CA1092962A - Fossil fuel catalyst generator - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F23L—SUPPLYING AIR OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS OR GASES TO COMBUSTION APPARATUS IN GENERALÂ ; VALVES OR DAMPERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CONTROLLING AIR SUPPLY OR DRAUGHT IN COMBUSTION APPARATUS; INDUCING DRAUGHT IN COMBUSTION APPARATUS; TOPS FOR CHIMNEYS OR VENTILATING SHAFTS; TERMINALS FOR FLUES
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Abstract
FOSSIL FUEL CATALYST GENERATOR
Abstract of the Disclosure The invention relates to a method and apparatus for intro-ducing a catalyst into a fuel mixture. The method includes placing water in a container; passing air through the water to impart a positive charge to at least a portion of the molecules which form the air; and introducing the charged air into a fuel mixture. In this manner, the efficiency of the combustion of the fuel mixture is increased. The apparatus includes a container for holding water and a mechanism for passing air through the water in the container.
Means are provided for removing the air from the container after the air has passed through the water and for introducing the air which has been removed from the container into a fuel mixture.
Abstract of the Disclosure The invention relates to a method and apparatus for intro-ducing a catalyst into a fuel mixture. The method includes placing water in a container; passing air through the water to impart a positive charge to at least a portion of the molecules which form the air; and introducing the charged air into a fuel mixture. In this manner, the efficiency of the combustion of the fuel mixture is increased. The apparatus includes a container for holding water and a mechanism for passing air through the water in the container.
Means are provided for removing the air from the container after the air has passed through the water and for introducing the air which has been removed from the container into a fuel mixture.
Description
9,_~fi2 1 Background of the Invention . _ The present invention relates broadly to the production of a catalyst for introduction into fossil fuel burning burners, fur-naces and related heat producing equipment. The catalysts are intro-duced into the heat producing equipment in order to increase the ef-ficiency of the combustion process.
One type of prior art system utilizes water vapor or mist as the catalytic agent. Such a system is disclosed in U.S. Patent ~ 5-~3~
No. 3,862,819,Jhereinafter the '819 patent. The apparatus of the '819 patent utilizes a single inlet opening for bubbling air under pressure through water within a container. The air under pressure is supplied through a conduit connected to the air blower of a fossil fuel combustion system. The water in the container has a thin layer of oil floating on its upper surface. The air is bubbled through the water in such a manner to produce a vapor or mist of the water and oil. An outlet conduit is connected above the water level and withdraws the vapor or mist from the container and introduces it into the air blower. Since water vapor is being withdrawn from the con-tainer, a water supply and water level control mechanism is utilized.
Summary of the Invention .
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for intro-ducing a catalyst into a fuel mixture. The method includes placing water into a container; passing air through the water to impart a positive charge to at least a portion of the molecules which form ;~
the air; and introducing the charged air into a fuel mixture. It has been found that the efficiency of the combustion of the fuel mixture is increased. The apparatus includes a container for hold-ing water and a means for passing air through the water in the con-tainer. A means removes the air from the container after the air has pasqed through the water. Thereafter, a means is provided for ~: `
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While the apparatus disclosecl in the '819 patent utilizes water vapor or mist as the catalytic agent, the present invention is designed to utilize relatively dry air as the catalytic agent. A
vapor removing mechanism is provided for removing water vapor from the air as it exits the container of the present invention. The need for oil as a rust preventing agent within a vapor mist is thus elim-inated.
The air in the present invention is preferably passed through the water in a plurality of streams. The reason that the invention is effective is not fully understood. However, it is be-lieved that the following discussion is accurate and explains how t~e results of the present invention are achieved. Some of the `
oxygen and nitrogen molecules passing through the water pick up a positive charge. It is believed that molecular friction caused by the air passing through the water creates a minute electrical cur-rent. This minute electrical current, it is believed, in turn, causes some of the oxygen and nitrogen molecules to become posi-tively charged.
The oxygen molecules are exothermic in the combustion proc-ess while the nitrogen molecules are endothermic. By introducing positively charged oxygen and nitrogen molecules into a fuel mixture which is being burned, the efficiency of the combustion process is enhanced. It is b~elieved that the positively charged oxygen mole-cules drive the positively charged nitrogen molecules out of the combustion process thus reducing the amount of endothermic action and correspondingly enhancing the exothermic action of the oxygen molecules. In addition to the charging of oxygen and nitrogen mole-cules, a miniscule quantity of tri-atomic oxygen (03) or ozone is ~9929~;2 produced by passing the air through the water in the manner of the present invention. Upon introduction to heat, the t3) degrades into pure oxygen which is an exothermic element.
