NOVELTY - The treatment facility has a water tank (23) arranged in a pit (29), which is aligned with respect to bio-treatment tank (4). A film bio-reactor (30) is arranged at bottom portion of the bio-treatment tank. The cover plates (5) are arranged on top of the bio-treatment tank. A suction pump (13) and the operation chamber (6) are arranged on upper surface of the cover plates. An inlet portion of the suction pump is connected to bio-reactor. An outlet portion of the suction pump is connected to outlet pipe of bio-reactor.    USE - Bio-decomposition sewage treatment facility for rural application.    ADVANTAGE - The sewage can be treated efficiently, degradation of quality of water discharged from the treatment facility can be prevented and operation efficiency of the treatment facility can be improved irrespective of the weather condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the treatment facility.    Bio-treatment tank (4)    Cover plates (5)    Operation chamber (6)    Suction pump (13)    Water tank (23)    Pit (29)    Film bio-reactor (30)
NOVELTY - A process for the preparation of an improved lithium-promoted magnesium oxide catalyst useful for oxidative coupling of methane to ethane and ethylene, in the presence of free oxygen, is disclosed. The process involves (i) mixing powdered magnesium acetate and lithium acetate which are catalyst precursors, with lithium/magnesium mole ratio of 0.01-1 with or without water, where water/magnesium acetate weight ratio is 0-5, (ii) heating the mixture, while stirring, to dryness at temperature of 80-300?oC, (iii) powdering and calcining the dried mixture at temperature of 500-1000?oC for 1-100 hours and (iv) forming pellets, and extruding or granulating the catalyst of required size. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The apparatus has partition plate (15) separating container (13) into two chambers (16,17). The hydrogen storage portion (20) and oxygen storage portion (30) comprise hydrogen tank and oxygen tank having hydrogen piping and oxygen piping respectively. A pair of supply pipes (25,35) is arranged passing fuel cell (12) and electrolysis apparatus to supply circulating water discharged from containers into chambers. The hydrogen supply pipe (26) and oxygen supply pipe (36) are connected to supply pipes whose edge portions are arranged along downstream of fuel cell.    USE - Electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The operational efficiency of the electric power storage apparatus is improved and the structure of the apparatus is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electric power storage apparatus.    Fuel cell (12)    Container (13)    Partition plate (15)    Chambers (16,17)    Hydrogen storage portion (20)    Supply pipes (25,35)    Hydrogen supply pipe (26)    Oxygen storage portion (30)    Oxygen supply pipe (36)
NOVELTY - A process for the production of solid bio-fuel from one or more vegetable or flower plants in the form of pellets, aggregates, agglomerates, granulates, briquettes, compounds or composites of any form with or without binder, as such or in combination with other types of biomass, is disclosed. Any part of the plants such as stem, fruits, leaves or flowers can be used in the preparation of solid bio-fuel. The solid bio-fuel pellets are preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size to uniform size by running through a shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier, by blowing hot air at a temperature in the range of 100-200?oC. Dried material is passed on to hammer mill to grind the material to uniform sizes. The ground material is conveyed to batch mixer, if required water is sprinkled so as to moisten the material. The moist well mixed material is conveyed to pellet mill through a conditioner, equipped with multi point steam injection and adjustable paddle for mixing, hot water or steam is optionally injected to treated material at about 125-150?oC. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Source bio-mass is supplied into one or several continuously operating vertical vessels enclosed into common heat insulating shell. Heat required for pyrolysis process is transferred to bio-mass through walls of the vessels form combustible products of pyrolysis fuel moving upward via heating channels of vessels. Heating channels are formed with neighbour walls of the vessels and walls of the vessels and the heat insulating shell. Pyrolysis gases moving inside the vessels upward are filtered through a layer of hot coal residue in lower sections of the vessels; further the gases are withdrawn and directed to condensation and cooling of not-condensed pyrolysis gases. Cooled not-condensed pyrolysis gases are directed to cooling coal residue.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Production of fuel of high calories at continuous operation of pyrolysis installation and simplification of maintenance. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Biodiesel is used as an additive to increase the rate of the triglyceride transformation reaction.    USE - For producing biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The added biodiesel acts as a co-catalyst, increasing the rate of the triglyceride transformation reaction. Storage and manipulation of the activated catalyst are possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A process for catalytic transesterification with alcohols uses biodiesel as an additive to increase the rate of reaction.
NOVELTY - A water electrolysis apparatus comprises solid electrolyte membrane (10) which has first surface (10a) and second surface on opposite side to first surface, anode (4) with circulationable water provided in first surface side in contact with first surface, cathode (8) which is distant from second surface and provided in second surface side, and flow path (3c) in which electrolyte solution can interpose and is provided between cathode and second surface.    USE - A water electrolysis apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can suppress deterioration phenomenon generated with ion-conductive film or electrode when processing water by electrolysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a water electrolysis system;    (2) a water electrolysis method; and    (3) a polymer electrolyte fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of water electrolysis apparatus.    Flow path (3c)    Anode (4)    Cathode (8)    Solid electrolyte membrane (10)    First surface (10a)
NOVELTY - The method involves decreasing buoyancy of vessel (10) by opening the water valve (28) such that water enters the water storage chamber (24) via the water valve, and gas is discharged from chamber via gas valve (30). The valves are closed when vessel reaches preset depth within the water column. The buoyancy of the vessel is increased by electrolyzing water within the chamber, and the hydrogen and oxygen gases are generated. The buoyancy of vessel is further increased and the vessel is lifted to depth higher than preset depth.    USE - Method for enabling vertical movement of water electrolytic transformation (WET) buoyancy engine in vessel, for remote sensing and surveillance equipment such as stealth buoys and underwater gliders for military application including tracking hostile ships and submarines, and civilian application such as detection of smuggling act, and monitoring marine life.    ADVANTAGE - WET engine enables efficient and inexpensive buoyancy control of remote sensing and surveillance equipment. The buoyancy change can be realized by the electrochemical reaction. The moving components and toxic materials are not utilized for engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the WET buoyancy engine.    Vessel (10)    Water storage chamber (24)    Water valve (28)    Gas valve (30)    Anode (36)
NOVELTY - A catalyst (C1), catalytically active for oxidation of carbon monoxide, comprises copper oxide, zinc oxide and cerium oxide.    USE - In cigarette and for low temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide from gases such as vehicle exhaust emission, a gas used in a laser, a gas used in a fuel cell and ambient air undergoing air filtration (claimed). Also used in an air filter for the conversion of carbon monoxide and/or indoor volatile organic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is catalytically active. The catalyst reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide from gases. The copper oxide-zinc oxide-cerium oxide catalyst is capable of room temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide and exhibits greater stability at elevated temperature (e.g. 50 degrees C) over an extended reaction period. The catalysts are capable of converting CO to CO2 at low temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) method of oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide involving contacting the copper oxide-zinc oxide-cerium oxide catalyst (C1) with gas containing carbon monoxide;    (2) cigarette comprising tobacco rod, cigarette paper and optional filter, at least one of which comprises the catalyst (C1).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator (10) comprises a housing (20); pellets (22) comprising solid hydrogen source; a reservoir (66) containing liquid including a proton source and a metal sulfate salt to which solid hydrogen source is added to generate hydrogen; and an outlet (18) configured to deliver hydrogen to a hydrogen fuel cell. The sulfate salt comprises a transition metal sulfate salt. The hydrogen generator comprises a magnetically activated actuator (16) to automatically add one of the pellets to the liquid in response to a variation in hydrogen pressure within the generator.    USE - As hydrogen generator for generating hydrogen and delivering the hydrogen to a hydrogen fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal sulfate salt (e.g. transition metal sulfate salt) does not generate corrosive gases during use in the generator. The weight ratio of the solid hydrogen source to the liquid is less than 1:3. The controlled weight ratio allows generation of hydrogen gas at a high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a hydrogen generator.    Hydrogen generator (10)    Storage unit (12)    Generation unit (14)    Magnetically activated actuator (16)    Gas outlet (18)    Housing (20)    Pellets (22)    Reservoir (66)
NOVELTY - A power supply device is connected to the electrodes made of platinum and iridium. An electrolyzer has control equipment for controlling the gas emission. A cooler (32) cools the water accommodated in a container for cooling trough (3). An electrolytic bath water supply apparatus (4) supplies water in the container for cooling trough to a container for electrolytic bath (2). A water discharging apparatus (5) discharges the water in the container for electrolytic bath to the cooling trough. A water supply apparatus (6) supplies water to the cooling trough.    USE - Hydrogen gas generation apparatus for industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the heat is suppressed by the water discharging apparatus and the reliability of the hydrogen gas generation apparatus is ensured for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen gas generation apparatus.    Electrolytic bath (2)    Cooling trough (3)    Electrolytic bath water supply apparatus (4)    Water discharging apparatus (5)    Cooling trough water supply apparatus (6)    Cooler (32)
NOVELTY - The collecting duct with down-tail tube has a heatproof liner (3) provided at the inner wall of the metal pipe body of each of a main collecting duct (1), a branch collecting duct (2) and an exit pipe (11). Two sides of the wall of the branch collecting duct metal pipe body are provided with a reinforcing linkage pipe (5) and a flat-cover style sealing head (4). A lower down-tail tube (6) levelly stretches in the branch collecting duct through the connecting holes that are formed in the heatproof liner and the flat-cover style sealing head.    USE - Collecting duct with down-tail tube for hydrogen-manufacture conversion furnace used in petroleum and chemical industries.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids problem of existing collecting duct with down-tail tube that the branch collecting duct expands along its axial direction for a large extent during use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two ends of the main collecting duct and the free end of the branch collecting duct are respectively provided with a flange (7) and a flange cover (8). The inner surface of the flange cover is provided with an end-part heatproof liner (301).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the collecting duct with down-tail tube.    Main collecting duct (1)    Branch collecting duct (2)    Heatproof liner (3)    Sealing head (4)    Reinforcing linkage pipe (5)    Down-tail tube (6)    Flange (7)    Flange cover (8)    Exit pipe (11)    End-part heatproof liner (301)
NOVELTY - The constant pressure device has a pressure sensing module with one end connected directly to an electrolytic bath while another end is connected with the pressure adjusting module. A working pressure setting module is connected with the pressure adjusting module which is in turn connected with the current adjusting module. The current adjusting module is connected with the trigger circuit which controls the work of the SCR. One end of the current adjusting module is directly connected with the SCR.    USE - Automatic precise constant pressure device matched with hydrogen-oxygen generator.    ADVANTAGE - Controls the pressure of working gas of the hydrogen-oxygen generator precisely, and the device can be added on a majority of hydrogen-oxygen generators such that it enhances the practicability, reliability and stability of the hydrogen-oxygen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the automatic precise constant pressure device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An oil composition comprises a free fatty acid ( not greater than 5% w/w); an iodine value ( not greater than 125); and a combined moisture and insoluble ( not greater than 1% w/w).    USE - Oil composition for fuel composition, fuel additive, or article of manufacture (claimed). The article of manufacture includes oleochemicals, feeds or oils for human consumption. The oleochemical is a feedstock chemical for fatty acid methyl ester (e.g. biodiesel) production and fatty acid ethyl ester production. Other articles include soap, detergent, wire insulation, industrial lubricant, leather treatment, cutting oil, mining agent for oil well drilling, ink removal, plastic stabilizer, ink production component, rubber production component, wax, shampoo, personal hygiene component, or a food emulsifier. The oil composition may also be suitable for an edible oil, a carrier for drug molecules in pharmaceutical preparations, a health food component or supplement, or dietary supplement.    ADVANTAGE - The oil composition contains low levels of free fatty acids thus reducing the need for front-end or pretreatment processing in bio-diesel production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of recovering an oil composition from a fermentation process comprising:    (A) fermenting a starch composition to form a fermented product;    (B) separating an oil fraction from the fermented product, where the oil fraction contains the oil composition;    (C) adjusting the pH of the oil fraction; and    (D) recovering the oil composition from the pH adjusted oil fraction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional flow diagram of a method for recovering an oil composition.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has hydrogen generation unit (3) comprising hydrogen-generating substance (4) that reacts with water (2) to generate hydrogen. A water supply unit (5) that supplies water to hydrogen generation unit and water supply amount control unit (11) controls water supply unit to adjust amount of supplied water. A residual amount management unit (13) estimates remaining amount of hydrogen based on information corresponding to amount of water supplied to hydrogen generation unit obtained from water supply amount control unit.    USE - Hydrogen generating apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) for portable device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of remaining hydrogen can be estimated efficiently without the need for providing detection unit. The cost of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water (2)    Hydrogen generation unit (3)    Hydrogen-generating substance (4)    Water supply unit (5)    Water supply amount control unit (11)    Residual amount management unit (13)
NOVELTY - Preparing a solid crystalline form of montelukast free acid involves providing a solution of montelukast free acid in a solvent and forming a solid precipitate that contains montelukast free acid.    USE - For preparing a solid crystalline form of montelukast free acid (claimed) useful in pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of asthma, inflammation, allergies, angina, cerebral spasm, glomerular nephritis, hepatitis, endotoxemia, uveitis and allograft rejection.    ADVANTAGE - The process is cost effective, eco-friendly and well suited for scale up. The montelukast sodium obtained in the process is having more than 99% enantiomeric excess purity and resulted in amorphous form. The montelukast sodium obtained by the process is also free flowing and non-solvated solid, hence it is well suited for pharmaceutical applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing (m1) a solid sodium salt of montelukast, involving synthesizing montelukast free acid in a solution, precipitating solid montelukast free acid, dissolving montelukast free acid in a solvent, converting montelukast free acid into a sodium salt of montelukast, and isolating a solid sodium salt of montelukast;    (2) preparing (m2) a sodium salt of montelukast, involving providing a solution of montelukast free acid in a halogenated solvent and/or aromatic solvent, converting the montelukast free acid to a sodium salt of montelukast, and precipitating a sodium salt of montelukast.
NOVELTY - A corrosion inhibition composition comprises a hydrolyzed silane, an aqueous solvent including an organic component-solvent and an emulsifying agent.    USE - Composition is used for inhibiting corrosion of magnesium or magnesium-alloy product used for electrochemical device (both claimed) used for generation of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion inhibition composition efficiently enables to inhibit corrosion of magnesium or magnesium alloy electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of corrosion inhibition composition, which involves dissolving/dispersing bis-3-silane in an aqueous solvent containing organic co-solvent to form mixture, adding water to mixture, hydrolyzing and cross-linking silane to form cross-linked silicon-oxygen-silicon network, and adding emulsifying agent;    (2) method for inhibiting corrosion of magnesium or magnesium alloy product, which involves adding the composition to an aqueous medium; and    (3) electrochemical device, which has an electrode made of magnesium or magnesium alloy, an electrolyte containing halide ions, and corrosion inhibition composition included in electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A cooking and heating furnace comprises a furnace body, a charging device, a grate, a furnace door, and a furnace opening. The furnace body is internally equipped with a material chamber and a combustion chamber. The material chamber is communicated with combustion chamber. The furnace opening is provided on other side of the combustion chamber. The charging device is installed on the furnace body and on top of the material chamber, where the grate is designed in the combustion chamber.    USE - Cooking and heating furnace for coal and firewood.    ADVANTAGE - The cooking and heating furnace enables to burn volatile component obtained through destructive distillation of the fuel in the combustion chamber, where ash can fall into the combustion chamber easily, and fuel can be burnt completely without black smoke.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooking and heating furnace comprises a furnace body, a charging device, a grate, a furnace door, and a furnace opening. The furnace body is internally equipped with a material chamber and a combustion chamber. The material chamber is communicated with combustion chamber. The furnace opening is provided on other side of the combustion chamber. The charging device is installed on the furnace body and on top of the material chamber, where the grate is designed in the combustion chamber. A primary air opening is provided at bottom of the material chamber, where another air opening is installed on upper side of the grate.
NOVELTY - Producing methane with sludge comprises performing anaerobic fermentation on sludge for 4-12 days on basic condition to hydrolyze sludge, acidating the hydrolysis liquid of sludge; adjusting the pH value of the fermented mixture to be neutral, adding 8-15 vol.% anaerobic particle sludge, continuing the anaerobic fermentation for 6-14 days at 30-40 degrees C to obtain methane.    USE - Method for producing methane with sludge (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can not only increase the output of methane, but also reduces the pollution of sludge to environment.
NOVELTY - A Bacillus sp. Z3-P, of preservation number CGMCC No. 3254, is new.    USE - The strain is useful for the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbon, bioremediation of oil pollution, and bioremediation of oil-contaminated soils (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The strain has high property for degradation of petroleum hydrocarbon. It has an important effect in environmental protection of oil field of China and in remediation of the pollution caused by leakage in transporting process, accelerates the process of bioremediation of oil pollution and further has an important economic significance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a solid microbial inoculum for degradation of petroleum hydrocarbon comprising the Bacillus sp. Z3-P CGMCC No. 3254, ammonium salt, soluble magnesium salt and carbon source, where proportion of the carbon source, the ammonium salt, the soluble magnesium salt and the Bacillus sp. Z3-P CGMCC No. 3254 is as follows: the carbon source is 15 to 25 g, the ammonium salt is 0.9 to 1.2 g, the soluble magnesium salt is 0.02 to 0.1 g, and the Bacillus sp. Z3-P CGMCC No. 3254 is 15-20x19.
NOVELTY - Using leftovers of fishery product processing to prepare biodiesel comprises: (a) extracting fish oil: stewing the cleaned fish processing leftovers, adding organic solvent, stirring, and filtering to obtain solution I; (b) removing impurities: adding phosphoric acid solution to solution I, obtaining solution II, adding water; and dehydrating to obtain solution III; (c) carrying out transesterification: adding catalyst and taking transesterification o obtain solution IV; and (d) separating and purifying the biodiesel: removing lower glycerin layer and water washing.    USE - The process is useful for using leftovers of fishery product processing to prepare biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process fully uses the fish processing leftovers, reduces pollution, improves economical benefits, and explores a novel rod for utilization of fishery product processing wastes and development of biomass energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Using leftovers of fishery product processing to prepare biodiesel comprises: (a) extracting fish oil: stewing the cleaned fish processing leftovers, adding organic solvent, stirring, and filtering to obtain solution I; (b) removing impurities: adding phosphoric acid solution to the solution I according to 20-50% of volume of the solution I, obtaining solution II, adding water; acid washing and water washing, and dehydrating to obtain solution III; (c) carrying out transesterification: adding catalyst to solution III and taking transesterification with absolute ethanol to obtain solution IV; and (d) separating and purifying the biodiesel: standing the solution IV, removing lower glycerin layer, and water washing the generated mixed fatty acid ethyl ester to obtain biodiesel.
NOVELTY - Refining biodiesel comprises: (a) heating animal and plant greases at 55 degrees C, mixing with a methyl mixture additive, and subjecting to transesterification; (b) separating semi-finished product of biodiesel from the product of transesterification with a plate-type centrifugal machine to obtain semi-finished product of biodiesel; and (c) washing and separating the semi-finished product of biodiesel, and subjecting the semi-finished product of biodiesel after washing to membrane vacuum drying to obtain the product.    USE - The process is useful for refining biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Compared with the existing method for refining biodiesel, the process is smooth and simple. Moreover, the efficiency is high; the production management is easy through with the help of mechanical equipment; and the production cost is effectively reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Refining biodiesel comprises: (a) heating animal and plant greases at 55 degrees C, mixing with a methyl mixture additive, and subjecting to transesterification; where the methyl mixture additive is obtained by mixing and stirring potassium hydroxide and methanol; (b) separating semi-finished product of biodiesel from the product of transesterification with a plate-type centrifugal machine to obtain semi-finished product of biodiesel; and (c) washing and separating the semi-finished product of biodiesel, and subjecting the semi-finished product of biodiesel after washing to membrane vacuum drying to obtain the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the process for refining biodiesel (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a furnace cavity (12) formed in a furnace body (11), where lower part of the furnace cavity is provided with a gas collecting chamber (13). A lower end of the furnace body is provided with an ash discharging port (16). An end of a blowing pipe (21) is connected to a fan. A combustion cover (22) is set in the cavity, and is in communication with the pipe through a pipeline. The gas collecting chamber is in communication with a stove (33) through a gas outlet pipe (31). The cavity and an inner wall of the furnace body form a cavity (18) which is in communication with the pipe.    USE - Domestic crop wastes gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The four sides of the furnace cavity form annular airflow, and the differential pressure makes the smoke and gas above the furnace not to overflow upward, which reduces air pollution. The large annular flow makes the corrosive gas in the furnace to not to contact to the inner wall of the furnace, which improves service life of the furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a domestic crop wastes gasifier    Furnace body (11)    Furnace cavity (12)    Gas collecting chamber (13)    Ash discharging port (16)    Cavity (18)    Blowing pipe (21)    Combustion cover (22)    Gas outlet pipe (31)    Stove (33)
NOVELTY - The furnace has gas generating and running part composed of a dry distillation chamber, a multi-stage pyrolysis chamber, a gas output tube, a gas outlet and a separation purifier. The distillation chamber is fixed to a primary pyrolysis chamber. The pyrolysis chambers except the last pyrolysis chamber are connected mutually. An end of the output tube is connected to any stage of the multi-stage pyrolysis chamber, and another end is connected to the purifier. The gas outlet is connected to the purifier and the last stage of pyrolysis chamber connected to a cooking range to form an entire part.    USE - Bio-fuel gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification furnace has simple structure and fast gas generation, and avoids interruption of air supply in the use process, prevents gas leakage and terrible smell, and avoids the requirement of fuel and coke, ensures safety, and avoids the needs of fire seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bio-fuel gasification furnace.
NOVELTY - The device is formed by a screw rod (13) on a hand wheel (12) penetrating through a nut (16) that is fixedly installed on a bottom plate (15) of a furnace body (14) and screwed in a screw sleeve (18). The screw sleeve is fixedly installed on bottom of a grate bridge plate (17). A thread of the screw rod is a reverse thread with different rotating directions.    USE - Lifting grate bridge device for a biomass semi-gasifier. Can also be used for a stove.    ADVANTAGE - The device is formed by the screw rod on the hand wheel penetrating through the nut that is fixedly installed on the bottom plate of the furnace body and screwed in a screw sleeve fixedly installed on bottom of the grate bridge plate, thus adjusting the capacity of hearth inner cavity effectively and avoiding adding of biomass materials for many times during a cooking process. The device is convenient to use, and avoids generation of waste heat caused by influence to concentration of thermal efficiency. The device is suitable for various semi-gasifiers and stoves using biomass fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lifting grate bridge device for biomass semi-gasifier in a partial section.    Hand wheel (12)    Screw rod (13)    Furnace body (14)    Bottom plate (15)    Nut (16)    Grate bridge plate (17)    Screw sleeve (18)
NOVELTY - The machine has a feeding electromagnetic valve (9) arranged on a feeding hole. A discharging electromagnetic valve is arranged on a discharging hole (7). A filtering electromagnetic valve is connected to a product outlet (21) by a filter. A reaction spray head electromagnetic valve is connected to a reaction spray head (18), and an electromagnetic valve is connected to a cleaning drying spray head (19) that is connected to a material discharging end of a pump (3) i.e. anticorrosive pump. A manual discharging valve (20) is arranged under a machine shell (1).    USE - Miniature automatic biodiesel converting machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has low production cost, low energy consumption, high automation degree, and easy mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a miniature automatic biodiesel converting machine.    Machine shell (1)    Pump (3)    Discharging hole (7)    Feeding electromagnetic valve (9)    Reaction spray head (18)    Cleaning drying spray head (19)    Manual discharging valve (20)    Product outlet (21)
NOVELTY - The kettle has a kettle container whose inner chamber is provided with an air hole that is connected with a steam-air mixing chamber at a middle part in a shell. A steam heating chamber connected with the mixing chamber is arranged at a lower part of the mixing chamber. An exhaust pipe is mounted on the shell via an air preheating sleeve. A water heating ring connected with the heating chamber is mounted at a lower part of the container. The water heating ring is connected with a water supply hopper by a pipeline. A cold air inlet is arranged at a side of a lower part of the sleeve.    USE - Gasification reaction kettle for a stationary bed biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The kettle enlarges the heating area and increases the temperature, thus implementing heat insulation and guaranteeing air heating effect to improve the thermal value content of the fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gasification reaction kettle.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a gas output tube arranged on an upper part of a furnace body that is tapered. An outer end of the tube is connected with a three-way. An end of the three-way is connected with a smoke exhaust tube. Periphery of an inner sidewall of an upper end of the furnace body includes an interior extent. The periphery of the extent includes an outer groove and an inner groove. The outer groove is injected with water. An inner side of a furnace cover has an outer convex ring located in the outer groove of the furnace body, and an inner convex ring located above the inner groove.    USE - Straw gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier has simple structure, full gasification, high gas yields, energy conservation and environmental friendliness, convenient usage and relatively high gas thermal efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas combustion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a straw gasifier.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a fan (12) connected to a bottom part of a combustion chamber (2) through an air inlet pipe (11). A side wall and the bottom part include a water storing region (3). An upper part of the combustion chamber includes a gas outlet pipe (9) that passes through a side of the water storing region. The gas outlet pipe extends outside a shell (1) and communicated to a purifier (8). The gas outlet pipe includes a discharge pipe (13) between the spaces of the water storing regions, and extends outside the bottom part of the shell.    USE - Plant gas furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has serviceable property and approvable gas with low content of tar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plant gas furnace.    Shell (1)    Combustion chamber (2)    Water storing region (3)    Purifier (8)    Gas outlet pipe (9)    Air inlet pipe (11)    Fan (12)    Discharge pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a tar collecting tank with a lower part including a tar discharge valve. An upper part of a side of a case includes a water outlet, and a lower part of another side includes a water inlet. A transverse gas channel extends from the case through a gas inlet pipe, and a gas outlet end of the transverse gas channel is communicated with a spraying tube. The spraying tube includes a water inlet pipe and a lower part includes a gas tube. The gas tube includes a shell whose upper part includes a gas outlet and lower part includes an overflow pipe.    USE - Gasification and condensation heat-exchanging purifier for a biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier ensures simple operation, and has wet and dry combination of multi-layer exchange condensation and purification, integrative decoking and dust-removing device, and convenient maintenance, and effectively removes impurities of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gasification and condensation heat-exchanging purifier.
NOVELTY - The biological fixed-bed reactor has reactor main body in which bottom is provided with water distributing channel connected with water feeding pipe. The inside of reactor main body is provided with a filter material layer which is formed by spherical filter materials made smaller than microbiological membranes. The upper side of filter material layer is covered by filter plate. The filter plate is provided filter heads for discharging the water. The inside of reactor main body is also provided with aeration pipe under filter material layer.    USE - Biological fixed-bed reactor used for secondary treatment of sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Requires small space for installation of the reactor, while preventing any odor pollution since inside of reactor main body is provided with aeration pipe under filter material layer. Ensures stable performance in treating the sewage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the biological fixed-bed reactor.
NOVELTY - A biological organic fertilizer comprises (kg) nitrogen (15), phosphorus pentoxide (2), potassium oxide (8), organic material (25), amino acid (10), calcium (10), magnesium (5), sulfur (5), and biological bacteria (0.1). Precision of components is plus minus 10%.    USE - Biological organic fertilizer for promoting seed and precocity of crops; providing lodging resistance, hot air resistance and drought resistance to crops; loosening soil and reducing soil hardening phenomenon; improving fertility of soil; and preventing and treating plant diseases and insect pests of root parts of crops and fruits and vegetables.    ADVANTAGE - The biological organic fertilizer improves crop yield.
NOVELTY - The method involves allowing fuel gas to pass through corn core materials of three purifying rooms to absorb oil tar and water steam, and filtering and removing sulphide in a fourth purifying room using iron oxide. The fuel gas is passed through an internal liner via a bottom part of an internal metal mesh to fill charcoal filling materials. The fuel gas is stored in the fuel gas storage cabinet, where pressure of the fuel gas storage cabinet is set using a clock shield.    USE - Method for producing fuel gas via gasifying a biomass material i.e. straw.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas producing equipment utilizing the method transfers biomass material i.e. straw, into the fuel gas with little impurity and high heat value. The method enables producing fuel gas in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel gas producing equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel gas producing equipment.
NOVELTY - A methanol gasoline stabilizer comprises (wt.%): alkyl amine (40-70), shielded phenol (18-50), dispersant (5-12) and metal deactivator (2-15).    USE - Methanol gasoline stabilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The stabilizer inhibits production of colloid when storing methanol gasoline at constant temperature; can improve 37% of methanol gasoline inducing period; and reaches national GB17930-1999 standard.
NOVELTY - An air resistance reducing agent comprises (wt.%): aliphatic ketone (80-90), morpholines (4-12), fatty aldehyde (3-8) and aliphatic ether (2-6).    USE - Air resistance reducing agent for methanol gasoline (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reducing agent effectively inhibits hoist of saturated stream pressure, and reduces air resistance of methanol gasoline; can make methanol gasoline reach to national standard; and is easy to manufacture, and has low cost, fine effect, high benefit and convenient usage.
NOVELTY - A marsh gas treatment system comprises a marsh gas collecting unit; a methane collecting unit; a desulfuration unit; a methane purifying unit placed between the marsh gas collecting unit and methane collecting unit, and linked with each other in a parallel connection; a carbon dioxide purifying unit having an inner part having an adsorbent for separating carbon dioxide and outputs separated carbon dioxide, and connected in series with methane purifying unit; and a carbon dioxide collecting unit.    USE - A marsh gas treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can purify methane as well as carbon dioxide, has simple structure and operation, and is low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a marsh gas treatment system. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - Microorganism bacterium solution, comprises Bacillus subtilis CIP3 CGMCC NO.3171, Bacillus sp. CIP1 CGMCCNO.3172 and Pichia pastoris CIP2 CGMCCNO.3170.    USE - Microorganism bacterium solution for manufacturing a microbial organic fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has strong organic matter decomposing property, produces decomposed product with no peculiar smell, improves microenvironment of soil, promote growths of crops and reduce plant diseases and insect pests.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of a microbial organic fertilizer involving crushing furfural residue, starch produced amino acid dreg, distillers' grains, vinegar dregs, soya bean meal, colza cake, human and animal manure, urine, slaughter leftovers, Chinese medicinal herb dregs, waste bacteria culture medium and straw grass forming main material with carbon to nitrogen ratio of 25: 1, mixing carbon of organic matter, ground thin steel dreg powder, electric heat factory fly ash, weathered coal and rare earth mine powder forming assistant material, mixing main material and assistant material uniformly in weight ratio of 3-4.8:5.2-7 forming base material, adjusting content of organic matter to more than 25% and pH to 7, adjusting ratio of nitrogen:diphosphorus pentoxide:potassium oxide, mixing the microorganism bacterium solution in weight ratio of 2000:1, performing aerobic fermentation for 5-7 days at temperature greater than 20 degrees C and 8-14 days at temperature lower than 20 degrees C, stirring for 2-3 times when fermentation temperature is 45-50 degrees C centigrade and controlling temperature to less than 55 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The generating set has a super capacitance voltage controller (12) whose output end is connected to an input end of a super capacitance voltage regulation limiter (13). Two input ends of a first adding device (22) are connected to output ends of a current limiter (10) and the super capacitance voltage regulation limiter. An output end of the first adding device is connected to one input end of a second adding device (23) and one input end of a third adding device (27). Output end of a direct current-direct current converter (3) is connected to direct-current positive and negative buses.    USE - Fuel cell generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The generating set prohibits transmission of the low frequency voltage pulse from the direct-current positive and negative buses to the middle point effectively when the power system is asymmetrical or the three-phase output power of the generating set is unbalanced, such that the large volume electrolytic capacitor on the direct-current bus of the generating set is replaced, so that the generating set allows the reliability and service life of the generating set not to be limited by the electrolytic capacitor, and improves the reliability and service life of the generating set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell generating set.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Filter (2)    Direct current-direct current converter (3)    Current limiter (10)    Super capacitance voltage controller (12)    Super capacitance voltage regulation limiter (13)    Adding devices (22, 23, 27)
NOVELTY - Multifunctional long-acting slow-release material comprises a first part i.e. porous carbon material; a second part selected from natural ore powder for strengthening the far infrared ray release amount, natural ore powder with the function of releasing negative ion, nano-noble metal particle with sterilizing function, photocatalyst particle for deposing organic material, bacterium, and virus, or preservative mildewcide; and a third part i.e. volatile healthcare active material e.g. material powder with sterilizing and pest killing effect or natural plant extract for deposing formaldehyde.    USE - Multifunctional long-acting slow-release material for absorbing harmful gas in the air, purifying the air, cleaning the space, sterilizing, preventing and killing pest, healthcare, medicine treating, humidifying, and releasing beneficial far-infrared ray and negative ion.    ADVANTAGE - The multifunctional long-acting slow-release material is a broad-spectrum material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Multifunctional long-acting slow-release material comprises a first part i.e. porous carbon material; a second part selected from natural ore powder for strengthening the far infrared ray release amount, natural ore powder with the function of releasing negative ion, nano-noble metal particle with sterilizing function, photocatalyst particle for deposing organic material, bacterium, and virus, or preservative mildewcide; and a third part i.e. volatile healthcare active material selected from (1) material powder with sterilizing and pest killing effect, (2) natural plant extract for deposing formaldehyde, (3) aromatic material that does not include the healthcare material of (1) and (2), or (4) Chinese medicinal herb material with pharmaceutical effect, which does not include the healthcare material of (1)-(3). The material is shaped by adding natural binder.
NOVELTY - Producing protein feed raw material from kitchen waste comprises sorting food waste; breaking the sorted material; conveying the broken material to a wet heat reactor to boil at high temperature through pipe; carrying out solid-liquid separation in a manner of filter pressing; carrying out gravity and centrifuge separation on a part of press filtered liquid to recover oil; conveying part of solid to a fermentation reactor, inoculating a determined quantity of microorganism to carry out microorganism transformation; and conveying to a drying container.    USE - Method for producing protein feed raw material from kitchen waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The treated product meets the requirement of National Health Standard of Feed (GB 13078-2001). The feed does not easily deteriorate and is easy to store. Detection shows that the bovine- and goat-derived material is negative. The method is capable of eliminating pathogenic microorganism in the food waste and transforming the macromolecular protein such as animal-based protein into small molecular protein which can be absorbed more easily, thus the homologous in vitro-cannibalism of the feed product produced from food waste is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing protein feed raw material from kitchen waste comprises:    (A) sorting mechanically and manually to remove foreign materials in food waste;    (B) breaking the sorted material into small particles by breaking machine;    (C) conveying the broken material to a wet heat reactor to boil at high temperature through pipe;    (D) carrying out solid-liquid separation by filter pressing;    (E) carrying out gravity and centrifuge separation on a part of press filtered liquid to recover the oil;    (F) conveying part of solid to a fermentation reactor, inoculating a determined quantity of microorganism to carry out microorganism transformation; and    (G) conveying the material after microorganism transformation to a drying container.
NOVELTY - An algae compounding pond device comprises an annular reactor (1), a guide wall (2), a mineral filter material (3), a rhombus net-shaped filler (5) and a discharging tank (7). The annular reactor has algal symbiote, bacteria and aquatic plant consisting of algae, microorganism, mollusk and floating-leaf plants which grow on the mineral filter residual. The discharging water is collected by undercurrent collecting pipe (11) which comprises a baffle plate and a backwashing device.    USE - Algae compounding pond device for use in on-site purification of sewage or polluted water.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor does not need aeration, which saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of algae compounding pond device.    Annular reactor (1)    Guide wall (2)    Mineral filter material (3)    Rhombus net-shaped filler (5)    Discharging tank (7)    Undercurrent collecting pipe (11)
NOVELTY - A Pseudomonas nitroreducens CQ1 (CGMCC No. 3159), is new.    USE - The P. nitroreducens is useful for the biological decomposition of quinoline or its derivatives (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The strain CQ1 is sensitive to kanamycin, tetracycline, and gentamicin and does not carry plasmid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is use of P. nitroreducens for biological decomposition of quinoline or its derivatives.
NOVELTY - A self-producing organic fertilizer system comprises fertilizer pits and sheds with activity of earthworms.    USE - A self-producing organic fertilizer system used for improving soil nutrition and environment for crops.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides green safe organic fertilizer rapidly at low cost.
NOVELTY - Microbial inoculum comprises Trichoderma viride, Trichoderma aureoviride, and Paenibacillus pabuli, as active component.    USE - The microbial inoculum is useful for decomposing straw (claimed) for producing organic fertilizer useful as base fertilizer for vegetable.    ADVANTAGE - The straw is quickly decomposed. The quality of vegetable can be improved by the produced organic fertilizer.
NOVELTY - Pollution-free excrement particle fertilizer is obtained by placing excrements of human, animals and/or birds in a fermentation tank, fermenting at a temperature of more than 100 degrees C for 5-10 days, sterilizing, air-drying, crushing with a crusher, screening, and placing the screened material into a pelletizer and pelletizing the materials.    USE - As fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The green pollution-free fertilizer is hygienic, inexpensive, and convenient to transport, pack and use.
NOVELTY - Method for reducing nitrogen loss during composting, involves mixing the excrement of livestock with auxiliary material which is used as composting material, stirring the composting material with stirring mill, spraying bacterial solution of Thiobacillus thioparus during the stirring process, and fermenting the compost when the moisture content is 50-55%.    USE - The method is useful for reducing nitrogen loss during composting, and for producing compound fertilizer composed of organic and inorganic matter and rich in ammonium ferrous sulfate (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the smell of ammonia and sulfureted hydrogen, increases the nutrient content of the compost and improves the absorbability of compound fertilizer by plants.
NOVELTY - Extracting paeonol, by adding raw materials pieces into extract cylinder, adding water and cellulolytic enzymes or cellulase enzyme composition to enzyme digest for 1-48 hours, heating, condensing and collecting distillate liquid, cooling and crystallizing collected liquid, centrifuging and separating precipitate out and obtaining crude product, adding ethanol to the crude product to back flow and extract, adding active carbon to decolor, filtering, cold devitrifying filter liquid to obtain refined product, and then airing to obtain paeonol.    USE - The method is useful for extracting paeonol from cortex moutan radicis. The medicine slag obtained during the process is useful as fertilizer or fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has high recovery, environmental-friendly, and suitable for industrial production. The produced product is stable and has excellent quality. The raw materials can be repeatedly and completely used, and the waste substances are completely utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for extracting paeonol, involves purifying, washing and cutting raw materials to pieces, adding raw materials pieces into extract cylinder, adding water with a mass of 5-30 times that of the raw materials, cellulolytic enzymes (0.5-5%) or cellulase enzyme composition to stir and enzyme digest for 1-48 hours at room temperature or warming at 30-50 degrees C, then heating until water is boiled at atmospheric pressure, condensing and collecting distillate liquid, removing and using remaining substances after distilling, cooling and crystallizing collected liquid, centrifuging and separating precipitate out and obtaining crude product, adding ethanol to the crude product to back flow and extract for 15 minutes, adding active carbon to decolor, filtering, cold devitrifying filter liquid and obtaining refined product, directly airing refined product and obtaining finished product of paeonol having purity of 98.5% or more.
NOVELTY - Microbial inoculum comprises Cellulomonas, Bacillus, Lactobacillus, Methanobacterium, Thiobacillus, Streptomyces, Thermoactinomyces, Thermomonospora, Azotobacter, Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Rhizobium, Aspergillus, Saccharomyces, Penicillium, Humicola, Rhizopus and mycorrhizal fungi.    USE - The microbial inoculum is useful for producing soil improver by fermentation process, which is useful for improving soil fertility and quality, reducing content of hazardous elements including metals chosen from cadmium, arsenic, lead and mercury, removing pesticide residue, improving alkaline land chosen from meadow alkaline soil or coastal marshy soil, improving content of protein, fragrance and/or mouthfeel of crop, preferably rice (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) soil improver produced by fermenting barnyard manure and vegetable fiber using the above mentioned microbial inoculum; and    (2) method for preparing the soil improver, involves mixing the microbial inoculum, barnyard manure and vegetable fiber, fermenting the mixture, heating the mixture to 60-70 degrees C, preferably 65 degrees C, maintaining the temperature of the fermented product at 60-70 degrees C for 5-18 days, preferably 7-15 days, most preferably 10 days, and maintaining the temperature of the fermented product at 45-55 degrees C for 7-20 days, preferably at 50 plus minus 2 degrees C for 10-15 days, more preferably for 12 days.
NOVELTY - A big peanut is cultivated by covering peanut with match colors earth film, and carrying out manurial effect transplanting method.    USE - Method for cultivation of big peanut (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cultivated big peanut is suitable for exporting. The method is simple and easy for farmer; has high output of peanut, low cost, produces peanut seeds which are up to the mustard, and brings good benefit to farmers. The output of peanut improves to 30-50 kg, where proportion up to the mustard raises by 20-27%. The sowing time of new big peanut for exporting is 10-15 days later in comparison with traditional peanut.
NOVELTY - A method for the sorption of toxic trace and heavy metals and organic chemicals from effluents using granulated non living biomass of fungus Rhizopus species, involves contracting the effluents with the granulated biomass. Image 0/1
NOVELTY - A solid biofuel and its production method by pelleting various inputs using machinery designed for animal feed pellet manufacture on an industrial scale, are disclosed. Input materials can be a biomass. The fuel pellet is preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size by running through shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier where the material is dried by hot air blown. Dried material is passed using intake elevator, where material is passed through a slide gate and a magnet to remove metal impurities, to grinding hopper. From hopper, the material passes through slide gate and a rotary feeder with magnetic separator and air control flap to hammer mill to grind the material. The powdered material is then transferred through a hopper having a pneumatic slide gate to twin rotor paddle type horizontal mixer. Further, the material is transferred using paddle conveyor, mix feed elevator and a screw conveyor to a hopper above pellet mill mixer. If required, water is sprinkled so as to moisten the material. The moist well mixed material is conveyed to mixer steam conditioner, equipped with multipoint steam injection and adjustable paddle for mixing, hot water or steam is injected to treated material and feed to the pellet mill. The extruded pellets are cut by adjustable cutter assembly producing pellets. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Purification of an aqueous stream coming from Fischer-Tropsch reaction involves feeding the aqueous stream containing the organic by-products of the reaction to at least one pervaporation units comprising at least one polymeric pervaporation membrane, obtaining two outgoing streams one of which is an aqueous stream enriched in 1-8C alcohols and other is an aqueous stream enriched in water.    USE - For the purification of an aqueous stream coming from Fischer-Tropsch reaction to obtain alcohols which are useful as automotive fuels, or as components that can be added to automotive fuels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By subjecting the aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction to the purification process comprising at least one pervaporation step, it is possible to simply and conveniently proceed with the separation of an aqueous stream enriched in alcohols, in particular light alcohols, and of an aqueous stream enriched in water.
NOVELTY - Methane recovery from biogas with low content of methane involves mixing the waste dump gas under pressure with a solution of ferrous sulfate (1 wt.%); and separating the mixture into methane enriched biogas and a solution of ferrous sulfate containing precipitated sediment of ferrous sulfide and carbon dioxide dissolved in it.    USE - For recovering methane from biogas with low content of methane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows for restricting the emission of methane contained in the waste dump gas of the methane content below 30%. At the same time it allows for energy recovery through removal of carbon dioxide from solution of iron (II) sulfate (VI).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for methane recovery from biogas with low content of methane, comprising horizontal agitator, cylindrical vertical cylinder-shaped separating container, decanter, compressor and a pump, in which it consists of horizontally positioned cylindrical agitator connected by a duct with vertically positioned separating container equipped in its upper part with a duct for carrying off methane enriched biogas with built in valve of adjustable pressure, while lower part is connected by a duct with built in valve of adjustable pressure with decanter, overfall of which is connected with container equipped with devices for correction of composition of ferrous sulfate solution.
NOVELTY - An ink-like composition containing an ionomer (a), an ionomer (b) and an electroconductive support which supported a catalyst metal is prepared. The glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) is less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b). The ink-like composition is coated on a base material sheet (2) and dried to obtain a catalyst layer (1). The catalyst layer is heat-treated. The heat-treated catalyst layer and an electrolytic membrane (3) are thermocompression-bonded to obtain a fuel cell membrane electrode structure.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell membrane electrode structure (claimed) used for domestic co-generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of fuel cell membrane electrode structure with catalyst layer having excellent pore capacity and high moisture content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ink-like composition containing an ionomer (a), an ionomer (b) and an electroconductive support which supported a catalyst metal is prepared. The glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) is less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b). The ink-like composition is coated on a base material sheet and dried to obtain a catalyst layer. The catalyst layer is heat-treated at a temperature which is more than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) and less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b). The heat-treated catalyst layer and an electrolytic membrane are thermocompression-bonded at a temperature which is more than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) and less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b), to obtain a fuel cell membrane electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the conceptual diagram explaining the manufacture of the fuel cell membrane electrode structure.    Catalyst layer (1)    Base material sheet (2)    Electrolytic membrane (3)    Laminated material (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen gas to the fuel gas flow channels (46a,46b). A differential voltage is generated between the fuel gas flow channels by circulating the hydrogen gas inside the fuel gas flow channel (46b), so as to supply the hydrogen gas to the electric power generation region of anode side electrode (26).    USE - Start-up method of fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of electrode catalyst can be prevented, so that electric power generation performance can be maintained favorably by a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Anode side electrode (26)    Cathode side separator (29)    Anode side separator (30)    Fuel gas flow channels (46a,46b)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing laminated structure consisting of cover strip that covers reinforcement strip (22) which reinforces a electrolytic membrane (12), and backup strip which supports the cover strip. An opening (24) common to cover strip and reinforcement strip is formed, and is bonded to laminated structure to form lamination structure, so that the electrolytic membrane is adhered to reinforcement strip. A catalyst layer (26) is formed in inside of opening after the peeling of backup strip from lamination structure, and further the cover strip is peeled.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane-electrode structure for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane is adhered to reinforcement strip, so that the formation of wrinkles on reinforcement strip is suppressed. Hence, the productivity of membrane-electrode structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the membrane-electrode structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane-electrode structure (10)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Reinforcement strip (22)    Opening (24)    Catalyst layer (26)
NOVELTY - A laminate formed by laminating a catalyst layer (12) on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (11) containing electrolyte resin is molded. A primary resin material is arranged at circumference of laminate, and a membrane electrode assembly (15) is formed. A gas diffusion layer (13) is laminated on both surfaces of assembly, by applying liquid containing alcohol between peripheral portion of assembly and freezing. A polymeric resin is injected into assembly and molded, and a secondary resin material is provided at circumference of assembly to manufacture fuel cell.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having high durability, reliability and electric power generation efficiency is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model explaining manufacture of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (15)    Peripheral portion (15a)    Resin film (21)    Sealing material (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (20) for producing electric power by electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, and generating heat, a thermal storage tank (40) for storing heat generated in fuel cell, a cooling waste heat recovery unit (23), and a control apparatus (60). Heat recovery unit cools the fuel cell during conveying of heat from fuel cell to thermal storage tank through a medium, and has fluidizers (22,32) for flowing medium. Control apparatus controls the fluidizer such that first winter temperature is more than spring or autumn temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system enables effective utilization of exhaust heat of fuel cell, and has excellent durability. The volume of thermal storage tank per unit calorie is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Fluidizers (22,32)    Cooling waste heat recovery unit (23)    Thermal storage tank (40)    Control apparatus (60)
NOVELTY - Water is electrolyzed using electric power obtained by natural-power source recovering unit with electric power generating apparatus of photovoltaic power generation and/or wind-powered electricity generation, to produce oxygen and hydrogen which is reacted with carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide using a catalyst, to obtain dimethyl ether which is liquefied and stored. The dimethyl ether is used as storage component of hydrogen produced by electrolysis. Thus, natural-power-source storage method is performed.    USE - Method of storing natural-power-source.    ADVANTAGE - The method is carried out effectively with improved energy recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the regeneration of electric power from process of liquefying natural power source and dimethyl ether. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting value of electric current flowing into the water electrolysis stack. The value of electric current flowing into the stack is increased to rated current value when detected electric current value is smaller than rated current value and when voltage of the stack is less than the voltage upper limit. The electric current flowing into the stack is maintained when the voltage of the stack is more than the voltage upper limit.    USE - Starting method of water electrolysis apparatus for electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The rapid raise of the stack voltage can be prevented by maintaining electric current flowing into the stack when voltage of stack is more than voltage upper limit. The circulating water temperature in which rated operation is performed and rated current value can be attained automatically. The nitrogen gas supply for starting and heating of circulating water are not required, so that the apparatus can be simplified and highly purified hydrogen gas and oxygen gas can be produced at high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting device of water electrolysis apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of starting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an oxygen electrode side electric power feeding unit (15) and hydrogen electrode side electric power feeding unit (17) that are clamped between a membrane electrode assembly (13). The oxygen and hydrogen electrode side separators (19,21) are placed above respective electric power feeding units. A rubber plate (23) is provided to seal the peripheral portions of the electric power feeding units and membrane electrode assembly. The spring rigidity of rubber plate is larger than that of electric power feeding units.    USE - Solid polymer type water-electrolysis apparatus for use in generation of oxygen gas and hydrogen gas for solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since spring rigidity of rubber plate is larger than that of electric power feeding units, the assembly operation of water electrolysis cell and water-electrolysis cell stack can be made simple, so that the assembly operation can be performed in a short time at low cost. The influence of change of rubber plate during high-temperature environment can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the water-electrolysis apparatus.    Membrane electrode assembly (13)    Oxygen electrode side electric power feeding unit (15)    Hydrogen electrode side electric power feeding unit (17)    Oxygen electrode side separator (19)    Hydrogen electrode side separator (21)    Rubber plate (23)
NOVELTY - An electrolysis cell has an anion-conductive polyelectrolyte layer (1) provided with anode side catalyst layer (2) and anode side metal porous component (4) in single surface and cathode side catalyst layer (3) and cathode side metal porous component (5) in the other surface. The laminated structure of electrolysis cell is obtained by carrying out repetition bending.    USE - Electrolysis cell is used for electrolysis cell stack for producing hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell stack including electrolysis cell efficiently exhibits excellent hydrogen-producing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolysis cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electrolysis cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anion-conductive polyelectrolyte layer (1)    Anode side catalyst layer (2)    Cathode side catalyst layer (3)    Anode side metal porous component (4)    Cathode side metal porous component (5)
NOVELTY - Volume- and mass reduction of domestic waste, comprises: (a) crushing the domestic waste; (b) separating the organic fraction of the domestic waste; (c) producing biogas from the separated organic fraction by aerobic digestion based on the principle of dry fermentation in a biogas plant; (d) transferring the organic fraction from the biogas plant into an aerobic container; (e) aerobicizing and composting the organic fraction in the presence of air; and (f) drying the composted organic fraction by blowing the air.    USE - The method is useful for the volume- and mass reduction of the domestic wastes.    ADVANTAGE - The volume and mass of the final compost obtained by the method is three times lesser than the initial volume and mass of the domestic wastes.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises oxide of copper, zinc, indium, and zirconium.    USE - A catalyst for steam reformings of methanol, dimethyl ether or carbon monoxide.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst exhibits high catalyst activity, has few active falls, can maintain high hydrogen generation rate for a long period of time, suppresses byproduct of carbon monoxide and methane, and improves hydrogen yield and reaction efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of catalyst involving adding alkali precipitant to aqueous solution containing copper compound, zinc compound, indium compound, yttrium compound, aluminum compound and/or zirconium compound, precipitating mixture, and baking formed precipitation; and    (2) a manufacturing method of hydrogen involving reacting source gas which contains methanol, dimethyl ether or carbon monoxide in presence of catalyst with water vapor.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen is produced by supplying water to hydrogen-producing material containing hydrogen-producing substance which generates hydrogen by exothermic reaction with water, and manufacturing hydrogen. The manufacture of hydrogen is stopped by detecting reaction rate which is ratio of quantity already used for hydrogen production in hydrogen-producing material. The reaction rate of hydrogen-producing material which is larger than threshold-value continues manufacture of hydrogen, generates redundant water matter and uses redundant water matter separately at time of stop.    USE - Production of hydrogen used as fuel for small portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces hydrogen simply, efficiently and steadily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hydrogen production apparatus; and    (2) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of process of judging reaction rate of hydrogen-producing material in case of stopping hydrogen production in hydrogen production method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Indication of hydrogen-producing stop (S101)    Detection of reaction rate of hydrogen-producing material in time of manufacture stop of hydrogen (S102)    Judgment of reaction rate of hydrogen-producing material (S103)    Termination of hydrogen-producing reaction (S104)    Manufacture of redundant water matter (S105)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (100) has reaction container (1), water supply unit (10), detection unit (14) and calculating unit (11). The reaction container contains hydrogen-producing material (2) containing substance which generates hydrogen by exothermic reaction with water. The water supply unit supplies water to reaction container. The detection unit measures amount of reaction product in hydrogen-producing material. The calculating unit measures residual amount of hydrogen in hydrogen-producing material, using measured value obtained from detection unit.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus is used for fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for portable device e.g. personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus efficiently generates hydrogen, using simple process. The fuel cell system containing hydrogen production apparatus has high capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction container (1)    Hydrogen-producing material (2)    Water supply unit (10)    Calculating unit (11)    Detection unit (14)    Hydrogen production apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A biogas containing impurity with impurity concentration of less than predetermined reference value is supplied with natural gas, and the natural gas is removed from a natural gas conduit. A gas having high calorific value than natural gas is added to the biogas, and the calorific value is adjusted. The calorific value-adjusted biogas and natural gas are mixed, such that the impurity concentration in biogas is reduced to the value less than the predetermined reference value, and mixed gas is returned to the natural gas conduit. Thus, the biogas supply method is carried out.    USE - Biogas supply method.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas supply method is safely carried out without using pressure rise installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biogas supply system (100), which has a fractionation portion (10) for removing natural gas from natural gas conduit, adjustment portion (31,32) in which high-calorific gas is added to the biogas, a mixing portion (40) in which calorific value-adjusted biogas and natural gas are mixed, and a return portion (11) for returning the gas to natural gas conduit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of biogas supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fractionation portion (10)    Return portion (11)    Adjustment portions (31,32)    Mixing portion (40)    High pressure pipe (50)    Low pressure pipe (53)    Biogas supply system (100)
NOVELTY - Roller for accumulating and mixing organic fertilizers comprises a main body (1) of roller, blades (2) and blocking boards (3).    USE - The roller is useful for accumulating and mixing organic fertilizers (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - It can be realized at one time of rotating, accumulating and mixing the fertilizers, it does not need the manual adjustment, thus it improves the working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Roller for accumulating and mixing organic fertilizers comprises a main body (1)of roller, blades (2) and blocking boards (3); it is divided as three parts integrally: a left helix line area (4), a right helix line area (5) and an accumulating area (6) between them; the blocking boards (3) are symmetrically distributed in the accumulating area, the left and right helix line areas are symmetrical structures, the blades are distributed along the helix line (L) in the left and right helix line areas, the left and right helix lines are symmetrical, the formula showing the helix line (L) is: S is equal to C(0) plus C(1)delta plus C(2) multiplying two square of delta, where, the complex variable S means the radical distance between the helix and the terminal point of the roller, the independent variable means the rotating angle of the roller, the C(0), C(1), and C(2) are integers, S is two power equation of delta.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the roller.    Helix lines (L)    Main body (1)    Left helix line area (4)    Right helix line area (5)    Accumulating area (6)
NOVELTY - Double-purpose methane tank for manure and straw comprises first-level fermenting device and secondary fermenting device.    USE - The double-purpose methane tank is useful for manure and straw (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - This utility model improves the gas production rate and the gas production amount, and it avoids the incrustation and the difficulty for waste removing and discharging in the fermenting tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Double-purpose methane tank for manure and straw comprises first-level fermenting device and secondary fermenting device, the secondary fermenting device is composed of the feed-in pipe (1), the fermenting tank (2) and the manure outlet tank (9), the first-level fermenting device is composed of the acid producing tank (5), the guiding device (6) and the weed pressing board (13), between the fermenting tank and the manure outlet tank is the active door panel (8), at the bottom is the automatic manure outlet pipe (7), which is connected with the manure outlet tank, the manure outlet tank is connected with the guiding device (6).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fermentation tank.    Feed-in pipe (1)    Fermenting tank (2)    Acid producing tank (5)    Guiding device (6)    Automatic manure outlet pipe (7)    Active door panel (8)    Manure outlet tank (9)    Straw-inlet (11)    Waste pulling hole (12)    Weed pressing board (13)    Filler pushing slot (14)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to a method and device for saturating liquid with a gas, wherein the liquid is saturated with oxygen or hydrogen gas. The said gases are obtained via electrolysis using a working electrode with a developed surface, made from a single metal in form of perforated and/or netlike plates or cylinders, combined into one or more layers which are uniformly arranged in the entire volume of the electrolysis cell. The auxiliary electrode is made in form of metal rods uniformly arranged in the entire volume of the electrolysis cell. Polarity of the auxiliary electrode is opposite that of the working electrode.    USE - Physics.    ADVANTAGE - Prevention of air discharge, cutting on production space, considerable reduction of specific amount of metal in the equipment. 2 cl, 1 ex, 4 tbl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The hydrogen and oxygen combustor has gas outlet unit connected with gas storing unit, and comprises combustion opening for outputting or combusting oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen and oxygen generating unit includes two voltage regulating modules which are electrically connected with electric power source. The anode module and cathode module are respectively connected with corresponding voltage regulating modules. The voltage regulating modules respectively control voltage of anode module and cathode module so as to regulate the ratio of generated oxygen and hydrogen.    USE - Hydrogen and oxygen combustor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the fire return caused by the complete combustion of the oxygen and hydrogen, and controls the temperature of the flame by regulating the voltage of anode module and cathode module so as to control the ratio of generated oxygen and hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the hydrogen and oxygen combustor.
NOVELTY - A solid biofuel and its production method by pelleting various inputs using machinery designed for animal feed pellet manufacture, on an industrial scale, are disclosed. Input materials can be a biomass. The fuel pellet is preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size by running through shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier. The material is dried by hot air blown. Dried material is passed using intake elevator, where material is passed through a slide gate and a magnet to remove metal impurities, to grinding hopper. From hopper, the material passes through slide gate and a rotary feeder with magnetic separator and air control flap to hammer mill to grind the material. The powdered material is then transferred through a hopper having a pneumatic slide gate to twin rotor paddle type horizontal mixer. Further, the material is transferred using paddle conveyor, mix feed elevator and a screw conveyor to a hopper above pellet mill mixer. If required, water is sprinkled so as to moisten the material. The moist well mixed material is conveyed to mixer steam conditioner equipped with multipoint steam injection and adjustable paddle for mixing hot water or steam is injected to treated material and feed to the pellet mill. The extruded pellets are cut by adjustable cutter assembly producing pellets. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The gas generator has an exhaust duct (8) connected to a shell (1) on a vent-pipe (6). An air admission intake (10) is on the discharge header (7) and the bottoms of the vent-pipe and the discharge header are connected via a connecting tube (11). An excretory pore (12) is on a clapboard (2) opposite the discharge header (7). An air-supply line (14) is connected to the bottom of a fan housing (13). A water tank (17) is provided in the shell set with an admitting pipe (18) and an excurrent canal (19).    USE - Gas generator with lying in water tank for generating combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables use of haulm that can be found everywhere in the countryside as raw material to generate combustible gas as the daily-used fuel. Provides convenient use, without smoke which prevents pollution to the environment. Provides a water tank for accommodating hot water used in bathing and washing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas generator with lying in water tank.    Shell (1)    Clapboard (2)    Vent-pipe (6)    Discharge header (7)    Exhaust duct (8)    Air admission intake (10)    Connecting tube (11)    Excretory pore (12)    Fan housing (13)    Air-supply line (14)    Water tank (17)    Admitting pipe (18)    Excurrent canal (19)
NOVELTY - The straw gasifier has a fuel-gas outlet slit fixed on a gasification room. A top eccentric sewage, fixed on a sealing cap, comprises the vertical operating pressure lever of the sealing cap and a horizontal pressure board fixed in the gasification room. The horizontal pressure board is fixed on the vertical operating pressure lever.    USE - Straw gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - Improves structure and operation of straw gasifier. Ensures dense state of straw and the sufficient combustion of straw, so it dramatically improves gasification efficiency and quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a straw gasifier.
NOVELTY - The biomass gasification boiler has a combustion-supporting device comprising inner, middle and outer cylinders. The inner cylinder is positioned under the fuel gas outlet of a lower furnace body. Air inlets are provided on the wall of the inner cylinder and arranged in a ring shape. The top of the middle cylinder is connected to the outer cylinder that abuts a ring water jacket to form an induction trunk between the middle cylinder and the outer cylinder.    USE - Biomass gasification boiler for transforming biomass into fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - Offers small, low cost and practical biomass gasification boiler that conserves energy, improves efficiency and protects environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a biomass gasification boiler.
NOVELTY - The automatic igniting straw gasification furnace has a tee joint (8) provided on an upper outlet pipe (11) and having a through-hole set with a drain valve (81). A lower through-hole is connected to the gas transmission valve (13) of a purifier. A lower outlet pipe (12) below the furnace body (1) is set with an outlet valve. The outlet value has the inlet (93) of a rubber connecting purifier (9). The purifier is set with a purified gas outlet valve (92) having a rubber pipe which is connected to a fuel gas furnace.    USE - Automatic igniting straw gasification furnace used for wide rural area.    ADVANTAGE - Enables automatic igniting of furnace. Enables adjustment of ventilation quantity according to gas quantity. Increases utilizing rate of boiler furnace. Offers energy-saving and environment-friendly furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an automatic igniting straw gasification furnace.    Furnace body (1)    Tee joint (8)    Rubber connecting purifier (9)    Upper outlet pipe (11)    Lower outlet pipe (12)    Gas transmission valve (13)    Drain valve (81)    Purified gas outlet valve (92)    Inlet (93)
NOVELTY - The stove has a stove body defining a gasification chamber. A gas outlet pipe is connected to a condenser that is connected to an outer heating device. A pressure material device bamboo steamer is arranged in the gasification chamber, and a dismountable smoke cylinder is put on the stove body. The steamer includes a pressure board connected to a pressure material rod that is connected to a control structure through a stove cap. The steamer is funnel shaped, and its upper end is fixedly connected to the stove wall. A locking structure is provided between the stove cap and stove body.    USE - Straw gasification heating stove for household use.    ADVANTAGE - Provides straw gasification heating stove which is convenient to use, and can combust and hold fuel easily, and has automatic control for cooking and heating functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic side view showing the straw gasification heating stove.
NOVELTY - Treating a flammable material, comprises irradiating the flammable material with predominantly UV radiation causing a significant proportion of microorganisms in the material to be sterilized.    USE - The method is useful for treating a flammable material including fuel vapor or a fuel including a biofuel, a liquid fuel, diesel fuel or aviation fuel, which is jet fuel, preferably jet A1 fuel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The UV radiation has a wavelength predominantly at 254 nm, which can be utilized to inactivate over 99% of microorganisms in jet fuel and UV radiation operating predominantly at 254 nm does not degrade or chemically alter the jet A1 fuel compositions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus (120) for treating a flammable material, comprising means for irradiating the flammable material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section view of the apparatus.    Interior body (94)    Centrally-formed duct (95)    Duct at an upper side (96)    UV bulb (100)    Apparatus (120)
NOVELTY - The system has a reforming reaction member (2) comprising a burner (21), an evaporator (22) and a reactor (23), where the burner is connected to a spark-inducing member (1) to receive fuel to carry out exothermic combustion reaction in the burner. The evaporator vaporizes a reforming reaction material introduced into the evaporator, and is connected to the burner. A fuel cell stack member (3) is connected to the reactor of the reforming reaction member to receive hydrogen provided by the reactor to generate electricity.    USE - Fuel cell system for converting chemical energy generated from combination of hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system supplies heat by the combustion reaction to drive reforming reaction, thus reducing the consumption of electricity and the time to start-up the system. The spark-inducing member comprises a flame block element to prevent flames from spreading into the burner, thus improving the safety of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating operation of a fuel cell system.    Spark-inducing member (1)    Reforming reaction member (2)    Fuel cell stack member (3)    Ignition element (11)    Flame block element (12)    Burner (21)    Evaporator (22)    Reactor (23)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power generation system comprises a stack (10) to produce electrical energy by reacting hydrogen with oxygen, the hydrogen being supplied as fuel and the oxygen being in the air; a hydrogen tank (20) to supply fuel comprising hydrogen to the stack; and a heat transfer tape (30) to transfer heat generated from the stack to the hydrogen tank. The hydrogen tank comprises metal hydride. A thermal conductive adhesive layer is formed on a surface of the heat transfer tape.    USE - A fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generation system improves the efficiency of supplying hydrogen by supplying waste heat generated from the stack to the hydrogen tank using the heat transfer tape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded view of the fuel cell power generation system.    Stack (10)    Processing unit (15)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Manifold (25)    Heat transfer tape (30)
NOVELTY - Producing gaseous fuel from biodegradable carbonaceous material using a stacked particle bioreactor involves forming a stacked particle bioreactor from particles comprising biodegradable carbonaceous material; forming an anaerobic microorganism supporting environment within the bioreactor; anaerobically bioconverting biodegradable carbonaceous material in the stacked particle bioreactor into a gaseous fuel; and collecting the gaseous fuel from the bioreactor.    USE - For producing gaseous fuels e.g. methane from biodegradable carbonaceous material (claimed). The gaseous fuel also includes synfuel, synthetic oil and alcohol.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a cost effective way to achieve a very large, high surface area reactor for aerobic and/or anaerobic degradation of carbonaceous materials to synfuel. It is possible to cost effectively scale the methods to process thousands of tonnes of oil shale or oil sand per day. A typical commercial development of the method involves, for e.g., stacking greater than or equal to 10000 tonnes per day of carbonaceous material into heaps of up to a million or more tonnes of carbonaceous material total. The ability to cost effectively scale the methods to a very large scale is important, not only because the conversion process is slow, but also because it becomes necessary to extract the fuel values from significant quantities of carbonaceous material to make a material impact on the world's petroleum supply.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system contains an electrolyte (3) between a porous anode electrode (1) and a cathode electrode (2). A fuel gas containing hydrogen and inert gas is supplied to anode electrode, and gas containing oxygen is supplied to cathode electrode. A separated layer (4) capable of selectively permeating hydrogen is formed on fuel gas supply side surface of anode electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent safety. The permselective performance of hydrogen gas is improved due to separation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Anode electrode (1)    Cathode electrode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Separation layer (4)
NOVELTY - The integrated oxygen-hydrogen machine has a defoamer (15) provided in the upper part in a cooling washing tank (18). The cooling washing tank has outer wall of upper part connected with a washing water inlet pipe (17) and a gas outlet pipe (16), and a lower part provided with an electrolyte refluxing pipe (8) to infuse into the gas-water separator. The outer wall of lower part of the cooling washing tank is provided with an electrolyte liquid supplementing pipe (10).    USE - Integrated oxygen-hydrogen machine with functions of separating, cooling and washing.    ADVANTAGE - The working reliability of oxygen-hydrogen machine is improved by integrating the functions of separating, cooling and washing. The oxygen-hydrogen machine has small volume and low cost. The prepared hydrogen and oxygen have high purities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the integrated oxygen-hydrogen machine with functions of separating, cooling and washing.    Electrolyte refluxing pipe (8)    Electrolyte liquid supplementing pipe (10)    Defoamer (15)    Gas outlet pipe (16)    Washing water inlet pipe (17)    Cooling washing tank (18)
NOVELTY - The pumpless circulatory oxyhydrogen machine has an oxygen electrolytic solution mixed outlet pipe (13), which separates the electrolytic solution and inputs into the condenser (8) and washer (10) which are provided in the upper part of the oxygen gas-water separator (12). The electrolytic solution is output via the oxygen outlet pipe (15) on the top part of the washer.    USE - Pumpless circulatory oxyhydrogen machine for electrolytic solution.    ADVANTAGE - The pumpless circulatory oxyhydrogen machine has simple structure, little stoppage, long service life, high electrolyzation efficiency and convenient maintenance. The pumpless circulatory oxyhydrogen machine reduces electricity consumption and noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the pumpless circulatory oxyhydrogen machine.    Condenser (8)    Washer (10)    Oxygen gas-water separator (12)    Oxygen electrolytic solution mixed outlet pipe (13)    Oxygen outlet pipe (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode (1) and a cathode (2) separated in a container (3) by a membrane (4), where the cell is excited by a pulse that is produced by laser, pressure or mechanical movement. Electrically conductive particles (6) are influenced by pulsating forces and are doped with catalysts. The conductive particles are drawn towards the anode or the cathode by applying a magnetic force (9), so that a direct contact between the conductive particles and the anode or the cathode is produced. Electrons flow over a consumer (10).    USE - Fuel cell for producing an electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell improves electrochemical process for producing the electric energy. The fuel cell is designed such that the cell can be operated in a simple manner and wide application of the cell is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Container (3)    Membrane (4)    Electrically conductive particles (6)    Magnetic force (9)    Consumer (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) uses town gas (5) and the liquefied petroleum gas (6) so as to generate electric power for supplying it to a power unit (10), according to electrochemical reaction. A heat exchanger uses the heat generated by the fuel cell, to produce warm water. A warm water supply unit (9) supplies warm water to a warm water piping (8) which is arranged on seat surface or inside the back rest of chairlift (14).    USE - Carrier operating system for conveying carriers e.g. chairlift, and gondola (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Snow melting or heating function can be performed reliably since the warm water supplied from fuel cell provides heat retention. Electric power supply continuation can be enabled, even during power failure, thus the carrier is continued to drive while realizing sufficient energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of carrier operating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Town gas (5)    Liquefied petroleum gas (6)    Warm water piping (8)    Warm water supply unit (9)    Power unit (10)    Chairlift (14)
NOVELTY - Modifier comprises modification part which generates reformed gas which contains hydrogen and water, evaporator which evaporates the water producing steam, temperature detector which detects the temperature of the evaporator, combustion part which heats the modification part, and control apparatus which controls the modification part, evaporator and combustion part. The control apparatus fires up the combustion part when the temperature of the evaporator reaches between a 1st and second threshold value.    USE - Modifier for a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Produces fuel cell system which stably starts at a high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the control system of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language texts).
NOVELTY - The separator (200) has middle plate (230) that is clamped between upper and lower plates (210,220). The laminar flow path for refrigerant is provided in the middle plate. The plate surface flow path for reactive gas containing hydrogen is formed as recess portions provided at outer surfaces of upper and lower plates. The linear flow channels (221a,221b) at plate surface flow path are provided at electric power generation regions (110). The linear flow channels are linearly extended along direction crossed with reactive gas flow path.    USE - Separator for clamping membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since linear flow channels are linearly extended in direction crossed with reactive gas flow path in electric power generation regions, the distribution property of reactive gas can be improved in electric power generation regions. The distribution property of fluid can be improved in middle laminar flow path. The deformation of fluid flow path by manufacture error can be suppressed. The structure of separator can be simplified without increasing the size and weight of fuel cell. The sealing performance of separator with respect to fluid can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator for clamping membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell.    Electric power generation region (110)    Separator (200)    Upper plate (210)    Lower plate (220)    Linear flow channels (221a,221b)    Middle plate (230)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical apparatus has hydrogen electrode (13) and oxygen electrode (12) attached to the respective sides of an electrolytic membrane (11). The hydrogen and oxygen electrodes are connected with the gas supply channels (16,17) formed on the collection boards (14,15) respectively. A sealing material (61) is provided between the electrolytic membrane and current collection boards, for preventing the leakage of gas from the gas supply channels. The sealing material is made of methylcellulose for maintaining foamed substance made of calcium carbonate.    USE - Electrochemical apparatus e.g. solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas sealing performance can be improved, and the high-temperature-steam electrolysis process can be performed reliably. The insulation can be ensured at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electrochemical apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Oxygen electrode (12)    Hydrogen electrode (13)    Collection boards (14,15)    Gas supply channels (16,17)    Sealing material (61)
NOVELTY - Method (M1) for increasing cell wall thickness of a plant, involves integrating gene encoding sugar-nucleotide transporter into a plant and producing transformed plant capable of conveying sugar-nucleotide from ground cytoplasm to lumen of Golgi body and having increased cell wall thickness.    USE - The method (M1) is useful for increasing cell wall thickness of a plant, preferably tobacco plant chosen from ballet, yellow and oriental varieties. The method (M2) is useful for producing alcohol (preferably ethanol) from cellulose biomass prepared from transformed plant having increased cell wall thickness (all claimed), which is useful as biofuel and in chemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively increases cellulose content in cell wall and enables to obtain plant biomass used for efficiently producing biofuel. Thus, carbon dioxide discharged from fuel can be reduced and global warming can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method (M2) for producing alcohol from cellulose biomass, involves producing transformed plant as mentioned above, preparing cellulose biomass from the transformed plant having increased cell wall thickness, performing saccharification of the prepared cellulose biomass feedstock, and fermenting the obtained saccharide using microorganism and producing alcohol; and    (2) transformed plant having capability of conveying sugar-nucleotide from ground cytoplasm to lumen of Golgi body and increased cell wall thickness, and obtained by integrating gene encoding sugar-nucleotide transporter.
NOVELTY - Spherical titanium powder is sintered (S1) to form spherical titanium powder sintered compact. Spherical titanium powder in the form of fine granules than sintered compact is thermally sprayed on sintered compact, to form (S2) spherical titanium powder sprayed layer which touches electrolytic membrane. Thus, a porous conductor is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of porous conductor for electrolyzer used for water electrolysis apparatus used for producing hydrogen used as fuel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous conductor is efficiently manufactured with improved porosity, high strength and reduced thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating manufacturing of porous conductor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sintering process (S1)    Formation of spherical titanium powder sprayed layer (S2)    Smoothing process (S3)    Etching process (S4)    Plating process (S5)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has cylindrical shaped hole (11) formed in the center and anode pole side metal porous layer (4) is formed surrounding the hole. An anode catalyst layer (2) is arranged covering the anode pole side metal porous layer and anion-conductive polyelectrode layer (1) is arranged surrounding the anode catalyst layer. The cathode catalyst layer (3) formed surrounding the anion-conductive polyelectrode layer is covered by cathode pole side metal porous layer (5).    USE - Hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell electric vehicle, distributed power supply, petroleum refining industry and chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell is improved. The generation efficiency of hydrogen is improved and the size of the hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anion-conductive polyelectrode layer (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Anode pole side metal porous layer (4)    Cathode pole side metal porous layer (5)    Hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell (10)    Hole (11)
NOVELTY - An extension biofloating fence comprises two float bowls; an extension moving bracket that is connected between two float bowls; a bending nail fixed to the lower side of the extension moving bracket; and a netty filling bag suspended on the bending nail. The bracket comprises fence sheets, connecting strips and draw ropes. Two adjacent fence sheets are connected by two crossed connecting strips. The crossing point of strips is located between fence sheets. The crossing point of strips on outmost side is connected with draw rope. A filling material is filled in the bag.    USE - An extension biofloating fence for use in sewage processing.    ADVANTAGE - The fence has scalability and is convenient for adjusting according to the river flow and discharging the flood. The vermiculite or light ceramic grain as filling material solves the disadvantages of scabbing, knotting and unsteadying the traditional filler. The hollow double filling bag is used so as to increase the area contacting with the river. The filling material can be effectively used to increase the processing effect. The sewage can be processed in situ. The contamination is reduced. The labor and physical resources can be saved. The fence can be simply manufactured, is convenient to use, has continuous operation and is suitable for large scale application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of an extension biofloating fence.
NOVELTY - The methane purifying system has a methane gathering unit and a methane collecting unit. A desulfurization unit, a decarbonizing unit and a drying unit are connected in series between the methane gathering unit and the methane collecting unit. A nitrogen oxygen removing unit mounts an absorbing agent for separating the nitrogen, oxygen and methane. The nitrogen oxygen removing unit is mounted in the serial through path between the methane gathering unit and the methane collecting unit.    USE - Methane purifying system.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains methane having high purity and meets the standard of using the methane with high purity, without requiring high investment. Methane purifying system is integrated or can be in skid-mounted manner realized by skid mounting parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing the methane purifying system.
NOVELTY - The vessel has a vessel body comprising a water-jacket structure, and a vessel chamber connected with a filling opening. An ash chamber is formed below the vessel chamber. A fire grate is arranged between the vessel chamber and ash chamber. A chimney opening is formed above a smoke chamber. The smoke chamber comprises a heated water pipe. A gasification ring is arranged above the vessel chamber. A secondary air chamber is arranged between the gasification ring and the vessel body. The gasification ring comprises a fire guide pan. The smoke chamber comprises a superconducting tube.    USE - Biomass environment-friendly gasification superconducting vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The vessel has rational structure, satisfactory heating and cooking effects, and has wide range of application. The vessel utilizes less amount of biomass fuel and performs combustion with secondary air distribution, and prevents environmental pollution. The vessel is safety to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a biomass environment-friendly gasification superconducting vessel.
NOVELTY - Solid dual metal catalyst compounded with biotic diesel fuel is prepared by dissolving potassium ferrocyanide trihydrate (K4Fe(CN)6.3H2O) into dual distilled water to prepare 0.25 M solution (1), dissolving zinc chloride (ZnCl2) into t-butyl alcohol and dual distilled water and adding hydrochloric acid (HCl) to prepare 5 M solution (2) without cottony sediment, dissolving polyethylene glycol 4000 into water and t-butyl alcohol at ratio of 30:4:80 g/ml/ml to prepare solution (3); and blending for 2 hours, filtering, washing with water and vacuum drying at 313K.    USE - Method for preparing solid dual metal catalyst compounded with biotic diesel fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple process and high efficiency; compared with traditional solid acid and alkali catalyst, the catalyst obtained combines solid acid and alkali catalysts; and catalyses esterification reaction and ester interchange reaction with strong water proofing capacity    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of solid dual metal catalyst compounded with biotic diesel fuel, comprises dissolving K4Fe(CN)6.3H2O into dual distilled water to prepare 0.25 M solution (1), and dissolving ZnCl2 into t-butyl alcohol and dual distilled water with volume ratio and adding HCl to prepare 5 M solution (2) without cottony sediment, dissolving polyethylene glycol 4000 into water and t-butyl alcohol at ratio of 30:4:80 g/ml/ml to prepare solution (3); and dripping solution (1) into solution (2) at 323K with volume ratio of solution (1), solution (2) and solution (3) at 60-100:40-80:60-120 to product sediment, blending, adding solution (3) within 5-10 minutes, further blending for 2 hours, filtering, washing with water and vacuum drying at 313K.
NOVELTY - A methanol extracting system comprises a marsh gas collecting unit, a methanol collecting unit, desulfuration units set between the marsh gas collecting unit and the methanol collecting unit, a decarbonizing unit, a drying unit, and an oxy-nitride removing unit; where the adsorbent for separating the nitrogen, oxygen, and methanol is set in the oxy-nitride removing unit; and the oxy-nitride removing units are set in series channel between the marsh gas collecting unit and the methanol collecting unit.    USE - The methanol extracting system is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - In the methanol extracting system, the extracted methanol gas has high purity quotient that can reach the standard of using the methanol; the high charge cannot be invested; the whole system is integrally designed; and the system can be integrally set into the picking type via the picking piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the methanol extracting system.
NOVELTY - A biomass three-in-one powder solid fuel comprises (wt.%) straw (65-75), saw dust (15-25), pericarp (5-15), and calcium oxide (0.5-2).    USE - A biomass three-in-one powder solid fuel in the form of column, square, lump, piece, strip or thick powder (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is low cost, does not cause pollution, and employs straw as raw material thus eliminating pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing a solid fuel comprising mixing all raw materials, press forming at 0-15 degrees C, packaging and storing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of a method of producing a solid fuel. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - An aerosol comprises (pts.wt.) alkyl phenmethyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (0.03), polyethylene-containing titanium oxide (0.3), Ep-type polyether (2.1), ethanol (15), distilled water (56), propellant isobutane (25), and propellant dimethylether (1.5).    USE - An aerosol for wiping glass window and ceramic surface (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of the aerosol in wiping glass windows and ceramic surfaces saves more water and labor than using detergents. It is convenient and suitable for cleaning wall bricks and glass windows with large areas. It is easy and simple manufacture.
