18418780. CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION DEVICE simplified abstract (TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION)
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CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION DEVICE
Organization Name
TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Takashi Ogawa of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418780 titled 'CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION DEVICE
The CO conversion device described in the abstract consists of several components working together to convert CO into useful products.
- CO supply unit provides CO to the CO electrolysis unit.
- CO electrolysis unit converts CO into CO and oxidizes substances in the anode chamber.
- Fuel supply unit provides fuel for the oxygen combustion power generation unit.
- Oxygen combustion power generation unit combusts O—CO-containing gas to generate power.
- Condenser cools and condenses water vapor-CO-containing gas.
- Gas-liquid separator separates water-CO two-phase fluid into water and CO.
Key Features and Innovation: - Conversion of CO into useful products like CO and power. - Efficient utilization of fuel and CO for power generation. - Water vapor-CO-containing gas condensation for resource recovery.
Potential Applications: - Power generation from CO conversion. - Resource recovery from CO-containing gases. - Sustainable energy production.
Problems Solved: - Reduction of CO emissions. - Efficient utilization of CO for valuable products. - Resource recovery from waste gases.
Benefits: - Reduced environmental impact. - Energy-efficient conversion of CO. - Resource recovery for sustainable practices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Sustainable Power Generation from CO Conversion This technology can be applied in industries for power generation, waste gas treatment, and resource recovery, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted on similar technologies in the field of CO conversion and power generation to understand the novelty and uniqueness of this device.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in CO conversion technologies, power generation methods, and resource recovery techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of this device.
Questions about CO Conversion: 1. How does the CO electrolysis unit efficiently convert CO into CO and oxidize substances? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this CO conversion device?
Original Abstract Submitted
A COconversion device of the embodiment includes: a COsupply unit supplying CO; a COelectrolysis unit including a cathode chamber supplied with COfrom the COsupply unit and reducing and converting COinto CO and an anode chamber oxidizing substances to be oxidized to produce oxides; a fuel supply unit supplying fuel; an oxygen combustion power generation unit to which O—CO-containing gas discharged from the anode chamber of the carbon dioxide electrolysis unit is supplied, the fuel is supplied from the fuel supply unit, and that combusts the O—CO-containing gas; a condenser cooling and condensing water vapor-CO-containing gas discharged from the oxygen combustion power generation unit; and a gas-liquid separator separating a water-COtwo-phase fluid discharged from the condenser into water and CO.
