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1.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20190331098A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-31
申请号：US16206838
申请日：2018-11-30
Applicant: GlassPoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： Peter Emery von Behrens , Justin Raade , Hayden Graham Burvill , Christopher Jon Spindt , John Setel O'Donnell
Abstract: Heat storage devices for solar steam generation, including recirculation and desalination, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method includes directing a high temperature working fluid (a) from a thermal storage device to a solar field to heat the high temperature working fluid, and (b) back to the thermal storage device. The method can further include directing a first portion of the high temperature working fluid from the thermal storage device through a first branch of a high temperature working fluid loop to transfer heat to a process fluid at a first temperature. A second portion of the high temperature working fluid is directed from the thermal storage device through a second branch of the high temperature working fluid loop, in parallel with the first branch, to transfer heat to the process fluid at a second temperature less than the first temperature.
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公开(公告)号：US10323491B2
公开(公告)日：2019-06-18
申请号：US15253294
申请日：2016-08-31
Applicant: GlassPoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： Daniel Palmer , Peter Emery von Behrens , John Setel O'Donnell , Ali Hassan Ibrahim Mohammadi
Abstract: Systems and methods for variable rate steam injection, including via solar power for enhanced oil recovery, are disclosed. Several embodiments include using the variable nature of solar-generated steam to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery processes. In particular embodiments, the variable rate injection can provide more uniform steam distribution in an oil-bearing formation, at a lower cost than if the same amount of steam were provided on a continuous basis.
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3.发明申请SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY PRODUCING STEAM FROM SOLAR COLLECTORS AND HEATERS 有权从太阳能收集器和加热器中选择生产蒸汽的系统和方法公开(公告)号：US20140190469A1
公开(公告)日：2014-07-10
申请号：US14148647
申请日：2014-01-06
Applicant: GlassPoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： John Setel O'Donnell , Peter Emery von Behrens , Andras Nady
CPC classification number: F24D11/003 , F01K1/00 , F22B1/00 , F22B1/006 , F22B1/1815 , F24S50/00 , F24S80/30 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/40
Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively producing steam from solar collectors and heaters are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes directing a flow of water to a solar collector, directing the flow of water to a gas-fired heater, and, as a result of heating the flow of water at the solar collector and the gas-fired heater, forming steam from the flow of water. The method further includes changing a sequence by which at least a portion of the flow passes through the solar collector and the gas-fired heater.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于从太阳能收集器和加热器选择性地生产蒸汽的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的方法包括将水流引导到太阳能收集器，将水流引导到燃气加热器，并且由于加热太阳能收集器上的水流和气 - 燃烧加热器，从水流中形成蒸汽。 该方法还包括改变流经至少一部分流过太阳能集热器和燃气加热器的顺序。
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公开(公告)号：US10411180B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-10
申请号：US14745227
申请日：2015-06-19
Applicant: GLASSPOINT SOLAR, INC.
Inventor： John Setel O'Donnell , Peter Emery von Behrens , Andras Nady , Stuart M. Heisler
IPC: E21B43/24 , H01L35/30 , F24S10/30 , F24S90/00 , F22B1/00 , F01K3/14 , F01K3/24 , F01K13/02 , F22B1/18 , G05B15/02 , F22B33/00 , F22B35/00 , F24S80/00 , F24S60/00 , F22B29/06
Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively producing steam from solar collectors and heaters, for processes including enhanced oil recovery. A representative system includes a water source, a solar collector that includes a collector inlet, a collector outlet, and a plurality of solar concentrators positioned to heat water passing from the collector inlet to the collector outlet, a fuel-fired heater, a steam outlet connected to an oil field injection well, and a water flow network coupled among the water source, the solar collector, the heater, and the steam outlet. The system can further include a controller operatively coupled to the water flow network and programmed with instructions that, when executed, direct at least one portion of the flow through the solar collector and the fuel-fired heater in a first sequence, and direct the at least one portion or a different portion of the flow through the solar collector and the fuel-fired heater in a second sequence different than the first sequence.