The introduction of the positively charged oxygen and nitrogen molecules, together with the introduction of ozone into the combustion process increases the amount of energy extracted from a given quantity of fuel. Specified temperature levels are achieved within a shorter time span and the amount of fuel consumed is proportionately reduced. Thus, the overall efficiency of the combustion process is increased.
In accordance with one broad aspect, the invention ;~
relates to apparatus for improving combustion efficiency of a fuel-air mixture comprising: a container for holding water;
means for producing processed air by passing air through water in said container including a manifold having a plurality of outlet holes adjacent the interior bottom of said container and a conduit eonnected to said manifold for introducing air to said manifold; means for removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and means for removing said processed air from said container and for introducing said processed air ~ ;~
removed from said container into a fuel mixture. ~`
In accordance with another aspect, the invention `~
relates to apparatus for improving combustion efficiency of a fuel-air mixture within a fossil fuel combustion device having an intake air blower comprising: a container for ;~
deionized water; a manifold adjacent the bottom wall of said eontainer for int:roducing air under pressure from an air blower to the interior of said eontainer, said manifold having a plurality of holes adjaeent the bottom interior of said eontainer for forming a plurality of air bubble streams in deionized water in said container; a first conduit having a first . :, `
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beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said air blower and having a second end connected to said manifold to supply air under pressure from said air blower;
baffle means supported above the surface of said water in said container adjacent an outlet from said container for removing substantially all moisture from air passed through said water in said container; a second conduit having a first beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said blower and having a second beveled end connected to the outlet from said container for creating a negative pressure in said container and for removing air from said container after the air has passed through the water in said container.
In accordance with a further aspect, the invention relates to a method of improving combustion of a fuel-air mixture comprising the steps of: (a) placing water in a container; (b) producing processed air by bubbling air through said water by passing said air through a plurality of holes in a manifold adjacent the interior bottom of said container;
(c) producing relatively dry processed air by removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and (d) introducing said relatively dry processed air into a fuel-air mixture whereby the efficiency of the combustion of said fuel-air mixture is increased.
Brief Description of the Drawings ;~
For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings a form which is presently preferred;
it being understood, however, that this invention is not limited to the precise arrangement and instrumentalities shown.
Figure 1 is a front elevation view of the catalyst generator in accordance with the present invention.
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Figure 2 is a view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a view taken along lines 3-3 of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a view taken a:Long lines 4-4 of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a view taken a:Long lines 5-5 of Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a diagrammatic sectional view of the first and second conduits inserted into an air blower of a fossil fuel combustion system.
Detailed Description of the Invention Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there is shown in Figure 1 a catalyst generator in accordance with the present invention designated generally as 10. The catalyst generator 10 includes a dome-shaped container 12, an inlet conduit 14 and an outlet conduit 16. The container 12 ;
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1 is preEerably constructed of a plastic material of a relatively high heat resistance. The container 12 is designed to contain a quantity of deionized water 18. The specific size of the container 12 and the specific quantity of deionized water 18 container therein is de-pendent upon the size of the fuel combustion device that is utilized with the catalyst generator 10.
The container 12 is constructed of a dome-shaped upper sec-tion 20 and a base section 22. The base section 22 has a plurality of legs 24 extending downwardly therefrom. The legs 24 are prefer-ably in the form of inverted truncated cones. A pair of side pro-jections 26, 28 and a central projection 30 extend outwardly from the dome-shaped upper section 20. As best seen in Figure 4, the side projection 28 has a vertical shoulder 32 extending upwardly from a curved portion of the container 12 and a flat horizontal shoulder extending outwardly from another curved portion of the con-tainer 12. Side projection 26 includes a similar vertical shoulder ~-36 and horizontal shoulder 38. Central projection 30 has an annular generally vertical shoulder 40 and a horizontal shoulder 42.
An inlet port 44 extends through shoulder 34. The de-ionized water 18 is poured into the container 12 through the inlet port 44. A removable sealing cap 46 closes the inlet port 44.
A hole 48 through the shouulder 38 serves as an inlet for conduit 14. Conduit 14 includes a pipe 50 which extends through the hole 48. The pipe 50 is secured in position by a pair of nuts 52, 54, each of which tightens down on an opposite side of shoulder 38.
