Patents Assigned to Starfire Energy
  • Chemical reactor with integrated heat exchanger, heater, and high conductance catalyst holder
    Patent number: 12098079
    Abstract: A chemical reactor that combines a pressure vessel, heat exchanger, heater, and catalyst holder into a single device is disclosed. The chemical reactor described herein reduces the cost of the reactor and reduces its parasitic heat losses. The disclosed chemical reactor is suitable for use in ammonia (NH3) synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: STARFIRE ENERGY
    Inventors: Joseph D. Beach, Jonathan D. Kinter, Adam W. Welch
  • Electrically enhanced Haber-Bosch (EEHB) anhydrous ammonia synthesis
    Patent number: 11807541
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for enhancing the production of ammonia from gaseous hydrogen and nitrogen. Advantageously, the method and system does not emit carbon gases during production. The method and system enhances the production of ammonia compared to traditional Haber-Bosch reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignees: Starfire Energy, Colorado School of Mines
    Inventors: Joseph Beach, Jon Kintner, Adam Welch, Jason Ganley, Ryan O'Hayre
  • Metal-decorated barium calcium aluminum oxide and related materials for NHcatalysis
    Patent number: 11772071
    Abstract: This invention relates to a supported catalyst for synthesizing ammonia (NH3) from nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas (H2), method of making the support, and methods of decorating the support with the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Starfire Energy
    Inventors: Joseph D. Beach, Jonathan D. Kintner, Adam W. Welch
  • Metal-decorated barium calcium aluminum oxide catalyst for NH3 synthesis and cracking and methods of forming the same
    Patent number: 11772979
    Abstract: Catalysts for NH3 cracking and/or synthesis generally include barium calcium aluminum oxide compounds decorated with ruthenium, cobalt, or both. These catalysts can be bonded to a metal structure, which improves thermal conductivity and gas conductance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignees: Starfire Energy, Colorado School of Mines
    Inventors: Chris Cadigan, Ryan O′Hayre, Joseph D. Beach, Adam W. Welch, Jonathan D. Kintner
  • Metal-decorated barium calcium aluminum oxide and related materials for NHcatalysis
    Patent number: 11325105
    Abstract: This invention relates to a supported catalyst for synthesizing ammonia (NH3) from nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas (H2), method of making the support, and methods of decorating the support with the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: STARFIRE ENERGY
    Inventors: Joseph D. Beach, Jonathan D. Kintner, Adam W. Welch
  • Chemical reactor with integrated heat exchanger, heater, and high conductance catalyst holder
    Patent number: 11286169
    Abstract: A chemical reactor that combines a pressure vessel, heat exchanger, heater, and catalyst holder into a single device is disclosed. The chemical reactor described herein reduces the cost of the reactor and reduces its parasitic heat losses. The disclosed chemical reactor is suitable for use in ammonia (NH3) synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Starfire Energy
    Inventors: Joseph D. Beach, Jonathan D. Kinter, Adam W. Welch
  • Removal of gaseous NH3 from an NH3 reactor product stream
    Patent number: 10787367
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the removal of ammonia from an ammonia reactor product stream. Systems and methods of the present invention enable ammonia to be synthesized and removed using a broader range of process conditions than are possible with current industrial practices. In particular, the systems and methods enable the use of higher temperatures, lower pressures, and higher reactant flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Starfire Energy
    Inventors: Joseph D. Beach, Jonathan D. Kintner, Adam W. Welch