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding supporting gas i.e. high pure helium, carried along with a to-be-tested gas mixture comprising hydrogen, methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, from a distributary/non-distributary sample inlet (1). The temperature of the distributary/non-distributary sample inlet is ranged from 100 degrees centigrade to 120 degrees centigrade. A two-position three-way electronic switching valve (4) is placed at an on position, and the temperature of a flame brightness detector (10) is ranged from 200 degrees centigrade to 250 degrees centigrade.    USE - Method for analyzing an oceanographic tracking gas such as molecular hydrogen/methane/carbon dioxide/hydrogen sulfide, multi-dimensional chromatogram.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids utilizing different methods to analyze the oceanographic tracking gas such as molecular hydrogen/methane/carbon dioxide/hydrogen sulfide multi-dimensional chromatogram, thus saving a large amount of time and sample requirement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for analyzing an oceanographic tracking gas such as molecular hydrogen/methane/carbon dioxide/hydrogen sulfide, multi-dimensional chromatogram.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of an oceanographic tracking gas multi-dimensional chromatogram analyzing method.    Distributary/non-distributary sample inlet (1)    Two-position three-way electronic switching valve (4)    Three-way divider (5)    Pulse helium ionization detector (6)    Flame brightness detector (10)
NOVELTY - A combustion method involves dehydrating a stream containing biomass that contains poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) (PHA) molecules, suspending the dehydrated PHA molecules in alcohol solution containing a catalyst to form a slurry, heating the slurry containing the PHA molecules until esterification occurs, separating the resulting products to obtain a biofuel, and combusting the biofuel.    USE - Method for combusting a biofuel that is utilized in an internal combustion engine, and utilized in a turbine and a fuel cell for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables obtaining the renewable biofuel in an effective manner. The presence of oxygen in the compounds of the biofuel lowers the amount of particulates in the post-combustion exhaust gas. The heat of combustion using the biofuel is low, thus creating lower nitrogen oxide (NOx) levels.
NOVELTY - Method of making biofuels, comprises: either pretreating biomass particles to reduce the particles to a relatively uniform particle size and making biofuels from pretreated biomass particles; or exposing biomass that has been milled with a colloid mill to at least one cellulase enzyme to produce hydrolyzed grain and making biofuel from starch obtained from hydrolyzed grain.    USE - The method is useful for making biofuels (ethanol, butanol, biodiesel or aviation fuel) (claimed) and byproducts e.g. succinic acid.    ADVANTAGE - The method of making biofuels provides: improved and high yield of biofuels compared to a method in which a colloid mill and a milled grain is not used.
NOVELTY - A highly clean lead-free gasoline comprises (pts. wt.): methanol (30-60), No. 60 to No. 70 crude gasoline (30-40), n-butanol (0.8-1.5), coked light oil (1.0-10), dimethyl sulfoxide (0.3-0.5), coconut oil polyethenoxy ether 20 (0.3-0.5), aliphatic alcohol polyethenoxy ether 40 (0.1-0.3), dioctyl phthalate (0.4-0.6), dibutyl phthalate (0.4-0.6), dimethyl ether (3-5), trimethyl carbonate (1-3) and No. 6 solvent oil (0-5).    USE - Highly clean lead-free gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-free gasoline has low polarity and weak corrosivity. The exhaust gas contains no formaldehyde, so it has no pollution to air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of the highly clean lead-free gasoline comprising providing above components; modifying methanol with zeolite molecule sieve; uniformly mixing n-butanol, coked light oil, dimethyl sulfoxide, coconut oil polyethenoxy ether and aliphatic alcohol polyethenoxy ether; uniformly mixing dioctyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, dimethyl ether with dimethyl carbonate and standing; mixing modified methanol in mixing cylinder, adding No. 60 to No. 70 crude gasoline, adding above mixtures while stirring, and uniformly mixing; and adding No.6 solvent oil, and uniformly stirring.
NOVELTY - A graded use method of straw biomass comprises conducting vapor explosion to straw biomass; separating water soluble constituents and water insoluble constituents of straw through water extraction, purifying and concentrating water soluble constituents to obtain active xylo-oligosaccharide and xylose, and using water insoluble constituents for production of alcohol through fermentation; and extracting lignin from fermented residue.    USE - Graded use method of straw biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method maximizes use of biomass and overcomes shortages of high production cost, low efficiency, and environmental pollution in conventional method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a graded use method of straw biomass.
NOVELTY - Method of producing cow manure, involves fermenting fermentation ingredient containing cattle feces. The fermentation ingredient comprises (in mass parts): cattle feces (1) with pile volume of 700 kg/m3 or less and moisture content of 65-95 mass%, and hen-droppings carbonized substance (0.2-0.8) with moisture content of 5-30 mass%.    USE - The method is useful for producing cow manure useful as fertilizer for Chinese cabbages (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer component (phosphoric acid, potash and nitrogen) contained in hen droppings is mixed with cow manure in the form, such that the fertilizer components can be absorbed into crops, hence the fertilizer component can be effectively supplied to crops. The usage amount of chemical fertilizer can be reduced largely, and crops of medium size or small size, excellent in sugar content can be grown.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cow manure, which is obtained by above-cited method.
NOVELTY - A flowable suspension comprising biogenic material is subjected to temperature hydrolysis by passing flowable suspension successively through first downward conduit section (10), where conduit section connects outlet of first downward conduit section with inlet of second downward conduit section. The part of first connecting conduit section is formed by first upward part (14) through which suspension is passed, where flow velocity in upward part is higher than flow velocity in each of downward conduit sections.    USE - Method for subjecting a flowable suspension comprising biogenic material to temperature hydrolysis (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces costs and improves effectiveness of temperature hydrolysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biogenic material treating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a simplified representation showing a method for subjecting a flowable suspension comprising biogenic material to temperature hydrolysis.    Heat Exchanger (3)    Discharge chamber (5)    Conduit section (10)    Horizontal parts (12, 13)    First upward part (14)
NOVELTY - A granulated organic fertilizer is produced from sludge obtained from methane fermentation comprises adding 2-5% glauconite into sludge containing heavy metal ions, mixing, drying, and performing granulation to obtain dry mass content of more than 92%.    USE - Method for production of granulated organic fertilizer from sludge obtained from methane fermentation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively immobilized heavy metal ions, thus preventing heavy metal ions from passing into surface water.
NOVELTY - Under the method proposed initial raw material is pre-treated with the help of microorganisms in the presence of compounds that act as hydrogen donor. The basic raw material is represented by water hyacinth plant and its mixtures with peat, lignine and with fermented liquid manure, animal contents and aerotank active sludge that contain methanogenic bacteria with a cultural medium based on a phosphate-chloride-carbonate buffer as well as catalysts intensifying the process of biogas discharge in the form of wood processing wastes containing humates, cellulose and/or sugar production wastes. The process proceeds at a temperature of +15 . . . +70 degrees C under anaerobic or aerobic conditions. The methane having beet synthesised is collected while the resultant carbon dioxide remains in the reactor. Then one additionally introduces into the reactor hydrogen donor substances, humic compounds and microorganisms. The reactor contents is mixed, the process proceeding at a temperature of +3 - +60 degrees C and pH=5 . . . 9. Biofuel is extracted from the resultant water-and hydrocarbon mixture by way of sedimentation, separation, distillation or deemulgation.    USE - Agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Biofuel production efficiency improvement. 3 ex
NOVELTY - The device has a feeding device (1), a crushing device (2), a water storage device (3), a strain feeding device, a fermentation device (5), an electric control device and an exhaust device (8) installed in a tank (7). The feeding device is connected with crushing device connected with water storage device and strain feeding device. A material outlet of the crushing device is connected with fermentation device. The electric control device is connected with crushing device, water storage device, strain feeding device, fermentation device and exhaust device.    USE - Kitchen waste disposing device for use in residential area, hotel, restaurant and dining hall.    ADVANTAGE - The kitchen waste is crushed, fermented and then used to prepare the organic fertilizer. The kitchen waste disposing device is simple in structure and convenient in application. The disposing device can be used to directly ferment the kitchen waste, so that the pollution of the kitchen waste is reduced, the disposal and utilization rate of the kitchen waste is improved, and the secondary pollution of the kitchen waste is avoided, while reducing the municipal work load of garbage transportation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the kitchen waste disposing device.    Feeding device (1)    Crushing device (2)    Water storage device (3)    Fermentation device (5)    Tank (7)    Exhaust device (8)
NOVELTY - Invention may be used for protection of biocoenosis. Method for biological decontamination of treated waste water, involves supplying waste water through various devices of ultraviolet radiation, microbiological preparation, immobilised microorganisms and finally discharged into water object. Residue accumulated in lower conical part 12 of bioreactor 10 is periodically drained along pipeline for recycling into system of residue treatment.    USE - Water supply.    ADVANTAGE - Invention makes it possible to provide for reliable protection of water objects biocoenosis, to simplify technology of drainage decontamination and to improve conditions that affect public health.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Invention may be used for protection of biocoenosis. Out of structures of biological treatment of drainages, water along pipeline 1 is supplied to device 2 of ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Service tank 5 with the help of pump 7 is filled with purified waste liquid, and due to tangential input of pipeline 6, microbiological preparation is mixed to waste fluid. Out of service tank 5, mixture of microbiological preparation with treated fluid is sent to mixer 4, where it is mixed to the main volume of waste waters, which also come to mixer 4 from device 2 of UVO. Then along 8 treated liquid is sent to conical part of bioreactor 10, simultaneously providing for its distribution with the help of reflector 9. If relatively even flow of the whole volume of waste water is maintained through nozzle 11, most complete contact of their waste waters is provided with immobilised microorganisms. Water treated in bioreactor 10 is discharged into water object along pipeline 14. Residue accumulated in lower conical part 12 of bioreactor 10 is periodically drained along pipeline for recycling into system of residue treatment.
NOVELTY - A detersive aerosol comprises (wt.%) nonionic surfactant (5-20) comprising fatty alcohol ethoxyethane and alkylphenol ethoxyethane surfactants, fluorine-containing nonionic surfactants (0.05-5), alkane derivative solvent (30-40), defoamer comprising organosilicon defoamer (0.1-20), antirust agent (0.1-1), propane-butane propellant (10-30), and water (30-45).    USE - A detersive aerosol for emulsion fabric.    ADVANTAGE - The aerosol is packed in aerosol can, has reduced content of volatizing solvent by as much as 30-40% and decreased emission of harmful gas, makes post-treatment of washing easy, and has reduced dosage of propellant and raw materials.
NOVELTY - A microorganism battery consists of an anode and a cathode containing carbon nanotube, polytetrafluoroethylene and gamma -alkaline ferric oxide, where the anode is a carbon felt whose surface is coated by polypyrrole and sodium anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate through electrodeposition.    USE - Microorganism fuel battery is used for degradation of organic pollutant.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganism fuel battery is prepared by an environmental-friendly method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of microorganism fuel battery, which involves preparing anode by electrodepositing a mixed liquid of polypyrrole and sodium anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate on the carbon felt by an electrochemical reaction, where the scanning voltage is within 0.6-1.0 V and the electric quantity in the electrodeposition is 0.5-1.5 coulombs, preparing cathode by adding polytetrafluoroethylene in the mixture of carbon nanotube and gamma -alkaline ferric oxide, agitating the liquid and slowly adding 12-15 ml of alcoholic solution, mixing the solution uniformly, performing supersonic treatment for 15-20 minutes, uniformly coating the obtained material on a titanium net layer, covering the surface of the material by a titanium net layer and pressing it by a presser, arranging the anode and cathode in a battery tank, dividing the battery tank into a cathode chamber and an anode chamber by a proton exchange membrane, filling cathode liquid in the cathode chamber, filling anode liquid in the anode chamber, and adding microorganism S12 in the anode chamber.
NOVELTY - The system has a frame pipe (17) arranged in pre-processing region of a filter bag (9). An air inlet pipe (10) is inserted in pre-processing region and connected with micro-pore air sparger (15). A water treatment region (14) with a triangular weir (5), is arranged in each grid of units of main reaction region and covered with ceramsite layer (2). A perforated plate (11) is connected to gravel layer (4) which is formed on bottom portion of main reaction region.    USE - Domestic sewage processing system for artificial wetland.    ADVANTAGE - The domestic sewage processing system with high contaminant removal rate and with stable operation can be obtained. The domestic sewage processing can be installed in less space and can be maintained at low cost. The hydraulic load with respect to domestic sewage processing system can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the domestic sewage processing system.    Ceramsite layer (2)    Gravel layer (4)    Triangular weir (5)    Filter bag (9)    Air inlet pipe (10)    Perforated plate (11)    Water treatment region (14)    Micro-pore air sparger (15)    Frame pipe (17)
NOVELTY - The local soil thinning sand layer (2) of a filter layer has water-distributing percolation grooves equipped with the biological ceramsite pipe filled with biological ceramsite. The space between water-distributing percolation groove and ceramsite pipe is filled with biological ceramsite (16). The water-distributing percolation groove is covered with a permeable non-woven material. A double-decker pipe comprising inner and outer pipes is inserted into surface layer (1), filter layer and gravel water collecting layer (4).    USE - Soil-strengthening domestic sewage treatment unit.    ADVANTAGE - The pollutant such as suspended matter and the organic matter entering into the soil treatment system is prevented. The service life of the treatment unit is increased. The oxygen supply is increased, and the operating state of the treatment unit can be monitored by using the double-decker pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the soil-strengthening domestic sewage treatment unit.    Surface layer (1)    Local soil thinning sand layer (2)    Gravel water collecting layer (4)    Water inlet (6)    Biological ceramsite (10)
NOVELTY - The box includes a barrier (4) with an edge joined with the side wall (3) of the box, provided in the box main portion. The box main portion is divided into upper and lower portions and several through holes (2) are provided on the box main portion. A box cover (1) is provided in the box main portion such that distance between the barrier and the box cover is 2/3 of the height of the box. A drawer (5) is set on the lower side of the barrier.    USE - Compost box.    ADVANTAGE - A compost box having simple structure occupying small area is provided for keeping the environment clean. Through holes are provided in the barrier so that fermentation speed is increased and the fermentation time is shortened for quick fermentation, rottening and recycling of organic waste. A gauze element is set on the through hole so that damage by flies and release of bad smell are reduced. A drawer which can be taken out and used at random, is used to collect the organic residual slag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the compost box.    Box cover (1)    Through holes (2)    Side wall of box (3)    Barrier (4)    Drawer (5)
NOVELTY - The marsh gas tank comprises toilet flushing system, primary fermentation tank, fermentation gas generating system and electronic heating system. The toilet flushing system includes overflow pipe, water supply pipe and toilet flushing pipe, which are installed at one side of water tank. The overflow pipe is connected with primary fermentation tank, the water supply pipe is connected with the U-shaped toilet flushing water inlet pipe in secondary fermentation tank and toilet flushing pipe is connected with urinal.    USE - Marsh gas tank for use with rural domestic toilet.    ADVANTAGE - The marsh gas tank is capable of generating marsh gas from rural domestic toilet, automatically flushing the toilet, fermenting the toilet twice, circulating automatically and realizing the zero discharge. The marsh gas tank has scientific design, reasonable structure and strong practicability, and it saves large amount of water, reduces the waste discharge and effectively protects the biological environment and is suitable for the countries in the temperate zone and mild temperate zone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the marsh gas tank for use with rural domestic toilet.
NOVELTY - The device has high and low concentration anaerobic fermentation chambers with reloading capacity within 6-9% and 8-15% respectively. The fermentation temperature for fermentation process in maintained as 35-37 degrees C. The air storage pressure of methane content storage chamber is 3-5kpa. A solid anaerobic fermentation chamber is arranged with reloading capacity of 3-6%. A solar thermal circulation system is arranged to heat the material inside the chambers.    USE - Large-scale device for mesothermal anaerobic fermentation of organic waste substance in lake and livestock breeding area.    ADVANTAGE - The device with excellent anti-corrosion performance, good appearance and high installation degree can be obtained. The mesothermal anaerobic fermentation of organic waste can be performed efficiently so as to avoid environmental pollution in villages.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has water sealing cover, hot water tank, combustion chamber, gasification chamber and combustion furnace. A gasifier main portion has several layers of cores. A padding mouth is sealed by the water sealing cover, so that the gas from the combustion chamber is discharged to the gasification chamber and then discharged to the working stove after being filtered. The waste slag of the combustible substance in the combustion chamber is used as fuel for the secondary combustion.    USE - Gasifier with several layers of cores.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion rate of the stove is greater than 80%, the gas gasification time is less than 2 minutes, the burning time is 2-4 hours, and only 2-4 kilograms of waste fuels are required. Hence fuel consumption can be reduced by 80%. The waste gas discharge ratio is less than 0.1%, and an automatic gas filter device can be installed.
NOVELTY - A transmission system (7) connected with an electric motor (9) and provided outside the fermentation tank (1) drives an idler wheel (10) coupled to the fermentation tank that is provided with a fan (6), four spiral ventilation pipes (15) connected with an air feeding pipeline, and a material feeding/discharging pipeline. A control system (13) automatically controls the material feeding and discharging in the fermentation tank, and automatically controls the operation, temperature, and intermittent compulsory ventilation rate of the fermentation device.    USE - Aerobic fermentation treatment device for recycling sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge can be efficiently recycled stably without any harm by automatic control process using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the aerobic fermentation treatment device.    Fermentation tank (1)    Fan (6)    Transmission system (7)    Electric motor (9)    Idler wheel (10)    Control system (13)    Spiral ventilation pipes (15)
NOVELTY - Composting system comprises an insulated mechanical sealing tower with rough vertical parallel sides. The tower is comprised of one or multiple chambers, where air ventilation is provided in composting biomass. The ventilation rate is varied according to need of biological oxygen. A finger shaped support bridge roller is connected to the bottom of each chamber. Humidity is maintained between 50-80% moisture content by the bridge roller.    USE - Composting system for decomposing biological degradable substance, particularly germ or epiphyte (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composting system provides compost shortly using suitable condition for the activity of the high-temperature micro-organism and without using pyrolysis process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for decomposing biological degradable substance, which involves using the composting system.
NOVELTY - Method for converting transforming cassava waste into organic fertilizer, involves pre-crushing waste stems, branches and leaves of cassava, adding inorganic phosphorus fertilizer and yeast to the waste and fermenting the mixture, mechanically turning and drying the mixture such that the water content of the waste material is 10-20%, conveying the fermented dry waste to mixer and mixing the waste with nitrogen, phosphate and potassium fertilizer, crushing, extruding and pelletizing mixture, and roll drying and packing the product.    USE - The method is useful for treating cassava waste and producing organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables treatment of cassava waste stems, branches and leaves, and thus prevents environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a feeding cover (5) arranged on top of housing. An exhaust valve (1) is arranged on upper portion of buffer gas cabinet (12) and a drain (11) is arranged on lower portion of gas cabinet. A gas supply valve (3), a wind supply valve (4) and a speed-regulating switch (13) are fixed on gas cabinet which is directly connected to housing (7). The rotation speed of blower (10) is controlled by speed-regulating switch, the furnace stove (2) is controlled by gas supply valve and the combustion-supporting air for furnace stove is controlled by wind supply valve.    USE - Down-spraying type integrated biomass gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - High material utilization rate can be obtained with short starting time. The opening of feeding cover arranged on top of the furnace is not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the down-spraying type integrated biomass gasification furnace.    Exhaust valve (1)    Furnace stove (2)    Gas supply valve (3)    Wind supply valve (4)    Feeding cover (5)    Housing (7)    Blower (10)    Drain (11)    Buffer gas cabinet (12)    Speed-regulating switch (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves filling pre-treated composting raw material into a fermentation chamber (1) and opening an air pump, for supplying air inside the chamber to about 1 hour. The percolate is collected from the fermentation chamber. A compressor pump (11) is opened, when percolate of fixed volume is collected. The percolate is sprayed into the chamber, through spraying holes formed in pipe, for recycling the percolate. The percolate collection and recycling process is performed repeatedly for a predefined time. The fermentation period of raw material is 7-8 days.    USE - Aerobic sludge composting method.    ADVANTAGE - The sludge composting process can be performed within short period of time at high quality, without causing environmental pollution. The energy consumption and operating cost of the composting device can be reduced and continuous operation of the composting device can be enabled by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aerobic sludge composting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the aerobic sludge composting device.    Fermentation chamber (1)    Vent pipe (8)    Exhaust duct (10)    Compressor pump (11)    Liquid storage tank (12)
NOVELTY - A feeding hopper (1-0) is integrated with machine portion. A power drive mechanism (1-2) and power supply reverse switch (1-21) are provided on one end of the machine portion. A discharge port (1-1) is provided on the other end. A spiral auger (1-3) is mounted in the auger bearing support assembly (1-11). Multiple steel alloy grinding teeth (1-31) and auger shaft heads (1-32) are provided on the discharge end of the auger head. The power drive mechanism is opened to drive the spiral auger.    USE - Garbage crusher.    ADVANTAGE - Environment-friendly garbage crusher which is simple in structure and convenient to use, can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the garbage crusher.    Feeding hopper (1-0)    Discharge port (1-1)    Power drive mechanism (1-2)    Spiral auger (1-3)    Auger bearing support assembly (1-11)    Power supply reverse switch (1-21)    Grinding teeth (1-31)    Auger shaft heads (1-32)
NOVELTY - Ammonia release in factory composting of chicken manure is reduced by forming composting materials using mixture of chicken manure and dry granular corn stalks, and adding superphosphate to composting materials to obtain a mixture; adding the mixture to solid fermenter, and controlling initial humidity at 60%; adjusting air flow every 120 minutes such that oxygen concentration in exhaust gases is not less than 10%, and stirring for 15-20 minutes at 10 rpm; and removing the mixture from the solid fermenter, and weighing and packaging.    USE - Method for reduction of ammonia release in factory composting of chicken manure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces ammonia volatilization and release, and nitrogen fixation; increases phosphorus content; has high efficiency and low cost; is non-toxic; and avoids environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reduction of ammonia release in factory composting of chicken manure using superphosphate as fertilizer conditioner, comprises:    (A) forming composting materials using mixture of chicken manure and dry granular corn stalks with length of 1-2 cm at a ratio of 25:1, and adding superphosphate (1-2 wt.%) to composting materials to obtain a mixture;    (B) adding the mixture to solid fermenter, and controlling initial humidity at 60%;    (C) adjusting air flow every 120 minutes such that oxygen concentration in exhaust gases is not less than 10%, and stirring for 15-20 minutes at 10 rpm; and    (D) removing the mixture from the solid fermenter, and weighing and packaging.
NOVELTY - Preparation of special yield-increasing fertilizer involves mixing (in wt.%) bean cake (10-14), cottonseed cake (8-10), bone powder (4-6), compound fertilizer (10-12), phosphate fertilizer (6-8), dry chicken manure (18-20), dry rabbit manure (11-15), cornstalk (2-4), beanstalk (4-6), monopotassium phosphate (4-6), glucose powder (3-5), carbendazim (1-3), edible mastic powder (1-3) and epoxy resin powder (2-4).    USE - Method for preparing special yield-increasing fertilizer for Apocynum (claimed).
NOVELTY - The charring device has a core of furnace (7) which is placed in parallel floor rail (4) that passes in and out freely and installed in the furnace chamber of furnace body (1). The parallel floor rail stretches outside of the furnace body. A core of furnace is slid just below the furnace core cover (11) along the parallel floor rail. The furnace core cover is connected on the lifting device (12) that moves down to cover the core of furnace to be sealed.    USE - Charring device for producing machine processed charcoal using castoff of agriculture and forestry.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a charring device with simple structure, shortens production time via security procedure, improves work efficiency and produces charcoal with good contractibility, little water content, bright appearance, high carbon content and high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the charring device for producing machine processed charcoal using castoff of agriculture and forestry.    Furnace body (1)    Parallel floor rail (4)    Furnace (7)    Furnace core cover (11)    Lifting device (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has liquid fuel vaporization unit (15) that discharges heat of flame generated by the flame plate (17). A mixing unit (13) is connected with liquid fuel supply pipe (14), vaporization unit, and hydrogen-containing gas ejection port for mixing liquid fuel, hydrogen-containing gas, and vaporized gas.    USE - Combustion apparatus for burning kerosene and hydrogen-containing gas fuel to heat modifier for generating reformed gas of hydrogen component, supplied to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Vaporized gas can be produced by supplying liquid fuel to vaporization unit when combustion of mixed gas is performed. Power consumption is reduced as the need for supplying power to heater to heat vaporization unit is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the combustion apparatus.    Air chamber (5)    Mixing unit (13)    Liquid fuel supply pipe (14)    Liquid fuel vaporization unit (15)    Flame plate (17)
NOVELTY - A gas containing volatile organic acid, methane or carbon dioxide is collected from methane generation unit, carbon dioxide and volatile organic acid are separated from collected gas using alkaline absorber, and concentration of methane is measured using hydrogen flame ionization detector.    USE - Method for measuring concentration of methane emitted from methane generation unit e.g. storage tank of surplus sludge in water factory and storage area of dewatering cake (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides measures concentration of methane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling generation of methane, which involves measuring concentration of methane and performing aerobic process when concentration of methane is more than reference value.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel fuel contains fatty acid ester obtained by transesterifying with alcohol by using animal oil and fat and/or vegetable oil as raw material. The content rate of unsaturated fatty acid ester in bio diesel fuel is less than or equal to 10 mol%.    USE - A biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel fuel is excellent in low-temperature characteristic, burning characteristics, and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of bio diesel fuel involving transesterifying animal oil and fat and/or vegetable oil with alcohol, decomposing unsaturated fatty acid ester in raw material, and decreasing content rate of unsaturated fatty acid ester.
NOVELTY - The electrolysis cell (10) has a cathode pole side metal porous body (4), a cathode catalyst layer (2), an anion-conductive polyelectrolyte layer (1), an anode catalyst layer (3) and an anode pole side metal porous body (5) which are sequentially formed on each other from a hole (11).    USE - Electrolysis cell for producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Offers compact electrolysis cell with favorable sealing performance and outstanding hydrogen-producing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an e electrolysis cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of an electrolysis cell.    Anion-conductive polyelectrolyte layer (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Cathode pole side metal porous body (4)    Anode pole side metal porous body (5)    Electrolysis cell (10)    Hole (11)
NOVELTY - The evaporator (100) has an upper pipe (150) penetrating through intermediate stage (120) for coupling the stage (110) to stage (130). A last stage (140) has an inlet which allows water to enter into the last stage and an outlet which allows the water to exit from the last stage. A last fin structure (240) is provided in the last stage. A lower pipe (160) penetrates through the stage (130) for coupling the intermediate stage to last stage.    USE - Evaporator for fuel reformer (claimed) for generating hydrogen rich gas.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator with small volume is manufactured easily with large output performance. The heat exchange surface area between exhaust gas, fuel and water is increased so that the heat transfer efficiency is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the evaporator.    Evaporator (100)    Stages (110-140)    Upper pipe (150)    Lower pipe (160)    Last fin structure (240)
NOVELTY - A porous substrate contains region (a) having cell wall thickness (a1) and region (b) having cell wall thickness (b1) more cell wall thickness (a1).    USE - Porous substrate is used for supporting catalyst of hydrocarbon reformer used in regeneration of nitrogen oxide from exhaust of internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine, and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous substrate has uniform cell density and wall thickness, excellent thermal stability, and reduced heat loss.
NOVELTY - A porous ice composition comprises blocks of ices and hydrogen hydrates that are comprised in the blocks of ice. Each block of ice has nanopores that provide exposed surfaces of the hydrogen hydrates. The nanopores have a diameter of 1-1000 nm.    USE - Porous ice composition for storing hydrogen used in automotive fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - In the porous ice composition, the nanopores in the ice blocks allow rapid formation of hydrogen hydrates and/or release of hydrogen due to flux of hydrogen gas through the ice blocks. Further, the small size of the pores provides a high surface area and a high density of hydrogen storage in the ice.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making a porous ice composition for storing hydrogen, comprising forming (100) water into porous ice blocks having nanopores with a diameter of 1-1000 nm, and exposing the porous ice blocks to hydrogen under conditions for forming hydrogen hydrates on the substrate of the ice within the nanopores.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a method for making nanoporous ice.    Nanoporous ice blocks forming step (100)    Filling step (110)    Purging step (120)    Pressurizing step (130)    Hydrogen clathrate hydrate reducing temperature (140)    Hydrogen releasing step (150)
NOVELTY - The composite biomass coal is a block coal obtained by molding coal powder. The briquette is columnar coal rod (1), and a through hole (2) is provided in the center. Grooves (3) for filling biomass, such as straw powder, are formed in the coal rod. The cross section of the coal rod is round or prismatic.    USE - Composite biomass coal for e.g. boiler, power generation and cooking.    ADVANTAGE - Saves coal since coal rod is filled with biomass powder such as crop straw. Provides briquette which has low burning point, quick burning speed, strong flame and high thermal value, thus can be applied in various conditions such as boiler, power generation and cooking. Achieves combustion-supporting, desulfurizing and dedusting effects. Avoids environmental pollution caused by ash after the straw burns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the composite biomass coal.    Coal rod (1)    Through hole (2)    Grooves (3)
NOVELTY - The furnace (1) has a hot water pipe (13) arranged on a middle-lower part of a side of a cold water pipe (12). An ash outlet (14) is arranged under the hot water pipe, and a gas inlet pipe is installed on a side of the furnace. A worm wheel shaped bottom furnace plate (3) is mounted on an internal lower part of the furnace and connected to an air inlet (15), where the air inlet penetrates through a wall of the furnace. The gas inlet pipe is divided into two paths to supply gas. The paths are provided with an upper gas inlet pipe (21) and a lower gas inlet pipe (22), respectively.    USE - Biomass straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The gas inlet pipe utilizes two-path gas supply process, so as to light fire and produce gas in a short time, so that the burning time of the furnace is greater than 1 times that of the old gasification furnace. The furnace adopts worm wheel wind disk, so that internal middle part of the furnace is uneasy to burn out and does not produce naked flame. The lower part of the furnace is arranged with a round table, so as to improve appearance of the furnace and make flue to slide downward easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a biomass straw gasification furnace.    Biomass straw gasification furnace (1)    Bottom furnace plate (3)    Cold water pipe (12)    Hot water pipe (13)    Ash outlet (14)    Air inlet (15)    Upper gas inlet pipe (21)    Lower gas inlet pipe (22)
NOVELTY - An alcohol-based liquid fuel comprises (wt.%): main burning agent of low-carbon alcohol (66-85), heat value improving agent (14.3-30), igniter (0.58-3.92), catalyst (0.1-0.6) and preservative (0.01-0.05).    USE - Alcohol-based liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel exhibits improved burning efficiency; is examined by national inspection department; reaches national standard of GB16663-1996 alcohol-based liquid fuel; exhibits big flame, strong firepower, high heat value and small corrosion to cooker, and has no odor; can be taken as civilian fuel to completely substitute liquefied petroleum gas of kitchen cooker; and saves energy, and is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - Preparation of liquid fuel comprises collecting water hyacinth, cutting and milling, directly pouring into high-pressure reaction kettle, adding water, and mixing to obtain mixed slurry; introducing inert gas or reduction gas into reaction kettle, agitating, increasing temperature, rapidly cooling at room temperature and collecting reaction mixture; and extracting and pumping mixture using dichloromethane, trichloromethane and acetone or tetrachloromethane, separating and filtering organic phase, and removing organic solvent to obtain biological oil.    USE - Preparation of liquid fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can directly liquefy water hyacinth raw material after culturing in large scale without requiring drying process; can obtain environment friendly energy source which can be reproduced; can use water hyacinth residual material based on reutilization; and can reduce environment problem caused by proliferation of water hyacinth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of liquid fuel comprises:    (A) collecting water hyacinth, cutting and milling, directly pouring into high-pressure reaction kettle, adding water, and mixing to obtain mixed slurry with solid-liquid ratio at 1-100 and 50-100;    (B) introducing inert gas or reduction gas under 0-6 MPa into reaction kettle, agitating, increasing temperature at 180-450 degrees C, maintaining temperature for 1-120 minutes, rapidly cooling at room temperature and collecting reaction mixture; and    (C) extracting and pumping mixture using dichloromethane, trichloromethane and acetone or tetrachloromethane, separating and filtering organic phase, and removing organic solvent to obtain biological oil.    The inert gas comprises nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. The reduction gas comprises hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - A biomass stalk gasifying furnace comprises furnace shell mounted with upper cover, and fire grate module at lower furnace chamber region inside the furnace shell. The fire grate module comprises fixed fire grate, and flexible fire grate at middle region of the fixed fire grate. Rotation and swinging of the flexible grate are controlled by a control mechanism.    USE - A biomass stalk gasifying furnace.
NOVELTY - Preparation of organic cultivation base material comprises providing (vol.%) wild pepper seed oil meal (70), wild pepper seed (10), and sand (20), where wild pepper seed oil meal is processed into powder; mixing the raw materials with a metering apparatus; turning over uniformly; agitating by adding water; holding into clumps by hands; piling and fermenting; turning over once every week, for 3-5 times, until the mixed materials turn into grey white color; and obtaining organic cultivation base material.    USE - The method is for preparing organic cultivation base material for wild pepper seed on flat house roofing (claimed). The organic cultivation base material is used for growing plants and cultivating flowers and vegetables on flat house roofing. It is useful for city flat houses and can be used in greenhouse soil-less cultivation for planting fruits and vegetables in a large area.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple; has low cost; and provides organic base material, which is rich in nutrients, has good air permeability, does not solidify when watered, does not need to be fertilized for 3-5 years to ensure strong growth of plant, and purifies air and environment.
NOVELTY - The method involves reacting a metal hydride (122) with water in a hydride reactor (112) e.g. gas cells, to produce heat, a metal oxide, and hydrogen. A hydrogen peroxide is decomposed in a peroxide reactor (114) i.e. hydrogen peroxide decomposition reactor, to produce high temperature water and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen are converted in a solid oxide fuel cell (116) to produce water and electricity. The heat is transferred from the high temperature water to the solid oxide fuel cell. Electricity is generated using a turbine generator (120).    USE - Method for producing power using a power generation system (claimed) for a non-air breathing engine, and a regenerative heat engine i.e. stirling engine, of a turbine-generator for a non-air breathing application. Uses include but are not limited to unmanned undersea vehicle application, satellite power vehicle application, lunar base power vehicle application, unmanned aerial vehicle application and submersible vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The hydride and water are highly exothermic and can be utilized as an additional source of energy for producing thermal electric power, thus increasing the overall efficiency of a power unit. The solid oxide fuel cell increases the energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power generation system comprising a hydride reactor    (2) a method of generating hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation system for producing power using a combined hydrogen/oxygen supply system.    Hydride reactor (112)    Peroxide reactor (114)    Solid oxide fuel cell (116)    Turbine generator (120)    Metal hydride (122)
NOVELTY - Catalyst carrier (10) in which a catalyst support layer containing at least one of an alkaline earth metal and an alkali metal is formed on a surface of an alumina substrate having a three-dimensional network structure, comprises: a zirconia layer (2) consisting of at least one of zirconia and stabilized zirconia disposed between the substrate (1) and the catalyst support layer (3), where the percentage of a portion of the zirconia layer having a thickness of 3 mu m or more is at least 65% of the substrate surface.    USE - The catalyst carrier is useful for production of synthesis gas, which serves as a raw material useful for manufacturing clean fuels, such as methanol, synthetic gasoline and dimethyl ether.    ADVANTAGE - The zirconia layer having an average thickness of 3-30 mu m does not clog the pores of the substrate and can reliably suppress or prevent an alkaline earth metal and/or an alkali metal from diffusing into the substrate. The alpha -alumina has a higher strength and lower reactivity to an alkaline earth metal and an alkali metal than gamma -alumina.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the catalyst carrier.    Catalyst carrier (10)    Substrate (1)    Zirconia layer (2)    Catalyst support layer. (3)
NOVELTY - Composting device comprises: at least one closeable filling opening on the upper side; three superimposed chambers (1, 2, 3) in the inner side; an upper intermediate base (4) arranged between the upper chamber and the central chamber; a lower intermediate base (8) arranged between the central chamber and the lower chamber; and at least one closeable lateral removal opening arranged in the region of the lower chamber.    USE - Useful as composting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows rapid and intensive composting with less expenditure of human labor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composting device comprises: at least one closeable filling opening on the upper side; three superimposed chambers (1, 2, 3) in the inner side; an upper intermediate base (4) arranged between the upper chamber and the central chamber; a lower intermediate base (8) arranged between the central chamber and the lower chamber; and at least one closeable lateral removal opening arranged in the region of the lower chamber. At least one compost transfer opening which can be closed by a rotatable cover A (7), is present in the upper intermediate base. At least one compost transfer opening, which can be closed by a rotatable cover B, is present in the lower intermediate base. At least one scraper (18) that can be displaced on the lower intermediate base for extracting compost from the central chamber, is present in the central chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows a side view of a composting device.    Superimposed chambers (1, 2, 3)    Upper intermediate base (4)    Rotatable cover (7)    Lower intermediate base (8)    Scraper (18)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution containing electrolyte (5-30 wt.%) is subjected to vibration stirring in an electrolytic cell (AA) using electrode group disposed within the electrolytic cell with space of 3-10 mm, and with current density of 5-20 A/dm2, bath temperature of 20-70 degrees C and pH of 14 or more, and cooling and liquefying gas of hydrogen and oxygen to obtain liquid of hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - Manufacture of liquid of hydrogen and oxygen used for manufacturing re-vaporized gas for fuel (all claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of liquid of hydrogen and oxygen efficiently. The fuel formed using the liquid of hydrogen and oxygen does not generate carbon dioxide during combustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for manufacturing liquid of hydrogen and oxygen;    (2) manufacture of re-vaporized gas;    (3) apparatus for manufacturing re-vaporized gas;    (4) re-vaporized gas; and    (5) fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrolyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic cell (AA)    Electrode (CC)    Stirring blade (DD)    Back fire preventing device (FF)    Vibration motor (GG)
NOVELTY - The system has a heating assembly to combust fuel stream, to produce heated exhaust stream, so that hydrogen-producing region is heated. A separation region separates reformate gas stream into product hydrogen and byproduct streams. The reformate gas stream passes between hydrogen-producing region and separation region, while the byproduct stream passes between separation region and heating assembly. An automatic temperature-responsive valve assembly (100) alters gas flow of product hydrogen and byproduct streams responsive to temperature of valve assembly.    USE - System for automatically distributing gas in hydrogen-producing electrochemical fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, construction or industrial vehicle, boat, sea craft, commercial offices or buildings, lighting assemblies, radios, computer, communication equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas is produced efficiently, as the gas flow of product hydrogen and byproduct streams is altered responsive to temperature of valve assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for automatically altering gas flow in conduit system; and    (2) method for automatic gas distribution in hydrogen-producing fuel processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the temperature-responsive valve assembly.    Automatic temperature-responsive valve assembly (100)    Outer wall (102)    Inner wall (104)    Gas flow direction (108)    Valve orifices (113)
NOVELTY - A diesel photobioreactor system comprises semi-closed loop container that draws wastewater to supply nutrients and create a culture medium for photosynthetic organisms to a photobioreactor constructed from materials that allow light into the container for cultivating photosynthetic organisms.    USE - Photobioreactor system for producing diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables volume production efficiencies at a cost effective basis for commercial application by using wastewater as primary food source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for cultivating photosynthetic organisms that are used to produce diesel fuel, comprising inserting photosynthetic algae organisms and culture medium in first photobioreactor tube; moving the algae and culture medium horizontally through the first photobioreactor tube; moving the algae and culture medium through a port out of the first photobioreactor tube and flowing through another port into a second photobioreactor tube at a lower level; moving the algae and culture medium horizontally through the second photobioreactor tube; and irradiating light into the first and second photobioreactor tubes for cultivating the photosynthetic algae organisms that are used to produce diesel fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a photobioreactor tube.
NOVELTY - A gas generation installation uses an air-tight fixed hollow cylinder divided by a partition into a fuel space (1) and a gas-space (2), with the volumetric ratio approximately 2/3 to 1/3, and with the lower part of the fuel space extending funnel-shaped to the hot bed zone (3) with a grating (8) and ash deck (9). A window (10) in the partition provides an intermediate gas space (12) as well as a gas conduction (5) at the upper end of the gas space.    USE - As an installation for generating gas from wood chip material e.g. for operating a combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Has simplified design for gas reactor which keeps the thermal material load within limits during operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic representation of reactor generating gas from burning wood chip is depicted.    Fuel space (1)    Gas-space (2)    Hot bed zone (3)    Gas conduction (5)    Grating (8)    Ash deck (9)    Intermediate gas space (12)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a reaction material barrel (10) comprising a raw material storage bin (1) and a water infusion interlayer (2), where the raw material storage bin is provided with an air inlet (3) and a fuel gas outlet (4). The water infusion interlayer is provided with a water infusion port (5) and a warm air port (6). A filter screen (8) is fixed in the raw material storage bin that is connected to a tar processor (9). A fan is fixed between a kitchen range and a tar processor.    USE - Three-way catalytic biomass cracking gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace supplies heat to the heating system by the heat generated during a reaction. The furnace includes an automatic tar purifier to clean produced fuel gas, and the filter screen prevents the materials and stove ash from entering into the tar processor, so that high quality fuel gas is produced, and the heat generated in the reaction can be fully utilized by the heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a three-way catalytic biomass cracking gasification furnace.    Raw material storage bin (1)    Water infusion interlayer (2)    Air inlet (3)    Fuel gas outlet (4)    Water infusion port (5)    Warm air port (6)    Filter screen (8)    Tar processor (9)    Reaction material barrel (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a gravity-buffering dust catcher (2) whose outlet is connected with an inlet of a two-stage whirlwind dust catcher (3). An outlet of the two-stage whirlwind dust catcher is connected with a filter (4). An outlet of the filter is connected with an inlet of a multi-tube cooler (6). An outlet of the multi-tube cooler is connected with a tar filter (7). An outlet of the tar filter is connected with an inlet of a static coke-capturing tower (9). A gas outlet (8) of the static coke-capturing tower is connected with a gas-storing tank.    USE - Straw gas purifying device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high purification efficiency, less pollution, and safe and reliable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a straw gas purifying device.    Gravity-buffering dust catcher (2)    Two-stage whirlwind dust catcher (3)    Filter (4)    Multi-tube cooler (6)    Tar filter (7)    Gas outlet (8)    Static coke-capturing tower (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a gasifying hearth (2) whose upper end is equipped with a feeding port (1). A lower end of the gasifying hearth is communicated to a high-temperature cracking chamber (4) through a flame bridge (6), where the cracking chamber is equipped with an ignition port (5). A lower end of the high-temperature cracking chamber is communicated to an ash chamber (7) through the flame bridge. A lower opening of a chimney flue (9) is communicated to the high-temperature cracking chamber, where the chimney flue is equipped with a chimney valve (10) and a gas guiding valve (11).    USE - Biomass gasifying device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure and reliable operation. The device reduces the operation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a biomass gasifying device.    Feeding port (1)    Gasifying hearth (2)    High-temperature cracking chamber (4)    Ignition port (5)    Flame bridge (6)    Ash chamber (7)    Chimney flue (9)    Chimney valve (10)    Gas guiding valve (11)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a feeding port (1) equipped at an upper part of a furnace cover (2). A lower part of a furnace body (14) is provided with a fire bar (9). An ash chamber (10) is installed at a lower end of the fire bar, and an upper part of the furnace body is fixedly equipped with an annular distributor (15). A gas inlet of the annular distributor is connected to an upper end of a hot air pipe (4), and an air pre-heating chamber (7) is provided with a cold air inlet (12) and a hot air outlet (6). The hot air outlet is coupled to a lower end of the hot air pipe.    USE - Downdraft straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has fast reaction speed and high gasification efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a downdraft straw gasification furnace.    Feeding port (1)    Furnace cover (2)    Hot air pipe (4)    Hot air outlet (6)    Air pre-heating chamber (7)    Fire bar (9)    Ash chamber (10)    Cold air inlet (12)    Furnace body (14)    Annular distributor (15)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a gas pipe for communicating hearth and gas stove. A furnace shell cover is placed on a top part of the furnace. An air inlet pipe communicates bottom part of the hearth and an outer fan. An upper part and lower part of a hollow filter chamber are closed. The hollow filter chamber is formed between an outer shell and an inner shell. An upper part of the hollow filter chamber filled with water is communicated to an air inlet pipe outside the furnace shell through a gas inlet pipe. An elbow ash discharging pipe is equipped in a central part of furnace bottom.    USE - Biomass fuel gas producing furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace is perfect, compact in structure and small in volume. The furnace has convenient transmission and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a biomass fuel gas producing furnace.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has multiple pressure rods (2) arranged on a cover (13) and movable in upward and downward directions along the cover. A sealing ring (3) is arranged between the pressure rods and the cover. A pressure head (14) is formed on an end of one of the pressure rods fixed in a hearth of a gasifier body (8). The hearth is connected to a pipe orifice (6) that is connected to a cooking range by a purifier (7). A tar filter (10) is arranged on a lower end of the purifier. A water-sealing groove (1) is formed between the cover and the gasifier body.    USE - Pressure-type straw gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier effectively prevents occurrence of deviant combustion and empty-burning condition during use process. The gasifier does not stop to burn and open the cover till the material is filled in a gasifying chamber primarily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pressure-type straw gasifier.    Water-sealing groove (1)    Pressure rods (2)    Sealing ring (3)    Pipe orifice (6)    Purifier (7)    Gasifier body (8)    Tar filter (10)    Cover (13)    Pressure head (14)
NOVELTY - A methanol gasoline comprises (wt.%) methanol (50-70), dimethyl ether (8-15), naphtha (8-12), devulcanized heavy alkylate (8-15), nitromethane (0.5-4), power promoter (0.2-0.8), corrosion inhibitor (0.06-0.5), stabilizer (0.05-0.2), and solvent (0.01-1). The methanol gasoline is prepared by mixing the raw materials, and stirring at room temperature and normal pressure.    USE - A methanol gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol gasoline has superior dynamic property, cold boot, corrosivity, swelling performance, oil consumption, economical efficiency, emission amount, dissolubility, phase separation resistance and air resistance than normal gasoline.
NOVELTY - Microbial inoculum comprises Cellulomonas, Bacillus, Lactobacillus, Methanobacterium, Thiobacillus, Streptomyces, Thermoactinomyces, Thermomonospora, Azotobacter, Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Rhizobium, Aspergillus, Saccharomyces, Penicillium, Humicola, Rhizopus and mycorrhizal fungi.    USE - Microbial inoculum for fermenting and preparing organic fertilizer (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing microbial inoculum, which involves mixing bacteria and ground substances; and    (2) a method for preparing organic fertilizer, which involves mixing microbial inoculum, animal dung and vegetable fiber to obtain a mixture, and fermenting the mixture at 60-70 degrees C, particularly 65 degrees C for 5-18 days, 7-15 days or 10 days, or at 45-55 degrees C for 7-20 days or at 50 plus minus 2 degrees C for 10-15 days, particularly 12 days to obtain fermented product.
NOVELTY - Fermentable reducing sugar preparation involves pre-treating biomass powder through microwave radiation and organic acid. The obtained product is filtered and dried to produce saccharifying zymolyte, which is mixed with cellulolytic enzyme. The obtained mixture is put into a water bath at 50-60 degrees C. The processed mixture is dehydrated for hours. The dehydrated product is filtered to obtain glucose solution.    USE - Method for preparing fermentable reducing sugar (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fermentable reducing sugar preparation method requires short time and less energy to provide fermentable reducing sugar from biomass and causes small corrosion and damage to devices and target product.
NOVELTY - Method for preventing adhesion of marine components, involves injecting carbon dioxide gas into seawater in the ratio of 0.1-4:100, and generating carbon dioxide gas microbubbles having diameter of 10-several dozen mu m in the seawater, where in the microbubble, the carbon dioxide gas is dissolved seawater, and the pH of the seawater is 6.4-8.1 and the adhesion of the marine component is prevented at the pH.    USE - Method for preventing adhesion of marine components e.g. slime, muddy substance, barnacle, bivalves including shellfish and microorganisms, in e.g. pipelines and surface of apparatus e.g. heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables rapid, environment friendly, energy saving, efficient and cost-effective prevention of the adhesion of marine components for long period of time, irrespective of the density of the marine component in the seawater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for preventing adhesion of marine components, involves injecting carbon dioxide gas into seawater in the ratio of 0.1-4:100, and generating carbon dioxide gas microbubbles having diameter of 10-several dozen mu m in the seawater, where in the microbubble, the carbon dioxide gas is dissolved seawater, and the pH of the seawater is 6.4-8.1 and the adhesion of the marine component is prevented at the pH; or injecting atmospheric gas or nitrogen gas into seawater in the ratio of 0.1-4:100, and generating gas microbubbles having diameter of 10-several dozen mu m, where the microbubbles are dispersed in seawater, and the microbubbles enable to rub off marine component and prevent adhesion of the marine component.
NOVELTY - The integrated water treatment equipment has a sludge discharging pipe that is joined to a sludge zone. A hollow cavity is defined on a labyrinth oblique-plate settling zone, and connected to the inner cavity of a filtering denitrification device by an inclined water inlet pipe. The sand filtering denitrification device has an inner cavity with a top end that is connected to a general water outlet pipe.    USE - Integrated water treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provides equipment with simple structure and small volume. Improves the treatment effect of the nitrogen and phosphor in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the integrated water treatment equipment.
NOVELTY - The gasifier system comprises a chamber (1) for material supply, which is supplied with solid fuels such as coal, wood or other biomass, and an engine (23) which is coupled to the generator (24). The top cover (44) of the feeding chamber is closed and a lid for sealing the bottom of the chamber is opened after introduction of the material for aeration of the material. A chamber (3) for generating gaseous fuel is internally covered by refractory bricks.    USE - Gasifier system for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier system comprises a chamber for material supply, which is supplied with solid fuels such as coal, wood or other biomass, and an engine which is coupled to the generator, where the top cover of the feeding chamber is closed and a lid for sealing the bottom of the chamber is opened after introduction of the material for aeration of the material, and hence ensures effective power generation with a cost effective gasifier system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gasifier system.    Chamber for material supply (1)    Chamber for generating gaseous fuel (3)    Engine (23)    Generator (24)    Top cover (44)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (1) has a catalyst layer capable of performing water vapor reforming reaction of organic compound and water vapor to produce hydrogen, or dehydrogenation to separate and produce hydrogen atom from organic compound. The catalyst layer has a metallic cluster containing metal having different valence.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus is used for motor vehicle (claimed) and used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and methanol fuel cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is economically and efficiently manufactured using the catalyst in hydrogen production apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of hydrogen fueled engine combustion of motor vehicle.    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Liquid fuels supply nozzle (2)    Hydrogen inlet tube (4)    Dehydrogenation fuel inlet tube (5)    Engine cylinder (6)
NOVELTY - The device has electrolysis tank connected with cooler. The cooler is connected to one gas-liquid separating tank, which is connected to another gas-liquid separating tank whose outlet is connected with gas-water filter tank. The outlet of gas-water filter tank is connected to burner and gas-liquid separating tank is provided with safety valve and liquid level switch. The gas-water filter tank is equipped with safety valve and water inlet of water pump is connected to outlet of water source and gas-liquid separating tank by electromagnetic valve and check valve.    USE - Device for generating mixed gas of hydrogen and oxygen by water electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the mixed gas generating device is simplified and the cost is reduced. The gas quality is stable and the cleaning of the electrolysis tank is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the mixed gas generating device.
NOVELTY - The system has incinerator gas treatment device connected to fume outlet of flue connected with fume exhaust hole of incinerator. The gas treatment device is set with gas outlet pipe for discharging the purified gas. A sewage treatment device is connected with water discharge opening of gas treatment device. The sewage treatment device comprises storage portion and settling portion including multi-stage settling tank. A biogas tank is connected with drain hole of the sewage treatment device.    USE - System for treating gas emitted from incinerator used in crematory (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The whole incinerator gas treatment process does not produce the residue that can cause hidden danger, and reduces the gas pollution and water pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for incinerating apparatus for crematory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the incinerator gas treatment system.
NOVELTY - Sewage treatment method, involves removing big particles of suspended substance in sewage by grill, flowing sewage into retention basin and then into complex enzyme catalysis-membrane bioreactor such that the clean water can outflow through the membrane module, returning the concentrated solution which cannot flow through the membrane module to enzymatic process for further catalytic degradation and repeating the process until the water quality reaches emission standard of recycled water.    USE - The method is useful for treating sewage (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is eco-friendly, cost-effective, rapidly degrades the pollutants and effectively purifies the sewage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sewage treatment method using high-efficient complex enzyme, involves removing big particles of suspended substance in the sewage by grill, flowing the sewage into a retention basin and then sewage in the retention basin into a high-efficient complex enzyme catalysis-membrane bioreactor, where the sewage flows through the membrane module of high-efficient complex enzyme catalysis-membrane bioreactor so that the clean water can outflow through the membrane module, returning the concentrated solution which cannot flow through the membrane module to enzymatic process for further catalytic degradation and repeating the process until the water quality reaches the emission standard of recycled water. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sewage treatment device using high-efficient complex enzyme, which comprises end portion provided with sewage inlet pipe, bio-enzyme reacting region and membrane module arranged along the flow direction of sewage, where the other end of the sewage treatment device is connected with a recycling tank through a pump.
NOVELTY - Method for producing fertilizer for cultivating dandelion, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried human excrement (10-14), dried rabbit manure (10-16), soybean cake (12-18), cornmeal (6-8), compound fertilizer (15-25), nux-vomica (1-3), tea leaves (2-4), pine needle (1-3), wintergreen barberry root (3-5), Ophiopogon root (1-3), radix Codonopsis (2-4), safflower (1-3) and licorice (2-4).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating dandelion (claimed).
NOVELTY - A purslane culture fertilizer is prepared using (wt.%) dry chicken manure (10-14), dry excrement (12-16), dry pig manure (10-12), soybean cake (12-16), peanut cake (10-14), phosphorus fertilizer (2-6), potassium fertilizer (1-3), zinc fertilizer (1-3), pine needle (2-6), garlic (4-8), radix codonopsitis (2-4), schizandra berry (4-6), Asparagus (3-5), cyperi rhizoma (1-3), and spatholobus stem (4-6).    USE - Method for preparing fertilizer for cultivating purslane (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method for preparing culture fertilizer, involves using (in weight%) dry sheep manure (8-12), dry dairy manure (12-18), dry human excrement (10-16), soybean cake (8-10), corn meal (6-8), bean stalk powder (4-6), phosphorus fertilizer (2-6), compound fertilizer (12-18), Strophanthus divaricatus branch and leaf (2-4), bead tree leaf (4-6), garlic (4-8), Cassia seed (1-3), copper sulfate (1-3), Atractylis ovata (1-3) and Corydalis tuber (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for preparing culture fertilizer for A.stricta (claimed).
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by using (wt.%) dry dairy manure (8-12), dry chicken manure (14-18), soybean cakes (10-14), wheat bran (12-16), peanut cake (10-14), compound fertilizer (6-10) of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, rice straw (2-4), sophorae flavescentis (2-6), chinaberry leaves (1-3), pine needles (2-6), dry tea leaves (4-8), dry tea (1-3), cyperi rhizoma (2-6), copper sulfate (1-2), and Caraway (1-2).    USE - Method for preparing fertilizer for cultivating platycodi (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method for preparing fertilizer, involves using (in weight%) dry rabbit manure (16-20), dry sheep manure (12-16), compound fertilizer (8-12), phosphorus fertilizer (10-14), potassium fertilizer (1-3), zinc fertilizer (1-3), soybean cakes (15-17), rice bran (4-6), Houttuynia cordata (2-4), radix achyranthis bidentatae (4-6), root of peony (2-4), umbellatus (1-3), Cassia tora (1-3), aucklandiae (1-3), bulbus fritillariae (1-3), and boat fruited Sterculia (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer for cultivating lactucae sativae (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of a fertilizer comprises using (wt.%) dry pig manure (8-12); dry chicken manure (14-18); soybean cakes (10-14); compound fertilizer (12-16); urea (10-14); compound fertilizer (6-10) of nitrogen, phosphor, and potassium; wood chips (2-4); Tripterygium wilfordii powder (2-6), Chinaberry leaves (1-3), ephedra leaves (2-6), dry tea (4-8), corydalis tuber (1-3), sedge grass (2-6), cuscuta seed (1-2), and radix glycyrrhizae (1-2).    USE - Method for the preparation of a fertilizer for cultivating Artemisiae capillaris (claimed).
NOVELTY - The sewage treatment system has a septic tank that is connected with a deposited sand acidification tank, an aerobic fermenting tank and an ecological treatment tank by tank connection pipe. The upper cover is respectively placed on septic tank, deposited sand acidification tank and anaerobic fermenting tank. An elastic filling material is placed in the ecological treatment tank.    USE - Ecologically harmless sanitary sewage treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes the decomposition of facultative micro-organism by placing elastic filling material in the ecological treatment tank. The sewage can be purified effectively by fermenting process and decomposing process of the anaerobic micro-organism, filtering process, intercepting process of root system, absorbing process, sucking process, photosynthesis process and oxygen-transferring process of plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ecologically harmless sanitary sewage treatment system.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator has a catalyst bed (4) which is fixed in reaction chamber (3) by fixed screw (7). The reaction chamber is located in the tank portion (1) and connected to the cover portion (2). The bottom of reaction chamber is opened and connected with reaction material (5) in the tank portion. A hydrogen outlet valve (6) is located on the top portion of reaction chamber and is connected with the fuel battery externally. The reaction material is contacted with catalyst bed to generate hydrogen which is led to fuel battery through the hydrogen outlet valve.    USE - Instant self-controlling hydrogen generator.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of apparatus is simplified without any sealed container so that the device can be controlled safely and easily and hydrogen is generated instantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generator.    Tank portion (1)    Cover portion (2)    Reaction chamber (3)    Catalyst bed (4)    Reaction material (5)    Hydrogen outlet valve (6)    Fixed screw (7)
NOVELTY - Microbial lysozyme is used for replacing antibiotic in feed by adding lysozyme to the feed at 60-400 g per ton of feed.    USE - Use of microbial lysozyme for replacing antibiotic in feed including pig feed, aquatic raising feed, and early-and later-period poultry raising feeds (claimed) for preventing diarrhea of animal and improving reproduction property of animal.    ADVANTAGE - The adding amount is controlled at 60-400 g per ton of feed in order to obtain a good effect and can be regulated correspondingly for different animal feeds. With such method, lysozyme has good antimicrobial and sterilizing effect, which can prevent inflammation and infection effectively. The lysozyme has also powerful sterilizing action on those strains having drug resistance to antibiotic so as to ensure the health of the intestinal tract of the animal. The microbial lysozyme has high safety and low cost; has no drug resistance, drug residue and toxic and side effects; and is an environmentally friendly active substance.
NOVELTY - Method for producing fertilizer for cultivating plantain herb, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried human excrement (10-16), dried chicken manure (8-12), cottonseed cake (12-16), peanut cake (6-8), compound fertilizer (10-12), corncob (4-8), soybean straw powder (2-6), urea (2-6), Eucalyptus leaves (1-3), dried tea leaves (2-4), garlic (1-3), dried orange peel (8-10), golden cypress (2-4), tuckahoe (2-4), bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae (2-4), Rhizoma Atractylodis (2-4) and fruit of Chinese Magnolia vine (2-4).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating plantain herb (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of preparing fertilizer for cultivating Chinese wolfberry, involves using (in weight%) dry human excrement (16-20), dry chicken manure (8-12), rabbit manure (5-9), bean cake (15-17), seed coat (5-7), corn cob (2-6), soybean meal (2-6), urea (2-6), nitrogen-phosphorus compound fertilizer (4-6), thunder god vine powder (1-3), semen strychni (1-3), pine needle (2-4), tea seed (3-5), garlic (2-4), licorice powder (1-3), dwarf lilyturf root powder (1-3), bulbus Fritillariae cirrhosae (1-3), scaphium scaphigerum (1-3), cassia seed (1-3) and safflower (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer which is used for cultivating Chinese wolfberry (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of preparing fertilizer for cultivating Chenopodium album, involves using dry human manure (10-14), dry rabbit manure (13-15), dry sheep manure (10-12), soybean cake (12-14), nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium composite fertilizer (15-17), urea (10-14), colza cake (1-3), semen strychni (2-4), copper sulfate (1-3), tea seed (2-4), pine needle (1-3), Asparagus fern (1-3), Fritillaria cirrhosa (1-3), Cyperus rotundus (1-3), safflower (1-3) and licorice (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer which is used for cultivating Chenopodium album(claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of producing fertilizer for cultivating Aster, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried duck manure (8-12), dried chicken manure (12-18), dried rabbit manure (10-16), peanut cake (8-10), cotton seed shell (6-8), beanstalk powder (4-6), wood dust (2-6), composite fertilizer (10-18), flavescent sophora root (2-4), Melia azedarach leaf (4-6), Eucalyptus leaf (4-8), Cassia seed (1-3), Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (1-3) and dang shen (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating Aster (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method for producing fertilizer for cultivating Rhizoma Polygonati, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried dairy manure (18-22), dried sheep manure (6-10), colza cake (4-6), oil rice cake (7-11), peanut cake (16-24), Semen Strychni (2-6), branches and leaves of Gelsemium elegans (4-6), Illicium simonsii (2-6), garlic (8-12), fructus schizandrae (1-3), Datura stramonium (2-4), tendril-leaved fritillary bulb (1-3), Rhizoma Gastrodiae (2-4), safflower (1-3) and mulberry leaves (2-4).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating Rhizoma Polygonati (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method for producing fertilizer for cultivating wild leek, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried chicken manure (8-12), dried rabbit manure (14-18), dried sheep manure (6-10), cottonseed cake (2-6), bran (6-10), corncob (4-8), nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium composite fertilizer (6-10), Semen Strychni (2-6), leaves and branches of Gelsemium elegans (4-8), tea seed (11-13), copper sulfate (1-3), Eucommia bark (2-4), Rhizoma Anemarrhenae (4-6), safflower (2-6) and endothelium corneum Gigeriae Galli (2-6).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating wild leek (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of preparing fertilizer for cultivating Perilla plant, involves using raw materials including (in weight%) dried chicken manure (12-16), dried sheep manure (14-18), dried human excrement (8-12), cotton seed cake (8-10), colza cake (6-8), soybean powder (12-14), corn cob (6-8), thunder god vine (2-6), Sophora flavescens (1-3), pine needle (2-4), caraway seed (1-3), Scaphium Scaphigerum (3-5), rhizoma cyperi (1-3), Semen Cassiae (2-4), safflower (1-3) and Caulis Spatholobi (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer which is used for cultivating Perilla (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of producing fertilizer for cultivating radix isatidis, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried pig manure (16-20), dried sheep manure (8-12), duck manure (5-9), soybean cake (15-17), peanut cake (5-7), straw (2-6), wood dust (2-6), urea (2-6), composite fertilizer (4-6), flavescent sophora root (1-3), Eucalyptus leaf (1-3), pine needle (2-4), dried tea seed powder (3-5), garlic (2-4), Eucommia bark powder (1-3), Schisandra chinensis (1-3), rhizoma atractylodis alba (1-3), Pinellia ternata(1-3), gizzard pepsin (1-3) and licorice (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating radix isatidis (all claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of preparing fertilizer comprising (in weight%) dry rabbit manure (4-6), dry chicken manure (2-6), dry human manure (4-6), dry duck manure (8-12), dry pig manure (4-6), soybean cake (10-14), compound fertilizer (12-16), beanstalk powder (10-12), wheat bran (2-4), kushen (2-6), culrage (2-4), wintergreen barberry root (2-4), rattan powder (2-6), peach tree leaves (5-7), rhizoma anemarrhanae (1-3), rhizoma polygonati (2-4), Cyperus rotundus (2-4) and rhizoma Corydalis (2-4).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer for growing Indian lettuce.
NOVELTY - Method of preparing fertilizer for cultivating orange stonecrop herb, involves using the raw materials including (in weight%) dried chicken manure (12-16), dried rabbit manure (14-18), dried dairy manure (8-12), soybean cake (8-10), cottonseed cake (6-8), fresh soybean (12-14), corn (6-8), gizzard pepsin (2-6), Sophora flavescens (1-3), tea seed (2-4), caraway (1-3), dried orange peel (3-5), Cyperus rotundus (1-3), Pinellia (2-4), safflower (1-3) and Rhizoma Corydalis (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer for cultivating orange stonecrop herb (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of producing fertilizer for cultivating Cephalanoplos segetum, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried rabbit manure (16-20), dried sheep manure (12-16), compound fertilizer (8-12), phosphate fertilizer (10-14), potassium fertilizer (1-3), zinc fertilizer (1-3), soybean cake (15-17), rice bran (4-6), Ephedra powder (2-4), dry tea (4-6), Strophanthus divaricatus leaves (2-4), pine needle (1-3), Eucommia bark (1-3), cork tree (1-3), tuckahoe (1-3) and licorice (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating Cephalanoplos segetum (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of producing fertilizer for cultivating Vicia unijuga, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried human excrement (16-18), dried chicken manure (15-25), compound fertilizer (22-25), urea (15-17), ammonium bicarbonate (6-8), nux vomica (2-5), pine needle (1-3), dry tea (2-3), copper sulfate (1-3), fruit of Chinese Magnolia vine (1-3), Rhizoma Polygonati (1-2), bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae (1-2), and Rhizoma Coptidis(1-2).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating Vicia unijuga (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparing fertilizer for cultivating Polygonatum, involves using raw materials including (in weight%) dried dairy manure (10-16), dried human excrement (8-12), dried rabbit excrement (8-10), dried chicken excrement (5-7), soybean cake (8-12), compound fertilizer (10-14), dried Cinnamomum hupehanum leaves (1-2), dried wintergreen barberry leaves (1-2), dried caraway seed (1-2), dried tea powder (4-6), Asparagus fern (1-2), rhizoma anemarrhenae (1-2), endothelium corneum Gigeriae Galli (1-2), rhizoma cyperi (1-2) and rhizoma corydalis (1-2).    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer which is used for cultivating Polygonatum (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of preparing fertilizer for cultivating Polygonatum, involves using (in weight%) dried dairy manure (10-16), dried human excrement (8-12), dried rabbit excrement (8-10), dried chicken excrement (5-7), soybean cake (8-12), soybean straw (2-6), wood chips (3-9), compound fertilizer (10-14), urea (8-12), dried Cinnamomum hupehanum leaves (1-2), dried wintergreen barberry leaves (1-2), dried caraway seed (1-2), dried tea powder (4-6), garlic powder (2-4), Asparagus fern (1-2), rhizoma anemarrhenae (1-2), endothelium corneum Gigeriae Galli (1-2), rhizoma cyperi (1-2) and rhizoma corydalis (1-2).
NOVELTY - Method of producing fertilizer for cultivating flower gentle, involves using raw material (in weight%) dried dairy manure (6-10), dried duck manure (14-16), cottonseed cake (4-6), soybean cake (12-16), urea (13-15), phosphate fertilizer (10-12), corn cob (2-4), wood chips (2-6), garlic (8-12), copper sulfate (1-3), wintergreen barberry root (2-4), pine needle (2-4), Spatholobus stem (1-3), Pinellia (1-3), Rhizoma Coptidis (1-3), and safflower (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer for cultivating flower gentle (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method for producing fertilizer for cultivating curled mallow, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried dairy manure (6-10), dried rabbit excrement (24-28), soybean cake (22-26), benne cake (4-6), soybean straw powder (2-6), rice bran powder (3-5), bead tree leaves (4-6), red-knees herb (2-6), caraway seed (4-8), pine leaves (2-4), milk-vetch (1-3), Ophiopogon root (1-3), bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae (1-3) and Scaphium scaphigerum (4-6).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer, which is used for cultivating curled mallow (claimed).
NOVELTY - Method of preparing fertilizer comprising (in weight%) dry sheep manure (10-14), dry pig manure (10-16), cottonseed cake (12-18), corn cob (6-8), colza cake (6-10), wood chip (2-6), compound fertilizer (15-25), copper sulfate (1-3), pine needles (2-4), camphor tree leaves (3-5), Ophiopogon root (1-3), Asparagus (2-4), safflower (1-3) and Cassia seed.    USE - The method is useful for preparing fertilizer for growing wild daylily.
NOVELTY - Method for producing fertilizer for cultivating burdock, involves using raw materials (in weight%) dried duck manure (6-10), dried rabbit manure (14-16), colza cake (4-6), soybean cake (12-16), peanut cake (13-15), woodchips (10-12), rice straw (2-4), wheat straw (2-6), dry tea (8-12), motherwort (1-3), Ligusticum wallichii (2-4), Salvia miltiorrhiza (2-4), Sophora flavescens (1-3), Grifola (1-3), Rhizoma Coptidis (1-3) and folium mori (1-3).    USE - The method is useful for producing fertilizer, which is used for cultivating burdock (claimed).
NOVELTY - The device has cracking pipe (15) having catalyst (11) in upper portion and connected to hydrogen filter mesh (9), methanol vapor filter mesh (13), sealing disks (10,16) and hydrogen buffer chamber (5). An electronic controller (24) is connected to power lead (23), power supply (22), circulating pump wire (29), methanol pump conducting wire (26), methanol nozzle conducting wire (25) and connecting wires (19,20). A heat conducting medium is flowed through heating chamber (18), disks, cracking pipe, connecting pipes (3,30), heat radiator (33) and circulating pump (31).    USE - Hydrogen production device for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalyst is arranged in upper portion of the cracking pipe, the methanol vapor is cracked through catalysis to produce mixed gas containing hydrogen. The mixed gas containing hydrogen is sent to engine through gas feeding pipe to be absorbed by negative pressure of air cylinder and mixed with petroleum for combustion such that the petroleum can be saved and the tail gas emission can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen production device.    Connecting pipes (3,30)    Hydrogen buffer chamber (5)    Hydrogen filter mesh (9)    Sealing disks (10,16)    Catalyst (11)    Methanol vapor filter mesh (13)    Cracking pipe (15)    Heating chamber (18)    Connecting wires (19,20)    Power supply (22)    Power lead (23)    Electronic controller (24)    Methanol nozzle conducting wire (25)    Methanol pump conducting wire (26)    Circulating pump wire (29)    Circulating pump (31)    Heat radiator (33)
NOVELTY - Preparation of special yield-increasing fertilizer involves mixing (in wt.%) dry human excrement (8-10), dry chicken manure (14-18), sheep manure (12-16), compound fertilizer (12-16), phosphate fertilizer (8-12), urea (10-12), beanstalk (6-8), glucose powder (3-5), epoxide resin (4-6), trash fish powder (4-6), magnesium sulfate (2-4) and carbendazim (1-3).    USE - Method for preparing special yield-increasing fertilizer for valerian herb (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of nutrient fertilizer involves mixing (in g) dry rabbit manure (15000), dry sheep manure (15000), dry chicken manure (15000), dry human excrement (15000), soybean (15000), cottonseed cake (15000), rape cake (15000), cornstalk (25000), cottonseed shell (25000), rice bran (25000), compound fertilizer (10000), phosphoric fertilizer (25000), urea (10000), zinc fertilizer (1000), calcium (1000), potassic fertilizer (1000), dichlorvos powder (1000), paclobutrazol (500), glucose powder (1000) and phenolic resin (3000).    USE - Method for preparing nutrient fertilizer for fructus forsythiae (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of yield-increasing fertilizer involves mixing (in wt.%) dry chicken manure (4-6), dry pig manure (4-6), dry rabbit manure (14-18), bean cake powder (12-16), corn powder (6-8), bone powder (2-4), fish powder (4-6), rice bran (2-6), beanstalk (4-6), compound fertilizer (12-14), urea (8-10), zinc phosphate fertilizer (2-4), glucose powder (3-5), paclobutrazol (1-3) and ethoxyline resin (4-6).    USE - Method for preparing yield-increasing fertilizer for nutgrass galingale rhizome (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of nutrient fertilizer involves mixing (in g) dry rabbit manure (18000), dry human excrement (18000), dry sheep manure (18000), soybean cake (18000), bone powder (5000), beanstalk (30000), wheat bran (20000), compound fertilizer (15000), calcium (10000), zinc fertilizer (10000), phoxim (1000), dichlorvos (1000), glucose powder (3000) and phenolic resin (3000).    USE - Method for preparing nutrient fertilizer for Ephedra sinica (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of yield-increasing fertilizer involves mixing (in wt.%) dry cow dung (4-6), dry duck dropping (18-22), compound fertilizer (15-17), phosphate fertilizer (6-8), urea (10-14), zinc fertilizer (1-3), soybean stem (10-12), vegetable seed cake (4-6), coarse fish powder (1-3), corn cob (8-10), dextrose (3-5), dichlorvos (1-3) and phenolic resin (4-6).    USE - Method for preparing yield-increasing fertilizer for Gemma agrimoniae (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparing nutrient fertilizer for Chinese herbal medicine cinnamon comprises preparing 10000 g dry sheep manure, 10000 g dry duck manure, 10000 g dry pig manure, 10000 g dry cow manure, 10000 g cotton seed cake, 10000 g soybean, 20000 g corn cob, 20000 rice bran, 10000 g composite fertilizer, 10000 g dichlorvos, 1000 g carbendazim, 2000 g dextrose, and 4000 g chloroprene rubber.    USE - Method for preparing nutrient fertilizer for Chinese herbal medicine cinnamon (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparing nutrient fertilizer comprises preparing 16000 g dry cow manure, 16000 dry chicken manure, 16000 dry duck manure, 16000 dry rabbit manure, 16000 g dry human manure, 20000 g cotton seed cake, 16000 coarse fish powder, 10000 g soybean oil meal, 30000 wheat bran, 30000 g corn cob, 30000 powdered rice bran, 30000 soybean stem meal, 20000 g composite fertilizer, 16000 g phosphate fertilizer, 10000 potassium fertilizer, 10000 g zinc fertilizer, 5000 g dichlorvos, 5000 g dextrose, and 15000 g phenolic resin.    USE - Method of preparing nutrient fertilizer for Chinese herbal medicine Rabdosia rubescens (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparing nutrient fertilizer comprises preparing 30000 g dry human manure, 30000 g dry rabbit manure, 30000 g dry chicken manure, 30000 dry duck manure, 30000 rapeseed cake, 30000 g cotton seed cake, 50000 g corn stalk, 50000 rice bran powder, 50000 g soybean stem meal, 20000 g composite fertilizer, 10000 g urea, 5000 g calcium fertilizer, 5000 g zinc fertilizer, 5000 g potassium fertilizer, 3000 g magnesium sulfate, 3000 g dichlorvos, 20000 g paclobutrazol powder, 5000 g dextrose, and 15000 g epoxy resin.    USE - Method of preparing nutrient fertilizer for Chinese herbal medicine red peony (claimed).
NOVELTY - Cleaning rabbit breeding field comprises feeding rabbits with Chinese medicinal herbs to avoid pollution caused by heavy metal, antibiotic and hormone; adding mixture of Chinese medicinal herbs and microecological preparation to rabbit feed to regulate intestinal microecological balance of rabbits, improve utility ratio of nutriments, reduce diseases in digestive tract and reduce the emission of feces and pollutant; and separating feces from wastewater for cleaning breeding field, fermenting the wastewater to produce biogas and dreg, and stacking the dreg and feces to produce fertilizer.    USE - Method for cleaning rabbit breeding field (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and practical, reduces residual antibiotic in rabbit and meets the requirements for environment pollution. Wastewater and feces can be utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cleaning rabbit breeding field comprises feeding rabbits with Chinese medicinal herbs to avoid pollution caused by heavy metal, antibiotic and hormone; adding mixture of Chinese medicinal herbs and microecological preparation to rabbit feed to regulate intestinal microecological balance of rabbits, improve digestive rate and utility ratio of nutriments, reduce diseases in the digestive tract and reduce the emission of feces and pollutant; and separating feces from wastewater for cleaning breeding field, fermenting the wastewater to produce biogas and dreg, using the biogas to supply heat to the breeding field, stacking the dreg and the feces to produce fertilizer, using the fertilizer to raise grass so as to feed rabbits.
NOVELTY - A special long-acting fertilizer comprises (wt.%) nitrogen (15-20), phosphorus pentoxide (15), potassium oxide (5), zinc sulfate (2), boric acid (1) , total nutrients (40), and chicken manure and furfural residue (15-32). The chicken manure and furfural residue are mixed at weight ratio of 1:3. The fertilizer is prepared by mixing, stacking, eroding and pelleting nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and trace element with chicken manure and/or furfural residue.    USE - A special long-acting fertilizer used for dry land in the south of Ningxia (claimed), for supplementing medium and micro-elements, accelerating balanced growth of crop, and resisting diseases and stress of crops including corn, wheat and potato.    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer meets the requirements of dry land crop on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; contains nutrients that are not volatilized for a long time, thus having no loss; has high utilization ratio; and can improve crop yield and quality.
NOVELTY - The waste material treatment apparatus has a spin-drying tube (12) that performs spin drying process with respect to waste material. A heating tube (14) is connected to the spin-drying tube through a pipe joining for processing gas emitted during spin drying process. The internal diameter of the spin-drying tube and carbonization tube (13) provided adjacent to the spin-drying tube are set to be identical. The conveyance speed of the to-be-treated material in the carbonization tube is set to be higher than that of in spin-drying tube.    USE - Waste material treatment apparatus for sludge disposal field, foodstuff factory, large-sized store, hotel, restaurant, and other factories.    ADVANTAGE - Since the internal diameter of the spin-drying tube and carbonization tube are set to be identical, thermal impact with respect to spin-drying tube and carbonization tube can be relieved. Since the electric motor which drives screw conveyor is incorporated in the pipe, assembly and maintenance processes of the waste material treatment apparatus can be performed effectively. Volume of the waste material in the spin-drying tube can be reduced by suitably setting internal diameter of the tubes so that the processing capacity of carbonization tube can be increased. Processing capacity of waste material treatment apparatus can be increased and waste material can be processed effectively at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste material processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste material treatment apparatus.    Heating furnace (1)    Spin-drying tube (12)    Carbonization tube (13)    Heating tube (14)    Cooling pipe (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a fuel cell stack (117) using gaseous fuel from a fuel tank and gaseous oxidizer from an oxidizer tank to produce liquid product and electrical energy when energy is needed. A heat exchanger is operated during operation of the fuel cell stack to preheat the fuel and the oxidizer. An electrolyzer stack (115) is operated to separate the liquid product into humid fuel and humid oxidizer when solar power is available. The exchanger is operated during operation of the electrolyzer stack to produce dried gaseous fuel and dried gaseous oxidizer.    USE - Method for storing and providing solar energy to a solar aircraft during night time. Uses include but are not limited to a balloon, dirigible, traditional fixed wing aircraft, flying wing aircraft and helicopter for travel application, transportation application, fire fighting application, surveillance application and combat application.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily stores excess power provided by a solar array of the aircraft during daytime and provides the power needed to operate a solar aircraft during night, thus enabling the solar aircraft to fly continuously at high altitudes above commercial air traffic lanes and jet stream without landing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a solar aircraft power system.    Solar aircraft power system (101)    Solar cells (105)    Power bus (107)    Aircraft motors (109)    Electrolyzer stack (115)    Fuel cell stack (117)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has sheet bodies (11) including a fuel electrode layer and an air electrode layer formed on upper and lower surfaces of a solid electrolyte layer, and support members (12) supporting the bodies. A fuel channel supplying fuel gas is formed in space between a lower surface of a plane portion at inner side of the members and an upper surface of the fuel electrode layer, where ratio of height of warpage of each body in perpendicular direction of plane to area of orthogonal projection of the plane portion is 0.05 after execution of reduction process in the fuel electrode layer.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell executes reduction process in a state in which perimetric portion of each sheet body is restrained, so that warpage ratio with less range is achieved at room temperature after the reduction process. The cell reduces mean thermal expansion coefficient of the fuel electrode layer, so that difference in the thermal expansion coefficient between the fuel electrode layer and the air electrode layer can be reduced, thus reducing warpage on the sheet bodies caused by the difference in the thermal expansion coefficient between the layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a solid oxide fuel cell.    Solid oxide fuel cell (10)    Sheet bodies (11)    Support members (12)
NOVELTY - A biodiesel comprises (pts. wt.) degummed vegetable oil (20-40), degreased animal fat (20-40), coked light oil (20-40), dimethyl sulfoxide (0.1-0.2), high-efficiency stabilizer T1201-1 (0.2-0.4), solvent oil No. 6 (0-6), anisole (0.2-0.3) and isobutylamine antioxidant (1.4-1.8).    USE - Biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel has simple preparation process as compared with prior art; has reduced production cost; has high safety performance during using, conveying and storing; and has strong anti-knock property.