The pipe 50 is connected to a manifold 56. Inlet conduit 14 is connected to a suitable source of air under pressure. Various sources of air uncler pressure will be discussed more fully herein-after. In this manner, pipe 50 supplies the manifold 56 with air under pressure. The manifold 56 has a horizontally disposed circular lag29l~62 1 surface 58. The surface 58 is spaced a short distance above the base section 22. A plurality of holes 60 extend through the surface 58 and provide communication between the interior of the manifold 56 and the interior of the container 12. As seen in Figure 3, at least a number of the holes 60 are preferably arranged in a circular pat-tern. When pressurized air is supplied to the manifold 56, a plur-ality of air bubble streams passes into the deionized water 18.
See Figure 4. As was discussed in the summary, the passage of the air through the deionized water causes oxygen and nitrogen molecules in the air to become positively charged.
The dome-shaped section 20, the base section 22 and the manifold 56 are e~ch preferably made of a plastic material. An annu-lar flange 62 extends from the lowermost edge of the dome-shaped section 20 and encircles the outer circumference of both the manifold 56 and the base section 22. The manifold 56 is secured between the upper surface of the base section 22 and the flange 62. When the dome-shaped section 20, the base section 22 and the manifold 56 are formed of a plastic material, they are preferably joined together by a chemical welding process. Of course, any suitable joining process may be utilized.
The conduit 16 includes a pipe 64 which extends through a hole in the shoulder 42 and is secured therein by a pair of nuts 66, 68. The air which has been processed by passage through the deion-ized water 18 thus passes out of the container 12 by way of the pipe 64. In the preferred embodiment, negative pressure is applied to the conduit 16 by a suitable source. Before the processed air leaves the container 12, moisture is removed from the processed air by a baffle means designated generally as 70.
The baffLe means 70 includes a generally conical shaped lower plate 72 and a generally conical shaped upper plate 74. A
~V9%9~2 1 plurality of curved condensing vanes 76 are secured between the lower and upper plates 72, 74.
The plates 72, 74 and vanes 76 are preEerably constructed of a plastic material and chemically welded to one another. An an-nular shoulder or flange 78 is integral with and extends upwardly from the upper plate 74. The baffle means 70 is secured within the container 12 by attaching the flange 78 to the interior surface of central projection 30. When both the plate 74 and the container 12 are constructed of a plastic material, the flange 78 is preferably secured to the central projection 30 by a chemical welding process.
Processed air is thus constrained to leave the container 12 by way of the passages formed between the plates 72, 74 and the vanes 76. ~oisture which may be contained in the processed air con- ;;~
denses upon the plates 72, 74 and vanes 76. The condensed water thereafter drains downwardly back to the supply of water 18. In ;
this manner, relatively dry processed air is supplied to the conduit 16. The conduit 16 thereafter passes the processed air to the com-bustion area of fossil fuel combustion device.
The processed air contains positively charged molecules of both oxygen and nitrogen, and a minute amount of tri-atomic oxy-gen (03) or ozone. The processed air increases the efficiency of the combustion process. The oxygen molecules are known exothermic agents, while the nitrogen molecules are known endothermic agents.
It is believed that due to the positive charging of these molecules, the positively charged oxygen molecules drive away the positively charged nitrogen molecules, thus reducing their endothermic effect and increasing the exothermic effect of the oxygen molecules. Also, upon introduction of heat, the ozone molecules degrade into pure oxygen and also serve as an exothermic agent. The above-described actions are broadly considered the catalytic action of the processed ~0~2962 1 air in the combustion process. This catalytic action increases the amount of energy extracted from a given amount of fuel. Also due to the catalytic action, specified temperature levels can be achieved within a shorter time span and the amount of fuel consumed to reach the specified temperature levels is proportionately reduced.
Figure 6 illustrates one method of utilizing the catalyst generator with a combustion device. A centrifugal air blower 80 forces air into pipe 82 which in turn connects with the combustion chamber of a fossil fuel combustion device. Impeller 82 forces air in a circular pattern along the interior circumference of the blower 80 and past the end 84 of conduit 14 and the end 86 of conduit 16.
The ends 84 and 86 are positioned within the blower 80 so that a positive pressure is applied to conduit 14 and a negative pressure is applied to conduit 16.
To aid in the creation of the positive and negative pres~
sures within conduits 14 and 16, the ends 84, 86 are beveled. By placing the open portion 88 of beveled end 84 within the air flow stream as indicated by arrow 90, forced air or positive air pressure is applied to the conduit 14. By placing the closed portion 92 of the end 86 within the air flow path as indicated by arrow 94, air flows around the beveled end 86 and creates a suction force or negative pressure in the conduit 16. The area within the container 12 which is above the uppermost water level is thus held as a partial vacuum.
