Patents by Inventor Nicolas Heinen

Nicolas Heinen 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: 11643349
    Abstract: A wastewater treatment system and a wastewater treatment process, fluidly combining a one or more SBR (sequencing batch reactor) module/s, in which nitrification and denitrification of the wastewater are performed in sequences and one or more MBR (membrane bioreactor) module/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventor: Nicolas Heinen
  • Publication number: 20220315466
    Abstract: A wastewater treatment system and a wastewater treatment process, fluidly combining a one or more SBR (sequencing batch reactor) module/s, in which nitrification and denitrification of the wastewater are performed in sequences and one or more MBR (membrane bioreactor) module/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventor: Nicolas HEINEN
  • Patent number: 11453605
    Abstract: A wastewater treatment system and a wastewater treatment process, fluidly combining a one or more SBR (sequencing batch reactor) module/s, in which nitrification and denitrification of the wastewater are performed in sequences and one or more MBR (membrane bioreactor) module/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventor: Nicolas Heinen
  • Publication number: 20210024391
    Abstract: A wastewater treatment system and a wastewater treatment process, fluidly combining a one or more SBR (sequencing batch reactor) module/s, in which nitrification and denitrification of the wastewater are performed in sequences and one or more MBR (membrane bioreactor) module/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventor: Nicolas HEINEN
  • Patent number: 10363525
    Abstract: A filtration module includes a stack of at least two spacers. At least one spacer in the stack includes a first and a second outer plate and at least one internal permeate channel arranged in between the first and second outer plates such that the outer plates form two of the walls that define at least one internal permeate channel. The at least one internal permeate channel extends between two opposite side, other than the first and second outer plates, of the spacer. Moreover, the first and second outer plates of at least one spacer are porous or perforated and a filtration membrane is attached to the first and second outer plate of at least one spacer such that liquid transferred across the membrane is further transported through the pores or perforations to the at least one internal permeate channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventors: Franck Hansen, Nicolas Heinen
  • Publication number: 20160339391
    Abstract: A filtration module includes a stack of at least two spacers. At least one spacer in the stack includes a first and a second outer plate and at least one internal permeate channel arranged in between the first and second outer plates such that the outer plates form two of the walls that define at least one internal permeate channel. The at least one internal permeate channel extends between two opposite side, other than the first and second outer plates, of the spacer. Moreover, the first and second outer plates of at least one spacer are porous or perforated and a filtration membrane is attached to the first and second outer plate of at least one spacer such that liquid transferred across the membrane is further transported through the pores or perforations to the at least one internal permeate channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB
    Inventors: Franck HANSEN, Nicolas HEINEN
  • Publication number: 20080156730
    Abstract: The invention relates to a permeate spacer module comprising a spacer and at least one collection device, which spacer comprises of support members which being spaced apart by at least one inserted element forming flow space or flow channels between the support members and the inserted element for guiding permeates to at least one permeate collection device connected to the flow space or the flow channels. The invention relates further to a membrane system comprising the permeate space module, a process for operating the membrane system, use of the membrane system, a membrane plant and use of the membrane plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Alfa Laval Corporate AB
    Inventor: Nicolas Heinen
  • Publication number: 20060191837
    Abstract: The invention relates to a permeate spacer module comprising a spacer and at least one collection device, which spacer comprises of support members which being spaced apart by at least one inserted element forming flow space or flow channels between the support members and the inserted element for guiding permeates to at least one permeate collection device connected to the flow space or the flow channels. The invention relates further to a membrane system comprising the permeate space module, a process for operating the membrane system, use of the membrane system, a membrane plant and use of the membrane plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Alfa Laval Corporate AB
    Inventor: Nicolas Heinen
  • Patent number: 5906746
    Abstract: A novel method for control of biodegradation is disclosed, said biodegradation being performed by mixed cultures of microorganisms. Measurements and adjustment (preferably on-line) of process parameters which relate to metabolic activity of the microorganisms are performed in such a manner that simultaneous nitrification and denitrification is effected in the same environment while keeping the oxygenconcentration below 1 ppm. The method allows the use of high biomass concentrations (up to 20 kg/m.sup.3) and reduces energy consumption and process volume of e.g. activated sludge processes, thereby saving costs for waste water purification. Generally, the process ensures optimized conditions for microorganisms in the process. Also disclosed is a method for waste water purification and a waste water purification plant which both employ the method for control of biodegradation. Finally, a method for determining set-point values allowing the control is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: BioBalance A/S
    Inventors: Kim Helmo, Nicolas Heinen