Beijing's problem: to reduce its emissions of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) from boilers for public health. Strict limits on NOx emissions from boilers were introduced to fight smog in Beijing. Dr. Gregory Zdaniuk, Joel Moreau and Lu Liu are studying the use of wet combustion, a subject mentioned [...]
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Inventions, patents, innovations and innovative technologies for saving energy, renewable energy and sustainable development!
Convert CO2 (+ water + electricity) into ethanol fuel by "nano-spike" catalysis!
Nano-Spike catalysis; Discovery of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory made a little ... by chance! The process makes it possible to obtain ethanol from CO2, electricity and water in the presence of a specific nano-catalyst called Nano-Spike. The reported return on electricity is 60 to 70%, which is acceptable provided renewable electricity is used (the process [...]
electric transport (Lipo) Heat VS (petrol): criteria for choosing a battery and comparative calculations
The performance of electric transport depends strongly on the quality of their batteries. It is currently the real Achilles heel that limits the development of electric propulsion, both in road transport, maritime and ... that air obviously. We present a quick state of the art Lithium-Polymer battery performance currently on the [...]
The architectural competition (s) simple (s) Algeco
For the 5th consecutive year, the Algeco brand has launched an architecture competition for young architects and students of interior architecture and design *. This year, for the 2015-2016 edition, the theme was: “Transit 2025: what is a transit location in 10 years? ". The objective was therefore to offer […]
Design of an Archimedes screw for hydropower - INSA Strasbourg
Dimensioning of an Archimedes screw for hydropower - INSA Strasbourg. Optimization of an Archimedes screw for the production of energy in micro-hydroelectric plants. KEYWORDS: Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy, Micro Hydroelectric, Archimedes' Screw, Experimentation Abstract The use of the Archimedean screw in micro-hydroelectric plants is a way […]
Legnobloc, wooden cinder block with insulation BBC
Video presentation of the Legnobloc, cinder block made of cementitious wood. With the integration of polystyrene insulation, this block of cement wood (at least on paper) offers very good thermal and mechanical performance for low-energy buildings (BBC) and the RT2012 standard. Read more, discussion and technical characteristics: Legnobloc, the cinder block in [...]
Pulsating Auer, pulsating gas condensing boiler
Videos showing the Pulse of Auer, a gas boiler inspired by the Pulso Reactor in aeronautics (in particular used by the flying bomb V1) How does it work? The innovation of the Pulsatoire boiler introduces a real technological revolution in the world of gas boilers. More economical, more environmentally friendly, easier to use and install, this combustion boiler [...]
New petrol engine: VCR, motors with variable compression ratio
Introduction on variable compression ratio engines: interest and general presentation by Adrian CLENCI and Pierre PODEVIN. University of Pitesti, Romania. Introduction One of the essential features of the automobile engine is its wide operating range in terms of engine speeds and loads. The full […]
Automotive: MCE-5 the variable compression engine VCR-i
Presentation of the MCE5, 1er engine in the world VCR (Variable Compression Rate) to be on the way of industrialization MCE5 is an internal combustion engine which constitutes a major evolution (technological leap) since it allows to vary the rate of Compression cylinder by cylinder with VCR-i technology. In addition, the MCE5, [...]
PlasmHyRad combustion assisted Plasma and Hydrogen Radicals
PlasmHyRad project, Hydrogen and Radical assisted combustion. By JM Cornier, University of Orléans, GREMI - CNRS - MINISTRY OF RESEARCH. Plasma ionization project of combustion air and fuel to improve the efficiency and decontamination of internal combustion engines. The tests involve methane, the simplest of [...]
Download: Report on Urban Transport: energy and organization
Project of Technological Research carried out by Christophe Martz at the ENSAIS and supported at the end of January 2001. It is a study of congestion in urban centers and an inventory of the various technological solutions that could improve air quality and traffic conditions in urban centers. Unanimous conclusion: the organization and the behaviors of [...]
