RADIATIVE EXCITATION OF METHANE FOR REDUCED TEMPERATURE EMISSION CONTROL

摘要

The present invention relates to excitation of hydrocarbons for catalytic type oxidation reactions, and more particularly, to treatment of excess methane emissions in a natural gas fueled engine to promote relatively more efficient catalytic methane oxidation reactions.

主权项

1. A method for oxidizing methane contained in a methane gas engine exhaust stream, comprising:
supplying an engine exhaust stream that includes methane (CH4) and oxygen; energizing the methane in said exhaust stream and promoting one of a C—H stretching or bending response; exposing the exhaust stream containing said energized methane to a catalytic oxidation reaction where said methane is oxidized to produce one of carbon dioxide (CO2) or carbon monoxide (CO) wherein said oxidation occurs at a temperature of less than or equal to 350° C.