Abstract: Apparatus for improving combustion in internal combustion power plants includes a gas vapor treatment chamber for receiving fuel tank and positive crankcase vapors, an emitter for introducing electrons to dissociate ions of the vapors, the reformed vapors being mixed with air passing into a combustion chamber. The reformed vapors can be allowed to enter an air induction system; alternatively, reformation of the vapors can be downstream of mixing of the vapors with air passing in the induction system. Also disclosed is a method for improving the efficiency and/or emissions performance of such power plants.

Abstract: This invention method combines numerous disciplines to enhance the performance of internal combustion engines. No prior art embodies the discipline of physics in the creation of a swirling vortex, principles of electrostatics in using tribology and coulomb forces, the utilization of dielectric properties of polymers in an air driven rotating electrophorus and the chemistry of enhanced combustion gases and combustion itself in a single self-contained apparatus and does so without the convention and application of external voltage.

Abstract: A method for the plasma-chemical reduction of gaseous and/or solid pollutants in exhaust gases of internal combustion engines by using dielectric-barrier discharges is proposed, the dielectric-barrier discharges being carried out in the combustion space (4) of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: I have invented a device, which will introduce ozone into the combustion chambers of all internal combustion engines by passing ambient air through the intake manifold and between the electrodes of a high voltage silent discharge, where the oxygen with two atoms is thereby, instantaneously converted to ozone, providing rapid and complete combustion from the added fifty percent more oxygen by weight and volume, providing greater power and efficiency and practically eliminating the need for a catalytic converter to eliminate pollution.

Abstract: Method for the depression of soot formation during combustion of fuel rich hydrocarbons in a combustion chamber by applying an electrostatic field in the combustion chamber by means of one or more electrodes at least a portion of the electrodes extend into the chamber, wherein the portion of the electrodes extending into the chamber comprises porous ceramic material.

Abstract: An engine particularly suitable for homogeneous charge compression ignition operation. A piezoelectric oscillator is provided in a combustion chamber of the engine and initiates ultrasonic pressure waves to promote the breakup of fuel droplets. The piezoelectric oscillator can be mounted on a crown of a piston, or on a cylinder head.

Abstract: An oxygen generator is designed to enrich a fuel supply or water supply and is provided in the hollow interior thereof with a positive magnetic body, a negative magnetic body, a number of far infrared granules and pebbles. The granules and the pebbles are caused by a magnetic force to collide with one another, thereby resulting in liberation of the oxygen molecules contained in the granules and the pebbles. The oxygen molecules so released are mixed with the fuel supply or water supply.

Abstract: Method for the depression of soot formation during combustion of fuel rich hydrocarbons in a combustion chamber by applying an electrostatic field in the combustion chamber by means of one or more electrodes at least a portion of the electrodes extend into the chamber, wherein the portion of the electrodes extending into the chamber comprises porous ceramic material.

Abstract: A device for treating fuel in internal combustion engines. The device comprises, within a surrounding body which is insulating in relation to magnetic field, a through-pipe for supplying the fuel to the engine and a plurality of magnetic masses which create a magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of movement of the fuel inside its through-pipe.

Abstract: A homogeneous charge compression ignition engine comprising an air intake passage, a combustion chamber connected to the air intake passage, and a partial oxidation device is disclosed. The partial oxidation device comprises a housing including a fuel inlet, an air inlet, an outlet, a mixing chamber and a burning chamber. The air inlet is connected to the air intake passage and the outlet is also connected to the air intake passage. A source of ignition is attached to the housing for causing ignition of a portion of a fuel-air mixture supplied to the housing. A partially oxidized fuel is produced as the combusting fuel-air mixture is rapidly quenched upon exiting the outlet of the housing and entering the air intake passage. Different structures for achieving rapid quenching are discussed and different air supply strategies are also presented. Further, another structure for producing a partially oxidized fuel using a low temperature chain propagating reaction is included.

