NOVELTY - Each of several opposing plate-shaped unit electrodes (2), includes a ceramic dielectric structure (3) formed with a conductive film (4), grooves (5) and/or recesses, so that plasma having higher density is generated at edge portions (9) of grooves and/or recesses and its vicinities than the plasma generated between unit electrodes, when a voltage is applied to the edge portions and side surfaces of grooves and/or recesses.    USE - Used in plasma reactor (claimed) for processing engine exhaust gas and incinerator exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating high density plasma with low energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) plasma reactor; and    (2) plasma generation electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the plasma generation electrode.    plate-shaped unit electrodes (2)    ceramic dielectric structure (3)    conductive film (4)    groove (5)    edge portions (9)
NOVELTY - A flow field structure comprises a molded flow field plate (56) formed of a conductive material comprising a first polymer; a molded frame disposed around the flow field plate and formed of a non-conductive material comprising a second polymer, the molded flow field plate and frame defining a unipolar flow field structure; manifolds formed in the molded frame; and a molded gasket arrangement disposed proximate a periphery of the manifolds.    USE - The invention is used for a fuel cell assembly used to convert hydrogen and oxygen into water, producing electricity and heat in the process.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides for higher throughputs at reduced material and fabrication costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a flow field structure, comprising:    (1) molding a flow field plate and manifolds in the flow field plate using a conductive material comprising a first polymer;    (2) molding a frame around the flow field plate using a non-conductive material comprising a second polymer; and    (3) molding a gasket arrangement proximate a periphery of the manifolds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a unitized cell assembly.    End plate (52, 54)    Flow field plate (56)    Anode layer (60a, 60b)    Cathode (62a)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas is generated by reacting a triborohydride salt with water in the presence of a hydrogen generating catalyst consisting of acids and transition metals.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas (claimed) useful for fuel cell or hydrogen-consuming device.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of providing the hydrogen gas in a safe and efficient by using triborohydride salts as hydrogen storage material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generation of hydrogen gas involves reacting a triborohydride salt of formula MB3H8 with water in the presence of a hydrogen generating catalyst of acids and transition metals.    M = alkali metals, pseudo-alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, ammonium ions, phosphonium cations, or quaternary amines of formula NR4+;    R = H or 1-4C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) hydrogen generation system comprising an aqueous fuel containing the triborohydride salt, a hydrogen generating catalyst of acids and transition metals, and mechanism for contacting the aqueous fuel with the catalyst to generate hydrogen;    (2) aqueous fuel for a hydrogen generator comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution or slurry of the triborohydride salt; and    (3) process for making the triborohydride salt comprising reacting gaseous diborane with a M-containing base of M2O, MOH, or M2CO3 in suspension in a non-aqueous aprotic solvent or a non-aqueous polar solvent to obtain MB3H8, MBO2, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Claimed method includes isolation from fir needle, bark and waste of larch wood native dihydroquercetin containing 98 % of main ingredient and other bioflavonoids; powdery arabinogalactan containing 98 % of main ingredient; and active carbohydrate-lignin biopolymer by raw material destruction and extraction soluble substances therefrom with mixture of hydrocarbon solvent, ethanol, and water, followed by separation of solid and liquid phases and isolation of natural wood resins and oils and bioflavonoid (dihydroquercetin) from liquid phase; and oligosacharide (arabinogalactan) and carbohydrate-lignin wood biopolymer from solid phase.    USE - Complex reprocessing of waste from larch wood to produce native bioflavonoids, oils, wood resins oligosacharides, and insoluble wood biopolymers for organic synthesis, food processing industry, agriculture, veterinary, medicine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Method if improved effectiveness and yield; value products of high purity.
NOVELTY - Apparatus has case with charging and discharge hatches, perforated filtering member mounted inside case, and block with air supply and used gas discharge pipes. Filtering member is horizontal rotating drum with helical guide on inner surface. Case is fitted with screen longitudinally extending in upper part above drum. Cross section of screen is trough with 2 sloping surfaces, with apex oriented toward drum axis.    USE - Agriculture, in particular, manufacture of fertilizer from agricultural wastes.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified construction and provision for producing of high-quality nitrogen-enriched fertilizer through partial recovery of gaseous bursts.3 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Composting method of organic wastes is provided to prevent bad smelling in composting and improve composting efficiency by using microbes and swelling agent without the dehydration process of conventional composting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In composting method of organic wastes, one or more microbes for composting organic wastes are selected from Bacillus cereus, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, Lactobacillus delbrueckiilactis, Providencia stuartii, Staphylococcus kloosi and Vibrio haemolyticus. The composting method comprises the steps of: (i) grinding organic wastes (food wastes); (ii) fermenting food wastes by adding swelling agent such as saw dust, having a volume ratio wastes/swelling agent of 1:0.7-1.5, and 0.01-0.1pts.wt. (based on 100pts.wt. of organic wastes) of microbes (10-400mg/L concentration) to ground wastes under 60 degreesC; (iii) drying fermented products over 60deg.C in a rotary fermentor, where the temperatures for fermenting (step (ii)) and drying (step (iii)) are controlled by the amount of O2 supplied to the fermentor. The resultant compost is used for house plants and field plants in case the ammonia content in the compost is less than 10% and less than 35%, respectively.
NOVELTY - A multiple stage type vertical compost fermentation device is provided to improve fermentation of a composting material in limited space, to mass-produce compost with good quality in convenient way, and to improve working condition with reduced smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multiple stage type vertical compost fermentation device comprises one fermenter (2); pluralities of fermentation chambers (4) formed by pluralities of separators (P) placed with a certain interval in the fermenter; stirrers (6) placed in each fermentation chamber; and an operation part (8) for stirrers, wherein the stirrer is fixed in parallel on the separator of each fermentation chamber through a fixed shaft (14) which passes through the center of each fermentation chamber in a rotatable way and has many blades (B) in various directions.
NOVELTY - A food disposer comprises an agitation tank providing controlled oxygen and humidity levels to encourage food decomposition by microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A food disposer comprises a body (100) in which an agitation tank (120) is installed such that food is injected into the agitation tank in the state that microorganisms are flown into the agitation tank, and a water drop part is installed at the lower side of the agitation tank such that moisture generated in the agitation tank is dropped into the water drop part, and to the upper surface of which a cover for opening and closing a hopper is connected such that food is injected through the hopper; an agitation means (400) installed at one side of the agitation tank to agitate and decompose food injected into the agitation tank; a rotary means connected to one side of the agitation means to provide the agitation means with rotary power; a spray means (200) installed at one side of the agitation tank to supply water into the agitation tank so that proper moisture is supplied to the microorganisms flown into the agitation tank; an oxygen supply means (300) for activating microorganisms by supplying oxygen into the agitation tank; and a heating means connected to a lower portion of the agitation tank to increase proliferation of aerobic microorganisms existing in the agitation tank by heating the agitation tank.
NOVELTY - Reaction mixture (R) obtained by reacting organic waste (A) in supercritical/subcritical water, is cooled. The cooled mixture is separated into gaseous phase (G) and liquid phase (I) containing hydrogen sulfide and ammonium, in separation tank (4). Hydrogen sulfide and ammonia remaining in phase (G) are absorbed and removed in absorption tower (5) by contacting phase (G) with absorption water (W), to obtain fuel gas (F).    USE - For manufacturing fuel gas containing hydrogen and methane from organic wastes, such as wastewater, sludge materials, sewage sludge, domestic wastes, manufactory wastewater, foodstuffs residue, and dead grass.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method enables complete removal of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia from the gaseous phase, without using a catalyst of adsorption agent. The method efficiently manufactures fuel gas under the temperature and pressure conditions of the gaseous phase. When the gaseous phase is contacted with absorption water, removal of carbon dioxide is also enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the structure of the fuel-gas manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separation tank (4)    absorption tower (5)    organic waste (A)    fuel gas (F)    gaseous phase (G)    liquid phase (L)    reaction mixture (R)    absorption water (W)
NOVELTY - An organic compound (21) is thermally decomposed using combustion heat of fuel (23) as heat source. The byproduct generated during thermal decomposition of organic compound and water vapor generated during combustion of fuel are reacted. Thus, decomposition of organic compound is carried out.    USE - For decomposing organic compound contained in garbage and organic sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The organic compound is decomposed efficiently using decreased amount of energy. The water vapor generated during combustion is used as modifier of tar or gasifying agent of carbide material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a device used for decomposition of organic compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic compound (21)    heating chamber (22)    fuel (23)    fuel injection hole (24)    air (25)
NOVELTY - The organic waste material (102) containing moisture content is supplied to container (101) having heating units (115-117), intermittently/continuously for fixed period. The organic material is heated at different temperature ranges in corresponding heaters. Water vapor generated from organic material during heating is utilized for thermal decomposition of organic material and gasification of carbonized material.    USE - For heating semi-solid waste material such as waste plastic, sewage sludge, organic sludge, biomass, petroleum, shredder dust, municipal solid waste or coal, domestic waste, waste material ejected form foodstuff factory and waste oil, for producing thermal decomposition gas used as fuel for combustion installation or heat engine such as internal combustion engine, gas engine, gas turbine, diesel engine, and heating furnace such as boiler and industrial furnace.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water vapor generated from the organic material is utilized for thermal decomposition and gasification of the carbonized material, energy consumption is reduced. Drying, thermal decomposition and gasification of the organic material are performed simultaneously within the same container. Also odor component can be decomposed at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature of the organic waste material in each heating units is controlled independently. The heating amount of the organic material is varied based on the amount of hydrogen and hydrocarbon contained in the product after humidification. The component contained in the product is detected by gas chromatography. The product ejected from the heating container is a gaseous substance with humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating container (101)    waste material (102)    heating units (115-117)
NOVELTY - The wood-type fuel (40) is accommodated inside the thermal decomposition furnace (12) of cylindrical shape. A blower (32) controls the air supply amount to the furnace. A temperature sensor is arranged in the center axis direction of the furnace . A controller (34) controls the driving of the blower so that the thermal decomposition reaction of the wood-type fuel in thermal decomposition furnace advances slowly.    USE - For thermal decomposition of waste material such as bamboo material for wood-type fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Improves decomposition value in waste-material processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) heat supply method using thermal decomposition apparatus;    (2) thermal decomposition method of wood-type fuel; smoke processing apparatus;    (3) smoke utilization system;    (4) smoke utilization apparatus; and    (5) smoke supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thermal decomposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition furnace (12)    heat exchange chamber (22)    blower (32)    controller (34)    wood type fuel (40)
NOVELTY - The container (10) comprises feed pipe (5a) for supplying fuel to fuel modifier (8) and discharge pipe (5b) for ejecting reformed gas, which are orthogonally penetrated at the bottom surface of the substrate (1) mounted with fuel modifier (8). The opening area of the feed pipe and discharge pipe is 50%-90% more than external shape area.    USE - For fuel reformer (claimed) used in fuel cell system mounted in portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer and digital camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents accumulating heat generated in the fuel modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel modifier container.    substrate (1)    cover (2)    feed pipe (5a)    discharge pipe (5b)    insulation sealing agent (7)    fuel modifier (8)    container (10)
NOVELTY - Continuous fermentation apparatus has air chambers (6, 7) with air inlets (8, 9) to supply air for fermentation, provided below movable floor (4) which is driven at specific speed by driving shaft (5) of drive device according to the fermentation state of raw material (13) input through opening (2). The product is ejected from discharge port (3), after fermentation.    USE - For fermentation of organic waste e.g. foodstuff residue.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size and labor requirement of the fermentation apparatus, by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the continuous fermentation apparatus.    opening (2)    discharge port (3)    floor (4)    shaft (5)    air chambers (6,7)    air inlets (8,9)    raw material (13)
NOVELTY - A rotary hollow drum (3) comprising several, vertical, protruding stirring boards formed at the inner wall of the drum, where when the drum rotates sideways, the stirring board attains horizontal state to drop refuse so as to mix with microorganisms, such as bacteria, is new.    USE - Rotary drum structure of rotary processing machine such as rotary fermentation machine which manufactures fertilizer using organic refuse such as waste food, vegetable waste from houses, restaurants and hen droppings from poultry.    ADVANTAGE - By the horizontal state of the stirring boards, the refuse is dropped and stirred with micro organisms such as bacteria effectively. Therefore fermentation, decomposition and chemical reaction is promoted easily within short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched side view of the rotary fermentation machine.    Rotary fermentation machine (1)    Cylindrical casing (2)    Rotary drum (3)    Pedestal ring (3C)    Hopper (4)    Screw conveyor (5)
NOVELTY - An organic refuse processing apparatus (1) comprising a processing container (3) to accommodate material containing organic refuse, and microorganisms for decomposing the organic refuse, a stirrer (4), an air supply unit (5) and a water supply unit (60), is new.    USE - For decomposing and processing organic refuse (claimed), produced from home and office.    ADVANTAGE - The organic refuse processing apparatus has favorable microorganisms and therefore processes organic refuse efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial front view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Organic refuse processing apparatus (1)    Processing container (3)    Stirrer (4)    Air supply unit (5)    Water supply unit (60)
NOVELTY - The control of shift reaction of carbon monoxide and water vapor comprises changing temperature distribution of shift catalyst which promotes shift reaction, by changing content of water vapor.    USE - For controlling shift reaction used for producing hydrogen and carbon dioxide reformed gas used for fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, and phosphoric acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The control method improves the efficiency of the shift reaction. The removal efficiency of carbon monoxide is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relation between shift catalyst arranged at shift reaction device, and temperature distribution of shift catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system comprises two high temperature shift-reaction devices (3,4) to reduce the amount of carbon-monoxide contained in hydrocarbon fuel reformed by modifier (2). The temperature sensors (18,19) detect temperature of the devices (3,4) based on which the combustors (22,24) connected between the modifier and device (3) and between the devices (3,4) are controlled such that the temperature of devices (3,4) reach a target value.    USE - Fuel reforming system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces abnormal increase in temperature of shift-reaction devices, thereby reducing power consumption and start time of reforming system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel reforming system.    combustors (1,22,24)    modifier (2)    high temperature shift-reaction devices (3,4)    selective oxidation reactor (5)    temperature sensor (18,19)
NOVELTY - The temperature sensors (17-20) detect the temperature of combustor (1), modifier (2), high temperature shift reactor (3), low temperature shift reactor (4), and selective oxidation reactor (5). The flow-regulating valves (9-13) and the flow-regulating valves (14-16) respectively controls the supply of air and water to the modifier and reactors, based on the temperature detection result.    USE - Fuel reforming system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the fault temperature rise of the reactors, and prevents the increase of fuel consumption and increase of starting time of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reforming system.    Combustor (1)    Modifier (2)    High temperature shift reactor (3)    Low temperature shift reactor (4)    Flow-regulating valves (9-16)    Temperature sensors (17-20)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator has a modifier (1), a burner (2) equipped with combustion air supply portion (13), and air drawing portion (14) provided at modification portion and upper portion of burner. The modifier produces reformed gas containing hydrogen, from water vapor and raw material The burner heats the modifier.    USE - For fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator has high heat-use efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of structure of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (1)    Burner (2)    Combustion air supply portion (13)    Air drawing portion (14)    Air suction inlet (15)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-containing gas is obtained from a hydrocarbon (31) by spraying the hydrocarbon to a modification-reaction catalyst, while carrying out plasma discharge in an atmospheric condition containing moisture content.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas from hydrocarbons, for use as hydrogen supply source for fuel cells and hydrogen-burning engines mounted on electric vehicles, hydrogenation engines, and reducing-agent supply systems for exhaust-gas purification.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of hydrogen-containing gas, equipped with a reaction portion (2) having an insulator (20) filled with the modified-reaction catalyst, a discharge electrode (21) connected to a power supply (230) and provided at one surface (201) of the insulator, and a heat-generation electrode (22) provided at the other surface (202). The reaction portion is a portion of a reactor having a spraying apparatus for hydrocarbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the reaction part. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction portion (2)    insulator (20)    discharge electrode (21)    heat-generation electrode (22)    hydrocarbon (31)    surfaces (201,202)    power supply (230)
NOVELTY - A pre-heater (4) heats the dimethyl ether and water vapor at the range of 250-300 degrees C under copper type catalyst and activated alumina. The pre-heated gas mixture is modified into hydrogen rich gas at 250-300 degrees C by a modifier (5). The hydrogen rich gas is purified by converting the carbon monoxide in the gas into carbon dioxide. The preheater, modifier, evaporator and purifier are operated using the power plant energy.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas using energy of nuclear power plants utilizing light water reactor, high temperature gas cooled reactor, boiling water reactor, pressurized water reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective steam reforming of dimethyl ether thereby the hydrogen gas is generated at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The combustion heat of hydrogen or carbon content fuel or energy obtained from a nuclear plant is utilized to operate the evaporator, pre-heater, modifier and hydrogen purifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of hydrogen production apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    dimethyl ether source (2)    evaporator (3)    pre-heater (4)    modifier (5)    purifier (6)
NOVELTY - A cyanobacteria Synechococcus (I), comprising alkali resistance at a pH of 8-10, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for decomposing organic matters including livestock farming excrements and home organic waste material.    ADVANTAGE - (I) efficiently decomposes organic matters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyanobacteria Synechococcus (I), preferably cyanobacteria Synechococcus C strain (acceptance number FERM P-19430) comprises (a) alkali resistance at a pH of 8-10, (b) chlorophyll and beta-carotene or (c) 16 rDNA molecule having a fully defined 1485 nucleotide (SEQ ID NO: 3) sequence given in the specification.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has fuel-supply unit, modification portion (3), flow path of fuel, catalysts (I,II) provided at wall surface of flow path, carbon monoxide removal portion and fuel battery cell (5). Catalyst (I) promotes modification of fuel, and modifies fuel with water or water vapor to gas containing hydrogen. Catalyst (II) promotes shift reaction, and converts carbon monoxide and water into hydrogen or carbon dioxide.    USE - As power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is compact, and has excellent energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell has fuel-supply unit for supplying fuel containing dimethyl ether, modification portion (3), flow path of fuel provided inside portion (3), catalysts (I,II) provided at wall surface of flow path, carbon monoxide removal portion and fuel battery cell (5). Catalyst (I) promotes modification of fuel, and modifies fuel with water or water vapor to gas containing hydrogen. Catalyst (II) promotes shift reaction, and converts carbon monoxide produced in modification reaction and water into hydrogen or carbon dioxide. The removal portion removes carbon monoxide after shift reaction. Cell (5) generates electric power using hydrogen produced in modification and shift reaction, and oxygen in atmosphere. Catalysts (I) has solid acid supported with noble metals (A), and catalyst (II) has solid base supported with noble metals (B).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel portion (1)    Vaporization portion (2)    Reformation portion (3)    Carbon monoxide selective-oxidation portion (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Air pump (6)    Combustion portion (7)    Heat insulation portion (10)    Mixture of modification catalyst and carbon monoxide shift catalyst (11)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor includes a gas sensing layer (5) having a pair of electrode layers (5b) on electric-insulation layer (4). A sensing layer (5c) is provided over the electrode layers. A selective-combustion layer (5h) containing tin oxide with platinum as catalyst, and another selective combustion layer (5i) containing aluminum oxide with palladium as catalyst are formed over the sensing layer.    USE - For sensing gas such as carbon monoxide, methane gas, propane gas and methanol, in gas-leakage alarm unit.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the gas selectivity and sensitivity of the gas sensor with respect to the gas of specific kind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the thin-film gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric insulation layer (4)    gas sensing layer (5)    sensing electrode layers (5b)    sensing layer (5c)    selective combustion layers (5h,5i)
NOVELTY - Two catalyst layers (3, 4) are arranged in parallel at a reactor (1) later stage, for decomposing waste gas. A heat exchanger (2) recovers the discharge heat. The processed waste gas from one catalyst layer, is circulated to other catalyst layer in order to revitalize the catalyst.    USE - Used for decomposing waste gas containing volatile organic compounds (VOC) ejected from industries.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes discharge heat for increasing the decomposing capability of the catalysts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the gas treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (1)    heat exchanger (2)    catalyst layers (3,4)    power supply (6)    transformer (7)
NOVELTY - This invention is a kind of lighter that uses ethanol as fuel. Ethanol is filled in gasoline lighter or oil gas lighter, and cotton yarn or cotton lint is used as the wick. The wick is directly arranged at the spark gap of the strike wheel or the electron strike. This lighter is safe and no foreign flavor, it doesn't pollute the environment and its production is simple.
NOVELTY - The methane fermentation cylinder, and its structure: a feeding pipe is connected with one end of a fermentation pipe, and a baffle plate is arranged at the junction to separate the fermentation pipe from the top of the feeding pipe, there is a discharging pipe and another outlet made on the other end of the fermentation pipe.    ADVANTAGE - It has the advantages of discharging convenience, high gas output, good airtight property, large effective fermenting area, good effect of preserving heat, simple structure, low cost of manufacture, convenient construction, continuous operating, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methane fermentation cylinder, and its structure: a feeding pipe is connected with one end of a fermentation pipe, and a baffle plate is arranged at the junction to separate the fermentation pipe from the top of the feeding pipe, there is a discharging pipe and another outlet made on the other end of the fermentation pipe, where the outlet is connected with a return pipe, the return pipe is connected with the bottom of the fermentation pipe, there is a return pump installed on the return pipe, and there is a gas outlet connected with the fermentation pipe and a pressure meter arranged outside the top of the fermentation pipe. As installed, the fermentation pipe should make a certain angle with the installation surface to assure fermenting raw materials to slowly creep from the upper of the fermentation pipe to the lower, and the fermentation residues can be easy to discharge.
NOVELTY - The fine organism-particle material continuous feeder used for fluidized gasification furnace, composed of a spiral transporter and a bunker, where the bunker is arranged at a feed inlet of the spiral transporter and there is a setting gauge arranged above the feed inlet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fine organism-particle material continuous feeder used for fluidized gasification furnace, composed of a spiral transporter and a bunker, where the bunker is arranged at a feed inlet of the spiral transporter and there is a setting gauge arranged above the feed inlet. Because of the setting gauge arranged, it realizes stable and continuous feeding, thus beneficial to the normal working of the organism gasification furnace. In a discharging transition pipe cocked upwards, the material falls backwards because of the deadweight and the spiral transporter pushes the material to advance forwards along the discharging transition pipe, thus making the material full of the discharging transition pipe and making the filling density in the transition pipe largely increased, but also able to continuously feed the material to cause the fluidized gasification furnace and the feeder are sealed and separated and sealing furnace.
NOVELTY - Applying gas-state CO2 fertilizer in plastic-film hot shed includes such steps as proportionally mixing the straw or stalk of agricultural crops with the droppings or dung of fowls or animals, fermenting in the plastic-film hot shed to release CO2 fertilizer, and periodically discharging dregs from fermentor while adding raw material into it.
NOVELTY - Production of fuel alcohol from fermented sugar-cane juice has the filtered juice fermented in a bed of e.g. maize flour, without addition of chemicals. The fermentation product is then distilled in a column with five tubular segments made as a distillate receptacle following one hydrophilic and three heat exchange segments. The product is of up to 96 degrees purity.    USE - In industrial chemistry.
NOVELTY - A bioreactor comprises a gas-permeable porous material having an open pore structure. The porous material is not a support network for a cellular component, cell or organism to be cultured in the bioreactor.    USE - Used for culturing an organism, e.g. a plant; and for producing hydrogen gas, gaseous products, biomass, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bioreactor provides efficient and economical bioreactors that are capable of culturing cells, organisms and cellular components and capable of maintaining monoseptic conditions and that are gas-permeable, photopermeable and scalable to industrial production size. It also provides bioreactor materials that are gas-permeable, photopermeable, scalable, able to be made in a wide variety of forms, able to function as sterile barriers, resistant to chemical attack, and/or recyclable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for culturing an organism comprising providing a bioreactor; providing an organism in the bioreactor; and providing environmental conditions, whereby the organism is cultured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a Class I bioreactor with a porous material dome.    Wall (105)    Drain valve (107)    Vessel jacket (108)    Heating/cooling media (109)    Double mechanical seal (110)    Agitator drive motor (115)    Agitator shaft (120)    Gas dispersion impeller (125)    Sparge tube (130)    Sparged gas bubbles (135)    Liquid level (140)    Medium (141)    Gas headspace (145)    Spray ball feed pipe (146)    Exit (150)    Monolith (155)    Sealing ring (160)    Addition port tube (165)    Environmental probes (167)    Sparge gas inlet port (170)
NOVELTY - Power-generating element comprises anode (8) which reduces oxygen, negative electrode (9) which oxidizes fuel, and solid electrolyte (10) between the electrodes. The electrodes respectively include catalyst layers (8b,9b) each having thickness of 20 microns or more. At least one of catalyst layers have fine pores of diameter 0.3-2 microns. The volume of fine pore is 4% or more with respect to total pore volume.    USE - For liquid fuel battery (claimed) used for power supply of cordless apparatus e.g. personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Catalyst capability is improved and electric power generation efficiency is increased. Size and weight reduction of battery is achieved, and capacity of liquid fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oxidation catalyst layer which oxidizes liquid fuel, is provided between solid electrolyte and catalyst layer of positive electrode. The oxidation catalyst layer contains insulating material and proton conductive material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) liquid fuel battery containing the power generating element and liquid fuel; and    (b) manufacture of liquid fuel cell power generating element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of liquid fuel battery.    vent (1)    cover board (2)    fuel tank (3)    liquid fuel (4)    fuel absorbing material (5)    vapor liquid separation film (6a)    vapor liquid separation hole (6b)    collector (7)    positive electrode (8)    catalyst layers (8b,9b)    negative electrode (9)    solid electrolyte (10)
NOVELTY - A catalyst system comprises a catalyst (A) and a reductant comprising a fluid hydrocarbon having at least 4 (preferably 8) carbon atoms. (A) Comprises (mol%) a metal oxide catalyst support; a catalytic metal oxide (5 - 31) comprising at least one of gallium oxide and/or indium oxide; and a promoting metal (0.5 - 9) comprising at least one of silver, cobalt, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, zinc, tin and/or bismuth.    USE - For the reduction of nitrogen oxides in effluent gases from combustion sources (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst reduces or even avoids the use of ammonia as a reductant but that still results in good conversion of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen. The reduction reaction may take place in lean conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reducing nitrogen oxides from an effluent gas involving mixing nitric oxides containing effluent gas with the fluid hydrocarbon reductant; and passing the gas mixture through (A).
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer housing container comprises a base, a lid, a supply pipe for supplying fuel to the fuel reformer, and a discharge pipe for discharging the reformed gas.    USE - For housing a fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive container is capable of favorably supplying fuel to a fuel reformer and safely discharging gas such as hydrogen gas obtained by reforming in the fuel reformer to the outside of the fuel reformer housing container and in which the power generation loss is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer housing container (11) comprises:    (a) a base (1) having on one surface a concave portion for housing a fuel reformer for generating reformed gas including hydrogen gas from fuel;    (b) a lid (4) attached to the surface of the base to cover the concave portion;    (c) a supply pipe (5a) for supplying fuel to the fuel reformer and piercing the base and/or the lid so that a 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    (d) a discharge pipe (5b) for discharging the reformed gas, the discharge pipe piercing the base and/or the lid so that a 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.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel reforming apparatus comprising the fuel reformer housing container, and a fuel reformer installed in the concave portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross sectional view showing a fuel reforming apparatus.    Base (1)    Lid (4)    Supply pipe (5a)    Discharge pipe (5b)    Fuel reformer housing container (11)
NOVELTY - Claimed method includes mixing of layered organic waste and peat, mixture charging into fermenter and subsequent aerobic composting by periodic air ventilation at mixture humidity of 50-60 %. Starting mixture additionally contains 10-20 % of brewing grain. Said brewing grain is layered before mixing with organic waste beforehand grinded up to grain-size of 0.1-10 mm and peat. Organic waste and peal with brewing grain are used in ratio of 50:50. Periodic mixture ventilation is carried out for 7 days during 10 sec per 10 min.    USE - Agriculture, in particular dung and other organic raw material reprocessing.    ADVANTAGE - Compost of improved nutritive value being used as fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The organic waste (a) is added to a sealed treatment tank (1), and air is supplied through vent hole (2) and ejected through another vent hole (3). The flow of the air ejected from the vent hole is switched alternately. The supply rate of air is controlled according to the temperature of the treatment tank and the temperature of organic waste is maintained uniformly through out the composting process.    USE - For composting organic waste such as foodstuff waste from office, homes and food industries, useful in producing manure.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective disposal of organic refuse, and enables processing of manure for recovering soil fertility in farmlands. The method is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste composting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of organic waste composting apparatus.    sealed treatment tank (1)    vent hole (2,3)    supply line (4)    ejection pipe line (5)    control unit (12)    organic waste (a)
NOVELTY - An organic waste (1) is subjected to methane fermentation, and the obtained digested sludge is dehydrated to obtain dehydrated cake (13). The water content in the dehydrated cake is removed by electrolysis. Thus, processing of organic waste is carried out.    USE - For processing organic waste, and processed organic waste is used as raw material of compost.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is processed economically with less consumption of energy, by effective usage of hydrogen, oxygen, and chlorine generated during electrolysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing system. The processing system consists of methane-fermentation tank (2) for performing methane-fermentation of organic waste, a processing unit (9) for processing waste liquid of methane-fermentation, dehydrator (11) for dehydrating digested sludge generated in methane-fermentation, and electrolysis tank (16) for removing water content in dehydrated sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing system of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste (1)    methane-fermentation tank (2)    waste-liquid processing unit (9)    dehydrator (11)    dehydrated cake (13)    electrolysis tank (16)    oxygen (18)    chlorine (19)    diaphragm separation apparatus (20)    sterilization tank (22)    hydrogen (23)    fuel gas (24)
NOVELTY - A breeding farm has wood-chip floor (17) laid in several layers. The feed (20) is introduced into the floor directly at several portions. The ferment microbe (30) is mixed to both the floor and the feed to prepare manure from the excretion (45) of the pigs (40).    USE - For livestock e.g. pig, hen and cow.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies management of breeding farm and animals. Prevents generation of ball smell as the excretion of livestock is processed easily and inexpensively using ferment microbes. Eliminates stress of livestock and enables transportation of good livestock efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pig farming system.    wood-chip floor (17)    feed (20)    microbe (30)    pigs (40)    excretion (45)
NOVELTY - A heat carrying fluid (2) is supplied into a reactor tank (8) storing discarded tires (1) to gradually come into contact with surface of tires and soften the tires until tires are dissolved. The fluid is heated to 275-350degreesC by external heaters (3) arranged at the tank bottom for heating the tank. A preheating unit such as a heat exchanger heats the fluid before fluid supply into tank to temperature of 350-450degreesC.    USE - System for dissolving unuseable tires, plastic and rubber wastes so as to obtain oils, coal and steel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables decomposing the tire into each one of its components, by dissolving the tire at medium temperatures and at atmospheric pressures, without the emission of harmful gaseous pollutants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The external heaters are selected from electric, gas, gas oil, fuel heaters, or heaters connected to the exhaust pipes of cogeneration engines. The fluid is selected from used car oil, commercial gas oil used in diesel engines and burners, oil derived from petroleum with a viscosity range similar to that of commercial gas oil, oil obtained by dissolving tires, and oils derived from petroleum which is stable at the temperature of 275-350degreesC. A tube (6) supplies oil to the tank. The product resulting from the dissolving of the tires is removed from an overflow pipe (5) located in the top portion of the tank which is held at atmospheric pressure. The metal structure of the tire is stacked in the tank after dissolving the tire. The metal structure and the pieces of steel of the tire are removed for recycling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reactor tank.    tires (1)    fluid (2)    external heaters (3)    overflow pipe (5)    tube (6)    tank (8)
NOVELTY - A solid wood-based fuel pellet or brick based on sawdust is enriched with iron and/or manganese additive.    USE - Wood based solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The process eliminates the prior art requirement to remove bark from the material. Further claimed is that the process minimises prior art pyrolysis residues.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Also claimed is a process to make a commensurate solid fuel in which the iron and/or manganese additive is introduced as a liquid form compound within a pellet extruder, concrete mixer or kneading assembly.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen, oxygen and electricity comprises aggregating sand, electrically-conductive and -insulating materials and stone in a container; applying a transparent housing and partly filling the container with water; applying a vacuum and setting the water in motion; and exposing the housing to solar radiation, with the hydrogen and oxygen being led off at the top of the housing via a water-filled pipe bend containing plates.    USE - Production of hydrogen, oxygen and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The effectiveness of the production of hydrogen, oxygen and electricity is improved compared to that achieved in prior-art processes.
NOVELTY - Generating a biogas e.g. methane, comprising combining a combination of organic solid and semi-liquid substances, shredding and chopping to produce a homogenous mixture, then fermented in an anaerobic reactor, is new.    USE - Process and assembly to generate biogas e.g. methane from a combination of dry solids and semi-liquid organic residues e.g. farm animal slurry.    ADVANTAGE - The process achieves a higher conversion ratio of solid substances than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generating a biogas e.g. methane, comprising combining a combination of organic solid and semi-liquid substances, shredding and chopping to produce a homogenous mixture, then fermented in an anaerobic reactor, is new. The shredding and chopping process materials follow a circular return route until the process is complete and the substances are homogenized. Prior to mixing, the solid substances are loosened. The semi-liquid and solid substances are brought together at a constant rate that maintains a steady ratio of one to the other. The solid substances represent about 25 % by weight.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a commensurate homogenization assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general arrangement of the process.    Homogenisation assembly (1)    machine housing/overflow container (2)    housing lower zone (2a)    container (3, 4)    partition (5)    liquid feed pipe (6)    pump (7)    conveyer belt (10)    transport finger (12)    spiked rollers (13, 14, 15)    pipe (16)    shredder (17)    pump (18)    pipe (19)
NOVELTY - Micro fuel cell used in micro-electronics mechanical system. It includes external cast (4, 6), fuel delivery port (7), air delivery port (8), proton exchange film (5), cathode stephanoporate catalyst film (3) and anode stephanoporate catalyst film (1).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surface of the proton exchange film (5) is covered with the anode stephanoporate catalyst film (1) to form the anode. The other surface of the proton exchange film (5) is covered with the cathode stephanoporate catalyst film (3) to form the cathode. On the external surface areas of the two stephanoporate catalyst film (1, 3), there is an external cast (4) with the fuel delivery port (7) and an external cast (4) with the air delivery port (8) respectively. The cell of the invention is featured by small size, relatively high energy density and long useful life and can be used as the rechargeable micro energy sources in the micro-electronics mechanical system. It can be used as the micro energy sources in the micro-electronics mechanical system after being assembled with micro lithium cell. It also can be used as the mini portable power supply of the mobile phones and notebook PCs.
NOVELTY - The fuel, adopting fish bone, chicken bone, pig bone, and various animal bones or bowels as well as leaves, roots, melon skin, fruit skin, and various plant tissues to act as the main raw materials, drying and process them into powder, adding in stone powder to uniformly blend, where the ratio of the raw material powder to the stone powder is 100 : 30-50, putting the mixture of the raw material powder and the stone powder in a cellular machine to press into cellular fuel blocks. It uses various burnable wastes produced in the life of people to make into the cellular fuel blocks, able to provide a new fuel for people and thus able to reduce the demand of people for coal and petroleum.
NOVELTY - The alcohol diesel oil mixed fuel and its booster solvent formula. It is composed of diesel oil, alcohol and booster solvent in the volume ratio of 9-8 to 1-2 to 0.02-0.6, where the booster solvent is a mixture of long-chain fatty alcohol, mixed alcohol or alcohol ether, and castor oil in the volume ratio of 1-6 to 1. It adds the prepared booster solvent to make alcohol and diesel oil form a uniform stable transparent alcohol-diesel oil solution with a certain water resistance and a stable period over three months. Because using a compound booster solvent, it not only reduces the cost by 20-30% and improving the effect of promoting solubility but also is suitable to be used under different temperatures and in different oil products. The adding process of the booster solvent is simple and convenient and simultaneously does not need to improve the diesel oil engine, and add any device in the process of mixing with diesel oil, neither.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing organic fertilizer from the garbage rejected by restaurant includes such steps as removing impurities, breaking, wet heating, puffing, dewatering, deoiling, recovering oil and fermenting.
NOVELTY - The organic household waste vertical cone type composter has a lid and a sliding door. It is designed to compost 225 kilograms of waste per year.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen involves placing hydrogen-producing bacteria in a container under temperature and pressure conditions; placing a substrate in the container; and periodically removing hydrogen from the container.    USE - For production of hydrogen (claimed) useful for variety of industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The process is less costly and more energy efficient process; and produces highly pure hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Converting animal fats and/or other feedstock into gas oil fuel involves introducing animal fat material in form of liquor into a still pot; extracting a volume of material; heating the extracted material to a cracking temperature; reintroducing the material into the still pot; and separating the lighter molecular weight compounds from the cracked material into a small fraction of volatile light ends and a second mixture of gas oil fuel.    USE - For converting animal fats and/or other feedstock into gas oil fuel (claimed) e.g. for processing tallow, greases, vegetable oils.    ADVANTAGE - The process occurs at temperatures that permit the continuous flow processing of animal fats and other feedstock into a gas oil fuel without coking or fouling of the pyrolysis apparatus. By pressurizing a feedstock, a higher temperature can be achieved before gases are given off and production of all gases can be more closely regulated within a given temperature range. By controlling the production of gases, even temperature gradient can be maintained throughout the heat recovery device (HRD) and localized coking is less likely to occur. By injecting produced gases below the level of liquor, a faster transmission of heat to the liquor is achieved without the potential attendant risks of coking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The extracted material is thermally cracked under pressure in a pyrolysis vessel to a mixture of lighter molecular weight gas compounds before reintroduction into the still pot. The extracted material is reintroduced into the still pot below the level of liquor.
NOVELTY - A sweet gas stream is produced from a sour gas stream, by subjecting the sour gas stream to a sulfur recovery process, thus producing a sweet gas stream, without first subjecting the sour gas stream to a sulfur species removal process, the sulfur recovery process comprising a catalyst, which does not comprise activated carbon.    USE - The method is for production of a sweet gas stream from a sour gas stream (claimed). The sweet gas stream is used in an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plant. It is used in producing a product from alcohols, ammonia, fertilizers, or Fischer-Tropsch liquids. The low carbon dioxide sweet gas stream is used in residential applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not use of a sulfur species removal process, such as amine scrub. The gas stream does not need to have its temperature or pressure reduced or increased, between exiting the gasification area and entering the sulfur recovery process. The amount of additional equipment and complexity in a power generation plant is greatly reduced, while still achieving low sulfur emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of a sweet gas stream from a sour gas stream, where the sweet gas stream comprises a decreased mole fraction of a sulfur species and an increased mole fraction of a fuel species in relation to the sour gas stream, comprises subjecting the sour gas stream to a sulfur recovery process, thus producing a sweet gas stream, without first subjecting the sour gas stream to a sulfur species removal process, the sulfur recovery process comprising a catalyst, which does not comprise activated carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified process flow diagram of IGCC direct sulfur recovery system.
NOVELTY - A reforming apparatus for a fuel cell, contains dimethyl ether that is reformed with carbon dioxide.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive apparatus shortens the startup time of the fuel cell, and simplifies the peripheral equipment related to reforming and shutdown. It prevents the carbon deposition in the reforming reactor or the anode chamber at the time of reforming. It improves the response to load, and simplifies the control (control of the startup and control of the response to load).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell, where dimethyl ether is reformed with carbon dioxide; and    (2) an operation method of a fuel cell configured in a way that an anode reaction of carbon monoxide as well as the anode reaction of hydrogen occurs, and either there is fed into the anode chamber a gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide generated by reacting dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide with each other in the reforming reactor, or there are fed in the anode chamber dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide without the intermediary of the reforming reactor, where the feeding amounts of dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide and the temperature of the reforming reactor or the temperature inside the anode chamber are set in a way that the molar ratio (R) of carbon dioxide to dimethyl ether and the temperature (T) satisfy the following formula (1): Tat least644+305asteriskexp(-0.69R), or formula (2): Tat most597-194asteriskexp(-0.42R).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic block diagram illustrating a fundamental configuration of a solid oxide fuel cell system.    Cylinder containing dimethyl ether (1)    Cylinder containing carbon dioxide (4)    Flow rate regulator (7)    Pipe (h1-h9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus e.g. inkjet printer, has a fuel cell (33) for activating the apparatus, and a cap unit (26) for covering a circumference of an opening of a liquid ejection head. A liquid path introduces water into the cap unit where the water is generated, while activating the fuel cell. A water tank (35) stores the generated water, where the liquid path is in fluid communication with the tank and the cap unit.    USE - Image forming apparatus e.g. inkjet printer, copier, facsimile apparatus, textile printing apparatus or etching apparatus, for forming an image on a printing medium e.g. cut-sheet form or continuous form of paper or textile, sheet of wood, leather, stone, resin, glass or metal and three-dimensional object.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid path introduces water into the cap unit, where the water is generated, while activating the fuel cell, thus protecting the opening of the ejection head from external air. The clogging of the opening is thus effectively prevented, and high reliability of the apparatus is achieved, even when the apparatus is not used for an extended period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for humidifying in a head cap that covers the circumference of an opening for ejecting a liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a water supply mechanism for the ink jet printer.    Cap unit (26)    Fuel cell (33)    Water tank (35)    Water level sensor (37)    Pressure sensors (40)
NOVELTY - Preparing biohumus involves addition of manure worms to compost-containing substrate that is prepared by mixing beet pulp with lime in the ratio 10:1 by volume. Then the prepared mixture is mixed with garden earth in equal ratios by volume and a filling agent is added in the ratios 5-10% of volume of the latter prepared mixture. Cut straw is used as a filling agent.    USE - For preparing biohumus.    ADVANTAGE - Invention provides enhancing the intensity process for processing waste and to reduce consumptions for preparing biohumus. 2 cl, 1 dwg, 1 tbl
NOVELTY - Food garbage that is an environment polluting source is mixed with existing anthracite in a proper weight ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manufacture of fuel using food garbage comprises pre-treating food garbage discharged as waste so that food garbage is pretreated corresponding to proper conditions of food garbage grain size and moisture content, in which food garbage is crushed to a grain size corresponding to a sieve size of 50-100 meshes by a crusher, and the content of moisture contained in the food garbage is controlled to ca. 30-60% by injecting a moisture control agent such as sawdust and rice bran into the food garbage during the garbage crushing process; and a mixing 5-95 wt.% of the food garbage treated to proper grain size and moisture content with 5-95 wt.% of existing anthracite in such a way that characteristics of the existing anthracite is not greatly damaged.
NOVELTY - The heat generated during electric power generation in the solid-acid compound type fuel cell (SOFC) (00) is transferred to the endothermic reaction container (20) using internal air and fuel gas as heat transfer medium, to produce reacting matter by endothermic reaction.    USE - Cylindrical solid-acid compound type fuel cell (SOFC) for co-generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to optimize thermal efficiency of SOFC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of cylindrical solid-acid compound type fuel cell.    solid-acid compound type fuel cell (00)    solid-acid compound cell (10)    endothermic reaction container (20)    reaction catalyst (30)    heat insulation container (40)
NOVELTY - A water-permeable cylinder (50) having an opening (51) covered by a roof with a lid (61) for supply of organic waste, is new. A lower air-supply opening (52) is provided at lower portion of cylinder. A grating (70) through which passage of fine granules produced by composting of waste, and passage if air supplied from lower opening, is enabled, supports the solid substance comprising manure produced by fermentation of waste.    USE - Bulk reduction and composting device of organic waste, used to produce manure, in houses.    ADVANTAGE - Since the excess moisture of the waste is ejected outside through the water-permeable cylinder, while air required for proliferation of aerobic microbes is supplied to the cylinder, the waste is composted efficiently. The emission of bad smell accompanying putrefaction of the waste is suppressed. The fine granules of manure are removed easily, as the granules fall from the grating to the air supply opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view, side view and top view of the bulk reduction and composting device.    cylinder (50)    opening (51)    air-supply opening (52)    lid (61)    grating (70)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse and wood chip (61,65) are stirred and ground to obtain an organic-refuse mixed ground material (60). The organic-refuse mixed ground material is covered with wood chip at the surface. The coated product is left for predetermined time and fermented to enable processing of organic refuse.    USE - For processing organic refuse, such as bean curd lees used for producing manure used for growth of plant, and for producing fermented material used for improvement of soil, civil work, and road repair and used as slope-face spraying material.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of organic refuse is simply enabled without generating bad odor, and is eco-friendly. The processing of wood chip before grinding with organic refuse is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) ball mill apparatus; and    (2) organic-refuse recovery vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fermentation process in organic refuse processing method.    container (50)    bottom face (51)    organic-refuse mixed ground material (60)    wood chip (61,65)    bag containing organic-refuse mixed group material (63)
NOVELTY - Microorganism raw materials (I) contains an antagonistic microorganism (bacillus), solid nutrient medium and a clay mineral.    USE - (I) is useful as an agrochemical for suppressing diseases caused by pathogens in plants.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is prepared cost effectively and is conveniently applied to the fields and the bioactivity of antagonistic microorganisms is recovered in a moist environment and the activity is maintained over a long period of time.
NOVELTY - Liquid manure containing a high concentration of nitrogen is obtained by adding a fermentation promotion nutrient comprising microorganism such as yeast or bacteria, to waste water in storage tank (1) during aeration.    USE - Used for organic farming (claimed) of fruit e.g. strawberries, vegetables, flowers and trees.    ADVANTAGE - Waste water from a fish processing field is used as liquid fertilizer for farming reliably while eliminating the malodor of marine pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a liquid manure dispersion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the liquid manure dispersion apparatus.    Storage tanks (1,5)    Air compressor (3)    Feed pipe (7)    Pump (8)    Cultivation bed (11)
NOVELTY - Processing ammonia-containing gas comprising introducing ammonia gas to the microorganisms carrier storage tank accommodated with microorganisms carrier (11), sprinkling water, dissolving ammonia gas in sprinkled water, oxidizing ammonia dissolved in water by microorganisms, converting ammonium ion and nitrate ion in water to nitrogen gas and removing the water, is new.    USE - The method is used for processing ammonia-containing gas generated from compost plant of organic waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective, simple and eco-friendly, eliminates production of ammonia while removing nitrogen component using methanol and prevents clogging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing ammonia-containing gas comprises introducing ammonia gas to the microorganisms carrier storage tank accommodated with microorganisms carrier, which carries microorganisms for treating ammonia by oxidation, sprinkling water, dissolving ammonia gas in sprinkled water, oxidizing the ammonia dissolved in water by microorganisms, converting ammonium ion and nitrate ion in water to nitrogen gas by contacting water with anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria in an anaerobic atmosphere and removing the water.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for processing ammonia-containing gas, which contains microorganisms carrier storage tank, deluge system (12) for sprinkling microorganisms carrier, circulation water storage tank (20) for collecting and storing water and anaerobic ammonia oxidization treatment tank (30) having water sprinkling line for transferring water from the circulation water storage tank to deluge system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of processing apparatus of ammonia-containing gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Microorganisms carrier (11)    Deluge system (12)    Circulation water storage tank (20)    Water sprinkling pipe (22)    Anaerobic ammonia oxidation treatment tank (30)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing procedure consists of mixing green waste from private sources and collectives with a calcium-magnesium additive to yield a stable product rich in compounds that absorb metal trace elements (MTE) and organic trace compounds such as PCBs. The composting process includes a degradation stage to ensure the hygiene and stability of the organic material in it, and a maturation stage that permits a significant lowering of the moisture content so that it gets down to 40 per cent and ensures sufficient decomposition of the organic material. The compost is sieved prior to use.    USE - Renovating degraded soils along roads, industrial sites and areas subject to flooding, improving agricultural and horticultural soils, improving the health of plants and enhancing their resistance to attack.    ADVANTAGE - The compost reduces the content of ETMs and PCBs in ground to which it is applied and is perfectly hygienic and stable.
NOVELTY - A radiator (9), a water pump (11), a thermostat valve (12), a hydrogen pump (16) and an ejector (17) are arranged and aligned from the front to the rear. A fuel tank is provided rearward of the hydrogen pump and the ejector in a longitudinal direction. The water pump, the ejector, the thermostat valve, the hydrogen pump and a fuel cell (14) are contained in a fuel cell box set on the underside of a vehicle floor.    USE - On-board fuel cell powered electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of apparatus in a fuel cell system caused by excessive outer impact applied to vehicle can be prevented. Ensures sufficient spaces in passenger and luggage compartments due to arrangement of components of fuel cell system in box under vehicle floor. Ensures protection of fuel cell system from water, mud and chipping, hence ensuring stability of fuel cell system. Enables reducing weight of fuel cell vehicle since quantity of cooling fluid can be reduced to minimum level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of a fuel cell box illustrating layout of accommodated apparatus.    Radiator (9)    Water pump (11)    Thermostat valve (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Hydrogen pump (16)    Ejector (17)
NOVELTY - A gas generator (100) comprises an absorber (14, 15) for absorbing an unnecessary by-products generated from the gas generator; filter for removing the mist discharged from the absorber; and pressure regulating valve (9, 10) for adjusting the pressure in an electrolytic cell (1). The filter is inserted downstream from the absorber. The pressure-regulating valve is disposed downstream from the filter.    USE - For electrolyzing an electrolyte in an electrolytic cell to generate a gas.    ADVANTAGE - The invented gas generator has longer service life of valves and filters to remove the mists in generated gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the main parts of a gas generator.    Electrolytic cell (1)    Electrolyte (2)    Valve (9, 10)    Absorber (14)    Gas generator (100)
NOVELTY - The system includes a pumping assembly (2) with a vacuum pump body having multiple pumping stages (5-9), and a pumped gas treatment system. The pumped gas treatment system has plasma sources (15, 16) housed inside the vacuum pump body of the pumping assembly for generating plasma that decomposes partly some gas traversing the pumping assembly.    USE - Used in the semiconductor fabrication industry for pumping and treating toxic gas extracted from a vacuum chamber such as a processing chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The toxic gas is treated by plasma, thus ensuring better gas treatment and conserving properties of the pumping system such as pumping capacities, pumping speed, vacuum performances while reducing the size of gas treatment unit to permit their integration very close to the processing chamber. The system reduces the quantity of harmful gas present in the pumping assembly in order to reduce the quantity of inert gas that should be introduced into the assembly to neutralize the remaining quantity of harmful gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pumping system with a gas treatment device in which plasma sources are housed in inter-stage pipes.    Pumping inlet (1)    Pumping assembly (2)    Pumping outlet (4)    Pumping stages (5-9)    Plasma sources (15, 16)
NOVELTY - The mixture is loosely compressed under light pressure, forming interconnected cavities (4). The mixture is impregnated with wax and encased in a thin wax layer (5) up to 2 mm thick. As the mixture is pressed, the wax is cooled, so forming a binder for the briquette.    USE - The briquette is a fire lighter (11) or an oven- or furnace lighter. It is a garden torch (7) and is given an extended rod form (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - This improved fire lighter or torch, burns soot-free right from the start, and releases no substances endangering health. The lightly-compressed open structure improves contact with air, for non-smoking combustion. When granulated, individual dosing in accordance with need is facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The briquette is approximately cubic or conical. It is irregularly granulated and separated. The wood shaving mixture is colored by soaking in dye, or it is applied after mixing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic perspective view of an implementation is presented.    fuel briquette (1)    wood shavings (2)    wood dust (3)    firelighter (11)
NOVELTY - Gasifying fuel bales (1) comprises conveying the bales along a supply path (2, 3) to a charging gate (7), continuously feeding the bales through the gate into a gasification chamber (10), and supplying oxygen to gasify the bales as they enter the gasification chamber.    USE - Gasifying fuel bales, especially comprising compressed organic material.    ADVANTAGE - The bales are fed continuously into the gasification chamber (compare DE19853717).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for gasifying fuel bales, comprising a gasificiation chamber with an inlet for the fuel bales, oxygen lances (8, 9) and a slag discharge system (13-19), where the inlet is a charging gate in the side of the gasification chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of apparatus for gasifying fuel bales.    Fuel bale (1)    Supply path (2, 3)    Slider (4)    Charging gate (7)    Oxygen lances (8, 9)    Slag discharge system. (13-19)
NOVELTY - A kitchen composting unit has a housing with an inlet for organic food residues and an outlet for composted residues. The composting unit further has a shredder, heating element, sensors and a compost press. The operation is computer or chip-controlled.    USE - Kitchen composting process and assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly eliminates the need for street collections of organic refuse and subsequent disposal. Further claimed is that the assembly eliminates the prior art generation of unpleasant smells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a commensurate operating process in which electrical power is supplied by solar cells; and    (2) a garden composting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a suitable assembly.    Housing (1)    water reservoir (2)    shredder (3)    discharge (4)    compost depot (5)    rotting mass (6)    base (7)    sensor (8)    energy supply (9)    drive (10)    press (11)    on/off switch (12)    discharge (13)
NOVELTY - A fermentation reactor (1) converts vegetable matter to biogas. The reactor has a gas-tight and watertight heat-insulated jacket (4) under a variable-volume gas collector dome. The vertical sidewalls have an external load-bearing metal shell (25) assembled from panels whose joins are not gas-sealed. The reactor has a coil-covered gas-tight cylindrical inner lining (12) extending over the reactor floor.    USE - Fermentation reactor for the conversion of vegetable matter to biogas e.g. methane.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor can be set up at any time of the year by unskilled persons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactor base is surrounded by a load-bearing ring (3) embedded in a layer of gravel (2). The reactor sidewall has a surrounding upper ring (7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the reactor sidewall.    Reactor (1)    gravel bed (2)    ring (3)    heat-insulated jacket (4)    upper ring (7)    lining (12)    foil (14)    cylindrical surface (14a)    metal shell (25)
NOVELTY - In a process to render farm animal slurry fit for disposal by anaerobic breakdown, the slurry contains nitrogen and breaks down to form ammonia, methane and carbon dioxide. The treatment takes place in an anaerobic reactor (11). After breakdown of between 30 and 40% of the slurry, but prior to full breakdown of the organic residues, the process is interrupted.    USE - Process to render farm animal slurry fit for disposal by anaerobic treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The process is faster than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Following interruption of the process, the residue is separated into a solid phase and a liquid phase. The liquid phase is then relieved of its ammonia content. The remaining 60 to 80% by volume solid phase is then returned to the reactor (11) and admixed to the untreated bio-degradable residue. The ammonium-free liquid phase is also returned to the anaerobic reactor (11) after mixing with the solid phase (16). Also claimed is a commensurate treatment assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is flow chart of the process.    Mixer vessel (10)    anaerobic container (11)    gas outlet (12)    outlet (13)    decant (14)    liquid phase (15)    solid phase (16)    heater (17)    stripper (18)    gas outlet (19)    liquid outlet (20)    mixer vessel (21)    discharge (22)    return fraction (23)    fraction (24)    final stage fermentation (25)
NOVELTY - High temperature electron plasma containing the monovalent positive ions of specific gas (M+) is created by a plasma generator. A controller arranged at downstream of plasma generator regulates the energy of plasma. Fullerene is introduced into the plasma so as to generate fullerene ion. The fullerene derivative generated due to reaction of fullerene ion with objective atom, is deposited on the substrate.    USE - For manufacture of fullerene derivatives like endohedral and hetero fullerene used in superconducting material and ultra high hardness material in industrial, medical applications. Also for quantum computer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating the fullerene derivative efficiently by maintaining the high energy ions stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fullerene derivative manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of fullerene derivative production system.    Plasma chamber (2)    Fullerene generating chamber (3)    Vacuum pump (4)    Fullerene inlet tube (10)    Magnet coil (11)
NOVELTY - An article comprises a fuel cell diffusion layer; and a sulfonic acid moiety or acidic moiety covalently bonded to the fuel cell diffusion layer.    USE - In fuel cell (claimed), which is used in automobiles or stationary systems (e.g. systems designed to power a home).    ADVANTAGE - The article has an aqueous permeability of greater than the aqueous permeability of the fuel cell diffusion layer. The fuel cells can be used in automobiles or stationary systems (e.g. systems designed to power a home).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An article comprises a fuel cell diffusion layer; and a sulfonic acid moiety of formula RSO3H (I) or acidic moiety of formula R-A covalently bonded to the fuel cell diffusion layer.    R = T1;    T1 = bond, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl moiety;    A = SO3H, PO3H2, AsO3H2 or COOH.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell comprises a first fuel cell flow plate; second fuel cell flow plate; electrolyte between the first and second fuel cell flow plates; diffusion layer between the first fuel cell flow plate and the electrolyte; and the sulfonic acid moiety of formula RaSO3H (II) covalently bonded to the diffusion layer; and    (2) preparation (M1) of fuel cell diffusion layer involving: covalently bonding a sulfonic acid moiety of formula R1SO2X to the fuel cell diffusion layer.    Ra,R1 = T1;    X = halogen.
NOVELTY - Decomposition of a treated gas involves introducing the gas into non-equilibrium plasma including several photocatalyst members (M1) (15) including photocatalyst, solid substance and catalyst.    USE - For decomposition of treated gas (claimed), e.g. exhaust gases emitted from incinerators for general waste and industrial waste, exhaust gases emitted from automobiles, and harmful gas including harmful chemical substances, such as NOx, SOx and dioxin.    ADVANTAGE - The novel decomposition method avoids environmental pollution and undesirable effects on human bodies, and the use of non-equilibrium plasma caused by use of discharge electrodes with a relatively low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for;    (1) A surface discharge electrode (E1) (11) use in gas treatment comprises a ground electrode (12), insulator (13), several surface electrodes arranged relative to the ground electrode via the insulator, and (M1) arranged in a non-equilibrium plasma region; and    (2) A gas treatment apparatus (A1) which comprises at least one (E1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a surface discharge electrode for use in the above gas treatment apparatus.    surface discarge electrode (11)    ground electrode (12)    insulator (13)    spiral surface electrodes (14)    photocatalyst (15)
NOVELTY - Composting organic material in a plastic bag (10), comprising inserting an air inlet pipe (22) into a bag so that a discharge end of the pipe is in the bag; inserting an air outlet pipe (24) into other end of bag so that an inlet end of the pipe is in bag; providing an air-driven rotary turbine ventilator (30); and connecting a discharge end of the outlet pipe to ventilator, is new.    USE - For composting organic material in elongated plastic bag (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require powered blower for blowing of air through the organic material. The air is drawn or sucked through the organic material in the bag by natural draft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composting organic material in a plastic bag (10), comprising inserting an air inlet pipe (22) into one end of bag so that a discharge end of the pipe is in the bag; inserting an air outlet pipe (24) into other end of bag so that an inlet end of the pipe is in bag; providing an air-driven rotary turbine ventilator (30); and connecting a discharge end of the outlet pipe to ventilator so that movement of air rotates ventilator to draw air through pipes, organic material and ventilator, is new. The inlet pipe is in communication with a source of air. An air filter (34) is provided in the ventilator to filter the air passing to prevent odors being emitted into the atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the plastic bag having organic material.    Plastic bag (10)    Air channels (18)    Air inlet pipe (22)    Air outlet pipe (24)    Air-driven rotary turbine ventilator (30)    Filter (34).
NOVELTY - A plant includes a system for loading an initial mixture into a bioreactor equipped with aspiration and aeration systems with at least one fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plant includes a system for loading an initial mixture into a bioreactor equipped with aspiration and aeration systems with at least one fan. Bioreactor is provided with two horizontal revolving drums: one drum operates in mesophyll mode and other drum operates in thermophyll mode. Drums are interconnected by means of heat-insulated transfer system; drum of bioreactor working in thermophyll mode is provided with compost discharge system. Plant is also provided with preparation and crushing systems, automated control system for control and monitoring of aerobic composting process and additional heat-insulated system for transfer of material in portions from drum working in thermophyll mode to drum working in mesophyll mode. Plant is also provided with compost stabilization system.
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation processing of protein-containing waste water (1), involves performing lactic acid fermentation of the protein-containing waste water such that the pH is reduced, coagulating and isolating the protein in the waste water, and performing methane fermentation processing of the separated water (4).    USE - For methane fermentation processing of protein-containing waste water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables methane fermentation processing of protein-containing waste water (claimed), without the use of sulfuric acid for decreasing the pH. The protein is isolated economically, and the consumption of the desulfurizing agent to prevent the generation of hydrogen sulfide can be reduced. The nitrogen concentration in the treated water is decreased and the inhibition of methane bacterium by ammonia and hydrogen sulfide is relieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for performing methane fermentation processing of the protein-containing waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram representing the methane fermentation processing method.    protein containing waste water (1)    separated water (4)    biogas (6)    activated sludge process equipment (8)    gasholder (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyst (A) consists of composition containing iron oxide. The catalyst (A) is used for decomposition of tar produced during thermal decomposition of biomass.    USE - For decomposition of tar manufactured by thermal decomposition of biomass, used for manufacture of fuel gas (all claimed) such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen is used for fuel cells, and motor vehicles. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are used for gas engines.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent durability, and efficiently and economically decomposes tar without occlusion of pipeline of gasifier of biomass, and gasifies biomass with high thermal efficiency. Fuel gas is economically and efficiently manufactured using the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermal decomposition of biomass, which involves thermally decomposing and gasifying biomass using the catalyst (A); and    (2) manufacture of fuel gas, which involves performing thermal decomposition of biomass used as raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of the manufacturing method of the fuel gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The disposal of animal excreta involves feeding the animals (2) with feed containing Actinomyces (4), supplying Actinomyces (8) into the animal excrement and decomposing the excrement in the carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen dioxide and odorless ammonia ion.    USE - For decomposing and disposing excreta of animals such as cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep and hens.    ADVANTAGE - The method and apparatus enables effective and economical processing and disposal of animal excrement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for animal excreta processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model depicting animal excreta processing system.    porous floor (1)    animal (2)    excrement (3)    Actinomyces (4,8)    feed container (5)    livestock bran (7)    decomposition tank (9)    liquid manure (11)
NOVELTY - The cell culture tank includes acceptor provided with silicon material with convex portion, so that the convex portion touches the culture solution in tank. An ultrasonic transducer irradiates ultrasonic wave with respect to the cell from lower surface of acceptor.    USE - For cell culture.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reflection of the ultrasonic wave into the cell, and entry of bacteria and refuse into the cell. Thereby promoting cell culture rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cell culture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional model of the cell culture apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An ejector (22) pumps an original fuel with water vapor to a modifier (2) which produces reformed gas rich in hydrogen from original fuel containing biogas, such that the steam flow rate of ejector is fluctuated according to change in methane concentration of biogas. A fuel cell enables electrochemical reaction of reformed gas and oxidizing agent to generate electric power.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Controls drive steam amount of ejector effectively and improves transfer capability thereby increasing maintenance or driving of fuel cell power generating device, even if methane concentration in biogas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (2)    desulfurizer (3)    carbon monoxide transformer (4)    fuel cell (5)    ejector (22)
NOVELTY - The high-boiling-point component and tar-like substance condensed while introducing the thermal decomposition gas to a heat-recovery device packed with a porous material and lowering the temperature of the gas to the operation temperature of a dust collector, are adsorbed in a porous material and removed. Subsequently, the microparticles in the thermal decomposition gas are removed using the dust collector.    USE - For dry-refining thermal decomposition gas generated while treating waste materials, such as general municipal solid wastes, industrial wastes, garbage, foodstuffs wastes, dust, fiber, paper, plants, timber, sludge, plastics, waste oil, and concrete waste materials, and utilizing thermal decomposition gas as fuel gas for high-efficiency power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The dry-refinement method suppresses generation of harmful substances, such as dioxins, and economically converts thermal decomposition gas into a completely clean fuel gas without losing heat energy. The method enables high-efficiency power generation by waste materials. The rejection of high-boiling-point component and tar-like substance is 99% or more. The cold gas efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high-boiling-point component and tar-like substance condensed while introducing the thermal decomposition gas containing the high-boiling-point component and tar-like substance to a heat-recovery device packed with a porous material and lowering the temperature of the gas to the operation temperature of a dust collector, are adsorbed in a porous material and removed. Subsequently, the microparticles in the thermal decomposition gas are removed using the dust collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the thermal decomposition gas purification system using a moving bed-type heat-recovery device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The container has a base (1) to which a fuel modifier (9) is connected in floating state through a feed pipe (5a) and a discharge pipe (5b) that penetrate the base.    USE - Container storing fuel modifier used in fuel reformer (claimed) for generating hydrogen gas from various fuels, in fuel cell system for portable device e.g. personal digital assistant, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camcorder, digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - There is no need to carry out direct surface joining of reverse side of the fuel modifier to base, hence preventing heat transfer to the base, suppressing temperature reduction of modifier to ensure efficient electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the container storing fuel modifier.    base (1)    cover (4)    feed pipe (5a)    discharge pipe (5b)    fuel modifier (9)
NOVELTY - A plasma reactor cartridge (2), used for generating plasma by discharge in atmospheric pressure state, is attached or detached easily from the main case.    USE - For plasma decomposition of organic compound.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of the novel plasma gas treatment equipment is made easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plasma reactor cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a discharge cartridge as used in the above plasma gas treatment equipment.    filter (1)    plasma reactor cartridge (2)    catalyst portion (3)    intake motor fan (4)    operation panel (5)
NOVELTY - The container (5), at a dosing assembly (4) for a biogas plant, has vegetable matter fed in from above to be homogenized by a mixing screw (6) with cutting blades (7). Portions are transferred under control by a conveyor screw (15,16) to a fermenter (1). The outer mantle of the container is fitted with heaters (8) wholly or partially, as pipes (12) in a serpentine or spiral path. The conveyor screw is shrouded by heaters (17) and an insulation (18).    USE - The container supplies vegetable matter to a fermenter, in controlled dose charges, for the production of a biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The feed material into the fermenter is at a raised temperature, so that the fermenter temperature level is not lowered as each charge is delivered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the dosing assembly for a biogas fermenter.    Fermenter (1)    Dosing assembly (4)    Container (5)    Mixing screw (6)    Cutting blades (7)    Container mantle heating (8)    Heating pipes (12)    Conveyor screw (15,16)    Conveyor screw heating (17)    Conveyor screw insulation (18)
NOVELTY - A biomass-type diesel oil with low pollution and cost is prepared from a composite alkalized compound, vegetable oil or alkylester of fatty acid, stabilizer, combustion promoter and preserving agent by mixing.
NOVELTY - The fertilizer specially for green agriculture is prepared with fermented turf 30-35 wt%, fermented excrement 30-35 wt%, oily plant fruit residue 20-25 wt%, gangue powder 10-15 wt% and biological bacteria 0.1-0.3 wt%, and through mixing, fermentation and sealed packing. It has the merits of organic fertilizer and bacterial fertilizer, and high organic nitrogen content, and can ensure the quality of crop and improve soil.
NOVELTY - Treatment of waste after bamboo fiber processing. Bamboo fiber waste, dry material and livestock feces in the ratio of 1 to 0. 01-0.5 to 0.01-0.5, the inoculum, the mixture of ammonium bicarbonate and zinc sulfate as additive and water are covered inside precipitation pond to compost to form the intermediate material. The intermediate material, dry material and water in certain proportion are fermented in fermenting tank or marsh gas tank.    ADVANTAGE - The process has the advantages of reasonable proportion of material, high marsh gas yield, and less environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses the use of residual biomass cracking carbon, which is the by product of cracking biomass to prepare liquid fuel. The residual biomass cracking carbon is activated physically or chemically to prepare active carbon with excellent adsorption and decolorizing performance.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention is significant in making best use of resource while reducing waste exhaust and protecting environment.
NOVELTY - The centrifugal separator is connected with a transmission incorporating magnetic force of magnet, so as perform high speed rotation.    USE - Centrifugal separator for separating hydrogen from water, used in hydrogen manufacturing apparatus applied for power generation at factory, hospital, hotel, large sized shop, for boiler, low temperature atrium, fuel cell, for vehicle mounted use and domestic use, as well as for large, middle size and small power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Enables ultrahigh speed rotation and enables continuous production of hydrogen by supplying water, in moderate amounts with specific amount of nickel catalyst dissolved in the rotating centrifugal separator. Hydrogen is manufactured in large quantities within short time. A compact hydrogen manufacturing apparatus is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the hydrogen production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the two-stage transmission connected to the centrifugal separator.    planetary gear (1)    sun gear (2)    pinion (3)    internal gear (4)    shaft bearings (9)
NOVELTY - A heating fuel blend comprises a petroleum based fuel and a vegetable oil.    USE - The heating fuel blend is used in commercial and residential building heating devices e.g. furnaces and boilers (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heating fuel blend exhibits reduced heating fuel costs to the consumer without requiring major furnace modifications, increased demand for vegetable oils, reduced demand for non-renewable petroleum products, and reduced harmful emissions e.g. sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method of making a heating fuel blend, comprising mixing a petroleum based fuel and a vegetable oil; and    (B) a method of heating a building, comprising burning a fuel blend comprising a petroleum based fuel and a vegetable oil using a heating device adjusted to produce a predetermined fuel efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the heat content of heating fuel blends having varying percentages by volume of crude, degummed, or transesterified (soy methyl ester) soybean oil and No. 2 fuel oil determined using a Parr calorimeter.
NOVELTY - An aqueous fuel comprises aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution or slurry of mixture of boron hydrides including boron hydride salt with positive ion consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or aluminum cations, the mixture of boron hydrides having positive ionic charge to boron ratio of 0.2-0.4 or 0.6-0.99.    USE - Used for hydrogen generator for generating hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention achieves optimum solubility of borate product in relation to concentration of borohydrides in the fuel, thus minimizing the incidence of precipitation of borate product during generation of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of generating hydrogen gas comprising contacting an aqueous fuel comprising aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution or slurry of a mixture of boron hydrides including boron hydride salt with positive ion consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or aluminum cations with a hydrogen generating catalyst consisting of acids or transition metals; and    (2) a hydrogen generation system comprising the inventive aqueous fuel; hydrogen generating catalyst consisting of acids or transition metals; and mechanism to contact the aqueous fuel with the catalyst to generate hydrogen.
NOVELTY - A system for treating organic waste material comprises: (i) a flexible sealable hydrolysis vessel; (ii) at least one conduit communicating with the interior of the flexible vessel, for removing a liquid hydrolysis product; and (iii) a digester, coupled to at least one conduit, for anerobically digesting the liquid hydrolysis product to produce a biogas product and a liquid digester product.    USE - For treating organic waste material (claimed) to form a compost product. Also applicable to a wide range of organic waste material including municipal solid waste (MSW), biosolids sludge, agricultural wastes, cannery wastes, manures, green and wood wastes and other waste streams having organic content.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high quality compost from food wastes and other high moisture content feedstocks avoiding conventional environmental problems such as reduction of emissions of ozone precursors and other noxious or objectionable gases. The net energy requirement with the composting process is low since energy required for material processing is offset by energy produced by utilization of the biogas product. The process utilizes low-cost hydrolysis vessels and can be inexpensively scaled-up. The biogas produced by digestion of the hydrolysis liquid product may be burned to generate heat or electricity or heat and the liquid digester product may be recirculated for use as an inoculant to aid hydrolysis of subsequently processed batches of waste materials.
NOVELTY - The fuel gauge has a property such as electrical capacitance, magnetic force, semi-conducting resistance, bi-metal resistance and oscillating magnetic field, that is varying relative to change in amount of fuel remaining in the cartridge (40) and is readable by a sensor.    USE - For use with fuel cartridge such as disposable cartridge, refillable cartridge, reusable cartridge, fuel tanks, fuel refilling tanks and fuel containers used for supplying fuel to fuel cells such as alkali fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell,, reformat fuel cell, and enzyme fuel cell used in electronic device such as mobile or cell phone, calculator, personal digital assistant, laptop computer and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost and complexity of manufacturing the fuel cartridge, by utilizing non-contact reusable sensor for measuring fuel level in the fuel cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel gauge.    cartridge (40)    leaf spring (74)    biased plate (76)    sensors (78,80)    electronic device (82)
NOVELTY - The source has an electrolysis unit (30) to provide electrolysis of water for producing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. A solar panel (20) receives solar rays and provides electrical energy to the electrolysis unit. A hermetically sealed compressor (40) compresses the hydrogen gas from the electrolysis unit for storage in a hydrogen tank (50). A fuel cell (60) produces power using the hydrogen from the hydrogen tank.    USE - Used in a hydrogen-powered vehicle e.g. automobile, bus or ship.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolysis unit provides electrolysis of the water powered by the solar energy, thus providing a safe, environmentally benign, and cost-effective method for producing hydrogen gas. The hermetically sealed compressor compresses the hydrogen gas to eliminate the need for the safety hazards connected with the filling of the hydrogen gas into the hydrogen tanks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a hydrogen-powered vehicle including a solar electrolysis power source    (B) a method of generating power by utilizing the electrolysis of water and solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar electrolysis power source.    Solar panel (20)    Electrolysis unit (30)    Hermetically sealed compressor (40)    Hydrogen tank (50)    Fuel cell (60)
NOVELTY - Ammonia contained in gas is decompose-removed in presence of a catalyst and thus the gas is purified. The catalyst is the substance which contains iron hydroxide.    USE - For purification of gas containing ammonia such as gaseous fuel generated by gasification of coal in high efficiency power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient purification of gas, at improved ammonia decomposition ratio and high catalytic activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship between hydration iron content of catalyst and decomposition ratio of ammonia. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hopper (1) supplies the chaff (H) to the down stream combustion box (6) through a screw type conveyor (2). A blower (7) supplies air into combustion box filled with chaff, through the vents formed in the side walls (6c,6d) of box. A heat exchanger (9) provided in overhead region of the box, circulates the water in hot water storage tank (10) through pipes (11).    USE - For combustion of chaff for heating water that is used as heat source for greenhouse cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to utilize the chaff as the sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the chaff combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hopper (1)    conveyor (2)    combustion box (6)    blower (7)    side walls (6c,6d)    heat exchanger (9)    storage tank (10)    pipes (11)
NOVELTY - The sensor comprises ceramic substrates (113a,113b) laminated on the both surfaces of a solid electrolyte substrate (110) at the periphery of anode and cathode films (111,112) formed on substrate surfaces, through adhesive agent (117,116) so that gas distribution hole (115) and gas diffusion rate limitation hole (114) are defined between the ceramic substrates and solid electrolyte substrate, respectively.    USE - For gas concentration measurement apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Temperature difference between the surfaces of solid electrolyte substrate is reduced and hence sensor with high measurement precision and gas concentration measurement sensitivity is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solid electrolyte type gas sensor structure; and    (2) gas concentration measurement apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solid electrolyte type gas sensor.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid electrolyte substrate (110)    Anode film (111)    Cathode film (112)    Ceramic substrates (113a,113b)    Gas diffusion rate limitation hole (114)    Gas distribution hole (115)    Adhesive agent (116,117)
NOVELTY - The biogas containing hydrogen sulfide generated within methane fermentation tank (1), is bubbled in water using oxygen containing gas or oxygen gas. The hydrogen sulfide is precipitated as sulfur and removed.    USE - For removal of hydrogen sulfide from biogas. The biogas free of hydrogen sulfide is used as energy and biogas battery.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from biogas in a short period of time efficiently and economically. Environmental pollution and environmental disruption, are prevented and energy of biogas is effectively utilized. High purity sulfur is recovered. Volume reduction of surplus sludge from foodstuff manufacturing plant, is enabled and environmental conservation is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the method of removing hydrogen sulfide from biogas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methane fermentation tank (1)    Sulfur recovery tank (2)    Process target object inlet tube (3)    Line for tank-liquid gas stirring (4)    Air feed pipe (5)
NOVELTY - Production of ethyl lactate (11) comprising alcohol fermentation (4) and lactic acid fermentation (7) of agricultural-products origin raw material (1) containing starch and carbohydrate to obtain alcohol fermented liquor and lactic acid fermentation liquid, respectively, and reacting alcohol fermented liquor and lactic acid fermentation liquid to obtain ethyl lactate, is new.    USE - The method is used for producing ethyl lactate (claimed), useful in foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, cost effective and efficient in manufacturing safe ethyl lactate with high quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual flowchart of ethyl lactate manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Raw material (1)    Alcohol fermentation (4)    Alcohol fermentation dregs (5)    Lactic acid fermentation (7)    Lactic acid fermentation dregs (8)    Ethyl lactate (11)    Methane gas (13)
NOVELTY - Electric power is generated by generating biogas from organic waste by anaerobic fermentation in an anaerobic fermenter (1), and generating electric power using an electric power generator (3) using the biogas. The amount of organic waste supplied into the fermenter is based on the number of anaerobic microbes in the fermenter.    USE - For generating electric power from the organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of biogas generation is estimated with high accuracy, thereby generating electric power without any fluctuation. The generated biogas is utilized effectively without any waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biogas electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of the biogas electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anaerobic fermenter (1)    Biogas generation amount calculating unit (2)    Electric power generating apparatus (3)    Flow meter (4)    Measurement unit of anaerobic microbes (5)    Pressure indicator (6)    Thermometer (7)
NOVELTY - An organic waste is subjected to methane fermentation. Subsequently, the obtained process liquid is subjected to ammonia stripping, by composite processing method of organic waste. Wood-type biomass is burnt, and heat possession gas is produced by combustion process. The heat possession gas is used and set as auxiliary heat source of ammonia stripping process.    USE - For processing organic waste and wood-type biomass, such as organic refuse livestock excrements and sewage wastewater, industrial waste, such as foodstuffs industrial waste and construction industry waste, forestry and agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective processing of ammonia of processing water, and is eco-friendly. The method is performed efficiently with energy and resources recovery. The carbonized material and activated carbon, which are produced in wood-type biomass processing, can be used effectively with water treatment system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite processing facility of organic waste.
NOVELTY - A receptacle chamber (12A) receives medium-pressure gas from exterior. A converging chamber (16) with flow path extending between inlet and outlet openings (16A,16B) is connected to receptacle chamber by opening/closing unit. A reaction chamber (41) connected to outlet opening, has active-material supply port (42). A unit (30) connected to receptacle chamber, increases pressure of gas stored in receptacle chamber.    USE - Impact type reactor used to produce desired gas such as hydrogen gas, by reaction of active material such as waste plastic powder and steam, at high temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the active material is increased during reaction and reaction efficiency is improved, by increasing the pressure of steam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas comprises steam. The shock waves produced in the converging chamber, by the gas which flows from the receptacle chamber, is received in the reaction chamber and impact heating of the active substance is performed, so that the gas and the active material react in the reaction chamber. The active material consists of carbon or hydrocarbon. One end of a container provided in the pressure-increasing unit is closed and the other end is open. The container is surrounded by a heater. The container collects drain water from the interior of the receptacle chamber. The heater heats the drain water to produce steam for supply to the receptacle chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the reactor.    receptacle chamber (12A)    converging chamber (16)    openings (16A,16B)    unit (30)    reaction chamber (41)    supply port (42)
NOVELTY - Liquid-fuel battery consists of a fuel electrode comprising a catalyst layer, an oxidizing agent electrode comprising a catalyst layer, a unit cell (15) comprising a hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte film pinched and supported by poles, and a liquid supply portion (11). The battery uses a liquid containing a fuel.    USE - In battery pack (claimed) as fuel cell, e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell, used as electric power source of small portable apparatuses, e.g. mobile telephones and notebook personal computers, motor vehicles, and ancillary equipment, e.g. solution-sending pumps, control equipment, and sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid-fuel battery has high energy density and excellent electric-power-generation characteristics, and uses even high concentration liquid fuel. There is only a little performance decrement by the crossover overvoltage of a fuel. The polymeric electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity, methanol interruption property, chemical and thermal stability, and handleability. The battery is lightweight and compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid is a methanol aqueous solution. The hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte film consists of a sulfonic-acid-group-containing polyphenylene sulfide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the principal portion of the liquid-fuel battery.    liquid supply portion (11)    liquid permeation portion (12)    oxidizing-agent flow path (13)    separator (14)    unit cell (15)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system uses 50-500degreesC of waste heat produced from gas-engine or diesel engine generator, for crushing and carbonizing 15 kg/cm2 of discarded container and processing 10-15% of moisture content. 20% of ash contained in discarded container with dry-distillation gas furnace is purified.    USE - For producing electric power for domestic use, by recycling used chaff tray containers discarded from convenience store, supermarket, foodstuff manufacturing industry. Also for generating silica from residual ash of discarded container.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduction of waste material discarded from convenience store, to 20%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    convenience store (1)    supermarket (2)    carbonization furnace for foodstuff waste material (16)    carbonization furnace for container waste material (17)    gas engine or diesel engine generator (18)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is desorbed from hydrogenated derivative of an aromatic compound, to generate hydrogen gas and aromatic compound. The obtained hydrogen gas and aromatic compound are compressed such that the aromatic compound contained in hydrogen gas is reduced to a value less than the desired value, a portion of the aromatic compound is removed to purify the hydrogen gas and thus the hydrogen gas is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen gas for fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient manufacture of hydrogen of improved purity. Reliable supply of hydrogen is enabled using the compact hydrogen supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of the hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compression units (20,40)    storage units (30,50)    raw material tank (100)
NOVELTY - An emission free energy system is supplied with water, e.g. from a desalination plant, which is processed to generate hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can be stored, as can the oxygen, for subsequent processing in a fuel cell generate electric power. The system can be applied on vehicles, on terrestrial sites and on outside terrestrial sites. The waste products from the fuel cell are just water, which can be recirculated.    USE - Energy generating systems    ADVANTAGE - An environmentally friendly energy generating system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of an energy generating system.    Water supply (1)    Water processing stage (2)    Hydrogen generating stage (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Heat exchanger (8)    Static inverter (6)    Energy storage unit (7)
NOVELTY - The mixed fuel oil has in its material mixed liquid of methanol and ammonium stearate and mixed liquid of gasoline and methyl tert-butyl ether.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The production process includes pre-mixing methanol and ammonium stearate in certain proportion; pre-mixing gasoline and methyl tert-butyl ether in certain proportion; spray mixing the two kinds of pre-mixed liquid; letting stand and separating the mixed liquid to obtain the supernatant as the fuel oil product. The present invention has simple production process and high production efficiency, and the product can maintain its mixed state without laminating and separation, has power performance the same as that of the gasoline and good cold start performance and is suitable for use in machine using gasoline fuel.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing nitrogenous fertilizer, involves adsorbing the ammonia generated by fermentation of the organic material into charcoal and using adsorbed ammonia as fertilizer.    USE - As fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently manufactures nitrogenous fertilizer with high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for manufacturing nitrogenous fertilizer, which consists of fermenter for fermenting organic material provided at the downstream of the fermenter and loaded with charcoal in layers, and adsorption tank for adsorbing ammonia generated by fermentation of organic material to the charcoal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of process for manufacturing nitrogenous fertilizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Storing gases comprises contacting a gas with an electrochemically produced metal-organic framework material that adsorbs the gas under certain conditions and releases the gas when the conditions are altered.    USE - The process is especially useful for storing gases for use in fuel cells. The fuel cells are especially useful in power plants, motor vehicles (preferably automobiles, heavy goods vehicles and buses) and wireless electronic applications (preferably mobile telephones and laptop computers).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemically produced metal-organic framework material has a high gas storage capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) gas-containing metal-organic framework (MOF) material produced as above;    (2) container containing the MOF material;    (3) fuel cell containing the MOF material or container;    (4) system or application comprising the MOF material or fuel cell.
NOVELTY - To utilize various wastes disused in large quantities in manufacture of the solid fuel by easily manufacturing a calorie rising material added to the solid fuel during manufacturing of a solid fuel and increasing calorie of the solid fuel using the calorie rising material and obtain a calorie rising material that is easily injected into the solid fuel by producing the calorie rising material in powder shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manufacturing method of calorie rising material for manufacturing solid fuel using various wastes comprises a first process of preparing a colloid resin by melting the mixture as dividingly injecting 400 g of an additive consisted of waste polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene resins little by little into a resulting material obtained by agitating 1,000 g of waste oils such as higher unsaturated hydrocarbons and lubricants, 100 g of waste edible oil and 5 g of potassium carbonate; a second process of drying the dextrinization material after producing a dextrinization material by applying a heat of about 80 deg.C to the mixture after mixing 200 g of starch with 1,000 g of a liquid phase material consisting of food garbage having a grain size of 1 mm or less; and a third process of powdering the freeze dried mixture to a particle size corresponding to a sieve size of about 120 mesh by freeze drying the mixture after mixing 1,000 g of colloid prepared in the first process, 600 g of powder of dextrinization material obtained in the second process, 50 g of aluminum powder and 30 g of iron (III) oxide.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for extruding garbage to make solid fuel makes it easy to carry and store the garbage by effectively solidifying the dried garbage in an inexpensive operation cost and is able to install a transfer screw and an extrusion bar on a same space, not on a different space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a main body (10) that includes an inlet where dried garbage is injected, an accumulation chamber (12) which collects the injected garbage, an outlet (14) which discharges the garbage, and a tapered chamber (13) which connects the accumulation chamber with the outlet, a hollow-shaped transfer screw which is installed to penetrate through the main body and extend to the inside of the accumulation chamber and transfers the garbage in the accumulation chamber toward the tapered chamber with compression, and an extrusion bar (40) which is installed to penetrate through a hollow portion of the transfer screw to reciprocate the hollow portion and is extended to the outlet to push the garbage in the tapered chamber toward the outlet.
NOVELTY - Fermentation composting processing apparatus comprises a heat insulation sheet (9) provided on a cover (8) that is arranged on sidewalls (5,6) and covers the wall surface (7) of the fermenter (1), where a suction opening (10) in the cover, ejects steam generated during fermentation.    USE - For manufacturing manure from fertilizer material such as livestock dung, urine and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of malodorous gas, as the steam generated during fermentation is ejected through the suction opening provided at the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fermentation composting processing apparatus.    fermenter (1)    sidewalls of fermenter (5,6)    wall surface (7)    cover (8)    heat insulation sheet (9)    suction opening (10)
NOVELTY - Composting method of plant waste material involves shredding plant waste material, adding chaff with a composting promoter and continuously or intermittently stirring.    USE - For composting plant waste material such as branches and leaves of mown weeds or pruned tree.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to compost plant waste material in a short term, thereby forming fertilizer having excellent air permeability, water retention, and sustained fertilizing effect.
NOVELTY - Organic refuse processing apparatus comprising a stirring plate (12) formed protruding toward the inner surface of a cylindrical-shaped rotating drum (5), a tubular-shaped crushing shaft (6) inserted into the drum and several ventilation holes (6a) formed at the side face of shaft, where a crushing blade (13) is radially fixed at the side face of the shaft and a rotational-drive unit rotates shaft at speed higher than the drum, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for processing organic refuse such as leftover food from house, restaurant, hotel and food processing apparatus, using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The shearing and crushing of the organic refuse can be carried out finely and reliably, and the organic refuse and microorganisms can be stirred uniformly. The temperature and humidity distributions in a processing apparatus can be made uniform at predetermined condition. Thereby performing an effective decomposition treatment of microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    Drum (5)    Shaft (6)    Hole (6a)    Plate (12)    Blade (13)
NOVELTY - Active suppression processing of asbestos material where oxidation activity of asbestos is reduced, comprising cultivating filamentous fungi in presence of asbestos product having asbestos raw material or asbestos raw material immersed or contacted with solvent having alkali metal and alkaline earth metal components, is new.    USE - The method is used for active suppression processing of asbestos material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Oxidation activity of asbestos surface is decreased or eliminated simply and economically by cultivating filamentous fungi.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Active suppression processing of asbestos material where oxidation activity of asbestos is reduced, comprising cultivating filamentous fungi in presence of asbestos product having asbestos raw material or asbestos raw material immersed or contacted with solvent having alkali metal and alkaline earth metal components. The asbestos product is washed for decreasing content of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal components.
NOVELTY - Tank filter in processing apparatus of waste water comprising a filter medium support plate (5) that is curved to cover the waste water port of treated water discharge pipe (6) and provided with through holes, is new.    USE - The tank filter is used in processing apparatus of waste water and contaminated water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables cleaning filter medium easily and efficiently. Enables to maintain the waste water injected with respect to filter medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cleaning tank filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tank filter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank filter (1)    Water feed pipe (2)    Strainer (3)    Support plate (5)    Water discharge pipe (6)
NOVELTY - Tank filter in processing apparatus of waste water comprising a pump (9) that supplies one portion of treated water to a diffusion tube (5) through the through hole of the diffusion tube, during filtration, is new.    USE - The tank filter is used in processing apparatus of waste water (claimed), e.g. contaminated water, water of cooling tower of roof of building, pond water, and water of fountain.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to maintain the filter medium easily. Prevents clogging of the hole of the diffusion tube. Improves filtration capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tank filter of processing apparatus of waste water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank filter (1)    Water feed pipe (2)    Filter layer (4)    Diffusion tube (5)    Pump (9)
NOVELTY - A gas-liquid mixed solution is obtained by carrying out ventilation of micro bubble generated by micro bubble generator into a liquid, reducing pressure of the obtained high pressure high concentrated gas solution, discharging liquid such as water of atmospheric pressure or solution into the solution to generate super fine gas bubble, diffusing and making the bubble to float.    USE - For chemical reactor and bioreactor (both claimed) for chemical reaction processing and culture of microorganism and aerobic biocatalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-liquid mixed solution is efficiently manufactured, without applying unnecessary load, exhibits favorable fermentation-decomposition ability and enables to improve the efficiency of bioreactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of gas-liquid mixed solution;    (2) chemical reactor apparatus; and    (3) bioreactor apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the weight of microbial cell formed by micro bubble culture.
NOVELTY - Gas-liquid contact apparatus for water purifier comprising bottom end plate (4) provided at the inner surface of rotational-flow generation container (2), sloping toward the fluid ejection opening (8) from the wall of the container, is new.    USE - Gas-liquid contact apparatus used in water purifier (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform rotational flow of water stably for long time. Provides excellent energy efficiency and gas contact efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water purifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and vertical sectional views of the gas-liquid contact apparatus.    Rotational-flow generation container (2)    Upper end plate (3)    Bottom end plate (4)    Fluid ejection opening (8)    Slope (9)
NOVELTY - Biodegradation tank comprising stirring blades (16) attached with respect to the rotary shaft (15), that are arranged contacting the bottom face of the tank (11), to circulate the microorganism proliferation floor (12) in the direction of the rotary shaft, is new.    USE - The tank is used for biodegradation of excrements (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Crack at the root of the stirring blades is prevented. Improves the durability of the stirring blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the biodegradation tank.    Tank (11)    Microorganism proliferation floor (12)    Heaters (13)    Water tank (14)    Rotary shaft (15)    Stirring blades (16)
NOVELTY - Processing apparatus of organic waste having several fermentation processing units (2a) with movement unit and detection unit, and control unit (30), is new. The unit (2a) decompose-treats organic waste by fermentation. Unit promotes decompose-treatment of waste provided at each unit (2a). Detection unit detects state of waste. Movement unit of each unit (2a) is connected to control unit and controlled based on detected value.    USE - For processing of organic waste, such as cooking waste and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The processing apparatus of organic waste is simple, compact and economical. The several fermentation processing units are controlled using single control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control of processing apparatus of organic waste. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Fermentation processing unit (2a)    Stirring unit (4)    Heating unit (5)    Air-supply unit (6)    Water supply unit (7)    Control unit (30).
NOVELTY - A toilet digester (20) comprises screw shafts (31,32) supported in parallel, where spiral blades (31a,32a, 31b,32b) are fixed to the respective screw shafts, and the drive mechanisms (30,36) rotationally drive the screw shafts so that excretion is stirred by the blades and carried out from a center section of the screw shafts to both ends of the shafts.    USE - Toilet with digester which performs decomposition of excretion using a micro-organism.    ADVANTAGE - The excretion is stirred efficiently. The digester is compact and has high processing capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the digester.    digester (20)    drive mechanisms (30,36)    screw shafts (31,32)    spiral blades (31a,32a, 31b,32b)
NOVELTY - Producing fermented liquor-like feed (A) for animals comprising collecting and crushing edible waste materials (1a) into ultra fine particles, comprising supplying the partially processed waste liquid (1b) through supply pump (4) into magnet filter (5), to remove metal, adding the metal removed waste liquid (1c) to storage tank (6), mixing with fermenting microbe (8a) and subjecting to stir-fermentation in presence of pressurized humid air, is new.    USE - The method is used for producing fermented liquor-like feed for animals (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively recycles edible waste material and produces fermented liquor-like feed with excellent storage stability and wide industrial utility. The method is simple and economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of fermented liquor-like feed manufacturing apparatus.    Edible waster material (1a)    Partially processed waste liquid (1b)    Metal removed waste liquid (1c)    Supply pump (4)    Magnet filter (5)    Storage tank (6)    Fermenting microbe (8a)    Fermented liquor-like feed (A)
NOVELTY - A portion of the exhaust gas burnt by electric power generation module, is branched and recirculated to fuel gas feed pipe. The recirculated gas is mixed with the hydrocarbon gas fuel by predetermined ratio in the mixing apparatus and the mixed gas fuel is supplied to the electric power generation module.    USE - For modifying hydrocarbon gas fuel used for fuel cell in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deposition of carbon from hydrocarbon gas effectively. Enables convenient modification of fuel using simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph between the carbon deposition amount and the recirculation amount of exhaust gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has an electrolyte film (1) provided between an anode (2a) and a cathode (2b). An organic polymeric gel layer (22) is provided at the inside of the anode to which an organic fuel is supplied.    USE - E.g. direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply for portable devices, and vehicle-mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent output capability by decreasing cross over of organic fuel such as methanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte film (1)    anode (2a)    cathode (2b)    organic polymeric gel layer (22)    diffused layers (23a,23b)
NOVELTY - A gasifier comprises an apparatus having a region (2) which thermally decomposes organic waste in non-oxidizing atmosphere, and a region (3) which modifies the thermal decomposition gas. The region which thermally decomposes organic waste is packed with a solid-like heat carrier having constant-pressure molar heat capacity of 70 J/K.mol or more at 25degreesC.    USE - For thermally decomposing and gasifying organic waste, such as unused resources and renewable resource e.g. coppiced timber, driftwood material, scrap wood, waste plastic, organic refuse, sludge, mowed grass and/or paper manufacture sludge (all claimed), and used by forestry, lumber industry, stock raising industry, construction industry, fuel supply unit and gas supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier effectively and economically decomposes organic waste, and gas rich in hydrogen is obtained. Global warming substances, such as carbon dioxide and harmful substance, such as dioxin produced at the time of incineration disposal, is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of thermally decomposing, modifying and gasifying organic waste using the gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the gasifier.    raw material supply pipe (1)    thermal decomposition region (2)    modification region (3)    exit portion of modification region (5)    electric heater of modification area (C)    alumina ball (D)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus (30) has an ammonia storage container (31) containing liquefied ammonia, a vaporizer (34), a temperature rise device (36), a modifier (39) having a nickel-alumina catalyst, and an ammonia removal device (42). The ammonia gas supplied in the modifier is decomposed at 800-900 degrees C, to obtain reformed gas containing hydrogen and nitrogen as main component.    USE - For producing hydrogen used as fuel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus supplies reformed gas having decreased residual ammonia concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production apparatus (30) has an ammonia storage container (31) containing liquefied ammonia, a vaporizer (34), a temperature rise device (36), a modifier (39) having a nickel-alumina catalyst, and an ammonia removal device (42). The vaporizer connected to container (31) vaporizes ammonia. Device (36) raises temperature of vaporized gas. The ammonia gas supplied in the modifier is decomposed at 800-900 degrees C, to obtain reformed gas containing hydrogen and nitrogen as main component. Device (42) removes ammonia from reformed gas by dissolving in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the hydrogen production apparatus.    Hydrogen production apparatus (30)    Ammonia storage container (31)    Piping (32)    Vaporizer (34)    Temperature rise device (36)    Modifier (39)    Ammonia removal device (42)
NOVELTY - The replaceable containers (1a,1b) have an adsorption agent which adsorbs siloxane compound from a gas supplied by inlet pipe (6). An outlet pipe (10) ejects the gas treated by containers to exterior. A pipe (9) connects the containers mutually in series. The inlet selector valves (2a,2b,4a,4b) and outlet selector valves (3a,3b,5a,5b) for switching flow of gas to/from each container, are provided in refiner (20).    USE - Refiner of siloxane-compound containing gas such as sewage-sludge digestion gas, used to produce refined gas for supply to power generation equipment e.g. for fuel cell, gas engine, micro gas turbine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption agent is utilized effectively as the downstream-side container serves as the upstream-side container, till a new container replaces the replaceable upstream-side container. The switching of the flow paths connected to the container is performed easily by operating the valves, after the container exchange operation, without the use of skilled personnel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the refiner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Containers (1a,1b)    Inlet selector valves (2a,2b,4a,4b)    Outlet selector valves (3a,3b,5a,5b)    Inlet pipe (6)    Pipe (9)    Outlet pipe (10)    Refiner (20)
NOVELTY - The gasification system has a dry unit (1) for drying high-water content organic matter, a gasification unit (2) for heating and producing gasification gas, and a latent heat recovering unit (5) for recovering steam latent heat of gasification gas. The recovered heat is utilized as dry heat source in unit (1).    USE - For gasifying high-water content organic matter, such as sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification system produces electric power efficiently, using gasification gas as fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for latent heat recovery boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    dry unit (1)    gasification unit (2)    reformer (3)    latent heat recovering unit (5)    generator (6)
NOVELTY - A process for preparing acetylene gas includes such steps as mixing the used tyre with biomass, regulating the ratio between C,H2 and O2, and thermodecomposing in plasma condition.
