| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 044551000 | Containing specified binder | 33 |
| 20120151834 | Methods of Upgrading Asphaltene Compositions - Methods for pyrolyzing asphaltene material includes providing a composition including from 50 to 90 wt % asphaltene material and from 50 to 10 wt % inert material, and pyrolyzing the composition. The presence of the inert material can help to ensure that the asphaltene material does not interfere with the pyrolyzing process and equipment. Method of forming asphaltene pellets can also be used in order to improve asphaltene pyrolysis. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20140250775 | CHARCOAL FORMED FROM COFFEE AND METHODS THEREFOR - In one embodiment, a method for forming charcoal from coffee grounds is provided, which includes pyrolyzing coffee grounds to form pyrolyzed coffee grounds. The pyrolyzed coffee grounds are mixed with a binding agent to form a mixture. The mixture is pressed into a charcoal cube. In another embodiment charcoal formed from coffee grounds is provided including pyrolyzed coffee grounds and a binding agent. The pyrolyzed coffee grounds are mixed with the binding agent and pressed into a charcoal cube. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140360094 | METHOD OF AGGLOMERATING FINE PARTICLES USING A CONCENTRATED WATER IN OIL EMULSION - A method of agglomerating fine particles such as ultrafine coal in a benefication process, uses a water in oil emulsion to significantly reduce the amount of oil needed compared with known oil in water emulsions. A solution of oil and emulsifying agent is provided to which water is progressively added forming a concentrated water in oil emulsion with stabilized water drops ( | 12-11-2014 |
| 20160002553 | Carbonaceous Fines Beneficiation Using Micro-Algae and Related Processes - A method is provided for the treatment of water containing micro-algae wherein the water is contacted with carbonaceous fines to adsorb micro-algae onto particles of the carbonaceous fines. The carbonaceous fines may be coal or charcoal fines or mixtures thereof. The carbonaceous fines may be pre-treated to remove any unsuitable or valuable materials therefrom; or to produce suitable size ranges of particles for one or more purposes selected from facilitating adsorption; handling of the carbonaceous fines both before and after adsorption of the micro-algae; and separation of the carbonaceous fines with adsorbed micro-algae thereon. The method may target the beneficiation of carbonaceous fines and the carbonaceous fines together with the adsorbed microalgae thereon may be subjected to an agglomeration process for the production of agglomerates such as briquettes or pellets. The method may target the upgrading of a polluted water system in a commercial water treatment process. | 01-07-2016 |
| 044552000 | With sewage, animal blood, or animal manure | 1 |
| 20190144303 | CONTINUOUS FLOW METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING HUMAN WASTE | 05-16-2019 |
| 044553000 | With synthetic organic polymer prepared by polymerizing specified monomer (e.g., polyacrylonitrile, urea-formaldehyde resins, etc.) | 5 |
| 20110197501 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL BRIQUETTES FROM HIGH MOISTURE FINE COAL OR BLENDS OF HIGH MOISTURE FINE COAL AND BIOMASS - An apparatus and method are provided for producing fuel briquettes from high moisture fine coal. The apparatus includes a coal fine pelletizer, a pellet dryer and a fuel briquette former all provided in-line for the efficient production of fuel briquettes. The method comprises forming pellets from coal fines, drying those pellets to a desired moisture content of about 1 to about 10% and forming fuel briquettes from the dried pellets. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130192127 | Process and System For Manufacturing Improved Heat Value Solid Fuel From Solid Waste - A method for manufacturing solid fuel, including estimating a heat value for at least a portion of a combustible waste stream. At least one type of combustible polymer is added to the combustible waste stream as needed to raise the estimated heat value of the portion of combustible waste stream to a desired heat value. The combustible waste stream is heated and mixed with the at least one type of combustible polymer to increase the structural integrity of a solid fuel formed from the mixed combustible waste stream and to increase the hydrophobic properties of the solid fuel. The heated and mixed combustible waste stream is pressed into objects of solid fuel, such as briquettes, which are substantially hydrophobic. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20150027037 | PROCESS FOR TREATING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE - A composite product characterized in that said product is produced and prepared by a continuous process comprising mixing water permeated municipal solid waste (MSW) with a municipal solid waste solidification reagent, wherein said solidification reagent initiates a polymerization reaction with the waste and the polymerization reaction forms a rigid polymer matrix therein. In addition, the polymer matrix also expands in volume during the polymerization reaction to form a foamed, environmentally stable, recycled composite product. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150027038 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR BRIQUETTE PRODUCTION - Process for producing a briquette containing carbon carriers ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20160145519 | CARBONIZED COMPONENT-BASED FUEL PELLET - With the rapid increase in the price of fossil fuels and growing concerns over climate change, the demand for renewable energy sources continues to increase. Densified biomass fuels are an alternative, renewable energy source that is becoming increasingly popular. A densified biomass with increased and controllable energy density is needed. Various embodiments of densified biomass and process to manufacture are taught herein. | 05-26-2016 |
