公开(公告)号：US12031090B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17602357

申请日：2020-04-07

Applicant: CARBOFEX OY

Inventor： Sampo Tukiainen

IPC: C10B47/44 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/00 ,  C10B57/12 ,  C10L5/44

CPC classification number: C10B47/44 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/005 ,  C10B57/12 ,  C10L5/447 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/50

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing, with thermal treatment, biocoal which is non-energent, such as functional as a heat sink, by using a conveyor arrangement housed in an essentially Thompson Converter type process space. A to-be-processed feedstock is conveyed in the process space with the conveyor arrangement, which is closed relative thereto, in a longitudinal direction of the process space. A pyrolysis gas, generated from the to-be-processed feedstock present inside the conveyor arrangement as a result of heat transferring from the process space thereto, is conducted into a combustion chamber included in the process space for burning the gas, a thereby generated flue gas being removed from the process space by a discharge arrangement and a resulting non-energent biocoal being removed from the conveyor arrangement for further processing.

公开(公告)号：US20240101918A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18368960

申请日：2023-09-15

Applicant: Meva Energy AB

Inventor： Mattias KINDSTRAND ,  Niklas STRANDBERG

IPC: C10L5/40 ,  C10J3/00

CPC classification number: C10L5/40 ,  C10J3/007 ,  C10L2200/0469 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/04 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/50

Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to a system for production and conditioning of high-quality biochar. The system comprises a gasification reactor adapted to transform biomass to syngas and biochar by a first thermochemical conversion and a biochar purification unit adapted to subject the biochar to a second thermochemical conversion and thereby prolonging conversion residence time. A first part of the biochar purification unit comprises a biochar inlet fluidly connected to the gasification reactor and a second part of the biochar purification unit, arranged downstream from the first part, comprises an inert gas inlet for purging the biochar within the biochar purification unit.

公开(公告)号：US20230365881A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18247234

申请日：2021-07-05

Applicant: LOWCARBON CO., LTD

Inventor： Cheol LEE

IPC: C10L10/02 ,  C10L9/10

CPC classification number: C10L10/02 ,  C10L9/10 ,  C10L2290/141 ,  C10L2290/18 ,  C10L2290/22 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/541 ,  C10L2290/545 ,  C10L2290/56

Abstract: Proposed is a pretreatment desulfurization system including: a first chute for supplying a pretreatment apparatus with coal transported by a belt conveyor; a pretreatment apparatus for immersing the supplied coal in a catalyst mixture obtained by mixing a desulfurization catalyst and water, thereby desulfurizing the coal; a mesh conveyor for separating the coal being immersed in the catalyst mixture and having passed through the pretreatment apparatus, into a liquid phase and a catalyst-treated coal; a mesh conveyor for transporting the catalyst-treated coal; and a storage tank for storing the transported catalyst-treated coal.

公开(公告)号：US11781083B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17476923

申请日：2021-09-16

Applicant: Ecogensus LLC

Inventor： Bjornulf Ostvik ,  Michael D. Lukas

IPC: B01J19/20 ,  B01J19/00 ,  C10J3/74 ,  B01J8/10 ,  C10L5/46 ,  C10L5/06 ,  C10L5/48 ,  C10L5/44 ,  C10J3/00 ,  C10L9/08 ,  C10B7/10

CPC classification number: C10L5/46 ,  B01J8/10 ,  B01J19/0066 ,  B01J19/20 ,  C10B7/10 ,  C10J3/007 ,  C10J3/74 ,  C10L5/06 ,  C10L5/445 ,  C10L5/48 ,  C10L9/083 ,  B01J2219/00085 ,  B01J2219/182 ,  B01J2219/1943 ,  B01J2219/3188 ,  C10J3/005 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/24 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/565

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a processing that includes a first shell and a second shell disposed within the first shell. The second shell includes a first end, a second end, and a wall extending between the first end and the second end. The second shell also defines a cavity and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. A cross section of the second shell transverse to the longitudinal axis includes a first arcuate inner wall portion having a first radius of curvature and a second arcuate inner wall portion having a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature.

公开(公告)号：US11702607B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US17112760

申请日：2020-12-04

Applicant: Active Energy Group Plc

Inventor： Philip J. Scalzo ,  Carleton D. Tait ,  Ronald A. Cella

IPC: B01J3/04 ,  B01J8/00 ,  C10L5/44 ,  C10L9/08 ,  C10L5/36

CPC classification number: C10L5/442 ,  B01J3/04 ,  C10L5/363 ,  C10L5/445 ,  C10L9/08 ,  B01J8/0065 ,  B01J2208/0084 ,  B01J2219/00162 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/08 ,  C10L2290/30 ,  C10L2290/46 ,  C10L2290/48 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/52 ,  C10L2290/545 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/30

Abstract: A process for cleaning and beneficiating biomass is described which may allow removal of entrained salts and light volatiles from biomass materials. The process may also minimize energy use through capturing steam and flue gases for re-use. The process may generally comprise the following steps: prewashing and/or preheating a biomass, pressurizing the biomass in a steam explosion vessel, rapidly depressurizing the steam explosion vessel, releasing the steam from the steam explosion vessel entrained with fine lignin-enriched particles into a cyclone-type gas expansion vessel, routing the steam from the gas expansion vessel to the input hopper, subjecting the biomass to a second washing step, mechanically removing a portion of the water from the biomass, and evaporatively heating the biomass.