NOVELTY - A microecological feed is prepared from wash garbage through solid-liquid separating, removing useless impurities from solid, mixing solid with liquid beating, high-temp and microwave disinfecting, inoculating particular bacteria, liquid fermenting, adding auxiliary, and solid fermenting.
NOVELTY - Method for electrochemical preparation of a crystalline, porous organometallic framework material (A) that comprises at least one bidentate organic compound (I) that is coordinatively bound to at least one metal ion (M), in a reaction medium containing (I). The new feature is that at least one M is generated in the medium by oxidizing an anode of the appropriate metal.    USE - (A) is used (a) as storage medium for liquids and/or gases, most preferably methane for use in fuel cells (e.g. for powering vehicles, mobile telephones or lap top computers) and (b) as catalyst, pigment, sensor or conductor (of electricity or ions).    ADVANTAGE - Unlike known methods of producing (A), this process avoids use of nitrate anion (liable to cause spontaneous decomposition) or halide ions (liable to corrode the equipment); also it produces a higher solids content (at least 0.5wt.%) in the reaction medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for (A) prepared by the new method.
NOVELTY - In a high temperature Fischer-Tropsch process for converting carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen to hydrocarbons and its oxygenates, a source of chromium in combination with a precipitated iron catalyst (A1) is used. The process involves contacting CO and hydrogen with (A1) under high temperature Fischer-Tropsch conditions.    USE - In high temperature Fischer-Tropsch process for converting carbon monoxide and hydrogen to hydrocarbons and its oxygenates (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Use of source of chromium in combination with precipitated iron catalyst reduces the concentration of organic acid in the hydrocarbon and its oxygenates formed by the Fischer-Tropsch process; it increases the activity of precipitated iron catalyst to convert CO and hydrogen to hydrocarbons and its oxygenates; it reduces the concentration of methane and formation of free carbon on the precipitated iron catalyst; it increases the concentration of branched hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons having greater than 4 carbon atoms, and their oxygenates; it increases the selectivity of certain olefinic compounds, heavier hydrocarbons and its oxygenates. The reduced precipitation catalyst has a surface area below 60 m2/g of catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a precipitated iron catalyst comprises a source of chromium at a concentration of 0.1 gCr/100g to 2 gCr/100g Fe (preferably 0.3 gCr/100g to 1gCr/100g Fe).
NOVELTY - The flat plate/ring like filters are disposed in openings formed in endface of cap (90) covering gas tank inner position and formed in outer periphery of valve portion (8), respectively. Rotating direction positioning unit (86) is inserted into groove (84) and another groove (82) is formed in fixed core (64). A discharge passage (105) and lead (88) to connect coil (74) to external power supply are formed in valve portion.    USE - Solenoid valve installed in gas tank.    ADVANTAGE - The coil connected to external power supply is energized to engage movable contact to valve element, to open valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solenoid valve.    valve portion (8)    fixed core (64)    coil (74)    grooves (82,84)    rotating direction positioning unit (86)    lead (88)    cap (90)    discharge passage (105)
NOVELTY - Desulfurization of hydrocarbon feed stream within a fuel cell system includes passing sulfur-contaminated hydrocarbon feed stream over a catalyst adsorbent comprising nickel or nickel compound deposited on silica carrier, alumina promoter, and alkaline earth compound promoter to produce desulfurized hydrocarbon feed stream, and delivering the desulfurized hydrocarbon feed stream to remaining components of fuel cell system.    USE - For removing sulfur compound from hydrocarbon feed stream within a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The use of catalyst adsorbent reduces coke deposition caused by olefin polymerization and maintains stable desulfurization activity for a longer period. The catalyst adsorbent is capable of adsorbing greater quantity of sulfur from feed stream and reduces the amount of sulfur present in the feed to acceptable levels for longer period than conventional sulfur catalyst adsorbents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a source for hydrocarbon feed, a catalyst adsorbent for desulfurizing the hydrocarbon feed, and additional fuel cell components including a reformer, a shift converter, and a fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - Producing lactic acid comprising allowing cellulose and a base to coexist in water at a reaction temperature of 150-400 degrees centigrade at a pressure of at least 5 MPa, therefore directly degrading the cellulose into lactic acid, is new.    USE - The method is used for producing lactic acid from cellulose (claimed), for use as a material for poly(lactic acid) as a biodegradable plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method directly obtains lactic acid from cellulose in a short period.
NOVELTY - A filter (270) for use with a fuel cell (10) comprises an inlet, an outlet (22) and a medium made from perfluorinated sulfonic acid polymer and disposed between the inlet and the outlet, where fuel exiting the filter contains less metal ions than fuel entering the filter. The perfluorinated sulfonic acid polymer is similar to the polymer exchange membrane in the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell.    USE - The filter is used for a fuel supply of fuel cell (claimed), which powers electronic device. The fuel cell is direct methanol fuel cell, enzyme fuel cell, or reformat fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The filter reduces metal ion concentration in fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) fuel supply for fuel cell comprising: outer casing containing fuel with a first amount of ions; and ion filter supported by the casing and being in fluid communication with the fuel, where upon flowing the fuel through the ion filter, the fuel exiting the ion filter has a second amount of ions less than the first amount of ions; and    (2) perfluorinated sulfonic acid polymer filter medium adapted to attract metal ions from fuel usable in a fuel cell and from liquid byproduct produced in the fuel cell, where the filter medium is similar to the polymer exchange membrane in the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell, and where the filter medium is positioned within the fluidic flow path related to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a fuel cell system with a fuel cartridge, an ion filter and ion gauge.    Fuel cell (10)    Electronic device (11)    Outlet (22)    Byproduct chamber (256)    Filter (270)
NOVELTY - A lamp oil composition (C1) comprises (in wt.%): a base formulation (85-95) including: methyl palmitate (40-60), methyl stearate (25-45) and myristyl alcohol (10-20) and further including alcohol having less than 6C (5-15).    USE - As an assembly for lamp oil compositions (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lamp oil composition in the assembly are not lethal if swallowed; they burn cleaner, when extinguished emitting only white smoke; do not have an unpleasant petroleum odor, but rather smell only like vegetable oil; due to the higher flash point they are safer to transport; are easier to manufacture with highly available components and with costs competitive with paraffin; have more packaging options including plastic PET and HDPE packages; can hold up to 15% fragrance and do not damage fabrics and other materials since they are water-soluble. The assembly prevents lamp oil wick from changing color over time; prevents accumulation of waxing material on the wick; and improves the wicking action.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an assembly (I) comprising a lamp having oil chamber and a wick communicating with the chamber; and a quantity of lamp oil in the lamp oil chamber, where the lamp oil includes a mixture of methyl palmitate, methyl stearate, myristyl alcohol, alcohol having less than 6C, and fragrance;    (2) a lighter fluid composition (C2) comprising (in wt.%): a base formulation including methyl laurate (40-70), methyl stearate (10-30) and ethyl alcohol (5-25); and    (3) an assembly (II) comprising a lighter fluid dispensing container; and a quantity of lighter fluid disposed in the container, where the lighter fluid includes a mixture of methyl laurate, methyl stearate and ethyl alcohol and fragrance.
NOVELTY - Localized deposition of capping film to unprotected areas of multilayer surface includes placing a multilayer workpiece having a pinhole in a capping layer to a chamber, introducing precursor gas into the chamber in the immediate area of the multilayer workpiece, and directing electron beam at the pinhole of the multilayer workpiece.    USE - For depositing capping film to protect underlying multilayer from being damaged by oxidation in the environment and erosion from processing chemicals used for patterning and cleaning masks.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method enables effective and efficient localized deposition of capping film to unprotected areas of multilayer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included:    (a) addition of capping layer to multilayer workpiece by adding a capping layer to an extreme UV (EUV) mask comprising a reflective multilayer deposited on a substrate, inspecting the capping layer for a first pinhole, and depositing a first capping filling at the first pinhole by directing an electron beam at the pinhole in the presence of a precursor gas;    (b) an apparatus comprising a workpiece mount enclosed in a chamber and designed to secure EUV multilayer workpiece, an electron source to provide an electron beam at a capping layer pinhole of the multilayer work-piece, and a gas source to generate a precursor gas, where the electron source is adjustable to focus and direct the electron beam at the pinhole, the precursor gas contacts the multilayer workpiece, and the electron beam dissociates the precursor gas to form a filling material at the pinhole; and    (c) an EUV mask blank comprising a mechanism for inspecting EUV mask blank for defects, a mechanism for localized deposition of capping filling in the pinholes, and a mechanism for heating the EUV mask blank to enhance repair quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an apparatus for performing localized deposition of capping film.
NOVELTY - Device has three independent sensors, reacting selectively on certain gas: methane - CH4, carbon monoxide - CO, oxygen - O2, microcomputer, clock and interface device with PC. Information taken from sensors is transformed to digital code and sent to computer display. Device includes time count, recording of data in unified base and comparison to maximally allowed concentrations of these substances.    USE - Atmosphere control technologies.    ADVANTAGE - Broader functional capabilities, higher information yield.1 dwg
NOVELTY - Method comprises measuring signal at the catalytically active sensor of a gas analyzer connected in the measuring bridge circuit and determining the concentration of methane and/or hydrogen from the value of the output voltage.    USE - Investigating or analyzing materials.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced power consumption and enhanced accuracy of measuring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the calibration regime, when source voltage provides heating of the sensor up to the temperature of thermocatalytic reaction of methane oxidation, the sensors are affected alternatively by testing hydrogen-air and methane-air gas mixtures, and the calibration coefficients are calculated for hydrogen and methane. In the measuring regime, the sensor is heated by voltage Uh up to the temperature of thermocatalytic oxidation of hydrogen, and Um voltage is then supplied. Before removing the voltages, the Uhmes and Ummes are measured. When the ratio Ummes/Uhmes exceeds the value of gas separation coefficient E, known in advance, the methane concentration is determined from the formula Cmmes = Ummes/Km. When the ratio Ummes/Uhmes is less or equal to the E coefficient, the hydrogen concentration is determined from the formula Chmes = Uhmes/Kh.
NOVELTY - Several N plates (B1-B5) divide the container (1) filled with fluorinated nano carbon material (3), into N+1 compartments (C1-C6) with openings (A1-A5). The compartments are mutually communicated with each other, through the opening of the partition plate that forms a bent flow path during release of hydrogen.    USE - For hydrogen storage in fuel cell system mounted in on-site electric power generation apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides small and light weight hydrogen storage container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen storage container. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Container (1)    Nano carbon material (3)    Openings (A1-A5)    Plates (B1-B5)    Compartments (C1-C6)
NOVELTY - The reformer has a catalyst (8) and voltage application electrodes (5,6) incorporated in a reactor (4).    USE - Used in industrial applications for reforming hydrocarbons such as methane, alcohol, gasoline and methanol to produce hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The modification reaction can be advanced efficiently at low temperature, by the application of voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen-containing reformed gas manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel reformer.    fuel tank (1)    reactor (4)    electrodes (5,6)    catalyst (8)
NOVELTY - The temperature of compost (40) is measured using thermometry (39) provided in stirrer (34) and a temperature distribution is plotted. The fermentation advancement with respect to compost is set as reference temperature distribution. The distributions are compared based on temperature distribution acquired while driving the stirrer to detect fermentation process abnormality.    USE - For controlling quality of compost of livestock excrements and organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Allows to calculate the time required for fermentation in every place of the yard accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost quality control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the compost quality control apparatus.    yard (31)    air-blower (33)    stirrer (34)    thermometry (39)    compost (40)
NOVELTY - The storage tanks (22) store different type of raw-materials (21a-21d). A trolley collects raw-material from storage tanks and moisture-content adjustment raw-material (23) and provides to a mixing kettle which stirs the raw-material and adjustment material to produce a mixture that is transferred to the fermenters (24). A measuring unit measures the moisture content of the adjustment raw material.    USE - For supplying raw-material such as cattle feces, pig feces, hen droppings, organic refuse and moisture-content adjustment material in compost installation to manufacture manure.    ADVANTAGE - Mixes moisture-content adjustment material and raw material reliably and hence suppresses spreading of bad odor effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for raw-material supplying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of raw-material supplying apparatus in compost installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cattle feces (21a)    pig feces (21b)    storage tanks (22)    moisture-content adjustment raw material (23)    fermenters (24)    raw-material supplying apparatus (25)
NOVELTY - Composting of high nitrogen-content organic waste involves mixing high nitrogen-content organic waste, activated carbon, and fermentation microbe that decomposes ammonia and produces nitric acid.    USE - For composting high nitrogen-content organic waste e.g. organic refuse, livestock dung, sludge, etc., and manufacturing manure for soil.    ADVANTAGE - The composting method suppressed production of global warming gases (such as ammonia gas, methyl mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide and nitrous oxide) and bad smell. The compost is effectively utilized by plants as nitrogen components.
NOVELTY - Anaerobic processing of organic wastewater, comprising storing the organic wastewater in adjustment tank, aerating with air of 0.5-4 times volume, by setting the volume of displacement in the adjustment tank as reference (standard), and transferring the wastewater to anaerobic treatment bath, is new.    USE - For processing organic wastewater ejected from manufacture of fermented liquor, distilled alcoholic liquor, mixed liquor, refreshing drink, soy sauce, saccharides, bean paste, beer or sparkling wine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to sharply reduce or eliminate the amount of chemical agent (alkali compound) required for pH adjustment in the anaerobic processing of organic wastewater, and enables to reduce operation cost, without need for adding large installation to the anaerobic treatment plant.
NOVELTY - Through-holes (12) filled with ceramic particles (13) are formed at a substrate (11), such that the opening area of the through-holes with respect to both the surface of the substrate differ mutually. A hydrogen permeable film (14) is formed at the substrate surface with large opening area.    USE - For removing impurity from hydrogen containing gas supplied to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrogen permeable film is formed at the substrate surface with large opening area, dropping of ceramic particles is suppressed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen separation membrane structure manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the hydrogen separation membrane.    substrate (11)    through-holes (12)    ceramic particles (13)    hydrogen permeable film (14)
NOVELTY - An organic waste containing organic substance is supplied to decomposition installation, and substance is decomposed using anaerobic solubilization microbe in 60degreesC or more anaerobic atmosphere. The decomposed product is methane-fermented in anaerobic atmosphere. At least one portion of fermented material is returned from decomposition installation to upstream side. Thus, continuous processing of organic waste is enabled.    USE - For continuous processing of organic waste such as dried product of garbage, organic refuse, foodstuff industrial waste, sewage sludge, livestock farming waste material, and human waste.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is continuously and economically processed without affecting the environment. The decomposition ratio of organic waste is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste is supplied from raw material supply pump to decomposition installation, and organic substance is decomposed using ultra-high temperature anaerobic solubilization microbe in 60degreesC or more anaerobic atmosphere. The decomposed product is supplied to methane fermentation installation, and methane fermentation is carried out in anaerobic atmosphere. At least one portion of methane-fermented material is returned from decomposition installation to upstream side. Thus, continuous processing of organic waste is enabled.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view illustrating the processing of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Organic waste is processed using anaerobic microbe in a methane fermentation tank, removing waste liquid, supplying the liquid into an activated sludge tank, intermittently aerating at 25-35 degreesC, converting nitrogen gas in the liquid into ammonia and removing ammonia. The aeration increases the number of microbes of the ammonia oxidation microbe in the activated sludge tank and converts ammonia nitrogen into nitrate nitrogen.    USE - For processing organic waste such as excretions, organic refuse and food processing dregs.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is processed at low cost and the organic matter necessary amount in a denitrifying process is also reduced. The cost of denitrification is also reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Methane-fermentation of organic waste involves processing with anaerobic microbe in a methane fermentation tank, removing fermentation waste liquid, supplying the liquid into an activated sludge tank, intermittently aerating, converting nitrogen gas in the liquid into ammonia and removing ammonia. The aeration increases the number of microbes of the ammonia oxidation microbe in the activated sludge tank and converts ammonia nitrogen into nitrate nitrogen. The time and temperature of the aerated air are adjusted, so that the number of microbes of a nitrous acid oxidation microbe decreases. The conversion of ammonia nitrogen into nitrate nitrogen takes 1-1.5 times to complete the time of aeration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the methane fermentation processing apparatus.    methane fermentation apparatus (1)    feed pump (2)    intermittent aerator (3)    thermometer (4)    stirrer (5)    pH meter (6)    aeration apparatus (7)    thermostats (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has gas-flow switching valve (48) which is automatically operated by gravity effect, when one side of connection openings (44,45) are closed, so that air blows off only from air-exhaust nozzles (46) provided at the bottom portion of the air flow passage (42).    USE - For fermentation processing of organic waste such as human waste, livestock excrements and organic refuse from home.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the blowing of air from air exhaust nozzle by rising of movable valve. Enables to supply air for reliable and efficient fermentation of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the stirring apparatus of the organic waste fermentation processing apparatus.    stirring apparatus (20)    air flow passage (42)    connection openings (44,45)    air-exhaust nozzles (46)    gas-flow switching valve (48)
NOVELTY - The sludge (c) is extracted out of nitrification tank (3), when mixed liquored suspended solid (MLSS) concentration in nitrification tank exceeds a predetermined upper limit and when MLSS concentration is less than a predetermined lower limit. The MLSS concentration in the tank is controlled in predetermined range by increasing or decreasing the sludge extraction amount, using valves (21a,21b).    USE - For controlling mixed liquored suspended solid (MLSS) concentration in waste water treatment tank used for processing waste water containing polluted solid content such as sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to control MLSS concentration in treatment tank simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the waste water treatment tank.    denitrifying tank (2)    nitrification tank (3)    valves (21a,21b)    membrane separator (31)    aeration apparatus (32)    sludge (c)
NOVELTY - Methane-fermentation (MF) processing involves slurrying raw material of organic waste, supplying to MF tank (1), performing MF by anaerobic microbes, removing fermented waste liquid, circulating one portion of fermented liquor in tank, through circulation path (CP) connected to exterior of tank, providing heater in the middle of CP, and controlling circulating-flow amount of fermented liquor to 53-57degreesC in the tank.    USE - For methane-fermentation processing of organic waste such as excrement, organic refuse and food processing dreg.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of methane-fermentation tank is maintained high, without reducing the number of microbes in the methane-fermentation tank, and stable fermentation state is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of methane-fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane-fermentation tank (1)    digestive liquid circulation pump (2)    digestive liquid extracting pump (3)    warm water feed pump (4)    organic refuse slurry feed pump (5)    heat exchangers (6,7)    circulation path (8)    thermometers (T1-T3)
NOVELTY - A light water-splitting catalyst comprises a solid solution containing specific complex of zinc oxide (ZnO) and gallium nitride (GaN).    USE - For water-splitting using light for production of oxygen, and hydrogen used for fuel cells used for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The novel light water-splitting catalyst has excellent spectral characteristics and light activity, and efficiently decomposes water using light of wavelength 400 nm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A light water-splitting catalyst comprises a solid solution containing complex of zinc oxide (ZnO) and gallium nitride (GaN) of formula: (ZnO)X(GaN)(1-X), where X is 0.03-0.3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern of oxy nitride complex material (Zn0.05Ga0.95O0.05N0.95), and diffraction peak shift of surface (100). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The selection method of microorganisms for wastewater treatments, involves processing the wastewater with an activated sludge at 20degreesC or less, removing the solid substance from the activated sludge to obtain aqueous solution and selecting the microorganisms which utilize the organic material contained in the aqueous solution rather than the organic material contained in the wastewater.    USE - For treating wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently selects the microorganisms and stably performs wastewater treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wastewater treatment method using the microorganisms.
NOVELTY - Recovery of microorganisms from under water involves using hollow fiber membrane of cross-flow-filtration system to isolate and concentrate the microorganisms of under water, backwashing the isolated microorganisms with lesser amount of solution and exfoliating the microorganisms from hollow fiber membrane by sequential execution using a membrane filter (17).    USE - For recovering microorganisms e.g. Cryptosporidium from river, lakes and marshes, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method is highly efficient and enables extensive processing of microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for equipment for recovering microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the equipment for recovering microorganisms. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank for sample water (11)    pump (12)    hollow fiber membrane separation unit (13)    pump for backwashing (14)    membrane filter (17)
NOVELTY - The proliferation of pathogenic microbes or virus is suppressed by adding bacteria belonging to Alteromonas genus having capability to decompose organic matter and suppress the proliferation of pathogenic microbes and/or virus, to culture under water, during fish culture.    USE - For preventing disease in fish culture and improving culture water area/environment of subsoil.    ADVANTAGE - The bacteria effectively decomposes organic matter in subsoil of culture water area and suppresses proliferation of pathogenic microbes and/or virus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) decomposition of organic matter accumulated in subsoil of culture water area; and    (2) structure of fish culture supported with the bacteria.
NOVELTY - A plasma generator forms a plasma at the gap formed between cathode (2) and an organic solvent, by collision of the discharged electron beam with the gas molecule of the organic solvent at controlled atmosphere, so as to perform the structural failure of the molecule of organic solvent.    USE - For mixture of gas-phase and liquid phase for generation of hydrogen, ammonia and nitrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform mixture of gas-phase and liquid phase, effectively and easily, using organic solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) gas-phase liquid phase reaction method;    (2) hydrogen generation method;    (3) nitrogen-fixation reaction method; and    (4) ammonia generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gas-phase liquid phase mixing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reaction container (1)    Cathode (2)    Anode (3)    Organic solvent layer (4)    Metal cylinder (12)
NOVELTY - A pressure control valve (18) is arranged at a water supply path (14) to control supply of water from the flush tank (2) so that the pressure of calcium storage tank (8) is made into predetermined value.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating hydrogen safely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system equipped with hydrogen generator.    flush tank (2)    calcium storage tank (8)    lid (12)    water supply path (14)    pressure control valve (18)
NOVELTY - A guide unit (3) in front of a modifier (4), guides preheated gas flow towards central side flow path of the modifier. A controller (17) controls the gas flow according to the operational mode of the modifier.    USE - Fuel modifier assembly which generates hydrogen rich reformed gas form original fuel which contains hydrocarbon.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the guide unit, the warming up time of the fuel modifier assembly is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel modifier assembly.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Preheated gas supply unit (2)    Gas guide unit (3)    Modifier (4)    Carbon monoxide transformer (6)    Carbon monoxide removal device. (7)
NOVELTY - A dielectric film (5) is laminated between two electrodes (2,3) that are arranged opposite to one another. A groove or a pore (7) is formed by preset interval on the surface of either of two opposite electrodes and on the surface of dielectric film.    USE - Reaction control device such as fuel gas reformer for exhaust gas purification device in motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to modify gas efficiently in low temperature region. Reduces cost of device. Increases life of device. Enhances reaction selectivity and reaction efficiency. Eliminates the need for high temperature heat source by plasmifying gas in low temperature region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) modification method; and    (2) modification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reaction control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction control device (1)    electrodes (2,3)    voltage application unit (4)    dielectric (5)    pore (7)
NOVELTY - The dehydrogenation catalyst is a metal supported catalyst (21) in which a catalyst metal is supported on a support. The catalyst metal is a metal material surface treated with an inorganic material. The catalyst dehydrogenates hydrogen supply material (11,51) consisting of hydrogenated derivative of an aromatic compound.    USE - For producing hydrogen (claimed) by dehydrogenating hydrogen supply material containing hydrogenated derivative of aromatic compound such as benzene, toluene, xylene, mesitylene, naphthalene, methylnaphthalene, anthracene, biphenyl, phenanthrene, ethyl benzene and tetrahydro naphthalene, used for fuel cell, which responds to fluctuation of domestic electric power in home.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved heat conductivity and recycleability, and prevents reduction of catalytic activity due to accumulation of reaction product and occlusion of reaction active point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic material used for surface treatment of honeycomb structure or porous metal material is alumina, zirconia, titania, magnesia and/or silica. The catalyst metal has core/shell structure, and is nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, molybdenum, rhenium, tungsten, vanadium, osmium, chromium, cobalt and/or iron.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of hydrogen production method.    raw material reservoir (1)    reactor (2)    condensing plant (4)    hydrogen supply material (11,51)    metal supported catalyst (21)
NOVELTY - A control unit (2) calculates the upper limit of slurry amount supplied to the methane fermentation tank (4), based on the biogas flowrate. An arithmetic unit estimates the plan value of the supply slurry amount based on the processing capacity of tank. When plan value is below or above the upper limit value, the plan value or upper limit value is output as slurry supply amount, respectively.    USE - Methane fermentation processing apparatus for processing organic waste of surplus sludges, food processing dreg and activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Performs processing of the activated sludge, with high processing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biogas flowmeter measures the biogas flowrate generate in methane fermentation tank, in response to supply of slurry to tank. A control unit controls supply amount of slurry to the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the methane fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank (4)    Control unit (2)    Indicator (1)    Flowmeter (8)    Feed pump (5)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen fuelling and discharge, especially for hydrogen motors and fuel cells brings hydrogen into contact with at least one oxide in a lacunar mixture to build up the hydrogen within it. A composition is hydrogenized which has at least one unsaturated organic component and an organic component saturated by the hydrogen contained within the lacunar oxide mixture. The discharge is effected by dehydrogenating the saturated organic component.    USE - The system is for the supply of hydrogen to hydrogen motors and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives a supply of hydrogen fuel without low temperatures for liquid hydrogen or robust components for compressed hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen fuelling and discharge, especially for hydrogen motors and fuel cells brings the hydrogen into contact with at least one oxide in a lacunar mixture to build up the hydrogen within it. A composition is hydrogenized which has at least one unsaturated organic component and an organic component saturated by the hydrogen contained within the lacunar oxide mixture. The discharge is effected by dehydrogenating the saturated organic component. The lacunar oxide mixture can be of zirconium, one or more rare earths, cerium and nickel. The unsaturated organic component is an aromatic. A tank (1) is fed with hydrogen (2) to be built up within the oxides. A reactor (4) extracts hydrogen for an outflow (13) with a separation membrane (8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen fuel system.    Tank (1)    Hydrogen (2)    Reactor (4)    Membrane (8)    Outflow (13)
NOVELTY - The procedure consists of mixing the biomass waste with lime-rich mineral particles, preferably less than 20 microns in size, i.e. with a CaO content of between 5 and 40 per cent and comprising between 5 and 30 per cent by weight of the mixture, together with coal or lignite fines making up a maximum 50 per cent of the mixture. The lime-rich particles can be obtained, for example, from cement kiln purging gas, or chalk recovered from electrostatic or sleeve filters. They can also be obtained from lignite or coal ash. The end product contains 5 - 30 per cent limerish mineral particles; 30 - 90 per cent dry biomass waste; 30 - 70 per cent dry coal or lignite fines; and 0 - 5 per cent water.    USE - Drying biomass waste with a dry matter content of below 30 per cent, such as sludge from water treatment plants, dredging, septic tanks or animal faeces. The dried material can be used as a fuel substitute.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure accelerates drying of the biomass without the use of an external heat source.
NOVELTY - The fuel and/or fodder, derived from vegetable material, is compressed into briquettes or pellets. At least 50 wt.% of the total mass comes from husks and awns and other waste from cleaning the seeds of agricultural plants e.g. wheat grains, with the balance of combustible and/or edible components of vegetable or non-vegetable origin.    USE - The material is a fuel and/or fodder derived from agricultural vegetable waste e.g. the cleaning of wheat grains.    ADVANTAGE - The technique uses the waste material from wheat cleaning, to give fodder which is easily digested by cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, etc.
NOVELTY - A large-scale fermenter (2) to generate a biogas from a biomass, comprising a container (20) to hold the rotting mass with an opening (30) to insert and remove the mass which is closed by a gas-tight flap (32), and a gas-tight base plate (22) carrying a stable and vertical framework (24), to support a gas-tight film shrouding (44), where the shrouding gives a gas-tight seal for the biomass container, is new.    USE - The fermenter is for the production of a biogas from large quantities of relatively dry biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biomass container is sealed effectively against the escape of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A large-scale fermenter (2) to generate a biogas from a biomass, using solid matter methanation, comprising a container (20) to hold the rotting mass with an opening (30) to insert and remove the mass which is closed by a gas-tight flap (32), and a gas-tight base plate (22) carrying a stable and vertical framework (24), to support a gas-tight film shrouding (44), where the shrouding gives a gas-tight seal for the biomass container and the opening around the outer sides of the framework and the base plate. The shrouding film (46) is of an elastic film material, or it is a double film with a gas space between the film layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the large fermenter.    Fermenter (2)    Biomass container (20)    Base plate (22)    Framework (24)    Opening (30)    Flap (32)    Shrouding (44)    Shrouding film (46)
NOVELTY - A large-scale fermenter (2), to generate biogas from a biomass by the development of methane from solids, comprising a container (20) to hold the biomass with a biogas extraction connection, a gas-tight shrouding (44) of a gas-tight film (46) covering the container, which forms a gas-tight cover for the loading/unloading opening (30) and the support structure, is new.    USE - The fermenter is for converting a biomass in batches into a biogas for combustion at a power station, to generate electricity and heating supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The plant can take large quantities of biomass for conversion into a biogas, using one or more large fermenters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A large-scale fermenter (2), to generate a biogas from a biomass by the development of methane from solids, comprises a container (20) to hold the biomass with a biogas extraction connection, a gas-tight shrouding (44) of a gas-tight film (46) covering the container, over the stable support structure (24) on the base plate (22). It forms a gas-tight cover for the loading/unloading opening (30) and the support structure. The shrouding is of an elastic film, in a single layer or as a double layer with a gas space between the layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a large fermenter. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Fermenter (2)    Container (20)    Base plate (22)    Support structure (24)    Loading/unloading opening (30)    Shrouding (44)    Film (46)
NOVELTY - A process for extracting yellow ginger hydrolytic drying matter and starch is disclosed. It includes: washing, breaking, grinding, mechanical slurry and slag separating, slurry recovering starch, fermenting mixed suspension after starch depositing, acid hydrolyzing and extracting yellow ginger hydrolytic drying matter. It advantages include low cost, simple operation and no pollution for yellow ginger starch noodles and bean jelly.
NOVELTY - An acinetobacter sp. and ammonia nitrogen degrading method of waste water are disclosed. It includes: adding at least one of C1-C6 organic substances with 0.01-1wt%, adding Acinetobacter sp. and waste water with 10 to the power 5-10 to the power 12 bacterium/ml concentration, and aerating under gas-water ratio 10-15. It achieves environmental protection, simple process, high efficiency.
NOVELTY - This invention has disclosed a kind of production technology of utilizing fermented legal system of the rape seed to fetch the biological diesel oil. Compared with diesel oil drawn the diesel oil made and is fetched in the petroleum, the burning that the biological diesel oil can not merely be more abundant, and the harmful gas discharged in the air is much fewer. Ferment kinds of fungus, rape seed powder gone mouldy to stem from have, fermented course steady performance have, easy to control, it is high to transform the diesel oil rate, does not porph under the corresponding save condition. This invention production technology is divided into five stages, raw materials pretreatment, bacterial cultivation, neutralization, then wash dry fractional distillation, the production equipment used is like making oil equipment of one share, produce biological diesel oil have high economic benefits very, average each ton of rape seed can be made and fetched 245 kilograms of biological diesel oil,and will also produce 10% of the by products-glycerine and fodder yeast during the process of producing biological firewood.
NOVELTY - An active organic biofertilizer for tobacco is prepared from organic waste through stacking, fermenting, adding degradant CA, degradating, mixing with active microbial additive, adding trace elements and nutrient regulator, granulating and sieving.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing organic microbial fertilizer by fermenting twice includes such steps as proportionally mixing life garbage, straw or stalk, vine, droppings of fowls, dung of aminals, edible fungus dregs, cinder, brewed dregs and wood dust, adding deodorizing leavening agent, segmental fermenting while introducing air, sieving, adding microbial regulator, and fermenting again.
NOVELTY - A process for using sludge mixture to culture the granular sludge used for anaerobic ammoxidation reactor includes such steps as mixing the granular anaerobic sludge with active aerobic sludge, loading the mixture in flow-up anaerobic reactor, preparing simulative sewage, pumping it in said reactor from its bottom, and running for a certain time while controlling the flow speed, temp and pH value.
NOVELTY - Preparation of urea involves addition of methanol to a carbon monoxide containing gas and contacting with water in at least one shift step in the presence of a catalyst (a1) to produce a stream rich in carbon dioxide; transferring the carbon dioxide-rich stream from the at least one shift step to a urea reactor; and reacting the carbon dioxide with ammonia. (a1) comprises copper, zinc, aluminum and/or chromium.    USE - For the preparation of urea (claimed), and for peak shaving purposes in gasification based combined cycle power plant or in fuel processors.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides a facile process for boosting capacity of fuel-based hydrogen plants and ammonia and/or urea plants. The catalyst is capable of operating at a wide range of temperatures; and provides a boost in the carbon dioxide production. The methanol is produced in very large plants with capacities of more than 2000 MTPD at places where natural gas is cheap.
NOVELTY - A proton-conducting polymer membrane, which is based on polyvinylsulfonic acid, is prepared by mixing a polymer with a vinyl-containing sulfonic acid; forming a flat structure using the mixture from the first step; and polymerizing the vinyl-containing sulfonic acid present in the flat structure, where the membrane has an intrinsic conductivity of at least 0.001 S/cm.    USE - The method is for preparation of proton-conducting polymer membrane for a membrane-electrode unit useful for a fuel cell (claimed), preferably polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell or direct methanol fuel cell. The proton-conducting polymer membrane is useful in electrolysis, capacitors, and in battery systems.    ADVANTAGE - Leaching of the electrolyte is prevented. The proton-conducting polymer membrane is produced inexpensively and simply; displays high performance, in particular a high conductivity, high mechanical stability, e.g. a high modulus of elasticity, a high tear strength, low creep, and a high fracture toughness; has a low permeability to a wide variety of fuels, e.g. hydrogen or methanol; displays a low oxygen permeability; and displays long life. Long-term operation of a fuel cell using fuels, such as hydrogen, natural gas, petroleum spirit, methanol, or biomass is thus possible.
NOVELTY - Composition (I), useful for reducing sulfidic odors, comprising a sulfide-consuming chemical and a nitrate compound, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for reducing sulfidic odors (claimed). (I) is useful for controlling odors emanating from organic waste produced by metabolic processes, including human and animal waste, as well as industrial wastes, effluents and sewages.    ADVANTAGE - (I) abates odor in waste materials that is cost effective, has the capability of consuming aqueous sulfide or hydrogen sulfide immediately, adjusts the pH into a range where hydrogen sulfide form is very low and provides long term control of biogenic sulfide production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) removing dissolved hydrogen sulfide and odoriferous reduced sulfur compounds found in waste systems comprising adding to the waste system an aqueous composition comprising a combination of a sulfide consuming chemical, a nitrate salt and bacterial consortia in a wt ratio comprising 2-10 parts sulfide consuming chemical, 40-80 parts of nitrate salt, 0.01-1 part bacteria or bacterial enzyme and 9-57.99 parts water; and    (2) removing dissolved odoriferous sulfidic compounds including all odoriferous reduced sulfur compounds found in wastewater including dissolved hydrogen sulfide, in waste systems comprising adding to the waste either a dry or an aqueous composition comprising a combination of a sulfide consuming chemical, a nitrate salt, a salt for pH elevation, bacterial consortia and enzyme blend in such a manner that the applied dosage ratio comprises 1-10 parts by weight of sulfide consuming chemical, 10-30 parts by weight of nitrate salt, 10-100 parts by weight of a pH-elevating salt, 0.000-1 parts by weight of a bacterial consortia, and 0.000-1 parts by weight of a blend of bacterial enzymes per million parts by weight of water.
NOVELTY - A blowing agent composition comprises hydrofluorocarbon or propane, n-butane, isobutene, n-pentane, isopentane, neopentane, cyclopentane, acetone, dimethyl ether, and/or inert gases; acid; and optionally water.    USE - For use in preparing polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam.    ADVANTAGE - Foams made with the above blowing agent composition exhibit improved properties such as thermal insulation efficiency, and improved foam dimensional stability and compressive strength, when compared to foams made with water and/or formic acid blowing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) preparation of polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam composition by reacting and foaming a mixture of polyol(s) and isocyanate in the presence of the above blowing agent (1-60 parts/100 parts polyol);    (b) a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam composition prepared from a polymer foam formulation comprising the above blowing agent; and    (c) a premix of polyol and blowing agent.
NOVELTY - Recovering (M1) metal(s) from an aqueous solution, involves allowing the aqueous solution to flow into a biological reactor, comprising bacteria, which remove total organic carbon (TOC) from the aqueous solution, and then allowing the aqueous solution to flow from the biological reactor to liquid/solid separation, where the metal(s) are mostly separated from the solution.    USE - (M1) is useful for recovering metal(s) from an aqueous solution (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables an effective, efficient and economically feasible process for recovering aluminum and/or iron from sludge and/or separated salt(s).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a general description of the method for recovering metals from an aqueous solution.
NOVELTY - Solid organic waste containing impurity is processed by methane fermentation in a methane fermentation tank (MFT), collecting methane gas and setting the TS (total solid) concentration of the MFT as a predetermined TS concentration in which the impurity is not separated with respect to the digested sludge.    USE - For processing organic waste containing impurities.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is processed at low running cost and simple procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of methane fermentation processing system for processing organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (2)    feed water line (L)
NOVELTY - A cyclic double-stranded DNA plasmid pAMI-1 (I), comprising a fully defined 9978 nucleotides (SEQ ID NO:1) sequences given in the specification, or a base sequence with one or more deletion, substitution, insertion or addition in SEQ ID NO:1, where deletion, substitution, insertion or addition is carried out until autonomous replication of plasmid pAMI-1 is maintained, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for producing a recombinant host bacteria which involves inserting a heterologous DNA in (I), preparing recombinant vector, transforming the recombinant vector host bacteria, to obtain recombinant host bacteria (claimed). (I) is useful in genetic engineering for increasing the decomposing ability of pollutant by Sphingobium genus or Sphingomonas genus, for monitoring the environment and for producing novel bacterial enzymes.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is small, highly stable in host and is non-transferable so that it can be transduced to many bacterial groups.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a recombinant plasmid (II) comprising heterologous DNA inserted in (I); and    (2) a host cell (III) obtained by a transforming host bacteria using (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows restriction enzyme map of pAMI-1.
NOVELTY - Method of raising livestock involves raising floor of barn such that under-floor space is covered with support material for bedding, laying lower layer bedding having specific size and shape, laying chaff and sawdust over the upper bedding, impregnating deodorizer and fermentation promoter into the bedding, providing a blower of warm air, and providing a humidity sensor at lower-layer bedding layer.    USE - For raising livestock such as hen, cow, pig, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective, has increased efficiency, improves the meat quality ad prevents bad smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method of raising livestock involves raising floor of livestock barn such that under-floor space is covered with support material for bedding with passable air and deodorizer, and fermentation promoter mist, laying lower layer bedding having specific size and shape and in which the ratio of carbon to nitrogen is lower than the upper bedding, laying chaff and sawdust over the upper bedding, impregnating deodorizer and fermentation promoter into the bedding, providing a blower of warm air or air of normal temperature, and deodorizer and fermentation promoter mist to under-floor space, and temperature sensor of room interior to upper space, and providing a humidity sensor at lower-layer bedding layer. By self-adjusting the blow-temperature of warm air or air of normal temperature and deodorizer and fermentation promoter mist, the temperature and moisture content in bedding are adjusted to the conditions in which aerobic microbe always act easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows example of henhouse using the raising method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An activated carbon treatment apparatus is supplied with a gas comprising mainly methane, but also containing an organic polysiloxane, a heater (9) and associated control means (16) heat the gas and maintain it within a preset temperature range, and the gas is exposed to an activated carbon bed so that the organic polysiloxane is adsorbed to the activated carbon and removed from the gas.    USE - The apparatus is useful for removing organic polysiloxanes from biogas produced by fermentation of materials such as sewage and food waste to prevent damaging silicon dioxide deposits forming in engines (e.g. electricity generating engines) powered by the biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon treatment apparatus is economical in heating the biogas to the appropriate temperature for efficient removal of organic polysiloxanes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire schematic block diagram of the activated carbon treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    activated carbon filled layer (7)    heater (9)    inlet thermometer (10)    outlet thermometer (11)    temperature-difference calculating unit (13)    heating control unit (16)
NOVELTY - A mycorrhiza-fungi and the slow-release fertilizer are mixed in the weight ratio of 10-90:90-10.    USE - Mycorrhiza-fungi packed slow release fertilizer for seeding raising culture medium in agriculture field or horticulture field.    ADVANTAGE - Increases seedling productivity. Acquires uniform growth speed between pots.
NOVELTY - A bacteria (I) such as Pseudomonas putida TX2 (PTA-6169 and BCRC910232) capable of degrading organic polymer and endocrine disrupter, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for degrading the alkylphenol polyethoxylate compound (e.g., octyl-phenol polyethoxylate compound and nonyl-phenol polyethoxylate compound), and alkylphenol compound (e.g., an octyl-phenol compound, nonyl-phenol compound, butylphenol compound and an ethyl phenolic compound), where the alkyl phenol compound includes derivative of alkyl phenol such as alkyl catechol. (I) is useful for degrading organic polymer in a culture medium, where the organic polymer is alkylphenol polyethoxylate, dodecyl octaethoxylate, polyethylene glycol, 1,4-dioxane, trioxane or cyclic ether. (I) is useful for degrading endocrine disrupter in the culture medium, where the endocrine disrupter is the metabolite of alkylphenol polyethoxylate compound or alkylphenol compound (all claimed). (I) is useful in bioremediation of soil and water.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables efficient degradation of alkylphenol polyethoxylate compound and an alkylphenol compound, thus removing non-ionic surface-active agent from soil. (I) is viable in an environment containing high alkylphenol polyethoxylate concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph representing the relationship between the growth of bacteria and cultivation time, in the medium containing octyl-phenol compound as only carbon source. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen plate generates liquid air by utilizing cooling-heat energy of liquid hydrogen generated using liquid air utilization heat exchanger (13), for supplying to fuel cell (17).    USE - Hydrogen plant with power generation equipment which generates electric power using natural power source such as wind, solar heat, wave power, tidal power to electrolyze water to produce hydrogen for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of the hydrogen plant. Reduces energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carbon Dioxide recovery installation (11)    Liquid hydrogen utilization heat exchanger (12)    Liquid air utilization heat exchanger (13)    Liquid air pump (15)    Fuel cell (17)
NOVELTY - An oil component adsorption mat (2) is arranged at the interior of a storage tank containing waste oil (4). The oil component adsorbed by mat, or entire mat is removed. The adsorbed oil component is removed from the mat using a centrifugal separator (3). The deoiled mat (22) is made into refuse paper and plastic fuel (RPF) material, and thrown into RPF manufacturing equipment (5).    USE - For processing waste oil ejected from kitchen and restaurants.    ADVANTAGE - The waste oil is processed efficiently, without polluting environment. The adsorption material is efficiently used as raw material of refuse paper and plastic fuel, and recycling of oil component is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oil component adsorption mat (2) is arranged at the interior of storage tank containing waste oil (4), or at location in which waste oil is leaked out. The oil component adsorbed by the mat, or entire mat is removed. The non-adsorbed mat is replaced by new oil component adsorption mat. The adsorbed oil component is removed from the mat using centrifugal separator (3). The deoiled mat (22) is made into refuse paper and plastic fuel (RPF) material, and thrown into RPF manufacturing equipment (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the processing of waste oil.    grease trap (1)    oil component adsorption mat (2)    centrifugal separator (3)    waste oil (4)    RPF manufacturing apparatus (5)    RPF (6)    used mat (21)    deoiling mat (22)
NOVELTY - The base (10) for mounting a fuel modifier (9), is arranged in the bottom face of the concave portion of a container (11). Through holes (5a,5b) which are extended axially, are formed inside a columnar line (5) joined to the upper surface of the fuel modifier, for supplying fuel to the fuel modifier and for ejecting reformed gas.    USE - For fuel modifier storage in fuel cell system, co-generation plant and domestic fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Portable structure. Enables supplying fuel without reducing temperature of the fuel modifier. Improves efficiency of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the container.    columnar line (5)    through holes (5a,5b)    fuel modifier (9)    base (10)    container (11)
NOVELTY - Gas containing hydrocarbon fuel and hydrogen peroxide is supplied to a catalyst, to produce hydrogen rich gas. The number of oxygen atoms contained in the gas is 25-75% of the oxygen atoms required for total oxidation of hydrocarbon fuel. 50% or less of the oxygen atom contained in the gas, exist as oxygen molecule (O2).    USE - For vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A fuel gas with high hydrogen concentration and low carbon monoxide concentration is obtained by the modification method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) modification system of hydrocarbon fuel; and    (2) vehicle mounted with the modification system and fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of a fuel modification system.    hydrogen peroxide tank (102)    hydrocarbon fuel tank (104)    valve (106)    mixing portion (108)    modification portion (110)
NOVELTY - A preliminary electrode (5) and main electrode (21) are arranged opposite to each other and voltage is applied between them to generate discharge for processing the to be processed object. A carbon nanotube is arranged on the opposing surfaces of both the electrodes.    USE - For reaction processing of harmful substance e.g. NOx gas containing in exhaust gas of four stroke engine.    ADVANTAGE - Raises ionization density and achieves formation and stabilization of discharge by action of high electric field formed at the front end of carbon nanotube by arranging carbon nanotube on the electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reaction processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the reaction processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    preliminary electrode (5)    carbon nanotube layer (6)    flowpath (9)    ionization gas (11)    main electrode (21)
NOVELTY - Garbage detection sensors (72,73) are provided to detect the garbage in a sealed chute (7) and made to stop and start the operation of a pusher (3) and a conveyor (5) respectively. A garbage dispensing apparatus (75) is provided at the downstream side of the chute to discharge the garbage with respect to a gasifier (9).    USE - The apparatus is useful for supplying waste materials such as sewage sludge and solid waste to gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent in sealing and dispensing capability of garbage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the waste material supply apparatus.    Pusher (3)    Conveyor (5)    Chute (7)    Gasifier (9)    Garbage detection sensors (72,73)    Garbage dispensing apparatus (75)
NOVELTY - The microwave plasma reactor holds a hydrogen generation catalyst.    USE - In exhaust emission control device (claimed) for removing nitrogen oxide emitted from engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The microwave plasma reactor improves the purification capability of exhaust emission control device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) exhaust emission control device, which has the microwave plasma reactor holding a hydrogen generation catalyst, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) purification catalyst at the downstream; and    (2) method to use the exhaust emission control device, which involves operating the microwave plasma reactor while circulating a rich gas into the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the microwave plasma reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electro-discharge treatment unit has a discharge electrode (30) with a lower portion (34b) immersed in a washing tank (20) and the remaining portion facing a gas to be treated. A rotation unit rotates the electrode such that the lower portion is moved upward to face the gas and the remaining portion is moved downwards for immersion into the tank.    USE - Used in a plasma deodorizing apparatus used for removing odor of gas produced from waste water treatment plant such as sewer disposal plant and human waste treatment plant, or foodstuffs processing factory.    ADVANTAGE - The lower portion and the remaining portion of the electrode surface are washed alternately, without stopping the treatment process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the discharge electrode of the plasma deodorizing apparatus.    electro-discharge treatment unit (3)    area (11)    tank (20)    discharge electrode (30)    lower portion (34b)
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises a unit for parameter tuning of an engine, nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction catalyst that includes a system for nitrogen oxide reduction, and catalysts for reducing methane and nitrous oxide in exhaust gases of the engine.    USE - For removing methane and nitrous oxide from exhaust gases of combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combination of engine tuning and arrangement of the catalyst reducing by-products of exhaust gases in the apparatus facilitates control of temperature range and air fuel ratio, thus enables reduction of the nitrogen oxide emissions while maintaining combustion efficiency of the catalyst, during rich operation of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal of methane and nitrous oxide from exhaust gases during operation of a combustion engine, particularly during rich operation of the engine involving reading at least one of engine torque, engine speed, exhaust mass flow, NOx content in exhaust gases and/or lambda probe signal; modifying, as a function of the reading, the engine parameters to control the engine to stay in an air fuel ratio to lower the content of at least one of NOx and methane in the exhaust gases; and reducing methane and nitrous oxide present in the exhaust gases utilizing the methane reducing catalyst and the nitrous oxide reducing catalyst.
NOVELTY - Apparatus for producing a fluid reaction product from a fluid starting material by chemical reaction in the plasma of dielectrically hindered discharges comprises a dielectric layer between two porous electrodes through which the starting material and product can flow. One electrode is connected to a voltage source of at least 0.5 kV and the other is connected to earth.    USE - The apparatus is especially useful for producing a gas comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide from a mixture of hydrocarbons (especially a fuel such as methane or natural gas, liquefied gas, alcohol or vaporized gasoline or diesel fuel) and steam. The hydrogen-rich gas is especially useful in automobile fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be mounted on board an automobile.
NOVELTY - The assembly to generate a biogas from a biomass with a high content of dry material, by intensive fermentation, is a box-shaped fermenter container (A) with heating. Paddles (F) are mounted on trolleys (D, which ride on continuous guide rails (C) and are moved by chains through hydraulic cylinders (G) with piston rods to advance them in steps to move the biomass towards the extraction screw (H).    USE - The system is for the production of a biogas from a biomass with a high dry material content, using intensive fermentation.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is turned over efficiently using little energy, to ensure that the extracted matter has fermented completely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The assembly to generate a biogas from a biomass with a high content of dry material, by intensive fermentation, is a box-shaped fermenter container (A) with heating. Paddles (F) are mounted on trolleys (D, which ride on continuous guide rails (C) and are moved by chains through hydraulic cylinders (G) with piston rods to advance them in steps to move the biomass towards the extraction screw (H). The biomass is loaded into the container at one end side (B).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fermenting container assembly.    Container (A)    End side of container (B)    Guide rails (C)    Paddles (F)    Cylinders (G)    Extraction screw (H).
NOVELTY - Solid fuel comprises a combustible organic and/or inorganic waste or residual product whose energy is released from 700degrees C.    USE - For the ceramic industry, cement industry and waste incineration plants.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is easily produced.
NOVELTY - Waste solid fuel manufacturing apparatus comprises waste inflow unit for first removal of metallic waste from received waste, crusher for crushing waste, underwater separator for second removal of metallic waste from crushed waste using difference in specific gravity, dehydrator for dehydrating waste from underwater separator, drier for drying waste, pulverizer for pulverizing waste from drier, and compression and shaping mechanism.    USE - For manufacturing waste solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The invention solves problem of incineration and reproduces energy by reprocessing wastes into solid fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste solid fuel manufacturing apparatus comprises waste inflow unit (10) for first removal of metallic waste from received waste, crusher (30) for crushing waste (P) via the waste inflow unit, underwater separator (40) for second removal of metallic waste from waste crushed by crusher using a difference in specific gravity, dehydrator (50) for dehydrating the waste from underwater separator, drier (60) for drying waste from dehydrator, pulverizer (70) for pulverizing the waste from drier, and compression and shaping mechanism (90) for compressing pulverized waste into solid fuel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing waste solid fuel comprising removing metallic waste from conveyed waste, crushing waste where the metallic waste is removed, removing metallic waste from crushed waste by using difference in specific gravity, dehydrating waste from which the metallic waste is removed, drying dehydrated waste, pulverizing dried wastes, and compressing and shaping the pulverized waste, thus producing solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a construction of apparatus.    Waste inflow unit (10)    Crusher (30)    Crusher body (31)    Inlets (31a-b)    Underwater separator (40)    Dehydrator (50)    Drier (60)    Pulverizer (70)    Silo (80)    Compression and shaping mechanism (90)    Waste (P)
NOVELTY - Process for removing water from a sludge comprising passing the sludge through a chamber; injecting carbon dioxide gas under pressure into the chamber as the sludge passes through the chamber; and flashing the carbon dioxide-injected sludge through orifice into a vessel so as to release the carbon dioxide gas from the sludge, is new.    USE - The process is useful to remove interstitial water from cellular material during wastewater treatment processes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is cost effective and easy to use and install. The process reduces the water content of the sludge prior to passing to the belt press or other dewatering equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for removing water from wastewater sludge comprising placing sludge into a chamber, injecting a gas under at least 14.7 p.s.i.a. of water pressure into the chamber and flashing the gas from the chamber so as to release the gas from the sludge.
NOVELTY - A filter assembly comprises a fibrous filter media (111), and a conductive electrode (113) affixed to the filter media. The electrode makes physical contact to the filter media in several planar locations to collect electrical charge imparted anywhere on the fibrous filter media.    USE - In air filtration system for removing particulates from air (claimed), such as dust, microorganisms, pollen, toxins and other types of particulate contamination.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode coupled to a potential enables neutralizing charge that accumulates on the filter media during operations to be removed and maintaining high efficiency. The assembly counteracts the effects of charge accumulation during operation and provides high cleaning efficiency throughout a long life. The electrically enhanced fibrous air filter with increased efficiency supports germicidal effect. The filter assembly is disposable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making the filter media assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates air filtration system.    particulate contaminants (103)    charged particles (105)    filter media (111)    conductive electrode (113)    high voltage supply. (115)
NOVELTY - The fermentation method of the fertilizer, involves providing the fertilizer into the insertion opening of the fermenter (1) formed at the both sides of the longitudinal direction of the storage wall (3), conveying the piled fertilizer to the exit side and fermenting the fertilizer by using fertilizer promotion machine conveyed in the upper surface of storage wall.    USE - For fermenting fertilizer such as cattle feces and hen droppings.    ADVANTAGE - The method controls the generation of bad smell of ammonia and carbon dioxide from the excrement and suppresses the environmental deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fertilizer fermentation promotion machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of stirrer.    fermenter (1)    storage wall (3)    main portion (10)    stirring portion (30)    stirrer (M)
NOVELTY - A method for processing mowed grass (P) involves supplying weeded mowed grass to a mixer (1) with water, crushing the mowed grass to obtain liquid (W) and spraying the liquid on weeded place.    USE - For processing mowed grass weeded at golf course and river embankment (11).    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective, rapid and eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of processing method of mowed grass.    mixer (1)    river embankment (11)    adhesive (N)    mowed grass (P)    liquid (W)
NOVELTY - A gas separator (11) comprising liquefied fuel with a flow rate of 0.5 m/s, separates fuel gas vaporized from fuel. The vaporized fuel gas from extraction pipe (18), is ejected by opening the shut-off valve (19).    USE - Used for conveying low-temperature liquefied fuel such as liquid hydrogen used as fuel of a fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables long-distance conveyance of liquefied fuel of ultra low temperature through pipeline, efficiently without loss of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the constructional diagram of the gas separator in liquefied fuel carrier system.    conveyance pipeline (1)    gas separator (11)    extraction pipe (18)    shut-off valve (19)    controller (20)
NOVELTY - A magnetic adsorption agent contains a compound of porous adsorption material-magnetic oxide of iron formed by combining porous adsorption material excluding a clay mineral and magnetic oxide of iron.    USE - The agent is useful for the treatment of water containing solute or dispersoid such as heavy metal, organic material or microorganisms (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic adsorption agent has excellent physical adsorptivity with respective to-be-separated substance and magnetizability, and is manufactured reliably. The magnetic adsorption agent effectively removes environmental pollutant contained in waste water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of magnetic adsorption agent, which involves mixing the porous adsorption material excluding clay mineral with aqueous solution containing ferrous ion and ferric ion and forming compound of porous adsorption material-magnetic oxide of iron on basic reaction conditions; and    (2) water treatment method, which involves mixing the magnetic adsorption agent with to-be-processed water containing solute or dispersoid and adsorbing solute or dispersoid to the magnetic adsorption and removing solute/dispersoid-magnetic adsorption agent composite from the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows adsorption isotherm, which shows absorption amount of methylene blue on activated carbon or magnetic activated carbon and concentration. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fermenter structure (2) comprising space (12) between heat insulation side and outer walls (5,13), for introduction of external air through cold air inlet (3), where the ventilation blower (4) which guides the external air to a stock chamber (8) for fermenting organic waste, is separated at a distance from the cold air inlet, is new.    USE - For fermentation of organic wastes such as sewage sludge, city organic refuse, industrial waste, livestock excrements and livestock farming waste material, in cold places.    ADVANTAGE - The fermenter has a simple structure and performs fermentation quickly. Utilizes the fermentation heat effectively and enables energy saving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic waste fermentation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the aerobe fermenter.    Fermenter structure (2)    Cold air inlet (3)    Ventilation blower (4)    Outer wall (5)    Stock chamber (8)    Space (12)    Outer wall (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring electrical resistance value of resistor maintained at different temperatures in tested gas atmosphere. The target gas contained in the tested gas is determined, based on the measurement result.    USE - For monitoring target gas using semiconductor type gas sensor, where target gas is e.g. methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide (claimed), methanol or propane.    ADVANTAGE - Improves target gas monitoring accuracy and selectivity with respect to the gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor type gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating control pattern of resistor temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sensor has sensing electrode layer (6) with pair of noble metals of 10 weight% or more at predetermined intervals, and gas sensing layer (7) with 60 weight% or less of additional amount of catalyst, that are in contact with each other.    USE - For use as carbon monoxide sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables improving durability of the sensor and gas selectivity property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thin film gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Support layer (2)    Heater layer (3)    Insulating layer (4)    Sensing electrode layer (6)    Gas sensing layer (7)
NOVELTY - Adsorption type storage container for adsorbing biogas containing moisture, is filled with activated carbon as the adsorption material. The moisture absorption amount of activated carbon in the state of 40% relative humidity and temperature of 25 degreesC, is upto 1/5 of the saturation absorption amount.    USE - Used in adsorption type biogas storage apparatus (claimed) used to store biogas for use as energy source, which is produced during biological treatment of organic waste produced in sewage works, foodstuffs factory, beer manufacturing factory and livestock breeding farm.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of adsorption capability of activated carbon is prevented when adsorption and desorption of the biogas containing moisture, is performed repeatedly, as the activated carbon has low moisture-adsorption characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for adsorption type biogas storage apparatus.
NOVELTY - The reverse side of the pn junction surface of the p-type optical semiconductor layer (5) is electrically connected to a transparent electrically conductive film (6) on a photocatalyst layer (K). The reverse side of the pn junction of the n-type optical semiconductor layer (4) is connected to a catalyst layer for hydrogen generation.    USE - Water splitting type hydrogen generation cell.    ADVANTAGE - Energy conversion efficiency is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the water splitting type hydrogen generation cell.    electroconductive substrate (3)    n-type optical semiconductor layer (4)    p-type optical semiconductor layer (5)    transparent electrically conductive film (6)    photocatalyst layer (K)
NOVELTY - An ion-exchange membrane (1) contains polyarylene ether compound having specified structural units.    USE - For water electrolyzer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion-exchange membrane containing sulfonic-acid-group-containing aromatic polyarylene ether group compound, has excellent ionic conductivity, gas and liquid barrier property, workability, dimensional stability and electrochemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ion-exchange membrane contains polyarylene ether group compound having structural units of formulae (1) and (2) or (3).    Ar, Ar' = bivalent aromatic group;    Y = sulfone or ketone; and    X = hydrogen or univalent cation.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composite material containing ionic conductive film and electrode; and    (2) water electrolyzer containing composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of water electrolyzer.    Ion-exchange membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Power-supply components (4)
NOVELTY - Solid pulverization of cracked distillate is performed by spraying cracked distillate with inert gas, to obtain solid powder fuel. The cracked distillate is produced by thermal decomposition of resin-containing waste material.    USE - For manufacturing solid powder fuel from cracked distillate produced by thermal decomposition of resin-containing waste material such as plastics and shredder dust.    ADVANTAGE - The solid powder fuel having reduced amount of chlorine is obtained easily and by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid powder fuel manufacturing apparatus which consists of resin-containing waste material thermal decomposition tank (10), cracked distillate tank (11) for storing cracked distillate extracted from tank (10), spraying unit (12) to spray the distillate with inert gas, inert gas introduction unit, water tank (14) and separation tank (15) connected to the tank (14). The cracked distillate produced by thermal decomposition is sprayed towards the water tank with inert gas and contacted with inert gas or cold water. The cold water is supplied to the circulation tank and solid powder is separated and collected from the cold water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the refuse-derived fuel manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition tank (10)    cracked distillate tank (11)    spraying unit (12)    water tank (14)    separation tank (15)    chlorine removal tank (16)    circuit (17)    spraying chamber (18)
NOVELTY - Gas containing hydrogen obtained by gasification of plant biomass, and carbon monoxide are stored in gas holder and pressurized at 0.5-5 MPa through booster pump. The methanol produced in the reactor is cooled in cooling unit (104) to obtain liquid methanol. The reactor contains methanol synthesis portions (103a-103c) filled with catalyst arranged in series.    USE - For manufacturing methanol used as liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Methanol is manufactured efficiently from biomass of plants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the methanol synthesis apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methanol synthesis device mainframe (101)    Biomass gasification product supply line (102)    Methanol synthesis portions (103a-103c)    Cooling unit (104)    Final unconverted gas ejection line (109)
NOVELTY - A discharge device (11) generates plasma in an air circulation space between a discharge electrode (13) and a counter electrode (14). An ozone removal filter (12) is downstream of the discharge device, to remove residual ozone after discharging plasma. A turbulent flow generating baffle (20a) is near the discharge electrode, to resist flow of to-be processed fluid in the air circulation space.    USE - For air purification in home or small scale shop.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion effect of the residual ozone is improved, by resisting the flow of the to-be-processed fluid. The ozone removal efficiency is improved, and the service life of the ozone removal filter is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the discharge device in the above air purifier.    discharge device (11)    ozone removal filter (12)    discharge electrode (13)    counter electrode (14)    turbulent flow generating baffle (20a)
NOVELTY - Elimination of meat wastes comprising physical and biological treatment of materials by controlled anaerobic fermentation in liquid phase, in a partially closed container and in an aqueous environment in presence of a bioactive product, action of degrading bacteria and applying heat, is new.    USE - The method is used for eliminating meat wastes, especially animal cadavers, intended for non-aggressive destruction as regards to the environment of whole and/or partial bodies of animals of different species (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is convenient for destruction of meat materials, particularly that constituting whole of partial bodies of animals of different species. The process permits the convenient elimination of meat wastes and animal cadavers without attacking the environment or generating unpleasant effects for persons. The method treats and destroys organic materials coming from the bodies of animals.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production plant comprises at least a unit for the generation of a syngas; a water gas shift (WGS) reactor capable of implementing the endothermic overall dimethyl ether reaction to hydrogen enriched gas; and a hydrogen purification unit.    USE - For producing hydrogen; also for producing carbon monoxide (claimed); in the refining and chemical industries; and for peak shaving purposes in gasification based combined cycle power plant and in fuel processors.    ADVANTAGE - The plant produces larger amounts of hydrogen than nominal production; boosts hydrogen production thus increasing the availability of hydrogen produced; alleviates failure in generating the synthesis gas. The plant has the ability to meet a demand for carbon monoxide production while continuing to produce hydrogen; provides partial or complete compensation for any failure of syngas generation unit by tapping off syngas produced by another process line of the plant, by topping up with available carbon monoxide or by installation of isothermal WGS reactor with a high-pressure steam source capable of operating without being supplied with carbon monoxide-containing gas. The plant is capable of operating in the absence of carbon monoxide; and is economical as compared to the installation that uses carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - Rendering refuse fit for disposal where the refuse is sub-divided into residual coarse and fine fractions. The fine fraction is placed in a composting assembly (17), followed by regulated drying in a drying assembly (10). Heat released by the composting process is used in the drier.    USE - The process is useful for rendering refuse fit for disposal.    ADVANTAGE - The process simplifies the water management part f the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composting assembly has a cool air blower that abstracts the heat energy liberated by the composting process. The resulting heat is used in the drying process. The drying process reduces the water moisture content in one or more fractions. The drying assembly is operated either intermittently or continuously. The drier assembly is a conveyer belt drier exposed to pre-heated air (23).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the process.    Machinery building (1)    Fresh air inlet (2)    Air extraction (3)    Ventilator (4)    Filter (5)    Compost removal (6)    Fresh air (7)    Extractor fan (8)    Drying station (10)    Composting (17)    Pre-heated air (23)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a kind of clear fuel, alcohol diesel oil, for diesel motor and the preparation method. alcohol for burning, base diesel oil and cosolvent are used as the raw material. 2-20 share alcohol for burning, 75-98 share base diesel oil and 0.1-10 share cosolvent, in normal temperature and atmospheric pressure, they are mixed and accordance to get output. The cosolvent is one dimensional aliphatic alcohol containing 3-12 carbon. It consists of all kinds of isomer, nonyl phenol polyethenoxy ether which molecular formula is C6H19C6H4O(CH2CH2O)nH, here, n=1-50, all kinds of mahogany acid ester is composed by aliphatic and nonyl phenol polyethenoxy ether, their volume percent is 70%-99% and 1%-30% and composed by 80-99% aliphatic alcohol-1-20% mahogany acid ester in volume percent. Using this new product, diesel motor need not any change and the capability of motor changes less, besides, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and smoke dust from end gas can be reduced very much.
NOVELTY - Removing acid gases comprising at least 50 mole% hydrogen sulfide from a fluid stream comprises contacting the fluid stream with a liquid absorbent, separating the loaded absorbent into an acid gas stream at 3-30 bar and a regenerated absorbent stream by heating and optionally expansion or stripping, cooling the regenerated absorbent by heat exchange with the loaded absorbent, and recycling the regenerated absorbent to the absorption step.    USE - Removing acid gases from a fluid stream, e.g. natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The acid gas stream is produced at a pressure suitable for disposal in subterranean earth formations, deep water zones or oil reservoirs.
NOVELTY - An alkaline earth metal containing MFI structure zeolite catalyst used at the time of for synthesizing lower hydrocarbon from dimethyl ether and/or methanol, has atomic ratio of silicon and aluminum of 30-400, atomic ratio of alkaline earth metal and aluminum of 0.75-15, and average particle diameter of 0.05-2 microns.    USE - For synthesizing lower hydrocarbon from dimethyl ether and/or methanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lower hydrocarbon of high yield is obtained using the zeolite catalyst. The average particle diameter of the zeolite catalyst is small, and zeolite catalyst of improved catalyst life is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparation of alkaline earth metal containing MFI structure zeolite catalyst. The zeolite raw material liquid containing silica source, metal oxide source, alkali source, and skeletal structure regulator is made to co-exist an alkylene earth metal salt and zeolite seed crystal; and    (2) manufacture of lower hydrocarbon such as 2-4C saturated lower hydrocarbon which involves reacting dimethyl ether and/or methanol, using the alkaline earth metal containing MFI structure zeolite catalyst. The yield of mass reference (standard) of the carbon contained in the lower hydrocarbon to the carbon contained in dimethyl ether and/or methanol is 60% or more.
NOVELTY - A novel foamed skin cream (I) is obtained by: (a) preparing an oil phase by melting a mixture of fatty acids (especially of 6-22C), fatty alcohols and optionally other oil component(s) at 70-80 degrees C; (b) preparing an aqueous phase containing humectants, emulsifiers and coemulsifiers at 70-80 degrees C; (c) combining and emulsifying the aqueous phase with the oil phase at 70-80 degrees C; (d) partially saponifying at 70-80 degrees C; (e) adjusting the pH to 5.0-6.0; and (f) mixing with a foaming gas.    USE - (I) is specifically a skin care cream (claimed). In particular the use of (I) is claimed in the production of a composition for: (1) care of healthy, irritated, dry, cracked, flaking or defensively damaged skin; (2) treatment of skin irritation and/or damage caused by alkaline, carcinogenic, irritating or epidermis extracting materials; (3) prophylaxis of skin infection by fungi, spores or colonization by pathogenic germs (especially bacteria) or care of the skin following infection; or (4) promoting blood flow in the skin and/or improving the skin appearance.    ADVANTAGE - (I) maintain the physiological buffering capacity of the skin for protection against bacterial and functional infections, while maintaining the natural bacterial skin flora. The partial saponification forms fatty acids with a composition corresponding to the physiological lipid film of the skin, whereas total saponification would form soaps (surfactants). (I) are based on natural materials and well tolerated by the skin. The foams are easy to handle, non-greasy and more rapidly taken up in the skin than conventional creams.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel is prepared by heating oil followed by transesterification with 8-42 wt.% alcohol in presence of not greater than 0.55 wt.% catalyst to obtain a mixture of ester and glycerol, and subjecting the mixture to separation of the esterified oil for not less than 4 hrs followed by purification for not less than 8 hours and repeating the separation as well as purification in succession for not less than 3 times.    USE - The invention is used for the preparation of biodiesel used for diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The invention enables production of high quality fuel within a period of as low of 50 hours.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of biodiesel comprises:    (1) heating oil having by specific gravity of 0.85-0.96 and iodine value not greater than 208, to a temperature not greater than 120degreesC for not less than 2 hours followed by transesterification with 8-42 wt.% alcohol of formula ROH, in presence of not greater than 0.55 wt.% catalyst, at a temperature higher than the boiling point of the alcohol but not greater than 215degreesC for not less than 30 minutes under continuous turbulent conditions to obtain a mixture of ester and glycerol; and    (2) subjecting the mixture to separation of the esterified oil for not less than 4 hrs followed by purification for not less than 8 hours and repeating the separation as well as purification in succession for not less than 3 times to obtain biodiesel.    R=CnH2n+1;    n=1-5.
NOVELTY - Production of supported metallocene catalyst system includes preparing a metallocene catalyst solution comprising hafnium metallocene catalyst dissolved in supercritical-like solvent at -10-200degreesC, reacting support material with the metallocene catalyst solution, and removing the supercritical-like solvent from the metallocene catalyst and support material.    USE - For producing supported metallocene catalyst system useful in the polymerization of alkene such as ethylene, propylene, butene, and their substituted derivatives.    ADVANTAGE - The use of supercritical-like solvent insures maximum and uniform distribution of metallocene catalyst on support material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymerization reaction using the resultant catalyst.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises at least one self-tanning agent (a); surfactant (b); and hydroalcohol (c).    USE - As an aerosol composition for artificially tanning, coloring or browning the skin (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition reduces problems of uneven application, streaking or blotchiness thus covers the skin in a uniform and even manner; does not require manual application using the hands; and can be easily applied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for artificially tanning or browning the skin involving combining (a) with (b) in (c); delivering (a) and (b) combination to the skin in the form of an aerosol; and allowing the composition to dry to tan or brown the skin.
NOVELTY - The plasma generator comprises electrodes (11,12) which are relatively displaced in surface direction of dielectric (20) so as to satisfy specific equations using separate distance between electrode edges, angle formed by imaginary plane of edges, dielectric thickness, intensity of voltage applied to electrodes, outgoing angle of electric field in plasma forming space at dielectric and dielectric constant.    USE - For deodorizing apparatus and air cleaning apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures decomposing or removing harmful substances in the air effectively and prevents generation of ozone with the plasma discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electrode structure in plasma generator.    electrode structure (10)    electrodes (11,12)    dielectric (20)
NOVELTY - To provide a method and an apparatus for treating sewage, which are able to productively and effectively treat the sewage by disrupting and micro-particulating cell membrane of sludge and minimize energy for operating a total system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a sewage storage tank (1) which stores sewage supplied from the outside, a distributor (2) which includes a closed outer pipe, an inner pipe that is integrally formed with the outer pipe at the inner center thereof, a cell crush drum having a space part between the inner pipe and the outer pipe, an inlet port and a high pressure pump, which are integrally formed at lower part one side of the cell crush drum. The inlet port communicates with an inflow pipe (5) that penetrates through the sewage storage tank and has an inlet (5A), and a discharge pipe (6) which is formed at the upper part the other side and is connected with a sewage treatment tank (3) which stores the sludge water treated by the distributor and precipitates and solid-liquid separates the sludge water using fermentation fungi.
NOVELTY - The biomass gas producer (1) has supply unit (18) to supply air to an oxidizing layer (C) of the furnace (2) from the furnace side. An upper air supply unit (13) supplies air into the furnace, from ventilation fan (14) arranged at one side of rotary shaft (6) of the stirring unit (5), through draft trunk (6a) of the shaft.    USE - For production of biomass gas used as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the side and upper air supply units, air supplied uniformly to the oxidizing layer and ensures stable supply of biomass to the oxidizing layer without producing bridging phenomenon, even if biomass is of small sized particle. Thus oxidation reaction is carried out stably. Thus biomass gas is produced more efficiently and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controller controls the air quantity supplied by the upper air supply unit, based on the output of a temperature sensors (16,17a-17c) which are installed on front end and intermediate portion of the rotary shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical aside view of the biomass gas producing installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    biomass gas producing installation (1)    stirring unit (5)    rotary shaft (6)    draft trunk (6a)    upper and side air supply units (13,18)    temperature sensors (16,17a,17b,17c)    oxidizing layer (C)
NOVELTY - Moisture and tar of biomass gas generated in carbonization furnace (3) is separated and the tar is stored in a tar tank (9). A steam generator (14) generates steam using the collected tar as fuel. The tank tar is heated using steam from steam generator.    USE - Utilization installation using plant type biomass resources such as wood chips, for producing biomass gas used as fuel for internal combustion engine and producing charcoal, tar, wood vinegar used as fuel, humidity control agent, water purification agent, insect repellent and preservative.    ADVANTAGE - The high energy utilization efficiency of the biomass resources is ensured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas engine produces high temperature waste gas using biomass gas as fuel. A pump (10) conveys the stored tar from the tank to the steam generator. A superheater heats the tar tank, so as to reduce the viscosity to the tar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the plant type biomass resources utilization installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbonization furnace (3)    cyclone separator (4)    coolers (5,6)    tar tank (9)    pump (10)    steam generator (14)
NOVELTY - The nitrogen separated from air by pressure-swing adsorption method is continuously supplied to a storage tank (5) which stores a refuse-derived fuel. The purity of nitrogen is 95-99.5%.    USE - Storage method of refuse-derived fuel used in electric-power generation process.    ADVANTAGE - Since nitrogen is supplied to the tank, the danger of fire and explosion in the storage tank is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for storage apparatus of refuse-derived fuel, which has the storage tank with the fuel inlet (20) at the upper side and a fuel outlet (21) at the lower side. A pipe (8) supplying nitrogen from a pressure-swing adsorption type separation device (7) to the tank, is connected to the middle portion of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the storage apparatus of refuse-derived fuel.    tank (5)    separation device (7)    pipe (8)    inlet (20)    outlet (21)
NOVELTY - A solid decomposition product obtained by vapor decomposition of an organic waste is processed by stuffing and embedding the product in a biodegradable plastic container.    USE - For processing solid decomposition product obtained by vapor decomposition of organic waste such as foodstuff waste materials, agricultural and livestock forming waste material and fishery waste material, into civil engineering material, solid fuel, waterproof membrane and structural material. The civil engineering material includes construction of rooftop greening, horticulture and desertification prevention.    ADVANTAGE - As the biodegradable plastic container is decomposed by microorganisms in underground, the solid decomposition product is mixed with soil, thereby modifying the soil. The seeds of weeds in the soil are made sterile by the vapor decomposing processing and utilization range of solid decomposition material is enlarged. The handleability of the organic waste is improved. The solid decomposition product is eco-friendly and the solid fuel produced using the product is excellent in combustibility, preservability and handleability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of the processing method of solid decomposition product. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    soil modification material (10)    civil engineering material (11)    solid fuel (12)    plastic substituted item (13)
NOVELTY - Carbonized material is manufactured from biomass by heating high water content biomass at 100-400degreesC under pressure of 1-150 atmospheres in the atmosphere of non-oxidizing gas. The moisture content of high water content biomass is 50%.    USE - For manufacturing carbonized material from biomass such as organic refuses, sewage sludge, fermentation residues, livestock forming waste material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method is rapid, consumes less energy and is carried out at low temperature without drying the biomass.
NOVELTY - The fermentation processing method of organic waste, involves heating the processed material consisting of organic waste and fermenting the heated processed-material within bag or packing covering material.    USE - For processing organic waste such as pruning waste of garden tree, mowing weeds, and sludge of river, lakes and marshes.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for warm air supply apparatus for fermentation processing of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the fermentation processing of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor is processed by methane fermentation of organic sludge and high concentration waste liquid such as human waste sludge, food processing waste material and livestock dung to produce digestive supernatant liquor (L0), solid-liquid separating, and concentrating liquid component (L1) (for disposing) in foam suppressed state, using high speed rotating evaporator.    USE - For processing methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor produced from organic sludge and high concentration waste liquid such as human waste sludge, food processing waste material and livestock dung.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrate (L2) can be obtained efficiently by concentrating digestive supernatant liquor at low cost. By composting the concentrate, the need for discharging the methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor to river is eliminated. The need for using chemical agent for adjusting pH of liquid component and corrosion are eliminated, and the process is performed efficiently by using the apparatus made of steel materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation digestive supernatant processing apparatus (D).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    digester (1)    gas holder (2)    solid-liquid separator (3)    concentrator (5)    methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor processing apparatus (D)    methane gas (G)    digestive supernatant liquor (L0)    liquid component (L1)    concentrate (L2)    condensate (L3,L4)    solid component (S)
NOVELTY - A hot platen (9) is arranged between a lower stirring space and upper drying space (4a) of fermentation chamber (4). The stirring space has stirring blades (10) separated along vertical direction, which are fixed to a shaft (7), and raking blade (11). The blades stir mixture of organic waste (1) and processing material (3), such that the mixture is moved upwards from lower portion of stirring space to drying space.    USE - For performing fermentation and decomposition of organic waste using processing material to which microorganisms adhere.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture of waste and processing material is smoothly and efficiently transferred from the stirring space to the drying space where the mixture is heated, dried and sterilized. The apparatus has a simple structure and a small size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the organic-waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste (1)    processing material (3)    fermentation chamber (4)    drying space (4a)    shaft (7)    hot platen (9)    stirring blades (10)    raking blade (11)
NOVELTY - The odor gas generated from organic-refuse treatment tank (2), is pre-heated by compact and lightweight heat exchanger (5) and heated to predetermined temperature by burner (6). The heated gas is passed through catalyst layer (8) to perform deodorizing process, and the gas is cooled to specific temperature by passing through heat exchanger. The portion of the exhaust gas is recycled.    USE - Used in garbage disposal field, to process wastage disposed from home and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency is improved, using compact and lightweight heat exchanger. The running cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and sectional vies of the organic refuse fermentation deodorizing processing apparatus.    treatment tank (2)    duct (4)    heat exchanger (5)    burner (6)    catalyst layer (8)
NOVELTY - The deodorizing apparatus (10) has a deodorizing processing chamber (12) having a gas inlet (14) and a gas exhaust port (15). A mixture of wood chips and activated carbon adhered with microorganisms is stored in the processing chamber. The odor present in gas is decreased from gas inlet to inhaled gas, and is emitted from port (15). Microorganisms have odor decomposability, and are extracted from humus soil.    USE - For deodorizing odor produced from organic waste in compost plant.    ADVANTAGE - The deodorizing apparatus has simple structure, and suppresses odor produced in compost plant efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the deodorizing apparatus.    deodorizing apparatus (10)    processing front chamber (11)    deodorizing processing chamber (12)    processing back chamber (13)    gas inlet (14)    gas exhaust port (15)
NOVELTY - A cell stack controller (17) specifies the usage number of cell stack (C1-C4) in a water electrolysis apparatus (3), so that the voltage and current applied to each cell stack reaches predetermined range according to electrical power supplied to the water electrolysis apparatus.    USE - For producing hydrogen, used as fuel for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating range is increased, and water electrolysis is performed with sufficient high energy and without increasing the cell stack number. The exchange of cell stack is performed easily and reduction of durability of water electrolysis apparatus is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above hydrogen production installation.    rectifier (2)    water electrolysis apparatus (3)    voltage controller (16)    cell stack controller (17)    cell stacks (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - A horizontal cylindrical casing has inner leading screw (11) and vaporizing unit (6) which vaporizes melted plastic and other main components. A reaction tube (40) for adjusting the vaporization gas component is connected to the vaporizing unit. Electromagnetic wave is supplied to adjust the decomposition of vaporization gas and polymerization in the reaction tube. The casing is expulsion-proof.    USE - As vehicle mounted type waste plastic processing apparatus for melting and vaporizing crushed waste plastic, so as to obtain fuel for boiler after cooling vaporized gas.    ADVANTAGE - By accommodating main components in the casing, the size of the apparatus is made compact. Therefore installation time and effort of the apparatus is reduced. The apparatus is conveyed conveniently by mounting on the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the waste plastic processing apparatus.    dryer (1)    vaporization unit (6)    hopper (7)    leading screw(40) reaction tube (11)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage-supply apparatus has sheet-like flow path (5), in which hydrogen discharging and storing medium is circulated, catalyst layer (4) at flow path, hydrogen separation unit (6) at path, and flow hole. Unit (6) separates hydrogen discharging medium and hydrogen, and hydrogen storing medium and hydrogen, respectively. The hydrogen discharging and storing medium, and hydrogen are allowed to flow through flow hole.    USE - For distribution power supply unit and motor vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage-supply apparatus efficiently stores and supplies hydrogen at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen storage-supply system, which has hydrogen storage-supply apparatus having supply portion of hydrogen storing medium, a tank unit and a heat exchanger;    (2) distribution power supply unit, which has motor, fuel cell, gas turbine and/or internal combustion engine utilizing hydrogen storage supply system; and    (3) motor vehicle, which has motor, fuel cell, gas turbine and/or internal combustion engine utilizing hydrogen storage supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of internal structure of hydrogen storage-supply apparatus.    high heat-conduction substrate (2)    flow path protrusion (3)    catalyst layer (4)    medium flow path (5)    hydrogen separation unit (6)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator has reactors (A-C), and generates hydrogen-containing gas by supplying activated gas between reactors (A,B) and/or directly to device (B).    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell vehicle and portable small fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator enables the production of reformed gas having high hydrogen concentration and low carbon monoxide and methane concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An ethanol modifier has an ethylene modification catalyst (51) for producing hydrogen by steam reforming or partial oxidation of ethylene, and an ethanol dehydration catalyst (41) for producing ethylene by dehydration of ethanol (1).    USE - For fuel cell system, and for modification of ethanol (both claimed) to produce hydrogen. For solid polymeric fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The modification reaction of ethanol is performed at low temperature, and hydrogen is produced efficiently. By-product methane and carbon monoxide is suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system (100) equipped with the ethanol modifier; and    (2) modification method of ethanol. Ethanol is contacted with the ethanol dehydration catalyst, to produce ethylene. The ethylene is contacted with the ethylene modification catalyst, to produce hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of fuel cell system utilizing the ethanol modifier.    ethanol (1)    ethanol dehydration catalyst (41)    modification reaction device (50)    ethylene modification catalyst (51)    fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - Gaseous fuel produced from organic waste is purified. The purified gas is supplied and direct current is supplied under pressure to which waste liquid of liquid phase or portion of waste liquid containing residue emitted from bioreaction process, is maintained at temperature of 100degreesC or more to less than critical temperature of waste liquid. Hydrogen gas (11) collected and/or pure gas are used for electric power generation.    USE - For generating electric power useful as thermal power generation alternative.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical energy is produced economically from organic waste by bioreaction without influencing the environment. The amount of carbon dioxide generated during electric power generation is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gaseous fuel produced from organic waste by bioreaction, is purified. The purified gas is supplied and direct current is supplied under the pressure to which waste liquid of liquid phase or portion of waste liquid containing the residue emitted from the bioreaction process, is maintained at temperature of 100degreesC or more to less than critical temperature of waste liquid, and hydrothermal electrolysis is carried out. Hydrogen gas (11) collected and/or gas obtained from gaseous fuel production process, are used for electric power generation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of electric power generation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gaseous fuel production tank (1)    aerator (2)    hydrothermal electrolysis tank (3)    solid-liquid separation tank (4)    hydrogen gas (11)
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation processing comprising supplying slurry containing organic waste to the first and second fermenters of methane fermentation tank, passing the liquid to flow through a filter bed immobilized with anaerobic microorganism as main constituent in the fermenters, washing the filter beds, supplying the obtained liquid into the fermentation tank and repeating the procedure, is new.    USE - The method and apparatus are used for methane fermentation processing of organic waste (claimed), such as organic refuse, food-processing dreg and for activated sludge treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to carry out methane fermentation in large volume and at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Methane fermentation processing comprises providing a first fermenter (13) and second fermenter (14) in methane fermentation tank, arranging a filter bed (21,22) immobilized with anaerobic microorganism as main constituent in the first and second fermenters, supplying slurry containing the organic waste to the first fermenter and passing through the filter bed of first fermenter, supplying the processed liquid to the second fermenter and passing through the filter bed of second fermenter, obtaining the processed liquid after washing the filter beds of the first and second fermenters continuously or regularly, supplying the obtained liquid into the methane fermentation tank and repeating the procedure.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of methane fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First fermenter (13)    Second fermenter (14)    Gas holder (15)    Heat exchanger (17)    Solid-liquid separator (18)    Washing tank (19)    Filter beds (21,22)
NOVELTY - The anaerobic treatment of organic waste (4) involves double-stage fermentation. The organic waste is initially subjected to anaerobic solubilization and hydrogen fermentation, followed by methane-fermentation and hydrogen and methane are biologically collected.    USE - For biological processing of organic waste and for recovering hydrogen and methane.    ADVANTAGE - The method and apparatus effectively processes organic waste such as sewage sludge, surplus sludge, livestock excrements and food waste water. The method is simple and rapid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of double-stage fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solubilization-hydrogen fermentation reactor (1)    methane fermentation tank (2)    organic refuse (4)    dilution water (8)    biogas (9)    fermentation residue (10)
NOVELTY - Evaluating (M1) anaerobic decomposition of aromatic compound by microorganisms, involves detecting the presence of benzoyl-coenzyme A reductase or its affinity enzyme in sample.    USE - (M1) is useful for evaluating anaerobic decomposition of aromatic compound by microorganisms in a sample such as soil, underground water, etc (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) enables to evaluate the anaerobic decomposition of aromatic compound by microorganisms in environment, rapidly, efficiently and easily. (M1) is also cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a nucleic acid fragment (I) for detecting a nucleic acid encoding benzoyl-coenzyme A reductase or its affinity enzyme and capable of functioning as a primer or a probe, comprising a fully defined 20 or 19 nucleotides (SEQ ID No. 1 or 2) sequence given in specification, a nucleic acid fragment containing a sequence complementary to (SEQ ID No. or 2), or a sequence having one or more nucleotides deleted, substituted or added in (SEQ ID No. 1 or 2); and    (2) kit for evaluating anaerobic decomposition activity of aromatic compound by microorganisms, comprising (I).
NOVELTY - The plate-shaped unit electrodes (2) comprising ceramic structures (3) with inner electrically conductive films (4) are arranged sequentially at specific distance. The holding structures (5) having longitudinal grooves (8) are arranged between each unit electrode.    USE - Used in plasma reactor (claimed) e.g. ozonizer for removal of detrimental constituent contained in exhaust gas e.g. nitrous oxide, hydrocarbon and carbon-monoxide of engine and various incinerators.    ADVANTAGE - Generates stable and uniform plasma efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shape of cross-section of longitudinal groove is polygon, semi-circle or half-ellipse. The length of holding structure is 1.3-10 times the width of holding structure.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma reactor comprising pulse power supply with static induction (SI) thyristor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the plasma generating electrode.    plasma generating electrode (1)    unit electrodes (2)    ceramic structures (3)    electrically conductive films (4)    holding structures (5)    grooves (8)
NOVELTY - An insulating film (21) is integrally formed with electrodes (31-33) to cover the electrodes. The liquid concentration is measured by the electrodes.    USE - An electrode structure for use in an electrostatic capacitance-type liquid concentration sensor used for measuring the concentration of liquid such as aqueous methanol solution used as fuel of direct methanol fuel cell used in mobile devices such as personal digital assistants (PDA), mobile telephones and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents direct contact of the electrode with the liquid, by covering the electrodes with the insulating film. The corrosion of the electrodes is prevented and thereby durability of the electrode is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode structure.    connection line (12)    insulating film (21)    shielding wire (30)    electrodes (31-33)    pressing element (61)
NOVELTY - A casing (2) has external honeycomb structure (5) between periphery electrode (4) and electrode (6) and internal honeycomb structure (9) between central electrode (10) and electrode (8), such that cell density of structure (5) is lower than structure (9).    USE - For purifying exhaust gas emitted from internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The novel reactor enables particulate substance collection efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above plasma reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plasma reactor (1)    casing (2)    periphery electrode (4)    external honeycomb structure (5)    electrodes (6,8)    internal honeycomb structure (9)    central electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The fall of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) grains (13) from a conveyor (11), is photographed using an infrared camera (1), and a temperature distribution image is acquired. The acquired image is processed, and the high temperature region in the image, is extracted. A warning is emitted when the high temperature regions are extracted in following images, so as to confirm free fall of the grains.    USE - For detecting garbage (e.g. plastic waste material) in crushed refuse-derived fuel (RDF) grains, in RDF manufacturing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Free fall of the grains is confirmed at a glance, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heat generation monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the heat generation monitoring apparatus.    camera (1)    conveyors (11,12)    RDF grains (13,14)
NOVELTY - Below a certain temperature threshold for the gases circulating in the engine exhaust line, a gas mixture containing ozone is injected into the exhaust line to oxidize the unburned hydrocarbons. Above the threshold, the unburned hydrocarbons are treated using a catalytic converter.    USE - Removing unburnt hydrocarbons from the exhaust of a vehicle engine running on natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - This device ensures unburnt hydrocarbons are removed from the exhaust gases even when the engine is too cold to operate the catalytic converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The threshold temperature is the semi-conversion temperature for methane. The device to carry out this process includes a catalytic converter (3) and a temperature detector (5) upstream of the converter in the exhaust pipe (9) of the engine. An air inlet line (6) parallel to the exhaust pipe carries an air pump (4) and an air ionization device (2). Means of injection (8) allow the gas mixture from the air ionization device to be introduced into the exhaust pipe. The means (7) of controlling the air pump, the ionization device and the means of injection all operate as a function of the temperature measured by the detector. The means of injection connect to the exhaust pipe upstream or downstream of the catalytic converter. The air ionization device is made of several reactors placed in series in the air inlet line. A gas ionization device is placed in the exhaust pipe with means of controlling it. The means of control for the gas ionization device are independent of the means of controlling the air ionization device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows    Engine (1)    Air ionization device (2)    Catalytic converter (3)    Air pump (4)    Temperature detector (5)    Air inlet line (6)    Means of controlling the air pump, ionization device and means of injection (7)    Means of injection (8)    Exhaust pipe (9)
NOVELTY - A new catalyst comprises a hydrocarbon conversion component comprising a metal thermally encapsulated in a layered silicate and an acid component comprising a solid with acid centers.    USE - The catalyst is useful for hydrogenation, hydrocracking, hydroisomerization and/or hydrofining of unsaturated hydrocarbons, especially to produce high-octane gasoline with a low aromatics content.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is resistant to deactivation by typical catalyst poisons, e.g. carbon monoxide, organic sulfur, nitrogen or oxygen compounds and unsaturated by-products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) producing the catalyst by introducing Group VIII metal ions into a layered silicate, heating the silicate to generate metal from the metal ions and encapsulate the metal, and mixing the product with a solid having active centers; and    (2) hydrogenation, hydrocracking, hydroisomerization and/or hydrofining of unsaturated hydrocarbons using the catalyst.
NOVELTY - An alcohol clean fuel contains the following components mixed evenly: methanol, alcohol-petrol combination, isopropanol, fuel accelerator, clean dispersant, anti-corrosion agent, metallo catalyst, deicing agent, stability agent, antioxidant agent, and explosion-resistant agent. The fuel can be used in vehicles and can be mixed with lead-free petrol by any proportion. In addition, this fuel applies to any gasoline-motivated vehicle without changing the engine. Moreover, the fuel is environmental and can effectively reduce the emission of harmful substance in end gas, such as CO, CH and NOx. And the fuel cannot erode aluminum, cast iron, copper, and so forth and the swelling phenomena can be reduced by using this fuel instead of lead-free petrol. Additionally,an easy production and a low cost make this invention a vast-foreground environmental clean fuel.
NOVELTY - The vehicle-using alcohol clean fuel is that it mix alcohol, light hydrocarbon, tar-oil, solvent oil, tert.-butanol, fuel accelator, clean dispersant, anti-corrosion agent, and metallo catalyst by proper proportion. The fuel can advance the output of alkyl of gasoline and effectively reduce the emission of harmful substance in end gas, such as CO, CH and NOx. Moreover, the fuel cannot erode aluminum, cast iron, copper, and so forth and the source of components of the fuel can be gained abroad. Additionally, an easy production and a low cost make this invention avast-foreground environmental clean fuel.
