Patents Assigned to Foster Wheeler USA Corporation
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Publication number: 20170144868Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for lifting and manipulating a load. The system includes a gantry crane having a support rail, a support gantry, and a gantry beam connected to and traversing a space between the support rail and the support gantry. The gantry crane also includes a trolley disposed with the gantry beam. The system further includes a lifting platform secured to a top surface of the gantry beam, and a lifting device disposed with the lifting platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventor: William Meyer
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Publication number: 20170114278Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Patent number: 9617123Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for lifting and manipulating a load. The system includes a gantry crane having a support rail, a support gantry, and a gantry beam connected to and traversing a space between the support rail and the support gantry. The gantry crane also includes a trolley disposed with the gantry beam. The system further includes a lifting platform secured to a top surface of the gantry beam, and a lifting device disposed with the lifting platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventor: William Meyer
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Patent number: 9567528Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Publication number: 20170008043Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Patent number: 9534479Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: AMEC Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Publication number: 20160177682Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Patent number: 9296959Abstract: The invention is directed to a process that combines the solvent deasphalting with resin hydrotreatment and coupled with delayed coking so as to reduce the costs associated with performing each of the steps separately. The integrated process of the invention permits higher product yields coupled with lower energy and transportation costs.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventor: Daniel B. Gillis
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Publication number: 20160083656Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Patent number: 9273256Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to methods and apparatuses that recycle unconverted oil fractions resulting from a hydrocracking unit, by feeding the unconverted oil fractions into a vacuum flasher and processing the fractions obtained therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Daniel B. Gillis, Joseph Woodson
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Patent number: 9255458Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a friction-pin unit. The friction-pin unit includes a sleeve and a guide cone formed at a first end of the sleeve. A shaft is disposed coaxially within the sleeve and a plurality of friction pins extend radially outward from the shaft. The plurality of friction pins are adapted for interference-fit engagement with an inner surface of the pipe. A ring seal is circumferentially disposed around an inner surface of the sleeve. The ring seal adapted to circumferentially seal an outer surface of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Patent number: 9239190Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Patent number: 9212322Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to the improvement of the design of coker systems and processes in order to improve the yields and separation of heavy coker gas oils derived therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventor: Daniel B. Gillis
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Publication number: 20150130140Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Alfred J. FALLER, Pasquale J. GIOVANNONE
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Publication number: 20140262731Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a coke drum module, the coke drum module includes a support frame. A coke drum is disposed within the support frame. A strut is removably connected to the support frame and the coke drum. The strut becomes unloaded responsive to the coke drum contacting a support pad. The coke drum module further includes a compression member removably connected to the support frame and the coke drum. The compression member is oriented generally perpendicularly to the strut. A rigid connection is present between the coke drum and the support frame during transportation of the coke drum module. Upon removal of the strut and the compression member, the rigid connection is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventor: William Meyer
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Publication number: 20140251785Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a furnace having a heated portion arranged adjacent to an unheated portion. A plurality of straight tubes are formed of a first material and are at least partially disposed in the heated portion. A plurality of return bends are operatively coupled to the plurality of straight tubes. The plurality of return bends are formed of a second material and are at least partially disposed in the unheated portion. The first material exhibits a maximum temperature greater than the second material thereby facilitating increased run time of the furnace. The second material exhibits wear-resistance properties greater than the first material thereby facilitating wear-resistance of the furnace.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Bruce T. Young, Ronald T. Myszka
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Publication number: 20140238898Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to methods and apparatuses that recycle unconverted oil fractions resulting from a hydrocracking unit, by feeding the unconverted oil fractions into a vacuum flasher and processing the fractions obtained therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Daniel B. Gillis, Joseph Woodson
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Publication number: 20140060678Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Publication number: 20140045133Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Publication number: 20130240408Abstract: The current invention provides an improved petroleum coking process wherein the risk of silicone poisoning of units downstream of the coke drums is reduced. The method of the current invention controls the foam layer within the coke drum by injection of a silicone anti-foam agent in a highly aromatic carrier fluid such as slurry oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: John Daniel Elliott, Jerry Neil Waggoner