Patents Assigned to SynGas Technology, LLC
  • Pretreatment of Biomass Feed for Gasification
    Publication number: 20140283439
    Abstract: A process for optimizing a biomass feedstock for gasification for the production of syngas. The biomass feed, which is preferably a lignocellulosic material, is subjected to controlled torrefaction so that the biomass only undergoes a weight loss of about 10% to 15% on a dry ash free basis. This increases the energy density and friability of the so treated biomass and results in higher efficiency on subsequent gasification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: SynGas Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jacqueline R Hitchingham, Lloyd R. White, Christian T. Goralski, JR.
  • Pretreatment of biomass feed for gasification
    Patent number: 8795399
    Abstract: A process for pretreating a biomass feedstock for gasification for the production of syngas. The biomass feed, which is preferably a lignocellulosic material, is subjected to torrefaction that increases its energy density, friability, and results in higher efficiency gasification of the torrefied biomass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Syngas Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jacqueline R. Hitchingham, Lloyd R. White
  • Method for controlling the peak temperature of a fluid gasification zone
    Patent number: 8778038
    Abstract: A method for controlling the peak temperature of a fluid gasification zone used for the gasification of carbonaceous materials to a syngas. Pulsed oxygen is used to control the peak temperature of the gasification zone and to avoid hot spots in the gasifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Syngas Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Duane A. Goetsch, Jacqueline R. Hitchingham, Lloyd R. White
  • Process for producing transportation fuels from syngas
    Patent number: 8748500
    Abstract: A process for producing transportation fuels, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, from syngas with a low H2/CO ratio. The syngas is first converted to dimethyl ether which is then converted to gasoline by way of a dimethyl ether to gasoline process and to diesel fuel by way of a Fischer-Tropsch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: SynGas Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Duane A. Goetsch, Kym B Arcuri, Steven J. Schmit, Jacqueline R Hitchingham, Lloyd R. White
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE PEAK TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID GASIFICATION ZONE
    Publication number: 20120196238
    Abstract: A method for controlling the peak temperature of a fluid gasification zone used for the gasification of carbonaceous materials to a syngas. Pulsed oxygen is used to control the peak temperature of the gasification zone and to avoid hot spots in the gasifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: SYNGAS TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Duane A. Goetsch, Jacqueline R. Hitchingham, Lloyd R. White
  • TWO STAGE PROCESS FOR CONVERTING BIOMASS TO SYNGAS
    Publication number: 20120193581
    Abstract: A two stage conversion process for converting biomass to a syngas, wherein the first stage is a gasification stage and the second stage is a combustion stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: SynGas Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Duane A. Goetsch, Jacqueline R. Hitchingham, Lloyd R. White