Abstract: Methods for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials, including methods that use electromagnetic radiation. Systems for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials. The systems may include a circulation conduit for mixing reactants, and/or a heating apparatus that relies on electromagnetic radiation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 28, 2023
Assignee:
Qwave Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano, Wesley Conroy
Abstract: Methods of grinding materials. The methods may include introducing a material and a circulating fluid to a jet mill and recycling the circulating fluid. The material may include coal. Systems of grinding materials also are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 7, 2020
Date of Patent:
August 22, 2023
Assignee:
Qwave Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Troiano, Cliff Raleigh, Jeffrey Badac
Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for heating a fluid or other material. The apparatuses may include a container (e.g., tube) in which a susceptor material is disposed. The susceptor material may convert microwave energy to heat, which may increase the temperature of a fluid or material in or adjacent the tube.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 2021
Date of Patent:
September 6, 2022
Assignee:
Qwave Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano