Apparatus and method for collecting an atmospheric gas
OwnerDale Robert Lutzinventor
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Abstract
A system for extracting a target atmospheric gas from an atmosphere, including a carbon-neutral energy source and a cooling unit connected to a condenser, is disclosed. An optional collection chamber and optional reaction chamber are also disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of providing hydrocarbon feedstocks, a method of removing a gas from an atmosphere, and a method of reducing the concentration of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere.
Claims14
A system for extracting a target atmospheric gas from an atmosphere, the system comprising:
- a carbon-neutral energy source;
- a cooling unit;
- a condenser in communication with the cooling unit and in contact with the atmosphere;
- and
- a collection chamber enclosing the condenser, the collection chamber having at least one gas entrance port, the port having a closure means operable between an open position and a closed position,
- wherein
- the carbon-neutral energy source is adapted to power the cooling unit, and
- the cooling unit is capable of cooling the condenser at least to the condensation temperature of the target atmospheric gas.
A system for extracting a target atmospheric gas from an atmosphere, the system comprising:
- a carbon-neutral energy source;
- a cooling unit;
- a condenser in communication with the cooling unit and in contact with the atmosphere;
- and
- a reaction chamber wherein the collected target atmospheric gas is reacted with at least a second chemical,
- and wherein,
- the carbon-neutral energy source is adapted to power the cooling unit, and
- the cooling unit is capable of cooling the condenser at least to the condensation temperature of the target atmospheric gas.
A method for collecting atmospheric carbon dioxide gas for providing hydrocarbon feedstocks, comprising the steps of:
- providing a carbon-neutral energy source;
- providing a cooling unit;
- providing a condenser in communication with the cooling unit;
- obtaining energy from the environment by means of a carbon-neutral energy source;
- using the obtained energy to power the cooling unit such that the cooling unit cools the condenser to a temperature below the condensation temperature of atmospheric carbon dioxide gas;
- exposing the condenser to atmospheric air,
- allowing a desired quantity of atmospheric carbon dioxide gas to condense on the condenser;
- collecting the carbon dioxide from the condenser;
- providing a second carbon-neutral energy source;
- providing an electrolysis cell;
- providing water to supply the electrolysis cell;
- using the second carbon-neutral energy source to power the electrolysis cell;
- electrolyzing the water in the electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen gas;
- collecting the produced hydrogen gas;
- providing a reaction chamber;
- providing a third carbon-neutral energy source to power the reaction chamber;
- introducing the carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas into the reaction chamber;
- and
- using energy from the third carbon-neutral energy source with the reaction chamber to cause a chemical reaction between the hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide to produce hydrocarbon feedstocks.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.