公开(公告)号：US20100299996A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12592322

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: C10J3/46

CPC classification number: F02C3/28 ,  C10J3/466 ,  C10J2300/0909 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0969 ,  C10J2300/1253 ,  C10J2300/1646 ,  C10J2300/165 ,  C10J2300/1671 ,  C10J2300/1678 ,  C10K1/024 ,  H01M8/0643 ,  Y02E20/18 ,  Y02P20/123

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a coal gasifier, preferably an oxygen-blown two zone-coal gasifier, without the need for the addition of water and producing a high LHV-content coal product fuel gas from coal. A first supply of coal, preferably dry coal, first supply of carbon dioxide, and a supply of oxygen are passed into a high pressure combustion vessel wherein the coal reacts with the oxygen and carbon dioxide to form an exothermic zone producing a combustion temperature in excess of the melting point of the ash in the coal. This in turn produces a melted ash and a combustion product gas comprising carbon monoxide. The melted ash is drained or otherwise removed for disposal and the combustion product gas subsequently is passed into an entrained flow reaction vessel. A second supply of dry coal and a second supply of carbon dioxide are injected into the entrained flow reaction vessel wherein the coal thermally reacts with the combustion product gas and the carbon dioxide and produces a product fuel gas. The resultant product fuel gas comprises more moles of carbon monoxide than moles of carbon in the first and second supplies of coal. The product fuel gas may exhibit a gas exit temperature at a value below the melting point of the coal ash but no lower than about 1400° Kelvin, and it may be passed to a turbine having closed loop internal cooling thereby recovering energy and lowering the product gas pressure and temperature prior to potential heat exchange with incoming gasifier feed gases.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操作煤气化器，优选氧气吹制两区煤气化器的方法，而不需要添加水并从煤产生高LHV含量的煤制品燃料气体。 首先提供煤，优选干煤，首先供应二氧化碳和供应氧气进入高压燃烧器，其中煤与氧气和二氧化碳反应形成放热区，产生过量的燃烧温度 的煤灰中的熔点。 这又产生熔融的灰分和包含一氧化碳的燃烧产物气体。 熔化的灰分被排出或以其他方式去除以便处置，随后将燃烧产物气体进入夹带的流动反应容器中。 将第二次供应的干煤和第二次二氧化碳供应物注入夹带的流动反应容器中，其中煤与燃烧产物气体和二氧化碳热反应并产生产物燃料气体。 所得产物燃料气体在第一和第二供应煤中包含比一氧化碳更多的摩尔数。 产物燃料气体可以将气体出口温度显示在低于煤灰熔点但不低于约1400°开尔文的值，并且可以传递到具有闭环内部冷却的涡轮机，从而回收能量并降低产品 在与进入的气化器进料气体进行潜在的热交换之前的气体压力和温度。

公开(公告)号：US20100003553A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12381949

申请日：2009-03-17

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  F02C3/28 ,  F02C7/00 ,  C10J3/00

CPC classification number: F02C3/28 ,  C10J3/00 ,  C10J2300/165 ,  C10J2300/1653 ,  C10J2300/1675 ,  C10J2300/1687 ,  C10J2300/1876 ,  C10K1/004 ,  C10K1/007 ,  C10K1/024 ,  C10K1/101 ,  C10K1/143 ,  F01K23/068 ,  F01K23/16 ,  H01M8/04022 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/0643 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E20/18 ,  Y02E20/326 ,  Y02P20/131

Abstract: A method is provided for maximizing the production of electrical energy from coal by improving the thermal efficiency of gasifiers used in integrated coal gasification combined cycle gas turbine (IGCC) systems. Coal is reacted in a gasifier to produce a product fuel gas containing carbon monoxide from combustion of the carbon of the feed coal, plus additional carbon monoxide from the reduction of carbon dioxide, wherein the reaction of carbon monoxide with water is avoided to conserve the work potential of the product fuel gas which will increase the efficiency of conventional gas turbine systems and high temperature fuel cells. Combustion of the product fuel gas with oxygen produces carbon dioxide which is readily recovered from the exhaust by removal of water, such as from combustion of hydrogen in the coal, and molecular hydrogen from the coal may recovered by permeation through a hydrogen permeable membrane.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过提高综合煤气化联合循环燃气轮机（IGCC）系统中使用的气化器的热效率来最大化来自煤的电能的产生的方法。 煤在气化器中反应以产生含有来自进料煤碳燃烧的一氧化碳的产物燃料气体，以及来自二氧化碳还原的另外的一氧化碳，其中避免了一氧化碳与水的反应以保存工作 产品燃料气体的潜力将提高传统燃气轮机系统和高温燃料电池的效率。 产物燃料气体与氧的燃烧产生二氧化碳，其通过除去水容易地从废气中回收，例如来自煤中的氢气的燃烧，并且来自煤的分子氢可以通过透过氢气的膜渗透而回收。

