公开(公告)号：US20110206566A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13090091

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Carl M. Stoots ,  James E. O'Brien ,  James S. Herring ,  Paul A. Lessing ,  Grant L. Hawkes ,  Joseph J. Hartvigsen

Inventor： Carl M. Stoots ,  James E. O'Brien ,  James S. Herring ,  Paul A. Lessing ,  Grant L. Hawkes ,  Joseph J. Hartvigsen

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: C25B1/04 ,  C25B9/10 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10

Abstract: Syngas components hydrogen and carbon monoxide may be formed by the decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by a solid-oxide electrolysis cell to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen, a portion of which may be reacted with carbon dioxide to form carbon monoxide. One or more of the components for the process, such as steam, energy, or electricity, may be provided using a nuclear power source.

Abstract translation: 合成气组分氢和一氧化碳可以通过二氧化碳和水或蒸汽通过固体氧化物电解池分解形成一氧化碳和氢气，一部分可与二氧化碳反应形成一氧化碳。 可以使用核动力源来提供用于该方法的一个或多个组分，例如蒸汽，能量或电力。

公开(公告)号：US5496655A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-05

申请号：US322660

申请日：1994-10-12

Applicant: Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： Paul A. Lessing

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0243 ,  H01M8/0208 ,  H01M8/0217 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0236 ,  H01M8/0625 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  H01M4/9025 ,  H01M4/9041 ,  H01M4/905 ,  H01M4/9066 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A bipolar interconnection plate for use between adjacent fuel cell units in a stacked fuel cell assembly. Each plate is manufactured from an intermetallic composition, examples of which include NiAl or Ni.sub.3 Al which can catalyze steam reforming of hydrocarbons. Distributed within the intermetallic structure of the plate is a ceramic filler composition. The plate includes a first side with gas flow channels therein and a second side with fuel flow channels therein. A protective coating is applied to the first side, with exemplary coatings including strontium-doped or calcium-doped lanthanum chromite. To produce the plate, Ni and Al powders are combined with the filler composition, compressed at a pressure of about 10,000-30,000 psi, and heated to about 600.degree.-1000.degree. C. The coating is then applied to the first side of the completed plate using liquid injection plasma deposition or other deposition techniques.

Abstract translation: 一种用于堆叠的燃料电池组件中的相邻燃料电池单元之间的双极互连板。 每个板由金属间组合物制成，其实例包括可催化烃的蒸汽重整的NiAl或Ni3Al。 在板的金属间结构内分布有陶瓷填料组合物。 板包括其中具有气体流动通道的第一侧和其中具有燃料流动通道的第二侧。 在第一面施加保护性涂层，其中包括掺杂锶掺杂或钙掺杂的亚铬酸镧的示例性涂层。 为了生产该板，将Ni和Al粉末与填充剂组合物组合，在约10,000-30,000psi的压力下压缩，并加热到约600-1000℃。然后将涂层施加到完成的第一面 使用液体注入等离子体沉积或其他沉积技术。

公开(公告)号：US07951283B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11461337

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: Carl M. Stoots ,  James E. O'Brien ,  James Stephen Herring ,  Paul A. Lessing ,  Grant L. Hawkes ,  Joseph J. Hartvigsen

Inventor： Carl M. Stoots ,  James E. O'Brien ,  James Stephen Herring ,  Paul A. Lessing ,  Grant L. Hawkes ,  Joseph J. Hartvigsen

IPC: C25B1/04

CPC classification number: C25B1/04 ,  C25B9/10 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10

Abstract: Syngas components hydrogen and carbon monoxide may be formed by the decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by a solid-oxide electrolysis cell to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen, a portion of which may be reacted with carbon dioxide to form carbon monoxide. One or more of the components for the process, such as steam, energy, or electricity, may be provided using a nuclear power source.

Abstract translation: 合成气组分氢和一氧化碳可以通过二氧化碳和水或蒸汽通过固体氧化物电解池分解形成一氧化碳和氢气，一部分可与二氧化碳反应形成一氧化碳。 可以使用核动力源来提供用于该方法的一个或多个组分，例如蒸汽，能量或电力。

公开(公告)号：US20080023338A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11461337

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: Carl M. Stoots ,  James E. O'Brien ,  James Stephen Herring ,  Paul A. Lessing ,  Grant L. Hawkes ,  Joseph J. Hartvigsen

Inventor： Carl M. Stoots ,  James E. O'Brien ,  James Stephen Herring ,  Paul A. Lessing ,  Grant L. Hawkes ,  Joseph J. Hartvigsen

IPC: C25B1/02 ,  C25B9/00

CPC classification number: C25B1/04 ,  C25B9/10 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10

Abstract: Syngas components hydrogen and carbon monoxide may be formed by the decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by a solid-oxide electrolysis cell to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen, a portion of which may be reacted with carbon dioxide to form carbon monoxide. One or more of the components for the process, such as steam, energy, or electricity, may be provided using a nuclear power source.

