EP2925996B1 - Device for the magnetic treatment of a hydrocarbon-containing fluid - Google Patents

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EP2925996B1
EP2925996B1 EP13798543.8A EP13798543A EP2925996B1 EP 2925996 B1 EP2925996 B1 EP 2925996B1 EP 13798543 A EP13798543 A EP 13798543A EP 2925996 B1 EP2925996 B1 EP 2925996B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for the magnetic treatment of a hydrocarbon-containing fluid, which comprises a conduit for the passage of the fluid and six magnets which form three successively arranged pairs whose magnetic fields penetrate the interior of the conduit.
  • the US 2007/0138077 A1 , the WO 02/101224 A1 and the EP 0399801 A1 show similar devices for the magnetic activation of fuels, but have a more complex structure.
  • a plurality of magnets, along with other devices such as flow or heating elements, are disposed within a fuel-carrying container so that the fuel is processed in various ways.
  • the disadvantage of these solutions is that not all amounts of fuel experience the same effect of the magnetic fields or other treatment elements, and that the devices are not interchangeable without opening the fuel line as a whole.
  • the US 4,050,426 A discloses a method and apparatus for treating liquid fuel. It flows Fuel close to the inner surfaces of formed as a hollow cylinder along permanent magnets. Another disadvantage is that the device forms part of the fuel line and thus the fuel line must be opened if the device is to be replaced or installed. In addition, the fuel must pass through two apertured diaphragms in order to flow into a jacket channel of a double-walled hollow cylinder. The preparation of this device is therefore complicated.
  • the DE 35 03 691 A1 describes a magnet activator for fuels, wherein outside the rectilinearly executed fuel line, three pairs of permanent magnets are arranged. Disadvantageous effect of this doctrine is the simply held three magnetic fields that passes the fuel. Although activation of the hydrocarbons in the fuel is detectable, it is comparatively small.
  • the AT 511 345 B1 describes an apparatus for the magnetic activation of gaseous or liquid fuels according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention aims to provide a device as mentioned above, which is simple in construction, easy or hardly needs maintenance, and easy to install or exchangeable. Furthermore, an improved and increased activation of the fluid should be achieved by the device according to the invention.
  • the device according to the invention accomplishes this by forming the magnets substantially cylindrically shaped and disposed outside the conduit, the two magnets of a pair being aligned with each other on opposite sides of the conduit wall, each facing the conduit with one of their faces, and each one Magnet having a bar pattern of alternating magnetic polarity, which is aligned perpendicular to the direction of flow of the fluid.
  • the device comprises at least one further group of three pairs of magnets.
  • the magnets are arranged in a housing, which is preferably tubular.
  • the magnets are fixed in position with plastic pieces.
  • a preferred embodiment of the device is characterized in that the axes of two magnet pairs lying one behind the other enclose an angle in the direction of flow.
  • the magnets are arranged in a drum, which is mounted axially rotatable on the line, and wherein the drum is connected to an electric drive.
  • the controller is connected to at least one sensor, by which the activation of the fluid is measurable.
  • Fig. 1 a schematic longitudinal section through the device
  • Fig. 2 a schematic cross section through a further embodiment of the device
  • Fig. 3 a schematic plan view of a magnet
  • Fig. 4 a schematic longitudinal section through a magnet
  • Fig. 5 a schematic longitudinal section through the device
  • Fig. 6 a schematic cross section through the device.
  • hydrocarbon-containing Fluids are all known fossil, liquid or gaseous fuels, such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, natural gas and the like.
  • the fluid passes through three pairs of magnets 3.
  • Each of the magnets 3 is designed as a permanent magnet and directed to the conduit 2, but arranged outside the conduit.
  • the polarity of the magnets 3 is chosen such that a north pole of a first magnet 3 always faces a south pole of the oppositely arranged magnet 3 and vice versa.
  • permanent magnets and electromagnets or other magnet types can be used.
  • the arrangement and polarity of the magnets 3 according to the present invention provides a device in which carbon atoms of hydrocarbons are particularly highly activated so that they react with oxygen during the subsequent combustion to carbon dioxide.
  • the magnets 3 are formed as cylindrical bar magnets. Their circular end faces 4 are each directed to the line 2.
  • the three magnet pairs are arranged in a housing 5. So that they remain in their exact position, the magnets 3 are held by plastic pieces 6. They are shaped in the example shown so that they almost completely fill the interior of the housing 5 and have only milled or drilled cavities for receiving the magnets 3.
  • the plastic pieces 6 can of course also be made of another solid material as long as it does not affect the magnetic fields of the magnets 3.
  • the housing 5 is tubular and coaxially aligned with the conduit 2.
  • the housing 5 is preferably made of Stg. 37 and is chromed outside.
  • end caps 7 can have a thread at both ends, which serve for screwing on end caps 7.
  • Other types of construction of the housing for storage and fixed support of the magnets 3 are conceivable, such as two half-shells that can be folded over an existing line 2. If end caps 7 are provided, they are, like the housing 5, made of Stg. 37 made. The housing 5 and end caps are designed in their dimensions so that no magnetic saturation is achieved by the magnets 3, thus the magnetic circuit is closed, and the magnetic field exactly where it is needed, reaches the maximum field strength.