NOVELTY - The excrement of a bull is subjected to gasification, including: (1) dehydrating cow dung; (2) mixing with cow dung and straw after dehydration, rice husks according to the following ratio by weight: cow dung - 60-90%, straw - 10-20, rice husks - 10-20% (3) sending the mixture to a combustion furnace for burning; (4) cooling the flammable gas produced; (5) dust removal; and (6) tar removal. The process utilizes waste dung and fully utilizes the energy as cow dung can produce 1000 m3 flammable gas. The flammable gas produced is accumulated and can be burnt directly, can be used for generating electricity.
NOVELTY - Nutritive organic complex fertilizer comprises 30%-to-50% of dung of livestock and birds, 10%-to-30% of wood coal, 20%-to-40% of industrial and agricultural tailings, 2%-to-8% of bean cake dust and 2%-to-5% of bone dust.    USE - As a nutritive organic complex fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is featured by the simple steps, easy operation and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nutritive organic complex fertilizer comprises 30%-to-50% of dung of livestock and birds, 10%-to-30% of wood coal, 20%-to-40% of industrial and agricultural tailings, 2%-to-8% of bean cake dust and 2%-to-5% of bone dust. The steps are as follows: 1) mix the dung of livestock and birds, wood coal, industrial and agricultural tailings, bean cake dust and bone dust, graft useful complex microorganism, whose inoculum size is 1%-to-10% of the ferment size, with the 30%-to-40% of water content, whisk it, ferment it without light and oxygen for 7-to-20 days in the tun at the temperature of between 28degreesC and 40degreesC; 2) whisk the organic nutritive material fermented in the mixer, filtrate it with 20-to-40 sieve, get the pulverous turnoff, mold it in the forming machine and get the turnoff after drying.
NOVELTY - Treatment of agricultural wastes comprising anaerobic digestion of a mixture of agricultural waste and water to yield solids and a biogas that includes methane and carbon dioxide; reforming the biogas to a syngas that includes carbon monoxide and hydrogen in a steam reformation process; and converting the syngas to methanol in an alcohol conversion process, is new.    USE - The method and system are used for treating agricultural waste comprising animal manures to produce alcohol, biogas and syn gas (claimed), and methyl ester, which are used in renewable energy processes. The syn gas is useful as feedstock for alcohols, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The methyl ester is used as raw material for plastic additive and biodiesel motor fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides efficient and sanitary disposal of agricultural waste; and produces useable energy (e.g. emission-free electricity) and fertilizer. The system facilitates digestion of higher organic solid fraction and conversion of the produced biogas to a transportable, liquid energy product on a continuous basis; reduces noxious odors at individual farms through centralized digestion facility; minimizes the negative impact of concentrated farm operations on groundwater and adjacent surface water. The fertilizer obtained in the process has maximum nutritive value and gives slow release of the nutrients; and the wastewater is available for immediate reuse in agricultural operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system used to treat agricultural waste comprising an anaerobic digestion apparatus; a biogas reformation apparatus; and an alcohol conversion apparatus.
NOVELTY - Method for preparing carbohydrate-containing gelling concentrate for confectionery products, is new.    USE - Food industry.    ADVANTAGE - Higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The present innovation deals with obtaining gelling concentrate containing structure-forming agents of vegetable and microbial origin. Prepared sugar beet should be deodorated and sterilized with supercritical carbon dioxide followed by extracting residues at mixing at extractional volume water and liquid hydrogen fluoride. Then comes separation of culture liquid, its blending with juice, addition of liquid ammonia and supercritical CO2-extract into the blend out of Mortierella sarnyensis micromycete biomass extracted then according to the preset technique to obtain solid residue treated with liquid ammonia followed by concentrating the blend, treating the concentrate with liquid carbon dioxide, mixing with treated solid residue of Mortierella sarnyensis micromycete biomass and heating the mixture up to 60 degreesC, not less. The innovation provides improved structure-forming capacity and increased thermal stability of gelling concentrate.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a compost from sewage settlings, especially sewage settlings contaminated by heavy metals, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a compost from sewage settlings (contaminated by heavy metals), is new. The method provides for mixing of settlings of sewage with a high-moisture-absorbing and a gettering admixtures, formation out of the produced mixture of a compost hill on a perforated pipeline, and a periodic blowing through the compost hill by air using this pipeline. The top of the compost hill provides oxidative conditions and the bottom of the hill provides reducing conditions. The perforated pipeline is made in the form of a zigzag from soldered sections of the perforated pipes from heterogeneous conductors or from conductors and semiconductors forming of a ring-shaped thermopile. Internal seams of the thermopile are placed in a midpoint of the compost hill and its external seams - beyond its limits. In the top part of the compost hill is placed an electrode made in the form of a metal screen, connected to a positive pole of the thermopile, and in the lower part of the compost hill - an electrode made in the form of a metal screen, connected to a negative pole of the thermopile. The method allows to speed up the process of the heavy metals withdrawal from the compost mass and to increase effectiveness of the composting process.
NOVELTY - A biogas fuel cell power generating device returns portion(s) of reformed-gas condensed water produced from biogas to a methane fermentation tank (1). The device uses biogas, which is obtained by carrying out methane fermentation of organic waste, as a fuel.    USE - For converting methanol in reformed-gas condensed water into fuel for biogas electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas fuel cell power-generating device and biogas hydrogen production apparatus are economical, and effectively utilize biogas. The necessity of pH adjuster supply unit for supplying pH adjuster to methane fermentation tank is excluded. Also, the necessity for providing separately wastewater treatment installation for removing ammonia and methanol in condensed water is excluded.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biogas hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the biogas fuel cell power-generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (1)    emergency quick closing valve (2)    biogas flow control valve (3)    desulfurizer (4)    modifier (5)
NOVELTY - Producing cured compost-type material comprising stirring organic waste within a heating container (1), heat-drying and heat-processing, where fats and oils are added to the organic waste or to the heating container to obtain cured compost-type material, is new.    USE - The method and apparatus are used for producing cured compost-type material (claimed), by processing organic waste such as biological treatment sludge and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesion of to-be-processed material to the heating container inner wall face is prevented. The cured compost-type material is produced efficiently with high yield. Washing of the manufacturing apparatus of the cured compost-type material, is performed easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacturing apparatus of the cured compost-type material; and    (2) cleaning method of the manufacturing apparatus of cured compost-type material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing apparatus of cured compost-type material.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating container (1)    heat medium oil (2)    heat exchanger (3)    rotary shaft (4)    stirring blade (5)
NOVELTY - An organic waste liquid and an adjustment material are stirred to obtain fermentation mixed material. Moisture content is evaporated from the mixed material, using fermentation heat. The fermentation-completed mixed material is then supplied as adjustment material. Fermentation and evaporation are continued by repeating and supplying the organic waste liquid in an amount corresponding to the evaporated moisture content.    USE - For processing organic waste liquid, such as shochu-liquor lees (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The processing method carries out stable processing of organic waste liquid, decreasing the energy consumption and residual amount after processing. New waste materials are not generated. The temperature rise is promoted by fermentation heat, which in turn promotes the evaporation of moisture content. The method uses a compact apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste liquid and an adjustment material are stirred to obtain a fermentation mixed material. Moisture content is evaporated from the fermentation mixed material, using the fermentation heat. The fermentation-completed mixed material is then supplied as an adjustment material to the stirring process. Fermentation and evaporation of moisture content are continued by repeating and supplying the organic waste liquid in an amount corresponding to the evaporated moisture content. The adjustment material contains microorganisms for fermentation of the organic waste liquid. The initially used adjustment material contains a wooden material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic-matter processing apparatus.    shochu-liquor lees tank (1)    adjustment-material hopper (2)    mixing processing machine (3)    fermentation treatment tank (4)    piping (11)
NOVELTY - The organic waste liquid and an adjustment material containing microorganisms capable of fermenting waste liquid, are stirred to obtain fermentation mixed material. Moisture content is evaporated from the mixed material using fermentation heat. The organic material contained in waste liquid is decreased or eliminated. The mixed material is mixed with the adjustment material, and the processes are repeated.    USE - For processing organic waste liquid such as shochu-liquor lees.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of organic waste liquid is stable, and decreases residual amount after processing and consumption energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an apparatus used for processing the organic waste liquid.    shochu-liquor lees tank (1)    adjustment material hopper (2)    mixing processing machine (3)    fermentation treatment tank (4)    drying apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - An organic waste disposal apparatus has mixing unit (3), fermentation treatment tank (4) and supply apparatus (43). The unit (3) carries out stirring of organic waste liquid and an adjustment material. Tank (4) stores fermented mixed material and evaporates moisture content from mixed material using fermentation heat. The supply apparatus supplies the fermented mixed material from treatment tank to mixing machine.    USE - For processing of organic waste liquid, such as shochu-liquor lees.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste processing apparatus stably reduces residual amount using reduced energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste disposal apparatus has a mixing unit (3), a fermentation treatment tank (4) and a supply apparatus (43). The unit (3) carries out stirring of organic waste liquid and an adjustment material containing microorganisms capable of fermenting waste liquid. The fermentation treatment tank stores fermented mixed material and evaporates moisture content from fermented mixed material using fermentation heat. The supply apparatus supplies the fermented mixed material from treatment tank to mixing machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of organic waste processing apparatus.    shochu-liquor lees tank (1)    adjustment material hopper (2)    mixing unit (3)    fermentation treatment tank (4)    supply apparatus (43)
NOVELTY - The sludge from wastewater treatment facility is supplied to a pre-processing tank. The tank is maintained at aerobic and anaerobic states repeatedly for several times by intermittent oxygen supply, and the sludge is refined.    USE - For pre-processing sludge compost and producing high quality manure.    ADVANTAGE - The method restrains additional amount of coagulant of dehydration adjuvant, reduces cost and enables easy processing management. The concentration and characteristic of sludge is stabilized. The method produces dehydration cake of low moisture content, stably. The fermentation process is performed easily, using simple and low cost processing plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the plant for pre-processing sludge compost. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anaerobic filter bed (2)    contact aerator (3)    sedimentation tank (4)    sludge thickening tank (5)    sludge storage tank (6)
NOVELTY - Contaminated soil (1) containing an oil component is subjected to wet classification. The slurry phase of the fine-granule division (2) containing concentrated oil component, is then subjected to biological treatment and/or incineration processing.    USE - For processing soil contaminated with oil components, such as organic compounds, resins, and asphaltene.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method reduces the amount of process target material, increases the processing capacity, and enables easy slurry circulation and aeration using only a fine-granule division with small and uniform particles. Oxygen is supplied to the slurry, and oil-component decomposition by microorganisms is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing of the processing method of contaminated soil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Contaminated soil (1)    Fine-granule division (2)    Rough-grain division (3)    Water (5)    Purified soil (7)
NOVELTY - Modification and purification to remove impurity and/or moisture content removal of organic waste is performed, and the product is used as a biomass raw material.    USE - For forming a biomass raw material from organic waste emitted from restaurant, food processing factory and ordinary homes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Generation of odor during direct methane fermentation of organic waste is prevented. The biomass raw material formation system collects energy of methane stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) appropriate evaluation method of organic waste; and    (2) biomass raw material formation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow chart which shows biomass raw material formation method from organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A Bacillus sp. SP.ITINOMIYA (FERM P-19550) (I) capable of degrading an organic refuse, at a temperature of 10-90 degrees C under aerobic conditions, is new.    USE - (I) Is useful for degrading organic refuse, which involves: (a) contacting (I) with an organic refuse, and performing a stirring operation, where the organic refuse is degraded at a temperature of 70-90 degreesC, in the presence of moisture content (in mass%) (10-30); or (b) contacting an organic refuse with (I) capable of degrading an organic refuse, and stirring them at a moisture content (in mass %) (10-30) and/or at the temperature 40-90 degreesC. (II) Or (III) is useful for degrading organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) Has high degradation activity with respect to organic matter. (I) Enables odorless and cost-effective degradation of organic matter. The manure obtained by compost processing has favorable preservability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a microorganism formulation (II) comprising (I), which is capable of carrying out sporulation; and    (2) an organic refuse degradation treatment apparatus (III), comprising a degradation treatment tank having heat resisting property, a stirring unit for carrying out stirring so that microorganisms contact the organic refuse supplied in the degradation treatment tank, a ventilation unit for providing ventilation in the degradation treatment tank, and a heat retention unit to retain heat in the degradation treatment tank, where the microorganisms belong to genus Bacillus and have capability of degrading organic refuse at a temperature of 10-90 degrees C under aerobic conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing the degradation activity of Bacillus with respect to an organic matter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A microbe cultivation material for soil improvement material, comprising spore nutrition material and microbe selection material which are adhered to the microbe cultivation substance (4) consisting of ground processed material, where the microbe cultivation material cultivates the useful soil microbe collected from the ground woods and forms the spore, is new.    USE - The microbe cultivation material is used for soil improvement material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microbe cultivation material improves the soil fertility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) soil improvement material which is obtained by mixing microbe cultivation material and spore growth promotion material with agricultural organic material;    (2) manufacturing microbe cultivation material for soil improvement material, which involves adhering spore nutrition material and microbe selection material to the microbe cultivation substance consisting of ground processed material, cultivating the useful soil microbe and forming the spore; and    (3) manufacturing soil improvement material which involves mixing microbe cultivation material and spore growth promotion material with agricultural organic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the microbe cultivation box.    Microbe cultivation box (1)    Lid (2)    Ventilation hole (2a)    Soil (3)    Microbe cultivation substance (4)
NOVELTY - Penicillium bilaii (I) capable of decomposing the thatch of lawn grass, is new    USE - (I) is useful for decomposing thatch of a lawn grass (claimed), and for removing thatch biologically, in garden and green of golf course.    ADVANTAGE - (I) effectively removes thatch without affecting environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) microbial cell composition (II) for decomposing thatch of lawn grass;    (2) solid in water dispersion formulation (III) comprising disintegrating agents (0.1-10 wt. parts), microbial composition of (II) (100 wt. parts) and surface active agent (1-100 wt. parts); and    (3) a granule capable of decomposing a thatch, comprising (I) (1 wt. part), clay minerals (1000-100000 wt. parts) and water soluble polymer anchorages (1-100 wt. parts).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeation filter (3) has a metallic substrate equipped with a hydrogen-permeation regions. The fine grooves (13) of raw material modification unit (2), and the recovery grooves (23) of gas recovery unit (4), oppose respective top and bottom surfaces of hydrogen-permeation regions.    USE - E.g. micro reactor for hydrogen gas production, for use in fuel cell for portable device.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates impurities from generated hydrogen gas, efficiently and rapidly by hydrogen-permeation filter, thereby producing high purity hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the membrane reactor.    membrane reactor (1)    raw material modification unit (2)    hydrogen-permeation filter (3)    gas recovery unit (4)    fine grooves (13)    recovery grooves (23)
NOVELTY - Organic waste water or sludge (1) with dissolved odor component from a storage container is introduced into a pressure-reduction processing apparatus comprising a vacuum generator. The odor component in waste water or sludge is forcibly discharged as gaseous phase. The discharged gas is contacted with alkaline water (8). Odor component is dissolved in water, and collected.    USE - For collecting odor component such as hydrogen sulfide from wastewater or sludge generated from pulp manufacturing industries, sludge-disposal fields, sewage-works coconut urine disposal plants and paper manufacturing industries, used for producing hydrogen gas (claimed) used for fuel cell used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently collects and separates odor component such as hydrogen sulfide from organic wastewater. The hydrogen gas is efficiently manufactured using the hydrogen sulfide. The fuel cell using the hydrogen gas, has excellent power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production of hydrogen (9,11);    (2) collection equipment of odor component; and    (3) hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block flow diagram of the sludge-disposal method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sludge (1)    Waste gas (4)    Alkaline water (8)    Hydrogen (9,11)    Fuel cell (12)
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation of organic waste, comprising contacting an electrode (40) with a fermented liquor (12), is new. The voltage is applied to the electrode and methane fermentation of organic waste is performed.    USE - For methane fermentation of organic waste, such as livestock farming waste material, waste-water treatment sludge, agriculture and fishery waste material and food-processing waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation of organic waste is simply and stably enabled. The biogas is obtained with high calorie.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation apparatus (101).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of methane fermentation apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Fermenter (11)    Fermented liquid (12)    Electrode (40)    Control unit (50)    Methane fermentation apparatus (101).
NOVELTY - The methanol reforming catalyst is a palladium/zinc oxide-type catalyst having palladium particle supported on the surface of zinc oxide particle. The content of palladium component occupied to the palladium/zinc oxide-type catalyst total content, is 18-30 wt.%.    USE - For reforming methanol to produce hydrogen used as fuel, and for methanol reforming device used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (claimed) used in fuel cell vehicle, electric power generating apparatus, component for domestic-portable and distribution power supplies, and for modifier of solid fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol reforming catalyst has extended catalyst life. The gas conversion ratio of methanol is favorable. The methanol reforming device utilizing the methanol reforming catalyst, has high thermal efficiency, and is compact. The start-and-stop of the device is easy. The device has high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methanol reforming catalyst is produced using zinc metal salt and palladium metal salt dissolved in distilled water, and sodium carbonate dissolved in distilled water.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of methanol reforming catalyst;    (2) methanol reforming method;    (3) methanol reforming device; and    (4) polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between palladium load and gas conversion ratio or carbon monoxide selectivity of methanol reforming catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The monolithic catalyst has shift-reaction catalyst layer which does not contain manganese, iron, cobalt or copper, and an upper layer containing manganese, iron, cobalt and/or copper, on a monolith support. The platinum metal-containing monolithic catalyst used for shift reaction of carbon monoxide-containing gas has oxygen concentration of 0.01 vol.% or less.    USE - As electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The monolithic catalyst has excellent carbon monoxide rejection property, shift-reaction activity, and suppresses elution of elements other than noble metals even in high electric-potential environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper layer consists of metal oxide chosen from oxide of vanadium, titanium, tungsten, indium, cerium, praseodymium, samarium, ytterbium, zirconium, niobium, tantalum or neodymium, preferably cerium and/or titanium.
NOVELTY - An oxygen-enrichment apparatus comprises that an air distribution duct (7) and an oxygen-enrichment pneumatic dispatching exit (10), made of a single continuous structure, is arranged in the main duct housing (4), a nitrogen enrichment air separation unit (5) is coaxially arranged at the housing, and magnetic coils (6) are arranged at both sides of the housing.    USE - For producing oxygen-enrichment air used for treating activated sludge and organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The air with high oxygen concentration is produced, using a simple structure, while decreasing power consumption of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxygen-enrichment apparatus comprises that an air distribution duct (7) and an oxygen-enrichment pneumatic dispatching exit (10), made of a single continuous structure, is arranged in the main duct housing (4). A nitrogen enrichment air separation unit (5) is coaxially arranged at the housing. Magnetic coils (6) are arranged at both sides of housing. A blower (11) is connected to the exit, while connecting a nitrogen enrichment air discharge port (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the oxygen-enrichment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    discharge port (3)    main duct housing (4)    nitrogen enrichment air separation unit (5)    magnetic coil (6)    air duct (7)    exit (10)    blower (11)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of ethanol comprises fermenting saccharides obtained from wood-type biomass by microorganisms. The substance obtained by heat processing at least one type of foodstuff waste material selected from bean curd lees, used tea leaves, and used coffee powder, is used as nutrient for microorganisms in the fermentation process.    USE - The method is used for manufacturing ethanol from wood-type biomass e.g. waste building materials (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The foodstuff waste material is effectively utilized as nutrient and ethanol is manufactured efficiently, at low cost and high fermentation rate.
NOVELTY - Anaerobic treatment comprises anaerobic digestion of organic waste with a chemical agent containing an iron component or iron organic waste in an anaerobic treatment tank (32), followed by storing the digested sludge in a storage tank (34), aerating and oxidizing.    USE - For methane fermentation plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively processes organic wastes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic treatment installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of anaerobic treatment installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    digested sludge (7)    anaerobic treatment installation (31)    anaerobic treatment tank (32)    sludge storage tank (34)    aeration apparatus (37)
NOVELTY - The invention is a kind of continuous methods for producing short chain ester of aliphatic acid from fatty oil. It belongs to the field. The invention provides a new craft using atomizer-model esterifying technics and hypergravity circle alcoholysis technics to distill short chain ester of aliphatic acid from fatty oil. The approach follows this. 1, esterify continuously. Esterigy raw oil after add short chain alcohol and acidic catalyst in chamfer for esterigying. In this way, fatty acid short chain ester can be produced. 2, alcoholysis by two level hypergravity. Let fatty acid short chain ester which acid degree is below 1, pomade, glycerin and water pass through hypergravity machine. add short chain alcohol and alkali catalyst, alcoholysis in hypergravity circle, after this, do two level circled alcoholysis. 3, purification. Remove diethyl hydrine and alcohol from fatty acid short chain ester and mixture liquor containing sundries, the end product is produced. It can be replace diesel oil as fuel, named biologic diesel oil.
NOVELTY - The invention publishes a new craft for distilling pamade from raw oil in method of short chain fatty acid and ester as acetone in pomade picked-up technique field. Mix short chain fatty acid and ester RCOOR with crushed raw material containing oil, chatter it for while, draw and strain several times. The things which is drawn contains short chain fatty acid and fatty ester admixture. The short chain fatty acid can be used to replace normal extraction solvent which is distilled from soja, rape seeds and other raw material to distilled promade. The distilled ester admixture can be used to produce biologic diesel oil. The invention can be used to produce biologic diesel oil that short chain fatty acid is used to replace to normal extraction solvent. Not only craft but also cost of manufacture has a bright commercial foreground.
NOVELTY - The preparation of bio-diesel oil under the condition of solid ac and alk catalyzing, comprises, under the condition of solid ac and alk catalyzing, obtaining bio-diesel oil using the craft of exchange reaction of soja oil with carbinol. Afer the reaction, apart catalyser from reaction liquor by centrifugal machine till delimination in quiet placing, the above is rough output, the below is admixture of glycerol and carbinol. Distil the of above to gain bio-diesel oil and to gain the pure glycerin in the same way. The distilled carbinol can be used again and again. The process is easy and requires normal equipment. Even treat the used oil, the whole process is easier compared with the method in solid ac and alk catalyzing, besides, the process will not produce foul water so it is environmental. Every plant of the bio-diesel accords with standards compared with foreign similar competitive grade and the main plants are close to its of 0 hash (GB252-1994, superior product)diesel of China.
NOVELTY - The fermentation promoter and organic waste are supplied in a sealed storage tank (1), and mixed. The waste is heated from tank exterior, using exhaust gas of heating burner (10). Portion or whole of gas is introduced in the tank, and is contacted with the waste. The waste is decomposed into compost.    USE - For composting organic waste, such as foodstuffs organic refuse, livestock excrements, and waste generated in home and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is composted at high fermentation rate, and odor component is decomposed easily and effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composting processing apparatus (T).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of composting processing apparatus.    storage tank (1)    insertion opening (2)    discharge ports (3)    stirring blade (5a,5b)    exhaust ports (7)    heating burner (10)    composting processing apparatus (T)
NOVELTY - Device for increasing the fuel concentration in a liquid mixture of fuel and carrier comprises a fuel storage unit with a flow passage comprising a membrane that is permeable to the fuel but not to the carrier, the transport properties of the membrane being such that fuel can be passively added to the mixture flowing through the passage.    USE - The device is useful for increasing the fuel concentration in a liquid mixture of fuel and carrier, especially an alcohol-water mixture supplied to the anode of a direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in construction and operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for increasing the fuel concentration in a liquid mixture of fuel and carrier by passing the mixture through a device as above.
NOVELTY - The vaporizer has two spaced-apart tubular portions (102,104), each having a passageway to exchange heat between fluid in the passageway and fluid on the exterior. One tubular portion extends radially inward from the outer section of the vaporizer to the central section, and another tubular portion extends radially outward from the central section of the vaporizer to the outer section.    USE - Vaporizer used as heat exchanger for steam generation in fuel processing system (claimed), for producing hydrogen fuel for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The vaporizer has a low volume design that is of low weight and minimal complexity. The vaporizer provides a low pressure drop and is capable of producing uniform spatial temperature profile and velocity profile of the reformate stream exiting the vaporizer, and hence gives stability and buffering to the conditioning of the reformate stream during transient operation of the fuel processing system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel processing system; and    (2) method of operating a fuel processing system for converting a hydrocarbon stream into a hydrogen-containing reformate stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vaporizer.    vaporizer (100)    tubular portions (102,104)    outer manifold (114)    heat transfer fins (120)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell comprises a membrane disposed between two electrodes, a first cell separator plate (P1) opposing the first electrode and defining a first flow field between them near a first frame member (M1), and a second cell separator plate (P2) opposing the second electrode and defining a second flow field between them near a second frame member (M2). (P1), (P2), (M1) and/or (M2) are at least partially coated with a layer comprising elemental carbon.    USE - As electrochemical cell, e.g. anode feed electrolysis cell, cathode feed electrolysis cell, fuel cell and regenerative fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is provided with superior protection with superior protection against corrosion, improved electrical conductivity, and realize a significant cost reduction its production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for coating a surface of an electrochemical cell involving:    (a) preparing a coating composition comprising a liquid dispersion of elemental carbon particles, dispersing medium and dispersing agent; and    (b) applying the liquid dispersion to a surface of the electrochemical cell to provide an elemental carbon layer on it.
NOVELTY - A power swing adsorption (PSA) unit (12) includes a rotating valve system having a rotary feed valve and a rotary product valve, and a mass flow control device positioned in a hydrogen output port. A controller controls the cycling speed of the rotary valves within the valve system and the position of the mass flow control device, so as to control the pressure within hydrogen output port.    USE - For producing purified hydrogen in fuel processor for hydrogen fuel cell engine used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables removing byproducts from gas to produce purified gas efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gas purifying system; and    (2) method for purifying gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the fuel processor system.    PSA unit (12)    primary reactor (14)    heat exchangers (20,24)    combustor (30)
NOVELTY - A catalyst for the selective front-end hydrogenation of acetylene, comprises an inorganic support, a palladium metal source (0.001-2 wt.%), and a thallium metal source (0.001-1 wt.%). The concentration of palladium metal is not less than the concentration of thallium metal.    USE - For the selective front-end hydrogenation of acetylene (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive catalyst exhibits improved selectivity, resistance to run-away, and tolerance to carbon monoxide concentration swings in comparison with conventional palladium or palladium/silver selective hydrogenation catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a process for the manufacture of a catalyst for the hydrogenation of acetylene, comprising preparing a low surface area catalyst support, impregnating the catalyst support with a palladium metal source from palladium salt or metallic palladium, and impregnating the palladium-impregnated catalyst support with a thallium metal source; and    (b) a process for the acetylene hydrogenation in a front-end ethylene purification process comprising preparing the palladium/thallium catalyst and passing a feed stream comprising methane, ethylene, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and acetylene over the catalyst.    The thallium metal source is a thallium salt or metallic thallium. The concentration of the thallium metal does not exceed the concentration of the palladium metal.
NOVELTY - A waste-to-synthesis gas system comprises first gasifier for receiving biomass; gas distributor for delivering reactant gas and oxygen into the first gasifier in countercurrent direction to the biomass flow and to define reaction regions comprising drying region, pyrolysis region, gasification region, or combustion region; and second gasifier for receiving gases from the regions of the first gasifier and extracting carbon chars, oils, and tars.    USE - For converting biomass waste to synthesis gas (claimed), used to generate electrical power, steam, and/or hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - No carbon chars, oils, or tars are in the synthesis gas produced. The novel system provides a balance between endothermic and exothermic gasification reactions. The gasifier simultaneously stabilizes non-combustible solid residue generated from biomass gasification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a two-stage gasifier, as above.
NOVELTY - A gas detector (10) comprises a housing (18) with openings for an inflow of ambient atmosphere; a filter (40) carried in the housing; an ambient condition sensor carried in the housing exposed to in flowing filtered, ambient atmosphere; and a condenser (42) carried in the housing between the in flowing ambient atmosphere and the sensor.    USE - For sensing a gas in a fluid by filtering and reducing the relative humidity of a fluid below a selected dew point, and diffusing the reduced humidity fluid through a sensing region (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive gas detector does not increase manufacturing expense or complexity. It has low weight, low power, or lost cost requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a detector of the invention.    Gas detector (10)    Housing (18)    Chamber (30b)    Filter (40)    Condenser (42)
NOVELTY - The DMFC is located within the interior portion at the backside of the portable computer's display panel. A liquid supply device is positioned under the keyboard of the portable computer and connected to both the liquid fuel tank and to the DMFC to circulate an output from the DMFC to the fuel tank. The portable computer has a display unit rotatably coupled to a main unit.    USE - For portable computer and also for other computerized. electrical or digital devices e.g. mobile phones, flat panel displays, radios, satellites, DVD players, CD players, GPS units, sonar units, radar units, robots, home appliances, personal digital assistants (PDAs), lighting devices, musical instruments such as keyboards.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a thin, monopolar type, DMFC for use as a replacement for a secondary battery for powering a laptop computer or other computerized or electrical or digital devices. Provides a liquid fuel tank supplying uniform fuel without using an external operating device. Provides a longer operating time by placing a thin monopolar type DMFC on the backside of the display panel, and also provides an improved portability by supplying energy promptly. Provides a DMFC that does not require an additional fuel supply pump because fuel from the fuel tank to the fuel cell is supplied by gravitational force. Ensures that the fuel can have a higher fuel density since the system uses pure liquid methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the portable computer having the DMFC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a plan view showing the inner face of a fuel supply plate included in the direct methanol fuel cell.    Fuel supply plate (5)    Unit cell region (51)    Wicking component (52)    Fuel inlet (53)    Fuel outlet (54)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a low power hydrocarbon fuel plasma converter, which is configured with a mixing chamber and a collection chamber adjacent up and down. The mixing chamber is configured with a mixing gas inlet. The improved structure is to configure with a connected reaction channel on top of the mixing chamber and the collection chamber, and the opposite side for each reaction channel is configured with positive and negative electrodes. During applying electricity, the electric arc generated by the positive and negative electrodes will extend to the reaction channel, and force the mixing gas flowing through the reaction channel in the process of feeding the mixing gas from the mixing chamber into the collection chamber, and facilitate the catalytic reaction with the electric arc configured therein, so as to increase the reaction efficiency and generate the hydrogen-rich gas fed into the collection chamber.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for treating garbage is able to completely remove odors and gases that are generated from the garbage treatment by decomposing the odor gases using an ozone generator and passing the remaining gas through a first filler media and a second filler media, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a garbage disposal device (A) including a crusher (2) which crushes garbage collected through a hopper (1), a transfer screw (3) which transfers the crushed garbage and is installed to be entered into a center of a fermentation tank (4), a heater (7) which is installed outside of the fermentation tank, an oxygen supplier (5) which is installed inside of the fermentation tank to supply oxygen to the fermentation tank, and a gas deodorizer (6) which collects moisture and gas generated by heating the fermentation tank, and an odor and moisture removing device (B) including a fan (8) which compulsorily discharges the gas passing through the gas deodorizer to a deodorization tank (10) filled-with water, an ozone generator which is installed at the deodorization tank, a first filler layer which consists of a filler such as glass beads, and a second filler layer which consists of a filler such as activated carbons.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing an organic granular compost by using peat, yellow soil, the domestic animal excretions, the oyster waste shell and the herb medicine waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method comprises the steps of preparing a peat powder and a yellow soil powder by screening, mixing and pulverizing processes; preparing a herb medicine liquid extracted from the herb medicine waste by screening, corrupting, maturing and extracting processes; preparing a domestic animal excretions liquid by mixing, fermenting, corrupting, maturing and extracting processes; preparing a waste shell liquid from oyster waste shell by washing, pulverizing, sintering, pulverizing and liquefying processes; preparing a yellow soil solution from yellow soil by screening, mixing and filtering processes; mixing the herb medicine liquid, the domestic animal excretions liquid, the waste shell liquid and the yellow soil solution in a ratio of 5:2:2:1 by weight; mixing the peat and yellow soil powder with the obtained mixture in a ratio of 1:0.5 by volume to prepare an organic peat powder compost whose water content is 30-35 %; and making a granular compost from the organic peat powder compost.
NOVELTY - Provided is an organic waste unified treatment system to allow the organic waste to be treated irrespective of its kind for producing a fertilizer by mixing it with quick lime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic waste unified treatment system comprises:    (a) a digestion reaction part having a plurality of cylindrical stirrers where the organic waste is directly injected and digested;    (b) a quick lime storage tank;    (c) a moisture content controller storage tank;    (d) a first transfer part which transfers the material from the quick lime storage tank and the moisture content controller storage tank to the reaction stirrers;    (e) a second transfer part which transfers the digested product;    (f) a plurality of digestion production storage tanks which store the digested product transferred by the second transfer part;    (g) a third transfer part which transfers the digested product to the digestion production storage tanks;    (h) a screening crude pulverization part which screens the digested product transferred by the third transfer part and crude pulverizes it;    (i) a fine pulverization part which finely pulverizes the crude pulverized material and screens it;    (j) a quantitative packaging part which packages the pulverized material quantitatively; and    (k) a fertilizer storage room which stores the packaged material.
NOVELTY - Surplus sludge (S1) produced in water treatment is subjected to methane fermentation, and biogas (G1) is taken out. The fermentation-processed sludge (S4) is dehydrated and dried. The drying process is carried out by supplying steam (B1), which produced biogas as a fuel, as a heat source to absorption refrigeration machine of drying apparatus.    USE - For processing waste material such as surplus sludge ejected from water treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The waste-material processing method has improved energy utilization efficiency. The biogas of favorable amount is efficiently removed, and steam is economically produced. The consumption of commercial electric power required when driving the drying apparatus is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the waste material processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    steam (B1,B2)    biogas (G1,G2)    surplus sludge (S1)    dehydrated sludge (S2)    dried sludge (S3)    methane fermentation processed sludge (S4,S5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises stirring ailerons (11) mounted on the lower surface of stirring blades connected to a vertical shaft. The dimension of the stirring aileron, is longer than the rotation range of the bottom stirring blade (2).    USE - For converting organic waste into organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fermentation of organic wastes, in a short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the organic waste processing apparatus.    stirring blades (2,4,5)    heating machine (7)    stirring aileron (11)
NOVELTY - Manure manufacturing plant, having a triangular or trapezoidal moat (1) formed with inclined wall surface (11), covered by a roof (42) of a building (4), is new. An inlet (c) is formed opposing the top edge of the inclined wall surface, for supplying manure material into the moat. A open-closable bucket (6) is suspended on a hoist crane (5) which is fixed in a ceiling portion of the building.    USE - Manure manufacturing plant for manufacturing manure using livestock excretion.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable supply of manure material through the inlet into the moat, by the formation of inclined wall surface. The covering of the moat with the roof of the building, protects the manure deposited inside the moat from rain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manure manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the manure manufacturing plant.    Moat (1)    Building (4)    Hoist crane (5)    Bucket (6)    Inclined wall surface (11)    Roof (42)    Inlet (c).
NOVELTY - A combustible composition comprises (in weight parts) fiber-reinforced plastic crushed material (100) crushed to average particle diameter of 3 -50 mm, and granular flammables (50-400) with average particle diameter of 3-50 mm.    USE - As fuel for baking cement clinkers in manufacture of cement (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Combustible composition has favorable handling property and stable combustibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cement, which involves supplying the combustible composition to burner (7) provided before oven of cement baking rotary kiln (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the cement manufacturing equipment.    cement raw material (1)    preheater (2)    cement baking rotary kiln (3)    calcination chamber (6)    burner (7)
NOVELTY - A gas (RV) for regeneration is passed to a resin adsorption agent, which adsorbed siloxane. The siloxane is desorbed, and the resin adsorption agent is regenerated.    USE - For removing siloxane from to-be-processed gas such as fermentation gas ejected during fermentation of sewage sludge, agricultural waste and foodstuffs waste material, for producing methane gas used as fuel for gas turbine drive for electric power generation, and source gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The siloxane is efficiently, economically, automatically and continuously absorbed and removed using a compact installation, with high performance. The resin adsorption agent having favorable siloxane absorption capability is efficiently and simply regenerated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plant layout of siloxane removal method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    siloxane adsorption-regeneration apparatus (1)    adsorption towers (9,A,B)    exhaust gas (EX)    to-be-processed gas (RA)    gas for regeneration (RV)    purified gas (RF)
NOVELTY - A methane-oxidizing bacteria retention carrier (I), comprising bacteria capable of oxidizing methane, in a porous carrier, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for suppressing methane production (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent methane decomposability and methane from swamp, paddy field can removed efficiently, in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacturing methane oxidizing bacteria retention carrier; and    (2) apparatus for manufacturing (I).
NOVELTY - An integrated continuous flow reactor (10), with two or more liquid feeds, reduces fouling of the reactor wall (16) and catalyst (20) with degradation products of an e.g. thermally sensitive liquid (2) by injecting this axially into a laminar flow of a second, more stable, liquid (1), so that in the feed region the susceptible component is protectively surrounded by the second liquid.    USE - Used for continuous flow petrochemical reactors e.g. steam reforming of hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - Minimization of fouling of reactor surfaces and catalysts, and side reactions. Low residence times and high heat transfer. Safe handling of potentially explosive mixtures is possible because of small dimension flow path and high flow rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the production of a vapor mixture from a feed of at least two liquid components, where one of the component species is temperature degradable and prone to cause fouling of reactor surfaces; and the use of the reactor with heterogeneous catalysts for steam reforming/oxidation of hydrocarbon mixtures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic half-section view of a reactor with a venturi type mixer fed with an outer, stable fluid and an enclosed, inner, sensitive fluid.    venturi nozzle (13)    concentric feed tube arrangement (14)    reactor wall (16)    contact heating zone (17)    reaction zone (18)    catalyst. (20)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (118) is arranged near a fuel cell (102) so as to cool the medium passing inside the fuel cell which generates electrical energy by electrochemical reaction between oxygen and fuel. A fan (130) generates an air current to cool the fuel cell and the heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell system such as direct methanol fuel cell system for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable cooling of the fuel cell and the heat exchanger, from the outside. Eliminates the need for a modifier and thereby the structure of the fuel cell system is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the motor scooter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    handle (24)    electric motor (29)    fuel cell (102)    heat exchanger (118)    fan (130)
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises a storage and dispensing vessel (110) containing a sorbate gas in a physically adsorbed state and a decomposition chamber (120) with a decomposition (122) and a collection portion (124). The storage and dispensing vessel is communicatively connected to the decomposition portion and the decomposition and collection portion are separated by a gas permeable membrane (126).    USE - For storing and dispensing sorbate gas that undergoes decomposition to form hydrogen gas (claimed) used in fuel cells or other hydrogen gas consuming units.    ADVANTAGE - The prior art problem of insufficient hydrogen storage capacity in a vessel or tank is resolved, while simultaneously permitting the safe and efficient generation of hydrogen fuel. The decomposition occurs at room temperature without the need for external heat or elevated pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the following:    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic embodiment of gaseous hydride storage and decomposition system and regenerating gaseous hydride storage and dispensing vessel.    Storage and dispensing vessel (110)    Decomposition chamber (120)    Decomposition portion (122)    Collection portion (124)    Gas separation membrane. (126)
NOVELTY - Light hydrocarbon mixture comprising at least two components (I,II) is contacted with zeolite adsorbent having silica/alumina ratio of 50-200, and diffusion rate of component (I) which is 50 times greater than component (II). Component (I) and/or component (II) are recovered. The component (I) is adsorbed on zeolite adsorbent comprising 8-membered ring of tetrahedra, and component (II) is not absorbed.    USE - For kinetically separating light hydrocarbon mixture, e.g. separation of propylene from light hydrocarbon mixture such as propylene/propane mixture and propane-containing stream.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically separates light hydrocarbon mixture, by reducing acidity by dealuminating process and without polymerization of olefin and oligomerization and/or polymerization of propylene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Light hydrocarbon mixture comprising at least two components (I,II) is contacted with zeolite adsorbent having silica/alumina ratio of 50-200, and diffusion rate of component (I) which is 50 times greater than component (II). Component (I) and/or component (II) are recovered. The component (I) is adsorbed on zeolite adsorbent comprising 8-membered ring of tetrahedra as pore opening controlling hydrocarbon diffusion and alkali-metal cations balancing a framework charge, and component (II) is not absorbed.
NOVELTY - Proposed microwave plasmatron has flash chamber whose inner conductive surface bears one or more annual radial slots that can be made in the form of short-circuited lengths of coaxial line with conducting walls, their depth being equal to quarter-wavelength of generator electromagnetic oscillations.    USE - Mechanical engineering; low-temperature plasma generation for material treatment at below-atmospheric pressure.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of electromagnetic interaction with plasma-forming gas.
NOVELTY - An automatic material mixing supplier for manufacturing biodiesel reduces biodiesel producing time, easily regulates the mixing ratio of a raw material, and significantly improves the reliability of the supplier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The automatic material mixing supplier for manufacturing a biodiesel includes a methanol storing tank (10), a vegetable oil and fats storing tank (40), a heat exchanging device (42) for heating the vegetable oil and fats supplied from the vegetable oil and fats storing tank, and a reactor (60) in which a mixture of the methanol and catalyst is subjected to a esterification reaction. The automatic material mixing supplier further includes a catalytic storing tank (20) connected to the methanol storing tank and a feeding pipe, a first line mixer (30) equally mixing the methanol in which the catalyst is dissolved and methanol supplied from the methanol storing tank by generating vortex, a second line mixer equally re-mixing the methanol and vegetable oil and fats by generating vortex and feeding a mixture of the methanol and catalyst to the reactor, a plurality of pumps (P) installed at the feeding pipe, and a flow control device. The flow control device regulates flow rates of the pumps so as to control mixing ratio of the catalyst, methanol, and vegetable oil and fats.
NOVELTY - A microorganism preparation having a compost maturation effect using a microorganism of Brevibacillus sp. and a process for preparation of it are provided, where the microorganism Brevibacillus sp. is useful for stimulation of compost maturation and recycling of waste resource including livestock feces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A microorganism Brevibacillus laterosporus (KCTC 10478BP) having improved compost maturation stimulation activity and being antagonistic to plant pathogenic bacteria is provided, where Brevibacillus laterosporus (KCTC 10478BP) is isolated from the soil. The microorganism preparation having a compost maturation effect comprises Brevibacillus laterosporus (KCTC 10478BP) as an effective component. The method for preparing the microorganism preparation comprises mixing the cultured medium of Brevibacillus laterosporus (KCTC 10478BP) and the useful substances produced from Brevibacillus laterosporus (KCTC 10478BP) with a diluting agent.
NOVELTY - A composting method of organic wastes is provided to maintain moisture content constantly, to reduce the volume of the resulted compost due to recollecting the paper after completion of composting, to eliminate need for feeding microorganisms for fermentation or decomposition of organic materials, and to reduce the composting period, by using waste paper pieces as a bulking agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composting method of organic wastes comprises the use of waste paper pieces with the amount of 50-200 vol.% based on the volume of the organic wastes as a bulking agent, where the waste paper pieces may be recycled after completion of composting.
NOVELTY - A continuous dry distillation-type carbonization device for an apparatus for manufacturing charcoal using organic waste, is capable of preventing wear of a preheating pipe and transfer screw due to direct heating of a preheating part, improving the combustion efficiency of dry distilled gas and easily performing cleaning caused by combustion of the dry distilled gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a continuous dry distillation-type carbonization device comprising a fire chamber (100), a preheating chamber (110), a dry distillation gas combustion chamber (120), a dry distillation chamber (130) and a fuel combustion chamber (140) respectively formed on a base frame (101); a cooling chamber installed at the combustion chamber side; a continuous dry distillation path (150) formed by a communication pipe (152) along the preheating chamber, dry distillation chamber and cooling chamber; and a dry distillation material supply hopper (160) installed at a preheating part, the carbonization device is characterized in that the preheating chamber is installed under the dry distillation gas combustion chamber, the dry distillation gas combustion chamber comprises a dry distillation gas remaining part (15) on an upper portion of which vent holes (12) are formed, and combustion air inflow ways (16) communicated with the outside, and a housing for cleaning (10) on which a sliding door (18) is installed is integrally mounted between the dry distillation gas combustion chamber and an exhaust pipe (120).
NOVELTY - An apparatus is capable of releasing the pollutants into the atmosphere in the state that pollutants produced during drying according to charcoal manufacture using organic waste are cleanly purified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus for eliminating pollutants produced according to charcoal manufacture using organic waste comprises centrifugal separation type dust collectors (10) for removing dust contained in pollutants supplied through a supply pipeline (L) from a hot blast dryer (100) by centrifugal separation; a condenser (20) for producing dried vapor by condensing water contained in the dust removed pollutants supplied through a supply pipeline (L); a first heat exchanger (30) for supplying the water removed dried vapor to respective combustion chambers of a dry distillation type carbonization machine (200) through a supply pipeline (L), thereby completely burning polluting components so that rest of air except burnt air supplied to the hot blast dryer is supplied through a supply pipeline (L) and heat exchanged in the first heat exchanger; a second heat exchanger (40) for heat exchanging again the first heat exchanged air supplied through a supply pipeline (L) to suppress production of polluting components on the pipeline; a high performance dust collector (50) for collecting again fine polluting components from the second heat exchanged air supplied through a supply pipeline (L); and a stack (60) for exhausting the collected air into the atmosphere through a blower (64) installed on a exhaust pipe (62).
NOVELTY - A method for producing a complex organic fertilizer using Korean turbid rice liquor is provided to improve crop growth and the sweetness of fruit with reduced number of application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The complex organic fertilizer using Korean turbid rice liquor is produced by:    (a) preparing liquid materials of turbid rice liquor and liquid fertilizer, and powder materials including bone powder, oyster shell, saw dust, fish meal and rice bran;    (b) mixing the powder materials of bone powder, oyster shell, saw dust, fish meal and rice bran in a mixer with a mixing ratio of 3:1:3:1:3, and then adding an appropriate amount of liquid materials;    (c) fermenting the wet mixture in a fermentation chamber at 45 degrees C for 24 hours;    (d) forming the fermented products into pellets;    (e) drying the formed products in a dryer at 60 degrees C for 10-20 minutes; and    (f) packaging.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a waste vinyl fuel for a cement kiln inexpensively and environmentally comprises minimizing incombustible components in waste vinyl, adding additional waste synthetic resin to the waste vinyl and controlling specific gravity and size of the solidified fuel injected into the cement kiln.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing a waste vinyl fuel for cement kiln comprises: preparing a mixture having apparent specific gravity of 0.5-1.0 by mixing 95-70 wt.% of rural waste vinyl with 5-30 wt.% of waste synthetic resin; and preparing a solidified fuel having an average grain size of 50-300 mm by passing the mixture through pressing process, molding process and cutting process, in which the waste synthetic resin is selected from polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene.
NOVELTY - A connection housing (7) connected with a composting apparatus (2) covered by a hood (6), has guidance rollers which guides a flat belt (5) to the outward direction of a main-side duct whose one end is connected to hood-side duct, to expose opening surface of a duct (4).    USE - In composting plant used for composting material such as foodstuffs waste materials and livestock farming waste materials such as manure and organic refuse, and in building.    ADVANTAGE - Deodorizing processing is performed efficiently. The inflow of air from opening surface of hood is prevented, and adhesion of flat belt and opening surface is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for suction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the suction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    composting apparatus (2)    duct (4)    flat belt (5)    hood (6)    connection housing (7)
NOVELTY - Improved refuse-derived fuel (RDF) is obtained by making RDF into methanol pickle, and covering the obtained product with wax.    USE - For refuse-derived fuel power stations for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Improved refuse-derived fuel has excellent waterproof property, high calorie combustibility, shelf life and reliability, and is safe, since generation of dioxin is prevented. RDF power stations using the fuel, has excellent power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the RDF improvement fuel.    RDF and methanol (a)    wax (b)
NOVELTY - A production apparatus of plant type biomass charcoal has a carbonizing unit (7), a grinder (9) and a compaction apparatus (12). Unit (7) carbonizes plant type biomass resources (6). Grinder grinds biomass charcoal (8) produced by carbonization unit. Apparatus (12) mixes and pelletizes wood tar (11) produced in carbonization unit, and biomass charcoal powder (10) ground in grinder to produce biomass charcoal pellet (13).    USE - For producing plant type biomass charcoal.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables production of plant type biomass charcoal with high energy density and specific gravity using reduced amount of fuel. The handling and transportation of biomass charcoal is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of production apparatus of plant type biomass charcoal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plant type biomass resource (6)    carbonizing unit (7)    biomass charcoal (8)    grinder (9)    biomass charcoal powder (10)    wood tar (11)    compaction apparatus (12)    biomass charcoal pellet (13)
NOVELTY - A main pipe (21) is coaxially connected to a diameter contraction pipe (22) of a throat pipe (23) with an expansion pipe (24) which is connected to main pipe. The diameter of diameter contraction pipe is reduced gradually towards flow direction of fluid and diameter of expansion pipe is increased gradually towards fluid flow direction. A feed pipe is connected to side wall of throat pipe to supply fuel gas (FG).    USE - For mixing fuel gas and water vapor, in fuel modifier of fuel cell used in electric-power generation plant and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform mixing of fuel gas and water vapor. Prevents generation of eddy current in the corner of mixing chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of mixing section in mixing apparatus.    main pipe (21)    contraction pipe (22)    throat pipe (23)    expansion pipe (24)    fuel gas (FG)
NOVELTY - A reverse-cone shaped fermenter having an ejection gate at the bottom and a ventilation duct in the side face, is new. A stirring apparatus is provided in the upper portion of a box-shaped structure surrounding the fermenter. The box-shaped structure is separated from the ground.    USE - For manufacturing full-ripe manure.    ADVANTAGE - The full-ripe manure is prepared steadily within a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) full-ripe manufacturing plant; and    (2) full-ripe manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of the fermenter. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A gas ejector (12) with a static-type mixer (13), is arranged in a route pipe (8) and connected to a pneumatic gas supply line (11), so that amount of liquid introduced into the pipe through liquid introduction port (14) and gas ejected from the gas ejector are increased parallely for mixing gas and liquid and ejecting mixed output from the upper end of the route pipe.    USE - Used for treatment of industrial waste water, sewage, lake water, marshes, river water and under ground water.    ADVANTAGE - Provides energy saving, space saving and maintenance free structure, while achieving high mixing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of the aeration processing apparatus.    route pipe (8)    static-type mixers (9,13)    pneumatic gas supply line (11)    gas ejector (12)    liquid introduction port (14)
NOVELTY - A treatment tank (1) is connected to a moisture-content adjustment or drying type fermentation system, corresponding to the type of the process material. A stirring blade (8) is enclosed by a transfer tube (13) which is connected to a processed-material discharge pipe (37). The processed material is ejected through the discharge pipe, after removing a ejection insulating plate (39) from an ejection closing lid (38).    USE - Organic-waste processing apparatus for processing organic waste such as foodstuffs ejected from home, wood meal, for producing manure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables compatible processing of the organic waste in wet and dry states, reliably. The usage number of the components is reduced and thereby cost of the processing apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the organic-refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    treatment tank (1)    stirring blade (8)    transfer tube (13)    discharge pipe (37)    closing lid (38)    insulating plate (39)
NOVELTY - Deodorization of odor component containing gas involves contacting the gas with a deodorizing liquid containing sulfuric-acid aqueous solution, and persulfate having acid concentration of 0.05N or more.    USE - For deodorizing odor component containing gas (claimed) such as ammonia produced during microbial fermentation of organic refuse, sludge and excrements in livestock husbandry and veterinary hospitals.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively deodorizes odor component containing gas (claimed) such as ammonia.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deodorizing liquid containing sulfuric-acid aqueous solution and persulfate having acid concentration of 0.05N or more.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas selective-separation film (2) contains a metal element having high affinity with respect to hydrogen gas, and silicon and oxygen, and has silicon-oxygen bond. The element is nickel, and the film is not a mono-layered film.    USE - For selective-separation of hydrogen gas, e.g. used as hydrogen gas fuel or in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen gas is selectively and efficiently separated using the novel film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal element having high affinity with respect to hydrogen gas is an element of group 8. The metal element is dispersed as metal and/or its oxide. The film is obtained using a solution containing hydrogen peroxide, and alkoxy silane compound. The film contains a complex oxide of silicon element.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for;    (1) A method of manufacture of the above hydrogen gas selective-separation film;    (2) A hydrogen gas selective-separation material including the above film; and    (3) A method of manufacture of the above hydrogen gas selective-separation material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above hydrogen gas selective-separation film.    metal component (2)    hydrogen gas selective-separation film (12)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor (1) has a gas detection chamber (27) having an interior space containing a water adsorption and desorption dehumidifying agent (38a,38b). A heater (36) heats the gas detection chamber.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. contact combustion type hydrogen sensor for fuel cell vehicle, combustible gas sensor such as carbon monoxide sensor and methane sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reduce relative humidity of examined gas by using dehumidifying agent even when relative humidity of examined gas is high and prevents damage of sensor element due to adhesion of water on sensor element surface during dew formation by adsorbing dew condensation water using water adsorption and desorption dehumidifying agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the A-A outline sectional view of the gas sensor.    gas sensor (1)    gas detection chamber (27)    gas introductory portion (29)    sensing element (31)    heater (36)    dehumidifying agent (38a,38b)
NOVELTY - A control unit (10) has a path (13) selectively supplying gasoline combustion gas, distillate combustion gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG), air, nitrogen (N2) or N2 and oxygen (O2) mixture to chamber (25) with valve (51) and valve seat (55), and passage (18) ejecting gas from the chamber. A heating unit (30), independent of the control unit, has a light ray-type over-heater (37), to heat valve and seat.    USE - For testing abrasion of valve and ring-shaped valve seat of exhaust valve for internal combustion engine, gasoline engine and diesel engine in motor vehicle, moved relatively at hot gas atmosphere, for development of materials for valve and valve seat.    ADVANTAGE - The gas supplied to the chamber can be changed simply, and abrasion characteristics of the valve and valve seat can be evaluated correctly. Since the control unit and heating unit are independent, the atmosphere inside the chamber does not change, even if the temperature of the chamber is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above abrasion tester. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    atmosphere control unit (10)    gas supply path (13)    gas exhaust passage (18)    atmosphere chamber (25)    heating unit (30)    light ray-type over-heater (37)    valve (51)    valve seat (55)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-producing apparatus has an electrolyte-liquid pressurizing unit to pressurize electrolyte liquid, and an electrolysis tank to electrolyze pressurized electrolyte liquid from pressurizing unit and produce hydrogen.    USE - For producing and supplying hydrogen to fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus decreases electric power required for producing hydrogen, and prevents leakage of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen-producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolytic cell (1)    hydrogen producing unit (2)    hydrogen extraction unit (4)    hydrogen storage tank (6)    rectifier (8)
NOVELTY - An injection nozzle (106) is attached to an airtight container (101), for performing high pressure injection of water or water vapor with respect to hot section (112) of ferrous metal (110) accommodated inside the airtight container.    USE - Used in home, school and hospital. Also used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By high pressure injection of water vapor, the heat exchange efficiency of water vapor and ferrous metal is enlarged. Thus even if there is no special high temperature heat source, hydrogen gas can be produced conveniently efficiently, at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of the hydrogen gas supply apparatus.    Airtight container (101)    Rotary drive source (102)    Injection nozzle (106)    Ferrous metal (110)    Hot section (112)
NOVELTY - An expanded metal (16) of a rectification filter (15) is turned to specific rotation direction w.r.t the rotational flow of gas supplied into it, to achieve maximum rectification effect.    USE - Used for reforming fuel gases, in fuel cell (FC) used for generating hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to distribute gas uniformly. Prevents bending of expanded metal. Improves rectification effect of expanded metal. Reduces manufacturing cost of fuel modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combustor for a fuel modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of rectification filter in fuel modifier.    fuel modifier (10)    catalyst (11)    swirler (12)    rectification filter (15)    expanded metal (16)
NOVELTY - The liquid freons stored in a container is transferred and filled into a pressure container (10b) using compressed air.    USE - For decomposition of liquid freons at normal temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enables decomposition of liquid freons, to generate harmless freons easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plasma arc decomposition device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above plasma-arc decomposition device.    compressed air supply force (7b)    liquid freon transfer force (8b)    liquid port (9b)    pressure container (10b)    gas port (11b)    metal stand (12)    heating device (13)    temperature controller (14)
NOVELTY - Production of a free flowing granulated material consists of: (a) screening pumice to obtain pumice with a size of less than 15 mm; (b) agitating the pumice with water; (c) separating the pumice from the water and drying it; (d) mixing one part by weight of sludge from the biological treatment of waste household or industrial water with 0.5 to 0.9 parts by weight of dried pumice to obtain the granulated material.    USE - The free flowing granulated material may be used as cultivation substrate (claimed) for use as a soil conditioner for various agricultural or landscape applications.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows the transformation of sludge from the biological treatment of waste water to a useful product, notably as cultivation substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the free flowing granulate produced by this method.
NOVELTY - Treatment of process water which is suitable for use as a yeast fermentation substrate comprises: (a) aerobic fermentation of the water with a substrate-specific yeast population; (b) separating the mixture produced into yeast biomass and fermentation solution; (c) using the solution for the production of biogas which is then used to produce heat or electricity; and (d) using this in the recovery and treatment of the yeast biomass.    USE - Yeast biomass is useful in animal feeds, as a flavoring or flavor enhancer, supplement and raw material for pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - No environmentally unfriendly waste water is produced. Energy requirements are reduced.
NOVELTY - The organic material is treated in five principal stages, including a Fischer-Tropsch-type synthesis to produce ultimately gaseous, naphtha, kerosene and gasoil cuts,    USE - The process is used for the production of liquid fuels (kerosenes and gasoils) from organic material, typically a biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The invention maximizes the conversion of tars and light hydrocarbons during the gasification stage. The invention maximizes the conversion of the carbon in the charge to heavy liquid fuels and minimizes or valorizes any naphtha produced .It also limits costly adjustments to increase the molar ratio H2 / CO.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process stages are as follows    (1) submission of the solid charge to gasification to convert to a synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen;    (2) submission of the synthesis gas to a purification treatment including an adjustment to increase the molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide to a pre-determined value;    (3) submission of the purified synthesis gas to a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to obtain gaseous and liquid effluents;    (4) fractionation of the liquid effluent to obtain two selected cuts from the group of gaseous, naphtha, kerosene and gasoil cuts; and    (5) recycling of part of the naphtha cut to the first stage.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the installation of the process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 is an illustration of the invention    pyrolysis and gasification; (Z1)    secondary gasification zone in conditions more severe than Z1; (Z2)    purification and treatment of synthesis gas; (Z3)    production of liquid fuels and transformation of the liquid fuels to final specifications; (Z4)    separation of effluents into naphtha, kersosene and gasoil; (Z5)    separation of naphtha flow to purge all or part before recycling; (Z6)    separation of head gases produced in Z4 to purge all or part before recycling. (Z7)
NOVELTY - Increasing the adaptation of microorganisms involved in the conversion process comprising periodically-repeated substrate stressing, therefore forcing them into increased mass exchange activity, is new.    USE - The method is useful for enhancing biogas yields during anaerobic treatment of wastewater and low-solids suspensions.    ADVANTAGE - Greater biogas yield and increased process stability result. Continuous, quasi-steady-state operation is avoided. Known discontinuous processes for agricultural wastes are extended to treatment of heavily-loaded wastewater, and by applying logical control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic loading is increased periodically, followed by conversion. Resultant microbial mass exchange is characterized by falling substrate availability and by limiting ready availability of organic substances. Biogas formation rate is varied by change during conversion, aiming at a minimal rate. This rate is used as a parameter for renewed shock loading with organic matter. A separate hydrolysis/acidification stage precedes the methane digester. On reaching the minimal gas formation rate, accompanied by reduced energy input to the reaction zone, segregation sets in, forming sedimentation layers. Increased anaerobic breakdown is achieved by extraction from the base of the digester, with recirculation to the hydrolysis stage. Short recirculation paths in the reaction zone, are prevented by removal from the zone of lowest substrate concentration, before shock-loading an equivalent quantity of feedstock into the reaction zone. When bio-converted material is extracted, a partial vacuum is produced, causing off-gassing from the suspension. Reaction zone mixing is effected by intermittent recirculation.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system has at least one fuel cell (11,12) and a fuel supply system (50) for the at least one fuel cell. The at least one fuel cell and the fuel supply system are formed as mutually independent subsystems of the fuel cell system and the at least one fuel cell and the fuel supply system are reversibly connected to each other.    USE - For generating electrical energy through chemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Structurally simple yet with no danger of undesirable toxic or combustible gas escapes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system    fuel cell (11,12)    fuel supply system (50)    water content sensor element (22)    fuel line (40)    valve (25)
NOVELTY - Intensifying fermentation of carbohydrate substrate comprises preparation of aqueous carbohydrate substrate with carbohydrate (2-20%), fermenting substrate to 1-5C alcohols, glycerin, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and acetone (1.5-10%), and separating desired products from the fermentation medium. The carbohydrate comprises source of nitrogen.    USE - For intensifying fermentation of carbohydrate substrate for producing 1-5C alcohols and for synthesis of higher alcohol and other oxygen-containing compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows the use of non-fermentable organic substances of fermentation medium. It increases yields of alcohols.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Intensifying fermentation of carbohydrate substrate comprises preparation of aqueous carbohydrate substrate with carbohydrate (2-20%), fermenting substrate to 1-5C alcohols, glycerin, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and acetone (1.5-10%), and separating desired production from the fermentation medium. The carbohydrate comprises source of nitrogen. The amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and/or valine are added to the aqueous carbohydrate substrate as the source of nitrogen to provide amino nitrogen in carbohydrate substrate of 120-420 mg/L.
NOVELTY - Regenerable adsorbent bed comprises inlet, adsorbent material, and outlet. The inlet supplies flow of dirty gas to adsorbent material, and the outlet provides flow of purified gas from adsorbent material. The adsorbent material comprises 40-90% first absorbent material (20) near inlet, and 10-60% second adsorbent material (22) near outlet. The first adsorbent material comprises molecular sieve, and the second adsorbent material comprises alumina.    USE - For removing particulate and chemical contaminants from the air and gas purification system. It is particularly useful in solid oxide fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The novel regenerable adsorbent bed provides zero hydrocarbon quality air, absolute air, respiratory air, and other high purity compositions of air and other gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of purifying air which involves:    (1) providing an adsorbent bed (12);    (2) inputting an input stream (101) to the adsorbent bed, the input stream comprising initial levels of water vapor, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO);    (3) passing the input stream through the adsorbent bed to obtain an output stream (102) comprising not more than: 1% of the input level of water vapor, 5% of the input level of hydrocarbons, 5% of the input level of NOx, 5% of the input level of SOx, 5% of the input level of CO2, and 5% of the input level of CO.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above gas purification system.    Adsorbent bed (12)    Inlet (14)    Outlet (16)    First absorbent material (20)    Second adsorbent material (22)    Input stream (101)    Output stream (102)
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen involves introducing a fuel, steam and an oxygen containing gas into a reformer comprising a catalytic bed, removing the reformed gas from the reformer and separating the reformed gas into a hydrogen rich fraction and a hydrogen poor fraction in a separate unit.    USE - For producing hydrogen (claimed), useful as energy carrier.    ADVANTAGE - By mixing the fuel and the water, use of separate water tank is avoided. In cold climate water supply can be a problem due to freezing. This problem is avoided by mixing water and fuel, since the fuel acts as anti-freeze solution. The method reduces the total gas volume, since the inert nitrogen is not introduced into the catalytic bed. The reduced gas volume makes it possible to build a less voluminous plant. The reduced gas volume also makes the separation of gases easier. This arrangement minimizes temperature gradients, reduces by-products and maximizes conversion. The method makes it possible to make a compact plant for hydrogen production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxygen-containing gas is introduced through at least one tube of porous material inserted into the catalytic bed to form reformed gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, inert or unreacted reactants.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a plant for producing hydrogen.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat dispersing device (207) to disperse heat of a heat sink (203) to its lower temperature. A temperature control processing unit (205) activates the device to disperse the heat of the sink when the temperature of anode fuel is higher than a preset temperature range. The unit activates a heating device (209) to increase the temperature of the sink when the temperature of the fuel is lower than the range.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The processing unit activates the dispersing and heating devices to disperse and increase the heat and temperature of the sink when the temperature of the fuel is higher and lower than the preset range, respectively, thus maintaining the temperature of the anode fuel within the preset range. The control system thus increases effectiveness of anode action of a fuel cell core component in the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling constant temperature of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a constant temperature control system for a fuel cell system.    Heat pipe (201)    Heat sink (203)    Temperature control processing unit (205)    Heat dispersing device (207)    Heating device (209)
NOVELTY - A high pressure gas is produced by: (i) providing a container (11); (ii) supplying the container with a liquid (32); (iii) increasing the pressure of the liquid within the container; (iv) supplying a reactant composition to the liquid under pressure in the container and chemically reacts with the liquid to produce a resulting high pressure gas; and (v) drawing the resulting pressure gas from the container.    USE - For producing a high pressure gas, e.g. hydrogen used as fuel in an internal combustion engine, fuel cell or assemblies.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces cost of supplying the pressurized gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified view of an arrangement of a method of producing a high pressure gas.    Container (11)    Passageway (22)    Pump (30)    Liquid (32)    Reactant compound (42)
NOVELTY - A method of making fermented feed by fermenting waste beer yeasts, ground corn, rice bran, beat pulp, molasses and beer dregs while sprinkling on hays is provided. It utilizes wastes and saves the costs for purchasing probiotics to make fermented feed and reduces environmental pollution. The feed is prepared by sprinkling 10% by weight of waste beer yeasts on 20% by weight of hays with a size of 5 cm or less, mixed with 30% by weight of ground corn, 5% by weight of rice bran, 3% by weight of beat pulp, 2% by weight of molasses and 30% by weight of beer dregs, and then fermenting with anaerobic bacteria at room temperature of 30 to 35 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Direct current is supplied to portion of residue waste liquid (6) emitted from valuable production process (A). Process (A) produces valuable from organic waste, using microorganisms. Hydrothermal electrolysis is performed at 100 degrees C or more which is temperature less than critical temperature of waste liquid and under pressure maintaining liquid phase. The obtained electrolysis process liquid (7) is returned to process (A).    USE - For processing organic waste, sewage, human waste and manufactory wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces emission of residue sharply and provides low environmental impact. The method produces useful hydrogen gas and reduces discharge of carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic waste having valuable production apparatus, piping and hydrothermal electrolyzer having a pair of electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing method of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (1)    hydrothermal electrolysis reaction tank (3)    solid-liquid separation tank (4)    residue waste liquid (6)    hydrothermal electrolysis process liquid (7)
NOVELTY - Combustion exhaust gas (G) ejected from gas turbine (2), and electric power are supplied to carbonization furnace (3). The gas is burned with material of combustion aid. Dried dehydration cake (S) is thermally decomposed and carbonized, and carbide material is collected. Potential heat of waste gas (H) from furnace is recovered, and recovered heat is used for drying dehydration cake. Thus, organic waste is processed.    USE - For processing organic waste such as foodstuffs waste and sludge generated from sewage works and water purification plant.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is efficiently processed and recycled, and the gas turbine has improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Combustion exhaust gas (G) ejected from gas turbine (2), and electric power are supplied to carbonization furnace (3), which is connected in series with turbine. The gas is burned with material of combustion aid. The dried dehydration cake (S) is thermally decomposed and carbonized in reducing environment, and carbide material is collected. Heat recovery of potential heat of waste gas (H) from carbonization furnace, is carried out by heat exchange unit (5). The recovered heat is used for drying dehydration cake. Thus, organic waste is processed. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing system (1) of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of processing system of sewage sludge. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing system (1)    gas turbine generator (2)    carbonization furnace (3)    drying machine (4)    heat exchanger (5)    turbine waste gas (G)    carbonization waste gas (H)    dehydration cake (S)    dried sludge (T)
NOVELTY - The matsutake mushroom cultivation container (1) has a main container (2) closed at one end and covered with lid-I (3) or lid-II (4). The lid-I (3) is equipped with protrusion with a tip reaching the bottom of the main container. The lid-II has a ventilation hole. The container has porous raw material such as cotton packed in the ventilation hole.    USE - For cultivating matsutake mushroom using solid medium containing acidic agar and hydrochloric acid.    ADVANTAGE - The cultivation container enables effective artificial cultivation of matsutake mushroom without transplanting the cultivated hyphae.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cultivation of matsutake mushroom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of matsutake mushroom cultivation container.    Matsutake mushroom cultivation container (1)    Main container (2)    Lid-I (3)    Lid-II (4)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas device (25) provides a dust filter (30) at inlet connected to treatment tank (1), and ion generator (27) for generating cation and anion in ventilating duct.    USE - The disposer is useful for decomposing and decreasing the amount of garbage produced in kitchen of ordinary home using aerobe.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently sterilize the microbe present in air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of the organic-refuse-disposer.    Treatment tank (1)    Blade (2)    Exhaust gas device (25)    Ion generator (27)    Dust filter (30)
NOVELTY - A high-functional denitrifying lipolysis microbe obtained by cultivating Pseudomonas denitrificans strain having lipolysis capability and denitrifying capability at 4-40 degrees Centigrade, is new.    USE - The microbe is useful for purifying water ejected from kitchen or foodstuff factory, and soil contaminated with fats and oils and organic refuses.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms propagate at low temperature and have animals-and-plants lipid decomposability and denitrifying ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) composition for denitrifying and lipolysis;    (2) decomposing fats and oils and nitrogen content; and    (3) purifying waste water.
NOVELTY - The moisture content in the waste-plastic provided in supply port (5) of cylinder (4) is separated by applying pressure to the waste-plastic using piston rod (13), before sucking by suction unit (15) through a hole (3) provided in the cylinder.    USE - For volume-reduction granulation for waste plastic recycling application. Also applicable for waste food stuff and paper.    ADVANTAGE - Easily process the waste plastic by simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for volume-reduction granulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the volume-reduction granulator.    hole (3)    cylinder (4)    supply port (5)    rod (13)    suction unit (15)
NOVELTY - A modification reactor (6) modifies fuel containing dimethyl ether. The modified fuel is supplied to a carbon monoxide shift reaction device (10) to reduce concentration of the carbon monoxide in fuel. The water is added to the fuel from the exit of the shift reaction device to control carbon monoxide shift reaction. The modified gas is supplied to a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (14) to generate electric power.    USE - Fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell for power generation used in home, motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of the water restrains overheating of the fuel gas. The need for a heat exchanger to remove heat is eliminated so the size of the fuel cell system is reduced. The modification efficiency of the fuel is raised so the power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An evaporator is arranged upstream to the modification reactor which is equipped with a dimethyl-ether modification catalyst. The external air is supplied to an air supply portion of the modification reactor. The modification catalyst contains copper, zinc and 30-80% of gamma-alumina. The modified fuel is supplied to the carbon monoxide shift reaction device. The temperature of the exit portion of the carbon monoxide shift reaction device is set as initial temperature when the output of the fuel cell is a rated value. The temperature of the exit is set as final temperature, when the output of the fuel cell is less than the rated output. The initial temperature is set less than the final temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (2)    Evaporator (4)    Modification reactor (6)    Carbon monoxide shift reaction device (10)    Fuel cell (14)
NOVELTY - A primary hydrogen separation unit (7a) selectively permits hydrocarbon type fuel. The non-permeated gas ejected from the hydrogen separation unit (7a) is supplied to a secondary hydrogen separation unit (7b). A condenser (9) is arranged between the primary and secondary hydrogen separation units, to condense water in the non-permeated gas flowing inside the hydrogen separation unit (7b).    USE - Fuel reforming system for producing hydrogen rich gas for supplying to fuel cell used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of the moisture content in the non-permeated gas flowing inside the secondary separation unit, enables to raise the partial pressure of the hydrogen and thereby residual amount of the hydrogen in the non-permeated gas is removed efficiently. The supply efficiency of the hydrogen gas to the fuel cell is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Primary hydrogen separation unit (7a)    Secondary hydrogen separation unit (7b)    Condenser (9)    Fuel cell (11)    Combustor (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves radiating ion beams on a strip-shaped substrate alternately and simultaneously at 180degrees, from an ion source comprising grid electrodes. The substrate is then subjected to liquid crystal dripping vacuum fusion alignment process directly without performing washing using pure water or organic solvent.    USE - For manufacturing transverse electric field system LCD.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents orientation defect in the LCD, hence uniform LCD is manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) ion beam orientation processing apparatus which applies an acceleration voltage of 500-5000 V;    (2) manufacturing method of perpendicular orientation system liquid crystal display (LCD);    (3) film forming apparatus;    (4) perpendicular orientation system LCD;    (5) transverse electric field system LCD;    (6) vacuum orientation processing apparatus;    (7) vacuum fusion alignment apparatus;    (8) plasma polymerization film forming apparatus performs plasma polymerization of gas of hydrocarbon groups such as methane, ethane, propane, organic silane type monomer gas such as hexamethane disiloxane (HMDSO), dimethyl diethoxysilane (DMDES), vinyl trimethoxysilane (VTMS), to form 100-1000 Angstrom plasma polymerization film;    (9) electrostatic chuck;    (10) continuous deaeration liquid crystal dripping apparatus;    (11) vacuum crimping alignment apparatus; and    (12) cell gap measurement instrument.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining ion orientation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An organic compound is contacted with hydrogen gas, and hydrogen is stored. Hydrogen discharged from the organic compound is then used.    USE - For storing hydrogen useful as raw material of fuel cell used as power source of motor vehicle, domestic on-site electric power generation, and direct current power-supply installation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficiently storing hydrogen gas as molecular compound with organic compound, stably preserving stored hydrogen at normal temperature and normal pressure, and removing stored hydrogen easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows relationship of the hydrogen storage time and to-be-stored hydrogen quantity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sea plantation is formed by integrating, drying and grinding sea weed. Weed is gasified, to produce methanol. Heat produced in gasifier is used for producing steam. Steam is supplied to turbine, to generate electric power. Methanol is also used for generating electric power. Sea water is electrolyzed and freshened, using electric power. Carbon dioxide produced in methanol manufacturing process is separated, collected and stored.    USE - For separating and collecting carbon dioxide in air.    ADVANTAGE - The sea plantation decreases carbon dioxide level in atmosphere, efficiently. The plantation produces methanol and hydrogen, and suppresses the production of carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sea plantation is obtained by integrating, drying and grinding sea weed. The ground weed is supplied in a partial combustion gasifier, and is gasified with oxygen and steam, to produce methanol. Methanol is stored in methanol tank. Heat produced in the gasifier is used for producing steam. Steam is supplied to turbine power generation equipment, to generate electric power. The steam is then recycled to gasifier. Methanol is used for generating electric power with fuel cell, gas turbine and/or steam turbine. Sea water is electrolyzed using electric power, and obtained oxygen and hydrogen are stored in tanks. The seawater freshened by electric power is stored in fresh water tank. Carbon dioxide produced in methanol manufacturing process is separated, collected and stored in carbon dioxide tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow of methanol, hydrogen and carbon dioxide from sea weed. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Electrical generating station with hydrogen produces energy stable in frequency and uses hydrogen in two different ways, with maximum benefit from temperature generated by turbo-reactors, heat being extracted to feed steam boiler
NOVELTY - The modification of high-hydrocarbon paste waste by biomass comprises blending with biomass combustion ash, to give 40-70 per cent ash relative to the wet weight of the mixture. The recommended minimum contact time is twelve hours, yielding granulate and facilitating recycling of the waste.    USE - The product controls the acidity of e.g. thermal power station dumps.
NOVELTY - The modification of high-hydrocarbon paste waste by e.g. slate sludge comprises inertization by 50-70% of the sludge relative to the wet weight of the mixture. The recommended minimum contact time is twelve hours, yielding granulate and facilitating recycling. The product controls the acidity of e.g. thermal power station sludge.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - In a process to use the entire residual biomass arising from the agricultural production of sugar beet or oil seed rape, oil is separated in a press for use as fuel in an expansion engine. The vegetable residues are chopped, dried and pressed into fuel bricks for steam-powered electricity generation.    USE - Process to convert residual biomass e.g. spent sugar beet, oil seed rape, Soya bean or sunflower stems into heat energy.    ADVANTAGE - The process generates higher energy yield and revenue than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sugar beet juice is fermented to alcohol for use as fuel in an expansion engine and the biomass residues are chopped, dried and pressed into fuel bricks for steam-powered electricity generation. Other crops used include Soya bean and sunflowers. The hot gases arising from the expansion engines surrender heat via a heat exchanger for district heating. The district heating system draws further energy from a wind turbine. The residual ashes are used as agricultural fertilizer.
NOVELTY - Reforming of a natural gas/steam mixture and cooling of the obtained synthesis gas are performed in a closed vertical reactor in a process in which the mixture at 300-650degreesC is catalytically and autothermally reformed at 35-100 bar with oxygen (-rich) gas at 250-500degreesC to give synthesis gas which contains (dry volume basis) carbon monoxide (15-30%), carbon dioxide (5-30%), hydrogen (5-80%) and methane (at most5%) and which is cooled by indirect heat exchange to at most400degreesC.    USE - Production of synthesis gas from natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - Destruction of the fireproof cladding (4) and the reactor wall does not occur if the flame is directed onto them and the heat exchange between the hot synthesis gas and the coolant is also improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also present for a reactor for the process which has a membrane wall-formed kettle (2) formed on all sides by intermediate volume (3) in a closed vertical pressure vessel (1) having (i) a fireproof material (4)-clad upper zone (5) which includes a furnace (8) and a catalyst bed (9) and (ii) a lower cooling zone (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a catalytic autothermal reformer for synthesis gas production from natural gas and steam.    vertical pressure vessel (1)    kettle (2)    intermediate volume (3)    fireproof cladding layer (4)    upper zone (5)    burners (6, 7)    furnace (8)    catalyst bed (9)    cooling zone (10)    steam drum (25)    collector (26)    connector (27)    flow tubes (32)    annular space (33)    opening for synthesis gas (34)    gas outlet (35)    heat-exchangers. (36 37)
NOVELTY - An aerobic or anaerobic waste water treatment assembly consists of an upright rectangular frame with an array of hanging textile fibers acting as a substrate for micro-organisms or a catalyst. The frame has four upright tubes (1, 2, 3, 4) or hoses closed at their base with radial outlets. The tubes have a top inlet for liquid or gaseous additives.    USE - Waste water treatment assembly for aerobic or anaerobic process.    ADVANTAGE - The frame improves the introduction of liquid or gaseous agents and facilitates the abstraction of liquid samples.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aerobic or anaerobic waste water treatment assembly consists of an upright rectangular frame with an array of hanging textile fibers acting as a substrate for micro-organisms or a catalyst. The frame has four upright tubes (1, 2, 3, 4) or hoses closed at their base with radial outlets. The tubes have a top inlet for liquid or gaseous additives. The hanging fibres are e.g. yarn, cable, fibers, textile strips or textile webs in flat panel or hose array. The frame is a modular structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the water treatment frame.    Tubular frame (1-4)    Panel frames (5, 20)    Horizontal rods (6, 9)    Horizontal frame member (7, 8, 10)    Aeration module (17)    Textile panel (18, 19)
NOVELTY - A clean fuel is prepared from methanol or mixer of methanol and C5 fraction, alcohol, dimethyl ether, water, 120-200 hash gasoline, -5 hash diesel oil or plant oil, dimethyl carbonate and dimethyl methane. The prepared product can be used either for fuel or for oven gas with high heat value.
NOVELTY - Corresponding electric-driven valve or electromagnetic valve is set separate from infeed entrance, feed exit and gas output pipe, a horizontal electric-driven treater is set on bottom in the tank, a vertical electric-driven treater is set at center in the tank, heating pipes distributed in the tank are used to adjust temp in thank, methane circular pipes distributed in the tank are used to make methane flowing and keeping pressure balance of everywhere in the tank. The garbage in tank are fully mixed by periodic stirring of each treater to proceed anaerobic biochemical reaction to produce methane. The feed entrance, feed exit and gas output pipe can be connected with corresponding devices to form mechanize producing line which can be autocontrolled to monitor temperature. and pressure by temperature and pressure sensor to keep best working state.    USE - As biochemical methane gas making tank, used for garbage processing and environmental protection.    ADVANTAGE - The rest reacted materials can be used as fertilizer, thus realizing resource process and utilization of garbage.
NOVELTY - The fabrication of paper from animal industrial waste consists of grinding of skin scrapings, for dispersion by resins in paper fragments or cellulose fibres. Cassava starch is also applied to bond the materials which eliminate undue refuse accumulation and the need for deforestation.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - A composting adjuvant contains a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having a particle size of 2-20 meshes and a saponification degree of 90 mol% or more.    USE - As a fermentation adjuvant for processing composting raw material, such as livestock excretion of cows and/or pigs, and/or organic refuse (claimed), which is used as a fertilizer in agricultural industry.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the excrement decreases after solidification, hence the product requires less space for preservation. The composting adjuvant is biodegradable in a short time and has high water absorptivity. Even a small amount of the adjuvant enables safe and effective processing of the composting raw material. The processed livestock excrement is easy to handle, convey and store. The method minimizes the required size of livestock excrement and/or organic refuse treatment plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) gelatinization or solidification of composting raw material, which involves absorbing water in the composting raw material using a composting adjuvant as above and losing fluidity; and    (2) processing composting raw material, by solidifying composting raw material using a composting adjuvant as above and performing aerobic fermentation.
NOVELTY - Synthesis gas is manufactured from carbon content raw material. The resultant gas is mixed with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst to obtain liquefied gas containing propane or butane as main component. The content of carbon dioxide in source gas, is 5-35 mol.% to the total amount of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.    USE - Used for the manufacture of liquefied petroleum gas containing propane or butane as main component, used as fuel for stoves and disposable lighters, and as industrial fuel, motor vehicle fuel and domestic-business use fuel.    ADVANTAGE - LPG with high concentration of propane and/or butane is manufactured more economically from carbon content raw material or synthesis gas such as natural gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of LPG manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (11)    modification catalyst (11a)    reactor (12)    catalyst for lower paraffin manufacture (12a)    supply lines (13-17)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a support, and a multi-metallic electro-catalyst including a noble metal and at least one metal that is active to ammonia oxidation co-deposited on the support.    USE - For oxidation of ammonia in alkaline media useful in electrolytic cell for hydrogen production; ammonia fuel cell; ammonia electrochemical sensors; and purification processes for ammonia-contaminated effluents.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-catalyst makes electrodes more reversible and improves the kinetic toward ammonia oxidation. The electro-catalyst requires much lower loading than for other electro-catalyst, which results in lower cost in producing the electro-catalyst. The electrode minimizes hydrogen storage problem, exhibits fuel flexibility and zero hazardous environmental emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrolytic cell for production of hydrogen comprising the electrode, an alkaline electrolyte solution and ammonia;    (2) an ammonia fuel cell comprising the electrode as anode, cathode, ammonia and alkaline electrolyte;    (3) a sensor for measuring concentration of ammonia present in solution comprising the electrode; and    (4) a method for removing ammonia contaminants from contaminated effluents involving sending the effluents to ammonia electrolytic cell having the electrode and applying current sufficient to oxidize ammonia in effluent.
NOVELTY - A chemical hydride is formed by providing a composition that is capable of forming the chemical hydride; forming a solution of the composition; and creating an ionized oxygen gas over the solution of the composition to encourage the formation of the chemical hydride in the solution.    USE - For forming a chemical hydride, e.g. for producing hydrogen as fuel, for fuel cell, combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method economically forms the chemical hydride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for creating a chemical hydride, comprising a pseudo-plasma-electrolysis reactor (60) having top and bottom surfaces (61, 62) and defining a cavity (64); an aqueous solution (70) comprising sodium metaborate and water, and received in the cavity; a cathode (80) on the bottom surface of the pseudo-plasma-electrolysis reactor and submerged in the aqueous solution; an anode (90) movable on the top surface of the pseudo-plasma-electrolysis reactor and able to move into and out of fluidic ohmic electrical contact with the aqueous solution formed of the sodium metaborate and the water; and a source of electrical power electrically coupled to the anode and the cathode. The application of the electrical power (45) to the anode and the cathode facilitates the chemical reaction of the sodium metaborate and the water to form the chemical hydride in the solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the above apparatus for forming a chemical hydride.    Gas-cooled nuclear reactor (11)    Hot gas exhaust (15)    First heat exchanger (20)    Second heat exchanger (30)    Source of water (40)    Source of high-pressure steam (41)    Steam turbine (42)    Mechanical energy output (43)    Electrical generator (44)    Electrical power (45)    Pseudo-plasma-electrolysis reactor (60)    Top and bottom surfaces (61, 62)    Cavity (64)    Aqueous solution (70)    Cathode (80)    Anode (90)    Ionizing gas (92)
NOVELTY - Floatation apparatus for excretion from suspension of a microbial albuminous mass and its concentrating and is dealt with the field of agriculture, municipal economy and a food-processing industry. The floatation apparatus consists of a container divided by partitions into several communicating chambers and a foam suppressor. The container is supplied with: connecting pipes for feeding the floatable suspensions, for withdrawal of the foam and the clarified suspension; an aerator for feeding air or a gas into suspension fed in the first chamber of the container. The partitions have apertures for overflow of the suspension from one chamber into another chamber and above the bottom of each of them there are diffuser plates for formation of finely dispersed streams of the air or a gas. The aerator is established in the first chamber above diffuser plates. In the last chamber connecting pipe of the clarified suspension a liquid level regulator of the chambers is located. The invention ensures an increased share of the albumen mass in the concentrate and an increased degree of its purification from foreign substances.    USE - Agriculture; food industry; municipal economy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention ensures an increased share of the albumen mass in the concentrate and an increased degree of its purification from foreign substances. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Peat industry, in particular, with production of nutrient mediums on the basis of peat for growing of seedlings of forest cultures and garden species and bushes with the closed root systems and a non-polluting vegetable production in a glass-covered ground. The method of preparation of the peat substrate provides for clearing of the peat raw material from large remains of wood and other impurities, introduction of a bio-activator, commixing, fermentation, gauging, packing. In the capacity of peat raw material a weakly decomposed high sphagnum peat or a mossy waste are used and in the capacity of the bio-activator they use a nutrient yeast or a compost ferment in amount of 0.9-1.1 kg per 1 m3 of peat with a density of 0.02-0.1 g / cm3. Fermentation is conducted at the temperature of 10-36degreesC and moistures of 50-60 %, and gauging after fermentation - up to the particle size of no more than 24 mm. The method ensures production of a product of a loose fibrous structure with the optimal hygroscopic properties, optimal concentration of the nutrient substances and a low toxicity.    USE - Peat industry.    ADVANTAGE - The invention ensures production of a product with a loose fibrous structure, optimal hygroscopic properties, optimal concentration of the nutrient substances and a low toxicity.2 ex
NOVELTY - Biomass is thermally decomposed by indirect heating at 400-900degreesC in air interruption state, and separated into thermally decomposed gas and solid carbonized material (C). Gas is subjected to modification reaction using catalyst at 400-900degreesC and converted into low-boiling-point gas and high boiling point liquid gas. Material (C) is combusts-gasified. The combustion gas of material (C) is used as heat source for indirect heating.    USE - For gasification of biomass, such as wood-land surplus-material, coppiced-timber, unused tree, lumber surplus material, construction waste, rice straw, chaff, wood chip and unused biomass resources, such as paper manufacture thread biomass, agricultural residue and foodstuffs waste material, used for producing thermally decomposed gas (e.g. hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane) used as gas fuel used for gas engine, gas turbine and fuel cell used for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is gasified with improved gasification efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biomass is subjected to thermal decomposition by indirect heating at 400-900degreesC in air interruption state, and separated into thermally decomposed gas and solid carbonized material. The thermally decomposed gas is subjected to modification reaction using a catalyst at 400-900degreesC and converted into low-boiling-point gas, such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane which does not liquefy and high boiling point liquid gas liquefied at normal temperature and pressure. The solid carbonized material is combusts-gasified. The combustion gas of solid carbonized material is used as heat source for indirect heating of thermal decomposition and/or gas modification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of gasifier of biomass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Receiving hopper (1)    Conveyor (2)    Measurement hopper (3)    Thermal decomposition furnace (6)    Catalytic-reaction device (7)
NOVELTY - A siloxane compound-containing gas is made to contact a steam-activation type porous adsorption agent, and is subsequently made to contact a chemical-activation type porous adsorption agent, so that the siloxane compound is removed from the gas.    USE - For purifying siloxane compound-containing gas such as sewage-sludge digestion gas, or gas obtained from various factories, exhaust air of air conditioner, to produce purified gas for use as fuel in electric power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The siloxane compound is purified efficiently. The usage life of the refiner is extended by use of the different types of adsorption agents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas is a sewage-sludge digestion gas.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) refiner (20) of siloxane compound-containing gas, which has an upstream-side lower layer (21) filled with the steam-activation type porous adsorption agent, and a downstream-side upper layer (22) filled with the chemical-activation type porous adsorption agent. A duct (23) feeds the siloxane compound-containing gas to the lower layer. A gas exhaust duct (24) is connected to the upper layer; and    (2) power generation equipment which has the refiner which purifies the sewage-sludge digestion gas. An electric power generation unit has an engine or a gas turbine which uses the purified gas as a fuel. The power generation unit or the refiner is adapted for mounting to a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the refiner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Refiner (20)    Lower layer (21)    Upper layer (22)    Duct (23)    Gas exhaust duct (24)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator comprises a treatment tank (102) that accommodates organic waste (103) which is decomposed using an anaerobic microbe to generate hydrogen, where the hydrogen produced in the treatment tank is recovered by a gas trap (104) arranged in the treatment tank formed with a vent hole (105).    USE - Hydrogen generator for producing hydrogen by treating organic waste such as waste foodstuffs.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient recovery of generated hydrogen, by arranging the gas trap inside the treatment tank. The formation of the vent hole in the tank, lowers partial pressure of the hydrogen and prevents inhibition of hydrogen fermentation by catalyst poisoning of the hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Treatment tank (102)    Organic waste (103)    Gas trap (104)    Vent hole (105)    Hydrogen recovery unit (130)
NOVELTY - Cumene hydroperoxide is obtained by oxidation of cumene. The obtained hydroperoxide is epoxidized with propylene, to obtain propylene oxide and cumyl alcohol. The cumyl alcohol is hydrogenated in presence of a solid catalyst to obtain cumene, which is recycled as raw material for oxidation process. 4C hydrocarbon compound is removed in each process, even if contained in reduced amount. Thus, propylene oxide is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing propylene oxide from propylene, using cumene hydroperoxide as oxygen carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides propylene oxide, without loss of active ingredients such as propylene and propylene oxide. Cumene is recycled repeatedly as raw material for oxidation. Epoxidization reaction is carried out efficiently.
NOVELTY - A direct current capacitor of a resonance charging circuit is charged by the direct current stabilized power supply incorporating a power factor improvement circuit. A high voltage pulse is applied between the discharge electrode and counter electrode, so that pulse corona discharge is generated.    USE - Used for pulse corona treatment of a gas.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability of the supply of pulse corona. Eliminates the use of the counter measures.
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional polymeric complex comprises an organic ligand (I) containing a carboxylic acid derivative and a metal atom, and other organic ligand (II) having atom which coordinates to metal atom and forms bidentate coordination bond three dimensionally.    USE - For porous hydrogen storage material (claimed) useful as hydrogen supply source of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The three-dimensional polymeric complex has high hydrogen storage capacity per unit weight, and favorable hydrogen occluding-discharging property even at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A three-dimensional polymeric complex comprises an organic ligand (I) containing a carboxylic acid derivative and a metal atom, and other organic ligand (II) having atom which coordinates to metal atom and forms bidentate coordination bond three dimensionally. The carboxylic acid derivative is of formula R-(COOH)n.    R = heterocyclic ring chosen from tetrazine, triazine, quinoxaline, 1,5-naphthyridine, phenazine, pyridazine, pyrimidine, phthalazine, quinazoline, pyrazole, imidazole, oxazole, thiazole, quinoline, 1,9,10-antilysine, 9a-aza phenalene, hepta aza phenalene and perimidine; and    n = 1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous hydrogen storage material consisting of the three-dimensional polymeric complex.
NOVELTY - A thin liquid film is formed at the heating surface adjacent to the is gas-liquid phase region (7) of the evaporated liquid route.    USE - For fuel modification type fuel cell used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator is improved and size of the evaporator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and top views of the micro-channel type evaporator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchange plate (1)    evaporated liquid inlet (2)    stream exit (3)    gas-liquid phase region (7)    gaps (22,25)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor switches are connected to two end of the primary winding of a center tapped pulse transformer, for supplying positive and negative polarity current through two closed circuits selectively to generate bipolar pulse voltage at secondary side of the transformer.    USE - Plasma type gas treatment device for removal of toxic component from gas.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents charge-up phenomenon by using bipolar pulse voltage for generating plasma. Hence the toxic gas component is removed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the plasma-type gas treatment device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    direct current source (1)    capacitor (2)    semiconductor switches (3,4)    pulse transformer (5)    center tap (8)    electrode (9)    gas (10)
NOVELTY - Water tank purifying filter contains cotton raw material that is carbonized by baking, and implanted and fixed with immobilized microbe.    USE - For purifying water tank used in transporting live fish and aquatic animals.    ADVANTAGE - The filter effectively removes ammonia emitted by fish or aquatic animals. The filter has excellent preservability for two months and is utilized in life fish transporting vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacture of purifying filter, which involves thermally baking cotton at 380-900 degrees C which exceeds the thermal decomposition temperature of cotton, in presence of an inert gas atmosphere; and    (2) preservation of purifying filter, which involves implanting carbonized cotton with natural nitrifying bacteria.
NOVELTY - A biotic method for producing hydrogen, involves culturing microorganisms comprising formic acid dehydrogenase and hydrogenase gene in a solution for producing hydrogen present in reduced state and comprising formic acid under aerobic conditions, and adding an organic substrate to the culture solution after the culture.    USE - For producing hydrogen by biological method. The hydrogen produced by the method is useful as fuel gas for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce hydrogen industrially at high efficiency without the generation of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of the hydrogen produced by the method as fuel gas for fuel cells.
