Patents by Inventor Brian C. Price

Brian C. Price 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).

  • Process for separating nitrogen from a natural gas stream with nitrogen stripping in the production of liquefied natural gas
    Patent number: 10113127
    Abstract: A mixed single refrigerant process for separating a nitrogen gas stream from a natural gas stream containing nitrogen to produce a nitrogen gas stream from a liquefied natural gas stream wherein the separated nitrogen gas stream is used as a refrigerant for the natural gas stream and wherein the mixed refrigerant provides cooling for the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BLACK & VEATCH HOLDING COMPANY
    Inventor: Brian C. Price
  • Combined synthesis gas separation and LNG production method and system
    Patent number: 9243842
    Abstract: A method and system for the separation of a synthesis gas and methane mixture which contains carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane with the process producing synthesis gas and liquid natural gas (LNG).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Black & Veatch Corporation
    Inventor: Brian C. Price
  • System and method for recovering and liquefying boil-off gas
    Patent number: 8650906
    Abstract: A system and process to re-liquefy boil-off liquid natural gas in varied amounts by a process using a screw compressor having an effective compression range from about 10 to about 100 percent of its rated capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Veatch Corporation
    Inventors: Brian C. Price, Randal J. Winkler
  • Process for separating Nitrogen from a natural gas stream with Nitrogen stripping in the production of liquefied natural gas
    Publication number: 20110289963
    Abstract: A mixed single refrigerant process for separating a nitrogen gas stream from a natural gas stream containing nitrogen to produce a nitrogen gas stream from a liquefied natural gas stream wherein the separated nitrogen gas stream is used as a refrigerant for the natural gas stream and wherein the mixed refrigerant provides cooling for the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Black & Veatch Corporation
    Inventor: Brian C. Price
  • Combined synthesis gas separation and LNG production method and system
    Publication number: 20090205367
    Abstract: A method and system for the separation of a synthesis gas and methane mixture which contains carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane with the process producing synthesis gas and liquid natural gas (LNG).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Brian C. Price
  • System and method for recovering and liquefying boil-off gas
    Publication number: 20080264076
    Abstract: A system and process to re-liquefy boil-off liquid natural gas in varied amounts by a process using a screw compressor having an effective compression range from about 10 to about 100 percent of its rated capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Brian C. Price, Randal J. Winkler
  • System and process for liquefying high pressure natural gas
    Patent number: 6367286
    Abstract: A system and a method for efficiently removing natural gas liquids from a natural gas stream at an elevated pressure and liquefying the natural gas stream at an elevated pressure by use of a turbo expander and a compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Veatch Pritchard, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian C. Price
  • Closed loop single mixed refrigerant process
    Patent number: 6295833
    Abstract: A closed loop single mixed refrigerant process and system wherein the process efficiency is increased by increasing the temperature of liquefied material produced in a heat exchange refrigeration zone and thereafter cooling the liquefied material by flashing a portion of the liquefied material to produce a cooler liquefied material and a flash gas a portion of which is recycled to the heat exchange refrigerator. The process and system provide increased process efficiency and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventors: Shawn D. Hoffart, Brian C. Price
  • Closed loop single mixed refrigerant process
    Patent number: 5657643
    Abstract: An improved closed loop single mixed refrigerant process and system for cooling a fluid material through a temperature range exceeding 200.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: The Pritchard Corporation
    Inventor: Brian C. Price