aviation fuel trials Makhonine 2
Continuation of aviation tests on Makhonine fuel carried out in the 1920s. Read part 1 Makhonine fuel Les Ailes, Weekly Journal of Air Locomotion, Paris Thursday January 6, 1927 Section: French Committee for Aeronautical Propaganda OFFICIAL PART Tests with Makhonine fuel During a meeting of the Management Committee […]
aviation fuel trials Makhonine 1
Here is the clean up of articles on aviation tests on Makhonine fuel presented on this page Les Ailes, Weekly Journal of Air Locomotion, Paris Thursday December 30, 1926 Section: French Committee for Aeronautical Propaganda. OFFICIAL PART. Tests with Makhonine fuel Following the tests carried out in 1926, […]
Makhonine: scientific explanations of its fuel
How did Makhonine fuel work and burn? Makhonine fuel is a fuel derived from the liquefaction of carbon (coal, coal but also potentially wood, biomass, etc.). To find out more about makhonine fuel: Makhonine, a fuel by liquefaction of coal. This article, entitled "History of the Russian Magician ”, is taken from the newspaper […]
Makhonine: aviation fuel testing
This page is part of the "Makhonine" folder. - Makhonine: variable geometry plane - Makhonine: fuel by liquefaction of coal The article (click on the images to enlarge): The article reads in 3 columns to the bottom, so you have to go back to the 1st image in the end of each column. Find out more: - […]
Makhonine: variable geometry aircraft
Ivan Makhonine, a little-known genius? Ivan Makhonine is relatively "known" for his process of liquefying coal and lignite (process which ruined him but this is another story) but much less for his other work. Here is a small press review which presents some of his other work and completes […]
Researchers, students and inventors
Because we have found that Research generally suffers from a communication failure, we would like to try to modestly remedy this alarming fact. You are a student or researcher and you want to publicize or recognize your work in order to find partners or industrial opportunities? Or simply to make them […]
Independent inventors and NIH syndrome: Not Invented Here
Independent Inventors and NIH Syndrome These videos show the problems faced by independent inventors in trying to pitch their ideas to industry or business. The blocking encountered has a name: the NIH syndrome: Not Invented Here, in other words in French, the syndrome "Not Invented Here"! This NIH syndrome makes good [...]
rotary engine sorting lobique 3
For a better exploitation of natural energy flows Author and inventor: Pascal HA PHAM Tri lobic rotary motor on forums Read the previous page 5. Example of a machine meeting the new requirements The rotary converter motor with tri-lobular annular piston meets the criteria mentioned above. Figure 1: photo of the interior of a […]
rotary engine sorting lobique 2
For a better exploitation of natural energy flows Author and inventor: Pascal HA PHAM Tri lobic rotary motor on forums Read the previous page 3. Elements of answers At the level of the inventory of machines, it must be recognized that we do not have as many tools or machines as we need, for example we […]
rotary engine sorting lobique
For a better exploitation of natural energy flows Author and inventor: Pascal HA PHAM Tri lobic rotary motor on forums Figure 1: photo of the interior of a small "tri-lobic" annular piston engine, 117 cc displacement Summary: context and purpose of the invention. Nature has always dispersed a lot of energy […]
Inventions on energy
Inventions for energy and the environment Propose inventions In this section you will find presentations of inventions that the site econologie.com has seen fit to present in order to support their development. These inventions affect in particular the field of energy, both in terms of conversion and the rationalization of resources. If you know of a […]
Embedded reforming reactor Martz-Salelles
Title of patent (s): Device improving the operation of physico-chemical transformation reactors used upstream of energy conversion systems and in particular of thermal engines Keywords: Reforming, reforming, cracking, cracking, vapocraking, catalytic cracking, cracking thermal, catalyst, fuel cell, hydrogen, synthesis, oxygenation, autothermal, exothermic, endothermic. Patent number: […]
Renault patent: hydrogen generation by high temperature conversion of water vapor
Renault patent: generation of hydrogen by high temperature conversion of water vapor Keywords: Reforming, reforming, cracking, cracking, vapocraking, catalytic cracking, thermal cracking, catalyst, fuel cell, fuel cell, hydrogen, synthesis, oxygenation, autothermal, exothermic, endothermic. Title of patent (s): Process and device for generating hydrogen by conversion at high temperature with […]
Galey generator
Title of patent (s): Electromagnetic and static electric current generator. Practically one of the only French patents in the field. Based on the use of intrinsic magnetic fields of strong magnets. Patent number: FR2312135 N ° 75 15840 Inventor: Galey Paul Marcel Lucien. Date of deposit: May 21, 1975 Date of Forfeiture […]
Herail Fuel Saver Patent
Title of patent (s): Evaporation and / or homogenization device for a mixture of gaseous and / or liquid fluids, for example fuel for internal combustion engine. Patent number: FR2613429 Inventor: René Herail Date of filing: April 1, 1987 Our scientific opinion: Improve, by a partial vacuum, gasification and therefore homogeneity […]
Chambrin water injection
Title of patent (s): Apparatus and combination of means allowing the conditioning of a mixture of water and fuel, and, at the limit of pure water, by causing a thermochemical reaction generating production of hydrogen and a plasma state of matter, for use in a heat engine or in a heating system. Number […]
Invention patents for ecology
Invention patents: introduction. In this section you will find patents for inventions relating to processes, which we consider interesting, which aim, for example, to improve energy consumption, reduce pollution or allow the use of an alternative fuel to petroleum. All relate to the field of energy and to a lesser extent that of […]
Makhonine: fuel by coal liquefaction
The Makhonine process: liquefaction of coal, an invention forgotten like so many other Press reviews concerning the Makhonine process making it possible to obtain, from coal or wood, a liquid fuel halfway between petrol and diesel. These articles appeared in the press during the year 1981 probably following the oil crises […]
