Patents Assigned to AMEC Foster Wheeler USA Corporation
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Patent number: 12203039Abstract: A method of mitigating fouling in a delayed coking unit heater may include forming a plastic mixture including a plastic material and a carrier. The plastic mixture may be combined with a coker feedstock upstream of a coke drum.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Luis Gordo, Srinivasa Srivatsan, Richard A. Conticello
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Patent number: 11390813Abstract: A controlled dispersion module includes a distal end coupled to an effluent feed. A proximal end having at least one baffle is disposed within the controlled dispersion module. The proximal end is fluidly coupled to the coke drum. In various embodiments, the proximal end is curved to match a curvature of the coke drum. In various embodiments, the at least one baffle includes a plurality of baffles.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventor: Miguel A. Perilla
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Patent number: 11236944Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Alfred J. Faller, Pasquale J. Giovannone
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Patent number: 11034889Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Patent number: 10889759Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a furnace having a heated portion arranged adjacent to an unheated portion. A plurality of straight tubes are formed of a first material and are at least partially disposed in the heated portion. A plurality of return bends are operatively coupled to the plurality of straight tubes. The plurality of return bends are formed of a second material and are at least partially disposed in the unheated portion. The first material exhibits a maximum temperature greater than the second material thereby facilitating increased run time of the furnace. The second material exhibits wear-resistance properties greater than the first material thereby facilitating wear-resistance of the furnace.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce T. Young, Ronald T. Myszka
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Publication number: 20200080002Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a furnace having a heated portion arranged adjacent to an unheated portion. A plurality of straight tubes are formed of a first material and are at least partially disposed in the heated portion. A plurality of return bends are operatively coupled to the plurality of straight tubes. The plurality of return bends are formed of a second material and are at least partially disposed in the unheated portion. The first material exhibits a maximum temperature greater than the second material thereby facilitating increased run time of the furnace. The second material exhibits wear-resistance properties greater than the first material thereby facilitating wear-resistance of the furnace.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce T. Young, Ronald T. Myszka
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Publication number: 20200064072Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Alfred J. FALLER, Pasquale J. Giovannone
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Patent number: 10557087Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a furnace having a heated portion arranged adjacent to an unheated portion. A plurality of straight tubes are formed of a first material and are at least partially disposed in the heated portion. A plurality of return bends are operatively coupled to the plurality of straight tubes. The plurality of return bends are formed of a second material and are at least partially disposed in the unheated portion. The first material exhibits a maximum temperature greater than the second material thereby facilitating increased run time of the furnace. The second material exhibits wear-resistance properties greater than the first material thereby facilitating wear-resistance of the furnace.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce T. Young, Ronald T. Myszka
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Patent number: 10488116Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Alfred J. Faller, Pasquale J. Giovannone
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Patent number: 10392917Abstract: Identifying geographical uses, other than disposal for produced water that is recovered from a well and establishing methods and systems for recovering and handling this water. The produced water is treated so as to render the produced water suitable for solution mining. The produced water is transported to a solution mining site and the produced water is utilized at the solution mining site.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Katherine N. Zimmerman Frisby, Patti Yoast
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Publication number: 20190161681Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Patent number: 10233391Abstract: A furnace system includes at least one lower radiant section having a first firebox disposed therein and at least one upper radiant section disposed above the at least one lower radiant section. The at least one upper radiant section has a second firebox disposed therein. The furnace system further includes at least one convection section disposed above the at least one upper radiant section and an exhaust corridor defined by the first firebox, the second firebox, and the at least one convection section. Arrangement of the at least one upper radiant section above the at least one lower radiant section reduces an area required for construction of the furnace system.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald T. Myszka, Bruce T. Young
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Publication number: 20180304319Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Patent number: 10036595Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Alfred J. Faller, Pasquale J. Giovannone
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Patent number: 10022756Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for displacing fluid from a pipe. The method includes engaging a fluid-displacement system with the pipe. A displacement agent is pumped into the pipe via the fluid-displacement system. Fluid present within the pipe is displaced by the displacement agent. The pipe is manipulated in a desired manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: John A. Austin, Raymond Christopher Young
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Publication number: 20180112920Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Alfred J. FALLER, Pasquale J. GIOVANNONE
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Patent number: 9932527Abstract: The invention is directed to a process that combines the solvent deasphalting with resin hydrotreatment so as to reduce the costs associated with performing each of the steps separately. The integrated process of the invention permits higher product yields coupled with lower energy and transportation costs.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: AMEC Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Daniel B. Gillis, Robert Clarke, Joseph Woodson
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Publication number: 20180037821Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a furnace having a heated portion arranged adjacent to an unheated portion. A plurality of straight tubes are formed of a first material and are at least partially disposed in the heated portion. A plurality of return bends are operatively coupled to the plurality of straight tubes. The plurality of return bends are formed of a second material and are at least partially disposed in the unheated portion. The first material exhibits a maximum temperature greater than the second material thereby facilitating increased run time of the furnace. The second material exhibits wear-resistance properties greater than the first material thereby facilitating wear-resistance of the furnace.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce T. Young, Ronald T. Myszka
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Patent number: 9850431Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a furnace having a heated portion arranged adjacent to an unheated portion. A plurality of straight tubes are formed of a first material and are at least partially disposed in the heated portion. A plurality of return bends are operatively coupled to the plurality of straight tubes. The plurality of return bends are formed of a second material and are at least partially disposed in the unheated portion. The first material exhibits a maximum temperature greater than the second material thereby facilitating increased run time of the furnace. The second material exhibits wear-resistance properties greater than the first material thereby facilitating wear-resistance of the furnace.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce T. Young, Ronald T. Myszka
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Patent number: 9850430Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a coke drum module, the coke drum module includes a support frame. A coke drum is disposed within the support frame. A strut is removably connected to the support frame and the coke drum. The strut becomes unloaded responsive to the coke drum contacting a support pad. The coke drum module further includes a compression member removably connected to the support frame and the coke drum. The compression member is oriented generally perpendicularly to the strut. A rigid connection is present between the coke drum and the support frame during transportation of the coke drum module. Upon removal of the strut and the compression member, the rigid connection is not present.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: AMEC Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventor: William Meyer