NOVELTY - Separating carbon dioxide from a gas mixture, which is a process gas extracted from biogas unit, preferably biogas, comprises washing the gas mixture with concentrated amine wash liquid (4) and subsequently removing the obtained carbon dioxide from the wash liquid.    USE - The process is useful for separating carbon dioxide from a gas mixture, which is a process gas extracted from biogas unit, preferably biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The process separates carbon dioxide form a gas mixture without consuming large amount of energy, hence economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for separating carbon dioxide from the gas mixture, preferably biogas comprising a vacuum chamber (7) from removing carbon dioxide from the wash liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the device used for separating carbon dioxide from a gas mixture.    Wash column (1)    Supply pipe (2)    Wash liquid (4)    Vacuum chamber (7)    Pipeline. (6)
NOVELTY - An ammonia nitrogen in underground saline water is processed by processing underground saline water with activated sludge which has ammonia nitrogen oxidation activity which oxidizes ammonia nitrogen to nitrite nitrogen, and partially oxidizing ammonia nitrogen in underground saline water obtaining nitrite nitrogen.    USE - Processing of ammonia nitrogen in underground saline water.    ADVANTAGE - The method costs low and applies denitrifying process by anammox microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the continuous test apparatus used for partial nitrous acid formation process.
NOVELTY - An oily wastewater is processed by stir blowing wastewater supplied to aerator (A) in air in presence of microorganisms having Actinomyces, aeration process which decomposes organic matter and animal and vegetable oils contained in wastewater by action of microorganism and generates sludge, floatation process which accommodates sludge containing microorganism in floatation tank (C) which is left to stand in state, and separating sludge layer of uppermost layer and treated water layer of part except in uppermost layer.    USE - Processing of oily wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables combination of biological treatment using microorganisms and floatation separation using microbubble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oily wastewater is processed by stir blowing wastewater supplied to aerator (A) in air in presence of microorganisms having Actinomyces, aeration process which decomposes organic matter and animal and vegetable oils contained in wastewater by action of microorganism and generates sludge, floatation process which accommodates sludge containing microorganism in floatation tank (C) which is left to stand in state, separating sludge layer of uppermost layer and treated water layer of part except in uppermost layer, treated water discharge process which discharges treated water of treated water layer out of tank after sludge layer will float up to uppermost layer, floating sludge return process which returns sludge layer floated up in floatation tank in order to re-use microorganism contained in sludge layer for disassembly of animal and vegetable oils and organic matter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general view of the apparatus for enforcing oily-waste-water processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Partition (2)    Circulation clearance gap (4)    Compressor (12)    Aerator (A)    Floatation tank (C)
NOVELTY - An anion conductor contains fullerene derivative in which surface of fullerene is modified by chemical reaction with nitrogen-containing organic compound. The fullerene derivative contains metal-ion chosen from alkali metal ion and alkaline-earth metal ion. The content of metal-ion is 10-10000 mass ppm with respect to mass of the fullerene.    USE - Anion conductor is used for solid polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell. Can also be used for water electrolysis, hydrohalic acid electrolysis, brine electrolysis, oxygen enricher, humidity sensor and gas sensor.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has an upper furnace hearth whose middle part is provided with ash leaking pores. Center of the ash leaking pores is provided with an exhausting cover, where a lower end of the exhausting cover is welded with a lower furnace hearth. A right end of an air intake pipe traversing from a bottom part of a furnace body is extended upward to an upper end of the exhausting cover. A left end of the air intake pipe is connected in series with an air control valve and connected with an air outlet of a fan.    USE - Straw-coal dual-purpose gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier is convenient to install, and provides high efficiency, saves energy, and ensures sanitation. The gasifier is inexpensive and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straw-coal dual-purpose gasifier in partial section.
NOVELTY - A fluid containing particles having characteristic dimension of 0.1 nm to 100 microns are applied to a portion(s) of molded component and a working composition is molded using the treated molding component such that the particles are partially or fully embedded in the working composition, to form article.    USE - Manufacture of coated article e.g. membrane used as purifier, sanitizer, biocide, detector, labeler, tagger, treatment system, electronic component, conducting component, semiconducting component, structure, catalyst, adsorber for chemicals, biomolecules, or electromagnetic radiation, binder for chemicals or biomolecules, optical component, insulating component, binder, scattering component, piezochromic, chemichromic, photochromic, magnetochromic, thermochromic, stress chromic, and other multichromic component (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to photoconductor, field effect transistor, flat panel display, radio frequency identification tag, organic light emitting diode, liquid crystal display, photovoltaic device, sensor and electrophotographic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently provides coated article with excellent thermal conductivity, workability, mechanical strength, photostability, flame retardance, durability and compatibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) article; and    (2) modification of coated article.
NOVELTY - Animal oil-based biodiesel comprises (pts.wt.) lard oil (450), methanol (100), potassium hydroxide (5), and cold water (250).    USE - Animal oil-based biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel is non-toxic and pollution-free, and has easy preparation method utilizing easily obtained raw materials, has low production cost, and is renewable energy source and replaces the non-renewable source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of animal oil-based biodiesel comprising adding animal oil to alcoholysis kettle, slowly increasing temperature to 40-45 degrees C, adding methanol, increasing temperature to 67-73 degrees C while stirring, insulating for 120-180 minutes and alcoholyzing; and slowly cooling to 50 degrees C after alcoholysis, stopping stirring, transferring to water washing kettle, adding cold water, stirring and washing.
NOVELTY - The biomass energy gasification furnace has a furnace portion (30) having five furnace sections and furnace bracket (29). The furnace cylinder end closure and gas oxidizer in furnace portion are connected by buckle and button. The furnace cylinder end closure is located in dynamic furnace cylinders with an air adjusting device. A tripod for supporting fan housing of oxidizer is buckled on the mouth of furnace cylinder. The hanging structures of furnace cylinder are suspended so that the locating furnace is combined and separated conveniently.    USE - Detached composite biomass energy gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The heat efficiency of the biomass energy can be increased and the exhaustion of carbon monoxide gas can be decreased. The different demands required for cooking and heating using biomass energy can be satisfied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the detached composite biomass energy gasification furnace.    Furnace bracket (29)    Furnace portion (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel furnace has a fuel gas generator comprising a cylindrical combustion chamber in which a fuel pressing device is arranged. The bottom of fuel gas generator is provided with a blowing port that is connected to an air supply unit. The top portion of blowing port is provided with an air supply hole and a smoke exhaust barrel. The air supply hole is connected with air inlet of the combustor via the air supply pipe to form an air supply passage which has an air supply valve. The air inlet of combustor is connected to an air supply unit to form an air adding passage.    USE - Fuel furnace using straw, peanut peels, corn stalk, corn cobs and branches.    ADVANTAGE - The firing can be performed more than 72 hours even without air supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel furnace.
NOVELTY - The furnace (9) has fire tubes (6) in boss portion provided between U-shaped grooves (8) at furnace main structure. The ends of fire tubes are connected to fire supply and smoke outlet channels (7,10). A water jacket (13) in wood tar flue (12) attached to grooves, is connected to water inlet and outlet tubes (15,16). A fire tube (1) is connected to cooling air tube (3) and fire supply channel. The water inlet and outlet tubes are connected to water pump (19) by operation of valves (17,18,22,23) connected to water tanks (20,21).    USE - Carbonization furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The fire tubes are connected to fire supply channel and smoke outlet channel to supply biomass fuel with increased carbonization speed, so that carbonization process can be performed effectively. The wood tar and wood gas generated in carbonization process are passed into wood gas flue with wood tar cooled by water jacket, so that solidification process is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of carbonization furnace.    Fire tubes (1,6)    Cooling air tube (3)    Fire supply channel (7)    Groove (8)    Carbonization furnace (9)    Smoke outlet channel (10)    Wood tar flue (12)    Water jacket (13)    Water inlet tube (15)    Water outlet tube (16)    Valves (17,18,22,23)    Water pump (19)    Water tanks (20,21)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing pyrazole compound is new.    USE - Fluorine-containing pyrazole compound used in medical and agricultural chemical fields (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound has convenient preparation method, large structural adjustability, low cost, and environmentally-friendly feature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorine-containing pyrazole compound of formula (I) is new.    R1=perfluoro-chain 1-4C alkyl;    R2=H, halo, nitro, CN, sulfonic acid, carboxyl, chloroformyl, alkyl, substituted vinyl, amino carbonyl, aryl, aroxyl, aroxycarbonyl, aryl sulfenyl, sulfonyl, arylazo, or aroxycarbonyl;    R3=1-6C hydrocarbyl, benzyl, aryl, or 2-4C alkyl sulfenyl;and    R4=H, 1-6C hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted aroyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the fluorine-containing pyrazole compound.
NOVELTY - Degradation of pollutants in water and/or soil includes using colloidal particles comprising metal oxide(s) to oxidize the pollutants.    USE - Method for degradation of pollutants in water and/or soil used in forming biobarrier in water and/or soil (claimed), especially in groundwater (aquifer).    ADVANTAGE - The method is versatile, universally applicable, easy to use and cost-efficient, and does not require to further strain the already polluted environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a colloidal suspension comprising colloidal particles comprising metal oxide(s) used in the above specified method; and    (2) a method for producing a colloidal suspension comprising colloidal particles including step(s) for inducing metal oxide formation in a solution comprising metal ions.    The step for inducing metal oxide formation includes adjusting the pH value of the solution, adjusting the ionic strength of the solution, heating the solution, or irradiating the solution.
NOVELTY - Producing an energy gas involves: either mechanical grinding (MG) processing step of co-grinding a mixture (m1) of carbon-, hydrogen-, and oxygen-containing compound, an alkali metal or its compound, and an alkaline earth metal or its compound, to obtain a MG processing product; or co-grinding a mixture (m2) of carbon-, hydrogen-, and oxygen-containing compound, and an alkaline earth metal or its compound (excluding hydroxide), to obtain MG processing product; and heating the MG processing product in an inert atmosphere.    USE - For producing energy gases (claimed), comprising hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces the energy gases simultaneously or selectively without generating tar and without using steam reforming, at a lower temperature and in a larger amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing an energy gas involves: either mechanical grinding (MG) processing step of co-grinding a mixture (m1) of carbon-, hydrogen-, and oxygen-containing compound, an alkali metal or its compound, and an alkaline earth metal or its compound, to obtain a MG processing product; or co-grinding a mixture (m2) of carbon-, hydrogen-, and oxygen-containing compound, and an alkaline earth metal or its compound (excluding hydroxide), to obtain MG processing product; or co-grinding a mixture (m3) of carbon-, hydrogen-, and oxygen-containing compound, alkaline earth metal or its compound, and a transition metal or its compound (excluding those in which the alkaline earth metal or its compound is Ca(OH)2 and the transition metal or its compound is Ni(OH)2), to obtain a MG processing product; and heating the MG processing product in an inert atmosphere. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy gas storage material obtained by either co-grinding the mixture (m1); or co-grinding the mixture (m2); or co-grinding the mixture (m3).
NOVELTY - Converting organic carbonaceous material into fuel comprises providing particles of solid carbonaceous organic material having a particle size of less than 5 cm; screening the particles into at least two size fractions; forming stacked particle bioreactors having a void volume of greater than or equal to 15%, each bioreactor being formed with particles from one of the separated size fractions; forming an anaerobic environment within each bioreactor; anaerobically biotreating each bioreactor until a desired amount of organic carbonaceous material has been converted to a gaseous fuel; and collecting gaseous fuel.    USE - Method of converting organic carbonaceous material into fuel (claimed), e.g. synthetic oil, alcohol and/or gaseous fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a cost effective way to achieve a very large, high surface area reactor for aerobic and/or anaerobic degradation of carbonaceous materials to synfuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a method for forming bioreactors.    Hydrocarbon mineral ore (51)    Biomass or hydrocarbon slurry (52)    Coating (53)    Large size fraction heap (54)    Agglomeration drum (92)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a drying apparatus (1), a thermolysis apparatus (2), and a gasification apparatus (3) that are connected with each other by transmission devices (4) for generating a continuous material flow process in an operating condition of the arrangement. The thermolysis apparatus exhibits a temperature in the range of 350 to 450 degree Celsius and the gasification apparatus exhibits a temperature in the range of 900 to 1100 degree Celsius. Transmission paths between the individual apparatuses are secured against back flow of materials.    USE - Arrangement for thermal treatment i.e. thermolysis-cracking process (claimed) of waste product and/or waste i.e. high-calorific residual substance, for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement enables that progressive movement of goods and solid matter mixture is organized, in such a way that a stable temperature gradient is ensured, a continuous and stable temperature control of the process flow is enabled and a constant gas quality is guaranteed with long service life, thus converting homogeneous high-calorific residual substances completely for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation illustrating thermolysis-cracking processes.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Drying apparatus (1)    Thermolysis apparatus (2)    Gasification apparatus (3)    Transmission devices (4)    Moving bed carburetor (5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell comprises an anode compartment disposed in an anolyte, a cathode compartment with an electrocatalyst disposed in a catholyte, and a proton exchange membrane disposed between the anode and cathode compartments. The catholyte includes water and hydrochloric acid, which has a concentration of 10 M. The electrocatalyst comprises a thin film coating. The exchange membrane is NAFION NRE-212 (RTM: Perfluorinated ion-exchange membrane).    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for producing hydrogen gas and cupric chloride.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is capable of rapidly, efficiently and economically producing the hydrogen gas and cupric chloride without emitting greenhouse gas thus avoiding negative impact on global climate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of producing a hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic cross sectional view of an electrolytic cell.    Electrocatalyst (2)    Proton exchange membrane (5)    Graphite (6, 7)    Current collectors (8, 9)    Inlet opening (10)    Outlet opening. (11)
NOVELTY - An organic-material-containing water is introduced into a tank-type or multistage-type aerator (1) comprising biological carrier (2). The organic-material-containing water is subjected to aeration of an oxygen-containing gas, biologically-treated and nitric acid (salt) and/or nitrous acid (salt) containing liquid is added to the aerator as an oxygen source. The organic material is biologically-oxidized by aeration, and disassembled by denitrifying reaction within the aerator.    USE - Biological treatment of organic-material-containing water such as domestic wastewater, sewage and wastewater of foodstuff factory and pulp plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables biological treatment of organic-material-containing water, and provides treated water stably and efficiently, without increase of airflow amount and extension of aerator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biological treatment apparatus of organic-material-containing water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the biological treatment apparatus of organic-material-containing water. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aerator (1)    Biological carrier (2)    Screen (3)    Pipings (11-13)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel and water are reacted with a portion in liquid phase in presence of a catalyst (2) containing a metal to obtain a gas containing hydrogen (3).    USE - Production of hydrogen used for purifying exhaust gas of internal combustion engine for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of hydrogen efficiently by decomposing fuel having carbon-carbon bond.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction raw material (1)    Catalyst (2)    Gas containing hydrogen (3)    Reaction portion (4)    Cooling water (9)
NOVELTY - A highly purified high-pressure hydrogen supply system (1) has purifier (3) which refines low purity hydrogen gas (2) emitted from factories, pressure rise apparatus (5) which high pressurizes the hydrogen gas generated from the purifier, drive device which uses the hydrogen raw gas by produced from the purifier as fuel and energy supplying device which generates electricity or heat by making the drive device into a drive source. The electric power or heat obtained from the energy supplying device is utilized as a drive source of the pressure rise apparatus.    USE - Highly purified high-pressure hydrogen supply system for producing highly purified and pressurized hydrogen gas (claimed) used in hydrogen refueling station or petroleum complex.    ADVANTAGE - Constant pressure hydrogen raw gas can be effectively utilized as energy source in incineration process, energy efficiency of system is favorable, environment-friendly, special gas purification apparatuses is not necessary and installation cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of highly purified, high pressure hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Highly purified high-pressure hydrogen supply system (1)    Low purity hydrogen gas (2)    Purifier (3)    Pressure rise apparatus (5)    Electric power generating apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of circular shaped plating frame (12) for clamping the outer periphery edge of an electrode assembly film (M). A suction component (13) is provided for sucking the inner portion of the outer periphery edge of the electrode assembly film. The clamps (14, 15) are provided to clamp the plating frame with the suction component. A slack is formed with respect to the suction component to absorb the contraction of the electrode assembly film at the time of plating.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing electrode assembly film used for electrolytic cell of solid polymer type hydrogen producing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The suction component provides a moderated slack to the electrode assembly film. Thus the need for manual work is eliminated without depending on the operator's skill and experience and the product yield is improved. Since the slack formed with respect to the suction component absorbs the contraction of the electrode assembly film at the time of plating, the damage of the electrode assembly film at the time of plating is prevented. By forming several suction holes in the spherical surface of the suction component, the suction is performed simply and reliably. By providing the clamps, the electrode assembly film and the plating frame is removed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the apparatus for manufacturing electrode assembly film.    Plating frame (12)    Suction component (13)    Clamps (14,15)    Top wall (21)    Electrode assembly film (M)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming carbon layer as corrosion resistant layer on metal substrate (12), by using together filter less arc ion-plating process and different vapor deposition process. A conductive region is formed in the carbon layer, by performing filter less arc ion-plating process.    USE - Method for manufacturing separator for fuel cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of metal substrate in the electric power generation environment can be prevented. The increase in contact resistance of separator in the electric power generation environment can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the separator.    Separator (1)    Reactive-gas flow path (10)    Metal substrate (12)    Coating layer (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1000) has a separator (200) comprising cathode plate (210) and an anode plate (220). Several convex dimple portions (226) are projected towards the anode plate and concave dimple portions (227) are projected towards the cathode plate. The convex dimple portions form a gas flow path for reactive gas such as hydrogen in electric power generation region (EA) and concave dimple portions form a coolant flow path for the coolant flowing between the anode and cathode plates in electric power generation region.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution property of the reactive gas inside electrode plane can be improved and electric power generation efficiency is improved. The cooling efficiency is increased by improving the distribution property of the coolant in the electric power generation region. The increase in structural components of fuel cell is suppressed and the size, weight and the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the flow of fluid in the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (200)    Cathode plate (210)    Anode plate (220)    Convex dimple portion (226)    Concave dimple portion (227)    Fuel cell (1000)    Electric power generation region (EA)
NOVELTY - The boiler has a chimney arranged above a smoke chamber, and an ash chamber placed under a hearth. A material filling port is equipped above the hearth, and the hearth is provided with two water jacket clapboards that separate the hearth into a material storage silo, a secondary combustion chamber and a smoke conveying chamber. The secondary combustion chamber and the smoke conveying chamber are provided with heated water pipes, and water jacket clapboards are equipped with secondary air distributing pipes. A side wall of the material storage silo is installed with a temperature control box.    USE - Biomass environment-friendly gasification super-conducting boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The boiler is simple in structure, and enables completing the primary air distribution and secondary air distributing combustion in the hearth. The design of the water jacket clapboards enables the smoke passage to extend, so that the heated water pipes are uniformly heated with better heating effect. The use of the biomass material reduces the environment-pollution. The biomass fuel is inexpensive, and is easier to be accepted by the consumers, so that the boiler has better application and market prospects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a biomass environment-friendly gasification super-conducting boiler.
NOVELTY - The multi-stage fermenting biogas tank has feeding tank and discharging tank which are respectively connected to separation tank by circulating water pipes. The heater and heating circulation pump are located on heating pipe. The heater is connected to heating circulation hose. An end of heating pipe is attached to end of heating circulation hose. A circulating brake valve is provided on circulating water pipe between the feeding tank and discharging tank. A circulation pump is arranged at outlet of discharging tank. A sewage discharge brake valve is set at inlet of separation tank.    USE - Multi-stage fermenting biogas tank used for industrial production.    ADVANTAGE - Provides multi-stage fermenting biogas tank with rational structure and which saves material. Prolongs fermenting period by connecting anaerobic fermentation tank with balls in series. Improves gas yield since heating mechanism realizes middle temperature fermentation and high temperature fermentation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of multi-stage fermenting biogas tank.
NOVELTY - Use of dry straw of oil seed rape as fuel in thermal power plants. The oil seed rape is cut, trashed out, dried, faggoted, transported, and then fed in and burnt in thermal power plants. The West European varieties of oil seed rape having short growing season and high yield is grown at a row distance of 18-25 cm, where 1.6-1.8 million oil seed rape are cultivated/hectare such that high amount of cellulose and lignin are obtained.    USE - The dry straw of oil seed rape is useful as fuel in thermal power plants.
NOVELTY - Device for producing hydrogen and oxygen has processing lines for inlet of water and electrolyte and outlet of electrolysis products, an electrolytic cell comprising a housing with top and bottom covers, fitted on a shaft connected to a rotary actuator, and short-circuited electrodes, one of which is on the shaft, and the other is formed b the inner surface of the housing. The outlet line for electrolysis products comprises series-connected device for pumping electrolysis products, gas analyser and separator, and the inlet line for water and electrolyte has containers for water and electrolyte, a device for regulating water flow, valves, mixer and heat exchanger. The device is fitted with a magnetic system comprising mechanically connected by a magnetic conductor fixed permanent magnets in form of discs, lying in parallel over the top and bottom covers of the housing, as well as two electrically connected with the shaft and housing current carrying discs, corresponding to the width of the fixed magnets, which cover the top and bottom covers. In the current carrying discs there are radial slits, and the covers are made from electrically insulating material.    USE - Physics.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced operating speed of rotation of electrolysis cell, increased efficiency and cutting on electrical energy consumption. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A solid, heterogeneous catalyst preparation comprises molecular sieve(s) and catalyst(s) comprising a metal oxide or double-metal cyanide.    USE - A solid, heterogeneous catalyst preparation for use in an esterification or transesterification reaction of a starting material, preferably comprising an oil, triglycerides, free fatty acids or carboxylic acid for producing biodiesel or glycerol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The preparation prevents production of soap as a byproduct during reaction, has simple retrieval process, and reduces environmental pollution, and produces higher-quality esters and glycerol that are easy to separate without added cost of refining.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of effecting esterification or transesterification of a starting material comprising reacting the starting material with an alcohol in the presence of a solid, heterogeneous catalyst.
NOVELTY - An aeration device (1) for placing within a particulate mass, and/or liquid substance comprises a three dimensional structure comprising surface provided with at least one pore and where the structure defines minimum cross-sectional dimension of about greater than 10 mm and is substantially resistant to damage caused by placement within the particulate mass, and/or liquid substance. The device further comprises at least one phosphate and/or nitrogen, buffer solutions, oxidizing agents, macronutrients and bacteria.    USE - As an aeration device for placing within a particulate mass such as soil or organic refuse, and/or liquid substance such as water or wastewater; placing within biopile or for use with organic waste contained within an in-vessel compositing bin.    ADVANTAGE - The aeration device enhances aeration in biopiles, and hence optimizes, particularly, the biodegradation of hydrocarbons. Thus requires little infrastructure cost, facilitates the ease of operation of aeration systems such that the intervention of operators is minimized, and reduce costs by alleviating the need for additional resources, such as energy to run pumps and the like, and/or irrigation to prevent soil drying. Further, it increases the rate of biodegradation of contaminants, in particular hydrocarbons, and/or results in an increase in complete biodegradation of contaminants to safer compounds and/or derivatives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aerating a particulate mass, and/or liquid substance or comprising at least in part, some organic matter, involving incorporating an aeration device within the particulate mass, and/or liquid substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front sectional view of soil biopile formed.    Aeration device (1)    Conical pile (10)    Lined hardstand area (11)    Resistant sheeting (12)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a desulfurizer (2) for retention of hydrogen sulfide gas. A humidity separating filter (3) separates water from the gas and a low pressure compressor (5) pressurizes the gas. A forced-ventilation pre-cooling condenser (6) lowers the gas temperature and condenses the gas. A bleeder (8) extracts the remaining condensed liquid. A coalescence filter (9), activated carbon filter (10) and low pressure intermediary reservoir (11) are provided below the bleeder.    USE - Equipment for capturing and purifying biogas such as carbon dioxide gas, methane, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen sulfide gas generated from domestic and industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The release of biogas to environment is prevented and bad odor is decreased so that emission of carbon dioxide gas to atmosphere is eliminated and greenhouse effect is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for capturing and purifying biogas, and storing purified gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the equipment for capturing and purifying biogas, and storing purified gas.    Desulfurizer (2)    Humidity separating filter (3)    Low pressure compressor (5)    Forced-ventilation pre-cooling condenser (6)    Bleeder (8)    Coalescence filter (9)    Activated carbon filter (10)    Low pressure intermediary reservoir (11)
NOVELTY - The gasifier which generates a gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide as the main components from a raw material containing a carbon compound has a heating unit for heating a gasification furnace (11) including a supply port (11A) for supplying raw material (91) and an exhaust port (11B) for discharging gas (93). A temperature control unit (16) controls the heating unit based on temperature of gasification furnace so as to maintain exhaust port side of the furnace at a temperature higher than decomposition temperature of tar.    USE - Gasifier in fuel generation system (claimed) for generating liquid fuel from high calorie waste material such as woody biomass, agricultural residue etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the exhaust port side of the gasification furnace is maintained at a temperature higher than decomposition temperature of tar, the temperature of gasifier can be prevented from fluctuating and tar can be removed from the gas. Hence the need for gas purification apparatus for removing tar from gas is eliminated and the structure of the gasifier is simplified while process efficiency is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel generation system;    (2) gasification method; and    (3) fuel generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the gasifier.    Gasification furnace (11)    Supply port (11A)    Exhaust port (11B)    Temperature control unit (16)    Raw material (91)    Gas (94)
NOVELTY - The stove has a hearth (25) whose lower end is equipped with a material feeding sloping panel in a stove (13). Lower end of the material feeding sloping panel in the stove is located corresponding to a lower end of a smoke pipe (26). The hearth attached at the lower end of the smoke pipe is equipped with an internal water jacket (21) and a cooking range opening (20). A baffle (18) rotating via outer side of a stove body (24) is connected between a fire opening of the internal water jacket in the lower end of the smoke pipe and the cooking range opening.    USE - Direct-combustion straw bathing warming stove.    ADVANTAGE - The stove integrates gasification and direct combustion, and the gasification chamber effectively solves deviant combustion and partial empty combustion while utilizing aerogenesis, so that the fire is not stopped and the cover need not be opened till the primary filler in the gasification chamber is exhausted. The biomass is provided to the stove chamber from the feeding opening to be ignited at the ash opening at bottom when warming, bathing and cooking, so that a room with an area of about 150 to 180 square meters can be warmed, and the user can have a bath and can cook for more than 20 minutes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a direct-combustion straw bathing warming stove.    Stove (13)    Baffle (18)    Cooking range opening (20)    Internal water jacket (21)    Stove body (24)    Hearth (25)    Smoke pipe (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a water jacket placed at an outer periphery of a heating device body and provided with a warming water outlet, a warming water return port and a tap water port. A gasification chamber is connected to a primary combustion chamber through an air outlet, and the heating device is provided with a peep hole (25). A water jacket surrounding outside of a smoke channel is arranged with a spiral coil. An ash box is placed between the gasification chamber and bottom of a main combustion chamber, and bottom of a heating chamber is provided with an ash removing port.    USE - Energy saving and environment-friendly straw gasification heating device for cooking rice and vegetable by igniting firewood and animal wastes materials.    ADVANTAGE - The device ignites the firewood and animal wastes materials to combust the smoke in the main combustion chamber. The hot water flowing from the spiral coil effectively washes the rice and vegetable, and can be used for showering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an energy saving and environment-friendly straw gasification heating device.    Peep hole (25)
NOVELTY - Producing biofuel comprises: immobilizing at least one microbial population on a substrate; placing the substrate in a container; introducing feedstock into the container; supplying oxygen to the container and the microbial population; and fermenting the feedstock.    USE - The method is useful for producing biofuels e.g. ethanol, butanol, methanol and biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves overall efficiency by reducing costs and space requirements compared to conventional processes. The method reduces the time for fermentation of stock material to alternative fuel source as compared to traditional fermentation systems, as well as a reduction in the size of the fermentation system. The method is beneficial to cycle of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to enhance microbial growth, stability and population acclimation to increase alternative fuel material concentrations as found under fermentation conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic layout of the seeding system incorporated with a conventional ethanol production system.    Hammer mill (1)    Slurry tank (2)    Steam input line (3)    Liquefaction tank (4)    Optional additive supply tank. (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has a water reservoir or a holding tank containing water and potassium hydroxide solution, which is continuously re-circulated through and into a hydrogen generator containing stainless steel plates. The stainless steel plates create electrolysis when a 12 volt direct current voltage is applied to react with the water and potassium hydroxide solution to generate hydrogen and oxygen gas. The hydrogen and oxygen gas is vacuum pumped through a set of coils. A dual electronic control unit (203) constantly controls the generator.    USE - Hydrogen and oxygen gas generator for powering a home or residential electrical power generator, a combustion engine e.g. petrol engine and diesel engine, and a turbine engine of a hobby craft e.g. radio controlled airplane, boat and miniature racing car (all claimed). Can also be used for motor vehicles such as truck i.e. tractor-trailer truck, automobile, motorcycle and lawn-mower.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control unit creates new set of rules a lookup table and adds additional transducers to measure additional parameters to compensate and adjust for changing conditions and different types of fuels, while maintaining old parameters which allows the engine to revert to standard fossil fuel if and when needed to compensate for catastrophic failure of oxy-hydrogen fuel or lack of available bio-fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic control unit of a hydrogen and oxygen gas generator.    Dual electronic control unit (203)    Common memory (204)    Hydrogen gas temperature sensor (231)    Hydrogen gas pressure sensor (232)    Oxygen sensor (234)
NOVELTY - Tree seed oil-based biodiesel comprises (pts.wt.) tree seed oil (40-80), methanol (10-30) and basic catalyst (10-30).    USE - Tree seed oil-based biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The tree seed oil-based biodiesel is non-toxic and pollution-free with easy preparation method and utilizing easily obtained raw materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of tree seed oil-based biodiesel comprising mixing tree seed oil with methanol and basic catalyst, processing ester exchange at 45-160 degrees C, reacting to obtain aliphatic acid methyl acetate or aliphatic acid ethyl ester biodiesel.
NOVELTY - Bio-oil is refined by carrying out bio-oil catalytic cracking and catalytic hydrogenation in low molecular alcohol system under catalysis of homogeneous catalyst in hydrogen environment, where the low molecular alcohol has less than 4 carbon atoms.    USE - Method for refining bio-oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces acid degree of bio-oil and reaction speed of condensation polymerization; prevents bio-oil from coking during refining process, and greatly improves thermostability of bio-oil and yield of refined oil; promotes industrial development of liquid fuel by biomass thermolysis; and suitable for building sustainable energy system and protecting ecological environment.
NOVELTY - Preparation of high-temperature hotel/restaurant fuel comprises mixing organic solvents, mixing methanol and petroleum ether, and adding stabilizing agent.    USE - Method for preparing high-temperature hotel/restaurant fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method overcomes poor or useless fire while burning first generation filial restaurant; and suitable for village and working hotel/restaurant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the preparation of high-temperature hotel/restaurant fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stabilizing agent (1)    Mixing tank (2)    Filtering (3)    Product tank (4)
NOVELTY - An isobutylene amide isoheptylate composition comprises (pts.wt.) tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (70-75), butylene amide (13-25), ethyl acetate (5-12), antioxidant (0.005-0.008), and antiseptic (0.005-0.008).    USE - An isobutylene amide isoheptylate composition.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is toxic and pollution-free, has condensation point of not greater than - 50 degrees C and b. pt. is 175-185 degrees C, does not have foul smell, has brown oily transparent color and density of 970-990 Kg/m3, improves performance of gasoline octane value accelerator, has simple process, is low cost, saves oil, reduces pollution and fuel oil deposition in the engine, and lightens abrasion of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing an isobutylene amide isoheptylate composition comprising mixing tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, butylene amide and ethyl acetate; heating at 70-76 degrees C and pressure of 0.3-0.5 MPa; cooling to 25 degrees C; stirring for 25-35 minutes; adding 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol and isothiazolinone; and stirring for 15-25 minutes.
NOVELTY - The reformer (110) has a radiator core (14) e.g. extruded metal monolith core, including a set of longitudinal flow cells (20) and an array of longitudinal openings, and a set of non-cylindrical reformer tubes (116) arranged within the array of longitudinal openings. A metal foam matrix is placed within each reformer tube and comprising catalytic properties for generating a hydrogen-rich reformate from hydrocarbon input fuel, where one of the radiator core and the reformer tubes is made of metal alloy selected from a group consisting of Inconel-625 and Haynes-230.    USE - Multiple-tube carbon phosphorus oxide catalytic hydrocarbon fuel reformer for generating a hydrogen-rich reformate from hydrocarbon input fuel that is utilized as fuel for a downstream fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The radiator core is economically bored by laser cutting to form openings to admit the reformer tubes for brazing such that the reformer tubes are numbered, sized, shaped, and arrayed to minimize longest conduction path in the radiator core to the center of any reformer tube, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the reformer. The non-cylindrical reformer tubes containing hydrocarbon catalysts are arrayed within the radiator core such that the reformer tubes are brazed, so as to maximize heat transfer from the radiator core to the reformer tubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal foam matrix is made of iron chromium alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a catalytic hydrocarbon fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front isometric view of a hydrocarbon reformer.    Outer housing (12)    Radiator core (14)    Flow cells (20)    Multiple-tube carbon phosphorus oxide catalytic hydrocarbon fuel reformer (110)    Non-cylindrical reformer tubes (116)
NOVELTY - The hetero-nanostructures (1215,1225) have several two-dimensional nanobeams linked together at 90 degrees with respect to each other. The nanobeams have conductive silicide cores that are provided with N-type photoactive titanium dioxide shells. The shells include dopants to absorb visible light.    USE - Hetero-nanostructure for use as photoelectrochemical cell and solar cell, used in water splitting device (all claimed) used for generating hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The charge transport through the cores can be improved reliably. The performance of water splitting device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water splitting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water splitting device.    Water splitting device (1200)    Acidic solution compartment (1210)    Hetero-nanostructures (1215,1225)    Basic solution compartment (1220)    Semi-permeable membrane (1240)
NOVELTY - Digesting saccharide-containing feedstock involves treating saccharide-containing feedstock in dilute solution including an acid and metal salt in the presence of microwave energy, at 150-250 degrees C, for 1-30 minutes, to convert desired amount of the polymer to useable platform chemicals (preferably glucose).    USE - In digesting saccharide-containing feedstock for generating ethanol containing bio-fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances the reaction rate and reduces the energy consumption of enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulosic waste materials; is well suited for commercial and governmental uses to convert biomass into energy and useful platform chemicals; is well suited for use in space since energy usage is low and the concentration of chemicals utilized are not hazardous, they are easily recycled and can be prepared in space; recovers sugars that can be used directly as food or converted, e.g., via microbial action, into other types of food, into fuels (e.g. alcohols via fermentation) or other organic chemicals; consumes lot less energy than the conventional heating through the walls and the medium of a vessel; allows for cellulosic biomass processes for a modern biorefinery, rather than only using sugar-based or starch-based agricultural crops as feedstock for the ethanol fermentation processing; and avoids rigorous neutralization and/or separations.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a geothermal heat exchanger (102) that transfers heat energy from geothermal fluid obtained from production well to a working fluid such as organic substance. An electrolysis plant (200) is provided for producing hydrogen gas. A boiler (158) is heated by the hydrogen gas produced by electrolysis plant for producing steam. The heat balancers (150,152) are provided for transferring heat from steam to working fluid. A turbine generator (156) is operated from the working fluid for generating the electricity.    USE - System for generating electricity from renewable energy source such as wind energy and solar energy source in renewable energy power plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the turbine generator is operated from working fluid for generating electricity, the waste of heat or unused constituents of working fluids can be minimized so that the efficiency of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric generating power plant fueled by renewable energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of renewable energy power plant.    System for generating electricity (100)    Geothermal heat exchanger (102)    Heat balancers (150,152)    Turbine generator (156)    Boiler (158)    Electrolysis plant (200)
NOVELTY - Sulfuric acid reduction microorganisms have capability to reduce sulfuric acid and selenious acid in anaerobic environment by making lower alcohol into energy source. The microorganisms belong to Desulfovibrio genus, and are entrusted by acceptance number FERM P-21577.    USE - Sulfuric acid reduction microorganisms for bioreactor, insolubilization of water-soluble heavy metal, and waste water treatment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms can produce hydrogen sulfide at low cost, can make selenious acid into insoluble selenium at low cost, and can reduce sulfuric acid and selenious acid in anaerobic environment inexpensively without making expensive yeast extract into an energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an insolubilization processing method of water-soluble heavy metal;    (2) a waste water treatment method; and    (3) a bioreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of time-dependent change of total selenium level at the time of culturing microorganisms by making ethanol into energy source by artificial waste water containing selenic acid and sulfuric acid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An adsorption apparatus regeneration method involves moving high pressure gas in first adsorption part to second adsorption part and making inside of first adsorption part and second adsorption part into same pressure when reproducing first adsorption part, discharging gas of remainder in first adsorption part to discarding part, and using high pressure gas that moved to second adsorption part as product gas.    USE - An adsorption apparatus regeneration method for hydrogen generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces gas volume discarded as waste, achieves reduction of energy required for reproduction easily, and is economical and simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An adsorption apparatus regeneration method involves moving high pressure gas in first adsorption part to second adsorption part and making inside of first adsorption part and second adsorption part into same pressure when reproducing first adsorption part, discharging gas of remainder in first adsorption part to discarding part, and using high pressure gas that moved to second adsorption part as product gas. The adsorption apparatus (22) has water electrolysis part which electrolyzes water and produces high-pressure hydrogen, gas-liquid separation part which removes water content from produced high-pressure hydrogen, and first adsorption part and second adsorption part which are selectively connected to gas-liquid separation part. The water content contained in high-pressure hydrogen derived from gas-liquid separation part is adsorbed and is removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of hydrogen generation system with which adsorption apparatus reproduction method is applied.    Hydrogen generation system (10)    Pure-water supply apparatus (12)    Water electrolysis apparatus (14)    Gas-liquid separator (18)    Hydrogen supply path (20)    Adsorption apparatus (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a gasifier hearth with a gas outlet that is connected to a gas inlet of a boiler hearth by a gas delivery pipe (3), and a burner (4) fixed on a port of the gas delivery pipe in the boiler hearth. An upper part of the gasifier hearth is provided with a charging bin (5), and a heating grate (6) is installed on a lower part of the gasifier hearth. A gas inlet and an ash-cleaning hole (7) are formed below the grate and a bottom part of the gasifier hearth, respectively, and the gas outlet of a gasifier (2) is located in a combustion vaporizing area above the grate.    USE - Biomass vaporizing combustion system for an industrial boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The system is scientific and environment-friendly, and has better combustion performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a biomass vaporizing combustion system.    Gasifier (2)    Gas delivery pipe (3)    Burner (4)    Charging bin (5)    Heating grate (6)    Ash-cleaning hole (7)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a purifier (5) connected to an upper end of a hearth (13), and an air inlet (3) fixed at a bottom part of the hearth. An outlet on an upper part of the purifier is coupled with a guide valve (7) i.e. three-way valve. An upper port of the guide valve is connected with a vent pipe (6), and a lower port is connected with a gas stove (9) via an air passage (11) that is installed with a regulating valve (8). A lower end of the regulating valve is connected with an end of the air passage, and another end of the air passage is set on an opposite side of the air inlet of the hearth.    USE - Straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace is simple in structure and convenient to use, and effectively prevents corrosion of ventilation pipeline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a straw gasification furnace.    Air inlet (3)    Purifier (5)    Vent pipe (6)    Guide valve (7)    Regulating valve (8)    Stove gas (9)    Air passage (11)    Hearth (13)
NOVELTY - The generating-set has heat interchanger whose high temperature fluid sides are connected to a smoke outlet, a reset reactor and a discharge pipe. Lower temperature fluid sides of the heat interchanger are connected to entrances of a compressor i.e. reciprocating compressor. An anode exit of a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell is connected to the compressor. An input terminal of an inflamer is connected to a pressure controlled valve and an admitting pipe. An output terminal of the inflamer is connected to a smoke entrance of an outer heat fixed-bed reactor.    USE - Natural gas and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell integrated hydrogen generating-set for a natural gas reforming system.    ADVANTAGE - The generating-set produces hydrogen to be utilized by polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, and reduces partial pressure of hydrogen in the inner side of the membrane, thus improving generation effect of natural gas reforming system for hydrogen and fuel cell integrated system. The generating-set has better heat match efficiency, and high efficiency of energy usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a natural gas and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell integrated hydrogen generating-set.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a cracking furnace orderly equipped with a fuel inlet, a catalyst inlet, a biomass smoke inlet, and a biomass smoke outlet from bottom to top. The bottom of the cracking furnace is equipped with a sewage draining exit. The fuel inlet comprises a natural gas inlet and an air refilling inlet. Catalyst i.e. dolomite powder, in the catalyst inlet flows to a catalyst spraying hole by flowing air. The catalyst spraying hole is formed in the cracking furnace.    USE - Device for cracking coal tar contained in biomass smoke.    ADVANTAGE - The device can fully crack coal tar contained in biomass smoke.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cracking device for coal tar contained in biomass smoke.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a gas fractionating chamber (6) provided with a gas outlet (8). A lower part of a straw combustion chamber (4) is provided with an ash port (12). An isolation plate (13) is provided with multiple through holes. A tank cover (15) is covered on a tank body. A lower part of the tank body is provided with a support plate (16). A gas filter medium (17) is filled in a filter tank (2) above the support plate. A gas inlet (19) is formed below the support plate. The gas outlet and the gas inlet are in communication with each other through a pipeline.    USE - Straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has a reasonable structure with a simple design, and is reliable, inexpensive, simple to operate, convenient to use and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straw gasification furnace.    Filter tank (2)    Straw combustion chamber (4)    Gas fractionating chamber (6)    Gas outlet (8)    Ash port (12)    Isolation plate (13)    Tank cover (15)    Support plate (16)    Gas filter medium (17)    Gas inlet (19)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a spherical upper cover firmly connected with a furnace body, where a center of upside of the cover is provided with a feeding hole (9). Upside of the feeding hole is equipped with a seal cover (8), where a center of the seal cover is firmly connected with a conical nut (7). A screw compressing poker (6) is fixed in the conical nut. A lower part of the screw compressing poker is firmly connected with a ring (11) that is vertical and firmly connected with the poker by a fillet (10). Upside of the poker is equipped with an operating handle (5).    USE - Biological gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has simple structure and convenient operation. The upper cover is convenient to gather and cool down the fuel gas to desulfurate, decoke and anhydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a biological gasification furnace.    Operating handle (5)    Screw compressing poker (6)    Conical nut (7)    Seal cover (8)    Feeding hole (9)    Fillet (10)    Ring (11)
NOVELTY - The remover has an air feeding pipe whose outlet is placed in an inner side of an annular chain or cylinder ring on a ventilating port of an annular chain box or a cylinder ring box. Porous plates i.e. flat metal plates, connected together to form the annular chain are provided with hinging shaft holes in two ends of the remover, where the plates are formed with ventilating holes. Units are formed by utilizing two shafts to install a group of strip-shaped metal sheets in gaps formed through the shaft holes in the ends of the remover.    USE - Residue remover for use on an air feeding port of a straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The remover removes residue on an air feeding pipe port of the gasification furnace during normal operation, improves working efficiency of the gasification furnace while removing the residue, realizes continuous residue removal, ensures fluent communication between the air feeding pipe and fuel, and maintains the gasification furnace in a better state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a residue remover.
NOVELTY - Enzyme immobilized in a non-naturally occurring colloidal immobilization material or a micellar or inverted micellar immobilization material capable of immobilizing and stabilizing the enzyme, is claimed, where the material being permeable to a compound smaller than the enzyme and the stabilized enzyme retaining at least about 75% of its initial catalytic activity for at least 30 days, and the enzyme is entrapped within the enzyme immobilization material.    USE - The enzyme immobilized in a non-naturally occurring colloidal immobilization material or a micellar or inverted micellar immobilization material is useful for catalyzing a reaction in a biofuel cell, a biosensor, a bioprocessor, a bioassay, an enzyme sensor, a bioreactor, enzyme therapy, an immunoassay, or a biomimic (all claimed). The enzyme immobilized in a non-naturally occurring colloidal immobilization material or a micellar or inverted micellar immobilization material is useful: as a bioanode; in a fuel cell to produce high power densities; and as biomimics to mimic cellular systems or larger biological systems, which are cardiovascular or endocrine system, and to mimic the Krebs cycle (or citric acid cycle), where the Krebs cycle involves the oxidation of acetate or acetyl-coenzyme A to carbon dioxide and water and which provides information about the factors affecting the energy producing cycle of cells.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer entraps an enzyme and the enzyme retains at least 75% of its initial catalytic activity for more than 365 days. The immobilization material forms a barrier that provides mechanical and chemical stability and thus, stabilizes the enzyme for a longer period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a salt-extracted tetraalkyl-ammonium modified perfluoro sulfonic acid-polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) copolymer having pores of a size sufficient to constrain an enzyme.
NOVELTY - Selective extraction of phosphorus from heavy metal- and phosphate-containing solid materials, comprises: treating the heavy metals- and phosphorus-containing solid materials with micro-organisms, which include leaching active and polyphosphate storing microorganisms, under acidic, aerobic condition to release heavy metals and phosphate from the solid material and to uptake the released phosphate by the polyphosphate storing microorganisms; and removing of biomass enriched with phosphorus.    USE - The biomass: is useful as plant available nutrient source (claimed); and as bio-fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass obtained by the process is free of heavy metals e.g. lead and cadmium. The process is simple, inexpensive and environmental friendly than the conventional precipitation method, which requires high amount of precipitating agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a microbial composition obtained by the enrichment of sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms in an aqueous feedstock containing anaerobic polyphosphate storing microorganism; and    (2) a phosphorus-enriched biomass obtained by the process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the selective extraction of phosphorus from heavy metal- and phosphate-containing solid materials.    First stirring reactor (1)    Second stirring reactor (2)    Percolator (3)    Glass frit (4)    Peristaltic pump (5)
NOVELTY - A pH value of concentrated wastewater is adjusted to 11 using an alkali liquid, and ammonia gas is blasted-out from a blow-off tower by compressed air. The ammonia gas is blasted to film-falling recycling tower and ammonia water circulation tower to recycle. The wastewater is pumped into a storage tank, and then into a leaching kettle. The wastewater is leached using hydrochloric acid and extracting agent, the solid carbendazim complex is finally separated out using a centrifuge, and treated biochemically. Thus, the pre-treatment of carbendazim wastewater is carried out.    USE - Pre-treatment of carbendazim wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of carbendazim wastewater enables improved chemical oxygen demand removal rate, ammonia nitrogen removal rate and wastewater recovery rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pH value of concentrated wastewater is adjusted to 11 using an alkali liquid in a neutralization kettle, and ammonia gas is blasted-out from a blow-off tower by compressed air. The ammonia gas is blasted to a film-falling recycling tower and an ammonia water circulation tower to recycle. The remaining wastewater is pumped into a wastewater storage tank, and then pumped into a leaching kettle. The wastewater is leached using hydrochloric acid and extracting agent, the solid carbendazim complex is finally separated out using a centrifuge, and the processed wastewater is subjected to biochemical treatment in an environmental friendly department. Thus, the pre-treatment of carbendazim wastewater is carried out.
NOVELTY - A high-acid-value oil is filtered and dewatered. Methanol and the treated high-acid-value oil are pumped into an extraction reaction column loaded with a solid acid catalyst, to carry out extraction, esterification and coupling. Alkali catalysis and ester-exchange are carried out with respect to the oil phase flowing out from the extraction reaction column, to transfer glyceride into the fatty-acid methyl ester and obtain crude biodiesel. Biodiesel is then separated and purified.    USE - Preparation of biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple preparation of biodiesel with high deacidifying efficiency and low device demand, without environmental pollution. The residence time of high-acid-value oil in the extraction reaction column is regulated to be suitable for material oils with different acid values.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-acid-value oil is filtered to remove solid impurities, and dewatered till the water content is less than 0.1%. Methanol and the treated high-acid-value oil are pumped into an extraction reaction column loaded with a solid acid catalyst, to carry out extraction, esterification and coupling. The superficial velocity of two phases is set to 0.05-10 cm/minute. The mass ratio of methanol and fatty acid in the high-acid-value oil is (0.05-50):1. The extraction, esterification and coupling temperature is set to 30-100 degrees C and residence time in the extraction reaction column is set to 5-300 minutes. Alkali catalysis and ester-exchange are carried out with respect to the oil phase flowing out from the extraction reaction column, to transfer glyceride into the fatty-acid methyl ester and obtain crude biodiesel. Biodiesel is then separated and purified.
NOVELTY - A nitric acid is reacted with iso-octanol in presence of catalyst. A mixed acid and iso-octanol is added. The reaction material is continuously added to nitration kettle, and obtained reaction product is separated as organic phase and waste acid, and refined the organic phase. The acid phase is returned to acid mixing kettle to prepare mixed acid. The material is added to nitration kettle when mixed acid is qualified to carry out continuous and circular production. Thus, continuous preparation of cetane number improver at normal temperature is carried out.    USE - Continuous preparation of cetane number improver at normal temperature used for preparation of organic nitrate compound.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides cetane number improver with high yield, quality, safety, and reduced usage of energy and raw materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nitric acid is reacted with iso-octanol in the presence of catalyst. A mixed acid is added at a speed of 160-250 l/hour, and iso-octanol at a speed of 50-100 l/h. The reaction material is continuously added to nitration kettle, and the obtained reaction product is subjected to layering machine, separated organic phase and waste acid, washed and refined the organic phase. The acid phase is returned to acid mixing kettle to prepare mixed acid. The quality of the obtained mixed acid is determined. The material is added to the nitration kettle when the mixed acid is qualified to carry out continuous and circular production. The mixed acid is a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid. The content of the concentrated nitric acid is 5-20%. The catalyst is concentrated sulfuric acid. The reaction temperature is -8 to 40 degrees C. Thus, the continuous preparation of cetane number improver at normal temperature is carried out.
NOVELTY - The water welder has an electrolytic bath that is set in the bottom portion of a machine case. The oxygen and hydrogen separation devices are mounted on the top surface of the electrolytic bath. The metallic radiating fins and an electrolytic electrode are positioned in an electrolytic pipe extended from one side of the electrolytic bath. The electrolysis gas is generated in the electrolytic bath while performing the electrolysis reaction such that the electrolytic gas is supplied to the oxygen and hydrogen separation devices through the electrolytic pipe.    USE - Water welder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolytic pipe is extended from one side of the electrolytic bath, the electrolysis space in the machine case is increased. Thus, the electrolysis operation can be performed reliably and sufficient amount of electrolysis gas can be supplied reliably to the water welder so that the welding efficiency of the water welder is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of water welder.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar generator, and a hydrogen energy storage device comprising an electrolysis bath together with a hydrogen collection chamber. An electrode provided in the electrolysis bath, is connected with a direct current output end of solar generator, so as to generate hydrogen which is stored in the hydrogen energy storage device. An oxygen-hydrogen burner is connected with the hydrogen energy storage device, for generating heat energy by burning the oxygen-hydrogen compound.    USE - Solar generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy can be stored efficiently in the form of hydrogen, so that the stored hydrogen can be used as the fuel for generating electric power during the absence of sunshine. The practicability of the solar generation system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An energy recovery system comprises a water electrolyzer (12) including a water inlet and oxygen gas outlet, oxygen gas expansion engine (26) fluidically coupled to oxygen gas outlet, electrical generator (28) coupled to oxygen gas expansion engine and electrically coupled to water electrolyzer, and hydrogen gas expansion engine (32) fluidically coupled to hydrogen gas outlet.    USE - An energy recovery system.    ADVANTAGE - The method and apparatus increase the efficiency of high-pressure hydrogen generation and utilization process by recovering and utilizing the compression energy stored in high-pressure hydrogen gas and oxygen gas (18, 20) to reduce energy costs associated with their production and end use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for partially powering a high-pressure water electrolyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow chart of a system used to generate high-pressure hydrogen and oxygen gases using a high-pressure water electrolyzer and using the hydrogen in a fuel cell electric vehicle or stationary fuel cell with recovery of both chemical energy of hydrogen and compression energy stored in high-pressure gases.    Water electrolyzer (12)    High-pressure hydrogen gas and oxygen gas (18, 20)    Oxygen gas expansion engine (26)    Electrical generator (28)    Hydrogen gas expansion engine (32)
NOVELTY - Method of producing phosphatic fertilizer, involves heat-processing the carbonized material of organic waste into phosphorus source.    USE - The method is useful for producing phosphatic fertilizer (claimed) which is used for improving the productivity of plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical and eco-friendly as the livestock manure or foodstuff waste material is used as raw material. The fertilizer is highly stable. The phosphorus resources can be recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for phosphatic fertilizer.
NOVELTY - A methane tank has a tank cover in the upper opening. A heat absorber is installed on the tank cover. The heat absorber has semi-circle, arc, square, triangle or polygon shaped cross section. The heat absorber is made of plastic, metal or glass.    USE - Methane pre-heating device.    ADVANTAGE - Since methane tank is equipped with a heat absorber in the upper opening portion, solar heat can be utilized efficiently to heat the methane tank, so as to generate methane continuously over long period of time. The yield of methane is improved and energy utilization and applications of methane are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of methane preheating device.
NOVELTY - The biogas tank has tank top portion, tank wall and tank bottom portion integrated using high-strength composite material like composite material. The biogas tank is set with a feeding opening, an exhaust hole and a gas outlet. The attached surfaces of the tank top portion, tank wall and tank bottom portion are formed of reinforced layers like bricking layers or concrete casting layers. A supporting wall having a flowing hole is set between tank top portion and the tank bottom portion.    USE - Corrosion-resistant fully-sealed biogas tank.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion-resistant fully-sealed biogas tank without leakage point is molded integrally using high-strength composite material within short time. The tank is formed of high-strength composite material having better corrosion resistance, compression resistance and tensile resistance while adapting to change of environment temperature so that the tank does not break due to thermal expansion and cold condensation. Sealing performance of biogas tank is guaranteed in long time to prolong service life of the biogas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the corrosion-resistant fully-sealed biogas tank.
NOVELTY - Cefpiramide sodium (sodium (6R,7R)-7-(((2R)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-((6-methyl-4-oxo-1H-pyridine-3-carbonyl)amino)acetyl)amino)-3-((1-methyltetrazol-5-yl)sulfanylmethyl)-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate) is prepared by reacting 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-pyrone and 7-aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA) through five-step reaction.    USE - Method of preparing cefpiramide sodium (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, has less environmental pollution, good color, high quality and low cost; and avoids partial defects presented in current technique.
NOVELTY - A pesticide emulsifiable preparation comprises (wt.%) pesticide active component (1-70), stabilizer (0-8), cosolvent (1-25), emulsifier (5-20) and plant solvent (balance). The plant solvent comprises alpha -pinene, D-limonene or jatropha curcas oil methyl ester.    USE - A pesticide emulsifiable preparation.    ADVANTAGE - The pesticide emulsifiable preparation is environment-friendly and safe for human and crop.
NOVELTY - A white and needle-like gimeracil crystal form A having a fusing point of 1771.11-177.64 degrees C, and a characteristic peak of the powder X-ray diffraction of 2 theta plus minus 0.2 degrees , is new.    USE - A white and needle-like gimeracil crystal form A.    ADVANTAGE - The crystal is prepared using a method that is inexpensive, non-toxic, providing environmental protection, and having less organic residue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a method for preparing gimeracil crystal form A; and    (B) a method for converting crystal form, comprising fusing gimeracil crystal form P or gimeracil crystal form A to a solvent, and adding seed of gimeracil crystal form P or gimeracil crystal form A to obtain gimeracil crystal form P or gimeracil crystal form A.
NOVELTY - A bamboo fuel comprises vertical division bamboo cut to fixed length which is bundled.    USE - Bamboo fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The bamboo fuel is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the bamboo fuel.    Rate bamboo (4)    Bamboo ring (5)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used for pyrolysis destruction of wood wastes. Pyrolysis chamber 1 has two semi-axles 10 and 28 resting on supports 20 via bearings 12 and 29. Pyrolysis chamber 1 and casing 2 can be turned about chamber axis with the help of reduction gear 16, 17. Wood wastes are loaded into load openings 3. Pyrolysis chamber 1 loaded, firewood are loaded into furnace 22 and burnt. Proposed pyrolysis unit incorporates additionally vacuum pump 32 and pipe 25 to feed pyrolysis gases via shut-off device 30 from pyrolysis chamber 1 into furnace 22.    USE - Process engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Higher efficiency, improved ecology. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention is related to the field of industrial waste processing, in particular in food industry. Method includes preparation of raw materials, heating, with further processing, and production of fuel. Raw materials are represented by raw materials with content of free fatty acids of 10-40%, heated at the temperature of 55-60 degrees C, then moisture and admixtures are separated, then lightened, and processing of prepared raw materials is carried out in two stages, at the first of which raw materials are twice mixed with concentrated sulfuric acid in amount of 5% or 10% to mass of fat raw materials and ethanol or methanol for 1 hr in process of mixing, besides, after the first mixing water and alcohol are separated, and after the second mixing - mixture is maintained for 24 hr, moreover, concentrated sulfuric acid and methanol or ethanol are taken in the ratio of 20:1 in process of the first mixing with raw materials, and in process of the second mixing - in ratio of 40:1 accordingly, at the second stage - raw materials are processed with a mixture of 0.82% sodium methylate and methanol with the ratio of 6:1 accordingly for 1 hr in process of mixing, with further soaking for 8-12 hr to separate alkyl ethers of fatty acids, which represent fuel, and glycerin, besides processing at all stages is carried out at the temperature of 55-60 degrees C.    USE - Technological processes.    ADVANTAGE - Invention makes it possible to reduce prime cost of liquid fuel production through processing of unused fat-containing raw materials, with fat content of 80-90%. 2 cl, 1 dwg, 2 ex
NOVELTY - The assembly for the gasification of a solid fuel, especially a wood chip biomass, has a fixed-bed reactor (23) with a reactor zone (2) giving an upper oxidation zone (2a) and a lower reduction zone (2b), both with outflows. Blower jets (5) deliver a gasification agent (4) between the two zones. The outflow from the upper zone is linked to at least one return flow opening with the blower jets at the center of the reactor zone. The lower zone is formed by a hexagonal grid trough (3).    USE - The assembly is for the production of a wood gas from wood chips for use by motors by an auto-thermal fixed-bed gasification under an underpressure with internal circulation.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives a tar-free wood gas through an intensive eddying of a gas mixture of carbonization and pyrolysis gas with the gasification agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the gasification reactor.    reactor zone (2)    upper oxidation zone (2a)    lower reduction zone (2b)    grid trough (3)    gasification agent (4)    blower jets (5)    fixed-bed reactor (23)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to a method of producing a mixture of C4-C16 isoalkanes by bringing aliphatic alcohol - ethanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol in an inert gas medium at 300-420 degrees C, pressure 30-80 atm, bulk speed 0.2-0.8 h-1, into contact with a catalyst composition, which contains a hydride phase of an iron-titanium intermetallic compound, modified with group IV-VII metals, aluminium-platinum catalyst and a transition metal oxide, characterised by that, the transition metal oxide used is magnesium oxide in mass ratio 10:1:(0.8-1.2).    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Catalyst used in the method is highly active for a long period of time and the given method also widens the raw material base of aliphatic alcohols used. 1 cl, 7 ex, 1 tbl
NOVELTY - Coking involves mixing biomass energy and blending coal. 3-7% of biomass is added to the blending coal. The blending coal is crushed to particle size of 3mm. The biomass energy has compressed particle of firewood, agricultural waste, forestry crops and corn straw. The blending coal comprises fat coal, coking coal, thin coal, coal and gas coal.    USE - Method for coking.    ADVANTAGE - The coking has simple technique, less equipment investment, and reduced cost of coking, thus it is cost effective, and conserves fine coal resource and energy, and reduces emission, thus coking is also environment friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for replacing coking coal, which involves using biomass energy.
NOVELTY - The biodiesel is made of 35 parts of solvent, 6 parts of adjuvant and 1 part of catalyst. A river mud is dried naturally and crushed to a size of 10-20 mm. The river mud is uniformly mixed with the solvent, the adjuvant and the catalyst. The uniformly mixed material is added to a reactor for heating the mixed material to 400-600 degrees centigrade. The mixed material is reacted for 1-3 hours, and is put into a distillation still for heating the mixed material to 365 degrees centigrade.    USE - Non-toxic and pollution-free river mud biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The raw materials of the biodiesel are easy to obtain, and the biodiesel is simple and easy to prepare. The biodiesel has wide application range. The biodiesel is a renewable energy source, and the waste is changed into valuable resource, thus reducing the production cost.
NOVELTY - The burner has a biomass furnace provided with a material feeding door and a smoke gas outlet, and a transverse H-shaped air combustion supporting device whose two ends are connected to an inner side of the biomass furnace. The air combustion supporting device includes a bracket and a strip cylindrical-shaped air replenishment pipe whose two ends are connected to the bracket. The bracket is provided with an air inlet and internally provided with an air passage that is connected to an opening of the air replenishment pipe, where the opening is a circular or square hole.    USE - Biomass furnace burner.    ADVANTAGE - The burner enables large combustible gas and granular black carbon generated by directly burning coal or biomass solid fuel to be completely and radically burnt when passed through the air combustion supporting device. The burner eliminates black smoke, improves heat energy conversion rate of fuel, saves fuel cost, and protects the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combustion method for a biomass furnace burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a biomass furnace burner.
NOVELTY - Automatic straw gasifier comprises a furnace body, an exhaust valve, an annular water tank and a purifier. The furnace body has stripper detection indicator, a moisture eliminating furnace cover system, a multi-hole gas guiding device, an external dredgable purifier, an automatic flame-out resistant air inlet system and a cast material hearth.    USE - Automatic straw gasifier for producing inflammable gas from agricultural wastes.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic straw gasifier has prolonged service life and ensures continuous gas generation.
NOVELTY - Soil additive produced by a process comprises: collecting a brown grease into a container; adjusting pH of the grease with a first chemical treatment to produce an adjusted brown grease phase; adding an ionic copolymer treatment mixture; adding an ionic copolymer of an opposite charge to form a reaction mixture; reacting the reaction mixture for a period of time; discharging wastewater from the reaction mixture to produce a resulting solids; and transferring the resulting solids from the container.    USE - The process is useful to produce soil additive (claimed) and fuel additive, which is useful for bio-diesel fuel manufacture and bio-fuel (for e.g. heating fuels and turbine feeds).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Soil additive produced by a process comprises: collecting a brown grease into a container, where the brown grease comprises water, food solids and free-oil; adjusting pH of the brown grease with a first chemical treatment to produce an adjusted brown grease phase, where the first chemical treatment is a base; adding an ionic copolymer treatment mixture; adding an ionic copolymer of an opposite charge to form a reaction mixture; reacting the reaction mixture for a period of time; discharging wastewater from the reaction mixture to produce a resulting solids; and transferring the resulting solids from the container.
NOVELTY - A pre-processing system of raw fuel comprises sulfur compound adsorption agent filling container (1), higher hydrocarbon adsorption agent filling container (2), and pipe which supplies raw fuel to water vapor modifier. The flow path of raw fuel to sulfur compound adsorption agent filling container or higher hydrocarbon adsorption agent filling container is change according to temperature of water vapor modifier.    USE - A pre-processing system of raw fuel for fuel hydrogen production of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system is low cost since usage amount of higher hydrocarbon adsorption agent is decreased and simple since it utilizes flow volume of time or raw fuel as control element, and prevents performance decrement of modification catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of pre-processing system of raw fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sulfur compound adsorption agent filling container (1)    Higher hydrocarbon adsorption agent filling container (2)    Switching valve (3)    Temperature measurement device (4)    Controller (5)    Shut-off valve (6)
NOVELTY - The temperature of modification-catalyst layer is measured and is compared with a reference value, when anode temperature is not less than oxidative degradation point. If the measured temperature is less than reference value, the catalyst layer is heated and the temperature of the catalyst layer is again measured. The flow volume of hydrocarbon fuel is decreased, if the measured temperature is greater than or equal to reference value. The flow volume is further reduced gradually, if the measured temperature is greater than reference value.    USE - Stop method of indirect internal reforming type solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) used in e.g. co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The modification of fuel can be performed reliably, and anode oxidative degradation and cell crack are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the stop method of indirect internal reforming type solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode layer having opposing surfaces (I,II) and containing an electrolyte in surface (II), is prepared. Heat is provided to surfaces (I,II) such that a temperature gradient in which temperature of surface (II) is lower than the glass transition temperature of electrolyte, and temperature of surface (I) is higher than the glass transition temperature of electrolyte, is produced. The catalyst electrode layer is arranged on an electrolytic membrane such that the electrolytic membrane contacts surface (I).    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Can also be used as solid oxide fuel cell and molten carbonate electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents destruction of interface vicinity with an electrolytic membrane, and enables quick manufacture of fuel cells having excellent electric-power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of electrolytic membrane and substrate (S10)    Preparation of cathode material and anode catalyst ink (S20)    Formation of anode and cathode (S30)    Transfer of anode and cathode (S40)    Hot-pressing process (S50)
NOVELTY - The system has a generation unit (10) which produces power by supply of fuel and oxidizing agent gas. A fuel feed pump (42) adjusts supply amount of liquid fuel while supplying liquid fuel to generation unit. A vaporization unit supplies gaseous fuel to the generation unit by vaporizing the fuel supplied by the pump. A detection unit (30) detects temperature of the generation unit. A control unit (35) adjusts the supply amount of fuel to the generation unit based on temperature detected by the detection unit to make temperature of generation unit at preset range.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system for electronic device (claimed) such as mobile telephone, electrophotographic machine, electronic notebook and personal digital assistant (PDA). Can also be used in home electric power generation apparatus, passenger car, truck, bus, satellite and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since supply amount of fuel to generation unit is adjusted based on temperature detected by detection unit to make temperature of generation unit at preset range, the temperature of generation unit is stabilized. The electric power can be stably produced based on the external environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Generation unit (10)    Detection unit (30)    Control unit (35)    Fuel feed pump (42)
NOVELTY - Waste gas extracted from suspension preheater (2) of cement firing installation and waste gas extracted from kiln bottom of rotary kiln (1) are mixed, contacted with biomass in parallel current process, and the biomass is heat-processed. The waste gas is recycled to the cement firing installation from the carbonization apparatus, when half carbonization biomass fuel ratio of 0.3-3.5 is attained. The half-carbonized biomass is pulverized, supplied to rotary kiln of cement firing installation, and utilized as fuel. Thus, the processing method biomass is carried out.    USE - Method for processing biomass of organic waste such as scrap wood, foodstuff residue, pulp waste material, sludge of paper-manufacturing industry and sewage sludge of cement-manufacturing plant, and used for combustion fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is carbonized efficiently, effectively and easily using waste gas of combustion installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste gas extracted from suspension preheater of cement firing installation and waste gas extracted from kiln bottom of rotary kiln are mixed, introduced into a carbonization apparatus, the waste gas is directly contacted with biomass in parallel current process, and the biomass is heat-processed. The waste gas is recycled to the cement firing installation from the carbonization apparatus, when half carbonization biomass fuel ratio of 0.3-3.5 is attained. The fine dusts contained in waste gas is separated, and the half-carbonized biomass is pulverized. The pulverized fuel is supplied to rotary kiln of cement firing installation, and utilized as fuel. Thus, the processing method biomass is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating cement firing installation.    Rotary kiln (1)    Suspension heater (2)    Calcination furnace (4)    Organic waste (6)    Carbonization apparatus (12)    Cyclone (13)
NOVELTY - Preparing platform chemicals and/or liquid fuels from lipid-containing biomass, comprises: (i) providing lipid-containing biomass in a dry or semi-dry form; and (ii) dissolving the lipid-containing biomass in an ionic liquid, where a lipid phase and a hydrophilic phase are formed.    USE - The process is useful for preparing platform chemicals and/or liquid fuels. The lipid-containing biomass is useful as a source for biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process utilizes low cost biomass material as the feed. The process is less expensive.
NOVELTY - The device comprises a discharge for clinker in a clinker bed, where the gasification discharge opening (6) is equipped with an electrically heatable dripping edge (7). The dripping edge is formed from an electrically heatable ceramic (10) and is directly or indirectly heated. A power supply in the electrically heatable dripping edge is formed from a power supply rod (8) made of electrically conductive ceramic such as molybdenum disilicide, where the rod is enclosed by an electrically non-conducting ceramic (11).    USE - The device useful for gasification of carbon-containing fuel such as brown coal, coal, refinery residues, and biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures simple and efficient gasification of carbon-containing fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a sectional view of a dripping edge with a power supply.    Gasification discharge opening (6)    Dripping edge (7)    Power supply rod (8)    Electrically heatable ceramic (10)    Electrically non-conducting ceramic. (11)
NOVELTY - The self-circulating device has an electrolytic unit which is connected with a water inlet passage, an oxygen passage and a hydrogen passage. The electrolytic unit comprises a water tank and a pure water electrolytic tank connected to the water tank.    USE - Self-circulating device for producing hydrogen by electrolyzing pure water.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for increasing pressure of inlet water or increasing heat dissipation device. Obtains large amount of gas output. Offers simple self-circulating device which is safe to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a self-circulating device.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell comprising ECOD (45) with ECOD anode (30) which is porous and chemically active to electro-catalytic oxidation of carbon. The ECOD anode is connected to a fuel reformer and to fuel cell such that reformate is transferred from fuel reformer to ECOD anode and ECOD effluent is transferred to anode of fuel cell. The ECOD electrolyte (35) is arranged in ionic contact between the ECOD anode and ECOD cathode (40). The temperature of the anode is maintained between 400 degrees C to 650 degrees C.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system which is capable of continual and uninterrupted processing of fuels having heavy aromatics and high sulfur content can be obtained. The carbon from gas stream can be removed effectively and the possibility for formation of coke buildup within fuel cell can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of generating electricity; and    (2) method of removing carbon from influent gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the ECOD.    ECOD anode (30)    ECOD electrolyte (35)    ECOD cathode (40)    ECOD (45)    Coke buildup (60)
NOVELTY - A coke for waste material melting furnaces is manufactured by adding emitted-heat amount adjustment material and binder to dry distilled material of industrial waste such as general waste, construction mixed waste, sewage sludge, paper manufacture sludge or livestock excrement, mixing, press-molding, and dry-distilling.    USE - Manufacture of coke for waste material melting furnaces used for waste material melting treatment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains coke with high quality inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing apparatus of coke for waste material melting furnaces; and    (2) a waste material melting treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of manufacturing method of coke for waste material melting furnaces. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pyrolysis furnace (1)    Screw conveyor (2)    Magnetic separator (3)    Sorter (4)    Mixer (6)
NOVELTY - A low-pressure separator (14), a low-temperature separator (15), and a hydrogen-sulfide absorbing tower (16) are arranged behind a high-pressure separator (13) in a hydrodesulfurization process. A mixture (1) of petroleum hydrocarbon oil, hydrogen, and hydrogen sulfide is high-pressure separated, after passing through a desulfurization reactor (12). Hydrogen separated from the hydrogen-sulfide absorbing tower is recovered, compressed in a compressor (17) and reused in desulfurization.    USE - Recovery of hydrogen in petroleum-based hydrocarbon desulfurization process used for producing ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes the outflow of hydrogen to the fuel oil fraction while utilizing existing hydrodesulfurization process facilities for the maximum production of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, thus reducing production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen recovery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen recovery process.    Petroleum hydrocarbon (1)    Desulfurization reactor (12)    High-pressure separator (13)    Low-pressure separator (14)    Low-temperature separator (15)    Hydrogen-sulfide absorbing tower (16)    Compressor (17)
NOVELTY - Fermentation of biomass and production of biogas in a fermenter, comprises sprinkling the fermenter content using at least one nozzle (4), where the jet is positioned horizontally upward at an angle of about 0 degrees , conducting the fermentation residue in flowable consistency from at least an opening below the liquid level; and adding fresh biomass below the liquid level or above a pipeline.    USE - The method is useful for the fermentation of biomass and the production of biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simply constructed with less investment. The device or the method is operated in an energy efficient manner and produces a high gas yield. The procedure is also suitable for the fermentation of wet solid materials having a dry substance content of greater than 30% without the addition of liquid or other auxiliaries or carriers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an apparatus for the fermentation of biomass and the production of biogas, comprising a fermenter, which does not have stirring device, at least one nozzle (4) attached at the sides of the fermenter, a pipeline- or hose-line system and a pump (5), which are connected to the nozzles, openings for discharge of biogas, and a device for injection of fresh biomass; and    (2) a biogas plant, comprising the device, measuring devices, safety valves, dehydrator, at least one gas storage container, gas pipelines to link the individual components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a foil-ground basin having a gas-tight foil roof, which together with concrete wall segments forms the fermenter.    Foil ground basin (1)    Foil roof (2)    Concrete wall segment (3)    Nozzle (4)    Pump (5)
NOVELTY - A mixed gas of carbon dioxide and hydrogen is introduced in to the reaction tube (2) filled with catalyst (6) and catalytic reduction by irradiating microwave to the catalyst is carried out, to obtain methanol. The volume ratio of hydrogen is 90% or more. The mixed gas is introduced into the reaction tube, such that the space velocity is 1700-30000 hour-1.    USE - Synthesis of methanol used for fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The method of synthesizing methanol from carbon dioxide is carried out efficiently with reduced energy in short duration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of block diagram of microwave reaction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction apparatus (1)    Reaction tube (2)    Catalyst (6)    Buffer tank (11)    Mass-flow controller (14)
NOVELTY - An odorization agent removal apparatus has transition metal oxide arranged in upstream and activated carbon arranged in downstream by flow direction of fuel gas supplied to the apparatus. The odorization agent contains mercaptan.    USE - Apparatus is used for removing odorization agent in fuel gas e.g. town gas and liquefied petroleum gas used for manufacturing hydrogen (claimed) used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The removal apparatus efficiently removes mercaptan, sulfide, thiophene and cyclohexene in fuel gas. Mercaptan is removed from fuel gas with high reliability and selectivity using adsorption agent having improved adsorption capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating adsorption of tertiary butyl mercaptan and dimethyl sulfide in fuel gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel outlet (3) fixed at an upper part of a shell (13). A fuel inlet (10) is provided at a lower part of the shell. Reflection plates (12) inclining downward are equipped at an inner wall of the shell. A one-level washing chamber (4), a two-level washing chamber (7), a three-level washing chamber (8) and a four-level washing chamber (9) are fixed in the shell from bottom to top. A slag outlet (11) is placed at bottom of the one-level washing chamber. A nozzle (2) is provided at top of each washing chamber.    USE - Coke-collecting and decoking device for a four-level reflection plate of an integrative biomass air supply machine set.    ADVANTAGE - The device removes impurities in the fuel by utilizing the four-level washing chambers, thus reducing tar and dust contents in the fuel and purifying the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a coke-collecting and decoking device.    Nozzle (2)    Fuel outlet (3)    One-level washing chamber (4)    Two-level washing chamber (7)    Three-level washing chamber (8)    Four-level washing chamber (9)    Fuel inlet (10)    Slag outlet (11)    Reflection plates (12)    Shell (13)
NOVELTY - The device has an air distribution board (2) for dividing a furnace body into an upper chamber i.e. hearth (7), and a lower chamber i.e. air chamber (8), and a feed port (6) provided at a side of the upper chamber. An air inlet pipe (5) is connected with one side of the air chamber, and a slag drain pipe (4) is provided in the air chamber. The slag drain pipe is connected with the hearth through the air distribution board. The air distribution board is provided with multiple air caps (1) i.e. round ring, and an air cap hole is formed on the air caps.    USE - Whirl air distribution device for a biomass fluidized bed.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational flow is formed at a bottom part of the device, so that raw material is prevented from being deposited easily, and the adaptability of the raw material and the running stability are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a whirl air distribution device.    Air caps (1)    Air distribution board (2)    Slag drain pipe (4)    Air inlet pipe (5)    Feed port (6)    Hearth (7)    Air chamber (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooking range gas supplying nozzle connected to a gas supplying pipe through a ball valve. A gas supplying part comprises two purification barrels connected through pipelines. Openings at bottom ends of the purification barrels are placed in a waste box. The waste box holds water-to-water sealing of the purification barrels. A top part of one of the purification barrels is connected to an inner wire direct joint through a gas conveying pipeline and another ball valve. The direct joint is provided with a gas nozzle, and the other purification barrel is connected with a fuel pipe.    USE - Straw gas purification combustion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be used when the straw gas has low purity, and has simple structure and low cost. The apparatus is not blocked even used for a long time, and is convenient to clean and maintain. The apparatus enables complete gas combustion, has high burning temperature, and does not blacken the pot. The apparatus facilitates the fire adjustment    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straw gas purification combustion apparatus.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a gasifier body whose top is provided with a charge port and bottom is provided with an ash outlet. An air outlet at a side of the gasifier body is connected with a purifying device via an air exhaust pipeline. An air exhaust port of the purifying device is connected with a gas stove via a pipeline. An air outlet pipeline of a blast fan stretches in the gasifier body. An air outlet of the air outlet pipeline is covered with a protecting screen whose side is opened with an electric heating wire. A gasifier cover is actively connected with the gasifier body.    USE - Straw gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The straw gasifier has convenient ignition, and automatically controls the circuit to supply electricity for the electric heating wire to make the electric heating wire to heat and ignite. The protecting screen provides durable electric heating and prevents a person from touching the electric heating wire when the material is filled. The air outlet of the air supply pipeline is distributed with air exhaust holes, and the outer cover is provided with the protecting screen, so as to prevent the straw from falling on the air exhaust holes. The material pressing board can pressurize the raw material when the raw material burns, so as to prevent generation of open flame. The connection between the gasifier cover, the ash outlet and the gasifier body is provided with a fireproof pad with high temperature resistance, so as to avoid the smoke gas from leaking to outside. The gasifier has simple structure and easy operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a straw gasifier. '(Drawings include non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The furnace has a primary filter whose outlet is provided with a communication pipe connected to a secondary filter. An inner furnace body is provided in an upper furnace body. Five separation boards are uniformly distributed between the upper furnace body and an inner furnace body. A tar disc is mounted on a middle part between the lower and upper furnace bodies. An outer part of tar dick slants is higher than the inner part of tar dick slants. A gap is formed between the tar disc and the inner furnace body, where a lower edge of the inner furnace body is lower than the tar disc.    USE - Circular tar-free gas storage straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is cooled by the upper and the lower curved gas channels formed by five separation plates after adopting double-layer furnace body and the tar in the tar disc, and flows to the combustion chamber for re-combustion, so that the gas yield is increased. The fuels used by the gasification furnace can be obtained at free of cost in rural area, and the fuel in the furnace avoids the need of chemical additives. The furnace has simple operation and high popularization value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a circular tar-free gas storage straw gasification furnace in partial section.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a crankshaft (2) mounted on an upper end of a gas generation furnace (8). A telescopic blast tube (9) is mounted in a middle of the gas generation furnace. A lower end of the blast tube is connected with a blast tube (5). Ends of the blast tube are respectively connected with a blast fan (11) and the gas generation furnace. An upper end of a chain (7) is connected with the crankshaft. A lower end of the chain is connected with an upper end of the blast tube. A speed reducing motor (3) is connected with an end of the crankshaft and fixedly mounted on a furnace body (1).    USE - Straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace improves the utility ratio of the fuel, and prolongs the heat supply time for above 8 hours, reduces loss of heat energy and accelerates the rate of heating the boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a straw gasification furnace.    Furnace body (1)    Crankshaft (2)    Speed reducing motor (3)    Blast tube (5)    Chain (7)    Gas generation furnace (8)    Telescopic blast tube (9)    Blast fan (11)
NOVELTY - The furnace (1) has an air feeding pipe (3) whose end is equipped on a lower outer sidewall of the furnace and another end is provided with a fan (4). An air purification pipeline (8) is fixed inside the furnace, where an end of the pipeline is connected to an air feeding hole (6-1) of a purifier (6). A combustor (5) is connected to a discharge hole (6-2) of the purifier through a combustion gas pipeline (10). A waste gas discharge pipe (7) is set on an outer sidewall of the air purification pipeline and connected to the air purification pipeline. A valve (9) is equipped on the discharge pipe.    USE - Straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has high gas production rate and less tar oil, and avoids easy deflection of flame. The furnace is simple in structure and convenient to use, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straw gasification furnace.    Straw gasification furnace (1)    Upper furnace cover (2)    Air feeding pipe (3)    Fan (4)    Combustor (5)    Purifier (6)    Air feeding hole (6-1)    Discharge hole (6-2)    Waste gas discharge pipe (7)    Air purification pipeline (8)    Valve (9)    Combustion gas pipeline (10)
NOVELTY - The pipes (3) are connected to the tanks (1,2) and electrical terminal (4). The cores (5) are positioned inside the pipes and are connected to an electrical terminal (6). The pipes are positioned independent of one other. The dissipating flaps (10) are provided along the outer surface of the pipes to facilitate the dissipation of the heat generated during electrolysis process.    USE - Electrolytic apparatus for producing combustible gas such as hydrogen and oxygen gas used as fuel in battery and combustion engine. Can also be used in other industrial and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The number and size of the pipes are reduced hence the size of the electrolytic combustible gas producing apparatus is reduced. The installation of the electrolytic combustible gas producing apparatus is performed easily. The production of the hydrogen gas is performed continuously. The dissipation of the heat generated during electrolysis process is performed efficiently by using the dissipating flaps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolytic combustible gas producing apparatus.    Tanks (1,2)    Pipe (3)    Electrical terminals (4,6)    Core (5)    Dissipating flaps (10)
NOVELTY - Method of plant protection involves selecting a plant susceptible to infection by, and/or infected with, a pathogen; and applying at least one alkamide to the plant in an amount to inhibit growth of the pathogen by inducing a defense response in the plant.    USE - For protecting plant susceptible to infection by, and/or infected with, a pathogen; and plant already infected with fungus (preferably fungus selected from the genus Alternaha or Botrytis). Also for protecting a plant against pathogenic microorganism, pest and/or parasite attack. The plant is a seed and/or seedling when application of N-isobutyl decanamide starts (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The N-isobutyl decanamide is applied to kill the fungus. The N-isobutyl decanamide induces many defense-related genes, in addition to inducing genes potentially involved in growth and development. The increased expression of defense response genes occurs in parallel with accumulation of free and glucoside-conjugated salicylic acid in seedlings. The application of N-isobutyl decanamide to a plant confers resistance against fungal necrotizing pathogens, particularly Botrytis cinerea and Alternaha brassicicola, and also reduces necrosis caused by the pathogens and inhibits fungal proliferation on leaves. Thus the alkamides particularly N-isobutyl decanamide has a new, biologically and ecologically friendly, system of control of pathogenic fungi and other pathogens in plants using powerful, eco-friendly pesticides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method (m2) of plant protection involving selecting a plant susceptible to infection by a fungus; and applying N-isobutyl decanamide to the plant in an amount to inhibit growth of the fungus.
