Adsorbent material for use in pressure swing adsorption (PSA) related processing can provide improved purification processing with reduced temperature differentials between adsorption and desorption processing of the bed of adsorbent material. Embodiments can be configured so that adsorbent material has occluded micropores or macropores. The occlusion of the micropores or macropores can be up to 42% of the micropores the adsorbent material in some embodiments. At least one metal acetate can be utilized for the occlusion of the micropores or macropores. Utilization of the adsorbent material having occluded micropores or macropores was surprisingly found to increase the yield for purification of a product gas in spite of the occlusion of the micropores or macropores.
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
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APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR AMMONIA CRACKING CATALYST ACTIVATION
An apparatus and process for the activation of catalyst material utilized in ammonia cracking can include an initial use of hydrogen and heat to perform an initial stage of catalyst activation and a subsequent use of ammonia and heat to perform a subsequent state of catalyst activation. The subsequent use of ammonia can be configured so that different catalytic material at different plant elements are activated in a pre-selected sequence to provide activation of the catalytic material utilized in different plant elements. Some embodiments can be configured to avoid excess temperatures that can be detrimental to equipment that can be positioned upstream of a furnace in some embodiments while also avoiding sintering of the catalytic material.
A process for combusting a high-moisture fuel to generate steam, the process comprising heating a high-moisture solid fuel while contacting the high-moisture solid fuel with an oxygen-depleted gas stream to produce a dried solid fuel and a moist oxygen-depleted gas stream; combusting the dried solid fuel with a combustion air stream to produce a combustion products stream; transferring heat to generate steam by indirect heat exchange with the combustion products stream; dividing the combustion products stream into a first portion and a second portion; transferring heat to the recirculating thermal fluid by indirect heat exchange with the first portion of the combustion products stream; and transferring heat to preheat the combustion air stream by indirect heat exchange with the second portion of the combustion products stream; and recombining the first portion of combustion products stream and the second portion of the combustion products stream.
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for producing a liquefied methane product from a methane- and carbon dioxide-containing feed stream, in which a plurality of membrane stages comprising gas separation membranes that are more permeable to carbon dioxide than methane are used to remove carbon dioxide from the feed and form a retentate stream that is enriched in methane, said retentate stream being then cooled and liquefied to provide the liquefied methane product. In particular, the disclosed methods and systems may be used for producing liquefied biomethane from a biogas feed.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
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Adsorbent Material, Adsorption System, and Adsorption Process For Hydrogen Recovery
An adsorption system having at least one adsorber retaining a bed of adsorbent material can be configured to provide enhanced purification of fees having relatively low concentrations of hydrogen or helium. Embodiments can utilize an activated carbon layer between at least one upstream layer and at least one downstream layer. The activate carbon layer can include activated carbon can have a pre-selected surface area (SA), bulk density, total open pore volume (TOPV), and/or ratio of TOPV to surface area (TOPV/SA).
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
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ADSORBENT MATERIAL, ADSORPTION SYSTEM, AND ADSORPTION PROCESS
Adsorbent material for use in pressure swing adsorption (PSA) related processing can provide improved purification processing with reduced temperature differentials between adsorption and desorption processing of the bed of adsorbent material. Embodiments can be configured so that adsorbent material has occluded micropores or macropores. The occlusion of the micropores or macropores can be up to 42% of the micropores the adsorbent material in some embodiments. At least one metal acetate can be utilized for the occlusion of the micropores or macropores. Utilization of the adsorbent material having occluded micropores or macropores was surprisingly found to increase the yield for purification of a product gas in spite of the occlusion of the micropores or macropores.
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/08 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising aluminium oxide or hydroxideSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising bauxite
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
An adsorption system having at least one adsorber retaining a bed of adsorbent material can be configured to provide enhanced purification of fees having relatively low concentrations of hydrogen or helium. Embodiments can utilize an activated carbon layer between at least one upstream layer and at least one downstream layer. The activate carbon layer can include activated carbon can have a pre-selected surface area (SA), bulk density, total open pore volume (TOPV), and/or ratio of TOPV to surface area (TOPV/SA).
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for producing a liquefied methane product from a methane- and carbon dioxide-containing feed stream, in which a plurality of membrane stages comprising gas separation membranes that are more permeable to carbon dioxide than methane are used to remove carbon dioxide from the feed and form a retentate stream that is enriched in methane, said retentate stream being then cooled and liquefied to provide the liquefied methane product. In particular, the disclosed methods and systems may be used for producing liquefied biomethane from a biogas feed.
A process for combusting a high-moisture fuel to generate steam, the process comprising heating a high-moisture solid fuel while contacting the high-moisture solid fuel with an oxygen-depleted gas stream to produce a dried solid fuel and a moist oxygen-depleted gas stream; combusting the dried solid fuel with a combustion air stream to produce a combustion products stream; transferring heat to generate steam by indirect heat exchange with the combustion products stream; dividing the combustion products stream into a first portion and a second portion; transferring heat to the recirculating thermal fluid by indirect heat exchange with the first portion of the combustion products stream; and transferring heat to preheat the combustion air stream by indirect heat exchange with the second portion of the combustion products stream; and recombining the first portion of combustion products stream and the second portion of the combustion products stream.
e.g.e.g., consisting of, hopcalite is improved where the hopcalite has a zero-point-of-charge (ZPC) in a range from about 6.9 to about 7.7 and/or an ionic conductivity as a 10 wt % slurry in deionized water of no more than about 500 µS/cm.
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
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MULTI-WELL PAD STORAGE OF H2 AND/OR NH3 WITH SIMULTANEOUS CO2 SEQUESTRATION
Disclosed herein are systems and methods of gas sequestration of carbon dioxide from a fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant. The method includes producing at least hydrogen and carbon dioxide above ground from a fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant, injecting at least a portion of the hydrogen and carbon dioxide produced from the fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant into a geological hydrogen storage unit and a geological carbon dioxide storage unit, respectively, wherein the portion of the carbon dioxide is injected concurrently with the portion of the hydrogen. The injection of the portion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen underground are performed through carbon dioxide injection well(s) and hydrogen injection well(s), respectively, wherein a hydrogen injection wellhead(s) and a carbon dioxide injection wellhead(s) are located on a multi-well pad proximate the fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant.
B65G 5/00 - Storing fluids in natural or artificial cavities or chambers in the earth
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
C01B 3/22 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds
C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
C10J 3/00 - Production of gases containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, e.g. synthesis gas or town gas, from solid carbonaceous materials by partial oxidation processes involving oxygen or steam
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APPARATUSES AND PROCESSES FOR DISTILLATION AND DISTILLATION COLUMN ASSEMBLY
An apparatus and process for distillation column fabrication can include forming multiple distillation column packing units that are positionable in a column to define a single packing section so that multiple columns of packing can be positioned in parallel with each other within a single distillation pressure vessel. Each of these multiple columns can have a pre-selected cross-sectional shape, such as a hexagonal shape, and each packing unit can have the same cross-sectional shape (e.g. hexagonal). Each column can include a riser, or distributor, attached to its upper or top portion. A plurality of outer jigsaw seal elements can be arranged between the outer portion of the columns and the inner wall of the pressure vessel. Each packing unit can include a plurality of layered corrugated sheets that are provided in a pre-selected arrangement to facilitate gas and liquid separation via the packing.
