Patents by Inventor Xianyun Bi

Xianyun Bi 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).

  • Liquefaction system using a turboexpander
    Patent number: 10072889
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a liquefaction system. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for condensing a pressurized gaseous working fluid, such as natural gas, using at least one turboexpander in combination with other cooling devices and techniques. In one embodiment, a turboexpander may be used in combination with a heat exchanger using vapor compression refrigeration to condense natural gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Vitali Victor Lissianski, Douglas Carl Hofer, Roger Allen Shisler, Nikolett Sipoecz, Xianyun Bi
  • LIQUEFACTION SYSTEM USING A TURBOEXPANDER
    Publication number: 20160377340
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a liquefaction system. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for condensing a pressurized gaseous working fluid, such as natural gas, using at least one turboexpander in combination with other cooling devices and techniques. In one embodiment, a turboexpander may be used in combination with a heat exchanger using vapor compression refrigeration to condense natural gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Vitali Victor Lissianski, Douglas Carl Hofer, Roger Allen Shisler, Nikolett Sipoecz, Xianyun Bi