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公开(公告)号：US20170219203A1
公开(公告)日：2017-08-03
申请号：US15417899
申请日：2017-01-27
Applicant: GlassPoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： Manish Chandra , John Setel O'Donnell
Abstract: Separators and mixers for delivering controlled-quality solar-generated steam over long distances for enhanced oil recovery, and associated systems and methods. A representative method includes heating water to steam at a solar field, separating a liquid fraction from the steam, directing the steam toward a target steam user via a first, steam conduit, and directing the liquid fraction toward the target steam user in parallel with the steam via second, liquid fraction conduit. The method can further include mixing the liquid fraction and the steam before delivering the combined liquid fraction and steam to the target user.
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Patent Agency Ranking
公开(公告)号：US20170141724A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-18
申请号：US15348880
申请日：2016-11-10
Applicant: GlassPoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： John Setel O'Donnell , Chiaki Treynor , Daniel Palmer
CPC classification number: H02S40/44 , E21B43/24 , E21B43/2401 , F24S20/40 , F24S60/00 , F24S90/00 , F24T10/15 , F28D20/003 , F28D20/0052 , F28D20/02 , F28F27/00 , Y02E10/125 , Y02E10/40 , Y02E10/60 , Y02E60/142 , Y02E60/145 , Y02E70/30
Abstract: The disclosed technology includes converting solar energy to thermal energy and delivering heat for use in a process. A representative method includes transferring solar energy to a working fluid and transferring energy from the working fluid to a heating element positioned inside a heating well. The heating well contains a thermal energy storage substance (TESS). A controller controls the heating element, which is in thermal communication with the TESS. In some embodiments, the TESS releases and absorbs heat as latent heat, which reduces temperature variation in heat exchange between the heating well and the formation surrounding the heating well. In such embodiments, the TESS is positioned between the heating element and an outer casing of the heating well. In addition to heating wells, the disclosed technology can be applied to other processes involving heat delivery.
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公开(公告)号：US09461229B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-04
申请号：US14747998
申请日：2015-06-23
Applicant: GLASSPOINT SOLAR, INC.
Inventor： John Setel O'Donnell , Peter Emery von Behrens , Andras Nady , Stuart M. Heisler
IPC: E21B43/24 , H01L35/30 , F22B1/00 , F24J2/42 , F01K3/14 , F01K3/24 , F01K13/02 , F22B1/18 , G05B15/02 , F24J2/30 , F24J2/34 , F24J2/46
CPC classification number: H01L35/30 , E21B43/24 , F01K3/14 , F01K3/242 , F01K13/02 , F22B1/006 , F22B1/18 , F22B29/06 , F22B33/00 , F22B35/008 , F24S10/30 , F24S60/00 , F24S80/00 , F24S90/00 , G05B15/02 , Y02E10/40
Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively producing steam from solar collectors and heaters, for processes including enhanced oil recovery. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a water source, a solar collector that includes a collector inlet, a collector outlet, and a plurality of solar concentrators positioned to heat water passing from the collector inlet to the collector outlet, a fuel-fired heater, a steam outlet connected to an oil field injection well, and a water flow network coupled among the water source, the solar collector, the heater, and the steam outlet. The system can further include a controller operatively coupled to the water flow network and programmed with instructions that, when executed, direct at least one portion of the flow through the solar collector and the fuel-fired heater in a first sequence, and direct the at least one portion or a different portion of the flow through the solar collector and the fuel-fired heater in a second sequence different than the first sequence.
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公开(公告)号：US20140345599A1
公开(公告)日：2014-11-27
申请号：US14194919
申请日：2014-03-03
Applicant: GLASSPOINT SOLAR, INC.
IPC: F24J2/42
CPC classification number: F24S90/00 , E21B43/24 , F01K13/02 , F01K17/04 , F22B1/006 , F22B33/18 , F24S10/70 , F24S20/20 , F24S23/74 , F24S30/425 , F24S2023/834 , Y02E10/41 , Y02E10/45 , Y02E10/47 , Y02E20/14 , Y02P80/24
Abstract: Solar energy is collected and used for various industrial processes, such as oilfield applications, e.g. generating steam that is injected downhole, enabling enhanced oil recovery. Solar energy is indirectly collected using a heat transfer fluid in a solar collector, delivering heat to a heat exchanger that in turn delivers heat into oilfield feedwater, producing hotter water or steam. Solar energy is directly collected by directly generating steam with solar collectors, and then injecting the steam downhole. Solar energy is collected to preheat water that is then fed into fuel-fired steam generators that in turn produce steam for downhole injection. Solar energy is collected to produce electricity via a Rankine cycle turbine generator, and rejected heat warms feedwater for fuel-fired steam generators. Solar energy is collected (directly or indirectly) to deliver heat to a heater-treater, with optional fuel-fired additional heat generation.