Abstract translation: 合成气组分氢和一氧化碳可以通过二氧化碳和水或蒸汽通过固体氧化物电解池分解形成一氧化碳和氢气，一部分可与二氧化碳反应形成一氧化碳。 可以使用核动力源来提供用于该方法的一个或多个组分，例如蒸汽，能量或电力。

公开(公告)号：US07033551B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10057543

申请日：2002-01-23

Applicant: Peter C. Kong ,  Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： Peter C. Kong ,  Paul A. Lessing

IPC: B01J19/08 ,  C07C1/00

CPC classification number: C01B3/342 ,  B01J19/088 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/2415 ,  B01J2208/025 ,  B01J2219/00135 ,  B01J2219/0809 ,  B01J2219/083 ,  B01J2219/0841 ,  B01J2219/0843 ,  B01J2219/0869 ,  B01J2219/0871 ,  B01J2219/0875 ,  B01J2219/0884 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B01J2219/0894 ,  C01B2203/0861 ,  C07C27/12 ,  C07C29/50 ,  C10G15/08 ,  C10G32/02 ,  C10G45/04 ,  C10G47/12 ,  C10G65/12 ,  C10G69/02 ,  H05H1/2406 ,  H05H2001/2443 ,  H05H2245/121 ,  Y02P20/52 ,  C07C31/04

Abstract: A chemical reactor for direct conversion of hydrocarbons includes a dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell and a solid oxide electrochemical cell in fluid communication therewith. The discharge plasma cell comprises a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric material and passageway therebetween. The electrochemical cell comprises a mixed-conducting solid oxide electrolyte membrane tube positioned between a porous cathode and a porous anode, and a gas inlet tube for feeding oxygen containing gas to the porous cathode. An inlet is provided for feeding hydrocarbons to the passageway of the discharge plasma cell, and an outlet is provided for discharging reaction products from the reactor. A packed bed catalyst may optionally be used in the reactor to increase efficiency of conversion. The reactor can be modified to allow use of a light source for directing ultraviolet light into the discharge plasma cell and the electrochemical cell.

公开(公告)号：US06787007B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US10253265

申请日：2002-09-23

Applicant: Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： Paul A. Lessing

IPC: C25B900

CPC classification number: F17C1/16 ,  F17C2201/0147 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0185 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  Y02C20/30 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/327

Abstract: An electrochemically active hydrogen diffusion barrier which comprises an anode layer, a cathode layer, and an intermediate electrolyte layer, which is conductive to protons and substantially impermeable to hydrogen. A catalytic metal present in or adjacent to the anode layer catalyzes an electrochemical reaction that converts any hydrogen that diffuses through the electrolyte layer to protons and electrons. The protons and electrons are transported to the cathode layer and reacted to form hydrogen. The hydrogen diffusion barrier is applied to a polymeric substrate used in a storage tank to store hydrogen under high pressure. A storage tank equipped with the electrochemically active hydrogen diffusion barrier, a method of fabricating the storage tank, and a method of preventing hydrogen from diffusing out of a storage tank are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种电化学活性氢扩散阻挡层，包括阳极层，阴极层和中间电解质层，其导电质子并且基本上不可渗透氢。 存在于或邻近阳极层的催化金属催化电化学反应，其将通过电解质层扩散的任何氢转化为质子和电子。 质子和电子被输送到阴极层并反应形成氢。 将氢扩散阻挡层施加到在储罐中使用的聚合物基材以在高压下储存氢气。 还公开了配备有电化学活性氢扩散阻挡层的储罐，制造储罐的方法以及防止氢扩散出储罐的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5786611A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-28

申请号：US378161

申请日：1995-01-23

Applicant: William J. Quapp ,  Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： William J. Quapp ,  Paul A. Lessing

IPC: G21F1/04 ,  G21F1/06 ,  G21F1/08 ,  G21F1/10 ,  G21F3/00 ,  G21F5/005 ,  G21F3/04 ,  G21F11/00

CPC classification number: G21F1/042 ,  G21F1/06 ,  G21F1/085 ,  G21F3/00 ,  G21F5/005 ,  G21F1/047 ,  G21F1/106 ,  G21Y2002/301 ,  G21Y2002/601 ,  G21Y2004/101 ,  G21Y2004/60

Abstract: A composition for use as a radiation shield. The shield is a concrete product containing a stable uranium aggregate for attenuating gamma rays and a neutron absorbing component, the uranium aggregate and neutron absorbing component being present in the concrete product in sufficient amounts to provide a concrete having a density between about 4 and about 15 grams/cm.sup.3 and which will at a predetermined thickness, attenuate gamma rays and absorb neutrons from a radioactive material of projected gamma ray and neutron emissions over a determined time period. The composition is preferably in the form of a container for storing radioactive materials that emit gamma rays and neutrons. The concrete container preferably comprises a metal liner and/or a metal outer shell. The resulting radiation shielding container has the potential of being structurally sound, stable over a long period of time, and, if desired, readily mobile.

