Upgrading of petroleum by combined ultrasound and microwave treatments
    1.
    发明申请
    Upgrading of petroleum by combined ultrasound and microwave treatments 审中-公开
    通过联合超声波和微波处理升级石油

    公开(公告)号:US20060180500A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-17

    申请号:US11059115

    申请日:2005-02-15

    Inventor: Rudolf Gunnerman

    CPC classification number: C10G32/00

    Abstract: The treatment of petroleum and petroleum fractions by ultrasound to reduce or eliminate the sulfur levels and to upgrade the material by lowering the boiling points of its various components is improved by the exposure of the treated emulsion to microwave energy to separate the phases.

    Abstract translation: 通过将经处理的乳液暴露于微波能量以分离相来提高通过超声处理石油和石油馏分以减少或消除硫含量并通过降低其各种组分的沸点来升级材料。

    High-throughput continuous-flow ultrasound reactor
    2.
    发明申请
    High-throughput continuous-flow ultrasound reactor 有权
    高通量连续流超声波反应器

    公开(公告)号:US20050274600A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-15

    申请号:US10857444

    申请日:2004-05-27

    Inventor: Rudolf Gunnerman

    Abstract: Liquids are treated by ultrasound in a flow-through reaction vessel with an elongate ultrasonic horn mounted to the vessel with one end of the horn extending into the vessel interior. The liquid flow path inside the vessel is such that the entering liquid strikes the end of the horn at a direction normal to the end, then flows across the surface of the end before leaving the vessel. The end surface of the horn is positioned in close proximity to the entry port to provide a relatively high surface-to-volume ratio in the immediate vicinity of the horn end. In a further improvement, the horn is joined to an ultrasonic transducer through a booster block that provides an acoustic gain to the ultrasonic vibrations, and the booster block is plated with a reflective metal to lessen any loss of ultrasonic energy being transmitted to the horn.

    Abstract translation: 液体通过超声处理在具有安装到容器上的细长超声波喇叭的流通反应容器中,喇叭的一端延伸到容器内部。 容器内的液体流动路径使得进入的液体在垂直于端部的方向上撞击喇叭的端部,然后在离开容器之前流过端部的表面。 喇叭的端面位于入口附近,以在喇叭端附近提供相对较高的表面积与体积比。 在进一步的改进中,喇叭通过增强块连接到超声波换能器,该增强块为超声波振动提供声增益,并且增强块被镀有反射金属,以减少被传递到喇叭的超声能量的任何损失。

    LOOP-SHAPED ULTRASOUND GENERATOR AND USE IN REACTION SYSTEMS
    3.
    发明申请
    LOOP-SHAPED ULTRASOUND GENERATOR AND USE IN REACTION SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    环形超声波发生器和反应系统中的使用

    公开(公告)号:US20060260405A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-23

    申请号:US11457575

    申请日:2006-07-14

    CPC classification number: C02F1/36 B01J19/10

    Abstract: Ultrasound for use in chemical reactions is generated by an electromagnet formed from an ultrasound transducer whose central feature is a loop of magnetostrictive material wound with coils oriented to produce an oscillating magnetostrictive force when an oscillating voltage is applied. The oscillations in the transducer loop are transmitted to an ultrasonic horn that is immersed in a reaction medium where the ultrasonic vibrations are transmitted directly to the reaction mixture.

    Abstract translation: 用于化学反应的超声由由超声换能器形成的电磁体产生,该超声换能器的中心特征是缠绕有线圈的磁致伸缩材料环,该线圈定向成在施加振荡电压时产生振荡的磁致伸缩力。 传感器回路中的振荡被传送到超声波喇叭,该超声波喇叭浸入超声波振动直接传递到反应混合物的反应介质中。

    Power driving circuit for controlling a variable load ultrasonic transducer
    4.
    发明申请
    Power driving circuit for controlling a variable load ultrasonic transducer 失效
    用于控制可变负载超声波换能器的动力驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US20060238068A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-26

