公开(公告)号：US12013118B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US18136387

申请日：2023-04-19

Applicant: Air Burners, Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. O'Connor ,  Thomas Foley ,  Matthew W. Dennis ,  James W. Hilliard

IPC: F23G5/44 ,  F23G5/00 ,  F23G5/40 ,  F23G7/10

CPC classification number: F23G5/444 ,  F23G5/004 ,  F23G7/105 ,  F23G5/40 ,  F23G2205/122

Abstract: A biochar apparatus and a related biochar module may have a horizontal table-shaking mechanism and a tapered channel for causing biochar pieces generated in a firebox to fall through openings in the table to a conveyor system below. The table may be configured with replaceable grate panels. A quenching reservoir pan for holding quenching liquid receives a drainage basket at a discharge end of the conveyor system for quenching hot pieces of biochar and allowing easy retrieval of the quenched pieces.

公开(公告)号：US11662092B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US17029742

申请日：2020-09-23

Applicant: Air Burners, Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. O'Connor ,  Thomas Foley ,  Matthew W. Dennis ,  James W. Hilliard

IPC: F23G5/44 ,  F23G5/00 ,  F23G7/10 ,  F23G5/40

CPC classification number: F23G5/444 ,  F23G5/004 ,  F23G7/105 ,  F23G5/40 ,  F23G2205/122

Abstract: A biochar apparatus and a related biochar module may have a horizontal table-shaking mechanism and a tapered channel for causing biochar pieces generated in a firebox to fall through openings in the table to a conveyor system below. The table may be configured with replaceable grate panels. A quenching reservoir pan for holding quenching liquid receives a drainage basket at a discharge end of the conveyor system for quenching hot pieces of biochar and allowing easy retrieval of the quenched pieces.

公开(公告)号：US09644501B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14534765

申请日：2014-11-06

Applicant: Air Burners, Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. O'Connor ,  Thomas Foley

IPC: F01K25/10 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F23L17/00 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F23G5/46 ,  F23G7/10 ,  F01K5/00

CPC classification number: F01K25/10 ,  F01K5/00 ,  F23G5/46 ,  F23G7/10 ,  F23L17/005 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D15/0275 ,  F28D21/001 ,  Y02E20/12

Abstract: A heat capturing module for obtaining useful energy from waste heat includes an extendable hood directing hot gas through a heat exchange assembly having a plurality of heat pipes. A closed flow loop directs a heat transfer medium through the heat exchange assembly to heat the heat transfer medium, and directs the heated medium for use by an application. In one embodiment, the closed flow loop directs the heat transfer medium through an organic Rankine cycle unit where heat is converted to electrical power. An exhaust system having a variable-speed induction fan induces flow of the hot gas through the heat exchange assembly. The speed of the induction fan may be controlled to maintain a setpoint temperature of the heat transfer medium. The hood may be extended and retracted based on a measured temperature of gas at an intake region of the hood. The module is transportable by truck trailer.