Abstract: A fuel improving device for an engine includes a plurality of casings with a tube extending through the respective passages defined through the casings. Two ends of the tube are respectively connected to fuel hose and an engine fuel pipe. A plurality of magnetic members and far infra-red material are respectively connected to an inner periphery of the passages of the casings. A method for improving fuel into the engine is to let the fuel and air pass by the magnetic members and far infra-red material so that the particles of fuel and air are reassembled and minimized.

Abstract: A hydrogen-ozone fueled power plant system that can be used for a variety of purposes including vehicles such as automobiles and trucks. The system includes a master generator for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water, another generator for producing ozone using the oxygen produced from the master generator and apparatus for supplying the hydrogen and ozone to the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The steam produced during the combustion cycle is uniquely condensed into water that is returned to the fuel storage tank component of the system that supplies water to the master generator.

Abstract: In a method of operating a vehicle having a driving internal-combustion engine and a fuel cell system which has a reforming reactor with a shift reactor connected on the output side, in a cold-starting phase, hydrogen-containing gas from the electrically warmed-up reforming reactor is fed together with the fuel to the internal-combustion engine for reducing the pollutant emission. After the warming-up of the shift reactor, the gas is supplied to the fuel cell whose anode exhaust gas together with the fuel is supplied to the internal-combustion engine for reducing pollutants.

Abstract: A device for treating fuel in internal combustion engines. The device comprises, within a surrounding body which is insulating in relation to magnetic field, a through-pipe for supplying the fuel to the engine and a plurality of magnetic masses which create a magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of movement of the fuel inside its through-pipe.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine fuel system has an air-assist fuel injection system. An air compressor and an ozone generator are positioned upstream of the injector system to supply a pressurized, ozone-enriched air stream to the air-assist fuel injector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for reducing pollutants in the exhaust gases produced from the combustion of a fuel by introducing hydroxyl and associated radicals and oxidizers into at least one of the precombustion and postcombustion gas stream of the combustion engine upstream of the catalytic converter and treating the exhaust gases with the catalytic converter.

Abstract: A combustion promoting device. The device, which includes a heat resistant substrate with ceramic and titanium oxide attached thereto, disperses ionized clusters of cohering atoms or molecules charged with electricity and makes said ionized clusters into fine particles. The ionized clusters constitute a combustible fluid to be supplied into combustion equipment and to cause a combination reaction. This combustion promoting devise enhances the combustion efficiency in combustion equipment and thereby reduces the content of such harmful substances an NOx, SOx and HC in the exhaust gas and increases the life of the combustion equipment.

Abstract: A power activating device with several energy emitters provided in the air passing throughway of the fuel inlet system of an internal combustion engine. The energy emitters can emit preset energy (e.g., far infrared rays, electromagnetic field). Parallel guide holes extending therethrough are formed in the energy emitter in order to smooth the air flow and to enlarge the contact surface area so that the energy given off by the energy emitters can exert a full effect on the air running therethrough and the cluster of water molecules in the air can be made smaller and smaller in order to increase the contact surface area of the compressed air and improve the nebulization of the fuel, achieve complete combustion efficiency, reduce air pollution and increase horse power, torque, and acceleration of the vehicle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a water treatment device which can be easily attached to a water distributing pipe in a general household water meter box without using any special tool. The device comprises a pair of magnetic bodies in which adjacent permanent magnets are arranged with different polarities. The magnetic bodies are housed in housing sections, and biased toward openings of housings by coil springs. The device also comprises a first connecting portion provided on one side for rotatably and detachably connecting both housings while the openings of the housings are opposed to each other, and a second connecting portion provided on the other side for detachably connecting both housings while the openings of the housings are opposed to each other. The water distributing pipe is held between the permanent magnets when both housings are connected.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a highly combustible fuel comprising a reactor chamber maintained under negative pressure, a nozzle for spraying an atomized fuel under pressure into the reactor chamber forming atomized droplets, a nozzle for introducing air into the reactor chamber to mix in a reactor zone with the atomized fuel for supplying a high voltage electrical potential differential, including at least one electrode located in the reaction zone, for providing an electrical charge to the atomized droplets, and means for passing the resulting atomized fuel and air to the manifold of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A magnetic fluid treatment apparatus is embedded within or mounted adjacent an air and fuel mixing or injecting device for internal combustion engines. The apparatus includes a plurality of magnets arranged to produce a strong, focused magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of flow of the air and fuel mixture within the fuel mixing chamber. The magnets are positioned downstream from the discharge nozzle from the main jet of the fuel mixing chamber or injecting device at a point where the velocity of the air and fuel mixture is at or near its maximum, thus providing optimal utilization of the magnetic fields generated by the magnets. The magnets may be embedded in a carburetor wall with a north polarity end of a first magnet oriented toward and in close proximity to a south polarity end of a second magnet.