  • the conduit 2 may be made of stainless steel because stainless steel is paramagnetic.
  • Fig. 2 shows a cross section of the device 1 along the line AB Fig. 1 according to Fig. 2 lie two 3 magnets on a common axis 8 and show with their end faces 4 on the line. 2
  • Fig. 3 shows the exact polarity of the magnets 3.
  • the north and south poles alternate with each other in a line pattern (in Fig. 3 By way of example, two strips are designated as north pole N and as south pole S).
  • the same bar pattern, only with reverse polarity, has the corresponding magnet 3 on the opposite side of the line 2.
  • an alternating magnetic field is established within the line 2. It turns out, surprisingly, that at a suitable frequency of the magnetic field change, an increased activation of the carbon atoms takes place.
  • the alternating frequency is essentially due to the spatial distance of the north and south poles on the magnet 3 and by the flow rate of the fluid through the conduit 2.
  • FIG. 4 shows the line pattern of the alternating north and south poles on a magnet 3, wherein in this longitudinal sectional view, the end face 4 faces downward.
  • the efficiency of the device 1 can be increased by the fact that three pairs of magnets are used, wherein the distance between the first and the second pair and the distance between the second and the third pair of magnets 3 is equal to choose. A further increase in efficiency occurs significantly when another group of three pairs of magnets 3 is added to the first group. Furthermore, it has surprisingly been found that the efficiency of the device is increased when the axes 8 of two pairs of magnets behind each other form an angle ( Fig. 2 ). Two magnets 3 of a pair, which are arranged opposite to the line 2 around, are aligned with each other, ie they lie on a common axis 8, which is perpendicular to the flow direction 2, determined by the line 2, is located. Seen in the direction of flow, the axes 8 of two adjacent pairs of magnets can now form an angle.
  • Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of the invention.
  • the efficiency for activating the fluid is increased.
  • the three pairs of magnets 3 are arranged in a drum 9 within the housing 5.
  • the drum 9 is coaxially rotatable on the line 2 by means of ball bearings 10, for example.
  • coils 11 are provided which can drive the drum 9 rotationally. Tests have shown that the activation of the carbon atoms increases as the three pairs of magnets 3 rotate around the conduit 2 during the passage of the fuel.
  • a controller 12 controls the rotational speed of the drum 9 via the spools 11.
  • the drum 9 need not be driven by the spools 11. Alternatives such as electric motors or similar are equally possible.
  • the housing 5 now takes over the function of the mechanical protection of the rotating drum 9 and possibly the inclusion of parts of the drive means of the drum 9.
  • the housing 5 could, however, be structurally changed in this embodiment, e.g. towards a mesh basket or guards.
  • Fig. 6 shows this embodiment in cross section along the line AB in Fig. 5 , It can be more or less than the six in Fig. 5 shown coils 11 are used. In addition, they need not be arranged at the height of the magnets 3.
  • the magnetic field generated by the coils 11 is to be chosen so that a safe and fast drive of the drum 9 is ensured, however, that the magnetic field generated by the magnets 3 in the conduit 2 remains unchanged.
  • the controller 12 may also control the rotational speed of the drum 9 in response to the actual or desired activation of the carbon atoms.
  • at least one sensor 13 is attached to the fluid outlet of the line 2 of the device 1, which measures the activation and passes it on via a line 14 to the controller.
  • a sensor 13 may consist of an LED and a photocell. The LED then emits electromagnetic radiation of a particular frequency, such as the resonant frequency of carbon, and the photocell receives the electromagnetic radiation subsequently emitted by the carbon atoms.
  • sensors 13 may be arranged on the input side of the line 2 in order to be able to measure the excitation difference.
  • the best rotational speed of the drum 9 can change due to changes in the composition or temperature of the fluid.
  • the flow rate plays a role. For example, it may change in engines when a vehicle changes vehicle speed or driving performance.
  • the device is suitable for the activation of diesel, gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, heavy oil, vegetable oils, etc., as well as for gases, such as camping gas, butane, propane, etc.
  • the increase in efficiency is measured either in the increase in power of an engine whose Fuel supply line is equipped with a device 1, or by reducing the fuel consumption at the same power. Of course, the efficiency also increases with heaters or burners. Likewise, an increased efficiency is directly reflected in the reduction of the soot content or the carbon monoxide level in the exhaust gases.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur magnetischen Behandlung eines kohlenwasserstoffhaltigen Fluids, die eine Leitung zum DurchfluƟ des Fluids sowie sechs Magneten, die drei hintereinander angeordnete Paare bilden, deren Magnetfelder das Innere der Leitung durchdringen, aufweist.The invention relates to a device for the magnetic treatment of a hydrocarbon-containing fluid, which comprises a conduit for the passage of the fluid and six magnets which form three successively arranged pairs whose magnetic fields penetrate the interior of the conduit.

Die Behandlung von fossilen Treibstoffen fĆ¼r Fahrzeugmotoren durch Magnetfelder sind im Stand der Technik bekannt. Die US 6,456,178 B1 , die KR 10-2009-0011385 A , die US 5,348,050 , die WO 97/29279 sowie die AT 010455 U1 lehren verschiedene Vorrichtungen, die mittels einer einfachen Anordnung von wenigen Permanentmagneten den Treibstoff fĆ¼r Verbrennungsmotoren kurz vor der Einspritzung in den Brennraum behandeln. Der Treibstoff passiert dabei ein inhomogenes Magnetfeld in LƤngs- oder Querrichtung, wodurch die Kohlenstoffatome angeregt werden sollen.The treatment of fossil fuels for vehicle engines by magnetic fields are known in the art. The US 6,456,178 B1 , the KR 10-2009-0011385 A , the US 5,348,050 , the WO 97/29279 as well as the AT 010455 U1 teach various devices that treat the fuel for internal combustion engines just before injection into the combustion chamber by means of a simple arrangement of a few permanent magnets. The fuel passes an inhomogeneous magnetic field in the longitudinal or transverse direction, whereby the carbon atoms are to be excited.

Die US 2007/0138077 A1 , die WO 02/101224 A1 und die EP 0399 801 A1 zeigen Ƥhnliche Vorrichtungen zum magnetischen Aktivieren von Treibstoffen, die jedoch einen komplexeren Aufbau aufweisen. Eine Vielzahl von Magneten werden zusammen mit anderen Vorrichtungen, wie Strƶmungsblenden oder Heizelementen, innerhalb eines von Treibstoff durchflossenen BehƤlters angeordnet, so daƟ der Treibstoff auf verschiedene Art und Weise aufbereitet wird. Der Nachteil dieser Lƶsungen besteht darin, daƟ nicht alle Treibstoffmengen die gleiche Wirkung der Magnetfelder oder anderer Behandlungselemente erfahren, und daƟ die Vorrichtungen nicht austauschbar sind, ohne die Treibstoffleitung insgesamt zu ƶffnen.The US 2007/0138077 A1 , the WO 02/101224 A1 and the EP 0399801 A1 show similar devices for the magnetic activation of fuels, but have a more complex structure. A plurality of magnets, along with other devices such as flow or heating elements, are disposed within a fuel-carrying container so that the fuel is processed in various ways. The disadvantage of these solutions is that not all amounts of fuel experience the same effect of the magnetic fields or other treatment elements, and that the devices are not interchangeable without opening the fuel line as a whole.

Die US 4,050,426 A offenbart ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Behandeln flĆ¼ssigen Treibstoffes. Dabei strƶmt Treibstoff dicht an den InnenflƤchen von als Hohlzylinder ausgebildeten Permanentmagneten entlang. Nachteilig ist auch hier, daƟ die Vorrichtung einen Teil der Treibstoffleitung bildet und somit die Treibstoffleitung geƶffnet werden muƟ, falls die Vorrichtung gewechselt oder eingebaut werden soll. Zudem muƟ der Treibstoff zwei Lochblenden passieren, um in einen Mantelkanal eines doppelwandigen Hohlzylinders zu strƶmen. Die Herstellung dieser Vorrichtung ist daher aufwendig.The US 4,050,426 A discloses a method and apparatus for treating liquid fuel. It flows Fuel close to the inner surfaces of formed as a hollow cylinder along permanent magnets. Another disadvantage is that the device forms part of the fuel line and thus the fuel line must be opened if the device is to be replaced or installed. In addition, the fuel must pass through two apertured diaphragms in order to flow into a jacket channel of a double-walled hollow cylinder. The preparation of this device is therefore complicated.

Die DE 35 03 691 A1 beschreibt einen Magnet-Aktivator fĆ¼r Brenn- oder Kraftstoffe, wobei auƟerhalb der geradlinig ausgefĆ¼hrten Kraftstoffleitung drei Paare von Permanentmagneten angeordnet sind. Nachteilig wirken sich bei dieser Lehre die schlicht gehaltenen drei Magnetfelder aus, die der Treibstoff passiert. Zwar ist eine Aktivierung der Kohlenwasserstoffe in dem Treibstoff feststellbar, doch fƤllt sie vergleichsweise gering aus.The DE 35 03 691 A1 describes a magnet activator for fuels, wherein outside the rectilinearly executed fuel line, three pairs of permanent magnets are arranged. Disadvantageous effect of this doctrine is the simply held three magnetic fields that passes the fuel. Although activation of the hydrocarbons in the fuel is detectable, it is comparatively small.

Die AT 511 345 B1 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zum magnetischen Aktivieren von gasfƶrmigen oder flĆ¼ssigen EnergietrƤgern gemƤƟ dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Die Erfindung zielt darauf ab, eine Vorrichtung, wie eingangs angefĆ¼hrt, zu schaffen, welche einfach im Aufbau ist, leicht oder kaum gewartet werden muƟ, sowie leicht einbaubar oder austauschbar ist. Weiterhin soll durch die erfindungsgemƤƟe Vorrichtung eine verbesserte und gesteigerte Aktivierung des Fluids erreicht werden.The AT 511 345 B1 describes an apparatus for the magnetic activation of gaseous or liquid fuels according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention aims to provide a device as mentioned above, which is simple in construction, easy or hardly needs maintenance, and easy to install or exchangeable. Furthermore, an improved and increased activation of the fluid should be achieved by the device according to the invention.

Die erfindungsgemƤƟe Vorrichtung erreicht dies dadurch, daƟ die Magnete im wesentlichen zylinderfƶrmig ausgebildet und auƟerhalb der Leitung angeordnet sind, wobei die beiden Magnete eines Paares miteinander fluchtend an gegenĆ¼berliegenden Seiten der Leitungswand angeordnet sind und jeweils mit einer ihrer Stirnseiten auf die Leitung weisen, und wobei jeder Magnet ein Strichmuster abwechselnder Magnetpolung aufweist, das senkrecht zur FluƟrichtung des Fluids ausgerichtet ist.The device according to the invention accomplishes this by forming the magnets substantially cylindrically shaped and disposed outside the conduit, the two magnets of a pair being aligned with each other on opposite sides of the conduit wall, each facing the conduit with one of their faces, and each one Magnet having a bar pattern of alternating magnetic polarity, which is aligned perpendicular to the direction of flow of the fluid.

In einer AusfĆ¼hrungsform der Erfindung weist die Vorrichtung mindestens eine weitere Gruppe aus drei Paaren von Magneten auf.In one embodiment of the invention, the device comprises at least one further group of three pairs of magnets.

Zur weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Magnete in einem GehƤuse angeordnet, das bevorzugt rohrfƶrmig ist.For further embodiment of the invention, the magnets are arranged in a housing, which is preferably tubular.

Bevorzugt ist in einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung, daƟ die Magnete mit KunststoffstĆ¼cken in ihrer Position fixiert sind.It is preferred in one embodiment of the invention that the magnets are fixed in position with plastic pieces.

Eine bevorzugte AusfĆ¼hrungsform der Vorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daƟ die Achsen zweier hintereinanderliegender Magnetpaare in FluƟrichtung gesehen einen Winkel einschlieƟen.A preferred embodiment of the device is characterized in that the axes of two magnet pairs lying one behind the other enclose an angle in the direction of flow.

In einer weiteren AusfĆ¼hrungsform sind die Magnete in einer Trommel angeordnet, die axial drehbar auf der Leitung gelagert ist, und wobei die Trommel mit einem elektrischen Antrieb verbunden ist.In a further embodiment, the magnets are arranged in a drum, which is mounted axially rotatable on the line, and wherein the drum is connected to an electric drive.

Bevorzug wird der Antrieb der Trommel durch eine Steuerung geregelt.Favor the drive of the drum is controlled by a controller.

Weiterhin bevorzugt ist die Steuerung mit mindestens einem Sensor verbunden, durch welchen die Aktivierung des Fluids meƟbar ist.Further preferably, the controller is connected to at least one sensor, by which the activation of the fluid is measurable.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispieles nƤher erlƤutert. Es zeigen: Fig. 1 einen schematischen LƤngsschnitt durch die Vorrichtung, Fig. 2 einen schematischen Querschnitt durch eine weitere AusfĆ¼hrungsform der Vorrichtung, Fig. 3 eine schematische Draufsicht auf einen Magneten, Fig. 4 einen schematischen LƤngsschnitt durch einen Magneten, Fig. 5 einen schematischen LƤngsschnitt durch die Vorrichtung und Fig. 6 einen schematischen Querschnitt durch die Vorrichtung.The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Show it: Fig. 1 a schematic longitudinal section through the device, Fig. 2 a schematic cross section through a further embodiment of the device, Fig. 3 a schematic plan view of a magnet, Fig. 4 a schematic longitudinal section through a magnet, Fig. 5 a schematic longitudinal section through the device and Fig. 6 a schematic cross section through the device.

GemƤƟ Fig. 1 strƶmt ein kohlenwasserstoffhaltiges Fluid in Pfeilrichtung durch eine Leitung 2. Kohlenwasserstoffhaltige Fluids sind alle bekannten fossilen, flĆ¼ssigen oder gasfƶrmigen Treibstoffe, wie Benzin, Heizƶl, Kerosin, Erdgas u.dgl. Beim Strƶmen durch die Leitung 2 passiert das Fluid drei Paare von Magneten 3. Jeder der Magneten 3 ist als Permanentmagnet ausgefĆ¼hrt und auf die Leitung 2 gerichtet, jedoch auƟerhalb der Leitung angeordnet. Die Polung der Magnete 3 ist derart gewƤhlt, daƟ ein Nordpol eines ersten Magneten 3 immer einem SĆ¼dpol des gegenĆ¼berliegend angeordneten Magneten 3 gegenĆ¼berliegt und umgekehrt. Anstelle von Permanentmagneten kƶnnen auch Elektromagneten oder andere Magnettypen verwendet werden.According to Fig. 1 a hydrocarbon-containing fluid flows in the direction of the arrow through a line 2. hydrocarbon-containing Fluids are all known fossil, liquid or gaseous fuels, such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, natural gas and the like. When flowing through the conduit 2, the fluid passes through three pairs of magnets 3. Each of the magnets 3 is designed as a permanent magnet and directed to the conduit 2, but arranged outside the conduit. The polarity of the magnets 3 is chosen such that a north pole of a first magnet 3 always faces a south pole of the oppositely arranged magnet 3 and vice versa. Instead of permanent magnets and electromagnets or other magnet types can be used.

