An internal combustion engine has a plurality of engine units, each having a working space, in which two rotary pistons are arranged so as mesh with each other and thereby divide the working space into an inflow region and an outflow region. Each engine unit has a closable inlet opening to the inflow region and a closable exhaust gas outlet opening. The internal combustion engine further includes a feed-line pipe to the inlet openings and an exhaust gas collection pipe connected to the exhaust gas outlet openings, so that the engine units are connected in parallel with each other. The internal combustion engine further includes exhaust gas lines which connect the engine units with each other in series. In certain cases, a control device operates some of the engine units either as internal combustion engines, or as expansion engines.
F02B 53/10 - Fuel supplyIntroducing fuel to combustion space
F01C 20/02 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, machines or engines specially adapted for several machines or engines connected in series or in parallel
F02M 26/14 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories in relation to the exhaust system
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Ship drive system and retrofitting method for a ship drive system
In certain implementations, a ship propulsion system includes: at least one internal combustion engine with: a combustion chamber for burning a fuel; an intake tract for supplying fresh air to the combustion chamber; and a turbocharger with a compressor in the in-take tract; an electrolysis device for producing hydrogen gas for the internal combustion engine and for producing oxygen gas; an alcohol tank for supplying alcohols to the internal combustion engine; and a water tank, wherein the water tank and the alcohol tank are connected to the combustion chamber or a pressure side of the compressor for the supply of water and alcohol into the intake tract, and wherein the electrolysis device is connected to the pressure side of the compressor for supplying hydrogen gas into the intake tract or connected to the combustion chamber for supplying hydrogen gas into the combustion chamber.
B63B 83/30 - Rebuilding or retrofitting vessels, e.g. retrofitting ballast water treatment systems for improving energy efficiency, e.g. by improving hydrodynamics or by upgrading the power plant
B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02M 25/028 - Adding water into the charge intakes
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02M 27/04 - Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sonic waves, or the like by electric means or magnetism
F02M 31/20 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for cooling
A ship propulsion system comprises at least one internal combustion engine with a combustion chamber for burning a fuel and a turbocharger with a compressor in an intake tract of the internal combustion engine. The ship propulsion system further comprises an electrolysis device, which produces hydrogen and oxygen gas, which are added on a pressure side of the compressor and conducted to the internal combustion engine. Moreover, a water tank and an alcohol tank are connected to a pressure side of the compressor in order to add water and alcohol to the charge air.
F02M 43/00 - Fuel-injection apparatus operating simultaneously on two or more fuels, or on a liquid fuel and another liquid, e.g. the other liquid being an anti-knock additive
F02M 25/028 - Adding water into the charge intakes
F02M 31/20 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for cooling
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
B63B 83/30 - Rebuilding or retrofitting vessels, e.g. retrofitting ballast water treatment systems for improving energy efficiency, e.g. by improving hydrodynamics or by upgrading the power plant
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
F02M 27/04 - Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sonic waves, or the like by electric means or magnetism
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
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Rotary piston engine and method for operating a rotary piston engine
A rotary piston engine comprises a housing (10), which forms an interior space (11), and at least two rotary pistons (20, 30), which are arranged in the interior space (11). Formed on the interior space (11) are an inlet opening (13) and an outlet opening (15) to guide a fluid through the interior space (11). The rotary pistons (20, 30) are thereby driven by fluid flowing through. Each rotary piston (20, 30) has on its outer circumference at least two sealing strips (21, 31). According to the invention each rotary piston (20, 30) comprises at least two cavities (27, 37), in each of which a tube (38B) or an elastic solid rod is arranged. The sealing strips (21, 31) project into the cavities and against the tube (38B) received therein or the elastic solid rod. Through the tube (38B) or the rod, the sealing strips (21, 31) are pushed radially outwards.
F04C 18/00 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
F01C 1/12 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
F04C 2/12 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
F01C 1/08 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing
F01C 19/02 - Radially-movable sealings for working fluids
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING ADJUSTABLE LINKING OF ITS ENGINE UNITS
An internal combustion engine comprises a plurality of engine units (50A-50C), each having a working space (11), in which two rotary pistons (20, 30) are arranged so as to engage in one another and thus divide the working space (11) into an inflow region (12) and an outflow region (13). Each engine unit comprises a closable inlet (62A-62C) to the inflow region (12) and a closable exhaust gas outlet (64A-64C). The internal combustion engine also comprises a feed-line pipe (60) to the inlets (62A-62C) and an exhaust gas collection pipe (66), which is connected to the exhaust gas outlets (64A-64C), such that the engine units (50A-50C) are connected parallel to one another. The internal combustion engine also comprises exhaust gas lines (63A, 63B) which connect the engine units (50A, 50B) to one another in series. According to a desired power output, a control device (70) operates some of the engine units (50B, 50C) either as internal combustion engines, wherein an inlet (62B-62C) is opened, or as expansion engines, wherein an inlet (62B-62C) remains closed and the rotary pistons (20, 30) are driven rather by exhaust gas, which flows in via the exhaust gas line (63A, 63B).
F01B 21/00 - Combinations of two or more machines or engines
F01C 1/12 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
F01C 19/02 - Radially-movable sealings for working fluids
F01D 13/00 - Combinations of two or more machines or engines
F02B 41/10 - Engines with prolonged expansion using exhaust turbines
F02B 53/04 - Charge admission or combustion-gas discharge
F02B 53/14 - Adaptations of engines for driving, or engine combinations with, other devices
F02D 25/04 - Controlling two or more co-operating engines by cutting-out engines
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HEATING SYSTEM FOR A SHIP AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
The invention relates to a ship heating system comprising at least one heating tank (40) and at least one fuel tank (44) for supplying the heating tank (40) with fuel. Additionally, an electrolysis device (20) is provided for generating hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, said electrolysis device being connected to an internal combustion engine (10a, 10b) of a ship drive system and additionally to the heating tank (40).
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
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SHIP DRIVE SYSTEM AND RETROFITTING METHOD FOR A SHIP DRIVE SYSTEM
The invention relates to a ship drive system comprising at least one internal combustion engine (10a, 10b) with a combustion chamber (11a, 11b) for combusting a fuel and with a turbocharger (13a, 13b) comprising a compressor (14a, 14b) in an intake tract (12a, 12b) of the internal combustion engine (10a, 10b). The ship drive system additionally comprises an electrolysis device (20) which generates hydrogen and oxygen gas that are added to the pressure side of the compressor (14a, 14b) and conducted to the internal combustion engine (10a, 10b). Additionally, a water tank (31) and an alcohol tank (30) are connected to the pressure side of the compressor (14a, 14b) in order to add water and alcohol to the charge air.
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
F02M 25/00 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
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ROTARY PISTON ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A ROTARY PISTON ENGINE
The invention relates to a rotary piston engine comprising a housing (10) which forms an interior space (11), and at least two rotary pistons (20, 30) which are arranged in the interior space (11). An inlet (13) and an outlet (15) are formed on the interior space (11) for conveying a fluid through the interior space (11). In addition, the rotary pistons (20, 30) are driven by fluid flowing through. Each rotary piston (20, 30) has at least two sealing strips (21, 31) on the outer circumference thereof. According to the invention, each rotary piston (20, 30) has at least two hollow spaces (27, 37), in which a respective tube (38B) or an elastic solid rod is arranged. The sealing strips (21, 31) protrude into the hollow spaces and against the tube (38B) or the elastic solid rod accommodated therein. The sealing strips (21, 31) are pressed radially outwards by the tube (38B) or the rod.
