Abstract:
A novel catalytic reactor is provided for controlling the contact of a limiting reactant with a catalyst surface. A first flow vessel defines an interior surface and an exterior surface, and the interior surface has a catalyst deposited on at least a portion thereof. A second flow vessel is positioned within the first flow vessel and the second flow vessel defines a porous surface designed to deliver a fluid uniformly to at least a portion of the interior surface of the first flow vessel.
Abstract:
A method for the partial oxidation of hydrocarbons is provided wherein an endothermic catalyst and an oxidation catalyst are positioned upon a short channel-length metallic substrate; the endothermic catalyst positioned under a surface layer of the oxidation catalyst positioned on the metallic substrate. A fuel-rich supply of hydrocarbons and oxygen is then passed over the substrate. The method includes providing an oxidation catalyst on at least a portion of a surface of the metallic substrate wherein a hydrocarbon is oxidized by an oxygen mass-transfer-limited reaction on the oxidation catalyst surface; and providing an endothermic catalyst on the metallic substrate below the oxidation catalyst surface whereby an endothermic reaction follows the oxygen mass-transfer-limited reaction below the oxidation catalyst surface.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an apparatus and method for increasing the reactivity of a fuel/air mixture (40) prior to homogenous combustion of the mixture. More specifically, this invention is a pilot for a gas turbine combustor which utilizes the heat of combustion within the pilot to increase the reactivity of a portion of the fuel/air mixture (40) utilized by the pilot.
Abstract:
An improved catalytic reactor includes a housing having a plate positioned therein defining a first zone and a second zone, and a plurality of conduits fabricated from a heat conducting material and adapted for conducting a fluid therethrough. The conduits are positioned within the housing such that the conduit exterior surfaces and the housing interior surface within the second zone define a first flow path while the conduit interior surfaces define a second flow path through the second zone and not in fluid communication with the first flow path. The conduit exits define a second flow path exit, the conduit exits and the first flow path exit being proximately located and interspersed. The conduits define at least one expanded section that contacts adjacent conduits thereby spacing the conduits within the second zone and forming first flow path exit flow orifices having an aggregate exit area greater than a defined percent of the housing exit plane area. Lastly, at least a portion of the first flow path defines a catalytically active surface.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an apparatus and method for increasing the reactivity of a fuel/air mixture (40) prior to homogenous combustion of the mixture. More specifically, this invention is a pilot (55) for a gas turbine combustor which utilizes the heat of combustion within the pilot to increase the reactivity of a portion of the fuel/air mixture utilized by the pilot.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an apparatus and method for increasing the reactivity of a fuel/air mixture (40) prior to homogenous combustion of the mixture. More specifically, this invention is a pilot for a gas turbine combustor which utilizes the heat of combustion within the pilot to increase the reactivity of a portion of the fuel/air mixture (42, 43) utilized by the pilot.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method and system for dissociating methane hydrate deposits in-situ. An oxidizer fluid and a supply of fuel, both at a pressure higher than that of the methane hydrate deposit, are supplied and delivered to the methane hydrate deposit. The fuel is combusted downhole by reacting it with the oxidizer fluid to provide combustion products. The combustion products are placed in contact with a diluent fluid to produce a heated product fluid. The heated product fluid is injected into the methane hydrate deposit whereby methane is dissociated from the methane hydrate and made available for extraction. In addition, carbon dioxide may be made available to promote the formation of carbon dioxide hydrates from the liberated methane hydrate water.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for use with a main burner of a gas turbine is disclosed. A rich fuel air mixture is catalytically oxidized with the resulting reacted mixture (48) being made lean by having additional air (46) added thereto. The resulting lean mixture (49) is then combusted in the presence of the main mixture (72) that is also lean thereby supporting combustion of the main mixture (72).
Abstract:
This invention lowers emissions in pre-mixed gas turbine combustors. It employs a catalyst (15) deposited on the inner surfaces (13) of the combustor (12) within a thermal barrier coating on the combustor liner walls (16).