Abstract translation: 收集太阳能并用于各种工业过程，例如油田应用，例如油田。 产生注入井下的蒸汽，可以提高油回收率。 使用太阳能收集器中的传热流体间接地收集太阳能，将热量传递到热交换器，热交换器又将热量输送到油田给水中，产生更热的水或蒸汽。 直接通过太阳能收集器产生蒸汽直接收集太阳能，然后将井下的蒸汽注入。 收集太阳能以预热水，然后将其进料到燃料蒸汽发生器中，其又产生用于井下注入的蒸汽。 收集太阳能通过兰金循环涡轮发电机产生电力，并且拒绝加热燃料燃烧蒸汽发生器的给水。 收集太阳能（直接或间接）以将热量传递到加热器处理器，并且可选地燃料燃烧附加的发热。
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公开(公告)号：US08739774B2
公开(公告)日：2014-06-03
申请号：US13902492
申请日：2013-05-24
Applicant: Glasspoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： John Setel O'Donnell , Peter Emery von Behrens , Stuart M. Heisler
CPC classification number: F24S23/71 , B08B3/08 , B08B9/055 , F24S10/40 , F24S10/70 , F24S10/742 , F24S20/20 , F24S23/74 , F24S30/425 , F24S40/20 , F24S40/80 , F24S2023/834 , F28G1/12 , Y02A20/142 , Y02E10/41 , Y02E10/45 , Y02P80/24
Abstract: Solar energy generates steam in a “once-through” configuration without recirculation, with closely managed steam quality, to produce wet steam from high-contaminant feed water without scaling or fouling. Feed water is pressurized, preheated, and evaporated in a series of pipes exposed to concentrated soar energy to produce a water-steam mixture for direct distribution to an industrial process such as enhanced oil recovery or desalination. Water flow rates are managed based on measurements of solar energy and steam production to manage variations in the solar energy. Steam generator piping system uses continuous receiver pipe that is illuminated by segmented parabolic mirrors enabled to track the sun. Provisions for steam generator piping recurring maintenance are provided. Thermal energy from hot condensate and/or from low quality steam is recaptured and warms inlet water.
Abstract translation: 太阳能以“一次通过”的形式产生蒸汽，无需再循环，具有严格管理的蒸汽质量，从高污染的进料水产生湿蒸汽，没有结垢或结垢。 给水被加压，预热，并在一系列暴露于浓度飙升的能量的管道中蒸发，以产生水蒸气混合物，用于直接分配到工业过程，例如增强采油或脱盐。 水流量基于太阳能和蒸汽生产的测量来管理，以管理太阳能的变化。 蒸汽发生器管道系统使用由能够跟踪太阳的分段抛物面反射镜照亮的连续接收管。 提供蒸汽发生器管道循环维护的规定。 来自热凝析物和/或低品质蒸汽的热能被重新捕获并加热入口水。
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公开(公告)号：US10364978B2
公开(公告)日：2019-07-30
申请号：US15417899
申请日：2017-01-27
Applicant: GlassPoint Solar, Inc.
Inventor： Manish Chandra , John Setel O'Donnell
Abstract: Separators and mixers for delivering controlled-quality solar-generated steam over long distances for enhanced oil recovery, and associated systems and methods. A representative method includes heating water to steam at a solar field, separating a liquid fraction from the steam, directing the steam toward a target steam user via a first, steam conduit, and directing the liquid fraction toward the target steam user in parallel with the steam via second, liquid fraction conduit. The method can further include mixing the liquid fraction and the steam before delivering the combined liquid fraction and steam to the target user.
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