NOVELTY - An organic compound-containing wastewater is continuously subjected to souring and methane fermentation using a generator. The generator has souring portion (1) and methane fermentation portion (2) provided via a dividing wall (6). The generator has mechanism to produce heat and electrical energy. The heat required for supply of electric power and heating of fermented liquor of methane, is supplied by the generator.    USE - For generating methane from organic compound-containing waste materials such as sewage sludge and livestock excrements.    ADVANTAGE - Methane of high concentration is efficiently generated, and generation of harmful substance is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for two-phase-type methane generator. The generator has a horizontal-type cylindrical-shaped tank (3), a thermoelectric supply structure (16) and thermal storage portion. The tank (3) has souring portion and methane fermentation portion, which are coupled via dividing wall. The structure (16) consists of an internal combustion engine, an external combustion engine or fuel cell. The generator further has an unit for exploiting the heat of souring and methane fermentation portions. The thermal storage portion exploits electrical energy generated in fuel cell, as internal power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of apparatus used for generating methane. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    souring portion (1)    methane fermentation portion (2)    horizontal-type cylindrical-shaped tank (3)    dividing wall (6)    pipe (7)
NOVELTY - A controller (6) operates a supply adjustment unit (32) and stops the filling of hydrogen, when hydrogen filling conditions reaches full-tank filling and the pressure detected by pressure detector reaches target filling pressure. The hydrogen filling is stopped, when the filling conditions reaches designation amount filling, and cumulative accumulated total amount reaches designation fill.    USE - Used for a fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the energy efficiency using hydrogen. Enables filling hydrogen within short time according to required hydrogen filling conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen filling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic outline of the structure of hydrogen supply station. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen supply station (1)    controller (6)    switch (22)    supply adjustment unit (32)    temperature detector (43)
NOVELTY - Cellulose type biomass such as weeds are immersed in a buffer. Subsequently, direct current (DC) voltage of 5-30V is applied to the buffer to obtain electric processed material. The electric processed material is converted into a saccharide with an enzyme such as cellulase derived from Trichoderma and/or Aspergillus, and then subjected to alcoholic fermentation by adding yeast.    USE - For processing cellulose type biomass such as foodstuff residue and agricultural waste material, for use as an alternative for petroleum resources.    ADVANTAGE - Pre-processing for saccharifying cellulose type biomass is made simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cellulose type biomass processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining the process of obtaining ethanol from weeds. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anode tank (26)    cathode tank (28)    fermenter (36)    separator (42)    buffer (B)
NOVELTY - A treatment apparatus has fine bubble diffuser (16) beneath media block (12) and connected to air supply mechanism permitting air bubbles to be introduced into liquid in tank (10) and to rinse through the media block to promote aerobic action of biomass.    USE - Used in treating sewage, wastewater, or effluent by aerobic action of biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is provided with diffuser that is situated beneath the media blocks, so that air bubbles come into contact with all of the biomass-bearing surfaces. The diffusers may be more readily accessed for maintenance and replacement without disrupting the operation of a plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treatment apparatus comprises fine bubble diffuser beneath the media block and connected to the air supply mechanism permitting air bubbles to be introduced into liquid in the tank and to rinse through the media block to promote aerobic action of biomass. The air supply mechanism includes header pipe (28) connected to upper end of a down pipe (18) by a coupling (20) and valve arrangement (30) above a maximum level of liquid in the tank, permitting a down pipe to be supplied with air when in use and to be isolable from the air supply and removable from the header pipe when not in use. The diffuser is connected to a lower end of the down pipe and being moveable, by manipulation of the upper end of the down pipe when disconnected from the header pipe, between an operative position in which the diffuser is situated beneath the media block and second position in which it lies clear of the media block and may be withdrawn from the tank for maintenance or replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a partially cut-away perspective view of a portion of a multi-section sewage treatment plant incorporating the inventive treatment apparatus.    Tank (10)    Media block (12)    Diffuser (16)    Down pipe (18)    Coupling (20)    Header pipe (28)    Valve arrangement (30)
NOVELTY - Gas conditioning apparatus comprises a cold water scrubber (2) with an upstream compressor (9) and a downstream expansion device.    USE - For conditioning biogas to remove impurities, e.g. ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, and adjust its temperature, pressure and relative humidity before supplying it to an internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of conditioning a gas by compressing the gas, contacting it with cold water and then expanding the gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above gas conditioning apparatus.    Scrubber (2)    Pump (3)    Cooler (4)    Spray head (5)    Compressor (9)    Turbine (12)    Engine. (13)
NOVELTY - A biogas fermentation reactor having a movable concrete dish for the conversion of organic residues into methane, is new. The dish inclination is 0.5-3.5 %.    USE - For biogas fermentation, used for the generation of heat, electrical or mechanical energy, and may be combined with a foil bag gas storage unit.    ADVANTAGE - The novel concrete biogas fermentation dish combines efficiency with lower cost than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biogas fermentation reactor having a movable concrete dish for the conversion of organic residues into methane, is new. The dish inclination is 0.5-3.5 %. The dish may be square, rectangular, oval or round. The panel requires no exposure to percolation if the biomass is thoroughly mixed with the micro-organic culture. The dish is made from a material that is a good heat insulator. The fermenting mixture is placed on the dish under a gas-impermeable membrane sealed to the dish outer margin. The fermentation action may be modified by the regulated introduction of liquid that is subsequently drained, trapped and recycled as required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a suitable square dish, as above.    Drain (12).
NOVELTY - The stepped pig and/or ox excrement treating process includes pre-treatment of the gathered excrement, e.g., conventional anaerobic digestion in marsh pool to prepare marsh gas, using marsh gas for generating electric power, precipitating dregs in the precipitation tank from the marsh pool, using marsh liquid from the precipitation tank in planting feed grass.    USE - The present invention forms one positive circulation to realize the comprehensive utilization of wastes, in gradient treating organic wastes, e.g. pig excrement treating    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stepped pig and/or ox excrement treating process includes pre-treatment of the gathered excrement, conventional anaerobic digestion in marsh pool to prepare marsh gas, using marsh gas for generating electric power, precipitating dregs in the precipitation tank from the marsh pool, using marsh liquid from the precipitation tank in planting feed grass, drying the marsh dregs with solar energy for planting mushroom, raising earthworm with the leftover after gathering mushroom, and using earthworm excrement in planting feed grass.
NOVELTY - Methanol gasoline is prepared from methanol, base oil and additive comprising isobutanol or isopropanol, diisopropyl ether, benzene or toluene or dimethylbenzene, iron naphthenate or iron pentacarbonyl, silicoaluminium phosphate or sodium dihydrogen phosphate, RP97 dispersing agent, sulfonate or carbonate and silico molecular sieve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A methanol gasoline is prepared from methanol, base oil and additive of which additive is made of isobutanol or isopropanol, diisopropyl ether, benzene or toluene or dimethylbenzene, iron naphthenate or iron pentacarbonyl, silicoaluminium phosphate or sodium dihydrogen phosphate, RP97 dispersing agent, sulfonate or carbonate and silico molecular sieve. Its preparing process includes producing cosolution A by adding isobutanol or isopropanol into benzene or toluene or dimethylbenzene and then adding all above into diisopropyl ether, producing master solution B by adding gasoline into methanol, and mixing the two then adding the other additives.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen from anaerobically decomposed organic material, comprising passing the electric current through the anaerobically decomposed organic materials such as landfill material or sewage sludge, is new.    USE - For production of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The process is less time consuming and suppresses the formation of methane.
NOVELTY - An incineration/gasifying apparatus comprises at least one device made of a nickel based heat resisting alloy containing (wt.%): 23-40 chromium, 5-15 tungsten, 0.3-4 silicon, 1.5-2.5 aluminum, 0.1-0.5 carbon, at most 2 manganese, at most 5 iron and nickel. The alloy further includes titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium or tantalum (preferably niobium) in an amount of 0.1-5 wt.%.    USE - For incinerating or gasifying combustibles such as wastes, sludge, solid fuel e.g. coal or liquid fuel e.g. heavy oil at high temperature (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nickel base heat resisting alloy has excellent mechanical strength and high temperature corrosion resistance in a maximum temperature range (i.e. 800-1,200 degreesC) as compared to conventional heat resistant cast steel or alloy, and. The nickel base heat resisting alloy has high durability in intensive corrosion environment containing large amount of chlorine so the durability and reliability of the apparatus made of nickel based heat resisting alloy can be improved and the cost of the apparatus can be reduced. The functions and performance of the apparatus can be improved by performing a process that has been impracticable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device comprises a heat transfer pipe of a heat exchanger (103) provided in a passage through which a high temperature corrosive gas flows.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fluidized bed gasification and slagging combustion apparatus.    Gasification furnace (101)    Combustion furnace (102)    Heat exchanger (103)    Waste heat boiler (104)    Air preheater. (106)
NOVELTY - A fuel comprises methanol, and additive undergoing reaction with water to produce small molecules that are easily electro oxidized.    USE - For direct methanol fuel cells used in producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides extended life and increases energy density and power output for fuel cell systems. It improves uniformity of fuel delivery will reduce or eliminate the period of low power output near the end of fuel supply's useful life. It reduces and eliminates the potential release of methanol fuel from cartridges disposed of improperly when a user perceives cartridge is exhausted because the concentration of methanol is too low to provide a feed rate to the cell providing acceptable power even through cartridge contains too high concentration of methanol to be discarded safety. It provides improve fuel cell power pack energy content by enabling improved fuel delivery from the fuel cartridge to the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) fuel additive for direct methanol fuel cell comprising additive(s) undergoing rapid reaction with water to produce small molecules easily electro oxidized and indicative dye. The additive is dimethoxymethane, methylorthoformate, trimethylborate, tetramethylorthosilicate or tetramethylorthocarbonate;    (2) preparing fuel mixture for direct methanol fuel cell comprising providing supply of concentrated methanol, and adding additive(s);    (3) a method for enabling detection of fuel leaking from fuel cell comprising adding dye to the fuel; and    (4) a fuel comprising methanol and a metal hydride.
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel for use in a fuel cell, comprises a carbonaceous fuel substance; and a thickening substance that imparts viscosity to the fuel substance to form a viscous fuel.    USE - For use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive liquid fuel is freely flowing liquid, yet controlled against undesirable flow within the container, has orientation independence, and maintains a high feed rate and high fuel extraction efficiency with less crusting and less effectivity to vibration and shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a fuel for use in a fuel cell, comprising providing a carbonaceous fuel substance, and adding a thickening substance that imparts viscosity to the fuel substance to form a viscous fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an isometric illustration of a fuel cartridge of the invention.
NOVELTY - The reactor has a reactor component prepared from a substrate (10) having a thick outer wall. Selected channels are coated with a conductive material to form conductor channels (16) that are contained within dielectric channels. A dielectric coating is provided at each end of the conductor channels. Each conductive channel is connected to its respective polarity via bus paths and structural support ligaments (18).    USE - Used for chemical reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in exhaust gases of diesel engines of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate enhances a reactor`s ability to fit various vehicle sizes. The thick outer walls and the integral structural support ligaments provide high durability for the reactor. The reactor achieves improved wall thickness, thus providing a more uniform electrical response. The channel conductors are contained within the dielectric channels, thus achieving improved resistance to voltage leakage. The provision of the dielectric coating prevents voltage leaks at the ends of the channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a face of an uncoated as-extruded curved substrate.    Substrate (10)    Concentric curved channels (12)    Exhaust channels (14)    Conductor channels (16)    Structural support ligaments (18)
NOVELTY - Preparing a top soil for the transplantation of wood by using the fermented sawdust of wood and food waste, the earth and sand generated in production of circulating aggregate of construction waste and the inorganic sludge in sand washing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of adding 10-15 % of a nitrogen component to the chip with a size of 10-30 mm of wood waste and wood root generated in wood cutting to maintain the C/N ratio to be 10-50, maintaining moisture content to be 60 % by using food waste, fermenting it at 40-50 degreesC, and maintaining it for 2-7 days to allow 3 % salt contained in the food waste to be degraded; pulverizing the firstly fermented one into a size of 1-2 mm, maintaining the C/N ratio to be 15-20 and moisture content to be 60 %, mixing it with the earth and sand generated in production of circulating aggregate of construction waste and the inorganic sludge in water treating process, and fermenting the mixture at 40-50 degreesC for 15-20 days; and analyzing the organic top soil component and adding deficient five components (N, P, K, Mg and Ca) with maintaining the moisture content to be less than 15 %.
NOVELTY - A main stirring blade (2) stirs microorganisms, organic refuse and livestock dung (1). A sub stirring blade (3) is independently rotated at a high speed to grind the lumps of the organic refuse and dung, so as to increase the microorganisms-contact surface area of refuse and dung, increase evaporation of moisture from refuse/dung, and increase refuse/dung decomposition rate.    USE - Stirrer for stirring microorganisms, organic refuse and livestock dung, used in organic refuse and livestock dung decomposition and fermentation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area of the refuse and dung is increased, the contact area of the surface of refuse and dung with air and microorganisms is increased, hence the refuse and dung are decomposed efficiently and the moisture content of refuse and dung is evaporated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the stirrer.    livestock dung (1)    main stirring blade (2)    sub stirring blade (3)    stirring shaft (4)    motor (5)
NOVELTY - A main, cylindrical-shaped, horizontal rotary stirring blade (2) stirs microorganisms, organic refuse and livestock dung (1). A sub stirring blade (3) is independently rotated at a high speed to grind the lumps of the organic refuse and dung and increase surface area of the refuse and dung. The sub stirring blade is attached to a position offset from the center of a drum (6), by not fixing a side plate to the drum.    USE - Stirrer for stirring microorganisms, organic refuse and livestock dung, used in organic refuse and livestock dung decomposition and fermentation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area of the refuse and dung is increased, the contact area of the surface of refuse and dung with air and microorganisms is increased, hence the refuse and dung are processed efficiently and the moisture content of refuse and dung is evaporated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the stirrer.    livestock dung (1)    rotary stirring blade (2)    sub stirring blade (3)    motor (5)    drum (6)
NOVELTY - Compact (X) for microorganisms processing has a laminate of flat unit (2) comprising woven knitted product and corrugated unit (1) containing activated carbon fiber. The corrugated unit has mountain height (H) of 5-100 mm and pitch (P) of mountain is 5-100 mm.    USE - As microorganisms support in biological treatment apparatus (claimed). The support is installed in used ultra pure water recovery system, in waste water treatment, general water treatment containing organic matter such as ornamental fish, culture water purification, aqua culture water purification, foodstuffs industrial liquid waste, kitchen waste water and sewage processing. Also used in chip fabrication factory, semiconductor industry, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The compact has high strength and long life, and effectively removes organic matter in to-be-processed water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for biological treatment apparatus using the compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic structure of compact for processing microorganisms.    corrugated unit (1)    flat unit (2)    permeation hole (3)    mountain height (H)    pitch (P)    compact for microorganisms processing (X)
NOVELTY - Processing organic sludge involves fermenting the organic sludge in an aerobic atmosphere to decrease the mass of the organic sludge, supplying the sludge in a furnace from the entrance side of the firing furnace and performing combustion process with baking raw material.    USE - For processing organic sludge such as sewage sludge (claimed) such as tree waste, fiber waste, rubber waste, wastepaper, a waste plastic, a waste tire, a waste PET bottle, the container package made from plastics, styrene foam, rice straw, a sawdust, chaff, bark, a pearlite or a lightweight aggregate.    ADVANTAGE - The mass of the organic sludge can be decreased sharply in a short period of time.
NOVELTY - A mesh shaped separator (12) having water and oxidation resisting properties, is arranged between the mesh shaped electrodes (13,14) while integrating,for electrical insulation.    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas to drinking water for health treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Unnecessiates ion exchange and semipermeable membranes. Enables supplying hydrogen gas to drinking water stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen gas supply apparatus.    separator (12)    electrodes (13,14)    valves (17,19)    pressure indicator (20)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon group open cell foam having polar liquid affinity surface, has pore having mean pore diameter of 120 microns or less. The open cell foam has hydrophilic group formed at portion(s) of pore surface.    USE - For polar liquid supplying material used in fuel cell (both claimed) such as methanol-type fuel cell of notebook personal computer, electronic notebook and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The open cell foam has excellent affinity with respect to polar liquid such as water, methanol or methanol aqueous solution. The fuel cell obtained using the polar liquid supplying material is compact and lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of open cell foam;    (2) polar liquid supplying material; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The back pressure of a reactor (7) is applied to a solid powder composition obtained by adding water vapor absorbent substance to solid powder (2), with same pressure orifice gas (1). The composition is extruded in carrier gas flow path by a powder conveyor (4). The composition is supplied to the reactor, using water vapor (6) as carrier gas.    USE - For supplying solid powder composition for manufacture of hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the yield of reaction product in the reactor, eliminates the separation process of inert gas and enables the use of compact apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solid powder supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    same pressure orifice gas (1)    solid powder (2)    powder conveyor (4)    heater (5)    water vapor (6)    reactor (7)
NOVELTY - Organic waste is supplied into methane-fermentation tank (12) filled with support (17), which carries out methane fermentation using anaerobic microbe. The total of microbial cell number inside fermented material (40) and microbial cell number adhered to support is measured. Material (40) is removed as digestive liquor. The filling factor of support in tank is determined, such that total microbial cell number is optimized.    USE - For methane fermentation of organic waste, such as surplus sludge, organic refuse and food-processing dreg.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation of organic waste is stably enabled in fermentation state for long period of time using methane bacterium having improved activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic waste is supplied into a methane-fermentation tank (12) filled with a support, which carries out methane fermentation using an anaerobic microbe. The total of microbial cell number inside the fermented material and microbial cell number adhered to support is measured. The fermented material is removed as digestive liquor. The filling factor of support in fermentation tank is determined, such that total microbial cell number is optimized. Methane fermentation of organic waste is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of measuring method of optimal microbe number. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (12)    immobilization support (17)    piping (25)    filtration film (30)    fermented material (40)
NOVELTY - Propylene oxide containing 3-5C hydrocarbon as impurity is purified by removing 3-5C hydrocarbon, in gaseous phase portion and adjusting moisture content of propylene oxide to 1000 weight ppm or more.    USE - For purifying propylene oxide.    ADVANTAGE - The purification of propylene oxide is efficiently enabled with high purity.
NOVELTY - The contact reaction of hydrocarbon group fuel is carried out with supercritical water or subcriticality water in a reactor, to produce hydrogen rich gas.    USE - For modifying hydrocarbon group fuel and producing hydrogen rich gas used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is modified stably and continuously for long period of time, without using expensive catalyst. The maintenance cost of modifier is decreased. The surplus waste heat and consumption of fuel are decreased. The modifier has quick starting time and improves modification efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desulfurizer (20)    modifier (22)    carbon monoxide transformer (24)    combustor (28)    fuel gas supply line (51)
NOVELTY - A vehicle-mounted wireless apparatus (33) transmits a call signal, and a portable terminal (20) sends a response signal based on received call signal. A control unit controls power supply at heater arranged in a hydrogen sensor (1) according to whether the vehicle mounted wireless apparatus received response signal from the portable terminal, so as to control ON/OFF operation of ignition switch (41).    USE - For hydrogen sensor mounted on solid polymer-film type fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle is started rapidly, preventing damage of hydrogen sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the control system for hydrogen sensor mounted on solid polymer-film type fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sensor (1)    sensor controller (2)    portable terminal (20)    vehicle-mounted wireless apparatus (33)    ignition switch (41)
NOVELTY - The catalyst contains copper and magnesium simultaneously.    USE - For manufacturing method of formate and methanol (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The degree of active reduction, is reduced. Manufacture of methanol and formate, are performed efficiently and economically using easily available raw materials, at low temperature and low pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of the formate; and    (2) manufacturing method of the methanol.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separation membrane (5) includes a metal plate (1) with pores (3) covered by a metal film (2). The metal film is convex-shaped in the high pressure side.    USE - For separating hydrogen in reformed gas in reformer, fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a thin metal film with high rigidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of hydrogen separation membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top elevational views of the hydrogen separation membrane.    metal plate (1)    metal film (2)    pore (3)    hydrogen separation membrane (5)    dome (12)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing agent which removes sulfur in hydrocarbon raw material and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbon raw material, contains nickel, and has bulk density of 1 g/cm3 and surface area of 150-350 m2/g.    USE - For removing sulfur in hydrocarbon raw material and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbon raw material for modification to obtain hydrogen for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur content in the hydrocarbon raw material and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbon raw material is efficiently removed to low concentration. Since the life time of the desulfurizing agent is increased, the agent maintains the catalyst for modifier in highly active state for a long period of time and efficiently manufactures hydrogen for fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) manufacture of desulfurizing agent;    (b) desulfurizing method;    (c) manufacture of hydrogen for fuel cells; and    (d) fuel cells system.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material (11) has several atomic binding substances laminated in sheet-form. One or more atoms are arranged at the interlayer of the atomic binding substance as a spacer, and the interlayer distance is controlled.    USE - For hydrogen storage tank used as hydrogen storage apparatus of hydrogen storage system mounted on fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material has high hydrogen storage ability without providing super high pressure. The hydrogen storage apparatus is lightweight, economical and compact. The hydrogen storage system without using a non-standard component and detector for the countermeasure against high pressure is realizable. The hydrogen storage system has improved fuel efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen storage material by polymerization of a polymeric monomer or a prepolymer in a solvent, using an organometallic complex catalyst, and baking;    (2) hydrogen storage tank (10);    (3) hydrogen storage system; and    (4) fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of hydrogen storage tank.    Hydrogen storage tank (10)    Hydrogen storage material (11)    Pressure container (12)    Tank valve portion (13)    Filter (14)    Pressure-regulating apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - A chemical reaction in a reaction mixture is performed by contacting the reaction mixture with a hydroxysodalite membrane to produce water, and removing the water from the reaction mixture.    USE - For performing chemical reaction in a reaction mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method can continuously separate water from reaction mixtures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) A process for separating water from a mixture with compound(s) from hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, or higher alkanes, which involves passing the mixture over a hydroxysodalite membrane, and removing the water through the membrane;    (b) A tubular hydroxysodalite membrane supported on a tubular porous ceramic support; and    (c) A process for preparing a supported hydroxysodalite membrane for performing chemical reaction in reaction mixture, by providing a porous membrane support material, preferably a ceramic support material, providing a solution of a silicate and an aluminate in water and reacting the solution under hydrothermal conditions to produce a hydroxysodalite layer on the surface of the porous material.
NOVELTY - In the upper mixing- and high temperature chamber (6a), pyrolysis gas is released and solid pyrolysis products result. These are all fed to the post-carbonization chamber (6c). They are extracted together with pyrolysis gas arising in this post-carbonization process. The pyrolysis gas is carried co-currently with the solid pyrolysis products. Hot air and/or hot steam are supplied at 800-1000 degreesC, with cracking and reaction of the pyrolysis gas, converting it to a synthesis gas (rich in H2, CO). This is scrubbed and cooled.    USE - For producing synthesis gas from diverse wastes.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient, economical pyrolysis of wastes is achieved. Gases, liquids and solids are kept together and recycled during processing, rather than being separated immediately into a series of byproducts. Carbon yield is increased. The process controls composition of the synthesis gas, and maintains it by shock cooling in the scrubber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Tar oil fractions and/or solids/heavy oil fractions arising are recycled into the pyrolysis reactor. The gas temperature is maintained up to the first scrubber (13), where it is shock-cooled. Pyrolysis fluids arising at the gas scrubber are thermally-cracked. The gas/steam mixture arising from post carbonization is sent to a hot gas cyclone, to separate out the dust particles.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a plant for use in the above process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows plant stages and the numerous mechanical handling systems of the above plant (Includes non-English language text).    high temperature chamber (6a)    post carbonization chamber (6c)    combustion chamber (6d)    inlet connection (6g)    outlet connection (6h)
NOVELTY - The plant to generate a biogas from a biomass has a fermenter with a container fitted with an inlet and an outlet for the biomass. A dividing wall (22), with an opening (28) and a thermal insulation layer (82), is between the inlet and outlet in the container, to divide it into a reception zone (24) and a discharge zone (26). Heaters in the discharge zone give it a higher temperature (T2) than the temperature level (T1) in the leading zone.    USE - For the generation of a biogas from a biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is heated and fermented in the reception zone, and given a heat disintegration in the discharge zone, by using a simple assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The higher temperature is at 65-95degreesC, and preferably 70-80degreesC. The heating uses heat exchangers to heat a wall inner surface (93), using channels (92) within the container wall (90).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows part of the fermenter container of the above plant.    dividing wall (22)    reception zone (24)    discharge zone (26)    wall opening (28)    dividing wall thermal insulation (82)    container wall (90)    wall channels (92)    wall inner surface (93)    temperature levels (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a bio-deresinating method, including the steps: (1). mixing white-rot fungi with ceratocystis fimbriata to act as inoculating source, and adding in the inoculating source in paper-making raw materials for culturing; (2). pulping the processed raw materials; (3). adding the microbes able to degrade fatty substances in the paper pulp to ferment and produce purified lipase, and acting. It can effectively deresinate the raw materials and paper pulp, the deresination ratio is over 80 %, and the COD pollution load of waste water is reduced by 60 %, and by primarily biochemical-processing, the waster water can be cleaned and reused and it can save energy quantity.
NOVELTY - The composting chamber with a biodigestion gas release lid has contact with the ground throughout its base area. The chamber extends into the ground and with its design of lid prevents ingress by children, insects and e.g. disease-carrier animals.    USE - In agricultural chemistry.
NOVELTY - Processing animal waste involves at least partially separating effluent into solids and water; processing the separated water using at least one of dissolved air flotation or reverse osmosis system to clarify separated water and processing the separated solids by transferring into a gasifier to form gas. The effluent includes manure from bovine, pig, chicken, sheep or human.    USE - For processing animal waste.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method efficiently removes and cleans water from waste and gasifies solid waste materials for other forms of energy generation. The gasification process converts a large portion of the solid waste, such as the carbonaceous content, into a gaseous fuel, optionally without leaving any, or more than a small amount of solid carbonaceous residue. The monitoring and control of the waste processing and conversion system can be fully or partially automated by including computer monitoring for control and data logging, thus enabling optimization and real time control of the process. The entire system can be packaged and sized to be mounted on a truck, all terrain vehicle, and/or towed vehicle. Thus, in addition to performing the processes at fixed locations, the system can be used in mobile application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater effluent de-watering and gasification system.
NOVELTY - Production of lipid-rich feedstock for chemical extraction involves providing a sludge component derived from a wastewater stream and comprising sludges produced during a primary treatment or a biological treatment; separating a lipid-rich component from the sludge component; and treating the lipid-rich component to produce a heterogeneous extraction comprising lipids.    USE - For producing lipid-rich feedstock for chemical extraction. The lipids are used to produce protein component and final sludge component. The final sludge is used to produce biogas, or as fuel source to commercial gasifier or combustion system for industrial power, heat generation, electrical power, or synthesis gas. The lipid-rich feedstock is further processed to provide biodiesel, glycerol, lecithin, biogas, and/or ethanolamine. The lipid component is used as a blending agent for liquid petroleum fuels, e.g. diesel or gasoline. The sludge component is a Class A or any beneficial-use sludge for use as animal feed, fertilizer or soil amendment of agricultural benefit product, animal feed, biosolid for industrial heat production, and/or generation source for biogas. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Extraction and use of lipids from wastewater treatment sludges provides an economic and highly effective feedstock for biodiesel production and other industrial products. In addition to production of lipids, the novel method provides for the extraction of lipid free proteins and other useful chemicals from sludges associated with wastewater treatment.
NOVELTY - Raw material gas containing carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide and hydrogen are reacted in the presence of a catalyst using a solvent (2) containing alcohol to obtain an organic compound. The alcohol has catalytic action and critical temperature of 240 degrees C or less.    USE - Used for manufacturing an organic compound such as methanol and formate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic compound is manufactured efficiently and with high yield. The deactivation of the catalyst and the generation of ketone are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solvent is 2-propanol or n-butane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus used for manufacturing the organic compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    unreacted synthesis gas (1)    solvent (2)    vaporizer (3)    tubular type reactor (4)    cooler (5)
NOVELTY - Propylene oxide containing aldehyde is washed using water to obtain an aqueous phase. The obtained aqueous phase is contacted with an oil substance to purify propylene oxide.    USE - For purifying propylene oxide.    ADVANTAGE - The purification of propylene oxide is efficiently enabled.
NOVELTY - Deodorization of kitchen disposal and toilet pipeline comprising placing a fermentation catalyst in the pipeline of a water outlet, preloading water in the water outlet to dissolve the catalyst and flushing the water containing the catalyst through the pipeline to a destination, is new.    USE - The method is used for deodorization of kitchen disposal and toilet pipeline (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates all odors or any strange smell and also clogging of the pipeline. The method is inexpensive and easy to maintain.
NOVELTY - Purifying biodiesel fuel comprises contacting biodiesel fuel with adsorbent material(s).    USE - Useful as an alternative fuel for engines fueled by petrochemical diesel fuel, e.g. engines for motorized vehicles, e.g. automobiles, trucks, buses, boats, airplanes, helicopters, snowmobiles, tractors, plows, and other farm vehicles. It is also used in small engines in lawn mowers and snow blowers.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved stability, acceptable for use as fuel without the need to use water, and thus avoids problems resulting from it. It improves quality of biodiesel produced via the water wash process.
NOVELTY - Removing selenium from an aqueous stream (A) containing selenium comprises passing (A) in combination with a quaternary amine compound through a filter to produce an effluent which is depleted in selenium content relative to the untreated selenium-containing aqueous stream.    USE - The method is useful for removing selenium from streams (claimed) such as refinery sour water strippers. The method is useful for removing selenium from wastewater effluent, particularly from petroleum refining wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the contact of resin with only minimal amounts of selenium and consequently has a much longer run life than when an ion exchange resin is used alone. The method is quite flexible in its application and may be practiced under a wide variety of conditions (e.g. temperatures lower than ambient temperature may also be used).
NOVELTY - A method for composting food leftovers is provided to solve problems of conventional composting methods for example, complex pretreatment, high cost, long composting period and wastewater, by using decomposed compost as a water content modifier instead of saw dust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for composting food leftovers comprises: sorting out impurities or foreign materials from food leftovers; grounding it; dehydrating it; mixing it with a water content modifier, that is decomposed compost; and stirring with a stirrer(7) and fermenting the mixture, wherein the mixing ratio of the food leftovers to the decomposed compost is 70:30 by weight. The method further comprises an anaerobic digestion process in which wastewater from the dehydration step of an aerobic composting process is mixed with a part of food leftovers, so as to generate methanol, which can be used as an energy source.
NOVELTY - A method for composting food leftovers by aerobic fermentation and a system using the method are provided to reduce the composting period, to improve compost quality through a cost effective and simple way by eliminating the use of saw dust or rice hulls, and to minimize bad smells and leachate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for composting food leftovers by aerobic fermentation in a fermenter where a ventilation means is provided on the lower part, and a stirring means is provided on the upper part, comprises application of double-blowing, wherein 4000-10000mmAq of air is fed to the upper stream through which food leftovers having relatively high water content are introduced in order to raise the air feeding rate and 1000-4000mmAq of air is fed to the middle or lower stream. The system for composting food leftovers comprises: (A) a fermenter(1) for aerobic fermentation; (B) main airlines(24,25) positioned adjacent to the upper stream through which food leftovers are introduced and positioned adjacent to the down stream; pluralities of branched airlines(24a,25a); and a first ventilation means for providing 4000-10000mmAq of air, which communicates with the airlines; (C) main airlines positioned on the middle stream area; pluralities of branched airlines; and a second ventilation means for providing 1000-4000mmAq of air, which communicates with the airlines.
NOVELTY - A wood raw material is supplied to grinding table (2) of vertical mill. To-be-ground material is ground, and classified into particles and coarse powder by adjusting quantity of ejection air. Particles are ejected out of mill by ejection air, and used as wood fuel. The coarse powder is returned to center of grinding table. The ejection air quantity and diameter of grinding table satisfies specific relation.    USE - For manufacture of wood fuel used as fuel in manufacture of cement clinker, and alternate fuel of fine powder coal used as fuel of calcination furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures wood fuel with high-energy efficiency, by effectively utilizing vertical mill.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wood raw material is supplied to grinding table (2) of a vertical mill having a dam ring (8) at the periphery, and several rollers (3) which rotate with the grinding table. Ground material is ejected to the periphery of the grinding table and conveyed upwards of the vertical mill with ejection air from periphery downward direction. To-be-ground material is ground, classified into particles and coarse powder by adjusting the quantity of ejection air. Particles are ejected out of vertical mill by ejection air, and are used as wood fuel. The coarse powder is returned to the center of grinding table with gravity. The ejection air quantity (A(m3/minutes)) and diameter (D(m)) of grinding table satisfies the relation: A=aasteriskD2.5, where a is 100-300.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vertical mill.    casing of grinder (1)    grinding table (2)    grinding roller (3)    discharge port (5)    dam ring (8)
NOVELTY - Mowed grass is air-dried, and mixed with predetermined amount of waste plastic. The mixture is crushed by a shredding equipment, and fuel pellet is produced. The pellet is compressed using a compression device, and particle size regulation of compressed pellet is carried out. Thus, the solid fuel is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing solid fuel used for boilers.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel of high quality and favorable handleability is efficiently and economically manufactured, without affecting the environment. The generation of carbon dioxide is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacture of solid fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprising a tank (1) which deposits a manure material, a supply unit (2) that supplies air from downward direction of manure material and an exhausting unit (3) that diffuses air to the exterior of the tank without circulating the air in the tank, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for manufacturing manure material (claimed), such as livestock dung, plant waste material, scrap wood and chaff.    ADVANTAGE - The manure material can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of manure manufacturing apparatus.    Manure tank (1)    Air supply unit (2)    Air exhausting unit (3)    Air pipe (4)    Exhaust pipe (5)
NOVELTY - A lid (103) attached to a cylinder (102), opens the opening of a treatment tank (21) to eject out compost from treatment tank.    USE - For decomposing organic matters such as excrements of human or livestock, organic refuse of toilet, installed in depopulated district, pleasure resort, seashore district and mountainous district.    ADVANTAGE - Enables decomposing the organic matters efficiently. Improves privacy and prevents crime at the entrance of the treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the stirring depositable type fermentation decompose treatment apparatus.    Fermentation decompose treatment apparatus (20)    Treatment tank (21)    Stirring element (22)    Cylinder (102)    Lid (103)
NOVELTY - The sludge disposal apparatus has methane fermentation treatment tank (21), magnetic separation unit (22), and paths (23,24). Unit (22) carries out separation of magnetic powder-containing sludge contained into sludge suspension in tank (21), while adding magnetic powder to sludge processed by tank (21). Path (23) returns sludge separated by unit (22), and path (24) extracts supernatant liquid separated by unit (22) from tank (21).    USE - The apparatus is useful for disposing of sludge containing organic waste, such as sludge generated during water treatment, industrial water, livestock farming wastewater, foodstuffs residue and human waste.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge disposal apparatus efficiently enables the separation of sludge from sludge suspension in methane fermentation tank. The concentration of sludge in methane fermentation tank is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sludge disposal apparatus has methane fermentation treatment tank (21) for carrying out anaerobic digestion of sludge containing organic substance, magnetic separation unit (22), and paths (23,24). The unit (22) carries out separation of magnetic powder-containing sludge contained into sludge suspension in tank (21), while adding magnetic powder to sludge processed by fermentation tank. The path (23) returns sludge separated by unit (22), and path (24) extracts supernatant liquid separated by unit (22) from tank (21).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of sludge disposal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Souring tank (11)    Magnetic separation units (12,22)    Agitators (15,25)    Methane fermentation tank (21)    Magnetic powder-containing sludge return path (23)    Isolation liquid conduit appearance path (24)
NOVELTY - A load cell (25) is fixed to a support portion of a treatment tank (21) to measure weight of a discarded organic matter. An alarm unit is operated when the weight of the discarded organic matter exceeds the processing limit of the treatment tank. The organic matter is processed using saw dust.    USE - Fermentation and decomposition apparatus for organic matter such as excrements of human, livestock, organic refuse, for use with toilet.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy processing of organic matter of specific capacity and maintenance of the fermentation and decomposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a principal portion of the fermentation and decomposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fermentation and decomposition apparatus (20)    Treatment tank (21)    Drive units (23)    Load cell (25)
NOVELTY - The combustion portion (52) of a burner (51),in which the combustible fuel burns, is formed with heat insulated material (55).    USE - For fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables insulating flow path of combustion gas. Improves efficiency of the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of the reformer.    Reformer (20)    Evaporator (30)    Burner (51)    Combustion portion (52)    Heat insulated material (55)
NOVELTY - An annular flow path (56b) formed between the reformation portion (60) and the inner flow path (30b) of the evaporation portion (30), are connected at an end. The combustion gas from one end of the annular flow path, is flowed into the inner flow path through an another end. Water flowed from one end of the outer flow path (30b) of the evaporation portion, is flowed out through the other end.    USE - For fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to supply high temperature fluid to the evaporation portion efficiently by simple structure. Ensures sealing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system (drawing includes non-English language text).    Evaporation portion (30)    Inner floe path (30b)    Outer flow path (30b)    Annular flow path (56b)    Reformation portion (60)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide purifier (40) and an evaporator (30) are formed of cylindrical shape. The evaporator is arranged so that the reformation portion (60) is surrounded. The carbon monoxide purifier is arranged so that a cooler (70) is surrounded.    USE - For fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat radiating effect and efficiency of the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system (drawing includes non-English language text).    Evaporator (30)    Carbon monoxide purifier (40)    Reformation portion (60)    Cooler (70)    CO shift reaction portion (80)
NOVELTY - The biomass raw material is processed by performing high temperature wet-heat processing, and adding fermentation yeast, fermentation microbes, mushroom fungi, enzyme and yeast to the heated biomass raw material.    USE - For processing biomass raw material, and for producing high quality fermented feed, fermented fertilizer, soil conditioner, microbial bed and industrial raw material for ethanol production.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective and efficient recycling of biomass raw material disposed as organic waste material in short period. The generation of unpleasant putrefactive smell during the process is eliminated, hence provides an eco-friendly environment. The method is simple, safe and rapid.
NOVELTY - An organic waste is made into slurry. Methane fermentation of the slurry is carried out in several methane fermentation tanks at preset condition. The slurry is removed out of tank and separated to solid and liquid. The separated digestive liquor is supplied to activated-sludge tank (14). The separated solid content is supplied into another methane fermentation tank and again subjected to methane fermentation.    USE - For methane fermentation processing of organic waste such as excrements, organic refuse and food-processing dregs.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical methane fermentation processing of organic waste. Addition of methanol into activated sludge tank and post processing of removed organic acid are inhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste is made into slurry and supplied into methane fermentation tank. Methane fermentation of the slurry by an anaerobic microbe is carried out in several methane fermentation tanks. The injection load of organic waste into methane fermentation tank (11) is adjusted such that the organic acid or lower alcohols generated in the fermentation process remains. The slurry containing organic acid or lower alcohols is removed out of tank (11) and separated to solid and liquid. The separated digestive liquor containing organic acid or lower alcohols is supplied to activated-sludge tank. The separated solid content is supplied into another methane fermentation tank and again subjected to methane fermentation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the methane fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (I) (11)    separation membrane (13)    activated sludge tank (14)    sedimentation basin (15)    membrane-filtration liquid storage tank (16)
NOVELTY - A gas sensing thin film is formed on a diaphragm supported on a silicon base. The thin film comprises a tin dioxide layer (61) to which pentavalent element or hexavalent element is added as donor, another tin dioxide layer (62) to which the platinum or palladium catalyst is added, and a layer (63) which consists of island-like catalyst.    USE - Used in gas leakage alarm unit, for sensing specific gas such as carbon monoxide gas, methane, C3H8, and CH3OH.    ADVANTAGE - By making the gas sensing film into three laminations, the carbon monoxide concentration gradient, methane selectivity and hydrogen selectivity are improved. Also durability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the center section of the gas sensing film.    Insulation film (4)    Silicon dioxide layers (61,62)    Island-like catalyst layer (63)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (41) accommodating water electrolyzer (40), has a lid (42) with electrolytic cell support (42a) to maintain a specific gap between the lid and electrolyzer. A hydrogen vapor-liquid separation unit (43) is formed at the maintained gap.    USE - For supply of hydrogen for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the water is electrolyzed at high pressure, the damage of electrolyte film is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen supply apparatus.    Water electrolyzer (40)    Pressure vessel (41)    Lid (42)    Electrolytic cell support (42a)    Hydrogen vapor-liquid separation unit (43)
NOVELTY - A fluid-separating filter (1) has a fluid separation membrane (3) containing silicon-carbon bond, adhered on a porous support (2) surface.    USE - Used in water treatment plant, desalination plant and foodstuff or medical related separation apparatus, and as oxygen fluid-separating membrane and hydrogen fluid-separating membrane of fuel cell used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid-separating filter has excellent chemical stability and water resisting property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluid-separating filter, which involves impregnating porous support into a solution containing polycarbosilane, and performing insoluble processing and heat processing, such that the fluid separation membrane is formed on the surface of porous support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of the fluid-separating filter.    Fluid-separating filter (1)    Porous support (2)    Fluid separation membrane (3)    Pore (4)    Intermediate layer (5)
NOVELTY - The plasma generating electrode having specified insulation fracture strength, includes two or more electrodes (2) comprising a ceramic layer (3) and a conductive layer (4) formed mutually opposingly in flat shape and in parallel manner. The dielectric constant of dielectric of ceramic layer, is 10kV/mm or more, while the heat conductivity of conductive layer is 50W/mk or more.    USE - For generating plasma in plasma reactor (claimed), for removal of detrimental constituent such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoparticles, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide in exhaust gas of engine of motor vehicle and in various incinerator exhaust gases.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of electrode by temperature change effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma reactor which includes a flow path for introducing the gas which contains predetermined component to inside of a case, for reacting with plasma generation electrode, for plasma generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of plasma generating electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plasma generating electrode (1)    electrode (2)    ceramic layer (3)    conductive layer (4)    spacer (13)
NOVELTY - The reactor (100) processes to-be processed gas exists in discharge spaces (10,11) formed between rotating electrodes (5,6) and fixing electrodes (1,2), by applying voltage to the fixing electrodes using power supply device (14).    USE - For gas decomposition device installed in home.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures plasma discharge between the rotating electrodes and fixing electrodes, by preventing short circuit between rotating electrodes. Improves maintenance and silence properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of rotary plasma reactor.    fixing electrodes (1,2)    rotating electrodes (5,6)    discharge spaces (10,11)    power supply device (14)    reactor (100)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive film (4) is formed on the surface of a ceramic plate (3) in an unit electrode (2). A protective metal film (6) covers exposed surface of the electrically conductive film. The thickness of the electrically conductive film is set below 1/5 of the thickness of the ceramic plate.    USE - Plasma generating electrode for use in plasma reactor used in exhaust-gas processing system for processing exhaust gas from engine used in motor vehicles, incinerators, chemical reaction tank and for use in ozonizer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective generation of the plasma in corrosive-gas atmosphere, by using corrosion-resistant plasma generating electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protective metal film covers exposed surface of the electrically conductive film. The thickness of the protective film is set below 1/5 of the thickness of the electrically conductive film. Another protective film is formed to cover exposed surface of the protective metal film, by chemical vapor deposition process, physical vapor deposition, sol gel process.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma reactor which has plasma generating electrode (1) arranged in a gas passageway in a casing. The predetermined component in the gas is treated by plasma, after supplying voltage to the plasma generating electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the plasma generating electrode.    Plasma generating electrode (1)    Unit electrode (2)    Ceramic plate (3)    Protective metal film (6)    Holder (5)
NOVELTY - The modifier (1) has a catalyst combustion unit (3) that is provided along the downstream direction of the combustion gas which is obtained from the surface combustion burner (2).    USE - In fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - High-energy efficiency with reduced amount of nitrogen oxide, is realized in the modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) modifier operation method; and    (b) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural diagram of the modifier.    Modifier (1)    Surface combustion burner (2)    Catalyst combustion unit (3)    Supply ports (4,5)
NOVELTY - Processing organic refuse, comprising supplying an organic refuse to a stirring tank filled with microorganism-support material such as sawdust, is new. After solubilizing the organic refuse biologically by the solid-phase bioreaction, a liquid phase bioreaction is performed for removing biological oxygen demand (BOD) of the obtained waste water. The solid-phase bioreaction is performed by hydrogenation and stirring.    USE - For processing organic refuse discarded from houses and hotels.    ADVANTAGE - Processing method of organic refuse, is performed efficiently, simply and economically. Environmental pollution due to disposal of organic waste, is prevented. Size of the processing apparatus, is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing organic refuse, comprising supplying an organic refuse to a stirring tank filled with microorganism-support material such as sawdust, is new. After solubilizing the organic refuse biologically by the solid-phase bioreaction, a liquid phase bioreaction is performed for removing biological oxygen demand (BOD) of the obtained waste water. The solid-phase bioreaction is performed by hydrogenation and stirring, and water whose quantity of BOD-containing water is more than organic-refuse-containing water, is ejected from the stirring tank.
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation of an organic waste is carried out. The solid and liquid of the fermentation residual liquor are separated to a portion of liquid and solid content. The separated liquid portion is concentrated. The obtained concentrate and the separated solid content are carbonized to obtain a carbide material. Thus, the organic waste is processed.    USE - Used for processing organic waste such as livestock farming waste material and organic refuse, for producing carbide material used as fertilizer, and for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste is efficiently and economically processed using a simple biogas system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biogas system, which has a methane-fermentation apparatus (10) for carrying out methane fermentation of the organic waste, a solid-liquid separator (20) for isolating the fermentation residual liquor to a portion of liquid and solid content, a concentration apparatus (30) for concentrating the liquid portion, and a carbonization apparatus (50) for carbonizing the separated solid content and the obtained concentrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of the biogas system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methane fermentation tank (10)    Solid-liquid separator (20)    Concentration apparatus (30)    Drying apparatus (40)    Carbonization furnace (50)
NOVELTY - A reactive-gas supply unit supplies hydrogen and carbon dioxide into an inner tube (2) filled with a ruthenium catalyst (8). The degree of vacuum between the inner and outer tubes (2,3) is adjusted. A temperature regulator (10) controls a solenoid valve (7) connected to the outer tube, based on a temperature sensor (9) detecting temperature in the inner tube, so as to regulate degree of vacuum between the tubes.    USE - Sabatier reactor for use with water-vapor electrolyzer (claimed), used in ship, spacecraft, space station. I.e. for reacting hydrogen with carbon dioxide (e.g. from space atmosphere) to produce water and methane gas, e.g. used for the return space trip.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing Sabatier reaction in spacecraft and space stations, without using a heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vacuum pump (5) is fixed to one end of the outer tube. The solenoid valve is opened and the degree of the vacuum between the tubes is reduced, when detected temperature is more than fixed value. The solenoid valve is closed and the degree of the vacuum between the tubes is raised, when detected temperature is less than the fixed value. A double pipe (4) containing inner and outer tubes is arranged in the focus point of a reflective mirror.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water-vapor electrolyzer, which performs electrolysis of methane gas and water vapor ejected from the Sabatier reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the Sabatier reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    inner tube (2)    outer tube (3)    double pipe (4)    vacuum pump (5)    solenoid valve (7)    catalyst (8)    temperature sensor (9)    temperature regulator (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell system (5) with a unit for generating hydrogen from other fuel and a unit for generating electrical energy from the hydrogen and an oxidant. A compressor (2) is driven by a turbine (4) and along with the turbine forms turbocompressor (1) for an internal combustion engine. The turbocompressor supplies air to the fuel cell system.    USE - Used for generating electricity on board a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generating system uses the turbocompressor already present in the vehicle for the additional air supply of the fuel cell system necessary for its functioning, in addition to feeding air to the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a process for supplying of air to a fuel cell system    (b) a vehicle with an electricity generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal combustion engine whose turbocompressor serves to supply air to a fuel cell system.    Turbocompressor (1)    Compressor (2)    Turbine (4)    Fuel cell system (5)    Valves (6)
NOVELTY - Treatment of a gas containing impurities comprises contacting the gas with a solvent so as to absorb the impurities, thus obtaining a solvent loaded with impurities and a purified gas. The solvent is then expanded through a two-phase turbine to release some of the impurities in gaseous form and obtain a solvent poor in impurities, and the impurities are separated from the solvent poor in impurities.    USE - Used for purifying a gas containing CO2, H2S, SO2, COS, CS2, mercaptans, N2 and NH3 (all claimed) e.g. natural gas, synthesis gas, combustion gases or gases from combined integrated cycles.    ADVANTAGE - The process improves the regeneration of the solvent by expanding it in a two-phase turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows one variation of the process in schematic form.    Gas/liquid separator (B1)    Gas/liquid separator (B2)    Gas/liquid separator (B3)    Column (C1)    Distillation column (C2)    Exchanger (E1)    Reboiler (E2)    Exchanger (E3)    Exchanger (E4)    Pump (P1)    Turbine (T1)    Turbine (T2)
NOVELTY - The device has a capillary forming structure (15) and a separating element (4) with a moisture transmissive membrane (14) that connects at least two media channels (2,3) via part of a common channel wall so that condensed moisture us transported through the capillary forming structure and the membrane to the medium with less moisture.    USE - For humidifying a first medium flow in at least one medium channel with moisture from a medium in at least one second medium channel.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture exchanger is provided that enables a gas-tight uniform moisture exchange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a humidification device    humidification device (1)    media channels (2,3)    separating element (4)    capillary forming structure (15)    moisture transmissive membrane (14)
NOVELTY - Heating is by two or more, individually-controlled heating units (18a, 18b). Each heater is located in a selected zone of the corresponding stirrers (8a, 8b).    USE - A horizontal tubular fermenter with a rotary agitator, producing biogas from organic materials.    ADVANTAGE - Uneven processing of the feed is avoided in the new design. Although a long tubular configuration is used, heating is uniformly controlled within the heating sections. Uniform processing results in consistent gas quality and a continuous, high gas yield. Different operational temperature regimes may be imposed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactor shaft (9) has paddles (10) distributed along it, with angular offset. Their blades (11) are close to the reactor wall. The shaft is in sections (13a-d). There are two independent reactor shafts, each with an independent shaft drive (17). Heater(s) are located in the inlet region and following it. Each heater is partially-controlled. A grit extractor (7) is located outside the inlet (5) for bio-materials. It has an inclined outlet, sloping at 5-10degrees with respect to the wall. The feed is introduced radially into the digester (2). The grit extractor is multi-stage, being distributed along the length of the reactor, each extractor being individually controlled. Ends of the stirrer shaft sections are carried and guided by common bearings. Each heater is connected permanently to the shaft, through which the heaters are supplied with heating fluid and controlled. Further details of construction are provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A longitudinal cross section of the reactor is presented.    Inlet (5)    Grit extractor (7)    Stirrers (8a, 8b)    Reactor shaft (9)    Paddles (10)    Blades (11)    Shaft sections (13a-d)    Shaft drive (17)    Individually-controlled heating units (18a, 18b)
NOVELTY - Evaporator arrangement for producing a mixture of hydrocarbon and steam for hydrogen production in a reformer comprises a steam generator, a mixing chamber (14) with an inlet (16) for steam, and a hydrocarbon evaporator comprising a porous medium (24) and an associated heater (28).    USE - Producing a mixture of hydrocarbon and steam for hydrogen production in a reformer, especially for use in an automobile. The hydrogen can be used in a fuel cell to generate electricity or can be used for exhaust gas treatment in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator arrangement is of simple construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reformer system for producing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon/steam mixture, comprising an evaporator system as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-section of the evaporator arrangement in association with a reformer and fuel cell.    Combustion chamber (14)    Inlet (16)    Porous medium (24)    Heater (28)    Reformer (32)    Fuel cell (34)    Burner (36)    Heat exchangers (38, 40)
NOVELTY - Herbicidal composition (A) is a mixture of glycerol (I) and water.    USE - (A) is used for control of mono- and di-cotyledonous weeds.    ADVANTAGE - (A) are produced easily and inexpensively; can be applied by standard methods (e.g. spraying or misting), and the use of (I) produced as a by-product from manufacture of biodiesel improves the economics of small scale biodiesel production units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing (A) by mixing (I) with water and a fat-dissolving substance (II).
NOVELTY - The treatment method for brew waste residue including solid-fluid separating, aerobic fermenting, heating drying, mixing endoplasm and prilling forming to produce fertilizer and adjusting temperature fermenting and chemical mixing endoplasm to provide field irrigation water.
NOVELTY - The invention is a multi-tank rotary digging turn-mixing device, mainly including a turn-mixing machine, provided with a group of equal compost fermentation tanks, the end surfaces of the fermentation tanks are provided with a parallel laid railway for a working tank, and the turn-mixing machine is installed on the railway through the bottom idler wheels and cooperates with the railway in rolling mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - There is a rotating frame on one side of the fermentation tanks in the direction of the railway, where the rotating frame mainly includes a carriage and wheels, and the wheel are installed on around rail at the end part of the railway, and the carriage is provided with two short rails laid at equal space between the railway, the horizontal height of the two short rails is consistent with that of the railway, a reduction electric machine of the rotating frame is connected with a wheel shaft fixed with the wheels through a chain and a chain wheel set. The organic combination of the rotary digging turn-mixing machine with the rotating frame implements the purpose of one machine used by many tanks, and it has the characters of turn-mixing uniformity and high turn-mixing efficiency, fast temperature increase of material fermentation, stable quality of compost maturity, etc.
NOVELTY - Combustion device comprises a pressure vessel where water is used as source for production of hydrogen via inorganic chemical process, working chambers, external combustion chambers, conversion device for reciprocal motion into rotary motion, and tanks containing sources of energy.    USE - For transforming energy stored in substances into kinetic and/or heat energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device works with maximum compression rate at all the throttle settings and the emissions would still be very low during low load and idle conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Device comprises water or water based solution used as a material, or water or a water based solution and carbon based fuels are alternatively, or in parallel, used as substances, where hydrogen is derived from the water and the hydrogen and/or the carbon based fuels are led to external combustion chambers, in which the fuel is combusted, for the purpose of heating gases contained in adjacent working chambers having restricted communication with the external combustion chambers, where gases contained in the working chambers are expanding causing either reciprocal or rotary movement of units contained inside, or outside adjacent to, the working chambers, and/or for the purpose of generating heat.
NOVELTY - Organic matter is treated by drying an organic matter as a raw material, gasifying the dried raw material to produce a generated gas, and recovering sensible heat from the generated gas and/or a combustion gas produced by the gasifying step, where air, nitrogen gas, and/or carbon dioxide gas is used as a heating medium in the recovering step.    USE - For treating an organic matter, e.g. sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method treats the organic matter at a greatly reduced initial cost and running cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating an organic matter involves:    (1) drying an organic matter as a raw material;    (2) gasifying the dried raw material to produce a generated gas; and    (3) recovering sensible heat from the generated gas and/or a combustion gas produced by the gasifying step, where air, nitrogen gas, and/or carbon dioxide gas, used as a heating medium used in the recovering step, and the heating medium heated in the recovering step is introduced into the drying step for use as a heating medium gas for drying.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic matter treating apparatus comprising:    (1) a gasification chamber to gasify an organic matter to produce a combustible gas and residue;    (2) a combustion chamber to combust the residue produced in the gasification chamber to produce a combustion gas; and    (3) a supply device to supply the combustible gas produced in the gasification chamber into a gas engine or a gas turbine to recover power; where the gasification chamber and the combustion chamber are in an internally circulating fluidized-bed gasification furnace, and a bed material is circulated between the gasification chamber and the combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above organic matter treating apparatus.
NOVELTY - Forming a microporous filter (10) involves forming number of stepped holes at multiple locations and forming second hole step in each of the stepped hole by directing a laser beam (60) on membrane (12). The beam has a wavelength that is absorbed by the membrane and beam parameters that cause the beam to form second hole step. The holes are formed in steps of decreasing diameters depthwise through the thickness of the membrane.    USE - For preparing microporous filter (claimed) used in manufacture of pharmaceutical drugs, industrial fuel cells, in separating body fluids, chemical particles and different materials for analysis.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous filter formed has very small, predictable diameter holes placed in known locations and arranged in known population density. The arrangement of holes give a desired aspect ratio to reduce plasma and debris effects that would inhibit or prevent formation of large aspect ratio, small diameter hole. Stepped holes cause reduced drop in pressure that enables passage of material of the desired size through the final, smallest diameter hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view of microporous filter.    microporous filter (10)    flexible membrane (12)    upper surface (14)    lower surface (16)    membrane thickness (18)    hole (30)    intermediate hole step (38)    laser (60)    beam. (62)
NOVELTY - Primary reactor of a fuel cell system (16) is operated during a start sequence having a beginning and end by performing lean combustion in the primary reactor during a first phase of the start sequence, and performing autothermal reforming in the primary reactor during a second phase of the start sequence.    USE - For operating a primary reactor, e.g. autothermal reactor, during a start sequence having beginning and end.    ADVANTAGE - The invention exhibits good transient and startup characteristics of partial oxidation while also enabling the high hydrogen production efficiency of steam reformation during normal operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Operation of primary reactor during a start sequence having a beginning and end comprises performing lean combustion in the primary reactor during a first phase of the start sequence, and performing autothermal reforming in the primary reactor during a second phase of the start sequence. The first phase has beginning and end. The airflow rate at the beginning of the first phase is greater than the airflow rate at the end of the first phase. The second phase has a beginning and end.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a fuel cell system that includes an autothermal reforming reactor.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel processor (14)    Primary reactor (16)    Water metering device (26)    Airflow meter (36)    Fuel metering device (40)    Heat (50)    Exhaust system (52)
NOVELTY - A microbial mixture composition comprising DNA signature bands at 3189 and at 1737 base pairs, is new.    USE - The methods and compositions of the present invention are useful in the fields of bioremediation, microbiology and environmental science, in particular for remediating sewage matter, reducing the amount of sludge in sewage and reducing odor-causing matter in sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a bioremediation system produced by a process comprising preparing a predetermined volume of a media having less than 2 ppm chlorine, a pH of 6.0-9.0, a nutrient source having 30% nitrogen, 10% phosphate, and 10% potassium, an enzyme and a yeast cell, adding a starter bacteria, where the starter bacteria comprises at least one cell of an anaerobic bacteria and at least one cell of an aerobic bacteria, and incubating for at least 36 hours at a temperature in the range of about 20-37degreesC to provide a liquid bioremediation system; and    (2) a method of operating a sewage treatment system, comprising treating sewage with a microbial composition cited above to reduce an amount of solid matter in the sewage without removing mass from the sewage treatment system.
NOVELTY - A pyrolysis apparatus having a screw-type heat cycle structure and an inner pipe-type waste heat recovery structure comprises: a combustion heat guide plate (210) continuously projecting in a screw shape along the outer surface of a regeneration furnace (200) and guiding combustion heat circulating between a regeneration chamber (120) and the regeneration furnace; an input unit (310) preventing the leakage of pyrolytic gas in the regeneration furnace by forward and backward motion of a piston (300) and inputting waste flowing in from a hopper (130); and a hot water supply pipe (400) formed of a pipe of a predetermined length wound up in a coil shape along the inner surface of the regeneration chamber, to supply to the outside hot water heated at a predetermined temperature by the combustion heat circulating in the regeneration chamber.    USE - For pyrolysis of waste.    ADVANTAGE - The novel apparatus improves the pyrolysis performance of waste and prevent leakage of pyrolytic gas and continuously supply hot water for heating or city water use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above apparatus (Includes non-English language text).    regeneration chamber (120)    hopper (130)    regeneration furnace (200)    heat guide plate (210)    piston (300)    input unit (310)    hot water supply pipe (400)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for controlling hydrogen density of in-containment refueling water storage tank comprises an in-containment refueling water storage tank (100) with a top surface on which are air exhaust pipes (101), and a center with a hollow portion (102). At least one igniter (10) is at an inner upper surface of the storage tank. A quenching (30) is arranged from both sides of the igniter, between an inner surface of the storage tank and an outer surface of the hollow portion such that a limited combustion zone (20) is formed in the storage tank.    USE - For controlling hydrogen density of in-containment refueling water storage tank.    ADVANTAGE - The novel apparatus prevents an accumulation of hydrogen in an in-containment refueling water storage tank, and prevents an explosion of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling hydrogen density of in-containment refueling water storage tank by using the above apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above apparatus.    igniter (10)    combustion zone (20)    quenching (30)    water storage tank (100)    air exhaust (101)    hollow portion (102)
NOVELTY - To provide a methanol reformulated fuel that is able to substitute gasoline for internal combustion engine of cars or be used with the gasoline as a mixture fuel and has high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel comprises 45+/-3 wt.% of methanol, 3+/-3 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol, 6+/-3 wt.% of isobutyl alcohol, 3+/-3 wt.% of toluene, 4+/-3 wt.% of xylene, 6+/-3 wt.% of C6H3(CH3)3 and 33+/-3 wt.% of naphtha.
NOVELTY - The hot air is supplied in a rotary drum (10) for carbonization of process object in the drum. The temperature of the waste gas ejected from the drum is monitored. The operation of a burner (17) is controlled based on the temperature of the waste gas. The supply amount of the combustion air is reduced and increased, when the temperature of the waste gas is higher and lower, respectively.    USE - For controlling operation of carbonization apparatus used for carbonization of human-waste sludge, sawdust, pulp sludge, dung.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable carbonization of process object, by controlling the burner based on the temperature of the waste gas. Reduces amount of powder within the rotary drum, by supplying water within the drum. Prevents generation of the clinker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A damper (D) is arranged in a flow path of the combustion air. The supply amount of the combustion air is controlled based on the opening of the damper. The addition amount of the water is reduced and increased, when the temperature of the waste gas is lower and higher, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the carbonization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbonization apparatus (1)    rotary drum (10)    mixer (13)    temperature sensor (15)    burner (17)    damper (D)
NOVELTY - The water purification system and method of live fish water tank involves decomposing excrements and other waste materials originating by living thing (fish-and-shellfish) raised in live fish tank using bacteria, and other aerobes coexisted in a bio-liquid. The bacteria are Pseudomonas vesicularis, Agrobacterium radiobacter and Aeromonas hydrophila.    USE - The system is useful for purifying live fish water tank.    ADVANTAGE - The method is effective in decomposing organic waste material and excrement originating in live fish tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water purification system and method of live fish water tank involves decomposing excrements and other waste materials originating in living thing (fish-and-shellfish) raised in live fish tank using bacteria, and other aerobes coexisted in a bio-liquid. The bacteria are Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas chororaphis, Pseudomonas vesicularis, Agrobacterium radiobacter and Aeromonas hydrophila.
NOVELTY - A screw press (9) equipped with a filtration screen, dehydrates organic waste ejected from a storage tank (2) which is formed with an impurity deposition portion (6). A waste-material supply pipeline (20) and an impurity ejection pipeline (21) are connected to the lower portion of the storage tank, to supply liquid organic waste and impurities from the tank to the screw press, respectively.    USE - Impurity removal apparatus for removing impurities such as shell of shellfish, bone, ballast in organic waste treated in methane fermentation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The jamming of the water ejection opening of the screw press is prevented, by the arrangement of the filtration screen. Suppresses reduction in the dehydration ability of the screw press. The frequency of cleaning the screw press is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the impurity removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage tank (2)    impurity deposition portion (6)    screw press (9)    waste-material supply pipeline (20)    impurity ejection pipeline (21)
NOVELTY - A granular-slag-containing slurry extract line (59) is connected to bottom of a slag settling tank (57). A filter press (63) which filters the granular-slag-containing slurry is installed in the extract line, at downstream side of the settling tank. A transfer line (65) transfers filtrate from the filter press to top portion of the settling tank. A discharge port (67) ejects granular slag separated in the press.    USE - Granular slag recovery equipment used in organic-waste gasification plant used to produce gas by processing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficiently recovering the granular slag from the slurry. Reduces the usage amount of water, by returning the filtrate to the settling tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The filter press is used as a centrifuge. The filter press has a filter cloth for forming filter plates, which is woven by monofilaments, and a filter cloth for pressing filter plates, which is woven by multifilaments. The warp of the filter cloth for pressing the plates, consists of monofilaments. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for granular slag recovery method in organic-waste gasification plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the gasification plant with the granular-slag recovery equipment.    settling tank (57)    extract line (59)    filter press (63)    transfer line (65)    discharge port (67)
NOVELTY - To-be-processed material consisting of organic waste is subjected to wet slaking process anaerobically, by thermophilic-digestion processing of at least one portion of to-be-processed material under light-irradiation conditions, and obtaining processed material.    USE - For processing organic waste, such as organic refuse ejected from home, restaurant factory and sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of organic waste improves gasification efficiency of organic waste, and produces methane gas more rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) high temperature anaerobic digester (3); and    (2) high temperature anaerobic digestion-process apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the light anaerobic digester of organic waste.    waste-material storage tank (1)    anaerobic digester (3)    stirrer (5)    sewage gas storage tank (7)    solid-liquid separator (9)
NOVELTY - Processing (M1) wastewater (a), involves performing aerobic treatment of wastewater comprising an aromatic compound, with an aerobic bacterium, separating sludge (e) and supernatant (d) from the processed wastewater, and performing aerobic treatment with the obtained supernatant with an aerobic bacterium.    USE - (M1) is useful for processing wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) is performed in a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing a purified terephthalic acid from the wastewater, which is processed by (M1), involving obtaining a crude-terephthalic acid slurry by oxidizing a paraxylene in the solvent that contains acetic acid and water, in combination with wastewater, which is processed by (M1), collecting crude terephthalic acid by solid liquid separation of crude-terephthalic acid slurry, hydrogenation of processing of aqueous solution obtained by dissolving crude terephthalic acid in water, crystallizing terephthalic acid from the above aqueous solution, to obtain purified terephthalic acid slurry, and collecting purified terephthalic acid by solid liquid separation of purified-terephthalic acid slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is flowchart representing the steps involves in processing wastewater.    First aerobic treatment time (11)    First sedimentation basin (12)    Second aerobic treatment tank (13)    Second sedimentation basin (14)    Waste water (a)    Air (b)    Sludge liquid mixture (c)    Supernatant (d)    Sludge (e)
NOVELTY - A preliminary side container (2) is switched, before pressure of a liquefied petroleum gas supply side container (1) containing liquefied petroleum gas decreases to 0.11 MPaG or less.    USE - For supplying liquefied petroleum gas to hydrogen production system of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply method suppresses even minimum fluctuation of sulfur concentration in liquefied petroleum gas, and provides stable supply of liquefied petroleum gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline process drawing of the liquefied petroleum gas supply method.    supply side container (1)    preliminary side container (2)    flow meters (3,5)    automatic selector valve (4)    cross-valves (6,8,10)
NOVELTY - The lead wires (33a) for connecting a sensing element (31) and a compensation element (32) to respective stays (33) for electrical power supply, has the tendency to bend along downstream direction, perpendicular to the base (34), towards the stays.    USE - Mounted on fuel cell vehicle such as polymer film type fuel cell vehicle, for detecting concentration of hydrogen gas or combustible gas such as carbon monoxide and methane.    ADVANTAGE - Damaging of gas sensor is prevented and deterioration of detection precision of the sensor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of the gas sensor.    Sensing element (31)    Compensating element (32)    Stays (33)    Lead wire (33a)    Base (34)    Coating layer (51)
NOVELTY - Supercritical fluid is generated by burning water, oxidizing agent and fuel in an airtight container at preset temperature and pressure exceeding gas-liquid critical point of water.    USE - For manufacture of supercritical fluid used in foodstuff field, pharmaceutical field, waste-treatment field, in chemical treatment field and applied in engine of motor vehicle, power driven machinery, power station.    ADVANTAGE - Supercritical fluid is manufactured economically and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) supercritical fluid manufacturing apparatus;    (2) power generation method involves sending the generated supercritical fluid into turbine apparatus and rotating the turbine, by repeating combustion inside airtight container when the internal pressure of the container is less than gas-liquid critical point of carbon dioxide; power generation apparatus;    (3) organic waste decomposition method involves decomposing the organic waste in the airtight container; organic waste decomposition device which has water supply unit connected to the airtight container which is fitted inside with oxidizing agent supply unit, fuel supply unit and firing unit;    (4) expansion apparatus which includes the airtight container, oxidizing agent supply unit, fuel supply unit and firing unit;    (5) modification of poor grade fuel involves burning poor grade fuel, water, oxidizing agent and fuel in the airtight container, so as to modify the poor grade fuel; and    (6) modifier of the poor grade fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the supercritical fluid manufacturing stages. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrolyte-liquid circulation pipeline (101) circulates the electrolyte liquid within the electrolytic bath (50). The temperature of the electrolyte liquid in the electrolytic bath is maintained to be 20 degrees C during the non-working state of the bath. A temperature controller (130) maintains the electrolyte liquid temperature to be in the range of 50-60 degrees C during the working state of the bath.    USE - For electrolytic bath which produces mixed gas of hydrogen and oxygen, used in gas welding machine, iron plate cutting machine, chasing, jewelry processing, acryl processing and glass processing.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes the temperature of the electrolyte liquid effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electrolyte-liquid temperature stabilizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte-liquid temperature stabilizer (100)    Electrolyte-liquid circulation pipeline (101)    Heater (111)    Temperature controllers (120,130)
NOVELTY - The metal-containing carbonitride contains metal, nitrogen and carbon as constituent element. Raman scattered spectrum of the metal-containing carbonitride shows peak intensity ratio (IG/ID) of band of 1570-1580 cm-1 and band of 1341-1360 cm-1, of less than 1. A peak of 1750-1580 cm-1 is not observed. The relative abundance ratio of (N1s/C1s) of N1s and C1s in X-ray photoelectron spectrum, is more than 0.1/100.    USE - As hydrogen storage material (claimed), used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen storage material with excellent hydrogen storage capability in normal temperature, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal content carbonitride contains hydrogen and oxygen in addition to metal, nitrogen and carbon. The metal is selected from metal salt, metal complex, metal oxide, semiconductor, metal simple substance, preferably lithium, sodium and aluminum, potassium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, rubidium, strontium, palladium, silver, cesium and platinum.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) hydrogen storage material; and    (b) manufacture of metal-containing carbonitride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of manufacturing apparatus of metal-containing carbonitride.    Nitrogen supply source (1)    Raw material supply source (2)    Piping (3)    Reaction tube (4)    Flow meters (5)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator has physical-adsorption region (1), reforming region (3) provided at downstream side of region (1), and heat-desulfurizing region (4) provided at downstream side of region (3). Sulfur compound in source gas is absorbed and removed physically in region (1). Source gas is then contacted with catalyst and reformed, in region (3). Sulfur compound in reformed gas is removed at heating atmosphere, in region (4).    USE - For generating hydrogen (claimed) used for domestic fuel cell, motor vehicle, and other fuel cell of electric power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator is economical and has improved thermal efficiency and maintenance property. The catalyst used in the hydrogen generator has improved durability by preventing poisoning at the time of starting of the hydrogen generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen generator has a physical-adsorption region (1), a reforming region (3) provided at downstream side of region (1), and a heat-desulfurizing region (4) provided at downstream side of region (3). Sulfur compound contained in source gas, which is hydrocarbon group gas, is absorbed and removed physically in region (1). The sulfur free source gas is contacted with catalyst and reformed, in the region (3). Sulfur compound in hydrogen-rich reformed gas is removed at heating atmosphere, in the region (4). Modification and hydrogenation are simultaneously performed in the reforming region using a rhodium modified nickel-cerium oxide-platinum ((Ni-CeO2)-Pt) catalyst.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Physical adsorption region (1)    Pre-heating region (2)    Reforming region (3)    Heat-desulfurizing region (4)    Carbon monoxide transformation region (5)
NOVELTY - A production unit makes a modification reaction tube (3) equipped with catalyst layer (4) for manufacturing hydrogen containing gas, to produce pressure loss.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and weight of the modifier and achieves life extension.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the modifier.    gas supply port (1)    manifold (2)    reaction tube (3)    catalyst layer (4)    orifice plate (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel modifier (10) has module (11) consisting of modification catalyst, arranged in parallel direction. The reformed-gas flow path (14) of the adjacent modules mutually oppose each other.    USE - For reforming gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) containing gas, town gas, and hydrogen containing gas, in fuel cell used for motor vehicle and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform temperature distribution in each module. Reduces cost of fuel modifier. Reduces pressure loss of reformed-gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of fuel modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel modifier (10)    module (11)    modification catalyst (13)    reformed-gas flow path (14)
NOVELTY - An aromatic compound manufacturing catalyst comprises a metal chosen from ferrous, nickel and/or cobalt, a metallic compound chosen from molybdenum and its compound, and metallosilicate. The catalyst modifies source gas having lower hydrocarbon as main component, by supplying reaction heat, and produces aromatic compound having aromatic hydrocarbon as main component, and hydrogen.    USE - For manufacture of aromatic compound (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has favorable conversion ratio of lower hydrocarbon to aromatic compound and hydrogen by direct modification of lower hydrocarbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aromatic compound, which involves supplying reaction heat, modifying the source gas having lower hydrocarbon in presence of the catalyst and obtaining aromatic compound having aromatic hydrocarbon as main component, and hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Thermochemical conversion (P1) of heavy oil and petroleum coke to fluid fuels involves exposing a fossil fuel selected from heavy oil, and/or petroleum coke to an external source of concentrated radiation to increase temperature of the fossil fuel to a temperature of at least 1000degreesC and convert the fossil fuel to a product selected from hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and/or gaseous hydrocarbons.    USE - For thermochemical conversion of heavy oil and petroleum coke to fluid fuels comprising hydrogen, carbon dioxide, gaseous and/or hydrocarbons (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process converts the fossil fuel without the need of pure oxygen as reactant and is carried out using only steam as oxidant. The steam of entrained fossil fuel can be used to enhance exposure of the fossil fuel to the radiation, both through atomizing and increasing of surface area to the radiation. Further radiation is preferably applied to the feed through an optical access such as window. The flow or stream of carrier can be adapted to serve as aerodynamic curtain to keep the optical access clean, reducing the maintenance to keep efficient. The use of solar energy results in the following i.e. the calorific value of the feedstock was upgraded; the gaseous products were not contaminated by the byproducts of combustion; and the discharge of pollutants to the environment is avoided. Further, the direct irradiation of reactants provides a very efficient means of heat transfer directly to the reaction site, where the energy is needed, bypassing the limitations imposed by heat exchanges.
NOVELTY - Production of a polymerized hydrocarbon or a hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon bond involves dehalogenating a halogenated hydrocarbon with a magnesium-diene complex.    USE - For production of a polymerized hydrocarbon or a hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon bond (claimed) e.g. dimers, trimers, oligomers and polymers of hydrocarbon units.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the dimers, trimers, oligomers and polymers of hydrocarbon units while generating significantly less odor, as compared to the prior art method using biscyclooctadienyl nickel(0) catalyst that produces cyclooctadiene with a pungent odor as a byproduct, and requires complicated facility for further processing. Thus the method is free from the complicated reaction handling and treatment following the reaction.
NOVELTY - The mobile composting assembly is a self-sufficient and decentralized unit within a container to collect and compost organic waste. The container has one or two rotting chambers, filled through an airtight opening. The container is connected to a power supply of 380V/16Ah, to power chain mixers and the like and environmental conditions.    USE - The container is a mobile, decentralized and self-sufficient composting plant, to compost communal organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The container converts organic waste into compost at local sites, without a need to modify municipal waste disposal plants to meet modern composting requirements.
NOVELTY - An organic waste fast-decaying bacterium agent and its constructing method, including different kinds of microbes: bacteria, actinomyces, epiphytes, etc, and different microbes have good cooperative effect. It can be obtained by directly separating and screening lignocellulose-degrading bacteria in the form of compound bacteria. It has not only high-efficacy stable degrading function to organic wastes like stalks, life rubbish, etc but also strong adaptability to different conditions and antipollution ability, and has wide application prospect in regenerating and reusing organic wastes resources, environmental protection, etc.
NOVELTY - A circularly strengthening, culturing and compost-inoculating method of microbes in compost extravasate, in the stage of primary fermenting compost every time, culturing a part of extravasate in a high-temperature bacterium culture device and a cellulolytic bacterium culture device, respectively, so as to make a high-temperature inoculant A and a cellulolytic inoculant B. A starting primary fermenting stage, inoculating the piled stock with the high-temperature inoculant, mixing uniformly and making high-temperature fermentation; as the temperature is lowered, inoculating the cellulolytic inoculant, mixing with the piled stock uniformly, and making secondary fermentation; and making the generated partial extravasate from each batch of piled stock flow back to the two culture devices for culturing and being inoculated in the next-batch rubbish piled stock. It accelerates composting action by the inoculants and gradually-increasing dominant microbes after inoculating, and the microbes are directly taken from local rubbish. It has very good dynamic self-adaptability and the preparation of inoculants is low-cost and simple and easy to operate.
NOVELTY - The densifying vibrator specially for marsh gas tank includes one vibrator and one vibrating board connected to the vibrator, and the vibrator includes one cavity as vibrating chamber, one motor set in the bottom of the vibrating chamber, eccentric block set on the output shaft of the motor, and earth line set on the vibrator.    USE - For methane-generating pit.    ADVANTAGE - The novel device has simple structure, convenient use and low cost, and can raise the use effect of marsh gas tank
NOVELTY - The biodiesel-fuel modifier is obtained by ozonizing vegetable oil.    USE - For fuels such as petroleum-type light oil and biodiesel fuel used for diesel engines (all claimed) used for vehicles, heavy-duty trucks and trains.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel-fuel modifier improves the engine performance of the diesel engine such as torque and horsepower, and reduces pour point and flash point of the biodiesel fuel. The biodiesel fuel using the modifier, is widely used in industries. Environmental impacts such as air pollution and global warming are prevented, by using the biodiesel-fuel modifier in the fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) biodiesel fuel;    (2) fuel for diesel engine;    (3) manufacture of the biodiesel-fuel modifier;    (4) torque improvement method of diesel engine; and    (5) horsepower improvement method of diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the torque measurement value of the diesel engine using the biodiesel-fuel modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Cleaning the aqueous phase of liquid manure comprising use of a bacterial inoculating substance containing Bacillus megatherium, B. subtillis, Pseudomonas putida, P. fluorescens, and Micrococcus roseus, is new.    USE - Used in cleaning of aqueous phase of liquid manure to provide a material that can be applied to arable soils.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cleaning the aqueous phase of liquid manure comprises treating the liquid (pig) manure with a microbial inoculating substance containing Bacillus megatherium, B. subtillis, Pseudomonas putida, P. fluorescens, and Micrococcus roseus in germ number of 105-109 germs/ml. The inoculating substance is applied onto a carrier of ash of sunflower seeds shell and/or onto a carrier of compost prepared from cattle manure, poultry manure, and straw of cereals, and/or onto carrier of chopped maize stems. The treatment is carried out at 30-35 degrees C under continuous aeration for 10-20 days.
NOVELTY - Preparation (P1) of an alkyl ester involves contacting a glycerol source and an oil source including free fatty acids or glycerides for conversion of the free fatty acids and the glycerides into a mixture of mono-, di-, and tri-glycerides; reacting the mixture of glycerides with an alcohol (1 - 10 equivalents) for conversion of the glycerides into fatty acid alkyl esters; and recovering the fatty acid alkyl esters.    USE - For the preparation of alkyl esters (claimed) e.g. methyl ester such as bio-diesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces or eliminates the salt and aqueous waste, necessity to separate alkylalcohol (e.g. methanol), and eliminates the need for recovery of the alkylesters; does not involve a neutralization step or the separation of alcohol and water, thus simplifying the process of the prior art; does not required purification of the obtained glycerin; has enhanced rate of the reaction; provides recyclable glycerin fraction; requires the lower processing temperature; has reduced salt formation; and eliminates setup for the separation of excess alcohol (e.g. methanol) and water.
NOVELTY - A gas-sensor control device comprises a unit current conductance stopping mechanism for gradually decreasing amounts of current conductance to a detecting unit and a compensating unit.    USE - For a gas sensor (1) used in detecting concentration of detected gas contained in a gas to be inspected based on a difference in electrical resistance value between detecting unit and compensating unit.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive control device prevents the breakage, deterioration, and reduction in precision in detection of a gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram showing the structure of a fuel cell system.    Gas sensor (1)    Fuel cell (5)    Piping (6-9)
NOVELTY - The compressor (19) has a control unit communicating with a drive unit by a cable. Four series of flow channels are in heat exchange relationship with stator of a motor in the drive unit, bearings supporting shaft of motor within housing of drive unit and a compression chamber, respectively. Cooling fluid flows through flow channels of the control unit and through the former channels for cooling the associated components.    USE - Used for circulating a feed gas that includes hydrogen, carbon dioxide, water, and carbon monooxide, through a flow system of a fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized for an automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid flowing through the flow channels of the control unit cools the controller of the control unit, thus enabling the controller to operate at an optimum temperature and maximum efficiency. The fluid flowing through the flow channels of the drive unit cools the motor components, thus increasing the endurance of the components, in particular the bearings and the overall motor efficiency. The cooling of the compression chamber enables improved regulation of the fuel system by regulating the discharge temperature of the feed gas supplied to the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system having a compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a fuel cell system including a hydrogen supply unit.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel source (14)    Fuel processor (16)    Carbon monoxide cleanup device (18)    Compressor (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a liquid medium (108) comprising species of algae within an enclosed photobioreactor system (100). The system with the algae is exposed to sunlight as a source of light driving photosynthesis. A portion of the algae is harvested from the system to form biomass. Hydrogen is generated from the biomass by reacting a gas produced by an act of gasification or pyrolysis of the biomass.    USE - Used for producing hydrogen that is utilized as a fuel source for a combustion device e.g. electric power plant generator, electric power plant incinerator, industrial furnace and heater, and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the hydrogen without requiring fossil fuels, thus reducing overall fossil fuel requirements of the combustion device, and hence reducing or eliminating net production and additional release of greenhouse gases e.g. carbon dioxide, to atmosphere. The hydrogen produced by this method is clean and/or renewable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for:    (1) a system for producing hydrogen; and    (2) a computer implemented system configured to simulate liquid flow patterns within photobioreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, cross-sectional view of an enclosed photobioreactor system.    Enclosed photobioreactor system (100)    Conduits (102, 104, 106)    Liquid medium (108)    Headers (110, 112, 114)    Fill level (116)
NOVELTY - Contaminants are removed from a gas stream by providing non-thermal plasma generation device, providing source of plasma gas, coating activated species within non-thermal plasma generation device, discharging activated species into gas stream containing contaminant, providing removal device, and removing reactant compound from gas stream.    USE - For the removal of contaminants from gas stream, preferably from incinerators, boilers, other combustors, utilities, refineries, and smelters.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method makes use of plasma-based trace metal removal apparatus. It is able to remove mercury and other volatile and semi-volatile metals and trace species.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The removal of contaminants from gas stream involves providing non-thermal plasma generation device in a conduit; providing source of plasma gas in fluid communication with the non-thermal plasma generation device; coating activated species within the non-thermal plasma generation device; discharging the activated species into gas stream containing contaminant, in which the activated species reacts with the contaminant to form reactant compound; providing removal device in the conduit downstream of the non-thermal plasma generation device; and removing the reactant compound from gas stream with the removal device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flue gas treatment system, as used in the above method.
NOVELTY - Alternative alcohol fuel comprises 15-60 wt.% of at least two alcohols selected from methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, isobutanol etc, 25-60 wt.% of combustible support, C9+ and at least one aromatic hydrocarbon and 1-3 wt.% of cleaning agent and antiseptic.    USE - As an alternative alcohol fuel to a gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The novel fuel is effective at reducing harmful exhaust gas, such as CO, HC, NOx etc generated from a gasoline internal combustion engine.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has inner cylinder (9) provided below the side air horn (6) and water vapor intake port (7) in the thermal decomposition furnace (1), so that the spaces (23,24) are formed between the upper sediment (21) and downstream sediment (22).    USE - For dry distillation gasification of organic waste, in gas turbine and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - By forming the spaces between upper sediment and downstream sediment, air is circulated through the spaces, reliably. Hence carbon contents such as tar and soot is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition furnace (1)    air horn (6)    water vapor inlet port (7)    inner cylinder (9)    upper sediment (21)    downstream sediment (22)    spaces (23,24)
NOVELTY - The diesel-fuel oil comprises kerosene (50-85%) as light oil, and vegetable oil (15-50) as main component.    USE - For diesel car.    ADVANTAGE - The diesel-fuel oil effectively utilizes waste vegetable oil, such as waste tempura oil ejected as industrial waste from food industry.
NOVELTY - A gas supply processing mechanism supplies oxygen gas to decompose-treatment mechanism (10), for activating the microorganisms to decompose the waste foodstuffs.    USE - For decomposing waste foodstuffs, in restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - The waste foodstuffs can be decomposed efficiently and quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of foodstuff decompose-treatment apparatus.    Foodstuff decompose-treatment apparatus (1)    Decompose-treatment mechanism (10)    Waste water tank (22)    Drain pipe (23)    Nozzle (25)    Crushing tank (73)
NOVELTY - Desulfurization of sulfur compound-containing gas comprising introducing a sulfur compound-containing gas originating in thermal decomposition gas and/or natural gas into desulfurization tower (30), where the gas is desulfurized using sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in the tower and a digestive liquor obtained by carrying out anaerobic fermentation of an organic waste, is introduced to desulfurization tower, is new.    USE - The method is used for desulfurizing sulfur compound-containing gas (claimed), such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfur oxide, carbonyl sulfide and mercaptan.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur compound-containing gas is efficiently and economically desulfurized, without replenishing auxiliary material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for desulfurizing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of desulfurizing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fermenter (10)    Stirrer (18)    Desulfurization tower (30)    Oxygen feed pipe (35)    Thermal decomposition furnace (50)    Crushing sorting apparatus (51)
NOVELTY - Rooftop greening material comprising plant material such as fermented wood chips and/or coppiced timber (12) blended with fermented construction wastes as main raw material, filled in air-permeable and/or water-permeable sheet (11) of defined shape, along with forestry product or grains by-product, is new.    USE - The material is used for greening rooftops and outer walls of buildings with plants such as herbs or trees (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rooftop greening material effectively reduces heat dissipation into buildings, purifies air, temporarily stores rain water and is manufactured economically. The material has high industrial utility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rooftop greening construction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the rooftop greening material.    Bag comprising air permeable and/or water permeable sheet (11)    Fillers such as fermented coppiced timber chip (12)
NOVELTY - Obtaining fermented liquor comprising processing vegetable extract with fixed Lactobacillus, is new.    USE - The method is used for obtaining fermented liquor which is used for producing pickles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fermented liquor is produced efficiently without filtering Lactobacillus, and muddiness due to microbial cells is reduced. The pickled vegetable contains increased amount of nutrient content such as amino acids and minerals, and has excellent taste. The Lactobacillus can be used repeatedly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of pickles.
NOVELTY - Iron-oxide globular-form compound (1) consisting of metal oxide and charcoal, is inserted into the heating zone and reduction zone of a rotary hearth furnace to produce reduced globular-form compound (2). The combustible waste material (3) such as waste plastic, and shredder dust are inserted into reduction zone of the hearth furnace.    USE - For reduction processing of iron-waste material generated from iron mill, sludge and dust generated from steel manufacturing industry.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces energy consumption of hearth furnace. Reduces processing cost of hearth furnace. Enables to utilize combustible waste material effectively. Prevents deoxidization of reduces processed material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of rotary of hearth furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    globular-form compound (1)    reduced globular-form compound (2)    combustible waste material (3)    rotary-kiln (4)    burner (7)
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation involves fermenting organic waste, followed by performing electrodialysis and/or electrodeposition of the fermented liquor.    USE - Used for producing manure from organic waste such as foodstuff waste material, livestock excrements and sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively removes salts and heavy metals from methane-fermented liquid, and the organic waste can be recycled efficiently as manure. The method is simple and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a methane fermentation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of methane fermentation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The waste materials are treated in a blast furnace (9). The power is obtained using waste heat of the blast furnace and is supplied as heat/electrical energy to a methane-gas generation unit. The biomass containing lignin is treated in the methane-gas generation unit, after decomposing lignin.    USE - Resource utilization system for utilizing energy obtained from processing waste materials such as general waste, industrial waste, organic refuse, waste plastic such as paper cans, bottles, sludge ejected from factory, domestic refuse, biomass such as coppiced timber, bamboo grass, bamboo, used in company, self-governing unit.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient processing of the waste materials and generation of methane gas. The waste materials are treated easily at low expense to produce heat/electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methane-gas generation unit having a waste microbial bed, decomposes lignin in the biomass in an ozone reactor (3) during drying of the biomass. A manure processing unit dries high-protein waste to produce fertilizer. The electric power obtained using waste heat of the blast furnace, is supplied as heat/electrical energy to the manure processing unit. The waste materials are selected from recyclable organic refuse, paper cans, common organic refuse, bottles and high-protein waste. An arithmetic unit calculates energy cost of the system, when using waste heat of the blast furnace. The amount or order of material input to each processing unit is also calculated by the arithmetic unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of usage form of energy produced in blast furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    resource utilization system (1)    ozone reactor (3)    drying apparatus (7)    blast furnace (9)
NOVELTY - The gas detector emits warning signal when the carbon monoxide concentration exceeds preset amount in a low-temperature period (T5) which is set in the range of 0.03-10 seconds. A catalyst layer contains 5 wt.% or less of silicon dioxide. A heater is turned OFF in a low temperature period (T4) after detection of liquefied petroleum gas, for about 1.5-500 seconds.    USE - Gas detector for detecting generation of poisonous gas such as carbon monoxide gas and for detecting leakage of methane gas, liquefied petroleum gas and town gas.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents bad influence in the detecting ability of the carbon monoxide and suppresses increase in power consumption, even if the OFF period of the heater is lengthened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a characteristic curve of voltage applied to the gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - High-pressure natural gas (a) containing methane, and produced water (b) are reacted in a pressure container at a predetermined temperature and pressure, and gas hydrate is produced. Heat produced by the reaction is cooled with natural cold water (c) stored in a water-storage tank. Natural cold water is natural ice and snow (f), mountain stream, flowing water of mountain stream and spring water (g) of mountain tunnel.    USE - For manufacture of gas hydrate.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of gas hydrate is simple, efficient and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - High-pressure natural gas (a) containing methane as main constituent extracted from high pressure transmission pipeline (1), and produced water (b) extracted from production water supply line (6) are reacted in a pressure container at a predetermined temperature and pressure, and gas hydrate is produced. The heat produced by the reaction is cooled with natural cold water (c) stored in a water-storage tank. The natural cold water is natural ice and snow (f), mountain stream, flowing water of mountain stream and spring water (g) of mountain tunnel stored in water-storage tank built all over the mountain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the gas-hydrate manufacturing apparatus.    high pressure natural gas transmission pipe line (1)    production water supply line (6)    natural gas (a)    produced water (b)    natural gold water (c)    natural ice and snow (f)    spring water (g)
NOVELTY - The metal nitride (lithium nitride) is obtained by heating a metal lithium in nitrogen atmosphere. The metal nitride has average particle diameter of 10 microns or less, obtained by carrying out mechanical milling processing of lithium nitride.    USE - For, e.g., lithium nitride, used for hydrogen storage medium of fuel cell used for mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The metal nitride has improved hydrogen storage discharge characteristics and hydrogen storage capacity, and reversibly discharges hydrogen. Hydrogen storage discharge cycle time is shortened by carrying out hydrogen activation processing, and operating temperature of metal nitride is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of structure of metal nitride on which micro crack is introduced.    Metal nitride particle after mechanical milling (MM) (2)    Expanded view of the metal nitride particle after MM processing (3)    Micro crack (4)    Crystal grain boundary (5)
NOVELTY - A zirconia group oxide contains zirconium, aluminum and sulfur. The amount of zirconium (as zirconium oxide) and aluminum (as aluminum oxide) in the zirconia group oxide is 92-99.6 mol% and 0.4-8 mol%, respectively, such that the total amount is 100 mol%.    USE - For use as solid acid catalyst (claimed) for isomerization reaction, alkylation reaction and hydrolysis reaction, for synthesizing organic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The novel zirconia group oxide has high acid strength and acid amount, and is excellent in stability at high temperature. The crystal growth of zirconium oxide is suppressed by complexing zirconium oxide and aluminum oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid acid catalyst that consists of zirconia group oxide.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen generating apparatus comprises a reformation unit to produce hydrogen rich gas containing carbon monoxide, a transformation unit having transformation catalyst with upper catalyst layer and down-stream catalyst layer, and an oxidizing-gas supply unit to supply oxidizing gas between catalyst layers. The catalyst layers decrease carbon monoxide in hydrogen rich gas by water gas shift reaction.    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generating apparatus is compact, and removes carbon monoxide in hydrogen rich gas efficiently, stably and economically, in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen generating apparatus comprises a reformation unit (1) to produce hydrogen rich gas containing carbon monoxide, a transformation unit (2) having a transformation catalyst with upper catalyst layer (3) and down-stream catalyst layer (4), and an oxidizing-gas supply unit to supply oxidizing gas between upper catalyst layer and down-stream catalyst layer. The catalyst layers decreases carbon monoxide in hydrogen rich gas by water gas shift reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reformation unit (1)    Transformation unit (2)    Upper catalyst layer (3)    Down-stream catalyst layer (4)    Cooling fan (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying voltage to lubricating oil applied on one of the parallel-plate electrodes in a vacuum chamber, from a direct current (DC) source, to generate plasma. The gas produced by the plasma deterioration reaction of lubricating oil is adsorbed by an adsorption agent. The decomposition deterioration product is identified and the decomposition deterioration quantity of the oil is measured.    USE - For evaluating the microplasma decomposition deterioration characteristics of perfluoro polyether (PFPE) lubricating oil (claimed) used in sliding surfaces of magnetic head and hard disk of computer. Also applicable for other lubrication surfaces.    ADVANTAGE - The microplasma decomposition deterioration characteristics of the lubricating oil is simulated and evaluated rapidly, thereby improving the durability of the head and the disk.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) plasma reaction simulation test device which has a gas adsorption pipe with a cap, filled with adsorption agent to adsorb the gas produced by plasma deterioration reaction. The test device introduces air through a variable valve. A vacuum gauge measures pressure after exhausting the vacuum chamber with a turbo molecular pump and a rotary pump through a valve; and    (2) perfluoro polyether lubricating oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the plasma reaction simulation test device.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell, a reformer and a water recovery device. The water recovery device has a water exchange device (22) with a gas/gas water exchanger (21) and/or an absorption medium. The gas/gas water exchanger is connected into an induction air volumetric flow and an exhaust gas flow (19), especially a reformer exhaust gas volumetric flow (49), of the fuel system.    USE - Especially for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Further optimized with respect to efficiency, reliability and/or variety of parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of moisturizing a gas volumetric flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a fuel cell system    fuel cell system (1)    water exchange device (22)    gas/gas water exchanger (21)    exhaust gas flow (19)    reformer exhaust gas volumetric flow (49)
NOVELTY - Biochemical life garbage treating process to produce gas and carbonize includes the following steps: sorting out iron, wood block and plastic from garbage; crushing the residual material; heating and biochemically treating under sealing state to deactivate microbe and deodorize; heating and anaerobically treating to produce and collect marsh gas fuel; curing secondarily the residual material, drying, crushing and sieving; heating to carbonize oversize to produce gas fuel and solid material for making brick or cement; and utilizing the undersize directly as humic soil or in producing composite fertilizer. The process has full utilization of the material, no secondary pollution and other advantages, may be used in treating life garbage, water processing sludge and other mixed garbage.
NOVELTY - Fermentation bacterial agent for processing agricultural waste comprises composite or single bacterial agent prepared by cultivating and fermenting three bacterial agents of retaining capsule film spoyeast ZJY2, griseolutein W, and cerecin ME1-2. The application process includes controlling water content rate of waste to be 55-56%, adding and mixing the agent, stirring the mixer for ventilation at setting time for 20-30 days and achieving the aim of making the waste non-hazardous and resources.
