Patents Assigned to Inaeris Technologies, LLC
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Patent number: 10619103Abstract: Biomass is converted into a bio-oil containing stream in a riser reactor having multiple ports for the entry of fresh catalyst. Hard coke formed during pyrolysis may be separated from the riser effluent fraction containing which contains spent catalyst, soft coke and char. The separated hard coke may then be fed back into the riser reactor. The riser reactor may further have a cooling media which quenches the rapid heat transfer to the biomass during pyrolysis of the biomass in the mixing zone of the riser.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Lorenz J. Bauer, Richard A. Engelman, J. Christopher Lewis
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Patent number: 10563129Abstract: Biomass is converted into a bio-oil containing stream in a riser reactor containing a cooling media. The cooling media quenches the rapid heat transfer to the biomass during cracking of the biomass in the mixing zone of the riser. By lowering the temperature to which the mixing zone effluent is exposed, production of carbon monoxide and light gases is decreased during thermolysis of the biomass.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Bruce Adkins, Lorenz J. Bauer, Ronald Cordle, Richard A. Engelman, J. Christopher Lewis
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Patent number: 10487267Abstract: A process for enhancing the conversion of biomass into a bio-oil containing liquid feed wherein the processability index, PI, of the biomass is optimized prior to introducing the biomass into the biomass conversion unit where catalytic pyrolysis of the biomass occurs. The PI is dependent on the ratio (S/G) between the S-unit population and the G-unit population of the biomass as well as the weight percent acetate, the weight percent alkaline (Group I metals), the weight percent of non-metals in the biomass of Group 15, Group 16 and Group 17 elements, the weight percent of metalloids (Group 13 and Group 14 elements), the weight percent xylan and the weight percent of alkaline earth (Group II metals) in the biomass feedstream.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Maria Magdalena Ramirez Corredores, Leslie May
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Patent number: 10457873Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting a particulate solid biomass material to a high quality bio-oil in high yield. The process comprises a pretreatment step and a pyrolysis step. The pretreatment comprises a step of at least partially demineralizing the solid biomass, and improving the accessibility of the solid biomass by opening the texture of the particles of the solid biomass. In a preferred embodiment the liquid pyrolysis product is separated into the bio-oil and an aqueous phase, and the aqueous phase is used as a solvent in the demineralization step and/or in the step of improving the accessibility of the solid biomass by opening the texture of the particles of the solid biomass.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Dennis Stamires, Michael Brady, Paul O'Connor, Jacobus Cornelis Rasser
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Patent number: 10427069Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the alteration of the ratio of the specific gravities of the oil and water phases resulting from the conversion of biomass to liquid products, the reduction of the conductivity and of metals of the product mixture, which each can aid in the removal of solids contained in the oil phase; and a liquid-liquid extraction method for partitioning desirable carbon containing compounds into the oil phase and undesirable carbon containing compounds into the water phase.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Vicente Sanchez, Richard Engelman, J. Christopher Lewis, Brent Moore, Edward J. Smith
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Patent number: 10286391Abstract: Processes for making a catalytic system and catalytic systems for converting solid biomass into fuel or specialty chemical products, or for upgrading bio-oils are described. The catalyst system may comprise a non-zeolitic matrix with a hierarchical pore structure ranging from 300 to about 104 Angstrom pore size, a zeolite, such as MFI-type or IM-5 zeolite, and a binder.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Dennis Stamires, Michael Brady
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Patent number: 10196570Abstract: Naphtha compositions with enhanced reformability are provided. The naphtha compositions can be derived from biomass, can exhibit improved N+2A values, and can be used as a reformer feedstock with little or no processing.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventor: Jeffrey C. Trewella
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Patent number: 10059886Abstract: A process and system for hydroprocessing biopyrolysis oils is provided and includes the rejuvenation of an at least partially flow constricted biopyrolysis oil hydroprocessing reactor(s) by flushing with a flushing agent at reduced temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Lorenz Bauer, Dave Smith, Michael Lee, Changan Zhang
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Patent number: 9944837Abstract: Preparing solid biomass particles for catalytic conversion includes agitating solid biomass particles and providing a biomass-catalyst mixture to a conventional petroleum refinery process unit. The biomass-catalyst mixture includes the solid biomass particles and a catalyst. Agitating solid biomass particles includes flowing a gas to provide a velocity to at least a portion of the solid biomass particles sufficient to reduce their sizes. Co-processing a biomass feedstock and a conventional petroleum feedstock includes liquefying at least a portion of a biomass-catalyst mixture and co-processing at least a portion of the liquefied biomass feedstock and a conventional petroleum feedstock in a conventional petroleum refinery process unit. The biomass feedstock includes a plurality of solid biomass particles and a catalyst, which is liquefied to produce a liquefied biomass feedstock.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Steve Yanik, Paul O'Connor, Robert Bartek
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Patent number: 9909073Abstract: A renewable fuel may be obtained from a bio-oil containing C3-C5 oxygenates. In a first step, the bio-oil is subjected to a condensation reaction in which the oxygenates undergo a carbon-carbon bond forming reaction to produce a stream containing C6+ oxygenates. In a second step, the stream is hydrotreated to produce C6+ hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Lorenz J. Bauer, Leslie May, Jeffrey C. Trewella, Maria Magdalena Ramirez Corredores, Christopher Paradise, Nicholas Kent
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Patent number: 9850440Abstract: A process and system for separating bio-gasoline, bio-diesel and bio-fuel oil fractions from a bio-oil, and for producing a renewable gasoline including at least in part the bio-gasoline fraction, is provided. The process comprises separating bio-oil into a bio-gasoline fraction and a heavy fraction based on their boiling points. At least a portion of the bio-gasoline fraction is directly blended with a petroleum-derived gasoline, without any prior hydrotreatment, to thereby provide a renewable gasoline composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Maria Magdalena Ramirez Corredores, Vicente Sanchez Iglesias
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Patent number: 9738833Abstract: A two-stage reactor is disclosed for the conversion of solid particulate biomass material. The reactor is designed to maximize conversion of the solid biomass material, while limiting excess cracking of primary reaction products. The two-stage reactor comprises a first stage rector, in which solid biomass material is thermally pyrolyzed to primary reaction products. The primary reaction products are catalytically converted in a second stage reactor.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Brady, Ronald Lee Cordle, Peter Loezos, Dennis Stamires
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Patent number: 9700874Abstract: A process for biomass catalytic cracking is disclosed herein. More specifically, the process is in presence of is a mixed metal oxide catalyst represented by the formula (X1O).(X2O)a.(X3YbO4) wherein X1, X2 and X3 are alkaline earth elements selected from the group of Mg, Ca, Be, Ba, and mixture thereof, and Y is a metal selected from the group of Al, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Ga, B, La, P and mixture thereof, wherein the catalyst is formed by calcining at least one compound comprising at least one alkaline earth element and a metal element.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires
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Patent number: 9649624Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder, and methods for making and using same, are disclosed. More, specifically, processes for making a catalyst for biomass conversion are provided. The process includes: treating a ZSM-5 zeolite with a phosphorous-containing compound to form a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component; preparing a slurry comprising the phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder; and shaping the slurry into shaped bodes. Such catalysts can be used for the Thermocatalytic conversion of particulate biomass to liquid products such as bio-oil, resulting in higher bio-oil yields and lower coke than conventional catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Bruce Adkins, Dennis Stamires, Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, John Hacskaylo
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Patent number: 9644150Abstract: The amount of renewable hydrocarbons produced from biomass may be increased by pyrolyzing the biomass in a biomass conversion unit in the presence of hydrogen sulfide or a sulfiding agent. The formation of deposits of unwanted carbonaceous materials, such as coke, is reduced by the presence of the hydrogen sulfide or sulfiding agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Lorenz J. Bauer, Mitch Loescher
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Patent number: 9624446Abstract: Disclosed is a renewable composition derived from the conversion of biomass at an elevated temperature, with conversion optionally in the presence of a catalyst, which is capable of reducing, and thereby improving, a low temperature property of a distillate. A process is also disclosed for mixing such renewable composition with the distillate.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Trewella, Vicente Sanchez, Roger L. Leisenring, Jr.
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Patent number: 9617489Abstract: Liquid bio-fuels and processes for their production are provided. The liquid bio-fuels can have improved stability, less corrosiveness, and/or an improved heating value.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Maria Magdalena Ramirez Corredores, Lorenz J. Bauer, Vicente Sanchez
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Patent number: 9611197Abstract: A filter media for the removal of undesirable solid components from a fuel feedstock contains biomass and a catalyst used from the thermocatalytic conversion of biomass into bio-oil.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Changan Zhang, Ronny W. Lin, Lorenz J. Bauer, Ronald Cordle
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Patent number: 9593211Abstract: Asphalt binder modifiers derived from the thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass are provided. The asphalt binder modifiers are useful as anti-stripping agents and in increasing tensile strength ratios for asphalt concrete, asphalt-containing roofing materials, and other asphalt applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Trewella, Dan Strope
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Patent number: 9561501Abstract: A metal contaminated spent catalyst or regenerated catalyst from a biomass conversion unit may be subjected to an ammonium wash in order to remove potassium. The ammonium wash may include ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium acetate, ammonium phosphates, and mixtures thereof. Acidity and catalytic activity of the biomass conversion catalyst is restored by the removal of potassium contaminants.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Ling Zhou, Victoria Samples, Gopal Juttu, Hollie Craig, Bruce Adkins