Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a first combustor having a first fuel nozzle, wherein the first fuel nozzle is configured to supply a water fuel emulsion into the first combustor. The water fuel emulsion includes a water-in-fuel (WIF) emulsion having a plurality of water droplets dispersed in a fuel, wherein the plurality of water droplets is configured to vaporize within the fuel to cause micro-explosions to atomize the fuel, and the atomized fuel is configured to combust to generate a combustion gas. The gas turbine engine further includes a turbine driven by the combustion gas from the first combustor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a noxious gas purificant and its preparation and purification method for removing nitrogen oxides from gas streams thereof. The preparing method is characterized in that: mixing, according to a predetermined ratio and a process, a salt of iron, manganese, cobalt, or copper, and a related derivative thereof, an alkali or alkaline substance and a related derivative thereof, water and a forming agent, so as to obtain a solid compound or mixture; drying and activating the solid compound or mixture to produce a solid product as the purificant; and introducing the purificant into a gas-solid reactor, and removing noxious gases in a gas stream by performing, in a preconfigured temperature and using the purificant, a gas-solid reaction on the harmful gases in the gas stream. The purificant can be recycled and reused.

Abstract: A method of heating a fluid stream for a power plant comprises diverting a portion of a main flow of flue gas from a power plant at a first pressure (P1), flowing the diverted flue gas through a heat exchanger, flowing an auxiliary fluid stream through the heat exchanger, and transferring heat from the diverted flue gas into the auxiliary fluid stream in the heat exchanger to raise a temperature of the auxiliary fluid stream from a first temperature (T3) to a second temperature (T4), while lowering a first temperature of the diverted flue gas (T1) to a second temperature (T2). The diverted flue gas is then returned to the main flow of flue gas in the power plant at a second pressure (P2). The method of flue gas flow through the heat exchanger may be accomplished by adding a self-contained flow path from a boiler higher pressure (P1) zone to a lower pressure (P2) zone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition comprising different metal oxides wherein the catalyst composition comprising Ce, Cr and Ni oxides and a process for preparation thereof. The catalyst composition is used for different reforming techniques for the production of syn gas (CO+H2) at the same time this material can be used in fuel cell as a anode for power generation as this synthesized material is having good thermal stability and can sustain various redox reaction cycles also.

Abstract: This invention provides for a self-sustaining fluidized bed reactor after the wave rotor reactor in which the reactor may be a fluidized bed reactor, a self-catalytic system, and may include an arrangement for the continuous removal and/or replenishment of particles in the fluidized bed, as well as possibly including a heater for heating the walls and/or a way for managing buildup of solids on the walls of the reactor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an active material comprising a mixed metal oxide in a hydrotalcite derived rocksalt structure, a processes to convert paraffins to corresponding olefins and or heavier hydrocarbons using the active material, and a method of preparing the active material.

Abstract: A method of operating and an arrangement for a steam boiler system including a furnace and along a following flue gas channel a number of superheaters, a number of economizers, and at least one air preheater located in the flue gas channel downstream of the economizers, a fabric filter baghouse located in the flue gas channel downstream of the air preheater, and downstream of the fabric filter baghouse is located a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system including an SCR reactor, a high pressure steam coil heater upstream of the SCR reactor and a gas-gas heat exchanger connected upstream and downstream of the SCR reactor to transfer heat from flue gas after the SCR reactor to the flue gas upstream of the high pressure steam coil heater.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment device (1) for a module for dispensing an aqueous solution contained in a tank on board a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an active zinc-based catalyst and a preparation method thereof, and use in catalyzing a rearrangement reaction of ibuprofen. The active zinc-based catalyst includes a carbon-based fiber material and nano-zinc oxide supported on a fiber surface of the carbon-based fiber material. The active zinc-based catalyst is introduced with the carbon-based fiber material, and the carbon-based fiber material is capable of increasing a specific surface area of the catalyst, thereby improving a dispersion degree of zinc oxide, increasing the number of catalytic active sites, and significantly improving a catalytic activity. Meanwhile, due to a certain mechanical strength, the carbon-based fiber material is capable of improving a mechanical strength of the catalyst, making the catalyst exist stably in ketal fluid, maintaining a stable morphology of the catalyst, and avoiding or inhibiting reduction of the catalytic active sites, thereby ensuring a catalytic stability.