公开(公告)号：US07402234B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US10881871

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： Paul A. Lessing

IPC: C01B3/00 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/00

CPC classification number: F17C1/16 ,  F17C2201/0147 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0185 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  Y02C20/30 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/327

Abstract: An electrochemically active hydrogen diffusion barrier which comprises an anode layer, a cathode layer, and an intermediate electrolyte layer, which is conductive to protons and substantially impermeable to hydrogen. A catalytic metal present in or adjacent to the anode layer catalyzes an electrochemical reaction that converts any hydrogen that diffuses through the electrolyte layer to protons and electrons. The protons and electrons are transported to the cathode layer and reacted to form hydrogen. The hydrogen diffusion barrier is applied to a polymeric substrate used in a storage tank to store hydrogen under high pressure. A storage tank equipped with the electrochemically active hydrogen diffusion barrier, a method of fabricating the storage tank, and a method of preventing hydrogen from diffusing out of a storage tank are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种电化学活性氢扩散阻挡层，包括阳极层，阴极层和中间电解质层，其导电质子并且基本上不可渗透氢。 存在于或邻近阳极层的催化金属催化电化学反应，其将通过电解质层扩散的任何氢转化为质子和电子。 质子和电子被输送到阴极层并反应形成氢。 将氢扩散阻挡层施加到在储罐中使用的聚合物基材以在高压下储存氢气。 还公开了配备有电化学活性氢扩散阻挡层的储罐，制造储罐的方法以及防止氢扩散出储罐的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6166390A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US123979

申请日：1998-07-28

Applicant: William J. Quapp ,  Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： William J. Quapp ,  Paul A. Lessing

IPC: G21F1/04 ,  G21F1/06 ,  G21F1/08 ,  G21F1/10 ,  G21F3/00 ,  G21F5/005

CPC classification number: G21F1/042 ,  G21F1/047 ,  G21F1/06 ,  G21F1/085 ,  G21F1/106 ,  G21F3/00 ,  G21F5/005 ,  G21Y2002/301 ,  G21Y2002/601 ,  G21Y2004/101 ,  G21Y2004/60

Abstract: A composition for use as a radiation shield. The shield is a concrete product containing a stable uranium aggregate for attenuating gamma rays and a neutron absorbing component, the uranium aggregate and neutron absorbing component being present in the concrete product in sufficient amounts to provide a concrete having a density between about 4 and about 15 grams/cm.sup.3 and which will at a predetermined thickness, attenuate gamma rays and absorb neutrons from a radioactive material of projected gamma ray and neutron emissions over a determined time period. The composition is preferably in the form of a container for storing radioactive materials that emit gamma rays and neutrons. The concrete container preferably comprises a metal liner and/or a metal outer shell. The resulting radiation shielding container has the potential of being structurally sound, stable over a long period of time, and, if desired, readily mobile.

Abstract translation: 用作辐射屏蔽的组合物。 盾牌是含有稳定的铀骨料以减少γ射线和中子吸收组分的混凝土产品，铀骨料和中子吸收组分以足够的量存在于混凝土产品中，以提供密度在约4至约15之间的混凝土 克/厘米3，并且其将处于预定厚度，在确定的时间段内衰减伽马射线并从放射性材料中投射γ射线和中子发射的中子。 组合物优选为用于储存放射γ射线和中子的放射性材料的容器的形式。 混凝土容器优选地包括金属衬垫和/或金属外壳。 所得到的辐射屏蔽容器具有结构良好，长时间稳定的潜力，并且如果需要，容易移动。

公开(公告)号：US5464583A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-07

申请号：US100008

申请日：1993-07-29

Applicant: Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： Paul A. Lessing

IPC: C04B35/80 ,  C30B25/00 ,  C04B35/81

CPC classification number: C22C1/1036 ,  C04B35/80 ,  C22C47/12 ,  C22C49/12 ,  C30B25/005 ,  C30B29/38

Abstract: A process for manufacturing Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 /SiAlON whiskers by mixing silicon carbide powder with aluminum nitride powder, adding impurities such as calcium oxide or potassium chloride to control whisker characteristics, forming the mixture in a boron nitrogen mold of desired shaped and hot isostatically pressing the formed mixture in a nitrogen environment to produce whiskers comprised substantially of SiAlON at the nucleating end of the whisker and Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 at the other end of the whisker. In one embodiment, reinforced composites are formed by impregnating the Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 /SiAlON whisker preform with a matrix material such as resin binders, liquid metals, intermetallics or ceramic materials.

Abstract translation: 通过将碳化硅粉末与氮化铝粉末混合，添加诸如氧化钙或氯化钾的杂质来控制晶须特性来制造Si 3 N 4 / SiAlON晶须的方法，在硼氮模具中形成所需的形状和热等静压压制形成的混合物 在氮气环境下，在晶须的成核端产生基本上由SiAlON构成的晶须，在晶须的另一端产生Si 3 N 4。 在一个实施方案中，通过用诸如树脂粘合剂，液态金属，金属间化合物或陶瓷材料的基质材料浸渍Si 3 N 4 / SiAlON晶须预型体来形成增强复合材料。