NOVELTY - A biological diesel oil is prepared from rape oil, turpentine, paraffin and additive of ferrocene. Its preparation process includes adding the materials into mixer for mixing 10-50 min. at normal temperature and normal pressure, stewing mixer for one hour and obtaining product through filtering.    USE - As biodiesel fuel.
NOVELTY - Rotary biochemistry device used for garbage fermenting processing includes horizontal outer cylinder body, horizontal inner cylinder body, treater, roller screen, driving motor of inner cylinder body and driving motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Rotary biochemistry device used for garbage fermenting processing includes horizontal outer cylinder body, horizontal inner cylinder body, treater, roller screen, driving motor of inner cylinder body and driving motor of treater.    Outer cylinder consists of case having material entrance and exit, said inner cylinder is in the outer cylinder and rotary connected with it, the inner cylinder has material entrance and exit.    The treater is set vertically in the center of inner cylinder and rotary connected with it.    Roller screen is at material entrance of the inner cylinder to seal feed passageway of the inner cylinder entrance, and driving motor of treater is connected to inner cylinder by a transmission.
NOVELTY - A mixture (wt%) is fermented solution of humified life active organic compound mixed fertilizer (93-98), sour yellow wine or vinegar (2-6), culture liquid (0.1-0.8), fresh bud vegetable liquid (0.05-0.5), fresh fruit juice (0.05-0). Aerobic fermenting humifying and anaerobic fermenting sterilizing are used to process bird and animal feces or garbage to make solid which is humified to a liquid containing rich biological active substances.    USE - The fertilizer mixture increases soil fertility, quantity of microbes and acting spaces. It can be used as organic quick-acting fertilizer, leaf surface fertilizer and soil ameliorant.
NOVELTY - Materials are separated into two materials of different boiling by providing two separate vessels connected to provide transfer of materials from one vessel to the other; feeding supply material to one of the vessels; extracting separated gas from top of the vessel and separated liquid from bottom of other vessel; and arranging the supply and vessel such that pressure in one of the vessels is higher than the other.    USE - Used in the separation of materials into two materials of different boiling points, such as e.g. separation of methane, propane, or ethane from natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The process is able to dampen variations in flow of reflux to result in more stable operation and higher average propane recovery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separation of materials into two materials of different boiling involves providing two separate vessels connected to provide transfer of materials from one vessel to the other; feeding supply material to one of the vessels to form a mixed gas and liquid phase such that one material in the vessels separates into the liquid phase and the other material separates into the gas phase; extracting the separated gas from top of the vessel and separated liquid from bottom of other vessel; arranging the supply and vessel such that the pressure in one of the vessels is higher than the other; and injecting reflux into the top of the tower (31) in which the reflux flow rate enters the top of the tower under flow control so that there is a constant flow rate of flashed liquid onto the top of the tower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of elements of a first process using the two tower system.    Feed supply line (10)    Inlet separator (11)    Inlet compressor (12)    After-cooler (13)    Molecular sieve (14)    Dehydrator (14)    Sales pipeline (15)    Liquid separator (16)    return line (17)    Down valve (18)    Tower (31)
NOVELTY - Production of alkyl ester involves: (a) preparing a homogeneous suspension of oleaginous seeds and anhydrous alcohol; (b) adding alkaline alkoxide catalyst and allowing transesterification; (c) separating transesterification products; (d) recovering alcohol from the obtained liquid phase by distillation and (e) drying and sieving the obtained solid phase.    USE - Alkyl ester is used in biodiesel, carbohydrates are used for fermentation for producing ethyl alcohol or cattle feeding and hulls are used for fertilizer formulations.    ADVANTAGE - Alkyl ester is obtained at high conversion without soap generation. The process is economical because it reduces the raw material cost and allows reuse of hulls, wastes and ashes produced during seed cleaning, hulling, and drying steps to produce fertilizer in the castor bean seed culture. The process is environmentally friendly because it does not yield residue that cannot be processed and its main product is less polluting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of alkyl ester comprises:    (a) preparing a homogeneous suspension of oleaginous seeds and anhydrous alcohol in a weight ratio of 4:1-0.5:1 in a reactor at ambient temperature to obtain an emulsion;    (b) adding an alkaline alkoxide catalyst (0.1-5 wt.%, based on the weight of seeds) to the emulsion, and allowing transesterification reaction for 30-90 minutes at 30-78degreesC to obtain the desired alkyl ester at 98-100% conversion;    (c) separating the transesterification products to obtain a liquid phase and a solid phase;    (d) from the liquid phase, recovering alcohol by distillation and decanting the remaining phase to obtain glycerine and the desired alkyl ester, and    (e) from the solid phase, recovering carbohydrates for fermentation or cattle feeding and hulls for fertilizer formulation by drying and sieving.
NOVELTY - A holder (5) holds the opposingly arranged plate-shaped unit electrodes (2) of which one is set as a conductive film coated-electrode (8) that has a ceramic structure (3) and an electrically conductive film (4), such that the distance (a) from the end of film to the end of ceramic structure and thickness (c) of ceramic structure satisfies a preset relationship.    USE - For generating plasma used for processing exhaust gas ejected from engine and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of plasma generating electrode by thermal impact is effectively prevented, and uniform plasma is stably generated while decreasing the amount of sediment deposited on the surface of the unit electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of unit electrode.    unit electrode (2)    ceramic structure (3)    electrically conductive film (4)    holder (5)    conductive film coated-electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material comprises metal nanoparticles that are a mixture of nanometer scale platelets and nanometer scale equiaxial particles and/or a metal core covered by a metal shell or metal coating.    USE - For storing hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material stores sufficient compressed hydrogen to power a vehicle without consuming an undue amount of space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of the hydrogen storage material involving: either (a1) mixing octylamine and an aqueous solution containing palladium nitrate, (b1) adding hydrazine hydrate as a reducing agent thus forming a mixture of metal nanoparticles comprising platelets and equiaxial particles, and (c1) separating and recovering the platelets and equiaxial particles; or (a2) mixing C10H8, MgCl2, Li and tetrahydrofuran (THF) with rapid stirring to form Mg, (b2) removing the THF and dissolved by-products to recover Mg nanoparticles, and (c2) mixing the Mg nanoparticles with C10H8, Li and THF and with palladium chloride, palladium nitrite or cobalt chloride, to coat the Mg nanoparticles with palladium, cobalt and/or an alloy containing palladium or cobalt to form at least one shell or coating over the Mg nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell comprises cathode, anode, and electrolyte. The cathode is capable of catalytically reducing oxygen. The anode is capable of catalytically oxidizing hydrogen. The electrolyte is in contact with the cathode and anode. The anode and/or cathode comprise phosphate catalyst.    USE - For use as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is less prone to poisoning, i.e. electrochemical activity degradation than metals. It has oxygen affinity and may increase the oxygen drawn to and stored at the cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell comprises cathode, anode, electrolyte,. The cathode is capable of catalytically reducing oxygen. The anode is capable of catalytically oxidizing hydrogen. The electrolyte is in contact with the cathode and anode. The anode and/or cathode comprise phosphate catalyst containing M1M2PxOy.zH2O.    M1 = platinum group metals or their alloys;    M2 = transition metal;    x,y = positive mechanism; and    z = non-negative number
NOVELTY - An apparatus for the carbonization of waste wood is capable of producing economically efficient recyclables without the induction of pollution by a continuous and stable process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for continuously carbonizing chips of waste wood supplied to a hopper (H) comprises an introduction pipe (10) connected to the hopper to transfer the chips; a carbonizer (20) rotatably installed at the downstream of the introduction pipe to transfer the chips in the insulated state; a combustor (30) installed at the downstream of the carbonizer in the insulated state to backflow combustion gas to the carbonizer as burning the chips; a discharge pipe (40) connected to the combustor to transfer the chips; a cooling device comprising cooling cylinders covered on at least a part of an outer surface of the combustor and the discharge pipe to cool the combustor and the discharge pipe by receiving cooling water from a supplementary water tank; and a gas combustion chamber (60) installed such that the gas combustion chamber is branched off between the introduction pipe and the carbonizer to burn gas in the carbonizer again.
NOVELTY - A stirrer (10) with a spiral stirring blade (2) is fixed to periphery of a hollow rotary shaft (1) inserted vertically in manure (50), where a gas supply unit (12) supplies high-pressure gas to a gas path inside the shaft, the mechanisms (23,25) move the stirrer transversely and longitudinally within the manure, respectively and a sealing unit (52) closes a portion or entire vertical hole (51) formed at periphery of shaft, is new.    USE - The stirrer is used for stirring manure formed by fermentation of waste materials such as excrement of livestock such as cattle, pig, hen, and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of high-pressure gas which flows into the chimney-like vertical hole is prevented by the sealing unit, therefore enables easily diffusing the gas in the manure. The fermentation of manure is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the manure stirring apparatus.    Shaft (1)    Blade (2)    Stirrer (10)    Gas supply unit (12)    Mechanisms (23,25)    Vertical hole (51)    Sealing unit (52)
NOVELTY - Compost or fertilizer is obtained by mixing organic waste with calcium oxide followed by fermentation with microorganisms at pH more than 12.5.    USE - Used as compost or fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method processes organic waste rapidly and is environmentally friendly.
NOVELTY - An organic waste is subjected to methane fermentation, and the fermentation residual liquor of methane-fermentation process is subjected to solid-liquid separation. The solid content obtained by concentrated and dried. The dried product is pelletized and processed substance is obtained.    USE - For processing organic waste, such as livestock farming waste material and organic refuse. Used for co-generation of heat and electric power using steam boiler generator, micro gas turbine, fuel cell and/or gas engines.    ADVANTAGE - The method processes organic waste efficiently and economically, using simple processing system having high handling. The method reduces volume of fermentation residual liquor produced by methane fermentation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic waste processing system comprising a methane-fermentation tank (10), a solid-liquid separator (20), a concentration unit (30), a drier (40) and a pelletizer (50).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the organic-waste processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (10)    solid-liquid separator (20)    concentration unit (30)    drier (40)    pelletizer (50)    co-generation apparatus (80)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical ground electrode and a central electrode are connected to a high-voltage alternating-current (AC) power supply. A ceramic-like dielectric pellet (1) coated with an insulator (2), is filled in the space between the electrodes. A gas containing a harmful gas component is passed through the gap between the pellets, so that the harmful component is removed by plasma.    USE - Plasma type gas treatment equipment used to remove harmful gas component such as nitrogen oxide or organic compound from gas containing harmful gas component.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption and removal effect of the dielectric is inhibited as the ceramic-like dielectric is coated with the insulator. The contamination of exhaust gas of the gas treatment equipment, after completion of gas treatment, and generation of nitrogen oxide by use of the dielectric pellet, is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the dielectric pellet.    dielectric pellet (1)    insulator (2)
NOVELTY - Organic-refuse disposer comprising several rotary blades (8A-8D) fixed radially to a shaft (7) arranged inside a process container (2) accommodating organic refuse, where a plate (14) is fixed in the sidewall of the process container, so that the plate is set vertically between the rotary paths which are formed between the adjoining rotary blades, is new.    USE - The organic-refuse disposer is used for decomposing treatment of organic refuse (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stirring of the organic refuse is promoted by arranging the plate between the rotary paths. Allows constant level of contents in the process container, by ejecting surplus content through an overflow opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of the organic-refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Process container (2)    Shaft (7)    Rotary blades (8A-8D)    Plate (14)
NOVELTY - Liquid ammonia (20) is gasified in an evaporator (40) using heat generated by fermentation of manure (T) within a storage chamber (30) in which the evaporator is provided. Turbine (61) in the power generator (60) is driven using pressure of the ammonia gas (20A).    USE - For fermentation of manure and other biomass for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated more efficiently and eco-friendly, since ammonia can be vaporized easily and also carbon dioxide gas discharge is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manure fermentation electric power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of the manure fermentation electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid ammonia (20)    ammonia gas (20A)    storage chamber (30)    evaporator (40)    power generator (60)    turbine (61)
NOVELTY - Treatment of animal flours contaminated with prion protein involves growing a microorganism on these flours to use the flours as whole substrate to degrade organic material and to lyse the prion protein. The microorganism is a bacteria e.g. Bacillus subtilis A179, Bacillus subtilis A168 or a fungus e.g. Engyodontium album.    USE - For degradation of animal flours e.g. meat, bone flours potentially contaminated with prion protein (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proteases secreted by the microorganisms not only degrade the organic matter contained in the animal flours but also induce proteolyses of the prion protein, contained in ground infected ovine brain materials and responsible for spongiform encephalopathies. The ensured biodegradation of prion protein removes any potential infectious risk in animal flour residues and guarantee additional safety during the final storage of the residues of inorganic origin present in the flours. This allows conversion of the organic mass of animal flours to a biological mass of non-pathogenic agents, which are ubiquitous in the environment. Weight of flours is reduced by 80% following the growth of microorganism. Organic material is indeed degraded and the waste of flours after growth of microorganism is constituted of mineral waste coming from bones.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a long-term usable environmental-protection refrigerating fluid, used in the equipment like refrigerating equipment, air-conditioners, heat pumps, etc to replace the R22 near azeotropic mixed refrigerating fluid, containing both 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane (R134a), and propylene (R1270) and propane (R290) or single propylene (R1270).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - It belongs to a near azeotropic mixed refrigerating fluid, and compared with existing replacers, has good thermodynamic property, does not destroy ozonosphere (ODP=0), has less green-house effect (GWP value) and makes the exhaust temperature of the compressor reduced by 12-20 deg.C as compared with the R22 system as working at high temperature, has compatibility with mineral oil and alkylbenzene lubricant used in existing R22 systems, need not change the main parts in existing equipment, and can be directly charged, thus able to replace the refrigerating fluid R22 for a long term.
NOVELTY - The invention is a farm manure extractor, belonging to agricultural green environmental protection organic manure, applied to various agroforest plants. It is made by mainly adopting the synthesis of dung of domestic fowl and animals and then making fermentation and distillation, and the concrete components and method of preparation: it mixes the feces of the fowls like chicken and duck dung, etc with cow, horse and pig dung, etc, adds in disinfectant, feast, deodorizer and rice chaffs, etc to uniformly mix, and then fermenting and distilling to make the farm manure concentrate. It has beneficial effect: it plays a role in quick-result, long-lasting and completely meeting the nutrient requirements of agroforest plants and concurrently preserving moisture and fertility and sustainably releasing to improve the soil, bioactivating, preventing bioactivation, etc, and it is able to primarily apply enough bottom fertilizer and it need not fertilize in the whole growth period of agroforest plants.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen circulation pump (6) feeds hydrogen gas discharged from a fuel cell stack (2) back to a fuel cell stack, through a circulation path (8), while a purge valve (7) discharges the hydrogen gas to the exterior. A controller (32) controls the operation of pump to reduce flow rate of gas in circulation path, and the valve to increase discharged gas amount, if increase in voltage drop across fuel cells is detected.    USE - For fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently removes clogging of gas passages in the fuel cell without lowering the operation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for: improving fuel gas consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    hydrogen gas supply system (1a)    air supply system (1b)    pressure control valve (4)    hydrogen circulation pump (6)    purge valve (7)    circulation path (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel composition has fatty carboxylic acid ester composition from transesterification of naturally occurring triglyceride; and low temperature operability composition having esterified copolymer of alpha-olefin or styrene and alpha, beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acid or anhydride. The copolymer is esterified with mixture of alcohols having 5-28C. The mixture of alcohols has an average carbon length of 9.2-11.8 on a weight % basis.    USE - For internal combustion engine, e.g. compression-ignited diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The invented fuel composition has improved low temperature operability.
NOVELTY - The proton conductive film comprises meso porous thin film which has a cross-linking structure with metal-oxygen skeleton, at least a portion of which is bonded with an acid radical and has periodically arranged pores (3).    USE - For fuel cell such as direct methanol type battery used for power supply of small aircraft, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive membrane has high stability and reliability. A fuel cell with high efficiency and high mechanical strength, which can be operated stably for long period of time, is provided. The diameter of pores is maintained uniformly without swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The proton conductive film has a silicon-oxygen bond. The acid radical is a sulfonic acid group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell using proton conductive film; and    (2) manufacture of proton conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of proton conductive film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pores (3)
NOVELTY - A device (100) for dispensing a potable product liquid comprises a online source of a source liquid (110), radio frequency (RF) plasma wave generator (150) that produces waves and a conduit (130) that treats the source liquid to the waves to produce a treated liquid and the product liquid includes at least some of the treated liquid.    USE - For dispensing a potable liquid derived from an online source such as municipal water (claimed) that can be used for antimicrobial treatment of drinking water, antimicrobial cleaning of worktables, floors, walls, knives and other surfaces e.g. in meat processing facilities and hospitals.    ADVANTAGE - The dispenser continuously produces substantial quantities of water having little or no bacteria (it kills at least 95% (preferably 99.9%) of microorganisms) and having cluster sizes below about 4 molecules per cluster, without changing the pH, making the water more pure and safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dispensing a potable liquid involving generating waves using RF plasma generator in a water contaminated with microorganisms; producing treated water by passing the contaminated water past the waves, followed by dispensing the treated water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a water dispensing device.    conduit (130)    RF plasma wave generator (150)    flavoring source (160)    carbonation source (170)    mixer (180)    dispensing line (190)
NOVELTY - A compost made of corn stalks and kaoliang stalks is provided to grow plants, like ornamental trees and to save money in purchasing fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compost made of corn stalks(1) and kaoliang stalks(4) is produced by drying stalks of corn and kaoliang in the sun, shattering dried stalks to pieces for rapid fermentation, putting ground stalks in a sack, layering sacks, and spraying water overlayed sacks. The resultant compost is mixed with earth for growing pants.
NOVELTY - Treating the sewage, wastewater, night soil, green algae and red tide economically and efficiently by spraying a purifying agent having high cation exchange capacity and anion exchange capacity onto treatment areas of sewage, wastewater and night soil and generation areas of green algae and red tide, thereby adsorbing and bonding ionic substances such as organic acid, nitrogen, phosphorus and heavy metals so that the substances are converted into solid materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In treatment of sewage, wastewater, night soil, green algae and red tide, the method comprises the steps of converting the fly ash or cinder into zeolite by agitating and reacting a mixture of the fly ash or cinder and the aqueous alkali solution for 8 to 24 hours while heating fly ash or cinder to a temperature of 90 to 180 deg.C in an aqueous alkali solution; dehydrating and washing the zeolite; adjusting pH of the mixture which an acid is added to 2.0 to 2.5 after adding an acid to the mixture prepared by mixing peat with the dehydrated and washed zeolite such that a weight ratio of inorganic matter/organic matter is 1.0 to 1.25; preparing humus soil containing a large amount of mineral salts of chelate fulvic acid by agitating and reacting the pH adjusted mixture for 4 hours while heating the pH adjusted mixture to a temperature of 90 to 100 deg.C; cooling the humus soil to an ordinary temperature; agitating and reacting the mixture for 2 hours while adjusting an oxidation reduction potential value of the mixture to a range of +300 to +350 mV by adding hydrogen peroxide(H2O2) and ferrous sulfate(FeSO4) to the cooled humus soil; and preparing a purifying agent that is an activated humus containing a large amount of mineral salts of chelate peroxyfulvic acid, oxidase and other activated materials by aging the reactant for 2 months.
NOVELTY - Simultaneous treatment of garbage and sewage sludge in an anaerobic digester tank with efficient hydrolysis and methane production, is new. The method comprises: (a) a pre-treating step which crushes garbage to have less than a predetermined size and separating materials having a fine specific gravity from the crushed garbage; (b) an intermediate-treating step which adds a pH adjusting agent to the pre-treated garbage in an adjusting tank, hydrolyzes the pH-adjusted garbage in a hydrolysis tank and acid-ferments the hydrolyzed garbage in an acid-fermentation tank; and (c) a gas-generation step which puts the garbage after the step (b) into an anaerobic digester tank of a sewage disposal plant to generate methane gas by treating it with sewage sludge.
NOVELTY - Wood-type biomass raw material is fed to upper portion of gasifier (1) having several combustion layers. Combustion air is supplied to each combustion layer by ventilation unit (2), and raw material is burnt in combustion layer (X), to generate carbonized gas (G). Gas (G) is oxidize-decomposed in lower combustion layer (Y), and portion of tar and smoke is removed. Combustible gas is removed from lower gas-sucking opening of gasifier.    USE - For removing tar during wood-type biomass gasification used for producing combustible gas used as fuel for engine and burner.    ADVANTAGE - The tar contained in combustion gas is easily and economically removed without requiring complicated process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wood-type biomass gasifier, which has several combustion layers, ventilation unit and an induction unit for inducing gas produced by reduction zone, to engine and burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of wood-type biomass gasifier.    gasifier (1)    cylindrical container (1-2)    fire-resisting insulation material (1-3)    ventilation unit (2)    upper combustion layer (X)    lower combustion layer (Y)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus has modification portion (101) and carbon monoxide decreasing portion (106). Portion (101) has modification catalyst (102), which reacts with water to form reformed gas. Portion (106) has carbon monoxide decreasing catalyst (107), which reduces monoxide in gas, and sulfur compound removal agent (108). Agent adsorbs sulfur compound to downstream of catalyst (107) in reformed-gas flow direction.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus has improved carbon monoxide decreasing characteristics. The poisoning of catalyst by sulfur compound is prevented, and reduction of catalyst characteristics is prevented using noble metal catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen production apparatus has a modification portion and a carbon monoxide decreasing portion. The modification portion has a modification catalyst as raw material, which reacts with water to produce a reformed gas. The carbon monoxide decreasing portion has a carbon monoxide decreasing catalyst, which reduces carbon monoxide in reformed gas, and a sulfur compound removal agent. The carbon monoxide decreasing catalyst is noble metal(s) and a sulfur compound. The removal agent adsorbs sulfur compound to downstream of carbon monoxide decreasing catalyst with respect to reformed-gas flow direction. The sulfur-compound removal agent contains oxide of zinc, iron, nickel, copper, cerium and/or zirconium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of hydrogen production apparatus.    modification portion (101)    modification catalyst (102)    carbon monoxide decreasing portion (106)    carbon monoxide decreasing catalyst (107)    sulfur compound removal agent (108)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material contains hydride of lithium, copper, alkali metal(s) except lithium, and boron, nitrogen and/or aluminum.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight hydrogen storage material has improved hydrogen storage capability and transportability, and efficiently discharges hydrogen at room temperature since hydrogen desorption temperature is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen storage material has composition of formula (I).    (Li1-x-yCuxAy)mXHn (I)    A = alkali metal(s) except lithium;    X = boron, nitrogen and/or aluminum;    y = 0- 0.5;    x = 0-(1-y);    m = 1- 3; and    n = 0- 6.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material consists of a silk baked material obtained by baking and carbonizing a silk raw material.    USE - As hydrogen storage material.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material is lightweight and inexpensive, and has excellent hydrogen desorption property and hydrogen absorptivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows Raman-spectrum of baking products during baking of rough grain silk at 700 degreesC.
NOVELTY - The undiluted solution supply line (2) with a heater (3) supplies organic to-be-processed liquid (L) to a tank, and provides rotational flow to liquid in the tank. Another heater (4) is in middle of the tank heats liquid at upper side to high temperature. A digestive-liquor discharge line (5) is opened under liquid level, and biogas discharge line (6) is extended from upper portion of tank.    USE - For fermentation of methane bacterium of organic waste, such as domestic waste, livestock waste, residue of agricultural products, sludge, etc., in resource recycling technology of organic waste, biogas manufacture technique, microorganisms reaction technique, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The novel fermenter performs fermentation of organic waste effectively and economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above temperature stratification rotational flow-type fermenter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Undiluted solution supply line (2)    Heaters (3,4)    Digestive-liquor discharge line (5)    Biogas discharge line (6)    Organic to-be-processed liquid (L)
NOVELTY - Each opening (6,11) is formed in the main and sub tanks (2,3) interconnected by a tube (17) to supply organic waste after supplying micro-organisms. The pH and temperature of the waste are regulated by the pH regulators (22,23) and temperature regulators (5,10). Each reaction tank (1a,1b) has exhaust ports (15,18) to eject carbon dioxide and hydrogen from the tank (2) and methane from the tank (3), respectively.    USE - For producing methane by decomposing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The production efficiency of the methane is enhanced, by effective decomposition of the organic waste in main and sub tanks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tank (3) is filled with microorganisms for methane fermentation and for methane synthesis. The microorganism for methane fermentation is selected from Clostridium genus, such as Clostridium beijerinckii AM21B strain. Each stirrer (7,12) stirs the organic waste supplied in the tank. A valve (9) is in a solution-sending pipe (8) to supply residue from the tank (2) to the tank (3).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a methanation method which involves stirring organic waste supplied into the tanks during control of temperature and pH of organic waste in the tank. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide generated during stirring of the organic waste are ejected into the tank (3). The methane is obtained by the reaction between the supplied gas and the organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above methanation apparatus.    Reaction tanks (1a,1b)    Main tank (2)    Sub tank (3)    Temperature regulator (5,10)    Openings (6,11)    Stirrer (7,12)    Solution-sending pipe (8)    Valve (9)    Exhaust ports (15,18)    Tube (17)    pH regulator (22,23)
NOVELTY - Proton exchange membrane electrolyzer comprises an anode (14), a cathode (15), a polymer membrane (16), a gas diffusion medium (17) and a bipolar plate (18) having a cone shape. The base surfaces of the cone have symmetrical or random n-corners where n = 3-n.    USE - For electrolyzing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyzer has improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolyzer.    Anode (14)    Cathode (15)    Polymer membrane (16)    Gas diffusion medium (17)    Bipolar plate (18)
NOVELTY - Removal of nitrogen compounds from water in a closed loop in tanks used in fish farms comprises adding an organic carbon- and energy source, oxygen and rapidly growing chemoorganotrophic microorganisms. Excess biomass is removed.    USE - Removal of nitrogen compounds from water in a closed loop in tanks used in fish farms.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing the bacteria mineralized gothite nanoparticles used for treating the heavy metal sewage involves proportionally mixing distilled water with the substance mineralized by symbiotic two Fe bacteria to obtain aqueous solution, stirring, depositing, separating, washing 4-6 times, baking the deposit, sieving, suspending in deionized water, oscillating for 24-48 hr,filtering and low-temperature drying.    USE - For preparing the bacteria mineralized gothite nanoparticles used for treating the heavy metal sewage (claimed).
NOVELTY - A drum nut composter, comprises a horizontally positioned cylindrical vessel, supported by a central axle, or two end stubby axles, elevated on two supporting rest; a cranking handle lever or handles (3) attached to one end of the vessel or on both ends; and inner coils which may be perforated or made out of screen material.    USE - The drum nut composter is used for making superior compost by aerobic process.    ADVANTAGE - The drum nut composter can do in less time and effort that it takes to bag the garbage and walk it to the curve. The composting process can be controlled to the fraction of a notch. The composters can accommodate 1-4 buckets a day, or one truckload per day. The smaller model of composter will be manually operated, and the bigger ones will be motorized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of the drum on its support.    Crank (2)    Handles (3)    Sliding tracks (5)    Solid door (6)    Screen (7)
NOVELTY - Gasification of raw material, e.g. biomass, includes pretreating raw material, gasifying the pretreated raw material in a gasification chamber to produce combustible gas and residue, combusting the residue in a combustion chamber to generate combustion gas, and supplying the combustion gas to the pretreatment step to separate part of volatile component from the raw material.    USE - For gasifying raw material, e.g. biomass, to produce combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method produces combustible gas from raw material at high efficiency and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gasification apparatus comprising a pretreatment chamber to pretreat raw material, a gasification chamber to gasify the pretreated raw material, and a combustion chamber to combust the resultant residue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing a basic concept of the inventive gasification method and apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding non-hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerants to refrigerant R740 to create a non-hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerant mixture capable of providing temperatures as low as negative 150oC.    USE - For ultra-low temperature refrigeration system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a non-hydrochlorofluorocarbon (non-HCFC) ultra-low temperature refrigerant mixture that can be safely applied in the field as needed without the risks associated with CFC or HCFC ultra-low temperature refrigerants. Enables larger than normal quantities of refrigerants of higher boiling points to be rapidly returned to the compressor, which results in excellent operating conditions of the compressor and avoids overheating of the compressor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for non-hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerant mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a single compressor refrigeration system in which the created non-HCFC refrigerant mixture is used.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide from a monolith reactor by recycling a tail gas from a hydrogen separation system and fuel gas from carbon monoxide separation system to a compressor (4) in the carbon dioxide separation system.    USE - For producing carbon monoxide from a monolith reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method results in complete carbon-to-carbon monoxide conversion and very high monoxide and hydrogen recoveries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of carbon monoxide from a monolith reactor involves feeding a feed gas comprising carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and hydrogen to a carbon dioxide separation system having a compressor; feeding the feed gas from the carbon dioxide system to a carbon monoxide separation system; feeding a hydrogen stream from the carbon monoxide separation system to a hydrogen separation system; and recycling the tail gas from the hydrogen separation system and the fuel gas from the carbon monoxide separation system to the compressor in the CO2 separation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a monolith reactor based carbon monoxide production plant.    Condensing unit (6A)    Air cooler (8)    Pump (19)    Compressor unit (24)    Desulfurization unit (B1)
NOVELTY - Converting natural gas to hydrocarbon liquids includes converting portion(s) of natural gas to reactive hydrocarbon products by heating natural gas in a conversion reactor, and converting portion(s) of reactive hydrocarbon products to hydrocarbon liquids by reacting liquefaction feed comprising reactive hydrocarbon products in catalytic liquefaction reactor.    USE - For converting natural gas to hydrocarbon liquid comprising naphtha or gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method is energy efficient and enables efficient transportation of hydrocarbon liquid from remote areas to market areas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Converting natural gas to hydrocarbon liquids includes converting portion(s) of natural gas to reactive hydrocarbon products by heating the natural gas in a conversion reactor including a reaction section operated at conversion promoting conditions to produce reactive hydrocarbon products comprising acetylene, and converting portion(s) of reactive hydrocarbon products to hydrocarbon liquids by reacting a liquefaction feed comprising portion(s) of reactive hydrocarbon products in a catalytic liquefaction reactor operated at liquefaction promoting conditions to produce hydrocarbon liquids comprising naphtha.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic process flow diagram of converting natural gas to hydrocarbon liquid.
NOVELTY - Production of anaerobic hydrogen (A) comprises (1) shattering waste into particles (less than 1 millimeter length and width) and mixing them in water; (2) preliminary treating and concocting seeding material; (3) anaerobic fermenting for producing hydrogen; (4) anaerobic fermenting for producing methane and (5) purifying gas exhausted by hydrogen producing fermentation.    USE - The purifying anaerobic hydrogen is directly useful as fuel. The anaerobic hydrogen is transformed into energy by a fuel cell for directly generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - (A) is produced by transforming hydrocarbonate and protein in waste mass coming from agriculture and industry. The process reduces the temperature of the gas while waste treatment and energy production can be carried out at the same time.
NOVELTY - Activated sludge process, to clarify wastewater, comprises introducing the wastewater into a reactor comprising the microorganisms; separating the clarified water from the obtained mixed liquor by filtration; separating the excess activated sludge; adding at least one high molecular weight water soluble polymer; dewatering the coagulated and flocculated solids; and recycling the obtained filtrate water into the mixed liquor.    USE - The process is useful for clarifying wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process uses dewatering polymers in a manner that minimizes the amount of residual polymer in the dewatering process filtrate water in order to minimize the potential of membrane fouling while simultaneously achieving efficient dewatering performance in order to minimize sludge disposal costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Activated sludge process to clarify waste water comprises:    (i) introducing the wastewater into a reactor, where the microorganisms consume organic material in the wastewater to form a mixed liquor (comprising water, microorganisms and an activated sludge);    (ii) separating the clarified water from the mixed liquor by filtration through a microfiltration or ultrafiltration membrane;    (iii) separating the excess activated sludge from the mixed liquor;    (iv) adding to the excess activated sludge at least one high molecular weight water soluble polymer to form a mixture of water and coagulated and flocculated solids;    (v) dewatering the coagulated and flocculated solids to form a mixture of dewatered solids and filtrate water; and    (vi) recycling the filtrate water into the mixed liquor, where the high molecular weight water soluble polymer is added to the excess activated sludge to obtain a level of less than about 5 ppm of polymer in the mixed liquor.
NOVELTY - Pressing rollers (10,11) are arranged so that the outward trip side of a screen conveyer which has water permeability portions is rotationally driven in shape of an endless belt and moved along the pressing rollers over the range of 90-180 degrees. The excrements cake is squeezed to strip-shape by pressing using pressing rollers while conveying between screen conveyer and roller surfaces.    USE - For squeezing and composting solid content of excrements of livestock, in livestock excrements solid-liquid separation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables squeezing and composting solid content of excrements of livestock, continuously at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for livestock excrements solid-liquid separation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the livestock excrements solid-liquid separation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    squeezing-composting apparatus (1)    pressing rollers (10,11)    solid-liquid separation portions (42,43)
NOVELTY - A retainer provided at the compost discharge port formed in a main frame (1), holds the mouth of compost storage bag, by the rubber band attached to the mouth of bag. The discharge port is connected to the treatment tank (2) provided at the inside of the main frame.    USE - Garbage processing machine e.g. organic-refuse-disposer for processing the organic-refuse come-out from kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - Since compost storage bag is attached to retainer of compost discharge port, by rubber band, the attachment and detachment of bag is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the organic-refuse-disposer.    main frame (1)    treatment tank (2)    agitator (3)    lid (5)    cover (40)
NOVELTY - Hydrated-compound processing apparatus (A) comprises a dehydration tank (10) to perform secondary boiling, after carrying out primary boiling of supplied hydrated compound, by adding heated oil.    USE - For reprocessing waste material with high moisture content, such as foodstuff residue and sewage sludge, and recycling as fuel or fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrated-compound processing apparatus efficiently produces a fuel or fertilizer from hydrated compound, without carrying out deoiling process. The apparatus has favorable dehydration effect, and suppresses deterioration by oxidation of oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of hydrated compound, which involves heating hydrated compound supplied to the dehydration tank and performing primary boiling, dripping heated oil into the dehydration tank, performing secondary boiling of the hydrated compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the hydrated-compound processing apparatus.    dehydration tank (10)    fermenter (40)    sprayer (26)    warm water supply unit (47)    hydrated-compound processing apparatus (A)
NOVELTY - The organic-matter containing liquid (L) is loaded into an anaerobic fermenter (1) equipped with a fixed bed (6) adhered with anaerobic microbe group. The liquid is stirred in a lower space (7) such that the organic matter is decomposed into a low molecular organic matter. The low organic matter is stirred and is decomposed using micro-organisms to produce biogas (G).    USE - For anaerobic processing of organic matter containing liquids such as organic waste water, organic-waste slurry and also organic waste such as animal-and-plant residue ejected from agricultural and forestry field, livestock farm, fishery production facility, hotel, home and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient decomposition of the organic-matter containing liquid, by contact with the microbe and thereby the time required for decomposition of the organic matter is reduced. The amount of carrier filled in the fermenter is reduced and thereby ensures economical processing of the organic matter. The installation cost of the fermenter is reduced, by simplifying the size of the fermenter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymeric organic matter in the liquid (L) is stirred by using a stirrer (14). Several lateral-traverse flow paths (11) are formed in the fixed bed such that the low molecular organic matter is raised and lowered along the flow paths. The heat retention inside the fermenter is raised to an active temperature of a high-temperature methanation microbe. The organic matter is processed and is made into a glass-fiber product.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for anaerobic processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view and cross-sectional view of the anaerobic processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (1)    fixed bed (6)    lower space (7)    traverse flow paths (11)    stirrer (14)    biogas (G)    organic-matter containing liquid (L)
NOVELTY - The organic refuse processing apparatus (1) has a moisture content removal unit (7) for removing moisture content in exhaust gas, heating unit (11) for heating the exhaust gas of downstream side, and a cooling unit for cooling a catalyst (12) which decomposes smell of downstream side, and exhaust gas of the downstream side.    USE - For processing organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The process apparatus crushes the refuse finely and reliably, at high speed. The apparatus is compact, and removes the smell completely in exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section block diagram of the organic refuse processing apparatus.    organic refuse processing apparatus (1)    main structure housing (2)    deodorizing portion (6)    moisture content removal unit (7)    heating unit (11)    catalyst (12)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide decreasing apparatus has portion having carbon monoxide shift catalyst (S), and portion having carbon monoxide selection oxidation catalyst (O). Catalyst (S) decreases carbon monoxide concentration in reformed gas having hydrogen. Catalyst activity of catalyst portion(s) increases from center portion towards circumference side of reformed gas flow in perpendicular direction with respect to flow direction of gas.    USE - For decreasing carbon monoxide in reformed gas of fuel reformer used in hydrogen production apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide decreasing apparatus efficiently enables catalytic reaction of catalyst, when decreasing carbon monoxide concentration in deformed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon monoxide decreasing apparatus has a portion, which has carbon monoxide shift catalyst (S), and a portion, which has carbon monoxide selection oxidation catalyst (O). The catalyst (S) decreases carbon monoxide concentration in reformed gas containing hydrogen obtained by carrying out modification reaction using hydrocarbon, alcohol/ether fuel, oxygen/air, and water/water vapor as raw material. The catalyst activity of at least one of catalyst portions increases from center portion towards circumference side of flow of reformed gas in perpendicular direction with respect to flow direction of reformed gas.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) fuel reformer; and    (2) hydrogen-production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the effect of modification catalyst, carbon monoxide shift catalyst and carbon monoxide selection oxidation catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The procedure, in which a substrate installed in a bioreactor chamber (1) is subjected to the action of a live cell culture to produce a reaction, uses periodic inoculation of living cells to improve the reaction. The inoculated cells are chosen by an automatic selection unit (2) fed by the same substrate as the bioreactor and is initially inoculated with live cells present in the bioreactor. The selection unit has two or more containers to receive and hold live cell cultures in suspension, and systems for delivering sterilising, cleaning a neutralising fluids, gases and substrates to the containers.    USE - Treatment of waste materials, such as effluent water, by injecting with live bacterial cultures, e.g. during lagooning.    ADVANTAGE - The process enables living cells to be adapted to. conditions imposed by technico-economic imperatives and augments biosynthesis at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of the equipment used for the procedure. (Drawing contains non-English language text)    Bioreactor (1)    Automatic culture selector (2)    Pipes (3, 4)    Feed and return lines (5, 6)    Collecting tank (8)    Pumps (9, 10, 13, 14)    Buffer tank (11)
NOVELTY - Reformer module comprises plates in the form of heat exchangers for supporting a catalyst. Cathode waste gas (3) and waste gas from a catalytic combustion chamber (8), in which hydrogen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are electrochemically burnt using a catalyst, are passed through the plates.    USE - Used in fuel cells for converting combustion gases containing hydrocarbons into hydrogen-containing waste gases.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum process conditions are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reformer module.    anode waste gas (2)    cathode waste gas (3)    combustion chamber (8)    bypass inlet (10)    hydrogen-containing process gas (12)
NOVELTY - An assembly increases the energy yield from a biogas generator. The assembly has a wood gas generator (2) that converts wood chips into impure wood gas that feeds to the biogas fermentation reactor (10). The combined wood gas and biogas are fed to a combined heat and power station.    USE - Assembly to increase the yield of methane from a biogas fermentation reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly increases the energy yield for a combined heat and power generator. Further claimed is that the wood gas reactor requires less cleaning than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Wood gas is introduced to the biogas fermentation reactor via jets driven by a high-pressure blower (5), ring pipe (6) and lances. The wood gas is released at a depth of 2 to 4 m below the surface of the fermenting mixture. Introduction of impure wood gas to the fermenting liquid exposed the wood gas to bacteria converting tar residues to methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block chart of the process.    Wood chopper machine (1)    wood gas reactor (2)    cyclone filter (3)    water gas cooler (4)    high pressure blower (5)    ring pipe (6)    biogas fermentation reactor (10)    combined heat and power district heating unit (11)    pump (12)
NOVELTY - A biogas reactor receives inputs of e.g. animal slurry via a surface feed tank that discharged to a subterranean geological aquifer or cavern employed as a reactor vessel. Operation of the reactor is regulated.    USE - Subterranean biogas reactor for animal slurry.    ADVANTAGE - The subterranean biogas reactor minimizes the release of foul smells to the atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic feed slurry is introduced to the aquifer or cavern from an external holding tank via pumps and pipes with back-flow prevention valves. The product gas is converted at the surface to heat and power. The reactor also produces organic fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the general arrangement of the subterranean biogas reactor. (Drawing includes non English-language text).    Feed tank (1)    pipe (2)    inlet to reactor (3)    reactor chamber (4)    pipe (5)    gas conversion to heat and electricity (6, 7)
NOVELTY - Fuel comprises 20-80% comminuted wood, the rest consisting of organic components of renewable raw materials without a binder.    USE - Fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is made exclusively from renewable materials, especially waste materials, has a heating value comparable to that of pure wood pellets, and can be produced inexpensively without adding binders or compression aids such as starch or brown coal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing a fuel as above by pressing the comminuted wood and organic components without using a binder or starch-containing material.
NOVELTY - Process for preparing biological diesel oil from oil adopts a short chain alcohol ROH as a reaction acyl acceptor, and a hydrophilic organic solvent. There is no negative effect on enzyme reaction activity as the reaction medium and biological enzyme catalyze an oil material converting reaction to synthesize the biological diesel oil.    USE - For preparing biological diesel oil from oil.    ADVANTAGE - Through the heated reaction in various bioreactors, the oil material may be converted completely into biological diesel oil and by product glycerin, with the biological diesel oil yield being as high as 94 %. The new organic medium reaction system can promote the dissolution of methanol and other short chain alcohol in oil, partially dissolve the by product glycerin, raise obviously the enzyme reaction activity, shorten enzyme reaction time and prolong enzyme service life.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen producing process includes mixing natural gas and water vapor, heating to 450-550 degreesC, adding to the first fluidized bed reformer and separating with hydrogen transmitting film to obtain hydrogen and rest gas; mixing rest gas and heating to 850-950 degreesC, adding to the second fluidized bed reformer to convert into synthetic gas containing hydrogen and CO, cooling the synthetic gas to 450-550 degreesC, separating with hydrogen transmitting film to obtain hydrogen, and burning the waste gas in the waste gas circulating re-burner.    USE - For producing hydrogen from natural gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for use in the above method, comprising first fluidized bed reformer, the second fluidized bed reformer and the reheating combustor.
NOVELTY - An alcohol gasoline for gasoline engine is prepared through proportionally mixing emulsifier with alcohol, proportionally mixing catalyst with gasoline, and proportionally mixing two mixture together.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages are high power of engine, less consumption of gasoline and less exhausted pollutants.
NOVELTY - Production of magnesium chloride and food grade salt from high-pressure seawater reverse osmosis (HP SWRO) concentrate from brine conversion system (BCS) comprises using proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell to generate electricity and heat.    USE - For the production of magnesium chloride as a precursor for the production of magnesium metal by electrolysis and food grade salt (NaCl) from high pressure sea water reverse osmosis (HP SWRO) concentrate resulting from brine conversion system (BCS).    ADVANTAGE - The method overcomes not only the above pollution problem associated with the above developments but converts the waste discharge into valuable chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a process for recovery of pure water as a by-product by evaporation of HPSWRO concentrate resulting from BCS system by mechanical vapor recompression/multiple evaporation system for hydrogen production by electrolysis to use as a fuel in PEM fuel cell to generate electricity and heat (cogeneration); and    (2) a process for usage of hydrogen resulting from electrolysis of sodium chloride brine and pure water from HP SWRO concentrate distillation for generation of electricity and heat using PEM fuel cell with zero liquid discharge and zero gas emission.
NOVELTY - Branched chain hydrocarbons are produced from methanol and/or dimethyl ether, by contacting, in a reactor, methanol and/or dimethyl ether with a catalyst comprising indium halide.    USE - For producing branched chain hydrocarbons, e.g. triptane, useful in the production of motor and aviation gasoline, especially unleaded motor and unleaded aviation gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows branched chain hydrocarbons to be formed in a liquid phase reaction at low temperatures, e.g. 100-300 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Production of a treated sludge product involves mixing untreated sludge with alkaline material to form a sludge mixture of pH at least 12 and having at least 40 wt.% of solids; drying the sludge mixture in a direct or indirect dryer to form a dried sludge mixture with at least 50 wt.% of solids, recycling a portion of the dried sludge mixture to mix with untreated sludge and alkaline material and pasteurizing at least 52degreesC.    USE - For the production of treated sludge product e.g. an agricultural liming agent, soil conditioner, fertilizer, topsoil blend and fuel (claimed); for treating at least bioorganic, organic, wastewater and sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method and system is designed to detoxify, stabilize and beneficiate the sludge by reducing its pathogen levels so that the treated sludge product can be safely used as a soil addition or applied as a fertilizer in agriculture. The use of recycle may advantageously reduce the amount of alkaline material to be mixed with the untreated sludge and, hence, the amount of final treated sludge product made, more effectively capture sludge particulates from the system exhaust gas stream, reduce the amount of energy needed to dry and/or pasteurize the sludge mixture, and increase the flexibility in final treated sludge product characteristics. The recycling of a portion of treated sludge back into the system enhances the performance and cost efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for producing a treated sludge product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an overall schematic for the process.    bio-dry mixer (111)    bio-dry dryer (117)    recycle bin (125)    heat pulse bin (127)    recycle conveyor. (129)
NOVELTY - Remediating a material contaminated with a halogenated aromatic compound involves introducing a culture of Dehalococcoides ethenogenes (strain 195) into the material to remove at least one halogen group from the aromatic compound and thus remediating the material.    USE - For remediating a material contaminated with halogenated aromatic compound (claimed). The material is particulate (e.g. soils and solid waste materials including gravel, pebbles, stone, stone chips, rock, ore, mining waste, coal, coke, slag, concrete, brick, construction material, demolition material, ash residues e.g. fly ash and bottom ash, vermiculite, biosolids, aquatic sediment, synthetic resin and plastic) or liquid materials including industrial effluents (e.g. scrubber effluents) in pools or holding ponds, contaminated ground water including aquifers, liquid sludge as well as less polluted aqueous run off.    ADVANTAGE - The simple halogenated compounds support the growth of the microorganisms and are transformed into harmless end-product, for e.g. dehalogenating bacteria including Dehalococcoides can proliferate on tetrachloroethene and simultaneously degrade the halogenated compound to ethene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) enhancing bioremediation process of a contaminated material by introducing a simple halogenated compound into a contaminated material containing dehalogenating organism; and    (2) a kit for enhancing bioremediation process of a contaminated material comprising a simple halogenated compound.
NOVELTY - Dispenser comprises a fuel cell (14) having an electrolyte (18) between fuel electrode (16) and non-fuel electrode (20). The fluid (11) sent from a reservoir (10), is subjected to chemical conversion at the fuel electrode. The current generated by the chemical conversion of the fluid, flows through a dispensing mechanism comprising a mechanical impeller pump (34), so as to drive the pump.    USE - For dispensing fluid used for cleaning and disinfecting hands, for dishwasher. for use as fuel in fuel cell, for use as beverage, window cleaning agent, deicer.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the need for batteries and dispenses the fluid, in an efficient and effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fluid dispenser.    reservoir (10)    fluid (11)    fuel cell (14)    fuel electrode (16)    electrolyte (18)    non-fuel electrode (20)    fluid passageway (22)    non-fuel passageway (28)    mechanical impeller pump (34)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas purification system, comprises honeycomb structural member (20) disposed in exhaust emission flow path from engine; center electrode (40) extending along an axis of honeycomb structural member from upstream side and being applied with voltage of polarity opposite from polarity of honeycomb structural member; and sub-electrodes (130a, 130b) for controlling an electric field between center electrode and honeycomb structural member.    USE - The system is used in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine for purifying exhaust emissions.    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses uneven, or partly dense and partly sparing, adherence of particulate matter on the counter electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram schematically showing an exhaust gas purification system.    Exhaust gas purification system (1)    Honeycomb structural member (20)    Center electrode (40)    Sub-electrodes (130a, 130b)    Power circuit (150, 151)
NOVELTY - A spectrophotometric system comprises an optical grating adapted to disperse in wavelength light received from a sample, photo-detectors adapted to convert dispersed light into electrical signals, and a movable plate having openings corresponding to spectral features of a target substance. The movable plate is located between the grating and the photo-detectors and is adapted to pass light through the openings to the photo-detectors.    USE - For detecting target substances.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive system is portable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting a target substance, comprising dispersing in wavelength light received from a sample, imaging dispersed light onto a movable plate having openings corresponding to spectral features of the target substance; and measuring light passing through the openings using photo-detectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a spectrophotometric system.
NOVELTY - Reactant product conduit (220) supplies the reactant product from storage device to a reversible fuel cell system (190) operating in electrolysis mode for generating fuel and oxidant, in addition to the reactant product generated by the fuel cell system in fuel cell mode. A fuel conduit (200) removes the fuel generated by the fuel cell system operating in electrolysis mode, from the electro-chemical system.    USE - Electro-chemical system using reversible fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, for providing fuel to power airborne vehicle such as rocket, airplane, helicopter and blimp, water based vehicle such as ship and submarine, land based vehicle e.g. car truck, motor cycle, tank and train, chemical reaction in semiconductor manufacturing process, chemical product process, heating system of building e.g. commercial building such as office building, factory and hospital, and residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating fuel more than that need to operate the electro-chemical system, when the system is operating in electrolysis mode, thus providing the excess fuel to applications external to the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) operating electro-chemical system; and    (b) operating reversible fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an electrical energy storage system with a reversible fuel cell system.    conduits (150,170,180)    reversible fuel cell system (190)    fuel conduit (200)    reactant product conduit (220)
NOVELTY - Processing of organic substance-containing wastewater involves adjusting pH of wastewater to 9.5 or more by adding an alkali, performing reverse osmosis membrane-separation process, adjusting pH of processed wastewater to 4-8 by adding an acid, followed by adding chlorine-type microbicide and/or slime control agent to the pH adjusted water and processing the treating antimicrobial treated water with activated carbon.    USE - For processing organic substance-containing wastewater ejected during production of electronic device/semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and stable processing of organic substance-containing wastewater for prolonged period. The reduction of flux by film face-fixing adhesion of organic substance within the reverse osmosis membrane separator and bio fouling are prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic substance-containing wastewater processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of organic substance-containing wastewater processing performed using wastewater processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reaction tank (1)    Reverse osmosis membrane-separator (2)    Activated carbon apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - An alkali is added to organic-matter-containing wastewater, and the pH is adjusted to 9.5 or more. The reverse-osmosis membrane-separation processing of the pH-adjusted water is carried out. An alkali is added to the permeated water obtained by membrane separation, and the pH is adjusted to 9.5 or more. The reverse-osmosis membrane-separation processing of the pH-adjusted water is then carried out.    USE - For processing organic-matter-containing wastewater ejected from electronic-device manufacturing plants and semiconductor manufacturing plants.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method efficiently decreases the underwater total organic concentration, and provides treated water of natural quality. Reduction of flux by adhesion of organic matter in the film face within the reverse osmosis membrane separator and bio-fouling are prevented, and stable processing is carried out over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic-matter-containing wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the processing method and apparatus of organic-matter-containing wastewater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank (1)    Reverse-osmosis membrane separators (2,3)
NOVELTY - Process liquid containing organic waste (1) is blended with coagulant supplied from coagulant storage tank (21) and subjected to complete methane fermentation in tank (11). The sludge is precipitated in the processed liquid and the supernatant liquid is ejected through valve (13). The sludge along with the microbial cells are retained and are further mixed with organic waste and subjected to continuous methane fermentation.    USE - For processing organic wastes, such as organic refuse, livestock excrements, human wastes, purified sludge, surplus sludge, used tea leaves and used coffee powder.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and economical. The method effectively processes organic waste using simple installations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of methane fermentation processing apparatus.    Organic waste (1)    Methane fermentation tank (11)    Agitator (12)    Supernatant liquid withdrawal valve (13)    Sludge selector valve (15)    Coagulant storage tank (21)
NOVELTY - A thin film gas sensor consists of selective combustion layer (3), gas sensitive portion (2) and electrode (4) covering the gas sensitive portion, formed on insulated thin film (1). The portion (2) contains thin film of metal oxide semiconductor and alumina or silica supported catalyst. The metal oxide of metals other than aluminum and silicon are contained in the layer (3). The electrode consists of metal thin film.    USE - As thin film gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film gas sensor has high strength and improved reliability. Since the selective combustion layer does not absorb moisture, the thickness of the film is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thin film gas sensor which involves forming metal oxide by heating alkoxide compound of tin, indium or zinc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the gas sensitive portion of thin film gas sensor.    Insulated thin film (1)    Gas sensitive portion (2)    Selective-combustion layer (3)    Electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production system (1) has a reheat-type gas turbine (20) and a modification unit (7). The turbine (20) has a compressor (2), turbines (4,6) and combustors (3,5). The turbine (6) enables the driving of load apparatus (10). The modification unit produces hydrogen gas-containing reformed gas by reacting hydrocarbon fuel and water vapor using heat of exhaust gas of turbine (6).    USE - For producing hydrogen used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production system efficiently manufactures reformed gas containing hydrogen gas, and has favorable energy efficiency. Exhaust gas required for modification of hydrocarbon fuel is efficiently obtained using reheat-cycle gas turbine system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production system (1) has a reheat-type gas turbine (20) and a modification unit (7). The turbine (20) has a compressor (2), turbines (4,6) and combustors (3,5). The turbine (4) is rotationally driven by combustion gas (I) of combustor (3), and rotationally drives the compressor (2). The turbine (6) is rotationally driven by a combustor (5), which reheats the exhaust gas of turbine (4) and produces combustion gas (II). The turbine (6) enables the driving of load apparatus (10). The modification unit produces hydrogen gas-containing reformed gas by reacting hydrocarbon fuel and water vapor using heat of exhaust gas of turbine (6). The hydrocarbon fuel is methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hydrogen-production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen-production system (1)    Compressor (2)    Combustors (3,5)    Turbines (4,6)    Modifier (7)    Steam generator (8)    Separator (9)    Load apparatus (10)    Reheat-type gas turbine (20)
NOVELTY - A gas collection apparatus (10) is provided with notches (3) in the lower side face. A gas retention portion (4) collects and stores gas generated during methane fermentation towards the upper portion of a fermented liquor in a fermenter. The notches are formed for collective ejection of gas stored in the retention portion.    USE - Methane-fermentation tank with gas collection apparatus (claimed), for processing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stirring of the process liquid by collective ejection of the gas from the gas collection liquid. The yield of the methane fermentation tank is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas collection apparatus (10) is provided with notches (3) in the lower side face. A gas retention portion (4) collects and stores gas generated during methane fermentation towards the upper portion of a fermented liquor in a fermenter. The notches are formed for collective ejection of gas stored in the retention portion. Alternately, a cylindrical draft tube is installed in the upper direction of the gas collection apparatus.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) methane fermentation method which involves storing gas generated towards the upper portion of the fermenter liquor in the fermenter. The stored gas is ejected collectively from the notches in the gas collection apparatus, so as to stir process liquid; and    (2) gas collection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the methane-fermentation tank.    Notches (3)    Gas retention portion (4)    Gas collection apparatus (10)    Methane fermentation tank (20)
NOVELTY - Method of fermenting methane, by introducing organic waste to methane fermentation tank, carrying out methane fermenting using anaerobic microbes, removing digested sewage gas and supernatant liquid, carrying out gas purification process to remove ammonia from supernatant liquid aerating purified gas, and maintaining concentration of ammonia below predetermined value by controlling the supply of aeration gas.    USE - For decomposing organic waste such as livestock waste material, organic refuse and food processing drug.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides efficient degradation of organic materials. The apparatus removes ammonia gas efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of fermenting methane, involves introducing organic waste to methane fermentation tank (10), carrying out methane fermenting using anaerobic microbes, removing digested sewage gas and supernatant liquid, carrying out gas purification process to remove ammonia from supernatant liquid aerating one or all portion of the purified gas, measuring the concentration of ammonia in digested supernatant liquid after aeration, and where ammonia concentration is maintained below the predetermined value by controlling the supply of aeration gas, in the fermentation process. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows methane fermentation processing apparatus.    methane fermentation tank (10)    gas purification apparatus (11)    anaerobic tanks (12)    sewage gas blower (13)    gas meters (14)    flow control valves (15)    ammonia densitometer (16)    piping (21-27)
NOVELTY - Biological oxygen demand (BOD) contained in wastewater is removed by performing anaerobic methane-fermentation of wastewater, where a portion of ammonia nitrogen used as an electron donor is converted to nitrite nitrogen by nitrous acid type nitrification.    USE - For biotreatment of biological oxygen demand and nitrogen-containing wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The biotreatment of biological oxygen demand and nitrogen-containing wastewater is economically and efficiently enabled with reduced oxygen supply amount and surplus sludge generation amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biological oxygen demand (BOD) contained in wastewater is removed by performing anaerobic methane-fermentation of wastewater, where a portion of ammonia nitrogen used as an electron donor is converted to nitrite nitrogen by nitrous acid type nitrification. Nitrite nitrogen is contacted with autotrophic denitrifying microorganisms used as an electron acceptor, and denitrified to enable biotreatment of BOD and nitrogen-containing wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic view biotreatment of biological oxygen demand and nitrogen-containing wastewater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anaerobic methane-fermentation tank (1)    nitrous acid type nitrification tank (2)    ANAMMOX denitrifying tank (3)    finishing denitrifying tank (4)    reaeration tank (5)    gas-absorption tower (6)    alkali storage tank (7)    carbon-dioxide absorption liquid storage tank (8)
NOVELTY - Feed/fertilizer is produced by addition of photosynthetic bacteria to animal excrement raw material to reduce polymeric materials, protein, fat, fiber and saccharide content, followed by filtration of the obtained product to remove non-decomposed solid content and subsequent sterilization.    USE - The method is useful for producing feed/organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of feed/fertilizer more efficiently using animal excrement.
NOVELTY - A corona discharge is generated in the combustion advance gas of incinerator or the gas is irradiated with the microwave. The density of the charged particle in the gas and ozone are increased.    USE - For reducing ejection of soot, dioxins in various garbage incineration facility.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the ejection of the soot and dioxins from the incinerator effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electrode arrangement. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A proton exchange material contains an ionic liquid obtained by performing acid-salt group reaction of an alkali and an organic acid.    USE - For proton exchange film used for fuel cell (both claimed), such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The proton exchange material provides high temperature resistance property to proton exchange film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) proton exchange film, which consists of proton exchange material; and    (2) fuel cell, which has a separator supporting a reaction pole, which supports both surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte containing proton exchange film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows electric current voltage characteristics of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Fuel gas supply apparatus (100) comprises a compressor (7) to compress biogas supplied to a gas consumption apparatus, and a harmful-substance removal unit (100b) to remove harmful substance in the biogas supplied to compressor.    USE - For supplying fuel gas to gas consumption apparatus, such as micro gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The novel fuel gas supply apparatus removes detrimental constituents from the gas supplied to the compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above fuel gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compressor (7)    inverter control unit (15)    micro gas turbine (16)    fuel gas supply apparatus (100)    harmful-substance removal unit (100b)
NOVELTY - A rinsing composition (I) comprises (A) one or more non-flammable fluorohydrocarbon propellant(s) and (B) one or more of propane, butane, isobutane, propylene, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, ethyl chloride, dimethyl ether (methoxymethane) and/or carbon dioxide.    USE - (I) is useful for internal cleaning of heat transfer systems, especially refrigerators, heat pumps or air conditioning systems.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is highly effective (in particular more effective than (A) alone) in elimination or reduction of the level of impurities (e.g. soldering or brazing debris and solid dirt) in the heat transfer circuits and especially elimination or reduction of the level of old oil during conversion processes.
NOVELTY - An activated sludge waste water treatment process produces organic residues in suspension that are broken down by brief rapid acceleration and deceleration.    USE - Process and assembly to break down suspended organic cell residues arising from activated sludge treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The process minimizes the quantity of solids requiring final disposal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Following particle breakdown the associated fluid is evaporated and recovered by condensation. The acceleration is effected by injection of the organic residues and fluid through a series of constrictions in a flow passage or repeated passage through the same constriction. The flow is from top to bottom through a vertical passage. also claimed is a commensurate assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the general arrangement of the process with a pup and constriction point.    Pump (1)    pipe (2)    constriction (3)    flow path (4)    ambient pressure (p)    speed (u)    energy input (P)
NOVELTY - Production of a biomass from largely straw-free liquid manure from animal production comprises (1) separation, centrifugation or filtering the manure to give a phase comprising storable solids and residual liquid; and then (2) subjecting the recovered solids to production of heat and biogas.    USE - The biomass is storable and reacts with or without small additions of moisture, while the residual product can be fermented and then used as a fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Both heat and biogas can be produced easily from the storable solids, while CO2 emissions are reduced as is also the danger of entry of nitrogen and phosphorus into the groundwater.
NOVELTY - Removing acid gases from a fluid stream involves passing the fluid stream over one side of a porous membrane while passing a liquid absorbent over the other side, the membrane being contained in a membrane unit with a housing having a plastic or rubber interior surface.    USE - For removing acid gases e.g. carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, mercaptans or sulfur dioxide, from fluid streams, especially natural gas produced on a floating platform but also gas streams produced by the oxidation, composting or bacterial decomposition of organic materials.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane unit is largely inert with respect to the fluid stream and the loaded absorbent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) A method of desorbing acid gases from a loaded absorbent by passing the absorbent over one side of a membrane while passing an inert gas over the other side of the membrane;    (2) A floating platform for producing and deacidifying natural gas, suitable for operation on open waters, comprising a natural gas production unit, a membrane unit as above for removing acid gases as above, and optionally a membrane unit for desorbing acid gases from the loaded absorbent.
NOVELTY - The production of biodiesel oil by swill oil includes: (1) mixing the refined swill oil and a proper amount of methanol with a catalyst toluene sulfonic acid, stirring and gradually heating to 65degreesC or above, and fully reacting for not less than 6 hours; and (2) keeping the above reacting matter still for 1.5 hour above and stratifying and recombining, then filtering out the heavy components at the bottom layer, and evaporating out the residual methanol in vacuumizing. Because the swill oil includes a main component triglyceride, which carries out an ester exchange reaction with methanol under the action of a catalyst and heating, fatty acid methyl ester is obtained. The molecular weight, composition, freezing point, flash point and combustion value of the fatty acid methyl ester are equivalent to those of the petroleum and diesel oil, able to completely replace the petroleum and diesel oil, as bio-diesel oil.
NOVELTY - Fermenting animal excrement continuously in trough comprises continuous feeding, crushing, decomposing, drying and continuous discharge. The process comprises fermenting animal excrement in the trough; turning the fermented material with material turning apparatus from the outlet to the inlet while making the fermented material shift forwards, adding fresh material and discharging thoroughly decomposed material.
NOVELTY - A solid-state organic matrix integrating the functions of matrix, nutrients, disease control and container for culturing the seedlings in large scale and soilless culturing is prepared from peat fibres and multi-element fertilizer containing slow-releasing agent through die-pressing.
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power unit (APU) comprises catalytic partial oxidation reformer (CPOx) having outlet (6a) that is connected to inlet (6b) for fuel of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (9) and inlet for reactants (4b). The inlet for reactants is connected to outlet for engine exhaust gas (7) of combustion engine through evaporator (3) having inlet (1) for fuel and inlet (2) for engine exhaust gas and an outlet (4a) that is connected to the inlet of CPOx.    USE - The APU is used for electricity generation in combination with an internal combustion engine having an outlet for engine exhaust gas by introducing hydrocarbonaceous fuel, e.g. diesel or gasoline and engine exhaust gas into the evaporator; introducing the evaporated or partly evaporated mixture of fuel and engine into the CPOx and converted into synthesis gas; and introducing the synthesis gas into the SOFC via the inlet for fuel and an oxygen-containing gas and/or engine exhaust gas is introduced into the SOFC via the inlet for air and/or engine exhaust gas to generate electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented APU does not require heat exchangers. It also avoids high adiabatic temperatures. It exhibits less coke formation and thermal shock occurs in the SOFC leading to increased catalytic lifetimes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An APU comprises a SOFC having an inlet for fuel, an inlet for air and/or engine exhaust gas and an outlet for off-gas; and a CPOx having an outlet that is connected to the inlet for fuel of the SOFC and an inlet for reactants. The inlet for reactants is connected to the outlet for engine exhaust gas of the combustion engine through an evaporator having an inlet for fuel and an inlet for engine exhaust gas and an outlet that is connected to the inlet of the CPOx.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of an APU.    Inlet (1, 6b)    Evaporator (2, 3)    Outlet (4a, 6a)    Reactants (4b)    Engine exhaust gas (7)    SOFC (9)
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises a gas intake pipe (5) to pass through a barrier (2) into a sealed off area (1) to sample the gas concentration; a gas analyzer; a pump for pumping gas to the gas analyzer; an air return hose (6) to pass through the barrier into the sealed off area to return the sampled gas back to the sealed off area; and a differential pressure transducer (8) for monitoring the pressure within the sealed off area.    USE - Used for monitoring the concentration of gas (claimed), particularly methane gas in mining operations.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the gas intake pipe is long enough so that gas sampled is not affected by the breathing of the air in the sealed off area. The apparatus can be installed without affecting the wall structure; can be safely maintained as it lies on the operational side of the concrete barrier; and is not influenced by pressure changes between the in and out side of the sealed off area. Thus unlike prior art method, difficulties in gas sampling due to large negative pressure difference or increased risk of fresh air entering the sealed area is avoided. The differential pressure transducer enables maintenance work to be done when the pressure is neutral and also to have an indication and alarm in the event of a seal failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sampling gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the apparatus.    Sealed off area (1)    Barrier (2)    Gas intake pipe (5)    Return hose (6)    Flame trap (7)    Differential pressure transducer. (8)
NOVELTY - A composter device comprises a housing having a composting chamber; a grinder supported in the composting chamber for grinding objects into ground material to be composted; and a mixer supported in the composting chamber for mixing the ground material.    USE - The device is useful for composting an object (claimed), e.g. vegetable matter and animal carcasses, for producing a compost material for use as soil fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The use of composter device including both a grinder and a mixer in a common compost chamber permits compost matter to be both prepared and decomposed within a single chamber which requires minimal handling or involvement on the part of a user of the composter device. The construction of the composter device readily permits a common drive to be provided on both the grinder and the mixer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of composting an object comprising providing a composter; inserting the object into the composting chamber; grinding the object in the composting chamber using the grinder into a ground material; composting the ground material in the composting chamber; and mixing the ground material in the composting chamber using the mixer as the ground material is composting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a composter device.    Floor (16)    Frame (18, 32)    Annular base (22)    Lid (26)    Fixed portion (28)    Movable portion (30)    Insulation panel (34)    Annular frame component (36)    Handle (40)    Retaining flange (42)    Cylindrical insulation wall (44)    Discharge chute (52)    Outlet latch (54)    Door (56)    Sealing material (58)    Latch bar (60)    Hinge (62)    Retaining lug (64)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and/or alkali metal chloride in an electrolysis cell is electrolyzed by supplying a gas comprising oxygen to a cathode half-element of the cell; discharging excess gas containing oxygen from the cathode half-element; and subjecting excess gas containing oxygen discharged from the cathode half-element to catalytic oxidation.    USE - For the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and/or alkali metal chloride in an electrolysis cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method can recycle excess oxygen in an economically viable way. It can make the excess oxygen be available to an electrolysis process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolysis of an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and/or alkali metal chloride in an electrolysis cell having an anode half-element and an anode, a cathode half-element and a gas diffusion electrode as a cathode and a cation exchange membrane for separating the anode and cathode half-elements, includes supplying a gas comprising oxygen to the cathode half-element; discharging excess gas containing oxygen from the cathode half-element; and subjecting excess gas containing oxygen discharged from the cathode half-element to catalytic oxidation.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of reducing hydrogen concentration of a gas stream, comprising subjecting the gas stream to catalytic oxidation such that at 198 degrees C, the hydrogen concentration in the gas stream is capable of being reduced from 6000 ppm to less than 10 ppm; and    (2) an electrolytic cell package, comprising an electrolytic cell; and a catalytic converter (7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of a method for the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and/or alkali metal chloride in an electrolysis cell.    Pilot electrolyzer (1)    Container (3)    Electrical heating strip (5)    Hydrogen source (6)    Catalytic converter (7)
NOVELTY - An alcohol is produced by producing the alcohol from a combination of sweet sorghum and other agro feedstock, where a base or major raw material is sweet sorghum.    USE - For producing an alcohol, e.g. ethyl alcohol or ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The invention overcomes feedstock shortages, enables stable year round production of alcohol, increases equipment utilization rate and delivers economic benefits. It reduces the environmentally detrimental effluents from the alcohol production process. It reduces the amount of water required per given amount of alcohol produced. It utilizes (unmarketable) damaged and over ripe fruits as a feedstock, along with sweet sorghum for alcohol production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for the production of alcohol from a combination of sweet sorghum and other agro feedstock, where a base or major raw material is sweet sorghum.
NOVELTY - Provided are mixed fermentative fishmeal manufactured by using fishery's and slaughter's by-products and a method for manufacturing the same to provide high quality mixed fermentative fishmeal. As recycling the by-products, environmental pollution is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manufacturing method of mixed fermentative fishmeal comprises the steps of: steaming fishery's and slaughter's by-products; selecting and screening the steamed by-products; cutting and grinding the selected and screened by-products, followed by mixing and stirring; and fermenting the mixture using Lactobacillus, Bacillus, Bifidus, and Saccharomyces with molasses and sulfadioxide to give mixed fermentative fishmeal.
NOVELTY - Soil improvement material contains at least one type of fermented organic matter adhered to zeolite as nutrient useful for growth of plant.    USE - For promoting growth of ornamental plant, fruit tree, vegetables or trees (claimed). Also for preserving flowers and vegetables.    ADVANTAGE - The soil improvement material provides balanced nutrient to the plant. The plants easily and efficiently absorb the nutrients useful for growth of plants from the soil improvement material. The soil improvement material retains flowers and vegetables in favorable state and provides counter-acting power against illness, and improves crop yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for soil improvement method using the soil improvement material in the soil. The soil improvement material (0.01-50 mass%) is mixed with respect to soil containing fertilizer.
NOVELTY - Fermentation apparatus (1) having stirring apparatus (3) which are centered on a center (400) of a trolley (4) in symmetric position along length direction, is new.    USE - For fermentation of organic waste such as domestic-refuse, organic sludge, farm and livestock waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform fermentation process efficiently. Ensures easy handling and inspection. Reduces cost of fermentation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of fermentation apparatus.    Fermentation apparatus (1)    Cylindrical container (2)    Stirring apparatuses (3)    Trolley (4)    Center (400).
NOVELTY - Membrane cleaning method in membrane separation activated sludge method, by supplying membrane cleaning particle (100 microm or more) having hydrophilized uneven surface, to bioreaction tank having separation membrane element immersed in it, and allowing membrane cleaning particles to flow according to air-lift effect of air bubbles ejected from diffuser, such that the accretions at surface of separation membrane element are separated upwards.    USE - For membrane cleaning method in membrane separation activated sludge method (claimed), used in wastewater treatments, such as sewage treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to prevent reduction in membrane filtration velocity. The substances attached to the surface of the separation membrane, while separating activated sludge using the membrane, can be removed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process of membrane cleaning method in membrane separation activated sludge method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fermentation stirring apparatus (9) having a stirring rotor (19) moved by a self-driving unit (17) to stir organic waste in a fermentation area (5A) of a treatment tank (5), is new. A dry stirring apparatus (13) is provided with an auxiliary stirring rotor (53) to stir organic waste supplied in the ridge form from the fermentation area such that waste is leveled to a height apt for stirring with a dry stirring rotor (55).    USE - Fermentation and drying system for organic waste such as hen drippings, straw, organic refuse used for manufacturing manure used in greening and horticulture fields.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for separate transfer operation of the organic waste during fermentation and drying of organic waste. The need for separate rails to move the fermentation stirring apparatus and dry stirring apparatus, is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the fermentation drying system. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Treatment tank (5)    Fermentation area (5A)    Fermentation stirring apparatus (9)    Dry stirring apparatus (13)    Self-driving unit (17)    Stirring rotor (19)    Auxiliary stirring rotor (53)    Dry stirring rotor (55).
NOVELTY - Fermentation processing apparatus comprising a self driven moving unit (7) arranged to move along the treatment tank (5) into which the organic waste is injected, a stirring rotor (9) that is extended along the moving direction of the moving unit to stir the organic waste in the treatment tank and an auxiliary rotor (11) arranged to level the organic waste to the height at which the rotor (9) stirs the organic waste, is new.    USE - The apparatus is used for fermentation processing of organic waste (claimed), such as hen droppings used as manure for greening plants.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operability in fermentation processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for stirring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the stirring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stirring apparatus (1)    Treatment tank (5)    Self driven moving unit (7)    Stirring rotor (9)    Auxiliary rotor (11)
NOVELTY - The ammonia-containing organic sludge (1) is processed by dehydrating the sludge to obtain dehydrated cake (3) and supernatant liquid (4), followed by drying the dehydrated cake and stripping ammonia contained in the organic sludge or supernatant liquid. The dry waste gas (9) in the drying process is used as a carrier gas of ammonia stripping process.    USE - For processing ammonia-containing organic sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to process ammonia-containing organic sludge more effectively using a compact installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of organic sludge disposal method.    organic sludge (1)    dehydrated cake (3)    supernatant liquid (4)    dry waste gas (9)    dry sludge (11)
NOVELTY - A 16S ribosome RNA gene (I) of ferrooxidizing bacterium comprising a DNA chosen from a DNA having a fully defined 422 base pair sequence (SEQ ID No. 1) given in the specification and a DNA having sequence capable of hybridizing with SEQ ID No. 1 under stringent hybridization conditions, is new.    USE - (II) or (M1) is useful for detecting (III) (claimed). (I) or (III) is useful for treating waste water and recovering the sources from seashore. (I) is useful for detecting (III) in an activated sludge. (I) is useful for determining the corrosion rate of ferrous materials.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables efficient and rapid detection of (III) in an environment. (III) has excellent salt tolerance compared to Thiobacillus ferrooxidans. (III) has enhanced ferrooxidizing activity in environment having higher salt concentration e.g. sea water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) oligonucleotide (II) having a base sequence chosen from SEQ ID No. 2 and SEQ ID No. 3;    (2) ferrooxidizing bacterium (III) comprising (I); and    (3) detecting (M1) (III) comprising designing a PCR primer complementary to (I), hybridizing the obtained PCR primer with the DNA and amplifying DNA in the 16S ribosome RNA gene region using the PCR primer, or designing a PCR probe complementary to (I), labeling the obtained probe with a fluorescent pigment and hybridizing the probe with the 16S ribosome RNA or DNA of (III) and detecting (III) by measuring the fluorescence generated by the probe.    tgcgtaggcggttgagtc (SEQ ID No. 2)    cgccactaagggtgtatatacc (SEQ ID No. 3).
NOVELTY - The methanol-utilizing fuel cell sequentially carries out oxidative steam reforming of methanol, selective oxidation of carbon monoxide byproduct produced during reformation, reformation and modification. Modification is performed at 180-250degreesC in presence of catalyst. Catalyst is indirectly heated, and optionally subjected to direct heating by utilizing portion of fuel cell output, such that starting time of fuel cell is shortened.    USE - As methanol utilization fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved hydrogen conversion ratio and battery efficiency, and is simple, portable and compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methanol-utilizing fuel cell sequentially carries out oxidative steam reforming of methanol, selective oxidation of carbon monoxide byproduct produced during reformation using air, reformation and modification. The oxidative steam reforming of methanol is carried out by co-evaporating methanol and water in molar ratio of 1:1, and mixing air (20-30 wt.%). The modification is carried out at 180-250 degrees C using reformation reaction heat, in presence of catalyst. The catalyst is zinc oxide supported with copper. The catalyst is indirectly heated, and optionally subjected to direct heating by utilizing one portion of fuel cell output, such that starting time of fuel cell is shortened. The direct heating is performed using electric heat generating material having catalyst packed portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of methanol fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air compressor (1)    fuel tank (2)    fuel supply throttle valve (2a)    air throttle valve for modification (2b)    air throttle valve for fuel cells (2c)    modifier (3)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen generator has air-tight container (3) having portion (33) for accommodating aqueous alkali solution containing metal hydrogen complex, portion (31) for accommodating catalyst, switching unit and hydrogen desorption opening (35), which discharges generated hydrogen. The catalyst contacts with solution and generates hydrogen. Switching unit switches separation state of solution and catalyst.    USE - For supplying fuel for fuel cell system (claimed), such as polyelectrolyte type fuel cell used as power source for portable electric equipment such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator simply controls advance of hydrogen production reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view and side view of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air-tight container (3)    Catalyst accommodating portion (31)    Aqueous solution accommodation portion (33)    Hydrogen desorption opening (35)    Catalyst filling opening (37)
NOVELTY - Waste plastic material is supplied to thermal decomposition apparatus (30) and thermally decomposed to separate oil gas and residue of the plastic. Injection of waste plastic material is stopped and heating of separated residue is continued to reduce the amount of oil impregnated in residue and to carry out thermal shrinkage of residue to powder. Residue is ejected from decomposition apparatus, and thus waste plastic is processed.    USE - For processing of waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and stable processing of waste plastic. Jamming of residue discharge portion is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste plastic processing apparatus, which has thermal decomposition apparatus having residue discharge portion in open state for ejecting residue and gas lead out portion for emitting the separated oil gas obtained by decomposing the waste plastic material, residue exhaust valve (39) for emitting residue by closed state, injection installation provided at the waste plastic path of the decomposition apparatus and driving control apparatus (42) for sequentially carrying out thermal decomposition of waste gas, thermal shrinkage of separated residue and emission of the residue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of processing of waste plastic and waste plastic processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition apparatus (30)    external heating jacket (33)    oil gas piping (38)    residue exhaust valve (39)    driving control apparatus (42)
NOVELTY - A constriction portion (32) of an electric heater (31) installed outside the carbon-monoxide (CO) selective oxidation catalyst layers has an aperture with diameter smaller than that of catalyst (2). A controller (33) controls the power supplied to the heater based on the gas temperature measured by a thermocouple (34) arranged near the constriction portion of the heater.    USE - For hydrogen production apparatus in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens the starting time of the hydrogen production apparatus, while stabilizing the temperature of the catalyst layer rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the selective oxidation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    catalyst (2)    oxidation device (15)    electric heater (31)    constriction portion (32)    controller (33)    thermocouple (34)
NOVELTY - A desulfurized system of liquid petroleum gas has flow path for circulating gas from liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder. Two or more desulfurizing agents are arranged in the flow path in series. The system has normal temperature desulfurizing agent arranged at former-flow side with respect to flow direction of gas, and heated desulfurizing agent arranged at later-flow side.    USE - For desulfurizing sulfur compound from liquid petroleum gas (claimed) for hydrogen supply source for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurization system stably and efficiently enables within short period of time. The fuel cell using hydrogen supply source from desulfurization system is efficiently operated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desulfurization of liquid petroleum gas, which involves desulfurizing gas at 0-50degreesC using normal temperature desulfurizing agent, and desulfurizing gas at 70-500degreesC using heated desulfurizing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of desulfurizing system.
NOVELTY - Plant for treating organic wastes by tunnel-composting comprises that a conveyor construction takes the form of a belt-like, height-adjustable scraper-conveyor (4), recirculating over the compost (5), where suitable lifting units are included in the tunnel, to raise and lower the scraper conveyor.    USE - A plant treating organic waste by tunnel-composting (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plant is economical in design and operation. It fulfills hygiene regulations. It distributes, turns and draws the compost along the tunnel. Use of separate machines to move and turn the compost, as in conventional plants, is avoided    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A side view of the equipment is presented.    tunnel (1)    charging unit (2)    extraction unit (4)    scraper-conveyor (3)    compost (5)
NOVELTY - Bioadsorbent for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions comprising eelgrass, is new.    USE - The bioadsorbent and process are used for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions (claimed), e.g. aqueous extracts of soils, sediments, sludges and industrial residues and also ground, waste and waste tip percolation water, process liquor from gasification of communal refuse, the metal processing trade, e.g. wire drawing and electroplating, energy-generating, treatment, communal and agricultural operations.    ADVANTAGE - The process is economical. It uses an efficient material that is environmentally friendly and readily available. Even untreated, unmodified eelgrass has a high adsorption capacity for heavy metals, which is much higher than that of other natural materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions using eelgrass as bioadsorbent.
NOVELTY - An up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket water treatment reactor (19) has an inlet (21) and an outlet (12) and a gas collection hood (1) with a ridge outlet (8), where gas collected under the hood leaves the collection zone via a chicane (14, 7) over and under route to the gas collection chamber (4).    USE - Up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket water treatment reactor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The chicane allows floating pellets to be returned to the reactor base with minimum damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket water treatment reactor (19) has an inlet (21) and an outlet (12) and a gas collection hood (1) with a ridge outlet (8), where gas collected under the hood leaves the collection zone via a chicane (14, 7) over and under route to the gas collection chamber (4). The space between the gas-water boundary layer (13) and the chicane (14) lower edge is packed with floating pellets. Additional pellets that float into the gas collection chamber, reach the chamber (4) via the chicane (14) lower edge and gas outlet (8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional side view of the reactor gas collection hood.    Gas collection hood (1)    gas collection chamber (4)    ridge outlet (8)    gas-water interface (13)    chicane (7, 14)    reactor (19)
NOVELTY - In a process to improve the methane gas yield from a sub-soil waste (11) disposal site, one or more sub-surface vertical suction shafts (20) are incorporate up to four horizontal suction slits (21). Each slit is separated from the next by a vertical interval.    USE - Process and assembly to increase the methane gas yield from a sub-surface refuse disposal site.    ADVANTAGE - The process increases the methane gas yield in comparison with prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas is abstracted from through the shaft under suction pressure between 20 mbar and 300 mbar at a rate not exceeding 300 m(/hr. The vertical interval between the slits is not less than 1 m. The uppermost slit is 10 m below ground surface level (12). The lowest gas abstraction slit is 3-5 metres of the underlying seal between the refuse and underlying strata. The gas is abstracted through a depth-adjustable tubular insert (19) that may cover or open the slits as required. Also claimed is a commensurate assembly. The tubular insert leaves an annular gap to the shaft lining. The annular gap is alternately filled with gravel and gas-impermeable material. The gravel bed is located in line with the slits. The gas-impermeable material is located between the slits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the gas abstraction assembly.    Sub-surface refuse dump (11)    ground level (12)    shaft hole (13)    gas seal (14)    gravel filter bed (15)    gas-impermeable packing (17)    pipe (18)    depth-adjustable line pipe (19)    suction pipe (20)    has outlet slit (21)
NOVELTY - An energy source apparatus is for biomass-coal mixture gasification, capable of producing high heat value gas and no tar. Inside a fluidized bed gasifying furnace, biomass and coal as gasified material is burnt and gasified intermittently. In the burning stage, coal and blast are supplied to the furnace, so that coal is burnt in fluidizing state to produce heat; in the gasifying stage, vapor and biomass are supplied to the furnace, so that the high temperature carbon material layer produces water gas reaction in fluidizing state and biomass is dry distilled and pyrolyzed at high temperature to produce high heat value gas, which is cooled and made to enter the gas purifying system. By combining of biomass and coal with different advantages, the present invention produces high heat value fuel gas without tar.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing organic fertilizer from the dung of domestic animals and the droppings of fowls through proportioning mixing them with organic waste and assistant to obtain culture medium inoculating composite microbial seeds composed of aerobic, facultative and anaerobic bacteria, stacking, fermenting at 15-70 deg.C, granulating, and fermenting again. Its advantages are low cost and highbioactivity.
NOVELTY - The production of active carbon for storing methane includes: mixing CMC with distilled water via stirring to form a ropy CMC solution, mixing with powdered active carbon via stirring, pressing to form, stoving, and heat treatment at 150-250degreesC under protecting nitrogen atmosphere for 30-120 minute. The formed active carbon product has good adsorption performance on methane and low cost, and under 25degreesC and 3.6 MPa, the methane adsorbing amount may reach 168 times in volume.
NOVELTY - A Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain (I) utilizing xylose for fermenting ethanol, and expressing xylose isomerase (XI), overexpressing xylulokinase (XK), overexpressing the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), and non-expressing aldose reductase (AR) and being adapted to growth in mineral defined medium with xylose as sole carbon source, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for fermenting ethanol by utilizing xylose as sole carbon source (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has improved growth rate and improved ethanol yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the aerobic growth of mutant strain TMB3050 and parenteral strain TMB3044 with xylose isomerase (XI)DELTA in defined mineral medium with 50 g/l xylose as the sole carbon source.
NOVELTY - An organically-clean biomass fuel is formed, and its texture is varied by mixing a powder comprising cellulosic powder and/or wood charcoal powder and a fluid comprising vegetable oil and/or vegetable alcohol, and varying texture of mixture by moisturizing powder with fluid during mixing.    USE - For forming an organically-clean biomass fuel, useful for lighting or starting charcoal.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method forms an organically-clean biomass fuel that is clean burning and non-toxic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Formation of an organically-clean biomass fuel and varying its texture involves mixing a powder and a fluid together to form an organically clean biomass fuel; and varying texture of the organically clean biomass fuel by moisturizing the powder with an amount of the fluid during the mixing enough to alter the texture of the organically clean biomass fuel. The powder comprises a constituent comprising a cellulosic powder and/or a wood charcoal powder. The fluid comprises a constituent comprising a vegetable oil and/or a vegetable alcohol.
NOVELTY - Recovering methanol, ethanol and/or dimethyl ether from a hydrocarbon stream containing at least 3 carbon atoms (A1) involves passing the stream through an adsorbent bed comprising a non-acidic, 8-membered ring crystalline microporous material (A2) with no extra-framework charge balancing cations.    USE - Used for recovering and selectively removing methanol, ethanol and/or dimethyl ether from 3C or greater than 3C hydrocarbon stream (particularly propylene stream), which is useful in the preparation of polypropylene (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process selectively recovers methanol, ethanol and/or dimethyl ether from a hydrocarbon stream through an adsorption-based method. The crystalline microporous materials are non-reactive, exhibit a high adsorption capacity and rapidly adsorb methanol, ethanol and/or dimethyl ether within at most 120 (preferably at most 90, especially at most 60) seconds, while relatively hindering the diffusion of hydrocarbons containing at least 3 carbon atoms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) making a propylene stream and a propane stream from an oxygenate feed stream involving contacting an oxygenate feed stream with a molecular sieve catalyst to form a first stream containing propylene, propane and dimethyl ether; separating at least a majority of propane in the first stream from propylene in the first stream to form a propylene product stream; and adsorbing dimethyl ether from propane with a crystalline microporous material that adsorbs dimethyl ether over propane to form a propane stream; and    (2) the production of polypropylene involving polymerizing the propylene stream.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric power generation system has fuel cell (1) for producing electricity by electrochemical reaction of air and fuel gas, fuel modifier (3), carbon monoxide transformer (4) for transforming carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide removal device (5). Device removes carbon monoxide remaining after carbon monoxide selection oxidation reaction using air, and water or water vapor.    USE - As fuel cell electric power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electric power-generating system has improved efficiency, consumes reduced amount of hydrogen, and is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell electric power generation system has a fuel cell, a fuel modifier, carbon monoxide transformer and carbon monoxide removal device. The fuel modifier performs original fuel modification. The fuel cell produces electricity based on electrochemical reaction of air as oxidizing agent gas, and fuel gas obtained by reforming hydrocarbon fuel. The carbon monoxide transformer transforms carbon monoxide in fuel gas into carbon dioxide. The carbon monoxide removal device removes carbon monoxide remaining after carbon monoxide selection oxidation reaction using air, and water or water vapor.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of the fuel cell electric-power-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline systematic view of the fuel cell power-generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Desulfurizer (2)    Modifier (3)    Carbon monoxide transformer (4)    Carbon monoxide removal device (5)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine comprises a carbon dioxide recovering tank (18) to separate and recover carbon dioxide from exhaust gas, a hydrogen gas supply unit to supply hydrogen gas, a reactor (22) to produce fuel by reacting recovered carbon dioxide and hydrogen, and a generated fuel-supply system to supply fuel produced in the reactor, with out stock piling.    USE - For producing liquid fuel and high-pressure gas, such as hydrogen gas and natural gas utilized as fuel of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion engine provides fuel having favorable ignition quality, decreases discharge of harmful substance, such as nitrogen oxide (NOx), and suppresses conveying of hydrogen with conveyors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combustion-control method of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas engine (1)    Mixer (12)    Exhaust pipe (16)    Carbon dioxide recovering tank (18)    Reactor (22)
NOVELTY - Biomass and gasifying agent are introduced to a gasifier, gasification reaction is performed and the biomass is converted to a synthesis gas. The ash content produced from the biomass is made to exist in gasification reaction system inner side under heating conditions and performs gasification reaction.    USE - For gasification of biomass raw material for converting into synthesis gas, such as useful gas having hydrogen or carbon as main component, e.g. as fuel gas, such as synthetic raw material of liquid fuel, such as methanol and dimethyl ether.    ADVANTAGE - Gasification reaction is promoted at low temperature without using catalyst of expensive metal type. The novel method is inexpensive and energy saving, and converts biomass into useful gas with high efficiency. The waste material, such as ash content byproduced from the raw material biomass, is recycled as a gasification reaction accelerator, which performs catalytic action. The ash content residue amount to discard is reduced and is gasified at low temperature, hence environmental pollution is reduced. Gasification reaction is performed easily using biomass, such as industrial waste.
NOVELTY - The evaporator has several flow paths for circulating raw material from upper direction toward downward direction, heating unit for heating circumference of flow path and a steam collection unit for collecting and emitting vapor of raw material produced in flow paths.    USE - For evaporating modification raw material used in modifier of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator suppresses amplitude of evaporation vibration and decreases fluctuation of molar ratio of water and hydrocarbon in the raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the evaporator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    container (1)    electricity heater (3)    heat insulating material (5)    inactive particles (7)    support plate (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel modifier (8) has spherical base (9) installed in bottom surface of recess of substrate (1). A supply path (5a) supplies fuel to the fuel modifier while the exhaust passage (5b) ejects the reactive gas. A wiring supplies electric power to the fuel modifier.    USE - For storing fuel modifier used for generating hydrogen gas from fuel in fuel supply system for portable device such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer (PC) and digital camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat conducted from the fuel modifier to the substrate is reduced, the crack produced in the base is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel modifier storage container.    substrate (1)    supply path (5a)    exhaust passage (5b)    fuel modifier (8)    spherical base (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer has a modifier (1) for converting original fuel gas into hydrogen-rich reformed gas, a communicating tube (6) for reformed gas, and a coolant-current through tube of double cylindrical pipe structure. The communicating tube connects the modifier and carbon-monoxide transformer (3) which reduces carbon monoxide in reformed gas. The coolant-current through tube circulates coolant for cooling reformed gas.    USE - For converting original fuel gas, such as LPG, into hydrogen-rich reformed gas in fuel cell systems, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells systems, used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer restricts methanation reaction, and is compact. The original fuel is adjusted to a preset steam carbon ratio, and is supplied to the modifier. Hence, modification reaction is promoted. In the case where heat-exchanged pure water is not supplied to the carbon-monoxide transformer, the steam partial pressure in the carbon-monoxide transformer can be increased, the temperature of carbon-monoxide transformation catalyst layer of the transformer can be decreased, and carbon-monoxide transformation reaction can be promoted. Air heat-exchanged by reformed gas is supplied to the modifier as an oxidizing agent for combustion burners of the modifier. Hence, the combustion efficiency in the modifier is improved in the case where low-temperature air is supplied to the modifier without heat exchange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pure water is circulated as the coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (1)    modification-catalyst layer (2)    carbon-monoxide transformer (3)    carbon-monoxide transformation catalyst layer (4)    communicating tube (6)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production material is obtained by baking organic rock forming mineral which foams when baked at 1000degreesC or more, and one portion of carbon remains in addition after the foam is baked. The rock-forming mineral contains aluminum, iron, titanium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, rhodium, zirconium, rubidium, strontium, zinc, copper, nickel, manganese, chlorine, sulfur, phosphorus, molybdenum and carbon.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas is manufactured simply and economically. Hydrogen gas is not generated even if it incidentally makes the organic rock forming mineral before baking contact water or acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production material is obtained by baking organic rock forming mineral which foams when baked at temperature of 1000degreesC or more, and one portion of the carbon remains in addition after the foam is baked. The organic rock-forming mineral contains silicon, aluminum, iron, titanium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, rhodium, zirconium, rubidium, strontium, zinc, copper, nickel, manganese, chlorine, sulfur, phosphorus, molybdenum and carbon. The mineral is occurred in Uchigatani, Yamato-cho, Gujo-gun, Gifu prefecture area.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - The three-way cross valve (24) supplies combustion gas generated by catalyst combustor (40) containing moisture content, into coolant layer of heat exchanger (32) to warm up a preferential oxidation (PrOx) reactor (30).    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell in fuel cell system used for power generation for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Warm up of PrOx reactor is effectively performed by the heat of water condensation. Since catalyst activity is inadequate, catalyst poisoning with carbon monoxide is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reformation type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Three-way cross valve (24)    PrOx reactor (30)    Heat exchanger (32)    Catalyst combustor (40)    Controller (300)
NOVELTY - Amino borane (4) is decomposed mechanically to produce hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen. The hydrogen storage apparatus is used as auxiliary hydrogen supply source such as micro fuel cell and micro hydrogen fuel engine used for mobile telephone and small gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - High purity hydrogen is produced conveniently from amino borane without heating to high temperature. Storage and extraction of hydrogen is performed repeatedly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production storage apparatus (1) including a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of hydrogen production storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen production storage apparatus (1)    Container (2)    Filter (3)    Amino borane (4)    Ball (5)    Communicating tube (6)
NOVELTY - A plastic mixture containing volatile fluid component and non-plastic component is crushed and dried. The dried crushed material is classified using air to plastic component (A) and rough plastic component containing foreign material. Foreign material from rough plastic component is removed to separate plastic component. Obtained plastic component and component (A) are granulated and crushed, in the classification of plastic mixture.    USE - For classifying plastic mixture such as domestic plastic waste and industrial plastic waste and manufacture of granulated plastic product (claimed) used for gasification, fuel formation and formation of recycled raw material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient classification of even plastic mixture containing high melting point plastic component and recycling of plastic component at improved yield rate. Manufacture of granulated plastic product of high bulk density is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) granulated plastic product; and    (2) plastic classification plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of classification of plastic mixture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A catalyst consists of zirconia group or alumina group support carrying nickel containing material and substance which contains metal chosen from groups 6B, 7B, or 8 or lanthanoid group metal of periodic table.    USE - For producing hydrogen by decomposition of hydrocarbon. The hydrogen is used as raw material for ammonia, methanol, and energy source for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent hydrogen production property or sulfur-proof property, since the carbon deposited on nickel containing material reacts efficiently with water and converts into hydrogen. Hydrogen is manufactured in high yield and selectivity, since the catalyst is made to further contain group Ia or IIa metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen by decomposition of hydrocarbon, which involves contacting hydrocarbon with the catalyst under heating conditions.
