Converting Oceanbound Plastics to Hydrocarbon Fuels
Oceanbound Plastics a Global Problem Conventional wisdom suggests that the answer to addressing this Oceanbound plastics global problem is heading out to sea with equipment capable of scooping plastic out of the marine environment and processing it into something of value. A romantic notion no doubt, however, the physics of the marine and tidal environment coupled with … [Read more...]
Mini Refineries for Emerging Economies and Remote Locations
Modular mini refineries are best utilized in emerging economies and in remote locations where gasoline, diesel and fuel oil are needed. The local crude oil is normally your lowest cost feed stock because the transportation costs are minimized. Mini refineries with heavy crudes and low API gravity produce more fuel oil and less naphtha and diesel. Light crudes with … [Read more...]
The Chemistry and Physics of Rocket Engines
Propellants and oxidizers can be produced in modular plants near your rocket launch site. Chemical Propulsion The chemistry of traditional rocket engines is best described as combustion. Over the years many chemical systems have been used, which include but are not limited to: Propellent Hydrazine Highly Refined kerosene (RP-1) Liquid Hydrogen Highly … [Read more...]
Trends in Gasification
Biomass and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) continue to be great feedstocks for conversion to fuels and chemicals through the use of gasification, followed by the Fischer Tropsch process. However, three issues hamper further development in gasification technology. These issues are: Low operating pressure in the gasifier Oxygen supply FT products upgrading Low Pressure … [Read more...]