NOVELTY - Alcohols containing liquid fuel comprises nitroglycerin and liquid organic alcohol.    USE - Alcohols containing liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohols containing liquid fuel is cheap and sufficiently burned, has good stability, and can substitute to fuel oil and power oil.
NOVELTY - A gasoline octane enhancer is prepared by mixing (vol.%) cosolvent (15-25), anti-oxidant and corrosion inhibitor (3), and absolute methanol, synthesized ethanol or fermented ethanol (75-85).    USE - Preparation of gasoline octane enhancer.    ADVANTAGE - The gasoline octane enhancer improves capacity of explosion resistance of gasoline, reduces cost of gasoline, saves fuel, and reduces discharge of contamination.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-dissolved fuel comprises fossil fuel and hydrogen dissolved in fossil fuel. The hydrogen-dissolved fuel is useful as a continuous fuel for combustion of burner, and provides improved flame temperature. The combustion of fuel is circularly and continuously influenced by improved flame temperature.    USE - Hydrogen-dissolved fuel is used as fuel for combustion of burner.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-dissolved fuel is safe and economical, reduces production of coal and provides improved flame temperature even at reduced flame length.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device used for producing hydrogen-dissolved fuel, which comprises a hydrogen supplying device, a hydrogen dissolving device for continuously mixing and dissolving hydrogen in fossil fuel, and a fuel tank for storing the fuel in which hydrogen is dissolved in the fossil fuel by hydrogen dissolving device.
NOVELTY - Preparation of an oil product comprises adding hydrogen to a coal tar co-produced by synthetic exhaust gas of methanol prepared by coke-oven gas; manufacturing a light fuel oil through coal tar hydrogenation fractionation; and guiding the nitrogen from the methanol manufacturing procedure to a red-hot coke, and dry extinguishing the red coke as dry coke at common temperature.    USE - Method for the preparation of an oil product (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of an oil product comprises:    (A) carrying out a coke oven gas manufacturing methanol procedure by synthesizing methanol in a coke oven gas containing 26% methanol and carbonized hydrocarbon to carbon oxide and hydrogen by using pure oxygen catalyzing part oxygenation inverting technique, pressing the inverted gas to 6 MPa through synthesizing presser at 6 MPa, and rectifying;    (B) adding hydrogen to a coal tar co-produced by synthetic exhaust gas of methanol prepared by coke-oven gas;    (C) manufacturing a light fuel oil through coal tar hydrogenation fractionation, comprises using a raw material pre-fractionation part for flicking out heavy bitumen fraction in the raw material, decompressing, cracking the reaction material, compressing, raising pressure and adding hydrogen, and carrying out fractionation; and    (D) guiding the nitrogen from the methanol manufacturing procedure to a red-hot coke, and dry extinguishing the red coke as dry coke at common temperature.
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains active component of VIII-group metal, zinc oxide as auxiliary agent and modified alumina spheres as support. The content of supported active component is 2.6-10 weight% of support. The molar ratio of active component and auxiliary agent, is 0.24-0.38:1.    USE - Catalyst is used for reforming high-temperature methanol vapor for producing hydrogen for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst having high activity, durability and stability, is economical, and is prepared using simple process and reduced amount of noble metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of catalyst involves dissolving VIII-group metal salt in dilute nitric acid, heating at 30-80 degrees C, stirring, concentrating to obtain solution (5-30 weight%), dissolving zinc salt in water to obtain 1-4 mol/L of reaction solution, dipping alumina spheres in rare earth metal dilute solution, maintaining at room temperature for 3-15 hours, oven-drying, dropping obtained VIII-group metal salt solution and zinc salt solution in parallel to modified alumina spheres, stirring, ultrasonically dispersing, maintaining at 40-80 degrees C for 0.5 to 3 hours, drying and roasting at 250-650 degrees C for 2 to 3 hours.
NOVELTY - A clinker is produced using un-classified or classified raw urban garbage to replace portion of fuel and un-classified material.    USE - Method for producing clinker.    ADVANTAGE - The method clinker using urban garbage, and reduces pollution caused by urban garbage.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a microfluidic conveying device arranged integrally for conveying fluidic fuel such as methanol solution to the fuel cell unit such that the fuel cell unit generates power through the fluidic fuel. A feeding container is provided for temporarily storing the fluidic fuel being circulated in the fuel cell unit. The microfluidic conveying device is provided with a valve base including an outlet and an inlet. A valve cap is arranged on the valve base.    USE - Fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The improved reboiling heat exchange system has heat exchanger group (3) whose shell pass outlet is attached to reboiling material flow return tower opening below the catalytic reformer fractionating tower (1). The shell pass inlet of heat exchanger group is connected to device outlets of technique material flow convey pipelines of other devices, while the shell pass outlet is connected to device inlets of technique material flow convey pipelines of other devices. The other device is a gasoline and diesel hydrogenation refining system device or a hot oil guide system device.    USE - Improved reboiling heat exchange system.    ADVANTAGE - Reasonably uses heat of technique material flow of other devices at 150 to 300 degrees centigrade of temperature, saves reboiling heat source fuel or low pressure steam at the bottom of reformer fractionating tower, decreases oil refining energy consumption of reformer, reduces oil refining cost and increases economic effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of improved reboiling heat exchange system.    Catalytic reformer fractionating tower (1)    Heat exchanger group (3)    Discharge tube (4)
NOVELTY - A biodiesel is obtained by using castor oil, acescent castor oil and castor oil mud as raw materials.    USE - Manufacture of biodiesel used for diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and economically provides biodiesel with high flexibility, and reduced viscosity. The raw materials used for the manufacture of biodiesel can be recycled.
NOVELTY - The horizontal biomass energy furnace comprises a moving fire grate that is provided at the lower portion. A catalysis combustion-supporting device is positioned in a hearth.    USE - Horizontal biomass energy furnace capable of performing biomass pyrolysis, gasification and combustion.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion efficiency is improved. The environment protection performance is improved. The performance of the biomass energy furnace is improved. The cost of the biomass energy furnace is reduced. The safety and reliability are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the biomass energy furnace.
NOVELTY - The one end of an air supply pipe is penetrated into the bottom portion of a gasifier. The one end of a gas outlet pipe is penetrated through the wall of the gasifier to connect with the lower portion of a secondary reaction chamber.    USE - Biomass gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the biomass gasifier is simplified. The tar-removing effect is improved. The gas generating rate is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the biomass gasifier.
NOVELTY - Pine tree root is subjected to pre-treating, soaking, extracting and distilling for three times, and olefin gasoline, diesel fuel base oil, wood fiber, pine light oil and rosin are obtained.    USE - Method for extracting olefin gasoline and diesel fuel base oil.    ADVANTAGE - Olefin gasoline and diesel fuel base oil are economically extracted from pine tree root with high quality, and pollution caused by pine oil waste is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of apparatus used for extracting olefin gasoline and diesel fuel base oil from pine tree root.    Crusher (1)    Sealed soaking tank (2)    Primary distilling tower (3)    Cooling tower (4,6,8)    Re-distilling tower (5)    Chamber (9)
NOVELTY - A biomass fuel oil is manufactured by processing rosin residue, heating, mixing with 0.5-20% catalyst, reacting at 200-300 (preferably 240-285) degrees C for 2-12 (preferably 5-9) hours until generation of white oil reaches to above 5%, and agitating.    USE - Method of manufacturing biomass fuel oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a product with low catalyst cost, good cracking effect, low viscosity and high thermal value, and which is easy to use; protects environment; and increases utilization ratio of natural resources.
NOVELTY - Method for producing marsh gas and extracting fiber and lignin from soybean straws, involves pre-treating the material, acidizing and fermenting the material, fermenting marsh gas, and extracting fiber and lignin.    USE - The method is useful for producing marsh gas and for extracting fiber and lignin from soybean straws (claimed). The marsh gas is useful for generating power and for supplying residential fuel gas. The extracted fiber and lignin is useful for producing paper and industrial chemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the large scale production of marsh gas. The marsh gas produced can be directly used and has methane content of more than 85%. The marsh gas can be stored at high pressure and does not cause environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - Fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel) preparation involves utilizing Jatropha curcas seeds. All unit operations in process for preparation of fatty acid methyl ester are performed at ambient temperature.    USE - Method for preparing fatty acid methyl ester from triglyceride oil through transesterification.    ADVANTAGE - The fatty acid methyl ester preparation method is eco-friendly and enables to prepare fatty acid methyl ester in a simple and cost-effective manner with high yield.
NOVELTY - The vaporizing stove main portion (1) has a case (2) accommodating a furnace pipe (3) and a vaporization chamber (5) formed in the pipe. A heat insulating layer (4) is arranged between the case and furnace pipe.    USE - Multifunctional straw vaporizing device.    ADVANTAGE - The straw vaporizing device having high vaporizing efficiency and good air-liquid separation effect is provided. The thermal efficiency of stove is improved and wood tar is recycled easily so that heating and cooking of food is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multifunctional straw vaporizing stove.    Vaporizing stove main portion (1)    Case (2)    Furnace pipe (3)    Heat insulating layer (4)    Vaporization chamber (5)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing cellulose biomass, catalyst and optionally polar solvent is directly liquefied to obtain a liquefied product. The catalyst comprises catalyst (I) containing alkaline material comprising hydroxide, oxide or carbonate of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, and/or catalyst (II) containing oxide, sulfide, bimetal salt of transition metal, anthraquinone or its derivative or demethylated lignin. The mixture does not contain polar solvent when more than 6 weight/wt.% of water is contained in the mixture.    USE - Direct liquefaction of cellulose biomass to produce petroleum, gasoline and liquid fuel used as raw material for chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The liquefaction is carried out under mild conditions within a short period of time. The liquefaction is a single step direct process without involving carbonization or gasification reaction.
NOVELTY - The biomass energy converter has a combustion chamber (2) including a fire-resistant material layer (10) formed at the surroundings of furnace main portion. An end of a vent pipe (6) is located at the bottom of the combustion chamber and the other end is connected with a blast fan (5) at the outside of furnace main portion. An annular hollow space is formed between the sidewalls of smoke gas chamber and furnace main portion, in a gas converting chamber (8). A smoke gas chamber (7) is connected with the gas converting chamber through a catalyst storage device (4).    USE - Biomass energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass energy converter is featured with broad fuel source, low cost and simple operation, and it is safe and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the biomass energy converter.    Combustion chamber (2)    Catalyst storage device (4)    Blast fan (5)    Vent pipe (6)    Smoke gas chamber (7)    Gas converting chamber (8)    Fire-resistant material layer (10)
NOVELTY - Disclosed herein is a process for the anaerobic production of hydrogen and/or ethanol, comprising: subjecting a quantity of tuberous roots/rhizomes of a root and tuber crop to a mincing treatment, followed by admixing and mashing with water, such that a mashed product containing microorganisms that are endogenously present in the tuberous roots/rhizomes of the root and tuber crop and are capable of anaerobically digesting the tuberous roots/rhizomes of the root and tuber crop to produce hydrogen and/or ethanol is formed; adjusting the mashed product so as to have a concentration ranging from 60 to 270 g/L and an initial pH ranging from 4.5 to 9.0; and cultivating the adjusted mashed product under anaerobic conditions and at a temperature ranging from 25 to 60 DEG C, such that hydrogen and/or ethanol is/are produced via the anaerobic digestion of the tuberous roots/rhizomes of the root and tuber crop by the microorganisms contained in the mashed product.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production material comprises a metallic body and a plurality of catalyst granules. The metallic body comprises at least one of aluminum or Magnesium. These catalyst granules, consisting of comprising a plurality of catalyst, are embedded in the metallic body.
NOVELTY - Fuel comprises a trash mixture of coal, waste plastic and waste polyethylene terephthalate plastic. The coal, waste plastic and waste polyethylene terephthalate plastic are shredded and mixed together to obtain the mixture. The mixture also has shredded scrap tires and crushed milk cartons.    USE - Fuel for use in cement and lime industries.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is economical, has improved quality, helps in reducing waste plastic, and utilizes natural resources, thus it is eco-friendly.
NOVELTY - A mixed waste is processed by introducing organic waste in reactor, supplying saturated water vapor which has specified pressure of 2-3 MPa in reactor, carrying out predetermined time holding of temperature in reactor at temperature of saturated water vapor, leading-out chlorine vaporized within reactor and detoxifying out of reactor with water vapor in reactor, and leading-out out of reactor by using as regeneration solid fuel solid content which remained in reactor.    USE - Processing of mixed waste used in desalinating process of waste materials discharged from building or construction group such as life system organic refuse, waste plastic, biomass type waste material, and medical waste which contains chlorine such as vinyl chloride (PVC).    ADVANTAGE - The mixed waste containing chlorine can be heated and waste material can be desalinated and dry-processed without using highly efficient or large-sized heating apparatus or without reducing emitted-heat amount of reproduction solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of structure and operation form of waste treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Method of producing biofuel or bioenergy product(s) from home or municipal organic solid waste, involves hydrolyzing cellulosic materials from the home and municipal solid waste by acid or alkali treatment to produce treated and available carbon sources and synthesizing one or more biofuel or bioenergy products in bioreactors by microbial action using the hydrolyzed waste materials as carbon source.    USE - The method is useful for producing biofuel or bioenergy products including methane, hydrogen, methanol, ethanol, butanol, and/or biodiesel from home or municipal organic solid waste (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to prevent contamination of the environment, and transform domestic garbage into valuable fuels including gas and biodiesel efficiently and cost-effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for integrated process (or refinery) system for converting home or municipal solid waste to one or more biofuel or bioenergy products, has a pre-treated system suitable for hydrolyzing the cellulosic materials to obtain carbon sources to metabolize easily, anaerobic bioreactor operatively connected to receive the pre-treated hydrolyzed waste and photo bioreactor operatively connected to receive gas effluent from the anaerobic bioreactor.
NOVELTY - Auxiliary motive energy fuel source comprises an electrolyzer system including electrodes immersed in liquid electrolyte (16), receiving electric current from a vehicle battery (18), and generating a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and oxygen; a first delivery conduit system made and arranged to conduct a first portion of the gaseous mixture to a region in an air intake manifold of internal combustion engine of a vehicle; and a second delivery conduit system made and arranged to conduct a second portion of the gaseous mixture to a region in an air intake duct of the air intake manifold.    USE - Auxiliary motive energy fuel source for a vehicle equipped with a storage battery and an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel source is capable of generating and injecting a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gas, electrolyzed from water, into the air intake manifold system of the petroleum-powered internal combustion engine as a supplemental fuel source produced on-demand to increase power and fuel economy along with environmental benefits of cleaner emissions. It supplies supplemental fuel on-demand, and does not require auxiliary fuel storage bottles or cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a functional diagram of a system including pair of electrolyzer cells installed in a motor vehicle to supply oxygen/hydrogen gas to two ports at different locations in the vehicle engine air intake system.    Electrolyte (16)    Battery (18)    Switch (20)    Regulator (22)    Tube (24)
NOVELTY - An at least one impurity is removed from feed gas stream by absorbing the gaseous impurity in subcooled liquid absorbent at first cryogenic temperature and first pressure to produce purified feed gas stream. The gaseous impurity is less volatile than the feed gas stream. The absorbent is sub-cooled to temperature at which its vapor pressure is less than 1 mm Hg. The feed gas stream comprises nitrogen and hydrogen.    USE - The method is used for removing at least one gaseous impurity from feed gas stream. The gaseous impurity comprises hydride, silane and borane and/or phosphine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The absorbent is typically sub-cooled to temperature at which its vapor pressure is less than l mm Hg, and keeps to minimum entry of vapor phase of absorbent into feed gas stream, thus avoiding required expenditure of considerable energy in compressing feed gas stream, or in generating regeneration gas stream to purge or otherwise remove impurities from vessel or vessels in which these impurities are disengaged from feed gas stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an impurity removing apparatus comprising at least one liquid-vapor contact column (130) arranged for intimate contact of gas phase with a liquid phase, inlet to the column for a feed gas stream to be purified, first heat exchanger (120) for sub-cooling liquid absorbent to a first cryogenic temperature, distributor in column for subcooled liquid absorbent, and outlet for purified gas stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic flow diagram showing a first hydrogen purifier.    Heat exchanger (120)    Contact column (130)    Sump (133)    Coating coil (135)    Jacket (136)
NOVELTY - Method for treating food silage comprises mixing the silage with a microorganism and storing the mixture of silage and microorganism for at least 30 days in a closed container, where the mixing step comprises mixing the food silage with at least two microorganism comprising e.g. Enterococcus faecium (DSM 3530), Lactobacillus brevis (DSM 19456), Lactobacillus plantarum (DSM 19457), Lactobacillus kefiri (DSM 19455) or Eubacterium (DSM 11798) and an inorganic substance having a large inner surface.    USE - The method is useful for treating food silage for ruminants.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces mycotoxins in an animal feed, preferably methane emissions from ruminants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for treating food silage comprises mixing the silage with a microorganism and storing the mixture of silage and microorganism for at least 30 days in a closed container, where the mixing step comprises mixing the food silage with at least two microorganism comprising Enterococcus faecium (DSM 3530), Lactobacillus brevis (DSM 19456), Lactobacillus plantarum (DSM 19457), Lactobacillus kefiri (DSM 19455), Trichosporon spp.nov. (DSM 14153), Trichosporon mucoides (DSM 14156), Trichosporon dulcitum (DSM 14162) or Eubacterium (DSM 11798) and an inorganic substance having a large inner surface. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for food silage additive comprising silage from grass, grain, corn and/or alfalfa, and/or a microorganism, where the food silage additive comprises at least two microorganisms.
NOVELTY - Production of fuel pellets using lignite xylitol, comprises separating lignite xylitol from the detrital lignite which is partially adhered with this by shredding and classifying, shredding and/or pulping the lignite xylitol, and producing pellets from the processed lignite xylitol, where the moisture content of the ready to press material is adjusted to a water content of 30-50, preferably 35-45 wt.%, before the pressing.    USE - The fuel pellets are useful in automatic combustion plants.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel pellet is suitable for use in automatic combustion plants, because it has similar comfort as oil and gas and less ash content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel pellet comprising lignite xylitol ( greater than or equal to 50 wt.%) and detrital lignite as a binder for a matrix of lignite xylitol, where the lignite xylitol has a fiber length of less than or equal to 1 mm and the pellet has a bulk density of 0.8-1 g/cm3; and    (2) producing fuel pellets using lignocellulose-containing raw material and detrital lignite, comprising shredding and classifying the detrital lignite, shredding and/or pulping the lignocellulose-containing raw material, and producing pellets from the processed lignocellulose-containing raw material and detrital lignite, where the moisture content of the ready to press substance is adjusted to a water content of 30-50, preferably 35-45 wt.%, before the pressing.
NOVELTY - Process of treatment of the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine, comprises applying a system (1) for treating exhaust gases, comprising a nitrogen oxide (NOx) trap (3) charged with palladium providing a catalyst for oxidation of methane and it includes an alternation of a first mode of operation of the system in which the exhaust gases have excess of oxidizing agent and a second mode of operation of the system in which exhaust gases have excess of reducing agent.    USE - The process is useful for the treatment of the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The process implements simple steps to significantly reduce the content of methane and nitrogen oxide gases, exhaust gas or diesel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) data support (5) readable by a computer comprising software means for the implementation of the steps of the treatment;    (2) NOx trap (3) that is designed to be mounted on an operating system of the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, where the trap is charged with palladium;    (3) a system (1) for the treatment of the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine, comprising a NOx trap (3), material means (4, 5) and/or software means for implementation of the treatment process; and    (4) a motor vehicle comprising the NOx trap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system for the treatment of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine.    System (1)    Exhaust tube (2)    Nitrogen oxide trap (3)    Material means (4, 5)    Conductors. (6, 7, 8)
NOVELTY - Lipids obtaining involves culturing oleaginous microorganisms in a medium containing 20-100 g per L of carbon source and a nitrogen source, where the ratio of carbon and nitrogen is 10-100. The obtained lipids are composed of 12-20C triglycerides or fatty acids. The reaction is carried out in bioreactors at a temperature of 25-40 degrees C at a pH of 3-7, particularly 4.5 and the bioreactor is agitated at 100-900 revolutions per minute (rpm), preferably 300 rpm at an aeration unit of 1-4 volume versus mass (vvm).    USE - Method for obtaining lipids for manufacturing biodiesel and for use in areas of biology, chemistry and industrial biotechnology.    ADVANTAGE - The lipids obtaining method provides lipids, which are similar to vegetable oils and are effectively used in the production of biodiesel.
NOVELTY - Preprocessing method for saccharifying plant type biomass, involves decomposing lignin of plant type biomass by inoculating white-rot fungi Phanerochaete flavidoalba to plant type biomass and culturing the plant type biomass.    USE - The preprocessing method is useful for saccharifying plant-type biomass (claimed) which is used as raw material for bioethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to perform saccharification process of cellulose using an enzyme, by simple process.
NOVELTY - The heater leads electrically connect heater electrodes and thin-film-like heater layer formed on heat-insulation support layer spread in through-hole to form diaphragm. An electric-insulation layer covers support layer, heater layer and heater leads. The sense layer leads electrically connect sense layer electrodes and gas sense layer formed on electric-insulation layer. A filter layer covers gas sense layer and sense layer lead. Each lead is radially comprised about 30 degrees when each lead uses axial center as fulcrum with respect to axial center of through-hole.    USE - Thin film gas sensor is used for domestic gas-leakage alarm unit for sensitizing gas such as carbon monoxide, methane, propane and methanol.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the sensor can be extended, and the peeling off of the filter layer and the generation of crack can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating relationship between adjoining angle of leads and diaphragm maximum displacement amount. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A sunlight energy conversion hydrogen generating apparatus comprises sunlight pump laser which converts sunlight into laser and quickly raises removal hydrogen formation rate for hydrogen from hot section area by removing from decomposition area through oxygen absorber using hydrogen separation membrane.    USE - Sunlight energy conversion hydrogen generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently produces biomass by hydrogen and immobilizes carbon dioxide gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sunlight energy conversion hydrogen generating apparatus comprises sunlight pump laser which converts sunlight into laser and quickly raises removal hydrogen formation rate for hydrogen from hot section area by removing from decomposition area through oxygen absorber using hydrogen separation membrane. The hydrogen is produced by utilizing collection property and high yield fasciculate broad area by long distance transmission property of laser, performing thermogenesis, carrying out rapid high-temperature forming of biomass containing cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin using high temperature at not less than 1000 degrees C, decomposing biomass and producing hydrogen while simultaneously producing oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the biocellulose decomposition apparatus by direct irradiation type laser beam provided with ammonia generating apparatus.    Laser beam condensing intensive part (7)    Furnace laser beam connection part (8)    Furnace wall (9)    Biomass powder (10)    Deoxygenation part (11)
NOVELTY - An outdoor device for processing excretion of domestic animal comprises an outdoor fermentation tank and an excretion discharging slot; where the outdoor fermentation tank contains microorganism fermenting accessories; the two ends of the excretion discharging slot are respectively connected and communicated with the outdoor fermentation tank and the breeding house; and one end of the excretion discharging slot connected with the breeding house is higher than that connected to the outdoor fermentation tank.    USE - The outdoor device is useful for processing excretion of domestic animal (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outdoor device not only can process the excretion from the domestic animal in a harmless manner, which is beneficial for environmental protection, but can also produce organic fertilizer; thus, it can form secondary production of the breeding industry, and it can bring remarkable additional economic benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the outdoor device for processing excretion of domestic animal.
NOVELTY - Producing sugar from biomass including polysaccharide(s) comprises putting a biomass in contact with an aqueous solution of organic acid(s) comprising alkyl- or aryl-sulfonic acids having 7-20C, or halogenated carboxylic acids, at 80-140 degrees C.    USE - Method for producing sugar from biomass including polysaccharide(s), used as carbon sources in fermentation processes for producing alcohols e.g. ethanol or butanol useful as automotive biofuels or as components added to automotive fuels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows to obtain a high yield of sugars pentose and hexose, deriving from the acid hydrolysis of the biomass; operates at a temperature which is not high, i.e. at less than or equal to 140 degrees C and allows to reduce the formation of by-products such as furfural, hydroxymethylfurfural, or phenol compounds which act as growth inhibitors of the microorganisms used in the subsequent fermentation processes of the sugars; allows to recover the organic acid which can be recycled; and allows to avoid neutralization and the production of salts and their subsequent disposal.
NOVELTY - An environment-friendly ecological toilet comprises an excrement-urine separating system; an excrement decomposing treatment system (2); a urine purifying treatment system; a clear water reflowing system (4); and an ecologic marsh (7) having input end (71) connected to outlets of the excrement decomposing treatment system and the urine purifying treatment system, and output end connected with the clear water reflowing system. The excrement-urine separating system comprises at least one excrement-urine separator (1), an excrement outlet, and a urine outlet.    USE - An environment-friendly ecological toilet.    ADVANTAGE - Compared with prior art, the toilet can completely decompose excrement and urine into clear water for recycling. The water system is automatically recycled. Light and wind energy can be regenerated and used, so the toilet has no discharge and no pollution. Environment is protected, and the energy can be saved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar energy power supply system is included consisting of a solar battery panel (51), a solar battery panel controller (52) and a storage battery (53). A wind-powered power supply system is set at the roof of toilet, and consists of a wind-powered generator (61) and a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is schematic diagram of illustrating an environment-friendly ecological toilet.    Excrement-urine separator (1)    Excrement decomposing treatment system (2)    Clear water reflowing system (4)    Ecologic marsh (7)    Solar battery panel (51)    Solar battery panel controller (52)    Storage battery (53)    Wind-powered generator (61)    Input end (71)
NOVELTY - A coal comprises (weight parts) plant straws materials (100-157), plant particles or organism powder of 10-200 meshes (70-90), standard coal powder of 30-300 meshes (15-30), high volatile brown coal powder of 20-200 meshes or low volatile anthracite powder (5-20), high-effective energy agent (3-5), green environment-protecting agent (2-4), and strengthened bond (5-8).    USE - A coal.    ADVANTAGE - The coal saves energy, is environment-friendly, does not have pollution and is cleanest carbon product.
NOVELTY - A bio-diesel oil is prepared by pre-heating low carbon alcohols of 1-4C and grease with high acid value of 10-180 at not less than 220 degrees C, carrying out first super-critical reaction, carrying out second super-critical reaction to crude ester obtained by separating from reaction product and low carbon alcohols of 1-4C which are pre-heated to not less than 220 degrees C, refining ester obtained by separating from reaction product, and obtaining bio-diesel oil. The super-critical reaction is carried out at 220-300 degrees C and 8-16 Mpa for 5-60 minutes.    USE - Preparation of bio-diesel oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not produce waste water. The raw materials do not need to be pre-treated, requirements for raw materials are low, mol ratio of alcohol to oil is low, energy consumption is low, quality of product is stable, bio-diesel oil can be industrial continuously produced, raw materials can be recycled, and other ingredients can be refined and reuse.
NOVELTY - An ethanol gasoline comprises (vol.%) gasoline (81-94), synthesized ethanol or fermenting ethanol (5-18), cosolvent (0.5-3), and anti-oxidization and anti-corrosive additive (0.11-0.5).    USE - An ethanol gasoline used as fuel for igniting type engine.    ADVANTAGE - The ethanol gasoline does not have side effect to engine, saves energy, discharges discharge effectively, and can be used even in areas with temperature of more than - 10 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The device has an outer layer barrel (16), an interlayer barrel (11) and a hearth i.e. cavity housing, connected in sequence from outside to inside on a soleplate (2) i.e. hollow round plate. A cooking bench panel (12) is provided with a round hole at center and coupled with the interlayer barrel and the outer layer barrel. A head end of an L-shaped round pipe structured smoke barrel (13) passes through the outer layer barrel and the interlayer barrel to be connected with a port panel (10) i.e. circular ring, and another head end of the smoke barrel is sleeved with an extension pipe.    USE - Secondary natural air intake straw semi-gasification cooking device for use in a rural household and a small-size restaurant in a village and a town.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures adjustable air intake and convenient feeding, and has electric-energy-saving property and wide range of application and high heat efficiency. The device is safe to use. The device ensures low discharge pollution and good adaptation to fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary natural air intake straw semi-gasification cooking device.    Soleplate (2)    Port panel (10)    Interlayer barrel (11)    Cooking bench panel (12)    Smoke barrel (13)    Outer layer barrel (16)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a furnace body (4) whose outer wall is equipped with a water tank (3) comprising a heat-preservation layer (2). The water tank is communicated with a secondary heating device (13). A lower part of the water tank is equipped with a water returning port (10). The furnace body is formed as a circular truncated cone with a smaller upper part and a larger lower part. An inner wall is equipped with an inclined guide chute (17), and a fuel gas channel is communicated with a purifier. A lower part of the inner wall is equipped with a heating disk.    USE - Boiler-type straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace fully collects the heat released from the furnace wall, and effectively improves the yield of flammable gas when the straw is burning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a boiler-type straw gasification furnace.    Heat-preservation layer (2)    Water tank (3)    Furnace body (4)    Water returning port (10)    Secondary heating device (13)    Inclined guide chute (17)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a hearth fixed in a furnace body, and an ash falling chamber fixed with a sealed ash removal door. A water jacket body set out of the furnace body is fixed with a water inlet and a water outlet. A row of air inlet holes or air inlet pipes is formed in tangential direction of a lower part of the hearth. An air distribution pre-heating chamber is connected with the air inlet or the air inlet pipe and fixed between the lower part of the hearth and the furnace body. An air outlet of a fan is connected with the air distribution pre-heating chamber.    USE - Straw gasification furnace for a stove.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has function of self pre-heating blowing and uses the energy effectively, and has better gasification quality of gas, large yield, high and rapid flow velocity and low gas production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straw gasification furnace for a stove.
NOVELTY - The red mud composite coiled material has layers of red mud modified plastic embryonic film. A high strength polyester gridding cloth is compounded with red mud modified plastic embryonic films together.    USE - Red mud composite coiled material used in biogas engineering for covering anaerobic pond roofs and making flexible gas storing bag.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a red mud composite coiled material that is an environment-friendly, ageing-resistant, corrosion resistance, inflaming retardant, has long service life, can absorb solar energy, increases activity of anaerobe by heating the sewage, improves the biogas generation amount, uses the modern high frequency welding process, has high bonding strength, convenient installation, and has flexible specification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional diagram of red mud composite coiled material.
NOVELTY - A gas sensor has a base plate comprising sensor material and a porous thin layer having the network structure of nanofiber. The nanofiber comprises metal catalyst and nano particle of metal oxide.    USE - Gas sensor for measuring environmental toxic material such as alcohol, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, ammonia, carbonmonooxide, carbondioxide, phenol, acetone, methane and formaldehyde in subway and public building.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has high sensitivity, and the metallic catalyst of nano size is uniformly distributed in the network structure surface. The sensor effectively measures the environmental toxic material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing gas sensor using membranous polymer, metal oxide precursor and solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of a network structure of nanofiber. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A waste material composting system comprises insulated vertical parallel sided tower(s) incorporating chamber(s) for bacterial and fungal breakdown of biodegradable materials supplied at 50-80% w/w in-feed moisture. A variable aeration rate provided by positive pressure of air below the composting biomass is matched to biological oxygen demand. The base of each chamber is fitted with a material supporting finger bridge roller mechanism through which humidity-controlled air is introduced to the chamber and compost output regularly removed.    USE - System for composting biodegradable waste material, e.g. biomass (claimed), and for use as a bio-filtration system.    ADVANTAGE - The composting system is closer to urban areas, thus reducing collection, transport and disposal costs and enhancing sales of finished products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of composting biodegradable waste material comprising:    (A) inducing air rates through the compost pile at levels slightly exceeding biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) using pressurized, humidity-controlled, heated air, at the base of the pile;    (B) providing habitat within the upper level of the compost pile for pyrophilic and thermophilic microorganisms through bio-film maintenance and moisture content control allowing combined aerobic and anaerobic activity within the pile without undesirable odors escaping to atmosphere; and    (C) regular input and removal of material with cycle retention times in accordance with output product characteristics and the degree of product maturity required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composting system.    Blender (1)    Conveyors (2-4)    Rotating disk (5)    Roller mechanisms (6)    Conveyor belt (7)
NOVELTY - An acetic acid or mixed solution of acetic acid and ammonium sulfate is used for removing heavy metal from waste compost.    USE - An acetic acid or mixed solution of acetic acid and ammonium sulfate is used for removing heavy metal from waste compost (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using acetic acid or mixed solution of acetic acid and ammonium sulfate in removing heavy metal from waste compost, comprising:    (A) sieving waste compost in domestic waste containing heavy metal, naturally drying, crushing and sieving;    (B) washing fine sand with 1% sulfuric acid for 24 hours and parching at 100 degrees C;    (C) filling treated fine sand and waste compost into eluting device, eluting with acetic acid or mixed solution of acetic acid and ammonium sulfate, and setting aside eluted solution for 48 hours, where weight ratio of acetic acid to compost is 1:2-10 and the weight ratio of compost to mixed solution is 1:2-15;    (D) eluting compost again with water, collecting eluted solution, setting aside for 24 hours, eluting thrice and collecting eluted solution;    (E) combing eluted solutions and digesting to obtain powder; and    (F) regulating to constant volume using 1% diluted nitric acid and measuring concentration of heavy metal.
NOVELTY - A package biogas generator compounded by water and concrete comprises a gas outlet base (2) that is manufactured at the top of the shell (1) of the biogas generator; a gas outlet pipe (3) that is installed on the base; a charging hole shell (4) that is set on one side of the top part of the shell; a water pressure tank (5) that is set on the other side; and a base (6) that is set at the bottom of the shell of the biogas generator.    USE - The package biogas generator compounded by water and concrete is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The package biogas generator compounded by water and concrete adopts ellipsoid volume; thus, the embedding depth is shallow and the formation bottom area is big. Moreover, it has no fermentation blind area; where the tank has good sealing performance; and it has no movable cover; thus, it is convenient to be operated. Additionally, the molded product can be produced commercially; it is convenient to be installed; and the cost of the tank is low; thus, the price is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the package biogas generator compounded by water and concrete.    Shell (1)    Gas outlet base (2)    Gas outlet pipe (3)    Charging hole shell (4)    Water pressure tank (5)    Base (6)
NOVELTY - Use of Acetobacter aceti in treating copper-containing etching waste liquid.    USE - The A.aceti is useful in preparing microbial agent for treating copper-containing etching waste liquid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metabolite of A.aceti produced in copper-containing etching waste liquid can precipitate copper ion and copper ion can be removed by a simple filtering process, thus copper-containing etching waste liquid can be regenerated. The A.aceti is less affected by other ions in the etching waste liquid and effectively removes copper ion. The A.aceti widely exists in acescent substances and is cost-effective, hence treatment cost of copper-containing etching waste liquid is reduced.
NOVELTY - The biochemical reaction tank has a tank body for containing organic waste water, a general control unit, a yeast strain adding device, a microorganism active nutrient adding device, a temperature adjusting device, a pH adjusting device, and an electric valve. The general control unit is respectively connected to the yeast strain adding device, the microorganism active nutrient adding device, the temperature adjusting device, the pH adjusting device and the electric valve.    USE - Biochemical reaction tank for treating organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The biochemical reaction tank uses the yeast strain and microorganism active nutrient with excellent treating effect and it can adjust the temperature and pH of the tank according to external instructions to ensure the better activity of the yeast strain and microorganism active nutrient inside the tank body, so as to generate the better treating effect of waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the biochemical reaction tank for treating organic waste water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The process system has a sulfate reduction tank and upflow anaerobic-sludge blanket (UASB) reaction device respectively installed with a granular sludge feeding device; a biological desulfuration tank and cyclic activated sludge system (CASS) (RTM: not defined), reaction tank respectively provided with an aerobic sludge feeding device; and a biochemical reaction tank provided with a yeast strain feeding device and an active micro-organism nutrient feeding device.    USE - Process system for high-concentration organic wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the process system of high-concentration organic wastewater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An organic waste feedstock is thermal hydrolyzed at 100-220 degrees C under pressure of 5-20 bars for a 15 minutes to 4 hours to obtain a hydrolyzate. Then, hydrolyzate is subjected to anaerobic digestion at 25-60 degrees C for 1-35 days to produce a biogas stream and a digestate. Then, the digestate is separated into solid fraction and liquid fraction, and portion of the solids fraction is recycled to process of anaerobic digestion. The biogas stream having methane content of 55-75 weight%, and solids fraction are recovered.    USE - Manufacture of biogas and solid fraction from organic waste feedstock such as animal by-product, food waste, waste-water treatment solid, biodegradable municipal sludge and yard waste, used for production of thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas and solid fraction is efficiently manufactured from organic waste feedstock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacture of biogas and solid fraction from organic waste feedstock, which comprises receiving bin for receiving the organic waste feedstock and supplying the organic waste feedstock to a thermal hydrolysis reactor, thermal hydrolysis reactor for processing the organic waste feedstock to produce hydrolyzate, anaerobic digester for processing the hydrolyzate at 25-60 degrees C for 1-35 days to produce the biogas and a digestate, and a solid thickening tank for separating the digestate into the solid fraction and a liquid fraction.
NOVELTY - The method involves removing heavy metals in effluent by providing a bacterium. The bacteria is selected from a group consisting of genus Rhodococcus more specifically Rhodococcus opacus to adsorb heavy metals such as chromium, lead, cadmium, zinc and copper, present in solutions.    USE - Method for removing heavy metals from liquids such as effluents, from industrial or domestic places.    ADVANTAGE - The bacteria is selected from the group consisting of genus Rhodococcus more specifically Rhodococcus opacus to adsorb heavy metals such as chromium, lead, cadmium, zinc and copper, present in solutions, and hence enabling the bacterium to remove the heavy metals in the effluent in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating heavy metals removal method.
NOVELTY - The method involves transforming glycerol/biomass heterogeneous catalysis to produce olefins or fuel or intermediates for the synthesis of organic polymers, where the glycerol is prepared from raw grease.    USE - Method for converting glycerol/biomass product of greater value into olefins, fuel or intermediates for synthesis of organic polymers.
NOVELTY - The method involves isolating two strains of yeast and fungus from crude oil, where the strains of yeast and fungus are combined together to obtain polyols.    USE - Method for producing polyols from biotransformation glycerin during preparation of biodiesel.
NOVELTY - The chitosan is formed in a shape of non-pathogenic, immobilized and non-genetical bacteria Bacilius pumilus UFPEDA831.    USE - Microspheres-shaped chitosan for use in biodegradation of industrial effluents and domestic and bioremediation of natural environment contaminated with oil and derivatives of oil.
NOVELTY - Methanogenesis involves using food waste and upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor, where the food waste is hydrolyzed by using enzymes to obtain hydrolyzed liquid. The hydrolyzed liquid is centrifuged at 3500-4500 resolution per minute (RPM) for 5-15 minutes to obtain supernatant. The supernatant is diluted 5-6 times by adding water in the UASB reactor to obtain methane.    USE - Method for methanogenesis.    ADVANTAGE - The methanogenesis method enables to produce highly pure methane effectively and decreases volatile suspended solids (VSS) rate and increases sustainable cooperative for organic development (SCOD) rate in order to contain organic solid material effectively, and increases applicability of industrial enzyme hydrolysis process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor used in methanogenesis. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Extraction involves extracting edible groups by adding water into compressed liquid extractor at 25-30 degrees C and 500-1000 megapascal (Mpa). The edible groups are Brassica campestris, Ulva pertusa and barley stalk.    USE - Method for extraction used for fermenting saccharification liquid to obtain alcohol particularly, ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The extraction method enables to produce ethanol effectively, and is eco-friendly and cost-effective due to resourcing waste, and also reduces global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting ethanol productivity of barley stalk extract.
NOVELTY - Bioorganic fertilizer comprises (pts.wt.) zymotic raw material (50-70), zymocyte powder (0.5-2), brown sugar (0.3-0.8) and brassinolide (0.05-0.2).    USE - Bioorganic fertilizer used for preventing and curing root nematodes and inhibiting soil borne disease, degrading chemical or agrochemical and heavy metal pollutants of soil and improving stress resistance of cold resistance, dry resistance and disease resistance of crops, improving stress resistance of the crops; and used as fodder or fodder additive of domestic animals and fishes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer separates protein in raw material directly to free amino acid via zymotic method, is rich free amino acid, at more than 12 content of amino acid which fully meets requirement of various crops to amino acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing bioorganic fertilizer comprising taking each raw material, heaping each raw material after mixing uniformly, obtaining mixing material, fermenting mixing materials after controlling 27-50% of water content of mixing materials, pelletizing fermented material directly, and obtaining the bioorganic fertilizer immediately.
NOVELTY - Obtaining biodiesel involves fermenting raw materials in a photobioreactors, which contains carbon dioxide. A distributor is provided inside the photobioreactors.    USE - Method for obtaining biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to obtain biodiesel in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - In this wonder fuel which is in the form of fuel 'rods' and 'cubes', the ingredients are (i) saw dust, (ii) dried coconut shell powder, (iii) aluminum powder, (iv) barium peroxide, (v) magnesium ribbon, and (vi) adhesive which binds all the ingredients into 'rods' and 'cubes' shapes. The ingredients are compacted under high pressure into 'rods' and 'cubes' shapes in the molds of which these ingredients are compacted. The inserted magnesium ribbon serving like fuse wire when lit (or ignited) burns with the ingredients and these ingredients give (or burn giving) a high temperature of nearly 1700?oC. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Bioreactor (20) comprises: many particles stacked to form a heap (30) having a void volume of greater than or equal to 15%, where the particles comprises biodegradable carbonaceous material; equipment for communicating gases to the heap; equipment for communicating aqueous solutions to the heap; equipment for communicating gas from the heap; equipment for collecting liquids that drain from the heap; a gas impermeable barrier (36) covering the heap; and a microbial consortium within the heap capable of biodegrading biodegradable carbonaceous material within the heap to synfuel.    USE - The bioreactor is useful for converting biodegradable carbonaceous material into synfuel (claimed) e.g. synthetic petroleum, alcohol and/or a gaseous fuel containing methane.    ADVANTAGE - The bioreactor: serves as a very large, high surface area ex situ bioreactor for deriving synfuels from low-grade fossil fuels; provides high yields of synfuels; ensures adequate microorganism access to the carbonaceous material to be bio-converted into synfuel, where the microorganisms and nutrients can be introduced into the bioreactor at any time after the formation of the heap; allows for the easy removal of liquid hydrocarbon fuels e.g. synthetic petroleum or gaseous hydrocarbon fuels e.g. methane; and provides a cost effective way to achieve aerobic and/or anaerobic degradation of carbonaceous materials to synfuel, where it is possible to cost effectively scale the bioreactor to process thousands of tones of oil shale or oil sand per day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a biodegradation power plant and its corresponding bioreactor and associated equipment for recovering synfuel from carbonaceous material.    Stacked particle bioreactor (20)    Heap (30)    Irrigation system (34)    Gas impermeable barrier (36)    Oil/water separator (37)
NOVELTY - Method for sewage waste utilization integrated with energy recovery involves subjecting the sewage sludge after methane fermentation for drying to obtain product of dry contents of at least 90%; and then mixing it with fine coal at the ratio of not greater than 5:95 (preferably 3:95); and subsequently directing the obtained mixture to a ball mill, in which the mixture is comminuted to dust of a diameter of at least 0.1 mm and in the form of dust it is delivered to lower low-emission spin-type burner installed in the lower part of the boiler.    USE - For sewage waste utilization integrated with energy recovery (claimed) useful for waste management in agriculture as a fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides mixing sludge after dehydration with fine coal to obtain alternative fuel for use in firing boilers in power station.
NOVELTY - Fuel system showing reduced fossil carbon content compared to that of fossil fuels while the fuel-technological properties are the same is claimed.    USE - The fuel system is useful: for power plant fuelling in the production of electric power and/or heat; for producing paper, and glass and/or mineral melts; and as a domestic fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel system is ecologically more favorable and can be unlimitedly exploited for industrial applications. The fuel system reduces the emission of the carbon dioxide based on fossil carbon. The fuel system remains in an absolute condition without any agglutination or adhesion during its transportation and conveying, since the system has powdery additive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of producing a fuel system comprising: (a) selecting a first fossil regular fuel having a low content of volatile matters, a second fossil regular fuel having a medium content of volatile matters and a biogenic carbon carrier; (b) mixing the first and second fossil regular fuels; and (c) mixing the mixture obtained in step (b) with the biogenic carbon carrier, where the fossil regular fuels and the biogenic carbon carrier are selected so that the obtained fuel system meets the requirements of a regular fuel at least concerning its properties including ash content, volatile matters and calorific value.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a biomass section (124) accepting and stirring raw biomass materials. A pyrolysis and a tar cracking section (130) include an inner cylinder for receiving biomass and an outer surrounding cylinder for receiving gases from the biomass. A char gasification section (144) receives the biomass and gases from the pyrolysis and the tar cracking section, where the char gasification section provides a grating (148) and a scraper for passing the gases and ash, and retains the biomass for char gasification on the grating.    USE - Downdraft gasifier for gasifying biomass material e.g. woodchip, sewage, sludge and refuse, to produce gas e.g. carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing gases from biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gasification combustion chamber that is utilized with a gasification system.    Biomass section (124)    Tar cracking section (130)    Char gasification section (144)    Grating (148)    Access portal (150)
NOVELTY - A modifier (5) is arranged at the upper portion of a fuel cell assembly (401) for modifying the reformed gas such as hydrogen gas into fuel gas. A detection unit detects temperature of modifier. A controller controls supply of reformed gas and water vapor to modifier when modifier is detected to be in temperature for carrying out steam reforming. A combustion unit burns modified fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas. The modification catalyst contained in modifier is arranged outside fuel cell (4) in fuel cell aggregate assembly for taking heat of the combustion unit.    USE - Fuel cell module used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion state of the several fuel cells can be controlled reliably as the heat of the fuel cell is taken by the modification catalyst in the modifier that is arranged in the upper portion of several fuel cells. Thus the stability of the combustion state is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell module.    Fuel cell (4)    Modifier (5)    Fuel cell unit (30)    Fuel cell assembly (401)    Fuel cell module (FC)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating electrolytic membrane to a MEA base material. An electrode containing anode and cathode is formed on the base material. Several separators are formed in sheet like separator base material formed of flexible resin. The MEA base material and sheet like separator base material are laminated. The laminated MEA base material and sheet like separator base material is folded into zig-zag shape by zig-zag lamination portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell stack (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laminated MEA base material and sheet like separator base material is folded into zig-zag shape by zig-zag lamination portion, the need of adjusting the position of MEA and separator is avoided. The laminated MEA base material and sheet like separator base material are folded with sufficient precision within short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing apparatus for fuel cell stack; and    (2) fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell manufacturing apparatus.    Stage (51)    Rotating mechanism (52)    Elevator mechanism (53)    Clamping mechanism (54)    Laminated structure (62)
NOVELTY - Separator has package unit (3) accommodated in separator main portion (2), where fuel or oxidizing agent is made to flow into the package unit. Accommodation opening (10) for the package unit formed approximately in center of separator such that passage unit is moved and inserted into the accommodation opening.    USE - Separator for fuel cell for generating electric power using fuel such as hydrogen and methanol, for use in petroleum field or other earth environment.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of two single cells can be enabled by providing the contact in the flow path of the separator. Performance test can be performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory diagram of the structure of the fuel cell and the vertical sectional view of the fuel cell.    Separator main portion (2)    Package unit (3)    Accommodation opening (10)    Mounting section (12)    Insertion hole (13a)
NOVELTY - Method for treating a domestic refuse dump, comprises disposing the domestic refuse dump over a landfill covering, converting compounds significant to determine as harmful substances into other environmentally compatible compounds, filling out a liquid into the domestic refuse dump over a supplying arrangement and dumping arrangement and additionally introducing the microorganisms adapted harmful substances to be broken down into the domestic refuse dump, adding the adapted microorganisms of the liquid into the landfill and transporting the liquid inside the landfill.    USE - The method is useful for the treatment of a domestic refuse dump.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides good support for the biological degradation processes in the domestic refuse dump. The method does not require additional arrangements for the introduction of modified microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for treating a domestic refuse dump, comprises disposing the domestic refuse dump over a landfill covering, converting compounds significant to determine as harmful substances and optionally its intermediate decomposition products into other environmentally compatible compounds, filling out a liquid into the domestic refuse dump over a supplying arrangement and dumping arrangement and additionally introducing the microorganisms adapted harmful substances to be broken down available in the domestic refuse dump into the domestic refuse dump, adding the adapted microorganisms of the liquid before or during adding of the liquid into the landfill and transporting the liquid inside the landfill, where it is effective in the conversion of the compounds.
NOVELTY - Biomass waste subjected to granular processing is pushed up with a piston from an aluminum under-pipe maintained in vertical position, and overflowed from upper end of pipe. The feedstock is filled between aluminum pipe and stainless pipe. Heat is induced to aluminum pipe from a heat source, and raw material is heated and dried at 200 degrees C or less. The decomposition and carbonization are prevented, and drying is reliably advanced. Thus, hydrogen is separated from biomass waste.    USE - Separation of hydrogen from biomass waste.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is efficiently separated from biomass waste without affecting the environment and without using fossil fuel.
NOVELTY - A plant-type biomass is partially oxidized with a gas containing oxygen, and gasified at 700-820 degrees C. The plant-type biomass feedstock is heated by heat generated during synthesis of dimethyl ether or methanol using a gas of low sulfur content, dried, and the moisture content is adjusted.    USE - Method to gasify plant-type biomass such as waste microbial bed for cultivation of trees, bamboo, grass, scrap wood and mushrooms, and for manufacturing liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides liquid fuel with easy transfer and storage properties. The heat and byproduct generated during gasification of plant-type biomass are recycled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of synthesis of the gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Method for producing ethanol, involves collecting discarded material containing 5 mass% or more of cotton and recovering cotton, performing saccharification of the recovered cotton, and fermenting the saccharified liquid to produce ethanol. The recovered cotton contains 15 mass% or less of impurities and 500 ppm or less of sulfur, and has average particle diameter of 0.1-300 mu m and degree of polymerization of 50-300.    USE - Method for producing ethanol used for producing ethyl-t-butyl ether and gasoline (all claimed), which are useful as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce ethanol from cotton recovered from discarded garments, at high saccharification rate. Hence enables to effectively recycle garments, save energy and resources and prevent global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ethyl-t-butyl ether produced from ethanol produced by the above process and isobutene; and    (2) gasoline containing 1-85 volume% of the ethanol or 1-50 volume% of the ethyl-t-butyl ether.
NOVELTY - The method involves treating a portion of sludge introduced into sedimentation tank in acid treatment tank and a portion of acid-treated sludge is treated with alkali in alkali treatment tank. The acid-treated sludge and alkali-treated sludge are merged and returned to aerator. A portion of sludge introduced into sedimentation tank is treated in solubilization processing tank and a portion of sludge treated in the tank is treated with alkali and returned to aerator. The volume ratio of the sludge for alkali and acid treatment is set within 1:1-1:6.    USE - Processing method of organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of surplus sludge is reduced while maintaining the quality level of treated water. The organic waste water can be processed at low cost efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic block diagrams illustrating processing method of organic waste water. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (100) has a container in which hydrogen producing substance is reacted with water, to produce hydrogen, a unit to supply water to the container, and a unit to supply hydrogen-producing inhibitor to the container.    USE - Apparatus is used for production of hydrogen and fuel cell electric power generation system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of hydrogen leaked out of the fuel cell electric power generation system is reduced, when removing the hydrogen production apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell electric power generation system, which is provided with fuel cell (1) which uses hydrogen as fuel of negative electrode and hydrogen production apparatus for supplying hydrogen to negative electrode;    (2) manufacture method of hydrogen, which involves producing hydrogen by reacting hydrogen-producing substance and water and suppressing the production of hydrogen by contacting the hydrogen-producing inhibitor with hydrogen-producing substance; and    (3) method of suppressing the amount of hydrogen production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hydrogen production apparatus.    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen-producing substance container (2)    Water container (4)    Hydrogen-producing inhibitor container (5)    Hydrogen production apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generating apparatus (100) comprises modifier (2) which produces hydrogen containing gas, selective-oxidation device (4) which has selective-oxidation catalyst, oxidant gas supply device (12) which supplies oxidant gas for selective-oxidation reaction to selective-oxidation catalyst, and chlorine removal agent (15) containing silver salt or silver ion.    USE - A hydrogen generating apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can operate stably over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generating apparatus (100) comprises modifier (2) which produces hydrogen containing gas by reforming reaction with fuel and water containing hydrocarbon, selective-oxidation device (4) which has selective-oxidation catalyst which reduces carbon monoxide in hydrogen containing gas which produced by modifier by selective-oxidation reaction using oxidant gas, oxidant gas supply device (12) which supplies oxidant gas for selective-oxidation reaction to selective-oxidation catalyst, and chlorine removal agent (15) containing silver salt or silver ion which chemically reacts chloride eluted from selective-oxidation catalyst with silver salt or silver ion. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing show a block diagram of hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language).    Modifier (2)    Selective-oxidation device (4)    Oxidant gas supply device (12)    Chlorine removal agent (15)    Hydrogen generating apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The composting apparatus (A) has a stirring unit (2) that is provided in the outer periphery of a rotating shaft (1) having pipe structure. The stirring unit stirs the organic waste deposited in a processing tank (C) while moving in the planar direction. A vibrating unit (3) arranged in the rotating shaft, vibrates the rotating shaft and the stirring unit.    USE - Vertical shaft type composting apparatus for stirring and composting of organic waste containing excrement of livestock such as cow, pig and hen, organic refuse, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance force of organic waste with respect to movement and rotation of the rotating shaft can be reduced using a simple structure, by providing the vibrating unit in the rotating shaft. Hence the stirring efficiency of the organic waste can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vibrating unit is arranged in the rotating shaft portion corresponding to the portion in which density of organic waste is high in the axial direction, among the portions of the rotating shaft. The vibrating unit is arranged in the lower end of the rotating shaft in the axial direction, among the portions in the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is provided with an air supply opening at the upper end and a jet nozzle at the lower end. A holding pipe is used for holding the vibrating unit in the inner side of the rotating shaft. A connection space is provided in the holding unit for connection of air supply opening and jet nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the composting apparatus.    Rotating shaft (1)    Stirring unit (2)    Vibrating unit (3)    Composting apparatus (A)    Processing tank (C)
NOVELTY - Sintering of modification catalyst particle used as a modification catalyst is saturated (S100) by applying heat. The reformation reaction rate constant after sintering particle is measured (S120). A composition of outlet gas of modifier is computed (S140) by simulation using the measured reacting rate constant after running modifier for two times in which time for secondary process is more than primary process.    USE - Method for estimating modification capability of modifier of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The modification capability of modifier of fuel cell is economically estimated. The durability of modification catalyst is estimated at high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for estimating modification capability of modifier of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating method for estimating modification capability of modifier of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Saturation process (S100)    Measuring process (S120)    Computation process (S140)
NOVELTY - A modification unit generates modification gas containing hydrogen from modification fuel and modification water, and supplies generated gas to fuel electrode of fuel cell. An evaporation unit evaporates modification water and generates water vapor in modification unit corresponding to heat from burner. A temperature sensor detects temperature at exit portion of modification unit. A control unit for controlling temperature rise rate of modification unit, determines generation of water vapor when exit temperature of the modification unit is greater than reference value.    USE - Modifier for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of water vapor in modification unit can be determined reliably at low cost by the usage of temperature sensor hence generation of caulking due to degradation of modification catalyst in modification unit is suppressed and the temperature rise rate of modifier can be maintained appropriately for favorable modification reaction. The energy loss of the fuel cell system is prevented and the durability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control operation of modifier for fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The rotary axial portions (3,4) are positioned on a coaxial line in the direction orthogonal to the operation direction of a conveyance structure (1). The agitating pawls are provided at the outer periphery of the rotary axial portions. A motive power unit rotates the rotary axial portions. A distribution element distributes the livestock bedding and manure to the rotary axial portion sides and moves the bedding and manure to the side of injection portion (B4) of the conveyance structure during operation condition.    USE - Stirring apparatus for stirring livestock bedding and manure.    ADVANTAGE - The livestock bedding and manure are stirred efficiently. The processing efficiency of the livestock bedding and manure is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotary stirring element (2) is moved to the discharge portion side from the injection portion side when stirring the bedding and manure in a processing tank. The rotary stirring element is moved to the injection portion side during operation at the side of the injection portion of the conveyance structure. The distribution element is arranged near the rotary axial portions at the conveyance side. The agitating pawls are arranged along the spiral direction. The edge portion of the rotary axial portions is positioned above the upper surface of the side wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the stirring apparatus.    Conveyance structure (1)    Rotary stirring element (2)    Rotary axial portions (3,4)    Injection portion (B4)    Discharge portion (B5)
NOVELTY - A combustor (1) set in casing (2), has combustion space (23) for burning fuel. An annular modification catalyst flow path (3) is formed concentrically at outer peripheral side of combustion space. An annular flow path (4) for cooling modification fuel, is formed at outer peripheral side of flow path (3). A raw fuel pre-heater (5) is concentrically formed at outer peripheral side of path (4). The length of in path (4) along raw fuel flow direction is set smaller than that of the path (3). A raw fuel preheating flow path (102) is set at inlet port of path (3).    USE - Modifier for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell using heavy liquid fuel such as kerosene.    ADVANTAGE - Since the length of flow path for cooling modification fuel along raw fuel flow direction is set smaller than that of the modification catalyst flow path, heat exchange performed between mixed gas in catalyst flow path and raw fuel is reduced while maintaining outlet temperature of raw fuel to preset temperature appropriate for modification process. Hence the precipitation of carbon on modification catalyst during raw fuel modification can be reduced and the conversion ratio of hydrogen fuel can be improved. Since the amount of un-reacted liquid chemical flowing out from modification catalyst exit is reduced, stable drive of modifier can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the modifier for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustor (1)    Casing (2)    Catalyst flow path (3)    Flow path for cooling modification fuel (4)    Raw fuel pre-heater (5)    Combustion space (23)    Raw fuel preheating flow path (102)
NOVELTY - A modification catalyst (14) is extended in parallel direction to center axis (110) of evaporation portion (13). A heat insulation structure (62) is arranged around catalyst. A heat exchange portion (60) is arranged to circulate water so as to perform heat exchange process with respect to heat discharged from catalyst. The heat exchange portion is connected with water inlet port of evaporation portion by connection structure. The mixed gas containing source gas which is flown into catalyst from evaporation portion, is reformed to a hydrogen rich reformed gas.    USE - Hydrogen generating apparatus of fuel cell system for supplying hydrogen rich gas to anode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat discharged from the modification catalyst can be collected effectively, and thermal efficiency of the hydrogen generating apparatus can be improved reliably. The generation of water discharge pulsation in the water inlet port and the connection pipes can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water evaporation portion (13)    Modification catalyst (14)    Heat exchange portion (60)    Heat insulation structure (62)    Center axis (110)
NOVELTY - A refrigerant compressor (15) has a compressor portion (2) connected with motor (3) through a rotating shaft and compressing a coolant, provided in an airtight container (1) retaining refrigeration oil (14). The refrigeration oil is polyol ester oil. The coolant is R290 (propane).    USE - Refrigerant compressor is used in refrigerating cycle for freezing apparatus or air conditioning machine (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor has excellent lubricity, and reduces amount of dissolution of coolant to refrigeration oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A refrigerant compressor has a compressor portion connected with motor through a rotating shaft and compressing a coolant, provided in an airtight container retaining refrigeration oil. The coolant is R290. The refrigeration oil is polyol ester oil of formula: C-(CH2OCOR)4 or (R-COOCH2)3-C-O-C-(CH2OCO-R)3.    R=11-19C alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of refrigerant compressor.    Airtight container (1)    Compression portion (2)    Motor (3)    Rotor (10)    Refrigeration oil (14)
NOVELTY - A system involves decomposing water into oxygen and hydrogen by electrolyzing tidewater, and absorbing heat.    USE - A system for ozone layer restoration, countermeasure against global warming, and alternative energy production.    ADVANTAGE - The system contributes to global warming prevention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a receiving tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of methane gas generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (30) is manufactured by immersing porous sheet-like reinforcing material (11) containing polymeric resin in solution containing ion of transition metal, heating solution, precipitation process which deposits particles (20) of transition metal oxide inside reinforcing material, and impregnation process which impregnates polyelectrolyte in reinforcing material. The polymer electrolyte membrane contains polyelectrolyte which has sulfonic acid group, and oxide of transition metal for suppressing hydroxy radical generated from hydrogen peroxide.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and inexpensively suppresses decline in electric power generation efficiency and deterioration of polyelectrolyte by hydroxylated radical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte membrane.    Reinforcing material (11)    Sphere-shaped particle (20)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (30)    First polyelectrolyte layer (31)    Sheet-like electrolyte (40)
NOVELTY - An organic material is fermented in an apparatus comprising container by feeding organic material and fermenting microbes (414) to lower portion (410) of container, where material already existing in container (421) moves upwards as a plug flow; fermenting upwards moving material and generating gas in fermenting zone (420) above lower portion of container; removing generated gas and completely fermented material from upper portion of the container; and mixing organic material and fermenting microbes in lower portion of container by mixing equipment (412).    USE - Method of fermenting organic material in an apparatus comprising container (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides very efficient mixing of the components of the material, thus forming practically homogenous mixture. The solid material content of the fermenting material is high, and, correspondingly, the amount of produced gas relative to the reactor volume is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic material is fermented in an apparatus comprising container by feeding organic material and fermenting microbes (414) to lower portion (410) of container, where material already existing in container (421) moves upwards as a plug flow; fermenting upwards moving material and generating gas in fermenting zone (420) above lower portion of container; removing generated gas and completely fermented material from upper portion of the container; and mixing organic material and fermenting microbes in lower portion of container by mixing equipment (412). The mixing process is cyclically stopped or slowed down so that liquid layer is segregated from mixed material to bottom of the container, where liquid layer is removed from the bottom of the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross sectional view illustrating a fermenter.    Lower portion (410)    Mixing equipment (412)    Fermenting microbes (414)    Fermenting zone (420)    Container (421)
NOVELTY - A fat, oil and alcohol are reacted under mild condition at 50-70 degrees C and normal pressure using solid catalyst containing activated zinc oxide and alkali supported on activated zinc oxide to obtain fatty acid ester and glycerin.    USE - Manufacture of fatty acid ester and glycerin used for biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fatty acid ester and glycerin is manufactured efficiently with high purity at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid catalyst.
NOVELTY - A fuel-formation apparatus (1) comprises a primary crusher (4) for crushing combustible waste (W) containing plastic, sponge, fiber, rubber and/or wood as main component, equipment (7) for removing foreign material (F) contained in crushed material (W1), a secondary crusher (9) for crushing crushed material (W3) from which foreign material (I,M) is removed, and a unit (11) for blowing crushed material (W4) produced from the secondary crusher into a burner (10).    USE - Apparatus is used for fuel-formation method (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-formation method is carried out efficiently, stably and economically using the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) equipment for removing foreign material, has oscillating conveyor which classifies a to-be-conveyed material by dropping the component smaller than predetermined size to conveyance surface and a magnetic-separation machine for removing iron-type foreign material with a magnet provided above the oscillating conveyor; and    (2) fuel-formation method, which involves coarsely crushing combustible waste material containing plastic, sponge, fiber, rubber and/or wood by primary crusher, removing the foreign material contained in coarse crushed material, crushing the coarse crushed material by secondary crusher, and blowing into burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of block diagram of fuel-formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-formation apparatus (1)    Primary crusher (4)    Equipment for removing foreign material (7)    Intermediate tank (8)    Secondary crusher (9)    Burner (10)    Unit for blowing crushed material (11)    Foreign materials (I,M,F)    Combustible waste (W)    Crushed materials (W1,W3,W4)
NOVELTY - Method for processing lignocellulose raw material, involves enzyme-treating the pulverized lignocellulose raw material, where the viscosity of lignocellulose raw material is reduced to increase the pulverization process efficiency.    USE - The method is useful for processing lignocellulose raw material, such as maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) waste microbial bed (both claimed), which is used for feedstock and producing useful substances, e.g. ethanol, polylactic acid or saccharides.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to increase the pulverization efficiency of lignocellulose raw material easily as the clogging of pulverizer is reduced, and thus produces useful substances in large amount.
NOVELTY - The material has a structure comprising a grain boundary phase placed between a set of matrix phases, where side length of the matrix phases is between 1 nanometer to 200 nanometers, and the matrix phases is made of aluminum. The grain boundary phase comprises an amorphous phase, and contains hydrogen in a state of a solid solution. A pot containing crystalline aluminum hydride is orbitally revolved at a rotation speed of 350 to 1000 revolutions per minute, and the pot is rotated on an axis at a rotation speed of 800 to 2400 revolutions per minute during production of the material.    USE - Hydrogen storage material for use in a gas storage vessel for storing hydrogen that is utilized by a fuel cell to generate electricity for driving a fuel-cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The material contains a large amount of the grain boundary phase in order to store a large amount of hydrogen even at low pressure, and can advance hydrogen releasing reaction even at low temperature, thus eliminating the need for an internal pressure increasing apparatus and a heating apparatus, and reducing the amount of heat supplied to the gas storage vessel for supplying the surplus amount of heat to other components in the car, and hence simplifying the structure of the fuel-cell car, and increasing the heat efficiency of the car, while reducing the equipment investment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a hydrogen storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial view of a hydrogen storage material through transmission electron microscopy.
NOVELTY - Treatment of chlorophenol polluted sewage comprises regulating pH value of chlorophenol polluted sewage; mixing laccase (5-20 mg/L) and sewage and agitating to be uniformly mixed; adding synergetic visible light catalyst (0.2-1.0 g/L), opening light source and reacting for 3 hours; after finishing light catalytic process, closing the light source and keeping reaction for 7 hours in dark environment; and filtering and recycling the light catalyst. The method uses a xenon lamp to simulate the irradiation of sunlight and uses short-wave optical filter to filter the UV light of light source.    USE - Method for treating chlorophenol polluted sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The method can completely purify the chlorophenol polluted sewage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treatment of chlorophenol polluted sewage comprises regulating pH value of chlorophenol polluted sewage; mixing laccase (5-20 mg/L) and sewage and agitating to be uniformly mixed; adding synergetic visible light catalyst (0.2-1.0 g/L), opening light source and reacting for 3 hours; after finishing light catalytic process, closing the light source and keeping reaction for 7 hours in dark environment; and filtering and recycling the light catalyst. The laccase is used to catalyze the low chlorinated chlorophenol in sewage to be polymerized fast to form the precipitate and the high chlorinated chlorophenol in the sewage is treated by visible light catalytic oxidation process. The method uses a xenon lamp to simulate the irradiation of the sunlight and uses short-wave optical filter to filter the UV light of the light source.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel complexing agent comprises (mass%) oleic acid (23-24), lecithin (4-6), isobutyl alcohol (2-3), naphthenic acid (4-6), ammonia (4-6), ethanolamine (1-2), n-butanol (2-3), peroxide (1-3), borane (0.4-0.6), methanol (2-3), and water (45-55). The complexing agent is prepared by blending oleic acid, lecithin, isobutyl alcohol, naphthenic acid, and ammonia in a reaction kettle by stirring, reducing the temperature to 30-40 degrees C, adding ethanolamine, n-butanol, peroxide, borane, methanol and water while stirring, then further stirring for 30 minutes.    USE - Biodiesel complexing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel complexing agent has low-cost, and is safe and reliable, simple to prepare and convenient to use. The materials are easy to obtain and the biodiesel has stable high quality, high combusting value with low-exhaust emission, the same in rational index with the standard of GB252-94 and in appearance with standard diesel fuel. Power and combusting environment can be improved while carbon residue ash content can be decreased. Further, the complexing agent can be melted with diesel fuel but not be mixed together and not be demulsified in water, and can sustain maximum temperature of 90 degrees C and lowest temperature of - 40.
NOVELTY - An energy-saving gasoline comprises (pts.wt.) methanol (15-25), gasoline (60-80) and additives comprising octane number reinforcing agent (1-2), explosion-proof agent (1-2), antioxidant (0.2-0.4), high-efficiency dispersant (0.1-1), rubber anti-swelling agent (0.1-1), alcohol combustion corrosion inhibitor (0.1-1), and gasoline-saving smoke-inhibiting cleaning agent (0.2-0.4).    USE - Energy-saving gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The gasoline has good performance and combustion and reliable quality, is clean, environment-friendly, highly efficient, convenient to use and economical, and saves oil and energy resource.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy-saving gasoline comprises (pts.wt.) methanol (15-25), gasoline (60-80) and additives comprising octane number reinforcing agent (1-2), explosion-proof agent (1-2), antioxidant (0.2-0.4), high-efficiency dispersant (0.1-1), rubber anti-swelling agent (0.1-1), alcohol combustion corrosion inhibitor (0.1-1), and gasoline-saving smoke-inhibiting cleaning agent (0.2-0.4). The gasoline is prepared by adding methanol, gasoline, octane number reinforcing agent, explosion-proof agent, antioxidant, high-efficiency dispersant, rubber anti-swelling agent, alcohol combustion corrosion inhibitor and gasoline-saving smoke-inhibiting cleaning agent at normal temperature in a blending tank via proportioning pump and flow meter; and blending for 15-30 minutes.
NOVELTY - The device has a safety explosion-proof device barrel (2) whose upper port is hinged with a movable turnover plate (9). An outer wall of an upper end of the safety explosion-proof device barrel is fixedly connected to a set of ear plates (3). Upper parts of the ear plates are provided with horizontal concentric holes. A through shaft (4) is passed through the horizontal concentric holes. A turnover plate sleeve (5) is sleeved on the through shaft, where the turnover plate sleeve is integrated with the movable turnover plate.    USE - Explosion-proof device for a downdraft gasifying furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents explosion of the downdraft gasifying furnace by utilizing biomass and coal as fuel. The device allows the downdraft gasifying furnace to safely leak gas after the furnace is suddenly cut off, thus eliminating potential safety hazard of the downdraft gasifying furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an explosion-proof device.    Safety explosion-proof device barrel (2)    Ear plates (3)    Through shaft (4)    Turnover plate sleeve (5)    Movable turnover plate (9)
NOVELTY - Device (10) comprises a cylindrical housing (11) and a porous nickel foam coated with a catalytically active material (14), where the nickel foam is arranged in the housing for radially conducting a fluid medium.    USE - The device is useful: for carrying out a water-gas shift reaction, steam reforming or a selective methanation (all claimed) for providing highly pure hydrogen (fuel processing) for the operation of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous nickel foam has a very low pressure drop value and a very large geometric and specific surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a side view of the device for carrying out a water-gas shift reaction.    Device (10)    Cylindrical housing (11)    Nickel foam (14)    Flow channel (15)    Inlet (16)
NOVELTY - Processing rice hull into plant oil and dry rice hull powder comprises heating or pressing rice hull to extract plant oil and rice hull carbon granule; and separating plant oil and dry rice hull powder, and respectively packing.    USE - Processing rice hull into plant oil and dry rice hull powder (claimed) used as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves economic value by using plant and defatted dry rice hull powder as substitute for hydrocarbon energy, thus increasing income of peasant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of dry rice hull powder, comprising spraying dry rice hull powder into boiler burning chamber through high-pressurized air hose, and burning.
NOVELTY - The furnace (1) has manual material feeding hopper provided with a fire resisting sealing ring and a sealing cover, where the manual material feeding hopper is equipped at an upper part of a gas generating furnace (2). A combustor (3) is equipped at a bottom part of the furnace, where the combustor is not provided with a coal chamber. A plate-type tubular fire tube (4) is equipped at an upper part of the gas generating furnace.    USE - Biomass gas-generation energy-saving gas furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The manual material feeding hopper is provided with the sealing cover, thus reducing the space. The furnace enables conveniently feeding the material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a biomass gas-generation energy-saving gas furnace.    Biomass gas-generation energy-saving gas furnace (1)    Gas generating furnace (2)    Combustor (3)    Plate-type tubular fire tube (4)
NOVELTY - A strain of Novosphingobium puteolanum PP1Y deposited at the DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikro-organismen und Zellkulturen GmbH with accession number DSM 19530 on July 17, 2007, is new.    USE - The strain is useful for degrading monocyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons even when in complex mixture dissolved in oil phases as fuel oils, paraffin oils, and silicone oils. The strain, engineered or not by the insertion of foreign genes, is also useful as biocatalyst in biphasic systems in which the stable emulsion between the oil phase and the water phase is obtained without the addition of emulsifying agents. It can also be used for the preparation of molecules with emulsifying and gelatinizing activity (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The strain shows the ability to use as the sole carbon and energy source several monocyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons both in pure form and dissolved in oils as paraffin oils and silicone oils. It is able to use as the sole source of carbon and energy the aromatic fractions of several fuel oils as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel oil. The strain also produces extracellular material, prevalently proteins, with emulsifying and gelatinizing activity which stabilizes the emulsion of the oil phase in water/oil biphasic systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a process for the remediation of waters and soils polluted by monocyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons even when in complex mixture dissolved in oil phases as fuel oils, paraffin oils, and silicone oils comprising bringing into contact polluted waters or soils with an effective charge of the strain.
NOVELTY - A sewage is disposed by precipitating lower layer wastewater region of anaerobic condition which anaerobically processed nitrifying bacteria mixing sludge in wastewater by separately processing wastewater, dividing into upper wastewater region made into nitrifying bacteria containing anoxia state, supplying upper wastewater to mixing path (4) from upper wastewater region and lower layer wastewater to mixing path from lower layer wastewater region, stirring and mixing lower layer wastewater and upper wastewater, and discharging as after-process wastewater on mixing path.    USE - Disposal of sewage.    ADVANTAGE - The amount decrease capability of sludge by decomposition process of inflow wastewater can be heightened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sewage is disposed by precipitating lower layer wastewater region of anaerobic condition which anaerobically processed nitrifying bacteria mixing sludge in wastewater by separately processing wastewater before mixing nitrifying bacteria group in inflow wastewater by wastewater inflow path (2) on retention process path (3), dividing into upper wastewater region made into nitrifying bacteria containing anoxia state which is more upward than lower layer wastewater region, supplying upper wastewater to mixing path (4) from upper wastewater region and lower layer wastewater to mixing path from lower layer wastewater region while dividing into lower layer wastewater region and upper wastewater region on retention process path, stirring and mixing lower layer wastewater and upper wastewater, and discharging as after-process wastewater on mixing path. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a sewage treatment unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of sewage disposal system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wastewater inflow path (2)    Retention process path (3)    Mixing path (4)    Solid-liquid separation tank (11)    Aerator (12)
NOVELTY - The unit has a gas exhaust port connected to a gas outlet of a lower seal (100), and multiple demisters (500a, 500b) installed inside the lower seal. A supporting guide (510) supports the demister. An opening is formed in the lower seal. Multiple coalescing filters (620) are combined with end parts of multiple core pipes (610). A rotary shaft (420) is contacted with a supporting member (440). A drain is formed in an inner side of an upper seal (200). A screw thread is formed in an outer circumference of the rotary shaft. An opening and closing door opens and closes the lower seal.    USE - Unit for removing moisture in a gas in a blast furnace during dry distillation process for manufacturing coke from iron mill. Uses include but are not limited to removing moisture in hydrogen, coke oven gas, methane and carbon monoxide.    ADVANTAGE - The unit avoids the need of chiller using a refrigerant, and effectively removes the moisture and the dust included within the gas, thus increasing moisture elimination efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a gas moisture removing unit for blast furnace.    Lower seal (100)    Upper seal (200)    Rotary shaft (420)    Supporting member (440)    Demisters (500a, 500b)    Supporting guide (510)    Core pipes (610)    Coalescing filters (620)
NOVELTY - A catalyst chamber has an inlet for receiving feed stream and an outlet for delivering reformate mixed-gas stream (20) containing hydrogen gas. The catalyst chamber is heated to a minimum hydrogen producing temperature by heat source (60). The production of reformate mixed-gas stream is catalyzed by hydrogen producing region (19). The heat from heat source is conducted and distributed to hydrogen producing region by conductive guide structure (108). The feed stream and reformate mixed-gas stream are directed to hydrogen producing region by guide structure.    USE - Hydrogen-producing assembly for fuel processing assembly of fuel cell. Can also be used in producing hydrogen gas used for manufacturing metals, edible fats, oils, semiconductor devices and microelectronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be produced effectively with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the hydrogen-producing assembly.    Hydrogen producing region (19)    Reformate mixed-gas stream (20)    Heat source (60)    Hydrogen producing assembly (100)    Conductive guide structure (108)
NOVELTY - The unit has aerobic tank (3) in which a carrier (26) is arranged, and an aeration section (28) that performs biological aerobic treatment of wastewater. A partition plate (27) at water depth of 5-15 m in aerobic tank, divides the plane cross sectional area at the side of the aeration section, larger than half of plane cross sectional area of the aerobic tank.    USE - Sewage treatment unit.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable rotational flow can be efficiently generated within the aerobic tank, and the carrier can be smoothly flowed, without being precipitated at the bottom of the aerobic tank. The processing efficiency of the wastewater can be improved. The maintenance operation can be easily performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross sectional view of the aerobic tank of the sewage treatment unit.    Aerobic tank (3)    Sidewall (12)    Carrier (26)    Partition plate (27)    Aeration section (28)
NOVELTY - Biodiesel is prepared by subjecting seed kernel oil of Xanthoceras sorbifolia to acid treatment, catalyst preparation, esterification, filtration, refinement, and glycerin purification.    USE - Method for preparing biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces balance time for esterification reaction; allows esterification at rate of up to greater than 95%; and has high biodiesel output, short reaction time, low cost, reproducible raw material, wide adaptability, and simple post-treatment.
NOVELTY - A fuel ethanol is prepared by crushing Jerusalem artichoke, screening using 60 mesh sieves, soaking the powder in water at a ratio of 1:2-3 at 30-35 degrees C, adding activated strain (10 wt.%) and ammonium sulfate (0.2), reacting the mixture at 34 degrees C, adjusting pH value to 50, fermenting for 84 hours, distilling and dehydrating. The activated strain comprises Kluyveromyces marxianus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Rhizopus chinensis.    USE - Method of preparing a fuel ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is low cost and simple, requires less equipment investment, and employs cheap raw materials.
NOVELTY - Wood processing residues are charred, to obtain charcoal and combustible gas.    USE - Method for treating wood processing residues.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of black smoke during charring is prevented.
NOVELTY - A biomass molded coal comprises (in wt.%) coal slime (65-75), straw carbonized powder (23-33), an adhesive agent (0.5-1) and remainder of water.    USE - Biomass molded coal.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass molded coal has excellent combustibility.