An apparatus and process for distillation column fabrication can include forming multiple distillation column packing units that are positionable in a column to define a single packing section so that multiple columns of packing can be positioned in parallel with each other within a single distillation pressure vessel. Each of these multiple columns can have a pre-selected cross-sectional shape, such as a hexagonal shape, and each packing unit can have the same cross-sectional shape (e.g. hexagonal). Each column can include a riser, or distributor, attached to its upper or top portion. A plurality of outer jigsaw seal elements can be arranged between the outer portion of the columns and the inner wall of the pressure vessel. Each packing unit can include a plurality of layered corrugated sheets that are provided in a pre-selected arrangement to facilitate gas and liquid separation via the packing.
Systems, apparatuses, controllers, and processes that are configured to facilitate controlling visual information provided via a display at a dispenser while a vehicle is being fueled can be adapted so no use of communication protocols is needed for control of the display. For instance, a controller can be connected with a payment terminal having a screen via multiple different physical connections (e.g. wiring for conveying electricity, optical fiber cables, etc.). One or more of these connections can be activated while others are deactivated in an accordance with a pre-defined scheme to indicate to the payment terminal which of a number of different pre-defined display graphics should be displayed during fueling. Embodiments can be adapted so no payment information or other information is shared between a payment processing device and a fuel dispensing controller and no communication protocol is needed for transport of data between such devices.
G05B 19/416 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control of velocity, acceleration or deceleration
Disclosed herein are systems and methods of gas sequestration of carbon dioxide from a fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant. The method includes producing at least hydrogen and carbon dioxide above ground from a fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant, injecting at least a portion of the hydrogen and carbon dioxide produced from the fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant into a geological hydrogen storage unit and a geological carbon dioxide storage unit, respectively, wherein the portion of the carbon dioxide is injected concurrently with the portion of the hydrogen. The injection of the portion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen underground are performed through carbon dioxide injection well(s) and hydrogen injection well(s), respectively, wherein a hydrogen injection wellhead(s) and a carbon dioxide injection wellhead(s) are located on a multi-well pad proximate the fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant.
A nozzle for a pressure vessel can include a lip design that facilitates an improved reduction in stress at a location at which the nozzle can be joined to the vessel. Embodiments can include a contoured annular lip element for attachment to an end of a vessel to position a nozzle within an opening at an end of the vessel for fluidly connecting the vessel to another plant element. The nozzle can include one or more geometries to position a weld for joining the nozzle to the end of the vessel so that the weld is located at a pre-selected location to experience a pre-selected level of stress during operation of the vessel to facilitate use of a vessel having a reduced overall wall thickness to provide a vessel having an overall lower weight and capital cost while also improving the ease with which maintenance can be performed.
A gasifier for converting a carbonaceous feedstock to produce syngas comprising a cone section and a throat section; wherein the throat section comprises a throat refractory material having an inside surface and a substantially cylindrical cooling element having an inner face and an outer face in a radial direction, and a top face and a bottom face in the vertical direction, wherein the inner, outer, top, and bottom faces define a cooling cavity; and wherein the cooling element is in thermal contact with the throat refractory material on the inner face, the top face, and the outer face.
A coil wound heat exchanger utilizing a deformable support system and method for making a tube bundle for the same includes a mandrel, a first tube layer formed by winding one or more tubes around the mandrel, and a plurality of supports and spacers circumferentially-arranged in an alternating pattern on an outer surface of the first tube layer. A second tube layer is formed by winding one or more tubes around the mandrel, whereby the second tube layer contacts an opposite side of the supports. A deforming force is applied to the second tube layer in a direction normal to the outer surface of each support, which causes the one or more tubes forming the second tube layer to deform the outer support surface of each support.
F28D 7/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28F 9/013 - Auxiliary supports for elements for tubes or tube-assemblies
A nozzle for a pressure vessel can include a lip design that facilitates an improved reduction in stress at a location at which the nozzle can be joined to the vessel. Embodiments can include a contoured annular lip element for attachment to an end of a vessel to position a nozzle within an opening at an end of the vessel for fluidly connecting the vessel to another plant element. The nozzle can include one or more geometries to position a weld for joining the nozzle to the end of the vessel so that the weld is located at a pre-selected location to experience a pre-selected level of stress during operation of the vessel to facilitate use of a vessel having a reduced overall wall thickness to provide a vessel having an overall lower weight and capital cost while also improving the ease with which maintenance can be performed.
A gasifier for converting a carbonaceous feedstock to produce syngas comprising a cone section and a throat section; wherein the throat section comprises a throat refractory material having an inside surface and a substantially cylindrical cooling element having an inner face and an outer face in a radial direction, and a top face and a bottom face in the vertical direction, wherein the inner, outer, top, and bottom faces define a cooling cavity; and wherein the cooling element is in thermal contact with the throat refractory material on the inner face, the top face, and the outer face.
A system for exchanging heat comprising a header oriented vertically within a pressure vessel, the header configured to receive a coolant stream from a coolant source or deliver a coolant stream to a coolant sink; one or more platen tubes in fluid flow communication with the header; wherein the one or more platen tubes comprise a vertical section and a non-vertical section; wherein the non-vertical section of the one or more platen tubes is configured to receive the coolant stream from or discharge the coolant stream to the header.
F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
An apparatus and process for fog mitigation can be include a mechanism to reduce fog formation and/or condense the fog into water to avoid fog being formed and moving through a site. Embodiments can be configured to utilize at least one fog collection mechanism positioned adjacent a vaporizer utilized to vaporizer a cryogenic liquid so that fog that may form adjacent the vaporizer is removed from air surrounding the vaporizer and prevented from spreading beyond the vaporizer to other areas of a site having the vaporizer (e.g. a hydrogen fueling station, etc.).
An apparatus and process for warming a cryogenic liquid and re-cooling gas for recapture and recovery of that cryogenic gas can include recovery cryogenic gas and storing that gas in at least one storage device to avoid venting such gas to atmosphere. The stored gas can be fed to at least one heat exchanger to vaporize a cryogenic liquid being fed from at least one storage tank for dispending of that cryogenic fluid. The stored cryogenic gas can be cooled as a result of its use as a heating medium for vaporization of the cryogenic liquid and can be subsequently fed to one or more cryogenic liquid storage tanks as a cooled cryogenic gas, partially liquefied fluid that includes cryogenic liquid and cryogenic gas, or a fully liquefied cryogenic liquid for storage and subsequent use.
An apparatus and process for utilization of the cold provided by a cryogenic fluid so that the energy is not lost via exchange with ambient air etc. Embodiments can be configured for utilization of at least one working fluid and/or thermoelectric generation device for use of such energy extractable from a cryogenic fluid to generate electricity for powering one or more elements. Embodiments can also be configured to provide direct cooling. Embodiments can be utilized in various different environments, such as industrial plants, stationary facilities, or mobile devices (e.g. ships, trains, vehicles, etc.).
F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
A method for corrosion control is disclosed, wherein the method includes limiting all components involved in sulfuric acid formation to low levels. The components include, but may not be limited to oxygen, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and H2S. The method may also include maintaining the H2S level above typical pipeline concentrations to inhibit the reactions to form sulfuric acid in the pipeline.
