Title: Engine systems and methods of operating an engine

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention is a unique method for operating an engine. Another embodiment is a unique engine system. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for engines and engine systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

Inventors:

Scotto, Mark Vincent

Issue Date:

2015-08-25

Research Org.:

LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc., North Canton, OH (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1212394

Patent Number(s):

9118048

Application Number:

13/174,706

Assignee:

LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc. (North Canton, OH)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES F02D - CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES F02D - CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES

F02D19/0671 - {Means to generate or modify a fuel, e.g. reformers, electrolytic cells or membranes}

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

H01M8/04738 - {of auxiliary devices, e.g. reformer, compressor, burner}

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES F02D - CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES

F02D19/0644 - {the gaseous fuel being hydrogen, ammonia or carbon monoxide}

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

H01M8/04395 - {of cathode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell}
H01M8/244 - with matrix-supported molten electrolyte
H01M8/04776 - {at auxiliary devices, e.g. reformer, compressor, burner}
H01M8/04223 - during start-up or shut-down

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES F02D - CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES

F02D19/081 - {Adjusting the fuel composition or mixing ratio

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION

Y02E60/50 - Fuel cells

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

H01M2008/1293 - {Fuel cells with solid oxide electrolytes}
H01M8/04798 - {of fuel cell reactants}
H01M8/04373 - {of auxiliary devices, e.g. reformers, compressors, burners}
H01M8/0618 - {Reforming processes, e.g. autothermal, partial oxidation or steam reforming}
H01M8/04328 - {of anode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell}
H01M8/04425 - {at auxiliary devices, e.g. reformers, compressors, burners}
H01M8/04302 - applied during start-up

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02T - CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION

Y02T10/30 - Use of alternative fuels

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

H01M8/2425 - High-temperature cells with solid electrolytes
H01M8/04303 - applied during shut-down

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DOE Contract Number:  

FC26-08NT01911

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 2011 Jun 30

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION