Carbon dioxide-Carbonate powered engine
OwnerRachel Wulf Smithinventor
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The following is a design for a carbon dioxide-carbonate powered engine, which utilizes the chemical energy derived from the reaction between stored aqueous calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and introduced atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and water within an internal fuel cell in order to power a conventional motor. The electrons from carbonate ions (CO32−) formed from dissociated CaCO3 travel through the conductive wire which generates electricity for the attached engine. The electrons are deposited into the cathode chamber of the fuel cell in which they react with the dissolved carbon dioxide (in the form of carbonic acid) which yields a byproduct of bicarbonate (HCO3−). Storage reservoirs are utilized for CaCO3, water, and HCO3−. The utilization of the reaction between CaCO3 and CO2 is advantageous in comparison to traditional fossil fuel sources since this is a sustainable energy source that removes carbon dioxide, a known greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere.
The engine is comprised of a fuel cell in which the reaction of carbon dioxide (CO2) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) takes place. The first means, or reaction input, includes the introduction of gaseous carbon dioxide mixed with ambient air to aqueous calcium carbonate in metered amounts. The second means, or output is the production of sodium carbonate and water.
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In which other sources of carbonate ions (CO32−) may be used in the fuel cell reaction. Calcium carbonate is recommended due to its relative abundance and low cost. Likewise, other sources of carbon dioxide other than from ambient air may be used for the fuel cell reaction.
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