公开(公告)号：WO2007124488A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2007/067223

申请日：2007-04-23

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH, INC. ,  LEVESON, Philip, D. ,  GAUS, John, Paul

Inventor： LEVESON, Philip, D. ,  GAUS, John, Paul

IPC: B01D3/00 ,  C01B3/24

Abstract: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a technique which allows biomass to be utilized as a fuel for the co-production of electrical power and potable water in a most efficient manner. Almost any biomass is suitable as a feedstock and biomass which is locally available may be used to fuel the process. The biomass is fed into a gasification device to produce a gas stream containing appreciable amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The gas stream is used to fuel an electrical generation system Waste heat from the electrical generation system is recovered and used in the purification of saline, brakish or river and well water to produce highly pure potable water.

公开(公告)号：WO2008049097A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2007081885

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH INC ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL ,  LEVESON PHILIP D

Inventor： GAUS JOHN PAUL ,  LEVESON PHILIP D

IPC: C10L5/00 ,  C10L5/10

CPC classification number: C10L5/44 ,  C10L5/36 ,  C10L5/361 ,  C10L5/363 ,  C11C3/003 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02E50/30

Abstract: A method for forming compressed matter structures suitable as a fuel source comprising producing a glycerine-rich binding agent by a method comprising (i) providing a feedstock, (ii) mixing the feedstock with an alcohol and a catalyst to form a reaction product, (iii) obtaining a glycerine-rich phase from the reaction product; providing a carbon-containing material; adding an effective amount of the glycerine-rich phase to the carbon-containing material to form a mixture; and forming compressed material from the mixture. Also provided is a compressed structure produced by the method.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成适合作为燃料源的压缩物质结构的方法，包括通过以下方法制备富含甘油的粘合剂：（i）提供原料，（ii）将原料与醇和催化剂混合以形成反应产物（ iii）从反应产物中获得富含甘油的相; 提供含碳材料; 向含碳材料中加入有效量的富含甘油的相以形成混合物; 并从混合物中形成压缩材料。 还提供了通过该方法制造的压缩结构。

公开(公告)号：WO2007098473A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2007062501

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: NEXTGEN FUEL INC ,  LEVESON PHILIP D ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL

Inventor： LEVESON PHILIP D ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL

IPC: C08F8/00

CPC classification number: B01D17/0208 ,  B01J2219/00006 ,  C07C67/03 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  C10L1/026 ,  C11C3/003 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  C07C69/52 ,  C07C69/24

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the continuous production of biofuel by the transesterification of a triglyceride. The apparatus comprises a high shear homogenizer; a reaction chamber; a gravity driven separation device; an evacuated packed thin film stripper; a counter current pack water contactor; and, an evacuated packed spray drier, wherein each component operates with minimal heat and mass transfer resulting in a high capacity process with a reduced footprint.

Abstract translation: 通过甘油三酯的酯交换连续生产生物燃料的装置和方法。 该装置包括高剪切均化器; 反应室; 重力驱动分离装置; 真空包装的薄膜剥离器; 逆流包装水接触器; 以及抽真空的包装喷雾干燥器，其中每个组件以最小的热和质量传递运行，导致具有减小的占地面积的高容量过程。

公开(公告)号：WO2007124488A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2007067223

申请日：2007-04-23

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH INC ,  LEVESON PHILIP D ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL

Inventor： LEVESON PHILIP D ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL

IPC: C02F1/04

CPC classification number: C02F1/16 ,  C10J3/00 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/0956 ,  C10J2300/16 ,  C10J2300/165 ,  C10J2300/1671 ,  Y02A20/128 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/145

Abstract: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a technique which allows biomass to be utilized as a fuel for the co-production of electrical power and potable water in a most efficient manner. Almost any biomass is suitable as a feedstock and biomass which is locally available may be used to fuel the process. The biomass is fed into a gasification device to produce a gas stream containing appreciable amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The gas stream is used to fuel an electrical generation system Waste heat from the electrical generation system is recovered and used in the purification of saline, brakish or river and well water to produce highly pure potable water.

Abstract translation: 本发明在其一种形式中包括一种技术，其允许生物质以最有效的方式用作共同生产电力和饮用水的燃料。 几乎任何生物质都适合作为原料，并且可以使用局部可获得的生物质来燃烧该方法。 将生物质进料到气化装置中以产生含有可观量的一氧化碳和氢气的气流。 气流用于燃料发电系统来自发电系统的废热被回收并用于净化盐水，假的或河流和井水，以产生高纯度的饮用水。

公开(公告)号：WO2007008581A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2006/026326

申请日：2006-07-07

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  LEVESON, Philip, D.

Inventor： LEVESON, Philip, D.

