| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 422630000 | Discrete sequential reaction stages | 43 |
| 20110008226 | Methane Conversion To Higher Hydrocarbons - The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of acetylene and other higher hydrocarbons from methane feed using a reverse-flow reactor system, wherein the reactor system includes (i) a first reactor and (ii) a second reactor, the first and second reactors oriented in a series relationship with respect to each other, the process comprising supplying each of first and second reactant through separate channels in the first reactor bed of a reverse-flow reactor such that both of the first and second reactants serve to quench the first reactor bed, without the first and second reactants substantially reacting with each other until reaching the core of the reactor system. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20120082601 | HONEYCOMB REACTOR OR HEAT EXCHANGER MIXER - A honeycomb reactor or heat exchanger ( | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120107199 | Processes for Reduction of Alkylation Catalyst Deactivation Utilizing Stacked Catalyst Bed - Alkylation systems and methods of minimizing alkylation catalyst regeneration are discussed herein. The alkylation systems generally include a preliminary alkylation system adapted to receive an input stream including an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon and contact the input stream with a first preliminary alkylation catalyst disposed therein to form a first output stream. The first preliminary alkylation catalyst generally includes a Y zeolite. The systems further include a first alkylation system adapted to receive the first output stream and contact the first output stream with a first alkylation catalyst disposed therein and an alkylating agent to form a second output stream. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130034477 | CATALYTIC FILTER SYSTEM - A catalytic filter system adaptable to the various challenges of a catalytic gas phase reaction is provided, wherein the system comprises a filtration vessel having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a separation wall provided in the interior of the filtration vessel and a plurality of filter candles, the separation wall dividing the interior into a raw gas chamber and a clean gas chamber; the separation wall comprising a plurality of openings designed to sealingly accommodate the plurality of filter candles; the fluid inlet being arranged in fluid communication with the raw gas chamber upstream of the plurality of filter candles; the fluid outlet being arranged in fluid communication with the clean gas chamber downstream of the plurality of filter candles; and the filter system comprising a first catalytic medium accommodated in the clean gas chamber downstream of the filter candles and upstream of the fluid outlet. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130039821 | CATALYST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAS PHASE OXIDATION USING AN UPSTREAM LAYER - The present invention relates to a process for gas-phase oxidation, in which a gaseous stream comprising an aromatic hydrocarbon and molecular oxygen is passed through two or more catalyst zones. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a catalyst system for gas-phase reaction using a preliminary zone. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130243672 | PROCESS UNIT FOR FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION OF ALKYLATE GASOLINE AND DISTILLATE - A process unit, comprising: a) an alkylation reactor; and b) a control system that enables the alkylation reactor to be operated in an alkylate mode and in a distillate mode; wherein the alkylation reactor can switch back and forth from operating in the alkylate mode to the distillate mode. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140147351 | METHODS OF PRODUCING CARBONATE MINERALS AND APPARATUSES OF PRODUCING THE CARBONATE MINERALS - An apparatus of producing a carbonate mineral includes a first reaction device including a fluid path along which an ion exchange solution moves; a cation exchange medium disposed in the fluid path, the cation exchange medium containing an alkaline earth metal; a second reaction device accommodating a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution and receiving the ion exchange solution containing an alkaline earth metal ion from the first reaction device; and a carbon dioxide supplying device supplying a carbon dioxide to the second aqueous solution. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140161689 | PROCESS TO PRODUCE BIOFUELS FROM BIOMASS - A process for producing biofuels from biomass is provided by removing sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds from the biomass by contacting the biomass with a digestive solvent to form a pretreated biomass containing soluble carbohydrates and having less than 35% of the sulfur content and less than 35% of the nitrogen content, based on untreated biomass on a dry mass basis, prior to carrying out aqueous phase reforming and further processing to form a liquid fuel. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140170038 | FUEL REFORMER WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A fuel reformer includes a feedstream delivery unit and a catalytic reactor. The feedstream delivery unit is configured to receive reactants and to provide the reactants to the catalytic reactor. The reformer further includes a flame arrestor disposed between the feedstream delivery unit and the catalytic reactor, and at least one spacer disposed between the feedstream delivery unit and the catalytic reactor, wherein the spacer is configured to allow the reactants to flow therethrough while inhibiting thermal radiation therethrough. In a further aspect, the surfaces of the feedstream delivery unit that come into contact with the reactants in use include coatings that eliminate catalytic reactions of the feedstream within the feedstream delivery unit. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20150132201 | SYSTEMS CAPABLE OF ADDING CELLULOSIC BIOMASS TO A DIGESTION UNIT OPERATING AT HIGH PRESSURES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FORCELLULOSIC BIOMASS PROCESSING - When processing cellulosic biomass, it may be desirable for a digestion unit to operate without being fully depressurized for process efficiency purposes. Methods for processing cellulosic biomass may comprise providing a biomass conversion system comprising a pressurization zone and a digestion unit that are operatively connected to one another; providing cellulosic biomass at a first pressure; introducing at least a portion of the cellulosic biomass into the pressurization zone and pressurizing the pressurization zone to a second pressure higher than the first pressure; after pressurizing the pressurization zone, transferring at least a portion of the cellulosic biomass from the pressurization zone to the digestion unit, which is at a third pressure that is less than or equal to the second pressure but higher than the first pressure; and digesting at least a portion of the cellulosic biomass in the digestion unit to produce a hydrolysate comprising soluble carbohydrates. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160115408 | APPARATUS FOR SWEETENING AND/OR DEHYDRATING A HYDROCARBON GAS, IN PARTICULAR A NATURAL GAS - An apparatus for actuating method for removing acidity and/or moisture from a hydrocarbon gas, by absorption into a sweetening liquid and into a dehydration liquid, that are adapted to extract acid compounds or water from the gas, respectively. The apparatus includes at least such a container and a gas convey selective convey means, for actuating the treatment modes, in particular responsive to a flowrate of the gas. The apparatus according to the invention allows to maintain the sweetening and/or dehydration efficiency, in particular in the case of a progressive reduction of the flowrate of natural gas that can be obtained from a well or gasfield. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20170232419 | High Value Organic-Enhanced Inorganic Fertilizers | 08-17-2017 |
| 422631000 | Plural solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction stages (e.g., inert Raschig rings, particulate sorbent, particulate or monolithic catalyst, etc.) | 15 |
| 20120171089 | NON-WOVEN FABRIC, METHOD FOR FABRICATING NON-WOVEN FABRIC, AND GAS GENERATION APPARATUS - A non-woven fabric for reacting with a liquid to produce a gas is provided. The non-woven fabric includes at least one non-woven fabric fiber, a plurality of hot melt particles, and a plurality of solid particles. The non-woven fabric fiber has a first melting point. The hot melt particles are bonded with the non-woven fabric fiber and have a second melting point, in which the first melting point is higher than the second melting point. At least a part of the solid particles are bonded with the hot melt particles. Moreover, a method for fabricating the non-woven fabric and a gas generation apparatus using the non-woven fabric are also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20150010445 | MODULAR FLOW REACTOR - A modular flow reactor is formed of a plurality of modules, wherein each module comprises a body having at least one conduit passing therethrough, and wherein a plurality of said modules are aligned along a longitudinal axis such that said conduits of said modules are aligned to form a passage for fluid, wherein each module has a length along said longitudinal axis which is less than the length of the module perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The modules are “slices” rather than “tubes” and a plurality of said modules can be aligned linearly so that the conduits form a tube. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150017080 | RESIDENCE TIME PLATE - The present invention relates to a residence time plate comprising a stack of at least two substantially parallel and elongated flow chambers arranged such that the elongated side of each flow chamber lies next to the elongated side of a neighboring flow chamber and is separated by said neighboring chamber by a separation wall. Each separation wall has at least one through hole forming a communication between two neighboring flow chambers, and the through holes are arranged in the separation walls on alternating sides of an imaginary central line drawn through the stack of flow chambers such that the flow direction in a flow chamber is along the extension of the flow chamber and opposite the flow direction of a neighboring chamber. Moreover, the residence time plate comprises at least one liquid inlet and at least one liquid outlet arranged such that liquid flowing from said inlet to said outlet passes through the stack of flow chambers. Further, at least one flow-path enhancing insert is arranged in at least one flow chamber and forming a number of insert flow passages in said flow chamber, wherein the insert flow passages are arranged such that liquid flowing in the flow chamber is directed through said insert flow passages, thereby forming a zigzag flow path along the flow direction of the flow chamber. | 01-15-2015 |
| 422632000 | With down-flow fixed bed | 2 |
