Patents by Inventor Andrzej Malek
Andrzej Malek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10639586Abstract: A method and an integrated system for reducing CO2 emissions in industrial processes. The method and integrated system (100) capture carbon dioxide (CO2) gas from a first gas stream (104) with a chemical absorbent to produce a second gas stream (106) having a higher concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) gas and a lower concentration of CO2 gas as compared to first gas stream. The CO gas in the second gas stream is used to produce C5 to C20 hydrocarbons in an exothermic reaction (108) with hydrogen (H2) gas (138). At least a portion of the heat generated in the exothermic reaction is used to regenerate the chemical absorbent with the liberation of the CO2 gas (128) captured from the first gas stream. Heat captured during the exothermic reaction can, optionally, first be used to generate electricity, wherein the heat remaining after generating electricity is used to thermally regenerate the chemical absorbent.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Steven Corthals, Cornelis Biesheuvel, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Andrzej Malek, Peter E. Groenendijk, Garmt R. Meima
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Patent number: 10633301Abstract: A process for converting oxygenates to hydrocarbons includes introducing a feed stream having at least one oxygenate into a reaction zone, and introducing a hydrogen gas stream into the reaction zone. In the reaction zone the feed stream and the hydrogen gas stream are simultaneously contacted with a catalyst, and the catalyst includes a solid microporous acid component having 8-MR to 10-MR access. The hydrogen gas stream in the reaction zone has a partial pressure from 1 bar (100 kPa) to 48 bar (4800 kPa), and the reaction zone is at a temperature from 350° C. to 500° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Davy L. S. Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
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Publication number: 20200123078Abstract: A process for converting a feed stream to C2 to C5 hydrocarbons includes introducing a feed stream of hydrogen and at least one carbon-containing component selected from CO, CO2, and mixtures thereof into a reaction zone at an initial reactor pressure and an initial reactor temperature. The feed stream is contacted to a hybrid catalyst positioned in the reaction zone, and the hybrid catalyst includes a methanol synthesis component and a solid microporous acid material. The pressure within the reaction zone is increased during the contacting of the feed stream to the hybrid catalyst from the initial reactor pressure to a final reactor pressure. A temperature within the reaction zone at any time during the contacting of the feed stream to the hybrid catalyst is within±20° C. of the initial reactor temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Davy L.S. Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
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Publication number: 20200055801Abstract: A method for separating CO2 from C2 to C5 alkanes includes introducing a first stream including C2 to C5 alkanes and CO2 into a first separation zone, the first separation zone including a hydrocarbon solvent, and separating the first stream into a recycle stream and a second stream in the first separation zone. The recycle stream including CO2 and one or more of CO, H2, and CH4, and the second stream including C2 to C5 alkanes. The method further includes introducing the second stream into a second separation zone, and separating the second stream into a third stream and a fourth stream, wherein the third stream includes C2 alkanes and the fourth stream includes C3 to C5 alkanes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Barry Brent Fish, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek, Davy L.S. Nieskens, Brien A. Stears
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Publication number: 20200024213Abstract: A process for converting oxygenates to hydrocarbons includes introducing a feed stream having at least one oxygenate into a reaction zone, and introducing a hydrogen gas stream into the reaction zone. In the reaction zone the feed stream and the hydrogen gas stream are simultaneously contacted with a catalyst, and the catalyst includes a solid microporous acid component having 8-MR to 10-MR access. The hydrogen gas stream in the reaction zone has a partial pressure from 1 bar (100 kPa) to 48 bar (4800 kPa), and the reaction zone is at a temperature from 350° C. to 500° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Davy L.S. Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
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Publication number: 20200017774Abstract: A process for preparing C2 to C3 olefins includes introducing a feed stream having a volumetric ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide from greater than 0.5:1 to less than 5:1 into a reactor, and contacting the feed stream with a bifunctional catalyst. The bifunctional catalyst includes a Cr/Zn oxide methanol synthesis component having a Cr to Zn molar ratio from greater than 1.0:1 to less than 2.15:1, and a SAPO-34 silicoaluminophosphate microporous crystalline material. The reactor operates at a temperature ranging from 350° C. to 450° C., and a pressure ranging from 10 bar (1.0 MPa) to 60 bar (6.0 MPa). The process has a cumulative productivity of C2 to C3 olefins greater than 15 kg C2 to C3 olefins/kg catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Davy L.S. Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
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Patent number: 10329209Abstract: A process for preparing C2 and C3 olefins comprises contacting a feedstream including hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a bifunctional catalyst in a reaction under certain specified conditions. The catalyst includes as components (1) chromium oxide and zinc oxide mixed metal oxides, and (2) a SAPO-34 molecular sieve. The resulting product of the reaction is relatively high in the target lower olefins and relatively low in less desirable products, including C2 and C3 paraffins, C4+ hydrocarbons, oxygenates, and methane, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for certain previously common and costly separations. The bifunctional catalyst as used in the inventive process also offers improvements in catalyst life in comparison with some methanol-to-olefins catalysts. The process may be carried out as a single unit operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Davy Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
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Patent number: 10207259Abstract: Prepare a hybrid SAPO-34/ZSM-5 catalyst via sequential steps as follows: a) form a mixture consisting essentially of ZSM-5 as a sole source of silicon atoms, aluminum isopropoxide and a solution of orthophosphoric acid; b) combine the mixture with an aqueous solution of tetraethylammonium hydroxide to form a reaction mixture; and c) subject the reaction mixture to hydrothermal conditions for a period of time sufficient to convert the reaction mixture to a hybrid SAPO-34/ZSM-5 catalyst. Use the hybrid catalyst in converting an oxygenate (methanol and/or dimethyl ether) to an olefin.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Yu Liu, Andrzej Malek
