Patents by Inventor Patrick P. McCall

Patrick P. McCall 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: 11850569
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparing the compositions are disclosed for sorbents and other surfaces that can adsorb and desorb carbon dioxide. A sorbent or surface can include a metal compound such as an alkali or alkaline earth compound and a support. The sorbent can be prepared by several methods, including an incipient wetness technique. The sorbents have a CO2 adsorption and desorption profile. A sorbent having high levels of a metal compound and adsorbed CO2 is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, TDA RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Margarita Dubovik, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall, Chuansheng Bai, Bruce A. DeRites
  • Patent number: 11707707
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for separation of CO2 from dilute source streams. The systems and methods for the separation can include use of contactors that correspond radial flow adsorbent modules that can allow for efficient contact of CO2-containing gas with adsorbent beds while also facilitating use of heat transfer fluids in the vicinity of the adsorbent beds to reduce or minimize temperature variations. In particular, the radial flow adsorbent beds can be alternated with regions of axial flow heat transfer conduits to provide thermal management. The radial flow structure for the adsorbent beds combined with axial flow conduits for heat transfer fluids can allow for sufficient temperature control to either a) reduce or minimize temperature variations within the adsorbent beds or b) facilitate performing the separation using temperature as a swing variable for controlling the working capacity of the adsorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Narasimhan Sundaram, Patrick P. McCall, Brendon L. Keinath, Ananda K. Nagavarapu
  • Publication number: 20220379257
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for separation of CO2 from dilute source streams. The systems and methods for the separation can include use of contactors that correspond radial flow adsorbent modules that can allow for efficient contact of CO2-containing gas with adsorbent beds while also facilitating use of heat transfer fluids in the vicinity of the adsorbent beds to reduce or minimize temperature variations. In particular, the radial flow adsorbent beds can be alternated with regions of axial flow heat transfer conduits to provide thermal management. The radial flow structure for the adsorbent beds combined with axial flow conduits for heat transfer fluids can allow for sufficient temperature control to either a) reduce or minimize temperature variations within the adsorbent beds or b) facilitate performing the separation using temperature as a swing variable for controlling the working capacity of the adsorbent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Narasimhan Sundaram, Patrick P. McCall, Brendon L. Keinath, Ananda K. Nagavarapu
  • Patent number: 11446601
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for separation of CO2 from dilute source streams. The systems and methods for the separation can include use of contactors that correspond radial flow adsorbent modules that can allow for efficient contact of CO2-containing gas with adsorbent beds while also facilitating use of heat transfer fluids in the vicinity of the adsorbent beds to reduce or minimize temperature variations. In particular, the radial flow adsorbent beds can be alternated with regions of axial flow heat transfer conduits to provide thermal management. The radial flow structure for the adsorbent beds combined with axial flow conduits for heat transfer fluids can allow for sufficient temperature control to either a) reduce or minimize temperature variations within the adsorbent beds or b) facilitate performing the separation using temperature as a swing variable for controlling the working capacity of the adsorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Narasimhan Sundaram, Patrick P. McCall, Brendon L. Keinath, Ananda K. Nagavarapu
  • Patent number: 11420182
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbent includes an aluminum oxide support and an alkali metal salt impregnated on the support, and a silicon modification of the sorbent to reduce water uptake by the sorbent and make it more hydrophobic. The silicon modification can be an organosilyl moiety added after the initial sorbent is complete, or a silica source added to the aluminum oxide structure, typically via impregnation. The sorbents demonstrate better H2O/CO2 ratios. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignees: ExxonMobile Technology and Engineering Company, TDA Research, Inc. W
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11198109
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbents include an aluminum oxide support that includes two alkali metal salts impregnated on the support. The two alkali metals include a potassium metal salts and a second alkali metal salt which is not potassium. The second metal salt disrupts poisoning effects that degrade sorbent lifetime. The sorbents demonstrate improved CO2 loadings and better H2O/CO2 ratios, as well as improved stability. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignees: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, TDA Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20210268474
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbents include an aluminum oxide support that includes alkali metal salts within the support, in the form of pseudo alkali aluminate. The sorbents also include alkali metal salt impregnated on the support. The sorbents demonstrate improved CO2 loadings and better H2O/CO2 ratios, as well as improved stability. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20210016220
    Abstract: A system and method for separating and/or purification of CO2 gas from a CO2 feed stream is described. The system and method include a plurality of fixed sorbent beds, adsorption zones and desorption zones, where the sorbent beds are connected via valve and lines to create a simulated moving bed system, where the sorbent beds move from one adsorption position to another adsorption position, and then into one regeneration position to another regeneration position, and optionally back to an adsorption position. The system and method operate by concentration swing adsorption/desorption and by adsorptive/desorptive displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Jeff Lind, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall
  • Patent number: 10821393
