Patents by Inventor Matthijs Ruitenbeek
Matthijs Ruitenbeek 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).
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Patent number: 11505751Abstract: A reactor system for thermally treating a hydrocarbon-containing stream, that includes a pressure containment vessel comprising an interior chamber defined by a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending from the first end to the second end; and a ceramic heat transfer medium that converts electrical current to heat and is positioned within the interior chamber of the pressure containment vessel, wherein the heat transfer medium comprises an electrical resistor, an electrical lead line configured to provide electrical current to the heat transfer medium, a first end face, a second end face, and channels extending between the first end face and the second end face.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Cornelis Biesheuvel, Wim M. Kamperman, Matthijs Ruitenbeek
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Publication number: 20210317372Abstract: A reactor system for thermally treating a hydrocarbon-containing stream, that includes a pressure containment vessel comprising an interior chamber defined by a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending from the first end to the second end; and a ceramic heat transfer medium that converts electrical current to heat and is positioned within the interior chamber of the pressure containment vessel, wherein the heat transfer medium comprises an electrical resistor, an electrical lead line configured to provide electrical current to the heat transfer medium, a first end face, a second end face, and channels extending between the first end face and the second end face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Cornelis Biesheuvel, Wim M. Kamperman, Matthijs Ruitenbeek
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Patent number: 10639586Abstract: A method and an integrated system for reducing CO2 emissions in industrial processes. The method and integrated system (100) capture carbon dioxide (CO2) gas from a first gas stream (104) with a chemical absorbent to produce a second gas stream (106) having a higher concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) gas and a lower concentration of CO2 gas as compared to first gas stream. The CO gas in the second gas stream is used to produce C5 to C20 hydrocarbons in an exothermic reaction (108) with hydrogen (H2) gas (138). At least a portion of the heat generated in the exothermic reaction is used to regenerate the chemical absorbent with the liberation of the CO2 gas (128) captured from the first gas stream. Heat captured during the exothermic reaction can, optionally, first be used to generate electricity, wherein the heat remaining after generating electricity is used to thermally regenerate the chemical absorbent.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Steven Corthals, Cornelis Biesheuvel, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Andrzej Malek, Peter E. Groenendijk, Garmt R. Meima
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Publication number: 20180326352Abstract: A method and an integrated system for reducing CO2 emissions in industrial processes. The method and integrated system (100) capture carbon dioxide (CO2) gas from a first gas stream (104) with a chemical absorbent to produce a second gas stream (106) having a higher concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) gas and a lower concentration of CO2 gas as compared to first gas stream. The CO gas in the second gas stream is used to produce C5 to C20 hydrocarbons in an exothermic reaction (108) with hydrogen (H2) gas (138). At least a portion of the heat generated in the exothermic reaction is used to regenerate the chemical absorbent with the liberation of the CO2 gas (128) captured from the first gas stream. Heat captured during the exothermic reaction can, optionally, first be used to generate electricity, wherein the heat remaining after generating electricity is used to thermally regenerate the chemical absorbent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Steven Corthals, Cornelis Biesheuvel, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Andrzej Malek, Peter E. Groenendijk, Garmt R. Meima
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Patent number: 9919981Abstract: A feedstream comprising hydrogen and a gas selected from carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or a combination thereof is converted to a product mixture containing a combination of saturated and unsaturated two carbon atom and three carbon atom hydrocarbons via contact with a mixed catalyst comprising a mixed metal oxide catalyst selected from a copper oxide, copper oxide/zinc oxide, copper oxide/alumina, copper oxide/zinc oxide/alumina catalyst, a zinc oxide/chromium oxide catalyst, or a combination thereof, in admixture with a molecular sieve catalyst having a CHA, AEI, AEL, AFI, BEA, or DDR framework type, or a combination of such molecular sieves. Exemplary molecular sieve catalysts include SAPO-34, SAPO-18, SAPO-5, and Beta. Advantages include reduced production of C1 hydrocarbons, C4 and higher hydrocarbons, or both; long catalyst lifetimes; desirable conversions; and desirable proportions of C2 and C3 paraffins.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Adam Chojecki, Davy Nieskens, Thomas Davidian, Peter E. Groenendijk, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Barry B. Fish, Max M. Tirtowidjojo, Garmt R. Meima
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Patent number: 9833774Abstract: Preparation of a catalyst suitable for use in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis reactions using a two step process in which the steps may be performed in either order. In step a), impregnate an iron carboxylate metal organic framework selected from a group consisting of iron-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate (Fe-(BTC), Basolite™ F-300 and/or MIL-100 (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-101(Fe)), iron fumarate (MIL-88 A (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-53 (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-68 (Fe)) or iron azobenzenetetracarboxylate (MIL-127 (Fe)) with a solution of a promoter element selected from alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. In step b) thermally decompose the iron carboxylate metal organic framework under an inert gaseous atmosphere to yield a catalyst that is a porous carbon matrix having embedded therein a plurality of discrete aliquots of iron carbide.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Vera P. Santos Castro, Adam Chojecki, Garmt R. Meima, Adrianus Koeken, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Thomas Davidian, Gascon Jorge, Michiel Makkee, Freek Kapteijn, Tim A. Wezendonk
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Publication number: 20170210679Abstract: A feedstream comprising hydrogen and a gas selected from carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or a combination thereof is converted to a product mixture containing a combination of saturated and unsaturated two carbon atom and three carbon atom hydrocarbons via contact with a mixed catalyst comprising a mixed metal oxide catalyst selected from a copper oxide, copper oxide/zinc oxide, copper oxide/alumina, copper oxide/zinc oxide/alumina catalyst, a zinc oxide/chromium oxide catalyst, or a combination thereof, in admixture with a molecular sieve catalyst having a CHA, AEI, AEL, AFI, BEA, or DDR framework type, or a combination of such molecular sieves. Exemplary molecular sieve catalysts include SAPO-34, SAPO-18, SAPO-5, and Beta. Advantages include reduced production of C1 hydrocarbons, C4 and higher hydrocarbons, or both; long catalyst lifetimes; desirable conversions; and desirable proportions of C2 and C3 paraffins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Adam CHOJECKI, Davy NIESKENS, Thomas DAVIDIAN, Peter E. GROENENDIJK, Matthijs RUITENBEEK, Barry B. FISH, Max M. TIRTOWIDJOJO, Garmt R. MEIMA
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Patent number: 9694345Abstract: A catalyst composition and process for preparing it and for using it to enhance the selectivity to light (C2 to C3) olefins in a Fischer-Tropsch conversion of synthesis gas is disclosed. The catalyst composition is an iron-based catalyst on an yttria/zirconia support. In a Fischer-Tropsch reaction the selectivity to ethylene may be enhanced by at least 20 mole percent and to propylene by at least 4 mole percent, in comparison with use of an otherwise identical catalyst that is free of yttria, in an otherwise identical Fischer-Tropsch reaction.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Adam Chojecki, Adrianus Koeken
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Publication number: 20170173565Abstract: Preparation of a catalyst suitable for use in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis reactions using a two step process in which the steps may be performed in either order. In step a), impregnate an iron carboxylate metal organic framework selected from a group consisting of iron-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate (Fe-(BTC), Basolite™ F-300 and/or MIL-100 (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-101(Fe)), iron fumarate (MIL-88 A (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-53 (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-68 (Fe)) or iron azobenzenetetracarboxylate (MIL-127 (Fe)) with a solution of a promoter element selected from alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. In step b) thermally decompose the iron carboxylate metal organic framework under an inert gaseous atmosphere to yield a catalyst that is a porous carbon matrix having embedded therein a plurality of discrete aliquots of iron carbide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Vera P. Santos Castro, Adam Chojecki, Garmt R. Meima, Adrianus Koeken, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Thomas Davidian, Gascon Jorge, Michiel Makkee, Freek Kapteijn, Tim A. Wezendonk
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Patent number: 9643164Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, useful for conversion of synthesis gas to olefins, is prepared from a catalyst precursor composition including iron oxide and an alkali metal on a substantially inert support, and then treated by a process including as ordered steps (1) reduction in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere at a pressure of 0.1 to 1 M Pa and a temperature from 280° C. to 450° C.; (2) carburization in a carbon monoxide-containing atmosphere at a pressure from 0.1 to 1 M Pa and a temperature from 200° C. to less than 340° C.; and (3) conditioning in a hydrogen- and carbon monoxide-containing atmosphere at a pressure from 0.1 to 2 MPa and a temperature from 280° C. to 340° C.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Adrianus Koeken, Marjolein Vos, Marco F. Wielemaker
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Publication number: 20160121311Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, useful for conversion of synthesis gas to olefins, is prepared from a catalyst precursor composition including iron oxide and an alkali metal on a substantially inert support, and then treated by a process including as ordered steps (1) reduction in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere at a pressure of 0.1 to 1 M Pa and a temperature from 280° C. to 450° C.; (2) carburization in a carbon monoxide-containing atmosphere at a pressure from 0.1 to 1 M Pa and a temperature from 200° C. to less than 340° C.; and (3) conditioning in a hydrogen- and carbon monoxide-containing atmosphere at a pressure from 0.1 to 2 MPa and a temperature from 280° C. to 340° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Davidian, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Adrianus Koeken, Marjolein Vos, Marco F. Wielemaker
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Publication number: 20160107144Abstract: A catalyst composition and process for preparing it and for using it to enhance the selectivity to light (C2 to C3) olefins in a Fischer-Tropsch conversion of synthesis gas is disclosed. The catalyst composition is an iron-based catalyst on an yttria/zirconia support. In a Fischer-Tropsch reaction the selectivity to ethylene may be enhanced by at least 20 mole percent and to propylene by at least 4 mole percent, in comparison with use of an otherwise identical catalyst that is free of yttria, in an otherwise identical Fischer-Tropsch reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Thomas Davidian, Matthijs Ruitenbeek, Adam Chojecki, Adrianus Koeken
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Patent number: 9126876Abstract: Effect Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of lower olefins by converting a syngas feedstream at a temperature within a range of from 300° C. to no more than 400° C. using a supported, iron-based catalyst under a total system pressure of at least 2 megapascals with a volumetric ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide of at least 3:1 with markedly lower coking rates than attainable at a total system pressure of less than 2 megapascals.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Krijn Pieter de Jong, Adrianus Koeken, Matthijs Ruitenbeek
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Publication number: 20140024727Abstract: Effect Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of lower olefins by converting a syngas feedstream at a temperature within a range of from 300° C. to no more than 400° C. using a supported, iron-based catalyst under a total system pressure of at least 2 megapascals with a volumetric ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide of at least 3:1 with markedly lower coking rates than attainable at a total system pressure of less than 2 megapascals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Krijn Pieter de Jong, Adrianus Koeken, Matthijs Ruitenbeek