NOVELTY - A flammable bamboo charcoal is prepared by carbonizing bamboo, and rolling as charcoal powder with particle size at less than 1 mm; uniformly agitating carbon powder (60-80 wt.%) and adhesive (40-20 wt.%), extruding under 20-50 ton/m2, and drying at 100-130 degrees C for 1-4 hours to remove excess moisture; adding ethanol, and setting aside; and getting out shaped bamboo charcoal absorbed with ethanol. The adhesive comprises (wt.%) vegetable starch (15-25), combustion improver (1-3), preservative (1-5), boiling water (30-50) and normal-temperature water (25-45).    USE - Method of preparing flammable bamboo charcoal (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is environment-friendly; has low manufacturing cost; and provides easy to ignite product with good combustion effect and no pungent peculiar smell.
NOVELTY - Movable solar energy high temperature methane generator comprises waterproof and corrosion resistant polyurea elastomer material coating on the inner and outer walls of the methane generator.    USE - The generator is useful for rural families and enterprise and public institutions.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is movable and convenient to be mounted; so it is used in many rural families and enterprise and public institutions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Movable solar energy high temperature methane generator comprises waterproof and corrosion resistant polyurea elastomer material coating on the inner and outer walls of the methane generator; one end of the high strength polyvinyl chloride (PVC) radiating pipe is connected with the solar energy heat collector; the other end enters the floor; and after surrounding the methane generator, it returns to the floor; and then it is connected with the water returning pipe of the solar energy heat collector; the feeding port is set on the upper cover of the methane generator; a discharging pipe is out of one side at the bottom of the methane generator; one end of the discharging pipe is connected with the slurry-pumping pump at the bottom of the methane generator; the other end lifts to the floor so as to form the discharging port; the gas pressure meter is set on the air outlet pipe above the methane generator cover; the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor are set above the methane generator; the polyurenthane thermal material is covered on the pool wall of the methane generator; the nylon mesh is mounted on the inner and outer walls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the generator.
NOVELTY - An indoxacarb aqueous emulsion comprises (wt.%) indoxacarb (1-30), solvent (5-15), cosolvent (5-15), emulsifier (3-15), antifreeze (3-5), defoamer (0.1-1), thickener (0.01-0.5), and water (balance).    USE - An indoxacarb aqueous emulsion used for protecting and treating cabbage armyworm, beet armyworm, and rice stalk borer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The emulsion is environment-friendly, safe and does not cause pollution. It has good stability upon storage.
NOVELTY - Entrapment immobilization carrier (10) comprises material for immobilization and microorganisms (12), where the deformation rate at the time of destruction of the carrier is greater than or equal to 95% and the intensity at the time of 50% compression is 0.05-0.15 kg/cm2.    USE - The entrapment immobilization carrier is useful for treating wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The entrapment immobilization carrier easily reduces sludge in wastewater by simple process as the carrier comprises aquatic earthworm along with microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for treating wastewater, which involves placing the entrapment immobilization carrier into a processing tank and processing the wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of entrapment immobilization carrier.    Entrapment immobilization carrier (10)    Microorganisms (12)    Aquatic earthworm (14)
NOVELTY - Quality of treated water obtained after biological treatment of to-be-processed water containing organic components and nitrogen components, is predicted by using activated-sludge models (ASM1, ASM2, ASM2d and ASM3) of International Water Association (IWA). The ammoniacal nitrogen concentration of treated water is estimated, and the value of biological oxygen demand of treated water is estimated based on the estimated concentration.    USE - Prediction of quality of biologically-treated water e.g. biologically-treated industrial wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables estimation of biological oxygen demand with excellent precision, and improves processing efficiency of biological treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biological treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the biological-treatment installation.    Biological-treatment installation (1)    Aerobic tank (2)    Sedimentation tank (3)    To-be-processed water inflow path (10)    Biological-treatment liquid distribution channel (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a condensing part (4) condensing light, and a detecting part (5) transmitting Fabry-Perot etalon (13) i.e. fiber type Fabry-Perot etalon, and detecting the light from the condensing part. The Fabry-Perot etalon is formed by a fiber type Fabry-Perot etalon penetrating optical waveguide material to an internal hole formed in a columnar holding member along an axial direction. An optical fiber is penetrated to a ferrule. An optical connector plug (12) is pressed from both ends of the Fabry-Perot etalon.    USE - Apparatus for measuring greenhouse gas such as carbon dioxide and methane.    ADVANTAGE - The detecting part transmits the Fabry-Perot etalon i.e. fiber type Fabry-Perot etalon, and detects the light from the condensing part, so that temperature-responsiveness is improved and measuring time can be shortened while reducing influence of the weather change during measurement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a greenhouse gas measuring apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Greenhouse gas measuring apparatus (1)    Condensing part (4)    Detecting part (5)    Optical connector plug (12)    Fabry-Perot etalon (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves cooling a hydrogen rich reformed gas produced from sewage gas supplied from outside, and condensing water content in the reformed gas using a reformed-gas cooler (22). The condensation temperature of the reformed-gas cooler is controlled without introducing supplementary water from supplementary water piping (45) so that the quantity of the stored water content and the discharged water content are set to be equal.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell electric power generation system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system, phosphoric acid-type fuel cell system and molten carbonate fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling temperature of the reformed-gas cooler is controlled appropriately, and the replenishment of water from outside is eliminated. The operational cost of the fuel cell electric power generation system can be reduced by eliminating the need for ion removal operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (12)    Cooling plate (14)    Fuel modifier (15)    Reformed-gas cooler (22)    Supplementary water piping (45)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply apparatus (600) has a hydrogen-producing container (603) filled with hydrogen-producing substance (604), that is connected with a fuel cell (500). The substance is mixed with water, to generate the hydrogen. The gas is supplied to fuel cell through a piping (107). The gas and water generated in negative electrode side of fuel cell are discharged out from fuel cell through a purge valve (310) such that hydrogen discharged from fuel cell consumed by a hydrogen consumption apparatus (900) when the pressure in fuel cell exceeds the preset value.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system used as power supply source of high-functional portable type electronic device such as personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of hydrogen discharged from the fuel cell can be reduced reliably without installing additional complex structure in the fuel cell electric power generation system. Thus, the deterioration of fuel cell can be prevented and the size of the fuel cell electric power generation system can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell electric power generation system.    Piping (107)    Purge valve (310)    Fuel cell (500)    Hydrogen supply apparatus (600)    Hydrogen-producing container (603)    Hydrogen-producing substance (604)    Hydrogen consumption apparatus (900)
NOVELTY - Cell has outlet manifold (142) formed in corner portion of the electric power generation region in hydrogen electrode side separator (14a). An inlet manifold (141) is formed in region opposing both sides of the corner portion. A flow-path portion (144) is provided to discharge unreacted hydrogen and impurity to outlet manifold, when supplying hydrogen to hydrogen electrode. A distribution flow-path (145) is arranged touching the flow-path portion to distribute fuel gas to flow-path portion.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle, vessel, portable generator and generator used for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - As the impurity in the fuel cell is provided to flow-path portion, the retention of impurity in the cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the hydrogen electrode side separator.    Hydrogen electrode side separator (14a)    Inlet manifold (141)    Outlet manifold (142)    Flow-path portion (144)    Distribution flow-path (145)
NOVELTY - Method for producing biogas in presence of Lactobacillus plantarum lactic acid bacterium, involves producing silage, mixing the silage with a starter in an anaerobic digester, contacting the silage of with L.plantarum lactic acid bacterium, before simultaneously with, or after the mixing process, and collecting biogas generated in the anaerobic digester.    USE - The method is useful for producing biogas (claimed), which is used as renewable energy source for producing ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas can be produced economically.
NOVELTY - Preparation of biosynthetic gas and/or synthetic fuels, preferably dimethyl ether (DME) and/or biosilica, comprises: (a) allothermal gasification of the biogenic ingredients for integrated production of process heat in a fluidized bed gasifier; (b) gasification of inert pyrolysis coke from the first gasification step, in a second parallel gasification step, which is operated according to the principle of expanded or circulating fluidized bed, using oxygen/steam; and (c) combination of a portion of the gasification product from the two gasifiers for common downstream processing.    USE - The device is useful to produce fuel for two-stroke engine or four-stroke engine, preferably on a ship. The dimethyl ether or synthetic gas is useful to generate electricity, preferably in internal combustion box (all claimed) and to generate mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides dimethyl ether with high yield and in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of biosynthetic gas and/or synthetic fuels, preferably dimethyl ether (DME) and/or biosilica, using biogenic ingredients, comprises: (a) allothermal gasification of the biogenic ingredients using pulsed burners for integrated production of process heat in a fluidized bed gasifier; (b) gasification of inert pyrolysis coke from the first gasification step, in a second parallel gasification step, which is operated according to the principle of an expanded or circulating fluidized bed, using oxygen/steam as gasification agent; and (c) combination of at least a portion of the gasification product from the two gasifiers for common downstream processing. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for the preparation of biosynthetic gas and/or synthetic fuels, preferably DME and/or biosilica comprising allothermal fluidized bed gasifier for carrying out the step (a), further gasifier for carrying out the step (b) and a device for carrying out the step (c).
NOVELTY - The system has anaerobic treatment tank (1) which anaerobically treats organic waste water and another aerobic treatment tank (2) which aerobically treats the anaerobically treated water from tank (1). A sulfur denitrification reactor (4) has carrier to which sulfur-oxidizing bacterium and sulfur-denitrifying bacterium are attached. Several introduction units introduce gas containing hydrogen sulfide and aerobically treated water containing nitrite-nitrogen or nitrate-nitrogen generated from the tanks, and gas containing oxygen into the reactor.    USE - Water treatment system for organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The system can perform stable denitrification and denitrification processes of organic waste water in an efficient manner without increasing the process time and cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of water treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anaerobic treatment tanks (1,2)    Settling basin (3)    Sulfur denitrification reactor (4)
NOVELTY - The electrolysis system (10) has baffles (58) provided with an upper solid portion (60) and a lower portion (62) that allow fluid communication between the chambers (52,54). The electrodes (64,72) arranged in the chambers are partially immersed in water. The electrodes are electrically charged when system is coupled to current source, so as to split water to hydrogen and oxygen gases.    USE - Electrolysis system for internal combustion engine of vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of the electrodes can be suppressed, operating cost of the system can be reduced and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the electrolysis system.    Electrolysis system (10)    Chambers (52,54)    Baffles (58)    Upper solid portion (60)    Lower portion (62)    Electrodes (64,72)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a portion of emission containing exhaust gas into a clinker cooler (2). Entrained ground raw meal product is removed from the exhaust gas, where the exhaust gas in combination with fresh air in the clinker cooler act as cooling gas for cooling cement clinker supplied from a kiln (31). A portion of the emission-containing cooling gas from the cooler is directed to the kiln for removing the emissions. The remaining portion of the emission-containing cooling gas is redirected back to a raw mill (1) to act as drying gas on cement raw meal.    USE - Method for reducing emissions such as volatile organic compound (VOC), methane and carbon monoxide (all claimed), from exhaust gas generated during grinding and drying of cement raw meal during a cement manufacturing process in a cement industry.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature realized in the kiln during the cement manufacturing process is more than the minimum temperature for combustion of raw meal emissions, so that the emissions are combusted reliably, thus reducing the emissions in the exhaust gas generated during grinding and drying of cement raw meal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for reducing emissions from exhaust gas generated during grinding and drying of cement raw meal during a cement manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for reducing emissions from exhaust gas generated during grinding and drying of cement raw meal during a cement manufacturing process.    Raw mill (1)    Clinker cooler (2)    Mill fan (12)    External heat source (13)    Kiln (31)
NOVELTY - A gas is removed from a nanostructure material by providing a gas that is implanted in a carbon nanostructure material; and placing carbon nanostructure material in microwave field such that at least portion of gas is out-gassed from carbon nanostructure material.    USE - Method for removing gas from nanostructure material.    ADVANTAGE - The method has capability to provide relatively efficient removal system for gases such as hydrogen from nanostructure materials; capability to remove hydrogen from carbon nanostructure matrix by heating portion of carbon nanostructure matrix using microwave field; and capability to release hydrogen relatively quickly and enable availability of hydrogen on demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an out-gassing apparatus, preferably a fuel cell (100) for nanostructure material comprising container containing gas that is implanted in carbon nanostructure material; and microwave energy generation system operable to deliver microwave energy through container such that at least a portion of the gas is out-gassed from carbon nano structure material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen source (110)    Oxygen source (120)    Anode (130)    Outlet (170)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying liquid (F) i.e. collected surface water, to a process water circuit (PWK) of a mechanical-biological waste treatment plant (MBA) depending on determined salt content (SZG) in process water (PW) and/or increasing addition of iron oxide as desulphurization agent, so as to reduce entry of salt from the process water into solid matter. The liquid is supplied to the process water circuit depending on determined nitrogen content (SSG) in the process water, so as to lower the nitrogen content in the process water for an operation of a fermentation device (FE).    USE - Method for operating a mechanical-biological waste treatment plant that is utilized for producing excess process water.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures a secure and smooth operation of the mechanical-biological waste treatment plant with constant and high gas yield and/or a high solid fuel quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mechanical-biological waste treatment plant with a process water circuit.    Liquid (F)    Fermentation device (FE)    Mechanical-biological waste treatment plant (MBA)    Process water (PW)    Process water circuit (PWK)    Excess process water (PWU)    Nitrogen content (SSG)    Salt content (SZG)
NOVELTY - A biogas purifier comprises two barrel bodies (1); a desulfurizing agent feeding hole (2) at upper port of each barrel body; a suspending bracket (7) for supporting the barrel body; a biogas input pipe (3); and a biogas output pipe (4). Each desulfurizing agent feeding hole is sealed with a sealing cover (5) which can be opened. The lower ends of two barrel bodies are connected detachably to each other by a movable component (6) to form U-shaped desulfurizing channel.    USE - Biogas purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier can prolong the flow of desulfurizing agent between two barrel bodies and the desulfurizing effect is enhanced. When the desulfurizing agent is replaced, one end of the movable component is released to achieve rotary loading and unloading of two barrel bodies. The desulfurizing agent in two barrel bodies can be replaced alternately, conveniently and fast without dismantling the biogas input pipe and biogas output pipe thus, prolonging the service life of the purifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biogas purifier.    Barrel bodies (1)    Desulfurizing agent feeding hole (2)    Biogas input pipe (3)    Biogas output pipe (4)    Sealing cover (5)    Movable component (6)    Suspending bracket (7)
NOVELTY - Producing synthesis gas by gasification, especially of biomass, comprises taking steps to reduce the tar content of the gas during the gasification process within the gasifier.    USE - Producing synthesis gas, e.g. for use in Fischer-Tropsch, Haber-Bosch, Oxo synthesis or methanol synthesis processes.    ADVANTAGE - There is no need for complex downstream equipment to reduce the tar content of the synthesis gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for producing synthesis gas, comprising a device for reducing the tar content of the gas mounted within a gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus for producing synthesis gas as above.    Gasifier (1)    Gas inlet (2)    Gas outlet (3)    Biomass feed port (3')    Biomass (6)    Synthesis gas (9)    Screw conveyor. (10)
NOVELTY - A method of supplying a reactant to an electrochemical cell having an ion-exchange membrane, involves flowing the reactant across a surface of the ion-exchange membrane sequentially in opposite directions.    USE - Method for supplying reactant to electrochemical cell e.g. fuel cell, electrolyzer and chemical synthesis cell, and used in hydrogen/oxygen cell, hydrogen/air cell and methanol/air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables constant maintenance of pressure in the electrochemical cell, and uniform hydration across membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for supplying reactant to electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of tidal flow system of hydrogen/oxygen fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Process for obtaining hydrogen from water decomposition using a thermochemical cycle, in combination with at least one heat pump, where low grade heat is upgraded by the heat pump to a higher temperature either by exothermic reactions or phase change of a working fluid, the low grade heat is obtained from an external source or from exothermic steps in the thermochemical cycle and is upgraded to a higher temperature and then fed to endothermic steps in the thermochemical cycle, is claimed.    USE - The process is useful for obtaining hydrogen from water decomposition using a thermochemical cycle in combination with at least one heat pump, where the heat pump is a chemical heat pump (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Copper-chlorine cycle in the process is well matched to Canada's nuclear reactors since its heat requirement for high temperatures is adaptable to the Super-Critical Water Reactor (SCWR) which is being developed as Canada's Generation IV nuclear reactor. The process has reduced demands on materials of construction, relatively inexpensive chemical agents, insignificant solids handling, reactions going to completion without side reactions and the ability to utilize low grade waste heat for energy intensive drying and other processes, particularly with heat upgrading by heat pumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic layout of a copper-chlorine cycle for production of hydrogen gas from the thermochemical decomposition of water.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst layer is made by forming a fuel cell catalyst layer including sulfonated amorphous carbons; and removing the sulfonated amorphous carbons from the fuel cell catalyst layer.    USE - Method of manufacturing fuel cell catalyst layer used in battery electrode, and in making fuel cell and membrane electrode assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can provide a catalyst layer which has a higher output performance but requires less platinum catalyst than before.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a battery comprising electrodes, where each electrode includes a fuel cell catalyst layer, and platinum per electrode is less than or equal to 0.3 mg/cm2, and an output of greater than or equal to 0.7 W/cm2 at 80 degrees C and 1 A; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly, comprising preparing a varnish by mixing sulfonated amorphous carbons, proton conductive polymer electrolyte and platinum catalyst loading carbons with a solvent; producing an electrode which has a catalyst layer by coating the varnish on conductive porous bodies and drying; producing the membrane electrode assembly by thermally compressing the electrode to an electrolyte film; and removing the sulfonated amorphous carbons with water.
NOVELTY - A tallow is recovered from food or animal processing wastewater by adding a flocculant to wastewater to agglomerate suspended fats, oil and grease particles in wastewater; separating solid waste materials from wastewater; and processing solid waste materials to recover tallow, where the flocculant comprises polyacrylamide or acrylamide copolymer.    USE - Method for recovering tallow from food or animal processing wastewater (claimed) for production of biofuels, such as biodiesel, oleo-chemicals and pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - The method is an improved and environmentally friendly process, while maintaining desired tallow quality characteristics.
NOVELTY - Water treatment apparatus, comprises microbial growth material (high speed reactor) comprising synthetic resin brush made using brush subjected to heat-welding integration of brush material (1) and brushing material fixing portion (brush base) (2) made of same resin, and microorganisms immobilized on the growth material.    USE - Water treatment apparatus for treatment of e.g. sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The microorganisms are stably adhered to the brush. The surface area of the base material is increased and microbial growth is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows three-dimensional view of brush (two brushes adhered slightly). (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Brush material (1)    Brush base (2)    Key (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves dipping a transition metal co-catalyst in a carbon support element e.g. carbon nanotube, and electrolyzing and oxidizing the catalyst. A ratio of the transition metal co-catalyst and a platinum main catalyst is 1-0.01 to 1-0.99. The co-catalyst is selected from a group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, gold, silver, osmium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, ferrous, cobalt, nickel, copper, tungsten or molybdenum. An electrolyte i.e. sulfuric acid solution, is mixed in a separation film of a working electrode. A direct current power supply is fixed to the working electrode.    USE - Method for manufacturing a platinum main catalyst for a fuel cell such as direct liquid feed fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane cell and direct methanol fuel cell, in a fuel cell electrode assembly (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a pollution-free car, a house power generation system, an alternating current source of a mobile communication apparatus and a soldier armament field.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving electrolytic oxidation activity of the catalyst, and increasing inner skin toxicity of carbon monoxide of the catalyst. The method enables widening application of manufacturing different types of catalysts by utilizing the carbon support element, and allows improving field emission effect to greater than 60 percent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representation of a capacitance-voltage measurement result of electrolytic oxidation of platinum main catalyst.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a valve seat provided in a channel where a chamber and downstream fluid passage are connected. A restriction element has several restriction holes (231-233,235) that are formed in parallel on same plane, and are in fluid communication with pressure chamber formation flow path. A hole and/or groove are formed in contact portion of restriction element components, so that the fluid passes through restriction holes in order without causing leakage.    USE - Constant fluid flow rate control apparatus for water-purification system, bathroom sauna apparatus, gas dissolving apparatus, water survey apparatus, semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, fuel cell system, chemosynthesis apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The constant fluid flow rate control apparatus with small size and simplified structure is assembled easily and efficiently, and the cost of the apparatus is reduced, as the need for usage of several units in apparatus is reduced. The constant flow rate of fluid is controlled with high accuracy and high reliability, by reducing the variation in controlled fluid flow rate due to temperature. The manufacturing of the apparatus is performed efficiently at high productivity rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the restriction element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Passage portions (210,520)    Flow-path portions (220,240)    Opening element (230)    Restriction holes (231-233,235)    Exit hole (251)
NOVELTY - Porous metal-organic structural material (I) comprises at least one first organic compound and ions of at least one metal, where: the structure of the structural material is at least partially formed in that the organic compound at least partially coordinatively binds to at least two ions of the metal in bidentate fashion; the metal is lithium; and the compound derives from formic acid or acetic acid.    USE - (I) is useful for storing or separating of gases, which are nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen or methane (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) is inexpensive and shows a selective behavior in the storing or separating of gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for preparing (I), comprising reacting a reaction solution containing lithium nitrate, formic acid and/or acetic acid and a solvent at 110-150 degrees C for at least one day, and separating the precipitated solid material; and    (2) a process for storing or separating gas, comprising contacting the gas or a gas mixture containing the gas with (I).
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid containing formic acid is heated, to obtain hydrogen.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen used as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and easily provides hydrogen having excellent storage stability and transportability, even at mild condition without using metal catalyst.
NOVELTY - Producing bio fuel feedstock comprises: using heterotrophic culture of algae or algae like species for seed production, the algae or algae like species having physiological mechanisms for both phototrophic and heterotrophic growth; and then using seed produced from the heterotrophic culture in a phototrophic culture for accumulation of biomass by the algae or algae like species.    USE - The methods are useful for producing bio fuel feedstock; and producing biofuel (claimed). It is also useful for production of algae biomass to obtain lipid, protein, and carbohydrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides greater economic viability due to maximized use of available growth surface areas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a method of producing biofuel comprising: using heterotrophic culture of algae or algae like species for seed production, the algae or algae like species having physiological mechanisms for both phototrophic and heterotrophic growth; and then using seed produced from the heterotrophic culture in a phototrophic culture for biomass and lipid accumulation in the algae or algae like species; and recovering lipids from algae or algae like species for use as biofuel; and    (2) a system for producing bio fuel feedstock comprising: a tank for heterotrophic culture of algae or algae like species for seed production, the algae or algae like species having physiological mechanisms for both phototrophic and heterotrophic growth; and an open pond or reactor for phototrophic culture for accumulation of biomass by the algae or algae like species using seed produced from the heterotrophic culture, the open pond or reactor being configured to receive seed algae or algae like species from the tank for heterotrophic culture of algae or algae like species for seed production.
NOVELTY - The method involves cutting flexible graphite materials in accordance with design demands of size of a dipolar plate to manufacture a punch die, and matching the size of the cut flexible graphite material with the dipolar plate. The flexible graphite plate is placed in a die punching machine to punch. Porous graphite materials are utilized to locate and assemble the flexible graphite plates. The flexible graphite plates and porous graphite materials are electrically shocked in set voltage, current, pressure and time by utilizing an instant short-circuit method.    USE - Electric shock synthesis method for a graphite dipolar plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the production efficiency and greatly reduces the production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a graphite dipolar plate of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a smoke backflow pipe (8) communicated with a backflow valve port, and air inlet and backflow valve pieces provided between an air inlet valve port and the backflow valve port. A lower side of a smoke backflow outlet is mounted with a backflow outlet valve piece. An air ventilation valve port is provided on a wall of a valve at a position corresponding to the backflow valve port. An outer side of the air ventilation valve port is mounted with an air ventilation valve piece. A furnace liner (1.1) is provided at an inner side of a cylindrical gasification furnace body (1).    USE - Multifunctional biomass direct combustion furnace for heating water.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace ensures better combustion effect with high combustion efficiency, and saves energy. The furnace is environment-friendly, and utilizes combustor firing biomass fuel as firing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multifunctional biomass direct combustion furnace.    Cylindrical gasification furnace body (1)    Furnace liner (1.1)    Cleaning hole (1.2)    Ignition port (1.3)    Smoke backflow pipe (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a fan whose air outlet pipeline is branched into two pipelines, where one of the pipelines is equipped at a lower side of a grid (39) at a lower part of a heating device body. Another pipeline is connected to a back end of two-stage purifying apparatuses through an air distribution pipeline, and is connected with a combustible gas conveying pipe. A fuel gasification chamber (36) is located at an upper part of the heating device body, and mixed combustible gas enters a core inside a fuel gas burner along a tangent direction through a mixed fuel gas intake pipeline.    USE - Household biomass gasification heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses multiple fuels, and is easy to operate. The device has environment-friendly property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a household biomass gasification heating device.    Fuel gasification chamber (36)    Grid (39)    Air inlet holes (40)
NOVELTY - System (1) comprises a biomass fuel feeder (2) and a rotary valve (4). A screw (7) and an air blower (8) rotated by rotors are also provided. Fans (8) for generating forced air, ducts and furnace (5) for re-circulating exhaust gas from the suction box to a temperature of 110 degrees C are also provided.    USE - System for generating gas using biomass as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The system is eco-friendly and significantly reduces carbon emissions into the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for generating gas.    System (1)    Biomass fuel feeder (2)    Rotary valve (4)    Furnace (5)    Screw (7)    Air blower (8)    Fans (8)
NOVELTY - The device has an air collecting case, a bag type dust remover, a flowing photo-catalyzing reactor and a biotic drip-filtering tower, which are connected by pipelines. An air speed pressure gauge and an air blower are arranged between the bag type dust remover and the photo-catalyzing reactor. A cooling device is arranged between an air collecting case and the bag type dust remover. Multiple filling stuff layers are arranged in the biotic drip-filtering tower.    USE - Photo-catalyzing and microorganism joint device for treating industrial organic waste gas.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively removes total suspension particles and volatilizing organic substance of the organic industrial waste gas, and is compact in structure and low in cost. The device reliably recycles microorganism cultivating medium and avoids pollution to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photo-catalyzing and microorganism joint device.
NOVELTY - The part has an air supply pipe (2) placed on a base (1), where inside of the base is provided with an air supply channel (3). One end of the air supply pipe is sealed, and other end is in communication with the air supply channel. A side wall of the air supply pipe is opened with air supply holes (4). The air supply pipe is vertically set on an upper surface of the base. The base and the air supply pipe are integrated with each other. An appearance of the base is rectangular, square or cylindrical.    USE - Air supplying part for a plant gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The part prolongs combustion time of fuel by transversely feeding air, which decreases the residue in the furnace, improves the utilization rate of fuel, doubles gas yield of plant, and reduces the waste of energy. The part is an integral structure made from refractory, so that service life is greatly prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air supplying part.    Base (1)    Air supply pipe (2)    Air supply channel (3)    Air supply holes (4)
NOVELTY - The machine has a material barrel (1) on discharge hole (4) equipped with a ventilation pipe (6) connected to a cooling separator (5). A motor (7) is mounted on a spiral propeller rod (9) inside the material barrel. Multiple bar-shaped blending rods (10) are fixedly and alternately connected to spiral partition positions on the spiral propeller rod. Multiple fuel gas stove heads (11) are arranged at the positions close to a lower part of the material barrel, and a heat-preserving shade (12) is set on a periphery of the material barrel.    USE - Multifunctional biomass gasifying machine.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-preserving shade is set on the periphery of the material barrel, thus avoiding accumulation of residues, and easily removing odor and controlling the combustion condition. The machine has continuous sealed production and reduced energy consumption, and is free from smoke, waste water, bad odor, harmful gas and residues during the production process. The machine is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multifunctional biomass gasifying machine.    Material barrel (1)    Discharge hole (4)    Cooling separator (5)    Ventilation pipe (6)    Motor (7)    Spiral propeller rod (9)    Multiple bar-shaped blending rods (10)    Multiple fuel gas stove heads (11)    Heat-preserving shade (12)
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a charging barrel (1), a purification tank (4), a polypropylene (PPR) three-way tube (11), a ball valve (6), a furnace body (7), a furnace core (8), a heat circulation water tank (9), an exhaust chimney (10) and a variable-frequency blower (12) connected with each other. Symmetrical flame circular holes are formed at middle of a steel plate, and an exhaust chimney (10) is connected to top of a furnace cover. The heat circulation water tank is fixed on an outer wall of the furnace core.    USE - Energy-saving biomass gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier allows flammable gas entering into the flammable furnace core via the gas outlet to adequately combust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy-saving biomass gasifier.    Charging barrel (1)    Purification tank (4)    Ball valve (6)    Furnace body (7)    furnace core (8)    Heat circulation water tank (9)    Exhaust chimney (10)    Polypropylene three-way tube (11)    Variable-frequency blower (12)
NOVELTY - The heater has an annular water jacket provided at four sides of a hearth, and a water outlet formed at an upper part of the hearth. A water return port is formed at a lower part of the hearth. A steam generator is connected at an outer side of the lower part of the hearth, and a water complementing machine is connected with outside of the steam generator. The hearth is connected with an air pipe. A steam vessel is provided in the steam generator.    USE - Lower suction opening type biomass gas heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is simple in structure and convenient in operation. The heater saves energy and is environment-friendly. The heater prevents emission of black smoke during burning, and can be broadly used for the home.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a lower suction opening type biomass gas heater.
NOVELTY - The boiler has a water return pipe (7) and furnace legs (12) arranged on a full-water-jacket furnace body (13), where an upper part of the body is provided with a feeding port (1), a fuel gas outlet (2), an air suction port (3) and a hot water outlet (4). The feeding port, fuel gas outlet and air suction port are connected with a combustion chamber (11). The hot water outlet is connected with the water jacket of the body, and an inner wall face in the cavity of the body above the combustion chamber is provided with a vertical water pipe (6) that is connected with the water jacket.    USE - Multi-functional gasification boiler i.e. fuel gas gasification boiler, for heating biomass fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The boiler has reasonable and simple structure, high heat exchanging efficiency, rapid temperature rise, complete fuel combustion and benefits for environment protection. The boiler is simple, convenient and reliable in operation, and is suitable for northern cold areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of multi-functional gasification boiler for biomass fuel.    Feeding port (1)    Fuel gas outlet (2)    Air suction port (3)    Hot water outlet (4)    Vertical water pipe (6)    Water return pipe (7)    Combustion chamber (11)    Furnace legs (12)    Full-water-jacket furnace body (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a catalyst injector head distributed on a catalyst circulating tube, and a feeding inverted valve set on the catalyst circulating tube. The feeding inverted valve is connected with an outer catalyst inverted valve (5) through a pipe loop. A spray-head of an air gasifier is distributed on an air-pressure circulating tube and an inlet inverted valve. The inlet inverted valve is connected with an outer air inverted valve and an inlet (11) through the pipe loop.    USE - Device for producing biologic and compound vehicle fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The device has full dissolving, stabilizing, organically polymerizing and modifying functions. The device produces biologic and compound vehicle fuel without sulfur and pollution. The device has reproducible biofuel and wide source, and is inexpensive. The device has even fuel feeding characteristic so that the danger of high temperature and high pressure is avoided. The device has time-saving and fast catalytic pyrolysis characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a biologic and compound vehicle fuel producing device.    Container body (1)    Entrance hole (2)    Automatic pneumostome part (3)    Outer catalyst inverted valve (5)    Inlet (11)
NOVELTY - A pressure swing absorption method for directly enriching methane on coal bed gas, comprises pouring the coal bed gas in a multi-tower absorbing device; absorbing nitrogen gas on an absorbing agent by a pressure swing absorption technology; and directly enriching methane on an outlet.    USE - A pressure swing absorption method for directly enriching methane (CH4) on coal bed gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Compared with existing technology, the pressure swing absorption method enriches CH4 on the absorbing agent and obtains the CH4 product gas by decompressing and desorbing; realizes comprehensive utilization of low concentration pumped coal bed gas; and has great meaning for guaranteeing the safety production of coal mine, reducing air pollution and improving and optimizing energy structure of our country; is simple in technology process, convenient in operation and good in safety; and can be promoted in large scale. The purity of the obtained methane is 95-99.9%.
NOVELTY - A Candida santamariae (CGMCC 2959), Trichosporon akiyoshidainum (CGMCC 3150) or their combination, is new.    USE - The C.santamariae, T.akiyoshidainum or their combination is useful for low temperature sewage treatment of organic waste water (claimed) including domestic sewage or industrial waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water is effectively processed using low temperature resistant C.santamariae and T.akiyoshidainum.
NOVELTY - Psychrotrophs, Janthinobacterium lividum (CGMCC 2956), Flavobacterium hercynium (CGMCC 2957) and/or Pseudomonas gessardii (CGMCC 2958) are new.    USE - The psychrotrophs, J.lividum, F.hercynium and P.gessardii are useful for low temperature sewage treatment (claimed).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen is produced by taking contravariant principle of hydrogen fuel cell by using photocatalyst as raw material for photoanode and platinum, nickel or carbon as cathode, transmitting protons or hydroxyl ions between two electrodes by ion film, connecting photoanode with cathode through conducting wire to form electric circuit, using sunlight or simulated sunlight as light source to directly radiate on photoanode, producing hydrogen on cathode and conducting oxidation reaction on anode to realize production separated hydrogen through photolysis of water.    USE - Production of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method successfully solves difficulty in separating hydrogen from oxygen in practical technology of decomposing water through solar photocatalysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the method of producing hydrogen by decomposing water through photocatalysis of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Preventing or reducing biofouling on a surface of an object submerged in water comprises applying a coating material to the surface, where the coating material comprises a substituted furan-2-one antifouling compound having a 5-membered ring and an optionally substituted side chain.    USE - Method for preventing or reducing biofouling on a surface of an object (including ship hulls, docks, and buoys) submerged in water (claimed), caused by Balanus amphitrite, Hydroides elegans, and Bugula neritina.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material is nontoxic and environmental friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preventing or reducing biofouling on a surface of an object submerged in water comprises applying a coating material to the surface, where the coating material comprises a substituted furan-2-one antifouling compound of formula (I) having a 5-membered ring and a side chain optionally substituted with OH or O group.    n= 6-14, preferably 7-10.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a coating material for preventing biofouling, comprising a substituted furan-2-one antifouling compound (I), and a carrier.
NOVELTY - The method involves burning livestock excreta for about 12-48 hours at a degree of 500-1000 degrees to form a livestock excreta condensate. Steam generated in the burning process is cooled. The livestock excreta condensate contains extract of ashes and vapor condensate.    USE - Method for preparing livestock excreta condensate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the livestock excreta condensate with better effects as a liquid fertilizer and an environmentally-friendly agricultural chemical. The method prevents the movement route from being polluted while transferring the livestock excreta from one place to another place. The livestock excreta condensate can be manufactured in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a livestock excreta condensate manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - Process for obtaining algae extracts, comprises: (a) pretreating at least one algae sample, (b) rapidly heating the pre-treated sample; (c) applying a pressure of greater than or equal to 1 bar to the obtained product in step (b); (d) instantly relaxing a pressure of less than or equal to 1 bar; and (e) recovering the products obtained in step (d) in the liquid, solid and/or gas form.    USE - The algae extracts are useful: in food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals; for producing eco-bioethanol fuel and fatty acid ester eco-fuel; and as an agriculture amendment or aquaculture nutrient (all claimed). The algae extracts are useful: for treating algae; and an industrial scale. The extracts are useful as a fertilizer for agriculture. No biological data given.    ADVANTAGE - The process: economically provides algae extracts having improved organoleptic properties without using any toxic solvent; and prevents the risk of oxidation or denaturation of products to be extracted.
NOVELTY - Complex microbial SejungBio-FA100 (KCTC 11400BP) composition comprises (in colony forming units/g) Bacillus licheniformis (FE1) (9x 107), B.cereus (FE3) (7.2x 107), B.subtilis (FM4) (4.2x 107), Paenibacillus sp. strain H10-02 (FE4) (4.2x 107), Acetobacter pomorum (FM2) (7.2x 107), A.peroxydans (FM3) (7.2x 107), Lactobacillus casei (FM5) (6x 107), Paenibacillus sp. strain P33 (FM8) (4.2x 107), Kluyveromyces fragilis (FY1) (5.4x 107) and Debaryomyces hansenii (FY2) (5.4x 107).    USE - The complex strain SejungBio-FA100 is useful for waste water/sewage treatment and nitrogen treatment (denitrification) (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparing complex microbial SejungBio-FA100 culture composition, which involves mixing (in weight parts) SejungBio-FA100 (KCTC 11400BP) (1-5), sucrose (4-15), peptone (1-5), lactose (0.05-1), yeast extract (0.5-10) and remainder water, and then culturing for 6-48 hours at 20-35 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The purification device has reinforced steel bar which is placed in tank body, and welded with purification filler frame capable of entering and exiting the tank body freely. The filler frame is divided into upper and lower layers, and whose middle portion is provided with separated ferric sieve. A refractory cotton is laid on ferric sieve, and packed with particle purifying material. The refractory cotton is set slightly lower than the air inlet and fume outlet. A mesh tube having a diameter of 32 millimeters and made from fine ferric sieve is set between the air inlet and fume outlet.    USE - Purification device used for producing gas by using biomass.    ADVANTAGE - Provides clean, safe and environment friendly purification device with rational structure, strong scientific property, complete purification, convenient operation, low energy consumption and high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of purification device.
NOVELTY - Hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis of a glycerine or glycerol feedstock where the reaction takes place in presence of supported metal catalysts, by adding glycerine or glycerol into a hydrogen gas stream and onto the catalyst bed, by means of an injection bomb, involves: a) pre-treating the catalyst for activation at 150-700 degrees C; b) monitoring the reaction temperature at 150-550 degrees C; c) using a pressure of 0-200 kgf/cm2; d) adding glycerine by means of an injection bomb in a molar ratio glycerine/H2 of 1:1000; and e) using a space speed of 0.01-100 h-1, aiming at glycerine conversion.    USE - For hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis of a glycerine or glycerol feedstock into oxygenated compounds and hydrocarbons containing 1-3 carbon atoms (e.g. propene, propane, acetaldehyde, ethanol, ethane and methane) (claimed) useful for the petrochemical field.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic process via the hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis of glycerol or glycerine, leads to oxygenated compounds and hydrocarbons containing 1-3 carbon atoms, using supported metal catalysts based on metals from group VIII-B of the periodic table of the elements, which are supported on materials having a high specific area, by using standard techniques, but at specific pressure, temperature, molar ratio glycerine/H2 and space speed ranges imparting unexpected technical outcome to the compounds and hydrocarbons, which is not apparent for a skilled in the art based on the prior art documents.
NOVELTY - Extracting gas from sorted material of garbage by a microwave heating method comprises pre-treating garbage such as sorting and crushing, using microwave to heat the sorted material and making the sorted material carry out low-temperature pyrolysis under positive pressure and closed environment; generating gas pyrolytic substance enriched in hydrocarbon and charred solid substance; collecting the generated gas; recycling the separated nitrogen as protective gas of the production system; and storing the separated gas after being cooled and filtered.    USE - Method for extracting gas from sorted material of garbage by a microwave heating method.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, quick and safe; and extracts available resource from garbage, makes full use of the energy during the treatment and has thorough garbage treatment and high utilization rate. Low-temperature pyrolysis is achieved, and produced charred solid substance is processed to be coke product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microwave heating pyrolytic gasifier comprising a furnace which can open and close discharging hole slidingly. The space in the furnace is separated to a pyrolytic reaction chamber (1) and a solid substance transport chamber (2) which are set on upper and lower parts of the furnace. The pyrolytic reaction chamber has a microwave radiation source (9), a material bed (10), a material discharging and driving mechanism, a protective gas filling hole and a pyrolytic gas leading-out hole set on upper end cover of the furnace. The solid substance transport chamber is provided with a closed tubular screw conveyer (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of microwave heating pyrolytic gasifier.    Pyrolytic reaction chamber (1)    Solid substance transport chamber (2)    Microwave radiation source (9)    Material bed (10)    Closed tubular screw conveyer (11)
NOVELTY - The coal and firewood dual-use cooking stove has material and combustion chambers (3,18) which are provided in stove body (4), and are connected with each other. The material chamber is located above one side of combustion chamber, while stove mouth (17) is located above the other side of combustion chamber. A second air opening (10) is provided at upper side of fire grate (8), while first air opening (6) is arranged at lower side of bottom portion of material chamber.    USE - Coal and firewood dual-use cooking stove.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a cooking stove that fully combusts ash exhausted from fire grate without black smoke since after performing carbonization and distillation the volatile component of material is loosened so material can be easily fallen into the combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side schematic view of coal and firewood dual-use cooking stove.    Material and combustion chambers (3,18)    Stove body (4)    First air opening (6)    Fire grate (8)    Second air opening (10)    Stove mouth (17)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor has several electrode pins (71,72) that are electrically connected to the gas sensitive element. The electrodes are made to pass through a mount base. Several lead-outs (51-53) are extending parallel to the rear surface of the mount base and in a direction parallel to a holder substrate (11). The lead-outs are connected to the electrodes by connecting pins (51a,51b,52a,53a). A pressing element (6) is made to cover the whole surface of the lead-outs.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. hydrogen gas sensor mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in detecting carbon monoxide, methane gas, carbon-di-oxide for used in fuel cell system of auxiliary power supply device for industrial and home applications.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring with a detection circuit is made ease. The freedom degree at the time of mounting the apparatus is made high. The space saving can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the gas sensor.    Pressing element (6)    Holder substrate (11)    Lead-outs (51-53)    Connecting pins (51a,51b,52a,53a)    Electrode pins (71,72)
NOVELTY - Method of producing biomass fuel using herbs and timber branches and leaves as main materials, involves powdering one or more of Torreya nucifera, reed, pampass grass, rice straw, chaff, stalk of tobacco, stalk of maize, stalk of soybeans, stalk of an adzuki bean, stalk of a tomato or Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) branches and leaves, apple pruned branch, pine needle and bamboo of woody plants, drying the powder until the moisture content is 8-25% and then molding the dried material with low compaction temperature to a pellet form.    USE - The method is useful for producing biomass fuel using herbs and timber branches and leaves as main material (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for producing the biomass fuel, comprises drying unit and pelleting machine which are connected to each other, where the drying unit maintains the dryness continuously according to the quality of the molded article of a pellet; and    (2) biomass fuel produced by the above-cited method.
NOVELTY - The treatment unit has a sewage disposal unit (4) containing microorganisms, arranged between inner wall (2a) of purification tank (2) and outer wall (3c) of cylindrical structure (3). A stirring unit (5) is provided in the cylindrical structure for circulating waste water from upper end (3a) of cylindrical structure toward lower end (3b) side. The stirring unit has an air introducing unit (6) from which air is drawn into cylindrical structure by the suction force accompanying the stirring operation.    USE - Sewage treatment unit for treating sewage containing industrial effluents such as oil and solid substance, excrement etc using microorganisms.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water can be purified efficiently without requiring aeration units such as blower and so the cost of the treatment unit can be reduced. Also, the amount of air drawn into the cylindrical structure can be adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial schematic longitudinal cross sectional view of the sewage treatment unit.    Purification tank (2)    Inner wall of tank (2a)    Cylindrical structure (3)    Ends of cylindrical structure (3a,3b)    Inner wall of cylindrical structure (3c)    Sewage disposal unit (4)    Stirring unit (5)    Air introducing unit (6)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen from plant type biomass involves supplying mixed gas of raw materials, such as wood which contains moisture content of 10 to 45 percent, oxygen gas and carbon dioxide gas to a fixed bed type furnace. The furnace temperature is adjusted to 720 to 850 degree Celsius. The obtained gas is cooled while moisture content is removed.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen from plant type biomass for energy conversion of plant type biomass feedstock e.g. woody raw material.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses tar generation since carbon monoxide and hydrogen type gas with low nitrogen content can be manufactured from plant type biomass feedstock. Enables separated carbon dioxide gas to be used effectively while lowering the carbon dioxide gas content rate of generated carbon monoxide and hydrogen type gas. Enables to energetically process efficiently the moisture content containing the organic matter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system chart in case of using circularly the moisture content containing the organic matter which is generated within the system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen comprises applying to an aluminum material a eutectic alloy containing gallium, in an amount to prevent passivation of the aluminum material; and reacting with a hydrogen-containing oxidant. Applying the eutectic alloy comprises wetting a surface of the aluminum material with the eutectic alloy, by disrupting a pre-existing, naturally occurring oxide layer on the surface. Disrupting comprises subjecting the naturally occurring oxide layer to mechanical disruption, thermal disruption, chemical disruption, or electrical disruption.    USE - Method for the production of hydrogen used as fuel for internal combustion engine, turbine, rocket engine, fuel cell, sterling engine, and chemical reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, controllable and safe, environmental friendly, and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the rocket engine.    Hydrogen peroxide (21)    Filter (27)    Threads (28)    Pipe (29)    Bottom compartment (30)
NOVELTY - The thermal power station has an electrolyser type tank for producing hydrogen and oxygen as fuel to power the turbine by turning a generator to produce synchronous variable power. The electrolyser type tank uses sea water as electrolyte for production of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen gas is stored in an iron tank and hydrogen gas is compressed by two compressor units and stored in liquid form in cryogenic tank. The hydrogen gas pumped together with the oxygen gas into the combustion chamber of turbine is returned to gaseous state after reaching the boiling point.    USE - Self-sustainable thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The high level of toxic pollutant can be suppressed. Since waste produced from combustion of hydrogen gas is negligible, the ohmic efficiency can be improved. Hence, the purity degree of oxidant is excellent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the source rectifier connection in electrolyser.
NOVELTY - Process for selective and direct formation of ethanol from acetic acid comprises contacting a feed stream comprising acetic acid and hydrogen at an elevated temperature with a suitable hydrogenating catalyst containing a combination of platinum and tin on a suitable catalyst support and optionally a third metal supported on the support, where the third metal is palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, rhenium, iridium, chromium, copper, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium or zinc.    USE - The process is useful for producing ethanol (claimed), which is useful as: feed stock for various industrial products; and a fuel additive with gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The process: provides ethanol in high yields; is economically viable; and has high selectivity to ethanol.
NOVELTY - Producing low volatility gasoline blending component and middle distillate involves reacting hydrocarbon stream containing olefin and paraffin with ionic liquid catalyst and unsupported halide containing additive, to produce broad boiling alkylate product; separating broad boiling alkylate product, into low volatility gasoline blending component and middle distillate.    USE - For producing gasoline blending component and middle distillate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces low volatility gasoline blending component and middle distillate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing a low volatility gasoline blending component and a middle distillate involves reacting a hydrocarbon stream containing at least one olefin having 2-6C, and at least one paraffin having from 4 to 6 carbon atoms with ionic liquid catalyst and unsupported halide containing additive, where the olefin and paraffin are alkylated, to produce a broad boiling alkylate product; separating the broad boiling alkylate product, into at least the low volatility gasoline blending component and at least the middle distillate, where the middle distillate is a fuel suitable for use as jet fuel or jet fuel blending component that has a boiling range of 280-572 degrees F (138-300 degrees C), a flash point greater than 40 degrees C, and a cloud point less than -50 degrees oC.
NOVELTY - A product for producing a biofuel comprising: a lignocellulosic biomass, a microorganism that is capable of direct hydrolysis and fermentation of the biomass, where the microorganism is modified to provide enhanced activity of one or more cellulases, is new.    USE - The product is useful for producing biofuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The product provides viable and economical strategies for the conversion of carbohydrates into usable energy forms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a process for producing a biofuel comprising: (a) contacting a carbonaceous biomass with: a microorganism that is capable of direct hydrolysis and fermentation of the biomass, where the microorganism is modified to enhance activity of one or more cellulase enzymes; and (b) allowing sufficient time for the hydrolysis and fermentation to produce a biofuel; and    (2) an isolated nucleotide comprising fully defined 8456 bp (SEQ ID NO. 1) given in the specification.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a gasification unit provided with a nozzle system including a set of nozzles (11a, 11b) that are arranged in a distributed manner over circumference of a material outlet opening (9). The nozzles provide a gasifying medium jet (13), and a grinding disk removes a solid carbon-containing material (7) in a reactor (3) by the gasification medium jet, where the gasification medium comprises water vapor and/or carbondioxide. The gasification unit has temperature of more than 1200 degree Celsius.    USE - Solid gasifier for a pressed carbon-containing material (claimed) e.g. biomass such as wood, straw, bio-garbage, animal flour, reed, brewer grains. Can also be used for plastic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The grinding disk removes the solid carbon-containing material in the reactor by the gasification medium jet such that desired synthesis gas is achieved while suppressing the undesired formation of tar. The gasification unit is utilized for removal and gasification, thus providing compact and efficient gasifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for gasification of pressed carbon-containing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solid gasifier for fixed in particular pressed carbon-containing material.    Reactor (3)    Solid carbon-containing material (7)    Material outlet opening (9)    Nozzles (11a, 11b)    Gasifying medium jet (13)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy material has an electrode potential of -1.2 V or less, based on saturated calomel electrode standard.    USE - Aluminum alloy material is used for system for generating hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy material generates hydrogen actively by contacting with water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the aluminum alloy material.
NOVELTY - An electrode material is dissolved by processing cell for fuel cell containing zirconia with acid, and the obtained zirconia material is pulverized.    USE - Manufacture of recycled zirconia powder used for manufacturing zirconia sintered compact for electrolyte, and fuel electrode and fuel electrode substrate for solid oxide fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The zirconia powder is effectively recycled. The zirconia sintered compact having excellent strength and toughness, is manufactured with high quality using the recycled zirconia powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the zirconia sintered compact;    (2) electrolyte;    (3) solid oxide fuel cell; and    (4) fuel electrode and fuel electrode substrate.
NOVELTY - A water purifier consists of an oxygen supplier for supplying oxygen to a water-permeable fixed bed immobilized with nitrifying bacteria and arranged at the sewer-line inner-bottom portion to be immersed in sewage.    USE - Water purifier is used in sewer lines for purifying water (claimed) in sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - The water purifier rationalizes sewage supplied to sewage works to be suitable for biological treatment. Generation of hydrogen-sulfide gas by Desulfuromonas is suppressed. Reduction in organic matter/nitrogen ratio is suppressed. The final biological oxygen demand/nitrogen ratio of sewage is increased effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water-purifying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial and radial sectional view of the sewer line and water purifier, respectively.    Water purifier (1)    Coated structure (3)    Filler (5)    Air pipe (7)    Sewer line (H)
NOVELTY - A biological desulfurization equipment (1) has a pH control unit (17,19) for adjusting pH of absorption liquid containing water as main constituent, to less than 7, and a gas-liquid contact unit (5,7) for gas-liquid contact of absorption liquid and hydrogen sulfide-containing gas, and absorbing hydrogen sulfide to liquid. Hydrogen sulfide absorbed by the liquid is oxidized using acidophilic sulfur oxidizing bacteria.    USE - Biological desulfurization equipment is used for biological desulfurization (claimed) of hydrogen sulfide-containing gas e.g. biogas produced during methane fermentation of gasification fuel, synthetic gas and sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sulfide-containing gas is efficiently and economically desulfurized using the compact biological desulfurization equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biological desulfurization of hydrogen sulfide-containing gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of biological desulfurization equipment.    Biological desulfurization equipment (1)    Biological reactor (3)    Gas liquid contact unit (5,7)    Unit for controlling pH (17,19)    Filler (F)
NOVELTY - A biogas processing apparatus contains multiple reactors in which desulfurization process is performed by filling liquid catalyst and letting biogas pass into the liquid catalyst, and a solution tank provided with circular flow path for circulating liquid catalyst between the reactors. The solution tank is equipped with apparatus which carries out aeration to the liquid catalyst to circulate and an oxygen supply unit which supplies oxygen from liquid phase.    USE - Apparatus is used for processing biogas generated from methane fermentation, natural gas and petroleum gas.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently removes carbon dioxide, prevents the fall of emitted heat amount of biogas, reduces environmental impact and utilizes reduced amount of desulfurizing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of block diagram of biogas processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Recirculation line (L1)    Flow volume regulator (M1)    Micro-bubble generator (M2)    Circulation pump (P1-P4)    Desulfurization fixed bed reactor (R1-R5)
NOVELTY - The converter has an integrated structure provided with a gas filter chamber and another gas filter chamber (1), which is provided with a central gas inlet pipe. The former gas filter chamber is provided with a central gas outlet pipe, where the two gas filter chambers are connected through an exchanging pipe. A cooling chamber (2) is arranged outside the gas filter chambers. The cooling chamber and the gas filter chamber are provided with an inlet (3) and an outlet (4).    USE - Straw gasification furnace converter for purifying gas of a straw gasification furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a straw gasification furnace converter.    Gas filter chamber (1)    Cooling chamber (2)    Inlet (3)    Outlet (4)
NOVELTY - Multiple microorganisms comprising Halomonas, Candida, Marinobacter and Bacillus, are new.    USE - The multiple microorganisms are useful for treating pickled tuber mustard wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method of for treating pickled tuber mustard wastewater using multiple microorganisms can analyze chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal rate of 90% or more in 24 hours. The method for treating pickled tuber mustard wastewater is featured with simple process, stable effluent and good load endurance, and can analyze the treatment of pickled tuber mustard wastewater with high efficiency and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is use of multiple microorganisms for treating pickled tuber mustard wastewater.
NOVELTY - The boiler has an atomizing nozzle communicating with a water inlet tube that is provided at an inner side of an outer boiler wall. Secondary air and vapor tangential spray holes are formed in circumference of an inner boiler wall. An end of a small spiral feeder of a feeding device is connected with an inner cavity of a gasification combustion chamber, and another end of the small spiral feeder is connected with a secondary fan via a feeding air valve. The gasification combustion chamber is communicated with a complete combustion chamber of an internal heat exchanger via a communication tube.    USE - Biomass gasification combustion coupled cyclone boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The boiler has high thermal efficiency and low tar content in gasified gas. The boiler does not slag on a high-temperature heated surface. The boiler is reasonably designed and stably operated, and reinforces heat transfer and fuel gasification effects. The boiler increases biomass energy conversion efficiency and thermal value of a biomass fuel gasification product to allow the biomass fuel to be completely and adequately combusted, thus increasing energy-saving and thermal efficiency. The boiler is environment-friendly, and reduces environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a biomass gasification combustion coupled cyclone boiler.
NOVELTY - The technique involves preliminarily cleaning coal bed gas through a preliminary cleaning system (1), and pre-cooling coal bed gas with high temperature and normal pressure in a heat exchanger (8). The pre-cooled coal bed gas supplied by ethylene refrigeration circulation and methane refrigeration circulation is cooled. The coal bed gas with low temperature is formed, and the coal bed gas with low temperature is throttled by a throttle valve (12). Liquefied natural gas product with normal pressure is separated from a gas-liquid separator (13).    USE - Coal bed gas tandem type liquefying technique for fields of chemical engineering and cryogenic technology.    ADVANTAGE - The technique adopts pre-cooling process of nitrogen with excess pressure to save propane flow rate for grade cooling, and increasing of nitrogen content and nitrogen absorption excess pressure and the pre-cooled temperature of coal bed gas is reduced by the original propane, so that the pre-cooled coal bed gas can be directly leaded into the heat exchanger whose cold is supplied by ethylene to save dosage of the ethylene, thus reducing power consumption of a system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a coal bed gas tandem type liquefying technique.    Preliminary cleaning system (1)    Coal bed gas compressor (6)    Heat exchanger (8)    Throttle valve (12)    Gas-liquid separator (13)
NOVELTY - Method for building a harmless animal house, involves using bacterial strains of deep-litter system and waste materials, where the waste materials are saw dust, stalks, rice hull and peanut hull.    USE - The method is useful for building a harmless animal house (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method builds a harmless animal house that increases antistress performance and immune function of animals, and lowers disease ratio and death ratio of animals. The method beautifies the environment as the animal house is built using waste materials such as saw dust, stalks and rice hull, and the combustion of stalks is prevented.
NOVELTY - A process for treatment of industrial waste waters containing triphenylmethane (TPM) dyes is disclosed. The process involves immobilizing bacterial culture of Pseudomonas mendonica on brick pieces, circulating industrial waste water containing TPM dye in the range of 2-10 ppm, through brick media having immobilized culture, at 28\|2?oC for hour, which results in 85-90% removal of TPM dyes and degradation of the dyes to carbon dioxide. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Seed (1-15 wt.%) is added to bioreactor containing biomass, such as animal waste having aerobic bacteria. Air is supplied into the bioreactor so as to initiate bioreaction until temperature is 70-80?oC. The supply of air is stopped to lower the temperature of the bioreactor. The air is resupplied into the bioreactor and process is repeated till the moisture content of the biomass is lowered to 10-40%. The partially digested biomass is subjected to combustion or pyrolysis to get ashes of the biomass. The ashes are subjected to chemical recovery. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon compound generator sequentially carries out conduction of exhaust heat discharged from electric power generating apparatus (2) through heat conduction medium to a fermenter (1), raise of temperature in fermenter and increase of generation efficiency of hydrocarbon compound.    USE - Hydrocarbon compound generator is used for generating hydrocarbon compound, such as methane.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of electric power generation apparatus is improved by effective usage of exhaust heat of electric power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fermenter (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Modification tank (3)    Piping (5)    Electric wire (8)
NOVELTY - Bioethanol fuel, uses feces of human being, livestock and animal as raw material.    USE - Bioethanol fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The bioethanol fuel is cost-effective and environmental-friendly. The price rising of food and feed, destruction of environment and disruption of ecological system can be effectively suppressed, as the bioethanol fuel uses the unnecessary feces of human being, livestock and animal as raw material, and warming is reduced. The vast land is not required for production of the fuel, and existing sewage treatment equipment can be used effectively for production of bioethanol fuel.
NOVELTY - Enhancing molecular mass of biomass reactants involves forming substituted or unsubstituted furfural from biomass; reacting the furfural with activated methylene compound comprising at least one electron withdrawing group in presence of catalyst to form Knoevenagel product comprising substituted furan compound comprising electron-withdrawing groups and carbon-carbon double bonds.    USE - For enhancing molecular mass of biomass reactants used for making biofuels.    ADVANTAGE - The method is more efficient and cost effective. The method has a conversion of greater than 40% based on the substituted or unsubstituted aldehyde or ketone. The hydrodeoxygenated product has viscosity less than the Knoevenagel product; energy density greater than the Knoevenagel product; or stability greater than the Knoevenagel product. The presence of the double bond in the hydrodeoxygenated and/or hydrodenitrogenated products allows for further increase of the molecular weight by dimerization or addition reactions; and increasing the molecular weight through, for example, oligomerization, followed by hydrogenation to improve thermal and oxidative stability.
NOVELTY - Process for production of bio-oil by co-processing of biomass in a delayed coking unit, comprises: feeding of a fresh feed in a fractionating tower, from where products are withdrawn; feeding of the bottom product from the fractionating tower to the furnace for starting thermal cracking; sending the effluent from the furnace to a coke drum to complete thermal cracking and of coking or carbonization and produce coke and an effluent comprising light hydrocarbons; and sending the effluent from coke drum to fractionating tower.    USE - (I) is useful for the production of bio-oil including fuel gas, liquefied petroleum gas, light naphtha, heavy naphtha, light gas oil, medium gas oil and heavy gas oil from coke from biomass (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides utilization of the installations already existing in the petroleum industry, for the transformation of biomass including vegetable oils or solid wastes of organic origin in conventional delayed coking units into products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Process for production of bio-oil by co-processing of biomass in a delayed coking unit, comprises: feeding of a fresh feed in a fractionating tower, from where products are withdrawn from the group comprising fuel gas and LPG, light naphtha, heavy naphtha, light gas oil, medium gas oil and heavy gas oil from coke; feeding of the bottom product from the fractionating tower to the furnace for starting the reactions of thermal cracking; sending the effluent from the furnace to a coke drum to complete the reactions of thermal cracking and of coking or carbonization and produce coke and an effluent from the coke drum comprising light hydrocarbons; and sending the effluent from the coke drum to the fractionating tower, characterized in that a certain amount of biomass is added directly in the delayed coking unit in order to be processed together with the fresh feed.
NOVELTY - Mixture containing cellulose biomass and catalyst is liquefied under liquefying conditions, to obtain liquefied product. The catalyst is chosen from primary catalyst, secondary catalyst and composite catalyst. The primary catalyst is alkaline component and includes hydroxide of alkali metal, hydroxide of alkaline-earth metal, oxide of alkali metal, oxide of alkaline earth metals, carbonate of alkali metal or carbonate of alkaline-earth metal. The secondary catalyst includes oxide of transition metal, sulfide of transition metal and/or double metal salts of transition metal.    USE - Method for liquefying cellulose biomass for forming biological oil for liquid fuel such as gasoline for chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method quickly provides liquefied cellulose biomass even at mild condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Mixture containing cellulose biomass and catalyst is liquefied under liquefying conditions, to obtain liquefied product. The catalyst is chosen from primary catalyst, secondary catalyst and composite catalyst. The primary catalyst is alkaline component and includes hydroxide of alkali metal, hydroxide of alkaline-earth metal, oxide of alkali metal, oxide of alkaline earth metals, carbonate of alkali metal or carbonate of alkaline-earth metal. The secondary catalyst includes oxide of transition metal, sulfide of transition metal, double metal salts of transition metal, anthraquinone and its derivates or demethylated lignin. The composite catalyst comprises the primary catalyst and the secondary catalyst. The mixture optionally contain polar solvents when the water content in the mixture of cellulose biomass is more than 6 (w/w%).
NOVELTY - A biogas collection method involves carrying in waste material (2) containing organic waste to landfill field of closing type, circulating water containing dissolution component of organic waste contained in waste material, and collecting biogas emitted by anaerobic zymosis from organic waste carried in to landfill in hall directly from landfill field (1) and collecting biogas emitted by anaerobic zymosis from water containing dissolution component of organic waste that circulate through circulation system from circulation system (3).    USE - A biogas collection method.    ADVANTAGE - The collection efficiency of biogas is high and ground of reclaimed ground can be stabilized at an early stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biogas collection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of biogas collection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Landfill field (1)    Waste material (2)    Circulation system (3)    First biogas recovering unit (4)    Second biogas recovering unit (5)
NOVELTY - A modification unit (20) reforms the fuel to reformed gas. A hydrogen permeable membrane (30) separates hydrogen gas from reformed gas obtained from the modification unit. The hydrogen gas which is separated by the hydrogen permeable membrane is passed through a permeation unit (40). The low oxygen concentration gas is supplied by a gas supply unit (50) with respect to the permeation unit.    USE - Hydrogen generating apparatus for internal combustion engine (claimed). Can also be used in fuel cell system and exhaust gas purification apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The starting property and transient response characteristic of the hydrogen generating apparatus can be improved, while being able to reduce the size of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heating unit (10)    Modification unit (20)    Hydrogen permeable membrane (30)    Permeation unit (40)    Gas supply unit (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell exhaust gas processing system has a cathode off-gas introduction path (48) which introduces cathode off-gas e.g. air from cathode side of fuel cell stack (30) into an internal combustion engine (IC) (10). An exhaust passage (14) of the IC engine has a catalyst (24) for purifying the cathode off-gas.    USE - Exhaust gas processing system for fuel cell e.g. alkaline fuel cell (claimed) for fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since anode gas e.g. ammonia gas mixed in cathode off-gas is processed with the internal combustion engine, need for providing a separate processing apparatus can be avoided and size of the fuel cell exhaust gas processing system can be reduced. As same fuel is supplied to the internal combustion engine and the fuel cell, the need for separate fuel storage apparatus for internal combustion engine and the fuel cell is avoided and the designing of the internal combustion engine and the fuel cell is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell exhaust gas processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Exhaust passage (14)    Catalyst (24)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Anode fuel supply apparatus (32)    Air intake (44)    Cathode off-gas introduction path (48)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell has separator (4) having curtains (5) with hydrophilicity surfaces. The curtains are attached to grooves (41) formed in the separator. Free ends of the curtains are located nearer to gas diffusion layers during low-load electric power generation of fuel cell. The curtains transform the pressure of gas flowing through the grooves during high-load electric power generation of fuel cell such that the curtain is lifted.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generated water at the cathode side can be effectively drained from each location of groove, and the electric power generation performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the separator of the fuel cell.    Separator (4)    Curtain (5)    Groove (41)    Cooling water flow channel (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a cathode catalyst layer in one-side of the electrolytic membrane using catalyst ink, and forming an anode catalyst layer in another-side of electrolytic membrane. An anode diffusion zone and cathode diffusion layers is formed on the outside of the anode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst bed, respectively so as to form a membrane electrode assembly. The gas diffusion resistance of the oxygen gas in the cathode catalyst layer is acquired, based on which numerical value range of the gas diffusion resistance is determined.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell (claimed) such as solid-oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly compatible for specific electric power generation performance, is classified based on the numerical value range of gas diffusion resistance of oxygen gas in the cathode catalyst layer of the membrane electrode assembly. The manufacturing process of the fuel cell can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation defining electric power generation performance of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves overlapping collar portions (15,16) provided in the circumference of rectangular-shaped flat saucer-shape containers (11,12) by several casings (10) through partition plate (17). The piping (44-47) for connection is connected to piping (22-25) for connection provided in inclination portions (18-21) of containers. The flanges (28,48) are provided in one end portion of piping for connection. The position of each side end of flange is aligned, and the side end of aligned flange is welded without a filler metal.    USE - Manufacturing method of modifier for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the side end of aligned flange is welded without filler metal, sufficient operativity for modifier for fuel cell with stable quality is obtained. Since the filler metal is not used, the manufacturing cost is reduced and the generation of hardness difference between welding location and its periphery is suppressed. The generation of oxidation is suppressed so that the generation of crack in piping for connection is prevented. Since the laser welding, plasma arc welding and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is used for welding, the flange is welded efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front, side and rear views of casing of modifier.    Casing (10)    Containers (11,12)    Collar portions (15,16)    Partition plate (17)    Inclination portions (18-21)    Piping (22-25)    Flanges (28,48)    Piping (44-47)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (110) has a sheet-type base material (111) containing polyelectrolyte and an intermediate layer (112) arranged in the base material in parallel with the surface direction of base material. The intermediate layer in which hydrogen gas flow path is formed towards thickness direction of sheet-type base material, includes hydrogen oxidizing catalyst, proton reduction catalyst, polyelectrolyte and electronic conductor.    USE - Polyelectrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell used for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electromotive force of fuel cell comprising polyelectrolyte membrane is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly (100); and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assemble (100)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (110)    Sheet-type base material (111)    Intermediate layer (112)    Cathode catalyst layer (120c)
NOVELTY - An inflammable substance comprises (mass%) dairy manure (60-100, preferably 60-65), rapeseed plant stalk (30-40, preferably 35-40), wheat stalk (0-35), rice stalk (0-35) and sawdust (0-40). The water content of dairy manure is not greater than 25%, rapeseed plant stalk is not greater than 10%, wheat stalk is not greater than 8%, rice stalk is not greater than 8%, and sawdust is not greater than 15%. The length of rapeseed plant stalk is not greater than 4 mm, wheat stalk is not greater than 4 mm, and rice stalk is not greater than 6 mm.    USE - An inflammable substance for providing fuel in industries such as tea making and roasting.    ADVANTAGE - The substance has easy ignition, stable burning, simple production process and easy operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing inflammable substance by crushing rapeseed plant stalk, wheat stalk, rice stalk and sawdust, mixing, rotating and agitating; and molding, slicing, drying, and carbonizing for 10-11 hours at 600-800 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Separating acrylic acid present as main product and glyoxal present as by-product in a product gas mixture of partial heterogeneously catalyzed gas phase oxidation of 3C precursor compound of acrylic acid, in which a liquid phase (P1) is obtained which contains acrylic acid to an extent of at least 70 wt.%, and glyoxal (at least 200 molar parts per million (ppm)), involves separating glyoxal from acrylic acid in the liquid phase (P1) by crystallization, where the acid is enriched in crystals formed and glyoxal in mother liquor which remains in the course of crystallization.    USE - For separating acrylic acid present as a main product and glyoxal present as a by-product in a product gas mixture of a partial heterogeneously catalyzed gas phase oxidation of a 3C precursor compound of acrylic acid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process does not require any quantitative restriction in the glyoxal by-product formation, and formation of polyglyoxal hydrates. The depletion coefficient of glyoxal which is associated with the inventive crystallizative separation generally achieves values above ten thousand.
NOVELTY - The filter (1) has a trapezoidal micro filtration hole (11) whose upside narrows while bottom widens. The filter main body is installed inside the food fermentation processor.    USE - Filter for food waste fermentation processor.    ADVANTAGE - Raises the treatment efficiency for food waste placed within the processing bath to uplift the usability of the food waste fermentation processor after facilitating exhaustion of the processing water generated in the fermentation treatment process of the food waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the filter for food waste fermentation processor.    Filter (1)    Micro filtration hole (11)
NOVELTY - The food garbage disposal apparatus has deodorization device (48) which is connected to filter assembly (44). The filter assembly filters the dust included among air within the exhausted mixing room (14). The deodorization device consists of file box-type main body (50), exit air expansion chamber (52), first deodorization drawer (56), second deodorization drawer (58), and second exhaust fan (60). The second exhaust fan releases the filtered bad smell while passing through the first and second deodorization drawers.    USE - Food garbage disposal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces odor without causing environmental contamination, and ensures easy maintenance and repair of the deodorization device since its part is separately arranged. Ensures inexpensive maintenance management cost since discharging of the processed food waste can be performed periodically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the food garbage disposal apparatus.    Exhausted mixing room (14)    Filter assembly (44)    Deodorization device (48)    File box-type main body (50)    Exit air expansion chamber (52)    First deodorization drawer (56)    Second deodorization drawer (58)    Second exhaust fan (60)
NOVELTY - A cloud point depressant contains polyglyceryl fatty acid ester having hydroxyl value of 100 mg potassiumhydroxide/g or less. The polyglyceryl fatty acid ester is an esterification product of fatty acid and polyglycerol having hydroxyl value of 850 mg potassiumhydroxide/g or less. The content of primary hydroxyl groups in polyglycerol is 50% or more with respect to total hydroxyl groups.    USE - Cloud point depressant is used for fatty-acid alkyl ester composition (claimed) for biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The cloud point depressant can suppress the clouding and solidification of fatty-acid alkyl ester composition at low temperature. The fatty-acid alkyl ester composition formed using cloud point depressant has improved fluidity and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cloud point depressant composition, which contains polyglycerol fatty acid ester having hydroxyl value of 100 mg potassium hydroxide/g or less and a fluidity improver; and    (2) fatty-acid alkyl ester composition, which is formed using fatty-acid alkyl ester, and cloud point depressant or cloud point depressant composition. The content of polyglyceryl fatty acid ester in fatty-acid alkyl ester composition is 0.005-5 weight%.
NOVELTY - Producing biofuel (M1) involves reducing first biomass feedstock to granule or powder form, mixing first biomass feedstock with water to create mash, combining second biomass feedstock with the first feedstock, where second biomass feed stock has different composition than the first biomass, exposing at least a component of mash to shock wave that travels at least twice the speed of sound and exposing mash to microorganism causing fermentation and distilling fermentation product to produce a fuel.    USE - For producing biofuel such as ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides increased efficiency or increased flexibility of feed stocks; has excellent ability to anaerobically digest solid residue material and significant energy saving for the process; and removes process constraints around the evaporators and driers traditionally associated with starch-based feedstocks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing biofuel (M1) involves reducing first biomass feedstock to granule or powder form, mixing first biomass feedstock with water to create mash, combining second biomass feedstock with the first feedstock, where second biomass feed stock has different composition than the first biomass, exposing at least a component of mash to shock wave that travels twice the speed of sound and exposing mash to microorganism causing fermentation and distilling fermentation product to produce a fuel; or (M2) involves mixing biomass feedstock with water to create a mash, hydrolyzing constituent of the mash in the presence of a shock wave that travels at least twice the speed of sound, exposing at least a component of the mash to a micro-organism causing fermentation, distilling fermentation product to produce a fuel and digesting stillage component remaining after fermentation anaerobically in a reactor vessel to produce biogas and solid waste.
NOVELTY - Sex pheromone substance of Platyptilia ignifera, comprises (Z)-7-dodecenyl acetate and (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate.    USE - The sex pheromone substance is useful in attractant (claimed) for controlling insect pest, e.g. Platyptilia ignifera by inducing extensive death of male imago P.ignifera and producing communication disturbance between male and female P.ignifera.    ADVANTAGE - The sex pheromone substance is highly safe and eco-friendly since excessive dispersion of insecticide in the environment is prevented. The sex attractant has controlled release property, thus releases active ingredient for a long period of time.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has an inner shell utilized for forming a burning chamber. An outer shell is enclosed in four sides of the inner shell with an interval. A cyclone unit is installed at bottom of the inner shell. An input end of the cyclone unit is connected to a wind inlet pipe. A smoke leading-out hole is formed on an upper area of the inner shell in a radial direction. A gas exhaust hole is formed on a side wall of an outer shell and located under the smoke leading-out hole. A liquid sealing tank is installed above the smoke leading-out hole. A vertical pipe is installed in the sealing tank.    USE - Biomass gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier uses cyclone process to filter combustible gas, so that the produced combustible gas has better quality. The cyclone unit of the gasifier is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a biomass gasifier.
NOVELTY - A pickling and alkali washing waste liquid with aluminum base comprises separately pretreating pickling and alkali washing waste liquid, mixing, neutralizing and separating to obtain filter cake.    USE - Method for pickling and alkali washing waste liquid with aluminum base (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method does not produce pollution. The unctuous filter residue can be recycled as fuel. The filtering cake can be recycled. The wastewater can be discharged reaching mark.
NOVELTY - A biomass liquefied oil is prepared by pyrolyzing microalgae.    USE - Biomass liquefied oil preparation for biofuel including diesel, petroleum, or kerosene (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides biomass liquefied oil having high yield, thermal value, and hydrogen content; and low oxygen content.
NOVELTY - Stable high performance methanol gasoline comprises (wt.%) denatured methanol (30-87) and denatured gasoline (13-70).    USE - Stable high performance methanol gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The stable high performance methanol gasoline has long water resistance stable period, high heat value, strong power, cold starting property, air drag resistance property, metal corrosion inhibition, and rubber swelling resistance, which are superior to traditional methanol gasoline. It has low cost and environmental benefit.
NOVELTY - A methanol gasoline clean fuel is double-alcohol gasoline clean fuel containing methanol, ethanol and an additive.    USE - Methanol gasoline clean fuel is used for car.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol gasoline clean fuel has excellent stability, and is eco-friendly, without pollutant discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of methanol gasoline clean fuel, which involves weighing methanol and ethanol by loading in a measuring machine, adding additive and uniformly-mixing the mixture, adding gasoline to mixed liquid and uniformly-mixing the mixture.
NOVELTY - The technique involves setting different cooling levels for mixing refrigerant after pre-cooling coal layer gas, and adopting four-level cooling process when temperature is higher than 0 degree centigrade. A three-level cooling process and a two-level cooling process are adopted when temperature is minus 60-0 degrees centigrade and lower than minus 60 degrees centigrade, respectively. The gas with low temperature is throttled via a throttle valve (24). Liquefying natural gas products are separated under normal pressure in a gas-liquid separator (25).    USE - Circulating liquefying technique for coal layer gas mixing refrigerant utilized in a natural gas liquefying industry.    ADVANTAGE - The technique saves mixing refrigerant flow, which gradually reduces temperature of coal layer gas after being pre-cooled and increases nitrogen quantity and nitrogen absorbing rest pressure of coal layer gas, thus reducing cooling level number of the mixing refrigerant relatively and saving more power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a circulating liquefying technique.    One-level methane compressor (4)    Cooler (7)    Heat exchanger (14)    Throttle valve (24)    Gas-liquid separator (25)
NOVELTY - The detector has an image processing unit whose input end is connected with a microprocessor and output end is connected with an input end of a display unit. A signal output end of a gas sensing unit is connected with a signal input end of a concentration signal processing unit. An output end of the signal processing unit is connected with a micro-processing unit. A gas sensing unit comprises a carbon monoxide sensor, a methane sensor, a sulfured hydrogen sensor and an oxygen sensor. The input end of the display unit is connected with a data output end of the micro-processing unit.    USE - Multifunctional detector for use in a mine well.    ADVANTAGE - The detector is utilized for safety detection of mine well.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multifunctional detector.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The burner has a burning chamber connected with a gasification chamber, where side wall of the burning chamber is connected with a fire outlet and an air distributing hole. A lower part of a burning chamber housing is connected with a crushing slag discharger, and discontinuous spiral vanes extend inwards below the burning chamber. A lower part of an outer end head of the crushing slag discharger housing is opened with a slag outlet. A shaft of the crushing slag discharger is connected with a chain wheel opposite to the chain wheel on an output shaft of a speed reducer.    USE - Biomass burner for a boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a biomass burner for a boiler.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a vent door (18) and a handle (19) fixed on a bottom part of an oxygenating pipe (13). A lower end of a supporting ring (20) is fixed on an insulating plate (21). A cover plate (22) or ignition ring (14) or an ignition disk is placed on a top end of the furnace. A heat conveying cavity (23) is formed on a bottom part of the furnace. One side of the heat conveying cavity is connected with a heat supplying chamber (16) of a main furnace (1) by an exhaust channel. One side of a heat exchanging chamber (24) is connected with a chimney (25).    USE - Biomass half-gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace discharges smoke and dust, and has low fuel price. The secondary oxygenating re-combustion of biomass half-gasification can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a biomass half-gasification furnace.    Main furnace (1)    Oxygenating pipe (13)    Ignition ring (14)    Heat supplying chamber (16)    Vent door (18)    Handle (19)    Supporting ring (20)    Insulating plate (21)    Cover plate (22)    Heat conveying cavity (23)    Heat exchanging chamber (24)    Chimney (25)
NOVELTY - The cooker has a hollow cooker body with an inner jacket (2) and an outer jacket (3) installed at an upper end of a hollow pedestal (1), and a water jacket (4) provided at an upper part of the cooker body. An upper cover (5) connected through a hinge is installed at an upper end of the cooker. A heating hot water port (6) and a heating water return port (7) are installed at upper and lower parts of outer side of the water jacket. The hollow pedestal is connected with a regulating valve (8) and a blower (9) through a pipeline.    USE - Direct burning straw gasification cooker for use in village.    ADVANTAGE - The cooker has compact and simple structure, reasonable design, convenient use, small volume, small usage space, water boiling and heating function. The cooker saves the energy and coal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a direct burning straw gasification cooker..    Hollow pedestal (1)    Inner jacket (2)    Outer jacket (3)    Water jacket (4)    Upper cover (5)    Heating hot water port (6)    Heating water return port (7)    Regulating valve (8)    blower (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves compensating fluctuations of produced product gas rate caused by the fuel feed and fuel quality by rapid reaction of variable product gas recirculation (13) into the combustion reactor (4), where the product gas is partially recirculated for regulating the temperature in a fluidized bed system. Average temperature in a gas generation reactor (2) at a suitable time period defines a pre-determined value for temperature in the combustion reactor, where a gas conditioning stage (8) is arranged in a product gas stream (7) that comes from the gas generation reactor.    USE - Method for providing a constant rate of a product gas from a fluidized bed- gas generation system, which is utilized for producing biomass, carbon and carbonic fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fluctuations of the produced product gas rate caused by the fuel feed and fuel quality are compensated by rapid reaction of variable product gas recirculation into the combustion reactor, thus achieving complete delivery of gas in the main gas utilization unit in a constant manner, and either consuming or storing the product gas in an alternative gas utilization unit e.g. pressure tank, in a cost intensive manner. The method thus increases the burden of the main gas utilization or unburdens the gas generation, thus increasing the efficiency of conversion of the primary fuel to desired end energy, or reducing the specific fuel insert in reference to the main gas utilization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for providing a constant rate of a product gas from a fluidized bed- gas generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for providing a constant rate of a product gas from a fluidized bed- gas generation system.    Gas generation reactor (2)    Combustion reactor (4)    Product gas stream (7)    Gas conditioning stage (8)    Product gas recirculation (13)
NOVELTY - The separating board has a base separator made of synthetic resin, and flow path formation plate. The separator comprises seating grooves for receiving current collectors. The flow path formation plate has a graphite foil that is compressed or punched to form a fluid channel. A flow path supporting plate is positioned between the flow path formation plate and base separator, such that the current collectors closely adhere with flow path supporting plate. A portion of flow path formation plate protrudes from the separator with a step difference 10% or less.    USE - Fuel cell separating board for use in fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The processing time and processing expense are reduced, since the fluid channel is formed by punching graphite foil on the fluid path formation plate. The fabrication cost of the fuel cell separating board is reduced, by manufacturing base separator using synthetic resin. The resistive loss is reduced between the flow path formation plate and base separator, since the flow path formation plate is installed on the base separator with a step difference, so that the performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell separating board.