Beim Verbrennen von Kohlenwasserstoffen in Motoren, Brennern, Heizƶfen oder Ƥhnlichem fƤllt die Leistung dann am hƶchsten aus, wenn die Kohlenstoffatome und die Wasserstoffatome zusammen mit dem Luftsauerstoff vollstƤndig zu Kohlendioxid (CO2) und zu Wasser (H2O) verbrennen. Voraussetzung dafĆ¼r ist nicht nur das geeignete MischungsverhƤltnis von Fluid und Luftsauerstoff sowie eine mƶglichst gleichmƤƟige Vernebelung des Fluids im Luftsauerstoff zum Zeitpunkt der Verbrennung, sondern auch der beste Zustand der in den Kohlenwasserstoffen gebundenen Kohlenstoffatome vor der Verbrennung. Befinden sich nƤmlich von den vier an der Reaktion beteiligten Valenzelektronen eines Kohlenstoffatoms nicht alle im angeregten Zustand, kann es trotz Vorhandenseins ausreichend vieler Sauerstoffatome dazu kommen, daƟ der Kohlenstoff nur zu Kohlenmonoxid (CO) verbrennt oder unverbrannt als RuƟ verbleibt. Die Leistung des Verbrennungsmotors oder der Heizungsanlage verringert sich dadurch und der AusstoƟ an unerwĆ¼nschtem Kohlenmonoxid und an RuƟpartikeln wird erhƶht. Ɯberraschenderweise schafft die Anordnung und die Polung der Magnete 3 gemƤƟ der vorliegenden Erfindung eine Vorrichtung, in welcher Kohlenstoffatome von Kohlenwasserstoffen in besonders hohem MaƟe aktiviert werden, so daƟ sie bei der anschlieƟenden Verbrennung mit Sauerstoff zu Kohlendioxid reagieren.When burning hydrocarbons in engines, burners, furnaces, or the like, the performance is highest when the carbon atoms and the hydrogen atoms together with the atmospheric oxygen burns completely to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water (H 2 O). The prerequisite for this is not only the suitable mixing ratio of fluid and atmospheric oxygen, but also the most uniform atomization of the fluid in the atmospheric oxygen at the time of combustion, but also the best state of the carbon atoms bound in the hydrocarbons prior to combustion. In fact, if not all of the four valence electrons of a carbon atom involved in the reaction are in the excited state, despite the presence of enough oxygen atoms, the carbon may only burn to carbon monoxide (CO) or remain unburned as carbon black. The performance of the internal combustion engine or the heating system is thereby reduced and the emission of undesired carbon monoxide and soot particles is increased. Surprisingly, the arrangement and polarity of the magnets 3 according to the present invention provides a device in which carbon atoms of hydrocarbons are particularly highly activated so that they react with oxygen during the subsequent combustion to carbon dioxide.

