公开(公告)号：US08083815B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12356396

申请日：2009-01-20

Applicant: Robert Van Den Berg ,  Leslie Andrew Chewter ,  Jeroen Van Westrenen ,  Ferry Winter

Inventor： Robert Van Den Berg ,  Leslie Andrew Chewter ,  Jeroen Van Westrenen ,  Ferry Winter

IPC: C10L5/00

CPC classification number: C07C29/1518 ,  C01B3/12 ,  C01B3/52 ,  C01B2203/0415 ,  C01B2203/047 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/0485 ,  C01B2203/0495 ,  C07C1/20 ,  C07C11/02 ,  C07C41/01 ,  C10G3/49 ,  C10G2300/202 ,  C10G2300/4081 ,  C10G2400/02 ,  C10G2400/20 ,  C10G2400/22 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/526 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J3/845 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2200/152 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/1634 ,  C10J2300/1665 ,  C10J2300/1678 ,  C10J2300/1846 ,  C10K1/002 ,  C10K1/004 ,  C10K1/005 ,  C10K1/006 ,  C10K1/10 ,  C10K1/101 ,  C10K1/143 ,  C10K1/16 ,  C07C31/04 ,  C07C43/043

Abstract: A process to prepare methanol and/or dimethylether from a solid carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps of (a) feeding an oxygen-comprising gas and the carbonaceous feedstock to a burner firing into a reactor vessel, (b) performing a partial oxidation of the carbonaceous feedstock in said burner to obtain a stream of hot synthesis gas and a liquid slag whereby both the hot synthesis gas and the liquid slag flow downwardly relative to the burner, (c) cooling the hot synthesis gas by direct contact with a liquid water-containing cooling medium, (d) performing a water shift reaction on at least part of the synthesis gas, to obtain a synthesis gas effluent, (e) performing an oxygenate synthesis using the synthesis gas effluent of step (d), to obtain a methanol and/or dimethylether containing oxygenate effluent and a first liquid water-rich by-product, wherein at least part of the first liquid water-rich by-product is used in step (c), forming at least part of the liquid water-containing cooling medium.

Abstract translation: 一种从固体碳质原料制备甲醇和/或二甲基醚的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）将含氧气体和含碳原料进料到燃烧器中进行反应器的燃烧，（b）进行含碳物质的部分氧化 在所述燃烧器中的原料以获得热合成气流和液态炉渣，由此热合成气和液态渣相对于燃烧器向下流动，（c）通过与含有液体水的直接接触来冷却热合成气 冷却介质，（d）在至少部分合成气上进行水位转换反应，得到合成气流出物，（e）使用步骤（d）的合成气流出物进行含氧化合物的合成，得到甲醇和 其中至少部分第一液体富含水的副产物在步骤（c）中使用，形成至少部分液态含水量的副产物， g冷却介质。

公开(公告)号：US20110308155A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US13162241

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Thomas J. Paskach ,  John P. Reardon ,  Paul Evans ,  Jerod Smeenk

Inventor： Thomas J. Paskach ,  John P. Reardon ,  Paul Evans ,  Jerod Smeenk

IPC: C10J3/48 ,  C10L3/00

CPC classification number: C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/463 ,  C10J3/466 ,  C10J3/482 ,  C10J3/721 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/0946 ,  C10J2300/0956 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/0993 ,  C10J2300/1807 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P20/145

Abstract: A system for gasifying solid matter uses multiple stages to produce low-tar combustible gas includes a first reactor having a fluidized bed to produce hydrogen containing gas, pyrolysis vapors, tars, and char particles at temperature less than the exit of the second reactor and a higher temperature partial oxidation combustor zones. A second reactor includes a higher temperature partial oxidation zone to activate hydrogen and cause cracking of aromatic ring compounds, a co-flow moving granular bed with a char gasification stage to catalyze tar reduction, and control char residence time, and a media screen comprising a parallel wire screen substantially vertically oriented supporting granular media.

