Patents by Inventor Arne Raheim

Arne Raheim 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).

  • Publication number: 20220275753
    Abstract: Hydrogen-fueled gas turbine power system comprising a compressor (22), a combustor (24) and a turbine (26) as well as a fuel supply device (10). The fuel supply device (10) has the form of a hydrogen gas producing reactor system with at least one reactor (12) based on sorption enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR) and/or sorption enhanced water gas shift (SE-WGS) of syngas The reactor (12) is connected in a closed loop with a regenerator (14) for circulating and regenerating a CO2 absorber between the reactor (12) and the regenerator (14). Additionally, there is a closed heat exchange loop (21) between the regenerator (14) of the hydrogen gas producing reactor system (10) and the downstream end of the combustor (24) or the upstream end of the turbine (26). A method of its use is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Arne Råheim, Nicola Di Giulio, Kathrine Ryengen, Fredrik Mowill
  • Patent number: 9373856
    Abstract: A power generation apparatus comprises a fuel cell and a reforming module, wherein the reforming module is adapted to reform hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen and other components, and to separate the hydrogen from the other components. The apparatus is arranged so that the hydrogen is fed from the reforming module to the anode of the fuel cell. Carbon dioxide may be separated in the reforming module. Hydrogen may be recycled from the anode outflow back to the anode and/or tapped off. The apparatus may also contain a desorption module for releasing carbon dioxide. The absorption and release of carbon dioxide may be integrated and the carbon dioxide absorbent and/or desorbent may be recycled. Components of the apparatus may be thermally integrated. The apparatus may be used to generate electricity and produce hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ZEG POWER AS
    Inventors: Arild Vik, Arne Raheim
  • Publication number: 20110244341
    Abstract: A power generation apparatus comprises a fuel cell and a reforming module, wherein the reforming module is adapted to reform hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen and other components, and to separate the hydrogen from the other components. The apparatus is arranged so that the hydrogen is fed from the reforming module to the anode of the fuel cell. Carbon dioxide may be separated in the reforming module. Hydrogen may be recycled from the anode outflow back to the anode and/or tapped off. The apparatus may also contain a desorption module for releasing carbon dioxide. The absorption and release of carbon dioxide may be integrated and the carbon dioxide absorbent and/or desorbent may be recycled. Components of the apparatus may be thermally integrated. The apparatus may be used to generate electricity and produce hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: PROTOTECH AS
    Inventors: Arild Vik, Arne Räheim
  • Publication number: 20060127714
    Abstract: A power generation apparatus comprises a fuel cell and a reforming module, wherein the reforming module is adapted to reform hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen and other components, and to separate said hydrogen from said other components. The apparatus is arranged so that said hydrogen is fed from the reforming module to the anode of the fuel cell. Carbon dioxide may be separated in the reforming module. Hydrogen may be recycled from the anode outflow back to the anode and/or tapped off. The apparatus may also contain a desorption module for releasing carbon dioxide. The absorption and release of carbon dioxide may be integrated and the carbon dioxide absorbent and/or desorbent may be recycled. Components of the apparatus may be thermally integrated. The apparatus may be used to generate electricity and produce hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Arild Vik, Arne Raheim
  • Patent number: 4743761
    Abstract: All natural water sources are "labeled" by a unique ratio of strontium isotopes (.sup.87 Sr/.sup.86 Sr). In accordance with the invention, the strontium isotope ratio for oil bearing formation water and for seawater which is to be injected into the formation is determined. The strontium isotope ratio of the produced water is then monitored at regular intervals and, when the strontium isotope ratio changes to that of the injected water, water injection breakthrough is delimited. The strontium isotope ratio thus serves as a natural tracer for seawater injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Arne Raheim, Philip C. Smalley