NOVELTY - Planting great fungus grass comprises selecting stem of grass growing for more than 6 months as grass seeds; cutting the seeds into 0.5-1.5 m length, immersing in 0.2% microelement solution to accelerate the growth of root and bud; digging a planting ditch which is 20 cm wide, 20-30 cm deep and distance of 60 cm between ditches, putting the plant in the ditches, covering with 2-3 cm deep soil, pressing, watering, and applying manure when the sprout is 20 cm high; and harvesting in 8 weeks during high-temperature season or 12 weeks during low-temperature season.    USE - Method of planting great fungus grass (claimed) for producing methane.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a high production and easy scientific cultivation. The production of fresh grass can be as high as 35 tons per acre every year. The output of methane is high.
NOVELTY - A sterilizing compound comprises prochloraz and isoprothiolane at a weight ratio of 5-25:20-40.    USE - A sterilizing compound in the form of miscible oil, wettable powder, suspending agent, water emulsion, water, microemulsion, granule, dry suspending agent, effervescent tablet, or UV light preparation (claimed), for preventing and controlling rice blast during rice seedling, treating rice sheath blight, false smut, anthracnose of variable vegetables or fruits, yellow rust, root rot and powdery mildew.    ADVANTAGE - The sterilizing compound is inexpensive, delays pests' resistance, and has low toxicity without polluting the environment.
NOVELTY - The device has a tail-gas inlet and a tail-gas outlet arranged on a buffer tank, where the tail gas outlet is connected with a compressor inlet via a pipe. A compressor outlet is linked with an inlet of a three-way valve via the pipe, and another inlet and an outlet of the three-way valve are respectively provided with a nitrogen supplement pipe and a recycling air-supply pipe. A pressure control switch installed on the buffer tank is connected with a switch loop of a compressor. The tail-gas inlet of the buffer tank is provided with a tail-gas intake pipe.    USE - Device for recycling tail gas during biomass pyrolysis and liquefaction process.    ADVANTAGE - The device recycles the tail gas produced from the pyrolysis and liquefaction, avoids environment pollution caused by direct discharge of the tail gas and saves large amount of high-pressure nitrogen. The recycling of the tail gas can greatly save energy and lower the manufacturing or experiment cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tail gas recycling device.
NOVELTY - Gas liquefaction process involves introducing mixture refrigerant containing (mol%) nitrogen (5-10), methane (30-40), ethylene (5-10), and propane (45-60) into a refrigerant single recycle system to do closed loop, to produce cold energy required, and to cool the gas; and heat exchanging gas to be liquefied with the refrigerant recycle system according to a liquefied gas system, so that the gas is cooled and liquefied. The refrigerant single recycle system and gas to be liquefied system heat exchange are operated in an ice chest.    USE - Gas liquefaction process for mixture refrigerant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple. The component of the refrigerant is rational so that the operation of the liquefied equipment is safe and reliable. The load adjustment is flexible and the energy consumption is relatively low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a mixture refrigerant used to liquefy gas.
NOVELTY - A rubber anti-swelling agent comprises (in wt.%) fatty alcohol (30-60), petroleum calcium sulfonate (10-30), sulfonate (8-20), synthetic calcium sulfonate (7-18) and calcium alkyl phenolate (2-15).    USE - Rubber anti-swelling agent is used for methanol gasoline for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber anti-swelling agent is economical, prepared easily, and convenient to use. When anti-swelling agent is added to methanol gasoline, the swelling of rubber is decreased to 40-46%, compared with lead-free gasoline.
NOVELTY - A fuel ethanol from waste plant is prepared by cleaning and grinding waste plant containing cellulose as granules less than 1 mm, hydrolyzing by adding dilute sulfuric acid (3 wt.%) to ground material, filtering to separate residues from filtrate, washing residues by clear water, combining washing fluid to filtrate, adding lime to filtrate to form calcium sulfate precipitate, adding lime to regulate pH of solution to 7, removing lignin from residues, adding sulfuric acid (20-30 wt.%) to substance, and adding calcium oxide to neutralize posthydrolysis solution to be neutral.    USE - Preparation of fuel ethanol from waste plant containing cellulose.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces preparation cost, and is simple and convenient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel ethanol from waste plant is prepared by cleaning and grinding waste plant containing cellulose as granules less than 1 mm, hydrolyzing by adding dilute sulfuric acid (3 wt.%) to ground material, reacting to 100-110 degrees C for 1-1.5 hours, filtering to separate residues from filtrate, washing residues by clear water, combining washing fluid to filtrate, adding lime to filtrate to form calcium sulfate precipitate, filtering to remove precipitate, adding lime to regulate pH of solution to 7, removing lignin from residues, adding sulfuric acid (20-30 wt.%) to substance, heating to 100-110 degrees C until dissolving and hydrolyzing cellulose, adding water to dilute hydrolyzed solution until concentration of sulfuric acid becomes 30-40 wt.%, recovering sulfuric acid by diffusion dialyzer, heating rest of sugar liquor for posthydrolysis at 110 degrees C for 60 minutes, adding calcium oxide to neutralize posthydrolysis solution to be neutral, filtering to remove calcium sulfate, adding calcium sulfate to sugar liquor and filtrate for fermenting, distilling fermentation liquor, and hydrolyzing to finally prepare finished product fuel ethanol.
NOVELTY - A heat-accumulating natural-gas-adsorption storage tank consists of a tank component (3), layers of natural-gas adsorbents (8), and layers of metal nets (7). Layers of metal tubes (4) are set in the tank component, and heat-accumulating substances are filled in the metal tubes.    USE - Heat-accumulating natural-gas-adsorption storage tank is used for large-scale natural-gas storage and transport, as well as in natural-gas filling stations.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-accumulating natural-gas-adsorption storage tank consists of heat-accumulating substances with can adjust temperature in the storage tank, while natural gas is adsorbed or desorbed to reduce heat effect and increase storage and transport efficiency. Thus, recovery problems of spread natural gas in remote regions are solved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat-accumulating natural-gas-adsorption storage tank.    Tank component (3)    Metal tubes (4)    Metal nets (7)    Natural-gas adsorbents (8)
NOVELTY - The structure has a body and a set of pillars extending from the body.    USE - Bipolar plate structure for providing continuous flow of fluids through channels in a fuel cell, that is used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The structure facilitates continuous flow of fluids through the channels in the fuel cell, thus improving the efficiency of generation of the electricity.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell membrane electrode assembly manufacturing involves utilizing hydrogen ion conductive membrane. Catalyst slurry is prepared by dissolving catalyst and proton-conducting polymer in solvent. The obtained catalyst slurry is coated on high molecular material, and catalyst layer is formed. The formed catalyst layer is pressed by heat and pressure. The solvent is selected from water, isopropyl alcohol or their mixture.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell membrane electrode assembly for use in direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method is cost-effective.
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by mixing (wt.%) dry rabbit excrement (19-22), dry pig excrement (10-12), soybean (16-19), bone powder (1-3), rice bran (2-4), corncob (4-6), cottonseed cake (6-8), compound fertilizer (10-12), urea (8-10), monopotassium phosphate (2-4), glucose powder (3-5), zinc sulfate (1-3), and chloronorgutta (4-6).    USE - Method of preparing fertilizer for radix peucedani (claimed).
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by mixing (wt.%) dry dairy manure (4-6), dry human excrement (4-6), rabbit manure (14-18), dry sheep manure (6-8), fresh soybean (8-10), cottonseed cake (4-6), corncob (2-4), bone powder (1-3), compound fertilizer (12-14), phosphate fertilizer (8-10), urea (10-12), glucose powder (3-5), zinc fertilizer (2-4), phoxim (2-4), and chloronorgutta (4-6).    USE - Method of preparing fertilizer for elecampane (claimed).
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by mixing (wt.%) dry duck excrement (5-7), dry cow excrement (2-4), dry pig excrement (16-20), soybean powder (8-12), colza cake (10-12), corn cob (4-6), cottonseed shell (6-8), bean straw powder (4-6), compound fertilizer (10-14), phosphor fertilizer (4-8), magnesium sulfate (2-4), zinc fertilizer (2-4), glucose powder (3-5), and chloronorgutta (6-8).    USE - Method of preparing fertilizer for Kochia scoparia (claimed).
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by mixing (wt.%) dry sheep excrement (6-8), dry rabbit excrement (10-14), dry chicken excrement (10-12), dry cow excrement (8-10), soybean (10-12), cottonseed cake (2-6), peanut cake (5-7), colza cake (4-8), compound fertilizer (8-10), phosphor fertilizer (4-6), potassium phosphate fertilizer (2-6), urea (6-8), glucose powder (3-5), and phenolic resin (4-6).    USE - Method of preparing fertilizer for cluster mallow fruit (claimed).
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by mixing (g) dry chicken excrement (25000), dry rabbit excrement (30000), dry sheep excrement (25000), dry human excrement (25000), soybean cake (20000), cottonseed cake (20000), rice sugar powder (20000), corn powder (20000), compound fertilizer (20000), phosphor fertilizer (30000), urea (10000), calcium, zinc and potassium fertilizer (10000), dichlorphos (1000), paclobutrazol (1000), glucose powder (2000), and epoxy resin (10000).    USE - Method of preparing fertilizer for radix angelicae (claimed).
NOVELTY - A fertilizer is prepared by mixing (g) dry chicken excrement (2000), dry sheep excrement (1150), dry cow excrement (1300), dry rabbit excrement (3000), soybean cake powder (3000), bone powder (3000), corncob (6000), bean straw (2000), compound fertilizer (2000), urea (1000), phosphor fertilizer (2000), glucose powder (600), paclobutrazol powder (300), dichlorphos (1000), and phenolic resin (2000).    USE - Method of preparing fertilizer for Chinese honeysuckle (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of nutritional fertilizer comprises using (g) dry human excrement (15000), dry rabbit manure (15000), dry sheep manure (15000), cottonseed cake (15000), corn (15000), wheat bran (15000), corncob (15000), wheat straw (15000), compound fertilizer (25000), urea (10000), calcium-potassium-zinc fertilizer (10000), dichlorphos (1000), paclobutrazol (500), glucose powder (3000) and epoxy resin (1000).    USE - Preparation of nutritional fertilizer for Chinese medicinal herb herba schizonepetae (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of nutritional fertilizer comprises using (g) dry human excrement (10000), dry sheep manure (10000), dry chicken manure (10000), duck manure (10000), dairy manure (10000), soybean (20000), bone powder (10000), corncob (30000), compound fertilizer (15000), urea (10000), magnesium sulfate (5000), carbendazol (1000), dichlorphos (1000), glucose powder (2000) and chloronorgutta (10000).    USE - Preparation of nutritional fertilizer for Chinese medicinal herb Notopterygium (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of nutritional fertilizer comprises using (g) dry human excrement (20000), dry sheep manure (20000), dry rabbit manure (20000), dry duck manure (20000), dry chicken manure (20000), soybean cake (20000), colza cake (20000), trash fish powder (10000), rice bran powder (50000), corncob (30000), compound fertilizer (20000), calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc fertilizer (20000), glucose powder (10000), dichlorphos (2000) and phenolic resin (10000).    USE - Preparation of nutritional fertilizer for Chinese medicinal herb parsnip (claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of yield-increasing fertilizer comprises using (wt.%) dry human excrement (8-10), dry rabbit manure (15-23), dry pig manure (6-8), dry sheep manure (8-12), soybean (4-6), cottonseed cake (1-3), rice bran (2-4), bean straw (2-4), compound fertilizer (8-12), urea (10-12), phosphate fertilizer (6-8), glucose powder (3-5), dichlorphos (1-3), zinc fertilizer (2-4) and phenolic resin (4-6).    USE - Preparation of yield-increasing fertilizer for Chinese medicinal herb radix linderae (claimed).
NOVELTY - Food waste aerobic composting comprises adding water into food waste, washing and desalting food waste to dilute and desalt salinity in food waste; performing high speed centrifugal dehydration; putting dehydrated food waste, auxiliary material, biological composition and growth promoting agent in biological reaction vessel; and aerobically digesting at high temperature to obtain organic fertilizer.    USE - Food waste aerobic composting for producing organic fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The food waste is pretreated to reduce salinity and moisture, and to improve contents of nutritive materials. The organic fertilizer has low water content, low salinity, low impurity content, high organic material content, and high nutritive materials including nitrogen and phosphorus.
NOVELTY - A method to treat waste water containing heavy metals and biodegradable organic pollutants by passing the water through a vertical cascade of constructed wetland system, which comprises three or more plastic crates each packed with limestone, gravel, sand, compost and soil and is seeded with metal adapted aquatic plants and microbial cultures for transforming, precipitating or adsorbing metals and biodegrading organic contaminants. Image 0/2
NOVELTY - A solid biofuel is produced from dry land plants and/or spices plants and/or any of their parts and as such or in combination with other types of biomass in the form of pellets, aggregates, agglomerates, granulates, briquettes, compounds or composites of any form of different size, shapes, odor and color, with or without using binder. Any part of the dry land plants and spices plants freshly collected or stored, processed, unprocessed agricultural produce, such as stem, leaves or seeds can be used in preparation of solid biofuel. The pellet is preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size by running through shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier, where material is dried by hot air blown. Dried material is passed on to hammer mill to grind the material. The powdered material is conveyed to batch mixer, if required water is sprinkled so as to moisten the material. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A solid biofuel is prepared from oil crops in the form of pellets, aggregates, agglomerates, granulates, briquettes, compounds or composites of any form with or without using binder, as such or in combination with other types of biomass. Any part of the oil plants such as stem, leaves or seeds can be used in preparation of solid biofuel. The solid biofuel pellets are preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size to uniform size by running through shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier, where the material is dried by hot air blown. Dried material is passed on to hammer mill to grind the material. The powdered material is conveyed to batch mixer, if required water is sprinkled so as to moisten the material. The moist well mixed material is conveyed to pellet mill through conditioner, equipped with multi-point steam injection and adjustable paddle for mixing, hot water or steam is injected to treated material. The extruded pellets are cut by adjustable cutter assembly producing pellets of uniform sizes. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A solid biofuel is prepared from one or more hydrophyte plants in the form of pellets, aggregates, agglomerates, granulates, briquettes, compounds or composites of any form with or without using binder, in different shapes, odor and color, as such or in combination with other types of biomass. Any part of the plants such as stem, fruits, leaves or flowers can be used in preparation of solid biofuel. The use of material from various freshly collected or stored, processed, unprocessed agricultural produce, including one or more parts or whole plants belonging to hydrophyte plants, used as such or in combination with other types of biomass, is disclosed. The solid biofuel with or without binder in the suitable form is produced. The fuel pellet is preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size to uniform size by running through shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier. Dried material is passed on to hammer mill to grind the material. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A solid biofuel is prepared from one or more fruit plants in the form of pellets, aggregates, agglomerates, granulates, briquettes, compounds or composites of any form with or without using binder, in combination with other types of biomass. Any part of the plants such as stem, fruits, leaves or flowers can be used in preparation of solid biofuel. The solid biofuel fuel pellet is preferably manufactured by first processing the input material to reduce the size to uniform size, by running through shredder. The reduced input material is then dried using a three pass belt conveyor type drier, where the material is dried by hot air blown. Dried material is passed on to hammer mill to grind the material. The powdered material is conveyed to batch mixer, if required water is sprinkled so as to moisten the material. The moist well mixed material is conveyed to pellet mill through conditioner, equipped with multi-point steam injection and adjustable paddle for mixing, hot water or steam is injected to treated material at about 125-150?oC. The extruded pellets are cut by adjustable cutter assembly producing pellets of uniform size. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A novel hybrid renewable fuel blends of karanja oil ethanol for compression ignition engine, comprises 100% biofuel, hybrid renewable fuel blends of karanja oil ester and ethanol, in which the content of ethanol and ester of karanja oil is 10-50% and 90-50%, respectively. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A method of producing a solid biofuel from the unprocessed biowaste, is disclosed. Solid biofuel are made in the form of pellets with a high energy content, based upon a raw material in the form of fibers from forest waste, grass, bark, other forest by-products, sweet sorghum bagasse, coconut shells, sugarcane bagasse, saw dust, groundnut shell, cotton stalk, field waste, grass, wood raw material and rest products, straw and other agricultural by-products and rest products, wastepaper, garbage, peat, etc., and also mixtures of these and other products. The method is carried out in the following steps: the fibrous materials are mixed to homogenous mixture, bonding agent are added to the mixture, the bonding agent used for the bonding of the material includes molasses, steam and other organic material, and the resultant mixture is compressed with high pressure at high temperature. The mixture is compressed in a pressing device, and material formed into pellets as a solid biofuel. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - This invention provides a method of converting animal feces to biofuels and the structure of a reaction tank in making of the same. The method of this invention is conducted primarily by separating feces and urine for a feces raw material containing 10% to 35% total solid (TS). Treat this feces in a reaction tank with a thermochemical conversion process under temperature of 150 degrees C to 450 degrees C and a pressure of 1000 psi to 3500 psi in converting the raw material to biofuels. The reaction tank of this invention is provided with a casing pipe sealed agitation shaft extending inward, wherein the casing pipe extends upward to the top of the reaction tank in leading vapor in the reaction tank to moving upward along the casing pipe. Internal of the reaction tank is therefore cooled by the air outside of casing pipe so as to reduce the effect caused by internal high temperature to the sealing ring of the agitation shaft and avoid pressure leakage.
NOVELTY - The gas-making furnace has freeing pipe, cooling tank, separator and soft gas storing capsule. The gas outlet of furnace is connected to freeing pipe. The freeing pipe is attached to inlet of separator by cooling tank provided with cooling water. The freeing pipe is led in gas storing capsule.    USE - Gas-making furnace used for producing fuel gas using crop straw and home scrap.    ADVANTAGE - Enables gas-making furnace to effectively produce usable fuel gas by loading crashed raw material in furnace, supplying power to lift, and finally switching the electric heater into power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of gas-making furnace.
NOVELTY - The semi-automatic integrated biomass coal producing device is composed of a rotary carbonization cylinder, screw conveyor, pressure storage storehouse and pressure forming machine which can finish raw material taking biomass as main ingredient to be formed by pressure to a biomass product. The carbonization cylinder is displaced in an idler wheel of supporting frame with one end linked with an electric motor via a speed reactor. The inner portion of carbonization cylinder is comprised of a warming device which is equipped with screw wing.    USE - Semi-automatic integrated biomass coal-producing device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low price for produced product and environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a semi-automatic integrated biomass coal-producing device.
NOVELTY - The waste water sink device has liquid sealing grooves (11) which are set at the four sides of an upper port of a mud sink (13) of a residential building (7). A sealing cover (6), with long edge, is set at an upper section of the liquid sealing groove. A methane outlet pipe (5), with a control valve (4), is set at one side of the upper section of the mud sink. A feeding port (12) is set at one side of the lower section of the mud sink. The feeding port is connected with the pipelines of a kitchen (8), a toilet bowl (9) and a washing basin (10) of the residential building.    USE - Waste water sink device for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables mud and waste water to be stored in a safe manner. Enables to save energy since a large amounts of methane is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the waste water sink device.    Control valve (4)    Methane outlet pipe (5)    Sealing cover (6)    Residential building (7)    Kitchen (8)    Toilet bowl (9)    Washing basin (10)    Liquid sealing grooves (11)    Feeding port (12)    Mud sink (13)
NOVELTY - Synthetic power fuel comprises: power fuel (92.6-99.26 vol.%) comprising a mixture of 4-18C hydrocarbon compounds; and isopropyl alcohol (0.74-7.4 vol.%).    USE - The synthetic power fuel is useful in an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The synthetic power fuel comprises comparatively low sulfur, thus being eco-friendly, saving energy, and accordingly boosts up mechanical power. The synthetic power fuel produces comparatively high power to push and move a piston rod in a cylinder, with its exhausted smoke containing less greenhouse gas and other toxicants.
NOVELTY - The generator (100) has an exhaust duct receiving exhaust from an engine (10), and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system (34) located within the exhaust duct. A housing is in fluid communication with the exhaust duct upstream of the SCR system. An electrolyte is within the housing. A set of electrodes is submerged in the electrolyte solution and electrically powered to produce hydrogen gas directed to mix with the exhaust, where the hydrogen gas is produced as a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of the electrolyte.    USE - Hydrogen generator for use with an engine e.g. diesel engine, gasoline engine and natural gas engine, of a machine (claimed) e.g. mobile machine such as automobile and train, and stationary machine such as generator and construction equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are submerged in the electrolyte and electrically powered to produce the hydrogen gas directed to mix with the exhaust, where the hydrogen gas is produced as the mixture of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of the electrolyte, thus reducing fuel consumption, and hence minimizing operating costs of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for reducing nitrogen oxide contained in exhaust gas of an engine    (2) a machine comprising an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an engine system.    Engine (10)    Selective catalytic reduction system (34)    Hydrogen generator (100)    Engine system (400)    Machine (500)
NOVELTY - Absorbent solution (4) comprises: water; and N,N,N',N'-tetramethylhexane-1,6-diamine (I).    USE - The absorbent solution is useful for absorbing acidic compounds from effluent gas. The process is useful for: eliminating acid compounds contained in a gas stream; and treating natural gas and gases from industrial sources for capturing carbon dioxide (all claimed). The absorbent solution is useful for treating acid gas (e.g. hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, carbonyl sulfide, carbon disulfide and mercaptans), syngas, combustion fumes, refinery gases, tail gas from the Claus process, gases form fermentation of biomass, cement gas and fume incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high stability. The process is economical and eliminates acidic compounds contained in all types of effluent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for eliminating acid compounds contained in a gaseous effluent (1), comprising absorption of acidic compounds by contacting the effluent with the absorbent solution to obtain a gaseous effluent depleted in acidic compounds (2) and an absorbent solution charged with acidic compounds (3); and regenerating the absorbent solution charged with acidic compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the process for eliminating acid compounds in gas stream.    Gaseous effluent (1)    Gaseous effluent depleted in acidic compounds (2)    Absorbent solution enriched with acidic compounds (3)    Absorbent solution (4)    Acidic compounds released in gaseous form. (7)
NOVELTY - The device (76) has the pipes such as source gas supply piping (52) and water supply piping (53) that are connected to the low temperature region of a main portion (78), to supply the source gas and water to a cylinder (3) positioned in main portion supported by support portion (70). A combustor burns the source gas and water filled in cylinder, to generate the hydrogen. The temperatures in high and low temperature regions of main portion are increased and reduced, respectively when the temperature gradient of main portion is raised while operating the combustor.    USE - Hydrogen generating device for generating hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuel such town gas and liquid petroleum gas (LPG), used in fuel cell system e.g. home-use fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperatures in high and low temperature regions of main portion are increased and reduced, respectively when the temperature gradient of main portion is raised while operating the combustor, the damage of the pipes connected to the cooling region of the main portion while applying the thermal stress to the cooling region is prevented. Thus, the durability of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of hydrogen generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylinder (3)    Source gas supply piping (52)    Water supply piping (53)    Support portion (70)    Hydrogen generating device (76)    Main portion (78)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical/biological reactions performing device comprises anode compartment provided with anode (4) placed in an anode fluid having reagents for oxidation reaction; and cathode compartment provided with cathode (6) placed in a cathode fluid where anode or cathode compartment, and anode or cathode, are arranged such that anode fluid or cathode fluid flows at least partially through anode or cathode.    USE - An electrochemical/biological reactions (such as biological oxidation of biological compound) performing device, e.g. microbial fuel cell (2), enzymatic fuel cell or redox flow fuel cell, for generating energy and producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces internal resistances and/or internal losses; thus improving overall efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of performing chemical/biological reactions, e.g. biological oxidation of biological compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of microbial fuel cell.    Microbial fuel cell (2)    Anode (4)    Cathode (6)    Electric system (8)    Membrane (10)
NOVELTY - Method for digesting a lignocellulosic biomass, comprises treating a lignocellulosic biomass with one or more enzymes that remove oligomers of xylose and a cellulase.    USE - The method is useful for digesting a lignocellulosic biomass, which is useful for producing biofuel (claimed). The pretreated lignocellulosic biomass is useful as feed stocks for commercial ethanol production including corn stover, birch wood, switchgrass, poplar wood, Miscanthus grass, aspen, and other grasses woody plants, many other types of agricultural and forestry residues and municipal solid waste. The method is useful for enhancing performance of cellulase enzymes and/or enabling the effective use of lower amounts of cellulase enzymes for hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass to release sugars for fermentation to ethanol and other products.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes low cost lignocellulosic biomass, hence the method is cost effective. The ethanol produced from lignocellulosic biomass, provides powerful benefits including near zero net greenhouse gas emissions, enhanced energy security and balance of trade, and creation of rural jobs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composition, comprising: a lignocellulosic biomass; an enzyme comprising P-xylosidase or xylanase; and a cellulase enzyme; and    (2) a reactor system for producing a biofuel comprising a lignocellulosic biomass, an enzyme that degrades xylose or xylose oligomers and a cellulase.
NOVELTY - Hydrolyzing a polysaccharide comprises: (a) contacting the polysaccharide with mesophilic and thermophilic hydrolytic enzymes to produce a reaction mixture, (b) incubating the reaction mixture at a temperature suitable for activity of the mesophilic hydrolytic enzymes, and (c) incubating the reaction mixture at a temperature suitable for activity of the thermophilic hydrolytic enzymes, where the polysaccharide is hydrolyzed by the mesophilic and thermophilic hydrolytic enzymes to produce two or more polysaccharide fragments.    USE - The methods are useful for hydrolyzing a polysaccharide and producing fermented sugar product (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides higher yields of fermentable sugars compared to the use of mesophilic or thermophilic hydrolytic enzymes alone. The method also provides the advantage of being more cost-effective in comparison to a number of existing enzyme hydrolysis methods used in biofuel production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a polysaccharide fragment produced in accordance with the method;    (2) a method for producing a fermented sugar product comprising: hydrolyzing a polysaccharide using the method to produce at least two polysaccharide fragments, and fermenting the polysaccharide fragments to produce the fermented sugar product; and    (3) a fermented sugar product produced.
NOVELTY - An organic wastewater is processed by anaerobic digestion process which carries out methane fermentation treatment of organic wastewater, solid-liquid separation process which carries out ultrafiltration membrane separation processing of treated water of anaerobic digestion process, demineralization process of carries out reverse osmosis membrane separation process without carrying out aerobic organism process of water separated at solid-liquid separation process, and return process which returns concentrated water separated at solid-liquid separation process to anaerobic digestion process.    USE - Processing of organic wastewater for manufacturing pure water used for electronic industrial factories e.g. semiconductor manufacture and liquid crystal manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents clogging of reverse osmosis membrane by viscous substance, and stably maintains membrane flux over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a processing apparatus of organic wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic diagram of the processing apparatus of organic wastewater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anaerobic digester tank (1)    Ultrafiltration membrane separator (2)    Reverse osmosis membrane separator (3)
NOVELTY - Wastewater containing dimethylsulfoxide is subjected to methane-fermentation treatment for anaerobic digestion. The treated water is subjected to solid-liquid separation by ultrafiltration-membrane processing or microfiltration-membrane processing without carrying out aerobic-organism process. Desalination is carried out by reverse-osmosis membrane-separation process without carrying out aerobic-organism process of water separated by solid-liquid separation. The separated concentrated water is returned for anaerobic digestion.    USE - Processing of wastewater containing dimethylsulfoxide ejected from electronic industries e.g. semiconductor and liquid-crystal manufacturing industries which use dimethylsulfoxide as release agent, for use as raw material in manufacture of pure water.    ADVANTAGE - The method restrains load of reverse-osmosis membrane and enables efficient processing of wastewater containing dimethylsulfoxide, without generation of bad odor of dimethylsulfide and methylmercaptan. Generation of sulfate by aerobic treatment and use of alkali are prevented. Hence, increase in salt concentration of biologically-treated water is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of wastewater containing dimethylsulfoxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic view of the processing apparatus of wastewater containing dimethylsulfoxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anaerobic digester tank (1)    Ultrafiltration membrane separator (2)    Reverse-osmosis membrane separator (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a distribution board (1) with flow paths (12f,12p). A module is formed by pasting several distribution boards into which the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (3) is inserted. The wall surface is contacted with the heat fluid of the flow path of distribution board comprising the module, during hydrophilic recovery process.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell module of fuel cell system for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilicity of the flow path after hydrophilic recovery process can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the distribution boards and MEA.    Distribution board (1)    MEA (3)    Flow paths (12f,12p)    Fuel electrode (31)    Oxidizing agent electrode (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has separator (8) having groove (6) for gas flow path which is formed opposite to gas diffusion layers (4A,4B) formed on both sides of catalyst layers (2A,2B) of membrane electrode assembly (5). Contact surfaces (7) have protrusions (7a) which is formed such that width of each contact surface becomes small when compressive force is applied from the groove sides.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gap formed between the catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer during thrust acting on the fuel cell can be effectively suppressed by forming the protrusions on the contact surface. Electric power generation performance can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Catalyst layers (2A,2B)    Gas diffusion layers (4A,4B)    Membrane electrode assembly (5)    Groove (6)    Contact surface (7)    Protrusion (7a)    Separator (8)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - Biodiesel is formed by obtaining a crude marine oil containing phosphorus catalyst poison(s), e.g. phospholipid; degumming the crude marine oil; combining the degummed marine oil with a mineral oil to form a mixture; hydrotreating the mixture in the presence of a hydrotreating catalyst; and optionally isomerizing the hydrotreated mixture in the presence of an isomerization catalyst.    USE - Method for forming biodiesel (claimed) used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method can remove catalyst poisons from biomass, and in particular crude marine oils, which does not result in the addition of other catalyst poisons to the biomass.
NOVELTY - Sulfur powder is added into compost of organic solid waste, and ferrous sulfate heptahydrate solution is mixed, inoculated with microbial strains including Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, A.thiooxidans, white rot fungi, saccharomycete and Penicillium, kept on aerobic stacking bed and leached. The concentration of heavy metals of leached liquid is measured, and leaching process is stopped when the concentration reaches the standard value. White lime is added to the compost to adjust pH to neutral. Thus, heavy metals are removed from the compost.    USE - Method for removing heavy metals in compost of organic solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically removes heavy metals from compost of organic solid waste by simple process. The loss rate of elements such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the compost of organic solid waste is 5% or less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sulfur powder (10-150 g) is added into compost of organic solid waste (1 kg), and ferrous sulfate heptahydrate solution is mixed. Microbial strains including Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, A.thiooxidans, white rot fungi, saccharomycete and Penicillium is inoculated into obtained compost material having water content of 60% or more. The inoculated compost is then kept on aerobic stacking bed with water content of 65% or more, leached by supplying air for 4-14 days, and concentration of heavy metal of the leached liquid is measured. The leaching process is stopped when the concentration reaches the standard value, and white lime is added to the compost to adjust pH to neutral. The content of compound strain agent is 1 g per kg of the compost. The ratio of ferrous sulfate heptahydrate solution with respect to sulfur powder is 0.5-2:1. Thus, heavy metals are removed.
NOVELTY - A device comprises a waste pre-treating tank, a main reactor, an aerobic treating tank and a heating system. The waste materials are pre-treated in the pre-treating tank. The pre-treated liquid is divided into two parts using a water pump. The former part directly enters a water mixing valve. The latter part is heated using heating system. The heated liquid enters the water mixing valve to mix with the cold water. A methanol storage chamber is also provided.    USE - Device for producing biomass energy for cold places.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively treats solid waste materials, reduces energy consumption, produces biogas and hydrogen and enables to recycle waste water.
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen, oxygen and hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water comprises mixing carbon dioxide in the liquid phase with water in the liquid phase to provide and maintain a liquid electrolytic medium in a chamber (12) containing positive and negative electrodes (18, 20); applying a direct electrical current to the electrodes to effect ionization; separating the hydrogen and carbon ions from the oxygen ions; forming hydrogen and hydrocarbons from the carbon and hydrogen ions, and forming oxygen from the oxygen ions; and collecting hydrogen, hydrocarbons and oxygen products.    USE - Method for the production of hydrogen, oxygen and hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water.    ADVANTAGE - The method can reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce carbon footprint (the use of carbon products), and reduces the demand for crude oil and other fossil fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for the production of hydrogen, oxygen and hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water, comprising:    (1) a reaction chamber for containing carbon dioxide and water in the liquid phase;    (2) a mechanism for injecting carbon dioxide and water;    (3) positive and negative electrodes;    (4) a mechanism for removing oxygen generated at the positive electrode; and    (5) a mechanism for removing hydrogen and hydrocarbons formed at the negative electrode, from the reaction chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a reactor.    Reactor (10)    Chamber (12)    Electrodes (18, 20)    Membrane (22)    Connection wires (26)
NOVELTY - The bunsen reactor (1) is provided with automatic separating device (2), converter (6) and pressure control valve (8). The automatic separating device is arranged on top portion of the reactor. A transducer is connected to pneumatic actuated valve (7). A transformer and differential pressure sensor are connected to controller.    USE - Bunsen reactor for use in production of nuclear hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and production efficiency of the bunsen reactor are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automatic separation method of sulfuric acid-iodinic acid using automatic separating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the bunsen reactor.    Bunsen reactor (1)    Automatic separating device (2)    Converter (6)    Pneumatic actuated valve (7)    Pressure control valve (8)
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a gas lining wall (5) fixed on a middle upper part of an inner wall of a furnace shell (4). A middle lower part of the gas lining wall is equipped with multiple lining holes (9), and a gas supply pipe (6) is communicated with an upper part of the gas lining wall when a lower end of the gas lining wall is closed. A gas inlet pipe (2) is equipped at bottom of the furnace shell. An inner end of the gas inlet pipe is communicated with a fuel gas pipe (3) on a central axis of the furnace shell. A wall of the fuel gas pipe is provided with multiple fuel gas holes (10).    USE - Straw gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier has high heat efficiency, and does not cause less pollution, and is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a straw gasifier.    Gas inlet pipe (2)    Fuel gas pipe (3)    Furnace shell (4)    Gas lining wall (5)    Gas supply pipe (6)    Lining holes (9)    Fuel gas holes (10)
NOVELTY - Linear fuel gas generator includes chamber, which is heated by electrical resistance or equivalent heating process or high temperature plasma. Expansion tank, pressure gauge and pressure regulating valve are included. The chamber is pre-heated at 800-2200 degrees C. The pressure gauge detects drop in static pressure in expansion tank. The pressure regulating valve supplies gas.    USE - Linear fuel gas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The linear fuel gas generator is cost-effective, and ensures complete thermolysis of water and low power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing linear fuel gas, which involves injecting water into chamber pre-heated at 800-2200 degrees C, where water undergoes thermolysis to give hydrogen and oxygen in form of a fuel gas, which is expelled from heating chamber into expansion tank.
NOVELTY - Microporous organic-inorganic hybrid membrane based on silica comprises bridging organosilane, and having average pore diameter of less than 0.6 nm.    USE - Microporous organic-inorganic hybrid membrane used for composite membrane, and used for separation of hydrogen from mixtures having hydrogen and gaseous components with methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen (N2), and water from organic molecules (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microporous organic-inorganic hybrid membrane based on silica comprises bridging organosilane of formula O1.5Si-CHR-SiO1.5 (I). The hybrid member based on silica has an average pore diameter of less than 0.6 nm.    R=H or CH3.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a filtering gas collection compartment (10) that collects bad smell gas from livestock excretions in a fermentation tank and ejects through a gas exhaust pipe (14). A gas transfer piping (12) in a source collection room (22) recirculates and processes the ejected residual gas, and transfers the odorless gas through a recover piping (16).    USE - Residue removing apparatus of livestock excretion treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The bad smell in livestock excretions can be removed effectively without any usage of additives, so that production cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for installation method of residue removing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the residue removing apparatus.    Filtering gas collection compartment (10)    Gas transfer piping (12)    Gas exhaust pipe (14)    Recover piping (16)    Source collection room (22)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon-type organic compound solution is extracted from cellulose raw material of bamboos and trees by a small carbonization kiln'Kaguya-hime'bamboo charcoal kiln. A strongly acidic solution of hydrocarbon organic compound, and oxide of ash content is decomposed. A small amount of ethanol is added to the basic solution, and combustible ethanol is subjected to physical chemistry reaction by magnetic irradiation refinement. The large amount of absorption fixing of carbon dioxide is carried out quickly to obtain ethanol biofuel.    USE - Manufacture of ethanol biofuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of ethanol biofuel with high quality economically, with reduced energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrocarbon-type organic compound solution is quickly-and-abundantly-extracted from cellulose raw material of bamboos and trees using a small carbonization kiln'Kaguya-hime'bamboo charcoal kiln. A strongly acidic solution containing hydrocarbon organic compound, and the oxide of ash content is quickly-decomposed by multistage magnetic irradiation, and hydrogen ion concentration is changed to basic. A small amount of ethanol is added to the basic solution, and the combustible ethanol is subjected to physical chemistry reaction by magnetic irradiation refinement. A large amount of bamboo charcoal is manufactured quickly, and a carbon dioxide is fixed in large amount. The photosynthesis is accelerated by reducing predetermined amount of bamboo material. The large amount of absorption fixing of carbon dioxide is carried out quickly, with respect to viability and fecundity of bamboos to obtain ethanol biofuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of manufacture of the ethanol biofuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Viscous bamboo vinegar (1)    Subcritical hoses (2,3)    Reformed bamboo vinegar (4)    Refined ethanol (5)    Tanks (A,B)
NOVELTY - A food waste is composted and treated by separating organic materials in food waste by absorbing to wood chips and fermenting, and treating effluents generated from food waste by combined biological and chemical process using aerobic microorganisms.    USE - Method for composting and treating food waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can recycle high concentration of organic materials including food waste as organic compost and convert effluents generated from food waste into effluent satisfying water quality suitable for discharging by biological and chemical combined treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for compositing and treating food waste comprising first and second wood chip absorbing tanks, composting tank (10), air floating tank, anaerobic tank (4), microbial activation tank (5), aeration tank (6), denitrification tank (7), precipitation, and chemical treatment tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is schematic diagram illustrating an apparatus for composting and treatment of food waste.    Anaerobic tank (4)    Activation tank (5)    Aeration tank (6)    Denitrification tank (7)    Composting tank (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming opened pore porous thick film metal with thickness of 150-300 micrometers, a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode thick film with thickness of 1-50 micrometers on a porous metal thick film supporter. The thick film metal is molded with slurry added with graphite powder, and an anodic film is formed in the electrolyte. Coefficient of thermal expansion of the metal, high-temperature reactivity and cathode activation are controlled, where mean size of a pore is 1-30 micrometers. Porous metal and a metal support are joined by metal paste.    USE - Method for manufacturing an opened pore porous thick film metal type solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The opened pore porous thick film supporter improves mechanical stability of the cell. The cell is thin and light in weight. The break down of the cell caused by external mechanical impact is prevented. The method enables manufacturing different types of cells in a simple manner at low cost through screen printing, dip-coating, tape junction and simultaneous sintering processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a cross-section of an opened pore porous thick film metal type solid oxide fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The retting pit (1) comprises a pallet base (5), on which decomposed waste (2) is present and a biofilter layer (3) on the decomposed waste, where the biofilter layer comprises geotextile strip (4) with a mass per unit area of 85-90 g/m2. A material has a tensile strength of 550-650 N/5 cm in longitudinal direction and 500-600 N/5 cm in transverse directions. The permeability of the geotextile strip is 0.2-0.5 l/second/m2 and the length of the geotextile strip is 4-15 m. The pallet base is formed from a pallet of fresh PVC or recycled plastic. The pallet size is 1.5 x 1.5 m.    USE - Used as retting pit.    ADVANTAGE - The retting pit is eco-friendly and has improved durability due to the use of plastic as pallet base.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The retting pit (1) comprises a pallet base (5), on which decomposed waste (2) is present and a biofilter layer (3) on the decomposed waste, where the biofilter layer comprises geotextile strip (4) with a mass per unit area of 85-90 g/m2. A material has a tensile strength of 550-650 N/5 cm in longitudinal direction and 500-600 N/5 cm in transverse directions. The permeability of the geotextile strip is 0.2-0.5 l/second/m2 and the length of the geotextile strip is 4-15 m. The pallet base is formed from a pallet of fresh PVC or recycled plastic. The pallet size is 1.5 x 1.5 m and the distance between the pallet ribs (6) is 5-15 cm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a perspective partial cross-sectional view of a retting pit.    Retting pit (1)    Decomposed waste (2)    Biofilter layer (3)    Geotextile strip (4)    Pallet base (5)    Pallet rib. (6)
NOVELTY - Gasification installation using biomass fuel has fuel storage unit for storing biomass fuel, carbonization unit which carbonizes biomass fuel and produce pyrolysis gas and carbonized material which is a solid particulate fine particle, gasifier which performs thermal decomposition process of carbonized material and pyrolysis gas to obtain combustible gas, fine particle burner for injecting carbonized material in the gasifier and fine particle supply path which supplies carbonized material using gravity in the pipe line.    USE - Gasification installation using biomass fuel for gasification power generation equipment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biomass fuel is supplied in the gasifier uniformly to obtain a desired combustible gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gasification installation using biomass fuel has fuel storage unit for storing biomass fuel, carbonization unit which carbonizes biomass fuel and produce pyrolysis gas and carbonized material which is a solid particulate fine particle, gasifier which performs thermal decomposition process of carbonized material and pyrolysis gas to obtain combustible gas, fine particle burner, which is a pipe line where one end faces the gasifier while distributing carbonized material floating in air in an axial direction, for injecting carbonized material in the gasifier and fine particle supply path which supplies carbonized material using gravity in the pipe line. The flow path has a width with greater diameter than fine particle supply path and the cross section has a flat shape. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gasification power generation equipment using biomass fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of gasification power generation equipment using biomass fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carbonizing machine (1)    Raw material bunker (2)    Fuel intermediate hopper (3)    Gasifier (4)    Grinder (5)
NOVELTY - Multilayer membrane electrode manufacturing involves processing a proton exchange membrane in hydrogen peroxide solution, dilute sulfuric acid and deionized water to remove the impurity on the membrane. A diffused layer having controlled cellular passage is prepared by using a hydrophobic agent to modulate rich hollow carbon powder on a carbon cloth. An inky mixture is formed by mixing cathode, anode catalyst, solvent and bonding agent together, and performing an ultrasonic oscillation. The obtained inky mixture is dried on the surface of the processed proton exchange membrane.    USE - Method for manufacturing multilayer membrane electrode for methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer membrane electrode manufacturing enables to manufacture methanol resistance multilayer membrane electrode, having increased utilization ratio of the catalyst and fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multilayer membrane electrode manufacturing involves processing a proton exchange membrane in hydrogen peroxide solution, dilute sulfuric acid and deionized water to remove the impurity on the membrane. A diffused layer having controlled cellular passage is prepared by using a hydrophobic agent to modulate rich hollow carbon powder on a carbon cloth. An inky mixture is formed by mixing cathode, anode catalyst, solvent and bonding agent together, and performing an ultrasonic oscillation. The obtained inky mixture is dried on the surface of the processed proton exchange membrane. The cathode and anode side of proton exchange membrane are coated with a catalyst. The proton exchange membrane, anode diffused layer and cathode diffused layer are combined by hot pressing.
NOVELTY - A methanol-gasoline heat value agent comprises (wt.%) combustion catalyst (2-4), extracting agent (2-4), methanol heat value agent (83-90) and gasoline heat value agent (5-9).    USE - A methanol-gasoline heat value agent.    ADVANTAGE - The product increases heat value of methanol-gasoline and power of engine; and promotes high proportion and large area of methanol-gasoline.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing methanol-gasoline heat value agent by mixing metal salts to obtain combustion catalyst; adding organic or inorganic amines to obtain extracting agent; adding organic halides to obtain heat value agent; mixing 20% camphor ethanol solution with 20% naphthalene ethanol solution at equal ratio of 1:1; mixing cumin, dimethyl cyclohexane, benzotrifluoride and decahydronaphthalene at equal ratio of 1:1:1:1 to obtain gasoline heat value agent; and homogenously mixing products.
NOVELTY - A household garbage is recycled by separating organic garbage from inorganic garbage, and crushing organic garbage to obtain less than 2 cm solid particles and sewage; adding additives into solid particles at weight ratio of 1-4:1-4, and uniformly stirring; and extruding material into shape at 1000-5000 kg, and drying for 5-30 minutes at 100-160 degrees C. The additive is (pts.wt.) ammonium nitrate (100-400), iron oxide (100-400), magnesium oxide (100-400), sludge (150-400) and/or lime (150-400).    USE - Method of recycling household garbage for manufacturing solid fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides product with low cost and long-period benefit.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel is prepared by crushing raw materials containing oil, adding solvent as extracting solvent and oil trans-esterification or esterification acyl receptor, adding biocatalyst, and reacting the obtained mixture.    USE - Method of preparing a biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and convenient, has improved production efficiency, and reduces production cost.
NOVELTY - The purifying device has porous material clamped with every joint of net. Size of the porous material made of PVC coated cotton ball is less than one-third of the total size of the net. The purifying device is suspended into net-like cage to provide aeration at the time of purification.    USE - Device for purifying water used during cage culturing.    ADVANTAGE - Water purification effect can be improved without causing secondary contamination. Self reproduction of nitro-bacteria can be promoted by using a low cost purification device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for usage method of device for purifying water used during cage culturing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the operation conditions of purification device.
NOVELTY - A comprehensive treatment program of urban environment comprises a biochemical treatment system for centralized treatment of manure and domestic organic garbage; a discharged water processing system for treatment of water discharged from biochemical treatment tanks and domestic discharged water; a fermentation chamber; an ecological balance system for treating discharged water; a precipitation chamber; and a marsh gas purifying device.    USE - A comprehensive treatment program of urban environment.    ADVANTAGE - The program has strong operability, requires less investment, and has positive effect on natural resource protection, energy regeneration, living environment beautification, and ecological balance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A comprehensive treatment program of urban environment comprises:    (1) a biochemical treatment system for centralized treatment of manure and domestic organic garbage;    (2) a discharged water processing system for treatment of water discharged from biochemical treatment tanks and domestic discharged water;    (3) a fermentation chamber;    (4) a precipitation chamber for precipitating the manure sewage from the division hole of a falling chamber;    (5) a screening field built on top of biochemical treatment tank for the domestic garbage;    (6) an ecological balance system for treating discharged water;    (7) a high-end undercurrent storage tank is a buffer water storage tank, having its top covered by plants and permeable periphery;    (8) an annular undercurrent channel made of stones or waste construction bricks;    (9) a longitudinal water discharging open channel; and    (10) a marsh gas purifying device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a comprehensive treatment program of urban environment. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing strong alkali or weak alkali anion exchange resin as absorbent to remove organic acid from biodiesel under normal pressure and temperature of 50-100 degrees centigrade, where the biodiesel is passed through an anion exchange resin bed. The anion exchange resin is styrene, epoxy, allylbenzene macroporous, or gel anion exchange resin. Ion exchange capacity of the anion exchange resin is between 1 and 10 moles per gram, and height-diameter ratio of a tubular reactor is 1 to 100:1.    USE - Method for removing organic acid from biodiesel by taking animal and plant oil or grease containing triglyceride and monohydric alcohol with 1-4 carbon atoms as raw materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively removes organic acid from biodiesel in presence of anion exchange resin at temperature of 50-100 degrees centigrade and under normal pressure, so as to obtain the biodiesel meeting the required standard in high yield. The method is simple to implement, can utilize biodiesel produced by different processes as raw material, ensures high yield, and avoids wastage.
NOVELTY - Liquid fuel comprises (pts.wt.) co-solvent (0.6-2), water (5-50), anti-carbon depositing agent (1.2), flavoring agent (2.5), additive (3.5-25) and alcohol-containing compound (balance). The alcohol-containing compound is methanol, ethanol, waste methanol and waste ethanol; and additive is 5C additive or #70 petroleum or ethylhexyl nitrate or dimethyl carbonate.    USE - Liquid fuel used for replacing diesel oil, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas and coal and kitchenware.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel does not produce harmful gas during combustion process and is convenient and safe; and utilizes wide raw material source, has low cost, less pollution and has convenient transportation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of liquid fuel comprising adding water to alcohol-containing compound and stirring; adding co-solvent to mixture and stirring; adding additive to mixture and stirring; and adding alcohol-containing compound and flavoring agent to mixture and stirring.
NOVELTY - Diesel composition comprises biodiesel base oil and antioxidant having ester with molecule having phenol hydroxyl (preferably) and/or amide.    USE - Diesel composition used as antioxidant of biodiesel-containing base oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation stability of biodiesel base oil of diesel composition is greatly improved because ester of which molecule has phenol hydroxyl and/or amide of which molecule contains phenol hydroxyl, thus producing composition having better oxidation stability.
NOVELTY - A water solvent comprises (wt.%) partially saponified ammonium soap (54.7-62.5) and fatty alcohol (37.5-45.3).    USE - A water solvent for methanol gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The solvent has simple preparation process, less dosage, low cost and good effect, where 6-7% of water can be dissolved in methanol gasoline without layering and turbidity; and is bright and transparent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing water solvent by synthesizing partially saponified ammonium soap, adding fatty alcohol, and uniformly agitating.
NOVELTY - The square treatment device has biochemical inner tank installed in sedimentation tank, and whose upper part is set with surface aerator. A water inlet pipe is fixed at side wall in upper part of biochemical inner tank body. A guide pipe is located at the bottom of biochemical inner tank body. A water outlet pipe is fixed on upper part of sedimentation tank. A sludge tank is set at the bottom of sedimentation tank. A sludge discharge pipe is fixed at the bottom of sludge tank. The sedimentation tank is made of concrete, while biochemical inner tank is made of concrete or engineering plastic.    USE - Square treatment device used for purifying domestic sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Provides square treatment device with simple structure, low construction cost, and convenient installation. Prolongs lifespan of square treatment device similar to lifespan of buildings by adopting the concrete sedimentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of square treatment device.
NOVELTY - A solid strain nest of anaerobic fermentation bio-membrane comprises four connected die-casting cylindrical-pipe strain nests (8) comprising an inner wall (6) and an outer wall (4); where a nutrient groove (5) is symmetrically set on the four sides of the outer wall of the strain nest; a fixed groove (3) connected to a cross pressure grid (1) and a longitudinal pressure grid (2) is set on upper part of the strain nest; and a tip (7) with an opening is set at the bottom of the strain nest.    USE - The solid strain nest of anaerobic fermentation bio-membrane is useful for making the biogas strain to be multiplied and attached in various anaerobic fermentation devices.    ADVANTAGE - In the solid strain nest of anaerobic fermentation bio-membrane, a fixed groove connected to a pressure grid is set on upper parts of four hollow pipes; where the upper pipe of the pressure grid is located on upper easily-incrusting part of the fermentation material; thus, it can effectively release methane gas. Moreover, every strain nest is connected to the pressure grid equally; where the strain nests are distributed in the equal distance according to size of the fermentation device or fermentation process. Additionally, a tip for reducing resistance when easily adding fermentation material is set at the bottom of the strain nest; where the opening at the bottom of the tip can make the separated bio-membrane sink freely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the solid strain nest of anaerobic fermentation bio-membrane.    Cross pressure grid (1)    Longitudinal pressure grid (2)    Fixed groove (3)    Outer wall (4)    Nutrient groove (5)    Inner wall (6)    Tip (7)    Die-casting cylindrical-pipe strain nests (8)
NOVELTY - Decontaminating a polluted environment involves using a support for holding an enrichment of degrading bacteria (PD3 or PD653) including a porous material (3), where the degrading bacteria enriched on the porous material is capable of degrading at least one organic contaminant selected from pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB), pentachlorophenol (PCP) and hexachlorobenzene (HCB).    USE - For decontaminating polluted environment (claimed), particularly for decomposing and removing organic contaminants from crop land soil, underground water.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a stable complex microbial system, which simultaneously decomposes organic contaminants even under a polluted environment and permits more effective decomposition of persistent organic contaminants such as PCNB. The porous material has adsorption constant several times as great as the adsorption constant of the soil where the degrading bacteria lives, due to which an assimilation material can be easily adsorbed and degrading bacteria can be stably accumulated on the support. The porous material has size that allow fixation of degrading bacterium to the whole of pores. The porous material is suitable for the settlement of the degrading bacterium, allowing the bacterium to be stably propagated and grown.
NOVELTY - Continual multiphase recycling of solid and liquid organic waste for a greenhouse culture comprises: recovering the solid organic waste and the liquid organic waste from the greenhouse culture; pre-treating the solid organic waste to produce a pre-treated digestable mixture; filtering the liquid organic waste; and reintroducing the fertilizing sludge, the marsh effluent and the organic liquid fertilizer into the greenhouse culture for biomass production.    USE - The method is useful for continual multiphase recycling of solid and liquid organic waste for a greenhouse culture (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides technology that overcomes at least some of the disadvantages of what is known in the field of greenhouse culture organic waste management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Continual multiphase recycling of solid and liquid organic waste for a greenhouse culture comprises: recovering the solid organic waste and the liquid organic waste from the greenhouse culture; pre-treating the solid organic waste to produce a pre-treated digestable mixture anaerobically digesting the pre-treated digestable mixture to produce a digested solution, biogas and a fertilizing sludge; filtering the liquid organic waste through a filtering marsh to produce a marsh effluent and marsh biomass subjecting the digested solution to nitrification to produce an organic liquid fertilizer; and reintroducing the fertilizing sludge, the marsh effluent and the organic liquid fertilizer into the greenhouse culture for biomass production.
NOVELTY - A machine-made charcoal is obtained by heating and charring leftover material and saw dust of wood, crushing and sieving, to obtain charcoal powder (40-90 weight%), and adding adhesive (10-50 weight%) to the charcoal powder, stirring, and drying or baking.    USE - Machine-made charcoal.    ADVANTAGE - The machine-made charcoal is economical and eco-friendly.
NOVELTY - The device has connecting pipe (12) that connects reaction bed (1), flow limiter (4) and electric liquid discharging valve (6) together. The upright post (3), pull rod and bracket (20) are fixed to reaction bed by screws. The reaction bed is directly positioned on a supporting bed (27). The equalizer (2) is supported by equalizer bracket (25). The heating pool (9) and liquid storage pool (7) are set at lowest portions of heating system for discharging material liquid. The feeding pump is used for both feeding and circulating material liquid.    USE - Biomass gas reaction device for treatment of organic sewage, household garbage, human and animal excreta and crop straws.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass gas reaction device can be folded and can be used conveniently. The biomass gas reaction device imitates the zoology theory and the device can be used for treatment of organic sewage, household garbage, human and animal excreta and crop straws.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gas reaction device.    Reaction bed (1)    Equalizer (2)    Upright post (3)    Flow limiter (4)    Electric liquid discharging valve (6)    Liquid storage pool (7)    Heating pool (9)    Connecting pipe (12)    Bracket (20)    Equalizer bracket (25)    Supporting bed (27)
NOVELTY - An intelligent management system comprises computer, field data collecting device and sensor. The sensor set on main equipment of fermenting system is connected to field data collecting device by communication cable. The field data collecting device is connected to computer by communication cable.    USE - An intelligent management system for biogas fermentation used for large-scale livestock farm.    ADVANTAGE - The system has low cost, high treatment efficiency of waste water, and high gas production. The system carries out transformation of biogas fermentation from miniaturization production mode to large-scale concentrated efficient mode, visually displays each main process equipment and process parameter by configuration software in mode such as figure or number, carries out monitoring whole production system conveniently, and improves production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of intelligent management system.    Pump (4-1)    Electrically-operated valve (4-2)    Agitators (4-3)    Gas storage tank (6)    Circulating pipe (19)
NOVELTY - A marsh gas is produced by collecting excrement and organic household garbage without water or with little water.    USE - Production of marsh gas for moveable toilet bowl, paper-like excrement package bag, excrement collector, PVC pipe fittings e.g. tee joint T, cross fan and five-way union, and exhaust fan (claimed). Can also be used for treating environment, regenerating energy, and constructing and reconstructing buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The method has controllable and easily-operated manner.
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting imagoes of soldier flies into a soldier fly spawning ground. A spawning induction device is arranged with an attractant culture medium containing sawdust, rice hulls, organic waste i.e. food waste, and calf feed, and spawning grooves of a scattering guidance system are formed on the attractant culture medium to enable spawning of the imagoes of solder flies. Diameter of an opening surface of the spawning grooves is 3-5 mm. The opening surface of the spawning grooves is in the shape of circle, ellipse, or polygon.    USE - Method for rearing soldier flies for decomposing organic waste such as human excrement and food waste, in an industrial site.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively rears the soldier flies for decomposing organic wastes in an industrial site in an environment-friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a soldier flies rearing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An expanded granular sludge bed reactor is started in treating brine waste by putting a holothurian cultivating pool bottom mud and a flounder cultivating trough sediment into the reactor, where a total suspended solids (SS) in the mixture is 119.8 g/L and a volatile suspended solids (VSS) in the mixture is 25 g/L; and taking seawater as ground substance and injecting it contiguously into the reactor from the bottom to make a simulated artificial waste, and anaerobic culturing the simulated artificial waste as a culture fluid to a biological film at 21-25 degrees C.    USE - Method for starting an expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor in treating brine waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is fast.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Starting an expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor in treating brine waste includes putting a holothurian cultivating pool bottom mud and a flounder cultivating trough sediment into the EGSB reactor in a proportion of 80:20 by weight, where SS in the mixture is 119.8 g/L and VSS in the mixture is 25 g/L; and taking seawater as ground substance and injecting it contiguously into the EGSB reactor from the bottom to make a simulated artificial waste, and anaerobic culturing the simulated artificial waste as a culture fluid to a biological film at 21-25 degrees C. In the culture fluid, salinity of seawater is 31 g/kg, a chemical oxygen demand (COD) is 288-608 mg/L, a total dissolved organic carbon content is 205.1-485.8 mg/L, a pH value is 6.76-7.29, a dissolved oxygen content is 6.4-6.8 mg/L, an ammonia content is 29.4-51.3 mg/L, a nitrogen content of nitrate is 18.7-34.5 mg/L, and a phosphorus content of phosphate is 9.8-18 mg/L.
NOVELTY - A feeding chamber arranged between the gasifying chamber and inner wall of furnace, has funnel-shaped lower portion embedded in the gasifying chamber. The gas outlet pipes are arranged along inner wall of the furnace. Several gas-supply pipes are arranged downwards at equal angle along the axial direction of gasifying chamber. The gas-supply pipes are connected with the gas outlet pipes. Water is filled in the filtering chamber. The distance between water surface and the gas-supply pipe is 5-7 cm.    USE - Straw gasifier for use in producing gaseous fuel using rice hull, peanut hull, saw dust, and bran, for use in domestic and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The straw gasifier can use rice hull, peanut hull, saw dust, and bran directly and the generation of smoke dust is reduced. Hence environmental-friendly and energy saving type straw gasifier is realizable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A drain outlet is set at bottom of the filtering chamber. The gas-discharging holes are formed on the annular gas-discharging disc portion connected to the blower by gas-discharging pipe. Openings formed on outer wall of the gasifier are provided with a switch device. The gas outlet is connected to a wind sucker. A hot water chamber is arranged surrounding the outer wall of the gasifier. Water inlet and water outlet are formed on the hot water chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of straw gasifier.
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting municipal sludge to an anode chamber of a microorganism fuel battery. The supernatant generated by setting the municipal sludge is percolated through an isolation material isolating the anode chamber from a cathode chamber of the battery, and entered into the cathode chamber. The lead is led out from the anode in the anode chamber and the cathode in the cathode chamber and connected to an external resistor, so as to form loop consuming electricity generated by the sludge organic matter.    USE - Treatment method of municipal sludge using microorganism fuel battery device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The application of the microorganism fuel battery is effectively enlarged. The sludge treatment is efficiently performed, without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microorganism fuel battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the treatment method of the municipal sludge using the microorganism fuel battery device.
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide emission reduction test and biodiesel preparation device comprises micro-algal organism photosynthetic reaction chamber which performs micro-algal growth test using water and mixed gas supplied by supply room and micro-algal located in all optical reactors, and micro-algal organism energy extraction chamber which extracts micro-algal organism energy, detects related parameters of growth quality of micro-algal in all optical reactors to determine micro-algal suitable for absorbing exhaust gas and extracts micro-algal biodiesel from micro-algal matured in test process.    USE - Carbon dioxide emission reduction test and biodiesel preparation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has flexible flowability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon dioxide emission reduction test and biodiesel preparation device comprises bodywork, supply room provided in bodywork which supplies water and mixed gas containing exhaust gas needed for growth of micro-algal to micro-algal organism photosynthetic reaction chamber, micro-algal organism photosynthetic reaction chamber disposed with optical reactors which performs micro-algal growth test using water and mixed gas supplied by supply room and micro-algal located in all optical reactors, and micro-algal organism energy extraction chamber disposed with micro-algal growth process test device which extracts micro-algal organism energy, detects related parameters of growth quality of micro-algal in all optical reactors of micro-algal organism photosynthetic reaction chamber to determine micro-algal suitable for absorbing exhaust gas and extracts micro-algal biodiesel from micro-algal matured in test process. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a carbon dioxide emission reduction test and biodiesel preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the device for carbon dioxide emission reduction test and biodiesel preparation.
NOVELTY - Unleaded fuel composition (I) comprises: one or more branched paraffins (45 vol.% or more); one or more mono- and di-alkylated benzenes (34 vol.% or less); one or more linear paraffins (5-6 vol.%) having 3-5C; and one or more alkanol having 2-4C sufficient to boost the octane number of (I) to 93 or greater, where (I) is free of any other ingredient or combination of ingredients that increases the octane number of (I) by more than 1 unit.    USE - (I) is useful for increasing high maximum torque output values, and maximum power output value (all claimed), for high performance applications, such as racing applications. (I) is useful for vehicle acceleration.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides high maximum torque output values, even in the absence of ethers, such as methyl ethyl tertiary butyl ether or aromatic amines. (I) is free of any other ingredient or combination of ingredients, hence (I) has high octane number (93 or greater), thus prevents the engine from knocking. The fuel with high maximum torque output value provides the driver with greater acceleration of a high performance vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for increasing the maximum torque output value and maximum power output value produced by an engine burning an unleaded fuel composition, comprising burning (I) in the engine.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing an aerobic treatment with respect to to-be-processed water (24) with the activated sludge contained in an aerobic tank (12). A membrane separation structure (16) is immersed in the aerobic tank. The to-be-processed water touching a separation membrane of the membrane separation structure is sucked from a direction perpendicular to the normal line of the separation membrane, by a to-be-processed water suction structure (18). The sucked water is returned to the aerobic tank.    USE - Membrane separation type activated sludge processing method.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of the activated sludge on the separation membrane can be prevented. Hence the separation membrane can be efficiently cleaned, and the fall of effective membrane area by the aeration bubble can be prevented. The structure of the membrane separation type activated sludge process equipment can be simplified. The activated sludge concentration can be easily adjusted by discharging the activated sludge with the to-be-processed water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane separation type activated sludge process equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the membrane separation type activated sludge process equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane separation type activated sludge process equipment (10)    Aerobic tank (12)    Membrane separation structure (16)    To-be-processed water suction structure (18)    To-be-processed water (24)
NOVELTY - Production of pellet-shaped or different modeled energy sources from cheap carbon compounds such as coal dust, other fossil raw materials such as anthracite, a combination of liquid or solid waste recyclable products from industry, agriculture, forestry and community, mixtures with renewable raw materials of liquid or solid form, waste products and other carbon-containing recyclables, is claimed.    USE - The pellet-shaped or different modeled energy sources are useful: for heat supplying systems, for burning in commercial wood peel plants for industries and building industry, for mechanical transportation in new stoker-fired furnace and in filling of burn-out goods.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell contains electrolyte containing inert gas (141) including dissolved component(s) and electrodes which are contacted with each other. Direct current voltage more than theoretical decomposition voltage of water is applied between cathode (132) and anode (131) of electrode, and water in electrolyte is electrochemically decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen. Thus, water is removed.    USE - Method for removing water from electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method removes water without causing defects to elements in electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) water removal apparatus (1);    (2) electrochemical oxygen generation element; and    (3) moisture-content measuring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of water removal apparatus.    Water removal apparatus (1)    To-be-processed electrolyte solution (11)    Anode (131)    Cathode (132)    Inert gas (141)
NOVELTY - Liquid fuel additive of Burning Kerosene or paraffin oil comprises mixture of: at least one antioxidant of phenol or phenol/amine type, preferably antioxidant of phenol/amine; at least one metal passivator, preferably copper; at least one anticorrosion agent, and optionally at least one combustion improver and at least one perfuming agent, odor masking agent and/or reodorant.    USE - The additive is useful for the preparation of the liquid fuel composition, which is useful: as fuel for energy production and/or for cooking; as a fuel for heating appliances, preferably vapor stove; and as stove oil, preferably for slow combustion stove (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The additive provides excellent combustion property to limit solid deposits formation at the burner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for preparing the additive comprising mixing constituents of the additive at room temperature; and    (2) a composition of liquid fuel comprising a major part of a mixture made of hydrocarbon liquids of Burning Kerosene type or paraffin oil having distillation temperatures of 180-370 degrees C, preferably 180-260 degrees C, and an aromatic content of up to 20%, preferably less than or equal to 1%, and a minor part of at least one additive, where the mixture of hydrocarbon fluids comprises middle distillate, obtained from refineries, biofuels, biomass and/or synthetic fuels.
NOVELTY - Different constituents of wastewater are mixed in a container, and water is withdrawn from the container. The wastewater is fed to a bioreactor, and contacted with an isolated microorganism or an isolated microorganism consortium. The suspension of wastewater is aerated and withdrawn with microorganism from reactor. The resulting water is filtered, and concentrate stream is separated from permeate stream. The concentrate stream is returned to bioreactor, and permeate stream is removed. Thus, wastewater is treated.    USE - Treatment of wastewater generated in oil field.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater is effectively and economically treated, and emulsified and non-emulsified hydrocarbon droplets are efficiently removed from wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of membrane bioreactor.    Bioreactor (1)    Air pump (6)    Membrane module (12)    Mixer (13)    Membrane unit (16)
NOVELTY - Haze dispersing agent, comprises (in weight%) biodiesel (67-75), vegetable surfactant (5-3) and water (28-22). Water is added to the mixture of biodiesel and surfactant, and the mixture is emulsified to obtain the agent.    USE - Haze dispersing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The agent is harmless to human, animals and environment even when used by spray diffusion method, causes no secondary environmental contamination, and enables safe dispersion of haze, as it does not contain chemicals such as insecticide, herbicide and fungicide.
NOVELTY - A nitrate nitrogen containing underground water is purified by forming permeation wall (3) by embedding under underground water layer of sulfur type inorganic agent containing nitrate nitrogen and mixing amorphous filter medium with particle size of 1-50 mm and chippings with particle size of 1-100 mm, allowing underground water containing nitrate nitrogen to pass through in permeation wall, discharging nitrogen content as harmless nitrogen gas (N2) with sulfur oxidation denitrifying bacteria in permeation wall, and detoxifying underground water contaminated by nitrate nitrogen.    USE - Purification of nitrate nitrogen containing underground water.    ADVANTAGE - The method reliably allows permeation wall to pass through without inhibiting flow direction of underground water by identifying formation method of permeation wall and conditions of filter medium containing water purification body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the cleaning method of nitrate-nitrogen containing underground water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Permeation wall (3)    Screen well (4)    Monitoring well (5,5')
NOVELTY - A biodiesel fuel contains methyl ester of fatty acid derived from Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge.    USE - Biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel fuel has favorable fluidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biodiesel fuel, which involves extracting (S1) vegetable oil from seed of Xanthoceras sorbifolia, adding methanol into the vegetable oil, trans-esterifying (S2) in presence of acidic catalyst or basic catalyst, and fractionating (S3) methyl ester of fatty acid obtained from esterified reaction liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacture of biodiesel fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Extraction process (S1)    Esterification process (S2)    Fractionation process (S3)    Viscosity adjustment process (S4)
NOVELTY - Butadiyne is hydrogenated over a catalyst comprising platinum group metal(s) on an inorganic metal oxide as a support by performing hydrogenation at a pressure of 1-40 bar and a temperature of 0-100 degrees C. The platinum group metal is present on the support at 0.05-5 wt.% based on the overall catalyst.    USE - Process for hydrogenating butadiyne from gas scrubbing in acetylene preparation (claimed) to obtain butanes and butenes.    ADVANTAGE - The process can fully hydrogenate butadiyne over a catalyst to obtain butanes in high yields. The hydrogenation is performable in a time-efficient manner and with a low level of complexity.
NOVELTY - Hydrothermal hybrid material is prepared from biomass by heating a reaction mixture comprising water, biomass and a copolymerizable compound to obtain a mixture comprising hydrothermal hybrid material. The copolymerizable compound is added when preparing the reaction mixture.    USE - Method for preparing hydrothermal hybrid material, in particular coal-like hybrid material, from biomass including raw biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows for the adjustment of the physical properties of the obtained materials. The hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties, the ion binding ability, the glass transition point, the particle size, the degree of condensation, the surface chemistry, the dispersibility, and the carbon contents of the hydrothermal material can be adjusted. The method can improve the yield, reaction rate and heat liberation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the use of a copolymerizable compound for the functionalization of hydrothermal materials.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring methane concentration of gasification gas fuel to acquire a methane concentration measured value. Nitrogen oxides concentration of combustion exhaust gas is emitted from a combustion apparatus based on the relational expression that is estimated from the concentration measured value. Gasification raw material (1) is gasified with a gasifying agent (2) by a gasifier (3). Nitrogen oxides concentration of combustion exhaust gas is estimated from the methane concentration measured value and the equivalence ratio at the time of the combustion apparatus operation.    USE - Method for predicting nitrogen oxides discharge amount of gasification power generating plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables estimating nitrogen oxides concentration of combustion exhaust gas, easily implementing the countermeasure for reducing the nitrogen oxides concentration of combustion exhaust gas, improving operability of the gasification power generating plant, effectively supplying optimal quantity of reducing agent according to the prediction result, reducing discharge amount of nitrogen oxides from the gasification power generating plant, and preventing excess supply of reducing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a gasification power generating plant    (2) a gasification power generating plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gasification power generating plant.    Gasification raw material (1)    Gasifying agent (2)    Gasifier (3)    Gas-purification apparatus (5)    Reducing agent (10)
NOVELTY - Selective production of methane comprises reacting a feed gas containing carbon dioxide (CO2) with hydrogen or hydrogen species in the presence of a solid methanation catalyst containing less than 0.2 wt.% ruthenium or preferably free of ruthenium, at less than 150 degrees C and 1x 104-100x 105 (preferably 1x 105-50x 105) Pa.    USE - Method for the selective production of methane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst methanize CO2 at low temperature and low pressure with a high selectivity (99.9-100%), even without photoexcitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Selective production of methane comprises reacting a feed gas containing CO2 with hydrogen or hydrogen species in the presence of a solid methanation catalyst containing less than 0.2 wt.% ruthenium or preferably free of ruthenium, at less than 150 degrees C and 1x 104-100x 105 (preferably 1x 105-50x 105) Pa. The atomic ratio of carbon from the CO2 of the feed gas and hydrogen atom from the hydrogen or hydrogen species is 0.1-6 (preferably lesser than 0.25). The catalyst is selected so that, based on thermodynamics calculation, when contacting 1 Kmol feed gas comprising (vol.%) hydrogen (10), CO2 (10), and helium (80) at a pressure of 1x 105 Pa and 25 degrees C, without photoexcitation, a conversion rate of greater than 99.7 (preferably 100) mole % hydrogen, and a conversion rate of greater than 24.5 (preferably 25) mole % CO2, could theoretically be achieved, while the methanation conversion selectivity is greater than 99.5 (preferably 99.9-100)%.
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery comprises organic additives having molecular weight less than 100 u.    USE - A lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery contains additives capable of improving battery capacity and utilization efficiency, including power, energy output, and cyclability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of enhancing performance of lead acid battery.
NOVELTY - A biomass (X-0) and an aqueous solution (X-1) of metal salt are contacted to infiltrate biomass with aqueous solution, and biomass (X-01) infiltrated with metal salt is produced. The obtained biomass is dehydrated to produce raw material biomass (X). The resulting biomass is heated at 350-850 degrees C, contacted with a gasification agent, and dry distillation is carried out in airtight container. The thermochemical conversion of char produced by dry distillation is carried out, and useful gas (Y) is produced.    USE - Manufacture of useful gas.    ADVANTAGE - The useful gas is efficiently manufactured at high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining manufacture of useful gas.    Raw material biomass (X)    Biomass (X-0)    Metal salt infiltration biomass (X-01)    Metal salt aqueous solution (X-1)    Useful gas (Y)    Water vapor (Yw)
NOVELTY - A lignocellulosic biomass is suspended in a flow-through reactor. A reaction solution is supplied to the reactor. The reaction solution is absorbed into the biomass, and a portion(s) of reaction solution migrates through the biomass substrate to a liquid reservoir. The reaction solution is recirculated in the liquid reservoir. A portion of carbohydrates in the lignocellulosic biomass is biologically converted.    USE - Biologically conversion of carbohydrates from lignocellulosic biomass such as grass, switch grass, cord grass, rye grass, reed canary grass, miscanthus, sugar-processing residues, sugarcane bagasse, agricultural wastes, rice straw, rice hulls, barley straw, corn cobs, cereal straw, wheat straw, canola straw, oat straw, oat hulls, beet pulp, palm residue, corn fiber, stover, soybean stover, corn stover, forestry wastes, recycled wood pulp fiber, paper sludge, sawdust, hardwood and softwood used for producing ethanol (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables biomass fermentation, without physical agitation of biomass substrate, and provides ethanol economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing ethanol, which involves using flow-through reactor (200) having reactor vessel, a reservoir tank (290) comprising a one-way check valve (218), a fluid inlet and fluid outlet and passageway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the flow-through reactor.    Flow-through reactor (200)    Reaction vessel (210)    Inlet port (212)    One-way check valve (218)    Reservoir tank (290)
NOVELTY - A material is cooled and processed by processing an embrittled material to make a product different from the embrittled material, the embrittled material having been produced by treating a starting material to embrittle the starting material.    USE - Method for cooling and processing material, preferably biomass to provide sources of further materials and fuel, including ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces processing costs and increases product yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a biomass processing system.    Biomass processing system (100)    Material storage unit (102)    Sub-systems (104, 108)    Cooling conduit (106)    Reservoir (110)    Fluid supply unit (112)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen gas comprises reacting carbonaceous material with base, where carbonaceous material comprises 45-95 wt.% carbon.    USE - Method for production of hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process involves instant base-facilitated reactions which permit the production of hydrogen from coal at lower temperatures or faster rates relative to conventional steam reforming or gasification reactions of coal. The reaction further permits the production of hydrogen from coal without the co-production of greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - A fat and oil separation unit (3) obtains separated water after separating oils and fats from waste water. An anaerobic treatment tank (8) carries out methane fermentation treatment of organic matter in separated water. A fat splitting tank (5) accommodates microbial cell for decomposing separated fats and oils, and alkali such as calcium hydroxide is added to to-be-processed liquid. A sedimentation tank (6) separates decomposed liquid into solid content (6a) and liquid portion (6b). A solid content return line (L7) returns solid content to fat splitting tank.    USE - Equipment for processing organic waste water containing fats and oil.    ADVANTAGE - The fats and oils contained in the organic waste water is highly decomposed by adding microbial cell and alkali, so that the organic waste water can be fully processed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the waste water treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fat and oil separation unit (3)    Fat splitting tank (5)    Sedimentation tank (6)    Solid content (6a)    Liquid portion (6b)    Upward flow type anaerobic treatment tank (8)    Solid content return line (L7)
NOVELTY - An organic material-containing raw sludge (A) in sewage work is dehydrated, and the dewatered sludge (C) is dry-processed. The dried sludge is subjected to carbonization in a furnace (F), and the obtained carbonized product is processed with a coating material containing lime and binder. The carbonized product covered with coating material is subjected to exothermic suppression process. An organic polymer flocculant is added into the raw sludge, and the sludge particles are aggregated. Thus, the exothermic suppression processing method of carbonization product is carried out.    USE - Exothermic suppression processing method of carbonization product obtained from organic material-containing sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The exothermic suppression processing method is carried out economically, and enables desired organic polymer flocculant as binder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic material-containing raw sludge in a sewage work is dehydrated, and the dewatered sludge is dry-processed in a drying machine (E). The dried sludge is subjected to carbonization process in a carbonization furnace, and the obtained carbonized product is processed with a coating material containing lime and binder. The carbonized product covered with coating material is subjected to exothermic suppression process. An organic polymer flocculant for carrying out floc generation is added into the raw sludge, and the sludge particles are aggregated. The organic polymer flocculant is fractioned from storage tank, and used as binder. Thus, the exothermic suppression processing method of carbonization product is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating exothermic suppression processing method of carbonization product. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Raw sludge (A)    Dehydrator (B)    Dewatered sludge (C)    Storage tank (D)    Drying machine (E)    Carbonization furnace (F)    Coating processing apparatus (H)
NOVELTY - Separation and recovery apparatus for atmospheric carbon dioxide comprises biogas generating apparatus (2) which generates biogas from biomass (1), electric power generating apparatus (3) which generates electricity using the biogas as fuel, oxygen supply mechanism (4) which supplies oxygen to the waste gas produced by the electric power generating apparatus to transform it into carbon dioxide and water which is condensed and isolated, and water supply structure (40) to an cleaning apparatus which cleans the collected water.    USE - Separation and recovery apparatus for atmospheric carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently recovers carbon dioxide without diffusing to the atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the separation and recovery processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Biomass (1)    Biogas generating apparatus (2)    Electric power generating apparatus (3)    Oxygen supply mechanism (4)    Water supply structure (40)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (8) has a modification portion (1) for producing reformed gas containing hydrogen by carrying out steam modification of hydrocarbon fuel and water, a heating unit (3) for heating off gas returned from fuel cell (2), to which reformed gas is supplied, a fuel gas supply pipe (4) and exhaust gas channel (5). The pipe (4) supplies off gas to heating unit, and channel (5) passes exhaust gas produced by burning of off gas. A portion of fuel gas supply pipe and exhaust gas channel are contacted and arranged.    USE - Apparatus is used for producing hydrogen by steam reforming of hydrocarbon fuel, such as town gas and liquefied petroleum gas.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reliably prevents condensation of water vapor. The off gas is stably heated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification portion (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Heating unit (3)    Fuel gas supply pipe (4)    Exhaust gas channel (5)    Hydrogen production apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has multiple cooling layers (5) with cooling pipes (5a), which are concentrically arranged in a catalyst filled layer (4). The cooling pipes are partitioned off with the cylindrical perforated panels (5b) along the circumference, so that the source gas is circulated along the vertical direction with respect to the reactor axial direction. A gas rectification layer partitions off the gas introduction region (2) and catalyst filled layer.    USE - Methanol synthesis reactor for use in dimethyl ether (DME) synthesis plant, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) synthesis plant, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The high methanol yield is achieved by arranging the cooling pipes, and the high reaction efficiency is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The methanol synthesis reactor has gas rectification layer which is formed to partition the gas introduction region and catalyst filled layer, such that the rectified gas is delivered. A shielding board which regulated the flow of the gas is arranged in the catalyst filled layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methanol synthesis method which involves introducing the source gas along the vertical direction with respect to the reactor axial direction. A portion of the gas containing the methanol generated by the methanol synthesis reaction of the catalyst filled layer is condensed on the cooling pipe in the cooling layer. The methanol synthesis reaction in the catalyst filled layer is promoted for the source gas by the cooling layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view and the top view of the methanol synthesis reactor.    Methanol synthesis reactor (1)    Gas introduction region (2)    Catalyst filled layer (4)    Cooling layers (5)    Cooling pipes (5a)    Cylindrical perforated panels (5b)
NOVELTY - The modifier has a catalyst that is filled in an annular space between the inner and outer cylinders (8,11) forming a double-pipe structure. Several ports (14a-14c) for the temperature detection and a connection port (15) are provided in the outer surface of the outer cylinder. A heater (16) bent in a wavelike form is wound in the shape of drum winding from the outer surface of the outer cylinder such that the heater does not interferes the ports. The heater is adhesively fixed.    USE - Modifier for fuel cell generating device. Can also be used in catalytic reaction apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heater bent in wavelike form is wound in shape of drum winding from outer surface of outer cylinder such that heater does not interferes ports for temperature detection, the need of winding modifier is eliminated, and the rotating of the heater and assembling of heater can be made easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction tube (4)    Cylinders (8,11)    Ports for the temperature detection (14a-14c)    Connection port (15)    Heater (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a film by coating a catalyst ink (S) of predetermined thickness on the surface of a Teflon (RTM: polytetrafluoroethylene) sheet (T). A catalyst layer is formed by drying the coated film in pressure reduction atmosphere. The porosity and diameter of an air hole inside the catalyst layer are controlled by adjusting the internal pressure, drying temperature and drying time.    USE - Catalyst layer manufacturing method for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing process is made simple by drying the coated film only in pressure reduction atmosphere. Catalyst layer with high porosity and gas diffusion property is formed by the pressure reduction conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of manufacturing process of catalyst layer.    Pressure reduction container (2)    Suction tube (3)    Container door (21)    Catalyst ink (S)    Teflon sheet (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves draining of water generated by electric power generation, from a draining structure of fuel cell system. The condition data representing the pouring degree of water to the object located in the circumference of draining structure is generated from the scattering condition of water drained from draining structure.    USE - Production method of data regarding generation of water by fuel cell system in fuel cell vehicle such as car using fuel cell. Can also be used in petrol-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The scattering condition of the water from fuel cell system is utilized effectively, so that the data regarding generation of water by fuel cell system is generated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for acquiring data regarding generation of water by fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell (11) generating waste gas containing carbon dioxide, and a carbon-dioxide modifier (12) positioned in front stage of the fuel cell. The carbon-dioxide modification of hydrocarbon-type source gas is carried out using carbon dioxide contained in waste gas of fuel cell, and the modifier generates synthesis gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The fuel cell system generates electric power by supplying synthesis gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for electric power generation and used in thermal power station and chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is highly-efficient and economical, and provides improved energy efficiency. The carbon dioxide modification of hydrocarbon-type source gas efficiently and reliably suppresses precipitation of carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid oxide fuel cell (11)    Carbon-dioxide modifier (12)    Cooler (13)
NOVELTY - Coal powder (1000 g) and dyeing waste water sludge (30-100 g) as dye additive are mixed to obtain mixed coal composition. The obtained coal composition is added into a fixed mold frame and processed, to obtain lignite or briquette.    USE - Manufacture of coal composition e.g. lignite and briquette used as fuel and steam supply of power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method is environmental-friendly and economically provides coal composition.