Abstract: A device improving the combustion of a fuel by a gaseous oxidant includes a fuel intake, an oxidant intake and apparatus for keeping naphthalene in solid form in the gaseous oxidant intake to load it with naphthalene vapors as it flows towards the combustion chamber. The apparatus for keeping the naphthalene in the gaseous oxidant current includes a cartridge filled with naphthalene and having apertures forcing the oxidant gas to pass through it directly along a direction coinciding with that of the flow of the oxidant gas to the combustion chamber.

Abstract: An improved combustion and anti-pollution device for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine is shown in which the device reaches optimal operating temperature and thus maximum effectiveness almost at the same instant as the starting of the vehicle. In an embodiment of the pollution control transformer of the present invention, the basic components include a casing, a rod, a coil, an iron disk, a disk-shaped permanent magnet, and components for controlling the operating temperature of the coil. The components for controlling the operating temperature of the coil can be active heat control components, which include a heating filament, and passive heat control components, which include heat insulation materials such as silicon fiber resin materials surrounding the coil of the device.

Abstract: An engine structure and mechanism that operates on various combustion processes in a two-stroke-cycle without supplemental cooling or lubrication comprises an axial assembly of cylindrical modules and twin, double-harmonic cams that operate with opposed pistons in each cylinder through fully captured rolling contact bearings. The opposed pistons are double-acting, performing a two-stroke engine power cycle on facing ends and induction and scavenge air compression on their outside ends, all within the same cylinder bore. The engine includes a novel novel combustion chamber configuration comprising a semi-torus formed by a peripheral relief provided around the outer perimeter of each piston crown. This arrangement leaves a large central surface or squish land on each piston crown permitting a small piston clearance to be used for the purpose of generating a strong, radially-outward flow (squish) as the pistons approach each other in their cyclic motions.

Abstract: An apparatus for magnetizing liquid matter including two magnetically conductive, substantially U-shaped shells connected together, two magnets mounted in the shells between upright side walls of the shells, two pairs of aluminum packing strips respectively mounted around the magnets within the shells, a packing resin covered over the shells and the magnets and filled in gaps within the shells around the magnets, and a curved liquid delivery pipe mounted in between the packing resin coated magnets within the shells for permitting a liquid carried therein to be magnetized by magnetic lines of force emitted from the magnets.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ignition system for an internal combustion engine (ICE) that provides fast transfer from a laminar combustion in an ignition kernel to a self-sustaining turbulent flame propagation, thus leading to a reduction in the total time of combustion. The effect is achieved by transiently attacking the ignition kernel with a high-frequency (HF) electromagnetic radiation pulse, which is quasiperiodically modulated with 10-1000 kHz frequency in the initial period of combustion (50-500 .mu.s) following the ignition. Radiation is absorbed by electrons existing only inside the ignition kernel during the initial stage of its development. Due to thermal inertia, the medium perceives the oscillations on the frequency of modulation, whereby the surface of the kernel is developed and is split into separate fractions. This causes transfer from laminar to turbulent bulk combustion.