IPC: B01J35/00 ,  B01J8/06

Abstract: A chemical processing method includes thermally contacting an endothermic and an exothermic reaction without mixing the two streams, utilizing a thermally coupled monolith reactor. A ceramic or metal monolith contains sets of discrete flow paths separated by common walls. Manifolds are arranged such that one reaction mixture flows through one set of channels and a different reaction mixture flows through the second. Catalytic material, which is active for the relevant reaction, is coated onto the inner walls of each of the sets of channels. The two reactions are chosen such that one is exothermic and one is endothermic, such that the energy required by the endothermic process is supplied directly through the dividing wall from the exothermic process occurring on the opposing side. This method of heat transfer completely decouples the gas phase hydrodynamics from the heat transfer process.

公开(公告)号：WO2007008581A2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2006026326

申请日：2006-07-07

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECHNOLOGY INC ,  LEVESON PHILIP D

Inventor： LEVESON PHILIP D

IPC: B01J8/02

CPC classification number: B01J19/2485 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J2219/00117

Abstract: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a chemical processing method to thermally contact an endothermic and an exothermic reaction without mixing the two streams, utilizing a thermally coupled monolith reactor (TCMR). A ceramic or metal monolith is modified to produce a structure containing at least two sets of discrete flow paths and which are separated by a number of common walls. Manifolds are arranged such that one reaction mixture flows through one set of channels and a different reaction mixture flows through the second. Catalytic material, which is active for the relevant reaction, is coated onto the inner walls of each of the sets of channels. The two reactions are chosen such that one is exothermic and one is endothermic, such that the energy required by the endothermic process is supplied directly through the dividing wall from the exothermic process occurring on the opposing side. This method of heat transfer completely decouples the gas phase hydrodynamics from the heat transfer process.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一种形式包括使用热偶联的整料反应器（TCMR）在不混合两种流的情况下热接触吸热和放热反应的化学处理方法。 陶瓷或金属整体被修改以产生包含至少两组离散流动路径的结构，并且由多个公共壁分隔开。 歧管排列成使得一个反应混合物流过一组通道，并且不同的反应混合物流过第二个反应混合物。 对相关反应有活性的催化材料涂覆在每组通道的内壁上。 选择两个反应，使得一个是放热的并且一个是吸热的，使得吸热过程所需的能量通过分隔壁直接从相对侧发生的放热过程提供。 这种传热方法使气相流体动力学与传热过程完全分离。

公开(公告)号：WO2007103838A3

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：PCT/US2007063249

申请日：2007-03-05

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH INC ,  LEVESON PHILIP D

Inventor： LEVESON PHILIP D

IPC: B01J21/04

CPC classification number: B01J35/026 ,  B01J19/2485 ,  B01J19/249 ,  B01J19/30 ,  B01J37/0201 ,  B01J2219/2462 ,  B01J2219/2464 ,  B01J2219/2465 ,  B01J2219/2466 ,  B01J2219/2481 ,  B01J2219/30223 ,  B01J2219/30416 ,  C10G2/33 ,  C10G2300/703

Abstract: A method allowing the efficient conduction of highly exothermic, catalyst initiated reactions, particularly ones in which the product spectrum is highly dependant upon the temperature at which the process is conducted and to diffusional resistances within the catalyst particle matrix. The process occurs in a heat transfer device which consists of at least two channels which have at least one wall in common. Preferably two distinct sets of flow channels exist in which the process proceeds in one set of channels and heat transfer fluid passes through the second. The area of contact between the two sets of channels is sufficiently large to allow the efficient transfer of heat. These dimensions are controlled through the use of hollow catalyst particles through which the process gas can diffuse through either the inside or outside.

Abstract translation: 允许高度放热的催化剂引发的反应的有效传导的方法，特别是其中产物光谱高度依赖于进行该方法的温度和催化剂颗粒基质内的扩散电阻的方法。 该过程发生在由至少两个具有至少一个共同的壁的通道组成的传热装置中。 优选地存在两组不同的流动通道，其中过程在一组通道中进行，并且传热流体通过第二通道。 两组通道之间的接触面积足够大以允许有效的热传递。 这些尺寸通过使用中空催化剂颗粒来控制，通过该中空催化剂颗粒，工艺气体可以通过内部或外部扩散。

公开(公告)号：WO2007112353A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：PCT/US2007064934

申请日：2007-03-26

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH INC ,  LEVESON PHILIP D ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL

Inventor： LEVESON PHILIP D ,  GAUS JOHN PAUL

IPC: C10L3/00

CPC classification number: C10J3/00 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/0956 ,  C10J2300/0973 ,  C10J2300/1671 ,  C10J2300/1838 ,  C10J2300/1861 ,  C10J2300/1884 ,  C10J2300/1892 ,  Y02E20/18 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/145

