Gas: heating and illuminating – Processes – Fuel mixtures
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Neckel, Alexa D (Department: 1723)
Gas: heating and illuminating
Processes
Fuel mixtures
C048S061000, C048S202000, C048S210000, C423S650000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07909899
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for generating a low tar, renewable fuel gas from biomass and using it in other energy conversion devices, many of which were designed for use with gaseous and liquid fossil fuels. An automated, downdraft gasifier incorporates extensive air injection into the char bed to maintain the conditions that promote the destruction of residual tars. The resulting fuel gas and entrained char and ash are cooled in a special heat exchanger, and then continuously cleaned in a filter prior to usage in standalone as well as networked power systems.
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Browne Kingsbury III
Diebold James P.
Duncan Dustin
Fields Michael
Lilley Arthur
Community Power Corporation
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Merkling Matthew J
Neckel Alexa D
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