Abstract: A pyrolysis system for conducting a hydrocarbon pyrolysis reaction and related systems and methods are disclosed herein. For example, a pyrolysis reactor according to the present disclosure can include a first chamber, a second chamber coaxial with and positioned within the first chamber, and a burner positioned at least partially within the second chamber. The burner can include a main body as well as a distal end region. The main body includes a fuel input channel and an air input channel. The distal end region includes a first orifice fluidly coupled to the fuel input channel and a second orifice fluidly coupled to the air input channel. The first orifice and the second orifice are positioned to create a mixture of the combustion fuel and oxygen downstream from the distal end region. The burner can also include an ignition component positioned to ignite the mixture.

Abstract: A pyrolysis system for conducting a hydrocarbon pyrolysis reaction and related systems and methods are disclosed herein. A pyrolysis reactor according to the present disclosure can include a first tube, a second tube coaxial with and surrounding the first tube, and a burner coupled to an end region of the first tube. The burner delivers heat to a first flow path in the first tube via combustion. An annulus between the second tube and the first tube defines a second flow path that is thermally coupled to the first tube such that a portion of the heat from the combustion is received by the second flow path. The pyrolysis reactor can also include a thermal component positioned at least partially within the first tube to help increase heat transfer. Additionally, or alternatively, the pyrolysis reactor can include a heat recycling component coupled to an output of the second tube.

Abstract: This invention pertains to reliable, lightweight and efficient hybrid electric powertrain and components thereof to power hybrid electric aircraft from one or more sources of electrical energy. In particular, a novel architecture is proposed for power panels that receive, condition and distribute high levels of electrical power to and from the propulsion electric motors and the one or several sources of electrical energy. Systems and methods for architecting the power panels using efficient, reusable and modular power electronics building blocks (PEBBs) is described, along with additional systems and methods for the optimal control of the power panels and components thereof. In addition, novel systems and methods are described for the efficient and lightweight thermal management for hybrid electric powertrain components, ranging from distribution manifolds for the powertrain or power panels, to micro fluid channels for cooling electronics with extreme heat flux.

Abstract: This invention pertains to reliable, lightweight and efficient hybrid electric powertrain and components thereof to power hybrid electric aircraft from one or more sources of electrical energy. In particular, a novel architecture is proposed for power panels that receive, condition and distribute high levels of electrical power to and from the propulsion electric motors and the one or several sources of electrical energy. Systems and methods for architecting the power panels using efficient, reusable and modular power electronics building blocks (PEBBs) is described, along with additional systems and methods for the optimal control of the power panels and components thereof. In addition, novel systems and methods are described for the efficient and lightweight thermal management for hybrid electric powertrain components, ranging from distribution manifolds for the powertrain or power panels, to micro fluid channels for cooling electronics with extreme heat flux.

Abstract: This invention pertains to reliable, lightweight and efficient hybrid electric powertrain and components thereof to power hybrid electric aircraft from one or more sources of electrical energy. In particular, a novel architecture is proposed for power panels that receive, condition and distribute high levels of electrical power to and from the propulsion electric motors and the one or several sources of electrical energy. Systems and methods for architecting the power panels using efficient, reusable and modular power electronics building blocks (PEBBs) is described, along with additional systems and methods for the optimal control of the power panels and components thereof. In addition, novel systems and methods are described for the efficient and lightweight thermal management for hybrid electric powertrain components, ranging from distribution manifolds for the powertrain or power panels, to micro fluid channels for cooling electronics with extreme heat flux.