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Method and apparatus for improving combustion, thermal efficiency and reducing emissions by treating fuel

US4629472A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1985
Grant dateDec 16, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L1/328
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus and processes are disclosed for treating liquid fuels to include precious metal catalysts dispersed within a liquid which is dispersed within the fuels. The precious metal catalysts are preferably present at a level of from about 0.005 to 0.5 ppm by weight of the treated fuel, and the liquid is preferably present at a level of from about 3 to about 15% by volume of the fuel. The fuel is treated prior to introduction into a chamber for combustion.

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