公开(公告)号：US20180273867A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15996663

申请日：2018-06-04

Applicant: River Basin Energy, Inc.

Inventor： Vijay Sethi ,  Clinton B. Camper ,  Jerrod D. Isaak

IPC: C10L5/44 ,  C10L5/08 ,  C10L5/32 ,  C10L5/36 ,  C10L9/08 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B49/10

CPC classification number: C10L5/447 ,  C10B49/10 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10L5/08 ,  C10L5/32 ,  C10L5/361 ,  C10L5/363 ,  C10L9/083 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/08 ,  C10L2290/20 ,  C10L2290/28 ,  C10L2290/30 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/58 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/14 ,  Y02E50/15 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02P20/145

Abstract: A process for torrefaction of biomass is provided in which biomass are passed into a fluidized bed or a non-fluidized bed reactor and heated to a predetermined temperature in an oxidizing environment. The dried biomass is then fed to a cooler where the temperature of the product is reduced to approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

公开(公告)号：US09605223B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14500389

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: Biogasol ApS

Inventor： Finn Beldring ,  Dragan Lukic ,  Troels Hilstrom

IPC: B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/18 ,  C10L1/00 ,  C10L1/02 ,  B01F3/00 ,  B01F3/06 ,  B01F3/12 ,  B01F7/00 ,  B01F7/02 ,  B01F13/00 ,  B01F13/06 ,  B01F13/10 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01F15/02 ,  B01F15/06

CPC classification number: C10L1/02 ,  B01F3/06 ,  B01F3/1221 ,  B01F7/00458 ,  B01F7/00466 ,  B01F7/00491 ,  B01F7/007 ,  B01F7/024 ,  B01F13/065 ,  B01F13/1044 ,  B01F15/0251 ,  B01F15/063 ,  C10L2200/0469 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/08 ,  C10L2290/148 ,  C10L2290/24 ,  C10L2290/26 ,  C10L2290/28 ,  C10L2290/30 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/562 ,  Y02E50/16

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, which can be part of a pre-treatment system in a plant for the production of fuels, e. g. bio-ethanol, derived from plant biomass, e. g. first generation crops, such as grain, sugarcane and corn or second generation crops such as lignocellulosic biomass. The invention relates to an apparatus for processing, such as fluffing and mixing, at least two media, such as a solid, e. g. biomass, and a fluid, e. g. steam, so as to rendering the first medium susceptible to efficient receiving of energy and/or mass which is provided by localized release of the second medium. Although the description of the present invention focuses on biomass, it is envisaged that the invention is generally applicable to control the mixing of at least two media by crossing their stream of while dispersing at least one of them.

公开(公告)号：US20150376518A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14852077

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Sundrop Fuels, Inc.

Inventor： Zoran Jovanovic ,  Bryan Schramm ,  Christopher Perkins ,  Courtland M. Hilton ,  Wayne W. Simmons

IPC: C10J3/72 ,  C10J3/50 ,  C10J3/58 ,  C10L1/04 ,  C10J3/46 ,  C10G2/00 ,  C10K1/02 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J3/48 ,  C10J3/60

CPC classification number: C01B3/384 ,  B01J19/0013 ,  B01J19/0033 ,  B01J19/2445 ,  B01J19/245 ,  B01J2219/00117 ,  B01J2219/00186 ,  C01B3/22 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B2203/0216 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/061 ,  C01B2203/0811 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/1685 ,  C01B2203/84 ,  C07C29/15 ,  C07C29/1518 ,  C10G2/30 ,  C10G2/32 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/1025 ,  C10G2300/807 ,  C10J3/00 ,  C10J3/466 ,  C10J3/482 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/506 ,  C10J3/54 ,  C10J3/56 ,  C10J3/58 ,  C10J3/60 ,  C10J3/62 ,  C10J3/721 ,  C10J3/723 ,  C10J3/82 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2200/15 ,  C10J2200/158 ,  C10J2300/0906 ,  C10J2300/0909 ,  C10J2300/0916 ,  C10J2300/094 ,  C10J2300/0973 ,  C10J2300/0976 ,  C10J2300/0989 ,  C10J2300/0993 ,  C10J2300/1223 ,  C10J2300/123 ,  C10J2300/1284 ,  C10J2300/1292 ,  C10J2300/1621 ,  C10J2300/1659 ,  C10J2300/1665 ,  C10J2300/1693 ,  C10J2300/1853 ,  C10J2300/1861 ,  C10K1/024 ,  C10L1/04 ,  C10L2200/0492 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/04 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/08 ,  C10L2290/28 ,  C10L2290/42 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/52 ,  C10L2290/547 ,  F24S20/20 ,  Y02B40/18 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E50/18 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02P20/136 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  C07C31/04

