Abstract
Abstract
CVNR‑F1.5 v2.1 is a molten‑salt vortex‑cavitation refinery for converting waste plastics into fuel‑range hydrocarbons. v2.0 introduced Helmholtz‑tuned vortex chambers, sacrificial printed liners, and hybrid thermal‑electric heating. v2.1 adds:
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Plasma‑Seeded Cavitation (PSC): micro‑plasma pulses to intensify cavitation.
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Catalytic Gyroid Foam Inserts (CGFI): printed gyroid foam coated with cheap catalysts.
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Closed‑Loop Vapor Reformer (CLVR): capture and re‑inject vaporized hydrocarbons.
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Arachne‑Mapped Cavitation Control (AMCC): real‑time cavitation mapping and control.
Projected performance if validated:
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Efficiency: ~85–90% vs 60–70% for pyrolysis.
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CAPEX: ~50% lower than large steel pyrolysis plants.
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Yield: ~20–30% higher fuel output per ton of plastic.
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Energy input: 30–40% lower.
Core objective
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More efficient, lower‑cost alternative to pyrolysis plants.
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Reduced energy input for cavitation and vortex flow.
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Turn erosion into a closed‑loop maintenance cycle via sacrificial liners.
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Provide a modular, buildable prototype for industrial labs.
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Recommended Citation
Caldwell, Michael Victor Mr., "GCI #296 / CVNR‑F1.5 – VORTEX‑CAVITATION MOLTEN‑SALT FUEL REFINERY v2.1 A Modular, Acoustically Resonant, Plasma‑Seeded, Erosion‑Smart Refinery for Waste‑Plastic‑to‑Fuel “Acoustic resonance tuning shapes the vortex chamber like a Helmholtz resonator, amplifying cavitation bubbles with 30–40% less mechanical energy.”", Technical Disclosure Commons, ()
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/10911