Methods of managing solvent inventory in a gravity drainage extraction chamber

    公开(公告)号:US11021942B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-01

    申请号:US16629682

    申请日:2018-07-17

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    Abstract: A method of managing a liquid solvent inventory in a condensing solvent gravity drainage extraction chamber includes growing the extraction chamber by injecting a solvent vapour under conditions which cause at least a portion of the solvent vapour to condense on a hydrocarbon extraction interface at a condensation temperature, then accumulating within the extraction chamber condensed liquid solvent which is draining through the chamber under the influence of gravity, which liquid solvent includes a hydrocarbon rich fluid production layer which is proximal to said extraction interface, and then heating a portion of the extraction chamber from a location near, in and/or above the injector to create a heated zone having a temperature above the condensation temperature without heating the hydrocarbon rich production layer to permit the hydrocarbon rich production layer to continue to drain to a production well.

    Low-profile aluminum cell potshell and method for increasing the production capacity of an aluminum cell potline

    公开(公告)号:US10889906B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-12

    申请号:US15528357

    申请日:2015-11-20

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    Abstract: An aluminum reduction cell having a shell structure with a pair of longitudinally extending sidewalls, a pair of transversely extending endwalls, a bottom wall, and an open top having an upper edge. The aluminum reduction cell also has a transverse support structure with transverse bottom beams located under the shell structure and extending transversely between the sidewalls, each of the transverse bottom beams having a pair of opposed ends. The aluminium reduction cell also has compliant binding elements fixed to the transverse support structure, each extending vertically along an outer surface of one of the sidewalls for applying an inwardly directed force said sidewall. The compliant binding elements are in the form of cantilever springs. Each spring has a metal member with a lower end which is secured to the transverse support structure, and a compliant, upper free end which is movable inwardly and outwardly in response to expansion and contraction of the shell structure.

    Methods of Managing Solvent Inventory in a Gravity Drainage Extraction Chamber

    公开(公告)号:US20200378228A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-03

    申请号:US16629682

    申请日:2018-07-17

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    Abstract: A method of managing a liquid solvent inventory in a condensing solvent gravity drainage extraction chamber includes growing the extraction chamber by injecting a solvent vapour under conditions which cause at least a portion of the solvent vapour to condense on a hydrocarbon extraction interface at a condensation temperature, then accumulating within the extraction chamber condensed liquid solvent which is draining through the chamber under the influence of gravity, which liquid solvent includes a hydrocarbon rich fluid production layer which is proximal to said extraction interface, and then heating a portion of the extraction chamber from a location near, in and/or above the injector to create a heated zone having a temperature above the condensation temperature without heating the hydrocarbon rich production layer to permit the hydrocarbon rich production layer to continue to drain to a production well.

    Process and reactor for arsenic fixation

    公开(公告)号:US10196707B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-05

    申请号:US15568896

    申请日:2016-04-12

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    Abstract: A process and reactor for arsenic fixation in which a first gas stream comprises oxygen and an iron-containing particulate material. The oxygen and particulate material may be fed to reactor through respective first and second inlets. A second gas stream containing one or more volatile arsenic compounds is fed through a third inlet and mixed with the first gas stream and the particulate material to produce a combined gas stream containing the volatile arsenic compounds and the particulate material. The arsenic compounds are reacted with iron in the particulate material as the combined gas stream flows through the reactor to produce solid iron arsenates which are then recovered. The portion of the reactor including the first, second and third inlets is vertically oriented, and the reactor may include a venturi arrangement having a throat at which the second inlet is located.

    Methods and apparatus for metal recovery from slag

    公开(公告)号:US10174403B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-08

    申请号:US15537708

    申请日:2015-12-14

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    Abstract: A method for recovering metal values from a molten slag composition includes atomizing the slag with an oxygen-containing gas in a gas atomization apparatus, to produce solid slag granules. Oxygen in the atomizing gas converts metals to magnetic metal compounds, thereby magnetizing the metal-containing slag granules. These metal-containing slag granules are then magnetically separated. Larger amounts of metals may be removed by passing the molten slag through a pre-settling pan with an adjustable base, and/or discontinuing atomization where the metal content of the slag exceeds a predetermined amount. Solid slag granules produced by atomization may be charged to a recovery unit for recovery of one or more metal by-products. An apparatus for recovering metal values from molten slag includes a gas atomization apparatus, a flow control device for controlling the flow of atomizing gas, a control system, and one or more sensors to detect metal values in the slag.

    COOLING OF CHILL MOLDS USING BAFFLES
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    发明申请
    COOLING OF CHILL MOLDS USING BAFFLES 有权
    使用肥皂冷却冷藏

    公开(公告)号:US20140352922A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14356202

    申请日:2012-11-05

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: F28F13/12 B22D15/04 B22D30/00 B22D45/00 B22D47/00

    Abstract: A chill mold is used to cool molten material to form a casting. A support holds the chill mold so that a bottom of the chill mold is elevated. A baffle is arranged to divert a generally horizontal flow of cooling air upwardly to impinge the bottom of the chill mold. A plurality of chill molds may be aligned generally in a row, and at least one fan may be arranged at an end of the row to direct the flow of cooling air underneath the chill molds. The size and the vertical position of the baffles may be varied along the row, so as to generally equalize convective cooling rates among the chill molds in the row.

    Abstract translation: 冷却模具用于冷却熔融材料以形成铸件。 支撑件保持冷却模具,使得冷却模具的底部升高。 一个挡板被布置成向上倾斜大致水平的冷却空气流,以撞击冷却模具的底部。 多个冷却模具可以大致排成一排,并且至少一个风扇可以布置在排的端部,以引导冷却空气在冷却模具下面的流动。 挡板的尺寸和垂直位置可以沿着排变化,以便大致均衡排中的冷却模具之间的对流冷却速率。

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