by inoculate of fungus Panus tigrinus BKM F-3616 D continued for 9-14 days at temperature of +24 to +26 degreesC.    USE - Utilization and rational use of lignin-containing raw material; delignofication of vegetable raw material.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated process of bio-conversion; increased food value of vegetable raw material; possibility of using lignin from ligno-cellulose wastes.1 tbl, 1 ex
NOVELTY - A processing system (1) of digestive liquid containing residue produced from methane fermentation apparatus (2), consists of biomass resources containing waste materials such as plant, livestock products or organic refuse which are heated at 30-90degreesC to produce methane gas and digestive liquid containing residue, and unit for processing the digestive liquid produced by methane fermentation apparatus.    USE - For processing digestive liquid useful as fuel for boiler or fuel for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively performs processing of digestive liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing system of digestive liquid containing residue produced from methane fermentation apparatus, consists of biomass resources containing waste materials such as plant, livestock products, fish-and-shellfish or these waste materials or organic refuse and an excrement of livestock products which are heated at 30-90degreesC to produce methane gas and digestive liquid containing residue, and unit for processing the digestive liquid produced by methane fermentation apparatus with incinerator and melting furnace (3). The methane fermentation apparatus separates methane gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing system (1)    methane fermentation apparatus (2)    incinerator and melting furnace (3)    gas holder (4)    crusher (5)
NOVELTY - The fermentation decompose-treatment apparatus has a rotatable shaft (5) provided between the end plates (21s,21t) with respect to a treatment tank (2). The collars (6s,6m) are formed on the periphery of the shaft, to support the shaft. A stirring mechanism (4) comprises fins (7h,7p,7q) which are provided in the collars at preset distance, to track the rotation direction of the shaft.    USE - For performing fermentation decompose-treatment of organic waste such as human waste.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the durability of the stirring mechanism. Reduces the cost of the fermentation decompose-treatment apparatus reliably. Achieves high quality of conformance efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows fermentation decompose-treatment apparatus.    treatment tank (2)    stirring mechanism (4)    rotatable shaft (5)    collars(7h,7p,7q) fins (6s,6m)    end plates (21s,21t)
NOVELTY - An ultrasonic wave is applied to a fuel at pressure of 1-150 MPa, to modify the fuel.    USE - For modifying fuel for internal combustion engine of vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves responsiveness during modification of fuel, supplies highly combustible modified fuel during cold-space start-up and suppresses the production of exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel reformer having fuel force unit for pressurizing the fuel, and ultrasonic application unit; and    (2) vehicle mounted with the fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the fuel reformer.    fuel (100)    high-pressure pump (101)    pre-heating heater (102)    ultrasonic reactor (140)    catalyst (142)
NOVELTY - The average electric current of electrolytic cells (C1-Cn) connected in parallel to power supply (B), is determined from specific formula including parameters indicating output current of power supply and number of cells. The upper limit and lower limit of electric current of cells, are set to 1.02-1.1 and 0.98-0.9 times the average current, respectively. The resistance of cell is set to plus minus 10% with respect to mean value.    USE - For manufacturing electrolysis product such as chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide.    ADVANTAGE - Target electrolysis product is efficiently manufactured at high speed and with low power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of electrolyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyzer (A)    power supply (B)    electrolytic cells (C1-Cn)    electrolytic cell temperature setting value output device (D)    electrolytic cell temperature regulators (E1-En)
NOVELTY - A physical cleaning system has a pressurized air supply apparatus and air compressor which are operated during reverse cleaning of a filter medium, to remove the contamination, slime or bio-film.    USE - E.g.. sand filter apparatus for water treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The micro-organisms such as bio-film and bacteria adhered inside the tank are removed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline view of the filtration system.    filtration inlet direction (1)    air intake and chemical injection hole (2)    five-way valve (3)    filtration exit direction (4)    backwashing water exit direction (5)
NOVELTY - The gas-adsorption agent consists of a fibrous silica porous material having micropore connected with one-dimensional channel-type mesopore.    USE - For removing gas such as volatile organic compound (claimed), oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, freon, methane and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The gas adsorption agent has high adsorption efficiency with respect to volatile organic compound and can be recycled. The gas adsorption agent is economical and is synthesized quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal method of gas using the adsorption agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pore structure having micropore and mesopore. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Plaster and cracked gas of hydrocarbon-containing plastic or hydrocarbon gas are reacted by heating. The resulting product is decomposed into hydrogen sulfide, and calcium carbonate and/or calcium sulfide.    USE - For performing decomposition-treatment of plaster such as waste plaster board (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently performs decomposition-treatment of plaster, and provides hydrogen sulfide, and calcium carbonate and/or calcium sulfide. The waste plaster board is efficiently recycled, and converted sulfur is efficiently recycled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the temperature dependency of hydrogen sulfide generation reaction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The treatment apparatus comprises a porous dielectric (4) arranged between a set of ground electrodes (5) and rod like discharge electrodes (3) which have convex-shaped projections formed on the surface.    USE - For treatment of odor gas such as ammonia or sulfurous gas output from factory, motor vehicle, disposal center, garbage dump, medical facility and nursing home, using plasma.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma discharge is performed efficiently tot the discharging gap inside the porous dielectric and thus odor gas treatment by plasma discharge is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cartridge used for plasma gas treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of plasma gas treatment apparatus.    object gas (1a, 1b)    discharge electrode (3)    porous dielectric (4)    ground electrode (5)    high voltage power supply (6)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube has a length of not greater than 300 (preferably not greater than 50) nm, an aspect ratio of 1 - 15 (preferably 1 - 3), and a diameter of 10 - 50nm. The carbon nanotube is opened at both ends and has metallic catalyst particles with an average particle size of 1 - 5nm impregnated onto an inner wall and an outer wall. The carbon nanotube has an entire specific surface area of about at least 1000m2/g.    USE - As a catalyst support for a fuel cell (claimed) useful for power generating.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube has a good broad surface area and better electric conductivity and is opened at both ends, thus allowing impregnation by a metallic catalyst into the inner side of the carbon nanotube. The catalyst impregnated carbon nanotube has an improved efficiency of catalyst utilization, can reduce an amount of the catalyst used and can efficiently diffuse a fuel. When catalyst impregnated carbon nanotube is used in a fuel cell, improvements can be made in the pricing, power density of an electrode, and energy density of a fuel cell. The surface area of the carbon nanotube is capable of impregnating a catalyst increases, and thus a decrease in power density is prevented and energy efficiency is improved even reducing amount of catalytic metal per unit area. Thus cost competitiveness of product can be ensured.
