Patents by Inventor Christophe Chau

Christophe Chau has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8309782
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dehydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a catalyst that comprises a noble metal M that is selected from the group that consists of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and iridium, at least one promoter X1 that is selected from the group that consists of tin, germanium, and lead, and optionally a promoter X2 that is selected from the group that consists of gallium, indium and thallium, an alkaline or alkaline-earth compound and a porous substrate, in which the atomic ratio X1/M and optionally X2/M is between 0.3 and 8, the Hir/M ratio that is measured by hydrogen adsorption is greater than 0.40, and the bimetallicity index BMI that is measured by hydrogen/oxygen titration is greater than 108.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: IFP Energies nouvelles
    Inventors: Fabienne Le Peltier, Sylvie Lacombe, Christophe Chau, Stephane Morin, Lars Fischer, Renaud Revel
  • Patent number: 8148288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that comprises a metal M from the group of platinum, at least one promoter X1 that is selected from the group that consists of tin, germanium, and lead, and optionally at least one promoter X2 that is selected from the group that consists of gallium, indium and thallium, a halogenated compound and a porous substrate, in which the atomic ratio X1/M and optionally X2/M is between 0.3 and 8, the Hir/M ratio that is measured by hydrogen adsorption is greater than 0.40, and the bimetallicity index BMI that is measured by hydrogen/oxygen titration is greater than 108. The invention also relates to the process for the preparation of this catalyst and a reforming process using said catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: IFP Energies Nouvelles
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Le Goff, Fabienne Le Peltier, Jean Giraud, Sylvie Lacombe, Christophe Chau
  • Publication number: 20100168493
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dehydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a catalyst that comprises a noble metal M that is selected from the group that consists of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and iridium, at least one promoter X1 that is selected from the group that consists of tin, germanium, and lead, and optionally a promoter X2 that is selected from the group that consists of gallium, indium and thallium, an alkaline or alkaline-earth compound and a porous substrate, in which the atomic ratio X1/M and optionally X2/M is between 0.3 and 8, the Hir/M ratio that is measured by hydrogen adsorption is greater than 0.40, and the bimetallicity index BMI that is measured by hydrogen/oxygen titration is greater than 108.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: IFP
    Inventors: Fabienne Le Peltier, Sylvie Lacombe, Christophe Chau, Stephane Morin, Lars Fischer, Renaud Revel
  • Publication number: 20100048389
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that comprises a metal M from the group of platinum, at least one promoter X1 that is selected from the group that consists of tin, germanium, and lead, and optionally at least one promoter X2 that is selected from the group that consists of gallium, indium and thallium, a halogenated compound and a porous substrate, in which the atomic ratio X1/M and optionally X2/M is between 0.3 and 8, the Hir/M ratio that is measured by hydrogen adsorption is greater than 0.40, and the bimetallicity index BMI that is measured by hydrogen/oxygen titration is greater than 108. The invention also relates to the process for the preparation of this catalyst and a reforming process using said catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: IFP
    Inventors: Pierre Yves Le Goff, Fabienne Le Peltier, Jean Giraud, Sylvie Lacombe, Christophe Chau
  • Patent number: 7476635
    Abstract: Described is a process for the preparation of a supported zeolite membrane that consists of a zeolite/substrate composite layer, whose zeolite phase exhibits a crystallinity of at least 85%, comprising: a) the formation of a gel or a solution that comprises at least one source of silica and water, supplemented with at least one polar organic compound, b) bringing into contact said gel or said solution with a porous substrate, c) the crystallization of the zeolite starting from said gel or said solution; and d) the elimination of residual agents. The molar ratio of the water to the silica in the gel or the solution in stage a) is between 27:1 and 35:1. The crystallization time of stage c) is at least 25 hours. Said process is particularly suited for the preparation of zeolite membranes whose zeolite phase is of the MFI-structural type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Institut Francais Du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Michaeel Sicard, Ronan Le Dred
  • Patent number: 7255725
    Abstract: A porous inorganic membrane comprises at least one inorganic phase having separating properties. Said membrane has a carbon content representing 0.05% to 25% by weight with respect to the mass of said inorganic phase and is selective to non-condensable gases. It is obtained by means of a selectivation treatment of a porous carbon-free inorganic membrane using a hydrocarbon feed. It is used in processes for separating non-condensable molecules such as hydrogen, and in association with a catalyst in a catalytic membrane reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Institute Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio
  • Patent number: 7250544
    Abstract: A process for selective hydrogenation of polyunsaturated compounds that are contained in a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a catalytic reactor with a hydrogen-selective membrane comprises a) the introduction of said feedstock co-mixed with a first amount hydrogen into a reaction zone of said reactor, b) the contact of a second amount hydrogen with the upstream face of the membrane, which is inorganic and porous, then c) the catalytic reaction of the feedstock with hydrogen that has selectively traversed the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio
  • Patent number: 7211706