Abstract: An activated carbon sorbent composition comprising activated carbon and a passivation agent, wherein the activated carbon sorbent composition exhibits reduced self-heating or auto-ignition properties as compared to the activated carbon. The activated carbon sorbent composition may be utilized to sequester contaminants such as mercury from a flue gas stream. The passivation agent includes a sulfur species, and may be a sulfur oxide compound, a sulfide compound, or an organic sulfur compound. Methods for the manufacture of the activated carbon sorbent composition and for the sequestration of contaminants in a flue gas stream using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Microbial reactors are provided for ammonium oxidation. Briefly, a reactor comprises a medium including an ammonium component and a Feammox bacterium and/or enzyme(s) thereof capable of oxidizing ammonium with electron transfer to an anode in contact with the medium. As described further herein, use of the anode as an electron acceptor can mitigate or overcome the disadvantages associated Fe(III) acceptor. In some embodiments, for example, ammonium oxidation in the reactor can proceed in the absence of Fe(III) and/or other metal compounds operable to function as an electron acceptor in the medium. Moreover, the medium may further comprise one more contaminants in addition to the ammonium component.

Abstract: An improved method and system for treating flue gases from a natural gas furnace are provided. The method and system include an acidic gas trap (AGT) adsorber which enables the continuous adsorption and storage of SOx, NOx redox, and formic acid/CO/HC/CH4 oxidation, with a negligible pressure drop. The AGT adsorber includes a catalyst coating having a nanotube structure (e.g., a uniform nanostructure forest coating) or a uniform porous nanostructure of various low-cost oxides through scalable low temperature solution processes, including oxides of Ti, Cu, Ba, Mn, Zr, Zn, Sr, Ca, Li, K, Na, Al, or Ce.

Abstract: An end-piece is intended to equip an air inlet nozzle for an exhaust gas purification device, in particular for an internal combustion engine. The end-piece comprises a lateral wall with a general shape of revolution, and at least a first air outlet port provided in the lateral wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for diagnosing a first exhaust treatment component for treatment of an exhaust gas stream comprising means for oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide. A first reduction catalytic converter is arranged upstream said means for oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide, and a second reduction catalytic converter is arranged downstream said means. A reagent is for reduction of nitrogen oxides in said first catalytic converter, and a first sensor measures an occurrence of nitrogen oxide downstream said means but upstream said second reduction catalytic converter. The method comprises: causing a supply of reagent upstream said first reduction catalytic converter to an extent exceeding the extent to which reagent is consumed by the first reduction catalytic converter, determining a first measure of the occurrence of reagent downstream said means for oxidizing, and diagnosing said means for oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide based on said first measure.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hydrocarbon adsorption and desorption complex showing hydrocarbon adsorption and oxidation performance by controlling the cation ratio in zeolite, and a preparation method therefor. The hydrocarbon adsorption and desorption complex controls a cation ratio to exhibit the excellent hydrocarbon adsorption ability and oxidation performance even at a temperature lower than the catalyst activation temperature, and increases hydrothermal stability of the hydrocarbon adsorption and desorption complex through hydrothermal treatment to exhibit the excellent hydrocarbon adsorption and desorption performance even in a situation where water is present at a high temperature.

Abstract: A catalyst arrangement deciding method for a flue gas denitrizer including a catalyst layer disposed in an exhaust gas passage includes: a step of investigating a location dependence of a degradation state of a catalyst in the catalyst layer after a lapse of a period of operation; and a step of deciding a first region of the catalyst layer in which a first catalyst is used and a second region of the catalyst layer in which a second catalyst different from the first catalyst is used, on the basis of the location dependence.

Abstract: A dosing lance assembly for an exhaust component includes: a housing including: a plate having a first aperture, a pipe having a first pipe end coupled to the plate around the first aperture, a second pipe end, and a second aperture, an endcap coupled to the second pipe end, and an elbow coupled to the pipe around the second aperture; an air conduit having a first air conduit end and a second air conduit end coupled to the elbow, the air conduit separated from the pipe at a location between the plate and the endcap; and a delivery conduit extending within the air conduit and coupled to the elbow.

Abstract: An emission reduction system for a combined cycle power plant including a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) can comprise a stationary emission converter in fluid communication with and disposed upstream of the HRSG, and a diversion system operably coupled to an exhaust passage of the gas turbine, the exhaust passage defining an exhaust path for exhaust gas of the gas turbine through the heat recovery steam generator, the diversion system operable to define a primary exhaust path excluding the stationary emission converter and a start-up exhaust path including the stationary emission converter.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide recovery apparatus is disclosed including a flue gas cooling unit that brings flue gas cooling water into contact with a flue gas to cool the flue gas, a circulation channel through which the flue gas cooling water and condensed water are returned to the flue gas cooling unit, an absorption unit including a carbon dioxide absorbing section, and a flue gas washing section that brings the flue gas including carbon dioxide absorbed in the carbon dioxide absorbing section into contact with flue gas washing water and washes the flue gas, a regeneration unit that removes carbon dioxide from the absorbent including carbon dioxide absorbed in the absorption unit, a supply channel through which circulating water is guided, and a discharge channel through which the circulating water circulating through the flue gas cooling unit and the circulation channel is discharged to outside of a system.

Abstract: A bushing for a track assembly includes a tubular bushing substrate having a longitudinal length and an outer surface. The outer surface includes at least one flat portion. The bushing also includes at least one white iron member. The at least one white iron member includes a flat inner surface, and the flat inner surface of the at least one white iron member is fixed to the flat portion of the outer surface of the tubular bushing substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are an activated carbon adsorption tower and a gas purification device. An activated carbon adsorption tower comprises an adsorption tower body (1), a gas inlet (2) and a gas outlet (3) arranged on the adsorption tower body (1); the adsorption tower body (1) is provided with an activated carbon passage (11), a swash plate (12) and a gas passage in communication with the gas inlet (2) and the gas outlet (3); the gas passage is separated by the swash plate (12) into a U shape or serpentine shape, making the gas passage pass through the same activated carbon passage (11) from the opposite direction at least once; and the activated carbon passage (11) is provided with flowing activated carbon inside and gas holes on the passage wall for communicating with the gas passages on both sides.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides perovskite catalytic materials and catalysts comprising platinum-group metals and perovskites. These catalysts may be used as oxygen storage materials with automotive applications, such as three-way catalysts. They are also useful for water or CO2 reduction, or thermochemical energy storage.

Abstract: Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The moisture-resistant catalyst for air pollution remediation is a catalyst with moisture-resistant properties, and which is used for removing nitrogen compound pollutants, such as ammonia (NH3), from air. The moisture-resistant catalyst for air pollution remediation includes at least one metal oxide catalyst, at least one inorganic oxide support for supporting the at least one metal oxide catalyst, and a porous framework for immobilizing the at least one metal oxide catalyst and the at least one inorganic oxide support, where the porous framework is moisture-resistant. As non-limiting examples, the at least one metal oxide catalyst may be supported on the at least one inorganic oxide support by precipitation, impregnation, dry milling, ion-exchange or combinations thereof. The at least one metal oxide catalyst supported on the at least one inorganic oxide support may be physically embedded in the porous framework.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a diesel exhaust fluid tank, a first temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide first temperature information indicative of a first temperature, and a second temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide second temperature information indicative of a second temperature. The systems and apparatuses further include one or more processing circuits including one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to provide energy to a heating system based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising at least one oxide of vanadium, at least one oxide of tungsten, at least one oxide of cerium, at least one oxide of titanium and at least one oxide of antimony, and an exhaust system containing said oxides.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for treating an exhaust gas stream from an engine, which includes a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) located downstream of the engine and adapted for oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, an injector adapted for the addition of a reductant to the exhaust gas stream located downstream of the DOC, a catalyzed soot filter (CSF) located downstream of the injector, and a selective catalytic reduction component adapted for the oxidation of nitrogen oxides located downstream of the CSF. The CSF is adapted for oxidizing hydrocarbons and includes a selective oxidation catalyst composition on a filter with high selectivity ratio for hydrocarbon oxidation:ammonia oxidation (e.g., at least 0.6).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a catalyst for use in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides comprising: • a monolithic substrate and • a coating A which comprises an oxidic metal carrier comprising an oxide of titanium and a catalytic metal oxide which comprises an oxide of vanadium wherein the mass ratio vanadium/titanium is 0.07 to 0.26.

