Patents Assigned to Carbon Dynamics, Inc.
  • Apparatus for heat induced separation of hydrocarbon constituents from coal
    Patent number: 4473441
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for accomplishing thermal separation of various hydrocarbons and other compounds from coal, a hydrocarbon rendering module is provided for the continuous agitation and circulation of coal during the rendering period and utilizes thermal trays having stationary and revolving apparatus to improve heat transfer to coal particles and minimize rendering time. Portions of the rendered hydrocarbon products are recycled to the mechanism as an energy source for continuous operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Assignee: Carbon Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: MacDonald Pine, James R. Johnson, Rudolph A. Sandoval, Ronald E. Moss