    Abstract: In order to recover hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich gaseous effluent, a procedure is used that comprises: in a stage (a), bringing a hydrocarbon-rich gaseous effluent into contact with the upstream face of a hydrogen-selective membrane at a pressure P1; in a stage (b), bringing a flow containing one or more unsaturated compound(s) into contact with the downstream face of a membrane at a pressure P2, which is smaller than P1, in the presence of a catalyst, to hydrogenate at least a portion of the unsaturated compound(s) using at least a portion of the hydrogen that passes by permeation through the upstream face to the downstream face of the selective membrane; and in a stage (c), transporting a flow containing the hydrogenated compound(s) into stage (b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Thierry Gauthier, Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio, Isabelle Prevost
  • Publication number: 20040251201
    Abstract: A porous inorganic membrane comprises at least one inorganic phase having separating properties. Said membrane has a carbon content representing 0.05% to 25% by weight with respect to the mass of said inorganic phase and is selective to non-condensable gases. It is obtained by means of a selectivation treatment of a porous carbon-free inorganic membrane using a hydrocarbon feed. It is used in processes for separating non-condensable molecules such as hydrogen, and in association with a catalyst in a catalytic membrane reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio
  • Patent number: 6818333
    Abstract: Described is a supported zeolite membrane that consists of a zeolite/substrate composite layer that exhibits, in the n-butane/isobutane separation, a permeance of n-butane of at least 6.10−7 mol/m2.s.Pa and a selectivity of at least 250 at the temperature of 180° C. Said zeolite/substrate composite layer is thin and continuous. This membrane is used in processes for gas separation, vapor separation and liquid separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Mickaƫl Sicard, Ronan Le Dred
  • Publication number: 20040210097
    Abstract: A process for selective hydrogenation of polyunsaturated compounds that are contained in a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a catalytic reactor with a hydrogen-selective membrane is described. This process comprises a) the introduction of said feedstock that is co-mixed with hydrogen into a reaction zone of said reactor, b) the contact of hydrogen with the face that is upstream from said membrane, which is inorganic and porous, then c) the catalytic reaction of said feedstock with hydrogen that has selectively traversed the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio
  • Publication number: 20040058799
    Abstract: Described is a process for the preparation of a supported zeolite membrane that consists of a zeolite/substrate composite layer, whose zeolite phase exhibits a crystallinity of at least 85%, comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Michaeel Sicard, Ronan Le Dred
  • Publication number: 20040033370
    Abstract: Described is a supported zeolite membrane that consists of a zeolite/substrate composite layer that exhibits, in the n-butane/isobutane separation, a permeance of n-butane of at least 6.10−7 mol/m2.s.Pa and a selectivity of at least 250 at the temperature of 180° C. Said zeolite/substrate composite layer is thin and continuous. This membrane is used in processes for gas separation, vapor separation and liquid separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Mickael Sicard, Ronan Le Dred
  • Patent number: 6582495
    Abstract: A process is described for preparing a supported zeolite membrane constituted by a composite continuous zeolite/support layer of controlled thickness, wherein the zeolitic phase is principally localized in the pores of a porous support and optionally on the external surface thereof, the process comprising at least the formation of a precursor gel of the zeolite, bringing the gel into contact with the support and crystallizing the zeolite. The zeolite is crystallized by carrying out a thermal program comprising at least three steps in succession: a first constant temperature stage carried out at a temperature in the range 50° C. to 300° C., cooling to a temperature of strictly less than 50° C. followed by a second constant temperature stage carried out at a temperature range of 50° C. to 300° C. The prepared membrane is used in particular in processes for separating gas or separating liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Isabelle Prevost, Jean-Alain Dalmon, Sylvain Miachon
  • Publication number: 20030084786
    Abstract: A process is described for preparing a supported zeolite membrane constituted by a composite continuous zeolite/support layer of controlled thickness, wherein the zeolitic phase is principally localized in the pores of a porous support and optionally on the external surface thereof, the process comprising at least the formation of a precursor gel of said zeolite, bringing said gel into contact with said support and crystallizing the zeolite. The zeolite is crystallized by carrying out a thermal program comprising at least three steps in succession: a first constant temperature stage carried out at a temperature in the range 50° C. to 300° C., cooling to a temperature of strictly less than 50° C. followed by a second constant temperature stage carried out at a temperature radical 50° C. to 300° C. The prepared membrane is used in particular in processes for separating gas or separating liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Isabelle Prevost, Jean-Alain Dalmon, Sylvain Miachon
  • Publication number: 20030083534
    Abstract: In order to recover hydrogen from a hydrogen-rich gaseous effluent, a procedure is used that comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Thierry Gauthier, Christophe Chau, Denis Uzio, Isabelle Prevost
  • Publication number: 20010031902
    Abstract: The process of the invention is a process for selective hydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feed containing hydrogen and C2+ hydrocarbons, characterized in that it comprises at least one step for separating a fraction of the hydrogen contained in the feed by means of a membrane (step a)) and a step for selective hydrogenation of the effluent from step a) in a reactive column (step b)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Christophe Chau, Michel Derrien, Alain Methivier