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公开(公告)号：US11614406B2
公开(公告)日：2023-03-28
申请号：US16397505
申请日：2019-04-29
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： William B. Hobbs, Jr. , Braden H. Gilleland
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for inspecting solar modules, and in particular systems and methods incorporating high-power light sources to impart ultraviolet fluorescence of solar modules. The systems and methods can include a filter and/or a camera.
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公开(公告)号：US20190025365A1
公开(公告)日：2019-01-24
申请号：US16041135
申请日：2018-07-20
Applicant: THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
Inventor： Wesley Morgan Granade , Melanie Steele Sosebee , Robert L. Hatcher , Tracey Lee Miller , Reginald W. Carroll
Abstract: An example embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of diagnosing root causes of anomalous AMI meter data. The method can include receiving meter data, identifying anomalous data in the meter data, comparing the anomalous data to a database of known root causes, and generating a work order if there is a known root causes of the anomalous data. The method can also include requesting manual review of anomalous data without a known root cause and receiving input indicating a discovered root cause. The method can add the discovered root cause to the database of known root causes.
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公开(公告)号：US09719891B2
公开(公告)日：2017-08-01
申请号：US14710938
申请日：2015-05-13
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Gary Blackmon , Mitchell Gober
CPC classification number: G01N1/26 , G01N33/0036 , G01N33/0037 , G01N33/004 , Y02A50/245
Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a simultaneous multipoint testing system for analyzing the composition of a fluid in a duct. The system can comprise a plurality of probes each having a plurality of sample legs at different locations within the duct. Each probe can also comprise a mixing chamber for mixing fluid samples collected by each of the sample legs. The system can further comprise a global mixing chamber configured to receive the mixtures of fluid samples from each probe mixing chamber and mix those fluid samples to create a global fluid sample. The system can further comprise an analyzer configured to receive at least a portion of the global fluid sample and measure levels predetermined compounds present in the at least a portion of the global fluid sample.
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公开(公告)号：US20170195945A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：US14985649
申请日：2015-12-31
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Arnold Solomon , Marvin Simpson
Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method for identifying an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), comprising identifying a wireless access point generated by the UAV, the wireless access point having a service set identifier comprising identification information for contacting an operator of the UAV, and contacting the operator of the UAV based on the identification information in the service set identifier.
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公开(公告)号：US09181502B2
公开(公告)日：2015-11-10
申请号：US13936457
申请日：2013-07-08
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Guohai Liu , Pannalal Vimalchand , WanWang Peng
CPC classification number: C10J3/56 , C10J3/721 , C10J3/84 , C10J2300/093 , C10J2300/094 , C10J2300/0976 , C10J2300/1838 , C10J2300/1846 , C10J2300/1884 , C10J2300/1892 , C10K1/024 , C10K1/026 , C10K3/005
Abstract: This invention relates to gasification of high ash bituminous coals that have high ash fusion temperatures. The ash content can be in 15 to 45 weight percent range and ash fusion temperatures can be in 1150° C. to 1500° C. range as well as in excess of 1500° C. In a preferred embodiment, such coals are dealt with a two stage gasification process—a relatively low temperature primary gasification step in a circulating fluidized bed transport gasifier followed by a high temperature partial oxidation step of residual char carbon and small quantities of tar. The system to process such coals further includes an internally circulating fluidized bed to effectively cool the high temperature syngas with the aid of an inert media and without the syngas contacting the heat transfer surfaces. A cyclone downstream of the syngas cooler, operating at relatively low temperatures, effectively reduces loading to a dust filtration unit. Nearly dust- and tar-free syngas for chemicals production or power generation and with over 90%, and preferably over about 98%, overall carbon conversion can be achieved with the preferred process, apparatus and methods outlined in this invention.
Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有高灰熔融温度的高灰烟煤气化。 灰分含量可以在15至45重量％范围内，灰分熔化温度可以在1150℃至1500℃的范围以及超过1500℃。在一个优选的实施方案中，这种煤被处理为 二阶段气化过程 - 循环流化床输送气化器中的相对较低温度的一次气化步骤，接着是残留焦碳和少量焦油的高温部分氧化步骤。 处理这种煤的系统还包括内部循环流化床，借助惰性介质有效地冷却高温合成气，而不使合成气与传热表面接触。 合成气冷却器下游的旋风分离器在相对低的温度下运行，有效地减少了灰尘过滤装置的负荷。 使用本发明概述的优选方法，装置和方法可以实现化学品生产或发电的几乎无灰尘和焦油合成气，并且具有超过90％，优选超过约98％的总碳转化率。
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公开(公告)号：US20190331602A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-31
申请号：US16397505
申请日：2019-04-29
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： William B. Hobbs, JR. , Braden H. Gilleland
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for inspecting solar modules, and in particular systems and methods incorporating high-power light sources to impart ultraviolet fluorescence of solar modules. The systems and methods can include a filter and/or a camera.
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公开(公告)号：US20160334310A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-17
申请号：US14710938
申请日：2015-05-13
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Gary Blackmon , Mitchell Gober
CPC classification number: G01N1/26 , G01N33/0036 , G01N33/0037 , G01N33/004 , Y02A50/245
Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a simultaneous multipoint testing system for analyzing the composition of a fluid in a duct. The system can comprise a plurality of probes each having a plurality of sample legs at different locations within the duct. Each probe can also comprise a mixing chamber for mixing fluid samples collected by each of the sample legs. The system can further comprise a global mixing chamber configured to receive the mixtures of fluid samples from each probe mixing chamber and mix those fluid samples to create a global fluid sample. The system can further comprise an analyzer configured to receive at least a portion of the global fluid sample and measure levels predetermined compounds present in the at least a portion of the global fluid sample.
Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例提供了用于分析管道中的流体的组成的同时多点测试系统。 该系统可以包括多个探针，每个探针在管道内的不同位置具有多个样品支腿。 每个探针还可以包括用于混合由每个样品腿收集的流体样品的混合室。 该系统可以进一步包括全局混合室，该混合室配置成接收来自每个探针混合室的流体样品的混合物，并混合这些流体样品以产生全球流体样品。 该系统还可以包括分析器，其被配置为接收全球流体样品的至少一部分并且测量存在于全球流体样品的至少一部分中的预定化合物的水平。
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公开(公告)号：US09167668B1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-20
申请号：US14557583
申请日：2014-12-02
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Kevin Fitzmaurice
CPC classification number: H05B37/0245
Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention a lighting device comprising a processor and a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, are configured to cause the lighting device to access identification information relating to the lighting device and transmit the identification information to a remotely located system controller automatically upon commissioning the lighting device.
Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例包括处理器和存储器的照明装置，所述指令在由处理器执行时被配置为使照明装置访问与照明装置相关的识别信息并将识别信息发送到远程 在调试照明设备时自动定位系统控制器。
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公开(公告)号：US20140008580A1
公开(公告)日：2014-01-09
申请号：US13936457
申请日：2013-07-08
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Guohai Liu , Pannalal Vimalchand , WanWang Peng
IPC: C10J3/56
CPC classification number: C10J3/56 , C10J3/721 , C10J3/84 , C10J2300/093 , C10J2300/094 , C10J2300/0976 , C10J2300/1838 , C10J2300/1846 , C10J2300/1884 , C10J2300/1892 , C10K1/024 , C10K1/026 , C10K3/005
Abstract: This invention relates to gasification of high ash bituminous coals that have high ash fusion temperatures. The ash content can be in 15 to 45 weight percent range and ash fusion temperatures can be in 1150° C. to 1500° C. range as well as in excess of 1500° C. In a preferred embodiment, such coals are dealt with a two stage gasification process—a relatively low temperature primary gasification step in a circulating fluidized bed transport gasifier followed by a high temperature partial oxidation step of residual char carbon and small quantities of tar. The system to process such coals further includes an internally circulating fluidized bed to effectively cool the high temperature syngas with the aid of an inert media and without the syngas contacting the heat transfer surfaces. A cyclone downstream of the syngas cooler, operating at relatively low temperatures, effectively reduces loading to a dust filtration unit. Nearly dust- and tar-free syngas for chemicals production or power generation and with over 90%, and preferably over about 98%, overall carbon conversion can be achieved with the preferred process, apparatus and methods outlined in this invention.
Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有高灰熔融温度的高灰烟煤气化。 灰分含量可以在15至45重量％范围内，灰分熔化温度可以在1150℃至1500℃的范围以及超过1500℃。在一个优选的实施方案中，这种煤被处理为 二阶段气化过程 - 循环流化床输送气化器中的相对较低温度的一次气化步骤，接着是残留焦碳和少量焦油的高温部分氧化步骤。 处理这种煤的系统还包括内部循环流化床，借助惰性介质有效地冷却高温合成气，而不使合成气与传热表面接触。 合成气冷却器下游的旋风分离器在相对低的温度下运行，有效地减少了灰尘过滤装置的负荷。 使用本发明概述的优选方法，装置和方法可以实现化学品生产或发电的几乎无灰尘和焦油合成气，并且具有超过90％，优选超过约98％的总碳转化率。
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公开(公告)号：US09114350B2
公开(公告)日：2015-08-25
申请号：US13712491
申请日：2012-12-12
Applicant: The Southern Company
Inventor： Guohai Liu , Pannalal Vimalchand , WanWang Peng , Alexander Bonsu
CPC classification number: B01D53/1425 , B01D53/1475 , B01D53/18 , B01D53/62 , B01D53/96 , B01D2257/504 , B01D2258/0283 , Y02C10/04 , Y02C10/06
Abstract: A regenerator that can handle rich loaded chemical solvent containing precipitated absorption reaction products is disclosed. The invention is particularly suitable for separating CO2 from large gas streams that are typical of power plant processes. The internally circulating liquid stream in the regenerator (ICLS regenerator) rapidly heats-up the in-coming rich solvent stream in a downcomer standpipe as well as decreases the overall concentration of CO2 in the mixed stream. Both these actions lead to dissolution of precipitates. Any remaining precipitate further dissolves as heat is transferred to the mixed solution with an inverted bayonet tube heat exchanger in the riser portion of the regenerator. The evolving CO2 bubbles in the riser portion of the regenerator lead to substantial gas hold-up and the large density difference between the solutions in the downcomer standpipe and riser portions promotes internal circulation of the liquid stream in the regenerator. As minor amounts of solvent components present in the exit gas stream are condensed and returned back to the regenerator, pure CO2 gas stream exits the disclosed regenerator and condenser system.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够处理含有沉淀的吸收反应产物的富集化学溶剂的再生器。 本发明特别适用于从典型的发电厂工艺的大气流中分离出二氧化碳。 再生器（ICLS再生器）中的内部循环液体流快速加热下降管立管中的未来富溶剂流，并降低混合流中CO 2的总浓度。 这些行为都导致沉淀物的溶解。 任何剩余的沉淀物进一步溶解，因为在再生器的提升管部分中用反转的卡口式热交换器将热量转移到混合溶液中。 在再生器的提升管部分中演变的二氧化碳气泡导致显着的气体滞留，并且降液管立管和提升管部分中的溶液之间的大的密度差促进了再生器中液体流的内部循环。 由于存在于出口气流中的少量溶剂组分被冷凝并返回到再生器中，纯的CO 2气流离开所公开的再生器和冷凝器系统。
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