Patents by Inventor Howard L. Wilson

Howard L. Wilson 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).

  • Steam co-injection for the reduction of heat exchange and furnace fouling
    Patent number: 12247796
    Abstract: A system for removing or reducing the accumulation of fouling deposits within furnaces and heat exchangers in industrial systems by introducing a periodic steam blast. The steam blast is directed into the process stream from which fouling deposits precipitate onto the heat exchanger surfaces. The steam blast increases the flow rates, creates turbulence and increases the temperature within the heat exchanger to dislodge foulant in both soft and hardened states from internal surfaces upon which foulants have adhered and accumulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Tyler J. Stephenson, Keith H. Lawson, Bryony J. Merrall, Brody L McDougal, Howard L. Wilson
  • Steam co-injection for the reduction of heat exchange and furnace fouling
    Patent number: 12083449
    Abstract: A process for removing or reducing the accumulation of fouling deposits within furnaces and heat exchangers in industrial systems by introducing a periodic steam blast. The steam blast is directed into the process fluid from which fouling deposits precipitate onto the heat exchanger surfaces. The steam blast increases the flow rates, creates turbulence and increases the temperature within the heat exchanger to dislodge foulant in both soft and hardened states from internal surfaces upon which foulants have adhered and accumulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Tyler J. Stephenson, Keith H. Lawson, Bryony J. Merrall, Brody L. McDougal, Howard L. Wilson
  • STEAM CO-INJECTION FOR THE REDUCTION OF HEAT EXCHANGE AND FURNACE FOULING
    Publication number: 20220186128
    Abstract: A process for removing or reducing the accumulation of foulant within furnaces and heat exchangers in industrial systems such as an oil refinery by introducing a periodic steam blast. The steam blast is directed into the fluid stream from which the foulants form on to the heat exchanger surfaces. The steam blast increases the flow rates, creates turbulence and increases the temperature within the heat exchanger to dislodge foulant in both a soft and hardened states from internal surfaces upon which foulants have adhered and accumulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Tyler J. Stephenson, Keith H. Lawson, Bryony J. Merrall, Brody L. McDougal, Howard L. Wilson
  • STEAM CO-INJECTION FOR THE REDUCTION OF HEAT EXCHANGE AND FURNACE FOULING
    Publication number: 20220184529
    Abstract: A process for removing or reducing the accumulation of foulant within furnaces and heat exchangers in industrial systems such as an oil refinery by introducing a periodic steam blast. The steam blast is directed into the fluid stream from which the foulants form on to the heat exchanger surfaces. The steam blast increases the flow rates, creates turbulence and increases the temperature within the heat exchanger to dislodge foulant in both a soft and hardened states from internal surfaces upon which foulants have adhered and accumulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Tyler J. Stephenson, Keith H. Lawson, Bryony J. Merrall, Brody L. McDougal, Howard L. Wilson
  • Mercury removal from crude oil
    Patent number: 8080156
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to removal of mercury from crude oil. Such removal relies on transferring mercury from a liquid hydrocarbon stream to a natural gas stream upon contacting the liquid hydrocarbon stream with the natural gas stream. Processing of the natural gas stream after used to strip the mercury from the liquid hydrocarbon stream removes the mercury from the natural gas stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. Cross, Probjot Singh, Richard D. Sadok, Howard L. Wilson, John M. Hays
  • MERCURY REMOVAL FROM CRUDE OIL
    Publication number: 20100032345
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to removal of mercury from crude oil. Such removal relies on transferring mercury from a liquid hydrocarbon stream to a natural gas stream upon contacting the liquid hydrocarbon stream with the natural gas stream. Processing of the natural gas stream after used to strip the mercury from the liquid hydrocarbon stream removes the mercury from the natural gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. Cross, Probjot Singh, Richard D. Sadok, Howard L. Wilson, John M. Hays