NOVELTY - Preparing amorphous rabeprazole involves mixing a solution of rabeprazole sodium in a chlorinated solvent with cyclohexane, stirring the mixture at 0-50 degrees C for at least 15 minutes, and isolating amorphous rabeprazole sodium from the mixture.    USE - For preparing amorphous rabeprazole (claimed) used to suppress gastric acid secretion.    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe, simple and cost-effective; and provides excellent equipment capability and environmental protection.
NOVELTY - A coal briquet fuel composition comprises (mass%) domestic sludge (30-84), coal (15-67.5), and coal briquet binder (1-2.5).    USE - A coal briquet fuel composition.    ADVANTAGE - The composition uses treated domestic sludge with high combustion heat value; and has simple preparation method and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing coal briquet fuel composition by carrying out dewatering for domestic sludge; drying until water content of domestic sludge is 25-30 mass%, adding coal, mixing, and uniformly stirring; and pressing into shape, and drying.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a gasification furnace body composed of an upper furnace body and a lower furnace integrally, where the upper furnace body is tapered furnace body, and the lower furnace body is an inverted tapered furnace body. A gas-generating cavity is placed in middle of the upper and lower furnace bodies. A furnace cover is movably covered on a top part of the upper furnace body. A filtering device is placed in the furnace cover, and a gas-guide cavity is placed on one side of the furnace cover and communicated with the furnace cover by a gas-guide pipe that is placed in a gas-guide cavity.    USE - Fully-automatic straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace is environment-friendly energy device and is clean and sanitary and simply operated, and can replace existing firewood oven and liquefied gas. The top part of the gasification furnace is sealed by a sealing water tank, and the tightness of gasification furnace is improved. The hot water sleeve improves the heat utilization efficiency of the furnace. The movable sealing cover is placed at the bottom of the gasification furnace so as to be operated in convenient manner. The air supply pipe ensures full and absolute gasification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fully-automatic straw gasification furnace.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a body provided with an air inlet, an air outlet, an ash port and a top cover, where the body is mounted within a water jacket. The water jacket comprises a cold water tube and a hot water tube, and a feeding barrel is eccentrically positioned in the body. The air outlet is located at a chimney port, and the air inlet is arranged with an air inlet tube that is opened with a vent.    USE - Firewood gasification warming furnace for use as a cooker and a heater.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace can be used as cooker while closing the cold water tube in spring, summer and autumn, and can be used as cooker and heater by starting the cold water tube, thus realizing multi-purposes on one furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a firewood gasification warming furnace.
NOVELTY - Bio-treatment of aqueous effluents comprises reducing redox-sensitive substances in effluent by Alteromonas or Shewanella, or facultative anaerobes, under anaerobic conditions, and passing effluent through a reactor arranged to provide high degree of mixing.    USE - Method of bio-treatment of aqueous effluents used for removing color (claimed) for textile effluent, removal of toxic chemicals, heavy metals and radionuclides from contaminated water.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of combining a color removal stage with a toxic-efficiency of process, and residence time of the effluent in reactor takes only minutes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for bio-treatment of aqueous effluent comprising bioreactor (1) having inlet end and an outlet end, and adapted to provide a high degree of mixing, and also having controller for controlling flow and temperature, and measuring unit for measuring redox potential, and introduction unit (11, 13) for introducing effluent; and bioreactor having nutrient broth and bacteria of Alteromonas or Shewanella or other facultative anaerobes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the continuous oscillatory-flow baffle reactor.    Bioreactor (1)    Concentric rings (3)    Oscillator pump (4)    Glass tube (5)    Introduction unit. (11, 13)
NOVELTY - The method involves splitting biomass (1) into pyrolysis coke and pyrolysis gas in a fluidized bed reactor (3). The pyrolysis gas that is produced in the reactor is supplied as fluid gas to another fluidized bed reactor (11). The pyrolysis coke is delivered in fine coke particles with the pyrolysis gas and is supplied to the reactor (11). The coke particles are separated from the pyrolysis gas, and are supplied to the reactor (11) on a separate path. The pyrolysis gas is partially transferred into the plasma condition through electrical energy.    USE - Method for producing tar-free synthesis gas from biomass for production of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces a high-quality synthesis gas at a high efficiency, reduces the tar content in the synthesis gas by primary measures and saves an expensive cleaning of the synthesis gas and tar-loaded waste water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing tar-free synthesis gas from biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a device for producing tar-free synthesis gas from biomass.    Biomass (1)    Fluidized bed reactor (3, 11)    Fluidized bed (5)    Free space (6)    Synthesis gas (15a)
NOVELTY - Production of biomass solidified shaping material comprises catalytic mild carbonization method. The catalytic mild carbonization method comprises crushing straw into straw powder; mixing the straw powder with catalyst; placing and reacting the mixture in carbonization reactor at 120-220 degrees C for 30-90 minutes; mixing straw carbon powder, additive material, cow dung, and biogas residue in shaping machine to obtain shaping fuel at 3x 107-4x 107 Pa; naturally drying the fuel until the water content of shaping fuel is 0.5-15 %, and obtaining biomass solidified shaping material.    USE - Method for producing biomass solidified shaping material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method solves the problems of the prior art method using physical method to produce biomass solidified shaping material which has complicate operation, high production cost and is difficult for maintaining shaping equipment. The method improves solidifying shaping performance of the straw and heat density, uses shaping equipment that is easy to maintain, continuously produces the product, has simple operation, and low production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of biomass solidified shaping material comprises catalytic mild carbonization method. The catalytic mild carbonization method comprises crushing straw into straw powder having grain size of 0.5-3 mm; mixing the straw powder with catalyst at weight ratio of 10:0.6-1; placing and reacting the mixture in carbonization reactor at 120-220 degrees C for 30-90 minutes to obtain straw carbon powder; mixing straw carbon powder (4-10 pts. wt.), additive material (0.8-1.2), cow dung (0-6), and biogas residue (0-6) in shaping machine to obtain shaping fuel at 3x 107-4x 107 Pa; naturally drying the fuel until the water content of shaping fuel is 0.5-15 %, and obtaining biomass solidified shaping material. Each of cow dung and biogas residue contains water (0.5-50%).
NOVELTY - Acid gas removal involves absorbing acid gases from a gas stream by an absorbent. The absorbent is a mixture of a physical scrubbing medium, a chemical scrubbing medium and water. The absorbent comprises more than 60 wt.% of the physical scrubbing medium, where the physical scrubbing medium is a morpholine derivative and a chemical scrubbing medium is an aliphatic amine compound.    USE - Method for removing acid gas from a gas stream, particularly natural gas stream or synthesis gas stream.    ADVANTAGE - The acid gas removal method enables to remove the acid gases easily and quickly in a cost-effective manner.
NOVELTY - Waste-water containing an organic alkali as natural water is subjected to biological treatment process, the resultant treated liquid is separated into solid and liquid by subjecting to membrane separation process using a separation membrane (3M), to obtain treated water and the separation membrane is washed. The natural water is supplied from the secondary side of separation membrane. Thus, processing of organic alkali waste-water is performed.    USE - Processing of organic alkali waste-water such as semiconductor manufacture waste-water and liquid crystal manufacture waste-water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of organic alkali waste-water is carried out efficiently by maintaining stable film flux.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic alkali waste-water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of processing apparatus of organic alkali waste-water. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Introduction piping (11)    Pipings (12-16)    Diffusion tubes (2A,3A)    Separation membrane (3M)
NOVELTY - The device has a carbonization furnace (11) whose upper portion is fixed with a feed hopper (10). The middle portion of furnace is fixed with movable furnace bars (18-20), while the lower portion is fixed with a gas nozzle (6), a cooling tank (27) and charcoal discharging machine (29). The outer casing (12) of carbonization furnace is made of steel, and comprised of a pair of insulation layers (13,14).    USE - Carbonization device of crop straw, for preparing e.g. biomass charcoal and wood tar, used for biomass fuel and other industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The need for crushing the straw before passing into the carbonization device can be avoided, thus the process is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of carbonization device of crop straw.    Gas nozzle (6)    Feed hopper (10)    Carbonization furnace (11)    Outer casing of furnace (12)    Insulation layers (13,14)    Movable furnace bars (18-20)    Cooling tank (27)    Charcoal discharging machine (29)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a grate (11) provided at a lower part. A fuel gas outlet (5) of a water jacket furnace body (7) is equipped with a tar filter that is provided with a box body (6) and tar filter plates (4) i.e. thin metal plates, superposed in the box body. An upper part of the box body is equipped with an air outlet (3), and a lower part of the box body is installed with an air inlet (18) that is connected with the fuel gas outlet. The tar filter plates are provided with filter holes, and the filter plates are superposed alternatively in positive and opposite directions in the box body.    USE - Straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The tar filtered by the furnace can be directly returned to the fuel and participate in the cracking and combustion. The furnace does not increase the vapor content in the combustible gas when filtering the tar in the combustible gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straw gasification furnace.    Air outlet (3)    Tar filter plates (4)    Fuel gas outlet (5)    Box body (6)    Water jacket furnace body (7)    Grate (11)    Air inlet (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a movable cover placed on a top part of a catalyzing chamber that is filled with catalyst. Gasified fuel gas discharged from a top part of a gasifier flows into the catalyzing chamber at an outer side of a furnace. Collected condensed tar and water pass through a hole and flow along a purifying chamber wall into a tar recycling tube. The tar recycling tube is connected to a bottom part of the purifying chamber. Multiple radiating fins are arranged on an outer wall of a purifying separating chamber in an air pre-heating chamber.    USE - Device for removing tar from a small biomass gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The device clearly improves the temperature of the oxidation zone in the furnace by pre-heating air, and facilitates the complete catalytic cracking reaction of the tar in the tube. The device can secondarily catalyze, crack, separate and recycle the tar, and clearly improves the efficiency of gasifier and the thermal value of fuel gas and reduces the system flow resistance. The device is easy to implement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for removing tar from small biomass gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tar removing device for a small biomass gasifier in partial section.
NOVELTY - The stove has a body comprising a bottom-less outer cylinder (2) and an inner cylinder with a bottom part (1) and a primary air inlet passage (3) formed at a bottom part of the body. A rising and falling grate (4) is installed in inner side of a hearth, and a double-layer fire block ring (6) and a chimney (7) are installed at a top part of the body. A secondary air inlet passage (5) comprises multiple airways that are arranged with same distance in circumference of a cylinder and connected integrally along an outer edge of a cylinder body.    USE - Vortex biomass semi-gasification stove.    ADVANTAGE - The stove utilizes the secondary air inlet passages without small holes to have the air inlet not in straight line, thus stirring the flammable gas inside the semi-gasification stove in a better manner, and hence mixing vortex with the flammable gas to form combustion, and improving the thermal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vortex biomass semi-gasification stove.    Bottom part (1)    Bottom-less outer cylinder (2)    Primary air inlet passage (3)    Rising and falling grate (4)    Secondary air inlet passage (5)    Double-layer fire block ring (6)    Chimney (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat insulation layer (3) provided between a hollow structured inner cylinder (2) and an outer cylinder (1). An air chamber (4) and a clinker chamber (6) are formed between a hollow reversed round table structured lower part of the inner cylinder and a soleplate of the outer cylinder. An exhaust valve (18) is connected with an exhaust pipe (19) being connected with the atmosphere. An air outlet pipe of a filter (15) is connected with a gas apparatus, after connecting the air outlet pipe of the filter with a suction electric fan (16) and a gas outlet (17).    USE - Straw fuel gas generating system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The filter is provided with a filter core made of thin wood and steel wool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a straw fuel gas generating system.    Outer cylinder (1)    Hollow structured inner cylinder (2)    Heat insulation layer (3)    Air chamber (4)    Clinker chamber (6)    Filter (15)    Suction electric fan (16)    Gas outlet (17)    Exhaust valve (18)    Exhaust pipe (19)
NOVELTY - The straw gasifier has a burning furnace (2) and a purifier (7). An upper cover (5) is installed above a sealed hopper (6) arranged on the burning furnace. An exhaust pipe (12) with a relief damper (11) is installed on the upper portion of a gas outlet pipe. An exhaust fan (10) is arranged behind the relief damper.    USE - Straw gasifier for use in rural area.    ADVANTAGE - The upper cover is opened to continue to feed straw and the exhaust fan is opened to discharge the flue gas through a gas inlet pipe when the consumption of straw fuel reaches a given amount, so that the flue gas cannot be discharged in the room due to the blocking of the sealed hopper. Hence the amount of flue gas discharged in the room during fuel adding process can be reduced and purity of the air in the room can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the straw gasifier.    Burning furnace (2)    Upper cover (5)    Sealed hopper (6)    Purifier (7)    Exhaust fan (10)    Relief damper (11)    Exhaust pipe (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a fermentation processing machine which is connected to a gas/water heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is connected to a liquid discharging pipe and gas discharging pipe. A gas inlet pipe is connected to the processing machine for passing high-temperature organic gas and condensing the gas into nutrient solution using heat exchanger. A culture groove is connected to the liquid discharging pipe and gas discharging pipe.    USE - Device for performing aerobic fermentation of organic matter, used for producing biomass diesel oil, feed with high protein component and hydrogen gas used in fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water, waste gas and solid residue generated from organic material in high temperature aerobic fermentation process can be utilized reliably to provide carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen trioxide (NO3) and high oxygen demand solution to the culture groove for culturing the microorganism such as epiphyte and micro-algae.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation processing machine comprises a fermentation groove, liquid extraction device and gas separation groove. The fermentation groove is provided for decomposing organic matter. One end of fermentation groove is connected to liquid extraction device and another end of liquid extraction device is connected to gas separation groove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for performing aerobic fermentation of organic matter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The domestic biomass semi-gasifier has an inner furnace (2) with circular frame bridge (5). A circular furnace bar of the frame bridge is set in the clearance between circular supporting plate and circular wind deflector, to divide the clearance into circular wind flumes. An air chamber (22) is connected to gasification chamber (21) through the wind flume. A connection block of the furnace bar is connected to the supporting plate and wind deflector.    USE - Domestic biomass semi-gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The direct combustion capability of the domestic biomass semi-gasifier is reduced and the output of combustible gas is increased. The weight and production cost of the biomass semi-gasifier are reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the domestic biomass semi-gasifier.    Panel flame shield (1)    Inner furnace (2)    Circular frame bridge (5)    Gasification chamber (21)    Air chamber (22)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide selective methanation catalyst comprises activated constituent ruthenium and cerium-zirconium composite oxide carrier; where the mol ratio of cerium to zirconium is 1-36:6; the content of ruthenium is 0.2-2 wt.% of the catalyst; and the particle diameter of the cerium-zirconium composite oxide carrier is 5-20 nm.    USE - The carbon monoxide selective methanation catalyst is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide selective methanation catalyst has good activity and high selectivity in the whole reacting temperature zone; thus, the unnecessary loss of the hydrogen in the reformed gas is greatly prevented. Moreover, the preparation process is simple and the cost is relatively low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method of the carbon monoxide selective methanation catalyst.
NOVELTY - A reactor has cathode chamber that is separated from anode chamber by protonic exchange membrane. The cathode and anode are arranged in cathode and anode chambers respectively. The water inlet and water outlet are arranged at upper and lower ends of cathode and anode chambers respectively. An aeration device is positioned at cathode chamber. The anode and cathode are connected to load by conducting wire to form a closed loop. The anode and cathode are made of carbon fiber, carbon paper, carbon felt, carbon nano-tube, graphite grains, active carbon or foam metal.    USE - Equipment for treating waste water obtained during production of beer.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be generated effectively, while performing effective waste water treatment process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for treatment method of waste water from production of beer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the waste water treatment equipment.
NOVELTY - The generating device has a photo-electrochemical cell (1) with anode (2) and cathode (3). A solar cell (4) containing positive pole (5) and negative pole (6) is provided for generating bias voltage. The solar cell is electrically connected with photo-electrochemical cell. The anode of photo-electrochemical cell and solar cell are positioned in sunlight incident plane. The anode and cathode of cell is dipped into electrolyte solution such as diluted sulfuric acid aqueous solution of 0.05-5 mol/L or sodium hydroxide aqueous solution of 0.1-5 mol/L.    USE - Device for generating hydrogen by water decomposition.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen and hydrogen can be separated easily using photo-catalysis process. The cost required for generating hydrogen can be reduced and the utilization rate of sunlight is increased. The hydrogen can be generated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hydrogen generating device.    Photo-electrochemical cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Solar cell (4)    Positive pole (5)    Negative pole (6)
NOVELTY - An anaerobic reactor comprises shell, gas-liquid separator set above shell, lift pipe for lifting biogas generated in lower reaction chamber and upper reaction chamber, sludge-water mixture brought by biogas to gas-liquid separator, return pipe for returning sludge-water mixture in gas-liquid separator to lower reaction chamber bottom, water distribution device provided in bottom of lower reaction chamber of shell, and external circulation device for returning sludge-water mixed liquid in shell to gas-liquid separator.    USE - An anaerobic reactor for waste water treatment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactor is excellent in pH variation buffering ability, and has relatively high impact load and pH variation buffering ability. The circulation amount of sludge-water mixture in anaerobic reactor is relatively large and can be adjusted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anaerobic reactor comprises shell, gas-liquid separator set above shell, lift pipe for lifting biogas generated in lower reaction chamber and upper reaction chamber, sludge-water mixture brought by biogas to gas-liquid separator, return pipe for returning sludge-water mixture in gas-liquid separator to lower reaction chamber bottom, water distribution device provided in bottom of lower reaction chamber of shell, and external circulation device for returning sludge-water mixed liquid in shell to gas-liquid separator. The shell comprises upper reaction chamber and lower reaction chamber. The top of upper reaction chamber is equipped with upper gas-collecting device. The junction of upper reaction chamber and lower reaction chamber is equipped with middle gas-collecting device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a waste water treating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of anaerobic reactor.
NOVELTY - The system has an air pre-heater that is provided with an inlet connected to the bottom of a furnace. Several outlets are provided in the top and bottom surfaces of a dust collector and connected to the carbon powder cooler and a cleaning tower respectively. The liquid pumped using reflux pump is supplied to the cleaning tower such that the pumped liquid is mixed with circulating gas. An outlet of the cleaning tower is connected to an oil-water separator such that the mixed fluid from cleaning tower is separated into bio-oil and water.    USE - System for purifying bio-oil extracted from straw.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-oil and water can be separated effectively so that the production yield of the bio-oil can be improved. The suspended materials in the bio-oil can be removed effectively so that the quality of the bio-oil can be improved. Thermo stability of the bio-oil purification system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for purifying bio-oil extracted from straw.
NOVELTY - A recycled water pump (5) is separately installed on return pipeline of the polluted water. A pollution source heat pump set (6) controls a polluted water recycle pump (3) and recycled water pump using programmable logic control technique. A heating coil (9) is fixed on inner wall of biogas pool (10) and is connected with pollution source heat pump set through heating pipeline. A temperature sensor (8) monitors the temperature of biogas pool.    USE - Thermostatic-type biogas generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas generation device can be operated easily without being influenced by environmental factors. The gas yield of biogas generation device is improved and energy consumption of biogas generation device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biogas generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polluted water recycle pump (3)    Recycled water pump (5)    Pollution source heat pump set (6)    Temperature sensor (8)    Heating coil (9)    Biogas pool (10)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a water storage tank (18) with an upper end set with a sealing tank (17), and a fuel gas sealing cover (2) with lower end placed into the sealing tank. The middle position of the furnace base (7) is provided with a furnace pier (14) having an air inlet (10) whose circumference is set with several pieces of furnace bridges (13) with an end placed in the circumference of the air inlet and other end placed on the furnace base. The furnace base and furnace bridge are formed into a dust storage chamber (22) having a dust removing hole (9).    USE - Fuel gas generation furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace is featured with scientific and novel design, high fuel gas generation rate, low cost, saved energy and friendly environment, and it can synthetically utilize the wastes such as residual leftovers, saws and wood shavings in wood machining enterprise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel gas generation furnace.    Sealing cover (2)    Furnace base (7)    Dust removing hole (9)    Air inlet (10)    Furnace bridge (13)    Furnace pier (14)    Sealing tank (17)    Water storage tank (18)    Dust storage chamber (22)
NOVELTY - The device has calcining furnace that includes garbage feeding port (19), material nozzle (20), secondary high-temperature oxygen supply port (18), material feeder (28), blower (39), coal powder burner (40), gravity valve (23). The upper portion and inner portion of boiler bottom plate (16) are connected in sealing manner. The lower port of overheat steam barrel is sealed using sealing head (12). The lower port of heat conducting pipe is made to pass through the bottom plate.    USE - Device for production of cement using power generated by garbage burning.    ADVANTAGE - Production process of cement is included with garbage burning process, calcination process, heat generating process, etc. Environmental protective function and energy saving function can be enabled by using simple and compact structure. Best quality of cement is obtained by controlling the amount of injected coal powder and the gravitation effect of gravity valve. Burning process of garbage, and cement production process can also be performed simultaneously. Device can be operated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the device for production of cement using power generated by garbage burning.    Sealing head (12)    Boiler bottom plate (16)    Secondary high-temperature oxygen supply port (18)    Garbage feeding port (19)    Material nozzle (20)    Gravity valve (23)    Material feeder (28)    Blower (39)    Coal powder burner (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a plate heat exchanger (1) mounted at outlet of a reaction pipe (25). A water flow-meter (35) is connected to output end of the plate heat exchanger and to inlet and outlet of current stabilizing unit (36) through water feeding electromagnetic valve (34) and base oil feeding electromagnetic valve (40). The A-type additive storage tank (6) and B-type additive storage tank (19) are connected to the current stabilizing unit (5) connected to reaction pipe. An electric heater (21) is mounted on a baffle board (22) welded on the current stabilizing units.    USE - Device for synthesizing bio-diesel.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for emission of contamination is reduced and petroleum source is saved. Thus the environment protection effect is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for synthesizing bio-diesel.    Plate heat exchanger (1)    Current stabilizing units (5,36)    A-type additive storage tank (6)    B-type additive storage tank (19)    Electric heater (21)    Baffle board (22)    Reaction pipe (25)    Water feeding electromagnetic valve (34)    Water flow-meter (35)    Base oil feeding electromagnetic valve (40)
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing biofuels from aqueous solution includes using an aliphatic ether as an extractant to obtain biofuels.
NOVELTY - To-be-processed water (12) is filtered to obtain treated water (14). The obtained treated water is subjected to aeration, stored and filtered using reverse osmosis film. The treated water obtained after filtration is circulated through reverse osmosis film (26).    USE - Method for treating wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides treated wastewater, and has reduced fouling index of reverse osmosis film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water treatment apparatus (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water treatment apparatus (10)    To-be-processed water (12)    Treated water (14)    Water-storage tank (20)    Reverse osmosis film (26)
NOVELTY - The re-liquefier (100) has a re-vaporization container (5) provided between a heat exchanger (2) and a vaporizer (3), to generate BOG. The generated BOG is sent to the nitrogen removal apparatus (6) through a line (L3). The nitrogen removal apparatus comprises adsorbent filter for adsorbing nitrogen gas in the BOG.    USE - Boil-off gas (BOG) re-liquefier for production of liquefied natural gas (LNG).    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen gas can be removed from the BOG efficiently using small scale apparatus. The amount of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixing for calorie adjustment can be reduced effectively and the production cost of LNG can be reduced drastically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nitrogen removal method of re-liquefaction BOG which involves passing BOG generated in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank (1) to the heat exchanger. The BOG is cooled and is re-liquefied. The BOG is again generated from the re-liquefied BOG and is sent to a nitrogen removal apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the boil-off gas re-liquefier.    LNG storage tank (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Vaporizer (3)    Reduced-vaporization container (5)    Nitrogen removal apparatus (6)    BOG re-liquefier (100)    Line (L3)
NOVELTY - The gas purification installation (14) has a spraying type wet scrubber (15) and a storage type wet scrubber (16) that are replenished with predetermined amount of supplementary water, so that the surface liquid containing high concentration of unburnt carbonized material is overflowed and discharged to the exterior.    USE - Gas-purification installation in gasification installation (claimed) using biomass fuel such as municipal solid waste for electric power generation application. Can also be used in gasification installation using coal gas fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Since only the surface liquid containing high concentration of unburnt carbonized material is overflowed and discharged to the exterior, the amount of water discharged can be reduced while the operation of the wet scrubber can be continued steadily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the gas purification installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gasifier (4)    Gas purification installation (14)    Spraying type wet scrubber (15)    Storage type wet scrubber (16)    Pleat bag filter (17)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has a control circuit (400) to detect pump required electrical energy for supplying amount of oxidant gases required for scavenging air process, to fuel cell (100), and amount of suppliable power of secondary battery (800) based on battery temperature. The control circuit compares pump required electrical energy and amount of suppliable power of battery. Inadequate scavenging air process of fuel cell is performed when the amount of suppliable power of battery is less than the pump required electrical energy.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving object e.g. motor vehicle (both claimed) or car (from drawings). Can also be used for electric train, ship, airplane, rocket, linear motor car, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell temperature can be raised by electric power generation at the time of scavenging air process. Fuel cell can fully be scavenged even when there are few amount of oxidant gases in pump can be supplied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen tank (200)    Control circuit (400)    Secondary battery (800)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - A biomass granule fuel is prepared by pulverizing maize straw to 4 mm , mixing the pulverized maize straw with coal powder having caloric value of 5000 kilocalories or more, granulating, cooling, filtering and packing.    USE - Biomass granule fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The economic biomass granule fuel has high energy-saving property, caloric value, and environmental friendly. The by-products obtained using the combustion of biomass granule fuel can enables to provide excellent fertilizer and building material.
NOVELTY - Method for reducing the amount of steryl glycoside in an oil or fat and/or biofuel, involves admixing one or more enzymes with an oil or fat comprising steryl glycoside, such that one or more enzymes degrades the steryl glycoside.    USE - The method is useful for reducing the amount of steryl glycoside content of oil or fat (including a biofuel substrate for example a biodiesel substrate) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and cost effective removal of steryl glycoside from oil and fat (particularly oils or fats which are to be used as a biofuel substrate or in the food industry) and/or from the biofuel (e.g. from the biodiesel).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) use of one or more enzymes in an oil or fat for reducing the amount of steryl glycoside;    (2) an oil or fat or a biofuel obtainable (preferably obtained) by the above-mentioned method, comprises a reduced amount of steryl glycoside compared with a comparable oil or fat and/or biofuel which has not undergone enzyme treatment based on the above-mentioned method;    (3) enzyme composition comprising one or more glycosidase enzymes for use in the production of biofuel; and    (4) enzyme composition comprising one or more of enzyme capable of hydrolyzing the glycosidic bond in a steryl glycoside, glycosidase enzyme, beta -glucosidase enzyme or an amyloglucosidase enzyme.
NOVELTY - A solid fuel is obtained by molding mixture of wood fragments having size of 1-25 mm, paper fragments having size of 1-25 mm and a thermoplastic resin. The content of thermoplastic resin is 5-15 weight parts with respect to 85-95 weight parts of total content of wood fragments and paper fragments. The weight ratio of wood fragments and paper fragments is 20:80-90:10.    USE - Solid fuel is used as fuel for thermal power generation and electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel has excellent stability, and emit suppressed amount of toxic gas and residues during combustion.
NOVELTY - Water separation membrane (I) composed of a polypyrrole doped with a sulfonate ion, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful to: separate water from a water solution of ethanol and saccharide; and condense ethanol water solution and saccharide water solution.    ADVANTAGE - (I): provides the ethanol water solution or saccharide water solution in high concentration; selectively permeates water in a short time; and has superior water separation performance.
NOVELTY - Ethanol preparation comprises yielding a saccharide water solution through saccharifying a cellulose with an enzyme in water, condensing the saccharide water solution, and yielding an ethanol water solution by fermenting a saccharide contained in the condensed saccharide water solution into ethanol. The step of condensing the saccharide water solution is performed through a pervaporation treatment on the saccharide water solution by using a water separation membrane comprising polypyrrole doped with a sulfonate ion.    USE - Method for preparing ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method condenses the saccharide water solution without the supply of heat energy, and prepares ethanol in high efficiency.
NOVELTY - A low-temperature fluidity improver comprises a polymer containing polyester (50 mass% or more) which is a reaction material of a dicarboxylic acid compound and/or a dianhydride compound (1), with polyhydric alcohol(s).    USE - Low-temperature fluidity improver is used in biodiesel fuels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature fluidity improver efficiently improves low-temperature flow properties of a biodiesel fuel, and can be used conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A low-temperature fluidity improver comprises a polymer containing polyester (50 mass% or more) which is a reaction material of a dicarboxylic acid compound of formula: H-(-A(-COOH)2-)gH and/or a dianhydride compound of formula (1), with polyhydric alcohol(s) of formula: R-(OH)n.    AH2=2-300C hydrocarbyl;    g,h=average degree of polymerization, preferably 1-1000;    R=2-500C hydrocarbyl which may contain oxygen atom and nitrogen atom;and    n=2 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biodiesel fuel composition comprising the low-temperature fluidity improver and biodiesel fuel.
NOVELTY - Determining physiological state of microbial population present in treatment tank of apparatus for biologically treating wastewater, involves collecting microbial population present in the treatment tank, staining the microbial population using two different dyes, measuring fluorescence intensity originating from the first and second dye, and determining the physiological state of based on measured value.    USE - Method for determining physiological state of microbial population present in a treatment tank of apparatus for biologically treating wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables rapid and accurate determination of the physiological state of microbial population in the treatment tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for determining physiological state of microbial population present in a treatment tank of apparatus for biologically treating wastewater, involves collecting microbial population present in the treatment tank, staining the microbial population using a first fluorescent dye coupled with nucleotide chain of the microorganisms and second fluorescent dye which is decomposed with an enzyme in microbial cells and emits fluorescence having wavelength differing from the wavelength of the first fluorescent dye, measuring first fluorescence intensity (F1) originating from the first dye and second fluorescence intensity (F2) originating from the second dye, and determining the physiological state of the microbial population to be favorable when the ratio of (F1) and (F2) is equivalent to or higher than the reference value about the measured value obtained in the process, or determining the physiological state to be unfavorable when the ratio of (F1) and (F2) is lower than the reference value. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wastewater treatment method.
NOVELTY - Producing a biodiesel comprises euzymatically hydrolyzing a triglyceride to form a fatty acid and glycerol; and esterifying a lower alcohol with the fatty acid to form the biodiesel.    USE - The method is useful for producing a biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides an efficient and economically viable method for the production of biodiesel from low-cost feedstock such as crude palm oil (CPO) containing high water and free fatty acid (FFA). The method provides a system where catalysts (chemical or enzyme) are recyclable and less sensitive to water, FFA and methanol.
NOVELTY - A carbon film is obtained by thermally decomposing a film precursor. The film precursor contains specific polyether ketone (1) and diazide cross-linked material obtained by cross-linking specific diazide compound (2).    USE - Carbon film is used for separation of gas or vapor from gas or vapor mixture e.g. mixture containing propane and propylene (claimed) used in petroleum refining and petrochemical industry e.g. manufacture of polypropylene and other chemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon film is economically manufactured with high productivity and improved gas/vapor separation ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon film is obtained by thermally decomposing a film precursor. The film precursor contains polyether ketone of formula (1) and diazide cross-linked material obtained by cross-linking diazide compound of formula (2).    R1-R6=H and/or 1-8C hydrocarbyl;and    X=bivalent bond or bonding group chosen from -C(-CH3)(-CH3)-, -S(=O)(=O)-, -C(=O)-, -S-S-, -O-, -CH2-CH2-, -CH2-, single bond or cyclohexyl group of formulae (a,b).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for separation of gas or vapor from mixture, which involves contacting gas or vapor mixture with carbon film under pressure.
NOVELTY - Producing fatty acids comprises: (a) inoculating in a first bio-reactor a mixture of at least one of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin with at least one microorganism strain; (b) optionally removing a portion of the at least one fermentation product; (c) transferring into a second bio-reactor all or the remaining portion of the mixture containing the at least one fermentation product and any remaining soluble sugars; and (d) inoculating the portion of the mixture containing the at least one fermentation product in the second bio-reactor with at least one algae.    USE - The method is useful for producing fatty acids (claimed) for biofuel, biodiesel, and other valuable chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing fatty acids comprises: (a) inoculating in a first bio-reactor a mixture of at least one of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin with at least one microorganism strain that produces one or more cellulases, hemicellulases, and/or laccases that hydrolyze at least one of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, and culturing the mixture to produce at least one fermentation product in the mixture; (b) optionally removing a portion of the at least one fermentation product; (c) transferring into a second bio-reactor all or the remaining portion of the mixture containing the at least one fermentation product and any remaining soluble sugars; and (d) inoculating the portion of the mixture containing the at least one fermentation product in the second bio-reactor with at least one algae strain that is capable of metabolizing the at least one fermentation product and the any remaining soluble sugars, and culturing the mixture under conditions so that the at least one algae strain produces one or more fatty acids.
NOVELTY - An oxidation self-heat type reformer (1) is operated by changing running condition when increasing production amount of reformed gas by increasing supply amount of water vapor, oxidizing gas, and hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol. The reformer manufactures reformed gas having hydrogen as main component using hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, water vapor and oxidizing gas as raw materials by modification reaction.    USE - Operating method of oxidation self-heat type reformer for fuel cells e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method appropriately controls supply amount balance of hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, water vapor and oxidizing gas, does not have bad influence on fuel cell and reformer, and suppresses variation of reformed gas flow volume supplied to fuel cell while preventing deterioration of modification catalyst due to reaction temperature fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the oxidation self-heat type reformer.    Oxidation self-heat type reformer (1)    Water vapor modified layer (2)    Partial oxidation modified layer (3)    Inner cylinder (4)    Outer cylinder (5)
NOVELTY - An oxidation self-heat type reformer (1) is operated by changing running condition when decreasing production amount of reformed gas by reducing supply amount of hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, oxidizing gas and water vapor. The reformer manufactures reformed gas that has hydrogen as main component using hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, water vapor and oxidizing gas as raw materials by modification reaction.    USE - Operating method of oxidation self-heat type reformer for fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method appropriately controls supply amount balance of hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, water vapor and oxidizing gas, does not have bad influence on fuel cell and reformer, and suppresses variation of reformed gas flow volume supplied to fuel cell while preventing deterioration of modification catalyst due to reaction temperature fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the oxidation self-heat type reformer.    Oxidation self-heat type reformer (1)    Water vapor modified layer (2)    Partial oxidation modified layer (3)    Inner cylinder (4)    Outer cylinder (5)
NOVELTY - A gasification method involves mixing waste material containing fine dust and paper manufacture sludge in which fine dust of waste material adsorbs and flocks on paper manufacture sludge, thermally decomposing main raw material which adhered to waste material in non-oxidizing atmosphere by flocked dust, and reacting emitted pyrolysis gas with steam.    USE - A gasification method for construction industry, environmental business, and fuel-supply development work.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses discarding resources effectively and produces gas collectable as fuel stably efficiently.
NOVELTY - The boiler has a boiler main body whose front end is provided with a front smoke box and back end is provided with a back smoke box. A hearth is internally set with a return flame type cyclone combustion area. A main combustion chamber is set with a secondary air supply device. A primary wind box is placed under a secondary combustion chamber. A tracery wall is set in the hearth. The hearth, secondary combustion chamber, main combustion chamber and a burnout chamber are provided with a water-cooling wall and a collection box.    USE - Movable energy-saving gasification boiler for burning biomass fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The boiler separately burns devolatilization and fixed carbon of the biomass fuel in two areas. The boiler utilizes four-return cyclone combustion technology for allowing the fuel to burn quickly and completely. The boiler allows soot, sulfur dioxide, and nitrous oxide to be discharged with ultra low density, so as to avoid the situation of black smoke.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a movable energy-saving gasification boiler.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat interchanger and a washing tower connected with a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank pipeline, where top of the washing tower is connected with a synthesis gas tube net by an LNG over-cooler and a heat interchanger. Bottom of the washing tower is connected with middle part of methane carbon monoxide rectification column. A liquid pump is connected with upper pipelines of the rectification column and the washing tower, where bottom of the rectification column is connected with the tank pipeline by the LNG over-cooler.    USE - System for separating feed gas from a gas device.    ADVANTAGE - The methane carbon monoxide rectification column has small flux, so that separation power consumption is reduced by 10 percentages when compared with a single-tower process and tower plates. The system saves the operation cost, and minimizes resistance loss from the feed gas to the returned synthesis gas, has less waste gas exhaust, is environment-friendly, saves energy and has good economic and social benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separating system for a feed gas from a gas device.
NOVELTY - System for production of alkyl esters and hydrogen comprises a pre-treatment stage, where a triacylglycerol-containing feed stock is filtered at least once and pre-heated in a pre-treatment tank; a reaction stage, where the pretreated triacylglycerol-containing feed stock is reacted with the alcohol in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor tank; and post-treatment stage, where the heterogeneous mixture containing alkyl esters, glycerol and alcohol is settled and separated by density difference method.    USE - As a system for production of hydrogen and alkyl esters used as biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system recycles the condensed alcohol into the system, thus avoid wastage and reduces the cost of biodiesel production; and produces biodiesel with higher yield and reduce time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - System for production of alkyl esters and hydrogen comprises a pre-treatment stage, where a triacylglycerol-containing feed stock is filtered at least once and pre-heated in a pre-treatment tank, the triacylglycerol-containing feed stock is then mixed with an alcohol in a process tank; a reaction stage, where the pretreated triacylglycerol-containing feed stock is reacted with the alcohol in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor tank, forming a heterogeneous mixture containing alkyl esters, glycerol and alcohol, the reaction is assisted by microwave irradiation; and post-treatment stage, where the heterogeneous mixture containing alkyl esters, glycerol and alcohol is settled and separated by density difference method, the separated alkyl esters is then purified into biodiesel, the separated glycerol is converted into hydrogen and the alcohol is recovered and recycled back into the system.
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide inverse transformation catalyst comprises ferric oxide and zinc oxide as active component, aluminum oxide as carrier, and auxiliary agent comprising strontium oxide, manganese oxide or lanthanum oxide.    USE - A carbon dioxide inverse transformation catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic conversion activity and selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the carbon dioxide inverse transformation catalyst comprising mixing deionized water and nitrates of active component and auxiliary agent to prepare nitrate solution, uniformly mixing, neutralizing with sodium carbonate solution, settling, aging for 1-3 hours, filtering, washing residue with deionized water until neutral, drying at 100-150 degrees C for 1-3 hours, roasting at 550-650 plus minus 20 degrees C for 2-4 hours, adding lubricant, grinding, ball grinding for 0.5-2 hours, adding deionized water, and molding.
NOVELTY - The station has a gasification furnace (17) comprising an outer cylinder (2). A water level meter (1), a sewage discharging pipe and a fuel opening are arranged on the outer cylinder. An outer seal head (8), a lower annular plate (5) and an inner seal head (9) are connected with the outer cylinder. A fuel gas storage chamber (11) comprises a cylinder body (20), an air exhaust pipe (18) set on the cylinder body, a fuel gas conveying pipe and a fuel gas storage chamber sewage discharging pipe (21). A rotary grate in furnace (6) is arranged in the gasification furnace.    USE - Gasification station for vehicle i.e. ship.    ADVANTAGE - The station has reasonable structure, and can use the biomass or other combustible solid materials. The station saves cost and protects the environment, and is easy to operate and convenient to repair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a gasification station.    Water level meter (1)    Outer cylinder (2)    lower Annular plate (5)    Rotary grate in furnace (6)    Outer seal head (8)    Inner seal head (9)    Fuel gas storage chamber (11)    Gasification furnace (17)    Air exhaust pipe (18)    Cylinder body (20)    Fuel gas storage chamber sewage discharging pipe (21)
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a material-supplementing hole formed at an upper side of a furnace body, and a water interlayer formed between the furnace body and a hearth. A cyclone flow-guiding disk communicating with an air inlet is formed between a bottom frame and bottom of the hearth, where the gasifier is provided with a furnace cover and a dragging hole.    USE - Cyclone flow-guiding biomass gasifier for use in combustion field.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier provides good sealing performance for a furnace cover, does not limit material use, and has continuous gasification process, fast and stable gas production and good gasification quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a cyclone flow-guiding biomass gasifier.
NOVELTY - A microbial concrete brick comprises (pts.wt.) cement (10-50), blinding (10-150), bait (0.1-10), mixed microorganism (1-10), and water (1-10). The bait can be sawdust, straw cuttings, and/or paper scrap. The mixed microorganism comprises (pts.wt.) Bacillus (1-50), nitrobacteria (1-50), photosynthetic bacteria (1-30), Saccharomycetes (1-50), Lactobacillus (1-50), and Actinomyces (1-50).    USE - A microbial concrete brick (claimed) for purifying water in rivers, lakes, canal, swimming pool and fish pond.    ADVANTAGE - The brick has good water quality purification function and has long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the microbial concrete brick comprising: (A) taking soil, water and sludge at natural environment of saline-alkali soil and coastal beaches, and active sludge in sewage treatment plants as samples for collecting strain; (B) separating floras containing Bacillus, nitrobacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, Saccharomycetes, Lactobacillus and Actinomyces from collected samples, then separately inoculating the six floras with manual sewage simulation; (C) separately culturing bacteria in the floras aerobically, standing, sealing, culturing for 3 days until chemical oxygen demand and removal rate of ammonia nitrogen are not less than 30%, and screening flora; (D) purifying the screened flora, basifying, seed culturing, and inoculating to separately obtain six microorganisms; (E) putting microorganisms in fermentation cylinder, fermenting to produce mixed microorganisms, and freeze-drying into powder; (F) mixing mixed microorganism powder and water for 0.5 minutes to 24 hours, mixing resulting solution with cement, blinding and bait, and stirring for 1-10 minutes; and (G) putting in molding machine, molding, discharging, drying for 3-28 days, and hardening for 3-28 days at room temperature.
NOVELTY - The generator has a furnace cylinder (1) whose upper end is equipped with a funnel-shaped charging bucket (8). A fuel gas guide pipe (10) is set below the shoulder of the charging bucket. The inner wall of the cylinder is welded with an internal water jacket (7). The upper end of the charging bucket is welded with a water sealing ring (9), while the outer shoulder of the water sealing ring is welded with upper end of the cylinder.    USE - Biomass fuel gas generator for use in cooking application, warming and washing applications in resident located at cities, towns and villages.    ADVANTAGE - The charging can be performed at any moment according to the charging bucket. The biomass fuel gas generator is simple structured so that the cost of the generator is reduced. The generator is convenient to use and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the biomass fuel gas generator.    Furnace cylinder (1)    Internal water jacket (7)    Funnel-shaped charging bucket (8)    Water sealing ring (9)    Fuel gas guide pipe (10)
NOVELTY - The air inlet pipe made of fire resistant material and corrosion resistant material of iron and copper has a porous pipe main structure (1) comprising round holes, whose upper end is equipped with an air blowing port (2). The ends of the pipe main structure are connected with a fastening cover (3) and a blower (4).    USE - Air inlet pipe of environment-friendly and energy-saving biomass gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The blower is connected to the porous pipe main structure, so that the blower supplies the oxygen in forcible jet style, so that the occurrence of slag in the pipe is reduced, the blocking of the holes in the pipe is prevented and the life time and production of the furnace are extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the air inlet pipe.    Porous pipe main structure (1)    Air blowing port (2)    Fastening cover (3)    Blower (4)
NOVELTY - Four-train catalytic gasification system has catalyst loading unit that supplies catalyzed carbonaceous feedstock to feed inlets of four gasifying reactor units; carbonaceous material processing unit that supplies carbonaceous particulates to loading tank of catalyst loading unit when only catalyst loading unit is present; heat exchanger that removes heat energy from hot first gas streams from gasifying reactor units to generate steam and single cooled gas stream; and acid gas remover unit that removes at least a portion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from single cooled gas stream.    USE - Four-train catalytic gasification system for generating gases e.g. methane from catalyzed carbonaceous feedstock.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved gasification systems with at least four gasification reactors which share one or more unit operations to facilitate e.g. routine maintenance or repair while maintaining systems operations, with improved operating efficiency and control of the overall system. Provides backup capacity in the event of failure or maintenance since each of the trace contaminants removal units has capacity to handle greater than proportional total volume of first cooled gas streams supplied.
NOVELTY - A liquid is processed by injecting hydrogen oxygen mixed gas produced by electrolyzing pure water (5) as super fine bubble of nanometer order into liquid of process targets, such as water and oil.    USE - Processing of liquid e.g. drinking water, industrial wash water, industrial cleaning liquid and liquid fuel e.g. fuel oil and light oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently modifies liquids e.g. drinking water and maintains modification effect over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) drinking water; and    (2) industrial wash water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the modifier of drinking water.    Modifier of drinking water (1)    Feed water tank (2)    Drinking water (3)    Pure water device (4)    Pure water (5)
NOVELTY - The furnace has a gasification device and a gas purifying device. The gasification device has a cylindrical furnace body (11) with openings at upper and lower ends, a furnace seat (12) supporting the furnace body, and a blast fan (131). The furnace body has a cylindrical outer wall and a fireproof furnace tank (111). A feeding hole, a feeding cover (1121), and a gas outlet (116) are on the upper end of the furnace body. A furnace bridge (114) is on the lower end of the furnace body. The blast fan connects with the air inlet buffer chamber (14) outside the bridge via air inlet tube (132).    USE - Gasification furnace for biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace has high yield, less impurities in the generated gas such as steam and tar, provides stable gas flow, sufficient oxygen supply and strong firepower in the gas stove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a gasification furnace for biomass in use.    Furnace body (11)    Furnace seat (12)    Air inlet buffer chamber (14)    Fireproof furnace tank (111)    Furnace bridge (114)    Gas outlet (116)    Blast fan (131)    Air inlet tube (132)    Feeding cover (1121)
NOVELTY - Method for removing sulfur-containing compounds from fuel, comprises contacting the sulfur-containing fuel with copper-1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylic acid-metal organic framework (MOF).    USE - The method is useful for removing sulfur-containing compounds from fuel, which includes petrol, diesel, fuel oil, kerosene and/or methanol. The obtained fuel with low sulfur level is useful in desulfating exhaust gas aftertreatment system of an engine or as reducing agent for nitrogen removing catalyst in lean exhaust gas (all claimed). The fuel with low sulfur content is useful in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous method is carried out on board of mobile system. The method has increased efficiency, provides greater and kinetically enhanced desulfurization so that the residence time is shorter and higher space-time yield is achieved. The method allows for sulfur-free fuel to be fed to the engine and the life of the exhaust gas treatment systems are significantly extended by using the sulfur-free fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagrams show constructional systems suitable for carrying out the method of removing sulfur-containing compounds from fuel.
NOVELTY - Fuel based on oxygen and glycerol, for fueling internal combustion engines, is claimed.    USE - The fuel is useful for fueling internal combustion engines (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is non-toxic.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10) including an electrolyte membrane and pair of electrodes coupled to either surface of electrolyte membrane; and pair of current collectors (30, 40) formed on either surface of MEA. The current collector comprises an insulating polymer film, and conductive adhesive layer interposed between the insulating polymer film and MEA.    USE - A fuel cell stack for generating electrical energy by reacting hydrogen with oxygen, and for a cell power generation system. The hydrogen is supplied as fuel. The oxygen is in the air. (all claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The gasket (20) can be interposed between MEA and current collectors to enhance the efficiency of electricity generation; is used for sealing a gap between current collector and MEA such that fuel and air are prevented from leaking; and can be disposed to completely cover a part where the metal pad of current collector is not formed, thus preventing a gap from forming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view illustrating a stacking structure of a fuel cell stack.    MEA (10)    Gasket (20)    Pair of current collectors (30, 40)    End plate (50)    Another end plate (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises cathode, anode, and proton conductor disposed between the cathode and the anode, where the cathode and anode is an electrode with immobilized enzymes formed where the electrode is an electrode of porous electroconductive material including skeleton (1) of porous material, and material composed mainly of carbonaceous material (2) which covers at least portion of the skeleton.    USE - For producing fuel cell useful in electronic instrument, mobile machine, electric power generating system, cogeneration system, and electrode reaction-based apparatus such as biosensor and bioreactor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous electroconductive material has sufficiently large pore diameters, high porosity, high conductivity, and large surface areas. The porous electroconductive material enables efficient enzymatic metabolic reactions on electrodes and yields electrodes having immobilized enzymes thereon which remain stable in any working environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) producing a fuel cell involving coating the surface of a skeleton of a porous material at least partly with a material composed mainly of carbonaceous material, thus forming a porous electroconductive material, molding the porous electroconductive material into an electrode, and immobilizing enzymes on the electrode; and    (2) electrode reaction-based apparatus comprising at least one electrode with immobilized enzymes formed where the electrode is an electrode of a porous electroconductive material including a skeleton of porous material, and material composed mainly of carbonaceous material which covers at least a portion of the skeleton.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of porous electroconductive material.    Skeleton (1)    Carbonaceous material (2)    Large number of pores (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a gas stream comprising primarily methane, and removing a first portion of the gas stream from a second portion of gas stream. The first portion of gas stream is converted to produce reformed and water-gas shifted gas comprising primarily carbon dioxide and molecular hydrogen. The carbon dioxide from reformed and water-gas shifted gas is removed to form product gas. The product gas is combined with second portion of the gas stream to form mixed gas. The carbon content of mixed gas is reduced relative to the received gas stream.    USE - Method for removing portion of carbon from natural gas used for generating steam and electric power for hydrocarbon thermal recovery plant such as steam assisted gravity drain (SAGD) or cyclical steam stimulation (CSS) plant.    ADVANTAGE - The available energy resources are utilized more efficiently and heavy oil deposits can be exploited more inexpensively. The carbon emission from fossil fuels can be reduced significantly and fossil carbon can be converted into carbon dioxide for sequestration. The hydrocarbon thermal recovery plant is configured in such a way as to utilize as much waste heat as possible so that the overall plant processes more bitumen and releases less carbon dioxide for about the same energy consumption as conventional SAGD operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for removing portion of carbon from natural gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the components of an integrated SAGD operation using natural gas for power.    Reservoir (200)    Underground pumping (201)    Drum steam generator (212)    Carbon extraction plant (214)    Water disposal well (216)
NOVELTY - An isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical to amino acids 20 to 456 of fully defined 555 amino acids (SEQ ID NO. 3) given in the specification, where the polypeptide has cellobiohydrolase activity, is new.    USE - The isolated polypeptide is useful for converting lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol and digesting a cellulosic substrate (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has higher specific activity and higher expression levels in host organisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a polypeptide comprising a fragment having at least about 50 contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NO. 3, where the polypeptide has cellobiohydrolase activity;    (2) an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 70% identical to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide comprising amino acids 20 to 456 of SEQ ID NO. 3, where the polypeptide has cellobiohydrolase activity;    (3) a vector comprising the polynucleotide;    (4) a host cell comprising the polypeptide, or the polynucleotide;    (5) a process for converting lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol, comprising contacting lignocellulosic biomass with the host cell; and    (6) a process for digesting a cellulosic substrate comprising contacting the cellulosic substrate with the host cell.
NOVELTY - An offshore natural gas is treated by processing natural gas on off-shore processing facility by liquefying and fractionating natural gas to generate liquefied natural gas stream and higher hydrocarbon stream, vaporizing portion of the higher hydrocarbon stream, passing vaporized higher hydrocarbon stream and steam over steam reforming catalyst to generate reformed gas mixture, passing the reformed gas mixture over methanation catalyst to generate methane rich gas, and combining methane-rich gas with natural gas prior to liquefaction step.    USE - Method for treating offshore natural gas for reducing carbon dioxide emission (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method uses catalytic rich gas technology suitable for an off-shore gas processing facility to overcome problem of flaring and/or storing and transporting higher hydrocarbons. It increases storage capacity of valuable products, generates power, and reduces flaring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treating offshore natural gas comprises processing natural gas on off-shore processing facility by (i) liquefying and fractionating the natural gas to generate liquefied natural gas stream and higher hydrocarbon stream, (ii) vaporizing a portion of the higher hydrocarbon stream, passing the vaporized higher hydrocarbon stream and steam over a steam reforming catalyst to generate reformed gas mixture comprising methane, steam, carbon oxides, and hydrogen, (iv) passing the reformed gas mixture over methanation catalyst to generate methane rich gas, and (v) combining the methane-rich gas with the natural gas prior to the liquefaction step. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for treating offshore natural gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an arrangement of unit operations for an off-shore natural gas treatment facility.    Gas processing unit (100)    Mercury removal unit (102)    Acid gas removal unit (104)    Gas drying unit (106)    Vaporizing equipment (114)
NOVELTY - Device comprises: a bioreactor; an absorption stage (1), which is configured to be traversed by a gas to be desulfurized for desulfurization using microorganisms introduced in the bioreactor; a regeneration stage (2), which is configured to be traversed by oxygen for microorganisms providing gas; and a separating device, which allows a liquid exchange for a working fluid used in the bioreactor in at least one exchange direction, between the absorption stage and the regeneration stage, and prevents the gas exchange.    USE - The device is useful for microbiological desulfurization of a gas, preferably a biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The method on one hand ensures the efficient desulfurization of gas to be purified with the help of microorganisms so that the purified gas is of high standards, preferably also for the supply in a natural gas grid, and on the other hand ensures the necessary supply of oxygen for the microbial desulfurization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for microbiological desulfurization of gas, preferably a biogas, in a bioreactor, comprising conducting the gas to the absorption stage, conducting a gas providing oxygen for the microorganisms to the regeneration stage, and separating the absorption stage and the regeneration stage by a separation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a bioreactor for the desulfurization of gases with an absorption step and a regeneration step.    Absorption stage (1)    Regeneration stage (2)    Filling material (3)    Irrigation device (4)    Reservoir (5)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrochemical cell such as fuel cell for supplying energy to rotate a rotatable conducting disc (4) of a Faraday dynamo, so that the reactant in the hydrogen and oxygen flow paths (3,5) integrated with fuel cell moves away from inlets (2,6) provided in each flow path. The fuel cell has a hydrophilic polymer made outlet from which the water in the fuel cell is discharged during rotation of disc.    USE - System for performing electrochemical process.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation of the conducting disc of Faraday dynamo is performed efficiently by using the energy from fuel cell, without requiring complicated and expensive electronic units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic cross-sectional view of the system for performing electrochemical process.    Magnets (1)    Inlets (2,6)    Hydrogen flow path (3)    Rotatable conducting disc (4)    Oxygen flow path (5)
NOVELTY - The electron beam irradiation apparatus has irradiation chamber (20) to which irradiation of electron beam to a to-be treated material is performed and an irradiation window which removes the electron beam to the irradiation chamber interior while partitioning off the vacuum atmosphere. A conveying unit conveys the to-be treated material to the irradiation space (21) and a beam catcher (22) is installed in the irradiation direction of the electron beam to be substantially vertical. The irradiation apparatus has side walls (23b-23d) which are attached to the main body (22a).    USE - Electron beam irradiation apparatus for polymerization of to-be treated material e.g. PET bottle, rubber roll, film and paper.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the temperature rise of irradiation atmosphere during electron beam irradiation and the temperature rise of a to-be treated material since the cooling effect of the beam catcher is increased. Prevents deformation of to-be treated material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the beam catcher in the electron beam irradiation apparatus.    Irradiation chamber (20)    Irradiation space (21)    Beam catcher (22)    Main body (22a)    Side walls (23b-23d)
NOVELTY - An automatic starting device comprises an aluminum powder container connected with a reactor through a first electromagnetic valve, a first flow control valve, and an aluminum powder distributor; and a water pipe connected with a second electromagnetic valve, a second flow control valve, and a nozzle.    USE - An automatic starting device for producing hydrogen during power failure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure, is safe and convenient to use and transport, and produces an environment-friendly product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An automatic starting device comprises an aluminum powder container connected with a reactor through a first electromagnetic valve, a first flow control valve, and an aluminum powder distributor; and a water pipe connected with a second electromagnetic valve, a second flow control valve, and a nozzle. The diameter of the particles of the aluminum powder is 5-20 nm. The reactor is a sealed container loaded with sodium hydroxide solids. An upper end of the reactor is equipped with an aluminum powder filter screen connected with a third electromagnetic valve through a pipe. The third electromagnetic valve is connected with a cathode of a fuel cell power generating system.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator comprises a storage room base having a hydrogen reaction storage chamber at its center; and an upper cover. A liquid sampling port and a hydrogen outlet are connected with one end of the storage chamber in the upper cover. The other end of the storage chamber is connected with a hydrogen outlet in the upper cover through a micro hydrogen flow passage. A solid hydride fuel can directly enter the chamber through a fuel feed port on the storage room base. The fuel feed port is positioned at the middle position of the liquid sampling port and the hydrogen outlet.    USE - A hydrogen generator for a micro fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator can accurately control the yield and flow rate of the hydrogen through on-site hydrogen production and hydrogen consumption without a hydrogen storage container.
NOVELTY - Method for storing solar thermal energy, comprises: (a) acquiring solar thermal energy; (b) performing a reaction to produce hydrogen from water by using a part of the acquired solar thermal energy; and (c) performing a reaction to synthesize ammonia from nitrogen and the hydrogen, by using another part of the acquired solar thermal energy.    USE - The method is useful for storing solar thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the use of conventional fossil fuels like petroleum and solves the problem of emission of carbon dioxide and depletion of petroleum oil, by using almost inexhaustible solar thermal energy through conversion or storage of it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an example of equipment for performing the solar thermal energy storing method.    Solar tower-type collector (150)    Parabolic trough-type collector (160)    Reaction apparatus (171)    Cryogenic separation apparatus (172)    Storage tank (175)
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises: an ethanol stream having greater than 5% of water; a dehydration system, where water content of the ethanol stream is reduced to less than 5%; a desiccation system, where water content of the ethanol stream is reduced to less than 1%; a 200 proof receiver comprising a sample port or a sensor to allow percentage of water in ethanol to be determined and an outlet; a heat exchanger to heat the ethanol stream with less than 1% water; and a mixing manifold downstream of the heat exchanger, where the heated ethanol stream is combined with fusel oils from a fusel oil decanter.    USE - The apparatus is useful to produce ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The blend of obtained ethanol and gasoline fulfills the specifications required by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) for fuel ethanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method comprising: providing the ethanol stream, the dehydration system, the desiccation system, the 200 proof receiver and the mixing manifold downstream of the heat exchanger.
NOVELTY - A methane is produced from coke-oven gas by cleaning coke oven gas, separating at 0-50 degrees C and under 0.1-7.0 MPa to obtain methane and mixture; carrying out methanation to separated mixture and gas containing carbon dioxide to obtain mixed methane gas; returning obtained methane mixing gas; separating cleaned coke oven gas at 0-50 degrees C and under 0.1-7.0 MPa to obtain methane and mixture; and repeating above steps.    USE - Method for producing methane from coke-oven gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method combines physical separation method and chemical synthesis method, improves reaction rate of methanation and yield of methane, reduces volume of reactor, lowers consumption of catalyst, realizes no emission and pollution, and utilizes greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
NOVELTY - The device has an igniting port (2) arranged on a dust cleaning port at a bottom part of a furnace body (1). A buckle cover (3) is arranged on the igniting port, and an electrical bar (4) is installed in the igniting port. An air inlet pipe (5) is arranged at a lower part of the furnace body, where an end of the air inlet pipe is connected with a blast fan (6).    USE - Ignition device for a biomass gasification environment-friendly and energy-saving furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to ignite and start, and overcomes the soot pollution of initial ignition. The device has fast air production speed, and saves labor and time. The device is convenient to operate, and satisfies the requirements of the production and life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an ignition device.    Furnace body (1)    Igniting port (2)    Buckle cover (3)    Electrical bar (4)    Air inlet pipe (5)    Blast fan (6)
NOVELTY - Method of producing flammable liquid, involves carrying out saccharification process by contacting cotton containing fiber product with beta -glucosidase and cellulase other than beta -glucosidase to obtain saccharified liquid from the fiber product, fermenting the saccharified liquid using microorganism, and recovering flammable liquid obtained by the fermentation process.    USE - The method is useful for producing flammable liquid (claimed) such as alcohol, e.g. ethanol which is used as biofuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce flammable liquid with excellent purity by simple process.
NOVELTY - Preparation of graft copolymers (I) comprises: adding an aqueous solution of graft backbone polymer (II) and a polyvalent metal ion into a reactor, where the polyvalent metal ion is ferrous ammonium sulfate (0.1-10 wt.% based on the weight of the backbone polymer); adding an initiator to the solution; adding monomer(s) to the solution; and running the reactor at a temperature sufficient to produce graft polymers of sodium polyaspartate.    USE - (I) is useful in water treating or industrial uses for scale inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors. (I) is useful in detergent, dispersant, agriculture, personal care, superabsorbents, biodegradable packaging materials (biodegradable plastics (poly-lactate)), food additives (e.g. thickeners), medicines (such as an adhesive bandage), adhesives (e.g. biodegradable self-stick glue), coatings, and paint additive such as green thickeners and dispersants. (I) is useful in electronic industry as potential vapor phase corrosion inhibitor or etch coating for circuit board. (I) is useful in fuel; and for modifying biodiesel properties (such as de-watering). (I) is useful: to release fertilizers and medicines; in coatings and packaging; in bio-degradable pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides; in a kidney dialysis type of medical procedure utilizing molecular sizing/chelation and other functions to remove unwanted ingredients in the matrix; and for heavy metal removal and coagulation. (I) is useful as scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors and gas hydrate inhibitors, deflocculating and dispersing agents, flocculating agent and thickeners.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides graft copolymers at high conversion with a molecular weight up to the level of millions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the graft copolymer prepared by the above process.
NOVELTY - Process for producing fatty acid alkyl esters, comprises: contacting one or more fatty acid glycerides with one or more alcohols in the presence of a catalyst to produce one or more reaction products, where the catalyst comprises one or more metal oxides and a promoter, where the metal oxide is a metal from groups VIB or IIIA of the periodic table, and where the promoter is at least one element from group VA of the periodic table; separating one or more of reaction products from the catalyst; and separating the fatty acid alkyl esters from the reaction products.    USE - The process is useful for producing alkyl esters of fatty acids e.g. myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic and/or arachidic acids, where the alkyl esters are useful as a bio-diesel, bio-lubricant or a bio-fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process: makes use of low cost catalysts which have more run time life on stream studies, can be easily separated by centrifugation or filtration, are highly efficient for the preparation of bio-diesel and bio-lubricants and can be reused several times; is atom-efficient where the reaction conditions e.g. temperature and pressure are moderate; is more efficient even with non-edible oil containing free fatty acids and water as impurity; provides high yields; enables high conversion accompanied with high selectivity for fatty acid alkyl esters; and has no saponification related issues.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a bio-fuel comprising one or more fatty acid alkyl esters made by the process; and    (2) a bio-lubricant one or more fatty acid alkyl esters made by the process.
NOVELTY - Engineered fuel feed stock, comprises: at least one component derived from municipal solid waste stream; a carbon content of 30-80%; a hydrogen content of 3-10%; a sulfur content of less than 2%; and an ash content of less than 10%, where the feed stock contains substantially no glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles.    USE - The engineered fuel feed stock is useful: for producing synthesis gas (claimed), which is useful for producing liquid fuels by Fischer-Tropsch technology; for producing thermal energy, power, biofuels and chemicals; and as a fossil fuel substitute for combustion.    ADVANTAGE - The engineered fuel feed stock: contains substantially no glass, metals, grit, and noncombustibles; produces less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as compared the known level of GHG emissions of biomasses when combusted, where the biomass is wood or switch grass; possesses optimal physical and chemical characteristics that are different from naturally occurring fuels and have the highest possible heat content with a tolerable ash content and thus prevent slagging; have comparable energy density as coal, but without the problems of slagging, fusion, and sulfur pollution, and serve as a substitute for coal; and is non-toxic, environmental friendly and economical.
NOVELTY - A process for producing alkyl esters is disclosed, which involves reacting a feedstock that includes one or more fatty acid glycerol esters, one or more fatty acids or their mixtures with 1-4C alcohol in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature substantially 100?oC or more, where the catalyst includes a catalyst composition comprising oxides, mixed oxides, silicates or sulfates of two or more of silica, aluminum, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-producing agent contains alloy containing magnesium and calcium.    USE - A hydrogen-producing agent for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing agent generates hydrogen gas efficiently, and controls hydrogen-producing rate easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of time-dependent change of reaction rate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Recovering nitrogen from wastewater comprises: (a) culturing a cyanophycin-producing microbe in wastewater containing nitrogen; and (b) collecting nitrogen from the wastewater by collecting cyanophycins from the cyanophycin-producing microbe after cultivation.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for recovering nitrogen from wastewater (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method saves energy and recycles resources used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a collection apparatus for collecting nitrogen from wastewater.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage apparatus (1) comprises greater than or equal to 2 reactors (1a, 1b) having hydrogenation reaction catalyst inside; aromatic hydrocarbon supply line, hydrogen supply line and product discharge line for hydrogenating aromatic hydrocarbon; oxygen supply line, chloride compound supply line and regenerated waste gas discharge line (7) for regenerating hydrogenation reaction catalyst; and flow path switching unit that circulates supply lines and discharge lines when regenerating hydrogenation reaction catalyst and hydrogenating aromatic hydrocarbon.    USE - Hydrogen storage apparatus used in hydrogen storage method (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Regenerates repeatedly used and deteriorated hydrogenation reaction catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage apparatus (1) comprises greater than or equal to 2 reactors (1a, 1b) having hydrogenation reaction catalyst inside; aromatic hydrocarbon supply line, hydrogen supply line and product discharge line for hydrogenating aromatic hydrocarbon within; oxygen supply line, chloride compound supply line and regenerated waste gas discharge line (7) for regenerating hydrogenation reaction catalyst within; and flow path switching unit that circulates oxygen supply line, chloride compound supply line and regenerated waste gas discharge line when regenerating hydrogenation reaction catalyst and aromatic hydrocarbon supply line, hydrogen supply line and product discharge line when hydrogenating aromatic hydrocarbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen storage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen storage apparatus (1)    Reactors (1a, 1b)    Product line (5)    Resurgent gas supply line (6)    Regenerated waste gas discharge line (7)
NOVELTY - The combustible gas sensor (GS1) has a stem (2) mounted with a sensor chip (1) and including a metal cap (6) joined to the outer periphery of the stem. A hole (8) is formed in a portion of the cap and a waterproof moisture-permeable raw material (9) such as porous membrane made of fluororesin and polyurethane polymer is formed inside the cap for covering the hole. The diameter of a hole formed in the porous membrane is set in the range of 1-4 mu m.    USE - Combustible gas sensor such as silicon-MOSFET type hydrogen gas sensor, contact combustion-type methane gas sensor, etc. Can also be used in metal insulator semiconductor (MIS) type hydrogen gas sensor, hydrogen gas sensor using organic pigment, electromotive force (EMF) type hydrogen gas sensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible gas sensor which has an explosion-protection property can be realized by its lightweight and small sized structure, while reducing the power consumption without degrading the characteristic of the gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a sectional view of the combustible gas sensor, bottom view of sensor, and a side view of a heat insulating material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensor chip (1)    Stem (2)    Metal cap (6)    Hole (8)    Waterproof moisture-permeable raw material (9)    Combustible gas sensor (GS1)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to receiving of oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis of water by means of transformation of thermal energy and energy of magnetic field into chemical and electric energy. Device for energy transformation by means of electrolysis contains immovable tank, filled by water solution of electrolyte, channels of feeding of electrolyte solution into tank and withdrawal of electrolysis products. Internal surface of tank is implemented in the form of truncated cone. Under action of electromagnetic fields created by coil installed around tank and electromagnetic field of spiral coil installed under tank it is provided rotation of electrolyte, herewith electrodes, electromagnetic and spiral coils are connected into contour through the same source of electricity.    USE - Metallurgy.    ADVANTAGE - Upgraded efficiency of electrolysis. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The methane purifier includes a desulphurization bottle body, and a lower cover provided at the bottom of the desulphurization bottle body. The desulphurization bottle body is provided with a storage bag for desulfurating agent. The desulphurization bottle body is configured with an inlet and an outlet communicating with its inside.    USE - Methane purifier for facilitating development and use of methane in rural areas.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a methane purifier that can efficiently remove sulphur-containing substances in methane, such as sulfureted hydrogen, and can also remove acidic gas. Ensures that the desulphurization rate can be above 99 percent, thus facilitating the development and the use of methane. Ensures that the methane purifier has pressure monitoring effect, small volume, light weight, simple structure, good sealing performance, low cost and convenient use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the methane purifier.
NOVELTY - Fuel is prepared through an emulsifying dispersion technique by inosculating tourmaline into every water-containing fuel. The components of tourmaline are dispersed into every area of the fuel as a larger amount of tiny electrodes. A million volts of high-voltage electricity is instantly released under the high temperature of a combustor and an internal combustion engine to separate the water into true oxygen and hydrogen fuel instantly while consuming extremely less energy.    USE - Water-containing fuel for instantaneously decomposing water into hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - Water content of fuel can exceed that of common water-containing fuel, even by about 95%. Heat value and power property can achieve or exceed level of pure petrifaction fuel, thus enabling replacing petrifaction fuel and biomass fuel and solving energy shortage. Enables absolute zero discharge of harmful gas.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining fuel for diesel engines using oilseeds, animal fat or vegetable oil.    USE - Method for assembling a mini-plant that is utilized in a remote area for accessing biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel for diesel engines is obtained using oilseeds, animal fat or vegetable oil, thus assembling a small mini-plant by implementing a simple construction process, and hence meeting demand for fuel in remote areas utilized by farmers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mini-plant.    Mini-plant (1)
NOVELTY - The process involves transforming a cane and a straw into compressed pellets (2) that are inserted through an upper portion of a co-current gasifier (3) in specific proportions along with water vapor and oxygen and processed under specific heat and pressure using a reaction medium. Biomass is made into synthesis gas and ash, where the synthesis gas comprises one part of hydrogen and one part of carbon monoxide.    USE - Biomass gasification process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a biomass gasification process.    Co-current gasifiers (1, 3)    Compressed pellets (2)
NOVELTY - The method involves closing and controlling an injection spray and suction vacuum circuit by a programmable logic controller (PLC).    USE - Method for injecting a premix to manufacture biodiesel, vegetable oil and animal fat.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces time and energy consumption and production cost while increasing volume of production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for injecting a premix to manufacture biodiesel, vegetable oil and animal fat.
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide reclaiming system (100) comprises a plasma melter having a feedstock input for receiving a feed fuel, and a syngas output for producing a syngas having hydrogen component, and a Sabatier reactor (116) having a hydrogen input for receiving at least a portion of the hydrogen component produced by plasma melter, and a methane output for producing methane.    USE - System is used for reclaiming carbon dioxide from power plants such as coal fired power plant, into fuel used in industries.    ADVANTAGE - The system economically and efficiently enables reclaiming of carbon dioxide at high productivity, and generation of greenhouse gas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon dioxide reclaiming system.    Carbon dioxide reclaiming system (100)    Power plant (101)    Oxygen injected coal power plant (102)    Ammonia plant (103)    Ethanol plant (104)    Feedstock (105)    Sabatier reactor (116)    Carbon dioxide (119)    InEnTec plasma enhanced melter (120)
NOVELTY - Harvesting potable water and energy from waste comprises collecting the waste; separating the waste into a water fraction, a solid fraction, and a gas fraction; sterilizing the water fraction; converting the solid fraction into an energy resource; and scrubbing the gas fraction.    USE - The method is for harvesting potable water and energy from waste (claimed) produced from various sources including rural, agricultural, livestock operations, and municipal wastewater human activities. It is useful for harvesting green hydrocarbon oil, which may be further processed into biodiesel fuel that can be used for heating, power generation, or transportation fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high-volume treatment of waste in a highly efficient, low energy microwave-acoustical resonance chamber to rapidly digest solids, provide toxicity reduction, and harvest water, energy, and low toxicity compost. Secondary energy recovery is possible providing combustible gas and harvesting electricity. Exposing biosolids to controlled low power dielectric heating that rapidly digests the volatile biosolids causes a release of a mixture of biogas including methane gas. It is possible to generate 40-65% methane from this process, which is an improvement over anaerobic digestion. Typical municipal waste treatment is not concerned with the harvesting of biogas from non-anaerobic means. Thus, the method represents an improvement over municipal wastewater treatment methods currently in use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for harvesting potable water and energy from waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow diagram of a method for harvesting potable water and energy from waste.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an electrical current through a solution. The solution contains an effective amount of noble gas e.g. argon and iodide salt or iodate salt. A cavitation is generated within the solution by using a transducer capable of transmitting acoustic energy waves through the solution, propeller system or by compressed air bubbles. The cavitation lowers an amount of energy required to break chemical bonds of the solution.    USE - Hydrogen production method using portable hydrogen production system functioning as engine component of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen production is increased by maximizing cavitation in solution by using specific acoustical spectrum, by maximizing the conductivity and chemical potential of the solution by using the sodium or potassium iodide salt and by using effective amount of noble gas that is dissolved in the solution. As the portable hydrogen production system requires less input power, input-output thermodynamic difference is reduced and larger fraction of the input power can be generated by energy sources such as solar cells, recharged batteries etc., so that hydrogen generation efficiency is improved. The portable hydrogen production system has a container which is shaped in predetermined manner to allow maximum transmittal of the sound waves through the solution. Any number of the transducers can be placed at various locations of the container easily. Eliminates need for storage of the gas by creating the scalable process to generate hydrogen from water in-situ wherever it is needed. Eliminates need for dangerous, costly and hazardous storage and transport issues.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the major factors affecting the hydrogen production.
NOVELTY - The oxy-hydrogen water heater has main power supply, control circuit, oxy-hydrogen generator and water heater combustion furnace. The oxy-hydrogen generator generates the combustion hydrogen and oxygen. The main power supply, control circuit and oxy-hydrogen generator are electrically connected to each other. A connection pipe transmits combustion hydrogen and oxygen generated by oxy-hydrogen generator, to water heater combustion furnace.    USE - Oxy-hydrogen water heater.    ADVANTAGE - Provides oxy-hydrogen water heater with low cost, high burning flame temperature and wide application, thus enabling to decompose water into combustion hydrogen and oxygen without causing harm to environment and human body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of oxy-hydrogen water heater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Carbon dioxide (16) is supplied to a gasifier (18) in a mole ratio of two moles of carbon dioxide per ten moles of carbon in dry coal (12). Oxygen (14) is supplied to maintain the gasifier temperature in excess of the melting point of the ash in the coal. The coal is made to react with oxygen and carbon dioxide to produce fuel gas which is fed to power generation apparatus such as gas turbine or fuel cell.    USE - Operation method of oxygen-blown gasifier in integrated coal gasification combined cycle (IGCC) gas turbine system.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates significant energy losses and eliminates mercury hazardous waste issue by removing mercury and sulfur recovery units. Maximizes the preservation of coal heating values and enables low cost recovery of carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of maximizing production of electrical energy from coal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of IGCC system.    Coal (12)    Oxygen (14)    Carbon dioxide (16)    Gasifier (18)    Heat exchanger (30)
NOVELTY - A reformer comprises a plasma zone to receive a pre-heated mixture of reactants and ionize the reactants by applying an electrical potential; a thermally conductive surface surrounding plasma zone; a reaction zone for chemically transforming ionized reactants into synthesis gas comprising a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide; and a thermally conductive surface surrounding reaction zone. The conductive surfaces are both directly exposed to an external heat source.    USE - A reformer for use in a thermally integrated system for producing electricity (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of reforming; and    (2) a thermally integrated system for producing electricity using a feedstock fuel as an input, comprising a reformer and a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a high-level block diagram of a thermally integrated reformer and fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell which supplies generated electric power to power load connected to system power supply unit. A modifier supplies fuel gas to fuel cell. A control unit controls driving of fuel cell and modifier. The restoration operation is performed automatically when fuel cell system main portion is not controlled by control unit at the time of abnormality of system power supply unit, such that fuel cell system main portion is restarted. The fuel cell system main portion is transferred to standby state after completion of restoration operation.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be restarted automatically without requiring maintenance by a person. The performance efficiency, reliability and durability of fuel cell system can be improved. Unexpected fire break-out can be prevented. The abnormal high temperature at the time of a normal operation can be detected accurately and fuel cell system can be restored normally and smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining process of controlling fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A cathode has an electroconductive base material, and a catalyst layer formed on the electroconductive base material. The catalyst layer contains crystalline iridium oxide, platinum and iridium platinum alloy.    USE - Cathode is used for electrolytic cell for electrolysis of alkali metal salt compound (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has excellent durability, low hydrogen overpotential, and reduced fall-off of catalyst layer with respect to reverse current generated when the electrolysis vessel is stopped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the cathode.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing food waste and human excrement in a vacant space, where the space is sealed to the food waste and the human excrement. Gas is generated after a given lime period. Anaerobic bacteria for hydrogen fermentation or methane is injected into the sealed food waste and human excrement so as to bring gas generation time forward by accelerating gas generation.    USE - Method for performing energy generation using food waste and human excrement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a method for performing energy generation using food waste and human excrement.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has hollow rotary shafts respectively connected to mixing blades, and respectively formed with screws in the hollow rotary shafts. A discharge hole at an upper side of a tank is formed for discharging food waste from inside of the tank. A transfer pipe in another tank is formed for discharging the food waste, and a pump is formed for discharging the food waste to the transfer pipe. A circulation hole at an upper side of a third tank is formed for discharging the food waste.    USE - Food waste disposal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides excellent liquid fertilizer by injecting a predetermined amount of micro-organisms and water into food waste in each tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a food waste disposal apparatus.