A computer-implemented method of providing hydrogen having a defined carbon intensity (CI) value to an end user location, the process comprising: selecting a total end-to-end maximum CI value for the hydrogen from production to delivery of the hydrogen to an end user location; receiving one or more feedstocks; receiving product CI values associated with each feedstock and/or the produced hydrogen; receiving demand data defining the end user demand for the hydrogen; receiving renewable power data; defining, in an optimization model, a plurality of constraints; generating, using the optimization model, a control strategy for control of the one or more industrial plants; and controlling the industrial plants in accordance with the values of the control variables to process the one or more feedstocks in order to provide a required quantity of hydrogen meeting the selected total end-to-end maximum CI value for use by an end user.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
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Low Temperature Membrane Process for Biogas Upgrading
A method for separating a raw feed gas stream utilizes a compressor, a chiller, a membrane drying stage, and a plurality of membrane separation stages. The raw feed gas stream may comprise biogas. In one example, the raw feed gas stream is supplied to the chiller where it is cooled to a target operating temperature to separate out condensed water. The gas stream is then supplied to a membrane drying stage to separate out water vapor. An off-gas from one of the membrane module stages may be recycled as a low pressure sweep gas on the low pressure side of the membrane drying stage to increase the driving force for water permeation within the membrane drying stage. The gas stream is then supplied to the plurality of membrane separation stages where it is upgraded into a high purity methane stream.
A method for corrosion control is disclosed, wherein the method includes limiting all components involved in sulfuric acid formation to low levels. The components include, but may not be limited to oxygen, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides,and H2S. The method may also include maintaining the H2S level above typical pipeline concentrations to inhibit the reactions to form sulfuric acid in the pipeline.
The invention relates to particular burners, particularly to non-premixed or partially-premixed dual-fuel burners with flexibility to change the heat input from the two fuels. Accordingly, said burners may be used in applications that needs operation of a bummer in both single-fuel, and/or duel-fuel mode depending on furnace operation needs. The invention further relates to methods of operating the burners.
F23D 14/32 - Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid using a mixture of gaseous fuel and pure oxygen or oxygen-enriched air
F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
The invention relates to particular burners, particularly to non-premixed or partially-premixed dual-fue burners with flexibility to change the heat input from the two fuels. Accordingly, said burners may be used in applications that needs operation of a burner in both single-fuel, and/or duel-fuel mode depending on furnace operation needs. The invention further relates to furnaces including the burners and methods of operating the burners.
F23D 14/24 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other at least one of the fluids being submitted to a swirling motion
F23D 14/58 - Nozzles characterised by the shape or arrangement of the outlet or outlets from the nozzle, e.g. of annular configuration
F23C 1/00 - Combustion apparatus specially adapted for combustion of two or more kinds of fuel simultaneously or alternately, at least one kind of fuel being either a fluid fuel or a solid fuel suspended in air
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BURNER, METHOD OF OPERATION AND COMBUSTION APPARATUS
Burners having the flexibility to change the heat input from multiple fuels can be configured to facilitate stable flame formation with low nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions. Processes of combustion that can be utilized via one or more burners can provide for improved flame formation that can provide reduced NOx emissions as well. Embodiments can be configured for use in ammonia cracker implementations, reforming applications, metal remelt furnace applications, as well as other furnace applications and/or combustor applications.
F23C 1/12 - Combustion apparatus specially adapted for combustion of two or more kinds of fuel simultaneously or alternately, at least one kind of fuel being either a fluid fuel or a solid fuel suspended in air gaseous and pulverulent fuel
F23C 7/02 - Disposition of air supply not passing through burner
A controller, process, and apparatus can be configured to provide backup electrical power to various equipment used in hydrogen and/or ammonia production in response to a loss of power condition being detected. The loss of power can be due to unavailable power from renewable sources (e.g. cloudy day, non-windy conditions) or due to other power transmission problems. The backup electrical power can be provided in a way that can reduce the carbon intensity associated with the providing of the backup power. The backup power can also be provided to help avoid degradation of equipment that can occur from sudden losses of electrical power. In some embodiments, hydrogen powered turbines, hydrogen fuel cells, biofuel generators, and/or hydrogen powered engines can be utilized for providing the backup power.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
The invention relates to particular burners, and e.g. to a burner comprising a central main fuel lance, a pilot fuel conduit, a main oxidant conduit, an auxiliary oxidant conduit, and optionally a secondary fuel conduit, which are arranged in a particular and advantageous way to surround each other at least in their downstream sections. The invention further relates to furnaces including the burners and methods of operating the burners. Among others, the burners of the present invention allow a particularly advantageous way of including a pilot burner as an integral part of the main burner to ignite liquid fuel flame in a cold furnace. If required, the pilot flame can assist in extending the flammability limit or operating range of the liquid fuel burner.
F23D 17/00 - Burners for combustion simultaneously or alternately of gaseous or liquid or pulverulent fuel
F23C 1/08 - Combustion apparatus specially adapted for combustion of two or more kinds of fuel simultaneously or alternately, at least one kind of fuel being either a fluid fuel or a solid fuel suspended in air liquid and gaseous fuel
F23C 7/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for air supply
F23G 7/06 - Methods or apparatus, e.g. incinerators, specially adapted for combustion of specific waste or low grade fuels, e.g. chemicals of waste gases or noxious gases, e.g. exhaust gases
The invention relates to particular burners, particularly to non-premixed or partially-premixed fuel burners with flexibility to oxygen enrich the burner. Accordingly, said burners may be used in applications that needs operation of a burner in both air-fuel, and/or oxy-fuel and/or air-oxy-fuel mode depending on furnace operation needs. The invention further relates to furnaces including the burners and methods of operating the burners.
F23D 14/24 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other at least one of the fluids being submitted to a swirling motion
F23C 1/00 - Combustion apparatus specially adapted for combustion of two or more kinds of fuel simultaneously or alternately, at least one kind of fuel being either a fluid fuel or a solid fuel suspended in air
F23C 7/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for air supply
The invention relates to particular burners, particularly to non-premixed or partially-premixed dual-fue burners with flexibility to change the heat input from the two fuels. Accordingly, said burners may be used in applications that needs operation of a burner in both single-fuel, and/or duel-fuel mode depending on furnace operation needs. The invention further relates to furnaces including the burners and methods of operating the burners.
F23D 14/24 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other at least one of the fluids being submitted to a swirling motion
F23C 1/00 - Combustion apparatus specially adapted for combustion of two or more kinds of fuel simultaneously or alternately, at least one kind of fuel being either a fluid fuel or a solid fuel suspended in air
F23C 3/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by the shape of the combustion chamber
F23C 7/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for air supply
In a reactor comprising a cylindrical combustion chamber, at least one burner and a circular array of catalyst-containing tubes, there is provided a ring baffle on the wall opposite the burner(s) extending into the combustion chamber which redirects combustion gas around the combustion chamber, thereby enabling more even heat distribution and an increase in overall heat transfer.
An apparatus and process for processing of a fluid (e.g. hydrogen) for liquefaction can permit a reduction in power consumption and also an improvement in operational efficiency in flexibility. Embodiments can be configured to account for large variations in feed to be provided for liquefaction and also permit operational cost reductions associated with liquefaction processing so the overall power consumption and operational cost for liquefaction can be greatly reduced while also providing improved operational flexibility. For instance, embodiments can be configured to feed a fluid to multiple liquefiers of a train of liquefiers based on a pre-selected set of feed routing criteria for improving power consumption and providing greater operational flexibility for liquefaction operations.
F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
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Apparatus and Process for Pre-Liquefaction Fluid Processing for Improved Liquefaction Operations
An apparatus and process for pre-liquefaction processing of a fluid (e.g. hydrogen) can permit a reduction in capital costs and also an improvement in operational efficiency in flexibility. Embodiments can be configured to account for large variations in feed to be provided for liquefaction and also permit capital cost reductions associated with pre-liquefaction processing so the overall capital cost for liquefaction can be greatly reduced while also providing improved operational flexibility. For instance, embodiments can be configured to utilize one or more common pre-liquefaction processing elements to treat a fluid for pre-cooling of a fluid to a pre-selected liquefaction feed temperature.