Abstract: A method for cleaning exhaust gas for internal combustion engines or combustion equipment is provided, which comprises the steps of: irradiating air, which is introduced through the air inlet of the engine or equipment, with .alpha.-rays by alpha-decay thereof, to thereby transform diatomic oxygen in the air into a powerful oxidizing active oxygen while transforming, by fission, a part of nitrogen in the air into a monatomic oxygen and monatomic hydrogen, and supplying the combustion equipment or internal combustion engine with the air containing the active oxygen, monatomic oxygen and hydrogen to reduce toxic components from the exhaust gas. An exhaust gas cleaning apparatus for internal combustion engines or other combustion equipment is also provided, which comprises a natural radioactive element which emits 0.001 to 0.6 becquerels of .alpha.-rays by alpha-decay thereof.

Abstract: An ignition apparatus for a combustor includes a microwave energy source that emits microwave energy into the combustor, and a laser energy source that emits laser energy into the combustor so that a plasma is produced that ignites a combustible mixture therein. The plasma preferably is a non-contact plasma produced in free space within the combustor spaced away from with the combustor wall structure and spaced from the microwave emitter. In one embodiment, the microwave energy is emitted at a frequency within a resonant response of the combustor, and the laser energy is infrared laser energy.

Abstract: A fluid is circulated through a region of single magnetic polarity within a complex magnetic field and with increased exposure time as compared to prior art devices. The fluid travels through a coil of tubing arranged between two magnetic fields that interact to form the region of single polarity. In a preferred embodiment, the fields are generated by two sets of magnets, one on the inside of the coil and one on the outside of the coil. The magnets are arranged such that like poles of all the magnets face the tubing in the coil, creating the region of single polarity. Treating fuel or recirculated exhaust gases prior to burning in internal combustion engines results in improved engine output characteristics.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying combustion gas to an internal combustion engine. The apparatus generates negatively-charged molecules of the formula [MO.sub.x ].sup.-, where M is a positive ion, O is oxygen and x is a number at least equal to 3, and means for mixing the molecules with combustion gas and fuel supplied to the engine. Molecules [MO.sub.x ].sup.- are produced in an ion generator that comprises a specially shaped anode and cathode spaced apart from each other in a non-conducting housing. When a substantially constant voltage is applied across the anode and cathode, a plasma forms between and around them that in turn forms a magnetic field around the plasma and the anode. Diatomic oxygen molecules enter the housing and are polarized by the magnetic field and the resulting oxygen ions accelerated toward the plasma.

Abstract: An efficient auxiliary engine combustion system is capable of controlling the emission of exhausted carbon and other exhaust matter by improving the combustion efficiency of engines by installing the system to the air intake pipe or fuel feeding pipe or both. The auxiliary engine combustion system has a belt shaped cover in which a first metal plate, rubber plate, second metal plate, capacitor and third copper plate are therein aligned and contained. Between the first metal copper plate and second metal plate lies a capacitor. A first terminal of the capacitor is affixed to the first metal plate. A second terminal is affixed to second metal plate. Static electricity charges the capacitor to provide a positive charge to neutralize and decompose concentrations of negative ions entrained in the incoming air or fuel flow.

Abstract: In an apparatus and method for controlling a combustion process, the output of an optical parametric oscillator/laser (OPOL) is directed into the combustion chambers of an internal-combustion engine to initiate combustion of an air/fuel mixture. A control unit controls the output of the OPOL to emit a wavelength of radiation within a region of absorption of the molecules of the air/fuel mixture in order to induce those molecules into a state of excitation to ignite the mixture. The exact wavelength of the OPOL is selected based on the type of fuel and the compression ratio of the engine. A cylinder-firing-control (CFC) unit is responsive to signals transmitted by the control unit to direct the output of the OPOL to selected cylinders of the engine. And a sensor is mounted on the engine for transmitting signals to the control unit indicative of the rotational position of the engine, and the control unit controls the firing of the OPOL based on these signals.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing the efficiency of a combustion process and thereby reducing undesirable emissions in which a solid combustion enhancing substance is converted into a highly dispersed, gas-transportable state at a controlled rate and is subsequently conveyed into the zone of combustion. The use of a substance in its solid state eases handling and avails highly effective materials for combustion and enhancement while the necessary conversion of the substance from one state to another enables a high degree of control as to its rate of addition to the combustion process. The substance's highly dispersed state when it enters the combustion process maximizes its effect.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of gases in a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, in an internal combustion engine, is provided with a housing defining a gas treatment chamber. Gas filtering media is passed through the chamber and the gases from the engine crankcase are passed throughout the gas filtering media in the chamber, before the gases are routed into the air intake portion of the engine.

