Abstract: A system and method are provided for converting solid waste into new plastic products by utilizing the plastic from a landfill in new products and the fuel resources in the landfill in the manufacturing process. Biomass waste is combusted by a combustion system to generate residual heat and heated exhaust, and the residual heat and heated exhaust is used to fuel the manufacturing of new plastic products from the recovered plastic waste. Methane gas recovered from the landfill can also be used as a fuel source for heating manufacturing machinery and generating electricity used in the manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A system and method for recovering and utilizing landfill gas for electricity generation is provided, the system comprising: a landfill, biogas collection wells configured to collect biogas in the landfill, leachate collection wells configured to collect leachate in the landfill, and carbon dioxide injection wells configured to inject carbon dioxide into the landfill. The wells are arranged in a stratification in the landfill with the one or more biogas collection wells are arranged on top of the leachate collection wells, and the leachate collection wells are arranged on top of the carbon dioxide injection wells, and the carbon dioxide injection wells being arranged at the bottom. Methane recovered from the landfill biogas is used as a fuel source in the generation of electricity and the carbon dioxide exhaust from electricity generation is injected into the landfill to enhance the extraction of the biogas.

Abstract: The present application provides for a porous pipe filtering and processing system for wastewater. A plurality of porous pipes is provided comprising pores in the outer walls of progressively decreasing size, which filter particulates from the wastewater sequentially. The porous pipes for filtering can be provided concentrically or in a serial module format wherein each module discharges a filtered output to the subsequent module.

Abstract: A system and method for comprehensive energy recovery and utilization in energy intensive processes is provided. The system comprises a hydrocarbon production system configured to recover hydrocarbons from an underground reservoir; an electricity generation system comprising one or more turbines configured to generate electricity and heated turbine exhaust gases; a heat exchanger configured to receive the heated turbine exhaust gases from the one or more turbines and transfer heat from the heated turbine exhaust gases to a fluid, and configured to output a heated fluid and cooled turbine exhaust gases; a gas separator configured to receive the cooled turbine exhaust gases and separate gases in the cooled turbine exhaust gases; and a fuel source configured to provide hydrocarbon fuel or thermal energy for powering the one or more turbines of the electricity generation system.

Abstract: A method and system for cooling an open air venue is provided. The system may include: one or more air intake ducts configured to intake warm air in an upper section of the venue; one or more air heat exchangers configured to receive the warm air from the one or more air intake ducts and remove heat from the warm air to output cold air; a cold water reservoir configured to store cold water and supply the cold water to the one or more air heat exchangers, where the cold water absorbs heat from the warm air in the one or more air heat exchangers; and a transmission and venting system configured to distribute the cold air into the venue.

Abstract: An oscillation apparatus, system, and method are provided for creating pulsing pressure waves in a fluid flow that can be used to open and close flow paths for fluid flow in a reservoir, mixing a fluid, or keeping a particulate suspension homogenous in a fluid. The system includes an oscillation apparatus including a motor and an oscillating valve that rotates at a particular speed and frequency while a pump circulates a fluid through the oscillation apparatus, which outputs the fluid in a pulsing wave. The apparatus or system may further include one or more sensors and a control system that control the speed and the frequency of the rotation of the oscillating valve.

Abstract: A pipeline reconditioning system and process is provided for reconditioning corroded or damaged pipelines. The reconditioning system includes a mobile topside unit storing and providing reservoirs and supplies of substances used in the pipeline reconditioning and the equipment for the reconditioning system, a management and towing units that are securely anchored in the pipeline at remote access points, and a towed delivery system array that includes a deployment sled that processes the substances and dispenses the reconditioning material, such as a composite epoxy resin with chopped glass or basalt filament fibers, between access points to the pipeline interior.

Abstract: A pipe mounting system comprising support cables is provided for use in mounting an above-ground elevated pipe or an underwater pipe. The pipe mounting system includes a suspended composite pipeline and a support cable. Multiple cable carriers are provided to carry the support cable along the length of the pipeline, and cradles or rings are provided that extend from the cable carriers and receive and support the pipeline.

Abstract: Thermally insulating pipes are provided for use in the transportation of a heated substance, such as steam or a fluid. The thermally insulating pipes allow the substance traveling through the pipes to retain their heat during transport. The thermally insulating pipes may include one or more layers each of pipe and insulating material, which are overlapping and alternating in the thermally insulating pipe. An outer pipe layer is also provided on the thermally insulating pipe, which may have an increased thickness for threading, splicing or swedging the thermally insulating pipe.