F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
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CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CARBON INTENSITY MANAGEMENT IN A HYDROGEN SUPPLY NETWORK
A computer-implemented method of providing hydrogen having a defined carbon intensity (CI) value to an end user location, the process comprising: selecting a total end-to-end maximum CI value for the hydrogen from production to delivery of the hydrogen to an end user location; receiving one or more feedstocks; receiving product CI values associated with each feedstock and/or the produced hydrogen; receiving demand data defining the end user demand for the hydrogen; receiving renewable power data; defining, in an optimization model, a plurality of constraints; generating, using the optimization model, a control strategy for control of the one or more industrial plants; and controlling the industrial plants in accordance with the values of the control variables to process the one or more feedstocks in order to provide a required quantity of hydrogen meeting the selected total end-to-end maximum CI value for use by an end user.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G06Q 10/0832 - Special goods or special handling procedures, e.g. handling of hazardous or fragile goods
In a reactor comprising a cylindrical combustion chamber, at least one burner and a circular array of catalyst-containing tubes, there is provided a ring baffle on the wall opposite the burner(s) extending into the combustion chamber which redirects combustion gas around the combustion chamber, thereby enabling more even heat distribution and an increase in overall heat transfer.
B01J 8/06 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds in tube reactorsChemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the solid particles being arranged in tubes
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
The invention relates to particular burners, and e.g. to a burner comprising a central main fuel lance, a pilot fuel conduit, a main oxidant conduit, an auxiliary oxidant conduit, and optionally a secondary fuel conduit, which are arranged in a particular and advantageous way to surround each other at least in their downstream sections. The invention further relates to furnaces including the burners and methods of operating the burners. Among others, the burners of the present invention allow a particularly advantageous way of including a pilot burner as an integral part of the main burner to ignite liquid fuel flame in a cold furnace. If required, the pilot flame can assist in extending the flammability limit or operating range of the liquid fuel burner.
F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
F23D 17/00 - Burners for combustion simultaneously or alternately of gaseous or liquid or pulverulent fuel
F23C 6/04 - Combustion apparatus characterised by the combination of two or more combustion chambers in series connection
F23D 14/24 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other at least one of the fluids being submitted to a swirling motion
The invention relates to particular burners, particularly to non-premixed or partially-premixed fuel burners with flexibility to oxygen enrich the burner. Accordingly, said burners may be used in applications that needs operation of a burner in both air-fuel, and/or oxy-fuel and/or air-oxy-fuel mode depending on furnace operation needs. The invention further relates to furnaces including the burners and methods of operating the burners.
F23D 14/24 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other at least one of the fluids being submitted to a swirling motion
43.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR STARTING UP AND SHUTTING DOWN A FEED OF FUEL FOR A TURBINE APPARATUS
An apparatus can be arranged and configured so that after a gas turbine is shut down due to a detected condition, a higher autoignition temperature fuel can be utilized to purge a fuel delivery system and facilitate a quicker restart of the turbine. Embodiments can utilize conduits, valves, and a control system for detection of a fault condition warranting a shut down, purging of a lower autoignition temperature fuel via venting and use of a higher autoignition temperature fuel for purging to facilitate subsequent restarting of the turbine. Embodiments can be configured so an inert gas purge is not needed for venting and purging of the fuel delivery system.
An apparatus can be arranged and configured so that after a gas turbine is shut down due to a detected condition, a higher autoignition temperature fuel can be utilized to purge a fuel delivery system and facilitate a quicker restart of the turbine. Embodiments can utilize conduits, valves, and a control system for detection of a fault condition warranting a shut down, purging of a lower autoignition temperature fuel via venting and use of a higher autoignition temperature fuel for purging to facilitate subsequent restarting of the turbine. Embodiments can be configured so an inert gas purge is not needed for venting and purging of the fuel delivery system.
An apparatus for utilization of cooling water can facilitate an improved and more efficient cooling approach. Embodiments can provide an adjustable cooling temperature for the cooling water to account for an operational state of hydrogen producing equipment, which may transition between fully powered to non-powered statuses based on the availability of renewable power. Embodiments can be provided to help limit the amount of water lost during cooling and costs associated with providing cooling water to equipment when the equipment is operating to produce hydrogen.
F25D 17/02 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluidsArrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating liquids, e.g. brine
F28C 3/04 - Other direct-contact heat-exchange apparatus the heat-exchange media both being liquids
An apparatus and process for oxidant formation can be configured to facilitate improved mixing of for formation of an oxidant. Embodiments can be configured so conduits having a relatively large aspect ratio (e.g., 1.5 to 5 or 1.5 to over 5) can be utilized for improved gas mixing even in situations in which the carrier gas is at a relatively low pressure. Embodiments can also facilitate low nitrogen oxide formation combustion. Some embodiments can additionally provide improved carbon capture.
An apparatus and process for steam reforming can be configured to produce at least one product with reduced carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen oxide emissions. Some embodiments can be better adapted for retrofitting a pre-existing steam reforming process while other embodiments can be better adapted for use in a newly constructed facility. Embodiments can be configured to utilize a synthetic air oxidant to provide combustion that results in formation of a flue gas having relatively high carbon dioxide concentrations that may also have low nitrogen and low nitrogen oxide concentrations. A control system can be configured for utilization in such embodiments to control the steam reforming process and/or oxidant formation process as well. Some embodiments can also be configured to provide carbon dioxide recovery that can permit recovery of a second product stream comprised of carbon dioxide.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
48.
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN APPARATUS FOR STEAM REFORMING AND PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING AN APPARATUS FOR STEAM REFORMING
An apparatus and process for steam reforming can be configured to produce at least one product with reduced carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen oxide emissions. Some embodiments can be better adapted for retrofitting a pre-existing steam reforming process while other embodiments can be better adapted for use in a newly constructed facility. Embodiments can be configured to utilize a synthetic air oxidant to provide combustion that results in formation of a flue gas having relatively high carbon dioxide concentrations that may also have low nitrogen and low nitrogen oxide concentrations. A control system can be configured for utilization in such embodiments to control the steam reforming process and/or oxidant formation process as well. Some embodiments can also be configured to provide carbon dioxide recovery that can permit recovery of a second product stream comprised of carbon dioxide.
Disclosed are novel processes, based on precipitation, settling, and filtration for the removal of critical impurities selected from dissolved transition metals, inorganic anions and dissolved organic compounds, from highly concentrated hydroxide solutions used as electrolytes in alkaline water electrolysis (AEW) to produce hydrogen. The processes comprise adding to the solutions at least one precipitation additive selected from water-soluble salts of alkaline earth metals; nickel (II) hydroxide; and hydroxides or oxides of alkaline earth metals, provided that the surface area of the hydroxides/oxides is more than 5 m2/g, to form at least one inorganic compound (or complex) as a precipitate which is removed from the solution.
An apparatus and process for steam reforming can be configured to produce at least one product with reduced carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen oxide emissions. Some embodiments can be better adapted for retrofitting a pre-existing steam reforming process while other embodiments can be better adapted for use in a newly constructed facility. Embodiments can be configured to utilize a synthetic air oxidant to provide combustion that results in formation of a flue gas having relatively high carbon dioxide concentrations that may also have low nitrogen and low nitrogen oxide concentrations. A control system can be configured for utilization in such embodiments to control the steam reforming process and/or oxidant formation process as well. Some embodiments can also be configured to provide carbon dioxide recovery that can permit recovery of a second product stream comprised of carbon dioxide.
