Patents by Inventor Hwa-Yuan Tzeng

Hwa-Yuan Tzeng has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9259727
    Abstract: A gas-reforming catalyst is modified to obtain stability in high temperature. The catalyst uses ?-Al2O3 as a carrier and is nano-porous. Hence, reaction surface is greatly broadened; and platinum contained inside does not become bigger after times of use. The catalyst does not deposit carbon and has long life. The stability of the catalyst can be still remained even at a temperature higher than 800° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, King-Tsai Jeng, Shean-Du Chiou, Su-Hsine Lin, Hwa-Yuan Tzeng, Wan-Min Huang, Yuan-Ming Chang, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Publication number: 20140113809
    Abstract: A gas-reforming catalyst is modified to obtain stability in high temperature. The catalyst uses ?-Al2O3 as a carrier and is nano-porous. Hence, reaction surface is greatly broadened; and platinum contained inside does not become bigger after times of use. The catalyst does not deposit carbon and has long life. The stability of the catalyst can be still remained even at a temperature higher than 800° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Research
    Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, King-Tsai Jeng, Shean-Du Chiou, Su-Hsine Lin, Hwa-Yuan Tzeng, Wan-Min Huang, Yuan-Ming Chang, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Patent number: 8678031
    Abstract: A nuclear plant is provided with a pipe-passivating alkali-injecting device including an alkali-injecting tank, an actuator, a counter-balance valve, a pressure gauge, exhaust valves and switching valves. The actuator is connected to the alkali-injecting tank via a first pipe. The counter-balance valve is connected to the actuator via a second pipe and connected to the alkali-injecting tank via a third pipe. The pressure gauge is provided between the actuator and the counter-balance valve and connected to the second pipe. The exhaust valves are connected to the first and second pipes, and so are the switching valves. The alkali-injecting tank, the actuator and the counter-balance valve are used together to expel gases from the pipes while injecting alkali, thus effectively avoiding feedback of liquid in the nuclear plant, transmitting pure alkali in the pipes, and reducing damage to the pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council
    Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, Chieh Fang, Hwa-Yuan Tzeng, Chen-To Tsai, Tung-Jen Wen
  • Publication number: 20120305593
    Abstract: A nuclear plant is provided with a pipe-passivating alkali-injecting device including an alkali-injecting tank, an actuator, a counter-balance valve, a pressure gauge, exhaust valves and switching valves. The actuator is connected to the alkali-injecting tank via a first pipe. The counter-balance valve is connected to the actuator via a second pipe and connected to the alkali-injecting tank via a third pipe. The pressure gauge is provided between the actuator and the counter-balance valve and connected to the second pipe. The exhaust valves are connected to the first and second pipes, and so are the switching valves. The alkali-injecting tank, the actuator and the counter-balance valve are used together to expel gases from the pipes while injecting alkali, thus effectively avoiding feedback of liquid in the nuclear plant, transmitting pure alkali in the pipes, and reducing damage to the pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, Chieh Fang, Hwa-Yuan Tzeng, Chen-To Tsai, Tung-Jen Wen