NOVELTY - Electrolyzer for producing hydrogen and oxygen comprises a housing containing a sealed electrolysis cell block. Oxygen and hydrogen separation chambers are located within the cell block and operate at the electrolysis system pressure; a coupling connecting the cell block to the housing is provided to supply and withdraw electrolysis media; and the free space in the electrolyzer serves as a buffer chamber supplied with buffer fluid at a pressure above the electrolysis system pressure.    USE - Electrolyzer for producing hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The separation chambers can be operated at any desired electrolysis system pressure with only a small overpressure in the surrounding buffer chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyzer (1) for producing hydrogen and oxygen comprises a housing (2) containing a sealed electrolysis cell block (5) in the form of a stack of electrolysis cells (4) with anodes and cathodes, anolyte and catholyte circulation systems, an oxygen separation chamber and a hydrogen separation chamber. The separation chambers are located within the cell block and operate at the electrolysis system pressure; a coupling (3) connecting the cell block to the housing is provided to supply and withdraw the media involved in electrolysis; and the space in the electrolyzer not occupied by the cell block serves as a buffer chamber (8) supplied with buffer fluid at a pressure above the electrolysis system pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional representation of an electrolyzer as above.    Electrolyzer (1)    Housing (2)    Coupling (3)    Electrolysis cell (4)    Cell block (5)    Buffer chamber. (8)
NOVELTY - Drying biogas by contacting wet biogas with a hygroscopic desiccant comprises regenerating the desiccant with undried wet biogas.    USE - Drying biogas, e.g. for use as a fuel for electricity generators, gas turbines or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - No additional stripping gas is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for carrying out the above process, comprising a pipeline (1) supplying wet biogas, a drying column (6) in which the wet biogas is dried with a hygroscopic desiccant, and a regeneration column (2) in which the wet desiccant is regenerated with undried wet biogas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of apparatus for carrying out the above process.    Pipeline (1)    Regeneration column (2)    First heat exchanger (3)    Third heat exchanger (4)    Condensate separator (5)    Drying column (6)    Second heat exchanger. (7)
NOVELTY - Low-pollutant fuels comprise a 4-stroke fuel (F1) comprising 33.33% methanol, 61.66% premium gasoline and 5% nitromethane; a 4-stroke fuel (F2) comprising 50% ethanol, 43% premium gasoline and 7% nitromethane; and a 2-stroke fuel comprising a 2-stroke oil and F1 or F2 in a ratio of 1:50.    USE - Fuels for 4-stroke or 2-stroke engines.
NOVELTY - Organic soil (A) comprises a mixture of black soil (I); crushed pumice stone (II); fiber (III); organic fertilizer (IV) and humidity-retaining agent (V).    USE - (A) is useful for replication and culture of plants, in agriculture, forestry or horticulture.    ADVANTAGE - (A) is entirely organic and biodegradeable; provides optimal conditions for seed germination (germination times are reduced by 75-90%) and supports vigorous growth of plants, with time to harvesting reduced by 25-30% and yields increased to 125% of normal. Also it improves resistance to water stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing (A).
NOVELTY - Making vegetal fuel based combustible spheres (2) comprises mixing olive husk, water, and binding agent into a mixture, forming mixture into combustible spheres, and drying spheres to remove water.    USE - For making vegetal fuel based combustible spheres for use as replacement of fossil fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces the generation of undesirable noxious gasses from combustion along with reduced consumption of world's limited fossil fuel reserves. It is able to produce heat by using mix of low cost products, and easy to find in nature. It avoids damage to the global natural patrimony. It improves the economic life of rural communities while providing alternative energy source. It does not deplete the ecology of planet over time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) arranging vegetal base uniformly shaped combustible spheres into pyramid to concentrate heat for efficient combustion comprising positioning spheres on base in rectangular grid pattern so that the spacing between adjacent spheres is less than diameter of the sphere, and adding next rows of spheres so that each sphere of the next row rests on a side of 4 spheres in row below the progression to form stacked pyramid of spheres (1), thus spaces (3) between the spheres allow oxygen to reach the spheres in the pyramid in support of combustion;and    (2) vegetal based spherical combustible fuel pellet comprising olive husks, and binding agent. The binding agent serves as glue to allow olive husks to be formed into and retain a spherical shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the pyramid of combustible.    Stacked pyramid of spheres (1)    Combustible spheres (2)    Spaces (3)
NOVELTY - An anti-carcinogenic night light, comprises a light for emitting a visible light emission having a wavelength of approximately 760-610 nm; and a power source (120) for the light, where the light is used as a night light emits a safe and non-carcinogenic visible light emission in a darkened or semi-darkened environment.    USE - The night light is for emitting an anti-carcinogenic light emission (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The night light provides emergency lighting which would allow people to escape in the event of fire, smoke, or other hazardous change in the interior environment of the dwelling. In areas darkened for sleeping, motion sensors would automatically turn on night lights or lighting when the presence of humans or animals of a predetermined size are detected. Such night lights and lighting would be protected against surges in electrical currency, so they would not be disabled in the event of electrical storms or power failures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for emitting an anti-carcinogenic light emission from a night light, comprising:    (1) supplying power to a light source;    (2) emitting a visible light between the wavelength of 760-610 nm from the light source, in a darkened or semi-darkened environment, as a night light; and    (3) preventing disruptions of secretions of pineal glands of sleeping, sleepy, or dozing humans and animals that are located in the darkened or semi-darkened environments where the night light is located.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an electric flow diagram for the anti-Carcinogenic night light.    Power source (120)    Electro magnetic switch (150)    Photo-electric cell switch (160)    Alarm bell (190)    Monitor detectors (220)
NOVELTY - A structured catalyst for reforming of gasoline comprises a gasoline reforming transition metal catalyst supported on ceramic honeycomb support. The support has a BET surface area of 20 - 60 m2/g wash-coated with substituted-micron sized alumina and its precursor.    USE - For reforming of gasoline used for fuel-cell powered vehicles e.g. gasoline fuel processor integrated with polymer electrode membrane fuel cell; and applying to gas station for manufacturing high-purity hydrogen or petrochemical process for manufacturing synthetic gases. Also used to convert nitrogen oxides generated in combustion facilities, e.g. power plants and to remove variety of volatile organic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved POX reforming catalytic activity, superior adhesivity, good thermal stability and mechanical strength while capable of reducing reactor pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) preparation of the structured catalyst involving:    (i) preparing an aqueous alumina solution with a pH of 2 - 5;    (ii) adding polyvinyl alcohol (2 - 7 wt.%), methyl cellulose (3 - 7 wt.%) and phosphoric acid (1 - 5 wt.%) followed by stirring and ball-milling to form an alumina slurry;    (iii) coating the slurry on the ceramic honeycomb support;    (iv) ball-milling of gasoline reforming transition metal catalyst powder to form a catalyst slurry; and    (v) wash-coating the catalyst slurry; and    (b) preparation of a synthetic gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide involving auto-thermal reforming reaction of gasoline, in presence of the structured catalyst at 600 - 1000 degrees C having space velocity of 1000 - 50000 hr-1; and molar ratios of H2O/C and O/C are 0.1 - 5 and 0.1 - 3 respectively.
NOVELTY - Making fermentation feed for improving the quality of black goat meat by fermenting germanium-enzyme preparations, chicken manure, wheat bran, barley bran and yeast is provided which eliminates the odor of black goat meat, improves meat quality and reduces the cost of feed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - To produce the fermentation feed for improving quality of black goat meat, 3 kg germanium-enzyme preparations are mixed with 2000 kg chicken manure, 2500 kg wheat bran, 3000 kg barley bran and 8 kg yeast and fermented at 70 degrees C or more for 7 days. The fermented material is refermented at room temperature for 3 days and mixed with fermented grape feed. Black goat meat is obtained by raising a black goat with the fermented feed containing: 20 to 30 % by weight of the germanium-fermentation feed, based on assorted feed, and fermented grape feed in an amount corresponding to 1/3 of the total feeding amount of feed. The fermented grape feed is prepared by fermenting very ripe grapes at room temperature for 15 days.