NOVELTY - The reformer reactor (1) has housing (2) with two side faces (8a,8b) forming a reaction chamber (10). A fuel inlet (22) is provided in one of the two side faces for providing hydrocarbon fuel into the reaction chamber. A fuel preheating unit (30) preheats the hydrocarbon fuel before hydrocarbon fuel enters the reaction chamber. The fuel preheating unit provided in upstream of fuel inlet preheats the hydrocarbon fuel to a temperature roughly below the lowest boiling point of fuel.    USE - Reformer reactor used for converting hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen rich gas for fuel cell and/or exhaust treatment application.    ADVANTAGE - The material independent atomization of hydrocarbon fuel into oxidant is provided easily, and the size of orifices and distance between the orifices and fuel inlet are designed so that optimal turbulent mixture is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for converting hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen rich gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reformer reactor.    Reformer reactor (1)    Housing (2)    Side faces (8a,8b)    Reaction chamber (10)    Fuel inlet (22)    Fuel preheating unit (30)
NOVELTY - Difficultly decomposable substance of Pseudomonadaceae genus (Pseudomonas sp. W-4) and Chryseobacterium genus (Chryseobacterium sp. W-6) are removed by decomposing microorganisms of difficultly decomposable substance.    USE - Removal of difficultly decomposable substance of Pseudomonadaceae genus and Chryseobacterium genus for textile industry and sewage treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces expenditure for facilities and equipment, installation cost by decompose-removing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) of difficultly decomposable substance for a short time and running costs (e.g. drug cost and sludge disposal expense), and uses compact processing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves removing heat energy from the exhaust gas of a gas turbine (1) used as a heat source for thermal conversion process. The gas turbine is coupled with a reactor (6) for the implementation of the thermal conversion process. The exhaust gas of the gas turbine is treated in an apparatus (5) for entering the reactor.    USE - Method for operating a thermal conversion process, particularly pyrolysis of carbonaceous materials, such as biomass or organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The gas turbine is coupled with a reactor for the implementation of the thermal conversion process, and hence ensures cost-effective energy balance, as well as ensures production of pyrolysis product such as oil in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for carrying out the thermal conversion process operating method.    Gas turbine (1)    Connecting element (2)    Generator (3)    Apparatus (5)    Reactor (6)    Hopper (8)    Screw conveyor (9)
NOVELTY - Procedure for the preparation of fermentation residues from biogas production, comprises making a separation into a solid phase and a liquid phase (liquid sludge) by pressing and undergoing the liquid phase of a membrane separation processes using membrane elements, which it make a chemical cleaning of the modules with the membrane elements in the reactor in periodical spacing, where a cleaning solution is flowed from a purification tank by the membrane elements.    USE - The process is useful for the preparation of fermentation residues from biogas production.    ADVANTAGE - The process easily handles the membrane modules in an economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a procedure for the preparation of fermentation residues from biogas production.    Biogas plant (10)    Pipeline (11)    Supply line (12)    Press screw separator (13)    Vibrating screen. (14)
NOVELTY - A raw material containing municipal solid waste and industrial waste such as paper, plastic, and biomass such as timber and pulp is heated (2) in a carbonization furnace after mixing iron powder, in low oxygen atmosphere to obtain carbonized material. The carbonized material is washed and the chlorine content in the material is reduced (4) to obtain carbide fuel.    USE - Manufacture of carbide fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The carbide fuel with reduced amount of chlorine is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the manufacture of carbide fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Crushing process (1,3)    Heating process (2)    Dechlorination process (4)    Spin drying process (5)    Formation process (6)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide selective methanation integral catalyst comprises active component ruthenium, a porous material substrate, and nanometer cerium and zirconium compound oxide; where the mole ratio of cerium and zirconium is 1-36:6, the coating quantity of the nanometer cerium and zirconium compound oxide is 6-30 wt.% of the porous material substrate; the content of ruthenium is 0.2-2 wt.% of the catalyst; and the diameter of the nanometer cerium and zirconium compound oxide carrier particle is 5-20 nm.    USE - The carbon monoxide selective methanation integral catalyst is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide selective methanation integral catalyst has good activity, high strength, high selective performance in the complete reaction region, simpler preparation process, and low cost. Moreover, it can prevent the consumption of hydrogen in the reformed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for preparing the carbon monoxide selective methanation integral catalyst.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing methanation catalyst with carbon monoxide selectivity comprises: (a) dissolving cerium and zirconium nitrate in water, using ammonia as precipitating agent, and setting pH value at 9-13, stirring, depositing, aging, washing and replacing water in deposit with drying medium, and baking; (b) mixing with water and crushing, using ammonia as precipitating agent, and heating and stirring in water bath, mixing with precursor of ruthenium; and (c) aging, washing, drying, baking, and obtaining the catalyst.    USE - The process is useful for manufacturing methanation catalyst with carbon monoxide selectivity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and the cost is low. Moreover, the manufactured catalyst has good activity and high selectivity in the whole reaction temperature zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing methanation catalyst with carbon monoxide (CO) selectivity comprises: (a) dissolving cerium (Ce) and zirconium (Zr) nitrate in water, using ammonia as precipitating agent, and setting pH value at 9-13, stirring, depositing, aging, washing and replacing water in deposit with drying medium, and baking 5-8 hours at 300-900 degrees C after drying; (b) mixing with water and crushing through ultrasonic into suspension, using ammonia as precipitating agent, and heating and stirring in water bath, mixing with precursor of ruthenium (Ru), setting pH at 9-11 and depositing Ru into the product obtained in (a); and (c) aging, washing, drying, baking for 2-5 hours at 300-900 degrees C, obtaining catalyst comprising active component Ru and nanometer ceria-zirconia composite oxide carrier; where the mol ratio of Ce and Zr is 1-36:6; the weight of Ru is 0.2-2 wt.%; and the particle diameter of nanometer ceria-zirconia composite oxide carrier is 5-20 nm.
NOVELTY - Polluted lake water is cleaned by detecting pollution level of lake, preparing species and inoculum, putting inoculum in water to prepare 50-100 ppm solution, transferring, transforming and degrading lake pollutant using the inoculum solution, detecting pollution level, and repeating steps until environmental standard is met. The inoculum solution comprises (pts.wt.) Bacillus subtilis (30-50), nitrobacteria (30-40), Lactobacillus (10-20), and microzyme (10-20).    USE - Method of cleaning polluted lake water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method preliminarily reduces pollutant in lake. It is simple to implement and has low cost.
NOVELTY - A lignocellulosic biomass is degraded by performing steam explosive treatment to the lignocellulosic biomass, and inoculating anaerobic sludge into the obtained steam explosive treatment product for anaerobic fermentation.    USE - Method of degrading lignocellulosic biomass (claimed) for producing sugar.    ADVANTAGE - The method changes space structures of lignin, cellulose and semi-cellulose, and degrades utilizable sugar having less inhibiting substance that may be used for bio-fuel.
NOVELTY - The identifier has a dimidiate pipe network structure (5) comprising a washing pipeline (4) that is connected with a pipeline through an electromagnetic valve (2). A control panel is provided with an operation button and provides operation instruction of the dimidiate pipe network structure to a self control circuit (1). The control panel provides opening and closing instruction to a vacuum pump (3), and a control pipeline is switched to adjacent sequent child nodes to start dimidiate search until collection point of the gas or pollutant is detected out.    USE - Fast position identifier for an air pollution source and a fire source in an air environment monitoring field and a fire extinguishing and prevention field.    ADVANTAGE - The identifier realizes the dimidiate check function by an automatic control circuit for controlling the electromagnetic valve. The identifier optimizes multiple-point sampling technique and constructs a binary tree pipeline structure for fire monitoring or environment monitoring analysis to multiple doubtful points.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fast position identifier for an air pollution source and a fire source.    Self control circuit (1)    Electromagnetic valve (2)    Vacuum pump (3)    Washing pipeline (4)    Dimidiate pipe network structure (5)
NOVELTY - A gas cooking device has a plant gas generating furnace connected with a gas purifier through a gas outlet pipeline; and gas purifier connected with a gas cooker through a gas transmission pipeline. The top part of plant gas generation furnace is set with a sealing water tank. A furnace cover is increased through the sealing water tank.    USE - Gas cooking device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gas cooking device with simple structure, and is convenient to use and popularized since gas purifier has function of desulfurizing, removing tar and filtering impurities, and guarantees quality of fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gas cooking device.
NOVELTY - A gasification furnace has a combustion furnace set with a furnace cover. The upper part of combustion furnace is set with a gas outlet while lower part is set with an air supply port and a slag-off door. The wall of combustion furnace is set with a water jacket. The gas outlet of combustion furnace is connected with a smoke discharge door and a purifier, respectively. Combustion furnace is set on a box body.    USE - Gasification furnace used for gasifying plant garbage into fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gasification furnace with simple structure, and that fully gasifies plant garbage into fuel and makes full use of heat energy during the gasification process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gasification furnace.
NOVELTY - The box has a test plate and a power socket arranged in a box body i.e. openable air-proof transparent box body. A side wall of the box body is equipped with a one-way ventilating window, and detecting pipes measure fuel gas e.g. hydrogen, concentration. A lower part of the side wall is equipped with a gas inlet. A gas outlet is arranged at a middle part of another side wall of the box body corresponding to a face on which the gas inlet is located. A lower part of the test plate is equipped with a micro electric fan, where the box body is made of highly transparent organic glass.    USE - Standard test box for a fuel gas e.g. methane, propane and hydrogen, leakage control system.    ADVANTAGE - The box enables the micro electric fan to balance the gas rapidly, utilizes the detecting pipes for connecting pipelines for detecting methane, propane and hydrogen, and accurately measures the concentration of various fuel gases when a fuel gas leakage control system alarms. The box is simple in structure and easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a standard test box.
NOVELTY - Combustion method comprises treating a bacterial biomass stream containing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) to produce a dehydrated PHA stream, adding a basic solution to the dehydrated stream to re-suspend and depolymerize the PHA, adding an alcohol and heating the mixture to produce a transesterification reaction of the mixture, purifying the mixture to produce a fuel, and combusting the fuel.    USE - Method of combustion.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes PHA to produce fuel from renewable sources.
NOVELTY - The pipe has a pipe body (1) whose upper part is equipped with a porous pipe (2), where the air inlet pipe is made from a material such as iron, copper and fiber. The circumference of the porous pipe is equipped with air blowing ports (5), where the porous pipe is welded with an upper port (6). The length of the porous pipe is about 12 to 18 millimeters. One end of the pipe body is equipped with a fastening cover (3) and another end connected with a blower (4).    USE - Air inlet pipe for an environment-friendly and energy-saving biomass gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The blower blows the porous pipe to seal and supply the oxygen in forcible jet manner. The inlet pipe improves gas quality, saves fuel, avoids slag, prevents the round holes from being blocked, prolongs the service life, and is stable during use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air inlet pipe.    Pipe body (1)    Porous pipe (2)    Fastening cover (3)    Blower (4)    Air blowing ports (5)    Upper port (6)
NOVELTY - A desulfurization of biological methane comprises using absorption liquid including biological desulfurizing bacteria with pH value of 7.5-8.0 to contact and react with methane; maintaining content of dissolved oxygen of reaction liquid within 0.50-1.25 mg/L after aeration; transferring sulfur in absorption liquid into elementary substance sulfur; and recycling absorption liquid, maintaining content of dissolved oxygen within 0.50-1.25 mg/L after sinking and separating elementary substance sulfur.    USE - Method for desulfurization of biological methane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and convenient to operate; and avoids further desulfuration by drying or wetting.
NOVELTY - Composition, comprises a colloidal suspension comprising alkaline metal particles suspended in a hydrophobic neutral diluent.    USE - The composition is useful for the production of hydrogen gas. The device is useful for generating the hydrogen and for supplying fuel cell (20) or thermal motor by hydrogen gas (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for the production of the hydrogen comprising contacting the composition with an aqueous solution to produce hydrogen gas and an emulsion of aqueous alkaline hydroxide; and    (2) a hydrogen generating device (10) comprising a reservoir (12) for storing of the composition, a tank (14) for storing an aqueous solution (15), a mixing chamber (16) in which the composition and the aqueous solution are introduced and the aqueous solution (15) and from which hydrogen gas can be leaked out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of a device for generating hydrogen.    Device for generating hydrogen (10)    Reservoir for storing the composition (12)    Tank for storing aqueous solution (14)    Aqueous solution (15)    Mixing chamber. (16)
NOVELTY - Device for the transportation of substrates to fermenters, which is plug-flow fermenter, continuous dry fermenter with or without agitator in round or rectangular shape or discontinuously operating garage fermenter, comprises a substrate inlet (1); a substrate outlet (4); a pivoting mechanism (2), where the fermenter conically enlarges from the substrate inlet to substrate outlet, the pivoting mechanism provides the transportation energy required to move the substrate from the substrate inlet to substrate outlet in the plug flow (3).    USE - The device is useful for the transportation of substrates to fermenters for producing biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and inexpensive for transporting the substrate to the biogas fermenter and can be continuously operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the device in square shape.    Substrate inlet (1)    Pivoting mechanism (2)    Plug flow (3)    Substrate outlet (4)    Inner container (7)
NOVELTY - A fungicidal composition contains dithianon and tebuconazole at weight ratio of 10-80:70-1.    USE - Fungicidal composition for preventing and controlling diseases of fruit trees and vegetables, specifically Alternaria leaf spot, leaf spot, Macrophoma musae and downy mildew (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition not only expands the antifungal spectrum of active ingredients in production application, but also increases the bioactivities of active ingredients. The composition produces low pollution to the environment without chemical damage to crops.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel and glycerol preparing method involves extracting microalgal oil from microalgae by adding organic solvent to microalgae and recovering the organic solvent. The oil and small molecule alcohol are added into a reactor, and reaction is carried out by adding a catalyst. The reaction products are layered, where an upper layer comprises crude products and a lower layer comprises crude glycerol. The crude products are washed with water to obtain crude products of diesel oil. Vacuum distillation is performed to the obtained crude products, and refined products of biodiesel are obtained.    USE - Method for preparing biodiesel and glycerol from microalgal oil, and for obtaining asphaltum used during casting of bonding agent (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing high purity and high performance biodiesel, and recovering byproduct glycerol effectively. The method is performed in simple, economical and eco-friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biodiesel and glycerol preparing method involves extracting microalgal oil from microalgae by adding organic solvent to microalgae and recovering the organic solvent by normal pressure distillation. The extracted oil and small molecule alcohol are added into a reactor, and reaction is carried out by adding a catalyst. The reaction products are held and layered, where an upper layer comprises crude products and a lower layer comprises crude glycerol. The crude products are washed with water, and alcohol and water dissolved in the crude products are removed by normal pressure distillation to obtain crude products of diesel oil. Vacuum distillation is performed to the obtained crude products, and refined products of biodiesel and heavy fraction are obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for preparing biodiesel and glycerol from microalgal oil.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Thermal gasification of biomasses comprises carrying out the final drying process in a continuous contact dryer (3); setting a vapor pressure in the drying room, which allows to overcome all flow resistance of the overall process, and regulating the pressure by feeding or blowing off water vapor.    USE - The synthesis gas produced by the thermal gasification of biomasses is useful for producing methanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - In the method, a thermal insulation (vacuum insulation) is introduced, which minimizes the heat loss, the mixing and feeding of the reactants and its mixing with the inert bed material ensures a nearly 100% conversion (to methanol). The produced raw gas is purified by an intense alkaline wash. The aqueous wash liquor contains the inorganic constituents of biomass and can be processed back to liquid fertilizer. The method is also applicable for all lumpy biomass, whose ash melting point lies above 700 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the synthesis of methanol using synthesis gas produced by the above method, where a synthesis gas from water electrolysis (hydrogen) is added in such an amount that all the carbon is converted to methanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the procedure for thermal gasification (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Chopper (1)    Lock (2)    Dryer (3)    Outlet lock (4)    Mixing head (5)
NOVELTY - Non-fresh water (1) is subjected to high temperature electrolysis (5), and hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are produced and separated. The separated hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are compressed, cooled and stored at elevated pressure. Hydrogen gas (8B) and oxygen gas (7B) are combusted at elevated pressure to produce superheated steam at high temperature. Produced steam is collected and heat from the steam is recovered. At least portion of the superheated steam is condensed to produce fresh water (12). At least portion of recovered heat is utilized as energy for electrolysis.    USE - Method for converting non-fresh water e.g. seawater, brackish water, wastewater, polluted water, water from oil and gas production, flowback water from fracking, water production from tar sand, water from chemical/industrial/processing plant, and water from mining/foundries operations and oil spillage, to fresh water (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to food preparation, bathing, washing clothes and dishes, flushing toilets, processing, cleaning, transportation, dilution, and cooling in manufacturing plants, production of electricity in thermoelectric power plant, farm, orchard, pasture, horticultural crops, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The non-fresh water is economically converted into fresh water. Heat generated by combustion of hydrogen and oxygen is used for electrolysis rather than burning fossil fuels, and global warming is prevented. Waste heat from cogeneration plant is used to produce electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system used for producing fresh water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating production of fresh water.    Non-fresh water (1)    Heat from other source (3)    Converter (4)    High temperature electrolysis (5)    Non-water material (6)    Oxygen gas (7B)    Hydrogen gas (8B)    Fresh water (12)
NOVELTY - Process of accepting waste streams from various types of combined primary and secondary type sewage treatment facilities comprises: growing algae which produce oils and fats inside their cells which are chemically similar to diesel oil; crushing the algae to squeeze out the oils and fats from the cells; and collecting the dead algae for use as fertilizer and/or animal feed.    USE - The process is useful for accepting waste streams from various types of combined primary and secondary type sewage treatment facilities to produce diesel oil and fertilizer and/or animal feed (claimed). No biological data given.    ADVANTAGE - The process reliably and cost effectively removes the produced algae and the oils in the cells of the algae. The process significantly reduces certain man-made water and air pollutants to the environment. The sustainably produced bio-diesel is lowers our dependence on foreign oil sources while diversifying the base of combustion fuel sources and producing fertilize and animal and fish feed byproducts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of obtaining diesel oil and fertilizer and/or animal feed from waste streams fed to a bio-reactor for processing, where the bio-reactor has a raceway.
NOVELTY - Liquid deodorizing composition (I), comprises Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain NRRL B-50141 in a stable aqueous medium.    USE - (I) is useful: in a drain opener formulation (claimed); as sanitizers in toilet fixture, sink and in toilet bowl; and in pet care, carpet care and garbage collections or processes, management of industrial wastes (including sludge processing), landfill and composting, and odor control of livestock production processes and other organic wastes.    ADVANTAGE - (I): provides short- and long-term odor control effects and is environmentally friendly and economical for use; and is less or not corrosive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a drain opener formulation comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain NRRL B-50141 and a surfactant; and    (2) a biologically pure culture of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain NRRL B-50141.
NOVELTY - Preparation of an explosible powder comprises providing a biomass feedstock material, drying the material to a moisture level of less than or equal to 10%, and milling the dried biomass feedstock material.    USE - Method for the preparation of an explosible powder used for combustion in an oxidizing gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the explosible powder for clean, dependable, and efficient alternate fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for preparing an explosible powder.
NOVELTY - Absorbent solution (I) comprises: at least one amine; water; and at least one compound inhibiting degradation of the amine, where the compound is a thiocarboxylic acid derivative (a).    USE - (I) is useful to absorb acidic compounds of effluent gas comprising natural gas, flue gases, syngas, refinery gas, the gas produced in the Claus process, biomass fermentation gas, cement gas, and incinerator fumes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of (I) is significantly reduced in the presence of small amounts of degradation inhibitors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Absorbent solution (I) comprises: at least one amine; water; and at least one compound inhibiting degradation of the amine, where the compound is a thiocarboxylic acid derivative of formula ((R-C(=S)-S-)n-X) (a).    X = H, 1-20C hydrocarbon, thiocarbonyl group of formula (-Sy-C(=S)-R1a), alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, monovalent metal, multivalent metal, an ammonium, or a cation of formula (MaObSc) (aa);    M = a metal; and    a, b, c = the positive charge of the cation (aa) or negative charge of the group ((R-C(=S)-S-)n-);    R, R1a = H, R1-NR2, R3-O-, R4-S- or W1-R5-;    R5 = 1-20C hydrocarbon;    W1 = -C(=O)-O-V1, -C(=S)-S-V1, -O-V1 or -S-V1;    V1 = H, alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, monovalent metal, multivalent metal, or ammonium;    R1-R4 = H, 1-20C hydrocarbon or W1-R5-; and    n = 1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for absorbing acidic compounds contained in effluent gas, comprising: contacting effluent gas with aqueous solution containing at least an amine, and controlling the degradation of that amine by introducing (a).
NOVELTY - The furnace has a wind inlet pipe (11) that is provided with a wind control valve (12). A pressure pipe (9) is connected between the wind inlet pipe and the air feed pipe (3). The pressure pipe is provided with a pressure control valve (10). The air feed pipe and the pressure pipe are connected with a filter after being joined.    USE - High-efficiency clean straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - Controls oxygen supply in the furnace by using the wind control valve and can reach suitable temperature for pyrolysis. Filter provided on the air feed pipe prevents discharging of dust and impurities so as to achieve clean combustion and improve heat efficiency of straw while avoiding pollution. Popularizes and spreads straw gasification information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the high-efficiency clean straw gasification furnace.    Air feed pipe (3)    Pressure pipe (9)    Pressure control valve (10)    Wind inlet pipe (11)    Wind control valve (12)
NOVELTY - The gasifier has oxidation firebox (5) whose periphery is provided with furnace container (8) whose side face is opened with feed port (9). A temperature layer (4) is provided in clearance between furnace body (2) and furnace container, and whose inner side is mounted with air passage (13) whose upper end is connected with an air intake pipe (14), while the upper end is connected with the oxygen supply crater (6).    USE - Gasifier used as stove for converting biomass fuel into gas.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an integrated efficient energy-saving gasifier with improve combustibility and heat efficiency, does not emit smoke and empyreumatic oil, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of gasifier.    Temperature layer (4)    Oxidation firebox (5)    Oxygen supply crater (6)    Furnace container (8)    Feed port (9)    Air passage (13)    Air intake pipe (14)
NOVELTY - A machine-made charcoal rod is obtained by adding Eupatorium adenophorum to a crusher, crushing E.adenophorum, adding E.adenophorum powder in a drier, adding dried E.adenophorum to a rod-making machine, extruding the E.adenophorum powder to predetermined shape, providing the extruded E.adenophorum in a carbonization furnace, heating the extruded E.adenophorum at 800 degrees C for 48-50 hours and cooling the extruded E.adenophorum for 6-7 days. The production of machine-made charcoal rod is also disclosed.    USE - Machine-made charcoal rod.    ADVANTAGE - The machine-made charcoal rod is produced eco-friendly, using the E.adenophorum, and hence deforestation is suppressed. The harm of E.adenophorum to agriculture, forestry and livestock industry is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A machine-made charcoal rod is obtained by adding E.adenophorum to a crusher, crushing E.adenophorum to powder, adding and drying E.adenophorum powder in a drier, such that the moisture content is 8-12%, adding dried E.adenophorum to a rod-making machine, adjusting the temperature to 400 degrees C, extruding the E.adenophorum powder to a predetermined shape, providing the extruded E.adenophorum in a carbonization furnace, heating the extruded E.adenophorum at 800 degrees C for 48-50 hours and cooling the extruded E.adenophorum for 6-7 days. The production of machine-made charcoal rod is also disclosed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of production of the machine-made charcoal rod. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device has a barrier tank (1), an oxidation pond (2), a filter cylinder (4) and a disinfection tank (5). A division wall (2-4) which can divide the oxidation pond into a first oxidation pond and a second oxidation pond is installed in the oxidation pond. A micro-pore aeration plate, a baffle plate and a sump pump are each installed in the first oxidation pond and the second oxidation pond.    USE - Small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device which has advantages of rational design and compact structure. Provides a small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device which takes predetermined oxidation pond technology to treat domestic sewage in middle-small towns, villages and industries. Provides a small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device whose designing and remolding is set according to area. Provides a small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device in which the treated discharge can be steadily reached water quality standard of flushing water and the treated recycled water can be used for building landscape water-body and irrigating for greening while improving circulation and use for water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the small-sized sewage biological treatment recycling device.    Barrier tank (1)    Oxidation pond (2)    Division wall (2-4)    Filter cylinder (4)    Disinfection tank (5)
NOVELTY - The automatic control straw gasification unit with low tar has automatic controller cabinet and combined purifier that containing chemical adsorbent on the basis of original gasification unit. The control switch of spiral feeder, level alarm, control switch of circulating water pump, control switch of roots blower are set in the automatic controller cabinet. The control switches has certain link interlocking function.    USE - Automatic control straw gasification unit with low tar.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the production operation of the fuel gas produced by automatic control gasification and combined purification by the automatic control straw gasification unit. Improves the safety of the operation process while providing an environment-friendly and safe product. Reduces the production cost and risk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the automatic control straw gasification unit with low tar.
NOVELTY - The detachable cooker has fuel gas chamber (1) that is a circular open container with a sealed lower bottom. The opening at the upper end of the fuel gas chamber is a circular expanding hole. The air feeding pipe (3) is connected with the inner space of the fuel gas chamber. The cooker core (2) is made up of a straight cylinder and an external ring-shaped tray (4). The tray has an outer diameter matching with the diameter of the expanding hole and is placed across the expanding hole.    USE - Detachable cooker for tar high-temperature cracking furnace of biomass gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the fuel gas conversion efficiency without causing secondary pollution to the environment. Enables full cracking and combustion of the tar and waste water to change them into effective energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the detachable cooker for tar high-temperature cracking furnace of biomass gasifier.    Fuel gas chamber (1)    Cooker core (2)    Air feeding pipe (3)    External ring-shaped tray (4)
NOVELTY - The biomass semi-gasifier has burner (4), panel encircling fire cover (1) and casing (20) of the inner furnace (2) that encircles into the annular secondary air chamber (41). The lower end of secondary air channel (30) is provided with a secondary air inlet communicated with the external section. The upper end of the secondary air channel is provided with a secondary air outlet communicated with the secondary air chamber. The burner upper edge is annularly and evenly provided with secondary air holes (40) communicated with the secondary air chamber and combustion chamber (16).    USE - Biomass semi-gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the combustion-supporting efficiency. Provides a simple and smart structure, thus allowing the use in space and lowering the manufacturing cost and providing convenient installation operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the biomass semi-gasifier.    Panel encircling fire cover (1)    Inner furnace (2)    Burner (4)    Combustion chamber (16)    Casing (20)    Secondary air channel (30)    Secondary air holes (40)    Annular secondary air chamber (41)
NOVELTY - A wet biomass is grown in a growth chamber (12). A portion of the wet biomass is moved to a reactor (14). The portion of the biomass is heated under pressure with a catalyst in the reactor to gasify the wet biomass into a gasified component. The gasified component is separated into a condensed liquid, a non-combustible gas component and a combustible gas component. The non-combustible gas component containing carbon dioxide and liquid component is introduced into the growth chamber to stimulate wet biomass growth.    USE - Combustible gas generation method for closed loop system (claimed) for producing biofuel.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible gases are produced efficiently due to the recapture of carbon dioxide and the recovery of other elements remaining following the gasification of the biomass. The recycling of the nutrient-rich remainder liquid is simplified by adding the remaining liquid to the aqueous growth medium of aquatic biomass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) closed system for growing wet biomass and converting wet biomass into a gasified component; and    (2) method of minimizing external nutrient input in the process of producing combustible gases from a wet biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the closed-loop system for the gasification of wet biomass with resource recovery.    Growth chamber (12)    Reactor (14)    Gas separator (16)    Liquid recycling system (19)    Separator structure (20)
NOVELTY - A biogas production equipment comprises a mixer (12), a temperature controller (16), an acid fermenter (11) and a drive motor (13). An organic waste (1) is put into the acid fermenter with hydrolase and acid fermentation microorganism. The hydrolyzed organic waste generates volatile fatty acid including acetic acid. A stirring axis (14) is connected to the drive motor. The stirring axis is located within the acid fermenter. An agitating blade (15) is installed at the stirring axis.    USE - Biogas production equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas production equipment is eco-friendly, increases landfill gas productivity and controls leachate generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biogas production equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic waste (1)    Acid fermenter (11)    Mixer (12)    Drive motor (13)    Stirring axis (14)    Agitating blade (15)    Temperature controller (16)
NOVELTY - A transconjugated lactic acid bacterium, where the transconjugated genetic material is chromosomal DNA encoding a genetic determinant for a phage resistance mechanism ( psi rm), is new.    USE - The transconjugated lactic acid bacterium is useful for the production of a food product such as a diary product. The bacterium comprising a chromosomal genetic determinant for a phage resistance mechanism is useful as donor for the preparation of a transconjugant bacterium comprising a chromosomal encoded phage resistance mechanism (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a starter culture composition comprising the transconjugated lactic acid bacterium;    (2) a method for preparing a fermented food product comprising adding to the raw material or semi-manufacture to be fermented a component selected from a transconjugated lactic acid bacterium or a starter culture;    (3) a food product comprising the transconjugated lactic acid bacterium;    (4) a method of preparing the transconjugated lactic acid bacterium; and    (5) a transconjugated lactic acid bacterium obtained by the method above.
NOVELTY - A culture apparatus comprises process unit (1) for storing organic compound and adding process. The environment of process unit is change by moving process unit.    USE - A culture apparatus for production of methane, ethanol, compost fertilizer, feed, or fermented food.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus decreases consumption of human power and labor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a cultivation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of process unit of culture apparatus.    Process unit (1)    Material injection hole (5)    Material discharge port (6)    Gas discharge port (9)    Stirring apparatus (12)
NOVELTY - Combined production of butanol and hydrogen from biomass comprises: (a) fermenting biomass to obtain butanol in a first reaction mixture; (b) removing the butanol from the first reaction mixture to obtain effluent; and (c) using the effluent as a substrate in a second reaction mixture in a process using low substrate concentrations, in particular a hydrogen production process.    USE - The method is useful for the combined production of butanol and hydrogen from biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The residual carbohydrate of the ABE fermentation is converted to useful products such as hydrogen1 acetate, lactate, pyruvate, butyrate, succinate, formate, and ethanol in the hydrogen fermentation thus resulting in useful products instead of being discarded as waste. The acid end products of the hydrogen fermentation are also re-assimilated in the ABE fermentation to increase the butanol yield and the end product ethanol adds directly to an increased product yield. The costs for hydrogen recovery and purification are shared between the ABE fermentation and the hydrogen fermentation which leads to a cost reduction as compared to the two processes separately. The costs for energy and/or heat demand are shared by downstream processing of the products after the ABE fermentation and energy and/or heat demand for product recovery after the hydrogen production process.
NOVELTY - Organic natural water (10) containing ammonia nitrogen is introduced into a sub-nitrification tank (4). Ammonia nitrogen is oxidized to nitrite nitrogen by effect of ammonium oxidizing bacteria. The effluent from sub-nitrification tank is denitrified, and denitrification of organic natural water is enabled. A portion of phosphorus component contained in natural water is coagulated and sedimented in nitrous acid tank, and generation of scale in sub-nitrification tank is prevented before denitrification.    USE - Denitrification of organic natural water.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of scale in sub-nitrification tank is effectively prevented during denitrification of organic natural water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic natural water containing ammonia nitrogen is introduced into a sub-nitrification tank. Ammonia nitrogen is oxidized to nitrite nitrogen by effect of ammonium oxidizing bacteria. The effluent from sub-nitrification tank is denitrified, and denitrification of organic natural water is enabled. A portion of phosphorus component contained in natural water is coagulated and sedimented in nitrous acid tank, and generation of scale in sub-nitrification tank is prevented before denitrification. The concentration product of ammonia phosphate property nitrogen and magnesium in influent to sub-nitrification tank is suppressed to 8x 10-8 or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of apparatus used for denitrification.    Rapid aggregation mingling bath (1)    Idling aggregation mingling bath (2)    Settling tank (3)    Sub-nitrification tank (4)    Aeration apparatus (5)    Anaerobic ammonia oxidation reaction (6)    Control apparatus (8)    Organic natural water (10)    Settling tank effluent (11)    Support (13)
NOVELTY - An apparatus carries out modification of carbon dioxide discharged during combustion, concentration, immobilization of retention carbon dioxide in carbon compound by electrochemical method of fuel cell base, and generation of fuel such as biomass.    USE - Apparatus is used for decreasing carbon dioxide and generating fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus sharply decreases discharge of carbon dioxide without affecting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of apparatus for decreasing carbon dioxide and generating fuel.    Apparatus (1)    Exhaust gas (2)    Carbon dioxide (3,5)    Fuel cell (6)    Carbon dioxide concentration apparatus (11)    Fuel storage tank (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel oil is manufactured by mixing oils and fats of palm bunch, palm fruit, fruit of coconut palm and fruit of Jatropha with calcium hydroxide, thermally decomposing at 300-550 degrees C, and obtaining fuel oil.    USE - Manufacture of fuel oil e.g. light oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces distillation for wax, and efficiently manufactures fuel oil which has low viscosity and low pour point and clogging point.
NOVELTY - An electric power generation cell (FC) produces electric power by using hydrogen and oxygen gases discharged from fuel cell. An interior space formation element (31) forms interior space (IS) opposing preset surface of power generation cell. A hydrogen-producing agent (32) comprising hydrogenation metallic compound resin is provided in interior space, and is reacted with water vapor to generate hydrogen gas. A water storage unit (33) is provided in interior space. A packaging material (34) having hydrophobic porous membrane (34a) surrounds hydrogen-producing agent.    USE - Fuel cell for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing agent and water storage unit are provided in interior space which opposes preset surface side of electric power generation cell. Hence the installation space of fuel cell can be reduced. The need for piping structure for producing hydrogen gas can be eliminated. The structure of the fuel cell can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the fuel cell.    Interior space formation element (31)    Hydrogen-producing agent (32)    Water storage unit (33)    Packaging material (34)    Hydrophobic porous membrane (34a)    Electric power generation cell (FC)    Interior space (IS)
NOVELTY - Method for operating a biogas plant provided with a fermentation tank and a secondary fermentation tank that is downstream to the first fermentation tank, comprises feeding the plant with a first substrate (or substrates) having a longer retention time and a second substrate (or substrates) having a shorter retention time, where the second substrate is fed directly into the secondary fermentation tank.    USE - The method is useful for operating a biogas plant for biogas production.    ADVANTAGE - In the method, different starting materials having different retention times are simultaneous treated in a biogas plant, so that the substrate having lower retention time is directly put into the secondary fermentation tank, hence the retention time for this substrate is less.
NOVELTY - An ammonia containing wastewater of a solid substance and an organic material is controlled and has pH of 7-12. An ammonia gas from the ammonia containing wastewater is air-dispersed. The air-dispersed ammonia gas is absorbed by absorption water. The ammonia in aqueous ammonia solution is decomposed, and the aqueous ammonia solution is removed. The treated water is recycled as absorption water for absorbing ammonia gas.    USE - Method used for treating wastewater such as digestive liquid containing livestock excrement generated in biogas plant, and processed liquid and solid substance used as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method treats ammonia containing wastewater efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wastewater treatment equipment, which has an ammonia air-dispersion apparatus (11) which controls ammonia containing wastewater and air-dispersing ammonia gas from ammonia containing wastewater, an ammonia dissolution apparatus (21) which water absorbs the ammonia gas air-dispersed with the ammonia air-dispersion apparatus, a nitrogen removal apparatus which decomposes and removes aqueous ammonia which absorbed ammonia gas by nitrous acid formation and anaerobic ammonia oxidation by the ammonia dissolution apparatus and a path which introduces the treated water of nitrogen removal apparatus as water for absorbing the ammonia gas by ammonia dissolution apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the wastewater treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ammonia air-dispersion apparatus (11)    Ammonia dissolution apparatus (21)    Nitrous-acid-formation apparatus (32)    Anaerobic ammonia oxidation apparatus (33)    Re-aeration apparatus (52)
NOVELTY - Method of preventing deposition of sludge, involves installing several mechanical stirrers in square anaerobic tank, and running adjacent mechanical stirrer in turns for every predetermined time.    USE - The method is useful for preventing deposition of sludge (all claimed) during wastewater purification using microorganisms.
NOVELTY - A modifier has a modification portion (10) to modify a fuel for modification to obtain a reformed gas, and a substrate (1) having a shift reaction portion (3) for accommodating a shift catalyst which promotes the shift reaction which reduces carbon monoxide in the reformed gas and a methanation reaction portion (4) for accommodating a methanation catalyst which promotes the methanation reaction which reduces carbon monoxide in the gas. The methanation reaction portion is provided downstream from the shift reaction portion.    USE - Modifier is used for fuel cell system for vehicles, and electrical and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier reduces the carbon monoxide in gas in methanation reaction portion. When the temperature of gas discharged from the shift reaction portion is low, the methanation reaction portion is heated with heat transferred from shift reaction portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modifier has a modification portion to modify a fuel for modification to obtain a reformed gas, and a substrate having a shift reaction portion for accommodating a shift catalyst which promotes the shift reaction which reduces carbon monoxide in the reformed gas and a methanation reaction portion for accommodating a methanation catalyst which promotes the methanation reaction which reduces carbon monoxide in the gas. The methanation reaction portion is provided downstream from the shift reaction portion, and is heat-transferably provided in the shift reaction portion such that the heat transfer is carried out from the shift reaction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Shift reaction portion (3)    Methanation reaction portion (4)    Gas heating portion (5)    Modification portion (10)
NOVELTY - Obtaining waste compost mineral elements by leaching ammonium sulfate combined with malic acid, comprises: (a) composting the domestic waste containing heavy metal pollution, sieving and selecting, airing, crushing, and sieving; (b) washing the fine sand with 1% sulfuric acid and drying; (c) filling the treated fine sand and waste compost in leaching device; (d) leaching the compost with water; (e) combining the leacheates and digesting; and (f) fixing volume of the digested powder with 1% of diluted nitric acid, and measuring concentration change of mineral elements in waste compost.    USE - The process is useful for obtaining waste compost mineral elements by leaching ammonium sulfate combined with malic acid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides a foundation for effectively using the mineral elements in the domestic waste compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Obtaining waste compost mineral elements by leaching ammonium sulfate combined with malic acid, comprises: (a) composting the domestic waste containing heavy metal pollution, sieving and selecting, naturally airing, crushing, and sieving; (b) washing the fine sand with 1% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and drying at 100 degrees C for 24 hours, and using it to filter the base layer; (c) filling the treated fine sand and waste compost in leaching device, leaching with mixed solution of ammonium sulfate and malic acid, standing it for 48 hours after being leached; where the weight ratio of the compost to the mixed solution is 1:2-15; (d) leaching the compost with water, collecting leacheate, standing after being leached, standing for 24 hours, leaching for 2-3 times, and collecting leacheate; (e) combining the leacheates obtained in (c) and (d) and digesting to obtain the powder; and (f) fixing volume of the digested powder with 1% of diluted nitric acid, and measuring concentration change of mineral elements in the waste compost.
NOVELTY - A polluted river is purified by detecting pollution index of a river, intercepting pollutants in the river, preparing microbial inoculum, putting the inoculum in water, transferring, converting and degrading pollutants in the river using the microbial inoculum solution, detecting pollution index, and repeating the steps until desired requirement is met. The microbial inoculum solution contains (pts.wt.) photosynthetic bacteria (50-80), Bacillus subtilis (60-70), nitrobacteria (60-70), Lactobacillus (25-30), and yeast (25-30).    USE - Method of purifying polluted river (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces pollutants in the river and changes the pollutants into inorganic matter to realize preliminary river treatment. It has simple operation and has low cost.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a gasification chamber provided with a furnace pipe (3) at a lower part of a furnace body (1). A feed supplement door (4) is opened at a side of an upper part of the furnace pipe. An adjustable wind inlet of the gasification chamber is formed on the feed supplement door. A wind door (7) is connected with a vortex combustion chamber (12). An ignition head of an electronic lighter is connected at an outlet of a pressure diffusion pipe. A chimney flue (14) is connected with a chimney (15) placed over a furnace body side.    USE - Straw stalk gasification double vortex combustion furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace prolongs flame detaining time inside a hearth, thus having sufficient heat exchange. The furnace is equipped with an energy saving water tank, which completely absorbs the heat in smoke exhausted by the hearth, so that the heat energy utilization is maximized. The furnace has fast starting speed, so that gas can be produced within 15 minutes after ignition, and the gas can be produced within 3 to 5 minutes when the furnace is restarted after the furnace being banked. The furnace has better furnace-banking capacity which is larger than 75 percent of fuel gasification rate. The furnace completely combusts the fuel, so the furnace does not produce secondary pollution such as asphaltum oil and flying ash. The furnace fulfills cooking requirements at high hearth temperature. The furnace has high efficiency, and can be cleaned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a straw stalk gasification double vortex combustion furnace.    Furnace body (1)    Furnace pipe (3)    Feed supplement door (4)    Wind door (7)    Vortex combustion chamber (12)    Chimney flue (14)    Chimney (15)
NOVELTY - Using methanol to make colorful and perfuming fuel for high-grade hotel and restaurant comprises mixing organic solvent, coloring agent, and essence according to a certain proportion; where methanol, iron sulfate, and rose essence are mixed according to a certain proportion.    USE - The process is useful for using methanol to make colorful and perfuming fuel for high-grade hotel and restaurant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process can lower the cost of fuel. Moreover, it overcomes the shortage that the first generation of fuel has a slight smoky odor. Additionally, it is very appropriate for rural areas and hotel and restaurant.
NOVELTY - Using methanol to prepare strong, aromatic and colorful fuel for hotel and restaurant comprises uniformly mixing organic solvents with weal thermal value according to a certain proportion and performing a functional treatment; where the methanol and petroleum ether are uniformly mixed according to a certain proportion; it is mixed with a coloring agent and rose essence according to a certain proportion; and a stabilizing agent is added to it.    USE - The process is useful for using methanol to prepare strong, aromatic and colorful fuel for hotel and restaurant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process overcomes the shortage that the first generation of fuel is weak in firepower and not much useful. Moreover, it is very appropriate for high-grade hotel and restaurant.
NOVELTY - A modified diesel oil is prepared by mixing standard diesel oil (4) and organic solvent with similar properties, dissolving with additive, mixing standard diesel oil with petroleum ether (5), and dissolving ethanol to form uniform liquid.    USE - Method for preparation of modified diesel oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has low production cost, and does not change the properties of modified diesel oil; avoids abnormity of burning and working of existing diesel oil modified by methanol or ethanol by improper way; and avoids shortage that the engine is not strong after diesel oil is combusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for preparation of modified diesel oil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mixing tank (1)    Pump (2)    Fuel tank (3)    Standard diesel oil (4)    Petroleum ether (5)
NOVELTY - A composite coal and its preparation method comprise crushing and carbonizing plant waste, adding combustible crushed household garbage material and crushed coal gangue material, adding combustion improver, mixing and crushing to produce powder, block or honeycomb shape.    USE - Composite coal and its preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method can reuse waste and relieve problem of energy scarcity; has easily obtained and cheap raw materials; is simple, has low energy consumption, does not generate emission of wastes, and does not pollute environment.
NOVELTY - Method for processing Solidago canadensis for producing fuel, involves (a) harvesting the plant of the S.canadensis before the appearance of flower buds, (b) drying the plant material for 1-2 weeks until the water content is 30-35%, (c) crushing the dried material and then storing until the water content is less than 22%, (d) hydraulically molding the crushed material using a hydraulic protruding device at temperature of 150-180 degrees C, pressure of 15-18 MPa and density of not less than 0.8 g/cm3 to obtain fuel.    USE - The method is useful for processing S.canadensis for producing fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The S.canadensis can be processed by a simple and a cost-effective process with readily available raw materials and without causing environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The device has a crude biodiesel storage tank whose outlet is connected to a feeding port of a pipeline type thin layer distiller. A bottom part of the pipeline type thin layer distiller is provided with a temperature control heater, and a lower part of the pipeline type thin layer distiller is provided with a steam distributor pipeline. A bottom part of a gasifier is provided with a temperature control heater, and an upper part of the gasifier is provided with a steam outlet that is connected to a steam distributor pipeline through the pipeline type thin layer distiller.    USE - Device for continuously refining biodiesel in a grease chemical plant.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure. The device has high efficiency. The device needs less investment, and can be produced in a simple manner. The device can recycle methanol gas. The device does not discharge the pollutant. The device is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a biodiesel continuously refining device.
NOVELTY - The device has a hot-air distributing header (7), a pre-heater (3) and a blower (1) on a side of a gasification furnace (19). Upper air inlets of the furnace pass through a regulating air door (11), and a hot-air pipe (8) is connected to the distributing header. Nozzles (16, 18) pass through air boxes (15, 17), and regulating air doors (12, 13) and hot-air pipes (9, 10) are connected to the distributing header. The distributing header is connected to a heat exchange element (4), and a hot-air outlet is connected to the pre-heater and the distributing header by a gas-guiding pipe (14).    USE - Pre-heating multistage-air-distribution fixed-bed gasification device for a straw.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes sensible heat completely, thus improving heat value of gas, reducing slag content and greenhouse gas discharge. The device is clean and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pre-heating multistage-air-distribution fixed-bed gasification device.    Blower (1)    Pre-heater (3)    Heat exchange element (4)    Hot-air distributing header (7)    Hot-air pipes (8-10)    Regulating air doors (11-13)    Gas-guiding pipe (14)    Air boxes (15, 17)    Nozzles (16, 18)    Gasification furnace (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing a surface of a cathode side (K) and/or an anode side of two bipolar plates (1) by laser radiation. The roughness of the surfaces of the cathode side and/or anode side in dependent of a direction of flow (S) of a medium flowing along the surfaces, which are to be processed, is variably produced by the laser radiation. Throttling elements are produced within a region of cathode channels (K1-K3) arranged on the surfaces of the cathode side and/or anode side, and/or anode channels by the laser radiation.    USE - Method for producing a fuel cell for a fuel cell arrangement i.e. fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The method processes the surface of the cathode side and/or the anode side of two bipolar plates, variably produces the roughness of the surfaces of the cathode side and/or anode side and produces throttling elements within the region of cathode channels, so that the surfaces can be processed in a profitable manner, thus enabling manufacturing of fuel cell in large numbers in a simple, quick, economical and efficient manner without using more amount of reaction materials. The method optimizes turn-on and turn-off behavior, life span and cold start performance of the fuel cell by the adjustment of roughness of surfaces and positioning of throttling elements. The method enables operation of fuel cell arrangement in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell producing device comprising a laser unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a bipolar plate of a fuel cell.    Input (E)    Cathode side (K)    Cathode channels (K1-K3)    Direction of flow (S)    Bipolar plates (1)
NOVELTY - The linkage control valve comprises a valve main portion (1) and a valve core (2). A channel (4) formed for regulating and controlling the valve core function is set in communication with a channel (7). The valve main portion is provided with a fuel gas inlet (6), a fuel gas outlet (8), a smoke outlet (5) and an air distribution outlet (3).    USE - Linkage control valve of biomass gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The linkage control valve is featured with simple structure and convenient operation. Several valves can be replaced by one valve, by setting the valve structure as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the linkage control valve of biomass gasification furnace.    Valve main portion (1)    Valve core (2)    Air distribution outlet (3)    Channels (4,7)    Smoke outlet (5)    Fuel gas inlet (6)    Fuel gas outlet (8)
NOVELTY - Producing biogas, comprises subjecting fermentation residues and/or fermentation substrates from a biogas plant to a thermal after-treatment in a liquid phase, in which the gas potential existing in the fermentation residues is developed by heating.    USE - The method is useful for producing biogas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation residues and/or fermentation substrates undergone a thermal after-treatment in a liquid phase shows a clearly high gas potential, thus increasing the biogas yield.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric vehicle has an electric control unit that detects the failure of direct current (DC)-DC converter. The electric power generation stop process of the fuel cell is performed by the control unit while switching the electric power supply path to the high voltage battery based on the detection of failure of the DC-DC converter.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven continuously with the electric power of high voltage battery, even when the backup DC-DC converter can be abolished, and the electric power generation stop process of the fuel cell can be performed reliably. The cost of the vehicle can be reduced, and the Weight of the stop processing mechanism can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the electric power generation stop operation at the time of DC-DC converter failure of the fuel cell vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Water-containing biodiesel fuel is sprayed at 85 degrees C or more and reduced pressure of 0.04 MPa or less. The particles of sprayed fuel produce collision during flight, and dehydration degree is improved. Thus, biodiesel fuel is dehydrated.    USE - Dehydration of biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel fuel is easily dehydrated without using solid absorbent. The recycling of waste material is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow sheet explaining dehydration method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure reduction dehydrator (1)    Water recovery tank (2)    Vacuum pump (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a gas concentration calculation part to acquire a gas concentration value by contrasting a detection output value (R1) obtained by a semiconductor type gas sensor. Concentration values are obtained based on detection object gas in a pair of span points (S1, S2). An analytical curve (alpha) is obtained by carrying out logarithm interpolation of the detection output value and a detection output value (R2) obtained by conducting a gas inspection at the span points. A concentration difference of the span points is more than a full-scale value (F).    USE - Semiconductor type gas detection apparatus for detecting gas. Uses include but are not limited to liquid petroleum gas, methane, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorofluorocarbon, ammonia, combustible gas, alcohol, semiconductor-material gas and poisonous gas.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus acquires high indication precision and required analytical curve by conducting the gas inspection in two span points The apparatus acquires high versatility, and obtains the concentration of detection object gas with high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating intrinsic analytical curve of a semiconductor type gas sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Analytical curve (alpha)    Full-scale values (F, S)    Detection output values (R1, R2)    Span points (S1, S2)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor (2) has a bridge circuit (4) comprising a detection element (6) and a comparison element (7). The detection element has a platinum coil (62) that is covered by a gamma alumina (61) that supports palladium catalyst. The comparison element has a platinum coil (72) that is covered by ceria catalyst.    USE - Gas sensor for gas concentration detection apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ceria catalyst promotes the contact combustion of hydrogen, ethanol, and carbon monoxide and does not accelerate the contact combustion of methane, so that sensitivity of the gas sensor is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas concentration detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows circuit diagram of the gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas sensor (2)    Bridge circuit (4)    Detection element (6)    Comparison element (7)    Gamma alumina (61)    Platinum coils (62,72)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell apparatus (130) comprises modifier (105) which modifies raw fuel, fuel cell (140) which produces electric power using fuel modified with modifier, carbon dioxide absorber (107) which adsorbs carbon dioxide in off gas discharged from fuel cell, and carbon-dioxide supply flow path (157) which connects carbon dioxide absorber and modifier. The carbon dioxide which adsorbed to carbon dioxide absorber is supplied to modifier after modification of modifier for electric power generation.    USE - A fuel cell apparatus for electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unreacted fuel gas in modifier or carbon monoxide removal device is purged, and deterioration of catalyst and destruction of catalyst layer are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (105)    Carbon dioxide absorber (107)    Fuel cell apparatus (130)    Fuel cell (140)    Carbon-dioxide supply flow path (157)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a discharge flow path (32) which distributes the gas and water (W) content discharged from the cathode pole of fuel cell (2). A bending region (34) stores the water content generated by fuel cell and blocks one portion of the discharge flow path. The discharge flow path is blocked by water content stored in bending region when the external temperature is less than predetermined threshold-value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in moving object such as robot, vessel and aircraft, and electric power generation system installed in building such as house.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst layer resulting from the penetration of air at the time of system shutdown is suppressed. The installation space of bending region is reduced and the cost of fuel cell system is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the bending region of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (2)    Discharge flow path (32)    Bending region (34)    Height of bending region (H)    Water (W)
NOVELTY - A secondary anaerobic fermentation and power generation system comprises sequentially connected pre-treatment tank, primary fermentation tank i.e. upflow solids reactor (USR), secondary fermentation tank for supplying gas to generator through marsh gas purifying device, and residues storage tank. The pre-treatment tank is communicated to USR through feeding pipe. The USR is communicated to secondary fermentation tank through overflow pipe and gas guide pipe. The USR and secondary fermentation tank are respectively communicated to residues storage tank through discharging pipe.    USE - A secondary anaerobic fermentation and power generation system for producing marsh gas.    ADVANTAGE - The system has low cost, high wastewater treatment efficiency and high gas production efficiency; and can be supplied to large scale domestic animal farm to save energy, reduce discharge and protect ecological balance of agriculture.
NOVELTY - Aerobic composting on urban sewage and sludge is performed by mixing dehydrated sludge and back-mixed composting product at weight ratio of 3-5:1, extruding into sludge bars, and paving parallel bars on light supporting plate to form sludge layer; stacking layers of sludge together to form sludge stack, and placing stack in fermenting room; introducing air into room via blower, and discharging air passing through room from other end; and retrieving supporting plate from room, scraping composting product from supporting plate via scraper, and collecting.    USE - Method of performing aerobic composting on urban sewage and sludge (claimed) for producing building materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require secondary fermentation and residual dispersant, has high efficiency and good effect, and has good processing performance and convenient.
NOVELTY - The furnace has an air inlet pipe (1) and an air outlet pipe (7) respectively equipped in lower and upper parts of the furnace, where the lower part of the furnace is made of fire-resistant material (2). A shell bucket (3) is internally equipped with a liner (4) whose lower part is equipped with a round hole, where the liner is made from iron sheet, copper or fire-resistant material. Distance between a shell bucket and the liner is 2 to 6 millimeters. Height of the liner is 1 divide by 2-2 divide by 5 of the height of the bucket. Distance between the liner and the fire-resistant material is 4-8 millimeters.    USE - Environmentally friendly and energy-saving biomass gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace reduces pollution and improves gas quality and gas production speed. The furnace improves gas flow without blocking the pipes, and has high heat efficiency. The service life of the furnace is prolonged. The requirements of production of the furnace are satisfied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an environmentally friendly and energy-saving biomass gasification furnace in partial section.    Air inlet pipe (1)    Fire-resistant material (2)    Shell bucket (3)    Liner (4)    Fuel feed port (6)    Air outlet pipe (7)
NOVELTY - Preparing solvent-type gasoline by using organic solvent comprises mixing petroleum ether and ethanol according to a certain proportion to form a uniform liquid; adding an antiknock agent, a stabilizer, and lubricant to carry out functional treatment; and obtaining the uniform transparent solvent-type gasoline.    USE - The process is useful for preparing solvent-type gasoline by using organic solvent (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process rationally reduces the production cost of gasoline and diesel. Moreover, it has simple process, convenient preparation, and is economical; thus, it is good for industrialization.
NOVELTY - A low-carbon modified alcohol gasoline comprises (wt.%) methanol (60-80), fuel ethanol (5-15), and additive (5-26); where the additive comprises 45-55% of o-nitrotoluene, 20-37% of dimethoxymethane, 5-8% of butane diacid dimethyl ester, 0.4-0.6% of metal corrosion inhibitor, and 0.4% of rubber anti-swelling inhibitor.    USE - The low-carbon modified alcohol gasoline is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The low-carbon modified alcohol gasoline has good cleanness, low gasoline consumption, larger doping dosage, and lower cost of raw material. Moreover, the cost of the car gasoline is obviously reduced; it saves the resource; the discharging of the engine is improved; and it also solves the problems of high gasoline consumption and low-temperature layer separation. Additionally, it reduces the saturated steam pressure and the phenomenon of air blocking.
NOVELTY - Obtaining waste compost mineral elements by leaching with mixed solution of ammonium sulfate and citric acid, comprises: (a) composting the domestic waste containing heavy metal pollution, sieving and selecting, naturally airing, crushing, sieving and standing; (b) washing the fine sand; (c) filling the treated fine sand; (d) leaching the compost with water, collecting leacheate; (e) combining the leacheates in (c) and (d), digesting; and (f) fixing volume.    USE - The method is useful for obtaining mineral elements from waste compost to reduce leaching loss of the mineral elements (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides foundation for effectively using the mineral elements in the domestic waste compost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Obtaining waste compost mineral elements by leaching with mixed solution of ammonium sulfate and citric acid, comprises: (a) composting the domestic waste containing heavy metal pollution, sieving and selecting, naturally airing, crushing, sieving and standing; (b) washing the fine sand with 1% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and drying at 100 degrees C after 24 hours, and filtering base layer; (c) filling the treated fine sand, waste compost in leaching device, leaching with mixed solution of ammonium sulfate and citric acid, standing the leacheate for 48 hours after being leached; where weight ratio of the compost to the mixed solution is 1:2-15; (d) leaching the compost with water, collecting leacheate, standing after being leached till there is no leacheate dropped out, placing for 24 hours, leaching for the two times, or for three times, and collecting leacheate; (e) combining the leacheates in (c) and (d), digesting to obtain powder; and (f) fixing volume of the digested powder with 1% of diluted nitric acid, and measuring concentration of mineral elements in the waste compost.
NOVELTY - The biomass multi-functional gasification heating furnace has a hopper (1) with a water jacket, connected with a purifier (2) that is connected with a combustor (4) via a pipeline (3). The combustor is connected with a stove head (5) that is corresponding to a thermal energy collector (6) in the bracket. The hopper is connected with a water tank (7). A water inlet and a water outlet which are connected with the heating gas are provided in the hopper.    USE - Biomass multi-functional gasification heating furnace for heating and cooking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the biomass multi-functional gasification heating furnace.    Hopper (1)    Purifier (2)    Pipeline (3)    Combustor (4)    Stove head (5)    Thermal energy collector (6)    Water tank (7)
NOVELTY - The biological-ecological combination device has a water distribution/adjustment tank (A), a dynamic film bio-reactor (B), a water collection tank (C) and a composite vertical current artificial wetland (D). The dynamic film bio-reactor is connected with the water distribution/adjustment tank and the water connection tank (B) respectively. The water collection tank and the composite vertical current artificial wetland are connected. A sewage pump (2) is mounted in the water distribution/adjustment tank.    USE - Biological-ecological combination device for purifying sewage.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the biological-ecological combination device which has simple structure and convenient operation, which realizes efficient purification of sewage and effectively reduces cost of normal sewage treatment and reuse, and to which the treated sewage can be directly reused.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the biological-ecological combination device for purifying sewage.    Sewage pump (2)    Water distribution/adjustment tank (A)    Dynamic film bio-reactor (B)    Water collection tank (C)    Composite vertical current artificial wetland (D)
NOVELTY - The device has an independently installed combustion furnace and cracking furnace whose upper ends are sealed. The cracking furnace has a heater and a retorting unit sealed by a heat conducting device. The heater is connected to the combustion furnace through a smoke delivery pipe. The retorting unit is connected to the combustion furnace through a retorted gas delivery pipe.    USE - Circulation-type gasification device for biomass fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of thermal value and increase of toxicity of the fuel gas produced by the fuel gas producing device through the gasification of biomass can be prevented. Hence complexity of the post treatment of the fuel gas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of circulation-type gasification device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a smoke-producing combustion chamber whose gas inlet is connected to a wind outlet of a blower by a pipe. A smoke-fog conversion chamber is connected to a gas outlet of another smoke-fog conversion chamber, where the chambers are connected to a smoke-fog converter. A gas valve is fixed on an outlet of the former smoke-fog conversion chamber. A gas furnace bag is connected to an outlet of the former smoke-fog conversion chamber by the pipe. An oxygen-supplying hole is opened to a wind outlet of the blower.    USE - Full-automatic firing plant gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier can automatically light fire, and has less exhaust time, thus avoiding pollution in room and protecting environment in better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a full-automatic firing plant gasifier.
NOVELTY - The furnace body is provided with an inner container (27) with two sides and an upper part interconnected with a water jacket interlayer. The lower part of the inner container is provided with heat rejection water pipes (13). Two adjacent heat rejection water pipes are staggered. A hot water pipe is interconnected with the water jacket interlayer. A gas stove of a furnace body generator (10) is arranged below the hot water pipe.    USE - Biomass gasification heating boiler.    ADVANTAGE - Heat conducting effect is good and heated area is large, thus improving heat conduction of boiler. Boiler is made of aluminium plate, is rust-less, has no oil contamination, has good heat conduction, has quick heat absorption, is clean and sanitary, and is environmentally-friendly. Biomass gasification heating boiler is connected with furnace body generator via gas stove, which ensures combustible gas in use to reach higher purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gasification heating boiler.    Furnace body generator (10)    Heat rejection water pipes (13)    Water inlet pipe (14)    Water outlet pipe (15)    Gas duct (26)    Inner container (27)
NOVELTY - The boiler has a gas generating furnace (1) communicated with a secondary combustion furnace (3). A feeding port (14) is located at a side on bottom of the generating furnace. An ash outlet (15) is located at another side on bottom of the generating furnace. A conveying chain (18) runs through the bottom of generating furnace. A feeding gear (16) and a supporting wheel (17) support both sides of the generating furnace. The feeding gear is connected with an electric motor (21) via a speed reducer. The generating furnace is connected with a boiler table/hearth.    USE - Biomass gasification boiler for use during cooking and bathing in a large building.    ADVANTAGE - The feeding port is located on the side of a boiler body, and crushed material can be added by a receiving hopper and is directly conveyed to a material chamber such that a long stalk can be directly conveyed to the material chamber through the conveying chain without intensive processing, thus reducing manufacturing cost. The biomass is ignited and gasified in the material chamber, and fuel gas enters the secondary combustion furnace and is burnt for supplying heat, so that the boiler has high heat efficiency and can be used during bathing in the large building. The gas generating furnace is connected with the boiler table or the hearth, and can be used for cooking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a biomass gasification boiler.    Gas generating furnace (1)    Secondary combustion furnace (3)    Feeding port (14)    Ash outlet (15)    Feeding gear (16)    Supporting wheel (17)    Conveying chain (18)    Electric motor (21)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen combustion oven has a power supply device composed of a transformer (8), a leakage protector (7) and a lead (6). The carbon rods (1) in the electrolytic chambers are connected to the positive and negative poles of the transformer through the lead. The electrolytic chamber is configured with a water inlet (9) and its upper parts are mounted with a sealing layer (4) with an air outlet (2). The air outlet is mounted with a gas-making valve (3) and an air outlet is installed with a water-inlet air-exhaust valve (5).    USE - Hydrogen combustion oven for providing power to body building machine e.g. bicycle pedal, treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a reasonably structured and safe to use hydrogen combustion oven, and which can be supplied with the power manually in power failure and the hydrogen combustion oven can be used normally, therefore, provides convenience and body-building practice for user synchronously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the hydrogen combustion oven.    Carbon rods (1)    Air outlet (2)    Gas-making valve (3)    Sealing layer (4)    Water-inlet air-exhaust valve (5)    Lead (6)    Leakage protector (7)    Transformer (8)    Water inlet (9)
NOVELTY - The gasifying method (10) of biomass involves introducing biomass (12), heating biomass (14), drawing off syngas (16), collecting raw syngas released from the biomass, cooling/filtering syngas (28) and heating raw syngas. The heated raw syngas is subjected to thermal cracking.    USE - Gasifying method of biomass for generating clean syngas used for a variety of applications. Uses include but are not limited to burning syngas to generate heat, processing syngas to make synthetic fuels, using syngas to run an engine, using syngas as fuel for fuel cell or as fuel to run a turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a practical and energy-efficient method for producing clean syngas from biomass by including the step of subjecting heated raw syngas to thermal cracking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an apparatus for generating syngas;    (2) an apparatus suitable for creation of syngas from biomass;    (3) a syngas generating system;    (4) a method comprising any new, useful and inventive step, act, combination of steps and/or acts or sub-combination of steps and/or acts; and    (5) an apparatus comprising any new, useful and inventive feature, act, combination of features or sub-combination of features.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart for illustrating the method for generating clean syngas from biomass.    Gasifying method of biomass (10)    Introducing biomass (12)    Heating biomass (14)    Drawing off syngas (16)    Cooling/filtering syngas (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing heat to a hydrocarbon layer in a tar sands formation from a set of heat sources (202) in the formation. Heat is allowed to transfer from the heat sources to the formation. Pressure is controlled in a portion of the formation such that the pressure remains below a fracture pressure of overburden (482) of the formation while allowing the portion to heat to a selected average temperature between 280 degree Celsius and 300 degree Celsius. The pressure is reduced to a selected pressure after the portion reaches the average temperature.    USE - Method for treating a tar sands formation for production of hydrocarbons or hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure is controlled in the portion of the formation such that the pressure remains below the fracture pressure of the formation overburden while allowing the portion to heat to the selected average temperature, and the pressure is reduced to the selected pressure after the portion reaches the average temperature, thus enabling production of hydrocarbon and hydrogen from the formation in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a well during an in situ heating treatment process for solution mining and producing hydrocarbons from a formation.    Barrier wells (200)    Heat sources (202)    Overburden (482)    Treatment areas (1028', 1028'')    Solution mining wells (1080)    Unleached zone (1092)    Leached zone (1094)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of substantially horizontally oriented or inclined heater sections located in a hydrocarbon containing layer. Portions of the heater sections are substantially parallel to each other. Ends of the heater sections are electrically coupled to a tubular-shaped horizontal electrical conductor (650) using mousetrap coupling, molten metal or explosive bonding. One of the heater sections is utilized to automatically reduce heat output when a selected temperature is reached in the heater sections.    USE - Heating system for producing hydrocarbon and hydrogen from a sub-surface formation such as hydrocarbon containing formation.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces vapors, encapsulates contaminants in the ground, increases the permeability of the formation, reduces the operating costs, sufficiently increases injection capacity, and enhances recovery of oil from the reservoir.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of triads of heaters coupled to a horizontal bus bar.    Hydrocarbon layer (484)    Heating elements (644)    Contacting elements (646)    Tubular-shaped horizontal electrical conductor (650)    Contacting section (656)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a main component e.g. fuel cell stack (2), and an auxiliary component e.g. anode module (3), mechanically and/or flow-technically connected along a connecting direction (VR) over a fluid line (7). A length-changeable compensation mechanism (8) compensates lengthening and/or a change of position of the fluid line in a compensation direction (KR). A counter-compensation mechanism (9) is supported at the auxiliary component and/or the fluid line on one side and at a base (5) on another side for counter-compensation of the length-changeable compensation mechanism.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a mobile energy generator to generate energy from fuel, hydrogen and oxidant for driving a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The counter-compensation mechanism provides counter-compensation of the length-changeable compensation mechanism in such a way that inadvertent rotation or tilting of the auxiliary component can be prevented or decreased by the counter-compensation mechanism. The length-changeable compensation mechanism compensates lengthening and/or a change of position of the fluid line in a compensation direction, so that the compensation mechanism is resistant against tolerance variations and/or thermal dimension changes during the operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Compensation direction (KR)    Connecting direction (VR)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Anode module (3)    Base (5)    Fluid line (7)    Length-changeable compensation mechanism (8)    Counter-compensation mechanism (9)
NOVELTY - The temperature of the sludge is increased to temperature of 100-250 degrees C. The sludge is filtered in ultra filtration unit (115) and micro filtration unit to obtain concentrate (123) comprising suspended biological matter and permeate without suspended biological matter. The membrane of the ultrafilter or micro filter is made of ceramic.    USE - Method for treating sludge from biogas production plant.    ADVANTAGE - The complete sterilization of the de-watered sludge is achieved by heating the sludge. The sludge properties in relation with the recycling are improved. The improved hydrolysis and the efficient and cheaper hygienization of the sludge are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process flow diagram of the sludge treatment process.    Pump (111)    Heat exchanger (112)    Ultra filtration unit (115)    Ultra filtration pump (120)    Concentrate (123)
NOVELTY - The gasification reactors (301-304) are supplied with carbonaceous feedstock from catalyst loading units (201-204). The feedstock gasification is performed in presence of alkali metal catalyst, and gas e.g. methane is produced. The hot gas is purified by acid gas removal process. The purification section is included with contaminant removal units, ammonia removal and recovery units, etc. The contaminants such as carbonyl sulfide, mercury, and hydrogen cyanide and side-products such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide are removed.    USE - Gasification system for catalytic gasification of carbonaceous feedstock such as biomass and non-biomass material to produce methane (claimed) used as fuel of combustion turbine and steam turbine in power plant, etc. Uses include but are not limited to biomass material such as sugarcane, bamboo, eucalyptus tree, saw dust, nut shell, waste obtained from processing of vegetable oil, etc., animal-based biomass such as guano, poultry litter, and animal fat, non-biomass material such as petroleum coke, lignite, anthracite, bituminous coal, sub-bituminous coal, liquid petroleum, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses four separate gasification reactor for conversion of carbonaceous feedstock in the presence of alkali into gas. Reactors share one or more operation units to facilitate maintenance or repair work while improving operating efficiency of system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the gasification system.    Feedstock processing unit (100)    Catalyst loading units (201-204)    Gasification reactors (301-304)    Heat exchangers (401-404)    Acid gas removal unit (501,502)
NOVELTY - A composter comprises a body (12) including a compartment for receiving composting materials and comprising three blow-molded plastic portions each including an inner wall including inwardly extending channels, an outer wall and a hollow interior portion between inner and outer walls, where the inner wall, outer wall, hollow interior portion and channels are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece construction; and a frame (14) connected to the body for supporting the body above a support surface.    USE - A composter.    ADVANTAGE - The spaced apart walls and hollow interior portion of the blow-molded plastic components help insulate the composter, which may help retain heat within the composter and/or reduce heat loss from the composter. The insulating properties of the blow-molded plastic components may facilitate heating of the compost and keeping the compost at a desired temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a composter.    Body (12)    Frame (14)    Support structures (16, 18)    Connector (20)    Brace (22)    Inwardly curved portion (36)    Outwardly curved portion (38, 42)    Inwardly extending portions (40, 56)    Front portion (46)    Center section (50)    Mounting bracket (52)    Outwardly extending portion (54)    Lid (58)    Hinge (62)    Latch (64)
NOVELTY - A composter comprises a body (12) including a compartment for receiving composting materials. The body comprises three blow-molded plastic portions each including an inner wall including inwardly extending channels and a hollow interior portion between the inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall, outer wall, hollow interior portion and channels integrally form as part of a unitary, one-piece construction; and a frame (14) connected to the body to support the body above a support surface.    USE - A composter.    ADVANTAGE - The spaced apart walls and hollow interior portion of the blow-molded plastic components help insulate the composter, which may help retain heat within the composter and/or reduce heat loss from the composter. The insulating properties of the blow-molded plastic components may facilitate heating of the compost and keeping the compost at a desired temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a composter.    Body (12)    Frame (14)    Support structures (16, 18)    Connector (20)    Brace (22)    Inwardly curved portion (36)    Outwardly curved portion (38, 42)    Inwardly extending portions (40, 56)    Front portion (46)    Center section (50)    Mounting bracket (52)    Outwardly extending portion (54)    Lid (58)    Hinge (62)    Latch (64)
NOVELTY - Amorphous form of varenicline and its salt is new.    USE - The varenicline is useful for smoking cessation treatment. No biological data given.    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous varenicline and its L-tartrate salt are substantially free of other polymorphs, which has less than 20%, preferably less than 1%, of any one of crystalline forms A, C, D and E of varenicline or its L-tartrate. The process of preparing the varenicline is simple, efficient, cost effective, eco-friendly, robust, reproducible and commercially viable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of amorphous form of varenicline.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-generating composition comprises aqueous solution, reductant and catalytic metal, where the composition is under inert atmosphere.    USE - The hydrogen-generating composition is used for generating hydrogen, deuterium, and/or tritium from water for generation of electricity in fuel cell and provide access to useful alternative fuel systems; used as a chemical in forming products and in chemical processes; used in the manufacture of ammonia, nitrates, amines and alcohols (e.g. methanol), as well as in the hydrogenation of organic compounds; and used in steel making and other metal industries, gasification and liquification of coal, production of protein foods, and in total water management programs.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has directed to a readily available electron donor combined with a catalyst in a simple binary system that produces hydrogen under mild conditions. The catalytic system of the composition utilizes a low-cost inorganic reductant (sodium dithionite) and platinum nanoparticles to catalytically produce hydrogen from water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the generation of hydrogen gas from degassed aqueous solution comprising mixing catalytic metal and reductant in the degassed aqueous solution in an inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - A catalytic porous layer for activation of oxygen in fuel cells and solid oxide in dense ceramic membrane permeable to oxygen comprises a mixed electron and oxygen ion conductive material, with a structure selected from the simple perovskite structure or double perovskite structures of the Ruddlesden-Popper, Dion-Jacobson, and Aurivillius, is new.    USE - The porous layer is useful for the activation of oxygen in fuel cells and solid oxide dense ceramic membrane permeable to oxygen; for the activation of oxygen in oxygen-permeable ceramic membranes; and as a catalytic membrane reactor in selective oxidation of methane, ethane dehydrogenation of propane to ethylene and propylene aromatization of methane and ethane selective oxidation of ammonia, Andrussow reaction producing hydrogen cyanide (HCN) from methane and ammonia (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalytic porous layer for activation of oxygen in fuel cells and solid oxide in dense ceramic membrane permeable to oxygen comprises a mixed electron and oxygen ion conductive material, with a structure selected from the simple perovskite structure or double perovskite structures of the Ruddlesden-Popper, Dion-Jacobson, and Aurivillius of general formula ((BaaA'bA''cA'''1-a-b-c)1-xBx)N (Fe1-y-zCyDz)M OW, is new.    A', A'', and A'''=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu and Li and fulfilling the condition that A', A'', A'''are different from each other;    B=Sr and/or Ca;    C=Co, Cu, Ni, Mn, Zr, Ti, and/or Cr;    D=Pd, Ag, Rh, and/or Pt;    a=0.05-0.75;    b=0.05-0.75;    c=0-0.75, and fulfilling the condition that a+b+c is 1 or less;    x=0.2-0.8;    y=0.1-1;    z=0-0.1, and fulfilling the condition that y+z is 1 or less;    N/M=0.98 or greater; and    W=2.5 or greater.
NOVELTY - Process of direct synthesis of esters of levulinic acid from biomasses containing one or more polysaccharides comprises putting the biomass in contact with an alcohol in the presence of an organic acid catalyst containing at least 10C.    USE - The process is useful for synthesis of esters of levulinic acid, which is useful as oxygenated components: in the formulation of fuels for motor vehicles (claimed); and for both high-quality diesel fuel and in alkylated mixtures for air-engines.    ADVANTAGE - The process: provides esters of levulinic acid in a single step with high yields; reduces the particulate emissions; minimizes the degradation reactions of the products; and avoids consumption of the acid catalyst and the neutralization step of the products.
NOVELTY - The flash pyrolysis process is used for biomass and organic waste materials with a suitable ionic liquid to produce a pyrolysis gas. The feed material passes through a shredder (1) to a conveyor (2) to pass through a heat mixer (3), to a colloid pump (4) and an intermediate store (5) with a degassing/air extraction system (6). The liquid is mixed at a temperature of 200-250 degrees C with a steam pressure to soften the material.    USE - The process gives a pyrolysis gas for use by the gas motor of a block heating power station, to produce a slurry as an emulsion of pyrolysis oil and coke for processing into a power station fuel or pyrolysis oil fractions with a low boiling point for sale as power station fuel. (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process gives a controlled, rapid and consistent material heating for an effective pyrolysis oil yield. The assembly has low wear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the flash pyrolysis assembly. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    shredder (1)    screw conveyor (2)    heat mixer (3)    colloid pump (4)    intermediate store (5)    degassing (6)    hot mixer (7)    cyclones (10,14)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of hydrogen filtration membrane is provided. An anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) support is provided, and a surface of the AAO support is then sensitized and activated. Thereafter, a first palladium (Pd) film is electroless plated on the surface of the AAO support, and a second Pd film is plated on the first Pd film with plasma. In this method, the opening ratio and the surface uniformity of the support of the Pd films can be improved and increased according to uniform openings resulted from aluminum oxide support by anodizing treatment. Therefore, the Pd films plated on the support can be fine and dense in the thinnest thickness case, and the hydrogen flux can meet the commercial application at the same time.
NOVELTY - An ethanol gasoline composite is disclosed. The ethanol gasoline composite comprises ethanol gasoline and a co-solvent. The ethanol gasoline composite contains 0. 1 to 15vol% co-solvent.
NOVELTY - A solid hydrogen fuel for hydrogen generation and a method of applying the same in a fuel cell are provided. The solid hydrogen fuel includes first hydride powder and catalyst powder. The first hydride powder and the catalyst powder are well mixed. The first hydride powder can be hydrolyzed to generate hydrogen gas. The catalyst powder is for catalyzing hydrolysis of the first hydride powder.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a composite ecology purification method for treating municipal wastewater that utilizes a set of municipal wastewater ecology purification system having at least one composite ecology water purification unit, wherein the treatment comprises the following steps of introducing the municipal wastewater into a water collection distribution tank, using the subsurface flow manner to allow the municipal wastewater flowing through the soil at the bottom of the water collection distribution tank using sub-laminar flow means, downwardly permeating the municipal wastewater into a gas-introduced water collection/filter tube for drainage after filtering, and simultaneously using the surface overland flow manner to allow the wastewater overflowing into a soil area for aeration to increase dissolved oxygen. The gas-introduced water collection/filter tube provides a large amount of air to the soil and the root germs at the bottom so that the municipal wastewater becomes inorganic nutritious salts through adequate aeration, the soil permeation and the surface bio membrane decomposed with the microorganisms in the soil. Moreover, it can be absorbed by the plants on the soil to remove the contaminants in water. The plants can be repeatedly harvested and sold to obtain the economic benefit. Accordingly, an excellent method for treating the municipal wastewater having ecology self-cleaning function without external energy is provided.
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a recycle gas compressor (34), and directing recycled gas stream (22) with hydrogen from an outlet (14) of a catalytic reforming reactor to a compressor inlet (12). A gaseous product stream (32) from a unit operation e.g. depropanizer, is combined with catalytic reforming process with the recycle gas stream to form a combined recycle stream, where the combined recycle stream molecular weight is greater than the recycle gas stream molecular weight. The combined recycle stream is directed into the inlet of the catalytic reforming reactor.    USE - Method for increasing hydrogen flow through a recycle gas compressor associated with catalytic reforming process to improve catalytic reformer hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows increasing the hydrogen flow through the recycle gas compressor associated with the catalytic reforming process without replacing or revamping the recycle gas compressor in a reliable, effective and cost effective manner. The method enables improving the catalytic reformer hydrogen production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gaseous product stream is debutanizer overhead liquid stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for increasing hydrogen flow through a recycle gas compressor associated with catalytic reforming process.    Compressor inlet (12)    Outlet (14)    Recycle gas stream (22)    Gaseous product stream (32)    Recycle gas compressor (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a conduit connecting a ventilation air methane (VAM) compressor to an exhaust gas separating device. The exhaust gas separating device separates exhaust gas from heavier and primarily non-combustible components. The conduit connects the exhaust gas separating device and another separating device. The latter separating device separates the heavier non-combustible gases such as nitrogen, dilution air, non-combustible carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide gases, carbon/coal, silico-ethane or sulfur particles.    USE - Apparatus for separating ventilation air methane (VAM) exhaust gas components from an underground coal mine, landfill and oil refinery fractional distillation tower. Can also be used for a vertical pre-mine well, vertical gob well, horizontal bore hole and a horizontal and cross-measure bore hole.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes methane emissions to provide significant energy, economic and environmental benefits, increases the methane concentration in ventilation air to make the turbine to function in an efficient manner, and reduces the atmospheric pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a ventilation air methane exhaust gas components separating apparatus.    Pipe (10)    Stator wheel (28)    Impeller (33)    Rotary shaft (42)    Bearings (46)
NOVELTY - A pre-treatment process for preparing a biomass material for conversion to a bio-oil involves swelling the biomass material with a solvent, optionally aided by pH control, application of mechanical action, the incorporation of additive(s) and temperature control; and removing solvent from the swollen biomass material by applying mechanical action to the biomass material.    USE - For preparing biomass material for conversion to a bio-oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process has high potential for large scale commercialization; provides flexibility in varying process conditions such as heating rate, temperature, pressure, contact time, atmosphere, to optimize yields of liquids (oil), gas. The process is fast (or flash) pyrolysis designed to convert the biomass to maximum amounts of oil, employing a very low residence time, a very high heating rate and temperatures up close to 500 degrees C. The oil produced has a high energy density that can be directly used in combustion or refined to fuels and specialty chemicals. The pretreatment process of biomass before pyrolysis offer possible solutions in the form of biomass modification that allows the pyrolysis process to be conducted at less severe conditions (i.e. lower temperatures, shorter contact times), and more efficiently in that more oil is produced, and the oil produces is of a better quality.
NOVELTY - A novel method for treatment of industrial effluent containing caprolactam is disclosed, which involves inoculating bacterial culture of Pseudomonas putida in the industrial effluent containing caprolactam (500-3200 mg/l) and having chemical oxygen demand (COD) of 1500-10000 mg/l and incubating under aeration for 48 hours at 28\|2?oC, which result in 100% removal of caprolactam, reduction in COD below 250 mg/l and degradation of caprolactam to acetic acid and carbon dioxide. Image 0/0.
NOVELTY - A novel process for treatment of industrial effluent containing ethylenethiourea (ETU) is disclosed, which involves inoculating bacterial cultures of Arthrobacter sp. and Microbacterium sp. in the industrial effluent containing ETU (80-1000 mg/l) and having chemical oxygen demand (COD) of 757-1022 mg/l, and incubating in the first stage under aeration at 28\|2?oC for 24 hours and in the second stage as microbial film on brick pieces in fixed film reactor, where the aerated effluent from first stage is circulated in form of shower through brick pieces at 28\|2?oC for 24 hours, which results in 97% removal of ETU and reduction in COD below 250 mg/L of the effluent. Image 0/1.