Abstract: A method for recycling the waste heat generated from an external process, which is fuelled by syngas, into a gasification process to enhance the energy density of the syngas produced as well as the overall gasification efficiency of the system. A method is provided for utilizing the waste heat contained in a stream exiting in the syngas fueled process to vaporize water and produce steam. The steam is then upgraded by first exchanging energy with the hot syngas exiting the gasifier and then within the gasifier itself to a temperature where significant steam gasification of the biomass occurs. The process within the gasifier is driven by introducing a small amount of air into the gasifier such that some biomass is directly combusted to provide the heat required by the process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将由合成气燃料的外部过程产生的废热再循环到气化过程中以提高所产生的合成气的能量密度以及系统的总体气化效率的方法。 提供了一种利用在合成气加工过程中流出的物流中所含的废热蒸发水并产生蒸汽的方法。 然后通过首先与离开气化器的热合成气交换能量，然后在气化器本身内与蒸发气体发生显着的温度的温度来升级蒸汽。 气化器中的过程是通过将少量空气引入气化器来驱动的，使得一些生物质被直接燃烧以提供该方法所需的热量。

公开(公告)号：WO2007103838A2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2007/063249

申请日：2007-03-05

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH, INC. ,  LEVESON, Philip, D.

Inventor： LEVESON, Philip, D.

IPC: C07C27/06

CPC classification number: B01J35/026 ,  B01J19/2485 ,  B01J19/249 ,  B01J19/30 ,  B01J37/0201 ,  B01J2219/2462 ,  B01J2219/2464 ,  B01J2219/2465 ,  B01J2219/2466 ,  B01J2219/2481 ,  B01J2219/30223 ,  B01J2219/30416 ,  C10G2/33 ,  C10G2300/703

Abstract: A method allowing the efficient conduction of highly exothermic, catalyst initiated reactions, particularly ones in which the product spectrum is highly dependant upon the temperature at which the process is conducted and to diffusional resistances within the catalyst particle matrix. The process occurs in a heat transfer device which consists of at least two channels which have at least one wall in common. Preferably two distinct sets of flow channels exist in which the process proceeds in one set of channels and heat transfer fluid passes through the second. The area of contact between the two sets of channels is sufficiently large to allow the efficient transfer of heat. These dimensions are controlled through the use of hollow catalyst particles through which the process gas can diffuse through either the inside or outside.

Abstract translation: 允许高度放热的催化剂引发的反应的有效传导的方法，特别是其中产物光谱高度依赖于进行该方法的温度和催化剂颗粒基质内的扩散电阻的方法。 该过程发生在由至少两个具有至少一个共同的壁的通道组成的传热装置中。 优选地存在两组不同的流动通道，其中过程在一组通道中进行，并且传热流体通过第二通道。 两组通道之间的接触面积足够大以允许有效的热传递。 这些尺寸通过使用中空催化剂颗粒来控制，通过该中空催化剂颗粒，工艺气体可以通过内部或外部扩散。

公开(公告)号：WO2007101186A2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-07

申请号：PCT/US2007/062861

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: ZEROPOINT CLEAN TECH, INC. ,  LEVESON, Philip, D.

Inventor： LEVESON, Philip, D.

IPC: C01B32/40

CPC classification number: C10J3/26 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2200/152 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/0959 ,  C10J2300/0973 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/145

Abstract: A method for controlling the output composition from a gasification device for use in the gasification of biomass using a gasifier in which the biomass and gas both flow in a downward direction. The method combines the use of steam and oxygen as a mixed oxidation stream to control the processes occurring within the gasifier. The oxidants are introduced into the gasifier using a number of injection rings. Each injection ring is comprised of a number of injection nozzles each radially distributed at the same vertical height and possibly connected to the same supply source. Particularly satisfactory results can be achieved through the use of three injection rings, one at the top of the gasifier, one at the interface of the oxidation and reduction zone and one a small distance below the grate assembly. The produced syngas also contains extremely low concentrations of tar and low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制来自用于气化装置的气化装置的输出组合物的方法，所述气化装置使用气化器，其中所述生物质和气体都沿向下的方向流动。 该方法结合了使用蒸汽和氧气作为混合氧化流来控制在气化器内发生的过程。 使用多个注射环将氧化剂引入气化器中。 每个注射环由多个注射喷嘴组成，每个喷嘴均以相同的垂直高度径向分布并且可能连接到相同的供应源。 通过使用三个注射环，一个在气化器的顶部，一个在氧化和还原区的界面处，一个在炉排组件下方一个小距离处，可以实现特别令人满意的结果。 所生产的合成气还含有极低浓度的焦油和低分子量烃。