NOVELTY - The methane fermentation apparatus (1) has a heating unit (4) having heat exchange pipe (7) for warm water circulation, arranged in a methane fermentation tank (3). The unit (4) heats organic waste contained in methane fermentation tank. The tank (3) generates methane by fermenting organic waste (2).    USE - For processing organic waste such as manure of livestock, and generating methane used as energy source of gas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation apparatus is simple, economical, reliable and compact. The corrosion of heat exchange pipe is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of methane fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation apparatus (1)    organic waste (2)    methane fermentation tank (3)    heating unit (4)    heat exchange pipe (7)
NOVELTY - Decomposing (M1) Nori seaweed waste, comprising utilizing microorganisms that belong to Cellvibrio ariakeii (long Gram negative Bacillus) being capable of producing pigment that emits light green color, exhibiting manoeuverability, propagating in low salt concentrations (0.5%) and decomposing agar and mannan, to decompose Nori seaweed waste, is new.    USE - (M1) is useful for decomposing Nori seaweed waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables convenient decomposition of Nori seaweed waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a microorganism that belongs to C. ariakeii; and    (2) a microorganism that belongs to Bacillus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph representing the change in the decomposition of Nori seaweed waste over a period of time. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a water tank (3) connected to water supply piping (9) and oxygen ejection piping (10), and a backflow preventive valve (6) provided at piping between water tank and water supply piping. The water electrolyzer has an ion-exchange membrane which is connected to a catalyst at the electrodes.    USE - Electrolytic-type gas generation device for generating gas such as hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.    ADVANTAGE - Consumption of water is correctly grasped, hence driving of water electrolyzer can be stopped at exact timing and deterioration of water electrolyzer is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of electrolytic-type gas generation device.    water tank (3)    backflow preventive valve (6)    water supply piping (9)    oxygen ejection piping (10)    hydrogen exit (11)
NOVELTY - A to-be-processed material containing organic substance is indirectly heated. The obtained processed material (1a) is irradiated with a sterilization ray, and the microorganisms remained or adhered to the processed material are sterilized.    USE - For sterilizing processed material such as water derived fuel and carbide material (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables safe sterilization of processed material and prevents fire resulting from microorganisms of the processed material by suppressing fermentation of microorganism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for collection system of processed material, which has storage unit (4) capable of sealing the sterilized processed material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sterilization of processed material and collection system of processed material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    indirect heating unit (1)    processed material (1a)    conveying unit (2)    sterilization ray irradiation unit (3)    storage unit (4)
NOVELTY - A lever handle (8) provided at upper surface of lid (7) for organic refuse insertion opening of processing chamber, moves between lock/unlock position to open/close the lid. A deodorizer atomiser unit (4) provided at inner surface of the lid, operates along with lever handle, for supplying processing agent e.g. deodorizer to the chamber.    USE - For processing organic refuses using processing agent e.g. deodorizer, microorganism activator and pesticide.    ADVANTAGE - Processing agent is supplied correctly at appropriate timing without the need for any external drive source, thereby reducing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    deodorizer atomiser unit (4)    lid (7)    lever handle (8)    nozzle (44)    supply path (45)
NOVELTY - The high-concentration organic waste liquid from which the suspended solid is removed, is diluted and supplied to a culture tank. A slow and stable flow-rate environment is formed in the tank in the orthogonal direction. A biological treatment is then carried out by autotrophs, such as adhesion algae, efficiently proliferated within the culture tank.    USE - For processing high-concentration organic waste liquids, such as livestock excrements, daily wastewater, and agricultural effluents.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method enables efficient and economical processing and resource recycling. The autotrophs are efficiently cultured in the slow and stable flow-rate environment. The microorganisms further remove organic nutrition salts, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, remaining underwater, and enable water purification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) circulation processing of high-concentration organic waste liquid; and    (2) circulation processing apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circulation processing method of high-concentration organic waste liquid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    circulation processing apparatus (1)    fermenter (2)    suspension removal tank (3)    dilution tank (4)    culture mechanism (7)
NOVELTY - Several cathode plates (3) are arranged in a cathode group (4), relative to the anode plates (1) in an anode group (2). The anode and cathode plates are folded in a U-shape, to form anode and cathode segments (6,7),respectively. The anode segments are inserted in the gap between the cathode segments    USE - Hydrogen-oxygen gas-evolution electrode for generating hydrogen-oxygen gas.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient electrolyzing of the water supplied between the anode and cathode plates for generating hydrogen-oxygen gas. Since the anode and cathode plates are bend. the length of the anode and cathode plates are shortened and thereby the size of the electrolytic-bath structure is reduced. Enables utilization of the combustion heat of the hydrogen-oxygen gas as heat source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode and cathode plates form with a nickel layer in the surface of an iron-base board. A lithium-oxide layer is formed in the surface of the iron-base board by the anode plate. A static induction is performed between a pair of main electrodes. Several power-supply terminals are connected to the main electrodes, so as to assign positive or negative electric charge to the main electrode. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrolytic-bath structure which has anode and cathode groups accommodated inside an electrolytic bath(11). The water is supplied to the electrolytic bath through an inlet. The water drains from the electrolytic bath is drained through the waste water port. A baseplate material supporting the anode and cathode plates, is arranged in the bottom face of the electrolytic bath. Several water-flow holes are arranged in the baseplate material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the hydrogen oxygen gas-evolution electrode.    anode plates (1)    anode group (2)    cathode plates (3)    anode and cathode segments (6,7)    electrolytic bath (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying the fuel cell with at least one first medium containing at least one fuel, supplying the fuel cell with at least one second medium at least partly containing ambient air and influencing at least one thermodynamic property of at least one medium prior to supplying it to the fuel cell so that its value lies within a definable range.    USE - For operating an energy converter, especially a fuel cell, with at least one first electrode and a second electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The chromium evaporation rate in the solid oxide fuel cell, and preferably in the surrounding components, such as heat exchangers, is reduced in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating at least one energy converter, especially a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram representation of an energy converter and associated components    energy converter (2)    anode (4)    cathode (5)    reformer (6)    anode gas afterburner (8)
NOVELTY - Converting garbage organic matter into microbial bacterial fertilizer comprising milling, pulping, acidolysis, phosphorizing, amination, complexing, drying, inoculating fermenting bacteria seed for quick fermentation, mixing with water to nitrify, inoculating directional bacteria seed for deep fermentation to obtain microbial bacterial fertilizer, where the process is computer controlled, is new.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention makes it possible to produce organic fertilizer in one day and microbial bacterial fertilizer in ten days.
NOVELTY - Treating household refuse comprising aerobic composting, sieving and other steps, where before composting, the household refuse is conveyed with conveying belt, and sorted to pick up coarse material, glass, battery and waste metal for regeneration and reuse, is new.
NOVELTY - Organic fertilizer and its preparing process comprising using papermaking black liquor and wheat bran as material and through inoculation, anaerobic acidifying and twice composing, the organic fertilizer has organic matter as main component, and is useful for promoting crop growth, raising ventilation of soil, preserving fertilizer and water, is new.
NOVELTY - Aerobically composting sludge with suspended biological carrier normally used in sewage treatment, where the sludge material is added with wood dust in 5-15 wt% of sludge and suspending biological carrier stuffing in 5-10 wt% of sludge as the amendment to make the stirred material possess water content of 60-70 % and the aerobic fermentation apparatus is dynamically controlled in ventilation and stirring frequency for fast composing treatment and the suspending biological carrier stuffing is sieved out for reuse, is new.    ADVANTAGE - The new amendment of the present invention has good attaching performance, no loss and reuse and the present invention has high composing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aerobically composting sludge with suspended biological carrier normally used in sewage treatment . The sludge material is added with wood dust in 5-15 wt% of sludge and suspending biological carrier stuffing in 5-10 wt% of sludge as the amendment to make the stirred material possess water content of 60-70 %. The aerobic fermentation apparatus is dynamically controlled in ventilation and stirring frequency for fast composing treatment. Finally, the suspending biological carrier stuffing is sieved out for reuse.
NOVELTY - A bacteria which degrades benzene in denitrification and its application. The bacteria to degrade benzene in denitrification of the invention is Bacillus bataviens is PBACGMCC No1092, which can degrade benzene in denitrification in the presence of oxygen, and provides important base for the research of benzene degradation in denitrification in the presence of oxygen. Naturally, the invention will play important part in cleaning water pollution.
NOVELTY - The production of biodiesel from refined oil sediment has ethyl and methyl esters formation from vegetable and animal fatty acids. Thus soya, palm, sunflower and rice oil sediment are treated in an alcohol environment to guarantee insolubility of the gums, lecithins and sodium sulfate.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - The invention is intended for use in agricultural and municipal economy for a fermentation of solid non-ground organic waste materials of cities and settlements as well as a dung and droppings of cattle-breeding and poultry farms, a vegetable wastes of agricultural production, different organic waste materials of agricultural estates and country houses with production out of them of the high-quality fluid mineralized organic fertilizers decontaminated from the pathogenic microflora, helminths, their eggs and seeds of weeds and with a high share of humus and a combustible biogas used for power needs. Fermentation of solid organic waste materials without their grounding and sorting is realized in a separately enclosed with a perforated fence sour zone of the first phase of the anaerobic fermentation with use of products of their splitting/hydrolyzing/in the second phase of an alkaline fermentation with formation in it of the liquid mineralized organic fertilizers and a combustible biogas, which is used before its withdrawal from the methane tank for stirring of fermentable waste products in it. At the side of the methane tank in its upper part there is a demountable drag-chain elevator, two horizontally located one over another and counter-directionally operating branches of which have a perforated fence located between and outside them and are introduced into the throat. The technical effect is provision of full disintegration of the waste products and formation of both a combustible biogas used for the power needs and the liquid mineralized organic fertilizers being more efficient, than a dung of animals and droppings of hens.    USE - Agriculture and municipal economy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention ensures full disintegration of the waste products and formation of both a combustible biogas used for the power needs and the liquid mineralized organic fertilizers being more efficient, than a dung of animals and droppings of hens.6 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - The coal-dust powder (in wt.%) (15) containing 10-30% of volatile substance is mixed with another substance, and the obtained mixture is molded.    USE - For molding mixture of coal dust powder and another substance, such as wood meal, used as fuel and industrial material.    ADVANTAGE - The molding method produces molded product having high strength with low compressive force.
NOVELTY - Porous ceramics are made by baking hydrated mixture of fine powder of quartz diorite-porphyrite and granodiorite, and kaolin clay filled in mold. The baking process is performed at calcination temperature of 800-1100 degreesC.    USE - Porous ceramics for carrying microorganisms such as Pseudomonas, Rhodopseudomonas, Streptomyces, Thiobacillus, Cellulomonas and Penicillium used for organic refuse treatment process for making manure.    ADVANTAGE - The porous ceramics enables to perform odorless decomposition steadily at high temperature. Suppresses the high speed decomposition and bad smells and enables to maintain habitation of microorganisms stably in the porous ceramics.
NOVELTY - To-be-processed liquid is mixed with return process liquid and return sludge. The precipitate property component in to-be-processed liquid and bicarbonate in return process liquid are reacted in presence of sludge, and crystal is precipitated. The reaction liquid is solid-liquid separated. The separated sludge is returned as return sludge, and supernatant liquid is contacted with granule sludge and anaerobically treated.    USE - For anaerobically treating organic drainage liquid, such as beet wastewater and starch wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic-treatment method enables efficient crystallization and removal of alkaline earth metals in to-be-processed liquid, preventing precipitation of inorganic crystals in the reaction tank and piping. High-load anaerobic treatment is carried out efficiently with easy disposal of separated sludge. Accumulation of inorganic components inside the granule sludge is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - To-be-processed liquid is mixed with a return process liquid and a return sludge. The precipitate property component in to-be-processed liquid and the bicarbonate in the return process liquid are reacted in the presence of the return sludge, and a crystal is precipitated. The reaction liquid is solid-liquid separated. The separated sludge is returned as the return sludge, and the supernatant liquid is contacted with granule sludge and an anaerobic treatment is carried out. The anaerobic-treatment process liquid is returned as the return process liquid.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anaerobic-treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the anaerobic-treatment method and apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anaerobic-treatment tank (1)    reaction tank (3)    stirrer (4)    solid-liquid separation tank (5)    souring tank (6)
NOVELTY - A vertically oblong cylindrical shaped reactor (1) has reaction chambers (I-IV) each of which has a bottom-portion opening mechanism (2), so that the solid organic compound is passed from one chamber to another chamber by opening of the mechanism.    USE - For performing biological treatment of organic refuse, livestock excrement, organic-substance industrial waste and other solid organic compound.    ADVANTAGE - Solid organic compound is easily passed to one reaction chamber from another reaction chamber, hence continuous biological treatment operation of organic compound is enabled while decreasing the installation area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stirring method of solid organic compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of biological-treatment apparatus.    reactor (1)    bottom-portion opening mechanism (2)    air-supply piping (3)    blower (5)    reaction chambers (I-IV)
NOVELTY - A processing apparatus includes air supply unit (50) and water supply unit (60) that are respectively provided at the lower and upper sides of the casing (10) having processing object such as food containing microorganisms, for supplying air and water into casing.    USE - For processing organic refuse generated by offices, department stores, supermarkets, vegetable/fruit markets, fish markets, tea houses and saloons.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse can be processed efficiently by breeding microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of organic refuse processing apparatus.    organic refuse processing apparatus (1)    casing (10)    screw conveyor (20)    rotary shaft (31)    air supply unit (50)    water supply unit (60)
NOVELTY - A portion of digested sludge obtained by carrying out methane-fermentation process of organic waste, is extracted by membrane separation process. Ammonia stripping process of extracted sludge is carried out, the organic waste stripped off is diluted with water and recycled to methane-fermentation process. Biological treatment of remaining digested sludge other than extracted sludge is carried out and processed material is obtained.    USE - For processing waste material containing organic substance, such as organic refuse, human waste, purification-tank sludge and livestock excrements.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method efficiently removes nitrogen content in organic waste, decreases processing water quantity, and reduces size of processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing system of the organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the processing system used for processing organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane-fermentation tank (12)    membrane separator (13)    ammonia stripping unit (14)    biological treatment unit (15)    solid-liquid separator (16)
NOVELTY - A fermenter (2) performs anaerobic hydrogen fermentation of organic waste (1), and outputs residue (3) to generator (20). A portion of ammonium compound (21) from generator, is circulated to fermenter to promote fermentation. The hydrogen fermentation gas (15) from fermenter is supplied to denitrification tank (13) to decrease the amount of nitrogen compound in tank, after which the waste water (12) is discharged from tank.    USE - For anaerobic hydrogen fermentation processing of organic waste such as organic refuse, sewage and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Provides inexpensive and efficient anaerobic hydrogen fermentation processing system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic hydrogen fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the anaerobic hydrogen fermentation processing system.    organic waste (1)    hydrogen fermenter (2)    hydrogen fermentation residue (3)    waste water (12)    denitrification tank (13)    hydrogen fermentation gas (15)    ammonium-compound generator (20)    ammonium compound (21)
NOVELTY - Bioreactor, comprising a rectangular or cylindrical cultivation tank having pipe with a blade or petal shaped portions at its bottom, which is fixed at its center to supply natural water within tank, is new.    USE - Used in biological treatment equipment for fermentation process of organic matter using anaerobic microbes.    ADVANTAGE - Construction cost of bioreactor is reduced sharply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of bioreactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A flowmeter (6) measures flow rate of fuel (52) fed to a modifier (1) whose temperature is measured by thermometer (9). The decrease/increase in opening of a valve (5) controlling flow rate of fed fuel, is performed based on measured temperature and set modifier temperature and measured flow rate and set fuel flow rate, when flowmeter is operated in preset area at vicinity of a lower limit of flow-rate measurement.    USE - Fuel control system used to control fuel supplied to modifier used to modify fuel to hydrogen-rich gas for use in fuel cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The valve operation is controlled appropriately even in the unstable area of measurement of the flowmeter, hence the modifier is operated continuously and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel control method of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (1)    valve (5)    flowmeter (6)    thermometer (9)    fuel (52)
NOVELTY - The gasoline contains hydrocarbon, ethanol (1-3 volume%), and ethyl-tertiary butyl ether (0-20 volume%). The gasoline has preset phase index and moisture content.    USE - For fuel tank of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Phase separation of ethanol is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gasoline contains hydrocarbon, ethanol (1-3 volume%), and ethyl-tertiary butyl ether (0-20 volume%). The gasoline has phase index (Ph) of (0.0016xH+6.0)-(0.0016xH+8.0), where (H) is moisture content of gasoline and Ph is expressed by the relation: Ph=(20xCETBE+10xC0+8xCA+7x(CP+CN))/100, where CETBE, C0, CA and (CP+CN) are content (in volume%) of ethyl tertiary butyl ether, olefin, an aroma, paraffin, and naphthene, respectively.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of ethanol content gasoline by preparing several gasoline base materials, calculating phase index of each base material, and determining compounding quantity of each gasoline base material.
