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).
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Patent number: 11643349Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE ABInventor: Nicolas Heinen
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Publication number: 20220315466Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE ABInventor: Nicolas HEINEN
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Patent number: 11453605Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE ABInventor: Nicolas Heinen
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Publication number: 20210024391Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE ABInventor: Nicolas HEINEN
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Patent number: 10363525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE ABInventors: Franck Hansen, Nicolas Heinen
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Publication number: 20160339391Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE ABInventors: Franck HANSEN, Nicolas HEINEN
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Publication number: 20080156730Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Alfa Laval Corporate ABInventor: Nicolas Heinen
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Publication number: 20060191837Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: Alfa Laval Corporate ABInventor: Nicolas Heinen
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Patent number: 5906746Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: BioBalance A/SInventors: Kim Helmo, Nicolas Heinen