Abstract translation: 用于气化固体物质的系统使用多级来生产低焦油可燃气体包括具有流化床以产生含氢气体的第一反应器，热分解蒸气，焦油和焦炭颗粒，温度低于第二反应器的出口， 较高温部分氧化燃烧区。 第二反应器包括较高温度的部分氧化区以活化氢气并引起芳族环化合物的裂解，具有焦化气化阶段的共流动移动颗粒床以催化焦油减少和控制焦炭停留时间，以及介质筛选 平行丝网基本垂直定向支持颗粒状介质。

公开(公告)号：US20110305609A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13217470

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Paul Steven Wallace

Inventor： Paul Steven Wallace

IPC: B01J7/00

CPC classification number: C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/845 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2200/152 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/0969 ,  C10J2300/0983 ,  C10J2300/0996 ,  C10J2300/165 ,  C10J2300/1675 ,  C10J2300/1678 ,  C10J2300/1807 ,  C10J2300/1846 ,  C10K1/005 ,  Y02E20/18

Abstract: Methods and systems for a gasifier having a partial moderator bypass are provided. The gasifier includes a partial oxidation reactor including an inlet and an outlet and a primary reaction zone extending therebetween, the partial oxidation reactor configured to direct a flow of products of partial oxidation including fuel gases, gaseous byproducts of partial oxidation, and unburned carbon, and a secondary reaction chamber coupled in flow communication with the partial oxidation reactor, the secondary reaction chamber is configured to mix a flow of moderator with the flow of gaseous byproducts of partial oxidation and unburned carbon such that a concentration of fuel gases is increased.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有部分慢化器旁路的气化器的方法和系统。 气化器包括部分氧化反应器，其包括入口和出口以及在其间延伸的初级反应区，部分氧化反应器被配置为引导部分氧化产物的流动，包括燃料气体，部分氧化的气态副产物和未燃碳，以及 二次反应室与部分氧化反应器流体连通地联接，辅助反应室被配置成将一段缓和剂与部分氧化和未燃碳的气态副产物流混合，使得燃料气体的浓度增加。

公开(公告)号：US20110289842A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13053986

申请日：2011-03-22

Applicant: Paul D. Oldenburg ,  Michael F. Raterman

Inventor： Paul D. Oldenburg ,  Michael F. Raterman

IPC: B01J7/00

CPC classification number: C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/506 ,  C10J3/74 ,  C10J3/76 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0956 ,  C10J2300/0959

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved gasifier reactor design. In particular, the present invention relates to improved design of gasifier reactor faceplates, gasifier reactor walls, gasifier reactor cooling tubes, and gasifier reactor walls with integrated cooling channels. The present invention utilizes aluminum nitride and/or aluminum nitride/metal composite materials which promote many benefits to the present design herein, including improved corrosion and erosion resistively as compared to high alloy metal materials.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种改进的气化器反应器设计。 特别地，本发明涉及气化器反应器面板，气化器反应器壁，气化器反应器冷却管和具有集成冷却通道的气化器反应器壁的改进设计。 本发明使用氮化铝和/或氮化铝/金属复合材料，其对本文的本设计有很多益处，包括与高合金金属材料相比可以改善腐蚀和侵蚀性。

公开(公告)号：US20110226997A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12727362

申请日：2010-03-19

Applicant: Tunc Goruney ,  Pinar Guvelioglu ,  Simone L. Kothare

Inventor： Tunc Goruney ,  Pinar Guvelioglu ,  Simone L. Kothare

IPC: C01B3/32 ,  B01J19/00

CPC classification number: C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J2300/0903 ,  C10J2300/0909 ,  C10J2300/092 ,  C10K1/08 ,  D21C11/10 ,  D21C11/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for gasification. The method includes partially oxidizing a concentrated lignin-containing liquor to form a product gas and a particulate, separating the product gas from the particulate, and contacting a lignin-containing liquor feed with the separated product gas. The contacting forms the concentrated lignin-containing liquor. The concentrated lignin-containing liquor includes dry solids content of less than about 65% and a sulfur content of less than about 2%.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于气化的系统和方法。 该方法包括部分氧化浓缩的含木质素的液体以形成产物气体和颗粒，将产物气体与颗粒分离，并使含木质素的液体进料与分离的产物气体接触。 接触形成浓缩的含木质素的液体。 浓缩的含木质素的液体包括小于约65％的干固体含量和小于约2％的硫含量。