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven bio-refinery that may include a entrained-flow biomass feed system that is feedstock flexible via particle size control of the biomass. Some embodiments include a chemical reactor that receives concentrated solar thermal energy from an array of heliostats. The entrained-flow biomass feed system can use an entrainment carrier gas and supplies a variety of biomass sources fed as particles into the solar-driven chemical reactor. Biomass sources in a raw state or partially torrified state may be used, as long as parameters such as particle size of the biomass are controlled. Additionally, concentrated solar thermal energy can drive gasification of the particles. An on-site fuel synthesis reactor may receive the hydrogen and carbon monoxide products from the gasification reaction use the hydrogen and carbon monoxide products in a hydrocarbon fuel synthesis process to create a liquid hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于太阳能驱动的生物炼油厂的方法，装置和系统，其可以包括通过生物量的粒度控制而原料柔性的夹带流生物质进料系统。 一些实施例包括从定日镜阵列接收集中的太阳能热能的化学反应器。 夹带流生物质进料系统可以使用夹带载气，并将多种作为颗粒进料的生物质源供应到太阳能驱动的化学反应器中。 只要能够控制诸如生物质的粒度的参数，就可以使用处于原始状态或部分受束缚状态的生物质源。 此外，集中的太阳能热能可以驱动颗粒的气化。 现场燃料合成反应器可以从气化反应中接收氢气和一氧化碳产物，在烃燃料合成过程中使用氢气和一氧化碳产物以产生液态烃燃料。

公开(公告)号：US20150083571A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14033435

申请日：2013-09-21

Applicant: Michael L. Catto ,  Douglas M. Van Thorre

Inventor： Michael L. Catto ,  Douglas M. Van Thorre

IPC: C10L3/08 ,  C10L5/40 ,  C10B1/06 ,  C10L5/44

CPC classification number: C10L3/08 ,  C10B1/06 ,  C10B47/44 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10L5/363 ,  C10L5/406 ,  C10L5/447 ,  C10L9/08 ,  C10L9/086 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/04 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/08 ,  C10L2290/28 ,  C10L2290/30 ,  C10L2290/46 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/52 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/14 ,  Y02E50/30

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing product gas fuel and solid char fuel from a carbon-containing feedstock are described. Feedstock is introduced into and transported through at least one substantially horizontal sublimation reaction chamber. An initial and final sublimation temperature is maintained within less than ±10° C. in an atmosphere free from external oxygen and externally supplied catalyst. The system is configured to not have any product gas leak out of the reaction chamber or oxygen leak into a hot box configured to heat the reaction chamber.

Abstract translation: 描述了从含碳原料生产产品气体燃料和固体焦炭燃料的系统和方法。 原料被引入并通过至少一个基本水平的升华反应室输送。 在不含外部氧气和外部供应的催化剂的气氛中，初始和最终升华温度保持在小于±10℃内。 该系统被配置为不使任何产物气体从反应室中泄漏出来，或者氧气泄漏到配置成加热反应室的热箱中。

公开(公告)号：US20150075326A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14548874

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: Biogenic Reagent Ventures, LLC

Inventor： Daniel J. Despen ,  James A. Mennell ,  Steve Filips

IPC: C01B31/02 ,  C10L5/44 ,  C22B4/02 ,  H01B1/04 ,  C01B31/08 ,  C21C5/52 ,  C10L5/36 ,  B01J21/18

CPC classification number: C10L5/447 ,  B01J21/18 ,  C01B32/30 ,  C01B32/312 ,  C01B32/318 ,  C10B39/00 ,  C10B39/02 ,  C10B41/00 ,  C10B43/02 ,  C10B45/00 ,  C10B47/30 ,  C10B49/02 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/02 ,  C10B57/06 ,  C10B57/10 ,  C10L5/04 ,  C10L5/36 ,  C10L5/363 ,  C10L5/365 ,  C10L5/366 ,  C10L5/442 ,  C10L2200/0204 ,  C10L2200/025 ,  C10L2200/0469 ,  C10L2290/02 ,  C10L2290/06 ,  C10L2290/08 ,  C10L2290/145 ,  C10L2290/28 ,  C10L2290/30 ,  C10L2290/50 ,  C10L2290/52 ,  C10L2290/58 ,  C10L2290/60 ,  C21B5/007 ,  C21B13/0066 ,  C21C5/52 ,  C22B4/02 ,  H01B1/04 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/14 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P10/143 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02W10/30 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了将生物质转化成适用于各种商业应用的高碳生物源试剂的方法和系统。 一些实施例在惰性气体存在下采用热解产生热的热解固体，可冷凝的蒸汽和不可冷凝的气体，然后分离出蒸汽和气体，并在惰性气体存在下冷却热的热解固体。 可以在加工过程中引入添加剂或与试剂或二者结合。 生物源试剂可以包括至少70重量％，80重量％，90重量％，95重量％或更多的总碳。 生物制剂可以具有至少12,000Btu / lb，13,000Btu / lb，14,000Btu / lb或14,500Btu / lb的能量含量。 生物制剂可以形成细粉末或结构物。 结构物体可以具有源自原料，加热速率和添加剂的结构和/或强度。