Abstract: Materials and pipes made from woven, knit, spun or braided fiber threads that provide high tensile strength and caustic resistance. A fibrous material, made from a substance such as fiberglass or basalt, is bound to an epoxy resin, which is cured to create a durable material that can be used in several applications, including applications involving high heat and caustic materials.

Abstract: A system and method for enhanced oil transport and storage are provided. Comprehensive energy recovery and generation systems are provided which supply a heated gas by product, such as carbon dioxide, which to heat oil stored in a storage tank or oil transported in a pipeline, which reduces the viscosity of the oil, thereby increasing the efficiency of the pipeline and the ability to store and transport the oil without sludge accumulations.

Abstract: A pipe mounting system comprising support cables is provided for use in mounting an above-ground elevated pipe or an underwater pipe. The pipe mounting system includes a suspended composite pipeline and a support cable. Multiple cable carriers are provided to carry the support cable along the length of the pipeline, and cradles or rings are provided that extend from the cable carriers and receive and support the pipeline.

Abstract: A pipeline reconditioning system and process is provided for reconditioning corroded or damaged pipelines. The reconditioning system includes a mobile topside unit storing and providing reservoirs and supplies of substances used in the pipeline reconditioning and the equipment for the reconditioning system, a management and towing units that are securely anchored in the pipeline at remote access points, and a towed delivery system array that includes a deployment sled that processes the substances and dispenses the reconditioning material, such as a composite epoxy resin with chopped glass or basalt filament fibers, between access points to the pipeline interior.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting pipe sections or repairing two separated pipe sections is provided, including for extruded chopped filament pipe (“ECFP”). An apparatus having a sealable connecting jacket is provided, which includes a mold configured to fit around a cut section of ECFP and receive a resin or other material through an input, and a curing system, such as a hot water intake surrounding the mold to heat and cure the resin forming the new pipe section.

Abstract: A looped, pump assisted heat pipe system is provided including an underground well bore providing a vertical distance between an evaporator and a condenser of the system. The system includes a fluid loop with a circulating fluid, an evaporator arranged in the fluid loop configured to evaporate circulating fluid in a liquid state to a vapor and a condenser arranged in the fluid loop in the underground well bore configured to condense the vapor into the liquid state. A pump can be arranged at the base of the well bore, in the fluid loop between the condenser and the evaporator configured to pump circulating fluid in the liquid state to the evaporator. The system can be used in heating or cooling air for buildings and structures and water sources.

Abstract: A porous pipe for use in offshore water intake and discharge systems is provided, which is able to strain and filter water directly within the water body along the length of the pipe. Features of the porous pipe can be designed to optimize performance and flow rates for the particular environment, including the pore distribution and diameter along the pipe, the wall thickness and materials along the pipe; and the placement of piezoelectric devices to vibrate the pipe wall to remove impinged debris from pores.

Abstract: Greenhouses designed for optimized thermal control are provided, incorporating various elements for controlling the temperature and air quality in the greenhouse. The greenhouses are configured with structural insulation in the roof, walls, and floor of the greenhouse which use particular materials, such as concrete, glass or polycarbonate, and design implementations for thermal control of the greenhouse. The airflow and environment in the greenhouse is also managed by providing air circulation systems controlling the fresh air flow and temperature and humidity of the air in the greenhouse.

Abstract: A geothermal heat delivery system supplies geothermal heat for various residential, surface heating applications, including heating driveways, paths, sidewalks, homes, roofs, swimming pools, and commercial applications, including heating roadways, parkways, highways, airport runways, parking lots and sidewalks. The geothermal heat delivery system includes a series of heat pipes that are used to provide geothermal heat from a borehole to a structure or a surface, which can for example, melt precipitation on a road, driveway or roof, without the use of a ground source heat pump.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are shown for burning crude oil or natural gas extracted from an underground reservoir, or for burning both crude oil and natural gas extracted from an underground reservoir, for providing thermal energy. The method and apparatus are also shown transferring the thermal energy to brine separated from the extracted oil, gas or both, for providing heated brine, or for converting the thermal energy to mechanical work, or for both transferring the thermal energy to the separated brine and converting the thermal energy to mechanical work. The method and apparatus are also shown heating the underground reservoir with the heated brine injected into the underground reservoir, or heating the underground reservoir with a resistive cable energized by electricity generated by converting the mechanical work to electric energy, or heating the underground reservoir with both the heated brine and the energized resistive cable.

Abstract: A comprehensive enhanced oil recovery system that combines a plurality of different implementations of several enhanced oil recovery methods in an integrated system. The enhanced oil recovery system includes heating an underground reservoir having a heat transfer matrix to increase the temperature of the reservoir around a production well. The heat transfer matrix includes thermal injection wells, production wells and heat delivery wells.