| 20110076207 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING AND MONITORING THE KINETIC PERFORMANCE OF AN ESTERIFICATION CATALYST MATERIAL - A process for monitoring the condition of a guard bed catalyst material used in an adiabatic reactor to thereby protect a primary reaction catalyst and, in particular, the present invention is intended to be applied to a guard bed used prior to the heterogeneous catalyzed esterification of free fatty acids with low molecular weight monohydric alcohols, especially methanol, to produce fatty acid alkyl esters for biodiesel production. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20150139869 | COMBINATION REACTOR SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a combination reactor system for exothermic reactions comprising a trickle-bed reactor and a shell-and-tube reactor. This combination allows the system to efficiently remove heat while also providing the ability to control both the temperature and/or reaction progression. The trickle-bed reactor removes heat efficiently from the system by utilizing latent heat and does not require the use of a cooling or heating medium. The shell-and-tube reactor is used to further progress the reaction and provides a heat exchanger in order to introduce fluid at the desired temperature in the shell-and-tube reactor. Also, additional reactant or reactants and/or other fluids may be introduced to the shell-and-tube section of the reactor under controlled temperature conditions. | 05-21-2015 |
| 422633000 | Including a unitary, monolithic catalyst bed | 4 |
| 20140044613 | CATALYTIC ISOBUTANE ALKYLATION - A novel catalytic reactor is provided for controlling the contact of a limiting reactant with a catalyst surface. A first flow vessel defines an interior surface and an exterior surface, and the interior surface has a catalyst deposited on at least a portion thereof. A second flow vessel is positioned within the first flow vessel and the second flow vessel defines a porous surface designed to deliver a fluid uniformly to at least a portion of the interior surface of the first flow vessel. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140044614 | REACTOR SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBONS FROM SYNTHETIC GAS - The invention relates to a reactor system, comprising a heat-exchange unit and a reaction unit that are assembled together into a structure. The heat-exchange unit has a plurality of plate or corrugated-plate heat exchangers, and is formed so as to attachable/detachable to/from the reaction unit and insertable into the latter. Accordingly, a catalyst may be attached to a heat-transfer surface of a heat exchanger by a washcoat method or the like, thus maximizing heat-transfer efficiency and enabling the easy removal or reattachment of the catalyst when the enabling the easy removal or reattachment of the catalyst at the end of the lifespan of the catalyst. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140241960 | MIXING UNIT AND DEVICE, FLUID MIXING METHOD AND FLUID - A mixing unit has a stacked member having mixing elements that are stacked in a stacking direction and that extend in an extending direction, a first plate, and a second plate disposed opposite the first plate. The stacked member is sandwiched between the first plate and the second plate. Each of the mixing elements has first through holes. The second plate comprises an opening portion that communicates with the first through holes in the stacked member. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150071835 | NON-ADIABATIC CATALYTIC REACTOR - A non-adiabatic catalytic reactor for reacting a fluid includes a tube comprising an inlet, an outlet, a first wall, a diameter, a length, and a tube axis. The reactor also includes a plurality of structured packings disposed within the tube, and a plurality of mixing regions disposed within the tube. The structured packings and the mixed regions are arranged in an alternating pattern. Each structured packing includes one or more second walls defining channels for fluid flow through the structured packing, the channels being substantially parallel to the tube axis, the one or more second walls of the structured packing including a catalyst. At least one of the mixing regions permits mixing of first fluid proximate the first wall with second fluid farther from the first wall than the first fluid. | 03-12-2015 |
| 422634000 | With metal catalyst (e.g., metal oxide, etc.) | 4 |
| 20120244049 | Transalkylation of Heavy Aromatic Hydrocarbon Feedstocks - In a process for producing xylene by transalkylation of a C | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130259775 | Transalkylation Of Heavy Aromatic Hydrocarbon Feedstocks - In a process for producing xylene by transalkylation of a C | 10-03-2013 |
| 20150071836 | SYSTEMS FOR PYROLYSIS VAPOR UPGRADING - This disclosure relates to systems for the fast pyrolysis of organic matter. More specifically, it relates to systems for the catalytic modification of vapors created during the fast pyrolysis of organic matter to create transportation fuel or a transportation fuel component. The inventive systems either catalytically stabilize or convert at least a first portion of pyrolysis vapors, then combine them with a portion of raw, unconverted bio-derived pyrolysis vapors at a temperature and pressure sufficient for molecules of the combined vapors to react and produce hydrocarbons of increased molecular weight that are suitable for use as a hydrocarbon transportation fuel or component thereof. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160067697 | Nanoporous Thin Film and Method for Fabricating the Same - The present invention relates to a nanoporous thin film and a method for fabricating the same. The nanoporous thin film fabricating method for fabricating a nanoporous thin film with a composite photocatalyst structure for a photodegradation and a water purification includes providing a porous substrate with a plurality of through-nanopores therein, each of which through-nanopores have an inner tube wall; forming an oxide-based photocatalyst layer over the porous substrate and the inner tube wall by using a first chemical-based deposition process; and forming a metal-based photocatalyst layer on a part of the oxide-based photocatalyst layer by using a second chemical-based deposition process. | 03-10-2016 |