C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
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APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REDUCED FORMATION OF NITROGEN OXIDES DURING COMBUSTION
An apparatus and process can be configured for reduced nitrogen oxide formation during combustion. Embodiments can provide synthetic air to a combustion device so that combustion of a fuel can occur with a substantially low amount of NOx. Some embodiments can provide a reduction in NOx formation by at least 75% and as much as greater than 95% as compared to use of ambient air or oxygen enriched air oxidants. Embodiments can also provide a flue gas that has a high concentration of carbon dioxide that can facilitate improved carbon capture and permit efficient formation of at least one carbon dioxide product stream with a high carbon dioxide concentration (e.g. at least 95 mole percent carbon dioxide).
An apparatus and process for steam reforming can be configured to produce at least one product with reduced carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen oxide emissions. Some embodiments can be better adapted for retrofitting a pre-existing steam reforming process while other embodiments can be better adapted for use in a newly constructed facility. Embodiments can be configured to utilize a synthetic air oxidant to provide combustion that results in formation of a flue gas having relatively high carbon dioxide concentrations that may also have low nitrogen and low nitrogen oxide concentrations. A control system can be configured for utilization in such embodiments to control the steam reforming process and/or oxidant formation process as well. Some embodiments can also be configured to provide carbon dioxide recovery that can permit recovery of a second product stream comprised of carbon dioxide.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
An apparatus and process for steam reforming can be configured to produce at least one product with reduced carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen oxide emissions. Some embodiments can be better adapted for retrofitting a pre-existing steam reforming process while other embodiments can be better adapted for use in a newly constructed facility. Embodiments can be configured to utilize a synthetic air oxidant to provide combustion that results in formation of a flue gas having relatively high carbon dioxide concentrations that may also have low nitrogen and low nitrogen oxide concentrations. A control system can be configured for utilization in such embodiments to control the steam reforming process and/or oxidant formation process as well. Some embodiments can also be configured to provide carbon dioxide recovery that can permit recovery of a second product stream comprised of carbon dioxide.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
54.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REDUCED FORMATION OF NITROGEN OXIDES DURING COMBUSTION
An apparatus and process can be configured for reduced nitrogen oxide formation during combustion. Embodiments can provide synthetic air to a combustion device so that combustion of a fuel can occur with a substantially low amount of NOx. Some embodiments can provide a reduction in NOx formation by at least 75% and as much as greater than 95% as compared to use of ambient air or oxygen enriched air oxidants. Embodiments can also provide a flue gas that has a high concentration of carbon dioxide that can facilitate improved carbon capture and permit efficient formation of at least one carbon dioxide product stream with a high carbon dioxide concentration (e.g. at least 95 mole percent carbon dioxide).
An apparatus and process for oxidant formation can be configured to facilitate improved mixing of for formation of an oxidant. Embodiments can be configured so conduits having a relatively large aspect ratio (e.g., 1.5 to 5 or 1.5 to over 5) can be utilized for improved gas mixing even in situations in which the carrier gas is at a relatively low pressure. Embodiments can also facilitate low nitrogen oxide formation combustion. Some embodiments can additionally provide improved carbon capture.
An apparatus and process for steam reforming can be configured to produce at least one product with reduced carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen oxide emissions. Some embodiments can be better adapted for retrofitting a pre-existing steam reforming process while other embodiments can be better adapted for use in a newly constructed facility. Embodiments can be configured to utilize a synthetic air oxidant to provide combustion that results in formation of a flue gas having relatively high carbon dioxide concentrations that may also have low nitrogen and low nitrogen oxide concentrations. A control system can be configured for utilization in such embodiments to control the steam reforming process and/or oxidant formation process as well. Some embodiments can also be configured to provide carbon dioxide recovery that can permit recovery of a second product stream comprised of carbon dioxide.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
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Method and System for Heat Recovery in an Oxy-Fuel Fired Glass Furnace
Processes and systems for glass making can utilize heat recovery to improve operational efficiency and flexibility of operation to provide improved yield, higher quality, or more consistent quality glass, and/or other efficiencies. Some embodiments can utilize adjustments in burner operation to account for different manufacturing conditions to provide improved quality of fabricated glass to provide improved yields of glass with a more efficient utilization of heat, which can improve the environmental impact associated with the manufacturing process in addition to improving the operational efficiency and flexibility of the glass manufacturing process.
Processes and systems for glass making can utilize heat recovery to improve operational efficiency and flexibility of operation to provide improved yield, higher quality, or more consistent quality glass, and/or other efficiencies. Some embodiments can utilize adjustments in burner operation to account for different manufacturing conditions to provide improved quality of fabricated glass to provide improved yields of glass with a more efficient utilization of heat, which can improve the environmental impact associated with the manufacturing process in addition to improving the operational efficiency and flexibility of the glass manufacturing process.
C03B 5/237 - Regenerators or recuperators specially adapted for glass-melting furnaces
C03B 3/02 - Charging the melting furnaces combined with preheating, premelting or pretreating the glass-making ingredients, pellets or cullet
F23D 14/22 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other
A method comprising contacting an offgas stream comprising H2, H2O, CO, CO2, and at least one impurity comprising COS with at least one metal oxide to catalyze a reaction of H2O and COS to form H2S and CO2 in the offgas stream; contacting the offgas stream with an H2S-adsorbent to remove H2S from the offgas stream to produce a treated gas stream; and separating the treated gas stream to produce a carbon dioxide-enriched stream and a carbon dioxide-depleted stream.
Disclosed herein are rotary valve assemblies, comprising a single rotor, for use in adsorption based separation processes. Also disclosed are adsorption based separation apparatuses including said rotary valve assemblies, and adsorption based separation processes using said adsorption based separation apparatuses.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
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ADSORBER, PURIFICATION SYSTEM, AND PURIFICATION METHOD
An adsorber for utilization in purification systems for cryogenic fluid processing can include a first layer of adsorbent material and a second layer of adsorbent material within a bed of adsorbent material within the adsorber. The first layer can include alumina or other water removal adsorbent material while the second layer can include NaMSX or other suitable molecular sieve adsorbent material. The first layer can be sized to be substantially smaller than the second layer to facilitate a pre-selected ratio of water adsorption to molecular sieve adsorption so that water can break through the first layer to the second layer during purification operations while the volume of the adsorber can be provided in a much smaller size with much less adsorbent material utilized in the bed as compared to conventional designs. Embodiments can provide an increased purification operational capacity with reduced need for adsorbent material.
F25J 3/04 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification by rectification, i.e. by continuous interchange of heat and material between a vapour stream and a liquid stream for air
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
The invention concerns a process and apparatus for cracking ammonia in which heated ammonia at super-atmospheric pressure is partially cracked in reactor tubes containing a first catalyst in a fired reactor to produce partially cracked ammonia gas which is then cracked over a second catalyst in a reaction zone of an electrically heated reactor to produce cracked gas comprising hydrogen gas, nitrogen gas and residual ammonia. The cracked gas is cooled and hydrogen is recovered from the cooled cracked gas in a hydrogen recovery unit. Offgas from the hydrogen recovery unit, or a cracked offgas derived therefrom, provides at least some, preferably all, of the fuel requirement in the fired reactor. Varying the power input to the second part of the cracking reaction enables direct control of the heat flux profile and hence optimization of the conversion.
