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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 04, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 18, 1997
Charles W Haldeman, Concord, MA (US);
Brian S Ahern, Boxboro, MA (US);
Keith H Johnson, Cambridge, MA (US);
Quantum Energy Technologies, Woburn, MA (US);
Abstract
Supercritical water fuel composition and combustion system. In one aspect, the invention is a composition of matter comprising a mixture of 5-50% water and a hydrocarbon wherein the water/hydrocarbon mixture is near the critical point such that the mixture is a homogeneous single phase. A suitable temperature is 400.degree. C. and a suitable pressure is 4,000psi. In another aspect, the invention is a fuel system including structure containing a water/hydrocarbon fuel mixture near the critical point such that the mixture is a homogeneous single phase. Structure is provided for delivering the mixture for combustion. Combustion may occur in an internal combustion engine, turbine engine or other burner.