公开(公告)号：US07581587B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11646002

申请日：2006-12-27

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: E21B43/243 ,  E21B43/30

CPC classification number: E21B43/243 ,  E21B43/168

Abstract: A novel method is provided for in situ combustion and recovery of oil from underground reservoirs including injecting air into the reservoir at a region near the reservoir floor, withdrawing combustion products from a region near the reservoir ceiling, and collecting oil from a horizontal production well near the reservoir floor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种新的方法，用于从地下储层进行原位燃烧和回收油，包括在储层底部附近的一个区域注入空气，从储层天花板附近的区域抽出燃烧产物，并从水平生产井收集油 水库楼层。

公开(公告)号：US20080166674A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11652201

申请日：2007-01-10

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: B01J8/00

CPC classification number: B01J10/007 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J14/005 ,  B01J15/005 ,  B01J16/005 ,  B01J19/249 ,  B01J35/04 ,  B01J2208/0015 ,  B01J2208/00212 ,  B01J2208/00513 ,  B01J2208/00522 ,  B01J2219/00085 ,  B01J2219/2453 ,  B01J2219/2454 ,  B01J2219/2458 ,  B01J2219/2461 ,  B01J2219/2462 ,  B01J2219/2482 ,  F28D9/00

Abstract: The invention provides a method for limiting the temperature of the catalyst in exothermic mass-transfer-limited reactions by placing a flow-through catalyst in thermal contact with a downstream non-catalytic flow-through structure placed in the flow stream whereby a portion of the heat-of-reaction is transferred to the downstream non-catalytic structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种通过将流过催化剂与放置在流动流中的下游非催化流通结构热接触来限制在放热质量传递限制反应中的催化剂的温度的方法， 反应热转移到下游非催化结构。

公开(公告)号：US07343971B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US11216239

申请日：2005-08-30

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: E21B43/243

CPC classification number: E21B43/243 ,  E21B41/0064 ,  E21B2043/0115 ,  Y02C10/14

Abstract: A method and system for dissociating methane hydrate deposits in-situ is provided wherein an oxidizer fluid and a supply of fuel, both at a pressure higher than that of the methane hydrate deposit, are supplied and delivered to the methane hydrate deposit. The fuel is combusted downhole by reacting it with the oxidizer fluid to provide combustion products. The combustion products are placed in contact with a diluent fluid to produce a heated product fluid. The heated product fluid is injected into the methane hydrate deposit whereby methane is dissociated from the methane hydrate and made available for extraction. In addition, carbon dioxide may be made available to promote the formation of carbon dioxide hydrates from the liberated methane hydrate water.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于原位解离甲烷水合物沉积物的方法和系统，其中提供氧化剂流体和在高于甲烷水合物沉积物的压力下的燃料供应并输送到甲烷水合物沉积物。 燃料通过与氧化剂流体反应而在井下燃烧以提供燃烧产物。 将燃烧产物置于与稀释液接触以产生加热的产品流体。 将加热的产物流体注入到甲烷水合物沉积物中，由此甲烷从甲烷水合物中解离并可用于萃取。 此外，可以提供二氧化碳以促进从释放的甲烷水合物水形成二氧化碳水合物。

公开(公告)号：US06272863B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09025220

申请日：1998-02-18

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle ,  Theodore R Strickland

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle ,  Theodore R Strickland

IPC: F23R340

CPC classification number: F23R3/40 ,  Y10T29/49345

Abstract: This invention pertains to an apparatus and means to lower emissions of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides in lean, pre-mixed gas turbine combustors. Specifically, this invention employs a catalyst deposited on the inner surfaces of the combustor in the region of combustion which oxidizes CO combustion products. Also provided is a means for depositing a catalyst within the thermal barrier coating on the combustor liner walls.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种减少贫燃混合燃气轮机燃烧器中一氧化碳和氮氧化物排放的装置和方法。 具体地说，本发明采用在氧化CO燃烧产物的燃烧区域内沉积在燃烧器的内表面上的催化剂。 还提供了用于在燃烧器衬套壁上的热障涂层内沉积催化剂的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06205777B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US08377861

申请日：1995-01-25

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F01B300

CPC classification number: F01N1/14 ,  F01N1/003 ,  F01N1/086 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/34 ,  F01N13/002 ,  F01N2230/08 ,  F01N2270/04 ,  F01N2270/06 ,  F01N2470/24 ,  F01N2470/30 ,  F01N2590/06 ,  Y02T10/20

Abstract: An emissions control system for rich-burn internal combustion engines, includes a reaction chamber for thermal oxidation of exhaust gas fuel values. A passive means utilizes exhaust flow energy for induction of air into engine exhaust gas, and a duct transfers the exhaust gas together with the inducted air into the reaction chamber for thermal oxidation. To achieve a high degree of efficiency the thermal oxidation is facilitated by through mixing of air and exhaust gas to insure gas phase thermal reaction.