NOVELTY - An ethanol-containing gasoline comprises a base gasoline containing ethanol (0.5-15 volume%). The gasoline has gas-liquid ratio of 50 or less at 60degreesC, research octane number of 89-105, 50% distillation temperature of 75-110degreesC, Reid vapor pressure of 65 kPa or less, and ratio of moisture content and ethanol of 0.002-0.03.    USE - As fuel for automobile and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ethanol-containing gasoline has excellent operability, knocking-proof capability and favorable Reid vapor pressure, and is inexpensive. The gasoline does not produce phase separation, without using compatibilizer.
NOVELTY - An ethanol-containing gasoline contains base gasoline, ethanol (0.5-15 volume%) and tertiary butyl alcohol (0.05-5 volume%). The ethanol-containing gasoline has gas-liquid ratio (V/L) of 50.0 or less at 60degreesC, 50% distillation temperature (T50) at 75-110degreesC, research octane number (RON) of 89-105 and Reid vapor pressure (RVP) of 65 kPa or less.    USE - As automotive fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The RVP of ethanol-containing gasoline is maintained in appropriate range without the phase separation of gasoline layer and aqueous layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ethanol-containing gasoline contains base gasoline, ethanol (0.5-15 volume%) and tertiary butyl alcohol (0.05-5 volume%). The ethanol-containing gasoline has gas-liquid ratio (V/L) of 50.0 or less at 60degreesC, 50% distillation temperature (T50) at 75-110degreesC, research octane number (RON) of 89-105, Reid vapor pressure (RVP) of 65 kPa or less, and Y value of greater than or equal to2.00 given by the relation: Y=60x(water amount (mass%)/ethanol mixing amount (mass%))+0.075x(TBA mixing amount (volume%))2-1.16x(TBA mixing amount (volume%)).
NOVELTY - A heat exchange medium line (18) supplies the hydrogen discharged from a hydrogen occlusion alloy of material handling (MH) containers (3-6) to hydrogen apparatus (8). The hydrogen occlusion alloy is heated one after the other with the heat exchange medium poured on the medium line. The heat exchange medium which heated the alloy is guided to cold utilization apparatus (40) for performing refrigeration or air conditioning.    USE - for supplying hydrogen discharged from hydrogen occlusion alloy to polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying the hydrogen discharged from hydrogen occlusion alloy to fuel cell, effectively. Simplifies the structure of MH container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the hydrogen supply apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    MH containers (3-6)    hydrogen apparatus (8)    heat exchange medium (18)
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon contained in a fossil fuel is modified, by contacting with a catalyst (3) supported with metal, such as zeolite, activated alumina and/or hydrophobic silica. The catalyst is heated to 200degreesC or less, and hydrogen is generated. Hydrogen is used for (hydrogenation) ring breakage reaction of naphthene and cracking reaction of 8C or more n-paraffin, using a hydrogenation catalyst.    USE - For generating hydrogen from fossil fuel (gasoline), used for carrying out (hydrogenation)ring breakage reaction of aromatic compound (dimethyl butane) and naphthene, isomerization and cracking reaction of 8C or more n-paraffin.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently generates hydrogen having improved thermal efficiency. Parameters such as octane number, cetane number, low heat energy release, distillation curve and combustion rate are easily changed by modifying hydrocarbon contained in the fossil fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator, which has a reaction container (2) in which the catalyst is provided, a heat source (4) for heating the reaction container, and fossil fuel supply path from a fuel tank (1) to an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile diagram of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel tank (1)    reaction container (2)    catalyst (3)    heat source (4)    engine (5)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-containing gas production catalyst contains a modification catalyst and a shift catalyst. The modification catalyst generates hydrogen and carbon monoxide from a hydrocarbon in the presence of water and/or oxygen. The shift catalyst generates hydrogen by making carbon monoxide contained in the reformed gas react with water.    USE - For producing hydrogen-containing gas (claimed) used for fuel cells, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-production catalyst has hydrogen-production efficiency even at low temperature. The catalyst is manufactured easily and provides hydrogen-production apparatus with excellent initiating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The modification catalyst contains rhodium. The shift catalyst contains platinum.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination of modification catalyst (lower layer) and shift catalyst (upper layer) to the honeycomb catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Solubilizing microorganisms including microorganisms belonging to genus Petrotoga and capable of solubilizing 60% or more of solid organic matters under anaerobic conditions, are new.    USE - For solubilizing solid organic matter (claimed), such as organic refuse, sewage sludge discarded from home, restaurant, hotel, and school, and livestock farming waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cost-effective and efficient solubilization of solid organic matter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solubilizing microorganisms are chosen from microorganisms belonging to:    (a) genus Petrotoga,    (b) genus Clostridium,    (c) genus Petrotoga and genus Clostridium,    (d) genus Thermoanaerobacter,    (e) genus Petrotoga and genus Thermoanaerobacter,    (f) genus Anaerobaculum,    (g) genus Petrotoga and genus Anaerobaculum, and    (h) genus Petrotoga, genus Clostridium, genus Thermoanaerobacter and genus Anaerobaculum, where the microorganisms are capable of solubilizing 60% or more of solid organic matters under anaerobic conditions.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solubilizing solid organic matter, using the solubilizing microorganisms.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen recycling apparatus (6) has purge flow path (11) in which hydrogen gas purged from anode side of fuel cell (4) flows, and recovery tank (62) provided at the path (11). Tank (62) is incorporated with hydrogen occlusion alloy (62a) for occluding hydrogen gas, and water adsorption agent (62b) for adsorbing moisture content of hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas, which carried out occlusion to alloy (62a), is supplied to cell (4).    USE - For recycling hydrogen (claimed) purged from fuel cell used as power source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen recycling apparatus has excellent hydrogen storage efficiency by preventing adhesion of water to hydrogen occlusion alloy. Electrical energy required during recycling of hydrogen gas is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen recycling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of fuel cell system having the hydrogen recycle apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (4)    hydrogen recycling apparatus (6)    purge flow path (11)    recovery tank (62)    hydrogen occlusion alloy (62a)    water adsorption agent (62b)
NOVELTY - A heater heats reaction container (31) having electrodes (32,33) immersed in alcohol solution, to predetermined temperature so that aluminum coated boehmite film is formed on one side of electrode while applying predetermined voltage between electrodes to perform alkoxide reaction with alcohol for generating hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen using aluminum derived from waste motor vehicle component.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of hydrogen can be performed efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generation method;    (2) hydrogen generation control method; and    (3) recycling method of aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of reaction container.    reaction container (31)    electrodes (32,33)    aluminum (35)    pressure monitor (38)
NOVELTY - A vapor liquid separator (3) separates water content from hydrogen generated by hydrogen generator (2) and recovers the hydrogen. A decompressor (4) decompresses the water content. A vapor liquid separator (5) separates the dissolved hydrogen from water content obtained from decompressor and recovers the hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in e.g. fuel cells mounted on motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy recovery of the dissolved hydrogen from water content separated from generated high pressure hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the high pressure water generator.    hydrogen generator (2)    vapor liquid separators (3,5)    decompressor (4)    pipes (6-8,9a,9b,10)
NOVELTY - Refuse-derived fuel storage silo (10) for storing the refuse derived fuel is maintained in nitrogen gas atmosphere.    USE - For storage of refuse-derived fuel e.g. for municipal solid waste, waste plastic and paper.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation and spontaneous ignition of refuse-derived fuel are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for storage apparatus which has nitrogen gas supply port (20) provided in the refuse-derived fuel storage tank (14) and refuse-derived fuel conveyance injector (16). The vaporizer is connected to nitrogen gas holder (24) or nitrogen gas tanker through feed pipe (26).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the storage apparatus of refuse-derived fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Refuse-derived fuel storage silo (10)    Refuse-derived fuel conveyor (12)    Refuse-derived fuel storage tank (14)    Injector (16)    Incinerators (18)    Nitrogen supply port (20)    Nitrogen gas holder (24)    Nitrogen gas feed pipe (26)
NOVELTY - A solid catalyst contains a zirconium oxide and a titanium oxide.    USE - For manufacture of fatty acid ester (claimed), and used as fixed bed catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The solid catalyst has high selectivity, and enables efficient production of fatty acid ester, without generation of ether byproduct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fatty acid ester, which involves performing transesterification of raw material fatty acid ester, and raw material alcohol or raw material acid, in the presence of the solid catalyst.
