公开(公告)号：US20150167239A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14574689

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Juben Nemchand CHHEDA

IPC: D21C11/00 ,  C07C1/24 ,  D21C9/08 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C13K1/02

CPC classification number: D21C9/083 ,  C07C1/24 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C07G1/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/202 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/4081 ,  C13K1/02 ,  D21C11/0028 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A selective removal of metal and its anion species that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20150167237A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14574530

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Juben Nemchand CHHEDA

IPC: D21C11/00 ,  C13K1/02 ,  C07C1/24 ,  C07C29/132

CPC classification number: D21C11/0028 ,  C07C1/24 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C07G1/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/202 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/4081 ,  C13K1/02 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A selective removal of chlorine and phosphorus that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20140275515A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207945

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Edward James DENTON ,  Glenn Charles KOMPLIN

IPC: C08B1/00

CPC classification number: C08B1/003 ,  D21C3/20 ,  D21C3/222 ,  D21C7/14 ,  D21C11/0007 ,  Y02E50/16 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids can be enhanced in the presence of a phenolic solvent. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids can comprise providing cellulosic biomass solids containing up to about 50% water by mass in a digestion medium comprising about 50% or more of an organic solvent by volume; heating the cellulosic biomass solids and the digestion medium in a digestion unit in the presence of molecular hydrogen and a slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen, thereby forming an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids and liberating lignin therefrom; wherein the digestion medium and the water form a biphasic mixture in which the alcoholic component, slurry catalyst, and lignin are contained; removing at least a portion of the biphasic mixture from the digestion unit; converting at least a portion of the lignin into a phenolic solvent; and returning the phenolic solvent to the digestion unit.

Abstract translation: 可以在酚类溶剂的存在下提高纤维素生物质固体的消化。 消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括提供在包含约50％或更多的有机溶剂体积的消化介质中含有最多约50％水的纤维素生物质固体; 在分子氢和能够活化分子氢的浆料催化剂的存在下在消化单元中加热纤维素生物质固体和消化介质，从而形成源自纤维素生物质固体的醇组分并从其中释放木质素; 其中消化介质和水形成含有醇组分，浆液催化剂和木质素的两相混合物; 从消化单元中除去至少一部分双相混合物; 将至少一部分木质素转化成酚类溶剂; 并将酚类溶剂返回到消化单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140121419A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14067501

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Kimberly Ann JOHNSON ,  Glenn Charles KOMPLIN ,  Edward James DENTON

IPC: C07C29/132

CPC classification number: C07C29/132 ,  C08H6/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C08L2203/40 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2400/02 ,  C10G2400/04 ,  C10G2400/06 ,  C10G2400/20 ,  C10G2400/22 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by release of lignin therefrom. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids in a digestion solvent; at least partially converting the cellulosic biomass solids into a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase; combining at least the phenolics liquid phase and the aqueous phase with one another, thereby forming a combined phase; and separating at least a portion of the alcoholic component from at least a portion of the combined phase.

Abstract translation: 纤维素生物质固体的消化可能由于从其中释放木质素而变得复杂。 消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：在消化溶剂中提供纤维素生物质固体; 至少部分地将纤维素生物质固体转化成包含木质素的酚醛液相，包含衍生自纤维素生物质固体的醇组分的水相和可选的轻有机相; 将至少酚类液相和水相彼此结合，从而形成组合相; 以及从组合相的至少一部分分离至少一部分醇组分。

公开(公告)号：US20140117275A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14067250

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Kimberly Ann JOHNSON ,  Glenn Charles KOMPLIN ,  Juben Nemchand CHHEDA

IPC: C08L97/00

CPC classification number: C08L97/005 ,  C10G1/002 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/302 ,  D21C11/0007 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by lignin release therefrom, which can produce a highly viscous phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin polymer. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids in the presence of a digestion solvent, molecular hydrogen, and a slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen; at least partially converting the cellulosic biomass solids into a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase; wherein at least a portion of the slurry catalyst accumulates in the phenolics liquid phase as it forms; and reducing the viscosity of the phenolics liquid phase.

Abstract translation: 纤维素生物质固体的消化可能由于木质素释放而复杂化，这可能产生包含木质素聚合物的高粘度酚醛液相。 消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：在消化溶剂，分子氢和能够活化分子氢的淤浆催化剂的存在下提供纤维素生物质固体; 至少部分地将纤维素生物质固体转化成包含木质素的酚醛液相，包含衍生自纤维素生物质固体的醇组分的水相和可选的轻有机相; 其中至少一部分浆料催化剂在其形成时在酚醛液相中累积; 并降低酚醛液相的粘度。

公开(公告)号：US20140005444A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13928770

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Glenn Charles KOMPLIN ,  Joseph Broun POWELL

IPC: C07C29/132

CPC classification number: C07C29/132 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G1/083 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10L1/02 ,  C10L9/086 ,  C10L2230/04 ,  C13K1/02 ,  D21C3/222 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: Digesting cellulosic biomass solids in the presence of a well-distributed slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen may limit the amount of degradation products that form during digestion. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids can comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids and a slurry catalyst in a hydrothermal digestion unit, the slurry catalyst being capable of activating molecular hydrogen; distributing the slurry catalyst within the cellulosic biomass solids using upwardly directed fluid flow in the hydrothermal digestion unit; heating the cellulosic biomass solids in the hydrothermal digestion unit in the presence of the slurry catalyst, a digestion solvent, and molecular hydrogen, thereby forming a liquor phase comprising soluble carbohydrates; and performing a first catalytic reduction reaction on the soluble carbohydrates within the hydrothermal digestion unit, thereby at least partially forming a reaction product comprising a triol, a diol, a monohydric alcohol, or any combination thereof in the hydrothermal digestion unit.