Weiterhin gemƤƟ Fig. 1 und gemƤƟ Fig. 3 und 4 sind die Magnete 3 als zylinderfƶrmige Stabmagneten ausgebildet. Ihre kreisfƶrmigen Stirnseiten 4 sind jeweils auf die Leitung 2 gerichtet. Zur einfachen und sicheren Handhabung sind die drei Magnetpaare in einem GehƤuse 5 angeordnet. Damit sie in ihrer exakten Position verharren, werden die Magnete 3 durch KunststoffstĆ¼cke 6 gehalten. Sie sind im gezeigten Beispiel derart geformt, daƟ sie den Innenraum des GehƤuses 5 fast vollstƤndig ausfĆ¼llen und lediglich gefrƤste oder gebohrte HohlrƤume zur Aufnahme der Magnete 3 aufweisen. Die KunststoffstĆ¼cke 6 kƶnnen selbstverstƤndlich auch aus einem anderen festen Material hergestellt sein, solange es die Magnetfelder der Magneten 3 nicht beeinfluƟt. Bevorzugt ist das GehƤuse 5 rohrfƶrmig und koaxial mit der Leitung 2 ausgerichtet. Das GehƤuse 5 besteht vorzugsweise aus Stg. 37 und ist auƟen verchromt. Es kann an beiden Enden ein Gewinde aufweisen, welche zum Aufschrauben von Endkappen 7 dienen. Auch andere Arten des Aufbaues des GehƤuses zur Aufbewahrung und feststehenden Halterung der Magnete 3 sind denkbar, wie z.B. zwei Halbschalen, die Ć¼ber eine bestehende Leitung 2 geklappt werden kƶnnen. Wenn Endkappen 7 vorgesehen sind, sind auch sie, wie das GehƤuse 5, aus Stg. 37 gefertigt. Das GehƤuse 5 und Endkappen sind in ihren Abmessungen so ausgelegt, daƟ durch die Magnete 3 keine magnetische SƤttigung erreicht wird, somit der magnetische Kreis geschlossen ist, und das magnetische Feld genau dort, WO es benƶtigt wird, die grĆ¶ĆŸte FeldstƤrke erreicht. Die Leitung 2 kann aus Edelstahl gefertigt sein, weil Edelstahl paramagnetisch ist.Continue according to Fig. 1 and according to 3 and 4 the magnets 3 are formed as cylindrical bar magnets. Their circular end faces 4 are each directed to the line 2. For easy and safe handling, the three magnet pairs are arranged in a housing 5. So that they remain in their exact position, the magnets 3 are held by plastic pieces 6. They are shaped in the example shown so that they almost completely fill the interior of the housing 5 and have only milled or drilled cavities for receiving the magnets 3. The plastic pieces 6 can of course also be made of another solid material as long as it does not affect the magnetic fields of the magnets 3. Preferably, the housing 5 is tubular and coaxially aligned with the conduit 2. The housing 5 is preferably made of Stg. 37 and is chromed outside. It can have a thread at both ends, which serve for screwing on end caps 7. Other types of construction of the housing for storage and fixed support of the magnets 3 are conceivable, such as two half-shells that can be folded over an existing line 2. If end caps 7 are provided, they are, like the housing 5, made of Stg. 37 made. The housing 5 and end caps are designed in their dimensions so that no magnetic saturation is achieved by the magnets 3, thus the magnetic circuit is closed, and the magnetic field exactly where it is needed, reaches the maximum field strength. The conduit 2 may be made of stainless steel because stainless steel is paramagnetic.

Fig. 2 stellt einen Querschnitt der Vorrichtung 1 entlang der Linie AB aus Fig. 1 dar. GemƤƟ Fig. 2 liegen sich zwei Magnete 3 gegenĆ¼ber auf einer gemeinsamen Achse 8 und zeigen mit ihren Stirnseiten 4 auf die Leitung 2. Fig. 2 shows a cross section of the device 1 along the line AB Fig. 1 according to Fig. 2 lie two 3 magnets on a common axis 8 and show with their end faces 4 on the line. 2

Fig. 3 zeigt die genaue Polung der Magnete 3. Es wechseln sich in einem Strichmuster Nord- und SĆ¼dpole miteinander ab (in Fig. 3 sind beispielhaft zwei Streifen als Nordpol N und als SĆ¼dpol S gekennzeichnet). Das gleiche Strichmuster, nur mit umgekehrter Polung, besitzt der entsprechende Magnet 3 auf der gegenĆ¼berliegenden Seite der Leitung 2. Dadurch wird innerhalb der Leitung 2 ein magnetisches Wechselfeld errichtet. Es zeigt sich Ć¼berraschenderweise, daƟ bei geeigneter Frequenz des Magnetfeldwechsels eine gesteigerte Aktivierung der Kohlenstoffatome stattfindet. Die Wechselfrequenz wird im wesentlichen durch den rƤumlichen Abstand der Nord- und SĆ¼dpole auf den Magneten 3 sowie durch die DurchfluƟgeschwindigkeit des Fluids durch die Leitung 2 bedingt. Fig. 3 shows the exact polarity of the magnets 3. The north and south poles alternate with each other in a line pattern (in Fig. 3 By way of example, two strips are designated as north pole N and as south pole S). The same bar pattern, only with reverse polarity, has the corresponding magnet 3 on the opposite side of the line 2. As a result, an alternating magnetic field is established within the line 2. It turns out, surprisingly, that at a suitable frequency of the magnetic field change, an increased activation of the carbon atoms takes place. The alternating frequency is essentially due to the spatial distance of the north and south poles on the magnet 3 and by the flow rate of the fluid through the conduit 2.

Auch gemƤƟ Fig. 4 zeigt sich das Strichmuster der abwechselnden Nord- und SĆ¼dpolung auf einem Magneten 3, wobei in dieser LƤngsschnitt-Ansicht die Stirnseite 4 nach unten weist.Also according to Fig. 4 shows the line pattern of the alternating north and south poles on a magnet 3, wherein in this longitudinal sectional view, the end face 4 faces downward.