Abstract translation: 用于富燃烧内燃机的排放控制系统包括用于废气燃料值的热氧化的反应室。 无源装置利用排气流将空气吸入发动机废气，并且管道将废气与引入的空气一起转移到用于热氧化的反应室中。 为了实现高效率，通过混合空气和废气以确保气相热反应来促进热氧化。

公开(公告)号：US6156444A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US220664

申请日：1998-12-24

Applicant: Warren F. Smith ,  Subin Roychoudhury ,  William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： Warren F. Smith ,  Subin Roychoudhury ,  William C. Pfefferle

IPC: B01J35/04 ,  B21D31/04 ,  B01J32/00

CPC classification number: B01J35/04 ,  B21D31/043 ,  Y10T29/18 ,  Y10T428/12361 ,  Y10T428/12382

Abstract: An expanded metal with an aerodynamic cross-section for use in high velocity fluid flows to decrease pressure drop. The expanded metal has a rhomboid cross-section with the acute angle of oriented into the flow. Also disclosed is a method of making the expanded metal.

Abstract translation: 具有用于高速流体流动的空气动力学横截面的膨胀金属，以减小压降。 膨胀金属具有菱形横截面，其锐角定向为流动。 还公开了制造膨胀金属的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5893039A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US843258

申请日：1997-04-14

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle

IPC: F01N3/20 ,  F01N13/14 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02D41/34 ,  F02M57/00 ,  F02D43/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/008 ,  F01N3/20 ,  F02D41/024 ,  F01N13/14 ,  F01N2430/06 ,  F01N2570/12 ,  F02D2200/0814 ,  Y02T10/22 ,  Y02T10/26

Abstract: A catalytic reaction system for promoting hydrocarbon reduction during periods of fuel rich engine operation of a multicylinder internal combustion engine which operates from signals generated by a microprocessor based engine controller. Each cylinder is fueled by an injection means, signalled by the engine controller. The amount of fuel injected into each cylinder may be different, so that each cylinder can be operated at different fuel/air ratios. The microprocessor senses metered air intake, ambient temperatures, engine speed and exhaust gas oxygen content. The sensed information is used to calculate the amount of oxygen needed by the catalytic converter to efficiently remove hydrocarbons and by adjusting the fuel/air ratios in one or more cylinders, effects the quantity of oxygen fed to the exhaust gas.

Abstract translation: 一种催化反应系统，用于在由基于微处理器的发动机控制器产生的信号操作的多缸内燃机的富燃料发动机运行期间促进碳氢化合物减排。 每个气缸由喷射装置供电，由发动机控制器发出信号。 喷射到每个气缸中的燃料量可以是不同的，使得每个气缸可以以不同的燃料/空气比操作。 微处理器感测计量进气，环境温度，发动机转速和废气氧含量。 所感测的信息用于计算催化转化器有效去除碳氢化合物所需的氧气量，并且通过调节一个或多个气缸中的燃料/空气比来影响供给废气的氧气量。

公开(公告)号：US5634784A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-03

申请号：US227599

申请日：1994-04-14

Applicant: William C. Pfefferle ,  E. Jack Sweet

Inventor： William C. Pfefferle ,  E. Jack Sweet

IPC: F01N3/18 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F23C9/00 ,  F23C13/00 ,  F23D14/18 ,  F23R3/40 ,  F02M27/02

CPC classification number: F01N3/18 ,  F01N3/26 ,  F01N3/2882 ,  F23C13/00 ,  F23C9/006 ,  F23R3/40 ,  F01N2250/04 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F23C2900/13002

Abstract: Gas phase combustion producing lower emissions in gas turbines is stabilized in a lean pre-mixed combustor, by flow of the fuel/air mixture through a catalyst which is heated by contact with recirculated, partially reacted combustion gases.

Abstract translation: 通过燃料/空气混合物的流动通过与再循环的部分反应的燃烧气体接触而加热的催化剂，在贫燃料预混合燃烧器中产生较低排放气体的气相燃烧稳定化。