公开(公告)号：US08092756B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US12365538

申请日：2009-02-04

Applicant: Martin Evans ,  Charles Radcliffe

Inventor： Martin Evans ,  Charles Radcliffe

IPC: B01J19/00 ,  F27B15/14 ,  F27B15/08 ,  F27B15/00 ,  F28F27/00 ,  G05B1/00 ,  G05D7/00 ,  G05D16/00

CPC classification number: F28D7/106 ,  B01J8/003 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00761 ,  B01J2208/00769 ,  C10G11/18 ,  C10G2300/70 ,  F28F2265/26

Abstract: Catalyst withdrawal apparatuses and methods for regulating catalyst inventory in one or more units are provided. In one embodiment, a catalyst withdrawal apparatus for removing catalyst from a FCC unit includes a vessel coupled to a flow control circuit. Another embodiment of a catalyst withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel, a delivery line, and control valve. The control valve is configured to control the amount of gas to the delivery line and entrained with the catalyst. Another embodiment of catalyst withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel coupled to a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a first conduit; a housing confining a coolant volume around a portion of the first conduit; and a sliding seal sealing the housing to the first conduit in manner that allows longitudinal expansion. A fluid catalyst cracking system coupled to a catalyst withdrawal apparatus and method for withdrawing catalyst from a unit are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供催化剂取出装置和用于调节一个或多个单元中的催化剂库存的方法。 在一个实施方案中，用于从FCC单元除去催化剂的催化剂提取装置包括耦合到流量控制电路的容器。 催化剂取出装置的另一实施例包括容器，输送管线和控制阀。 控制阀构造成控制输送管线的气体量并与催化剂夹带。 催化剂抽出装置的另一实施例包括耦合到热交换器的容器。 热交换器包括第一导管; 壳体围绕第一导管的一部分限制冷却剂体积; 以及滑动密封件，其以允许纵向膨胀的方式将壳体密封到第一管道。 还公开了一种耦合到催化剂取出装置的流化催化剂裂解系统和从单元中抽出催化剂的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07606678B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US10859032

申请日：2004-06-02

Applicant: Martin Evans

Inventor： Martin Evans

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: C10G11/18 ,  B01J8/0015 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  B01J2208/00769 ,  C10G11/187

Abstract: A method for monitoring a FCC catalyst injection system is provided. One embodiment of the invention includes steps for determining an occurrence of a pre-defined event and establishing communication between a control module of the injection system and a remote device in response to the event. In another embodiment of the invention, a method is described which entails the acquisition of data from the injection system by a plurality of sensors. After the data is obtained, it is subsequently stored in the memory device of the control module. Communication is then established between a remote device and the control module to transfer the data.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监测FCC催化剂注入系统的方法。 本发明的一个实施例包括用于响应于事件确定预定义事件的发生并建立注射系统的控制模块与远程设备之间的通信的步骤。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，描述了一种需要通过多个传感器从喷射系统获取数据的方法。 在获得数据之后，随后将其存储在控制模块的存储器件中。 然后在远程设备和控制模块之间建立通信以传送数据。

公开(公告)号：US07510647B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US10717249

申请日：2003-11-19

Applicant: Martin Evans

Inventor： Martin Evans

IPC: C10G35/14 ,  C10G35/24 ,  F27B15/08

CPC classification number: B01J8/0015 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  C10G11/18 ,  C10G2300/4062 ,  F02M25/10 ,  F02M25/12

Abstract: A mobile fluid cracking catalyst injection system and a method of controlling a fluid catalyst cracking process is provided. In one embodiment, a mobile fluid catalyst cracking system includes a transportable platform, a catalyst reservoir coupled to the platform and a flow control device coupled to an outlet of the reservoir and adapted to control the flow of catalyst from the reservoir to a fluid catalyst cracking unit (FCCU).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种移动流体裂化催化剂注入系统和一种控制流体催化剂裂解过程的方法。 在一个实施例中，移动流体催化剂裂解系统包括可移动平台，耦合到平台的催化剂储存器和耦合到储存器的出口的流量控制装置，并且适于控制催化剂从储存器到流体催化剂裂解的流动 单位（FCCU）。

公开(公告)号：US07431894B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US11184125