F01C 1/12 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
F01C 19/02 - Radially-movable sealings for working fluids
F01C 19/06 - Radially-movable sealings for working fluids of resilient material
Various implementations include drive systems and related methods of operation. In one implementation, a drive system includes: a combustion engine, where the combustion engine includes a combustion chamber with injectors for injecting a fossil fuel into the combustion chamber, a supply line for delivering a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, an electrolysis chamber for producing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, and a vacuum pump for sucking the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas from the electrolysis chamber, a gasification tank with volatile organic compounds received therein, and an air compressor for pumping air into the gasification tank, wherein the gas mixture comprises gasified organic compounds from the gasification tank and at least a part of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
F02B 37/04 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle drive system, wherein a fuel, in particular diesel or gasoline, is conducted from a fuel tank into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine and combustion air is conducted via an intake tract into the combustion chamber. According to the invention, a washer fluid tank is provided, which comprises, in addition to a discharge line to spray nozzles for cleaning a vehicle window, a connecting line, which is connected to the intake tract such that washer fluid is conducted from the washer fluid tank into the intake tract of the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to a corresponding vehicle drive system.
A vehicle drive system is disclosed comprising an internal combustion engine for driving a vehicle, wherein the internal combustion engine comprises a combustion chamber with injectors for injecting diesel into the combustion chamber, a supply line for delivering a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, an electrolysis chamber for producing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, and a vacuum pump for sucking the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas from the electrolysis chamber. The vehicle drive system furthermore comprises a gasification tank with volatile organic compounds received therein, in particular methanol or ethanol, as well as a supply line for supplying a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, wherein the gas mixture comprises gasified organic compounds from the gasification tank and at least a part of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas. Furthermore a corresponding method for operation a vehicle drive system is disclosed.
F02B 33/44 - Passages conducting the charge from the pump to the engine inlet, e.g. reservoirs
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
F02B 37/04 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump
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Ship propulsion system, and method for operating a ship propulsion system
A ship propulsion system is disclosed comprising an internal combustion engine for driving a ship, wherein the internal combustion engine comprises a combustion chamber for combusting fossil fuel, a supply line for delivering a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, an electrolysis chamber for producing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, and a vacuum pump for sucking the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas from the electrolysis chamber. The ship propulsion system furthermore comprises a gasification tank with volatile organic compounds received therein, in particular methanol or ethanol, as well as a supply line for supplying a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, wherein the gas mixture comprises gasified organic compounds from the gasification tank and at least a part of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas. Furthermore a corresponding method for operation a ship propulsion system is disclosed.
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
F02B 61/00 - Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellersCombinations of engines with gearing
F02D 21/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their being supplied with non-airborne oxygen or other non-fuel gas
F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Drive units, other than for land vehicles; Motors, other than for land vehicles; Driving motors, other than for land vehicles; Driving motors, other than for land vehicles; Motor drive mechanisms [other than for land vehicles]; Electric motors, and their parts, not for land vehicles; Fuel economisers for motors and engines; Fuel/air ratio controls [parts of engines or motors]; Fuel injection systems for engines; System control instruments (Mechanical -); Electronic controls for motors; Pneumatic controls for motors; Hydraulic controls for machines; Pneumatic controls for machines; Hydraulic controls for motors; Compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; Internal combustion engines for power generation, other than for land vehicles; Sparking-plugs; Wind-powered electricity generators; Current generators; Direct current generators; Current generators; Feed pumps; Carburettors; Bypass pipes for exhaust gas systems. Apparatus for improving power efficiency; Electric control devices for energy management; Electrical controls; Electronic controllers; Thermal controls; Electronic control units; Sensors for use in the control of engines; Computer applications for automotive control; Computer software for mobile applications that enable interaction and interface between vehicles and mobile devices; Ignition cables; Controllers (regulators); Electrolysers; Accumulators, electric; Lithium ion batteries; Monitoring instruments; Software; Transducers; Power adapters. Rebuilding and reconditioning of motors; Vehicle conversions [engine]; Machinery retrofit and conversion services; Installation of energy-saving apparatus; Maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles; Plant maintenance, Repair services for electric generators and wind turbines.