The invention concerns a process and apparatus for cracking ammonia in which heated ammonia at super-atmospheric pressure is partially cracked over a first catalyst in a reaction zone of an electrically heated reactor to produce partially cracked ammonia gas which is then cracked in reactor tubes containing a second catalyst in a fired reactor to produce cracked gas comprising hydrogen gas, nitrogen gas and residual ammonia. The cracked gas is cooled and hydrogen is recovered from the cooled cracked gas in a hydrogen recovery unit. Offgas from the hydrogen recovery unit, or a cracked offgas derived therefrom, provides at least some, preferably all, of the fuel requirement in the fired reactor. Varying the power input to the first part of the cracking reaction enables direct control of the heat flux profile and hence accommodate any excess or shortfall in the heat input from the fired reactor.
The invention concerns a process and apparatus for cracking ammonia in which heated ammonia at super-atmospheric pressure is partially cracked in reactor tubes containing a first catalyst in a fired reactor to produce partially cracked ammonia gas which is then cracked over a second catalyst in a reaction zone of an electrically heated reactor to produce cracked gas comprising hydrogen gas, nitrogen gas and residual ammonia. The cracked gas is cooled and hydrogen is recovered from the cooled cracked gas in a hydrogen recovery unit. Offgas from the hydrogen recovery unit, or a cracked offgas derived therefrom, provides at least some, preferably all, of the fuel requirement in the fired reactor. Varying the power input to the second part of the cracking reaction enables direct control of the heat flux profile and hence optimization of the conversion.
C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
B01J 8/06 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds in tube reactorsChemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the solid particles being arranged in tubes
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
The invention concerns a process and apparatus for cracking ammonia in which heated ammonia at super-atmospheric pressure is partially cracked over a first catalyst in a reaction zone of an electrically heated reactor to produce partially cracked ammonia gas which is then cracked in reactor tubes containing a second catalyst in a fired reactor to produce cracked gas comprising hydrogen gas, nitrogen gas and residual ammonia. The cracked gas is cooled and hydrogen is recovered from the cooled cracked gas in a hydrogen recovery unit. Offgas from the hydrogen recovery unit, or a cracked offgas derived therefrom, provides at least some, preferably all, of the fuel requirement in the fired reactor. Varying the power input to the first part of the cracking reaction enables direct control of the heat flux profile and hence accommodate any excess or shortfall in the heat input from the fired reactor.
C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
B01J 8/06 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds in tube reactorsChemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the solid particles being arranged in tubes
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
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Carbon capture for others; consulting services in the field of production of renewable green energy; production of renewable green energy; production of renewable chemicals. Consulting services in the nature of utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Consulting services in the field of energy saving computation; Technological consultancy services in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Conducting technical project studies in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Calibration services; Energy auditing services; Engineering services for hydrogen production facilities; Industrial design services; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; Weather forecasting services; Providing quality control services; research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Scientific research in the field of environmental protection; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software to maximize the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Computer programming services for utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Design of computer-simulated models; Updating of computer software; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial process control computer software problems; Providing technical information updates of industrial process control computer software via the global computer network.
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A method for purifying a crude hydrogen feed stream utilizes an adsorbent having a N2/Ar selectivity ranging from 2 to 4 at 30° C. and a Henry's law coefficient for argon ranging from 0.15 to 1.0 mmole/g/atma at 30° C. The composition of crude hydrogen streams from processes in which carbon dioxide is captured necessitates new criteria for adsorbent selection to improve recovery.
A method for purifying a crude hydrogen feed stream utlizes an adsorbent having a N2/Ar selectivity ranging from 2 to 4 at 30°C and a Henry's law coefficient for argon ranging from 0.15 to 1.0 mmole/g/atma at 30°C. The composition of crude hydrogen streams from processes in which carbon dioxide is captured necessitates new criteria for adsorbent selection to improve recovery.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
There is provided an electrolyser power system comprising: a transformer arrangement having: at least one primary winding connectable to an AC power source; and a plurality of secondary windings; a first rectifier arrangement comprising: an AC input connected to a first secondary winding of the transformer arrangement; and a first DC output; a second rectifier arrangement comprising: an AC input connected to a second secondary winding of the transformer arrangement; and a second DC output; and a plurality of discrete electrically coupled electrolyser modules, wherein each electrolyser module is electrically connected between the first and second DC outputs.
H02M 7/162 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
C25B 9/65 - Means for supplying currentElectrode connectionsElectric inter-cell connections
C25B 9/70 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells
H02M 7/17 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only arranged for operation in parallel
71.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS TO CONTROL PROVIDING PURIFIED WATER FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
An apparatus to provide purified water to one or more electrolyzers for manufacture of hydrogen can include a polisher positioned to receive at least a minimum flow of water from a demineralization unit to purify the water and output the purified water to at least one electrolyzer of an electrolyzer house. The flow of water can be adjusted to maintain a minimum flow of water passing through one or more beds of the polisher while accounting for the demand of water at the electrolyzers. Flow adjustments can be made between providing all the purified water to the electrolyzers during high demand operations to other configurations in which little or no purified water is fed to the electrolyzers and, instead, that water is recycled back to the water demineralization unit.
Residual ammonia is removed effectively from ammonia cracked gas in a hydrogen PSA system using a non-zeolitic adsorbent such as activated carbon, activated alumina or silica gel.
C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
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APPARATUS AND PROCESS TO CONTROL PROVIDING OF ELECTROLYZER WATER FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
An apparatus to purify water and provide the purified water to one or more electrolyzers for manufacture of hydrogen can include a purification unit positioned to receive water from a demineralization unit to purify the water and output the purified water to at least one electrolyzer of an electrolyzer house. The flow of water can be adjusted to maintain a minimum flow of water passing through one or more beds of a polisher while accounting for the demand of water at the electrolyzers. Flow adjustments can be made between providing all the purified water to the electrolyzers during high demand operations to other configurations in which little or no purified water is fed to the electrolyzers and, instead, that water is recycled back to the water purification unit.
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
C25B 9/70 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells
A method for pyrolysing a methane-rich stream to produce hydrogen and a solid carbon intermediate. The solid carbon intermediate may then be transported to a second location to be gasified to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide, the latter of which may be sequestered at the second location. Because the solid carbon intermediate may be transported more easily than carbon dioxide, this allows the decoupling of hydrogen production from carbon dioxide sequestration.
C01B 3/24 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds of hydrocarbons
C01B 3/34 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents
C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
A method for heating reactor using a multi-function burner comprising feeding primary fuel through an annular channel, feeding oxygen through a central channel within the annular channel, and feeding an auxiliary fuel through a central lance within the central channel to produce a flame extending into a furnace having a temperature and a pressure; wherein the flow rate of the auxiliary fuel and oxygen are increased while maintaining an equivalence ratio below 1 to increase the temperature of the furnace; wherein after the furnace temperature exceeds the auto-ignition temperature of the primary fuel, increasing the flow rate of the primary fuel to increase the equivalence ratio to be greater than 1.
F23D 14/32 - Burners for combustion of a gas, e.g. of a gas stored under pressure as a liquid using a mixture of gaseous fuel and pure oxygen or oxygen-enriched air
F23D 14/58 - Nozzles characterised by the shape or arrangement of the outlet or outlets from the nozzle, e.g. of annular configuration
76.