申请日：2005-07-19

Applicant: Martin Evans

Inventor： Martin Evans

IPC: F27B15/08

CPC classification number: B01J8/003 ,  B01J8/0035 ,  B01J8/0055 ,  B01J8/20 ,  B01J2208/00176 ,  B01J2208/00185 ,  B01J2208/00203 ,  B01J2208/00212 ,  B01J2208/00371 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00548 ,  B01J2208/0061 ,  B01J2208/00619 ,  B01J2208/00734 ,  B01J2208/00761 ,  B01J2208/00769 ,  B01J2219/00207 ,  B01J2219/0022 ,  B01J2219/00236 ,  C10G11/18 ,  C10G11/187 ,  C10G2300/70

Abstract: A catalyst withdrawal apparatus and method for regulating catalyst inventory in a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst (FCC) unit is provided. In one embodiment, a catalyst withdrawal apparatus for removing catalyst from a FCC unit includes a pressure vessel having a metering device coupled to a fill port. A heat dissipater is located adjacent the metering device and is adapted to cool catalyst entering the pressure vessel. A sensor is coupled to the pressure vessel arranged to provide a metric indicative of catalyst entering the pressure vessel through the metering device. In another embodiment, a method for regulating catalyst inventory in a FCC unit includes the steps of determining a change of catalyst present in a FCC unit, withdrawing catalyst from the FCC unit into an isolatable storage vessel coupled to the FCC unit, measuring the amount of catalyst disposed in the storage vessel, and removing the measured catalyst from the storage vessel.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于调节流化催化裂化催化剂（FCC）单元中催化剂存量的催化剂提取装置和方法。 在一个实施方案中，用于从FCC单元除去催化剂的催化剂提取装置包括具有连接到填充口的计量装置的压力容器。 散热器位于计量装置附近并适于冷却进入压力容器的催化剂。 传感器耦合到压力容器，所述压力容器被布置成提供指示通过计量装置进入压力容器的催化剂的量度。 在另一个实施方案中，一种用于调节FCC单元中催化剂库存的方法包括以下步骤：确定存在于FCC单元中的催化剂的变化，将催化剂从FCC单元回收到与FCC单元连接的可分离存储容器中， 催化剂，并将其从储存容器中除去。

公开(公告)号：US20080050286A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11835347

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: ERIC ELLIOTT ,  Martin Evans

Inventor： ERIC ELLIOTT ,  Martin Evans

IPC: G05B11/00

CPC classification number: C10G11/187 ,  B01J8/001 ,  B01J8/0025 ,  B01J8/003 ,  B01J2208/0007 ,  B01J2208/00088 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00548 ,  B01J2208/00619 ,  B01J2208/00752

Abstract: An addition apparatus, a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) system having an addition apparatus, and a method for adding material to an FCC unit are provided. In one embodiment, an addition system having the capability of interfacing with a material container is provided that allows the addition system to obtain information relating material held in the container. In one embodiment, at least some of the information is contained on a tag affixed to the container. Other information may be retrieved and/or sent to the addition system controller from a remote data source, such as a catalyst supplier.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种添加装置，具有加法装置的流化催化裂化（FCC）系统，以及向FCC装置添加材料的方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了具有与材料容器接口的能力的添加系统，其允许添加系统获得与容器中保持的材料相关的信息。 在一个实施例中，信息中的至少一些被包含在贴在容器上的标签上。 其他信息可以从诸如催化剂供应商的远程数据源检索和/或发送到添加系统控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20080029432A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11462882

申请日：2006-08-07

Applicant: Eric Elliott ,  Martin Evans

Inventor： Eric Elliott ,  Martin Evans

IPC: C10G9/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: C10G11/187

Abstract: An addition apparatus, a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) system having an addition apparatus, and a method for adding material to an FCC unit are provided. In one embodiment, an addition system for an FCC unit includes a container, a first eductor and a sensor. The eductor is coupled to an outlet of the container. The sensor is configured to detect a metric of material dispensed from the container through the eductor. A valve is provided for controlling the flow through the eductor. A controller provides a control signal for regulating an operational state of the valve. In another embodiment, an FCC system having an addition system is provided. In yet another embodiment, a method for adding material to an FCC unit is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种添加装置，具有加法装置的流化催化裂化（FCC）系统，以及向FCC装置添加材料的方法。 在一个实施例中，FCC装置的添加系统包括容器，第一喷射器和传感器。 喷射器耦合到容器的出口。 传感器被配置为检测通过喷射器从容器分配的材料的度量。 提供一个阀门来控制通过喷射器的流量。 控制器提供用于调节阀的操作状态的控制信号。 在另一个实施例中，提供了具有加法系统的FCC系统。 在另一个实施例中，提供了一种用于向FCC单元添加材料的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060000748A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US11168685