NOVELTY - A deodorant composition (I) contains, as active agent, dried cells of bacteria of genus Escherichia, Brevibacterium or Bacillus.    USE - (I) is specifically used for deodorizing one or more of ammonia, trimethylamine, methyl mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide and/or fatty acids (esepcially propionic or n-butyric acid) (all claimed). (I) is especially useful for eliminating odors from the excrement of domestic animals (e.g. cats or dogs) or farm animals (e.g. cows. pigs or chickens).    ADVANTAGE - The dried bacterial cells have a strong deodorant effect based on a combination of electrostatic and physical adsorption of malodorous components, and are potentially more effective than activated carbon (which has only a physical adsorption effect). They are readily obtained by drying cells used in the industrial production of aminoacids, nucleic acids or the like by fermentation. After use the cells are readily disposed of by incineration, or may be utilized as fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a deodorization method, involving contacting an odorant material with (I).
NOVELTY - Producing a slurry of microorganisms in a liquid medium of water involves delivering freeze-dried microorganisms to a cavity in a material having mutually communicating pores and located in a process container; delivering an aqueous medium, nutrients and trace elements to the material; and causing an oxygen containing gas to flow through the porous material to promote the manifold growth of the microorganisms.    USE - For producing slurry of microorganism useful for sanitation of soil and areas of water contaminated with hydrocarbon.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces high concentration of microorganism necessary for ground sanitation. The ground or soil treated is enriched in microorganisms which after sanitation in the absence of nutrients (hydrocarbons) form spores that are activated in response to increasing hydrocarbon concentrations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aqueous medium contains microorganism and is contaminated water derived from or obtained from contaminated soil/ground or a contaminated water collection. The aqueous medium also contains microorganisms that have been added to the contaminated ground/soil or contaminated water collection.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an arrangement for producing slurry of microorganisms.
NOVELTY - The hydrogenated castor oil cycloalkane acid ester and its preparing method, its use of acting as a power-property modifying agent in gasoline substitute fuel, and the gasoline substitute fuel containing it.
NOVELTY - A Mn-line catalyst aided by multiple components for preparing 2C hydrocarbon by oxidizing and coupling methane is prepared by regulating pH value and temperature of silica gel solution of SiO2, adding the aqueous solution of alkali(ne-earth) metal salt to obtain gel    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Once the gel is obtained, it is dried, calcined, pulverized, immersed in a solution of soluble Mn salt, dried, calcined, pulverized, immersed in the solution of salts of S, W, and P of oxacid, dried, calcined and cooled.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a portable gas detecting and analyzing instrument with temperature and humidity compensation function, which belongs to gas detecting and analysing field. It discloses a portable CO and CH4 gas detecting analysing instrument with a temperature and humidity compensation function.    ADVANTAGE - The gas detecting instrument in the invention can detect CO and CH4 content in the detected gas and the change of the environmental temperature and humidity and store the test data, time and environmental information into the memory for further analysis with computer and make the temperature and humidity compensation, collect, manage and keep the test information for retrieving. The instrument can be applied to detection of environment and gas content in mine and regions abundant of fuel gas such as CO and CH4, etc..    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The instrument includes a control circuit and the circuits connected with it including the gas sensor detecting circuit, temperature detecting circuit, humidity detecting circuit, LCD circuit, acousto -optical alarming circuit, data storing circuit, PC communication interface circuit, timing circuit, heating control circuit and the power circuit.
NOVELTY - a method for cultivating papaya, is new.    ADVANTAGE - The present method makes it possible to plant papaya in large scale, and of the papaya, the fruit may be used in producing flavored food, the milk may be used in extracting natural plant enzyme and the root, stem and leaf may be used in producing enzyme additive for enzymolysis of garbage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method relates to agricultural planting technology, and has the technological features of planting papaya in cool temperate zone via seeding, growing seedling and transplanting at soil temperature over 15 degreesC and humidity over 60 %; and the comprehensive technological scheme including top dressing, irrigation, preventing and controlling diseases and pests, pollination, cutting to obtain milk, picking fruit and gathering root, stem and leaf.
NOVELTY - The ignition additive for alcohol comprises ignition agent 75.00, corrosion inhibitor 2.00, antioxidant 0.49, lubricant 10.00, dispersant 5.00, stabilizer 7.50 and coloring agent 0.01 per cent respectively. Also claimed is a process making the additive. CLAIMED PROCESS - The process adds the antioxidant, the stabilizer, the corrosion inhibitor and the dispersant to a stirred mixture of the igniter and the lubricant. EMBODIMENT - The coloring agent dissolved in anhydrous alcohol is then added to the homogenized mixture with continued stirring until the constituents are fully dispersed.    USE - In petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - The simplified biodiesel production technique has reaction and catalysis based on the use of any vegetable oil and any alcohol. The do-it-yourself technique yields ethyl oleate as renewable and biodegradable fuel.    USE - In petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - Desulfurization of a biochemically produced organic compound comprises contacting the compound with an adsorbent.    USE - Desulfurization of a biochemically produced organic compound, especially ethanol. The desulfurized ethanol is useful as a solvent, as a disinfectant, as a component of pharmaceutical or cosmetic products, in foods or cleaning products, as a steam-reforming feed for hydrogen production, in fuel cells or as a chemical intermediate (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ethanol produced using the new method, with a sulfur content of 0-2 parts per million (ppm) a C3-4 alkanol content of 1-5000 ppm, a methanol content of 1-5000 ppm, an ethyl acetate content of 1-5000 ppm and a 3-methyl-1-butanol content of 1-5000 ppm.
NOVELTY - A decorating medium comprises a water-based emulsion body; an expandable polymer with an encapsulated blowing agent, where the medium is cured and expanded when heated after application to the substrate surface; and a preservative comprising hydroxyalkyl-1-aza-3,7- dioxabicyclo(3.3.0)octane, tetrachlorisophthalonitrile 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, and phenoxyethanol.    USE - The invention is used for creating relief art on a substrate surface, e.g. paintings and painted surfaces, floor coverings, counter tops, cabinets, wall paper, cloth, metal glass, cardboard, plastic, paper and fabric surfaces.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is resilient and flexible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a method for making the decorative medium.