公开(公告)号：US08006983B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11965079

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: Steven Craig Russell ,  Nicholas Simon Graham ,  Kelsey Elizabeth Beach ,  James Michael Storey

Inventor： Steven Craig Russell ,  Nicholas Simon Graham ,  Kelsey Elizabeth Beach ,  James Michael Storey

IPC: F16L21/02 ,  F16J15/02

CPC classification number: C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/74 ,  C10J3/845 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10K1/04 ,  C10K1/08 ,  C10K1/101 ,  F01K23/067 ,  F28D2021/0075 ,  F28F2230/00 ,  Y02E20/18

Abstract: A method for assembling a seal assembly is provided. The method includes coupling a first ring within a vessel, coupling a second ring within the vessel, and coupling a first seal layer between the first ring and the second ring such that the first seal layer contacts at least the first ring.

Abstract translation: 提供了组装密封组件的方法。 该方法包括在容器内连接第一环，将容器内的第二环联接，并且在第一环和第二环之间联接第一密封层，使得第一密封层至少接触第一环。

公开(公告)号：US07993131B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US11846238

申请日：2007-08-28

Applicant: Steven L Douglas

Inventor： Steven L Douglas

IPC: B05B15/08 ,  C23C4/12

CPC classification number: F23D1/00 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/506 ,  C10J3/721 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2200/152 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0943 ,  F23D2201/10 ,  F23D2201/30 ,  F23D2900/00018 ,  Y10T29/49348

Abstract: A burner comprises a body, a nozzle, and at least one attachment element for removably attaching the nozzle to the body. The body defines an oxidant inlet, a feedstock inlet, a body outlet, and one or more passages for conveying the oxidant from the oxidant inlet to the body outlet and for conveying the gasification feedstock from the feedstock inlet to the body outlet. The nozzle defines a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet, wherein the nozzle inlet is configured to receive the oxidant and the gasification feedstock from the body outlet and the nozzle outlet is configured to discharge the oxidant and the gasification feedstock into the reaction chamber. The at least one attachment element removably attaches the nozzle to the body such that the nozzle inlet is in fluid flow communication with the body outlet when the nozzle is attached to the body.

Abstract translation: 燃烧器包括主体，喷嘴和用于将喷嘴可移除地附接到主体的至少一个附接元件。 主体限定氧化剂入口，原料入口，主体出口和用于将氧化剂从氧化剂入口输送到主体出口的一个或多个通道，以及用于将气化原料从原料入口输送到主体出口。 喷嘴限定喷嘴入口和喷嘴出口，其中喷嘴入口构造成从主体出口接收氧化剂和气化原料，并且喷嘴出口构造成将氧化剂和气化原料排放到反应室中。 所述至少一个附接元件将所述喷嘴可移除地附接到所述主体，使得当所述喷嘴附接到所述主体时，所述喷嘴入口与所述主体出口流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20110176968A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US13121009

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Liang-Shih Fan ,  Li Fanxing

Inventor： Liang-Shih Fan ,  Li Fanxing

IPC: B01J8/18 ,  B01J19/00 ,  C04B35/01

CPC classification number: C10J3/725 ,  B01J19/245 ,  B01J2219/19 ,  B01J2219/24 ,  C01B3/02 ,  C01B3/344 ,  C10J3/12 ,  C10J3/463 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0943 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/0969 ,  C10J2300/0976 ,  C10J2300/1671 ,  C10J2300/1807 ,  C10J2300/1869 ,  C10J2300/1884 ,  F23C99/00 ,  F23C2900/99008 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E20/346 ,  Y02P20/52 ,  Y10T428/2982

