Patents by Inventor James D. Dougherty

James D. Dougherty 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: 8709348
    Abstract: Circulating dry scrubbing (CDS) systems and methods utilizes a particle classification unit operation to separate unreacted sorbent (such as lime, limestone, or sodium-based sorbent) such that a reactive fraction of the cut stream may be selectively recovered to a flue gas scrubbing system. This reduces the amount of fresh sorbent that must be supplied for pollutant removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Babcock Power Development LLC
    Inventors: James K. Neathery, Angelos Kokkinos, James D. Dougherty, Matthew Quitadamo
  • Publication number: 20140099239
    Abstract: Circulating dry scrubbing (CDS) systems and methods utilizes a particle classification unit operation to separate unreacted sorbent (such as lime, limestone, or sodium-based sorbent) such that a reactive fraction of the cut stream may be selectively recovered to a flue gas scrubbing system. This reduces the amount of fresh sorbent that must be supplied for pollutant removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: James K. Neathery, Angelos Kokkinos, James D. Dougherty, Matthew Quitadamo
  • Patent number: 8518353
    Abstract: Circulating dry scrubbing (CDS) systems and methods utilizes a particle classification unit operation to separate unreacted sorbent (such as lime, limestone, or sodium-based sorbent) such that a reactive fraction of the cut stream may be selectively recovered to a flue gas scrubbing system. This reduces the amount of fresh sorbent that must be supplied for pollutant removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Babcock Power Development LLC
    Inventors: James K. Neathery, Angelos Kokkinos, James D. Dougherty, Matthew Quitadamo
  • Patent number: 8318115
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for regenerative selective catalytic reduction including a catalyst chamber that contains a catalyst for reducing NOX in a gas stream passing therethrough. The system also includes a reactant injector, first and second heat exchangers, and a valve manifold adapted to direct a substantially continuous gas stream through the heat exchangers and catalyst chamber in such a manner as to flow through the catalyst chamber in the same flow direction during each cycle of the system. The invention also provides a process of regenerative selective catalytic reduction wherein the gas stream through the catalyst chamber flows in the same flow direction during each cycle of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Babcock Power Environmental, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Harold, James D. Dougherty
  • Patent number: 8124017
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for regenerative selective catalytic reduction including a catalyst chamber that contains a catalyst for reducing NOX in a gas stream passing therethrough. The system also includes a reactant injector, first and second heat exchangers, and a valve manifold adapted to direct a substantially continuous gas stream through the heat exchangers and catalyst chamber in such a manner as to flow through the catalyst chamber in the same flow direction during each cycle of the system. The invention also provides a process of regenerative selective catalytic reduction wherein the gas stream through the catalyst chamber flows in the same flow direction during each cycle of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Babcock Power Environmental Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Harold, James D. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20110008230
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for regenerative selective catalytic reduction including a catalyst chamber that contains a catalyst for reducing NOx in a gas stream passing therethrough. The system also includes a reactant injector, first and second heat exchangers, and a valve manifold adapted to direct a substantially continuous gas stream through the heat exchangers and catalyst chamber in such a manner as to flow through the catalyst chamber in the same flow direction during each cycle of the system. The invention also provides a process of regenerative selective catalytic reduction wherein the gas stream through the catalyst chamber flows in the same flow direction during each cycle of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Babcock Power Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Harold, James D. Dougherty
  • Patent number: 5423294
    Abstract: A protective wall structure for protecting boiler tubing in facilities using refuse as a fuel source to produce steam for electrical power generation. The protective wall structure includes an array of shielding tiles, heat transfer bonding material, and elongated compressible material. The shielding tiles include a front surface facing the interior combustion zone of the facility, a rear surface facing the boiler tubes, and a plurality of sidewall surfaces. The heat transfer bonding material is positioned between the boiler tubes and the rear surfaces of the shielding tiles to permit heat transfer and create a bond between the boiler tubes and the shielding tiles. The elongated compressible material is positioned between the sidewall perimeter surfaces of adjacent shielding tiles to provide an expansion joint. This permits relative expansion between adjacent shielding tiles without cracking upon an increase in temperature in the interior combustion zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur W. Cole, Franklin A. Hamlyn, James D. Dougherty, John M. O'Sullivan
  • Patent number: 5394806
    Abstract: A new carriage system for a ram feeder has been designed and is provided. As in the prior art, the carriage system has a drive cart to which is attached a driving force member at one end thereof and a ram member on the other and opposing end thereof. The drive cart is supported by and travels upon a carriage table. The carriage system of the present invention replaces the prior art wheel and flat rail arrangement under the drive cart. The wheels together with the associated problems have been eliminated. In the present invention, the carriage system has a guide member attached to the carriage table and a travel member attached to the underside of the drive cart. The guide member is longitudinally oriented on the carriage table in the direction of drive cart travel and has at least one upper wear portion. The guide member guides the drive cart and the attached ram member during a reciprocating stoke cycle of the driving force member. The travel member has at least one lower wear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur W. Cole, Franklin A. Hamlyn, James D. Dougherty, John M. O'Sullivan
  • Patent number: 5377663
    Abstract: The sidewall end grate block includes a first side which can be placed adjacent to a press plate and a second side which is adjacent to another grate block. The first side includes press plate attachment provisions while the second side includes a tension rod attachment provisions. The press plate attachment provisions on the first side include a plurality of holes which are adapted to receive bolts which can be received by a corresponding holes in the respective adjacent press plate. The tension rod attachment provisions on the second side include a cross-shaped hole and locking protrusions which can accept the head end of a tension rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur W. Cole, Franklin A. Hamlyn, James D. Dougherty, John M. O'Sullivan