Process and Apparatus for Xenon and or Krypton Recovery
Recovering xenon and/or krypton from a feed gas can include utilization of a purge stream from a separation column positioned and configured to output at least one stream of fluid that is substantially nitrogen and at least one stream of fluid that is substantially oxygen. The purge stream can be split so that a first portion of the purge stream is fed as a liquid adjacent to a top of a purge treatment column and a second portion of the purge stream can be fed to a heat exchanger for superheating the second portion to feed a superheated vapor at or adjacent to a bottom of the purge treatment column. The purge treatment column can output a liquid stream that has a relatively high concentration of Xe and/or Kr therein as a feed stream for an Xe and/or Kr recovery system.
An apparatus and process for oxygen production can be configured to utilize flash vapor losses, recovery of regeneration heat and/or utilize a compressor to provide better heat integration and/or less wasteful processing for the recovery of oxygen that can be obtained from electrolysis (e.g., operation of one or more electrolyzers). Some embodiments may utilize all three of these features while other embodiments may use only one of these features or a combination of two of these features.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
A method for heating reactor using a multi-function burner comprising feeding primary fuel through an annular channel, feeding oxygen through a central channel within the annular channel, and feeding an auxiliary fuel through a central lance within the central channel to produce a flame extending into a furnace having a temperature and a pressure; wherein the flow rate of the auxiliary fuel and oxygen are increased while maintaining an equivalence ratio below 1 to increase the temperature of the furnace; wherein after the furnace temperature exceeds the auto-ignition temperature of the primary fuel, increasing the flow rate of the primary fuel to increase the equivalence ratio to be greater than 1.
F23D 14/24 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone with separate air and gas feed ducts, e.g. with ducts running parallel or crossing each other at least one of the fluids being submitted to a swirling motion
F23L 7/00 - Supplying non-combustible liquids or gases, other than air, to the fire, e.g. oxygen, steam
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(1) Carbon capture for others; consulting services in the field of production of renewable green energy; production of renewable green energy; production of renewable chemicals.
(2) Consulting services in the nature of utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Consulting services in the field of energy saving computation; Technological consultancy services in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Conducting technical project studies in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Calibration services; Energy auditing services; Engineering services for hydrogen production facilities; Industrial design services; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; Weather forecasting services; Providing quality control services; research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Scientific research in the field of environmental protection; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software to maximize the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Computer programming services for utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Design of computer-simulated models; Updating of computer software; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial process control computer software problems; Providing technical information updates of industrial process control computer software via the global computer network.
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(1) Carbon capture for others; consulting services in the field of production of renewable green energy; production of renewable green energy; production of renewable chemicals.
(2) Consulting services in the nature of utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Consulting services in the field of energy saving computation; Technological consultancy services in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Conducting technical project studies in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Calibration services; Energy auditing services; Engineering services for hydrogen production facilities; Industrial design services; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; Weather forecasting services; Providing quality control services; research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Scientific research in the field of environmental protection; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software to maximize the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Computer programming services for utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Design of computer-simulated models; Updating of computer software; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial process control computer software problems; Providing technical information updates of industrial process control computer software via the global computer network.
An apparatus and process for liquid oxygen production can be configured to avoid use of a feed compressor and a recycle compressor. Embodiments can be configured for open loop operation so that a relatively low yield liquid oxygen recovery can be obtained from a feed output from an electrolyzer that is comprised mostly of oxygen (e.g. at least 80 volume percent oxygen, between 80 vol % and 100 vol % oxygen, etc.). The relatively low yield liquid oxygen recovery can be surprisingly provided to permit an advantageous recovery of oxygen to limit waste oxygen that may ultimately be vented while also minimizing equipment and power requirements for the liquid oxygen recovery.
An apparatus and process for liquid oxygen production can be configured to avoid use of a feed compressor and a recycle compressor. Embodiments can be configured for open loop operation so that a relatively low yield liquid oxygen recovery can be obtained from a feed output from an electrolyzer that is comprised mostly of oxygen (e.g. at least 80 volume percent oxygen, between 80 vol% and 100 vol% oxygen, etc.). The relatively low yield liquid oxygen recovery can be surprisingly provided to permit an advantageous recovery of oxygen to limit waste oxygen that may ultimately be vented while also minimizing equipment and power requirements for the liquid oxygen recovery.
F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
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Carbon capture for others; consulting services in the field of production of renewable green energy; production of renewable green energy; production of renewable chemicals. Consulting services in the nature of utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Consulting services in the field of energy saving computation; Technological consultancy services in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Conducting technical project studies in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Calibration services; Energy auditing services; Engineering services for hydrogen production facilities; Industrial design services; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; Weather forecasting services; Providing quality control services; research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Scientific research in the field of environmental protection; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software to maximize the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Computer programming services for utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Design of computer-simulated models; Updating of computer software; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial process control computer software problems; Providing technical information updates of industrial process control computer software via the global computer network.
84.
Apparatus and method for fuel dispensing nozzle maintenance or vehicle battery recharging nozzle maintenance
An apparatus and process for preventive maintenance for nozzle elements of a fuel dispenser or recharging station can include a nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus (e.g. fuel dispenser nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus or vehicle recharging nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus). The nozzle preventive maintenance apparatus can be configured to communicate with a sensor element of a nozzle to evaluate the operational status of that sensor element. In the event the testing determines that the sensor element is malfunctioning or broken, the apparatus can respond by scheduling or ordering maintenance to repair the component so the failure can be identified quickly and resolved to try and avoid the chance that a user may attempt to utilize a nozzle with a non-functioning element and have a negative experience in use of a dispenser (e.g. fuel dispenser or electricity dispenser that can be considered a recharging station).
B67D 7/22 - Arrangements of indicators or registers
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
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Carbon capture for others; consulting services in the field of production of renewable green energy; production of renewable green energy; production of renewable chemicals. Consulting services in the nature of utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Consulting services in the field of energy saving computation; Technological consultancy services in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Conducting technical project studies in the field of clean hydrogen production and efficient use of renewable energy; Calibration services; Energy auditing services; Engineering services for hydrogen production facilities; Industrial design services; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting; Providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; Weather forecasting services; Providing quality control services; research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Scientific research in the field of environmental protection; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software to maximize the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Computer programming services for utilizing artificial intelligence for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen; Design of computer-simulated models; Updating of computer software; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for maximizing the utilization of intermittent renewable energy for optimal production of zero-carbon hydrogen using advanced computational models to predict available power, performance, and future trends based on historic and predicted weather conditions and plant performance data and enabling optimal design and operation of hydrogen production facilities and efficient use of renewable power available; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial process control computer software problems; Providing technical information updates of industrial process control computer software via the global computer network.
86.
Apparatus and Method for Dispensing a Cryogenic Fluid
An apparatus and process for dispensing a cryogenic fluid can include an apparatus and process configured for dispensing the cryogenic fluid into a fuel tank. Embodiments can be configured for dispensing of liquid hydrogen into fuel tanks of vehicles, for example. Embodiments can be provided so no pump usage is necessary for filing the fuel tank or substantially filling the fuel tank (e.g., filling the fuel tank to a level of 90% filled or a level of 95% filled, etc.) during the dispensing. This can permit embodiments to avoid cryogenic boil off and fugitive emission losses as well as reducing power consumption, reducing maintenance costs, and permitting dispensing start-up to occur more quickly.
F17C 5/04 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. filling with helium or hydrogen
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
87.
