Digital optical method (DOM™) and system for determining opacity
    1.
    发明授权
    Digital optical method (DOM™) and system for determining opacity 失效
    数字光学方法(DOM TM)和用于确定不透明度的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07495767B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-24

    申请号:US11407216

    申请日:2006-04-20

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    摘要: Photography is employed to objectively quantify opacity of fluids such as smoke plumes and dust via a method termed the Digital Optical Method (DOM™). The DOM™ quantifies the ratio of radiance values by means of a camera response curve obtained using objective measures. The radiance ratios are then used to calculate opacity of target fluids such as smoke plumes. The DOM™ quantifies opacity during both daytime and nighttime conditions with a much broader range of subject types, e.g., white, gray and black smoke plumes, and environmental conditions, e.g., non-blue-sky, building, and mountain backgrounds, than existing systems while not requiring human interpretation for any application. In one embodiment, the DOM™ quantifies opacity from digital photos using a pre-designed algorithm and an inexpensive digital camera. Very little training is needed to implement the DOM™ and it yields consistent objective quantitative results, while providing a permanent photographic record easily digitally archived.

    摘要翻译: 摄影用于通过称为数字光学方法(DOM)的方法客观地量化诸如烟雾和灰尘的流体的不透明度。 DOM TM通过使用客观测量获得的相机响应曲线来量化辐射值的比率。 然后使用辐射比来计算目标流体(如烟羽)的不透明度。 DOM(TM)在白天和夜间条件下量化不透明度,具有更广泛的主题类型,例如白色,灰色和黑色烟雾羽毛以及环境条件,例如非蓝天,建筑和山脉背景, 比现有系统,而不需要任何应用程序的人为解释。 在一个实施例中,DOM TM使用预先设计的算法和便宜的数码相机来量化来自数字照片的不透明度。 实施DOM(TM)需要很少的培训,并且可以产生一致的客观量化结果,同时提供易于数字归档的永久性照片记录。

    Steady state tracking desorption system and method
    2.
    发明授权
    Steady state tracking desorption system and method 有权
    稳态跟踪解吸系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08080095B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-20

    申请号:US12296121

    申请日:2007-05-09

    IPC分类号: B01D53/04 B01D53/30

    摘要: A preferred embodiment steady state tracking desorption system achieves steady tracking of either a fixed sorbate output set point, or a set point that changes over time. The system includes an electrically heated thermal adsorption/desorption device A temperature sensor senses the temperature of an adsorbent material within the adsorption/desorption device. A sorbate sensor senses a sorbate level from an outlet of the adsorption/desorption device. A power sensor senses the power supplied by the desorption device. A controller interprets levels sensed by the temperature sensor, the sorbate sensor and the power sensor and provides a signal to achieve steady set point tracking of a sorbate level from the outlet of the adsorption/desorption device.

    摘要翻译: 一个优选实施例的稳态跟踪解吸系统实现固定的山梨酸输出设定点或随时间变化的设定点的稳定跟踪。 该系统包括电加热的热吸附/解吸装置。 温度传感器感测吸附/解吸装置内的吸附材料的温度。 山梨酸盐传感器从吸附/解吸装置的出口检测吸水率。 功率传感器检测解吸装置提供的功率。 控制器解释由温度传感器,山梨酸盐传感器和功率传感器感测的水平,并提供信号以实现从吸附/解吸装置的出口获得的山梨酸水平的稳定设定点跟踪。

    STEADY STATE TRACKING DESORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    3.
    发明申请
    STEADY STATE TRACKING DESORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    稳态跟踪解吸系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090293725A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-03

    申请号:US12296121

    申请日:2007-05-09

    IPC分类号: B01D53/14

    摘要: A preferred embodiment steady state tracking desorption system achieves steady tracking of either a fixed sorbate output set point, or a set point that changes over time. The system includes an electrically heated thermal adsorption/desorption device. A temperature sensor senses the temperature of an adsorbent material within the adsorption/desorption device. A sorbate sensor senses a sorbate level from an outlet of the adsorption/desorption device. A power sensor senses the power supplied by the desorption device. A controller interprets levels sensed by the temperature sensor, the sorbate sensor and the power sensor and provides a signal to achieve steady set point tracking of a sorbate level from the outlet of the adsorption/desorption device.

    摘要翻译: 一个优选实施例的稳态跟踪解吸系统实现固定的山梨酸输出设定点或随时间变化的设定点的稳定跟踪。 该系统包括电加热的热吸附/解吸装置。 温度传感器感测吸附/解吸装置内的吸附材料的温度。 山梨酸盐传感器从吸附/解吸装置的出口检测吸水率。 功率传感器检测解吸装置提供的功率。 控制器解释由温度传感器,山梨酸盐传感器和功率传感器感测的水平,并提供信号以实现从吸附/解吸装置的出口获得的山梨酸水平的稳定设定点跟踪。

    Gas purification system and method for liquefaction of dilute gas components
    4.
    发明授权
    Gas purification system and method for liquefaction of dilute gas components 有权
    用于液化稀释气体组分的气体净化系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08500853B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-06

