Patents Assigned to Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.
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Patent number: 10428289Abstract: Disclosed are automated methods and systems for certifying the volatility of butane-enriched gasoline downstream of a butane blending operation. Such automated methods and systems provide significant advantages to comply with volatility requirements imposed by EPA or state regulations.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventor: Steven M. Vanderbur
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Patent number: 10246656Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Patent number: 9644163Abstract: Disclosed are automated methods and systems for certifying the volatility of butane-enriched gasoline downstream of a butane blending operation. Such automated methods and systems provide significant advantages to comply with volatility requirements imposed by EPA or state regulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventor: Steven M. Vanderbur
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Patent number: 9606548Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Patent number: 9494948Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Patent number: 9388350Abstract: Methods and systems for blending multiple batches of mixed hydrocarbons into fuel streams downstream of the refinery are provided that do not compromise the octane value of the fuel and do not cause the volatility of the fuel to exceed volatilities imposed by government regulation.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventor: Keith D. Buchanan
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Patent number: 9321977Abstract: Disclosed are automated methods and systems for certifying the volatility of butane-enriched gasoline downstream of a butane blending operation. Such automated methods and systems provide significant advantages to comply with volatility requirements imposed by EPA or state regulations.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventor: Steven M. Vanderbur
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Publication number: 20160075958Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Publication number: 20160068775Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Patent number: 9207686Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Publication number: 20150184102Abstract: Disclosed are automated methods and systems for certifying the volatility of butane-enriched gasoline downstream of a butane blending operation. Such automated methods and systems provide significant advantages to comply with volatility requirements imposed by EPA or state regulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
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Publication number: 20140237893Abstract: Methods and systems for blending multiple batches of mixed hydrocarbons into fuel streams downstream of the refinery are provided that do not compromise the octane value of the fuel and do not cause the volatility of the fuel to exceed volatilities imposed by government regulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventor: KEITH D. BUCHANAN
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Patent number: 8748677Abstract: Methods and systems for blending multiple batches of mixed hydrocarbons into fuel streams downstream of the refinery are provided that do not compromise the octane value of the fuel and do not cause the volatility of the fuel to exceed volatilities imposed by government regulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventor: Keith D. Buchanan
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Patent number: 8597380Abstract: Methods and systems for blending multiple batches of mixed hydrocarbons into fuel streams downstream of the refinery are provided that do not compromise the octane value of the fuel and do not cause the volatility of the fuel to exceed volatilities imposed by government regulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventor: Keith D. Buchanan
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Patent number: 8261878Abstract: A fall restraint system includes a central support positioned over an apex of a container structure such as a domed roof storage tank. Cable receiving members are connected to the central support. Outer support members are secured to a side of the container structure. A structural support cable is connected to each of the outer support members. Each structural support cable is also connected to the central support. A tie-off structure including a cable and a harness is connected to the central support so that the harness may move around the central support. The system also may include support brackets that secure the outer support members to the side of the container structure. Each such support bracket may include a receptacle to receive one of the outer support members. The system is removably attached to the container structure, without any welding.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.Inventor: Michael S. Grome
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Publication number: 20110168489Abstract: A fall restraint system includes a central support positioned over an apex of a container structure such as a domed roof storage tank. Cable receiving members are connected to the central support. Outer support members are secured to a side of the container structure. A structural support cable is connected to each of the outer support members. Each structural support cable is also connected to the central support. A tie-off structure including a cable and a harness is connected to the central support so that the harness may move around the central support. The system also may include support brackets that secure the outer support members to the side of the container structure. Each such support bracket may include a receptacle to receive one of the outer support members. The system is removably attached to the container structure, without any welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Inventor: Michael S. Grome