Apparatus and process for gas turbine air filtration and fuel vaporization
An apparatus and process can be configured for filtering and cooling air to be fed to a gas turbine while also vaporizing at least a portion of fuel to be fed to the gas turbine. Intake air can be passed through a filter house for filtration. While passing through the filtration house, a liquid fuel can be passed through the filter house to be vaporized or partially vaporized therein via heat exchange with the air passing through the filter house, which can also cool the air as it is passing through the filter house. Filtered, cooled air can be output from the filter house for feeding to a gas turbine as an oxidant while the at least partially vaporized fuel can also be output from the filter house for feeding to the gas turbine for being combusted therein.
F02C 7/052 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants having provisions for obviating the penetration of damaging objects or particles with dust-separation devices
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series
F02C 7/141 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant of working fluid
F02C 7/224 - Heating fuel before feeding to the burner
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Gas storage services; Distribution of gas; Transportation of dry gas; Gas supplying [distribution]; Distribution [transport] of goods by road; Transport and distribution of natural gas and liquefied gas; Express delivery of goods; Delivery of goods; Collection, transport and delivery of goods; Transportation and delivery services by air, road, rail and sea; Filling of containers; Contract filling of aerosols; Supply of liquefied gas/helium to MRI (magnetic resonance) and NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) systems; Filling MRI (magnetic resonance) and NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) systems with liquid helium. Gas production services; Cooling of MRI (magnetic resonance) and NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) systems; Production of compressed helium.
Ammonia cracking process in which cracked gas is purified in a PSA system are improved by converting residual ammonia in the first cracked gas into further hydrogen and nitrogen by feeding PSA tail gas, or a gas derived therefrom, to a secondary cracking reactor and further processing the second cracked gas.
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
A method and system for converting a syngas stream to a shifted syngas stream in a shift reactor comprising a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The first mode of operation uses heat from the shifted syngas stream to superheat steam in a heat exchanger. The second mode of operation uses the same heat exchanger to heat a partially shifted syngas stream while the shift reactor is heating up to a normal operating temperature.
C01B 3/48 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents followed by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide
91.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR UTILIZATION OF HYDROGEN GAS OUTPUT FROM A TRAILER
A process for utilization of hydrogen gas output from at least one trailer can include forming hydrogen gas from liquid hydrogen stored within at least one trailer and feeding the hydrogen gas from the trailer(s) to a pipeline, a turbine, a liquefaction unit for subsequent liquefaction of the hydrogen gas, a fuel cell, and/or a compression system for compression of the hydrogen gas for subsequent liquefaction of compressed hydrogen gas output from the compression system via a liquefaction unit connected to the compression system. Apparatuses for utilization of hydrogen gas output from at least one trailer can be configured to implement an embodiment of the process.
A low carbon-emission hydrogen production process may be achieved by first separating carbon dioxide from a reformer syngas stream, followed by separating the carbon dioxide-depleted syngas stream using a semi-permeable membrane to produce a hydrogen-enriched permeate and a hydrogen-depleted retentate. The hydrogen-enriched permeate is purified to produce a hydrogen product and a hydrogen-depleted tail gas stream. The hydrogen-depleted retentate stream may be recycled to the feed and the hydrogen-depleted tail gas stream may be used as fuel in the reformer burners.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
93.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ABSORPTION CHILLER UTILIZATION FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
A process and apparatus for utilization of an absorption chiller for hydrogen production can include an arrangement configured for providing at least one heated waste stream of fluid from at least one hydrogen production unit to an absorption chiller generator to power the absorption chiller. Coolant can be generated via the heated waste stream for feeding coolant from the generator to an evaporator for cooling a chilling medium to a pre-selected chilling temperature to provide cooling to one or more process elements. The warmed chilling medium can be returned to the absorption chiller evaporator for subsequent cooling back to the pre-selected chilling temperature to provide a closed-circuit cooling arrangement. The waste fluid fed to the generator can be output as a cooled waste fluid for returning to hydrogen production for further use or be output for treatment and/or disposal.
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
94.
STEAM-HYDROCARBON REFORMING WITH LOW STEAM PRODUCTION
A low carbon-emission hydrogen production process may be achieved by first separating carbon dioxide from a reformer syngas stream, followed by separating the carbon dioxide-depleted syngas stream using a semi-permeable membrane to produce a hydrogen-enriched permeate and a hydrogen-depleted retentate. The hydrogen-enriched permeate is purified to produce a hydrogen product and a hydrogen-depleted tail gas stream. The hydrogen-depleted retentate stream may be recycled to the feed and the hydrogen-depleted tail gas stream may be used as fuel in the reformer burners.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
C01B 3/48 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents followed by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide
C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
95.
AMMONIA CRACKING FOR GREEN HYDROGEN WITH NOX REMOVAL
NOx impurities in a flue gas generated in an ammonia cracking process may be removed from the flue gas by selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using an aqueous ammonia solution produced by cooling compressed tail gas from a hydrogen PSA device purifying the cracked gas.
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
96.
Apparatus and Method for Wafer Oxide Removal and Reflow Treatment
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for wafer oxide removal and reflow treatment. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus for wafer oxide removal and reflow treatment, comprising: a heating plate, a sample plate for supporting a wafer sample above the heating plate, and an electron attachment pin plate above the sample plate, wherein the heating plate is configured to be capable of moving up and down, and contacting and heating the sample plate.
Syngas may be produced in a reformer in a manner that minimizes the steam produced for export by utilizing heat from the syngas stream to produce and superheat steam upstream of the water gas shift reactor. The superheated steam may be combined with the reformer feed stream to improve overall thermal efficiency.
C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
C01B 3/48 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents followed by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide
98.
RECOVERY OF A RENEWABLE HYDROGEN PRODUCT FROM AN AMMONIA CRACKING PROCESS
Recovery of a renewable hydrogen product from an ammonia cracking process, in which the cracked gas is purified in a first PSA device and at least a portion of the first PSA tail gas is recycled as fuel to reduce the carbon intensity of the renewable hydrogen product.
C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
99.
Steam-Hydrocarbon Reforming with Low Steam Production
Syngas may be produced in a reformer in a manner that minimizes the steam produced for export by utilizing heat from the syngas stream to produce and superheat steam upstream of the water gas shift reactor. The superheated steam may be combined with the reformer feed stream to improve overall thermal efficiency.
C01B 3/26 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds of hydrocarbons using catalysts
100.
INTEGRABLE AND CONFIGURABLE CLEANING MODULE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER
An integrable and configurable cleaning module for a heat exchanger including a component that allows for the delivery of a desired cleaning solution proximate to one or more desired portions of the heat exchanger to remove collected debris on one or more heat exchanger components, such component being configurable to size, location, and cleaning solution distribution impact within the heat exchanger. In illustrative implementations, the component can include any or a combination of the following: one or more bayonet nozzles, one or more injection ports, one or more injection strips, and/or one or more cleaning tubes. These components operatively can work independently of each other or can be connected internally and/or externally to the heat exchanger through piping to meet the needs of the heat exchanger operational and/or cleaning parameters. Illustratively, the component can be integrated within the heat exchanger's shell, mandrel, shroud, and/or intertwined with the tube bundle.
F28G 1/16 - Non-rotary, e.g. reciprocated, appliances using jets of fluid for removing debris
F28D 7/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled
F28G 3/16 - Rotary appliances using jets of fluid for removing debris
F28G 9/00 - Cleaning by flushing or washing, e.g. with chemical solvents
