Patents by Inventor Sam Ferguson
Sam Ferguson 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).
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Patent number: 11326113Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20200216767Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 10563142Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20190292471Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 10316261Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 9969947Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20180105757Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Nalco CompanyInventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170369800Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 9834732Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Nalco Company LLCInventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170204342Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Nalco CompanyInventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 9611431Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: NALCO COMPANYInventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170051215Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Nalco CompanyInventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 9458388Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Nalco CompanyInventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20160024395Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: NALCO COMPANYInventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 9150793Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20130048535Abstract: A method of correcting measurements of a chemical sensor used in an industrial facility. The method involves correcting for errors known to occur in the steady state and the dynamic state for specifically recognized situations. This method allows for correcting errors that occur due to deadtime, false zero measurements, and non-linear disturbances. The method combines automated measurement techniques and human know how to progressively learn and refine the accuracy of the corrections.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Jin Wang, Nigel P. Hilton, Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Publication number: 20100108566Abstract: A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Glenn L. Scattergood, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 5503006Abstract: An apparatus of provided for simulating corrosion activity of a high temperature liquid stream. The apparatus includes a canister in which is positioned a plug, occupying part of the internal volume of the canister. A stream of high temperature liquid enters the canister through an inlet, flows around the plug, and exits the canister through an outlet. The volume and configuration of the plug may be varied to simulate corrosion activity under various flow regimes. Probes may be placed in the liquid stream to detect corrosion activity and temperature. Several canisters may be arranged in series, and corrosion activity may be simulated in each canister simultaneously to determine effects of various parameters such as liquid impingement, velocity, and temperature on corrosion activity.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1993Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Nalco Chemical CompanyInventors: Elizabeth Babaian-Kibala, Joe S. Walker, John G. Hyatt, Sam Ferguson
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Patent number: 4935542Abstract: A method of producing naphthenic acid having the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is H or Me,X is chosen, at each occurrence, from O or NH, andn is a small whole number of from 1-10,which comprises reacting an amine of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is H or Me,X is chosen, at each occurrence, from O or NH, andn is a small whole number of from 1-10,with a petroleum fraction containing naphthenic acids to form a salt and then heating the petroleum fraction containing the naphthenic acid-amine salt to a temperature of at least 25.degree. F. greater than the boiling point of water for a time sufficient to convert the amine salts to the amides and then recovering the thus produced amides.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1988Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Assignee: Nalco Chemical CompanyInventors: Sam Ferguson, Darrell D. Reese
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Patent number: 4827033Abstract: A naphthenic acid amide having the formula: ##STR1## where R is the hydrocarbon portion of a naphthenic acid,R.sub.1 is H or MeX is O or NH, andn is a number having the value of 1-10.The method of producing such amides is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1987Date of Patent: May 2, 1989Assignee: Nalco Chemical CompanyInventors: Sam Ferguson, Darrell D. Reese