US4318623A
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Alternate liquid fuel processing apparatus
Assignee: ALTERNATE LIQUID FUELS CORP
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Filing: 1979-11-20
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Granted: 1982-03-09
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Expires: 1999-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus used in conjunction with a fuel storage tank for processing alternate liquid fuels is provided. The apparatus comprises a fuel filter, variable speed power source, positive displacement pump, a fuel heater, gear reduction and a STATIC MIXER arranged in series between inlet and outlet ports of the same storage tank. The alternate liquid fuel components are advanced through the series between the two ports to achieve the necessary mixture desired for combustion.
Inventors
- 👤 William S. Curtis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:10
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M37/00; F02M37/0047; F02M37/0064; B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/40; B01F23/49; F02D; F02D19/00; F02D19/06; F02D19/0663; F02D19/0665; F02D19/0668; F02D19/08; F02D19/081; F23; F23K; F23K5/00; F23K5/02; F23K5/04; F02D33/00; F02D33/003; F02D33/006; F02M31/00; F02M31/02; F02M31/16; F02M37/0076; F02M37/0088; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
Apparatus for use in connection with a fuel storage tank for processing fuel components contained in said tank to develop a homogeneous and stable alternate liquid fuel comprising a fuel filter, a pump driven by a power source, a fuel heater and a STATIC MIXER which are arranged in series for fluid transmission between an outlet of said tank and an inlet of said storage tank, wherein said power source is an internal combustion engine having an exhaust, and wherein said heater comprises a heat exchanger to which heat is provided by said exhaust of said engine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
Apparatus for use in connection with a fuel storage tank for processing fuel components contained in said tank to develop a homogeneous and stable alternate liquid fuel comprising a fuel filter, a pump driven by a power source, a fuel heater and a STATIC MIXER which are arranged in series for fluid transmission between an outlet of said tank and an inlet of said storage tank, wherein said power source is an internal combustion engine having an exhaust, and wherein said heater comprises a heat exchanger to which heat is provided by said exhaust of said engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said power source comprises a variable speed power service having a load control.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said load control is comprised of a torque limiter arranged between said pump and said power source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein valves are provided for by-passing said heater.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the fuel filter is capable of being cleaned without interruption of the flow of alternate liquid fuel components.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-03-08 | 1985-09-07 | 1986-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-08 | 1989-09-07 | 1990-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-08 | 1993-09-07 | 1994-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |