Patents by Inventor Edward M. Martens

Edward M. Martens 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: 20140305881
    Abstract: Chlorine dioxide generation systems and methods are disclosed. One or more reactants, such as sodium hypochlorite, may be electrolytically generated on-site for delivery to a reaction column. Low concentration reactants may be used to generate chlorine dioxide as part of a mixed oxy-chloro product stream containing free available chlorine. In at least one embodiment, an optical analyzer may be positioned along a reactant feed line to measure a concentration of reactant supplied to a reaction column. A controller may adjust a flow rate of the reactant in response to information provided by the optical analyzer. The controller may also perform pH control within the system. In some embodiments, the chlorine dioxide generator may be incorporated in an all-liquid water disinfection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Vince G. Alarid, Edward M. Martens, Bobby J. Ownings, Glenn W. Holden
  • Patent number: 8784733
    Abstract: Chlorine dioxide generation systems and methods are disclosed. One or more reactants, such as sodium hypochlorite, may be electrolytically generated on-site for delivery to a reaction column. Low concentration reactants may be used to generate chlorine dioxide as part of a mixed oxy-chloro product stream containing free available chlorine. In at least one embodiment, an optical analyzer may be positioned along a reactant feed line to measure a concentration of reactant supplied to a reaction column. A controller may adjust a flow rate of the reactant in response to information provided by the optical analyzer. The controller may also perform pH control within the system. In some embodiments, the chlorine dioxide generator may be incorporated in an all-liquid water disinfection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vince G. Alarid, Edward M. Martens, Bobby J. Owings, Glenn W. Holden
  • Publication number: 20110129388
    Abstract: Chlorine dioxide generation systems and methods are disclosed. One or more reactants, such as sodium hypochlorite, may be electrolytically generated on-site for delivery to a reaction column. Low concentration reactants may be used to generate chlorine dioxide as part of a mixed oxy-chloro product stream containing free available chlorine. In at least one embodiment, an optical analyzer may be positioned along a reactant feed line to measure a concentration of reactant supplied to a reaction column. A controller may adjust a flow rate of the reactant in response to information provided by the optical analyzer. The controller may also perform pH control within the system. In some embodiments, the chlorine dioxide generator may be incorporated in an all-liquid water disinfection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Vince G. Alarid, Edward M. Martens, Bobby J. Owings, Glenn W. Holden
  • Publication number: 20090263313
    Abstract: A chloride dioxide generation system made efficient by the use of a minimum number of seals and the use of a sophisticated computerized control system with the chlorine dioxide generation system comprising a) multiple PID loop control, b) a touch screen interface (HMI), c) automatic flow control of chemical precursors, d) a process controller, e) a minimum number of seals, f) a seal-less vacuum eductor, g) a unit design of the ejector; seal-less tubing connector and seal-less manual flowmeters, h) a vacuum eductor to be used with gas supply and other chemical feeds, i) a mass dispersion chlorine flowmeter to accurately supply amount of chlorine gas, j) an optical chlorine dioxide analyzer looped to the process controller and k) an automatic efficiency control screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Edward M. Martens, Earl B. Smith, Gregory J. Beckstrom
  • Patent number: 7504074
    Abstract: A chloride dioxide generation system made efficient by the use of a minimum number of seals and the use of a sophisticated computerized control system with the chlorine dioxide generation system comprising a) multiple PID loop control, b) a touch screen interface (HMI), c) automatic flow control of chemical precursors, d) a process controller, e) a minimum number of seals, f) a seal-less vacuum eductor, g) a unit design of the ejector; seal-less tubing connector and seal-less manual flowmeters, h) a vacuum eductor to be used with gas supply and other chemical feeds, i) a mass dispersion chlorine flowmeter to accurately supply amount of chlorine gas, j) an optical chlorine dioxide analyzer looped to the process controller and k) an automatic efficiency control screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Martens, Earl B. Smith, Gregory J. Beckstrom
  • Publication number: 20030229422
    Abstract: A chloride dioxide generation system made efficient by the use of a minimum number of seals and the use of a sophisticated computerized control system with the chlorine dioxide generation system comprising a) multiple PID loop control, b) a touch screen interface (HMI), c) automatic flow control of chemical precursors, d) a process controller, e) a minimum number of seals, f) a seal-less vacuum eductor, g) a unit design of the ejector; seal-less tubing connector and seal-less manual flowmeters, h) a vacuum eductor to be used with gas supply and other chemical feeds, i) a mass dispersion chlorine flowmeter to accurately supply amount of chlorine gas, j) an optical chlorine dioxide analyzer looped to the process controller and k) an automatic efficiency control screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicants: VULCAN CHEMICALS, A BUSINESS GROUP OF VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY
    Inventors: Edward M. Martens, Earl B. Smith, Gregory J. Beckstrom