| 044554000 | With vegetable flour, vegetable meal, or dairy product | 1 |
| 20080216396 | FUEL PELLET AND METHOD OF PRODUCING FUEL PELLET - A processed fuel pellet is disclosed, and contains a ground corn product mixed with other commodities that establish the framework for an alternative fuel source burned in pellet stoves and corn stoves. The composition is comprised preferably of about 50% ground shelled corn, about 25% wheat midds as an igniting agent, about 20% soy hulls as a bonding agent and about 5% pulverized limestone as an anti-caking agent. Said ground shelled corn can be varied in alternative embodiments up to a maximum of 75% of the corn component, and other ingredients are adjusted accordingly to provide useful compositions. The pellet produced is a more efficient, hotter burning fuel source that has a low soot output, is economical to produce and environmentally friendly, and a perfect fuel to be used in home heating. A method for producing said fuel pellet is also disclosed which will ensure proper composition and structure. | 09-11-2008 |
| 044555000 | With glue or gelatin | 1 |
| 20090031619 | Solid Fuel - A firewood substitute comprising olive waste and organic binder. | 02-05-2009 |
| 044556000 | With nonproteinaceous organic nitrogen compound (e.g., hexamethylenetetramine, alkanolamine salts, etc.) | 1 |
| 20150101242 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS FERMENTATION PROCESS SYRUP - A solid lignocellulosic fuel composition is produced from combining the syrup co-product of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process and an additional fuel component. The syrup is an excellent binder for a powdery fuel material that is not readily handled. The fuel composition is further processed to form briquettes, pellets and the like. | 04-16-2015 |
| 044564000 | Tar, pitch, or tar oil | 1 |
| 044568000 | Solid fuel, or solid fuel and water, are the only other components of the composition | 1 |
| 20140109468 | TORREFACTION AND PARTIAL PYROLYSIS OF MATERIAL FOR FUEL PELLET PRODUCTION - The present application discloses a process for the preparation of fuel pellets, said process comprising the steps of a) subjecting a feedstock (e.g. a biomass material) to a torrefaction and partial pyrolysis step at a temperature in the range from 250° C. to 500° C., whereby a solid char and volatile fraction are obtained, said volatile fraction comprising a tar fraction; b) at least partially condensing the volatile fraction so as to obtain a tar-rich fraction, wherein the tar-rich fraction is condensed onto the solid char; and pelletization of the combined solid char/tar-rich fraction so as to obtain said fuel pellets. Novel fuel pellets are also disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
| 044569000 | With bitumen or asphaltic material | 1 |
| 20090272028 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING SOLID FUEL - In embodiments of the present invention, a method of heat treating a solid fuel briquette may include heating the solid fuel briquette using energy from at least one of a heat furnace or an electromagnetic energy system of a solid fuel treatment facility as the solid fuel briquette is moved through the treatment facility to a specified internal temperature, and sealing the heat-treated solid fuel briquette in a vessel for a duration of time. | 11-05-2009 |
| 044572000 | With paraffin, liquid hydrocarbon, or wax hydrocarbon | 4 |
| 20140190074 | PROCESS FOR TREATING COAL TO IMPROVE RECOVERY OF CONDENSABLE COAL DERIVED LIQUIDS - A method for treating coal includes drying coal in an initial drying step. The dried coal is pyrolyzed in a pyrolysis step to form coal char and evolved gases. The coal char is eventually cooled and blended. The evolved gases are condensed in at least two, preferably three or more, distinct zones at different temperatures to condense coal-derived liquids (CDLs) from the evolved coal gas. Noncondensable gases may be returned to the pyrolysis chamber as a heat-laden sweep gas, or further processed as a fuel stream. The CDLs may optionally be centrifuged and/or filtered or otherwise separated from remaining particulate coal sludge. The sludge may be combined with coal char, optionally for briquetting; while the CDLs are stored. Precise control of the condensing zone temperatures allows control of the amount and consistency of the condensate fractions collected. | 07-10-2014 |
| 044576000 | With fibrous vegetable material (e.g., cellulose, wood, paper, sawdust, etc.) | 3 |
| 20130212936 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE FIRE PRODUCT AND PRODUCT RESULTING THEREFROM - A method of manufacturing a composite fire product comprising mixing materials, that include wax, at least one dry material and at least one non-dry material with a moisture content of at least 15%, blending and heating the mixed materials, compressing and heating the blended mixture, the compression pressure being at least 500 psi and the temperature being at least 100 F, and extruding the compressed mixture to form the composite fire product. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140173976 | PELLETS AND BRIQUETS FROM COMPACTED BIOMASS - Certain disclosed pellets, briquettes, and other compacted products contain multiple components and have a composition tailored to meet specific requirements for a given application. Frequently, at least one of the components is a biomass component. The compacted biomass products can be used in various applications including power generation, animal bedding, and waste absorbent. One particular embodiment involves using compacted body or mass as a fuel supplement or fuel replacement for coal or other fossil fuel(s) in co-firing power plants. Other specific applications include bedding for various animals including fowl, horses, and rabbits. Another application comprises pelletized absorbents such as cat litter for absorbing liquid and/or solid waste products. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150128487 | PELLETS AND BRIQUETS FROM COMPACTED BIOMASS - Certain disclosed pellets, briquettes, and other compacted products contain multiple components and have a composition tailored to meet specific requirements for a given application. Frequently, at least one of the components is a biomass component. The compacted biomass products can be used in various applications including power generation, animal bedding, and waste absorbent. One particular embodiment involves using compacted body or mass as a fuel supplement or fuel replacement for coal or other fossil fuel(s) in co-firing power plants. Other specific applications include bedding for various animals including fowl, horses, and rabbits. Another application comprises pelletized absorbents such as cat litter for absorbing liquid and/or solid waste products. | 05-14-2015 |
| 044577000 | With nonfibrous carbohydrate (e.g., molasses, starch, etc.) | 9 |
| 20090056206 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF PLANT BIOMASS SOLID FUEL - A solid fuel is formed in a cuber to form body pieces formed of materials extruded through a die with a density greater than 35 lbs/cu ft; an energy content greater than 6500 BTU/lb; transverse dimensions less than 1.5 inches; and a length less than 4 inches; from plant biomass material which contains components when extended of greater than 1.0 inch. Primarily the materials are paper or other cellulose product and crop residue such as wheat straw. The cellulose and lignin from these materials act without additional binders as binders and encasing materials. The moisture content is maintained at a target value by mixing selected quantities of the materials without drying. The cubing machine has a feeding system where the space between the inner rotor and outer casing is smaller than 4 inches and the height of the outer flight is less than 1 inch. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100263271 | CLEAN BURNING BIO-COAL - A clean burning bio-coal consists of 70˜90 wt % of bio-fiber material and 1˜20 wt % of coal material. With the above composition percentages for the bio-fiber material and the coal material, emission of greenhouse gases and pollution gases during burning of the bio-coal can be reduced, total heat energy producible from the bio-coal is high enough to satisfy requirements in industrial activities, and a high burn-out rate of the bio-coal can be advantageously achieved. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110119997 | BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT PROCESSING METHOD - A method of processing a biomass fuel compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes comprising combining a composition of combustible biomass materials, comminuting the composition of biomass materials, drying the comminuted composition of biomass materials, and adding an adhesive to the biomass materials, the adhesive comprising a starch and a hydroxide. Further additives are also provided, which include a silicate, a viscosity agent, a preservative, and a BTU additive. The composite biomass is processed into a shapeform, and then the shapeform is partitioned into individual pieces that are compatible with existing powerplants. In one form, the processing is performed at lower temperatures such that an endothermic reaction of the biomass materials and adhesive results. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120204482 | MOISTURE RESISTANT BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A method of processing a biomass fuel compact is provided that includes combining a composition of combustible biomass materials, comminuting the composition of biomass materials, adding an adhesive to the biomass materials to form a composite biomass, the adhesive having a starch and a hydroxide, forming the composite biomass into a shapeform, and heat treating the composite biomass shapeform at a base temperature sufficient to break O—H bonds, the base temperature being below a mean torrefication temperature of the composite biomass such that torrefaction of a substantial portion of the biomass materials does not occur. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120324785 | Pyrolysis of Biomass - A method of treating biomass material, particularly plant-derived biomass material, to produce pyrolysis thereof, comprising subjecting the biomass material to radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwave radiation, while the material is being agitated, under suitable conditions to produce a desired degree of pyrolysis. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130091764 | BONDING AGENTS FOR FUEL PRODUCTS, METHODS OF THEIR PREPARATION AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREWITH - Disclosed are bonding agents useful in the production of pelletized or briquetted fuels. The bonding agents may be incorporated into a feed containing the fuel material, providing both adhesion and cohesion of the fines to produce a uniform and predictable pellet or briquette. Specifically, the bonding composition contains a solubulized starch, a sugar source and/or a diol or polyol compound, and optionally a polymer selected from polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), PVOH copolymers, polyvinyl acetate (PVA), polyvinyl acetate copolymers (PVAc), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVAc or VAE) or any subset or combination of such polymers. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the bonding agents and to densified and/or torrefied biomass products prepared therewith. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20140075833 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COMPOSITE FUELS - A solid composite fuel for the mitigation of emissions from a coal-fired power plant includes a solid monothilic fuel material formed from the pyrolysis of a coal material and at least one solid renewable fuel material. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140259894 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LOW EMISSION BIOMASS FUEL COMPOSITION FROM WASTE MATERIALS - The present disclosure provides a novel method for the production of a biomass composition from waste materials including the steps of evaluating the waste material for emissions related factors, treating the evaluated waste material with the additive composition to form a low emissions biomass composition and shaping the biomass composition into solid fuel formations. The present invention further provides an additive composition used in the treatment of the waste materials that comprises an emission sponge, a filler and optional BTU modifier. The treating step includes the steps of sizing selected waste materials, blending the sized waste materials with the additive composition formulated specifically for the waste material and forming the blended waste materials into solid fuel formations. The resulting biomass solid fuel formations produce lower emissions than typically produced by coal and may be combined with, or used in place of coal in coal burning structures and devices. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160102264 | SOLID FUEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING LIGNOCELLULOSIC SYRUP AND COAL FINES - A pelletized fuel composition is made from a mixture of coal fines, and cellulosic by-product from ethanol production. The coal fines range from about 50%-90% by weight and the cellulosic by-product ranges from about 10%-50% by weight of the composition. The cellulosic by-product is a syrup or a cake. The syrup binds the coal fines. The coal fine and syrup mixture is pelletized to produce a solid fuel product that is easily handled and transported. | 04-14-2016 |
| 044578000 | With lignin, lignin derivative, or sulfite liquor (e.g., lignones, lignosulfonates, etc.) | 1 |
| 20150068112 | LIGNIN AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING LIGNIN - The invention relates to a method for processing lignin. The method includes feeding lignin material to the system, decreasing particle size of the lignin material in a grinding device in order to manufacture lignin powder having particle size distribution wherein at least 85 wt. % of the lignin agglomerates and particles are less than 300 microns, and increasing dry solids content of the lignin material at least 5 percentage units while decreasing the particle size in the grinding device. In addition, the invention relates to a system for processing lignin, a lignin powder, a method for manufacturing a product including lignin, a system for manufacturing a product including lignin and a product including lignin powder. | 03-12-2015 |
| 044579000 | With rubber, resin, or organic -C(=O)O- compound (e.g., rosin, tall oil, tallow, pine resin, carboxylic acids, etc.) | 4 |
| 20100126061 | Methods for Binding Particulate Solids - Provided are methods for binding particulate solids in a polymer fiber matrix utilizing composite waste products. A mixture of composite waste products and particulate solids is formed into solid products to create degradation resistant solid units which capture the particulate solids. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20120247004 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID FUEL MAINLY INCLUDING SYNTHETIC RESIN-PULP SCRAP - Disclosed are eco-friendly and low-price solid fuel, which is naturally dried, and a method of manufacturing the same. Disposable diapers or disposable sanitary pads, which are failed during the manufacturing process, are used to produce industrial alternative fuel having a low price through a predetermined process, so solid fuel having no pollution problem in combustion is provided. The solid fuel is mainly made of synthetic resin-pulp scrap including synthetic resin integrated with pulp like the disposable diapers or the disposable sanitary pads. The method includes introducing a scrap, such as the wasted disposable diaper or the wasted disposable sanitary pad, including synthetic resin integrated with pulp into a crusher to break the scrap into fragments, adding a slight amount of waste cooking oil serving as a binding agent to the fragments, performing an extrusion-molding with respect to the fragments, cutting the extrusion-molded fragments to make pallets, and then drying pallets. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130067804 | FATTY ACID ESTER BASED FIRELIGHTER - A solid firelighter is provided, which comprises a carboxylic acid and/or an alkyl ester derivative thereof and a curable resin. The firelighter specifically comprise methyl, ethyl, propyl, or buthanoyl esters of a C | 03-21-2013 |
| 20140366431 | METHOD FOR REFORMING COAL USING PALM RESIDUE - Provided is a method of economically modifying low rank coal (LRC) to be high grade coal having minimized water re-absorption and minimized spontaneous ignition possibility while saving energy by coating heavy oil directly on coal without using solvent oil. Provides is a method of modifying coal using palm oil residue, including milling the coal, homogenously mixing the palm oil residue with the milled coal, melting the palm oil residue mixed with the coal so as to be coated on a surface of the coal, and simultaneously drying moisture in the coal, cooling the dried coal, and briquetting the cooled coal. | 12-18-2014 |