Abstract translation: 在能够活化分子氢的分布良好的浆料催化剂存在下，消化纤维素生物质固体可能会限制消化过程中形成的降解产物的量。 用于消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：在水热消解单元中提供纤维素生物质固体和浆料催化剂，所述浆料催化剂能够活化分子氢; 在水热消解单元中使用向上引导的流体流将浆料催化剂分散在纤维素生物质固体内; 在浆液催化剂，消解溶剂和分子氢的存在下，加热水热消解装置中的纤维素生物质固体，从而形成包含可溶性碳水化合物的液相; 对水热消解装置内的可溶性碳水化合物进行第一催化还原反应，由此在水热消解装置中至少部分地形成包含三醇，二醇，一元醇或其任何组合的反应产物。

公开(公告)号：US20130199085A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13828517

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Shell Oil Company

Inventor： Juben Nemchand CHHEDA ,  Joseph Broun POWELL

IPC: C10L1/182

CPC classification number: C10L1/1826 ,  C10G3/45 ,  C10G3/46 ,  C10G3/47 ,  C10G3/49 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  C10G2300/4025 ,  C10G2300/44 ,  C10G2300/80 ,  C10G2400/02 ,  C10G2400/04 ,  C10G2400/08 ,  C10L1/1824 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A method comprises providing a bio-based feedstock; contacting the bio-based feedstock with a solvent in a hydrolysis reaction to form an intermediate stream comprising carbohydrates; contacting the intermediate stream with an apr catalyst to form a plurality of oxygenated intermediates, wherein a first portion of the oxygenated intermediates are recycled to form the solvent; and processing at least a second portion of the oxygenated intermediates to form a fuel blend.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括提供基于生物的原料; 在水解反应中使生物基原料与溶剂接触以形成包含碳水化合物的中间物流; 使中间流与apr催化剂接触以形成多个含氧中间体，其中将氧化中间体的第一部分再循环以形成溶剂; 以及处理所述氧化中间体的至少第二部分以形成燃料混合物。

公开(公告)号：US20130109896A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13663163

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: Shell Oil Company

Inventor： Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Kimberly Ann JOHNSON

IPC: C10G1/06

CPC classification number: C10G1/065 ,  C10L1/02 ,  C10L1/023 ,  C10L1/026 ,  C10L1/14 ,  C10L1/143 ,  C10L1/1985 ,  C10L1/1988 ,  C10L10/08 ,  C10L2200/0423 ,  C10L2200/0446 ,  C10L2250/06 ,  C10L2270/023 ,  C10L2270/026 ,  C10M145/40 ,  C10M169/04 ,  C10M169/041 ,  C10M2209/12 ,  C10N2030/06 ,  C10N2040/25 ,  C10N2220/022 ,  C10N2220/082 ,  C10N2230/02 ,  C10N2230/06 ,  C10N2230/54 ,  C10N2230/56 ,  C10N2240/10 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: Biofuels can be produced via an organic phase hydrocatalytic treatment of biomass using an organic solvent that is partially miscible with water. An organic hydrocarbon-rich phase from the hydrocatalytically treated products can be recycled to form at least a portion of the organic phase.

Abstract translation: 生物燃料可以通过使用与水部分混溶的有机溶剂的有机相对生物质进行催化处理来生产。 来自加氢处理产物的富含有机烃的相可以再循环以形成有机相的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20180163142A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15832819

申请日：2017-12-06

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Andries Quirin Maria BOON ,  Joseph Broun POWELL ,  James William YAEGER

IPC: C10G1/06 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C10G7/00 ,  C10B53/00

CPC classification number: C10G1/06 ,  C10B53/00 ,  C10B55/00 ,  C10B57/045 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G7/00 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/201 ,  C10G2300/4056 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Systems and methods involving hydrocatalytic reactions that thermal energy obtained from combustion of coke generated by coking of at least a portion of the hydrocatalytic reaction product. Hydrocatalytic reactions can require substantial amounts of thermal energy. The present disclosure provides systems and methods that can allow for reducing the carbon footprint of the fuels formed from the hydrocatalytic reaction because at least a portion of the thermal energy used in the hydrocatalytic reaction has low carbon footprint. A fuel with low carbon footprint can qualify for certain governmental status that provides certain benefits.

公开(公告)号：US20170175018A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15386069

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Jean Paul Andre Marie Joseph Ghislain LANGE ,  Joseph Broun POWELL ,  Andries Quirin Maria BOON

IPC: C10L1/02

CPC classification number: C10L1/02 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G1/083 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/4012 ,  C10G2300/44 ,  C10L2200/0469 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A process for the high temperature conversion of a cellulosic material into a bio-oil, wherein, under hydrogen atmosphere and in the presence of a catalyst, the cellulosic material is contacted in a reaction vessel with a liquid solvent, wherein water is present from 5% up to 80 wt %, based on the total amount of cellulosic material and liquid solvent present in the vessel, at an a controlled operating pressure of from equal to or more than 2.0 MPa to equal to or less than 13.0 MPa, wherein the partial hydrogen pressure contributes from equal to or more than 1.0 MPa to equal to or less than 6.0 MPa, and the total vapour pressure being lower than the autogenous pressure at the operating temperature and contributing in the range of from equal to or more than 1.0 MPa to equal to or less than 7.0 MPa, to produce a product mixture comprising bio-oil.