Patents by Inventor Christian Trefzger

Christian Trefzger 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).

  • Patent number: 11125134
    Abstract: Briefly, in one aspect, a catalytic assembly described herein comprises a module comprising at least one layer of structural catalyst bodies having an inlet face for receiving a gas stream. A diffuser assembly is arranged a distance of greater than 50 mm from the inlet face, the diffuser assembly including at least one diffuser element comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein a ratio of aperture length (L) in the gas stream flow direction to aperture hydraulic diameter (Da) is less than 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: CORMETECH, INC.
    Inventors: Mark L Schirmer, Christian Trefzger, Stephen M Lyons, Colby A Burtt, William D Buynitzky, Chris E Difrancesco
  • Patent number: 11083996
    Abstract: In one aspect, catalyst modules are described herein comprises structural catalyst bodies having cross-sectional flow channel geometries and surface features for enhanced catalytic activity. In some embodiments, the catalyst modules and associated structural catalyst bodies are suitable for use in high particulate matter environments. Briefly, a catalyst module comprises a framework and a plurality of structural catalyst bodies positioned in the framework, a structural catalyst body comprising an outer peripheral wall and a plurality of inner partition walls forming individual flow channels of rectangular cross-section, the outer peripheral wall resistant to localized flexural failures induced by material between adjacent structural catalyst bodies of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: CORMETECH, INC.
    Inventors: Chris E. Difrancesco, Christian Trefzger, Josh Andreas, Colby Burtt
  • Publication number: 20200318519
    Abstract: Briefly, in one aspect, a catalytic assembly described herein comprises a module comprising at least one layer of structural catalyst bodies having an inlet face for receiving a gas stream. A diffuser assembly is arranged a distance of greater than 50 mm from the inlet face, the diffuser assembly including at least one diffuser element comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein a ratio of aperture length (L) in the gas stream flow direction to aperture hydraulic diameter (Da) is less than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: MARK L. SCHIRMER, Christian Trefzger, Stephen M. Lyons, Colby A. Burtt, William D. Buynitzky, Chris E. Difrancesco
  • Patent number: 10690035
    Abstract: Briefly, in one aspect, a catalytic assembly described herein comprises a module comprising at least one layer of structural catalyst bodies having an inlet face for receiving a gas stream. A diffuser assembly is arranged a distance of greater than 50 mm from the inlet face, the diffuser assembly including at least one diffuser element comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein a ratio of aperture length (L) in the gas stream flow direction to aperture hydraulic diameter (Da) is less than 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Cormetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Schirmer, Christian Trefzger, Steve M. Lyons, Colby A. Burtt, William D. Buynitzky, Chris E. Difrancesco
  • Publication number: 20200078732
    Abstract: In one aspect, catalyst modules are described herein comprises structural catalyst bodies having cross-sectional flow channel geometries and surface features for enhanced catalytic activity. In some embodiments, the catalyst modules and associated structural catalyst bodies are suitable for use in high particulate matter environments. Briefly, a catalyst module comprises a framework and a plurality of structural catalyst bodies positioned in the framework, a structural catalyst body comprising an outer peripheral wall and a plurality of inner partition walls forming individual flow channels of rectangular cross-section, the outer peripheral wall resistant to localized flexural failures induced by material between adjacent structural catalyst bodies of the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Chris E. DIFRANCESCO, Christian TREFZGER, Josh ANDREAS, Colby BURTT
  • Publication number: 20190257233
    Abstract: Briefly, in one aspect, a catalytic assembly described herein comprises a module comprising at least one layer of structural catalyst bodies having an inlet face for receiving a gas stream. A diffuser assembly is arranged a distance of greater than 50 mm from the inlet face, the diffuser assembly including at least one diffuser element comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein a ratio of aperture length (L) in the gas stream flow direction to aperture hydraulic diameter (Da) is less than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Mark L. SCHIRMER, Christian TREFZGER, Steve M. LYONS, Colby A. BURTT, William D. BUYNITZKY, Chris E. DIFRANCESCO
  • Publication number: 20190247790
    Abstract: In one aspect, structural catalyst bodies are described herein having cross-sectional flow channel geometries and surface features for enhanced catalytic activity. A structural catalyst body comprises an outer peripheral wall and a plurality of inner partition walls defining individual flow channels of rectangular cross-section, wherein one or more of the inner partition walls comprise surface protrusions, surface indentations or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Chris E. DIFRANCESCO, Gavin MACINNES, Christian TREFZGER, William BUYNITZKY
  • Patent number: 9707541
    Abstract: In one aspect, structural catalyst bodies comprising one or more gradients of catalytic material are provided herein. In some embodiments, a structural catalyst body described herein comprises an inner partition wall having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the inner partition wall having a gradient of catalytic material along the width of the inner partition wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cormetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Trefzger, Chris E. Difrancesco, Raymond Oh
  • Publication number: 20150079334
    Abstract: In one aspect, structural catalyst bodies comprising one or more gradients of catalytic material are provided herein. In some embodiments, a structural catalyst body described herein comprises an inner partition wall having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the inner partition wall having a gradient of catalytic material along the width of the inner partition wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: CORMETECH, INC.
    Inventors: Christian Trefzger, Chris E. Difrancesco, Raymond Oh
  • Publication number: 20150079335
    Abstract: In one aspect, structural catalyst bodies comprising one or more gradients of catalytic material are provided herein. In some embodiments, a structural catalyst body described herein comprises an inner partition wall having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the inner partition wall having a gradient of catalytic material along the width of the inner partition wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: CORMETECH, INC.
    Inventors: Christian TREFZGER, Chris E. DIFRANCESCO, Raymond OH
  • Patent number: 8901033
    Abstract: In one aspect, structural catalyst bodies comprising one or more gradients of catalytic material are provided herein. In some embodiments, a structural catalyst body described herein comprises an inner partition wall having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the inner partition wall having a gradient of catalytic material along the width of the inner partition wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Cormetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Trefzger, Chris E DiFrancesco, Raymond H. Oh
  • Patent number: 8277737
    Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic structural catalysts. The catalysts have a thin wall structure and are advantageous for catalyzing reactions of gaseous fluid or liquid fluid molecules, such as the denitration or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in combustion flue gases. In an embodiment, the honeycomb-like monolithic structural body includes catalytically active outer peripheral walls and a plurality of catalytically active thin-walled inner partition walls, the thin-walled inner partition walls adapted to enhance fluid flow through the monolithic catalytic body and to increase interaction of the fluid molecules with the catalyst body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Cormetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris E. DiFrancesco, James C. Altizer, Thomas W. Hastings, Edward F. Kassman, Christian Trefzger
  • Publication number: 20120087835
    Abstract: In one aspect, structural catalyst bodies comprising one or more gradients of catalytic material are provided herein. In some embodiments, a structural catalyst body described herein comprises an inner partition wall having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the inner partition wall having a gradient of catalytic material along the width of the inner partition wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: CORMETECH, INC.
    Inventors: Christian Trefzger, Chris E. Difrancesco, Raymond H. Oh
  • Publication number: 20100284877
    Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic structural catalysts. The catalysts have a thin wall structure and are advantageous for catalyzing reactions of gaseous fluid or liquid fluid molecules, such as the denitration or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in combustion flue gases. In an embodiment, the honeycomb-like monolithic structural body includes catalytically active outer peripheral walls and a plurality of catalytically active thin-walled inner partition walls, the thin-walled inner partition walls adapted to enhance fluid flow through the monolithic catalytic body and to increase interaction of the fluid molecules with the catalyst body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Chris E. DiFrancesco, James C. Altizer, Thomas W. Hastings, Edward F. Kassman, Christian Trefzger
  • Patent number: 7807110
    Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic structural catalysts. The catalysts have a thin wall structure and are advantageous for catalyzing reactions of gaseous fluid or liquid fluid molecules, such as the denitration or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in combustion flue gases. In an embodiment, the honeycomb-like monolithic structural body includes catalytically active outer peripheral walls and a plurality of catalytically active thin-walled inner partition walls, the thin-walled inner partition walls adapted to enhance fluid flow through the monolithic catalytic body and to increase interaction of the fluid molecules with the catalyst body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Cormetech Inc.
    Inventors: Chris E. DiFrancesco, James C. Altizer, Thomas W. Hastings, Edward F. Kassman, Christian Trefzger
  • Patent number: 7776786
    Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic structural catalysts. The catalysts have a high open frontal area structure and composition advantageous for use in high particulate matter environments such as coal-fired industrial applications. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a monolithic structural catalyst body comprising a high open frontal area structure and composition that can achieve an efficient selective reduction of nitrogen oxides while minimizing the oxidation of sulfur dioxide wherein the structure of the catalyst body is resistant to plugging by particulate matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Cormetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris E. DiFrancesco, Thomas W. Hastings, Edward F. Kassmann, Christian Trefzger
  • Publication number: 20050255021
    Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic structural catalysts. The catalysts have a high open frontal area structure and composition advantageous for use in high particulate matter environments such as coal-fired industrial applications. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a monolithic structural catalyst body comprising a high open frontal area structure and composition that can achieve an efficient selective reduction of nitrogen oxides while minimizing the oxidation of sulfur dioxide wherein the structure of the catalyst body is resistant to plugging by particulate matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Chris DiFrancesco, Thomas Hastings, Edward Kassmann, Christian Trefzger
  • Publication number: 20050202971
    Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic structural catalysts. The catalysts have a thin wall structure and are advantageous for catalyzing reactions of gaseous fluid or liquid fluid molecules, such as the denitration or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in combustion flue gases. In an embodiment, the honeycomb-like monolithic structural body includes catalytically active outer peripheral walls and a plurality of catalytically active thin-walled inner partition walls, the thin-walled inner partition walls adapted to enhance fluid flow through the monolithic catalytic body and to increase interaction of the fluid molecules with the catalyst body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Chris DiFrancesco, James Altizer, Thomas Hastings, Edward Kassman, Christian Trefzger
  • Patent number: 6458187
    Abstract: A shaped zeolite-containing body, e.g., zeolite-containing monoliths, having high compressive strength is prepared from a particular class of siloxane-based binders in combination with zeolite, plasticizing agent, and methylcellulose. It has been discovered that when using the particular class of siloxane binder with the aforementioned components, the body formed therefrom can be processed and calcined at temperatures below 300° C., thereby reducing costs typically seen with other processes for preparing shaped materials containing zeolite. The shaped bodies of this invention have been shown to have compressive strengths of at least 20 N/mm2 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Grace GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hans-Gerhard Fritz, Christian Trefzger, Hans Hermann Höfer