Abstract: A system for converting fuel is provided and includes a first reactor comprising a plurality of ceramic composite particles, the ceramic composite particles comprising at least one metal oxide disposed on a support, wherein the first reactor is configured to reduce the at least one metal oxide with a fuel to produce a reduced metal or a reduced metal oxide; a second reactor configured to oxidize at least a portion of the reduced metal or reduced metal oxide from the said first reactor to produce a metal oxide intermediate; a source of air; and a third reactor communicating with said source of air and configured to regenerate the at least one metal oxide from the remaining portion of the solids discharged from the said first reactor and the solids discharged from the said second reactor by oxidizing the metal oxide intermediate.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于转化燃料的系统，并且包括包含多个陶瓷复合颗粒的第一反应器，所述陶瓷复合颗粒包含设置在载体上的至少一种金属氧化物，其中所述第一反应器构造成用至少一种金属氧化物还原所述至少一种金属氧化物 用于生产还原金属或还原金属氧化物的燃料; 第二反应器，被配置为从所述第一反应器氧化至少一部分还原金属或还原的金属氧化物以产生金属氧化物中间体; 空气来源 以及第三反应器，其与所述空气源连通并且被配置为从所述第一反应器排出的固体的剩余部分和通过氧化金属氧化物中间体从所述第二反应器排出的固体再生至少一种金属氧化物。

公开(公告)号：US20110120009A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12957276

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Helge Burghard Herwig Klockow ,  Prashant Tiwari

Inventor： Helge Burghard Herwig Klockow ,  Prashant Tiwari

IPC: C10J3/72

CPC classification number: C10K1/04 ,  B01D47/021 ,  B01D2247/105 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/526 ,  C10J3/74 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J3/845 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0943 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/0969 ,  C10J2300/1603 ,  C10J2300/1671 ,  C10J2300/1675 ,  C10K1/101 ,  Y02E20/18

Abstract: A gasification quench chamber dip tube component is disclosed. The dip tube includes an elongate hollow element that has a first intake end and a second discharge end that is located distally opposite the intake end. The second discharge end includes either a plurality of elongate openings that are displaced circumferentially around the hollow element or a plurality of elongate elements displaced circumferentially around the hollow element thereby defining a plurality of elongate spaces therebetween that extend axially from the second discharge end. A quench chamber that employs the dip tube is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种气化骤冷室浸入管组件。 汲取管包括细长的中空元件，其具有第一进气端和位于进气端的远侧相对的第二排出端。 第二排出端包括围绕中空元件周向移位的多个细长开口或围绕中空元件周向移位的多个细长元件，从而在其间限定从第二排出端轴向延伸的多个细长空间。 还公开了采用汲取管的骤冷室。

公开(公告)号：US07919070B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US12628409

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Ronald C. Stites ,  Kevin T. Biehle ,  Robert E. Klepper ,  Richard Ridley

Inventor： Ronald C. Stites ,  Kevin T. Biehle ,  Robert E. Klepper ,  Richard Ridley

IPC: C01B3/26 ,  C01B3/24 ,  C01B31/18 ,  C07C1/02

CPC classification number: C01B3/38 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/04 ,  C01B2203/06 ,  C01B2203/061 ,  C01B2203/062 ,  C01B2203/068 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C07C29/1516 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J2300/0976 ,  C10J2300/1853 ,  C10K1/026 ,  C10K3/006 ,  Y02E50/18 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  C07C31/08

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods and apparatus for producing syngas from any carbon-containing feed material. In one aspect, a multi-zone reformer system is provided. A first reaction zone can reduce the presence of refractory tars, while a second reaction zone in communication with the first reaction zone can steam-reform methane and other components from the first reaction zone, to generate high-quality syngas suitable for conversion to liquid fuels, such as ethanol. Other embodiments employ a plurality of reaction zones for added system functionality.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于从任何含碳原料生产合成气的改进方法和装置。 一方面，提供了一种多区域重整器系统。 第一反应区可以减少耐火焦油的存在，而与第一反应区连通的第二反应区可以从第一反应区蒸汽重整甲烷和其它组分，以产生适合转化为液体燃料的高品质合成气 ，如乙醇。 其他实施例采用多个反应区用于附加的系统功能。