Tests haben ergeben, daƟ sich der Wirkungsgrad der Vorrichtung 1 dadurch steigern lƤƟt, daƟ drei Magnetpaare verwendet werden, wobei der Abstand zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Paar sowie der Abstand zwischen dem zweiten und dem dritten Paar der Magnete 3 gleich groƟ zu wƤhlen ist. Eine weitere Steigerung des Wirkungsgrades findet signifikant dann statt, wenn eine weitere Gruppe aus drei Paaren von Magneten 3 der ersten Gruppe hinzugefĆ¼gt wird. Weiterhin hat sich Ć¼berraschend herausgestellt, daƟ der Wirkungsgrad der Vorrichtung gesteigert ist, wenn die Achsen 8 zweier hintereinanderliegender Magnetpaare einen Winkel einschlieƟen (Fig. 2). Zwei Magnete 3 eines Paares, die gegenĆ¼ber um die Leitung 2 herum angeordnet sind, sind fluchtend zueinander ausgerichtet, d.h. sie liegen auf einer gemeinsamen Achse 8, die senkrecht auf der DurchfluƟrichtung 2, bestimmt durch die Leitung 2, liegt. Gesehen in FluƟrichtung kƶnnen nun die Achsen 8 zweier benachbarter Magnetpaare einen Winkel einschlieƟen.Tests have shown that the efficiency of the device 1 can be increased by the fact that three pairs of magnets are used, wherein the distance between the first and the second pair and the distance between the second and the third pair of magnets 3 is equal to choose. A further increase in efficiency occurs significantly when another group of three pairs of magnets 3 is added to the first group. Furthermore, it has surprisingly been found that the efficiency of the device is increased when the axes 8 of two pairs of magnets behind each other form an angle ( Fig. 2 ). Two magnets 3 of a pair, which are arranged opposite to the line 2 around, are aligned with each other, ie they lie on a common axis 8, which is perpendicular to the flow direction 2, determined by the line 2, is located. Seen in the direction of flow, the axes 8 of two adjacent pairs of magnets can now form an angle.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine weitere AusfĆ¼hrungsform der Erfindung. Durch eine einfache VerƤnderung wird der Wirkungsgrad zur Aktivierung des Fluids erhƶht. Dazu sind die drei Paare der Magneten 3 in einer Trommel 9 innerhalb des GehƤuses 5 angeordnet. Die Trommel 9 ist koaxial drehbar auf der Leitung 2 mittels beispielsweise von Kugellagern 10 gelagert. Im GehƤuse 5 sind dann Spulen 11 vorgesehen, die die Trommel 9 drehend antreiben kƶnnen. Tests haben ergeben, daƟ die Aktivierung der Kohlenstoffatome steigt, wenn die drei Paare der Magneten 3 um die Leitung 2 wƤhrend des Durchflusses des Brennstoffes rotieren. Eine Steuerung 12 steuert die Rotationsgeschwindigkeit der Tommel 9 Ć¼ber die Spulen 11. Die Trommel 9 muƟ nicht von den Spulen 11 angetrieben werden. Alternativen wie Elektromotoren o.Ƥ. sind gleichermaƟen mƶglich. Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of the invention. By a simple change, the efficiency for activating the fluid is increased. For this purpose, the three pairs of magnets 3 are arranged in a drum 9 within the housing 5. The drum 9 is coaxially rotatable on the line 2 by means of ball bearings 10, for example. In the housing 5 then coils 11 are provided which can drive the drum 9 rotationally. Tests have shown that the activation of the carbon atoms increases as the three pairs of magnets 3 rotate around the conduit 2 during the passage of the fuel. A controller 12 controls the rotational speed of the drum 9 via the spools 11. The drum 9 need not be driven by the spools 11. Alternatives such as electric motors or similar are equally possible.

Durch Anordnung der Magnete 3 in der Trommel 9 sind sie immer noch innerhalb des GehƤuses 5 positioniert. Das GehƤuse 5 Ć¼bernimmt nun die Funktion des mechanischen Schutzes der rotierenden Trommel 9 sowie ggf. der Aufnahme von Teilen der Antriebsmittel der Trommel 9. Das GehƤuse 5 kƶnnte aber bei dieser AusfĆ¼hrungsform konstruktiv verƤndert werden, z.B. in Richtung eines Gitterkorbes oder von SchutzbĆ¼geln.By arranging the magnets 3 in the drum 9, they are still positioned within the housing 5. The housing 5 now takes over the function of the mechanical protection of the rotating drum 9 and possibly the inclusion of parts of the drive means of the drum 9. The housing 5 could, however, be structurally changed in this embodiment, e.g. towards a mesh basket or guards.

Fig. 6 zeigt diese AusfĆ¼hrungsform im Querschnitt entlang der Linie AB in Fig. 5. Es kƶnnen mehr oder weniger als die sechs in Fig. 5 dargestellten Spulen 11 verwendet werden. Sie mĆ¼ssen zudem nicht auf der Hƶhe der Magneten 3 angeordnet sein. Das von den Spulen 11 erzeugte Magnetfeld ist so zu WƤhlen, daƟ ein sicherer und schneller Antrieb der Trommel 9 gewƤhrleistet ist, daƟ jedoch das von den Magneten 3 in der Leitung 2 erzeugte Magnetfeld unverƤndert bleibt. Fig. 6 shows this embodiment in cross section along the line AB in Fig. 5 , It can be more or less than the six in Fig. 5 shown coils 11 are used. In addition, they need not be arranged at the height of the magnets 3. The magnetic field generated by the coils 11 is to be chosen so that a safe and fast drive of the drum 9 is ensured, however, that the magnetic field generated by the magnets 3 in the conduit 2 remains unchanged.