申请日：2005-06-28

Applicant: Martin Evans

Inventor： Martin Evans

IPC: C10G11/00

CPC classification number: B01J8/0015 ,  B01J8/18 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00619 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  B01J2219/00198 ,  B01J2219/00231 ,  C10G11/18 ,  C10G11/187

Abstract: A method and apparatus for metering catalyst in a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst injection system are provided. In one embodiment, apparatus for metering catalyst in a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst injection system includes a low pressure storage vessel coupled to a pressure vessel that defines a high pressure side of the apparatus, where the determination of the amount of catalyst transferred is made on the low pressure side of the apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20050106080A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US11008913

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: Martin Evans ,  Eric Elliott

Inventor： Martin Evans ,  Eric Elliott

IPC: B01J4/00 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/18 ,  B01J8/24 ,  C10G20060101 ,  C10G11/18

CPC classification number: C10G11/187 ,  B01J8/004 ,  B01J8/24 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  B01J2208/00769

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst injection system and method for injecting catalyst. In one embodiment, a fluid catalytic injection system includes vessel configured to store one or more catalysts, a pressure transmitter, a pressure control valve, a discharge valve, and a controller. The pressure control valve is coupled to the vessel and regulates the gas pressure therein. The discharge valve is coupled to the vessel and controls a discharge of catalyst from the vessel. The pressure transmitter provides a metric of pressure to the controller as an input. The controller contains instructions, that when executed, prevents the simultaneous opening of the pressure control valve and the discharge valve. In another embodiment, a method for injecting catalyst into a fluid catalytic cracking unit is provided. The method includes regulating pressure within a catalyst storage vessel, changing an amount of catalyst in the storage vessel, and preventing a simultaneous occurrence of the regulating and changing steps.

Abstract translation: 本发明是催化剂注入系统和注入催化剂的方法。 在一个实施例中，流体催化注射系统包括构造成存储一个或多个催化剂，压力变送器，压力控制阀，排放阀和控制器的容器。 压力控制阀联接到容器并调节其中的气体压力。 排放阀联接到容器并控制催化剂从容器排出。 压力变送器为控制器提供一定的压力作为输入。 控制器包含指令，当执行时，防止同时打开压力控制阀和排放阀。 在另一个实施方案中，提供了将催化剂注入到流化催化裂化装置中的方法。 该方法包括调节催化剂储存容器内的压力，改变储存容器中催化剂的量，并防止调节和改变步骤的同时发生。

公开(公告)号：US5502686A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-26

申请号：US283840

申请日：1994-08-01

Applicant: Efraim Dory ,  Martin Evans ,  Albert A. Alexy

Inventor： Efraim Dory ,  Martin Evans ,  Albert A. Alexy

IPC: G01V11/00 ,  G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/00

Abstract: A method for concurrently gathering acoustic and resistivity data for mapping the texture of the sidewall of a borehole using a single imaging tool. The data are sampled, formatted and merged to provide a single composite image of the borehole sidewall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于同时收集用于使用单个成像工具映射钻孔的侧壁的纹理的声学和电阻率数据的方法。 数据被采样，格式化和合并，以提供钻孔侧壁的单一复合图像。

公开(公告)号：US4038650A

公开(公告)日：1977-07-26

申请号：US621865

申请日：1975-10-14

Applicant: Martin Evans ,  James H. Kirkendall

Inventor： Martin Evans ,  James H. Kirkendall

IPC: G01F23/292 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G02B5/16

CPC classification number: G01F23/2925 ,  Y10S250/903

Abstract: A device for gauging level of a liquid within a container employing an elongated fibrous optic assembly which is connected at one end to a probe which is mounted within the container and at the other end to an electrical control device, the end of the fibrous optic assembly located within the probe being connected to a reflecting prism which functions to reflect light when not in contact with the liquid and does not reflect light when in contact with liquid, means located within the control device responsive to the reflection of light, said means being connected to an annunciator.