Patents Assigned to Siluria Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10865166
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogeneous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 10654769
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 10407361
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems, including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that may integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks. The present disclosure also provides apparatuses and methods for heat exchange, such as an apparatus that can perform boiling and steam super-heating in separate chambers in order to reach a target outlet temperature that is relatively constant as the apparatus becomes fouled. A system of the present disclosure may include an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) subsystem that generates a product stream comprising compounds with two or more carbon atoms, and a dual compartment heat exchanger downstream of, and fluidically coupled to, the OCM subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Guido Radaelli, Suchia Duggal, Joel Cizeron, Wayne Schammel, Franciscus J. A. Martens
  • Patent number: 10377682
    Abstract: In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for the oxidative coupling of methane to generate hydrocarbon compounds containing at least two carbon atoms (C2+ compounds). The method can include mixing a first gas stream comprising methane with a second gas stream comprising oxygen to form a third gas stream comprising methane and oxygen and performing an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction using the third gas stream to produce a product stream comprising one or more C2+ compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Humera A. Rafique, Srinivas Vuddagiri, Guido Radaelli, Jarod McCormick, Suchia Duggal, Joel Cizeron
  • Patent number: 10300465
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic forms and formulations, and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts and catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik M. Freer, Wayne P. Schammel, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong, Anja Rumplecker, Sam Maurer, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik C. Scher
  • Patent number: 10301234
    Abstract: Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Nyce, Richard Black, Peter Czerpak, Carlos Faz, Erik Freer, Hatem Harraz, Ajay Madgavkar, Jarod McCormick, William Michalak, Bipinkumar Patel, Guido Radaelli, Tim A. Rappold, Ron Runnebaum, Erik C. Scher, Aihua Zhang, Hassan Taheri, Humera A. Rafique, Joel Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong, Wayne Schammel
  • Patent number: 10195603
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 10183900
    Abstract: Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Nyce, Erik C. Scher, Ajay Madgavkar, Samuel Weinberger, Rahul Iyer, Lawrence Peck, Joel Herger, Benjamin Saydah
  • Patent number: 10047020
    Abstract: In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for the oxidative coupling of methane to generate hydrocarbon compounds containing at least two carbon atoms (C2+ compounds). The method can include mixing a first gas stream comprising methane with a second gas stream comprising oxygen to form a third gas stream comprising methane and oxygen and performing an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction using the third gas stream to produce a product stream comprising one or more C2+ compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Cizeron, Guido Radaelli, Satish Lakhapatri, Erik Freer, Jin Ki Hong, Jarod McCormick, David Sheridan, Charles Reid, Roberto Pellizzari, Samuel Weinberger, Justin Dwight Edwards
  • Patent number: 9969660
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz
  • Patent number: 9963402
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 9956544
    Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysts with optional dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2+ hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras
  • Patent number: 9944573
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems, including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that may integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks. The present disclosure also provides apparatuses and methods for heat exchange, such as an apparatus that can perform boiling and steam super-heating in separate chambers in order to reach a target outlet temperature that is relatively constant as the apparatus becomes fouled. A system of the present disclosure may include an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) subsystem that generates a product stream comprising compounds with two or more carbon atoms, and a dual compartment heat exchanger downstream of, and fluidically coupled to, the OCM subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Guido Radaelli, Suchia Duggal, Joel Cizeron, Wayne Schammel, Franciscus J. A. Martens
  • Patent number: 9790144
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) systems for small scale and world scale production of olefins. An OCM system may comprise an OCM subsystem that generates a product stream comprising C2+ compounds and non-C2+ impurities from methane and an oxidizing agent. At least one separations subsystem downstream of, and fluidically coupled to, the OCM subsystem can be used to separate the non-C2+ impurities from the C2+ compounds. A methanation subsystem downstream and fluidically coupled to the OCM subsystem can be used to react H2 with CO and/or CO2 in the non-C2+ impurities to generate methane, which can be recycled to the OCM subsystem. The OCM system can be integrated in a non-OCM system, such as a natural gas liquids system or an existing ethylene cracker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Guido Radaelli, Humera A. Rafique, Srinivas Vuddagiri, Erik C. Scher, Jarod McCormick, Joel Cizeron, Bipinkumar Patel, Satish Lakhapatri
  • Patent number: 9751818
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 9738571
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 9718054
    Abstract: Methods for producing ethylene using nanowires as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The method includes, for example, an oxidative coupling of methane catalyzed by nanowires to provide ethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9701597
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) systems for small scale and world scale production of olefins. An OCM system may comprise an OCM subsystem that generates a product stream comprising C2+ compounds and non-C2+ impurities from methane and an oxidizing agent. At least one separations subsystem downstream of, and fluidically coupled to, the OCM subsystem can be used to separate the non-C2+ impurities from the C2+ compounds. A methanation subsystem downstream and fluidically coupled to the OCM subsystem can be used to react H2 with CO and/or CO2 in the non-C2+ impurities to generate methane, which can be recycled to the OCM subsystem. The OCM system can be integrated in a non-OCM system, such as a natural gas liquids system or an existing ethylene cracker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Humera A. Rafique, Srinivas Vuddagiri, Hatem Harraz, Guido Radaelli, Erik C. Scher, Jarod McCormick, Rahul Iyer, Suchia Duggal, Joel Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong
  • Patent number: 9670113
    Abstract: Natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9598328
    Abstract: Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Nyce, Erik C. Scher, Ajay Madgavkar, Samuel Weinberger, Rahul Iyer, Lawrence Peck, Joel Herger, Benjamin Saydah