| 422636000 | At least one reaction stage formed of a fixed, annularly shaped bed of contact material | 2 |
| 20140161690 | CONVERSION OF BIOMASS FEEDSTOCKS INTO HYDROCARBON LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - Methods for converting a carbon-containing feedstock into a fluid transportation fuel are described. The methods may include converting the carbon-containing feedstock into a producer gas comprising H | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140178270 | SABATIER PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING EXOTHERMIC REACTION - A Sabatier process involving contacting carbon dioxide and hydrogen in a first reaction zone with a first catalyst bed at a temperature greater than a first designated temperature; feeding the effluent from the first reaction zone into a second reaction zone, and contacting the effluent with a second catalyst bed at a temperature equal to or less than a second designated temperature, so as to produce a product stream comprising water and methane. The first and second catalyst beds each individually comprise an ultra-short-channel-length metal substrate. An apparatus for controlling temperature in an exothermic reaction, such as the Sabatier reaction, is disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
| 422639000 | Wherein at least one reaction stage is upstream or downstream of parallel stages (e.g., AA-B, etc.) | 1 |
| 20100303692 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INDIRECT RADIATION DRIVEN GASIFIER REACTOR & RECEIVER CONFIGURATION - A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven chemical plant are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a solar thermal receiver to absorb concentrated solar energy from an array of heliostats and a solar-driven chemical reactor. This chemical reactor may have multiple reactor tubes, in which particles of biomass may be gasified in the presence of a carrier gas in a gasification reaction to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide products. High heat transfer rates of the walls and tubes may allow the particles of biomass to achieve a high enough temperature necessary for substantial tar destruction and complete gasification of greater than 90 percent of the biomass particles into reaction products including hydrogen and carbon monoxide gas in a very short residence time between a range of 0.01 and 5 seconds. | 12-02-2010 |
| 422641000 | With each stage in the form of a reaction tube | 2 |
| 20120171090 | CONTINUOUS TUBULAR FLOW REACTOR AND CORRUGATED REACTOR TUBE FOR THE REACTOR - The present invention provides a continuous tubular flow reactor which consists of a reactor tube module having an inlet port and an outlet port, and a pressuring device connected to the inlet port and the outlet of the reactor tube module. The reactor tube module comprises multiple reactor tubes butt connected in sequence. Each reactor tube has alternating straight sections and convergent-divergent sections, wherein inner diameter of the convergent-divergent section is smaller than that of the straight section. The pressuring device has a simple harmonic motion driving device. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120275975 | SECOND STAGE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION SYSTEM TO ENHANCE THE CONVERSION OF SYNTHETIC GAS - A second stage Fischer-Tropsch reaction system to enhance a conversion ratio of a synthetic gas, includes, at least one first reactor that uses a Fe catalyst, receives a first synthetic gas extracted from a coal, biomass or natural gas, and reacts the first synthetic gas with the Fe catalyst to obtain a synthetic fuel, and a second reactor that uses a Fe.Co or Co catalyst, receives a second synthetic gas discharged from the first reactors after reaction, and reacts the second synthetic gas with the Fe.Co or Co catalyst to obtain a synthetic fuel. | 11-01-2012 |
| 422642000 | Wherein the reaction stages are the same | 1 |
| 20110280777 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING OF A CALCIUM CARBONATE PRODUCT, THE PRODUCT AND ITS USE - A method and apparatus for producing a calcium carbonate product formed of small <100 μm sized separate calcium carbonate particles. Calcium hydroxide is fed through a disintegration and spraying apparatus ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 422643000 | Including thermal combustion means | 5 |
| 20110305609 | GASIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR PARTIAL MODERATOR BYPASS - Methods and systems for a gasifier having a partial moderator bypass are provided. The gasifier includes a partial oxidation reactor including an inlet and an outlet and a primary reaction zone extending therebetween, the partial oxidation reactor configured to direct a flow of products of partial oxidation including fuel gases, gaseous byproducts of partial oxidation, and unburned carbon, and a secondary reaction chamber coupled in flow communication with the partial oxidation reactor, the secondary reaction chamber is configured to mix a flow of moderator with the flow of gaseous byproducts of partial oxidation and unburned carbon such that a concentration of fuel gases is increased. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20140056785 | AMMONIA DETOXIFICATION DEVICE - Provided is an ammonia detoxification device that, when detoxifying ammonia by thermal decomposition, is capable of preventing the generation of nitrogen oxides. That is, the problem is solved by configuring the ammonia detoxification device using: an electric heater; an ammonia decomposition chamber that accepts an ammonia-containing gas to be treated and thermally decomposes the ammonia in the absence of oxygen using heat from the electric heater; a thermally decomposed gas-burning chamber that accepts the nitrogen- and hydrogen-containing gas to be treated that has been generated by the thermal decomposition of the ammonia and discharged from the ammonia decomposition chamber, and an air-supplying means for supplying air from the outside into the thermally the thermally decomposed gas-burning chamber to burn the hydrogen. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140079608 | Processing Apparatus Fabrication - A processing apparatus that is formed from a plurality of metal layers that are stacked and aligned together and then connected together to form one or more portions of the processing apparatus. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140178271 | Cement Clinker Production with Low Emissions - The cement clinker production process is optimized from prior art by taking advantage of the exothermic reactions inside the sintering kiln and isolating them from the combustion process. Replacing traditional ways to burn fuels at the kiln discharge, avoiding combustion gases, dust recirculation and excess air inside the kiln by using alternative sources of heat if needed. The result of doing this is a significant decreasing in NO | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140356256 | PYROLYSIS APPARATUS USING LIQUID METAL - The present invention relates to a pyrolysis device using a liquid metal including: a hollow reactor in which the liquid metal is received; a circulating pump connected to the reactor; a buffer tank disposed on an upper portion of the reactor and receiving the liquid metal from the circulating pump; a nozzle coupled with the buffer tank and jetting the liquid metal within the buffer tank into the reactor; and an air supply source supplying air to the liquid metal within the reactor, wherein char generated from fuel injected into the reactor is combusted by reacting with air introduced into a lower portion of the reactor through the air supply source, and liquid metal sprays jetted from the nozzle react with gases generated in the reactor to purify the gases. | 12-04-2014 |
| 422644000 | Reaction stages located within single reaction chamber | 1 |
| 20160008860 | MEDICAL WASTE BREAK DOWN AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM | 01-14-2016 |
| 422649000 | With the provision of heating or cooling means | 6 |
| 20110052460 | APPARATUS FOR PARTICLE SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for small particle and nanoparticle synthesis. A durable particle generator capable of high temperature particle synthesis is disclosed. The particle generator is configured as to minimize susceptor degradation associated with harsh reaction conditions. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120225002 | PREPARATION OF 11C METHYL IODIDE - A process for the preparation of | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120294784 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING STYRENE FROM ETHYLBENZENE - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for producing styrene are provided. The method comprises the steps of introducing ethylbenzene to a first dehydrogenation reactor containing a first high activity dehydrogenation catalyst at a first predetermined inlet temperature to form a first intermediate effluent stream that comprises styrene, ethylbenzene, and hydrogen. Oxygen is added to the first intermediate effluent stream to form a first oxygenated intermediate effluent stream. The first oxygenated intermediate effluent stream is introduced to a first oxidation-reheat dehydrogenation reactor at a second predetermined inlet temperature of about 530° C. or less to form styrene. The first oxidation-reheat dehydrogenation reactor contains a first oxidation catalyst and a second high activity dehydrogenation catalyst. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20140356257 | GASOLINE PRODUCTION DEVICE - Provided is a gasoline production device capable of effectively using heat of reaction generated in the synthesis of gasoline and also capable of readily cooling heat generated by synthesizing gasoline. A device | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150037229 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TAR REMOVAL FROM SYNGAS - A process and apparatus are provided for reducing content of tar in a tar containing syngas. The process includes contacting the tar containing syngas with a molecular oxygen containing gas in a first reaction zone to produce a gas mixture. The gas mixture is passed through a heat treatment zone maintained at a temperature between about 900° C. to about 2000° C. for a contact time of about 0.5 to about 5 seconds. In this aspect, at least a portion of the tar undergoes at least partial oxidation and/or cracking to produce a hot syngas. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20160107136 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF COMPOUNDS OR INTERMEDIATES THEREOF FROM A SOLID MATERIAL, AND USING SUCH COMPOUNDS AND INTERMEDIATES - An apparatus is described, as including a reaction region for contacting a reactant gas with a reactive solid under conditions effective to form an intermediate product, and an opening for allowing an unreacted portion of the gaseous reagent and the intermediate product to exit the reaction region. The apparatus can be beneficially employed to form a final product as a reaction product of the intermediate product and the reactant gas. The reaction of the reactant gas and reactive solid can be conducted in a first reaction zone, with the reaction of the reactant gas and intermediate product conducted in a second reaction zone. In a specific implementation, the reaction of the reactant gas and intermediate product is reversible, and the reactant gas and intermediate product are flowed to the second reaction zone at a controlled rate or in a controlled manner, to suppress back reaction forming the reactive solid. | 04-21-2016 |