NOVELTY - Biological sludge is solubilized in a solubilization processing apparatus (10), and the solubilized sludge is dehydrated with a water-removal device (20). The dehydrated sludge is then gasified in a hot fluidized-bed gasifier (30).    USE - For gasifying biological sludge, such as biologically-treated sewage sludge and sludge generated by processing of foodstuffs industrial liquid waste, and producing gas for use as fuel for electric-power generation in generators and gas engines.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification method is efficient. Since sufficient heat energy released to separate the moisture content of biological sludge and maintain the sand-layer temperature of the fluid bed is obtained, the injection fuel from outside is decreased. The carbon conversion and gasification efficiency are improved without raising the excess air ratio. The net output which deducted plant power is obtained sufficiently. Since the fluid bed is maintained at a high temperature, the remains of tar accompanying gasification are decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of the electric-power-generation system using the gasification method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solubilization processing apparatus (10)    water-removal device (20)    fluidized-bed gasifier (30)    fluid bed (32)    electric-power-generation system (100)
NOVELTY - A preprocessor heats and processes the organic waste (10) to produce jam-like waste (11). A microorganism enzyme and predetermined reaction additive (12) are added to the jam to produce the mixture (13). The mixture is decomposed and sterilized to produce organic fertilizer (25).    USE - For processing organic waste from industries such as food processing sector, restaurant and leather factory, agriculture e.g. production from horticulture, farm and pasture, and consumer application e.g. cooking waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables processing organic waste quickly, without generating bad smell, while ensuring environmental conservation and hygienic goods. Improves the growth probability of the agricultural product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste deposition processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram explaining the operation of the organic waste deposition processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste (10)    jam-like waste (11)    enzyme and additive (12)    mixture (13)    organic fertilizer (25)
NOVELTY - The modification catalyst has a honey-comb monolithic shape and produces hydrogen-containing reformed gas using hydrocarbon, molecular oxygen and water as a raw material. The porosity of catalyst increases from raw material inlet towards reformed gas outlet.    USE - For producing hydrogen-containing reformed gas used for modification-reaction apparatus of fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The modification catalyst has improved hydrogen formation rate. The optical velocity of catalyst is maintained by varying porosity, and side reaction such as methanation is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the modification catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Solid fuel (A), as nuts or briquettes, produced by treatment of plant biomass, where the plants used are of all origins (without exceptions), mixed together, from terrestrial, aquatic, urban, forest, agricultural or industrial sources. It contains no chemical additives that function as binders, since binding is supplied entirely by plant materials that become pasty during grinding.    USE - The fuel is useful in industrial furnaces (e.g. in manufacture of glass, cement, ceramics and for food preparation); to raise steam; for domestic heating; as barbecue fuel and for generating electricity. When burnt, it produces an ash that can be used as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - (A) is practically free from sulfur; does not pollute the atmosphere nor damage the ozone layer, and is significantly cheaper than coal.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a portion of an electrical conductor wire covered by a dielectric sheath material. A support includes an opening, where the portion of the conductor wire extends through the opening. Segments of the conductor wire are spaced regularly with respect each other. A tension system (17) exerts tractive force to two ends (10a, 10b) of the portion of the conductor wire.    USE - Used for generating dielectric barrier discharge plasma in a gas stream processing device that is utilized for processing smokes in domestic vented hood.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric sheath material covers the portion of the electrical conductor wire, thus providing complete insulation to the electrode and avoiding destruction of the electrode due to production of electric arc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas stream processing device including a plasma generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dielectric barrier discharge plasma generator.    Electrodes (1, 1`)    Electrical conductor wire portion ends (10a, 10b)    Groove (15)    Spigot (16)    Tension system (17)
NOVELTY - Method for controlling or regulating an aerobic composting process, by control of aeration rate; process temperature and/or amount of water required for secondary wetting of the material, is based on measurements of at least one of temperature; moisture content and/or amount of process air.    USE - The method is used to control composting processes.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simpler than known control processes and can be adapted to be specific for particular installations and/or for different seasons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for controlling or regulating an aerobic composting process, by control of aeration rate; process temperature and/or amount of water required for secondary wetting of the material, is based on measurements of at least one of temperature; moisture content and/or amount of process air. The process temperature is measured in the primary process air and the net amount of process heat is calculated from (a) the amount of air passing through and the difference in enthalpy between input air and waste air, or (b) from the amount of air supplied and measured concentrations of carbon dioxide in the waste air. The measured temperature generates a signal for control of aeration intensity, while the amount of heat released produces a signal for controlling secondary wetting.
NOVELTY - Apparatus for producing hydrogen during combustion of fuel in an internal combustion engine or furnace comprises coils (7, 8) for exposing the fuel and/or intake air to sound.    USE - Producing hydrogen and oxygen from water or steam to improve fuel combustion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of apparatus as above. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel pipe (3)    Air pipe (4)    Coils (7, 8)    Alternating current. (9, 9')
NOVELTY - A fuel implanting and storing apparatus comprises a nanostructured material; and an energy imparting device for imparting energy to a chemical element, species, or composition, and adapted to direct an ejected chemical element, species, or composition toward the nanostructured material.    USE - The invention is used for implanting and storing fuel, e.g. hydrogen, argon, and krypton, for materials additive manufacturing and for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved storage capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of implanting particles of a chemical element, species or composition in a nanostructured material, comprising:    (1) directing particles of a chemical element, species or composition at a nanotube matrix at constant or varying levels of energy;    (2) causing the particles to impact the nanotube matrix; and    (3) capturing, either internally or externally, the particles on and below the surface of the nanotube matrix.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plot of optical emission of implanted buckypearls.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a stored energy source of a fuel cell system (10) to supply power to an external load to the system. A fuel cell stack (20) of the system is placed in an inactive state during the utilization. The fuel cell stack is returned to an active state to recharge the stored energy source. The fuel cell stack is returned to the inactive state based on the completion of the charging.    USE - Used for controlling a fuel cell system that controls fuel production of a fuel processor.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes reduced amount of the fuel cell stack and auxiliary components, thus increasing life of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell system comprising a stored energy source to supply power    (B) an article comprising a computer readable storage comprising instructions that when executed cause a processor-based system to place a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell system in an inactive state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Fuel processor (22)    Oxidizer (38)    Reactant control valves (44)
NOVELTY - Method includes dilution of raw dung up to moisture not less than 94 % and subsequent mechanical filtration. Dilution is carried out with brine of natural sulfate-type mineral bischofite of formula MgCl2.6H2O of density 1.1-1.5 t/m3 for 3-6 minutes. Bischofite consumption is 30-70 mass % as dry dump matter.    USE - The method useful in reprocessing of bird dung and oil cake after extraction liquorice roots to produce granulated organomineral dressing.    ADVANTAGE - Dressing of improved value; increased productivity of agricultural cultures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method includes dilution of raw dung up to moisture not less than 94 % and subsequent mechanical filtration. Dilution is carried out with brine of natural sulfate-type mineral bischofite of formula MgCl2.6H2O of density 1.1-1.5 t/m3 for 3-6 minutes. Bischofite consumption is 30-70 mass % as dry dump matter. As a binder oil cake from Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis roots and rootstocks in added to produce dry and cloggy extracts of mass 200-500 kg calculated as ton of raw material.