    申请号:US11069492

    申请日:2005-02-28

    CPC classification number: B06B1/0246 B06B2201/58 B06B2201/70

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high-powered (e.g., >500 W) ultrasonic generator for use especially for delivering high-power ultrasonic energy to a varying load including compressible fluids. The generator includes a variable frequency triangular waveform generator coupled with pulse width modulators. The output from the pulse width modulator is coupled with the gates of an Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), which amplifies the signal and delivers it to a coil that is used to drive a magnetostrictive transducer. In one embodiment, high voltage of 0-600 VDC is delivered across the collector and emitter of the IGBT after the signal is delivered. The output of the IGBT is a square waveform with a voltage of ±600V. This voltage is sent to a coil wound around the ultrasonic transducer. The voltage creates a magnetic field on the transducer and the magnetorestrictive properties of the transducer cause the transducer to vibrate as a result of the magnetic field. The use of the IGBT as the amplifying device obviates the need for a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) circuit, which is typically used in low powered ultrasonic transducers, and which would get overheated and fail in such a high-powered and load-varying application.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于特别用于将大功率超声能量递送到包括可压缩流体的变化载荷的大功率(例如> 500W)超声发生器。 发生器包括与脉宽调制器耦合的可变频三角波形发生器。 脉冲宽度调制器的输出与隔离栅双极晶体管(IGBT)的栅极耦合,隔离栅极双极晶体管(IGBT)放大信号并将其传送到用于驱动磁致伸缩换能器的线圈。 在一个实施例中,在信号传送之后,跨越IGBT的集电极和发射极输送0-600VDC的高电压。 IGBT的输出是电压为±600V的方波。 该电压被发送到围绕超声换能器缠绕的线圈。 电压在换能器上产生磁场,并且传感器的磁致伸缩特性导致换能器由于磁场而振动。 使用IGBT作为放大器件消除了对通常用于低功率超声换能器中的硅控整流器(SCR)电路的需要,并且在这种大功率和负载变化的应用中将会过热和失效 。

    Conversion of petroleum resid to usable oils with ultrasound
    5.
    发明申请
    Conversion of petroleum resid to usable oils with ultrasound 失效
    用超声波将石油渣转化为可用的油

    公开(公告)号:US20050205463A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-22

    申请号:US10803802

    申请日:2004-03-17

    Inventor: Rudolf Gunnerman

    Abstract: Petroleum residua are combined with water or an aqueous solution to form an emulsion which is then treated with ultrasound at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient period of time to cause a conversion of the heavy hydrocarbon components of the residua to lighter components, thereby shifting the entire boiling point curve to lower boiling points. This allows one to draw a greater proportion of usable oil from the residua.

    Abstract translation: 将石油残余物与水或水溶液组合以形成乳液,然后用足够强度的超声处理足够的时间以使残余物的重质烃组分转化为较轻组分,从而将 整个沸点曲线降低沸点。 这可以从残留物中获得更多比例的可用油。

    High-Throughput Continuous-Flow Ultrasound Reactor
    6.
    发明申请
    High-Throughput Continuous-Flow Ultrasound Reactor 审中-公开
    高通量连续流超声反应器

    公开(公告)号:US20080067055A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:US11597043

    申请日:2005-04-05

    Inventor: Rudolf Gunnerman

    Abstract: Liquids are treated by ultrasound in a flow-through reaction vessel with an elongate ultrasonic horn mounted to the vessel with one end of the horn extending into the vessel interior. The liquid flow path inside the vessel is such that the entering liquid strikes the end of the horn at a direction normal to the end, then flows across the surface of the end before leaving the vessel. The end surface of the horn is positioned in close proximity to the entry port to provide a relatively high surface-to-volume ratio in the immediate vicinity of the horn end. In a further improvement, the horn is joined to an ultrasonic transducer through a booster block that provides an acoustic gain to the ultrasonic vibrations, and the booster block is plated with a reflective metal to lessen any loss of ultrasonic energy being transmitted to the horn.

    Abstract translation: 液体通过超声处理在具有安装到容器上的细长超声波喇叭的流通反应容器中,喇叭的一端延伸到容器内部。 容器内的液体流动路径使得进入的液体在垂直于端部的方向上撞击喇叭的端部,然后在离开容器之前流过端部的表面。 喇叭的端面位于入口附近,以在喇叭端附近提供相对较高的表面积与体积比。 在进一步的改进中,喇叭通过增强块连接到超声波换能器,该增强块为超声波振动提供声增益,并且增强块被镀有反射金属,以减少被传递到喇叭的超声能量的任何损失。

    High-power ultrasonic horn
    7.
    发明申请
    High-power ultrasonic horn 审中-公开
    大功率超声波喇叭

    公开(公告)号:US20060196915A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-07

    申请号:US11066766

    申请日:2005-02-24

    Inventor: Rudolf Gunnerman

    CPC classification number: B01J19/10 B06B3/00

    Abstract: An ultrasonic horn for use in a chemical reactor is formed as a unitary piece of material whose length is approximately equal to the wavelength of ultrasonic waves through the material at a selected ultrasonic frequency. The horn has a conically shaped distal end and a mounting surface at its proximal end, plus a mounting fixture between the proximal and distal ends for mounting the horn to a flow-through reactor with the distal end protruding into the reactor interior while the proximal end extends outside the reactor. The horn further contains a seal between the proximal and distal ends to seal the horn to the interior of a reaction vessel in a fluid-tight manner. With the unitary construction and the conical distal end, the horn is capable of transmitting high power ultrasonic waves to the reactor interior without damage to the horn or its mounting fixtures.

    Abstract translation: 在化学反应器中使用的超声波喇叭被形成为长度近似等于在选定的超声波频率下通过材料的超声波的波长的整体材料。 喇叭具有圆锥形的远端和其近端处的安装表面,以及近端和远端之间的安装夹具,用于将喇叭安装到流动反应器,其中远端突出到反应器内部,而近端 延伸到反应堆外面。 喇叭还包括在近端和远端之间的密封件,以密封的方式将喇叭密封到反应容器的内部。 通过单一结构和锥形远端,喇叭能够将高功率超声波传输到反应器内部,而不会损坏喇叭或其安装固定装置。

    Loop-shaped ultrasound generator and use in reaction systems
    8.
    发明申请
    Loop-shaped ultrasound generator and use in reaction systems 有权
    环形超声波发生器,用于反应系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060101919A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-18

    申请号:US10994166

    申请日:2004-11-18

    CPC classification number: C02F1/36 B01J19/10

    Abstract: Ultrasound for use in chemical reactions is generated by an electromagnet formed from an ultrasound transducer whose central feature is a loop of magnetostrictive material wound with coils oriented to produce an oscillating magnetostrictive force when an oscillating voltage is applied. The oscillations in the transducer loop are transmitted to an ultrasonic horn that is immersed in a reaction medium where the ultrasonic vibrations are transmitted directly to the reaction mixture.

    Abstract translation: 用于化学反应的超声由由超声换能器形成的电磁体产生,该超声换能器的中心特征是缠绕有线圈的磁致伸缩材料环,该线圈定向成在施加振荡电压时产生振荡的磁致伸缩力。 传感器回路中的振荡被传送到超声波喇叭,该超声波喇叭浸入超声波振动直接传递到反应混合物的反应介质中。

    Method for manufacturing an emulsified fuel
    9.
    发明申请
    Method for manufacturing an emulsified fuel 失效
    乳化燃料的制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050000149A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-06

    申请号:US10659046

    申请日:2003-09-09

    CPC classification number: C10L1/328 B01F3/0811 B01F5/104 B01F7/22

    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种制造乳化剂包装的方法。 该方法包括在混合容器中混合燃料可溶性产物流,稳定剂流和水流以形成混合物。 将混合物混合在混合容器中并使混合物再循环通过混合容器。 最后,用剪切装置剪切混合物,速度约为每秒27,500剪,约为每分钟87,500剪。 还公开了一种制造含水燃料乳液的方法。

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