The ends 84, 86 of conduits 14, 16 are mounted rotatably within the wall of air blower 80. The rotatability of the ends 84, 86 permits the positive and/or negative pressure within the conduits 14 and 16 to be adiusted by placing more or less of the open and/or closed portions 88~ 92 within the air stream. Since the ends 84, 86 are constructed identically, the details of only end 84 will be des-cribed in detail. Like numerals will indicate like elements in the ~929E;2 1 end 86. The end 84 is constructed of a tube 96. The tube 96 has a first threaded portion 98 which is adapted to screw into threads of a hole in the wall of air blower 80. A second threaded portion lO0 screws into a coupling member 102 which connects the end 84 to the tubing 104. The tubing 104 is preferably formed of a flexible plas-tic material and forms the medial or intermediate section of conduit 14. A finger grip ring 106 separates the first threaded portion 98 from the second threaded portion lO0. The finger grip 106 serves as a grip for adjusting the rotative position of the end 84. Once the proper rotative position has been determined, i.e., the suitable positive and/or negative pressure has been attained, the rotative position of the end 84 is secured by tightening the nut 108 onto the outer surface of the air blower.
The tubing 104 of conduit 14 is connected to the pipe 50 by way of valve member 110. Similarly, tubing 104 of conduit 16 is connected to the pipe 64 by way of valve member 112. Any suitable means may be utilized for coupling the tubing 104 of the conduits 14, 16 to the valve members llO, 112, respectively. Valves llO, 112 ~ `
provide control of the amount of air flowing into and out of the container 12.
The operation of the catalytic generator 10 should be self-explanatory from the above description. Hence, only a short summary of its operation follows. Air under pressure is supplied to the manifold 56 by way of conduit 14. In the preferred embodiment, the air is forced through conduit 14 by means of an air blower 80. How-ever, an air pressure source, such as a pump distinct from a combus-tion apparatus, may be utilized to supply the air. A separate pump is often required when the generator is used with small residential furnaces wherein the air delivery system of the furnace is incapable of creating sufficient pressure. The air is bubbled through deionized '~' '`'" .
, ~092962 1 water 18 in a plurality of streams. After passing through the deion-ized waterJ a number of the oxygen and nitrogen molecules contained in the air pick up a positive charge. Also, a minute amount of ozone is generated. The processed air is thereafter drawn out of the container 12, through the conduit 16 and injected into the combustion area of a fossil fuel combustion device. The processed air increases the efficiency of the combustion process. Prior to exiting the con-tainer 12, moisture is removed from the processed air by the baffle means 70 and the condensed water is returned to the deionized water supply 18.
The generator of the present invention can be constructed -in various sizes. The following dimensions should be considered merely exemplary of two sizes of generators that have been found `
particularly satisfactory. One type of generator designed to hold
One type of prior art system utilizes water vapor or mist as the catalytic agent. Such a system is disclosed in U.S. Patent ~ 5-~3~
No. 3,862,819,Jhereinafter the '819 patent. The apparatus of the '819 patent utilizes a single inlet opening for bubbling air under pressure through water within a container. The air under pressure is supplied through a conduit connected to the air blower of a fossil fuel combustion system. The water in the container has a thin layer of oil floating on its upper surface. The air is bubbled through the water in such a manner to produce a vapor or mist of the water and oil. An outlet conduit is connected above the water level and withdraws the vapor or mist from the container and introduces it into the air blower. Since water vapor is being withdrawn from the con-tainer, a water supply and water level control mechanism is utilized.
Summary of the Invention .
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for intro-ducing a catalyst into a fuel mixture. The method includes placing water into a container; passing air through the water to impart a positive charge to at least a portion of the molecules which form ;~
the air; and introducing the charged air into a fuel mixture. It has been found that the efficiency of the combustion of the fuel mixture is increased. The apparatus includes a container for hold-ing water and a means for passing air through the water in the con-tainer. A means removes the air from the container after the air has pasqed through the water. Thereafter, a means is provided for ~: `
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9~2 1 introducing the air which has been removed from the container into a fuel mixture.
While the apparatus disclosecl in the '819 patent utilizes water vapor or mist as the catalytic agent, the present invention is designed to utilize relatively dry air as the catalytic agent. A
vapor removing mechanism is provided for removing water vapor from the air as it exits the container of the present invention. The need for oil as a rust preventing agent within a vapor mist is thus elim-inated.