NOVELTY - A detector (23) detects the temperature of air sucked from the processing chamber (11) storing bio-base material e.g. saw-dust supporting aerobic bio-microbe. A detector (24) detects humidity of the air sucked from the chamber in the path (15). A micro-computer controls the displacement adjustment unit (20) which adjusts the air-quantity exhausted from the chamber, based on the outputs of the detectors (23,24).    USE - Organic refuse disposer.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains required temperature and humidity so as to activate the activity of the bio-microbe reliably an hence stabilization of the bio-base material is achieved. Improves processing capability of the organic refuse with deodorant function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the organic refuse disposer.    processing chamber (11)    path (15)    displacement adjustment unit (20)    detectors (23,24)
NOVELTY - The base material contains timber ground material (10) obtained by grinding a timber for wood fragment, and bark ground material obtained by grinding bark of conifer or board leaved tree. The timber and bark ground materials are made into long and slender shape with slenderness ratio of 2-20. Pig excrement which performs aeration processing, and rice bran are added along with the ground materials.    USE - For processing organic refuse from homes and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses bad smell during processing of organic refuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of garbage disposal base material; and    (2) organic-refuse processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of timber ground material.    timber ground material (10)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material comprises hydrogenated carbonaceous material obtained by hydrogenation of carbonaceous material with or without cleavage of a covalent bond, and a metal hydride.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material suppresses generation of hydrocarbon during hydrogen desorption. Hydrogen of high purity is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage material by mixing hydrogenated carbonaceous material, and a metal hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart showing manufacturing process of hydrogen storage material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Hydrate (41) is introduced to a water retention portion (120). The hydrate is decomposed while surfacing in the water retention portion, and the hydrate is gasified. Thus, re-gasification of hydrate is enabled.    USE - Used for the re-gasification of hydrate used for producing natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The re-gasification of hydrate is efficiently and simply enabled, and gas is reliably recovered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrate re-gasification apparatus, which has a water retention portion for decomposing hydrate, a hydrate supply unit (20a,20b) for supplying hydrate to the water retention portion, and a gas recovery unit (L3) for the recovering gas produced by the decomposition of hydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of hydrate re-gasification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrate tank (11)    Hydrate supply unit (20a,20b)    Hydrate (41)    Water retention portion (120)    Hydrate re-gasification apparatus (102)    Gas recovery unit (L3)
NOVELTY - A pressure container (21) is supplied with hydrate (41) and water through separate lines (L1, L2). A vertically reciprocating piston held in the container, supplies hydrate to the high pressure system from the container. A high pressure water introduction line introduces high pressure water to the back side of the piston in the container.    USE - Used for the supply of hydrate to a high pressure system such as a natural gas storage system, thermal storage system, isolation and purification system for mixed gas and a hydrate re-gasification system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus supplies high pressure hydrate to the high pressure system efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the hydrate re-gasification system which collects high pressure hydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrate re-gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrate supply apparatus (20)    Pressure container (21)    Piston (22)    Hydrate (41)    Supply lines (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer (1) has pair of electrode (2,3), a voltage application unit (4) for applying voltage between electrodes, and a diaphragm (6) having pore (5). The diaphragm is provided between pair of electrodes. The electrodes are mutually opposed, and fuel is discharged.    USE - For producing reformed gas containing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer efficiently and stably produces reformed gas containing hydrogen, without vaporizing liquid fuel. The starting time and load response time of fuel reformer are sharply reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for modification of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel reformer (1)    electrodes (2,3)    voltage application unit (4)    pore (5)    diaphragm (6)
NOVELTY - Reaction cell for photo-electrochemical production of hydrogen gas.    USE - The cell is used to generate hydrogen, for preparation of electricity (particularly in fuel cells), from water, using (sun)light as the external energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The new cell provides reliable and reproducible production of hydrogen, and has a particularly simple construction, suitable for mass production and long-term use with minimal maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reaction cell for photo-electrochemical production of hydrogen gas comprises a housing filled with aqueous electrolyte (El); two connected electrodes (E1, E2), immersed in El, where E1 is made of a doped semiconductor and E2 is of metal or a semiconductor, doped oppositely with respect to E1; and a light source (L) for irradiating the electrodes. The new features are that (i) the faces of the two electrodes are in contact with each other; (ii) the electrode pair divides the cell into two compartments, connected to each other through ionic conduction; and (iii) the housing has at least one opening for release of gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included a device for converting light energy to electrical energy that includes the new cell.
NOVELTY - An integrated catalyst for preparing H2 from methanol by reformation is composed of a cellular ceramic carrier, an internal coated layer, and an external coated active component and cocatalyst coating.    USE - For hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorbing and heat releasing reactions take place on the same catalyst bed layer, resulting in high dynamic response.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing H2 by use of time temperature different features that the temperature difference between solar heat and energy accumulator is used to generate electric energy in the day, the temperature difference between the energy accumulator and cold water is used to generate electric energy at night, and the generated electric energy is used to electrolyze water to obtain H2.
NOVELTY - The invention microbe fuel cell consists of box, separating plate dividing the box to positive pole cavity and negative pole cavity, there is a hole on the separating plate, hydrogen selecting film is fit on the hole. In positive pole cavity, there is solution compounded by amylaceum, sodium dithydrogen phosphate and methylene blue, a sealing lid is covered on the positive pole cavity, a positive pole graphite rod is fit on the sealing lid, one end of the positive pole graphite rod with honeycomb small holes rod is soaked in the solution in positive pole cavity, beer saccharomycetes and the substratum are in the honeycomb small holes. In negative pole cavity, there is solution compounded by potassium ferricyanide and fumaric and ferrous, an end lid is covered on the negative pole cavity, a negative pole graphite rod is fit on the end lid, one end of the negative pole graphite rod is soaked in the solution in negative pole cavity.
NOVELTY - Peony dwarfing pot culture method comprises planting peony plant in flower pot, applying nutrient agent as base fertilizer or dressing, irrigating with dwarfing agent and water to constitute peony root system environment with the pot culture medium, nutrient agent and dwarfing agent with optimal liquid, gas and solid proportion for peony to grow and automatically balanced hydrogen ion density. Pot culture for 6 years can obtain peony plant with short height than that in field and the same growth period and physiological process as that in field. The present invention makes it possible for potted peony to enter household.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen and oxygen generation cell has addition of potassium hydroxide for water electrolysis via water and gas circulation rings. The intermediate rings produce hydrogen and oxygen and the first and final rings have d.c. electricity supply means.    USE - In industrial chemistry.
NOVELTY - A purifier of methane with trapping of carbon dioxide, from waste has filters trapping hydrogen sulfide, and a washing carbon dioxide tower, with a recycling tank. The methane, from e.g. sewage treatment plants, is purified for use as an energy source.    USE - Used in applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - The production of fatty acid ethyl esters comprises catalytic transesterification of a biodiesel mixture containing saturated and unsaturated fatty acid compositions with e.g. ethanol as alcohol constituent boosting the atomization. Also claimed is apparatus implementing the process.    USE - In industrial chemistry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the apparatus having an injection pump and an atomizer yielding esters of high and rapid conversion index.
NOVELTY - A fuel reforming catalyst comprises a metal substrate including a passage-forming portion which is stacked on a flat metal plate and which forms passages; and a catalytic component supported in the metal substrate.    USE - For use in a reformer which generates hydrogen-enriched gas from gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reforming catalyst of the invention is compact. It has high reaction rate. It restricts the clogging of the gas passages from occurring when the catalytic component is coated. It is capable of coating a large amount of the catalytic component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reforming catalyst comprises a metal substrate (1) including a passage-forming portion (3) which is stacked on a flat metal plate (2) and which forms passages (P); and a catalytic component supported in the metal substrate. The passage-forming portion has cells arrayed at a predetermined interval in a direction perpendicular to a fuel gas flowing direction to form a cell group. Cell groups are provided on the passage-forming portion toward the fuel gas flowing direction. The cells (3a) adjacent to one another in the fuel gas flowing direction (G) are shifted from one another in the direction perpendicular to the fuel gas flowing direction by a predetermined distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a substrate for use in a fuel reforming catalyst of the invention.    Substrate (1)    Flat metal plate (2)    Passage-forming portion (3)    Cells (3a)    Flowing direction (G)    Passages (P)