Die Steuerung 12 kann die Drehgeschwindigkeit der Trommel 9 auch in AbhƤngigkeit der tatsƤchlich erfolgten oder gewĆ¼nschten Aktivierung der Kohlenstoffatome regeln. Zu diesem Zweck wird mindestens ein Sensor 13 am Fluidausgang der Leitung 2 der Vorrichtung 1 angebracht, welcher die Aktivierung miƟt und Ć¼ber eine Leitung 14 an die Steuerung weitergibt. Ein solcher Sensor 13 kann aus einer LED und einer Photozelle bestehen. Die LED sendet dann elektromagnetische Strahlung einer bestimmten Frequenz, wie etwa der Resonanzfrequenz von Kohlenstoff, aus, und die Photozelle empfƤngt die von den Kohlenstoffatomen anschlieƟend emittierte elektromagnetische Strahlung. An der Eingangsseite der Leitung 2 kƶnnen zusƤtzlich Sensoren 13 angeordnet sein, um die Anregungsdifferenz messen zu kƶnnen. Die beste Drehgeschwindigkeit der Trommel 9 kann sich durch VerƤnderungen in der Zusammensetzung oder Temperatur des Fluids Ƥndern. Ebenso spielt die DurchfluƟgeschwindigkeit eine Rolle. Sie kann sich beispielsweise bei Motoren Ƥndern, wenn ein Fahrzeug die Fahrgeschwindigkeit oder die Fahrleistung Ƥndert.The controller 12 may also control the rotational speed of the drum 9 in response to the actual or desired activation of the carbon atoms. For this purpose, at least one sensor 13 is attached to the fluid outlet of the line 2 of the device 1, which measures the activation and passes it on via a line 14 to the controller. Such a sensor 13 may consist of an LED and a photocell. The LED then emits electromagnetic radiation of a particular frequency, such as the resonant frequency of carbon, and the photocell receives the electromagnetic radiation subsequently emitted by the carbon atoms. In addition, sensors 13 may be arranged on the input side of the line 2 in order to be able to measure the excitation difference. The best rotational speed of the drum 9 can change due to changes in the composition or temperature of the fluid. Likewise, the flow rate plays a role. For example, it may change in engines when a vehicle changes vehicle speed or driving performance.

Die Vorrichtung ist geeignet fĆ¼r die Aktivierung von Diesel, Benzin, Kerosin, Heizƶl, Schwerƶl, pflanzlichen Ɩlen etc. sowie fĆ¼r Gase, wie Campinggas, Butan, Propan etc. Die Steigerung des Wirkungsgrades bemiƟt sich wahlweise in der Steigerung der Leistung eines Motors, dessen Treibstoffzufuhrleitung mit einer Vorrichtung 1 ausgestattet wird, oder durch die Verminderung des Treibstoffverbrauches bei gleicher Leistung. SelbstverstƤndlich erhƶht sich der Wirkungsgrad ebenso bei Heizungen oder Brennern. Ebenso bildet sich ein gesteigerter Wirkungsgrad direkt in der Verringerung des RuƟanteiles oder des Kohlenmonoxidanteiles in den Abgasen ab.The device is suitable for the activation of diesel, gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, heavy oil, vegetable oils, etc., as well as for gases, such as camping gas, butane, propane, etc. The increase in efficiency is measured either in the increase in power of an engine whose Fuel supply line is equipped with a device 1, or by reducing the fuel consumption at the same power. Of course, the efficiency also increases with heaters or burners. Likewise, an increased efficiency is directly reflected in the reduction of the soot content or the carbon monoxide level in the exhaust gases.

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  1. Apparatus (1) for magnetically treating a hydrocarbon-containing fluid, which apparatus has a line (2) for the fluid to flow through and also has six magnets (3) which form three pairs which are arranged one behind the other and the magnetic fields of which pass through the interior of the line, wherein the magnets (3) are of substantially cylindrical design and are arranged outside the line (2), wherein the two magnets (3) of a pair are arranged such that they are in alignment with one another on opposite sides of the line wall and each point towards the line (2) by way of one of their end faces (4), characterized in that each magnet (3) has a line pattern of alternating magnetic polarity, which line pattern is oriented perpendicular to the direction of flow of the fluid.
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that it has at least one further group comprising three pairs of magnets (3).
  3. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the magnets (3) are arranged in a housing (5) which is preferably tubular.
  4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnets (3) are fixed in position by plastic pieces (6).
  5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axes of two magnet pairs which are arranged one behind the other form an angle as seen in the direction of flow.
  6. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnets (3) are arranged in a drum (9) which is mounted in an axially rotatable manner on the line (2), and wherein the drum (9) is connected to an electric drive.
  7. Apparatus according to Claim 6, characterized in that the drive of the drum (9) is regulated by a controller (12).
  8. Apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized in that the controller (12) is connected to at least one sensor (13) which can measure the activation of the fluid.
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