Abstract: A synergistic disposal method of hazardous waste incineration residues and solid wastes, ceramsite and an application thereof, all belonging to the field of resources and environment. The disposal method includes the following steps: mixing of the hazardous waste incineration residues and solid wastes, granulation and dehydration of the resulting mixture and calcination to obtain ceramsite. In the preparation of ceramsite by the synergistic disposal of hazardous waste incineration residues and solid wastes as the raw materials, dioxin and organic matters in the hazardous waste incineration residues and solid wastes are decomposed, meanwhile the contained heavy metals are reduced and solidified, solving the disposal problem of hazardous waste incineration residues and solid wastes, saving a lot of land for landfills, decreasing the cost for comprehensive disposal, not producing new hazardous wastes, and reducing the burden of ecological environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust gas purification catalyst having an improved low-temperature activity, which comprises a substrate and a catalyst coat layer formed on the substrate, wherein the catalyst coat layer contains Rh fine particles and a promoter comprising a Ce—Zr-based composite oxide and a Zr-based composite oxide not containing cerium oxide, wherein the Rh fine particles have an average particle size measured by a transmission electron microscope observation of 1.0 nm or more to 2.0 nm or less, and a standard deviation ? of the particle size of 0.8 nm or less, and wherein the Rh fine particles are supported on each of the Ce—Zr-based composite oxide and the Zr-based composite oxide not containing cerium oxide.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine system is equipped with a tempering system for a selective catalyst reduction system. The subject tempering system for a selective catalyst reduction system comprises a tempering compartment equipped with a plurality of relatively high temperature environment self-supporting pipes, and optionally, a plurality of flow vanes.

Abstract: An exhaust system for treating an exhaust gas produced by a lean burn engine comprising: (i) a NOx absorber catalyst comprising a molecular sieve catalyst disposed on a substrate, wherein the molecular sieve catalyst comprises a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; (ii) means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas; and (iii) a lean NOx trap; wherein the NOx absorber catalyst is upstream of both the means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas and the lean NOx trap.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel zeolite with a rare earth element-substituted framework which has a higher amount of NOx adsorbed and a method for producing the same, and a NOx adsorption member and a catalyst for automobile exhaust gas, etc. comprising the same. The present invention provides a zeolite with a rare earth element-substituted framework, comprising at least a zeolite and at least one rare earth element selected from the group consisting of Ce, La, Nd and Pr, wherein a content ratio of the rare earth element is 1 to 15% by mass in total based on the total amount, and one or some of Al and/or Si atoms constituting the framework of the zeolite are replaced with the rare earth element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a carrier substrate of the length L extending between substrate ends a and b and three washcoat zones A, B and C wherein washcoat zone A comprises one or more first platinum group metals and extends starting from substrate end a over a part of the length L, washcoat zone C comprises one or more first platinum group metals and extends starting from substrate end b over a part of the length L, and washcoat zone B comprises the same components as washcoat zone A and in addition, one or more second platinum group metals and extends between washcoat zones A and C, wherein L=LA+LB+LC, wherein LA is the length of washcoat zone A, LB is the length of substrate length B and LC is the length of substrate length C.

Abstract: Method for reducing the content of nitrogen oxides NOx and nitrous oxide N2O in an input gas, comprising the steps of: treating said gas with a first amount of a NOx reducing agent in a first de-NOx catalytic bed; treating the effluent of said first de-NOx catalytic bed in at least one de-N2O catalytic bed for removal of N2O; treating the effluent of said at least one de-N2O catalytic bed with a second amount of a NOx reducing agent in a second de-NOx catalytic bed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst, comprising: a first composition comprising a dehydrogenation active metal on a solid support, and a second composition comprising a transition metal and a doping agent, wherein the doping agent is selected from zinc, gallium, indium, lanthanum, and mixtures thereof, on an inorganic support.

Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with over-the-road vehicle is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a reducing agent mixer with a mixing can and a doser configured to inject heated and pressurized reducing agent into the mixing can for distribution throughout exhaust gases passed through the mixing can.

Abstract: The present disclosures relate to a catalyst for removing a nitrogen oxide and a manufacturing method thereof, and the catalyst for removing the nitrogen oxide includes: a first catalyst that includes a zeolite support containing copper and having a first framework; and a second catalyst that is physically mixed with the first catalyst and includes a zeolite support containing copper and having a second framework different from the first framework.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water treatment module, a bioreactor comprising one or more of such modules and a receptive water treatment system. Also provided herein is a method making use of the above module, bioreactor and system. The water treatment module comprises (i) at least one elongated gas enclosure comprising a gas inlet and two vertical walls, at least one vertical wall comprising a water-impermeable and gas-permeable membrane having a water-facing side and a gas-facing side, the two vertical walls separating between water external to the enclosure and gas within the enclosure, the gas enclosure being in a rolled or folded configuration to thereby define a convoluted horizontal path and one or more water-treatment spaces formed between opposite water facing sides of the enclosure; and (ii) a diffuser arrangement comprising gas diffusers configured for introducing a stream of gas into the one or more water treatment spaces.

