Internal-combustion engines – Combined devices – Generating plants
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-19
2008-07-22
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Combined devices
Generating plants
C123S041310
Reexamination Certificate
active
07401578
ABSTRACT:
A system is provided that draws heat from an open-loop engine cycle into a closed-loop working fluid circulatory system that utilizes computer-aided feedback mechanisms. The closed-loop working fluid draws engine heat from multiple sources: exhaust stack gases, the engine block, the engine transmission, and the engine headers and exhaust manifold near the valves. Heat exchangers are arranged in an ascending pattern according to the temperature of the heat at each heat generating location of the open-loop engine cycle. A wankel or similar type engine receives the heated working fluid and rotates a shaft connected to a generator to generate electricity. An electrolysis unit is powered by the generated electricity and separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. A reformation unit receives fuel such as diesel and the generated hydrogen to reform the fuel prior to injection into the engine for combustion. Oxygen from hydrolysis is combined with ambient air to increase combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.
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Lindsey Charles P.
Otterstrom Gary G.
Ali Hyder
Cronin Stephen K.
Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc.
Isaacson Thomas M.
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