Abstract: An apparatus for the magnetic treatment of fuel for an internal combustion engine, for separating fuel impurities from the fuel molecules, including a conduit which passes through a plurality of magnetic pack means. Each magnetic pack means exposes the passing fuel to a net positive magnetic field influence. Each magnetic pack means is formed from a number of magnets having alternately oriented poles, arranged along one side of the conduit, with reflectors extending perpendicular to the conduit, positioned between the magnets. Further reflectors are positioned within the conduit, substantially in alignment with the magnetic pack means.

Abstract: A magnetic conditioner is arranged with a plurality of magnets surounding a central axis of a conduit. The magnets include like magnetic poles facing the conduit for concentrating magnetic energy within the conduit. The magnetic poles are also arranged in a helical pattern along the length of the conduit to expose fluid flowing through the conduit to a more uniform amount of magnetic field energy. The magnetic conditioner is also assembled as a part of an emission control system that includes a coalescing filter and a positive crankcase ventilation valve.

Abstract: Liquid fuels for internal combustion engines burn more completely after passing across and between metallic surfaces that can electrically polarize the fuels with a temporary electrostatic charge. The placement of the activating components of the fuel line close to the engine permits the fuels to be passed into the engine with the developed electrostatic potential that more rapidly dissociates the fuel molecules during their mixing with air prior to the ignition of the air and fuel mixture.The described liquid fuel treatment device activates the fuels to improve the combustion efficiency resulting in increased engine performance, more power, better fuel economy, easier and quicker starting, reduced knock, a lower octane requirement, a cleaner engine, lower maintenance costs; while achieving lower levels of the regulated engine exhaust emmissions.

Abstract: An ionic combustion system for a heat engine having a combustion chamber. A fuel source and water source are provided. An agitating chamber in fluid communication with the water source has an agitator and at least one magnetizing source for agitating and ionizing the water. The water is combined with fuel and communicated to a prechamber having a plurality of ignition assist rods adapted to heat the ionized water and fuel and water prior to combustion.

Abstract: A fuel agitating device for an internal combustion engine including a casing, an inlet conduit in the casing, an outlet conduit in the casing, a chamber between the inlet and outlet conduits, a divider in the chamber between the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit, and a slotted flanged member located in coaxial relationship to the outlet conduit and located between the divider and the outlet conduit.

Abstract: An insulated coil (20) of wire (23) of a prescribed length and number of turns is positioned to surround a linearly-extending portion of a metal or plastic fuel conduit (10) associated with an internal combustion engine or conduit transporting a burner gas to a stove burner or furnace. The coil core (22) may be electrically conductive wire which is surrounded by electrical insulation or liquid electrolyte (31) contained in plastic tubing (30) which tubing is coiled around the fuel conduit (10). The use of the device is shown to increase the miles per gallon of fuel performance of an auto and to improve combustion emissions. In gas burner applications, the number of days of use from a standard volume gas cylinder has been substantially increased when the device is used.

Abstract: A device for improving combustion efficiency comprises one or more magnets for negatively charging fluid fed through a fluid passageway to a combustion chamber of a combustion apparatus. The device includes a housing containing a permanent magnet assembly having at least one magnet positioned adjacent the fluid passageway. The magnet is arranged with its north pole closer to the fluid passageway than its south pole, and preferably with its north pole between the fluid passageway and the south pole. The device improves fuel efficiency, increases power production, reduces carbon build-up on engine parts and reduces pollutants in exhaust emissions.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus to improve the fuel economy of internal combustion engines by inducing a magnetic field in the fuel as it flows into a carburetor or fuel injector system. A rubber fuel line, without any metal reinforcements, is used to convey the fuel from an inlet fitting made of steel or aluminum to an outlet fitting, again, made of steel or aluminum. A magnet is placed so that its south pole is in contact with the rubber fuel line. A rubber wrap is placed about the magnet and about the portion of the fuel line in contact with the magnet to further focus the magnetic field on the flowing fuel. The magnetic field induced in the flowing fuel ionizes the hydrocarbon fuel to increase combustion efficiency, thus, increasing fuel economy.