    申请号:US12827630

    申请日:2010-06-30

    IPC分类号: B01D53/02

    摘要: The invention provides gas purification methods and systems for the recovery and liquefaction of low boiling point organic and inorganic gases, such as methane, propane, CO2, NH3, and chlorofluorocarbons. Many such gases are in the effluent gas of industrial processes and the invention can increase the sustainability and economics of such industrial processes. In a preferred method of the invention, low boiling point gases are adsorbed with a heated activated carbon fiber material maintained at an adsorption temperature during an adsorption cycle. During a low boiling point desorption cycle the activated carbon fiber is heated to a desorption temperature to create a desorption gas stream with concentrated low boiling point gases. The desorption gas stream is actively compressed and/or cooled to condense and liquefy the low boiling point gases, which can then be collected, stored, re-used, sold, etc. Systems of the invention include an active condensation loop that actively cools and/or compresses a desorption gas stream from said vessel to liquefy low boiling point gases.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供用于回收和液化低沸点有机和无机气体如甲烷,丙烷,CO 2,NH 3和氯氟烃的气体净化方法和系统。 许多这样的气体在工业过程的废气中,本发明可以增加这些工业过程的可持续性和经济性。 在本发明的优选方法中,低沸点气体被吸附在吸附循环期间保持在吸附温度的加热的活性炭纤维材料。 在低沸点解吸循环期间,将活性炭纤维加热至解吸温度以产生具有浓缩低沸点气体的解吸气流。 解吸气流被主动地压缩和/或冷却以冷凝和液化低沸点气体,然后可以收集,储存,再利用,销售等。本发明的系统包括主动冷凝回路,其主动冷却和 /或压缩来自所述容器的解吸气流以液化低沸点气体。

    Selective sorption and desorption of gases with electrically heated activated carbon fiber cloth element
    5.
    发明授权
    Selective sorption and desorption of gases with electrically heated activated carbon fiber cloth element 有权
    用电加热的活性炭纤维布元素选择性吸附和解吸气体

    公开(公告)号:US06364936B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-02

    申请号:US09571626

    申请日:2000-05-15

    IPC分类号: B01D5304

    摘要: An adsorption/desorption unit includes a hollow enclosure containing one or more elongate hollow elements of activated carbon fiber cloth (ACFC) of appropriate length to cross sectional area to provide suitable electrical resistance for heating. The elements conduct electrical current to heat to a temperature that permits selective adsorption of a gas stream constituent and subsequent desorption to recover sorbate. An enclosure houses the ACFC elements and is arranged to direct gas stream flow through the elements and into and out of the enclosure via gas ports. The ability to heat the elements to a desired temperature by electrical current flow allows for straightforward implementation of selective adsorption. After an adsorption step, altering the temperature of the element or elements enables desorption. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the enclosure with the element also includes a liquid condensate outlet and liquid sorbate is directly recovered as liquid from the same unit used for adsorption and desorption.

    摘要翻译: 吸附/解吸单元包括中空的外壳,其中包含一个或多个具有适当长度的横截面积的活性碳纤维布(ACFC)的细长中空元件,以提供合适的加热电阻。 这些元件将电流加热到允许选择性吸附气流组分并随后解吸以回收山梨酸的温度。 外壳容纳ACFC元件,并且被布置成引导气流流过元件并通过气体端口进入和离开外壳。 通过电流流将元件加热到所需温度的能力允许直接实现选择性吸附。 在吸附步骤之后,改变元件或元件的温度能够解吸。 在特别优选的实施方案中,具有元件的外壳还包括液体冷凝物出口,并且液体山梨酸盐从用于吸附和解吸的相同单元直接回收为液体。

    GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUEFACTION OF DILUTE GAS COMPONENTS
    6.
    发明申请
    GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUEFACTION OF DILUTE GAS COMPONENTS 有权
    气体净化系统和稀释气体组分的液化方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110132031A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-09

    申请号:US12827630

    申请日:2010-06-30

    IPC分类号: F25J1/00

    摘要: The invention provides gas purification methods and systems for the recovery and liquefaction of low boiling point organic and inorganic gases, such as methane, propane, CO2, NH3, and chlorofluorocarbons. Many such gases are in the effluent gas of industrial processes and the invention can increase the sustainability and economics of such industrial processes. In a preferred method of the invention, low boiling point gases are adsorbed with a heated activated carbon fiber material maintained at an adsorption temperature during an adsorption cycle. During a low boiling point desorption cycle the activated carbon fiber is heated to a desorption temperature to create a desorption gas stream with concentrated low boiling point gases. The desorption gas stream is actively compressed and/or cooled to condense and liquefy the low boiling point gases, which can then be collected, stored, re-used, sold, etc. Systems of the invention include an active condensation loop that actively cools and/or compresses a desorption gas stream from said vessel to liquefy low boiling point gases.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供用于回收和液化低沸点有机和无机气体如甲烷,丙烷,CO 2,NH 3和氯氟烃的气体净化方法和系统。 许多这样的气体在工业过程的废气中,本发明可以增加这些工业过程的可持续性和经济性。 在本发明的优选方法中,低沸点气体被吸附在吸附循环期间保持在吸附温度的加热的活性炭纤维材料。 在低沸点解吸循环期间,将活性炭纤维加热至解吸温度以产生具有浓缩低沸点气体的解吸气流。 解吸气流被主动地压缩和/或冷却以冷凝和液化低沸点气体,然后可以收集,储存,再利用,销售等。本发明的系统包括主动冷凝回路,其主动冷却和 /或压缩来自所述容器的解吸气流以液化低沸点气体。