Method and apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels

Abstract

In the present invention, there is provided a process and an apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels. A receptacle is partly filled an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide. A hydrocarbon fuel is then introduced inside the receptacle atop the aqueous solution. Aluminum is introduced in the aqueous solution, thereby producing hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas is bubbled through the hydrocarbon fuel for hydrogenating the fuel.

1 . A process for hydrogenating a hydrocarbon fuel, comprising the steps of;
 providing a receptacle;   partly filling said receptacle with an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide;   introducing aluminum in said aqueous solution, thereby producing hydrogen gas, and   injecting said hydrogen gas into a fuel line containing said hydrocarbon fuel.   
     
     
         2 . A process for hydrogenating a hydrocarbon fuel, comprising the steps of;
 providing a receptacle;   partly filling said receptacle with an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide;   introducing said hydrocarbon fuel inside said receptacle atop said aqueous solution;   introducing aluminum in said aqueous solution, thereby producing hydrogen gas, and   bubbling said hydrogen gas through said hydrocarbon fuel.