Engine having thin film oxygen separation system
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1. An oxygen separation system for an engine comprising:
- a cathode exposed to atmospheric air;
an anode configured to direct a flow of substantially pure oxygen to a combustion chamber of the engine; and
a thin film electrolyte located between the anode and the cathode.
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Abstract
An oxygen separation system for an engine is disclosed. The oxygen separation system may include a cathode exposed to inlet air, an anode configured to direct a flow of substantially pure oxygen to a combustion chamber of the engine, and a thin film electrolyte located between the anode and the cathode.
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20 Claims
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1. An oxygen separation system for an engine comprising:
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a cathode exposed to atmospheric air; an anode configured to direct a flow of substantially pure oxygen to a combustion chamber of the engine; and a thin film electrolyte located between the anode and the cathode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A power system comprising:
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an engine; an induction system configured to direct combustion gases into the engine; an oxygen separation system, wherein the oxygen separation system includes; an oxygen reducer located at an atmospheric inlet of the induction system; an oxygen ion oxidizer spaced at a distance from the oxygen reducer; and a thin film electrolyte located between the oxygen reducer and the oxygen ion oxidizer. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of operating a power source comprising:
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reducing oxygen from atmospheric air to form oxygen ions; transporting the oxygen ions to an inlet of the power source; oxidizing the oxygen ions to form molecular oxygen; and combusting the molecular oxygen within the power source. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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