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Publication number: 20190046968Abstract: The present disclosure provides an air-soak containing regeneration process reducing its time. The process includes (i) removing surface carbon species from a gallium-based alkane dehydrogenation catalyst in a combustion process in the presence of a fuel gas; (ii) conditioning the gallium-based alkane dehydrogenation catalyst after (i) in air-soak treatment at a temperature of 660° C. to 850° C. with (iii) a flow of oxygen-containing gas having (iv) 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andrzej MALEK, David Gordon BARTON, Lin LUO
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Publication number: 20180326352Abstract: A method and an integrated system for reducing CO2 emissions in industrial processes. The method and integrated system (100) capture carbon dioxide (CO2) gas from a first gas stream (104) with a chemical absorbent to produce a second gas stream (106) having a higher concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) gas and a lower concentration of CO2 gas as compared to first gas stream. The CO gas in the second gas stream is used to produce C5 to C20 hydrocarbons in an exothermic reaction (108) with hydrogen (H2) gas (138). At least a portion of the heat generated in the exothermic reaction is used to regenerate the chemical absorbent with the liberation of the CO2 gas (128) captured from the first gas stream. Heat captured during the exothermic reaction can, optionally, first be used to generate electricity, wherein the heat remaining after generating electricity is used to thermally regenerate the chemical absorbent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Steven Corthals, Cornelis Biesheuvel, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Andrzej Malek, Peter E. Groenendijk, Garmt R. Meima
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Publication number: 20180305272Abstract: A process for preparing C2 and C3 olefins comprises contacting a feedstream including hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a bifunctional catalyst in a reaction under certain specified conditions. The catalyst includes as components (1) chromium oxide and zinc oxide mixed metal oxides, and (2) a SAPO-34 molecular sieve. The resulting product of the reaction is relatively high in the target lower olefins and relatively low in less desirable products, including C2 and C3 paraffins, C4+ hydrocarbons, oxygenates, and methane, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for certain previously common and costly separations. The bifunctional catalyst as used in the inventive process also offers improvements in catalyst life in comparison with some methanol-to-olefins catalysts. The process may be carried out as a single unit operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Davy Nieskens, Aysegul Ciftci Sandikci, Peter E. Groenendijk, Andrzej Malek
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Publication number: 20180178204Abstract: Prepare a hybrid SAPO-34/ZSM-5 catalyst via sequential steps as follows: a) form a mixture consisting essentially of ZSM-5 as a sole source of silicon atoms, aluminum isopropoxide and a solution of orthophosphoric acid; b) combine the mixture with an aqueous solution of tetraethylammonium hydroxide to form a reaction mixture; and c) subject the reaction mixture to hydrothermal conditions for a period of time sufficient to convert the reaction mixture to a hybrid SAPO-34/ZSM-5 catalyst. Use the hybrid catalyst in converting an oxygenate (methanol and/or dimethyl ether) to an olefin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Yu Liu, Andrzej Malek
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Patent number: 9822313Abstract: Form liquid product stream that has a C13 to C20 hydrocarbon content of less than 5.0 wt % based upon a total weight of the liquid product stream via a process that includes contacting synthesis gas with a sulfurized Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 catalyst. The sulfurized Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 catalyst can include ZSM-5, cobalt, an alkali metal, sulfur, and a reduction promoter.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andrzej Malek, Thomas Davidian
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Publication number: 20170283708Abstract: Form liquid product stream that has a C13 to C20 hydrocarbon content of less than 5.0 wt % based upon a total weight of the liquid product stream via a process that includes contacting synthesis gas with a sulfurized Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 catalyst. The sulfurized Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 catalyst can include ZSM-5, cobalt, an alkali metal, sulfur, and a reduction promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andrzej Malek, Thomas Davidian
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Patent number: 9776170Abstract: A heterogeneous catalyst suitable for use in alkane dehydrogenation has an active layer that includes alumina and gallia. The active layer is dispersed on a support such as alumina or silica-modified alumina.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Mark P. Kaminsky, Andrzej Malek, Lin Luo, Brien A. Stears, Isa K. Mbaraka, Devon C. Rosenfeld
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Publication number: 20160288093Abstract: A heterogeneous catalyst suitable for use in alkane dehydrogenation has an active layer that includes alumina and gallia. The active layer is dispersed on a support such as alumina or silica-modified alumina.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Mark P. Kaminsky, Andrzej Malek, Lin Luo, Brien A. Stears, Isa K. Mbaraka, Devon C. Rosenfeld
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Patent number: 9034075Abstract: A process for manufacturing high aspect ratio silver nanowires is provided, wherein the recovered silver nanowires exhibit an average diameter of 25 to 80 nm and an average length of 10 to 100 ?m; and, wherein the total glycol concentration is <0.001 wt % at all times during the process.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Lunn, Andrzej Malek
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Publication number: 20130283974Abstract: A process for manufacturing high aspect ratio silver nanowires is provided, wherein the recovered silver nanowires exhibit an average diameter of 25 to 80 nm and an average length of 10 to 100 ?m; and, wherein the total glycol concentration is <0.001 wt % at all times during the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Lunn, Andrzej Malek
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Patent number: 8143438Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo
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Publication number: 20110082311Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo