Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing high purity carbon monoxide. In the method, a hydrocarbon feed stock and import carbon dioxide are introduced into a reaction system containing a primary reformer and a secondary reformer. The hydrocarbon feed stock, import carbon monoxide and recycle carbon monoxide are passed through the primary reformer while being heated to a temperature sufficient to reform the feed stock into a first carbon monoxide reaction product. The first reaction product and oxygen are fed into the secondary reformer. The first reaction product is reacted in the secondary reformer in an autothermal reaction to provide a second carbon monoxide reaction product having a lower hydrocarbon level than the first reaction product. The second reaction product is removed from the secondary reformer at a second predetermined temperature and a high purity carbon monoxide is recovered from the second reaction product without the use of cryogenic separation techniques.

Abstract: A static diffuser for use within the water tank of an ozonator system. The diffuser comprises a depending water pipe into which water is fed under pressure by an external pump. The lower end of the pipe flares outward and has an internal fixed cone which combines with the flared end of the pipe to provide an annular laterally directed water discharge. The annular discharge includes angularly directed vanes to enhance the water discharge and assist in forming a high velocity outwardly directed circular sheet of water. The pipe is surrounded, in spaced relation, by a shroud through which the ozone is introduced. The shroud is provided with an annular slot outward of the pipe discharge, the shape of the shroud at the slot forming a modified 360.degree. circular venturi whereby the discharging high velocity sheet of water creates a negative pressure drawing the ozone therewith into the surrounding body of water for a ozonation thereof.

Abstract: The invention comprises an atomizing device capable of efficient conversion of liquids to a gaseous state by subjection in a primary atomization zone of a liquid to a first high velocity flow of an atomizing medium in order to impart substantial aerodynamic shear to the liquid, a mixture of finely dispersed atomizing medium and liquid being thus formed. The mixture is then subjected in a secondary atomization zone to a second high velocity flow of an atomizing medium downstream of the first atomization zone. The present structure is particularly useful in fuel burner applications, especially high fuel flow and high heat applications where rapid emulsification and dispersion of fuel is necessary to promote rapid and complete combustion. Fuel materials previous considered difficult to burn can be combusted readily through use of the present structure.

Abstract: Means and method for burning gaseous waste mixtures utilizing multiple ejectors for the jet introduction of fuel gas and the induction of waste gas for mixing therewith prior to discharge into the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber has a low pressure zone defined therein at the point of introduction of the fuel mixture for a spreading and stabilization of the flame front. The introduced mixture also induces combustion air flow and generates turbulence to effect efficient combustion.