NOVELTY - A magnetron (12) generates microwave power using which a plasma (21) is produced and ejected through the tip of an internal conductor (18) into a duct (25). The waste gas from rectangle and coaxial waveguides (15, 20) is transferred through the plasma into the duct. The microwave power of the magnetron is adjusted by a controller (31), based on the output from a flowmeter (22b) that measures the flow rate of waste gas in the duct.    USE - Used for removing and deodorizing offensive odor components, e.g. tobacco odor, pet smells and other components produced from e.g. foodstuffs during cooking, used in foodstuff factories, chip fabrication factories, and in business and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment performs waste gas treatment at optimal processing temperature conditions and improves the quality of purification of waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the gas treatment equipment.    magnetron (12)    rectangle waveguide (15)    internal conductor (18)    coaxial waveguide (20)    plasma (21)    flowmeter (22b)    duct (25)    controller (31)
NOVELTY - Fuel oil and/or waste edible oil is pressurized, and injected into another oil. A cavitation is generated, and waste edible oil is mixed and modified.    USE - For mixing waste edible oil ejected from food industry and ordinary home, used as fuel for internal combustion engine such as diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing method improves modification of waste edible oil by simple apparatus structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mixing apparatus, which has an oil bath (1), supply unit (U1) for supplying fuel oil to the oil bath, and supply unit (U2) for supplying waste edible oil to the oil bath. The supply unit (U1) and/or (U2) supplies fuel oil or waste edible oil from a cavitation nozzle (11) inserted into the oil layer; and    (2) electric power generation system, which has the mixing apparatus, an internal combustion engine (3) using the oil mixed by the mixing apparatus as a fuel, a generator (5) driven with the internal combustion engine, and waste gas processing apparatus (7) for processing the waste gas ejected from the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electric power generation system.    oil bath (1)    diesel engine (3)    generator (5)    waste gas processing apparatus (7)    cavitation nozzle (11)
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation processing method comprises denitrifying fermented organic waste in a treatment tank (12) when the measured electro-conductivity in a methane fermentation tank (11) is more than a predetermined value.    USE - For processing organic waste such as organic refuse and food processing dreg to decompose into biogas and water, by methane fermentation under anaerobic conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Enables processing of organic waste by methane fermentation, stably. Reduces electro-conductivity in the methane fermentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the methane fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Slurry adjustment tank (11)    Treatment tank (12)    Slurry feed pump (21)    Blower (25)    Methane fermentation tank (10)
NOVELTY - A method for maintaining a liquid aqueous solution of sodium borate at a storage temperature, in which the solution passes from an initial temperature to the storage temperature, consists of: (a) subjecting the solution to a thermal treatment including at least one cooling or reheating at a speed of between 1 and 100 degrees C/min, to a maintaining temperature of between -50 and +200 degrees C; (b) followed by maintaining this temperature for a duration of between 1 second and 100 hours; (c) followed by a cooling or reheating at a speed of between 1 and 100 degrees C.    USE - The hydrogen generation operation is utilized for feeding hydrogen to a fuel cell, notably for a motor vehicle, or for generating hydrogen for use in medicine, in agro-food applications, in the fabrication of electronic components and in the heat treatment of metal products (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention proposes a means of conserving liquid solutions of sodium borate at ambient temperatures without crystallisation problems. The solution after treatment remains in a viscous liquid form that easy to handle and may be extracted from the storage reservoir without any difficulty.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the generation of hydrogen by the reaction of sodium boro-hydrocarbide with water and separating the hydrogen and the sodium borate which is then subjected to the liquid maintaining operation.
NOVELTY - A method for maintaining a liquid aqueous solution of sodium borate at a storage temperature, in which the solution passes from an initial temperature to the storage temperature, consists of: (a) subjecting the solution to a thermal treatment including at least one cooling or reheating at a speed of between 1 and 100 degrees C/min, to a maintaining temperature of between -50 and +200 degrees C; (b) followed by maintaining this temperature for a duration of between 1 second and 100 hours; (c) followed by a cooling or reheating at a speed of between 1 and 100 degrees C.    USE - The hydrogen generation operation is utilized for feeding hydrogen to a fuel cell, notably for a motor vehicle, or for generating hydrogen for use in medicine, in agro-food applications, in the fabrication of electronic components and in the heat treatment of metal products (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention proposes a means of conserving liquid solutions of sodium borate at ambient temperatures without crystallisation problems. The solution after treatment remains in a viscous liquid form that easy to handle and may be extracted fro the storage reservoir without any difficulty.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the generation of hydrogen by the reaction of sodium boro-hydrocarbide with water and separating the hydrogen and the sodium borate which is then subjected to the liquid maintaining operation.
NOVELTY - The use of plastics waste as carbon nutrient for microorganisms in biotechnology involves pyrolysis to produce inexpensive carbon from greenhouse polyethylene film. The degraded film, in saturated and unsaturated linear liquid hydrocarbon, is converted into primary and secondary microbian metabolites.    USE - In polymer processing.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing biological diesel oil from animal fat or vegetative oil with high acid number includes esterifying by glycerine under existence of strong acid catalyst, distilling in azeotropic solvent for removing water, mixing with methanol, transesterifying reacting to remove glycerine, water washing, and low-temperature treatment for removing high-smelting-point substances to obtain methyl ester of fatty acid, which is just the biological diesel oil.    USE - As biodiesel oil.
NOVELTY - The garden surface covering is produced with hickory shell as main material and through adding nitrogen to regulate C/N ratio to 25-30, adding fermenting bacteria seed via mixing, piling for fermentation of 28-30 days, drying to water content less than 50% and packing. The present invention has high organic matter content and high plant affinity, and using it in covering garden surface can preventdust from frying, prevent soil from becoming hardened, provide plant with rich potassium and trace elements. The covering eliminates the pollution of hickory shell.
NOVELTY - The production process of efficient active biological organic fertilizer with excrement and other organic garbage includes pre-treatment, fermentation and drying treatment. The fermentation step adopts microbial spawn including photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, saccharomycetes, positive Gram actinomycetes, etc. and the fermentation step includes alternate anaerobic fermentation and aerobic fermentation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The production process of efficient active biological organic fertilizer with excrement and other organic garbage includes pre-treatment, fermentation and drying treatment. The fermentation step adopts microbial spawn including photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, saccharomycetes, positive Gram actinomycetes, etc. and the fermentation step includes alternate anaerobic fermentation and aerobic fermentation and makes the medium become humus completely. The microbial spawn used in the fermentation comprises bacteria solution, bacteria powder and nutritive medium. The fermentation has pH value first of 5.5-6.5 and finally of 7-8.5, and C/N ratio controlled in 25-30.
NOVELTY - Production of microbial organic composite fertilizer includes: collecting and crushing animal excrement, hyacinth, kitchen refuse, human excrement, crop stalk and wood dust; inoculating beneficial microbe actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi, etc. and fermentation to raise the temperature to 65 degrees C to kill germs and parasite egg; deodorizing and dewatering; adding azotobacteria, phosphate decomposing bacteria, potash decomposing bacteria, etc and fermentation in green house; drying, sieving and others.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention has the advantages of reducing pollution and improving soil structure.
NOVELTY - A fuel VDel comprises kerosene and a bio-fat.    USE - As an alternate fuel for compression ignition engine e.g. diesel engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be used in usual engines without any modifications and change in the engine. No additional attachment is necessary for the engine. The fuel with the specified ratio of components gives birth to an ideal, effective and efficient fuel for diesel engines.
NOVELTY - Producing fatty acid alkyl esters and/or glycerine involves reacting a fat or oil with an alcohol using an insoluble solid catalyst in a reaction apparatus comprising at least one reactor. It includes obtaining low-boiling components removed liquid by removing low-boiling components or fraction from an effluent liquid of a reactor and separating the fatty acid alkyl esters and glycerine from the low-boiling components removed liquid.    USE - For producing fatty acid alkyl esters and/or glycerine (claimed), useful in biodiesel fuels, foods, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method is capable of producing high-purity fatty acid lower alkyl esters and/or glycerine at low cost by improving the conversion and reducing the energy consumption of the production process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing fatty acid alkyl esters and/or glycerine by reacting a fat or oil with an alcohol using an insoluble solid catalyst in a reaction apparatus comprising at least one reactor involves obtaining low-boiling components removed liquid by removing low-boiling components or fraction from an effluent liquid of a reactor and separating the fatty acid alkyl esters and glycerine from the low-boiling components removed liquid. An eluted active metal component of the insoluble solid catalyst in the effluent liquid of a reactor is not more than 1000 ppm.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a composition obtained by the reaction of a fat or oil with an alcohol using an insoluble solid catalyst comprising not less than 98 - not more than 99.92 mass.% of a fatty acid alkyl esters, and not less than 800 - not more than 4500 ppm of free fatty acids.
NOVELTY - Gas separating material has gas separation layer on surface of porous base material. The base material contains ceramic (1). Separation layer contains zeolite and coefficient of thermal expansion adjusting material containing ceramic (2). Line thermal expansion coefficient of ceramic (1,2) and zeolite satisfies a preset relation. The difference of thermal expansion rate between base material and separation layer is reduced.    USE - For separating carbon dioxide from mixed gas, such as natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The novel gas separation material has excellent gas separating ability, is defect-free, and is simply manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas separating material has a gas separation layer on a porous base material. The base material contains ceramic (1). The gas separation layer contains zeolite and coefficient of thermal expansion adjusting material containing ceramic (2). The line thermal expansion coefficient of ceramic (1,2) and zeolite satisfies a relation. beta1 more than betaZE and beta2 more than betaZE; and beta1 less than betaZE and beta2 less than betaZE, where beta1 is line thermal expansion coefficient of ceramic (1), beta2 is line thermal expansion coefficient of ceramic (2) and betaZE is line thermal coefficient of zeolite. The difference of thermal expansion rate between base material and separation layer is reduced. The ceramic (1,2) is alumina.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacture of the above gas separation material.
NOVELTY - A reversible hydrogen storage material comprises 80-99.9 wt.% of an aluminum hydride; and 0.1-20 wt.% catalytic material adapted to increase the kinetics of hydrogen absorption/desorption of the aluminum hydride without reducing the hydrogen storage capacity of the aluminum hydride.    USE - For fuel cells, portable power generation, or hydrogen combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material is capable of absorbing and desorbing higher amounts of hydrogen, thus providing longer operating life and/or range on a single charge for hydrogen power generators, fuel cells, and hydrogen internal combustion engines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a reversible hydrogen storage material, comprising preparing a powder mixture comprising 80-99.9 wt.% aluminum hydride and 0.1-20 wt.% catalytic material adapted to provide the aluminum hydride with reversible hydrogen storage while not reducing the hydrogen storage capacity of the aluminum hydride; and mechanically milling the mixture in an inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - An electrode plate comprises a plate-form porous ceramic body for electrolyzing a hydrogen-comprising-compound solution, and a conductive portion provided at a part of ceramic body. Particles for composing the ceramic body comprise fluoride carbon or an element difficult to react to oxygen. An outmost-nucleus-orbit electron number of the element is even, and porosity having an energy concentration field is provided between the particles in the ceramic body.    USE - For electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive electrode plate can implement the electrolysis at low energy, particularly the electrolysis of a hydrogen-comprising-compound solution and can stably provide a large amount of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrolysis apparatus comprising a pair of electrode plates for electrolysis, a power source that is connected to a conductive portion of the electrode plates for the electrolysis through conducting wires and applies a voltage to the conductive portion, and a vessel that accommodates the electrode plates for the electrolysis and a hydrogen-comprising-compound solution and has a gas discharge port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an outline of an electrolysis plate unit in an electrolysis apparatus.
NOVELTY - An organic waste comprising tris-(8-hydroxyquinolinato) aluminum (Alq3) is heated by melting plasma to over 1300degreesC, to obtain a non-toxic organic solid lava that does not have Alq3.    USE - For treatment of tris-(8-hydroxyquinolinato) aluminum (Alq3) used for flat panel display and in fabrication of organic light emitting diode (OLED), using melting plasma.    ADVANTAGE - The treatment of organic waste using melting plasma is very safe, easy and non-polluting, since simple molecules or atoms like hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon and hydrogen chloride are produced during the treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a X-ray diffractometer (XRD) analysis diagram of a residual Alq3 sample initially composed of waste glass, waste soil and Alq3.
NOVELTY - Device comprises charging device, working chamber with plasma heaters, system for purifying combustion products and removing decomposition products, and system for automatic control. The working chamber is made of two plasma heaters which form reaction and combustion chambers which form flowing cylindrical passage. The passage receives the charging device provided with sealed valve and batcher for supplying waste. The system for purifying and removing decomposition products is made of liquid emulsifying device of vortex type provided with heat exchanger, settler, and smoke exhauster. The automatic control system is provided with indicating unit, control unit, unit for control of parameters of the plasma heaters, and system unit on the base of a computer. The decomposition process is performed with oxygen deficiency in the first reaction chamber in the plasma flow. The flow is generated by injecting electric-arc plasma from the external zone of the chamber. The air jets are set in rotation around their axes, whereas the plasma charge is set in rotation about the central electrode. The decomposition products are burnt up in the second chamber, expanded, cooled, and purified. The flow rates of waste, ejecting air, and purifying emulsifying liquid as well as the power of the arcs of the plasma generators are controlled in such a way to provide a given value of pH in the settler.    USE - Incineration of waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency and ecological safety of the process.
NOVELTY - Modifier generating hydrogen supplied in a fuel cell is provided, to allow the temperature of each module to be controlled freely by setting independent heating means in each module for reducing the initial reaction time, to remove the inconvenience of using nitrogen with a vacuum pump and to inhibit the oxidation of hydrogen inside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The modifier comprises a housing having fuel gas discharge hole at the top; first, second and third burners set in multi-step; a vapor modification reactor (40) which is cylindrical to surround the lowest first burner and where a modification catalyst is set; a vaporizer (50) where supplied water is mixed with supplied methane and which is connected with the vapor modification reactor; high temperature CO converter(60) which is a ring-shaped tub, surrounds the second burner and is connected with the vapor modification reactor; low temperature CO converter(70) which is a ring-shaped tub, surrounds the third burner and is connected with the high temperature CO converter; a mixer(75) which is set on the separation plate of the low temperature CO converter and mixes air and the modifying gases supplied from the low temperature CO converter; and at least one preferential oxidation reactor (80) which is set in the upper part of the mixer and has a catalyst.
NOVELTY - The production of refuse derived fuel from domestic waste comprises removing air pollutants such as dioxin generated while producing the refuse derived fuel and improving the manufacturing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process comprises: (a) an injection step (10) constantly supplying collected domestic waste; (b) a crushing step (12) crushing the supplied waste by a three-axis wing type crusher and then transferring them to a next step; (c) a drying step (14) lowering the moisture content of the crushed waste by using hot wind and then reacting organic materials contained in the vaporized moisture with oxygen to discharge them as carbon dioxide; (d) a selecting step (16) separating metals from the dried waste by using a magnetic separator, separating nonflammable materials by using a shaker screen garbage and then transferring them to a storage position; (e) a storing step (18) transferring the inflammable materials selected from the step (d) by using hot wind to heated air with having the heavy nonflammable materials remained and having the light nonflammable materials separated and stored by a dust collecting equipment; (f) a compressing step (20) compressing the selected inflammable materials; (g) a crushing step (22) crushing the compressed inflammable materials by using a three-blade type crusher into less than a regular size; (h) a dechlorination step (24) separating chlorine gas from the crushed inflammable materials and then absorbing the separated chlorine gas by using water; (h) an adding step (26) adding a complexing agent and calcium hydroxide to the dechlorinated inflammable materials; and (i) a molding step (28) molding the garbage after the step (h) into a regular size adequate for being used as refuse derived fuel.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a portable container comprising a composting space (3) containing composting target object (C). A microbial bed such as conifer chip is supplied to composting space for composting.    USE - For manufacturing manure.    ADVANTAGE - The environment suitable for microbe is maintained, by using a simple installation and minimum energy. The composting is completed in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the manure manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    portable container (1)    composting space (3)    air blower (8)    heater (9)    tank (10)    pump (11)
NOVELTY - The discarded bread is fermented by performing anaerobic fermentation of discarded bread-containing suspension using a solubilization hydrogen production microbe in tank (I), forming hydrogen and solubilization liquid, anaerobically fermenting solubilization liquid by methanation microbe in tank (II), and forming methane. The half-continuous culture of fermentation in tank (I) is carried out while stirring.    USE - For fermenting discarded bread rejected in the bread manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The discarded bread is effectively fermented using two-stage fermentation process. The hydrogen and methane obtained can be effectively utilized as heat energy or electrical energy. The purified hydrogen from the tank (I) is utilized as fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Producing ethanol by pelletizing raw material containing starch, inoculating Aspergillus to the pellet and saccharifying to obtain a saccharified pellet, adjusting moisture content of the saccharified pellet to 30-60 %, by weight, and performing solid fermentation using yeast, is new.    USE - For producing ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The method and system enables efficient production of ethanol, without emitting waste liquid during alcohol production process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ethanol producing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of ethanol producing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressing device (10)    Steam drier (20)    Pellet forming apparatus (30)    Koji malt producing apparatus (40)    Solid fermenter (70).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage tank (1) has hydrogen occlusion alloy. The heat energy released from the fuel cell (1) is supplied to the storage tank, for heating the hydrogen occlusion alloy for supplying hydrogen to the fuel cell. The external air is circulated in the storage tank for cooling the hydrogen occlusion alloy for storing hydrogen.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat energy released from the fuel cell is utilized for heating the hydrogen occlusion alloy for generating hydrogen, and external air is supplied from cooling the hydrogen occlusion alloy, the need for separate heat and cooling sources are avoided. Hence the structure of the hydrogen supply apparatus is simplified, and electric power generation efficiency is improved, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    External air duct (5)    Waste-heat duct (6)    Shut-off valves (V3,V4)
NOVELTY - The adsorption-type biogas storage apparatus is packed with activated carbon as adsorption material. The activated carbon has pore volume of more than 0.2 cm3/g, specific surface area above 500 m2/g and mean pore diameter of 7-20 Angstrom.    USE - For storing siloxane-containing biogas (claimed) generated during biological waste treatment of organic waste produced from sewage works, foodstuff factory, beer manufacturing plant and breeding farm of livestock. The biogas after removing siloxane, is used as fuel for power generation equipment, such as gas engine and gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The novel biogas storage apparatus can absorb and remove siloxane contained in biogas, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biogas storage method.
NOVELTY - A container (8) holds waste plastic in molten state. The molten plastic is extracted from bottom of the container through an ejection valve (9). A circulation piping (10) recirculates waste plastic to the container. An adduction-type gear pump (4) is arranged between the valve and the piping, to transfer molten waste plastic. A heat exchanger (13) raises temperature of the waste plastic.    USE - For thermal treatment of waste plastic contained in municipal waste, industrial waste, container packaging material, electric product and in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solution-sending property of the molten waste plastic is enhanced, by using the adduction-type gear pump. The solid fuel and solid reducing agent excellent in reduction effect are manufactured stably. The processing cost of the waste plastic is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A strainer (20) is arranged between the ejection valve and the circulation piping. A stirring unit is rotated inside the container, to mix the molten waste plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermal treatment equipment.    gear pump (4)    container (8)    ejection valve (9)    circulation piping (10)    heat exchanger (13)    strainer (20)
NOVELTY - The equipment (1) receives the refuse through opening (2) and compost is ejected through outlet (3). A controller manages the processing conditions based on the carrier-noise ratio rate compatibility. The load factor of refuse injection or stirrer is managed based on the ratio in continuous input mode.    USE - Carrier-noise ratio compatible biological treatment equipment for use in treating domestic organic refuse like boiled rice.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates reusage of refuse for any number of times thereby incineration disposal is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched front view of biological treatment equipment.    equipment (1)    refuse opening (2)    outlet (3)    tank (8)    stirrer (9)
NOVELTY - Pipeline transduces smoking gas containing organic acid gas generated in compost depot (4). Fermenter (42) composts livestock excrements, agriculture and forestry waste material and food processing residue. Carbonization furnace (1) manufactures smoked charcoal. Ejector (34) neutralizes and masks malodorous gas, e.g. ammonia, generated from fermenter with smoking gas to eject odorless air.    USE - For deodorizing residual malodorous gas e.g. ammonia gas of compost-depot.    ADVANTAGE - Removes the malodorous gas generated from the manure fermenter, effectively    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pipeline transduces smoking gas containing organic acid gas generated in compost depot (4). Fermenter (42) composts livestock excrements, agriculture and forestry waste material and food processing residue. Carbonization furnace (1) manufactures smoked charcoal of wood type biomass. Ejector (34) neutralizes and masks malodorous gas, e.g. ammonia, generated from fermenter with smoking gas to eject odorless air.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost-depot deodorizing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the compost-depot deodorizing apparatus.    Carbonization furnace (1)    Compost depot (4)    Air blower (33)    Ejector (34)    Manure fermenter (42)
NOVELTY - Compost processing method, involves performing continuous primary fermentation and secondary fermentation of livestock excretion and animal and plant residue, mixed at a predetermined mix ratio, using auxiliary material comprising wood chip, until a fully advanced ripened composting stage is reached.    USE - For performing compost processing method (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables compost processing, in which the used wood chip can be recycled as a regenerative auxiliary material (claimed). Enables effective compost processing method, with production of highly safe manure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Compost processing method, involves performing continuous primary fermentation and secondary fermentation of livestock excretion and animal and plant residue, mixed at a predetermined mix ratio, using auxiliary material comprising wood chip, until a fully advanced ripened composting stage is reached, where manure is sifted out and the wood chip is removed from the manure, at final period of primary fermentation or secondary fermentation.
NOVELTY - Biomass and water vapor are reacted at less than 30 atmospheric pressure and 500-800degreesC, by the co-presence of a carbon dioxide absorber. Water vapor is reduced. Carbon dioxide absorber absorbs carbon dioxide, which is generated, and hydrogen is produced.    USE - For producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is efficiently, continuously and effectively obtained using biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a batch-type hydrogen-production apparatus, as used in the above method.    autoclave (1)    airtight container (2)    gas bag (3)    gas meter (4)    furnace (5)
NOVELTY - A temperature regulator (4) has partition between gas guide board (42), and coolant guide board (44) for exchange of heat between reaction gas and coolant to regulate temperature of gas. A humidity regulator (5) has water permeable and gas impermeable humidity exchange film (43) to allow for exchange of water content between temperature regulated gas and fluid flowing through fluid channels (541) of fluid guide board (54).    USE - For regulating temperature and humidity of reaction gas such as hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cell stack in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Allows for recycle and use of the thermal energy contained in the high temperature coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack and allows for use of the water rich fluid from the chemical reaction of the fuel cell stack to regulate the temperature and humidity of the reaction gas so that optimum operation of the fuel cell stack is obtained without additional expense for conditioning the reaction gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded view of the reaction gas temperature and humidity regulating device.    temperature regulator (4)    humidity regulator (5)    gas guide board (42,52)    humidity exchange film (43)    coolant guide board (44)    fluid guide board (54)
NOVELTY - Generation of hydrogen from metal hydride includes providing fuel containing metal hydride and water, and catalyzing reaction of metal hydride and water by using a functional membrane system to generate hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen useful in fuel cell for e.g. vehicle, laptop computer, mobile phone, or personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generation of hydrogen in simple and effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a hydrogen-generation reactor comprising a vessel (12), and a functional membrane system (14) disposed within the vessel to form two chambers, i.e. fuel chamber (16) and hydrogen chamber (18), where when fuel containing metal hydride and water are introduced to the fuel chamber, the fuel is catalytically reacted to form hydrogen and the hydrogen passes through the functional membrane system to the hydrogen chamber; and    (2) a functional membrane system comprising a membrane, and a catalyst contained in the membrane and adapted to promote the removal of hydrogen from metal hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a reactor.    Vessel (12)    Functional membrane system (14)    Fuel chamber (16)    Hydrogen chamber (18)    Fuel inlet (20)    Fuel outlet (22)    Hydrogen outlets (24)
NOVELTY - The method of deactivating pathogen in mud of city waste water treating yard belongs to the field of mud resource utilizing technology. Material refluxing method is adopted to realize the circulation of dominant fermentation colony, marketable VT bacteria is used as inducing bacteria in initial fermentation, and the ratio between the thrown amendment and refluxed material is regulated based on the property of mud. In the dynamic aerobic fermentation reactor, dynamic aerobic fermentation is performed for about 10 days to deactivate pathogen under certain ventilation and stirring conditions. The method can raise the temperature of the material to over 55 deg.c and maintain the temperature for over one week without needing outer heat source in deactivating pathogen. The method makes mud become harmless in low cost and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - The process of treating garbage percolation liquid includes successive pH regulating, acid fermentation in acidifying tank, anaerobic biological treatment, deammoniation, optional aerobic treatment and air flotation treatment before exhaust. Unlike available garbage percolation liquid treating process, the present invention has lowered investment.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing acetylene by using hot plasma to crack the gas containing methane includes such steps as using plasma generator to ionize the argon or N2 or H2 to form a plasma jet, spraying raw gas via a gas inlet ring in reactor, mixing the plasma jet with the raw gas in the reactor, cracking reacting, and quickly cooling the cracked gas in an expansion cavity of cooler to obtain acetylene, carbon black and H2.
NOVELTY - A microorganism for stimulation of composting of organic waste is provided, which has excellent amylase, protease, cellulase and lipase activities.    USE - It can be useful for stimulation of composting of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microorganism, Bacillus sp. MB23, for stimulation of composting of organic waste has improved polymer decomposing activity including amylase, protease, cellulase and lipase activities, wherein Bacillus sp. MB23 is isolated from a fermenting device; the amylase activity is measured by using a nutrient agar medium containing soluble starch; the protease activity is measured by using a nutrient agar medium containing skim milk; the cellulase activity is measured by using a medium containing CM-cellulose; and the lipase activity is measured by using LB medium containing tributyrin.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) has a hydrogen pole and an air electrode (3), each having a gas supply port (4). An ionic liquid or a fluorine group inactive liquid is introduced from gas supply port, during shutdown of fuel cell, and the storage and regeneration of fuel cell are enabled.    USE - For storing and regenerating fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The storage and regeneration of fuel cell are reliably enabled during shutdown, and the fuel cell provides fuel cell system having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell, which is stored and regenerated by the above method; and    (2) fuel cell system, which repeatedly carries out driving and shutdown of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram illustrating storage and regeneration of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    fuel electrode (2)    air electrode (3)    gas supply port (4)    gas exhaust port (5)    switches (6,7)    fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-production apparatus has a vaporizer for liquid fuel, a modifier (4) for the vaporized liquid fuel, a heat source for heating the modifier, and a heat insulation piping (41d) for introducing the liquid fuel to the vaporizer.    USE - In fuel cell system for producing hydrogen (both claimed) from liquid fuel, such as hydrocarbon group fuel, alcohol group fuel and ether group fuel, e.g. naphtha, gasoline, lamp oil, light oil, methanol, ethanol, liquefied petroleum gas, and dimethyl ether.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-production apparatus efficiently and stably produces hydrogen from liquid fuel, by preventing piping obstruction by partial vaporization or polymerization reaction in the upstream piping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen-production method; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the modifier in the hydrogen-production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (4)    burner (4a)    modification portion (4b)    vaporization portion (41c)    heat insulation piping (41d)
NOVELTY - Trichoderma fungi containing composition (C1) is obtained by composting bark with the fungi and adjusting the carbon to nitrogen ratio to 10-25. The composition has a pH of 5.5-6.8 and salts concentration of 2.4-3.5 mS/cm. The fungi contained in the composition are temporarily inactivated.    USE - Used as manure (claimed) for nourishing soil nutrients and for improving soil fertility and plant growth.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has good stability and is manufactured easily and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manure containing (C1), and    (2) production of Trichoderma fungi containing composition, which comprises mixing excrement and/or waste water treatment sludge of livestock with plant fragment such as bark or sawdust, subjecting to fermentation decomposition, adjusting the carbon to nitrogen ratio to 10-25, setting bark compost to pH 5.5-6.8 and salts concentration of 2.4-3.5 mS/cm, adding the fungi to the bark compost and temporarily inactivating the fungi.
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer has a modifier (3) for steam reforming hydrocarbon gas, carbon monoxide (CO) conversion device (4) and CO removal device (5) provided in a same case (21). The reformer has air supply unit arranged outside the case for pressing-in air in the case, so that air is supplied in combustion air supply port of modifier.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer is compact and inexpensive, and uses small power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel reformer has a modifier (3) for steam reforming hydrocarbon gas, such as natural gas, carbon monoxide (CO) conversion device (4) and CO removal device (5) provided in a same case (21).    Gas containing CO coming out of modifier is reacted with hydrogen in device (4), to obtain carbon dioxide and steam.    The device (5) converts CO present in gas coming out of device (4) by selective oxidation reaction. The reformer has air supply unit arranged outside the case for pressing-in air in the case, so that air is supplied in combustion air supply port of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    steam generation portion (2)    modifier (3)    carbon monoxide conversion device (4)    carbon monoxide removal device (5)    case (21)
NOVELTY - A metal fitting which fixes the front side of each radially arranged cutter pieces (18) of a ring-shaped fixed cutter (14) is removed. A jig (30) having a stop ring (33) is used instead of the fitting, and a fixing bolt inserted into the holes (32) in the stop ring is attached to each cutter piece, so that the entire fixed cutter is exchanged.    USE - For exchanging fixed cutter of cutter unit provided in apparatus for manufacturing granular refuse-derived fuel from garbage.    ADVANTAGE - By attaching the jig with the stop ring to the fixed cutter, the entire fixed cutter is easily removed and exchanged. Reduces the time needed for exchanging the fixed cutter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shaping path of garbage is formed radially in the fixed cutter. The heated and compressed garbage is pushed into the shaping path by a movable cutter arranged at inner side of the fixed cutter, to form granules.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for jig used for exchanging fixed cutter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view and a side sectional view of the jig. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fixed cutter (14)    pieces (18)    jig (30)    holes (32)    stop ring (33)
NOVELTY - A method for recovering plastic involves fermenting mixed garbage containing plastic and biodegradable component, decomposing and classifying into plastic and non-plastic portions.    USE - As fuel or raw material for gasification (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel method is simple, cost effective and eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A method for forming fuel, which involves fermenting mixed garbage containing plastic and biodegradable substances, decomposing and classifying into plastic and non-plastic portions, and burning each portion in a burner; and    (2) A method for recycling mixed garbage containing plastic and biodegradable substances.
NOVELTY - A styrene resin foam is formed by extrusion foaming a styrene resin. The styrene resin foam contains a foaming agent and hexabromo benzene and/or pentabromo toluene as halogenated flame retardant.    USE - For heat insulating material for construction.    ADVANTAGE - The styrene resin foam has excellent recyclability, heat stability, thermal insulation property and flame retardance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of styrene resin foam. A styrene resin is heat-melted, and a foaming agent, hexabromo benzene and/or pentabromo toluene as halogenated flame retardant, tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) isocyanurate and/or tetrabromo bisphenol A bis(2,3-dibromopropyl ether), and optionally phosphorus-containing compound, nitrogen compound and boron-containing compound as another flame retardant, are added. The mixture is extrusion-foamed at low-pressure region, to obtain the styrene resin foam.
NOVELTY - Exhaust gas purification apparatus (1) has cylindrical peripheral electrode (20), internal electrode (30) inserted in the peripheral electrode and barrier layer (40), such that inner surface of the peripheral electrode is covered and the peripheral electrode have an insulator. Plasma is generated by applying high voltage between the electrodes. The apparatus purifies waste gas supplied between the electrodes.    USE - For purifying exhaust gas emitted from internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The novel exhaust gas purification apparatus has improved processing capability, and efficiently suppresses emission of untreated particulate material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above exhaust gas purification apparatus.    exhaust gas purification apparatus (1)    purification container (10)    peripheral electrode (20)    internal electrode (30)    barrier layer (40)
NOVELTY - To-be-processed gas (G) containing carbon monoxide is processed with a low-temperature plasma in presence of hydrogen peroxide (A), and carbon monoxide is converted to carbon dioxide.    USE - For processing carbon monoxide-containing to-be-processed gas e.g. exhaust gas of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of carbon monoxide-containing gas is efficient, safe and economical, without generation of toxic materials. The processing apparatus has high efficiency, excellent operativity, and controls processing conditions according to change in carbon monoxide concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus (10) of carbon monoxide containing to-be-processed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the carbon monoxide-containing gas processing apparatus.    Transfer pipe (4)    Processing apparatus of carbon monoxide-containing gas (10)    Hydrogen peroxide (A)    Processed gas (C)    To-be-processed gas (G)
NOVELTY - Accelerated composting procedure for organic waste products consists of subjecting a sample of the organic waste mixture to a primary stage in which its oxygen consumption is measured by respirometry to establish its optimum biodegradability and the kinetics of its degradation.    USE - Accelerated composting of organic waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure reduces the time taken for organic waste to be broken down into compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Accelerated composting procedure for organic waste products consists of subjecting a sample of the organic waste mixture to a primary stage in which its oxygen consumption is measured by respirometry to establish its optimum biodegradability and the kinetics of its degradation. The respirometry process comprises preparing the waste to obtain a solid porous structure comparable with that treated by industrial composting; distributing oxygen evenly throughout the waste mass (3) in a respirometry chamber (1); maintaining constant temperature and moisture values during the measuring process; and measuring oxygen consumption over a period of 20 - 30 days. The results of the respirometric measurement can then be used to calculate the minimal oxygen feed and temperature required for accelerated composting of organic waste in a fermentation reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the respirometry process. (Drawing contains non-English language text)    Sealed respirometry chamber (1)    Organic waste mixture (3)    Ambient air feed (4)    Water vapor feed (9)    Temperature monitoring probe (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell device utilizing surface migration on organic solid (1) comprises a cathode (2), to which air is supplied and an anode, to which fluid fuel is supplied, arranged parallel on organic solid substrate where a fuel supply layer (11) for supplying the fluid fuel to the surface region via the anode layer is provided in contacting relation with anode layer.    USE - In combustion apparatus or incinerator to be used as electricity supply device.    ADVANTAGE - A simple structure is accomplished obviating the need of hermetically sealing the fuel cell device, and thus achieving a compact and thin construction while, achieving lower operating temperature for power generation. The fuel cell can have a reduced startup time. In the solid electrolyte fuel cell device, unlike the fuel cell device that uses separate chambers according to prior art, the oxygen to be fed to the cathode layer and the fuel to be fed to the anode layer can be reliably separated despite its open type construction, but since the solid electrolyte layer is formed in the shape of a tube, the flame has not been applied efficiently to the anode layer formed in the shape of a tube, the flame has not been applied efficiently to the layer formed on the outer circumference of solid electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top plan view for explaining electrode configuration in fuel cell device.    Organic solid substrate (1)    Cathode layer (2)    Fuel supply layers (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (800) has fuel cell (811) equipped with fuel electrode (102), oxidizing agent electrode (108) and electrolyte film (114), and fuel supply system for supplying fuel to the fuel electrode. Fuel cell has gas discharge portion having filter (900) to a portion of component contacting the fuel excluding reaction portion of fuel electrode. The filter has carbon dioxide selective permeable membrane provided on substrate.    USE - As fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system effectively and selectively discharges carbon dioxide to the exterior of battery and suppresses discharge of byproduct generated within the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell system.    fuel electrode (102)    oxidizing agent electrode (108)    electrolyte film (114)    fuel cell system (800)    fuel cell (811)    filter (900)
NOVELTY - Separating biogas, fermented biomass and water in a biogas fermenter comprises settling the degassed fermented biomass, refermenting the sediment in a separate sediment fermenter, passing the biogas and water vapor from the sediment fermenter to the gas section of the biogas fermenter, and passing the sedimentation water to a separate water tank or directly to a pond.    USE - Separating biogas, fermented biomass and water in a biogas fermenter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for carrying out the above process, comprising a closed sediment fermenter (2) with a gas conduit (12) for passing the biogas and water vapor from the sediment fermenter to the gas section of the biogas fermenter (16), and a water tank (3) and/or pond (5) for receiving sedimentation water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus for carrying out the process.    Sediment fermenter (2)    Sedimentation water tank (3)    Storage tank (4)    Pond (5)    Machine room (8)    Feed channels (11a, 11b)    Gas conduit (12)    Pumping station (14)    Screw conveyor (15)    Biogas fermenter (16)    Feed shaft. (17)
NOVELTY - A waste water treatment comprising separating water-insoluble substances from waste water; blending the water-insoluble substances with organic material and facilitating aerobic composting of the blended material to afford compost; introducing earthworms to compost, the earth worms consume the compost and aid in converting compost into a solid component comprising worm castings and compost and a liquid component comprising liquid worm castings, is new.    USE - The method is useful for the treatment of liquid waste derived from abattoirs, rendering plants, sale yards, live animal transports, piggeries, food processing plants, wineries, fish processing plants, pulp and paper factories and municipal sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces innocuous or useful compost products that is environment friendly and also reduces the green house effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separated water is clarified by a filtration, clarification or a separation, and optionally treated by performing chlorination, sterilization or reverse osmosis in relation to the clarified water to provide receiving water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram illustrating wastewater treatment system.    Waste water treatment system (10)    Separating device (12)    Blending device (14)    Aerobic composting system (16)    Vermiculture facilitation device. (18)
NOVELTY - Recovering hydrogen from a feed stream comprising hydrogen, non-condensable gas and hydrocarbons comprises stripping most of the hydrogen and non-condensable gases out of the feed stream with methane vapor; absorbing the non-condensable gases out of the hydrogen stream using a liquid methane stream; and absorbing methane out of the hydrogen stream using a lean oil stream.    USE - For recovering hydrogen from a light ends stream produced in petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants.    ADVANTAGE - The invention recovers up to 97% hydrogen available in light ends streams, including streams containing non-condensable gases e.g. nitrogen and carbon monoxide, and produces hydrogen at purities of at least 98 mole%, at a cost one third of on purpose hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Recovering hydrogen from a feed stream comprising hydrogen, non-condensable gas and hydrocarbons including a hydrocarbon component comprises stripping most of the hydrogen and non-condensable gas out of the feed stream with methane vapor to form a stripper overhead vapor stream that includes most of the hydrogen from the feed stream and excludes most of the hydrocarbons in the feed stream; absorbing most of the non-condensable gas out of the stripper overhead vapor stream with liquid methane to form an absorber overhead vapor stream that contains methane, most of the hydrogen from the stripper overhead stream, and excludes most of the non-condensable gas; and absorbing methane out of the absorber overhead vapor stream with a liquid lean oil to produce a product vapor stream comprising hydrogen. The hydrocarbon component is propane, propylene, ethane, or ethylene.
NOVELTY - Reversible production of source of hydrogen gas involves mixing together at least two hydrogen-containing starting materials; heating the mixed materials at a temperature sufficient to release hydrogen and to form a residue comprising at least one material which is different from the starting materials; and regenerating at least one of the hydrogen-containing starting materials by exposing the residue to hydrogen gas.    USE - For reversible production of source of hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method facilitates cycling of hydrogen absorption/desorption. It can release hydrogen under less stringent conditions and on the order of as low as 175 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen storage medium having a regenerated state and dehydrogenated state. In the hydrogenated state, the medium comprises amide and hydride. In the dehydrogenated sate, the medium comprises a residue which comprises at least one material which is different from the amide or hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the desorption of hydrogen versus sample temperature for exemplary lithium amide-containing mixture.
NOVELTY - Apparatus has casing with inclined bottom equipped with longitudinal slot, and closure, said casing incorporating equipment for introducing of liquid medium to be processed and suspension of microorganisms, aerating gas, equipment for separating of fermented medium, branch pipe for discharge of used gas, and air distributing device used for aeration and connected with aerating gas introducing device.    USE - Agriculture, in particular, utilization of animal and bird activity products in animal and poultry houses for producing bioorganic fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Apparatus has casing with inclined bottom equipped with longitudinal slot, and closure, said casing incorporating equipment for introducing of liquid medium to be processed and suspension of microorganisms, aerating gas, equipment for separating of fermented medium, branch pipe for discharge of used gas, and air distributing device used for aeration and connected with aerating gas introducing device. Bubbling plate is fixed inside casing so as to partly overlap casing in its horizontal section and attached without gap to casing side walls. Bladed wheel positioned in the vicinity of one end wall in horizontal plane along the entire width of casing is equipped with rotational drive to provide for movement of lower blades from said wall. Guiding plate fixed under bladed wheel along the entire width of casing is curved along generatrix of wheel blades and attached to plate edge. Froth baffle is arranged between bladed wheel and casing closure in front of branch pipe for discharge of used gas. Mixer positioned in longitudinal slot of casing bottom is connected with drive. Casing is furnished with jacket for supplying of heat-carrier or coolant.
NOVELTY - An agent useful in processing water containing humic acid (e.g., wastewater from the food industry), comprises filamentous imperfect fungi such as Acremonium species having humic acid decomposing ability.    USE - For processing water containing humic acid e.g. wastewater produced from food industry.    ADVANTAGE - The agent enables processing of water containing a high concentration of humic acid at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing of water containing humic acid.
NOVELTY - Solubilizing activated sludge comprising proliferating activated sludge on high load conditions and raising temperature of the sludge by self heating to maintain at extinction temperature, is new.    USE - The method is used for solubilizing sludge derived from biologically processed organic waste water (claimed), such as human waste, purification tank sludge, sewage, industrial waste water, sewage sludge and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge solubilization method contributes to energy and labor saving and is performed economically. The surplus sludge generation amount is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing of organic waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow of sewage disposal system for sludge solubilization. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Removing oil mist in an organic refuse sorting apparatus comprises that the oil component contained in the organic refuse during a classification process by the organic refuse sorting apparatus is evaporated into oil mist, and the oil mist ejected with exhaust gas is trapped by a demister filter (20) and removed.    USE - For removing oil mist from an organic refuse sorting apparatus (claimed) for manure and methane fermentation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient removal of oil mist with suppressed environmental pollution and without clogging of filter of dust collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal apparatus (16) for oil mist of an organic refuse sorting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the organic refuse sorting apparatus having the oil mist removal apparatus.    dust collector (9)    oil mist removal apparatus (16)    sealing-type storing box (19)    demister filter (20)    warm water or steam spray (21)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte contains macrocyclic metal complex and fluorine group solid polymer electrolyte.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for electrochemical devices such as water electrolyzer, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine electrolyzer, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte suppresses elution of hydrogen fluoride and fluorine ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The macrocyclic metal complex has a chelate ring containing central metal chosen from iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminum, titanium, vanadium, chromium and manganese.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electrode; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A flow cell (1) for biosensor has separate flow paths (10,11) through which sample water and reagent flow respectively into mixing chamber (7).    USE - For measuring biological oxygen demand (BOD) of water and ammonia ion concentration in environmental water areas such as river, lakes and marshes, and waste water from sewage works, factory and office.    ADVANTAGE - The deposition of precipitate in flow path due to reaction of calcium component of sample water with reagent, is prevented. The measurement of the sample is performed continuously for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the flow cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    flow cell (1)    electrochemical transducer (2)    mixing chamber (7)    air flow path (9)    flow paths (10,11)
NOVELTY - The iron material is immersed in acid liquid (5) stored in electrolysis tank (1), and hydrogen gas is generated by electrolysis. The hydrogen gas is purified by passing the generated hydrogen gas through hydrogen permeable films, such as polymer film and porous ceramic filter (15). Manufacture of hydrogen gas is thus carried out.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen gas used as raw materials for fuel of motor vehicle, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen gas of high purity is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The acid liquid stored in electrolysis tank is hot-spring water from sulfuric acid spring, hydrochloric acid spring and nitric acid spring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus.    electrolysis tank (1)    positive electrode (2)    negative electrode (3)    direct current power source (4)    acid liquid (5)    porous ceramic filter (15)
NOVELTY - A simulation unit (13) calculates output data corresponding to input data based on physical model (12) describing dynamic behavior of chemical reaction process. The process is identified based on the relationship between the input and output data, and a mathematical model (14) of the process is calculated.    USE - For identification of chemical reaction process in modifier which generates hydrogen rich fuel gas for fuel cell e.g. alkaline electrolytic fuel cell, acidic electrolytic fuel cell, fused-salt electrolytic fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell, etc., mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A simple and precise model of the process can be easily obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for chemical reaction process identification program.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material is obtained by mechanically grinding carbonaceous material in hydrogen gas atmosphere, and subsequently dehydrogenating.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicles, as medium for storage and transport of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material has high hydrogen storage capacity, and discharges hydrogen effectively under high selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - Purification of soil polluted with cyanide (1) involves supplying nutrients excluding nitrogen source to polluted soil covered with low air-permeable artificial substance (2), and performing onsite purification in aerobic conditions utilizing microbial activity.    USE - For onsite purification of soil contaminated with cyanide.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to effectively onsite-purify soil contaminated with cyanide and enables bioremediation. The decomposition of cyanide in the soil by microbial activity is effectively promoted by supplying the nutrients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the soil purification.    cyanogen contaminated soil (1)    artificial substance (2)    feed pipe (3)
NOVELTY - Processing organically grown vegetable (25) involves cutting the vegetable, cooling the cut vegetable at low temperature, drying and heating the cut vegetable for preventing deterioration and putrefaction of the processed vegetable. The energy collected from the biomass consisting of processing residue of the cut vegetables and organic refuse after cut-vegetables consumption in the process is exploited.    USE - For processing organically grown vegetables e.g. agricultural products such as onion and potato.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective usage of organic resources, and improves commercial value of organically grown vegetables.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organically grown vegetable processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of organically grown vegetable processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing field (10)    cutter (11)    dryer (12)    cooling unit (13)    heater (14)    organically grown vegetable (25)
NOVELTY - Portable fuel cell system comprises a reformer (22) that is operable to process a hydrocarbon fuel to provide a stream of hydrogen for a fuel cell (20). The cell is operable to generate electrical energy on conversion of hydrogen and oxygen into water.    USE - For producing electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive fuel cell system is truly renewable, not reliant on non-existent hydrogen supply infrastructure, and small enough to be carried around by a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of an arrangement of the components of the fuel cell system.    Casing (15)    Fuel source (19)    Fuel cell (20)    Reformer (22)    Controller (23)
NOVELTY - Electrolytic reduced water (I) in a cathode chamber is obtained by electrolyzing water using sodium hydroxide having an oxidation-reduction potential of at most -50 mV, a dissolved oxygen amount of at most 9.5 parts per million (ppm), and a dissolved hydrogen amount of at least 300 parts per billion (ppb).    USE - In cancer treatment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyzed water produced is completely free of hypochlorous acid and chlorine gas and has an increased amount of dissolved hydrogen gas, which is effective for cancer treatment, unlike the conventional methods which failed to produce electrolyzed water effective for cancer treatment; it suppress metastasis of cancer cells and has no effect on growth of healthy cell. It prevents cancer cells from becoming malignant. It maintains its effect for a long period of time and has least possible side effects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an anti-cancer drug comprising (I) and a water solution including a hydrogen radical.
NOVELTY - Aerobic microbial gas purification involves flow through a microorganism-inoculated reactor containing a wet medium (especially liquid nutrient) for the microorganisms, the contaminant breakdown and simultaneous sorption material regeneration being effected by special microorganisms of the Thiobacillus genus and the wet medium being continuously withdrawn from the reactor (1) as an oxygen-enriched nutrient salt solution (9).    USE - In gas purification, especially in reducing the content of high-odor, corrosive hydrogen sulfide from biogases.    ADVANTAGE - Unlike in prior-art processes there is no need for periodic rinsing out of the column and thus no increased energy input requirement nor reduction in the extent of hydrogen sulfide breakdown. The H2S content can be reduced to below 0.1 ppm and there is less need for exchange of the nutrient salt solution (9). In addition, other odorous compounds such as mercaptans, dimethyl sulfide and methanethiol can be removed from the gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for flow-through gas purification using a reactor containing thiobacteria immobilized in a wet medium formed by a liquid nutrient and also a medium providing oxygen for the thiobacteria such that    (a) reactor (1) communicates with a further reactor (2) (optionally also containing the wet medium) with the communication (5,6) being between the lower inlet of reactor (1) and the upper outlet of reactor (2); and    (b) the thiobacteria with the oxygen-providing medium exit in admixture with a mineral nutrient salt solution from the lower part of reactor (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus for aerobic microbial gas purification.    reactors (1,2)    inlets (3,4)    reactor- connecting tubes (5,6)    outlets (7,8)    nutrient salt solution (9)    gas outlet (10)    exhaust air outlet (11)    filler (12)    gas inlet (13)    air inlet (14)
NOVELTY - Treating waste involves baling collected waste (1); activating waste by adding moisture to accelerate anaerobic bacterial production for continuation of generation of gas; locating bales in gas-tight reactor (2) in which they are kept as long as all generation of gas has finished; recovering gas generated in the reactor for recycling (3), and disposing the quantity of waste decreased in volume to final disposal site (6).    USE - For generating gas that is useful as a fuel in engine-driven power unit and in a diesel power station producing electric power or burned to generate heat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method recovers a part of landfill waste volume with relatively fast schedule in a rational way, and the smaller end volume of landfill waste can be disposed off finally, thus no danger is caused for employer or the environment. Burning generated gas for generating heat is a simple and easy way for district heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified diagrammatic view of treatment of waste.    baling station (1)    air-tight reactor (2)    diesel power station (3)    heat (4)    electric power (5)    final disposal site (6)
NOVELTY - A method and apparatus for treating organic waste by fermenting is disclosed. Said apparatus is composed of a main body consisting of internal and external cylinders, top and bottom covers, and insulating layer, and an automatic control system consisting of heater, temp and humidity controller, stirrer, power unit, ventilation unit, and deodorizing unit. Its advantages are high automation level, compact structure and no environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The composite material for assembled marsh gas pool consists of glass fiber cloth and As inorganic cementing slurry. The As inorganic cementing slurry consists of As inorganic cementing material and building adhesive solution in the weight ratio of 100 to 27-43. The composite material may be first produced into standard parts and then assembled into marsh gas pool. The material has high strength, light weight and good airtight performance, and is waterproof and airtight. It may be used in producing marsh gas pool with high gas yield, low cost and long service life.
NOVELTY - Methanol and animal and vegetable fats or its waste edible oil are mixed and methanolysis is carried out without using catalyst, to obtain bio-diesel fuel. The methanolysis is performed under conditions which do not produce glycerol as byproduct.    USE - For manufacturing bio-diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Since a byproduct is not produced during the methanolysis, the bio-diesel fuel is obtained with improved yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bio-diesel fuel cell which has fatty acid methyl ester, mono acyl glycerol and diacyl glycerol as main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the bio-diesel fuel manufacturing apparatus.    raw material tanks (1,3)    solution-sending pump (2)    preheating pipe (5)    heater (6)
NOVELTY - Fuel reformer (10) has a catalyst flow path (11) and a local irradiation unit (14). The catalyst flow path has a catalyst portion (12) in which fuel fluid contacts and flows. The local irradiation unit irradiates local target with light with respect to catalyst flow path.    USE - For reforming fuel gas (claimed), used for producing hydrogen used for fuel cell used as power source for portable electronic device, such as notebook computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The novel fuel reformer produces hydrogen gas at high efficiency. The amount of hydrogen gas derived from fuel fluid is regulated by controlling output of light, which irradiates catalyst portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel reforming method using the above apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel reformer (10)    catalyst flow path (fluid piping) (11)    catalyst portion (12)    catalyst holding material (13)    light irradiation unit (14)
NOVELTY - A composite biological device (D1) comprises a layered biostructure comprising at least one biological material (a) embedded in a polymer layer and at least one additional porous layer that does not contain (a). (a) Can produce hydrogen gas and is not Thermotoga.    USE - For production of hydrogen gas, which is used as a fuel, ammonia fertilizer from atmospheric nitrogen; liquid fuels (e.g. ethanol, acetone and butanol) from organic wastes; electricity as a microbial fuel cell using the microbial electron transport chain.    ADVANTAGE - The device includes a layer that contain the biological material is at very high density per unit surface area. The device can be stored for long periods of time. The device is flexible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making (D1) involving depositing at least one first layer comprising (a) embedded in a polymer onto a second porous layer that does not contain (a) to form the biostructure.
NOVELTY - Ammonia is produced by contacting steam with a reactive metal in a reactor to reduce portion of the steam and form hydrogen gas; contacting air with the reactive metal to combust oxygen contained in the air and form a nitrogen gas stream; extracting a gas stream from the reactor comprising hydrogen gas and nitrogen gas; and contacting the gas stream with a catalyst to form ammonia.    USE - For producing ammonia that can be converted to urea for use in fertilizers, or used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from coal-fired power plants and for the manufacture of various ammonium-containing compounds, preferably used to scrubbed sulfur to form ammonium sulfate useful in fertilizing soil.    ADVANTAGE - The larger mass of melt and slag can permit longer cycle times, and permit increased production of hydrogen, syngas or ammonia, thus shortening cycle times and effectively lowering capital cost.
NOVELTY - A source of emissions is determined by positioning a sensor array of emission sensors in spaced relation at fixed locations about a facility; monitoring changes in emissions readings from the sensors; and performing a spatial temporal emission concentration analysis to identify a source of emissions.    USE - The inventive method is used for determining a source of emissions. It would be useful in many other fields including the detection and locating of explosive devices within apartment buildings or outdoor environments including public areas.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method uses small, lightweight, and low power components that allow for the monitor to be portable and even worn on a person as a personal monitor. It uses high-intensity data collection over a short period of time, and provides a snap shot of the fugitive emission at the facility. It will both localize fugitive sources and characterize overall site emissions in a continuous manner using long-term, low intensity data collection combined with sophisticated data analysis. It characterizes overall facility emissions, and localizes the sources of these emissions using point measures combined with the sophisticated data analysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an emission sensor combination, comprising a sensor adapted to monitor a selected emission; and an emission module adapted to superimpose know emission concentrations upon the sensor during a monitoring cycle to enhance and verify sensor sensitivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a layout of a monitor.
NOVELTY - A solid fuel for generating a gaseous fuel for use in a fuel cell, comprises an oxygenate compound from metal oxygenates, gelled oxygenates and/or frozen oxygenates.    USE - For generating a gaseous fuel for use in a fuel cell, e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, and alkaline fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive fuel increases fuel cell efficiency. It is easier to handle and readily generates a gaseous component for use in the fuel cell. It provides greater energy density and ease of handling. It allows for convenient loading, removal and replacement into the fuel cell. It reduces the risk of leaks and spills, as can occur with liquid or gaseous fuels. It allows for lighter containers than would be available for gaseous fuels.
NOVELTY - A radio frequency (RF) applicator (18) comprises an antenna body having a longitudinal axis and an outer surface with slots parallel to one another and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The RF applicator further comprises an RF transparent window arrangement, an antenna enclosure and a cap.    USE - To demulsify emulsion of hydrocarbon and substrate (e.g. water) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The radio frequency (RF) applicator efficiently delivers microwave energy into the treatment volume with very little power reflected internally within the RF applicator; can recover hydrocarbons (such as petroleum products from liquid or solid substrate) within a radius of applicator of the order of 1700 feet; reduces the need to cool the applicator; it is not necessary to heat the emulsion and reduces energy cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a demulsification arrangement to remove microwave-absorptive material from a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows demulsification system operable in connection with a contained treatment volume.    demulsification system (10)    contained treatment volume (12)    radio frequency generator (14)    radio frequency applicator (18)    wave guide (20)    emulsion. (22)
NOVELTY - An appliance comprising a container, a liquid accelerator disposed in the container comprising living organisms capable of breaking down feces by biological activity and non-living materials with chemical activity when combined with feces and a dye or pigment and a transport mechanism adapted to be grasped and squeezed to eject the liquid accelerator from the container, is new.    USE - The appliance is used for accelerating degradation of deposit of feces and other organic wastes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biological activity of the accelerator is stable and withstands unfavorable conditions of heat, cold, pH and certain chemicals, providing long shelf life; the accelerator is environmentally friendly, does not produce any air polluting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and all its ingredients are biodegradable and nontoxic, making it safe for use around plants, animals and humans.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An appliance comprises a container to be carried by an individual, a liquid accelerator disposed in the container comprising living organisms capable of breaking down feces by biological activity and non-living materials with chemical activity when combined with feces which react with components of feces generating altered components which foster biological metabolization and microbial reproduction and a dye or pigment and a transport mechanism adapted to be grasped and squeezed by the hand of a user to eject the liquid accelerator from the internal volume of the container.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing solid fuel using waste materials of electric home appliances involves (a) crushing disused electric home appliances in a crusher; (b) sorting out non-metallic by-products from the crushed electric home appliances; (c) measuring content of thermoplastic in the non-metallic by-products; (d) adding thermoplastic to the non-metallic by products to make the thermoplastic content of the non-metallic by-products become not less than 20 wt.% when it is not more than 20 wt.%; (e) passing the non-metallic products through a cylindrical body having a hot-air drier to control the moisture content by eddy air; (f) storing the moisture-content controlled non-metallic by products in a hopper; (g) pulverizing the non-metallic by-products measured by the hopper in a friction type melt-mixer to evenly mix them; (h) melting the thermoplastic components of the non-metallic by-products in the fiction type melt-mixer with getting tangled with the waste electric home appliance by-products fragments; and (i) spraying water to a lump formed when the molten thermoplastic components and the waste electric home appliance by-products are coupled to each other to form small granular pellets.    USE - For manufacturing solid fuel using waste material of electric home appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method regenerates by-product of the waste materials of electric home appliances as a raw material.
NOVELTY - This method of fabricating dielectric barrier discharging flat plate low temperature plasma reactor involves coating of metallic material in between two dielectric flat plate materials,constituting by joining solid plates, and shaping multi layered parallel spacers to keep proximity between flat plate electrodes.    USE - As low temperature plasma reactor, for treatment of hazardous gases, such as NOX, VOCs, and for the generation of chemically high reactive species, such as ozone.    ADVANTAGE - The novel low temperature plasma reactor overcomes the durability problem of conventional ones, and maximally utilize the mass production.
NOVELTY - The pipes (25,26) convey hydrogen gas (1a) from deoxidation apparatus (7) to dehumidifier system (3a,3c) through a cooler (6), while another pipe (28) conveys hydrogen gas to dehumidifier system without passing through the cooler.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) used for generating electric power using hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption of the deoxidation system is reduced. The dehumidifying agent is regenerated without using a gas heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the deoxidation system.    hydrogen gas (1a)    dehumidifier system (3a,3c)    cooler (6)    deoxidation apparatus (7)    pipes (25,26,28)
NOVELTY - Preparation of organic manure comprises mixing dried cattle feces, cocoa bean skin, strained lees of cocoa bean, rice bran and waste foods, fermenting at at least 60degreesC, adding treacle for proliferating fermented microbe and drying to give a substance with high metabolizable energy by proliferation of fermented microbes in powder form with fragrance peculiar to cocoa bean as organic manure.    USE - Used for preparation of organic manure.    ADVANTAGE - The organic manure can be produced rapidly under hygienic condition. The organic manure can be stored for a long period without any production of gas. The organic manure has low specific gravity and is easy to apply in the field. The organic manure does not have any malodor, so that it can be used in garden trees and flowering bed of yards.
NOVELTY - The combustor (10) has an injector (14) which injects a liquid fuel (11) at the center, and an air supply port (16) which supplies air (12) for combustion to the periphery in the form of a swirl.    USE - For heating fuel in modifiers used for modifying and producing hydrogen from other fuels for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The combustor provides improved combustibility as light air for combustion and heavy liquid fuel are efficiently mixed. The distance required for mixing is shortened in the axial direction by a turning. The combustor is compact and economical. The backfire to the upstream side from a heater and damage on the injector by backfire are prevented. The fluid is mixed efficiently even when there is no turning blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the combustor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustor (10)    Liquid fluid (11)    Air (12)    Injector (14)    Air supply port (16)
NOVELTY - A thermal decomposition of biomass is performed, to obtain solid component (9) and gas component. The gas component is reacted with oxygen and/or water vapor in the presence of a catalyst (10), to produce synthesis gas.    USE - For gasifying biomass used as combustion fuel for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents adhesion of char and ash content in the catalyst, and performs gasification efficiently even if the biomass contains high ash content. The method reduces production cost and discharge of carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gasifier having a thermal decomposition portion (1) for separating solid and gas components, and tar modification portion (2) for production synthesis gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the schematic of single bed type and dual bed type reactors.    thermal decomposition portion (1)    tar modification portion (2)    gas injecting nozzles (3-6)    solid component (9)    catalyst (10)
NOVELTY - A high-temperature carbonization system (16) is driven using a biogas obtained by methane fermentation system (10), and dehydrogenation carbonization gas which does not contain hydrogen, as energy source. The carbonized gas obtained by carbonization system, and dehydrogenation carbonized gas are separated using hydrogen separation system (20) to produce hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen used for battery used for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is economically and eco-friendly manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-production system, which has a methane-fermentation system, a high-temperature-carbonization system and a hydrogen separation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the hydrogen-production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    dry-type methane-fermentation system (10)    residue processing system (12)    high-temperature-carbonization system (16)    gas storage supply system (18)    hydrogen separation system (20)    hydrogen storage supply system (22)
NOVELTY - Vertical type dual composting apparatus includes stirring paddles (27,28) attached to vertical stirring shaft (25) in tank (11), such that paddles are arranged in upper-stage tank (12) and lower-stage tank (13), respectively. A base plate (14) with warm water circuit (50) is arranged in the upper-stage tank. The paddle (27) is formed with outlet (30) for blowing-off warm air. The lower-stage tank has draft for drying and discharge port (22) for ejecting manure.    USE - Used in composting plant for fermentation of organic waste such as organic refuse, foodstuffs residue, livestock dung, animal feces, organic sludge and pruned branch.    ADVANTAGE - The processing capacity is improved. The organic waste is fermented with required moisture favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the vertical type dual composting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank (11)    Upper-stage tank (12)    Lower-stage tank (13)    Base plate (14)    Discharge port (22)    Vertical stirring shaft (25)    Stirring paddles (27,28)    Blower outlet (30)    Warm water circuit (50)
NOVELTY - The organic wastewater processing apparatus comprises a solid-liquid separation unit (1), a liquid processing unit, a solid content processing unit and a heating source (14) of liquid processing unit. The solid content processing unit is fermentation decompose-treatment unit or high temperature aerobic-treatment unit. The heating source utilizes the waste heat from the solid content processing unit.    USE - For processing organic wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The organic wastewater processing apparatus utilizes waste heat of the solid content processing unit effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic wastewater processing apparatus comprises a solid-liquid separation unit (1), a liquid processing unit, a solid content processing unit and a heating source (14) of liquid processing unit. The unit (1) separates organic wastewater to solid content and liquid. The liquid processing unit to process the liquid. The solid content processing unit is a fermentation decompose-treatment unit or high temperature aerobic-treatment unit. The heating source utilizes the waste heat from the solid content processing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the organic wastewater processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid-liquid separation unit (1)    aerobe-wastewater treatment unit (3)    diffusion tubes (4)    air blowers (13)    heating source (14)
NOVELTY - A processing system (1) has a methane-fermenter (2), a combustor (3), and a gas reformer (4). The fermenter heats biomass resources containing waste materials at 35-60degreesC, to produce digestive liquor and methane gas. One portion of methane gas is burned with oxygen-containing gas, to produce heat energy. Remaining methane gas is thermally decomposed using heat energy. The gas reformer produces and collects hydrogen gas.    USE - For effectively using biomass resources and generating hydrogen for electric-power generation and use as raw material for hydrogen fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The processing system effectively uses biomass resources without depending on external fuel or energy, and produces hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing system (1) has a methane-fermenter (2), a combustor (3), and a gas reformer (4). The fermenter heats the biomass resources containing waste materials, such as plants, livestock products and excrement, fish-and-shellfish, or organic refuse, at 35-60degreesC, and produces a digestive liquor and methane gas. One portion of methane gas is burned with oxygen-containing gas in the combustor, and heat energy is produced. Remainder of methane gas is thermally decomposed using the heat energy. The gas reformer produces and collects hydrogen gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method which involves methane fermentation, combustion, and gas reformation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing system (1)    methane-fermenter (2)    combustor (3)    gas reformer (4)    heat exchanger (8)
NOVELTY - Downstream side of the engine (1) is an exhaust-gas purification apparatus comprising an oxidation unit (2) containing an oxidation catalyst, a recovery unit (3), provided with exhaust heat recovery equipment to recover heat energy of the exhaust gas, and a denitration unit (4) containing a nitrogen oxide removal catalyst .    USE - For generating electric power by using waste heat from exhaust gas of engine such as diesel engine, gas engines.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient removal of the nitrogen oxide, odorants, such as volatile components from the exhaust gas, without impairing the efficiency of the engine. Enables efficient generation of the electric power using the heat energy of the exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exhaust-gas purification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow process diagram of the exhaust gas in the thermoelectric power generation device.    Engine (1)    Oxidation unit (2)    Recovery unit (3)    Denitration unit (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves oxidizing graphite to obtain graphite oxide, and fixing the distance between layer surfaces of the graphite oxide. In order to maintain the carbonaceous layer which has fixed distance between layer surfaces, the distance between layer surfaces is increased when compared with the usual graphite. Carbonization process is performed and a carbon containing compound is maintained between the carbonaceous layers.    USE - For storage and transportation of hydrocarbons such as methane.    ADVANTAGE - Storage and transportation of hydrocarbons such as methane of high density, are performed efficiently using the hydrocarbon occlusion material. Manufacture of the hydrocarbon occlusion material is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon containing compound is a saccharide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the hydrocarbon occlusion material.
NOVELTY - The air filter (1A) has microorganism carriers (6) formed by porous wood fragment, which is sealed by water-permeable dish cloth. The microorganisms are activated to decompose the stinking causative agent contained in air, when water permeates through the cloth, so as to exhibit deodorizing effect.    USE - For use in air cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves outstanding deodorizing effect for long period of time, using simple structure, thereby reducing maintenance cost, time and effort of the air filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the air filter in air cleaner.    Air filter (1A)    Microorganism carriers (6)    Water tray (21)    Inhalation hole (23)    Excretory pores (24)
NOVELTY - Gas liquid contact of ammonia containing waste water and air is performed using an ejector (9) and ammonia gas in the ammonia containing waste water is diffused. Then the ammonia gas is oxidized and decomposed.    USE - For purification of ammonia containing water such as methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquors such as livestock farming excretion and organic refuse, sludge, to remove ammonia from waste water.    ADVANTAGE - Since gas liquid contact of ammonia containing waste water and air is performed using ejector, occlusion of suspended solid and scale precipitate is prevented hence scale dispersant is not required. Ammonia gas is diffused economically with less maintenance. Dispersion of gas-liquid mixed fluid ejected from ejector is performed using the dispersing plate, hence dispersibility is improved and diffusion efficiency of ammonia gas is increased. Purification of ammonia gas containing waste water is performed economically without requiring maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of ammonia containing waste water treatment apparatus used for purification of ammonia containing waste water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchangers; (1,4,5)    heater (2)    waste gas combustor (6)    ammonia stripper (8)    ejector (9)    dispersing plate (10)
NOVELTY - Air for air blower (19) is heated using a portion or whole of ejected heat or vapor produced in methane gas fermentation at the time of anaerobic-bacteria methane gas fermentation and/or aerobic fermentation of organic raw material. Methane gas and fermentation product are obtained from methanation microbe using both anaerobic-bacteria methane gas fermentation apparatus (A) and aerobe fermentation apparatus (B).    USE - For manufacture of methane gas and fermentation product.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of methane gas and fermentation product enables processing organic waste conveniently and economically, without causing environmental pollution. The method eliminates odor produced from sewage sludge, livestock forming excrements, organic waste and organic refuse by high temperature fermentation, and produces methane gas and fermentation product simultaneously and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane gas and fermentation product manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the methane gas and fermentation product manufacturing apparatus.    methane gas fermentation raw material (8)    methane gas (9)    air blower (19)    anaerobic-bacteria methane gas fermentation apparatus (A)    aerobe fermentation apparatus (B)
NOVELTY - A Pseudomonas strain (I) capable of decomposing mineral oil, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for decomposing mineral oil e.g. fuel, engine or diesel oil, or purifying soil contaminated with mineral oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables to purify the soil contaminated with mineral oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a soil purifier consisting of a culturing tank that contains (I) and soil.
NOVELTY - Halogen containing triazine type agrochemical is decomposed using bacteria belonging to beta-proteobacteria in combination with symbiotic microbe(s).    USE - For decomposing halogen containing triazine type agrochemical chemicals such as simazine or atrazine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively and rapidly decomposes halogen containing triazine type agrochemical. The method is eco-friendly in nature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (i) bacterium belonging to beta-proteobacteria which has simazine decomposability;    (ii) composite microbe formed by combining bacterium belonging to beta-proteobacteria with symbiotic microbe having capability to decomposed halogen containing triazine compound;    (iii) bacterium having capability to assist decomposition of simazine which belongs to Bradyrhizobium japonicum;    (iv) purifying material which contains the above-mentioned composite microbe; and    (v) purifier of halogen containing triazine type agrochemical which contains the above-mentioned purifying material.
NOVELTY - A cavity resonator arranged surrounding a discharge tube, determines the electric field distribution of the discharge tube. The distance between lower end of cavity resonator and the downstream end of discharge tube is less than 0 or more than 4.7x10 to the power -3xv(m), when the mean velocity of gas flowing through discharge tube is set to v(m/s).    USE - For decomposing organic halogen compounds such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trichloromethane, halon, polyfluoro carbon (PFC) used as coolant, solvent, and also in semiconductor etching process and in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents corrosion of the discharge tube and reaction tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reaction tube provided at the downstream end of the discharge tube has a corrosion resistant material at its inner surface. The corrosion resistant material comprises alumina, silica, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, boron nitride, silicon carbide, calcium oxide, Hastelloy, inconel, Incoloy.
NOVELTY - A cavity resonator is positioned at the downstream end of a discharge tube through which gas containing organic halogen compound is fed. A supply energy controller maintains firing energy smaller than maintenance energy, when firing thermal plasma for exhibiting decomposition of halogen compound and maintains smaller electric field strength.    USE - For decomposition of organic halogen compound containing fluorine, chlorine, bromine in freon, trichloromethane, halon, polyfluorocarbon (PFC) used as coolant, solvent, digestive and in semiconductor etching process.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes operation without causing any damage to discharge tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic halogen compound discharge decomposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the organic halogen compound discharge decomposition device.
NOVELTY - Utilizing waste materials comprises oxidizing scrap steel products with steam in a retort (1); and breaking down carbon-based waste separately to yield gaseous hydrocarbons, in which carbon dioxide by-products are collected and broken down in an electrolysis chamber, and the gaseous products obtained from the process are recovered for use as fuels.    USE - The invention is used for utilizing waste materials, e.g. scrap steel products, carbon-based waste materials, and scrap glass products.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is energy-efficient by which carbon-based waste materials can provide substitute fuels using hydrogen obtained from seawater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for utilizing waste materials comprising:    (1) a retort in which scrap steel products are oxidized with steam;    (2) a separate retort in which carbon-based waste are broken down to yield gaseous hydrocarbons; and    (3) an electrolysis chamber in which carbon dioxide by-products are broken down, the apparatus being arranged such that the gaseous products obtained from the process are recovered for use as fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the apparatus for utilizing waste materials.    Retort (1)    Ascension pipe (3)    Hydrogen gas (4)    Oxygen gas (5)    Boiler (8)
NOVELTY - Heat generation by two-stage biomass combustion comprises partial oxidation to separate combustible gas from a carbonaceous residue, in a gasification reactor. The gas is then burned in a boiler for useful heat generation, without formation of intermediate energy.    USE - Used in petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell device utilizing surface migration on solid oxide (1) comprises a cathode (2), to which air is supplied, and an anode, to which fluid fuel (11) is supplied, arranged parallel on solid oxide substrate, where a fuel supply layer for supplying the fluid fuel to the surface region via the anode layer is provided in contacting relation with anode layer.    USE - In combustion apparatus or incinerator to be used as an electricity supply device.    ADVANTAGE - A simple structure is accomplished obviating the need of hermetically sealing the fuel cell device, and thus achieving a compact and thin construction while, achieving lower operating temperature for power generation. The fuel cell can have a reduced startup time. In the solid electrolyte fuel cell device, unlike the fuel cell device that uses separate chambers according to prior art, the oxygen to be fed to the cathode layer and the fuel to be fed to the anode layer can be reliably separated despite its open type construction, but since the solid electrolyte layer is formed in the shape of a tube, the flame has not been applied efficiently to the anode layer formed in the shape of a tube, the flame has not been applied efficiently to the layer formed on the outer circumference of solid electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top plan view for explaining electrode configuration in fuel cell device.    solid oxide substrate (1)    cathode layer (2)    fuel supply layers. (11)
NOVELTY - Producing synthesis gas from a feed rich in organic matter involves pyrolyzing the feed to produce an effluent comprising a solid phase and a gas phase containing incondensable gases and heavy hydrocarbons, separating the constituents of the effluent, and subjecting at least part of the constituents of at least one of the phases to partial oxidation.    USE - For treating domestic and/or industrial waste, sewage sludge, biomass, agricultural residues and by-products and hydrocarbon-polluted soil (all claimed). The product gas can be used in electricity generators, e.g. gas engines or gas turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The novel process gives high yields of purified synthesis gas free of tar, dust and acid gases    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation for converting a feed rich in organic matter, comprising a pyrolysis reactor (1), separators (3, 5) for separating the pyrolysis products into a product gas (13), a heavy hydrocarbon stream (7) and a solid phase (4), a partial oxidation reactor (8), and a recycle line (9) for passing the effluent from the partial oxidation reactor to the pyrolysis reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus for carrying out the above process.    Pyrolysis reactor (1)    Separator (3)    Solid phase (4)    Separator (5)    Heavy hydrocarbon stream (7)    Partial oxidation reactor (8)    Recycle line (9)    Combustion chamber (10)    Product gas (13)
NOVELTY - In a process to store biodegradable material, a storage container has a ventilator system that is regulated to suppress the formation of methane. The ventilator regulator adapts the ventilation rate to the biological activity within the biodegradable material or gas discharge flue.    USE - For storage of biodegradable organic material.    ADVANTAGE - The novel process minimizes the risk of an explosion in the storage container and the consumption of ventilation energy. It facilitates more uniform charging of materials into subsequent process stages, and prevents the creation of aerobic conditions in the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an assembly for use in the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above process. (Drawing includes non English-language text).    delivery of biodegradable material (1)    storage silo (2)    anaerobic fermentation (3)    effluent air filtration (4)    raw input (11)    biologically degradable material (21)    ambient air (22)    silo (31)    effluent gas (41)    clean gas (42)
NOVELTY - A heterogeneous catalyst for treating the seepage liquid of city garbage by catalytic wetting and oxidizing (CWAO) method and its preparing process, recovering process and regeneration method are disclosed. After the pretreated said seepage liquid is loaded in a high-pressure reaction tower, said catalyst is used to remove organic pollutants and ammoriacal nitrogen from it in high-temperature and -pressure condition. Its advantages are high effect, low cost and no secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell with new type fuel tank structure, and its structure includes power generator, its fuel tank, fuel supplying line for supplying fuel to power generator, fuel recovering line, air supplying line and air discharging line, and the described fuel tank mainly includes water tank for storing water, powder tank for storing powdered fuel and mixing tank capable of mixing the above-mentioned water and powdered fuel before power generation of power generator, heating them and making them react to obtain boron hydride (BH4) aqueous solution, and heating it to a certain temperature and conveying it into power generator, so that it can ensure the working performance and effect of the fuel cell when which is driven in first sage.
NOVELTY - The invention refers to a technology for using carrier catalyst element to examine the density of fuel gas; concretely it is a measuring method and detecting device for methane density. The detectingmethod of the invention is: a catalyst element and a reference element are accessed into a constant loop, uses a comparator to compare the output end voltage, and outputs the result to a signal processing device. The voltage initial value of the output end of the two detecting elements are balanced before detection; when the methane density rises up, the unbalanced signal is transmitted to the signal processing device by the comparator, then a slot open signal is transmitted by the signal processing device, the frequency of the slot open signal by the signal processing device, works out the methane density according to the frequency. The invention can enlarge the detecting range of methane density.
NOVELTY - The methane warning miner's lamp consists of bichromatic LED, monochip computer CPU, acousto-optical warning circuit, memory chip, regulating button switch and main power supply controlled flicker circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The regulating process includes once clicking the button switch to make the bichromatic LED flicker with green light, clicking the button switch once more to make the Wheatstone bridge circuit with catalyst carrying element output electric signal recorded in the memory chip to set zero value, filling the control cavity with standard methane gas before twice clicking the button switch to make the bichromatic LED flicker with red light, and re-clicking the button switch to make the Wheatstone bridge circuit with catalyst carrying element output altered electric signal recorded in the memory chip as the warning point. The bichromatic LED and the regulating button switch are used to establish the man-machine interface.
NOVELTY - The clean production process of extracting saponin from peltate yam involves three steps.    USE - For preparing saponin extracted from yellow ginger.    ADVANTAGE - The novel process is clean.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Peltate yam is first crushed, high temperature steamed and enzymolyzed via adding amylase, cellulase, etc. Saccharified liquid is then separated from saccharified residue via plate frame filtering and centrifugation, and the saccharified liquid is evaporated and concentrated for fermenting production of alcohol and dry yeast. The saccharified residue is hydrolyzed to extract saponin. The dense waste water and slag are used in producing organic fertilizer via mixing with sludge and fermentation. The other effluents are mixed and treated through high temperature marsh gas-aerobic active sludge process for reaching exhaust standard before draining or reuse.
NOVELTY - Biodiesel continuous production comprises the transesterification of semi-refined vegetable oil and anhydrous alcohol. The residual alcohol is separated continuously by evaporation in the production of mono esters of fatty acids. By-product glycerine is also separated, by centrifugation.    USE - Used in petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - A battery comprises: a battery can housing a cell that supplies energy at terminals of the cell by an electro-chemical reaction with oxygen, the can includes a first and second member; and a mechanism coupled to one of the first and second members to move the first and second member.    USE - For use as source of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes access of the air during non-discharge state of the battery. Ensures precise supply of the air based on the reaction inside the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery comprises:    (1) a battery can housing a cell that supplies energy at terminals of the cell by an electro-chemical reaction with oxygen, the can includes: a first member having at least one hole that is exposed to air; and a second member; and    (2) a mechanism coupled to one of the first and second members to move the one of the first and second members such that when current is drawn from the battery, the opening in the member allows air to pass into the battery, and to move the one of the first and second members such that when current is not drawn from the battery, the opening in the member is not in registration to inhibit air to pass into the battery.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) air valve for battery;    (2) a battery comprising a cell; an air valve to control the level of air in the cell; an air plenum surrounding the cell; and a circuit to monitor levels of oxygen in the air plenum;    (3) oxygen monitoring circuit; and    (4) battery operating method which involves regulating entry of air into the battery. The level of the oxygen in the battery is monitored. The cylindrical elements are moved based on the monitored level of the oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Housing (12)    Primary cylindrical element (12c)    Secondary cylindrical element (14)    Holes (13,15)    Actuator (16)    Monitoring circuit (19)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains polypropylene (in wt.%) (60-85) and talc (15-40). The polypropylene is homo polypropylene and/or block polypropylene. The melt flow rate of the polypropylene is 2-40 g/10 minutes. The whiteness degree and average particle diameter of the talc is 96% or more and 2-10 microns.    USE - For fuel cell component such as cooling circuit component, ion exchange component and ion exchange cartridge of fuel cell (all claimed) such as domestic fuel cell and for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has suppressed amount of dissolved ions and has excellent moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an apparatus used for measuring electrical conductivity of the resin composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sample (1)    container (2)    ultra pure water (3)    conductivity meter (4)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator comprises a solid hydrogen source disposed within a housing (14), and inlet (20) to guide a fluid to contact the solid hydrogen source (18).    USE - For generating hydrogen used an electrochemical system, by contacting a fluid including a proton source and solid hydrogen source disposed within a housing to deliver hydrogen to a hydrogen fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention can have competitive volumetric and gravimetric capacities relative to other hydrogen sources and can provide fuel to a fuel cell safely and reliably and in a controlled manner. The addition of a catalyst throughout the solid hydrogen can control or modulate hydrogen generation throughout the generator that can decrease the overall running temperature of the generator and improve safety factors. The components of the hydrogen generator can be relatively inexpensive, compared to the components of other hydrogen sources. The hydrogen generator can be economical, compact, portable, and/or disposable source of hydrogen gas. It can be of a low weight relative to hydrogen sources employing reversible metal hydride alloys.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a hydrogen generator comprising placing a solid hydrogen source in a housing with an inlet to guide a fluid to contact with the hydrogen source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an electrochemical cell.    Housing (14)    Solid hydrogen source (18)    Inlet (20)    Wicking region (24)    Hydrogen gas outlet (26)    End cap (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying the fluid through multiple feeds from a common fluid accumulator (210), determining the fluid pressure in the common fluid accumulator, and controlling the fluid pressure in the common fluid accumulator responsive to the fluid sensed therein to maintain the fluid pressure within a predetermined range.    USE - For controlling pressure in multiple feeds in fuel processor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the ability to quickly meet air flow requests to the process units without cross-interfering and negatively affecting the other process units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a balanced fluid supply for a fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure details the air subsystem of the fuel processor.    Compressor (200)    Motor (202)    Filter (206)    Flow meter (208a)    Accumulator (210)
NOVELTY - A catalyst system comprises an ionic liquid dispersed on a support having an average pore diameter greater than about 225 Angstrom.    USE - In hydrocarbon upgrading processes such as disproportionation of 5C paraffins, e.g. isopentane.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst system brings about effective and efficient disproportionation of isopentane and results in increased product formation and increased yield of the product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process involving: contacting, under conversion conditions, a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising a 5C paraffin and an initiator, with a catalyst system comprising an ionic liquid dispersed on a support; and withdrawing a product stream comprising a 4C paraffin and at least one 6C paraffin.
NOVELTY - Provided is a food garbage disposal apparatus which performs the whole procedure including crushing, fermenting and packaging automatically, thereby providing organic fertilizers easily and inhibiting environmental pollution caused by waste food.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus includes:    (i) a hopper (145) for input of garbage;    (ii) a first crushing cylinder (110) having a first crushing screw (111) and a second crushing cylinder (120) having a second crushing screw (121);    (iii) a fermentation tank (140) equipped with a microbe inlet (142) and a discharge duct (150) and having a stirring blade (141);    (iv) a discharge cylinder (130) having a discharge screw (131);    (v) drain pipes (112,122,132) with filter nets(113,123,133); and    (vi) an exhaust fan with an exhaust pipe(143).    The waste food inputted from the hopper is crushed by passing through the crushing cylinders and the crushing screws, is mixed, stirred and fermented with microbes in the fermentation tank. Meanwhile, water and odor generated during the treatment are discharged via the drain pipes and the exhaust pipe, respectively and the processed garbage is outputted via the discharge duct.
NOVELTY - A clean biodiesel fuel prepared using vegetable oils satisfies an adequate cetane number and physical and chemical properties compared to a conventional fuel system, and provides a best esterification yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of a clean biodiesel fuel comprises: (a) reacting vegetable oil or waste oil with low-molecular alcohol under the presence of an acid or alkali catalyst to prepare an ester of a fatty acid; and (b) centrifuging glycerol and non-ester materials such as base generated from the step (a).
NOVELTY - A microorganism Paenibacillus kribbensis AP-2 producing flocculant polysaccharide materials is provided, thereby environment-friendly purifying the polluted water and removing heavy metals from the water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microorganism Paenibacillus kribbensis AP-2(KCTC 10421BP) isolated from the polluted soil and water produces flocculant polysaccharide materials. The flocculant polysaccharide materials produced from Paenibacillus kribbensis AP-2(KCTC 10421BP) (i) have molecular weight of 230 kDa, (ii) are composed of glucose, mannose, glucuronic acid and fucose in a mole ratio of 5:1.86:1.4:1, (iii) have infrared spectrum shown in the figure 5, and (iv) have coagulation activity and turbidity removing activity.
NOVELTY - A microorganism for degrading trinitrotoluene (TNT) and a biological method for degrading trinitrotoluene using the same microorganism are provided, which microorganism has improved TNT-degrading activity, so that wastewater, sewage or soil polluted by TNT can be biologically treated without resulting in environment pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microorganism is Pseudomonas putida KPT202 (KCCM 10473) having improved trinitrotoluene (TNT)-degrading activity is provided. The biological method for degrading trinitrotoluene comprises adding P putida KPT202 (KCCM 10473) and at least one subsidiary energy source into the wastewater, sewage or soil polluted by TNT, and culturing it, wherein the subsidiary energy source is selected from subsidiary carbon source, subsidiary nitrogen source and Tween 80; the subsidiary carbon source is at least one selected from acetate, aspartate, citrate, corn steep liquor, glucose, glycerol, malic acid, molasses, pyruvate and succinate; and the subsidiary nitrogen source is ammonium chloride or potassium nitrate.
NOVELTY - A sensor (57) detects the recovered water level in a water tank (51). A controller (4) judges starting of water recovery operation based on the detected level, and computes recovery mode pressure and temperature levels of the fuel cell system in water recovery mode such that the time for switching from normal mode to water recovery mode becomes minimum.    USE - In fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water recovery can be done flexibly based on the service conditions. Required amount of water can be collected quickly and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    controller (4)    water tank (51)    radiator (54)    water level sensor (57)
NOVELTY - A supply unit supplies reformed fuel to a modifier (1) for generating reformed gas, and oxidizing agent to heat exchanger (2), during warming of fuel cell system. The modifier emits combustible gas containing reformed fuel, to heat exchanger for heating by supplying oxidizing agent. The water vapor generated due to combustion, is supplied to modifier.    USE - Fuel reforming system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents expansion and cost increase of system by compact structure. Improves starting property of fuel forming system without installing water vapor generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (1)    heat exchanger (2)    shift reaction device (3)    combustor (5)    temperature sensors (6,7)    controller (8)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generating apparatus (1) has a rotary component (3) to which catalyst (M) is fixed, a rotational-drive apparatus (4) for rotating the rotary component, a reactor (2), and a fuel ejection device (5) for spraying borohydrido fuel towards the catalyst.    USE - For generating hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generating apparatus has stable maintenance, and prevents adhesion of highly concentrated reaction product to the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst reacts with the borohydrido fuel within the reactor, and generates hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen generating apparatus (1)    Reactor (2)    Rotary component (3)    Rotational-drive apparatus (4)    Catalyst (M)
NOVELTY - A collection unit (23) and an intake structure are provided at the lower portion of a micro-organism tank (12), to receive the water generated due to the decomposition of organic matter.    USE - Organic refuse processing device for restaurant, mass-feeding center, home, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances decomposition of organic matter spontaneously without adding specific microorganisms. Simplifies maintenance and management of organic waste. Eliminates the need for an artificial heating device, water content sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic refuse processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched perspective view of an organic refuse processing device.    case (11)    micro-organisms reaction tank (12)    agitator (15)    exhaust unit (16)    opening device (18)    inlet port (19-1)    intake fan (20)    collection unit (23)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production catalyst is a complex oxide of element(s) chosen form alkaline-earth metal, alkali metal, lanthanoid, yttrium and scandium, and transition element(s), having perovskite structure. The catalyst produces hydrogen fuel from gas containing hydrocarbon, oxygen, and water vapor by water-vapor modification reaction.    USE - For hydrogen fuel modifier used for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) e.g. fixed type and vehicle-mounted type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production catalyst has high catalytic activity even at low-temperature region, and is excellent in oxidation resistance and heat resistance at high-temperature region. The hydrogen is recovered efficiently. The performance of hydrogen fuel modifier is improved by using the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production catalyst is a complex oxide represented by formula: ABO3-approximatelyd, where A is element(s) chosen form alkaline-earth metal, alkali metal, lanthanoid, yttrium and scandium, B is chosen from transition element(s), and (delta) is oxygen-deficiency amount or oxygen-surplus amount. The catalyst has perovskite structure. The catalyst produces hydrogen fuel from gas containing hydrocarbon, oxygen, and water vapor by water-vapor modification reaction. The hydrogen production catalyst further contains noble metals along with complex oxide.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen fuel modifier using hydrogen production catalyst.
NOVELTY - Microbe concentrated liquid (A) (28) is added to to-be-processed material containing organic waste water or to-be-processed material is added to liquid (A), when injection load of to-be-processed material is increased during restarting or running during starting of methane fermentation of to-be-processed material in methane-fermentation tank. Liquid (A) is obtained by concentrating microbe cells in species sludge or fermented liquor.    USE - For methane fermentation processing of organic waste water such as surplus sludge of organic refuse, food processing dreg and waste water of activated sludge treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient fermentation processing of waste water, in reduced time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the separation-membrane concentration apparatus.    separation membrane concentration apparatus (20)    thickener tank (21)    separation membrane (22)    diffuser (23)    microbe concentrated liquid (28)
NOVELTY - Removal of dimethyl siloxane from methane-containing gas comprises measuring the initial temperature of the gas, suppling sufficient heat based on the measured temperature to heat the gas to up to 50 degrees C, and contacting the gas with activated carbon to remove dimethyl siloxane.    USE - For purification of gas such as methane-containing gas generated from anaerobic fermentation of organic waste (claimed) such as organic refuse and sewage sludge used as fuel for electric power generation of gas engine, gas turbine and for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient removal of dimethyl siloxane from the gas over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a gas purification apparatus, which has detection portion for measuring the initial temperature of the gas, a pre-heating portion for heating the original gas based on the measured temperature and an absorption portion packed with activated carbon for removing dimethyl siloxane from the gas.
NOVELTY - Organic wastewater is biologically treated in bio-reaction tank (3). Sludge (302) in tank (3) is subjected to microorganisms processing in solubilization reaction treatment tank (8), to obtain liquid, which is mixed with gas. Portion of liquid is sent to membrane-filtration apparatus (11), and separated into membrane-filtration liquid (a) and film concentration liquid (b). Liquids (a,b) are returned to tanks (3,8), respectively.    USE - For processing organic wastewater containing organic sludge ejected from manufacture processes, such as foodstuffs factory and chemical plant, and sewage treatment processes, such as sewage work and soil treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method effectively decreases the generation amount of surplus sludge, which is generated during biological treatment of organic wastewater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic wastewater is subjected to biological treatment in a bio-reaction tank (3). The sludge obtained in tank (3) is subjected to microorganisms processing at high temperature in solubilization reaction treatment tank (8). A gas is mixed to the liquid obtained in the tank (8). A portion of liquid in the tank (8) is sent to a membrane-filtration apparatus (11), and separated into membrane-filtration liquid and film concentration liquid. The membrane-filtration liquid is returned to the tank (3) and the film concentration liquid is returned to the tank (8). Thus, the organic wastewater is processed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing method of organic wastewater.    bio-reaction tank (3)    solubilization reaction treatment tank (8)    membrane filtration apparatus (11)    sludge (302)
NOVELTY - A partition-wall air space (10) is formed parallel to side-wall air space (9) formed along the inner surface of side wall of outer frame (6) made up of fiber resin reinforced plastics. A bottom-wall air space (8) is formed along the entire bottom wall of outer frame, such the widths of bottom-wall air space, side-wall air space and partition-wall air space are equal to 12cm.    USE - Natural fermentation processing device for organic waste, such as organic refuse, hen dropping, cattle feces, pig feces, sewage sludge, foodstuff dreg.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to ferment organic waste of even large quantities easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the natural fermentation processing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    short wall (1)    long side wall (2)    ceiling door (4)    bottom wall door (5)    outer frame (6)    handle (7)    bottom-wall air space (8)    side-wall air space (9)    partition-wall air space (10)
NOVELTY - The soluble organic matter containing liquid is processed with microbes under aerobic conditions in a treatment tank (1) and subjected to membrane filtration using ultra filtration membrane or accurate filtration membrane in membrane separator (3), to obtain filtrate and activated sludge liquid. The foam formed in the activated sludge liquid is finally removed by foam raking device (7).    USE - For biological processing of soluble organic matter containing liquids, such as wastewater and sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective, stable and economical processing of soluble organic matter containing liquids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for soluble organic matter processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline flowchart of soluble organic matter containing liquid processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    treatment tank (1)    membrane separator (3)    suction pump (4)    fine bubbles generating apparatus (5)    foam raking device (7)
NOVELTY - Microorganisms formulation is obtained by utilizing bean curd lees as support for useful microorganism.    USE - For processing organic waste such as shochu-liquor lees, vegetable debris, organic refuses, fruit strained lees and leftover food, and improving soil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms formulation is effective in processing organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for processing organic waste, which involves mixing microorganisms formulation of beam curd lees and organic waste;    (2) soil improvement method, which involves mixes the microorganisms formulation with soil;    (3) organized-ferment agent, which contains the microorganisms formulation;    (4) soil conditioner, which contains the microorganisms formulation;    (5) 10553 strain (FERM P-19455);    (6) 10556 strain (FERM P-19456); and    (7) 10558 strain (FERM P-19457).
NOVELTY - A transgenic plant (I) transduced with ppk gene encoding polyphosphoric acid synthetase, capable of accumulating heavy metals such as mercury, is new.    USE - (I) which is a tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum, is useful for the bioremediation of soil contaminated with heavy metals such as mercury (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables to carry out bioremediation of contaminated soil efficiently at a low cost without requiring much energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for regenerating (M1) the transgenic plant, involves obtaining a recombinant vector containing the ppk gene, transforming the plant cells with the recombinant vector and redifferentiating the plant from the transformed plant cells.
NOVELTY - Microorganisms (I) belonging to Polyporales, and capable of degrading polycyclic aromatic compound, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for purifying the polycyclic aromatic compound contaminated environment, by adding (I) in the contaminated region (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) degrades polycyclic aromatic compound efficiently and thus enables in the decontamination of polluted environments.
NOVELTY - Large and small ring boards (2e,2f) are arranged alternately at a catalyst layer (2c), separate internal periphery of cylinder (2b) and the metal mesh (2i) such that the gap between internal circumference of cylinder and periphery of membrane pipe (2d) is set as 13.5 mm or less.    USE - For generating hydrogen content gas used as fuel in fuel cell system, using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying hydrogen gas steadily for long time at low temperature and simplifies collection of hydrogen with membrane pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the modifier of hydrogen gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylinder (2b)    Catalyst layer (2c)    Membrane pipe (2d)    Large ring board (2e)    Small ring board (2f)    Metal mesh (2i)
NOVELTY - An Azospirillum brasilense DraT- anti-ammonium engineering strain containing multi-copied glnB gene, with preserving number of CGMCC No.08765, is new.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - This bacterial manure, containing anti-ammonium engineering strain of Azospirillum brasilense DraT- with multi-copied glnB is also disclosed. The cultured engineering strain as bacterial manure is applied for field plant of corn and wheat to decrease use amount of urea, increase yield and save manure, promote plant growth by IAA.
NOVELTY - An Azospirillum brasilense DraT-engineering strain containing multi-copied nifA gene, with preserving number of CGMCC No.0876. This bacterial manure containing engineering strain of Azospirillum brasilense DraT- with multi-copied nifA is also disclosed. The cultured engineering strain as bacterial manure is applied for field plant of corn and wheat to decrease use amount of urea, increase yield and save manure, promote plant growth by IAA.
NOVELTY - An active compound fertilizer for ginseng is prepared from the composite microbial flora, organic or inorganic substances, and industrial dregs through mixing and fermenting. Its advantages are high effect to prevent and eliminate root rot and promote growth, high fertility, and restoring ecological balance of soil.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of marsh gas plant for disposing animal excrement in a middle or small sized animal farm and discloses the basic design structure of the plant. The marsh gas plant consists of several marsh gas fermenting units of 5-18 cu m volume connected serially via a flexible pipeline suitable for different landforms. The last fermentation unit is provided with a marsh gas storing floating hood to make the fermentation and storing integrated. The marsh gas plant consumes no power and is set in the ground. The animal excrement drains into the plant by gravity force, and the fermented residue is used in agricultural irrigation. The marsh gas fermenting plant may be constructed with brick and concrete or factory produced airtight material.
NOVELTY - A biomass containing cellulose and/or hemicellulose is saccharified with acid raw material containing acid and saccharides. The saccharified liquid is separated into saccharide and acid component fractions. The acid component is fractionated to high concentration fraction liquid (A) and low concentration fraction liquid (B), in the pseudo moving bed chromatographic separation method.    USE - For pseudo moving bed chromatographic separation of biomass, used for energy development and for recovering saccharide for manufacturing ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enables efficient separation of biomass with suppressed consumption of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a saccharification processing apparatus, featuring:    (i) a saccharifying apparatus for saccharifying biomass;    (ii) a pseudo moving bed chromatography separation device mainframe (5) for separating the saccharified liquid to acid fraction and saccharide fraction; and    (iii) a fractionating apparatus for fractionating the acid component to high concentration fraction liquid and low concentration fraction liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above apparatus for pseudo moving bed chromatographic separation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrolysis apparatus (2)    Solid-liquid separator (3)    Washing apparatus (4)    Pseudo moving bed chromatographic separation device mainframe (5)    Concentration apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material contains a nano-structured systematic lithium imide compound precursor composite material (M). The material is obtained by blending fine lithium amide powder and fine lithium hydride powder at prescribed ratio, and carrying out complex processing.    USE - For storing hydrogen used as raw material for fuel cell used as power supply of motor vehicles, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine, notebook personal computer, self supporting-type micromachines and domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The material enables the efficient storage of hydrogen, and has favorable handling. The absorption and release of hydrogen are efficiently performed, and hydrogen provides fuel cell having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium imide compound precursor composite material further contains boron, carbon, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, platinum, palladium, rhodium, lithium, sodium, magnesium, krypton, iridium, neodymium, niobium, lanthanum, calcium, vanadium, titanium, chromium, copper, zinc, aluminum, silicon, ruthenium, osmium, molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, zirconium, indium, hafnium and/or silver. The hydrogen storage material contains metal hydride, preferably lithium hydride or magnesium hydride, and metal amide compound, preferably magnesium amide or lithium amide.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen storage material;    (2) generation of hydrogen;    (3) manufacturing apparatus of hydrogen storage material;    (4) hydrogen storage material precursor;    (5) manufacture of hydrogen storage material precursor;    (6) hydrogen storage material packing container;    (7) moving component; and    (8) gas refiner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged sectional view illustrating the kneading method during mechanical milling processing.    sample particle (502)    torn-surface (502a)    dispersed particle (503)    steel ball (504)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage device (100) comprises a collapsible container, and a storage medium contained in the container. The storage medium includes a hydrogen absorbing fabric (124) comprising a yarn including elastomeric fibers; and constituents such as carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes.    USE - For storing hydrogen for fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the elastomeric fibers enhances the ability of the blended yarn to accommodate expansion and contraction of the carbon nanofibers and/or carbon nanotubes that occurs when hydrogen is taken up and released by the carbon nanofibers and/or carbon nanotubes and reduces the undesired internal stresses that might otherwise develop within the blended yarn.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a first partial cutaway perspective view of the inventive hydrogen storage device.    Hydrogen storage device (100)    Mylar sheet (104)    Flange (116)    Fabric (124)    Conductive trace (136)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to a method for preparing protein-vitamin fodder that involves solid or liquid waste in production and processing the natural raw (grains, milling waste, post-alcoholic distillery grains, beer pellets, fruit pulps or whey). Enzyme lysates are prepared from solid waste and starch waste. Cobalt salt is added to liquid waste or enzyme lysates. Prepared nutrient medium is used in incubation of lactobacillus and propionibacillus microorganisms taken by the following pairs: Lactobacillus acidophilus 1660/02 with Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii 103/12; or Lactobacillus acidophilus 1660/02 with Propionibacterium acnes 1450/28; or Lactobacillus plantarum 578/25 with Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii 103/12; or Lactobacillus plantarum 578/25 with Propionibacterium acnes 1450/28. This method provides preparing fodder enriched with vitamins and proteins and containing live cells of lactobacillus and propionibacillus microorganisms. Method enriches animal intestine microflora after feeding the prepared fodder to animals. Fodder comprises protective substances (organic acids, enzyme systems) and can be stored as crude form for the prolonged time.    USE - Fodder industry.    ADVANTAGE - Improved preparing method, valuable properties of fodder.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a synthetic gas from combustible wastes by gasification involves putting wood and cokes in a gasification part (30); preheating the gasified part by igniting the wood and cokes in a way of LPG combustion; putting the combustible wastes in the preheated gasified part; and supplying a steam and an oxygen to the charged wastes layer and heating at 700 degreesC or higher. The manufactured synthetic gas has a caloric value of 1900 to 3000 kcal/Nm.    USE - For manufacturing synthetic gas from combustible wastes by gasification capable of treating wastes easily and substituting for heavy oil or gas fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method treats the wastes easily, as a substitute for an heavy oil or a gas fuel, thereby saving a fuel and cutting a cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for use in the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above apparatus.    gasification part (30)
NOVELTY - A bio-origin polymeric material decomposed product which is manufactured by electrochemically decomposing biological substance in an aqueous solution, is new.    USE - For use in pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and cosmetics.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-origin polymeric material decomposed product is eco-friendly in nature. The product effectively moisturizes skin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of bio-origin polymeric material decomposed product, which involves dissolving biological substance in water or electrolyte liquid, electrolyzing the obtained solution or dispersion and electrochemically decomposing the biological substance;    (2) bio-origin polymeric material decomposed product manufacturing apparatus, which has an anode container filled with cathode electrolyte, cathode arranged facing the anode, a cathode container arranged around a cathode, and a salt bridge formed to separate the cathode and anode containers;    (3) foodstuffs, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, which contains the bio-origin polymeric material decomposed product; and    (4) manufacture of foodstuffs, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals using the bio-origin polymeric material decomposed product.
NOVELTY - A sulfur compound in a liquid hydrocarbon type fuel is absorbed and removed by desulfurizing agent (12) and color change of the desulfurizing agent which accompanies adsorption of the sulfur compound is detected. The usage propriety of the desulfurizing agent is judged.    USE - For detection of desulfurizing agent silica, such as silica-alumina or metal supported zeolite (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The breakthrough state of desulfurizing agent is detected simply and accurately at normal temperature. The desulfurizing agent is utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) breakthrough detector of desulfurizing agent which is an apparatus for implementing breakthrough detecting of desulfurizing agent. The apparatus has a transparent portion provided on at least one portion of a desulfurizer formed by packing with desulfurizing agent, and color change of the desulfurizing agent is detected;    (2) desulfurizer (10) which provided the breakthrough detector of the desulfurizing agent; and    (3) fuel cell system which has the desulfurizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective drawing of desulfurizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desulfurizer (10)    transparent container (11)    desulfurizing agent (12)    sulfur compound saturation adsorption portion (13)
NOVELTY - A generator (15) is arranged in a gas evolution unit (1) to generate gas. A pressure sensor (7) is arranged in a buffer unit (2) connected to the gas evolution unit, to detect pressure of the gas in a buffer tank (6). A control unit (51) regulates gas evolution amount of the generator based on the detected pressure of the gas in the buffer tank.    USE - For supplying gas to gas utilization installations such as gas cutting device, brazing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to increase/decrease the gas evolution amount based on the requirement. Enables to vary the installation number of the gas evolution unit corresponding to the consumption amount. The abnormal increase in the rise of the pressure inside the gas supply apparatus is avoided and thereby the safety of the gas supply apparatus is enhanced. The durability of the generator is improved, by ensuring stable supply of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas evolution unit is connected to the buffer unit, so that the generated gas is supplied to the buffer tank in the buffer unit. The control unit regulates gas evolution amount of the generator so that the gas evolution amount of the generator in each gas evolution unit is set equal.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas supply method which involves generating gas in the gas evolution unit by supplying electric current. The gas evolution amount is regulated based on the output of the pressure sensor which detects pressure of gas in the buffer tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas evolution unit (1)    buffer unit (2)    buffer device (6)    pressure sensor (7)    generator (15)    control unit (51)
NOVELTY - A processing system (1) has low temperature carbonization apparatus (2) and high temperature carbonization apparatus (3). Biomass resources are heated at 320-400 degrees C, and wood vinegar, methane and carbide-containing residue (R) are produced. Apparatus (2) separates and recovers wood vinegar and methane gas. Residue (R) is heated, and carbide and hydrogen gas are produced. Apparatus (3) separates and recovers carbide and hydrogen gas.    USE - For processing biomass resources used for producing hydrogen gas and methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The processing system efficiently enables the generation of methane gas and hydrogen gas, without producing residues, and is compact and economical. Hard carbide material having excellent gas-absorption property is produced during processing of biomass resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing system (1) of biomass resources has a low temperature carbonization apparatus (2) and a high temperature carbonization apparatus (3). Biomass resources containing waste material such as plant, livestock products, fish-and-shellfish, or organic waste, is heated in non-oxidizing atmosphere at 320-400 degrees C. Wood vinegar, methane gas and carbide material-containing residue are produced. The apparatus (2) separates and recovers wood vinegar and methane gas. The carbide material-containing residue is heated in non-oxidizing atmosphere at 580-1000 degrees C. The carbide material and hydrogen gas are produced. The apparatus (3) separates and recovers carbide material and hydrogen gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing of biomass resources, which involves using the processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of processing system of biomass resources. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Processing system (1)    Low temperature carbonization apparatus (2)    High temperature carbonization apparatus (3)    Gas holders (4,7)    Drying apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The organic waste is charged into drying machine, and dried at temperature of 80degreesC or less and pressure of 0.03 MPa or less. The organic waste is returned from reduced pressure to normal pressure for at least one time, during intermediate drying. Thus, drying of organic waste under reduced pressure is enabled.    USE - For drying organic waste such as foodstuff waste material and organic sludge, used for manufacturing fermentation fertilizer (all claimed). Organic waste includes livestock excrements, agricultural and marine waste products, and organic waste ejected from stores, supermarkets, hotels, food service industry and foodstuffs manufacturing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The drying method effectively enables the recovery of fertilizer from organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fermentation fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of drying machine.    stirring screw (1)    stirring blade (2)    material input opening (3)    product extraction opening (5)    steam blow-in opening (7)
NOVELTY - Ammonia-containing wastewater is introduced to an ammonia-stripping tower (3). Steam and/or air are blown into the stripping tower and ammonia is removed by stripping. The treated water ejected from ammonia stripping tower is re-circulated and again sprinkled to the stripping tower. Thus the methane-fermentation digestive supernatant liquor is purified.    USE - For purifying methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor such as livestock excrement, organic refuse and sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation digestive supernatant liquor is economically and reliably purified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the ammonia-stripping tower, as used in the above method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchangers (1,4,5)    Heater (2)    Ammonia stripping tower (3)    Waste gas combustor (6)    Preheating oven (7)
NOVELTY - Soil contamination level reduction method involves pumping water having low ion concentration into the contaminated soil. The water is pumped out after absorbing the contaminants in the soil.    USE - For reducing contamination level of soil polluted by heavy metal such as chromium, cadmium, lead and mercury, petroleum type compound and chlorinated organic compound.    ADVANTAGE - The level of contamination in the soil is reduced effectively, by supplying water having low ion concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cleaning system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    contaminant processing apparatus (4)    discharge pipe (5)    ion concentration reduction apparatus (7)    injection well (A)    pumping well (B)
NOVELTY - Boiled-off gas, produced in a fuel-gas supply path (13), which circulates liquid fuel as a coolant from a liquid-fuel tank (14), is supplied to a fuel cell (12) mounted in a motor vehicle. Electric power is generated through the reaction of the boiled-off gas in the fuel cell.    USE - For converting the energy of boiled-off fuel gas in a motor vehicle into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Attains size and weight reduction, and ensures effective utilization of boiled-off gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of boiled-off gas processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (12)    Fuel-gas supply path (13)    Liquid-fuel tank (14)    Inverter (15)    Secondary battery (16)
NOVELTY - A process for treating plant raw material by means of biological technology, i.e. the method of extracting effective compositions from plant raw materials, which comprises material infiltrating, microwave treatment and biological action. The invention can be widely applied to the fields of chemical products of plant and manufacture of traditional Chinese medicinal materials.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing plant fertilizer through mariculture comprises the steps of air-drying mariculture sludge and the pond sludge in cane sugar factories, subjecting the cultivation sludge to eluting desalinization, mixing the eluted sludge with the air-dried pond sludge by the mass ratio of 2:5, controlling humidity between 50%-60% (mass ratio), agitating and ventilating 5-15 minutes each day, fermenting 20 days at 35-45 degrees C and air-drying to obtain the halophytic vegetation fertilizer.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a decomposed leaven for industrial organic effluent and debris treatment and process for preparation, wherein the decomposed leaven comprises one or more of cellulose disassembling bacterium, hemicellulose disassembling bacterium, protein disassembling bacterium, and amylolyzing bacterium, the bacterial are preferably selected from the following bacterial or their combination, Aspergillus niger, viridian, Endomycopsis fibuliger, Bacillus subtilis, and brewer's yeast. The preparation process of the decomposed leaven comprises two steps of preparing bacterial and formulating leaven.
NOVELTY - Preparing silicate bacteria composite flocculating agent which comprises, preparing silicate bacteria culture medium, preparing silicate bacteria flocculating agent, preparing active mineral material and preparing silicate bacteria composite flocculating agent. And the method of use comprises charging silicate bacteria composite flocculating agent into adsorption tank, mixing with the sewage water to be treated, agitating homogeneously, the contaminant being adsorbed by the flocculating agent and flowing into sedimentation tank for natural sedimentation, thus realizing solid-liquid separation.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a process for bag cultivation of edible tree fungus and mushrooms, which comprises, using agronomic crop seed shells as culture material, mixing homogenously with edible mushrooms, loading into the bacterium bag, charging water solution of edible mushroom carbon source extender made from sweetener, citric acid and cyclic nucleoside, culturing 15-30 days, and culturing 10-15 days in changed bags.
NOVELTY - A composite liquid fuel for diesel fueled vehicle comprises (parts) oleyl alcohol (30-60), heavy hydrocarbon (30-60), vegetable oil (10-20), hyperoxide (0.1-1), sulfonate (0.05-0.1), and water (1-6).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention relates to a composite liquid fuel for diesel fueled vehicle and process of preparation, wherein the liquid fuel comprises (parts) oleyl alcohol (30-60), heavy hydrocarbon (30-60), vegetable oil (10-20), hyperoxide (0.1-1), sulfonate (0.05-0.1), and water (1-6). The preparation process comprises the steps of, mixing oleyl alcohol with water at 0-20degreesC, stirring 10 minutes, sealing, mixing heavy hydrocarbon and vegetable oil, stirring 10 minutes, sealing, mixing the mixtures obtained in the previous steps, charging hyperoxide and sulfonate, stirring 10 minutes and sealing 24 hours.
NOVELTY - Wet process of producing fuel ethanol.    USE - For producing fuel ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The novel process is simple, short and low in cost and can separate corn plumule for raised economic utility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Process includes soaking purified corn in centrifugal clear liquid from the ethanol producing process inside soaking tank at 60-65 degreesC for 4-12 hr; returning the soaked dilute corn slurry into ethanol produce step for producing DDGS, twice crushing soaked corn and twice plumule separation to obtain corn powder slurry, diastatic fermentation, distillation and dewatering to obtain absolute ethanol alcohol, and washing and drying the separated plumule for further oil squeezing.
NOVELTY - An enhanced energy production system includes introduction of steam at elevated temperature and positive pressure into an enhanced reactor. A portion of energy added to the reactor system by the addition of steam is used by reaction systems in the reactor to increase the number of dissociated water molecules at or near a reactive or catalytic surface.    USE - For use in energy production.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive system increases the yield of existing energy production system and provides non-polluting source of energy from water in the form of hydrogen and heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic flow diagram of the inventive enhanced energy production system.
NOVELTY - A reformer module (10) comprises hollow support (12), fuel supplying mechanism for supplying fuel to passage(s) (14) of support, catalyst layer, and sealing layer. The fuel supplying mechanism has external surface. The catalyst layer is arranged on portion(s) of external surface of the support. The sealing layer is arranged on catalyst layer and the external surface of support other than the portion(s) of the external surface of the support.    USE - For use in fuel cell system particles for solid oxide fuel system used in steam reforming and catalytic combustion.    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces or eliminates non-uniform distribution of catalyst layer. It controls distribution of barrier and/or catalyst layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged cross sectional view of the reformer module.    Reformer module (10)    Hollow support (12)    Barrier layer (22)    Catalyst layer (24)    Sealing layer (26)    (14) Passage (s)
NOVELTY - A controller (36) operates a fuel supply switching unit so that supply of source gas to fuel electrode (11a) through bypass route (18) is stopped and supply of source gas to fuel producing unit (12) is started based on output of source gas flow rate measurement unit (40).    USE - For domestic applications and for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The source gas purge processing is performed appropriately, at time of starting system operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell based power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel electrode (11a)    fuel producing unit (12)    bypass route (18)    bypass valve (20)    controller (36)    measurement unit (40)
NOVELTY - In an electrochemical cell (A) for electrolysis of aqueous hydrochloric acid solution, with an anode half-cell with anode, a cathode half-cell with gas diffusion electrode (GDE) as cathode and an ion exchange membrane (IEM) of perfluorosulfonic acid polymer(s) (I) between the half cells and adjacent to the GDE, the facing surfaces of the GDE and IEM are smooth.    USE - The electrochemical cells are especially useful for electrolysis of aqueous hydrochloric acid solution.    ADVANTAGE - Commercially-available ion exchange membranes with a flat support of woven fabric, mesh braid etc., e.g. of PTFE, with a perfluorosulfonic acid polymer applied to one side have a relatively high operating voltage in the 1.25-1.3 VC range at 5 kA/m2 when used in an electrolysis cell with gas diffusion electrode (GDE) as oxygen-consuming cathode. The operating voltage of the present cells is 100-300 mV lower in electrolysis of aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. Selecting the equivalent weight and layers with different equivalent weights, makes it possible to reduce or, ideally, completely suppress chlorine transport through the membrane, to prevent formation of dilute hydrochloric acid in the cathode half cell, as this cannot be re-used and causes over-voltage and corrosion. The cell also reduced transport of water from the anode half-cell through the membrane into the cathode half cell to about a third. This reduces the formation of dilute acid, requiring disposal, in the cathode half cell and also improves oxygen transport through the GDE, as there is less danger of a water film forming on its surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for similar electrochemical cell (B), with anode half-cell and IEM of (I) on the GDE of a cathode half-cell, in which the GDE electrode and IEM have a contact area of not less than 50% of the geometric area under a pressure of 250 g/cm2 and temperature of 60degreesC.
NOVELTY - Catalyst reduction using non-thermal plasma involves bringing catalysts containing metal compounds in contact with hydrogen-containing gas under a non-thermal plasma state.    USE - For reduction, e.g. of platinum and cobalt catalysts.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method is easy to be conducted, without the need for a high temperature condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of hydrogen consumptions as time elapses when metal catalysts are reduced.
NOVELTY - A hybrid MHD-FSU (magnetohydrodynamic-field sanitation unit) generator comprises hybrid-MHD sludge reactor chamber including magnetron-cubic core assembly centrally located within first of three concentric spherical/semi-spherical chambers. The cubic core magnetron comprises magnetron or microwave, radio frequency or high frequency generating device encased within a cubic perovskite ceramic that acts as a waveguide assembly apparatus.    USE - For treating wastewater, sewage, sludge, raw slurry to recover a clean, pathogen free, potable water; and to generate electricity; and to recover an organic material for use as fertilizer, filler (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid MHD-FSU generator is a self-contained sewage treatment plant that fully converts sewage/wastewater into solid organic material, potable, pathogen free-drinking water, and generates electricity. The system eliminates the pathogens through the combined use of multiple harmonic modalities of targeted electromagnetic radiation (microwave and radio wave frequencies), and the generation of acoustic wave disturbances within the compressible wastewater fluid as diffused through the sludge reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hybrid generator further comprises a mixer, filtration system, turbine, storage and holding tanks, DC battery storage system with power conditioning subsystem (PCS) and/or AC or alternate power source.
NOVELTY - Processing reflection data acquired from a two-reflector sensor involves computing cross correlation between two reflection data sets as a function of a lag time index to obtain a cross correlation function, fitting a second degree polynomial function to positive lobe of the cross correlation function having cross correlation coherence peak, and computing vertex of the polynomial function.    USE - For processing reflection data acquired from a two-reflector sensor that measures the speed of sound in a gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method is capable of improving the accuracy of speed of sound measurements. The cross correlation function is fitted to positive lobe of the cross correlation function that represents time coordinate of the coherence peak thus providing an accurate measure of the two-way time difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing reflection data acquired from a two-reflector sensor (10) involves sampling two reflection signals acquired by the sensor to obtain two reflection data sets. The cross correlation between the two reflection data sets is computed as a function of a lag time index to obtain a cross correlation function. A second-degree polynomial function is fitted to the positive lobe of the cross correlation function that contains the cross correlation coherence peak. The vertex of the polynomial function is computed to provide the time of occurrence of the cross correlation coherence peak that represents the travel time difference between the two reflections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic arrangement of the speed sensor using the two-reflector technique.    Sensor (10)    Ultrasonic transmit-receive transducer (111)    Reflecting surfaces (113, 114)    Sound chamber (116)
NOVELTY - A fuel comprises gasoline; and a mixture of alcohols comprising 1-30 vol.% methanol, 40-75 vol.% ethanol, 10-20 vol.% propanol, 4-10 vol.% butanol, 1-8 vol.% pentanol, 1-6 vol.% hexanol, 1-6 vol.% heptanol and 1-6 vol.% octanol.    USE - For internal combustion engine, diesel engine or jet engine.    ADVANTAGE - The invented fuel has fewer harmful emissions, e.g. particulate soot. It reduces the need for lead in aviation gasoline. It has low Reid vapor pressure and an energy content close to the energy content of gasoline alone. It also reduces land and water pollution.
NOVELTY - A method for increasing chromium accumulation and a method for enhancing chromium resistance using transcriptional activator MSN1 are provided, thereby removing chromium from the chromium-polluted environment by increasing accumulation of chromium in organic objects, and increasing chromium resistance in human body by destroying the transcriptional activator MSN1.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for increasing chromium accumulation in organic objects comprises over-expressing the transcriptional activator MSN1 in organic objects, wherein the chromium is six-valence; the organic object is Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The method for enhancing chromium resistance comprises destroying the transcriptional activator MSN1 in S. cerevisiae.
NOVELTY - A fuel for substituting gasoline using biomass ethyl alcohol comprises 25 wt.% of alcohol comprising 20 wt.% of ethyl alcohol and 5 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol; and 75 wt.% of gasoline.    USE - As substitute gasoline fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The novel fuel solves problems, such as adjustment of inlet manifold suction port, early deterioration of packings and knocking of internal combustion engines and inhibiting emission of CO, HC and NOx contained in exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel for substituting gasoline using biomass ethyl alcohol comprises 25 wt.% of alcohol comprising 20 wt.% of ethyl alcohol and 5 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol; and 75 wt.% of gasoline. The fuel comprises alcohol comprising ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol extracted from biomass, and gasoline. Weight ratio of ethyl alcohol extracted from biomass to the total amount of alcohol fuel is 10 to 20 wt.%, a weight ratio of isopropyl alcohol extracted from biomass to the total amount of alcohol fuel is 1 to 10 wt.%, a weight ratio of the alcohol fuel to the total amount of the substitute fuel is 20+/-5 wt.%, and a weight ratio of existing gasoline to the total amount of the substitute fuel is 80+/-5 wt.%.
NOVELTY - A communication path (18) connecting the cooling air discharge port (12c) and reaction air supply port (12d), supplies cooling exhaust gas from the fuel cell (12), to air electrode as reaction air, after a humidifier (24) adds the water vapor in the reaction exhaust gas ejected from the air electrode, to the cooling exhaust gas to humidify the cooling exhaust gas.    USE - For supplying air to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - By supplying cooling exhaust gas from fuel cell as reaction air, the driving of air blower is reduced resulting in less power consumption, size and weight of the fuel cell. The reaction air is humidified by simple structure thereby improving power generation efficiency, by using humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (12)    cooling air discharge port (12c)    reaction air supply port (12d)    air blower (16)    communicating path (18)    humidifier (24)
NOVELTY - The combustion method involves decreasing the discharge of nitrogen oxide by mixedly combusting a main fuel and a sub-fuel. The main fuel contains coal or oil. The sub-fuel contains a carbonized fuel obtained by thermally decomposing a waste material.    USE - For boilers using coal or oil as main fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion method effectively decreases the discharge of nitrogen oxide, by efficiently using carbonized fuel as sub-fuel. The added value of carbonized fuel is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbonized fuel is obtained by thermally decomposing waste materials, such as biomass, waste plastic, municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and scrap wood.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combustion apparatus of boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of the fine-powder-coal burning boiler implementing the combustion method.    boiler (1)    wind box (3)    main burner (4)    mill (6)    carbonized-fuel bunker (7)
NOVELTY - A soil improvement material containing hen-dropping carbide material obtained by carbonizing hen-dropping, and condensed water of shochu-liquor lees, is new.    USE - For improving soil.    ADVANTAGE - The soil improvement material is effectively manufactured using the waste materials such as hen-dropping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of soil improvement material, which involves carbonizing hen-dropping, separating condensed water from shochu-liquor lees, and mixing hen-dropping carbide material and condensed water of shochu-liquor lees.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacture of soil improvement material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An outer heating jacket is provided in the outer side of an inner container (12), to heat a waste plastic supplied into the inner container. The heavy components contained in the gas ejected from an upper gas discharge nozzle, is recirculated into a thermal decomposition apparatus by a recirculation tower (16). A caulking prevention cylinder (18) prevents caulking of the inner surface of the tower.    USE - For processing waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable processing of the waste plastic, without generation of caulking in the inner surface of the tower.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermal decomposition apparatus is fixed with a lower residue discharge nozzle and the upper gas discharge nozzle. The diameter of the caulking prevention cylinder is set smaller than the internal diameter of the recirculation tower. The inner container is rotated inside the recirculation tower. Alternately the chains are suspended inside the tower. Each chain is fixed with weight at the terminal end and is rotated inside the recirculation tower so as to prevent caulking of the inner surface of the tower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a thermal decomposition apparatus in the waste plastic processing apparatus.    thermal decomposition apparatus (10)    inner container (12)    recirculation tower (16)    caulking prevention cylinder (18)    communicating tube (20)
NOVELTY - Processing method of organic refuse by microorganisms with management of carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio, involves performing composting of organic matter having raw materials containing moisture content in the range of 60 +/- 5%, and the weight ratio of carbon and nitrogen (C/N) in the range of 25-40, at fermentation initial pH of 8 and initial temperature of 80 degreesC or more that will be raised in a day.    USE - For processing organic refuse by microorganisms with management of C/N ratio (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to process organic refuse, efficiently without the generation of ammonia odor. Enables conversion of organic refuse into a form that can be reused.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing method of organic refuse by microorganisms with management of carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio, involves:    (a) performing composting of organic matter having raw materials containing moisture content in the range of 60 +/- 5%, and the weight ratio of carbon and nitrogen (C/N) in the range of 25-40, at fermentation initial pH of 8 and initial temperature of 80 degreesC or more that will be raised in a day;    (b) obtaining reconstituted manure for recycling, by performing fermentation of manure having raw materials containing moisture content in the range of 60 +/- 5%, and the weight ratio of C/N in the range of 18-25, at fermentation initial pH of 8 and initial temperature of 80 degreesC or more that will be raised in a day; or    (c) regenerating after recycling, by replenishing carbon source, which is carried out by correction of C/N weight ratio.
NOVELTY - Titanium oxide is mixed with liquid of anaerobic useful microorganisms such as photosynthetic bacteria, lactobacillus and aspergillus. Kaolin or ceramic of strong pyrometric cone equivalent is mixed. A firebrick is dipped in the liquid mixture and reduction firing of brick or ceramic tile is carried out at high temperature (800 degrees C). Thus, ceramic and firebrick is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of ceramic and firebrick for incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The firebrick enables construction of incinerator, which incinerates waste materials emitted from home or factory and decomposes harmful substances such as dioxin.
NOVELTY - A mixed gas containing at least moisture content and carbon monoxide component, is contacted with a trapping agent, in the presence of a shift catalyst. The carbon monoxide gas component is converted into carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas. The generated carbon dioxide is selectively trapped in the trapping agent. The shift catalyst promotes the shift reaction which converts carbon monoxide into hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen gas (claimed) used as fuel for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of hydrogen gas is performed with high conversion efficiency, in a single step. Purity of the hydrogen gas is increased, and carbon monoxide content rate is reduced. Size of the apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mixed gas contains water vapor, hydrogen gas, carbon monoxide gas and carbon dioxide, or contains at least water-vapor reformed gas of petroleum component, water gas and synthesis gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph showing the relationship between change in water gas conversion product obtained using the shift catalytic-reaction apparatus, with respect to time. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer is a continuous single component having a fuel reformation portion (26). The fuel reformation portion has a diffusion combustor, a combustion chamber (61), a modification-reaction portion (54), a mixing fuel evaporation portion (55) and a water evaporation portion (56) arranged along flow of combustion gas. The heat of combustion gas from combustor and combustion chamber is supplied to portions (54-56).    USE - For reforming liquid fuel, such as kerosene, naphtha and methanol, and hydrogen-rich gas fuel used for fuel cell used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer is compact and enables modification of fuel gas with high quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel reformation portion (26)    modification reaction portion (54)    mixing fuel evaporation portion (55)    water evaporation portion (56)    combustion chamber (61)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen generating apparatus is filled with a carrier (15) containing modified pipe of modified support comprising catalyst. The carrier is ceramic porous material (17) of 3-dimensional network. Gaseous dimethyl ether is passed through the carrier, and hydrogen-rich fuel reformed gas is produced by steam reforming.    USE - For generating hydrogen-rich fuel reformed gas used in electric power industry and automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generating apparatus decreases pressure loss of the original fuel passing through the ceramic porous material, and generates hydrogen-rich fuel reformed gas efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the carrier used in hydrogen generating apparatus.    carrier (15)    ceramic porous material (17)    substrate (18)    open pore (19)
NOVELTY - Processing organic refuse, involves fermenting a vegetable-fiber material with a ferment microbe, to obtain a fermented fiber material having reduced mechanical strength. The obtained fermented fiber material is mixed with organic refuse, and is decomposed by fermentation to obtain a powder-form ferment.    USE - For processing method of organic refuse such as cooked foodstuffs, skin of fruit, animal meat, fish bone and birds-and-animals bone, for use as manure.    ADVANTAGE - Processing of organic waste is performed rapidly, efficiently, economically and simply. Generation of odor is suppressed. Growth of bacteria other than ferment microbes such as anaerobic bacterium, is suppressed. The moisture content of the fermented fiber material is adjusted with respect to the moisture content of the organic refuse. Quality of the obtained ferment is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Vegetable-fiber fermentation process is performed using nutrient containing rice bran and/or waste edible oil, along with ferment microbe. The organic refuse contains fish bone and/or birds-and-animals bone.
NOVELTY - Activated sludge treatment of organic wastewater is performed in a biological treatment tank (24). Activated sludge liquid mixture is solid-liquid separated. Chemical oxygen demand containing food-derived polymer in tank is solid-liquid separated from liquid mixture. Amount of polymer in mixture is reduced to low concentration, and sludge amount in tank is raised to high concentration. Processing of wastewater is enabled.    USE - For processing of organic wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of wastewater is efficiently enabled. The decrease in polymer amount is prevented. The flocculation of microorganism is promoted using favorable amount of polymer, and filterability of sludge is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Activated sludge treatment of organic wastewater is performed in a biological treatment tank (24). The activated sludge liquid mixture is solid-liquid separated using an immersion-type membrane separator (25) having separation unit (I) immersed in tank (24). Chemical oxygen demand containing food-derived polymer stored in tank is solid-liquid separated from activated-sludge liquid mixture using a separation unit (29). The amount of polymer in liquid mixture is reduced to low concentration, and activated sludge amount in tank is raised to high concentration. Processing of wastewater is enabled.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the processing method of conventional wastewater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic wastewater (21)    biological treatment tank (24)    immersion-type membrane separator (25)    treated water (28)    separation unit (29)
NOVELTY - Organic refuse collection equipment comprises a grinding apparatus (1) that grinds organic refuse using rotary knife with water. A separation apparatus (2) separates water containing refuse and water which does not contain refuse by open-closing blade with tractive and centrifugal force. The water containing refuse is stored in container (3) and pure water is ejected outside by centrifugal hydroextraction.    USE - For collecting organic refuse generated in kitchens for biogas fermentation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables collecting the organic refuse easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic refuse collection equipment comprises a grinding apparatus (1) that grinds organic refuse using rotary knife with water. A separation apparatus (2) separates water containing refuse and water which does not contain refuse by open-closing blade with tractive and centrifugal force. The water containing refuse is stored in container (3) and pure water is ejected outside by centrifugal hydroextraction. A disk (4) imparts rotational force to container from the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the organic refuse collection equipment.    grinding apparatus (1)    separation apparatus (2)    container (3)    rotary disk (4)    support stand (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has transfer tube unit (2) for performing transfer guidance of processing element and spiral shape rotary unit (4) for performing compression volume reduction transfer of processing element. A granulation mechanism has sawing disk (8) arranged at transfer tube unit and rotary-knife board (9) arranged to support axial portion of rotary unit so that transfer unit is moved freely to rotary-knife board.    USE - For compressing plant waste material such as tatami mat, chaff, weeds, bamboo, trunk, branch, leaf and waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The gap between rotary-knife board and sawing disk can be controlled by moving the transfer tube unit, and the operability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the compression volume reduction granulation apparatus.    transfer tube unit (2)    spiral shape rotary unit (4)    moving mechanism (6)    sawing disk (8)    rotary-knife board (9)
NOVELTY - Organic waste (11) is frozen and used as a raw material for production of methane by fermentation.    USE - As organic waste e.g. organic refuse, livestock excrement, human waste, purification tank sludge, surplus sludge, sewage sludge, used tea leaves, and used coffee-powder.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation raw material improves the decomposition ratio in methane fermentation. Handleability of high concentration liquid waste material is improved, and waste material generation amount is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) methane fermentation process; and    (2) methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing of processing method of methane fermentation raw material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    organic waste (11)    frozen waste material (12)    heating adjustment liquid (14)    cooling heat (21)    dilution water (22)
NOVELTY - The screws (15,16) are provided along the rotary shaft (5,6), respectively, arranged at the waste material insertion opening, such that the thickness of the screw increases from the rear-end side of shaft to front-end side.    USE - E.g. biaxial-type waste material solidification equipment for solidification of combustible waste material including plastic waste emitted from home, factory, or office.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently carries-out the volume reduction of waste material by solidification, even if the waste material is lightweight material like a styrene foam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of the rotary shaft having screw. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    shafts (5,6)    pressurization ring (10)    screws (15,16)
NOVELTY - Gas sensor has tin oxide (SnO2) thin film over the electrodes (E) formed on a thermal oxidation layer (L1). Several convex-shaped columnar crystals (Sc) and step-shaped openings (Shg) with corrugated pattern, are formed between the electrodes by dry etching the thin film.    USE - For gas leakage alarm unit, for detecting leakage of methane (CH4), hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) gases.    ADVANTAGE - The novel sensor increases the gradient of the sensor resistance with respect to gas concentration, thereby providing an excellent sensor with linear output and low power consumption suitable for battery drive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thin-film used in the above gas sensor.    electrode (E)    thermal oxidation layer (L1)    columnar crystal (Sc)    opening (Shg)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus (1) has external (20) and internal electrodes (30), a catalyst layer (40), and power supply (50) for generating low temperature plasma between electrodes (20,30). Layer (40) contains catalyst (C) for promoting reaction of hydrocarbon group fuel (2) and water (3), and producing hydrogen rich gas (5). Catalyst (C) contains copper, palladium and/or zinc.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen rich gas used as fuel for fuel cells used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently produces hydrogen rich gas even at low temperature, and is compact and economical. The concentration of carbon monoxide in hydrogen rich gas is decreased. The requirement of shift reaction apparatus is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production apparatus (1) has an external electrode (20), an internal electrode (30), a catalyst layer (40) provided between electrodes, and power supply (50). The power supply generates low temperature plasma between electrodes (20,30). The catalyst layer contains a fuel modification catalyst for promoting the reaction of hydrocarbon group fuel (2) and water (3), and producing hydrogen rich gas (5).    The fuel modification catalyst contains a metallic element chosen from copper, palladium and/or zinc. The catalyst layer further contains a high dielectric compound.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen rich gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of hydrogen production apparatus.    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Hydrocarbon-group fuel (2)    Water (3)    Molecular oxygen-containing gas (4)    Hydrogen rich gas (5)    External electrode (20)    Internal electrode (30)    Catalyst layer (40)    Power supply (50)
NOVELTY - A gas purification apparatus has a purification tower (104) for circulating waste gas or generating gas (101) containing sulfur oxide, and a water supply unit (111). The purification tower has a catalyst layer (107), an activated carbon-fiber layer and a filter layer (151). Filter layer removes dust contained in gas from upstream side of catalyst layer. Unit (111) supplies water to catalyst layer for production of sulfuric acid.    USE - For exhaust-gas-de-sulfurization system (claimed) used for removing sulfur oxide contained in waste gas ejected from boiler for burning fuels, such as coal and fuel oil, gas turbine, engine, gasifier and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The gas purification apparatus efficiently purifies gas containing sulfur oxide and dust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exhaust gas-de-sulfurization system, which has a gas purification apparatus, a gypsum reaction tank and a dehydration device. Dilute sulfuric acid and lime slurry from gas purification apparatus are reacted. A gypsum slurry is obtained in gypsum reaction tank. The moisture content from the gypsum is separated, and gypsum is obtained in dehydration device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of purification tower. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste gas or generated gas (101)    purification tower (104)    catalyst layer (107)    water supply unit (111)    filter layer (151)    circulation pump (152)    selector valve (153)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a use of tea seed cake and dregs or its extract--tea saponin, used for regulating and control rumen fermentation of ruminants: the added quantity in daily food of ruminants: (1) adding in the cake and dregs at 0.05-7.00g per kg body weigh every day; (2) adding in the tea saponin at 0.01-0.70g per kg body weight every day. When adding at low added quantity, inhibit and killpartial protozoa in the rumen and when adding at high added quantity, inhibit and kill all the protozoa in the rumen; with the increase of added quantity, the output of volatile fatty acid and microbeprotein increases, the proportion of propionic acid is increased, the output of ammoniacal nitrogen and methane as well as the number methane bacteria are reduced, and the feed utilization ratio is increased, and the quantity of daily weight increase of the animal is increased. It reduces the breeding cost and improves breeding benefits.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a microbe combination of degraded stalks and its preparation method as well as a method of degrading the stalks, where the microbe combination comprises a liquid bacterial strain, and a solid bacterial strain, the liquid bacterial strain is made by culturing plant lactobacillus, Streptococcus faecali, and Candida utilis in the culture medium and the solid bacterial strain is made by culturing Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Pleurotus ostreatus. The method of degrading the stalks by the combination comprises: (a) mixing the liquid bacterial strain with the stalks raw material in weight ratio of 1 to 15000-25000, adding in 0.9 % NaCl water solution to make the water ratio reach 65-70 %, sealing and fermenting in a sealed container at 25-30 degrees C for 7-10 days and taking out; (b) adding in the solid bacterial strain and mixing uniformly, fermenting at 25-30 degrees C, and when the mycelium grows completely, drying into the finished products. It simulates the ecological mode of biodegrading stalks in nature, fully uses the specific enzyme system of each bacterial strain, and achieves the purpose of biodegrading stalks.
NOVELTY - The catalyst comprises main active component CuO, assistant active components ZnO and oxide of Ce or Zr, and carrier Al2O3.    USE - For vehicle-mounted methanol steam reforming hydrogen production plant.    ADVANTAGE - The novel catalyst has high activity at low temperature, high selectivity, excellent stability, high efficiency and low cost, and is used in vehicular methane reformer of fuel cell vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the above catalyst, by reaction of the nitrate solution and carbonate solution containing the catalyst components at 60-90 degreesC and pH 7-9; dropping the reaction product into co-precipitator to produce precipitate; and ageing for 2-5 hr, washing,drying, roasting at 300-700 degreesC for 3-8 hr.
NOVELTY - The application process of solid acid catalyst in liquid phase condensation reaction includes liquid phase condensation reaction at 10-250 degreesC in the presence of solid acid catalyst and eluting liquid, which is selected from C9 below arene or arene halide, C3-C16 alkane, C1-C8 fatty alcohol and C6 below alkane halide and has the molar amount of 2-60 times the non-excessive component in the reactant. The application process is to add eluant with powerful elution capacity and no entering the reaction, or to raise the content of some component with eluting capacity to inhibit the deposition on the solid acid catalyst and eliminate the deposited matter on the solid acid catalyst.    USE - For liquid phase condensation.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method performs the reaction and regeneration of solid acid catalyst simultaneously in the same reactor, thus resulting in simple technological process and production operation, prolonged catalyst life and operation period.
NOVELTY - The solid acid catalyst for isomerizing C4-C7 alkane includes sulfate radical and VIII metal carried on carrier. The carrier comprises zirconia, alumina and one kind of modifying element selected from RE element or IIA metal. The catalyst contains zirconia in tetragonal crystal system, S 0.5-5.0 wt%, VIII metal 0.1-5.0 wt% and modifying element 0.1-10.0 wt%, and has zirconia/alumina mass ratio of 10-90 to 10-90.    USE - F isomerizing lower alkane.    ADVANTAGE - The novel catalyst has high activity stability and isomerizing selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the above catalyst.
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen from a methane-containing gas comprises passing the gas through a steam reformer (4) and shift converter (5), removing carbon dioxide in a gas scrubber (7), separating the gas into a hydrogen product stream (12) and a waste gas stream (13) in a pressure swing adsorption unit (11), and recycling the waste gas stream and a side stream (14) of the scrubbed gas to the steam reformer as fuel.    USE - Producing hydrogen from a methane-containing gas, especially natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The recycled fuel is largely carbon-free, thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for carrying out the above process, comprising a steam reformer with a combustion chamber, a shift converter, a gas scrubber, a pressure swing adsorption unit, and recycle lines for passing the waste gas stream and a side stream of the scrubbed gas to the combustion chamber of the steam reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of apparatus for carrying out the process.    Steam reformer (4)    Shift converter (5)    Scrubber (7)    Purification unit (9)    Adsorption unit (11)    Product stream (12)    Waste gas stream (13)    Side stream. (14)
NOVELTY - The polymeric bipolar plate (14) has a plate component formed from a polymeric material. A portion(s) of outer surface of plate component is exposed to cold plasma, and lyophilicity of outer surface portion is increased.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), alkaline fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate economically provides fuel cell component having improved lyophilicity and wettability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell;    (2) polymeric fuel cell component; and    (3) method of inhibiting cathode flooding in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of fuel cell stack apparatus equipped with bipolar plate.    fuel cell stack apparatus (10)    bipolar plate (14)    end plate (16)    anode membrane structure (18)    cathode membrane structure (20)
NOVELTY - The polymeric bipolar plate (14) is obtained by enclosing a plate component made of polymer material in a hermetic chamber, introducing a starting gas into the hermetic chamber, applying predetermined amount of electromagnetic energy to the starting gas for producing cold plasma, and depositing a polymer layer on the plate component by plasma polymerization.    USE - For fuel cell component (claimed) used in fuel cell, such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric bipolar plate is inexpensive, and provides fuel cell component having improved wettability and lyophilicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymeric fuel cell component (36); and    (2) method of inhibiting cathode flooding in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the simplified cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack apparatus with the bipolar plate.    fuel cell stack apparatus (10)    electrode assembly (12)    bipolar plate (14)    fuel cell component (36)
NOVELTY - A capillary tube feeds the raw material containing one or more substance selected from hydrocarbon and organic compound containing oxygen, to a discharge electrode (11). The hydrogen is generated, by the reaction induced in raw material by the pulse discharge generated from the discharge electrode.    USE - Hydrogen generation apparatus for generating hydrogen used as fuel for motor vehicle, aircraft, electric power generation apparatus and also for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Target hydrogen is efficiently generated at low cost, without producing by-product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for discharge electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen generation apparatus.    discharge electrodes (11,12)    discharge region (13)    direct current power source (14)    digital oscilloscope (15)
NOVELTY - Sonication-enhanced digestion of cellular matter comprises sonically disrupting cellular matter comprising microbes in a bioreactor provided with vacuum, and mixing the cellular matter in the bioreactor to be digested by the microbes (preferably acid-forming or methanogenic microbes).    USE - For sonication-enhanced digestion of cellular matter (preferably manure, lignocellulose, municipal/industrial wastes or sludge) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system/method enhances digestion or hydrolysis of cellular matter and produces increased amounts of biogas and biofuel, respectively, when compared to a similar amount of input biomass and wastes digested using conventional technologies; and solves the problems of long hydraulic retention time and incomplete digestion leading to increased, cost effective biogas and biofuel production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a system for sonication-enhanced digestion of cellular matter comprising a sonic energy source connected to a bioreactor having inlet and outlet, and at least one rotating member connected to the bioreactor; and    (2) an apparatus for sonication-enhanced degradation of cellular matter comprising a sonic energy source operatively connected a bioreactor.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing bio-refined oil using waste vegetable edible oil and refined fuel oil involves passing waste vegetable edible oil through a filter formed of quartz wool at 40 degreesC or more, and distilling the filtered waste vegetable edible oil at reduced pressure, thereby refining the filtered waste vegetable edible oil so that content of free fatty acids is maintained to an acid value of 10 mg KOH/g or less; obtaining refined fuel oil by collecting waste oil such as automobile engine oil, machine lubricant and insulating oil, thickening and dehydrating the collected waste oil so that water is removed from the waste oil, filtering the dehydrated waste oil, so that impurities are removed from the waste oil, passing the impurity removed waste oil through a thin film distiller, so that residues that are dregs having high boiling point are removed from the waste oil, and distilling the residue removed waste oil at reduced pressure; and mixing the waste edible oil with the refined fuel oil, and distilling the mixture at reduced pressure using proper amounts of catalysts, such as sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, ammonia and citric acid correspondingly to the acid value.    USE - For preparing bio-refined oil using waste vegetable edible oil and refined fuel oil.    ADVANTAGE - The novel prepared by the novel method has increased combustion efficiency and prevents environmental pollution by mixing waste edible oil with refined fuel oil and distilling the mixed oil at a reduced pressure, thereby preventing pyrolysis and oxidation and removing impurities.
NOVELTY - A pyrolizing device using ultrasonic waves and uses thereof are provided to enable decomposed gas produced by pyrolysis performed by a reactor to be treated with ultrasonic waves, thereby promoting movement of wastes, increasing a recovery efficiency of reclaimable wastes, and reducing energy consumption by maximizing a heated area of the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pyrolizing device comprises a waste supply portion(10) for inducing waste polymeric compounds; a pyrolizing portion(30) connected to an end of the waste supply portion(10) and pyrolizing the induced waste polymeric compounds; an ultrasonic treatment portion(54) connected to an end of the waste supply portion(10) and performing ultrasonic treatment on decomposed gas generated from the pyrolizing portion(30); and a withdrawal portion(50) connected to an end of the ultrasonic treatment portion(54) and condensing the decomposed gas having passed the ultrasonic treatment portion(54).
NOVELTY - An alcohol fuel additive for enhancing the octane number substantially reduces atmospheric environmental pollutants and solves various problems generated when using existing alcohol fuels by using a low polluting alcohol substitute fuel and obtains sufficient gasoline mileage and economic efficiency by improving the octane value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alcohol fuel additive comprises 30-60 weight parts of alcohol, 10-40 weight parts of hydrocarbon-based solvent, 10-35 weight parts of toluene, 0.01-10 weight parts of non-ionic olefin for acting surface activity, 0.01- 1.0 weight part of nitrogen-based compound for supporting output increase, 0.01-1.0 weight part of amine-based compound for cleaning engines and reducing friction, and 0.001- 0.1 weight part of oil-soluble alkali metal compound. The content of the alcohol used as a base compound of the additive is 50 weight parts or more compared with existing gasoline fuel, and the alcohol fuel additive comprises alcohol extracted from petroleum refining process, natural fermentation, natural resources or recycling resources.
NOVELTY - An alcohol fuel composition for use as a substitute fuel for gasoline engines substantially reduces atmospheric environmental pollutants such as HC, NO and NOx and solves various problems generated when using existing alcohol fuels by using a low polluting alcohol substitute fuel having a high octane number.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an alcohol fuel composition for use as a substitute fuel for gasoline engines in which alcohol is used as a principal fuel by substituting existing gasoline fuel, the alcohol fuel composition comprises 30-60 wt.% alcohol having 1-2C, 5-30 wt.% alcohol having 3-5C, 10-40 wt.% aromatic component in which benzene is not contained, and 10-30 wt.% non-aromatic component. The content of the alcohol used as a base compound of the composition is 50 wt.% or more compared with existing gasoline fuel, and the alcohol substitute fuel composition comprises alcohol extracted from petroleum refining process, natural fermentation, natural resources or recycling resources.
NOVELTY - A methanol autothermal reforming reactor for producing hydrogen without external heating by partially oxidizing methanol and reforming steam in fuel cell automobiles comprises reaction pipes (20) in a bundle in the reactor, catalyst (30) filled in the reaction pipes or adhered to the wall surface (21) of the reaction pipes, and heat is transferred to inlet (11) and outlet (12) of the reactor, and a factor B defined by the following expression has a value of 1 cm or more: B=(Aw.kw)/(A.G.Cp), where Aw is cross sectional area except the aperture surface in cross sectional area of the reactor, A is the aperture surface of the reactor, that is, cross sectional area of the reaction pipes, kw is thermal conductivity of wall material of the reaction pipes, G is mass flow rate per unit area of the aperture surface, and Cp is specific heat per unit mass of reaction mixture.    USE - For producing hydrogen for use in vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel device produces hydrogen without external heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above reformer.    inlet (11)    outlet (12)    reaction pipes (20)    wall surface (21)    catalyst (30)
NOVELTY - A microbial preparation for decontaminating oil pollution and a process for preparing the same are provided, thereby storing an oil resolving microorganism for a long period without loss or reduction of the oil resolving activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process for preparing the microbial preparation for decontaminating oil pollution comprises the steps of: culturing an oil resolving microorganism to prepare suspension of oil resolving microorganism; sterilizing defatted persimmon under high pressure and heat-treating the sterilized defatted persimmon; mixing the microorganism suspension with the treated defatted persimmon and drying the mixture; and pulverizing the dried mixture, wherein the microorganism is any one selected from Pseudomonas sp. N-6(KCCM 10377), Acinetobacter junil/johnsonii A(KCCM 10375), and Acinetobacter baumanii/calcoaceticus N(KCCM 10376).
NOVELTY - A microorganism Pseudomonas sp. N-6 (KCCM 10377) is capable of resolving oil including crude oil, heavy oil and light oil. Pseudomonas sp. N-6 (KCCM 10377) is isolated from the oil-polluted soil; 95% of the crude oil is resolved within 3 days, and 95% of the light oil is resolved within 5 days; and Pseudomonas sp. N-6 (KCCM 10377) has optimal pH of 5 to 9, and optimal temperature of 10 to 35 degreesC.    USE - For purifying oil-polluted soil.    ADVANTAGE - The novel organism offers a environmentally-friendly method of purifying oil-polluted soil without causing secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - Land reclamation garbage (2) is excavated by reclaiming land in disposal site, and subjected to natural precipitation. The excavated land reclamation garbage is then recycled as raw material and fuel for cement manufacture.    USE - For excavating land reclamation garbage such as sludge, cinder, smoke dust and slag, and recycling as fuel and raw material for cement manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The recycling method regenerates land reclamation garbage easily and economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the land reclamation field in the recycling method of land reclamation garbage.    land reclamation field (1)    land reclamation garbage (2)    wastewater port (3)
NOVELTY - A photon absorption foam material contains a 2-photon absorption compound which produces gas and air bubbles when 2 photons are absorbed.    USE - For three dimensional optical recording medium (claimed), three dimensional display and optical material.    ADVANTAGE - The refractive index or absorption factor is modulated three dimensionally in the recording portion and non-recording portion using the 2-photon absorption foamable material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) three-dimensional refractive index modulation material using the 2-photon absorption foam material; and    (2) three-dimensional optical recording medium containing the 2-photon absorption foam material.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-production system has a hydrogen-producing reactor and a hydrogen membrane-separation device (22). The reactor produces hydrogen by using cyclohexane ring-containing hydrocarbon as a raw material, and dehydrogenating cyclohexane ring into aromatic ring. The separation device removes hydrocarbon contained in hydrogen by membrane separation using a ceramic film.    USE - In hydrogen station for manufacturing hydrogen used for hydrogen fueled car (all claimed), petroleum refining, and chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production system is compact and has excellent energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen;    (2) hydrogen station; and    (3) hydrogen fueled car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a hydrogen-production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tanks (1,3)    Pump (2)    Heat exchanger (11)    Heater (12)    Dehydrogenation device (13)    Membrane-separation device (22)
NOVELTY - Compost processing method involves depositing manure material (3) e.g. livestock dung and sludge, passing the manure material into a compost processing unit, collecting the drain and ammonia through drain trap (6) and ammonia trap (8) and ejecting the remaining gas by suction fan (12).    USE - For collecting ammonia useful as solid fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method decreases the vaporization of bad smell from the manure material. The apparatus has a simple structure and efficiently provides composts of manure material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compost processing apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline side view of suction ventilation-type compost processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compost processing apparatus (1)    manure material (3)    drain trap (6)    ammonia trap (8)    suction fan (12)
NOVELTY - A drive controller (5) detects the torque required for driving a rotary shaft (22) which supports several stirring blades (21). When the detected torque is above a preset value, the controller outputs a drive command such that the shaft is rotated in reverse direction.    USE - For fermenting organic refuse such as food obtained from kitchen and food processing plants, and unused fish obtained from fish markets and fishery, to produce manure and fodder.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the stirring efficiency of the organic refuse by rotating the shaft in reverse direction under preset condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the inner structure of the organic-refuse processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (2)    dust collector (3)    controller (5)    blades (21)    shaft (22)
NOVELTY - A liquid heat processed at 80 degreesC for 30 minutes be raw material. Raw material and test microorganisms are thrown into souring tank (34). The mixture is reacted at pH of 5-5.5 and 30-40 degreesC for residence time of 12-80 hours, preferably at 37 degreesC for residence time of 24 hours, and organic acid is produced. The souring sludge or dehydrated filtrate is added to wastewater sludge, nitrogen oxide is removed and treated water is obtained.    USE - For treating wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces souring time, and performs wastewater treatment efficiently, without increasing the concentration of nitrogen load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquid heat processed at 80 degreesC for 30 minutes is used as raw material. Microorganisms which show F-Positive by O-F BTB test, and show Negative by Gelatin liquefaction test is used as test microorganisms. The raw material and test microorganisms are thrown into a souring tank (34). The mixture is reacted at pH of 5-5.5 and 30-40 degreesC for residence time of 12-80 hours, preferably at 37 degreesC for residence time of 24 hours, and organic acid is produced. The souring sludge or dehydrated filtrate obtained by dehydrating souring sludge is added as organic carbon source to wastewater sludge heated at 70-130 degreesC for 10-60 minutes, nitrogen oxide is removed and treated water is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the water-treating unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    denitrifying tank (31)    nitrifying tank (32)    heat processing unit (33)    souring tank (34)
NOVELTY - The check circuit has a resistor (R1) and a switch (SW1) which are connected in parallel with respect to a gas leakage or fire detection sensor (200). A detector circuit compares the effective resistance value and reference values and determines whether the compared result exists in warning state when switch is in ON state.    USE - For checking fire detection/gas leakage composite type alarm for town gas detection and carbon monoxide detection in gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Checks the sensor and detector circuit easily by operating the switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the alarm check circuit.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    switch (SW1)    resistor (R1)    power supply circuit (100)    fire detection sensor (200)
NOVELTY - A phenol byproduct oil produced by phenol manufacturing process and containing a salt, bisphenol A residue byproduced by bisphenol A manufacturing process, and water are mixed and stirred. Subsequently, oil-and-water are separated by processing method of phenol byproduct oil and bisphenol A residue.    USE - For processing phenol byproduct oil to obtain oily mixture used as fuel, and bisphenol A residue.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of the basic catalyst and/or salt contained in bisphenol A residue and phenol byproduct oil, is reduced, by mixing phenol byproduct oil, bisphenol A residue and water. The salt in phenol byproduct oil is removable, and the bisphenol A residue can be liquefied.
NOVELTY - The lining sheet (1) comprises a curved shaping portion formed by bending an impermeable sheet base material. The shape of the shaping portion is formed corresponding to the shape of a target object.    USE - For use as an underlay of waste of livestock such as cow, pig, used in composting facility.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liner sheet is adapted to the shape of the target object, the liner sheet is utilized without requiring skilled operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application method of the lining sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the liner sheet.    liner sheet (1)    diagonal folding lines (13)    cutting lines (15)    flange-shaped cutting piece (16)    eyelet (17)
NOVELTY - Treatment method (M1) of colored wastewater, involves using microbial cells of Bacillus OY1-2 (FERMP No. 13118) belonging to Bacillus sp. and performing aerobic and anaerobic processing.    USE - (M1) is useful for decolorizing colored wastewater containing azodye.    ADVANTAGE - (M1) provides an efficient and cost effective decolorizing method, and eliminates the need for large sized installation and costly chemical agents. (M1) also decreases the quantity of sludge produced during the processing method.
NOVELTY - Biomass processing method, involves performing hydrogen fermentation using Clostridium beijerinkii AM21B strain, Clostridium sp.No.2 strain and Clostridium sp.X53 strain having hydrogen production ability, collecting hydrogen, performing methane-fermentation using methane bacterium and collect methane in the fermented liquor containing organic acid generated after hydrogen fermentation.    USE - For processing biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is processed efficiently in a short time without using any specialized apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the structure of hydrogen production apparatus.    hydrogen production apparatus (10)    reaction container (11)    piping (12)    cultivation tank (20)    culture solution tank (21)
NOVELTY - A plant for aerobic treatment of a liquid containing organic waste uses microorganisms immobilized on mobile carrier particles, and comprises a reactor with a bubbling air injector and a lateral de-gassing section.    USE - Aerobic biological treatment of domestic or industrial waste water with activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The plant provides for efficient separation of liquid solid and gas phases before evacuation of treated water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plant for aerobic treatment of a liquid containing organic waste uses microorganisms immobilized on mobile carrier particles, and comprises a reactor with a bubbling air injector and a lateral de-gassing section. The plant consists of a main biological reactor chamber (1) divided to form at least one immersed chamber (2), open at its two ends and having an ascending circulation, and at least one adjoining chamber (3) with a descending circulation. It has an injector (13) for air in the form of bubbles immediately adjacent to the lower end of the immersed chamber(s) (2), and at least one lateral decanting and de-gassing section (5) which has a common vertical wall (9) with the main reactor chamber, and a sloping base (12) that enables particles (14) carrying micro-organisms to fall to the bottom of the de-gassing section. The decanting section also contains at least one vertical partition (10, 10') lying parallel to the common wall and having its lower edge above the sloping base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the aerobic treatment plant.    Main reaction chamber (1)    Immersed chamber with ascending circulation (2)    Chamber with ascending circulation (3)    Decanting/degassing section (5)    Common vertical wall (9)    Vertical partitions (10, 10')    Sloping base (12)    Air bubble injector (13)    Particles carrying micro-organisms (14)
NOVELTY - Treating waste water uses a series of parallel piped tanks (2) positioned one after the other in straight lines. Each tank has a base (2c) and side walls (2a, 2b) with a supple and impermeable membrane (3) held vertical by lost shuttering (9). The tanks have diverting partitions (5) and locks (6) creating horizontal and vertical flows in each tank, which also contain granular materials (4) and plants (8) with rhizomes (8a).    USE - Treating waste water or sludge from water purification systems.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates waste materials container in the water; it is simple in design, more efficient in operation and can be adapted to suit various requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating waste water uses a series of parallel piped tanks (2) positioned one after the other in straight lines. Each tank has a base (2c) and side walls (2a, 2b) with a supple and impermeable membrane (3) held vertical by lost shuttering (9). The tanks have diverting partitions (5) and locks (6) creating horizontal and vertical flows in each tank, which also contain granular materials (4) and plants (8) with rhizomes (8a). In addition, some tanks have an optional layer of clay at the top. During operation the effluent passes through alternating aerobic and anaerobic stages, passing through tanks that can be arranged in any suitable pattern as long as a continuous flow is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of part of the waste water treatment system.    Tank (2)    Side walls (2a, 2b)    Base (2c)    Impermeable membrane (3)    Granular materials (4)    Partitions (5)    Locks (6)    Plants (8)    Rhizomes (8a)    Shuttering (9)
NOVELTY - Highly effective plant regulator containing plant material contains: ginger 1-3 wt%, three-wingnut 3-5 wt%, garlic 3-7 wt%, dry chili 0.5-1 wt%, pepper 0.1-0. 3 wt%, prickly-ash 0.1-0.3 wt%, red sugar 2-5 wt%, acetic acid 0. 5-1 wt%, ethanol 1-2 wt%, honey 0.1-0.3 wt%, yeast 0.005-0.02 wt%, magnetized water 65-70 wt% and forest soil fermenting liquid 6-11 wt% and is prepared through fermentation. It has the functions of regulating plant growth, killing germs, repelling pests and converting beneficial soil element and has no environmental pollution and toxic side effect. It is used in producing green food material.
(AT200301618-A)   NOVELTY - The novel features in an energy conversion apparatus comprising a generator (6) for a hydrogen-oxygen mixture or Brown gas are that (a) the reaction chamber (19) of the generator (6) is formed rotationally symmetrically with respect to an axis (18) ; and (b) the inner limiting surfaces (20) of chamber (19) in the region of the jacket (21) are formed by the internal surfaces (30, 31) of electrodes (29) within the chamber (19).    USE - In energy conversion using hydrogen-oxygen mixture or Brown gas.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus achieves higher efficiency for sound and IR sources and gives higher productivity for the hydrogen-oxygen mixture or Brown gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy conversion using a hydrogen-oxygen mixture or Brown gas, the process involving feeding working medium (24) or water into reaction chamber (19) and applying electric field (35) between electrodes (29) such that the field direction is perpendicular to axis (18) and the water is set in rotation with a rotation axis (33) coaxial with axis (18) and the hydrogen-oxygen mixture or Brown gas formed at axis (18) is led off and recombined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the gas generator (6) in schematic style.    reaction chamber axis (18)    reaction chamber (19)    limiting surfaces (20)    jacket (21)    base plate (22)    cover plate (23)    working medium (24)    electrodes (29)    electrode surfaces (30, 31)    rotor (32)    rotor rotation axis (33)    angular velocity (34)    electrical field. (35)
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen gas from water involving heating pressurized water to at least 650degreesC using at least one heating stage and feeding the heated and pressurized water to superheating chamber manufactured from non-oxidized material and containing non-catalytic heating element where radiated heat from heating element increases heat in chamber to cause pressurized and heated water to dissociate into hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas from water (claimed). The hydrogen gas is used as a combustion fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and effective enough for it to be utilized for home use as well as industrially and does not require the use of a catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for producing hydrogen gas from water including at least one heater for heating pressurized water to a temperature of at least 650 degrees C and the superheating chamber.
NOVELTY - A biogas production facility comprises a first reactor for holding organic waste for digestion, a tank connected to first reactor output for anaerobic hydrolysis of the digested waste and having an output connected to an input of a second reactor for adding the hydrolyzed material for further digestion and gas production.    USE - For producing biogas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conversion of organic waste into biogas is performed with improved efficiency and economy with no chemicals added to assist the anaerobic hydrolysis process. The anaerobic hydrolysis process significantly increases the produced amount of biogas compared to similar facility without hydrolysis. The amount of material to be processed in the anaerobic hydrolysis tank is kept at a minimum since the digestible part of the material has already been digested. This reduces the required capacity of the anaerobic tank and related interconnecting systems thus reducing investments and operational costs. The anaerobic hydrolysis after digestion provides more energy than hydrolysis before digestion. Larger particles constitute most of the biological substance and thus, the useful biological substance is separated from the material that has been digested in the first reactor. This further reduces the required capacity of the anaerobic tank and related interconnecting systems, which in turn further reduces investments and cost.
NOVELTY - A steam reforming catalyst composition comprises nickel, platinum, palladium, and/or rhodium; partially reducible metal oxides consisting of oxides of cerium, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, tin, or chromium; zirconium oxide; lanthanum oxide; and aluminum oxide. The Group VIII metal comprises nickel, platinum, palladium, and/or rhodium.    USE - Used in fuel processor for converting hydrocarbons into hydrogen for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst composition retains its catalytic activity even in the presence of sulfur compounds. It provides efficient generation of hydrogen than the conventional catalysts. It can operate at gas hourly space velocity value higher than those of conventional catalysts. The catalyst composition when used in fuel processors for supplying hydrogen to fuel cells, leads to reduction in volume and the cost of manufacture of the fuel processor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an improved steam reforming process for producing a hydrogen-rich gas comprising reacting a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feedstock with steam over the above catalyst composition at 600-900 degrees C, in which the sulfur content of hydrocarbon feedstock is at least 1 ppm.
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises a hydrolysis reactor, neutralization reactor and a membrane bioreactor containing a filtration module having a permeate side and a contact side in contact with intermediate feed. The hydrolysis/neutralization reactor contains an agitator and a pH controller. The membrane bioreactor comprises an aeration device of an aeration pipe and blower.    USE - For reducing biological waste sludge obtained from biological treatment unit of waste water treatment plant and having a volatile suspended solid (VSS)/total sludge concentration (SS) ratio of 0.5 - 0.9 (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is cost-effective and produces improved quality of the treated water.
NOVELTY - A preparation method of solid fuel using food waste involves producing a polymer combustible fuel material by heating the mixture to a certain temperature as injecting a treated material obtained by stirring fine amorphous carbon powder, zeolite, vanadium pentoxide and titanium oxide, food waste pulverized solution and activated carbon into a well-known solid fuel base material. The well-known solid fuel base material is obtained by a process of preparing honeycomb type organic molecular sieve ceramics in a grain shape by heating the mixture to a temperature of about 100 to 120 degreesC as agitating the materials after injecting agricultural byproduct of cellulose, metal oxide, fine amorphous carbon powder and molasses into a certain shaped reactor, and agitating the mixture at certain temperature for a certain time and supplying sonic wave and hot air to the mixture at the same time after injecting a dextrinization solution obtained from food waste powder containing moisture into a certain quantity of the prepared molecular sieve; second process of injecting molten colloid prepared by heating the mixture to a proper temperature after mixing waste edible oil with waste ethylene resin into the polymer combustible fuel material of the first process; and third process of preparing an organic solid fuel by compression molding the materials after injecting molasses into a resulting material obtained by the second process.    USE - A solid fuel, for use as a fuel in a farm household or factory.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enables formation of an organic solid fuel having high heating value.
NOVELTY - The removal of a free fatty acid in a wasted edible oil lowers the content of the free fatty acid in the waste edible oil, increasing the productive yield of a bio-diesel fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The removal of a free fatty acid in waste edible oil comprises reacting an alcohol and a waste edible oil containing a free fatty acid in the presence of an heterogeneous solid acid catalyst. The heterogeneous solid acid catalyst includes one selected from a heteropolyacid (HPA) such as SO4 2-/ZrO2. H3PW12O40, H4PMo12O40, H4SiW12O40 and H4GeW12O40, Cs2.5H0.5PW12O40, Cs1 to 2.4A0.1 to 1.5H0.5PW12O40 (where A is an element of lA group), SO4 2-/SiO2 and zeolite.
NOVELTY - A method for improving anaerobic digestion treatment efficiency of waste activated sludge (biomass) is provided to reduce treatment time, improve generation of methane gas and efficiently reduce contamination load by pretreating the waste activated sludge before feeding the waste activated sludge into the anaerobic fermentation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an anaerobic digestion process for treating waste activated sludge using microorganisms in the anaerobic state, the method for improving anaerobic digestion treatment efficiency of the waste activated sludge is characterized in that any one pretreatment step selected from thermal pretreatment step, chemical pretreatment step, ultrasonic pretreatment step and thermodynamic pretreatment step is performed before feeding the waste activated sludge into the anaerobic digestion process, where the thermal pretreatment step is performed by heating the waste activated sludge at 121 degrees C and 1.5 atmospheric pressure for 30 min, the chemical pretreatment step is performed by adding 7 g of NaOH/L-waste activated sludge to the waste activated sludge, the ultrasonic pretreatment step is performed by a frequency of 42 kHz for 120 minutes, and the thermodynamic pretreatment step is performed by heating the waste activated sludge at 121 degrees C and 1.5 atmospheric pressure for 30 minutes after adding 7 g of NaOH/L-waste activated sludge to the waste activated sludge.
NOVELTY - A method to encapsulate fuel from various combustible waste into fuel, involves crushing and sorting the combustible waste and mixing the crushed and sorted combustible waste in a proper ratio according to required heat quantity to form combustible waste including daily waste, garbage, vinyl, plastic and sludge into fuel. The encapsulation method involves compression molding the mixed waste into a solid fuel; inserting the waste solid fuel molded by the compression molding process into the capsule body; cooling the inserted waste solid fuel; and sealing the capsule after closing a capsule lid on the waste solid fuel inserted capsule body. In a capsule for covering an outer part of solid fuel (10) compression molded, the capsule-type solid fuel comprises a capsule body (30a) an upper part of which is opened, where the upper part of the capsule body is formed in the same shape as external shape of compression molded article; and a capsule lid (30b) at the central part of which an axial pipe (31) is integrally formed, such that the axial pipe has the same height as lower capsule and is inserted into a hole (41) formed on a central part of the compression molded article.    USE - For forming combustible waste into fuel and capsule-type refuse derived fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method ensures that the fuel is conveniently transported, stored and used for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing details the above method.    solid fuel (10)    capsule body (30a)    capsule lid (30b)    axial pipe (31)    hole (41)
NOVELTY - A cooling fluid composition is provided, to obtain a novel cooling fluid composition which contains no CFC and HCFC and can replace R-502 destroying the ozone layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling fluid composition comprises 5-32 wt% of difluoromethane (CH2F2, HFC-32); 5-60 wt% of pentafluoroethane (CHF2CF3, HFC-125); and 35-63 wt% of cyclopropane (C3H6, RC-270). Also the cooling fluid composition comprises 2-15 wt% of difluoromethane (CH2F2, HFC-32); 8-40 wt% of pentafluoroethane (CHF2CF3, HFC-125); and 55-70 wt% of propane (C3H6, R-290).
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a solid fuel from waste paper involves (a) sorting out foreign materials, such as metals, stones, wood, from waste paper; (b) crushing the waste paper into paper chips having size of not more than 5 mm with a crusher; (c) preparing certain amounts of powdered coal, saw dust and loess; (d) mixing a mixture of 60 -70 wt.% of paper chip, 10-30 wt.% of saw dust and 10-20 wt.% of powdered coal with water in a mixing ratio of 6 : 4; (e) putting the mixed composition obtained in the fourth step in a molding frame having a regular shape and pressurizing it with a pressure of 1-2 ton/cm2 to mold solid fuel; and (f) drying the molded solid fuel into a paper solid fuel having a water content of not more than 10%.    USE - For preparing solid fuel from waste paper.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method recycles waste paper and thereby prevents environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation of organic waste is performed using anaerobic microbe. Temperature of fermented liquor is reduced, when fermentation is terminated. Fermentation is restarted by heating liquor. Persistence of count of microbes during restarting satisfies preset relation. Initial-stage injection load of waste during restarting is determined by multiplying last injection load amount with persistence during termination.    USE - The method is useful for methane fermentation processing of organic waste, such as surplus sludge, food-processing dreg, organic refuse and activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal retention temperature during interruption of methane fermentation processing is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic waste is supplied to a methane fermentation tank (1), and methane fermentation is performed at high temperature using an anaerobic microbe. The temperature of fermented liquor in tank is reduced, when fermentation is terminated. The fermentation is restarted by heating fermented liquor. The persistence of viable count of microbes during restarting satisfies a relation: X=X0exp(-k(T)xt, where k(T) is extinction velocity at temperature T, X is number of microbes, X0 is number of initial stage microbes, and t is time (days). The initial-stage injection load of organic waste during restarting is determined by multiplying last injection load amount with persistence of microbes during termination.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of methane-fermentation processing apparatus.    Methane fermentation tank (1)    Slurry feed pump (2)    Slurry extracting pump (3)    Heat exchanger (5)    Fermented-liquor circulation pump (6)
NOVELTY - The nano carbon material (26) is a fibrous nano carbon material having fiber length of 10 nm or more and diameter of 0.5-100 nm. Outer portion (20a) of the carbon material is formed by crystalline graphite (25), in the shape of tube. Graphite has one or more layers. Inner portion (20b) or portion of cavity (23) of carbon material is formed by amorphous carbon (22), in the shape of tube.    USE - As absorbent of gas and hydrogen atom, molecule and ion, used in hydrogen storage supply apparatus (claimed), and as hydrogen storage material for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nano carbon material having high hydrogen storage ability and improved adsorptivity and desorptivity of gas molecule, atom or ion, is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of nano carbon material; and    (2) hydrogen storage supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model sectional drawing of nano carbon material.    Outer portion (20a)    Inner portion (20b)    Amorphous carbon (22)    Cavity (23)    Crystalline graphite (25)    Nano carbon material (26)
NOVELTY - A coconut fiber-made bag in which a coal melting ash and/or a converter slag is stuffed, is sunk to underwater. Thus, seawater damage is repaired.    USE - For repairing and preserving water area (claimed) such as water bottom concave portion, artificial nourishment, tidal flat, shallow field, seaweed bed, and fishery.    ADVANTAGE - The seawater damage repair method is steady, efficient, simple, economical and continuous. Divalent iron ion is steadily supplied by the water area environmental preservation material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) water area environmental preservation material; and    (2) water area environmental preservation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of a state in which the seawater environmental preservation material is arranged. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A culture medium additive (I) for improving lignin peroxidase activity of white-rot fungi having an Accession Number FERM P-18877, comprises 5-amino levulinic acid.    USE - (I) is useful for improving the lignin peroxidase activity of white-rot fungi (claimed) utilized for purifying the environment that contains halogenated compound e.g., dioxins.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables to improve lignin peroxidase activity of white-rot fungi.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) culturing (M1) white-rot fungi having an Accession Number FERM P-18877 in a culture medium that contains 5-amino levulinic acid;    (2) purifying (M2) an environment that contains halogenated substance such as chlorinated organic compound, involves utilizing a culture solution of white-rot fungi, which is cultured in a culture medium that contains 5-amino levulinic acid;    (3) an agent for purifying the environment, comprising the culture solution of white-rot fungi, which contains 5-amino levulinic acid;    (4) processing (M3) ash or soil, involves processing the ash or soil that contains halogenated substance (chlorinated organic compound) and heavy metal with the culture solution of white-rot fungi in acidic condition, to obtain a slurry, and adding an insoluble agent to the slurry to insolubilize the heavy metal in the slurry; and    (5) an apparatus consisting of a processing unit in which ash or soil is added for carrying out the processing step of (M3).
NOVELTY - The electrode group (16A) consisting of internal cylinder-shaped electrodes (16X) and cylinder-shaped insulation casing (16Y) which is the protection electrode contacting the to-be-processed gas, is provided between the plate-shaped electrodes (14B). The plate-shaped electrode consists of plate-shaped internal electrode (14X) and rectangular-solid-shaped sheathing element (14Y) covering the internal electrode.    USE - Gas excitation apparatus for producing low temperature plasma used in deodorizing apparatus and air purifying apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the manufacturing and maintenance cost of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gaseous excitation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas excitation apparatus.    plate-shaped electrodes (14B)    internal electrodes (14X,16X)    sheathing element (14Y)    electrode group (16A)    insulation casing (16Y)
NOVELTY - A pressure relief valve (13) discharges air from compressor (3) to inlet port of a combustor (12), when pressure between compressor and fuel cell stack (1) reaches more than predetermined value.    USE - Mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to discharge air from compressor reliably. Suppresses discharge of high concentration hydrogen from combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    compressor (3)    pump (10)    combustor (12)    pressure relief valve (13)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon compound having more than 2 carbon atoms, which is present in the hydrogen-containing gas supplied to a fuel cell stack, is removed to suppress the deterioration of the fuel cell stack. The concentration of the compound in the gas is reduced to 1.0 vol ppm or less.    USE - For suppressing deterioration of fuel cell stack (claimed) provided in fuel cell system (claimed) used in non-commercial applications, industrial applications and in motor vehicles, to produce electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently suppresses the deterioration of the fuel cell stack and thereby improves the performance of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack (34); and    (2) fuel cell system (2) which has fuel cell stack which receives the hydrogen-containing gas whose concentration of hydrocarbon compound having more than 2 carbon atoms, is reduced to a specific level by a deterioration suppression device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (2)    hydrogen production unit (20)    fuel tank (21)    carbon monoxide converter (32)    fuel cell stack (34)
NOVELTY - Adsorption material containing magnesium or magnesium alloy as main component is immersed in water containing arsenic, and arsenic is adsorbed to the material. Subsequently dehydration filtration is carried out and arsenic is removed.    USE - For removing arsenic contained in contaminated underground water, industrial waste such as gallium-arsenic group incineration dust, old mining waste water of heat ore deposit, hot spring water, geothermal power station effluent, municipal solid waste, incinerated ash, fly ash, well water contaminated with agrochemicals and electric furnace steel manufacture dust.    ADVANTAGE - Arsenic is removed from alkaline water easily and economically at very high velocity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adsorption material is powder, ribbon or porous material of pure magnesium or magnesium alloy.
NOVELTY - Operating intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC) comprises operating fuel cell at 450-650 degrees C, reforming methanol to generate hydrogen supplied to the anode of the fuel cell, arranging reforming reaction to receive heat generated by the fuel cell, and using the evaporation of methanol fuel and water and fuel reforming process to cool the IT-SOFC.    USE - For operating IT-SOFC used as electrochemical device for conversion of chemical energy in fuel into direct=-current electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides greater flexibility in internal reforming. It reduces air cooling of stack and improves system efficiency. It has reduced parasitic power loss for compression. The reformer is arranged in thermal contact with the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for IT-SOFCS comprising intermediate temperature SOFC with anode and cathode separated by electrolyte, and reformer for reforming methanol to generate hydrogen to be supplied to the anode. The fuel cell and reformer are arranged so that heat generated by the fuel cell when in use in conveyed to the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of apparatus.    Evaporator (13)    Catalyst bed (14)    Anode compartment (15)    Preheater (18)
NOVELTY - At least part of a liquid effluent containing glycol, water and salts is dehydrated and filtered across a membrane to separate part of the salts. The membrane has a pore size of between 5 and 100 Angstrom and a pressure difference is applied between the two sides of the membrane.    USE - Treatment of a hydrocarbon charge containing water and salts to remove the water and salts, in particular treatment of natural gas to prevent formation of hydrates (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The relatively coarse membrane described here reduces the risk of clogging and allows larger flows of hydrocarbon to be handled without loss of purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid effluent is expanded before filtering and after dehydration. The charge is mixed with the aqueous glycol solution , then transported by circulation in a pipe, then the gaseous phase is separated from the liquid effluent. The filtered liquid effluent is recycled. The pressure difference is between 0.5 and 5MPa. The filtration is a nano-filtration and the membrane is permeable to salts and impermeable to glycol. The charge is natural gas at a pressure greater than 0.5MPa. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is made for a treatment installation for carrying out the above method, including a membrane separator where the means of circulation for the liquid effluent are tangential to the membrane and the membrane separator contains a module of several membranes in a casing. Several of these membrane modules are arranged in series and/or in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows one version of the installation    Glycol feed line (1)    Natural gas line (2)    Gas treatment unit (4)    Gas/liquid separator (5)    Natural gas (6)    Expander (8)    Membrane separator (10)    Glycol recovery (13)    Distillation column (14)    Water extraction (15)    Reboiler (16)    Glycol extraction (18)
NOVELTY - Detecting the presence of a gas in an ambient atmosphere involves exposing an organic electroluminescence device (11) to the ambient atmosphere and detecting generation of dark spot generated through reduction or oxidation of at least one of anode (13), cathode (15) or electroluminescence layer (14) of the device.    USE - For detecting the presence/concentration of the gas in ambient atmosphere generating a dark spot (claimed); for detecting a degree of vacuum; for detecting an oxygen concentration; and for detecting humidity.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows detection of presence/concentration of the gas. The organic electroluminescence device allows a dark spot to generate very easily and thus detection sensitivity can be extremely increased using the device. Existence of gas in the ambient atmosphere can be visually checked.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a gas sensor for detecting presence of a gas; and    (2) a storage vessel for storing a gas detecting apparatus such as gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic electroluminescence device.    organic electroluminescence device (11)    substrate (12)    anode (13)    electroluminescence layer (14)    cathode. (15)
NOVELTY - Reactor has a container (1) which rotates about an axis of rotation.    USE - Producing methane-containing gases from biogenic material for heating purposes, for producing electrical energy and for producing gaseous and liquid fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has low energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the reactor.    reactor container (1)    covering element (2)    stirring elements (3)    inlet (4)    outlet (5)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply system includes first and second hydrogen storage materials. The first storage material releases hydrogen used to activate the second storage material. The second storage material releases hydrogen that is made available to a hydrogen consumption system.    USE - Providing hydrogen to fuel cell-powered vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The first hydrogen storage material can be more readily activated than the second material, thus enabling more rapid start-up of the system. The second hydrogen storage material has a higher storage capacity than the first, thus providing a greater amount of hydrogen for a given weight and volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen supply system includes first and second hydrogen storage materials (1, 2), where the two hydrogen stores are separate. The first hydrogen storage material can be activated to release hydrogen at a lower temperature than can the second hydrogen storage material. A proportion of the hydrogen released from the first hydrogen storage material is utilized to activate the second hydrogen storage material, and a proportion of the hydrogen released from the second hydrogen storage material is made available to a hydrogen consumption system (3).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for activating a second hydrogen storage material for supplying a hydrogen consumption system, by utilizing a proportion of a stream of hydrogen generated by activating a separate first hydrogen storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of the hydrogen supply system.    Hydrogen storage material (1, 2)    Hydrogen consumption system (3)    Hydrogen burner unit (4)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen sulfide concentration in biogas produced from organic wastewater containing sulfur compound during methane fermentation is detected, and desulfurization is carried out when hydrogen sulfide concentration exceeds predetermined value.    USE - For methane fermentation of organic wastewater emitted from paper making plant and chemical plant.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation of organic wastewater containing sulfur compound is performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the anaerobic treatment apparatus.    Natural water (1)    Natural water tank (2)    Natural water solution sending pipe (3)    Methane fermentation tank (4)    Obstacle plate (5)
NOVELTY - Generating hydrogen and oxygen gas involves introducing water molecules into a high frequency electromagnetic energy field to dissociate into hydrogen and oxygen species; separating the hydrogen and oxygen species; and removing the species such that like species combine to form hydrogen and oxygen gas.    USE - For generating hydrogen and oxygen gas useful in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method is highly efficient and does not rely on fossil fuels as the source of hydrogen. The method does not rely on the construction of far flung infrastructure and can be practiced at the point of use of the produced hydrogen. The method relies on renewable and recyclable resources as the source of energy and wasted energy of conventional energy production as the source of energy to extract the hydrogen from water. The method allows a hydrogen infrastructure that obviates the global infrastructure of fossil fuel delivery. The process is scalable allowing for efficient production of hydrogen on a small local scale while large installation can produce quantities suitable for commercial distribution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method further involves combusting carbon dioxide with hydrogen species or hydrogen gas to form organic compounds. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for producing hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially broken perspective view of a radiant energy transfer apparatus for generating hydrogen and oxygen.    reactor (10)    first portion (12)    second portion (14)    coil (16)    membrane. (18)
NOVELTY - A sulfur scrubber assembly for removing sulfur from a gasoline or diesel fuel stream, to reduce the concentration of sulfur in the fuel stream to less than 0.05 ppm, comprises an open cell (6) porous foam support structure (2) including a nickel reactant on all exposed surfaces of the structure. The nickel reactant reacts with sulfur in the fuel stream to remove sulfur from the fuel stream and form nickel sulfide deposits on the support structure.    USE - For removing sulfur from a gasoline or diesel fuel stream for a fuel cell power plant assembly used to power an engine in a mobile environment, e.g. automobile, bus, truck, or boat, or in a stationary environment.    ADVANTAGE - The use of high surface area porous foam monolith enables 100% of the nickel reactant to contact with the fuel stream being desulfurized. The scrubber assembly removes all of the sulfur in the fuel stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of an open cell foam monolith sulfur scrubber bed.    Foam support structure (2)    Lattice network of tendrils (4)    Open cell (6)    Ends (8, 10)
NOVELTY - Production of fatty acid alkyl ester (I) involves emulsifying naturally occurring fatty acid (a), alkaline solution (b) and alcohol (c); transesterifying the emulsion at controlled temperature and pressure using ultrasonic irradiation; gravitationally separating the emulsion into glycerine solution and (I); and washing and drying (I) in a centrifuge to remove any remaining catalyst, residual alcohol, glycerol, soaps and excess water.    USE - For producing fatty acid alkyl ester (claimed) useful as biodiesel fuel for diesel combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The fatty acid alkyl ester is pure biodiesel fuel that does not require additional processing to meet the ASTM standard for biodiesel. The use of ultrasonic cavitation reduces the size of drops in the liquid phases resulting in much larger surface to volume ratio that allows complete chemical reaction to be reached faster (preferably within 12 - 18 seconds). The ultrasonic reactor avoids the need for expensive high-pressure pumps. The gravitational separation allows separation of individual phases of the mixture thus avoiding sedimentation step to be performed mechanically. The method provides efficient and economically viable technique for production of fatty acid alkyl ester in higher yield with high purity. The method is easily scalable from the laboratory to an industrial manufacturing facility with a production capacity of more than 100 million gallons annual production. The method enables production of fuel in ecologically optimal conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for production of (I) comprising a first tank containing (a); a second tank containing (b); a third tank containing (c); a reaction chamber for transesterification of emulsion; a natural gravity separatory; and a centrifuge.
NOVELTY - A foam glass cleaning composition comprises 1-8 wt.% propellant mixture; and 92-99 wt.% glass cleaning composition comprising 0.05-6 wt.% anionic surfactant, 0.1-6 wt.% cosurfactant, 0-1 wt.% perfume, 0.05-1 wt.% anticorrosion system, 0.1-4 wt.% 1-3C alcohol, 0.01-0.5 wt.% inorganic magnesium salt, and the balance being water.    USE - The invention is used for cleaning glass surfaces, e.g. window panes.    ADVANTAGE - The invention which exhibits an anti-rain effect which is better spreading of rain on the window pane, easier wiping and shorter drying time.
NOVELTY - A combustible gas detection system for monitoring combustible gas, comprises a phase separator (50) having a first outlet; a conduit having an inlet connected to the phase separator and an exhaust outlet; and a combustible gas sensor (36) adjacent the exhaust outlet and connected to the conduit.    USE - For monitoring combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces or eliminates the effects of relative humidity on the combustible gas sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for generating hydrogen gas, comprising an electrochemical cell stack; a phase separator fluidly coupled to the electrochemical stack for receiving a water gas mixture; a vent conduit (52) fluidly connected and extending vertically from the top of the phase separator; and a combustible gas sensor coupled to the vent conduit.
NOVELTY - Provided is an air diffuser with function of fluid-mixing which is able to stably supply oxygen to microorganisms in an aerobic tank and uniformly agitate an anoxic tank and an anaerobic tank in advanced treatment for removing nitrogen and phosphorus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air diffuser comprises an eddy case(50) installed on a supply pipe(10), a plural connection members(60) installed on the upper side of the eddy case and many protrusions(70,72) formed on the inner side of the connection member to split fluid, a fluid inlet(100) formed on the lower side of the eddy case and a screw part(120) formed on a connection portion of a venturi(180).
NOVELTY - Felling plant and industrial waste containing alkali substance are mix-stirred. The compost of felling plant is modified, and vegetation in neutral region is enabled using modified industrial waste.    USE - The method is useful for modifying industrial waste containing alkali substance, such as incinerated ash, civil work construction production soil and dehydration cake.    ADVANTAGE - The modification of industrial waste is safely enabled. The discharge of air of carbon dioxide is suppressed by processing felling plant. Neutralization of industrial waste is enabled without having chemical agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mixing process and neutralization process in modification of industrial waste.    Construction production soil (11)    Mixture (12)    Chip material (23)    Back hoe (31)
NOVELTY - A supporting plate (2) supports the refuse amount reduction functional structure (1). The load cell (3) provided at the bottom of the plate, detects the weight of plate. A controller (14) provided at functional structure calculates the weight of organic refuse thrown in processing chamber (6) based on the detection signal from load cell, based on which a flush tank (15) adds a known load with respect to the load cell.    USE - The organic refuse disposer is useful at home, restaurants and food-processing-sector companies for reducing the amount of organic refuse such as waste vegetable, fruit and foodstuff, and bones and shells of fishes.    ADVANTAGE - Easily calibrates the weight detection precision of organic refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the organic refuse disposer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Functional structural portion (1)    Supporting plate (2)    Load cell (3)    Controller (14)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (2) comprises a carbon monoxide adsorbent (6) and an oxygen adsorbent (5) that are alternately provided, so as to adsorb the carbon monoxide contained in input fuel (7) and oxygen produced by electrolyzing water, respectively.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide in fuel cell apparatus (claimed) e.g. direct methanol-type fuel cell apparatus, solid-polymer type fuel cell apparatus, and solid-oxide-type fuel cell apparatus used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables oxidizing the carbon monoxide contained in the fuel using oxygen produced by electrolyzing water reliably and easily, hence eliminates the need to supply air through an air supply unit, thereby reducing the size, weight and noise of the carbon monoxide removal apparatus, while improving power generation efficiency of the fuel cell apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the carbon monoxide removal apparatus.    Catalyst layer (2)    Electrolyte films (3)    Oxygen adsorbent (5)    Carbon monoxide adsorbent (6)    Fuel (7)
NOVELTY - Solid foreign material containing combustible foreign material is entrained by flow of odorous gas (Y), which is generated by fermentation of livestock dung (X). The combustible foreign material of a size, which does not reduce the required deodorizing processing capacity of odorous gas, and the odorous gas are simultaneously burned with fuel (W) using an air supply. Thus, the odorous gas is treated.    USE - For removing odor of odorous gas generated during fermentation of livestock dung e.g. hen-droppings.    ADVANTAGE - The odorous gas is reliably processed using the odorous gas treatment equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for odorous gas treatment equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of odorous gas treatment equipment.    Livestock dung place (1)    Livestock dung fermentation device (2)    Fuel (W)    Livestock dung (X)    Odorous gas (Y)
NOVELTY - A channel tube is provided at upper and lower portions of the electrolytic bath (2) for circulating cooling water through a pipe.    USE - Hydrogen-oxygen mixing gas generation device used in commercial boiler, incinerator, welding cutting of metal.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous operation of the apparatus, by suppressing temperature rise of electrolyzed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system chart of the electrolyzed water cooling method.    Electrolytic cell bath (2)    Electrolysis board (3)    Insulated rubber (4)    Cooling coil pipe (8)    Refrigeration unit (9)
NOVELTY - Transesterification of fats and oils, and alcohol is performed. The produced bio-diesel fuel is separated from the transesterified mixture using carbon dioxide.    USE - For manufacture of bio-diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The novel bio-diesel fuel is simply and efficiently manufactured. The phase-separated ester is simply separated from alcohol decantation.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus has steam modifier (2), gas transformation apparatus (4), gas separation apparatus, catalyst combustion apparatus and highly concentrated nitrogen supply path.    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell installed in factory, motor vehicle, home, and fuel car, metal industry, oil and fat industry, petroleum industry and semiconductor industry.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus has excellent hydrogen production efficiency. Safe starting and stopping process of hydrogen production apparatus is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production apparatus has steam modifier, gas transformation apparatus, gas separation apparatus, catalyst combustion apparatus and highly concentrated nitrogen supply path. Steam is added to the raw material and is made to contact with a modification catalyst in the steam modifier to generate hydrogen-containing gas. Carbon monoxide contained in the generated gas is made to contact with a transformation catalyst in the gas transformation apparatus and converted into carbon dioxide. Highly pure hydrogen is recovered from the hydrogen-containing gas by the gas separation apparatus. The off-gas and air emitted from raw material are mixed and burnt in the catalyst combustion apparatus to generate highly concentrated nitrogen. The highly concentrated nitrogen is supplied by the nitrogen supply path.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method to start the hydrogen production apparatus; and    (2) method to stop the hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the hydrogen-production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    De-sulfuring apparatus (1)    Steam modifier (2)    Reformer (3)    Gas transformation apparatus (4)    Catalyst combustor (6)
NOVELTY - Gas treatment equipment has an adsorption device (1) having an adsorption agent (11), and a desorption apparatus (3). The desorption apparatus enables desorption processing of nitrogen oxide by desorption processing of moisture content under atmospheric pressure w.r.t the adsorption agent containing an adsorption component, and vacuum.    USE - Used for gas treatment (claimed) of nitrogen-oxide-containing gas emitted by gas engines and incinerators, and heat-decomposing nitrogen oxide.    ADVANTAGE - The gas treatment equipment economically carries out heating decomposition of nitrogen oxide with high decomposition efficiency. The dissolution amount of nitrogen oxide is decreased by decreasing the relative amount of moisture content, which prevents corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline flowchart of gas treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    adsorption device (1)    blower (2)    desorption apparatus (3)    thermal-plasma generator (4)    adsorption agent (11)
NOVELTY - The separation filter has porous ceramic support layer impregnated with silica, formed on the surface of a ceramic base layer. The average pore size of support layer is smaller than the average pore size of the base layer. A separated silica layer is formed on the support layer, having average pore size smaller than average pore size of porous support layer.    USE - For separating hydrogen from hydrogen mixed gas supplied to fuel cell system (claimed) used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen gas is separated efficiently from the hydrogen mixed gas. Stabilizes the temperature of filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of separation filter; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of hydrogen-permeation filter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Treating odor gas (Y) ejected during fermentation of livestock dung (X), comprises burning the gas with a fuel (W) in the presence of an air supply. Deodorization and/or denitration of exhaust gas (Z) produced by combustion is then carried out in the presence of a catalyst (91) maintained at predetermined temperature.    USE - Used for treating odor gas ejected during fermentation of livestock dung.    ADVANTAGE - The treatment of odor gas is reliably effected by processing the exhaust gas produced by combustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for odor gas treatment equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an odor gas treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Livestock-dung place (1)    Livestock-dung fermentation device (2)    Combustion engine (7)    Catalyst (9)    Fuel (W)    Livestock dung (X)    Odor gas (Y)    Exhaust gas (Z)
NOVELTY - A controller controls a solid-polymer type water electrolysis device (5) using a load break switch (3) under rated wind speed according to wind powered electricity generation output. The water electrolysis efficiency is improved when constant voltage control of supply voltage more than electrolytic voltage is performed by decreasing rated current density from electrode current density.    USE - For producing hydrogen by water electrolysis using wind powered electricity generation output, for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water electrolysis efficiency is improved at reduced power consumption. The hydrogen is produced effectively by effective usage of natural power resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the wind-powered electricity generation water electrolysis hydrogen production device.    wind generator (1)    transformer (2)    load break switch (3)    rectifier (4)    solid-polymer type water electrolysis device (5)
NOVELTY - Biogas is supplied to a hollow tube-like separation membrane. The film of separation membrane selectively permeates and separates carbon dioxide in biogas. Thus, methane gas contained in biogas is recovered.    USE - Separating and recovering methane gas from biogas.    ADVANTAGE - Methane gas is efficiently recovered from biogas in high concentration. The fluctuation of concentration of methane gas is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the above method of separation and recovery of methane gas from biogas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation of organic waste is carried out in methane fermentation tank. The methane fermented waste liquid is purified by an activation sludge method. The methane fermentation waste liquid is heated or hold in a methane fermentation waste liquid. The waste liquid is aerated and aggregated for processing the methane fermented waste liquid.    USE - For processing methane fermentation waste liquid of organic waste liquid such as excrements of cow and pig, and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method diffuses ammonia and alkalinity in methane fermentation waste liquid. The amount of coagulant consumed is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation waste disposal apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram which shows the principal portion structure of apparatus for implementing methane fermentation waste liquid processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material is obtained by impregnating and baking a monomer and zinc chloride in a raw material.    USE - In hydrogen storage apparatus of hydrogen storage system used in fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material has high hydrogen storage ability, and several pores having diameter of 0.7-1.2 nm, and is economically and easily manufactured. The hydrogen storage apparatus using the hydrogen storage material is compact and lightweight. A hydrogen storage system without the need of using a non-standard component and detector for countermeasure with respect to high voltage, is obtained. The fuel cell vehicle is lightweight, and has high efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen storage material, which involves impregnating zinc chloride into a raw material, impregnating monomer into raw material containing zinc chloride, and baking the impregnated product;    (2) hydrogen storage apparatus, which has the hydrogen storage material;    (3) hydrogen storage system, which has the hydrogen storage apparatus; and    (4) fuel cell vehicle using the hydrogen storage system.
NOVELTY - Sulfur component contained in a hydrocarbon fuel is removed using a sponge-metal catalyst (3).    USE - For desulfurization of hydrocarbon fuel used for manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas used for fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur component, which is a catalyst poison in a modification catalyst, is removed. The sulfur component is simply and economically removed from the hydrocarbon fuel with high efficiency, at low temperature and normal pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desulfurization apparatus of hydrocarbon fuel. The apparatus has a fuel supply unit (1) for supplying the hydrocarbon fuel, a reactor flow path (2) filled with the sponge-metal catalyst, and a heating unit (5) for heating the catalyst. The hydrocarbon fuel is supplied to reactor flow path, contacted with the catalyst, and sulfur component is removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the desulfurization apparatus of the hydrocarbon fuel.    fuel supply unit (1)    reactor flow path (2)    sponge-metal catalyst (3)    heating unit (4)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1), fed with a mixture of raw effluent and effluent from a nitrification and carbonated pollution extraction plant, has two denitrification compartments (3, 4) with plastic liners (8), set parallel to one another and operating in an alternating sequence. The compartments are filled alternately with the effluent mixture by an overhead rotary arm (11), and when one compartment is in the filling phase (denitrification and self-cleaning of the excess biomass) the other is in the emptying phase (denitrification and drainage of the excess biomass). The denitrified effluent goes into a discharge chamber (6), and passes from it into a plant (2) dedicated to nitrification and the elimination of carbonated pollution, the plant having a bacterial or trickle bed and aerobic biological filtration with rising air and water flows.    USE - The reactor is useful for denitrification of effluents.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the reactor avoids the need to clean excess biomass by injecting air, allows a reduction of the denitrification plant volume and control of the contact time necessary for denitrification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical section of the denitrification reactor. (Drawing contains non-English language text)    Reactor (1)    Denitrification plant (2)    Compartments (3, 4)    Discharge chamber (6)    Plastic liners (8)    Rotary arm (11)
NOVELTY - The mixer, e.g. for composting or fermenting divided waste solids, consists of a vertical silo (1) with central working and peripheral zones. The central zone has a driven shaft (3), rotated at 5 - 10 rpm, equipped with a series of flat angled blades (6) that lift the waste materials through different levels (n1 - n21) and release them at the top. Each blade extends radially for a distance equivalent to between a fifth and a third of the silo's radius, and has an adjustable angle of incidence. The materials round the periphery of the silo return automatically to its lower end (1a), which is conical in shape and fitted with optional scrapers (19) driven by the shaft. The silo is equipped with a loader (9) at the top, and has a discharger in the form of an auger (11) at the bottom; it also has an inlet/outlet (20) for fluids.    USE - The mixer is useful for composting or fermenting waste materials, including physical and or chemical treatment processes.    ADVANTAGE - The rotating blades ensure a regular distribution of the materials in the silo and allow them to be broken down.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical section of the mixing silo.    Silo (1)    Conical lower end (1a)    Rotary shaft (3)    Blades (6)    Top loader (9)    Auger (11)    Scrapers (19)    Fluid inlet/outlet (20)
NOVELTY - The biogas fermenter, for the production of methane from a biomass, has a mobile concrete base which is angled at least partially and with gutters (13). The contour of the base is square, rectangular or round. Heating is integrated into the base plate or its walls.    USE - The base is for dry fermenting a biomass e.g. manure, where microorganisms are mixed with it as the base is filled to produce methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The fermenting action does not use charges, as each filled base is replaced by another filled base after fermenting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the concrete fermenting base.    Gutters (13)
NOVELTY - Biogas generator reactor having an assembly feeding solid organic matter into a biogas reactor, is new. The reactor has an inlet (7) and an outlet (5) with a conveyer duct (3) incorporating a worm drive (6). A scouring pipe (8) through which a scouring liquid may be introduced as required. The scouring pipe outlet is located between the worm drive (6) and outlet (5).    USE - The apparatus is used as a biogas reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The scouring tube maintains the reactor at peak performance by removing solid clumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the reactor.    Feed pipe (3)    Outlet (5)    Worm drive (6)    Inlet (7)    Biogas generator (27).
NOVELTY - The assembly for a simultaneous treatment of sewage and organic residue gives anaerobic conditions where the sewage and organic matter pass through a two-stage reactor to give a hydrolysis and acid removal zone and a zone to produce methane. The reactor has an outer chamber (1) separated from an inner chamber (2) by a sieve plate (3) to retain solids and organic residue.    USE - The assembly is for the treatment of domestic sewage containing organic residue and also waste from restaurants and other large kitchens, industrial foodstuff preparation plants, clarified sludge and manure.    ADVANTAGE - The sewage waste is treated effectively in a two-stage reactor, with an efficient and simultaneous treatment of the sewage and organic residue without the costs of a third reactor stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The assembly for a simultaneous treatment of sewage and organic residue gives anaerobic conditions where the sewage and organic matter pass through a two-stage reactor to give a hydrolysis and acid removal zone and a zone to produce methane. The reactor has an outer chamber (1) separated from an inner chamber (2) by a sieve plate (3) to retain solids and organic residue. The inner chamber has a solid bed (4) with colonies of microorganisms to convert dissolved organic matter into methane. The mixed biogas passes out through an outlet (6) in the cover. A recirculating pump (7) is within the inner chamber. A rotating brush unit (13) cleans the sieve plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the sewage treatment reactor. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    outer chamber (1)    inner chamber (2)    sieve plate (3)    solid bed (4)    biogas outlet (6)    recirculating pump (7)    rotating brush unit (13)
NOVELTY - A bioproduction process of preparing an hydrolysate from squid processing byproducts including obtaining squid byproducts, hydrolyzing the byproducts, heating the hydrolyzed product until the viscosity stabilizes, filtering the heating product to form a filtrate, concentrating the filtrate to form the desired hydrolysate.    USE - The process is useful for preparing a squid hydrolysate (SH) useful for aquaculture feed ingredient, larval feed formulation and production from SH, for larval feed production for all fin fish at all ages, and all crustaceans, for brood fish diet supplementation, in plant protein-based marine fish diets for improvement of palatability and nutrition, and for producing organic fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fish feed ingredient prepared by hydrolyzing squid byproducts to form a hydrolysate.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic system for direct hydrogen generation and collection comprises a photovoltaic membrane with an integrated photovoltaic structure that is surrounded by water in a container, divides the container into two chambers, is coated on both sides with an electrically conductive, transparent, modified titanium dioxide layer and is irradiated with sunlight on both sides.    USE - Direct hydrogen generation and collection, especially for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be made from ecofriendly and inexpensive materials with good corrosion resistance, is of simple and compact design with no expensive electrolysis electrode system, and provides easy separation of dissociation gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Photovoltaic system for direct hydrogen generation and collection comprises a photovoltaic membrane with an integrated photovoltaic structure that is surrounded by water in a container, divides the container into two chambers, is coated on both sides with an electrically conductive transparent titanium dioxide layer that is modified to have oxygen-catalyzing properties on one side and hydrogen-catalyzing properties on the other side, and is irradiated with sunlight on both sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of the photovoltaic system in the form of a tube. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Copper-indium tandem solar cell (CIS)    Plastic lens (KL)    Flexible transparent insert (LE)    Photovoltaic membrane (PM)    Photovoltaic system (PS)    Photovoltaic structure (PVS)    Flexible tube (S)    Titanium dioxide layer (TS)    Water chambers (WKA, WKK)
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system (100) for fuel cell, comprises a first adsorbent bed for adsorption of inorganic sulfur-containing compounds and high molecular weight organic sulfur-containing compounds; and second adsorbent bed for adsorption of low molecular weight organic sulfur-containing compounds. The first and second adsorbent beds are arranged such that the fuel passes through one of the adsorbent beds, and then through the other adsorbent bed.    USE - The system is used for processing fuel for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system can remove all types of sulfur-containing compounds. It has high-capacity, increased life, and is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel processing method comprising:    (1) providing a mixture of fuel and sulfur-containing compounds;    (2) adsorbing from the mixture inorganic sulfur-containing compounds and high molecular weight organic sulfur-containing compounds using a first adsorbent bed; and    (3) adsorbing from the mixture low molecular weight organic sulfur-containing compounds using a second adsorbent bed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel processing system.    Fuel processing system (100)    Heat exchanger (102)    Desulfurizers (106A-B)    Filter (118)
NOVELTY - The injector has an enclosure defining openings for introducing fuel gas and air. Electrodes in the enclosure are connected to a power supply, and coated with a dielectric material (13c). An atmospheric pressure plasma created by a dielectric barrier discharge is produced by applying the power to electrodes and spraying the gas into the enclosure. The plasma cracks the gas before mixing with air from the air openings.    USE - Used in a combustion process that is utilized for propulsion of automobiles and airplanes, generation of electrical power, heating homes and buildings, and provision of hot water.    ADVANTAGE - The atmospheric pressure plasma is produced by applying the electrical power to electrodes coated by dielectric material, and spraying the fuel gas into enclosure, thus increasing cracking of plasma to enhance combustion process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of increasing the efficiency of combustion processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plasma catalytic fuel injector, in which an atmospheric pressure plasma is used to crack the fuel.    Fuel gas (11)    Electrical power unit (13)    Electrodes (13a, 13b)    Dielectric material (13c)    Air (15)
NOVELTY - A conducting electrode for electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohols is prepared by coating a substrate with a metallic or conducting backing layer; and electrochemically coating the metallic or conducting backing layer-coated substrate with a polymer using a monomer or a mixture of monomer and an activating agent.    USE - For preparing a conducting electrode for electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohols, e.g. methanol, useful for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process makes use of much cheaper material than metals/metallic complexes based on palladium, ruthenium and platinum. It also gives better results than the metals/metallic complexes based on these metals. The electrode can be easily made in any shape or size as desired for application in fuel cells. The process efficiently and economically produces the conducting electrode.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator comprises at least one or at least two anodes of different materials, at least one cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises a metal hydride, at least one stabilizing agent, and a solvent (preferably water). The hydrogen gas is generated whenever at least one anode is electrically connected to the cathode.    USE - As a hydrogen generator battery for generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator is self-regulating, self-starting and self-pressurizing.
NOVELTY - A biological reactor for processing wastewater comprising pollutant(s), comprises a housing and a nest material confined within a nest space. The housing comprises a passage for flow of wastewater. The passage has a cross-sectional area and an axis parallel to a direction of flow. The nest material comprises planar filamentous structure that provides a surface for attachment of biomass while permitting flow of wastewater through the nest space.    USE - For processing wastewater (such as dairy wastewater) comprising pollutant(s) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive biological reactor results in a longer SRT, good sludge mixing, and reduced washout of sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of processing wastewater, comprising directing wastewater comprising a first amount of pollutant(s) into a biological reactor. The wastewater flows through the nest material. Biogas is recovered from the reactor. Processed water is discharged from the reactor. It comprises a second amount of the pollutant which is lower than the first amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram of a two-stage bionest reactor.
NOVELTY - Electricity and hydrogen co-production system for generating or producing both electricity and hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels, comprises hydrocarbon pyrolysis reactors capable of operating in pyrolysis mode or in regeneration mode; fuel cells; and manifold. In pyrolysis mode, the pyrolysis reactors utilize the hydrocarbon fuels to generate hydrogen and solid carbon.    USE - For generating or producing both electricity and hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system generates both electricity and hydrogen at higher efficiency, with greater simplicity, and lower cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electricity and hydrogen co-production system for generating or producing both electricity and hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels, comprises hydrocarbon pyrolysis reactors capable of operating in pyrolysis mode or in regeneration mode; fuel cells; and manifold in communication with the pyrolysis reactors and the fuel cells, and capable of directing the output of the reactors in regeneration mode to the fuel cells. In pyrolysis mode, the pyrolysis reactors utilize the hydrocarbon fuels to generate hydrogen and solid carbon. In regeneration mode, the pyrolysis reactors convert the solid carbon to electricity by an electrochemical process through the fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-gas-dispensing system comprises a hydrogen source to provide diatomic hydrogen gas, a pressurizing apparatus to obtain the result of hydrogen gas being pressurized, pressure vessel(s) to store hydrogen gas, and piping to convey the hydrogen gas from hydrogen source to the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is in the shape of a cylinder oriented vertically and having top and bottom ends.    USE - The system is used for dispensing hydrogen gas or mixture(s) of hydrogen gas and compressed natural gas. It may be designed to refuel vehicles (180) that consume pure compressed hydrogen gas and/or to refuel internal-combustion-engine-powered vehicles that consume a mixture of hydrogen gas and other flammable gas(es) such as natural gas.(All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The inventive dispensing system is safe and yet occupies a small amount of land. It requires minimum amount of active fire detection and suppression system. It is simple and inexpensive to manufacture, easy to erect in the field, test, and maintain.
NOVELTY - Proposed gas-holder is used for making combustible manure gas from manure, dung and organic wastes of plant growing and high-quality organic fertilizers decontaminated from pathogenic microflora, helminth and their ova and seeds of weeds. Variable-capacity wet gas-holder includes bell hoisting in liquid and reservoir with bottom and branch pipes for filling the reservoir with running liquid and emptying it; running liquid is used for locking the hoisting and lowering bell; gas-holder is also provided with branch pipe for delivery and discharge of manure gas generated in methane tank at anaerobic fermentation of organic wastes. Bottom of reservoir is taper in shape. Mounted at base of bottom is intake part of branch pipe emptying the reservoir from settling particles.    USE - Sewage systems; farming; stock-rearing and poultry farms, complexes and fabrics.    ADVANTAGE - Low operational cost. 3 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Manufacture of monosaccharide and/or oligosaccharide involves processing biomass resources (raw material) using microbial cells of Basidomycete and decay fungi and treating the processed substance with hot water under high pressure.    USE - For producing monosaccharide and/or oligosaccharide useful in pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and industrial materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method and apparatus enables efficient isolation of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin components using biomass resources as raw material, without using chemicals such as strong acid. The isolation of monosaccharide and/or oligosaccharide such as glucose, xylose and xylooligosaccharide is performed efficiently. The method enables effective recycling of resources ejected from agriculture and fermentation brewing industries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) isolation of wood component, which involves adding an organic solvent to solid residue obtained from the hot water processed material and extracting lignin component; and    (2) apparatus for producing monosaccharide and/or oligosaccharide, comprising an accommodation container for accommodating microbial cells of Basidomycete and decay fungi, and pressurizing apparatus for treating the processed substance with hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural drawing of apparatus used in the production of monosaccharide and/or oligosaccharide.    Pressure resistant tank (6)    Reactor (7,8)    Heater (9)    Air cooler (10)    Filter (12)    Pressure reduction valve (13)
NOVELTY - A hot-water supply apparatus has a heat exchanger, a water supply pipe which supplies water to the heat exchanger, a tapping pipe, and a hydrogen-gas generator. The hydrogen-gas generator has hydrogen occlusion alloy which stores generated hydrogen-gas. Hydrogen stored in alloy is discharged during hot-water supply. Oxidation-reduction potential of water is reduced and tapping is carried out.    USE - As domestic water heater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hot-water supply apparatus has a water reduction function, and supplies hot water with reduced oxidation-reduction potential which reduces damage to skin or hair. The apparatus supplies large quantity of water in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hot-water supply apparatus (1) has a heat exchanger (3), a water supply pipe (2) which supplies water to the heat exchanger, a tapping pipe (6) which carries out tapping to the heat exchanger, and a hydrogen-gas generator (4) provided on the flow path in water supply pipe or tapping pipe. The hydrogen-gas generator has a hydrogen occlusion alloy (5) which stores the generated hydrogen-gas. Hydrogen stored in the alloy is discharged during hot-water supply. Oxidation-reduction potential of water is reduced and tapping is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hot-water supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hot-water supply apparatus (1)    Water supply pipe (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Hydrogen-gas generator (4)    Hydrogen occlusion alloy (5)    Tapping pipe (6)
NOVELTY - A dimethyl-ether manufacturing apparatus has methane-fermentation apparatus (13) which ferments organic waste (11) to produce fermentation methane gas (12), impurity-removal unit (15) for methane gas, modifier (16) for methane gas, methanol-synthesis apparatus (19) which synthesizes methanol (18) using modified gas, and dimethyl-ether synthesis apparatus (21) for synthesizing dimethyl ether (20) from compound methanol.    USE - For manufacturing dimethyl ether (claimed) from organic waste generated by incineration processing, reclamation processing, and composting.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables efficient and consistent manufacture of dimethyl ether from organic waste. The capability of compressor is optimized, and a stable amount of compressed gas is supplied to the modifier. The catalyst poisoning component in fermentation methane gas is removed, and stable synthesis gas is produced. There is no catalyst poisoning even in synthesis of dimethyl ether.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of dimethyl ether, which involves fermenting organic waste to produce fermentation methane gas, synthesizing methanol by modifying methane gas after impurity-removal, and synthesizing dimethyl ether from methanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the dimethyl-ether manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic waste (11)    Fermentation methane gas (12)    Methane-fermentation apparatus (13)    Impurity-removed methane gas (14)    Impurity-removal unit (15)    Modifier (16)    Synthesis gas (17)    Methanol (18)    Methanol-synthesis apparatus (19)    Dimethyl ether (20)    Dimethyl-ether synthesis apparatus (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has hydrogen storage discharge unit having hydrogen occlusion alloy in hydrogen occlusion alloy units (t1-t4), hydrogen purification unit (B), cooling heat production unit (C) and hydrogen compression unit (D).    USE - For purification and compression of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is inexpensive, and reduces maintenance by avoiding poisoning of hydrogen occlusion alloy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus (1) has hydrogen storage discharge unit having hydrogen occlusion alloy in hydrogen occlusion alloy units (t1-t4), hydrogen purification unit (B), cooling heat production unit (C) and hydrogen compression unit (D). Unit (B) purifies low purity hydrogen present in units (t1-t4). Unit (C) has units (t1-t4) and heat carrier circulatory system. Unit (D) has units (t3,t4) and heat carrier circulatory system.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) hydrogen occlusion alloy unit;    (2) hydrogen occlusion alloy;    (3) hydrogen purification unit;    (4) cooling heat generation unit; and    (5) hydrogen compression unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system diagram of the apparatus for purification and compression of hydrogen.    Apparatus (1)    High temperature heat carrier circulatory system (7)    Hydrogen production structure (15)    Hydrogen supply structure (20)    Hydrogen occlusion alloy units (t1-t4)
NOVELTY - A contaminant removal material (14) comprises a surface-active agent kneaded with the resin of ground particles of independent gas-bubble property polyolefin-type foam. The contaminant removal material adsorbs and filters the contaminant contained in to-be-processed water (1).    USE - The material is useful for removing contaminant in wastewater, such as life system drain, factory wastewater, agricultural wastewater and road wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The material has favorable contaminant removability and adsorption-filtration effect, and ensures sustainability of ionic substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for contaminant removal method, which involves arranging the contaminant removal material in layer-form of fixed thickness at the middle portion of distribution channel of to-be-processed water, so that the distribution channel may be crossed, supplying to-be-processed water through the contaminant removal material layer, adsorbing and filtering the contaminant in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the wastewater treatment unit.    To-be-processed water (1)    Treated water (2)    Treatment tank (10)    Inlet pipe (11)    Contaminant removal material (14)
NOVELTY - Support for microorganisms reproduction, contains surface active agent mixed with grain of gas-bubble property polyolefin-type resin foam.    USE - For reproducing microorganisms to decompose organic compounds, wastewater of agricultural, river, lakes and marshes, polluted materials such as phosphorus, humus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The support is excellent in floatability and adsorption capability of ionic substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for using method of support for microorganisms reproduction which involves mixing surface active agent selected from cationic surface active agent, anionic surface active agent, amphoteric surfactant or nonionic surfactant with grain of gas-bubble property polyolefin-type resin foam.
NOVELTY - Cultivation method of yam (Y) involves installing drum (1) in the ground, putting culture medium (2) containing sawdust, hen droppings and cattle feces, implanting seeds of yam, allowing to grow to a height of propagule (N) and turning the drum upside down using a hydraulic excavator (P), removing the inner culture medium and harvesting the yam.    USE - For cultivating yam (Dioscoria japonica).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to cultivate yam efficiently using natural fertilizer such as hen droppings and cattle feces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow chart of the process for cultivation of yam.    drum (1)    culture medium (2)    propagule (N)    hydraulic excavator (P)    yam (Y)
NOVELTY - The oil absorption mat which consists of non-woven fabric which has hydrophilicity and lipophilic property, has oil and water absorber (26) which consists of cotton-form pulp of high oil and water absorptivity arranged between the sheets (25a,25b) of low absorptivity.    USE - For floors of work room of industrial kitchens, restaurant and factory.    ADVANTAGE - Improves oil and water trapping and absorbing property of the mat. Enables to exchange the mat easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the mat. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Oil absorption mat (20)    Anti-skid sheet (23)    Sheets (25a, 25b)    Oil and water absorber (26)
NOVELTY - Production of a co-compost comprising a mixture of sewage sludge, green wastes comprising 4% structuring agents (bark or ground up palettes) and calcium-magnesium enrichment permitting stabilization of the product comprises placing the materials in a compost heap with forced aeration during fermentation, maturing and decomposing organic material. The product is treated with a basic calcium-magnesium enrichment and screened. .    USE - The compost is used for horticultural and agricultural applications.    ADVANTAGE - Composting of sewage sludges adds value to a waste material and eliminates waste disposal problems. The process does not produce unpleasant odors during the treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of a co-compost comprising a mixture of sewage sludge with a dryness below 30% dry material, green wastes (70.5%) comprising 4% structuring agents (bark or ground up palettes) and 10% calcium-magnesium enrichment permitting stabilization of the product comprises placing the materials in a compost heap with forced aeration during fermentation. A period of maturation of the product ensures a reduction in humidity to 40% and decomposition of organic material (C/N ratio = 10). The product is treated with a basic calcium-magnesium enrichment which allows a reduction in metallic trace elements and the product is screened. .
NOVELTY - A composition comprises oil (b) in mixture with ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer cold flow additive (a). (b) Is obtained from methyl esters of animal and/or vegetable material or their derivatives, or its mixtures with petroleum-based oils. (a) Has at least 17 mole% vinyl ester units and contains at least 5 alkyl branches/100 backbone methylene.    USE - As diesel fuels in diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer having specific vinyl ester content and degree of branching exhibit enhanced low temperature performance in fuel oils derived from animal and/or vegetable oils.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an additive concentrate for blending with (b), comprising a solution of the copolymer (3 - 75 mole%).
NOVELTY - A process for preparing the biologic organic fertilizer from the agricultural waste includes such steps as proportionally mixing pulverized agricultural waste, bone ash, brown sugar, microbial preparation and trace elements and high-temp fermenting. Its advantages are rich in organic substances and useful microbes, and high effect to improve soil and kill bacteria and pests.
NOVELTY - A method for controlling microbial metabolism type in treating the sewage containing sulfate includes such steps as adding light filler to an acid-generating and desulfurizing reactor with the function of mixing and stirring the continuous stream, naturalizing active sludge for 25-30 days, rapidly starting said reactor within 20 days, quantitatively regulating the microbial restrictive ecological factor, controlling the metabolism approach of acid generating bacteria to be alcohol-type fermentation, and controlling the metabolism type of microbial colony to by acetic acid type metabolism. Its removal rate of sulfate is higher than 90 %.
NOVELTY - Air conditioning a room comprises chemically reducing at least part of the oxygen in air from the room and returning the oxygen-depleted air to the room.    USE - The method is especially useful for air conditioning sports training rooms to acclimatize sportsmen to the rarefied atmospheres encountered at high altitudes.    ADVANTAGE - Normobaric hypoxic conditions can be established in an economically efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for air conditioning a room, comprising an oxygen reducer for reacting at least part of the oxygen in air from the room with a fuel, and a feed device for returning the oxygen-depleted air to the room.
NOVELTY - A gas monitoring apparatus comprises a sensor module (12), having gas sensor(s) (22); a measurement circuit (26) to generate indicative measured gas concentration output and a radio transmitter, in a first housing and a display module (10), having a radio receiver to receive the signals and a display (44), in a second housing. Both the housings are connectable releasably together but electrically isolated from one another.    USE - Used to measure the concentration of gases e.g. methane in mine working.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor and display modules are electrically isolated from one another, which provides an important safety feature in fiery mines or other dangerous environments where inflammable gas may be present. The apparatus can be operated with the display module or the sensor module connected together or physically separated. Due to the wireless link between the two modules, the display module can be detached from the sensor module, allowing the sensor module to be held at the roof of mine working on the end of pole and the display can be hand held and thus easily operated and observed by the user. The transmitter and receivers utilize spread spectrum communication techniques to ensure reliable transmission and reduction or elimination of interference with nearby apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus is battery powered, by respective batteries in the two housings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pictorial view of gas monitoring apparatus.    Display module (10)    Sensor module (12)    Gas sensors (22, 24)    Measurement circuit (26)    Battery charging unit (36)    Display (44)    Photovoltaic cell. (54)
NOVELTY - Treating wastewater (I) to increase effluent volatile fatty acid content comprises adding a chemical to (I) in a primary treatment vessel to enhance separation of organic matter; removing the separated organic matter to form a primary sludge (A) and a primary effluent (B); fermenting a portion of (A) to form a volatile fatty acid rich liquor (C); and mixing (C) with (B) to form a volatile fatty acid enriched effluent.    USE - The method is useful to treat wastewater to increase effluent volatile fatty acid content, reduce effluent phosphorus content or reduce effluent total nitrogen content (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the capital and operating costs, allows increasing the treatment capacity of existing biological systems    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) treating (I) to reduce effluent phosphorus content or reduce effluent total nitrogen content comprising adding a chemical to (I) in a primary treatment vessel to enhance separation of organic matter, removing separated organic matter to form (A) and (B), fermenting a portion of (A) to form (C), enriching a bioreactor influent with (C), and treating the enriched bioreactor influent with a biological phosphorus/nitrogen removal process to reduce a phosphorus content/a nitrogen content of the enriched bioreactor influent; and    (2) an apparatus for treating (I) comprising a primary treatment vessel receiving (I) from a source, means for adding a chemical to (I), means operatively associated with the primary treatment vessel for removing separated organic matter from (I) resulting in the formation of (A) and (B), means for fermenting (A) to create (C), means for separating (C) from (A) and means for enriching the primary effluent with (C).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen fuel system (1) has dispensing mechanism for dividing hydrocarbon fuel (3) into small droplets; dissociating mechanism (19) for dissociating hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen gas (9) and solid particles (11); and separating mechanism for separating solid particles from hydrogen gas.    USE - Used for reforming non-gaseous hydrocarbon fuels (claimed) such as gasoline, kerosene, or diesel.    ADVANTAGE - The invention produces gaseous hydrogen and solid particles at high efficiency. It is highly compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing gaseous hydrogen and solid particles from non-aqueous hydrocarbon fuels comprising dividing the fuel into very small particles, dissociating the hydrocarbon fuel particles into gaseous hydrogen and solid particles, and separating the solid particles from gaseous hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an illustration of system for dividing, dissociating, and separating hydrocarbon fuel without need for oxidizing the fuel.    System (1)    Hydrocarbon fuel (3)    Dividing mechanism (5)    Nozzle (7)    Gaseous hydrogen (9)    Solid particles (11)    Plasma chamber (15)    Dissociation mechanism (19)    Discharge plasma (23)    Discharge device (25)
NOVELTY - Method for isolating petroleum disrupting agents and petroleum products, is new.    USE - In ecology, industrial microbiology, relating to the environment safety field, for use in recreating petroleum-polluted soils.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enhances the probability for search of the most active representatives of hydrocarbon-oxidizing microflora able to use hydrocarbons at low positive temperatures, allows reduction of consumption for manufacturing the preparation. The application of these biopreparations gives the probability to begin treatment of petroleum-polluted region in early spring or to purify the region from petroleum pollution for a single vegetation season.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method involves sampling from petroleum-polluted surface, selection of hydrocarbon-oxidizing microorganisms in liquid mineral medium with addition of oil from pollution points at incubation temperatures +50 degreesC, +150 degreesC, +250 degreesC and +350 degreesC, selection of cultures for reseeding in 5, 10 and 15 days, reseeding prepared cultures and further accumulation of selected microorganisms in fermenters under conditions that are optimal for isolated microorganisms. The petroleum-polluted region is treated with accumulated bacterial preparations based on aboriginal microorganisms.
NOVELTY - Method for processing of solid domestic wastes, is new.    USE - For processing domestic wastes, useful in garbage disposal plants.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method offers increased ecological and sanitary safety of wastes processing and improved quality of compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method involves unloading solid domestic wastes; separating and grinding large-sized fractions; feeding for sorting out of wastes into portions adapted to be processed into compost and portions for further use as secondary material; providing primary and secondary screening stages and biothermal composting process; separation from compost of fractions including hazardous substances; performing magnetic separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap; providing additional ripening of compost and laying for storage; before unloading of solid domestic wastes, providing radiation control. Solid domestic wastes are fed for sorting process by forced dosing at outlet end of plastic feeder. Biothermal composting is performed preliminarily in closed thermally insulated state, the process being interrupted at stage when temperature reaches 45-50 degreesC. Method further involves secondary screening stage for separating of unripe compost from ballast; providing separation from compost of fractions including hazardous substances on pneumatic vibratory gravitational table with perforated deck; performing adjustable ripening of compost in fermentation accelerator. Magnetic separation of ferrous metal is performed at each stage of process and of non-ferrous metal after termination of secondary screening stage.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system has a fuel cell portion (20), and condensed water processing unit (30) to collect condensed water predetermined process gas. The condensed-water processing unit classifies and collects the process target condensed water containing carbonate ion. Decarboxylation processing is performed by removing carbonate ion from process target condensed water.    USE - As fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system improves efficiency of decarboxylation process and condensed water-processing unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell system has a fuel cell portion which generates electric power by reacting hydrogen of anode (21) and oxygen of cathode (22) through an electrolyte (23), and a condensed water processing unit to collect condensed water predetermined process gas. The condensed-water processing unit classifies and collects the process target condensed water containing carbonate ion. The amount of carbonate ion is more than the process target condensed water. Decarboxylation processing is performed by removing carbonate ion in process target condensed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    air pump (5)    modifier (10)    combustor (11)    fuel cell portion (20)    anode (21)    cathode (22)    electrolyte (23)    condensed water processing unit (30)
NOVELTY - Biomass is reacted with water vapor and decomposed thermochemically to generate hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The tar contained in hydrogen and carbon monoxide mixed gas is modified using a tar modification catalyst. The mixed gas is then reacted with dimethyl ether synthesis catalyst to obtain dimethyl ether.    USE - For manufacture of dimethyl ether from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - Dimethyl ether is efficiently synthesized from biomass. The generated tar is used effectively without requiring addition of natural gas. Clogging of apparatus is prevented, by removing the tar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process of manufacture of dimethyl ether. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Iron-containing sulfuric acid acidic water is processed by solid pH adjustment material(s) chosen from alkaline earth metal and iron type materials in the presence of iron bacterium so that pH is maintained to 2.5-4, and schwertmannite is manufactured. The alkaline earth metal and iron type materials have reactivity with respect to sulfuric acid acidic water.    USE - For purifying water contaminated with arsenic, phosphorus and selenium and trapping harmful substance such as arsenic, selenium, cadmium, lead, mercury and/or uranium in wastewater (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is suitable for manufacturing high purity schwertmannite having excellent water purification property and low bulk density, economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) water purification method, which involves purifying water contaminated with arsenic, phosphorus and selenium with schwertmannite; and    (2) trapping method of harmful substance, which involves processing waste water containing harmful substances such as arsenic, selenium, cadmium, lead, mercury and/or uranium, using schwertmannite.
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer (1) has modification portion (4), separation portion (5) having porous membrane (51), and circulation unit for circulating gas. Portion (4) modifies fuel gas (G) having hydrocarbon-type fuel and water vapor for fuels. Modified gas is permeated through porous membrane, and portion(s) of generated modified gas is separated. Remainder of modified gas, which does not pass through membrane, is mixed with fuel gas (G).    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel gas of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer has high modification efficiency even at low temperature, and hydrogen is efficiently manufactured at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modification of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline view of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel reformer (1)    Evaporation portion (2)    Modification portion (4)    Separation portion (5)    Circulation pump (6)    Porous membrane (51)
NOVELTY - Organic material composting apparatus has grooves (8) formed and extended between a fermenter (11) and a cylindrical container (2) inner wall. A heating wire (5) is accommodated in the grooves, for warming the fresh air entering through ventilation holes (4) formed at the lower portion of the container for supplying warm air to the fermenter for fermentation decomposition of organic material.    USE - Used for fermentation-decomposition of organic material such as organic waste ejected from homes and offices, and as organic waste processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The composting apparatus has a simplified structure, allows uniform heat retention and gives efficient fermentation decomposition stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional front and side views of the organic material composting apparatus.    Cylindrical container (2)    Ventilation holes (4)    Heating wire (5)    Grooves (8)    Fermenter (11)
NOVELTY - A modifier (1) is divided into a combustion catalytic reaction device (2) and a fuel gas modification catalyst reactor (3). The fuel gas modification catalyst reactor is arranged inside the combustion catalytic reaction device such that the fuel flows through the modifier in a counter flow format.    USE - For producing hydrogen rich fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure of the fuel reformer. Enables to maintain the temperature of the fuel gas. Prevents generation of unreacted fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (1)    Combustion catalytic reaction device (2)    Fuel gas modification catalyst reactor (3)    Pumps (11, 13, 16)
NOVELTY - To-be-purified gas containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen, ammonia, nitrogen trifluoride, carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen, and/or oxygen as minute impurities is contacted with an adsorption agent consisting of ZSM-5 type zeolite subjected to copper-ion exchange at normal temperature. The minute impurities are removed to 1 ppm or less, and the gas is purified to 99.9999 vol.% or more.    USE - For purifying impurity-containing gases, such as noble gas, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbon, and/or sulfur hexafluoride (all claimed) for use in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries for purge or dilution.    ADVANTAGE - The purification method uses an adsorption agent which selectively adsorb-and-removes the minute impurities and continuously provides ultra-high purity gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas-purification apparatus having adsorption columns (10a,10b) packed with ZSM-5 type zeolite. Adsorption and desorption processes are repeated alternately using the adsorption columns, and minute impurities are removed continuously. The desorption process is carried out at a temperature higher than normal temperature.
NOVELTY - The air purifier has a culture soil layer (13) that receives rain water from rain water storage tank (11), and a support packing layer (14) that contacts the underground water. The culture soil layer is provided upwards of the support packing layer.    USE - Biological air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The unpleasant smell contained in air is removed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the biological air purifier.    culture soil layer (13)    support packing layer (14)    original gas inlet (15)    exit duct (16)    damper (22)
NOVELTY - Purification of contaminated soil involves controlling moisture content in the soil repeatedly, followed by decomposing the contaminants in soil by the action of microbes, and drying the processed soil.    USE - For purifying soil contaminated with contaminants such as oil components (claimed) e.g. heavy oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient purification of contaminated soil by the action of microbes. The microbes effectively improves the processing/decomposition rate of the soil, hence soil processing is performed efficiently in short period.
NOVELTY - The dehydrogenation catalyst comprises a catalyst metal subjected to reduction processing. The catalyst metal is platinum.    USE - For dehydrogenation of hydrocarbon group fuels (claimed) used in electric vehicles and hydrogen fueled engine vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The dehydrogenation catalyst has low dehydrogenation start temperature and high reaction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dehydrogenation catalyst.
NOVELTY - The waste treatment equipment has processing portion, sterilization unit, and addition unit. Inside of processing portion is sterilized by sterilization unit, when waste material exists in processing portion. Microorganisms for decomposing waste material are added to base material, in processing portion by addition unit. Waste material is then decomposed using microorganisms-supported base material, in processing portion.    USE - For processing waste material (claimed) such as organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The waste treatment equipment eliminates bad smell generated by putrefying bacteria, and enables efficient and appropriate decompose-treatment of organic waste. The processing method of organic waste is effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing of waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline perspective diagram of structure of waste treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drive motor (1)    small sprocket (2)    chain (3)    large sprocket (4)    stirring blade (5)
NOVELTY - Aeration processing of anaerobic digestive liquor (2) of organic waste is carried out at anaerobic digestive processing temperature or more. The produced sludge liquid is ozonized to produce hydrogen donor mixture-containing liquid.    USE - For preparing hydrogen donor mixture-containing liquid for bio-treating anaerobic digestive liquor of organic waste (claimed) such as sewage sludge, industrial waste, livestock farming material and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method is suitable for removing nitrogen efficiently and economically from bio-treated anaerobic digestive liquor. The generation of sludge is decreased, and anaerobic digestion is performed in a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of anaerobic digestive liquor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing method of anaerobic digestive liquor.    anaerobic digester (1)    anaerobic digestive liquor (2)    aerator (3)    heat retention apparatus (4)    bio-reaction tank (9)    ozone reaction tank (13)
NOVELTY - A nonpathogenic Bacillus microbe (I) having microbial droplet decomposability, chosen from B. licheniformis BY-1 strain, B. licheniformis BY-2 strain, B. firmus BY-3 strain, Bacillus sp. BY-4 strain, B. subtilis BY-5 strain, B. licheniformis BY-6 strain, B. subtilis BY-7 strain, Bacillus sp. BY-9 strain, and Bacillus sp. BY-10 strain, is new.    USE - (I) and (II) are useful for processing organic refuse obtained from a home, restaurant, foodstuffs factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enables processing of organic refuse at high efficiency and also enables safe garbage disposal method and without the production of bad smell irrespective of the composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonpathogenic Bacillus strain microbe (I) having microbial droplet decomposability, chosen from Bacillus licheniformis BY-1 strain, B. licheniformis BY-2 strain, B. firmus BY-3 strain, Bacillus sp. BY-4 strain, B. subtilis BY-5 strain, B. licheniformis BY-6 strain, B. subtilis BY-7 strain, B. subtilis BY-8 strain, Bacillus sp. BY-9 strain, and Bacillus sp. BY-10 strain.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic refuse processing agent (II), comprising (I);    (2) organic refuse area, in which (II) is processed within a treatment tank with organic refuse at a temperature of 50-90 degrees C; and    (3) apparatus for processing organic refuse, comprising a treatment tank accommodating (II) and organic refuse, a stirring unit for stirring and mixing the organic refuse and (II) to maintain an aerobic state within the treatment tank, and a temperature management unit for controlling the temperature within 50-90 degrees C inside the treatment tank.
NOVELTY - A supply unit supplies source gas containing methane to a bioreactor for manufacturing methanol from methane by microorganism reaction. A recovery unit recovers the methanol from the bioreactor.    USE - For generating electric power using methanol obtained from methane by microorganism reaction.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating efficiently electric power from dilute methanol while reducing cost and time and effort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of electric power generation system.    Air pump (2)    Direct methanol fuel cell (4)    Activated carbon column (5)    Flowmeter (6)    Thermostat (7)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator (A) has a modifier (20), hydrogen generator mainframe portion (30), fuel cell (50), combustor (60), and heat exchangers. The fuel cell and combustor altogether act as power source.    USE - For generating hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator efficiently generates hydrogen with suppressed consumption of energy and with suppressed environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen generator has a modifier, hydrogen generator mainframe portion, fuel cell, combustor, and heat exchangers. The modifier modifies the raw fuel (10). The hydrogen generator mainframe portion is supplied with fuel gas containing hydrogen modified by the modifier and purifies hydrogen. The fuel cell is supplied with fuel gas and air, and generates electric power by fuel cell mainframe portion. The combustor buns the exhaust fuel of the fuel cell. The combustor and fuel cell altogether act as power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Raw fuel (10)    Modifier (20)    Hydrogen generator mainframe portion (30)    Fuel cell (50)    Combustor (60)    Hydrogen generator (A)
NOVELTY - Thin film gas sensor has a selective combustion layer (C) which consists of precious metal catalysts, such as platinum combined with porous alumina, chromium(III) oxide, iron(III) oxide, nickel(III) oxide, zinc oxide and silica covering the gas-sensing electrode film (S). An electric insulation film covers a thin film-like heater on a supporting lamella. The selective combustion layer comprises a 2nd selective combustion layer having a silica sol binder covering a 1st selective combustion layer which does not contain the silica sol binder.    USE - For detecting gas, such as carbon monoxide (CO) gas, methane (CH4) gas, propane (C3H3) gas, methanol (CH3OH) gas and town gas, in gas leakage alarm unit.    ADVANTAGE - The novel sensor may be battery driven, and shows outstanding gas sensitivity characteristics and high reliability. The 1st selective combustion layer, which does not contain silica, has little adsorption of moisture and alcohol, and especially provides stability to high humidity, while the 2nd selective combustion layer contributes to the mechanical strength and moldability of the selective combustion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin-film gas sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above thin film gas sensor.    substrate (B)    selective combustion layer (C)    insulating layer (L4)    heater (H)    gas-sensing film (S)
NOVELTY - A support/heat-insulation layer (2) on a silicon substrate (1) has a heater layer (3). An insulating layer (4) covers the surface of the heater layer, upon which the sensing layer electrodes (5) are arranged. A selective-combustion layer (7) covers the sensing layer (6) which is made up of tin oxide, formed on the sensing layer electrodes.    USE - For detecting gas, such as carbon monoxide, propane gas, ethanol or methane, in gas leakage alarm unit.    ADVANTAGE - The novel sensor has improved stability and durability due to enhanced cleanliness of the detection surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin-film gas sensor manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above thin-film gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    silicon substrate (1)    support/heat-insulation layer (2)    insulating layer (4)    sensing layer electrodes (5)    sensing layer (6)    selective combustion layer (7)
NOVELTY - The cooling water waste liquid is contacted with a support which consists of synthetic macro molecule fixed with suitable microorganism group, in a reaction tank (10) having a Japanese-cedar chip layer (11), under aerobic atmosphere.    USE - For processing of cooling-water waste liquid of engines of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling water waste liquid is processed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling water waste liquid is contacted with a support which consists of synthetic macro molecule fixed with suitable microorganism group, in a reaction tank (10) having a Japanese-cedar chip layer (11), under aerobic atmosphere. Processing is carried out after contacting the waste liquid with functional ceramic and chlorine.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste disposal apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of waste disposal apparatus.    Reaction tank (10)    Japanese-cedar chip layer (11)    Stirring apparatus (12)    Storage tank (110)    Japanese-cedar chip (111)
NOVELTY - The method for manufacturing methanol involves supplying a source gas containing methane to a reactor packed with a support, which retains methane using microbe and culture solution in the reactor. The support has water absorptivity and air permeability.    USE - Manufacture of methanol, useful as liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently manufactures methanol and does not require a large-scale installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the methanol manufacturing apparatus.
NOVELTY - Novel compositions (A) comprise a cosmetic medium containing at least one propellant (I) and at least one conductive polymer (II).    USE - The use of (A) is claimed for providing an optical effect on keratin fibers. The optical effect is especially brightness (claimed), but may also be a coloration, metallic, goniochromatic, watered, fluorescent, thermochromic or electrochromic effect. Also claimed is a method for treating human keratin fibers (especially hair), involving application of (A) to the dry or wet fibers, followed by drying..    ADVANTAGE - (A) imparts strong, natural, attractive and uniform brightness to the hair. The treated fibers have a soft, non-greasy handle. If (II) absorbs in the visible spectrum, a simultaneous brightening and coloring effect is obtained.
NOVELTY - Hollow fiber system comprises frames (3), in which parallel hollow fibers (2) are mounted to form a hollow profile with a circular, triangular, rectangular or polygonal cross-section.    USE - For use in fuel cells, electrolysis units, hydrogen stores, separators and centrifuges (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making the hollow fiber system comprising fitting the fibers into the frames and connecting the ends of the frames to form a hollow profile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the hollow fiber system.    Hollow fiber (2)    Frame (3)    Groove (4)    Rib (5)    Notch (5')
NOVELTY - Desalinating salt water using microrganisms involves exposing the microorganisms (specifically bacteria or yeasts) in a bioreactor to electromagnetic radiation (optionally of alternating frequency) to induce mutation, mixing with the salt water under gentle stirring, in presence of a natural product mixture as growth-promoting reagent; (c) completely removing the salt crystals precipitated at the base of the bioreactor by decantation, is new.    USE - For recovering potable water from salt-containing water, especially sea water (claimed). Impurities other than salt (specifically organic materials such as hydrocarbons or carbohydrates) are also removed from the water in some cases.    ADVANTAGE - Drinking water meeting German and European quality standards can be produced by the method, based on the salting out of salts (especially sodium chloride) in presence of the mutated microorganisms. The microorganisms can be recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Desalinating salt water using microrganisms involves:    (a) exposing the microorganisms (specifically bacteria or yeasts) in a bioreactor to electromagnetic radiation (optionally of alternating frequency) to induce mutation;    (b) mixing with the salt water under gentle stirring, in presence of a natural product mixture as growth-promoting reagent;    (c) completely removing the salt crystals precipitated at the base of the bioreactor by decantation;    (d) filtering off the microbial biomass from the remaining bioreactor contents; and    (e) using the obtained water as drinking water.
NOVELTY - Alkaline electrochemical system comprises a fuel cell partial system containing a container for storing product water and electrolyte, an electrolysis partial system, a connecting element for allowing the flow of a liquid from the fuel cell partial system into an electrolysis partial system. A large part of the product water produced during operation of the fuel cells is able to flow into at least one electrolysis partial system.    USE - For producing, storing and using hydrogen as an energy carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a simple design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for operating an alkaline electrochemical system.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage component (11) occludes hydrogen, and has a network-like structure having pores. The network-like structure contains a hollow (13) structured hydrogen storage material.    USE - For hydrogen apparatus (claimed) such as hydrogen absorption device.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage component has high hydrogen absorption property such as high specific area, and is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen storage component, which involves forming precursor composite porous component by coating a carbon precursor to the surface of porous component having inorganic oxide material, carbonizing porous component to form a carbon composite porous component, and removing inorganic oxide material from carbon composite porous material; and    (2) hydrogen storage apparatus, which has composite material containing hydrogen storage component having hydrogen storage material or hydrogen storage material in container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen adsorbent structure containing network-like hollow structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen storage component (11)    Hydrogen absorbent (12)    Hollow (13)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical system (20) comprises a first conversion system for converting electrical energy into chemical energy and a second conversion system for converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The two conversion systems share a common electrode.    USE - Electrochemical system is used for converting electrical energy into chemical energy and chemical energy into electrical energy. It is used in transportation applications, residential applications, commercial and industrial facilities, and large-scale power generation applications. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Improved performance parameters, e.g. improved energy density, decreased recharge times and reduced safety concerns because of the use of solid-state fuel. It has improved design flexibility suitable for its use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an electrochemical system.    Electrochemical system (20)    Hydrogen generator (22)    Fuel cell (24)    Separator (36)    Hydrogen storage material (38)
NOVELTY - A bio-oxidizable material is introduced into a reactor provided with an anode (3) and a cathode (5) and containing anodophilic bacteria in an aqueous medium. A potential of 0.05-1.5 volts is applied between the anode and the cathode, and hydrogen gas is collected from the cathode.    USE - For producing hydrogen from bio-oxidizable material e.g. saccharides, fatty acids, proteins, alcohols, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and elemental sulfur.    ADVANTAGE - A biofuel cell capable of converting bio-oxidizable material to electricity, is obtained with high yield. The bio-catalyzed electrolysis process is operated at autogenous temperature without external temperature control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the reactor. The reactor comprises a reactor cell (1) containing an anode in an anodic compartment (2) and a cathode in a cathodic compartment (4) optionally separated by a proton-permeable membrane (10), a liquid inlet (6) and optionally closable liquid outlet(s) (7), a gas inlet and optionally a second closable gas inlet, a gas outlet (8) connected to the anodic compartment and a gas outlet (9) connected to the cathodic compartment, a DC power supply (11) and optionally a power consuming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of reactor set-up hydrogen production with biocatalyzed electrolysis.    reactor cell (1)    anode compartment (2)    anode (3)    cathode compartment (4)    cathode (5)    liquid inlet (6)    liquid outlet (7)    carbon dioxide gas outlet (8)    hydrogen gas outlet (9)    membrane (10)    power supply (11)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic cell has an anode and a cathode immersed in an aqueous electrolyte. Water is decomposed in the aqueous electrolyte, and hydrogen is produced. Hydrogen is contacted with material (A) capable of forming metal hydrides, by absorption of hydrogen, and capable of readily desorbing hydrogen, and hydrogen is absorbed into material (A). Thus, hydrogen is produced and stored in electrolytic cell.    USE - For producing and storing hydrogen in electrolytic cell, used as fuel source of power system such as fuel cell, and as an alternative for fossil fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production and storage method is safe, eco-friendly and economical, by using modified titania having reduced bandwidth and improved energy conversion efficiency, and renewable resources of water and solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for producing and storing hydrogen, which has the electrolytic cell for decomposing water, and a reactor containing material capable of forming metal hydrides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the production and storage of hydrogen.
NOVELTY - A refrigerant composition which passes through a compressor in a precooled multi-stage mixed refrigeration system with phase separator(s) comprises more than 36 but less than 60 molar% nitrogen; 15-40 molar% methane; 5-30 molar% ethane and/or ethylene; 0.1-20 molar% propane, n-butane and/or iso-butane; and up to 20 molar% neon and/or helium.    USE - For refrigeration systems, particularly precooled mixed refrigeration systems with phase separators for e.g. refrigerators, freezers, electronic circuit cooling, medical applications, cryo-vacuum pumps, storing of biological specimens and tissue at low temperatures, cooling of gamma-ray, infra red and x-ray detectors, cryosurgery.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides high exergy efficiency and refrigeration and achieves high refrigerating temperature.
NOVELTY - The utilization method of the recovered magnesium-ammonium-phosphate, involves adding magnesium-ammonium-phosphate particle (6) recovered from the organic waste and/or organic wastewater processing method to the biological treatment process consisting of anaerobic and/or aerobic treatment process, dissolving the magnesium-ammonium-phosphate particle and utilizing as an inorganic nutrient.    USE - As inorganic nutrient.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost effective and prevents the excess emission of phosphorus. The magnesium-phosphate ammonium can be utilized efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) processing apparatus using the recovered magnesium-ammonium-phosphate; and    (2) biological treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of utilization of recovered magnesium-ammonium-phosphate as an inorganic nutrient by anaerobic treatment process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    expanded granular sludge bed reactor (1)    raw water (5)    magnesium-phosphate ammonium particle (6)    treated water (7)    circulation water (8)
NOVELTY - Bioreactor (2), for the treatment of communal or industrial sewage, containing microorganisms to degrade organic pollutants, is new. A vessel as a floating sieve structure (22) has at least one opening for the sewage inflow, and has an inner body with a large porous volume.    USE - The bioreactor is for degrading organic pollutants in communal or industrial sewage, in a small sewage processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The bioreactor has a simple structure, with an effective degrading action on organic pollutants in liquids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Bioreactor (2), for the treatment of communal or industrial sewage, containing microorganisms to degrade organic pollutants, is new. A vessel as a floating sieve structure (22) has at least one opening for the sewage inflow, and has an inner body with a large porous volume. A micro biotic mixture preferably has a portion of photosynthesis and a portion of light-emitting microorganisms. The body can be in a spiral, has a carrier layer for a foam material or has foam between double walls, and can be of a porous ceramic. The sieve body of the bioreactor is within a chamber (10) of a small sewage processing plant (1), with a sliding movement on a vertical guide (24).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through a small sewage processing plant.    Sewage processing plant (1)    Bioreactor (2)    Chamber (10)    Floating sieve body (22)    Vertical guide (24).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas adsorption material is obtained by carrying out carbonization and baking of cotton. The material has pores having pore size, which allows efficient adsorption of hydrogen gas, and gap. The gap provided between intervals of pores, efficiently adsorbs hydrogen gas to inter-fiber.    USE - For adsorption and storage of hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material efficiently and economically adsorbs hydrogen gas, and economically enables the storage of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for storage of hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - Preparation of hydrogen involves contacting a feed comprising carbon monoxide and water in a water-gas shift (WGS) zone, under WGS conditions, with a catalyst comprising highly dispersed gold on sulfated zirconia; and collecting an effluent comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide from the zone.    USE - For the preparation of hydrogen (claimed) useful in a PEM fuel cell used to power a motor vehicle; and as an indispensable feedstock for many petroleum and chemical processes.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves yield of the hydrogen and the operating efficiency of carbon monoxide conversion. The WGS method can operate over a wide temperature window without deactivation; and highly effective for both high and low temperature WGS reactions as well as CO oxidation. The method provides excellent CO conversion in the WGS reaction. The method provides the effluent containing reduced amount of CO or removes the CO.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a catalyst comprising (wt.%): sulfated zirconia having 0.02 - 1 (preferably at least 0.02, especially 0.02 - 2.5) of sulfur content and highly dispersed gold (0.001 - 3, preferably at least 0.001, especially 0.1 - 3) is prepared by sulfating a zirconium hydroxide to form a sulfated zirconium hydroxide having a sulfate content of 0.1 wt.%; calcining the sulfated zirconium hydroxide to form sulfated zirconia; and depositing gold on the sulfated zirconia to form a gold loaded sulfated zirconia.
NOVELTY - The cartridge (16) includes bladder (100) to store hydrogen fuel source which conforms to volume of fuel source. The bladder is accommodated in a rigid housing (102). A connector interfaces with a mating connector (140) provided in a laptop computer with fuel processor, for transfer of the fuel source. A memory (106) stores the information relevant to usage of the cartridge.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) for power supply used in laptop computers and other stationary or portable electronic consumer devices.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of refillable cartridge offers instant recharging of the device used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hot swappable fuel storage system;    (2) system for providing a refillable hydrogen fuel source storage device; and    (3) fuel cell system for producing electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the portable fuel cartridge.    storage device (16)    bladder (100)    housing (102)    memory (106)    mating connector (140)    laptop computer (202)
NOVELTY - A distributed electrical power is produced from a carbonaceous feedstock by reforming the carbonaceous feedstock into a fuel gas used in an electrical generator by: (i) using an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) to reform the feedstock into a fuel gas for use in an electrical generator; (ii) introducing the fuel gas into an electrical generator; and (iii) using the fuel gas in the electrical generator to produce distributed electrical power.    USE - For producing distributed electrical power from a carbonaceous feedstock, e.g. coal, natural gas, marine diesel, waste oils, chlorinated hydrocarbons, refinery wastes, hydrocarbon waste or plastics (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method liberates thermal energy to reduce the electrical power requirements of the ICP to maintain desired reactor temperatures. It also provides an increased in the overall net electrical power production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for generating distributed electrical power comprising:    (i) a plasma generator capable of a sustained production of an ICP and is adapted to couple to a source of electrical power;    (ii) reactor configured to receive the ICP and a carbonaceous feedstock; and    (iii) an electrical generator coupled in fluid communication with the reactor to receive the fuel gas produced in the reactor.    The electrical generator uses the fuel gas as fuel to generate the distributed electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a process flow diagram for an ICP-based distributed power system.
NOVELTY - Method involves providing vacuum dehydration of manure, animal and bird excreta and various fermentable organic wastes, combined with heating thereof; condensing vapors and utilizing condensate heat; grinding manure, animal and bird excreta and different kinds of organic fermentable wastes before vacuum dehydration procedure; sequentially liquefying and mixing; heating and providing anaerobic fermentation; dividing fermented mass into liquid and semi-liquid phases or liquid and bulk phases; using liquid phase for liquefying and seeding with fermenting microorganisms available therein of said ground wastes before heating and anaerobic fermentation procedures; performing partial or complete vacuum dehydration of semi-liquid and bulk phases and using non-fermented portions of semi-liquid and bulk phases as fertilizers.    USE - Method and equipment for processing of animal and poultry farm wastes.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced adhesion of wastes under fermentation procedure to processing equipment, increased efficiency and reduced power consumption. 5 cl, 3 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Apparatus has vacuumizer with vacuum volume, working devices for receiving and heating of substance to be dried, and steam condenser communicated with vacuum source. Vacuumizer is provided with anaerobic fermentation unit connected to vacuumizer and adapted for anaerobic fermentation of organic wastes and producing of combustible biogas and is made in the form of processing flow line comprising manure, excreta and organic wastes receiver-mixer with grinder, heat-exchangers, methane tank, gas holder, gas purifier, device for separating of anaerobic fermentation mass into phases, vacuum evaporator, condenser, vacuum pump and gas-type water heater.
NOVELTY - Methane tank has reservoir casing of round, oval, square, rectangular or polygonal shape in plan, with side wall, bottom and cupola, and is further equipped with dividing concentric partition, which is secured to cupola so that it does not reach casing bottom. Partition has shape similar to reservoir in plan and is adapted for dividing reservoir upper part into outer and inner fermentation chambers. Methane tank has branch pipes for feeding wastes to outer chamber and branch pipes for discharging fermented mass from inner chamber, as well as branch pipes for discharging biogas from outer and inner chambers. Reservoir bottom is provided with partition conforming to bottom shape in plan. Upper outer part of said partition is adapted for embracing lower part of dividing concentric partition and dividing lower part of reservoir into outer and inner chambers, when said chambers are joined together to be integral with upper respective parts of outer and inner chambers of reservoir.    USE - Municipal and industrial sewage water purifying equipment, may be used in animal and poultry farms, in constructions of biogas and biohumus plants used in rural localities.    ADVANTAGE - Increased capacity in producing of combustible high-caloricity biogas, reduced amounts of organic sediments, and provision for producing of disinfected liquid and semi-liquid organic fertilizers.2 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - A fuel is provided which solves such problems as adjustment of air mixing ratio, high engine temperature, early deterioration of packing materials and knocking phenomenon of internal combustion engines and inhibits discharge gases such as CO, HC and NOx in exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alcohol fuel for substituting gasoline comprises 53 wt.% of alcohol comprising 10 wt.% of ethyl alcohol, 22 wt.% of isobutyl alcohol, 18 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol and 3 wt.% of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE); 7 wt.% of hydrotreated light naphtha; 30 wt.% of C9+; and 10 wt.% of xylene.
NOVELTY - A fuel is provided which solves such problems as adjustment of air mixing ratio, high engine temperature, early deterioration of packing materials and knocking phenomenon of internal combustion engines and inhibits discharge gases such as CO, HC and NOx in exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alcohol fuel comprises 56 wt.% of alcohol comprising 15 wt.% of ethyl alcohol, 20 wt.% of isobutyl alcohol, 16 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol and 5 wt.% of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE); 8 wt.% of hydrotreated light naphtha; 4 wt.% of petroleum ether; 22 wt.% of C9+; and 10 wt.% of xylene.
NOVELTY - A fuel is provided which solves such problems as adjustment of air mixing ratio, high engine temperature, early deterioration of packing materials and knocking phenomenon of internal combustion engines and inhibits discharge gases such as CO, HC and NOx in exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alcohol fuel for substituting gasoline comprises 55 wt.% of alcohol comprising 14 wt.% of methanol, 14 wt.% of ethyl alcohol, 12 wt.% of isobutyl alcohol, 12 wt.% of isopropyl alcohol and 3 wt.% of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE); 5 wt.% of hydrotreated light naphtha; 10 wt.% of petroleum ether; 15 wt.% of C9+; and 15 wt.% of xylene.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing refuge derived fuel (RDF) by using garbage is provided to easily discharge ash and obtain fixed heat value during combustion of the RDF by preparing an RDF by mixing garbage with waste paper, waste wood and charcoal powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an RDF preparation method using garbage obtained by sorting the fermented garbage after collecting garbage, drying the collected garbage and fermenting the dried garbage, the RDF preparation method comprises a material preparation step of obtaining paper powder by crushing waste paper and waste wood, and obtaining charcoal powder and glue; a mixing step of mixing the materials by injecting the paper powder, charcoal powder and glue into the garbage; a molding step of extrusion molding a mixture of the garbage, paper powder, charcoal powder and glue into a solid fuel having certain size; and drying step of drying the molded solid fuel, wherein the glue is prepared in the material preparation step by stirring the mixture as slowly injecting 80+/-10 kg of industrial wheat flour into the diluted caustic soda after diluting 20+/-3 kg of caustic soda having 70% or more of purity into 200+/-20 L of water. In an RDF preparation method using garbage obtained by sorting the fermented garbage after collecting garbage, drying the collected garbage and fermenting the dried garbage, the RDF preparation method comprises a material preparation step of obtaining paper powder by crushing waste paper and waste wood, and obtaining charcoal powder; a mixing step of mixing the materials by injecting the paper powder and charcoal powder into the garbage; and a drying step of obtaining a solid powder fuel by drying a mixture of the garbage, paper powder and charcoal powder.
NOVELTY - An advanced sewage and wastewater treatment system using an indirectly aerated submerged biofilter is provided to keep the amount of microorganisms to a high level by preventing discharge of useful microorganisms and stably supplying oxygen to microorganisms by forming a lamina flow of fluid through indirect aeration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The advanced sewage and wastewater treatment system comprises a first tank (30) comprising submerged medium (7), an upper dispersion unit (2), a lower dispersion unit (3) and an agitator (6); and a second tank (40) comprising submerged medium (7), an upper dispersion unit (4), a lower dispersion unit (5), an aeration and diffusion unit (17), an inner pipe (10), outer pipe (9) and backwashing unit (18), where the inside of the first tank is divided by the upper dispersion unit (2), lower dispersion unit (3), and the submerged medium is filled in a space formed by dividing the first tank, where a double pipe is formed in the second tank by the inner pipe and the outer pipe, the aeration and diffusion unit is installed at a lower part of the inner pipe to generate water circulation of lamina flow by air lift inside the double pipe, the inside of the outer pipe is divided by the upper dispersion unit (4) and the lower dispersion unit (5), the submerged medium of the second tank is filled in a space formed by dividing the outer pipe, and the backwashing unit of the second tank is installed on an upper part of the lower dispersion unit (5), and where the submerged medium is porous polyurethane.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has fermenter (4) with deodorizing liquid dispersion apparatus (10) and air supply pump (1) and diffuser, stirrer (3) and deodorizing apparatus (5). Apparatus (5) disperses deodorizing liquid in the fermenter. The fermenter stores and ferments organic waste. The air supply pump and diffuser introduces air into fermenter. The deodorizing apparatus deodorizes the odor gas taken out from fermenter.    USE - The apparatus is useful for manufacturing compost from organic waste liquid (claimed) such as organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces the generation of concentrated odor gas, and manufactures compost efficiently without requiring installation load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of compost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the compost manufacturing apparatus.    Air supply pump (1)    Stirrer (3)    Fermenter (4)    Bio deodorizing apparatus (5)    Deodorizing liquid dispersion apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - A heat insulation unit (18) provided with long and short heat insulators (19,20) to surround the horizontal and vertical side faces of an accommodation space (17) in a main housing (11), respectively. A partition plate (28) divides the space into organic-refuse storage rooms. The heat conductivity of the each heat insulator is set more than 1.15m2K/W.    USE - The apparatus is useful for changing organic refuse into manure.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of dew formation by arranging the heat insulators and thereby prevents generation of bad odor due to excess moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the composting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main housing (11)    Accommodation space (17)    Heat insulation unit (18)    Long and short heat insulators (19,20)    Partition plate (28)
NOVELTY - A floor board (3) is arranged in the lower portion of a container (1). A through-hole (8) is formed in the wall (7), below the floor board. A pipe (10) with a valve (9), is fit into the through-hole. A bag-shaped heat insulating material (18) is arranged in the outer surface of the container.    USE - The method is useful for producing manure from pruned branch of trees, leaves and grass, used in public park, street.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for stirring of manure raw material, adjusting moisture content of the material and thereby the fermentation of the material is completed easily. The normal fermentation state is recovered, by opening the valve in the pipe. The dispersion of the bad odor from the container is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the manure production device.    Container (1)    Floor board (3)    Wall (7)    Through-hole (8)    Valve (9)    Pipe (10)
NOVELTY - Manure material is supplied to the start end of the longitudinal storage fermentation path (33) of primary fermenter (30) from a mixing tank (20). The primary fermentation of the manure by aerobic-microbe activity is performed in the fermentation path when conveying the manure material in the path for preset days. Then the primary fermented manure is processed in secondary fermenter (40) having several containers (41).    USE - The method or manufacturing compost using livestock excretion which is also mixed with carbonized ash to obtain soil improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - Installation cost is reduced, since there is no underground installation unit of the composting plant. Fully matured manure is manufactured within short period of time. Saves labor and improves sanitation. Size reduction of the composting plant is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the composting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the composting plant.    Composting plant (10)    Material receiving unit (10)    Mixing tank (20)    Primary fermenter (30)    Fermentation path (33)    Secondary fermenter (40)
NOVELTY - The steam in the flow path (2b) packed with modification catalyst (2a) of a condensation chamber (7), is condensed by the air purging of a burner (3) at the time of cooling the modifier (2). The condensed water is ejected through a discharge pipe (7a).    USE - For reforming steam to generate hydrogen-containing gas in fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents corrosion of the modification catalyst and steam reformer by the condensed water, thereby extending the lifetime of the steam reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the steam reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Steam modifier (2)    Modification catalyst (2a)    Flow path (2b)    Burner (3)    Condensation chamber (7)    Drain pipe (7a)    Switch (7b)
NOVELTY - An acid (4) is added to a reaction product (10) obtained by carrying out transesterification reaction of mixture containing fats and oils (1), an alcohol (3) and an alkali catalyst (2), so that the pH of product (10) is set to 3-7.5. Phase-separation of the product (10) is carried out into heavy liquid (g) and light liquid (12). Light liquid is then removed from the reaction product to obtain fatty-acid alkyl ester (20).    USE - As alternate fuel of light oil and bio-diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method is simple, economical, and enables manufacturing high purity fatty acid alkyl ester, which is an eco-friendly fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acid (4) is added to a reaction product (10) obtained by carrying out transesterification reaction of mixture containing fats and oils (1), an alcohol (3) and an alkali catalyst (2), so that the pH of product (10) is set to 3-7.5. Phase-separation of the product (10) is carried out into heavy liquid (g) and light liquid (12). Light liquid is then removed from the reaction product to obtain fatty-acid alkyl ester (20). The acid (4) is phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid, pyrophosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, pyrosulfuric acid, carbon dioxide, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid and/or oxalic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the manufacturing method of fatty-acid alkyl ester. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fats and oils (1)    Alkali catalyst (2)    Alcohol (3)    Acid (4)    Reaction product (10)    Light liquid (12)    Fatty-acid alkylester (20)    Metal salt (m)    Heavy liquid (g)
NOVELTY - An aromatic-type modifier (12) generates aromatic compound and hydrogen using low hydrocarbon gas as raw material. A water vapor modifier (50) at the front side of the aromatic modifier generates hydrogen and carbon dioxide from low hydrocarbon gas.    USE - For reforming hydrocarbon fuels, such as methane or natural gas, by catalyst, to manufacture hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The novel system enables manufacture of hydrogen efficiently, without extensive generation of the carbon dioxide. It improves durability of the catalyst, and enables separation of useful substances, such as aromatic agent or filament carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Another modifier at the front or rear side of the aromatic modifier generates hydrogen and carbon from low hydrocarbon gas. A separator (13) separates aromatic compound from the gas ejected from the aromatic modifier. Another separator separates unreacted raw low hydrocarbon gas from modifier (12) and recirculates the whole or portion of the gas to the front or rear modifiers. The unreacted low hydrocarbon gas volume supplied to the modifier (50) is made adjustable. The water vapor modifier includes a hydrogen purifier (18). The remaining heat of the aromatic modifier is used to heat the hydrogen and carbon generation modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aromatic-type modifier (12)    separator (13)    recirculation path (17)    separator (18)    water vapor modifiers (50)
NOVELTY - Sewage gas containing methane and carbon dioxide, and water vapor are simultaneously or separately supplied to a reaction chamber (21A). Then, high pressure gas is intermittently supplied to the chamber. Impact compression of the mixed gas containing sewage gas and water vapor is carried out with shock waves. The gas is heated to high temperature, the methane and water vapor react, and hydrogen is produced.    USE - Producing hydrogen used as fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables small-scale production of hydrogen economically with minimum loss of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-producing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of the hydrogen-producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion unit (10)    reaction chamber (21A)    discharge port (23A)    sewage gas supply unit (30)    shock wave generator (40)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen manufacturing system (1) comprises a desulfurizer (2) to remove sulfur in raw material containing hydrocarbon, a primary modifier (3) to partially modify hydrocarbon in the desulfurized raw material by a modifying catalyst, and a hydrogen separating-type reformer (4) to further modify hydrocarbon from primary modifier by the modifying catalyst, and selectively separating and removing produced hydrogen.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen (claimed) from petroleum group liquid fuel, e.g. kerosene, gasoline and naphtha.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen manufacturing system manufactures hydrogen efficiently. The primary modifier in the hydrogen manufacturing system prevents degradation of catalyst in the reformer, and reduces load on the reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen manufacturing method, which involves manufacturing hydrogen using raw material containing 2C or more hydrocarbon as main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen manufacturing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen manufacturing system (1)    desulfurizer (2)    primary modifier (3)    hydrogen separating-type reformer (4)
NOVELTY - Processing of shochu liquor distillation lees comprises subjecting shochu liquor distillation lees to solid-liquid separation, and performing adsorption-purification by contacting the obtained dehydrated liquid with a sediment layer comprising a carbon type adsorption material consisting of plant wood.    USE - For producing liquid manure (claimed) useful as soil improvement material and fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of liquid manure more efficiently, easily and economically without generating unpleasant odor, and provides an eco-friendly environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for liquid manure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of shochu liquor distillation lees processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Fermentation-processing of organic waste, comprising fermenting organic waste aerobically or anaerobically, and collecting ammonia produced in the fermentation process, is new.    USE - For collecting ammonia for ammoniating feed raw material such as grain leaf-and-stem in feed manufacture. Also for manufacturing fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Nitrogen content in organic waste is utilized effectively by collecting ammonia produced in the fermentation of organic waste. The feed can be manufactured easily at low cost using collected ammonia. Leaf-and-stem fibers, which are difficult to-be digested by livestock, are broken by ammonia, and easy to digest feed having added value is provided. The obtained fertilizer has high quality. The feed improves appetite of livestock, increases protein content and meat quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of feed by contacting ammonia collected in the above method with feed raw material.
NOVELTY - Stirring blade attachment tubes (41-46) which rotate to a direction and to a reverse direction, are arranged alternately with respect to a rotary shaft (8) for insertion support at center of a processing tank (2), for attaching stirring blades (47-52) for stirring to be processed object in the tank.    USE - For processing organic waste such as livestock excrement and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fermentation even if the processing tank is large in size. Enables reversing of the stirring blades in the tank, mutually.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical front view of the organic waste processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing tank (2)    rotary shaft (8)    stirring blade attachment tubes (41-46)    stirring blades (47-52)
NOVELTY - A sewage-disposal method of degrading the organic substances contained in wastewater, involves cultivating the effective microorganisms capable of degrading organic matter, continuously in the continuous enlargement culture apparatus, dividing the effective microorganisms accommodated in the continuous enlargement culture apparatus into several portions, and introducing each portion of the effective microorganisms into waster water.    USE - For sewage-disposal method of degrading the organic substances contained in wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective sewage disposal with reduced odor, while maintaining water quality with reduction of surplus sludge, and degradation of organic matter with reduced putrefaction, where the method is carried out without deterioration of layers of effective microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a sewage-disposal system; and    (2) a continuous enlargement culture apparatus.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing lactic acid, involves hydrolyzing mixture of cellulose and starch simultaneously, saccharifying in the presence of cellulose decomposition microbe and fermenting with Lactobacillus.    USE - For use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and raw materials of biodegradable plastics.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently manufactures lactic acid from organic refuse and recyclable material of cellulose.
NOVELTY - A hyperthermophilic Caldothrix satsumae (sic) capable of propagating at an optimum temperature of 80 degrees Centigrade or more and 1% or less salt concentration, is new.    USE - The novel bacteria is useful as a fermenting microorganism for fermenting organic waste at high temperatures, for producing compost and for producing heat resistant enzymes (e.g. protease and amylase).    ADVANTAGE - The novel hyperthermophilic C.satsumae is capable of actively propagating at very high temperatures (75-85 degrees Centigrade) and low salt concentration (1% or less) and thus enables efficient fermentation, when fermenting organic waste at high temperatures. The enzymes produced using the microbe are heat resistant, and has activity at high temperatures.
NOVELTY - Continuous hydrogen and methane production from organic waste involves controlling the water-soluble carbohydrate in the substrate supplied to the hydrogen fermenter containing microorganisms and controlling the concentration of water-soluble protein at predetermined concentration.    USE - Continuous production of hydrogen and methane.    ADVANTAGE - The method is efficient and enables production of a high yield of hydrogen and methane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a continuous fermentation apparatus of hydrogen and methane.
NOVELTY - The method involves biodegradation processing of waste liquid to decompose 95% or more of fats and oils in the waste liquid and performing parallel filtration by hydrophilic polymer film having average pore size of about 2 microns or less.    USE - For processing grease trap waste liquid ejected from restaurant kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents environmental pollution. Enables ejecting drain of process liquid to river, lakes and marshes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of continuous parallel filtration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a combustible gas cylinder (41) containing a combustible gas. A cover covers the cylinder and forms a ventilation pipe extending from front of the vehicle up to a back of the vehicle. A down converter (84) is placed behind the cylinder so as to face a rear opening section of the ventilation pipe.    USE - Hydrogen vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can effectively cool the down converter and the combustible gas cylinder by using external air, where the down converter cannot be bombarded directly by the external air and combustible gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a transversal sectional view of a hydrogen vehicle.    Upper frame (14)    Lower frame (15)    Combustible gas cylinder (41)    Fuel cell (42)    Down converter (84)
NOVELTY - The composition is a magnesium borohydride Mg(BH4)2 or one of its derivatives, and an oxidant dinitramine.    USE - A solid generating hydrogen as a combustible, reductant or fuel cell supply.    ADVANTAGE - A high mass yield of hydrogen is achieved per gram of solid. The combustion reaction takes place at a sufficiently high temperature to make it self-supporting without extinction; at the same time the solid is not completely consumed. Weight proportions of oxidant and reductant are adjusted to these ends.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of making the solid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A suitable fuel cell is illustrated.    electrochemical cell (1)    electrodes (2, 3)    membrane (4)    current collector (5)    external circuit (6)
NOVELTY - A semi-continuously-operated biogas fermenting reactor generates methane using a feed of varying consistency and having a dry matter content that is above the pumping threshold. The substrate feeds into the reactor without mechanical assistance under the influence of gravity from the feed inlet to the methane production unit to the discharge point.    USE - Semi-continuously-operated biogas fermenting reactor generates methane using semi-dry feed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the reactor.    Fermenting chamber (1)    heater (2)    insulation (3)    feed (4)    base plinth (5)    rakes (6)    percolation tube (7)    baffle plate (8)    rake drive (9)    gas hood (10)    hopper (11)    feed cylinder (12)    percolate pump (13)    discharge pusher (14)    liquid tank (15)    perforated base (16)    hearth (17)    gas collection chamber (21)
NOVELTY - The bags for holding compostible materials are made of an open-mesh fabric consisting of a compostible material.    USE - For holding compostible materials such as garden waste and the like.    ADVANTAGE - The need for emptying bags containing compostible materials (on waste disposal sites, for example) is eliminated simply and cost effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an example of an open-mesh fabric serving for manufacture of the proposed bags.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system has a flow path for cathode input air and/or for reforming device input air or natural gas, a moistening device, a flow path for cathode waste air with a demoisturizing device and a controller for monitoring and regulating the fuel and air feed. The cathode output air flow path is separated from the paths for cathode feed air and/or reformer feed air and/or natural gas by a liquid phase in the flow path for cathode waste air in combination with a diffusion-promoting component (D).    USE - For generating electricity and heat from electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Has a simple, compact arrangement for continuous moistening of different gases with water condenses out of the exhaust gas of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system (Drawing includes non-English text)    drop separator (A)    fuel cell (B)    reservoir (R)    diffusion-promoting component (D)    demoisturiser (E)
NOVELTY - The industrial-use heat generator powered by vegetable matter has a vertical cylinder with a cover housing a burner and an auxiliary oxygen distribution pipe. A table with a fan and connecting pipes for the heat control system provide spontaneous explosion and gasification.    USE - For generator heat by combustion of vegetable matter.
NOVELTY - The diesel cycle engine hydrated alcohol use system has a fuel tank with the alcohol above the diesel fuel for combined feed at high engine operating loads. The pumps, a dispensing valve and the injector allow alcohol-free feed of the fuel at relatively low engine loads, in a programmed assembly.    USE - In fuel technology.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator (G1) comprises a reaction chamber (r1) for containing a hydrogen-containing composition (c1) containing a hydride and a catalyst. (c1) have a set catalyst concentration to provide an expected rate of hydrogen gas generation upon adding an aqueous solution into (r1).    USE - For generation of hydrogen gas for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality hydrogen gas is generated in a passively controlled manner easily and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an actively controlled hydrogen generator (G2) comprising a reaction chamber (r2) for holding a hydrogen-containing composition containing a hydride; an aqueous solution reservoir containing an outlet port in fluid communication with inlet port of (r2); and device for adjusting a flow rate of an aqueous solution from the reservoir into (r1) to control a hydrogen gas generation rate;    (2) preparation (P1) of (c1) involving dissolving hydride and catalyst in a solvent (s1); evaporating (s1); and recovering (c1) as a solid; and    (3) preparation (P2) of (c2) involving dissolving a hydride in (s1) to form a solution; suspending a catalyst throughout the solution; evaporating (s1); and recovering (c2) as a solid.
NOVELTY - A catalyst (50) in the reformation chamber reforms a hydrogen-containing material and oxygen air is circulated in the air chamber. Solid electrolytes containing proton conductive material or oxygen ion conductor, are maintained between reformation chamber and air chamber. A set of electrodes are maintained in mutually opposing positions in the reformation and air chambers respectively.    USE - Used as a fuel cell with a modifier, e.g. as a hydrogen-based fuel cell for motor vehicles such as passenger cars or buses and for electric power supply distribution in apartments, offices, hotels and hospitals.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies electrode arrangement thereby the size of cell is reduced. Utilizes the heat generated by fuel reaction effectively thereby energy efficiency is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of fuel cell with modifier.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    catalyst (50)    electrolytes (54)    electrodes (56,58)    spacer (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a pure fuel inlet (110) delivering a pure methanol into a fuel mixing chamber (100). A bubbling line inlet (120) delivers a gas into the chamber. A diluted fuel outlet (130) transports a dilute aqueous methanol out of the chamber for an external fuel cell stack. Gaseous and aqueous output from a fuel cell anode and/or cathode is introduced into the chamber via the inlet to mix and dilute a reservoir fuel.    USE - For mixing a diluted methanol fuel in a direct methanol fuel cell, which is utilized in a portable power supply application.    ADVANTAGE - The system quickly mixes the fuel to the desired concentration, thus consuming less power and quickly diluting pure methanol with the returned fuel and fuel in the fuel mixing chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mixing diluted fuel in a fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel mixing chamber of a fuel cell device.    Pure fuel inlet (110)    Bubbling line inlet (120)    Diluted fuel outlet (130)    Fuel opening (140)    Bubbling opening (150)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage container has hydrogen storage composition and hydrogen including solid-state hydrogen and gaseous hydrogen. The composition includes a portion of solid-state hydrogen and having high equilibrium plateau pressure. The solid-state hydrogen defines at least 5 wt.% and the gaseous hydrogen has pressure greater than the plateau pressure and defines at least 5 wt.%.    USE - Used for storing hydrogen used in system for converting chemical energy into mechanical energy (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a system for converting chemical energy stored in hydrogen into mechanical energy comprising the inventive hydrogen storage container; and an engine fluidly coupled to the container for receiving gaseous hydrogen, the engine being configured to effect conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy; and    (2) a method of effecting hydrogenation of hydrogen storage composition in container space comprising flowing gaseous hydrogen into the container space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of hybrid gas-solid storage tank.    Hybrid tank (11)    Polymeric outer shell (13)    Metal liner wall (15)    Axial opening (17)    Heat pipe (19)    Fibers (21)
NOVELTY - Treatment and valorization of organic waste involves treating the organic waste with a microorganism to produce a gas, and separating the treated waste into a liquid fraction and a solid fraction. The microorganism treatment is an anaerobic bacterial treatment. The solid fraction is optionally dried or burnt.    USE - For treatment and valorization of organic waste e.g. animal manure such as swine manure; the liquid fraction obtained in the process is used as a fertilizer; and the solid fraction and gas obtained in the process is used as an energy source for electricity and heat generation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The integrated process treats the animal manure, uses the valuable nutrient in the manure as agriculture fertilizer, generates energy useful on the farm, and properly disposes or valorizes the undesirable portion (e.g. inorganic waste) of the organic waste.
NOVELTY - Processability of foam premixes containing hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) or pentane-based blowing agents in polyols is improved by adding trans-1,2-dichloroethylene to the premix in an amount effective to enhance the processability of the premix.    USE - For improving the processability of foam premixes containing HFC or pentane-based blowing agents in polyols.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves the processability and compatibility of HFCs and/or pentanes in polyol premixes.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell with a catalyzed membrane electrode assembly with a cathode aspect and an anode aspect to receive vaporous fuel feed from a fuel tank (110). A fuel delivery regulation assembly has rods that rotate to control the generation of vaporous fuel or to control fuel feed towards the anode aspect. A load across the fuel cell provides a path for generated electricity.    USE - For mobile device e.g. mobile phone, handheld and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - Rods in the adjustable fuel delivery regulation assembly control generation of the vaporous fuel or control fuel feed towards the anode, thus maintaining optimal efficiency of the fuel cell over a range of operating conditions and also facilitates successful cold-start of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method of controlling the delivery of a vaporous feed fuel to a direct oxidation fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a direct oxidation fuel cell system.    PCM (104)    Anode diffusion layer (106)    Cathode diffusion layer (108)    Fuel tank (110)    Mass transport barrier unit (112)
NOVELTY - A nanostructured carbon from hydrocarbons by decomposing hydrocarbons thermally using first carbon particles as substrates and catalyst in a reactor, separating a solid phase carbon from a gas phase, recovering a hydrogen-containing gas from the reactor, and withdrawing a second carbon particles from the reactor.    USE - The invention is used for the manufacture of a nanostructured carbon from hydrocarbons. The nanostructures carbon is used as catalyst in hydrocarbon reactions, e.g. decomposition of hydrocarbons, partial oxidation of hydrocarbons, hydrogenation of hydrocarbons, or dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons. The nanostructured carbon is used as solid fuel of direct carbon fuel cells, as anode of lithium ion battery, used in an electrochemical device, and used as fillers or components of an implantable medical device. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The invention precisely controls the process conditions so the carbon generated has a unique surface structure, balances the decomposition condition, and ensures continuous operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a system for manufacturing a nanostructured carbon comprising a spouted bed reactor chamber, a heating system, a thermal insulation system, a chemical introducing system, a gas and solid separation system, a gas analysis system, introducing ports, a particle feeding system, a particle withdrawing system, an internal grinding system, a preheating and heat recovery system, and a monitor system for the structure of carbon particles; and    (2) a composition of nanostructured carbon comprising a density of 1.7-2.3 g/cc, a lattice spacing of 2.37-2.8 Angstrom, and a crystalline size of 10-200 Angstrom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process flow of the spouted bed reactor.
NOVELTY - The production of a corpse-odour liquid for dogs training consists of putrefaction for 1-8 weeks at 5-40 degees C of animal and human organ and tissue fragments, with up to 25 per cent of mouth cavity bacteria microbe culture and coproparasitological material of healthy humans. After distillation at 40-100 degrees C the recovered fractions are mixed (1:10 to 20:1 volume ratio), together with Amorphophallus Rivieri pistil and corolla. After 5-14 days centrifugation yields supernatant liquid for bottling with or without dilution by water, simulating the odour of a corpse after two months to 5-7 years.    USE - In physical chemistry.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a briquette from general waste generated from environmental-contaminating waste landfills involves (a) after sorting out metals, vinyl products from waste, pulverizing the waste and a resin into fine powder; (b) mixing the fine powder of the step (a), yellow earth, stone coal and water at a fixed ratio; and (c) putting the mixture into a briquette mold of a briquette molding machine.    USE - For preparing a briquette from general waste generated from environmental-contaminating waste landfills.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a paste-type manure involves accommodating excrement and the wastewater of a slaughtering place and a fish processing place in a vapor treatment bath (3) provided with a discharge pipe (31) and a draff discharge pipe (34); accommodating food waste and various organic waste in a forcing digestion room (10) and adding a natural digesting agent, such as CaO, dolomite or their mixture to the forcing digestion room to digest the organic waste by stirring at 90-130 degreesC and to generate a strong alkaline vapor of a high temperature; inducing the strong alkaline vapor of a high temperature to a vapor pipe (2) to deodorize and sterilize the material to be treated in the vapor treatment bath; precipitating the material to be treated in the vapor treatment bath, discharging the supernatant through the discharge pipe and collecting the paste-like precipitate in an additional collection tank and controlling the pH to be 6-10; and adding the organic waste treated in the digestion room, yellow soil, zeolite, saw dust, rice halls and rice straw and specific cereal powder to the collection tank.    USE - For preparing a paste-type manure, from excrement and the wastewater of a slaughtering place and a fish processing place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system used in the above method.    vapor pipe (2)    vapor treatment bath (3)    digestion room (10)    discharge pipe (31)    draff discharge pipe (34)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of ground garbage in semi-solid state by heating ground garbage involves grinding garbage; heating the ground garbage to remove moisture therefrom to a semi-solid state; mixing the semi-solid garbage with an agent for ignition promotion; squeezing and solidifying the mixture; and drying the solid garbage.    USE - For manufacturing refuse derived fuel from garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method prevents the generation of garbage leachate during garbage being dewatered.
NOVELTY - To pretreat high concentrated wastewater biologically in wastewater reservoir by seeding a microbial inoculant comprising Trichosporon loubieri variant (KFCC-11319).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The Trichosporon loubieri variant is characterized in that it is trichosporon loubieri SP2 (KFCC-11319) having tolerance to high concentrated wastewater. The microbial inoculant comprises (i) trichosporon loubieri SP2 or (ii) one or more of bacillus sp. selected from the group consisting of bacillus pumilus, bacillus megaterium and bacillus subtilis. The wastewater treatment method comprises steps of (a) pretreating wastewater using a wastewater treatment microbial inoculant comprising (i) trichosporon loubieri SP2, or (ii) one or more of bacillus sp. selected from the group consisting of bacillus pumilus, bacillus megaterium and bacillus subtilis; (b) aerating the pretreated wastewater in an aeration tank; (c) settling sludge contained in the treated wastewater in a settling tank; (d) returning a portion of the settled sludge and disusing residual sludge; and (e) obtaining a supernatant liquid from the finally treated wastewater.
NOVELTY - To-be-processed water is guided by filter medium to filtration processing chambers (11-15) packed in a tank (1), and water is purified. To-be-processed water is guided to the remaining chamber except the chamber to which to-be-processed water is initially guided in the first step. Wash water is guided to the excluded chamber, and the filter medium (21-25) is washed. The above step is repeated for water purification.    USE - For purifying water, such as pond water and water from lakes-and-marshes.    ADVANTAGE - The water purification method enables washing of filter medium without stopping water-purification process, without complete removal of microorganisms effective in bio-filtration, which does not impair the function of bio-filtration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a water purifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the internal structure and external piping of tank.    tank (1)    filtration processing chamber (11-15)    filter medium (21-25)    inlet tube of to-be-processed water (51-55)    inlet tube of wash water (61-65)
NOVELTY - A porous metal catalyst comprises a catalyst layer (21) formed on surface of porous metal support (1) having 3-dimensional network structure. The catalyst layer comprises a porous ceramic layer (2). The catalyst powder (3) is fixed and supported on the outermost surface of porous ceramic layer and inner surface of ceramic pores (5).    USE - For modifier of fuel cell, used for reforming hydrocarbon gas such as natural gas, methanol and coal gas, to hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metal catalyst has high SV value, and effectively reforms hydrocarbon gas to hydrogen gas by steam reforming method. The size of fuel cell is reduced by using the porous metal catalyst in modifiers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst powder is metal powder or alloy powder containing metals. The metal is chosen from silver, palladium, ruthenium, titanium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, rhodium, platinum, copper, zinc, indium, tin, germanium, silicon, aluminum and/or antimony, preferably, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium and platinum. The porous ceramic layer consists of alumina.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous metal catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of porous metal catalyst.    porous metal support (1)    porous ceramic layer (2)    catalyst powder (3)    ceramic pores (5)    catalyst layer (21)
NOVELTY - The composting procedure, carried out in a trough with a base (27), uses a spiral screw (8) to stir the materials being composted, forcing them downwards and outwards. The screw has an overall diameter of between 90 and 100 cm and a pitch angle of under 80 degrees. The height of the screw corresponds to between four and six spirals, and its speed of rotation and horizontal motion are determined so as to produce a systematic flow of the material (25) through the screw's inner chamber (26) and out through the side (22) opposite its direction of travel.    USE - Composting waste materials.    ADVANTAGE - The composting process is accelerated by the movement of the waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical section through the screw and composting trough.    Screw (8)    Outlet side of screw (22)    Waste material (25)    Inner chamber (25)    Trough base (27)
NOVELTY - A compost is produced using 23.5% urban sludge with a dry content not more than 30%, together with 70.5% of vegetable waste (of which 4% is tree bark or ground leaves), comprising structuring agents, and 7% calcium and magnesium oxides as stabilizing agent.    USE - The technique is for the production of compost for use in horticulture, open spaces and non-food cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - The compost is free of odors, is hygienic and stable, with absorbency of trace metals and trace organic compounds with reduction of biodegradable polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), etc.
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel composition comprises coarse methanol 84-94.5 wt%, gasoline 2-12 wt%, ammonia water 1-2 wt%, ferrocene 0.04-0.09 wt%, acetone 2-3 wt% and 2, 6-ditert-p-cresol 0.03-0.07 wt%.    USE - As liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The novel liquid fuel composition has heat value as high as 6500-8500 Kcal/Kg, does not need of preheating, causes no smoke and odor produced during burning, no environmental pollution, no explosion, etc    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the above composition, by dissolving ferrocene in coarse methanol, adding acetone directly, adding gasoline, 2, 6-ditert-p-cresol and ammonia water successively and packing after stirring to homogenize. .
NOVELTY - A pair of unit electrodes (2) include conductive film (12) arranged inside ceramic sheet (19). A basic unit (1) is formed by stacking unit electrodes hierarchically with gap corresponding to height of ridges (13) on one side of electrodes. The basic units are stacked hierarchically with gap corresponding to height of ridges, to form electrode unit. The plasma is generated in space (v), by applying voltage between electrodes.    USE - Plasma generating electrode for plasma reactor (claimed) used in exhaust system of motor vehicle, for removing harmful component such as nitrous oxide (NOx), carbon fine particle, hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide from engine exhaust gas and also from incinerator exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating uniform and stable plasma efficiently. The plasma generating electrode has excellent heat resistance and is used at high temperature for long time period. Enables removing the harmful component from the exhaust gas efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional view and perspective view of the basic unit.    basic unit (1)    unit electrodes (2)    conductive film (12)    ridges (13)    ceramic sheet (19)    space (V)