Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100206776 | Process for adsorption of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams - The present invention provides a high capacity adsorbent for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent comprises a composite material containing particles of a nickel phosphide complex Ni | 08-19-2010 |
20120094879 | HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS WITH HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions, e.g., to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment can be performed in the presence of heterogeneous catalyst particles that can optionally include a catalyst metal or metal salt. The presence of the heterogeneous catalyst can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment. | 04-19-2012 |
20120101319 | CATALYTIC HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions, e.g., to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment is performed in the presence of a dissolved catalyst or catalyst precursor. The presence of the dissolved catalyst or catalyst precursor can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment. | 04-26-2012 |
20120130141 | CATALYST RECOVERY IN HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment is performed in the presence of catalyst particles. The presence of the heterogeneous catalyst can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment. After the hydrothermal treatment, the catalyst particles can be separated from the algae-based solids, to allow for recycle of the catalyst particles. | 05-24-2012 |
20130095544 | Pond System for Algae Growth and Harvesting - Management of a pond for algae growth and harvesting is facilitated by use of a cover system. The cover system can include one or more types of cover portions for management of various interactions between a pond and an ambient environment, such as management of incident light, thermal management, facilitating product recovery, and management of gas diffusion. The cover system can be used in conjunction with both active and passive mixing devices. | 04-18-2013 |
20130157326 | INTEGRATED BIOPROCESSING FOR FUEL PRODUCTION - Systems and methods are provided for enhancing the integration of processes for recovering products from algae-derived biomass. The enhanced process integration allows for increased use of input streams and other reagents that are derived from renewable sources. This increases the overall renewable character of the products extracted from the algae-derived biomass. The process integration can include exchange of input streams or energy between an algae processing system and a system for processing non-algal biomass. One example of improving process integration is using oxygenates that are generated in a renewable manner as a reagent for enhancing the algae processing system. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158137 | INTEGRATED BIOPROCESSING FOR FUEL PRODUCTION - Systems and methods are provided for enhancing the integration of processes for recovering products from algae-derived biomass. The enhanced process integration allows for increased use of input streams and other reagents that are derived from renewable sources. This increases the overall renewable character of the products extracted from the algae-derived biomass. The process integration can include exchange of input streams or energy between an algae processing system and a system for processing non-algal biomass. One example of improving process integration is using oxygenates that are generated in a renewable manner as a reagent for enhancing the algae processing system. | 06-20-2013 |
20130225846 | SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF PRODUCTS FROM ALGAE - Processes for extracting product molecules from an algae feed are provided. The algae feed represents an input stream, batch sample, or other algae portion suitable for use in product extraction. The product extraction is typically performed at pressures greater than ambient pressure. This allows for improved extraction, including the potential for use of extraction solvents at temperatures greater than the boiling point for the solvent. | 08-29-2013 |
20140260310 | Integrated Power Generation Using Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integrated operation of molten carbonate fuel cells with turbines for power generation. Instead of selecting the operating conditions of a fuel cell to improve or maximize the electrical efficiency of the fuel cell, an excess of reformable fuel can be passed into the anode of the fuel cell to increase the chemical energy output of the fuel cell. The increased chemical energy output can be used for additional power generation, such as by providing fuel for a hydrogen turbine. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260311 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells with Fermentation Processes - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell assembly at increased power density. This can be accomplished in part by performing an effective amount of an endothermic reaction within the fuel cell stack in an integrated manner. This can allow for increased power density while still maintaining a desired temperature differential within the fuel cell assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260798 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Iron and Steel Processing - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating molten carbonate fuel cells with processes for iron and/or steel production. The systems and methods can provide process improvements such as increased efficiency, reduction of carbon emissions per ton of product produced, or simplified capture of the carbon emissions as an integrated part of the system. The number of separate processes and the complexity of the overall production system can be reduced while providing flexibility in fuel feed stock and the various chemical, heat, and electrical outputs needed to power the processes. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261090 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Cement Processing - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating molten carbonate fuel cells with processes for cement production. The systems and methods can provide process improvements including increased efficiency, reduction of carbon emissions per ton of product produced, and simplified capture of the carbon emissions as an integrated part of the system. The number of separate processes and the complexity of the overall production system can be reduced while providing flexibility in fuel feed stock and the various chemical, heat, and electrical outputs needed to power the processes. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272613 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272614 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272615 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272616 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272617 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272618 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272619 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272620 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell with an excess of reformable fuel relative to the amount of oxidation performed in the anode of the fuel cell. Instead of selecting the operating conditions of a fuel cell to improve or maximize the electrical efficiency of the fuel cell, an excess of reformable fuel can be passed into the anode of the fuel cell to increase the chemical energy output of the fuel cell. This can lead to an increase in the total efficiency of the fuel cell based on the combined electrical efficiency and chemical efficiency of the fuel cell. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272621 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells for Synthesis of Nitrogen Compounds - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with processes for synthesis of nitrogen-containing compounds. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a synthesis process in various manners, including providing hydrogen for use in producing ammonia. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a methanol synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during synthesis of nitrogen-containing compounds. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272624 | INTEGRATED CARBON CAPTURE AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell, such as a fuel cell assembly, with increased production of syngas or hydrogen while also reducing or minimizing the amount of CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272625 | INTEGRATED OPERATION OF MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell assembly at increased power density. This can be accomplished in part by performing an effective amount of an endothermic reaction within the fuel cell stack in an integrated manner. This can allow for increased power density while still maintaining a desired temperature differential within the fuel cell assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272626 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS AT A REDUCED ELECTRICAL EFFICIENCY - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell at conditions that can improve or optimize the combined electrical efficiency and chemical efficiency of the fuel cell. Instead of selecting conventional conditions for maximizing the electrical efficiency of a fuel cell, the operating conditions can allow for output of excess synthesis gas and/or hydrogen in the anode exhaust of the fuel cell. The synthesis gas and/or hydrogen can then be used in a variety of applications, including chemical synthesis processes and collection of hydrogen for use as a fuel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272627 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell to reduce or minimize losses due to loss of heat energy. A molten carbonate fuel cell can be operated based on a desired ratio of heat generated by exothermic reactions in the fuel cell relative to heat consumed by endothermic reactions in the fuel cell and any optional integrated endothermic reaction stages. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272628 | INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL POWER AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell, such as a fuel cell assembly, with increased production of syngas while also reducing or minimizing the amount of CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272629 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in a Refinery Setting - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating molten carbonate fuel cells in a refinery setting. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be used to provide hydrogen to various refinery processes, including providing hydrogen in place of using a carbon-based fuel for various combustion reactions. In a further aspect, CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272632 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing hydrocarbonaceous carbons. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during the synthesis process. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272633 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272634 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell assembly at increased power density. This can be accomplished in part by performing an effective amount of an endothermic reaction within the fuel cell stack in an integrated manner. This can allow for increased power density while still maintaining a desired temperature differential within the fuel cell assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272635 | Mitigation of NOx in Integrated Power Production - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272637 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing hydrocarbonaceous carbons. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during the synthesis process. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272638 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Methanol Synthesis - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a methanol synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a methanol synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing methanol. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a methanol synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during methanol synthesis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272641 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing hydrocarbonaceous carbons. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during the synthesis process. | 09-18-2014 |
20140302413 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell with an excess of reformable fuel relative to the amount of oxidation performed in the anode of the fuel cell. Instead of selecting the operating conditions of a fuel cell to improve or maximize the electrical efficiency of the fuel cell, an excess of reformable fuel can be passed into the anode of the fuel cell to increase the chemical energy output of the fuel cell. This can lead to an increase in the total efficiency of the fuel cell based on the combined electrical efficiency and chemical efficiency of the fuel cell. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302414 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION USING FUEL CELLS - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell to reduce or minimize losses due to loss of heat energy. A molten carbonate fuel cell can be operated based on a desired ratio of heat generated by exothermic reactions in the fuel cell relative to heat consumed by endothermic reactions in the fuel cell and any optional integrated endothermic reaction stages. | 10-09-2014 |
20140342251 | INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS - Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO | 11-20-2014 |
20140343173 | Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis - In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing hydrocarbonaceous carbons. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during the synthesis process. | 11-20-2014 |