Abstract: A device for simultaneously conditioning liquid fuel and liquid coolant in an engine or the like. The device comprises a cylindrical body. A set of annular magnets are positioned concentrically and axially in the body. The magnets are separated by ferromagnetic annular internal pole shoes into pairs. Every pair of the magnets are mounted between two adjacent internal pole shoes and placed with monomial poles facing each other. External pole shoes are situated concentrically around the corresponding internal pole shoes. A fuel conditioning circuit in the form of non-magnetic conduit is mounted between the internal and external pole shoes. A coolant conditioning circuit is formed between the inner surface of the body having the external pole shoes thereon and the assembly of the magnets and the internal pole shoes. The fuel conduit is a spiral pipe with odd number of coils or a concentrically located pipe filled with a bed of ferromagnetic fillings on which the magnetic field of the magnets acts.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a stable streamer corona discharge, used for example for cleaning exhaust gases of automobiles, has a first electrode including an electrical conductor which is made of a stainless steel bar having discrete protrusions or continuously formed protrusions produced on its surface by threading, the cross section of the protrusions being triangular or trapezoidal. A second electrode includes an electrical conductor disposed opposite to the first electrode with a space therebetween, and an insulating layer formed of suitable materials having high electrical resistances such as asbestos, ceramics, organic glasses or the like covers the second electrode over at least the whole surface opposing to the first electrode. A high voltage direct current supply or a high voltage alternating supply is connected to the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a hydrocarbon fuel to minimize the consumption of the fuel, in which a magnet having a very weak magnetic flux density, and the magnetic density at the S pole is larger than that at the N pole is used, and using the magnet of the present invention the fuel cost can be reduced to about 70-80% in comparison with the non-treated fuel.

Abstract: A fuel conditioning apparatus for use in improving the fuel efficiency of car engines, heaters, furnaces and the like includes a housing, a cover, affixing means for attaching the housing to the fuel intake line, and conditioning means for magnetically aligning the flowing hydrocarbon fuel mixture molecules. The conditioning means includes a plurality of magnets which form a focused magnetic field to polarize and align the fluid flow within the fuel line.

Abstract: A fuel activation device comprising a container unit disposed in the fuel pipe introducing fuel into the combustion engine and a functional ceramic charged in the container unit capable of contacting with fuel passing through the container unit thereby activating the fuel to be efficiently combusted in the combustion engine.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for promoting the dispersion of fuel on atomization in order to permit more complete combustion. The device is installed in the fuel line proximate the fuel atomizer and comprises a core surrounded by a non-conductive sheath so as to provide channels through the device. The core is an alloy comprising over 50% copper, about 25% zinc, about 10% manganese, and over 5% nickel. The core is ridged to generate turbulence in the fuel in order to improve the exposure of the fuel to the core. Further, the configuration of the core may be chosen to provide a large surface area, again to improve the exposure of the fuel to the core.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for igniting a gas/fuel mixture in at least one combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, said combustion chamber being supplied with fuel and gas, are suggested in which an expanding pulse-shaped pressure wave of high energy density is generated in said combustion chamber, which pressure wave triggers a self-ignition of said mixture in the combustion chamber due to a local temperature increase.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combustion air ionization method and apparatus for internal combustion engines. In the preferred method, combustion air is moved past an electrical charge source. A voltage source providing a series of voltage pulses of a single polarity ranging from a non-zero base voltage to a predetermined peak voltage is connected in a circuit path to the electrical charge source. The preferred apparatus practicing this method consists essentially of an electrical charge source disposed within a container upstream of the engine's combustion air intake. The voltage source applies its voltage pulses to the charge source, thereby ionizing the air moving past the charge source.