Abstract: A compression ignition internal combustion engine system includes an engine and an exhaust system with an upstream exhaust conduit, a downstream exhaust conduit, and an exhaust placement mechanism for mixing exhaust with fuel and air within engine cylinders. The upstream exhaust conduit has a raw exhaust inlet, a raw exhaust outlet, and a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inlet between the raw exhaust inlet and the raw exhaust outlet. The downstream exhaust conduit includes a bare particulate filter and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device. Related methodology including operating the engine in a startup mode, and in a running mode once the SCR device is warmed, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a process that may comprise cooling an engine exhaust emissions comprising SOx on a vehicle that may come from an engine. The cooled engine exhaust emissions comprising SOx may be passed to one or more absorption units. The SOx may be extracted from the engine exhaust emissions with a sorbent supported on solid porous media in an absorption unit on the vehicle to form an absorbed SOx. The absorbed SOx may be desorbed, followed by forming one or more SOx product from the desorbed SOx. The one or more SOx product may be unloaded to an off-vehicle facility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst device for purifying exhaust gases containing nitrogen oxide by means of selective catalytic reduction (SCR), comprising at least two catalytic regions, the first region containing vanadium oxide and cerium oxide, and the second region containing a molecular sieve containing iron. The invention also relates to uses, the catalyst device and methods for purifying exhaust gases.

Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a catalyst as a passive nitrogen oxide adsorber, which has a carrier substrate, a zeolite, palladium, and platinum, wherein the palladium is provided in a quantity of 0.01 to 10 wt. %, based on the sum of the weights of zeolite, platinum, and palladium and calculated as a palladium metal, and platinum in a quantity of 0.1 to 10 wt. %, based on the weight of the palladium and calculated as a platinum metal. The invention also relates to the use of said catalyst in connection with a SCR catalyst in an exhaust gas system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a carrier substrate of the length L extending between substrate ends a and b and two washcoat zones A and B, wherein washcoat zone A comprises a first platinum group metal and extends starting from substrate end a over a part of the length L, and washcoat zone B comprises the same components as washcoat zone A and in addition a second platinum group metal and extends from substrate end b over a part of the length L, wherein L=LA+LB, wherein LA is the length of washcoat zone A and LB is the length of substrate length B.

Abstract: An exhaust system (1) of an internal combustion engine, prior to a first heating-up of the exhaust system (1), has a particle filter (2) and an exhaust line (3) upstream of the particle filter (2). The exhaust system (1) has a carrier element (11) with ash-forming components or ash applied thereto. The carrier element (11) may be on a side of the particle filter (2) facing toward the exhaust line (3). Alternatively, the exhaust system (1) may have a catalytic converter (4) upstream of the particle filter (2), the carrier element (11) that with the ash-forming components or the ash may be applied to the catalytic converter (4).

Abstract: In order to provide an exhaust gas purification catalyst capable of purifying hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas at low temperatures, the exhaust gas purification catalyst according to the present invention includes: a region (2) containing palladium on a three-dimensional structure (1), and a first region (3) and a second region (4) provided on the region (2) in order from an inflow side of exhaust gas to an outflow side of exhaust gas. The concentration of rhodium contained in the first region (3) is higher than the concentration of rhodium contained in the second region (4).

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a multicomponent aftertreatment device arranged in a vehicle exhaust gas passage. In one example, a system may include an oxygen storage catalyst and an underbody trap catalyst comprising metal modified zeolite, the oxygen storage catalyst arranged upstream of the underbody trap catalyst in an exhaust passage of the vehicle.

Abstract: A copper-CHA zeolite catalyst for SCR of NOx is disclosed.

Abstract: In an exhaust system for a motor vehicle having an exhaust treatment device for after-treating exhaust gas of a combustion engine of the motor vehicle, the exhaust gas treatment device includes a first SCR catalyst, which has a zeolite material containing copper, an ammonia slip catalyst, which is arranged downstream of the first SCR catalyst, and a particulate filter. A second SCR catalyst, which has an SCR catalyst material containing vanadium, is arranged upstream of the first SCR catalyst.