14.
ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS AND OXYGEN GAS
The invention relates to an electrolytic device for generating hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, which device comprises at least one electrolytic chamber having at least two electrodes. At least one of the electrodes comprises carbon fibers, which are formed into a carbon fibre mat. At least one other of the electrodes comprises a metal plate and no carbon fibers. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating an electrolytic device and to a drive system, which comprises the electrolytic device.
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
C25B 1/06 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals of hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water in cells with flat or plate-like electrodes
C25B 9/20 - Assemblies comprising a plurality of cells of the filter-press type
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
15.
COMBINED HEAT AND POWER UNIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMBINED HEAT AND POWER UNIT
A combined heat and power unit comprises a combustion chamber for burning an energy source, power generation means for obtaining electric energy from thermal energy, which is released by burning the energy source, and waste heat utilization system. This system converts waste heat into electrical energy, wherein it comprises at least one rotary piston engine and a generator. The rotary piston engine has a housing which forms an inner space in which at least two rotary pistons are arranged such that they rotate together when a fluid flows through the inner space. The invention further describes a corresponding method for operating a combined heat and power unit.
F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
16.
ROTARY PISTON ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A ROTARY PISTON ENGINE
The invention relates to a rotary piston engine comprising a housing which forms an interior space, two rotary pistons which are arranged in the interior space, an inlet opening for introducing a fluid into the interior space, and an outlet opening for the fluid, which is located in the interior space on a side opposite the inlet opening. Each rotary piston comprises at least two sealing strips and at least two recesses on the outer circumference thereof, wherein the shapes of the recesses and the sealing strips are selected to engage the sealing strips of a respective rotary pistons in the recesses of the respective other rotary piston. In addition, the sealing strips are dimensioned in the radial direction to sealingly contact an inner wall of the housing. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for operating a rotary piston engine.
F01C 1/12 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
F01C 19/06 - Radially-movable sealings for working fluids of resilient material
17.
EXHAUST-GAS ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXHAUST-GAS ENERGY RECOVERY
The invention relates to an exhaust-gas energy recovery system, comprising an exhaust-gas line system (111) for conducting exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine and comprising a motor-generator device (101), which can be driven by means of exhaust-gas energy in order to produce electric current. The exhaust-gas line system (111) comprises a first line arm (124) to the motor-generator device (101) for conducting exhaust gases into the motor-generator device (101). The motor-generator device comprises a motor (100), which is arranged in such a way that the motor can be driven by a pressure of exhaust gas flowing through the motor. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for exhaust-gas energy recovery.
F01C 1/12 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
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SHIP PROPULSION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SHIP PROPULSION SYSTEM
Disclosed is a ship propulsion system comprising an internal combustion engine for propelling a ship, the internal combustion engine comprising a combustion chamber for burning fossil fuel; the ship propulsion system further comprises an electrolysis chamber for producing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, and a vacuum pump for sucking the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas off the electrolysis chamber. The ship propulsion system also comprises a gasification tank in which volatile organic compounds, in particular methanol or ethanol, are gasified, and a supply line for delivering a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, said gas mixture comprising gasified organic compounds and at least some of the hydrogen gas and of the oxygen gas. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating a ship propulsion system.
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
19.
VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM
Disclosed is a vehicle drive system comprising an internal combustion engine for driving a vehicle, the internal combustion engine comprising a combustion chamber equipped with injectors for injecting diesel fuel into the combustion chamber; the vehicle drive system further comprises an electrolysis chamber for producing hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, and a vacuum pump for sucking the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas off the electrolysis chamber. The vehicle drive system also comprises a gasification tank in which volatile organic compounds, in particular methanol or ethanol, are gasified, and a supply line for delivering a gas mixture to the combustion chamber, said gas mixture comprising gasified organic compounds and at least some of the hydrogen gas and of the oxygen gas. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating a vehicle drive system.
F02M 25/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone the apparatus having means for generating such gases
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