The air in the present invention is preferably passed through the water in a plurality of streams. The reason that the invention is effective is not fully understood. However, it is be-lieved that the following discussion is accurate and explains how t~e results of the present invention are achieved. Some of the `
oxygen and nitrogen molecules passing through the water pick up a positive charge. It is believed that molecular friction caused by the air passing through the water creates a minute electrical cur-rent. This minute electrical current, it is believed, in turn, causes some of the oxygen and nitrogen molecules to become posi-tively charged.
The oxygen molecules are exothermic in the combustion proc-ess while the nitrogen molecules are endothermic. By introducing positively charged oxygen and nitrogen molecules into a fuel mixture which is being burned, the efficiency of the combustion process is enhanced. It is b~elieved that the positively charged oxygen mole-cules drive the positively charged nitrogen molecules out of the combustion process thus reducing the amount of endothermic action and correspondingly enhancing the exothermic action of the oxygen molecules. In addition to the charging of oxygen and nitrogen mole-cules, a miniscule quantity of tri-atomic oxygen (03) or ozone is ~9929~;2 produced by passing the air through the water in the manner of the present invention. Upon introduction to heat, the t3) degrades into pure oxygen which is an exothermic element.
The introduction of the positively charged oxygen and nitrogen molecules, together with the introduction of ozone into the combustion process increases the amount of energy extracted from a given quantity of fuel. Specified temperature levels are achieved within a shorter time span and the amount of fuel consumed is proportionately reduced. Thus, the overall efficiency of the combustion process is increased.
In accordance with one broad aspect, the invention ;~
relates to apparatus for improving combustion efficiency of a fuel-air mixture comprising: a container for holding water;
means for producing processed air by passing air through water in said container including a manifold having a plurality of outlet holes adjacent the interior bottom of said container and a conduit eonnected to said manifold for introducing air to said manifold; means for removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and means for removing said processed air from said container and for introducing said processed air ~ ;~
removed from said container into a fuel mixture. ~`
In accordance with another aspect, the invention `~
relates to apparatus for improving combustion efficiency of a fuel-air mixture within a fossil fuel combustion device having an intake air blower comprising: a container for ;~
deionized water; a manifold adjacent the bottom wall of said eontainer for int:roducing air under pressure from an air blower to the interior of said eontainer, said manifold having a plurality of holes adjaeent the bottom interior of said eontainer for forming a plurality of air bubble streams in deionized water in said container; a first conduit having a first . :, `
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beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said air blower and having a second end connected to said manifold to supply air under pressure from said air blower;
baffle means supported above the surface of said water in said container adjacent an outlet from said container for removing substantially all moisture from air passed through said water in said container; a second conduit having a first beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said blower and having a second beveled end connected to the outlet from said container for creating a negative pressure in said container and for removing air from said container after the air has passed through the water in said container.
In accordance with a further aspect, the invention relates to a method of improving combustion of a fuel-air mixture comprising the steps of: (a) placing water in a container; (b) producing processed air by bubbling air through said water by passing said air through a plurality of holes in a manifold adjacent the interior bottom of said container;
(c) producing relatively dry processed air by removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and (d) introducing said relatively dry processed air into a fuel-air mixture whereby the efficiency of the combustion of said fuel-air mixture is increased.
Brief Description of the Drawings ;~
For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings a form which is presently preferred;
it being understood, however, that this invention is not limited to the precise arrangement and instrumentalities shown.
Figure 1 is a front elevation view of the catalyst generator in accordance with the present invention.
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Figure 2 is a view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a view taken along lines 3-3 of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a view taken a:Long lines 4-4 of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a view taken a:Long lines 5-5 of Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a diagrammatic sectional view of the first and second conduits inserted into an air blower of a fossil fuel combustion system.
Detailed Description of the Invention Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there is shown in Figure 1 a catalyst generator in accordance with the present invention designated generally as 10. The catalyst generator 10 includes a dome-shaped container 12, an inlet conduit 14 and an outlet conduit 16. The container 12 ;
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1 is preEerably constructed of a plastic material of a relatively high heat resistance. The container 12 is designed to contain a quantity of deionized water 18. The specific size of the container 12 and the specific quantity of deionized water 18 container therein is de-pendent upon the size of the fuel combustion device that is utilized with the catalyst generator 10.
