METHOD FOR IMPROVING GASIFICATION EFFICIENCY THROUGH THE USE OF WASTE HEAT

    公开(公告)号:WO2007112353A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:PCT/US2007/064934

    申请日:2007-03-26

    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.

    DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER WITH IMPROVED STABILITY
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2011091080A3

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:PCT/US2011/021769

    申请日:2011-01-19

    Abstract: A downdraft gasifier (1) has an oxidant inlet (3), a biomass injector (2), a grate (9), a gas exit port (7), and an ash removal system (11). A sensor (10) maintains the height of the bed and a rotating paddle (5) maintains the top of the bed (4) at an even height. The grate arrangement (9) is preferably a sliding grate arrangement which actively moves ash material through the grate. An in-bed oxidant distributor (6) injects oxidant within the bed.

    METHOD FOR FORMING COMPRESSED STRUCTURES USING BYPRODUCTS OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION AS A BINDING AGENT
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR FORMING COMPRESSED STRUCTURES USING BYPRODUCTS OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION AS A BINDING AGENT 审中-公开
    使用生物柴油生产副产物作为结合剂形成压缩结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2008049097A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:PCT/US2007/081885

    申请日:2007-10-19

    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: 一种形成适合作为燃料源的压缩物质结构的方法,其包括通过包括以下步骤的方法生产富含甘油的结合剂:(i)提供原料,(ii)将原料与醇和 催化剂以形成反应产物,(iii)从反应产物获得富含甘油的相; 提供含碳材料; 向含碳材料中加入有效量的富甘油相以形成混合物; 并从混合物中形成压缩材料。 还提供了由该方法产生的压缩结构。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GAS COMPOSITION PRODUCED DURING THE GASIFICATION OF CARBON CONTAINING FEEDS
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    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GAS COMPOSITION PRODUCED DURING THE GASIFICATION OF CARBON CONTAINING FEEDS 审中-公开
    用于控制在含碳饲料气化过程中产生的气体组合物的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007101186A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-21

    申请号:PCT/US2007062861

    申请日:2007-02-27

    Inventor: LEVESON PHILIP D

    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: 一种用于使用气化器控制来自用于生物质气化的气化装置的输出组合物的方法,其中生物质和气体都向下流动。 该方法结合使用蒸汽和氧气作为混合氧化物流来控制气化器内发生的过程。 使用多个注入环将氧化剂引入气化器。 每个注射环由多个注射喷嘴组成,每个注射喷嘴径向分布在相同的垂直高度处并且可能连接到相同的供应源。 通过使用三个注入环可以获得特别令人满意的结果,一个在气化炉顶部,一个在氧化还原区界面,一个在炉栅组件下方一小段距离。 生产的合成气还含有极低浓度的焦油和低分子量碳氢化合物。

    SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND POTABLE WATER

    公开(公告)号:WO2011091072A3

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:PCT/US2011/021761

    申请日:2011-01-19

    Abstract: Biomass or refuse-derived fuels (10) and seawater or other non-potable water are used as an input to a combustor/evaporator (15, 20). The resulting steam heats a working fluid in an Organic Rankine Cycle (30, 50, 60, 75) process which drives a turbine (50) to produce mechanical rotation. This rotation can be used to directly drive a process or to generate electricity. The heating of the working fluid cools the steam to produce purified water. The evaporator provides a water purification process for both the separation of dissolved components as well as providing for thermal pasteurization / sterilization. Suitable water inputs are seawater, brackish water and water with those waterborne diseases and pathogens which can be killed through pasteurization/sterilization.

    SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND POTABLE WATER
    10.
    发明申请
    SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND POTABLE WATER 审中-公开
    同时生产电力和水壶

    公开(公告)号:WO2011091072A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:PCT/US2011021761

    申请日:2011-01-19

    CPC classification number: F22B1/1884 F01K17/04 F01K25/10 F22B9/12 Y02E20/14

    Abstract: Biomass or refuse-derived fuels (10) and seawater or other non-potable water are used as an input to a combustor/evaporator (15, 20). The resulting steam heats a working fluid in an Organic Rankine Cycle (30, 50, 60, 75) process which drives a turbine (50) to produce mechanical rotation. This rotation can be used to directly drive a process or to generate electricity. The heating of the working fluid cools the steam to produce purified water. The evaporator provides a water purification process for both the separation of dissolved components as well as providing for thermal pasteurization / sterilization. Suitable water inputs are seawater, brackish water and water with those waterborne diseases and pathogens which can be killed through pasteurization/sterilization.

    Abstract translation: 生物质或垃圾衍生燃料(10)和海水或其他非饮用水被用作燃烧器/蒸发器(15,20)的输入。 所产生的蒸汽加热驱动涡轮(50)产生机械旋转的有机兰金循环(30,50,60,75)过程中的工作流体。 该旋转可用于直接驱动过程或发电。 工作流体的加热冷却蒸汽以产生净化水。 蒸发器提供用于分离溶解组分的水净化方法以及提供热巴氏消毒/灭菌。 合适的水输入量是海水,咸水和水,以及可通过巴氏杀菌/灭菌杀死的水性疾病和病原体。

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