The container 12 is constructed of a dome-shaped upper sec-tion 20 and a base section 22. The base section 22 has a plurality of legs 24 extending downwardly therefrom. The legs 24 are prefer-ably in the form of inverted truncated cones. A pair of side pro-jections 26, 28 and a central projection 30 extend outwardly from the dome-shaped upper section 20. As best seen in Figure 4, the side projection 28 has a vertical shoulder 32 extending upwardly from a curved portion of the container 12 and a flat horizontal shoulder extending outwardly from another curved portion of the con-tainer 12. Side projection 26 includes a similar vertical shoulder ~-36 and horizontal shoulder 38. Central projection 30 has an annular generally vertical shoulder 40 and a horizontal shoulder 42.
An inlet port 44 extends through shoulder 34. The de-ionized water 18 is poured into the container 12 through the inlet port 44. A removable sealing cap 46 closes the inlet port 44.
A hole 48 through the shouulder 38 serves as an inlet for conduit 14. Conduit 14 includes a pipe 50 which extends through the hole 48. The pipe 50 is secured in position by a pair of nuts 52, 54, each of which tightens down on an opposite side of shoulder 38.
The pipe 50 is connected to a manifold 56. Inlet conduit 14 is connected to a suitable source of air under pressure. Various sources of air uncler pressure will be discussed more fully herein-after. In this manner, pipe 50 supplies the manifold 56 with air under pressure. The manifold 56 has a horizontally disposed circular lag29l~62 1 surface 58. The surface 58 is spaced a short distance above the base section 22. A plurality of holes 60 extend through the surface 58 and provide communication between the interior of the manifold 56 and the interior of the container 12. As seen in Figure 3, at least a number of the holes 60 are preferably arranged in a circular pat-tern. When pressurized air is supplied to the manifold 56, a plur-ality of air bubble streams passes into the deionized water 18.
See Figure 4. As was discussed in the summary, the passage of the air through the deionized water causes oxygen and nitrogen molecules in the air to become positively charged.
The dome-shaped section 20, the base section 22 and the manifold 56 are e~ch preferably made of a plastic material. An annu-lar flange 62 extends from the lowermost edge of the dome-shaped section 20 and encircles the outer circumference of both the manifold 56 and the base section 22. The manifold 56 is secured between the upper surface of the base section 22 and the flange 62. When the dome-shaped section 20, the base section 22 and the manifold 56 are formed of a plastic material, they are preferably joined together by a chemical welding process. Of course, any suitable joining process may be utilized.
The conduit 16 includes a pipe 64 which extends through a hole in the shoulder 42 and is secured therein by a pair of nuts 66, 68. The air which has been processed by passage through the deion-ized water 18 thus passes out of the container 12 by way of the pipe 64. In the preferred embodiment, negative pressure is applied to the conduit 16 by a suitable source. Before the processed air leaves the container 12, moisture is removed from the processed air by a baffle means designated generally as 70.
The baffLe means 70 includes a generally conical shaped lower plate 72 and a generally conical shaped upper plate 74. A
~V9%9~2 1 plurality of curved condensing vanes 76 are secured between the lower and upper plates 72, 74.
The plates 72, 74 and vanes 76 are preEerably constructed of a plastic material and chemically welded to one another. An an-nular shoulder or flange 78 is integral with and extends upwardly from the upper plate 74. The baffle means 70 is secured within the container 12 by attaching the flange 78 to the interior surface of central projection 30. When both the plate 74 and the container 12 are constructed of a plastic material, the flange 78 is preferably secured to the central projection 30 by a chemical welding process.
Processed air is thus constrained to leave the container 12 by way of the passages formed between the plates 72, 74 and the vanes 76. ~oisture which may be contained in the processed air con- ;;~
denses upon the plates 72, 74 and vanes 76. The condensed water thereafter drains downwardly back to the supply of water 18. In ;
this manner, relatively dry processed air is supplied to the conduit 16. The conduit 16 thereafter passes the processed air to the com-bustion area of fossil fuel combustion device.
The processed air contains positively charged molecules of both oxygen and nitrogen, and a minute amount of tri-atomic oxy-gen (03) or ozone. The processed air increases the efficiency of the combustion process. The oxygen molecules are known exothermic agents, while the nitrogen molecules are known endothermic agents.
It is believed that due to the positive charging of these molecules, the positively charged oxygen molecules drive away the positively charged nitrogen molecules, thus reducing their endothermic effect and increasing the exothermic effect of the oxygen molecules. Also, upon introduction of heat, the ozone molecules degrade into pure oxygen and also serve as an exothermic agent. The above-described actions are broadly considered the catalytic action of the processed ~0~2962 1 air in the combustion process. This catalytic action increases the amount of energy extracted from a given amount of fuel. Also due to the catalytic action, specified temperature levels can be achieved within a shorter time span and the amount of fuel consumed to reach the specified temperature levels is proportionately reduced.
Figure 6 illustrates one method of utilizing the catalyst generator with a combustion device. A centrifugal air blower 80 forces air into pipe 82 which in turn connects with the combustion chamber of a fossil fuel combustion device. Impeller 82 forces air in a circular pattern along the interior circumference of the blower 80 and past the end 84 of conduit 14 and the end 86 of conduit 16.
The ends 84 and 86 are positioned within the blower 80 so that a positive pressure is applied to conduit 14 and a negative pressure is applied to conduit 16.
To aid in the creation of the positive and negative pres~
sures within conduits 14 and 16, the ends 84, 86 are beveled. By placing the open portion 88 of beveled end 84 within the air flow stream as indicated by arrow 90, forced air or positive air pressure is applied to the conduit 14. By placing the closed portion 92 of the end 86 within the air flow path as indicated by arrow 94, air flows around the beveled end 86 and creates a suction force or negative pressure in the conduit 16. The area within the container 12 which is above the uppermost water level is thus held as a partial vacuum.
The ends 84, 86 of conduits 14, 16 are mounted rotatably within the wall of air blower 80. The rotatability of the ends 84, 86 permits the positive and/or negative pressure within the conduits 14 and 16 to be adiusted by placing more or less of the open and/or closed portions 88~ 92 within the air stream. Since the ends 84, 86 are constructed identically, the details of only end 84 will be des-cribed in detail. Like numerals will indicate like elements in the ~929E;2 1 end 86. The end 84 is constructed of a tube 96. The tube 96 has a first threaded portion 98 which is adapted to screw into threads of a hole in the wall of air blower 80. A second threaded portion lO0 screws into a coupling member 102 which connects the end 84 to the tubing 104. The tubing 104 is preferably formed of a flexible plas-tic material and forms the medial or intermediate section of conduit 14. A finger grip ring 106 separates the first threaded portion 98 from the second threaded portion lO0. The finger grip 106 serves as a grip for adjusting the rotative position of the end 84. Once the proper rotative position has been determined, i.e., the suitable positive and/or negative pressure has been attained, the rotative position of the end 84 is secured by tightening the nut 108 onto the outer surface of the air blower.
The tubing 104 of conduit 14 is connected to the pipe 50 by way of valve member 110. Similarly, tubing 104 of conduit 16 is connected to the pipe 64 by way of valve member 112. Any suitable means may be utilized for coupling the tubing 104 of the conduits 14, 16 to the valve members llO, 112, respectively. Valves llO, 112 ~ `
provide control of the amount of air flowing into and out of the container 12.
The operation of the catalytic generator 10 should be self-explanatory from the above description. Hence, only a short summary of its operation follows. Air under pressure is supplied to the manifold 56 by way of conduit 14. In the preferred embodiment, the air is forced through conduit 14 by means of an air blower 80. How-ever, an air pressure source, such as a pump distinct from a combus-tion apparatus, may be utilized to supply the air. A separate pump is often required when the generator is used with small residential furnaces wherein the air delivery system of the furnace is incapable of creating sufficient pressure. The air is bubbled through deionized '~' '`'" .
, ~092962 1 water 18 in a plurality of streams. After passing through the deion-ized waterJ a number of the oxygen and nitrogen molecules contained in the air pick up a positive charge. Also, a minute amount of ozone is generated. The processed air is thereafter drawn out of the container 12, through the conduit 16 and injected into the combustion area of a fossil fuel combustion device. The processed air increases the efficiency of the combustion process. Prior to exiting the con-tainer 12, moisture is removed from the processed air by the baffle means 70 and the condensed water is returned to the deionized water supply 18.
The generator of the present invention can be constructed -in various sizes. The following dimensions should be considered merely exemplary of two sizes of generators that have been found `
particularly satisfactory. One type of generator designed to hold
2 gallons of deionized water has a maximum diameter of 11 inches and a height of 6 inches. Another size of generator which is designed ' to hold 3-1/2 gallons of deionized water has a maximum diameter of 13 inches and a height of 9 inches. Depending upon the size of the `
furnace with which the generator is to be used, larger and smaller generators can be constructed to hold both larger and smaller amounts of deionized water.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
furnace with which the generator is to be used, larger and smaller generators can be constructed to hold both larger and smaller amounts of deionized water.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
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PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Apparatus for improving combustion efficiency of a fuel-air mixture comprising:
a container for holding water;
means for producing processed air by passing air through water in said container including a manifold having a plurality of outlet holes adjacent the interior bottom of said container and a conduit connected to said manifold for introducing air to said manifold;
means for removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and means for removing said processed air from said container and for introducing said processed air removed from said container into a fuel mixture.
a container for holding water;
means for producing processed air by passing air through water in said container including a manifold having a plurality of outlet holes adjacent the interior bottom of said container and a conduit connected to said manifold for introducing air to said manifold;
means for removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and means for removing said processed air from said container and for introducing said processed air removed from said container into a fuel mixture.
2. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least some of said holes in said manifold are arranged in a circular configuration about the center of the bottom of said container.
3. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for removing moisture includes a baffle with a plurality of condensing vanes within an upper portion of said container above the level of said water.
4. Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein said baffle includes a pair of generally conical shaped plates, said plates being spaced one above the other and said condensing vanes being secured in a radially extending direction between said plates.
5. Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein the space formed between said plates and said vanes provides an outlet path for processed air being removed from said container whereby substantially all moisture contained in said processed air condenses on said vanes.
6. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for passing air through water further includes a first conduit communicating between said manifold and an air blower of a fuel combustion device, and wherein said means for introducing said processed air into an air-fuel mixture includes a second conduit downstream from said first conduit communicating between said container and said air blower.
7. Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein one end of said first conduit is beveled and is adapted to be inserted into the air stream within said air blower, said beveled end forming in part means for adjusting the pressure of the air entering said container, and one end of said second conduit is beveled and is adapted to be inserted into the air stream of said air blower to create a negative pressure in said container, said beveled end of said second conduit forming in part means for adjusting the negative pressure applied to said container.
8. Apparatus for improving combustion efficiency of a fuel-air mixture within a fossil fuel combustion device having an intake air blower comprising:
a container for deionized water;
a manifold adjacent the bottom wall of said container for introducing air under pressure from an air blower to the interior of said container, said manifold having a plurality of holes adjacent the bottom interior of said container for forming a plurality of air bubble streams in deionized water in said container;
a first conduit having a first beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said air blower and having a second end connected to said manifold to supply air under pressure from said air blower;
baffle means supported above the surface of said water in said container adjacent an outlet from said container for removing substantially all moisture from air passed through said water in said container;
a second conduit having a first beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said blower and having a second beveled end connected to the outlet from said container for creating a negative pressure in said container and for removing air from said container after the air has passed through the water in said container.
a container for deionized water;
a manifold adjacent the bottom wall of said container for introducing air under pressure from an air blower to the interior of said container, said manifold having a plurality of holes adjacent the bottom interior of said container for forming a plurality of air bubble streams in deionized water in said container;
a first conduit having a first beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said air blower and having a second end connected to said manifold to supply air under pressure from said air blower;
baffle means supported above the surface of said water in said container adjacent an outlet from said container for removing substantially all moisture from air passed through said water in said container;
a second conduit having a first beveled end adapted to be inserted into the forced air stream in said blower and having a second beveled end connected to the outlet from said container for creating a negative pressure in said container and for removing air from said container after the air has passed through the water in said container.
9. Apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein said container is dome-shaped and said outlet is located at the apex of said container and both said first and second conduits each include valves for adjusting the flow of air therethrough.
10. Apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein said beveled ends are rotatably supported in said air blower whereby the relative pressure differential between said first and second conduits is adjustable.
11. A method of improving combustion of a fuel-air mixture comprising the steps of:
(a) placing water in a container;
(b) producing processed air by bubbling air through said water by passing said air through a plurality of holes in a manifold adjacent the interior bottom of said container;
(c) producing relatively dry processed air by removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and (d) introducing said relatively dry processed air into a fuel-air mixture whereby the efficiency of the combustion of said fuel-air mixture is increased.
(a) placing water in a container;
(b) producing processed air by bubbling air through said water by passing said air through a plurality of holes in a manifold adjacent the interior bottom of said container;
(c) producing relatively dry processed air by removing substantially all moisture from said processed air prior to removing said processed air from said container; and (d) introducing said relatively dry processed air into a fuel-air mixture whereby the efficiency of the combustion of said fuel-air mixture is increased.
12. A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein step Cc) includes passing said processed air through a moisture baffle adjacent the uppermost portion of said container.
13. A method in accordance with claim 12 including providing said moisture baffle with a pair of generally conical plates and a plurality of vanes secured between said plates.
14. A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein deionized water is placed in said container.
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