    Abstract: A system and method for separating and/or purification of CO2 gas from a CO2 feed stream is described. The system and method include a plurality of fixed sorbent beds, adsorption zones and desorption zones, where the sorbent beds are connected via valve and lines to create a simulated moving bed system, where the sorbent beds move from one adsorption position to another adsorption position, and then into one regeneration position to another regeneration position, and optionally back to an adsorption position. The system and method operate by concentration swing adsorption/desorption and by adsorptive/desorptive displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignees: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company, TDA Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Jeff Lind, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall
  • Publication number: 20200290013
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparing the compositions are disclosed for sorbents and other surfaces that can adsorb and desorb carbon dioxide. A sorbent or surface can include a metal compound such as an alkali or alkaline earth compound and a support. The sorbent can be prepared by several methods, including an incipient wetness technique. The sorbents have a CO2 adsorption and desorption profile. A sorbent having high levels of a metal compound and adsorbed CO2 is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Margarita Dubovik, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall, Chuansheng Bai, Bruce A. DeRites
  • Publication number: 20200206673
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for separation of CO2 from dilute source streams. The systems and methods for the separation can include use of contactors that correspond radial flow adsorbent modules that can allow for efficient contact of CO2-containing gas with adsorbent beds while also facilitating use of heat transfer fluids in the vicinity of the adsorbent beds to reduce or minimize temperature variations. In particular, the radial flow adsorbent beds can be alternated with regions of axial flow heat transfer conduits to provide thermal management. The radial flow structure for the adsorbent beds combined with axial flow conduits for heat transfer fluids can allow for sufficient temperature control to either a) reduce or minimize temperature variations within the adsorbent beds or b) facilitate performing the separation using temperature as a swing variable for controlling the working capacity of the adsorbent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Narasimhan Sundaram, Patrick P. McCall, Brendon L. Keinath, Ananda K. Nagavarapu
  • Publication number: 20180250653
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbent includes an aluminum oxide support and an alkali metal salt impregnated on the support, and a silicon modification of the sorbent to reduce water uptake by the sorbent and make it more hydrophobic. The silicon modification can be an organosilyl moiety added after the initial sorbent is complete, or a silica source added to the aluminum oxide structure, typically via impregnation. The sorbents demonstrate better H2O/CO2 ratios. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180250654
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbent includes an aluminum oxide support and an alkali metal salt impregnated on the support. The support can be prepared by creating and extruding a dough to create an extrudate, which is then drying and calcined to form the support. Calcination temperatures can be between about 120° C. and 500° C., preferably about 200° C. to about 400° C. The sorbents demonstrate improved CO2 loadings and better H2O/CO2 ratios, as well as improved stability. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180250652
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbents include an aluminum oxide support that includes two alkali metal salts impregnated on the support. The two alkali metals include a potassium metal salts and a second alkali metal salt which is not potassium. The second metal salt disrupts poisoning effects that degrade sorbent lifetime. The sorbents demonstrate improved CO2 loadings and better H2O/CO2 ratios, as well as improved stability. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180250655
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to CCS sorbents, particularly for CO2/H2O displacement desorption process. The sorbents include an aluminum oxide support that includes alkali metal salts within the support, in the form of pseudo alkali aluminate. The sorbents also include alkali metal salt impregnated on the support. The sorbents demonstrate improved CO2 loadings and better H2O/CO2 ratios, as well as improved stability. Compositions and methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chuansheng Bai, Majosefina Cunningham, Patrick P. McCall, Hans Thomann, Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Vinh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9539540
    Abstract: A rotary moving bed and process for separating a carbon dioxide from a gas stream is disclosed. The rotary moving bed can have a rotational assembly rotating on a vertical axis, and a plurality of sorbent cells positioned horizontally to the axis of rotation that fills a vertical space in the moving bed, where the sorbent cells adsorb the carbon dioxide by concentration swing adsorption and adsorptive displacement. The sorbent can be regenerated and the carbon dioxide recaptured by desorbing the carbon dioxide from the sorbent using concentration swing adsorption and desorptive displacement with steam. The gas flows in the system flow in a direction horizontal to the axis of rotation and in a direction opposite the rotational movement of the sorbent cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, TDA RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Patrick P. McCall
  • Publication number: 20160361680
    Abstract: A system and method for separating and/or purification of CO2 gas from a CO2 feed stream is described. The system and method include a plurality of fixed sorbent beds, adsorption zones and desorption zones, where the sorbent beds are connected via valve and lines to create a simulated moving bed system, where the sorbent beds move from one adsorption position to another adsorption position, and then into one regeneration position to another regeneration position, and optionally back to an adsorption position. The system and method operate by concentration swing adsorption/desorption and by adsorptive/desorptive displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Jeff Lind, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall
  • Patent number: 9504955
    Abstract: A process for separating a carbon dioxide from a gas stream is disclosed. The process can include passing the gas stream over a sorbent that adsorbs the carbon dioxide by concentration swing adsorption and adsorptive displacement. The sorbent can be regenerated and the carbon dioxide recaptured by desorbing the carbon dioxide from the sorbent using concentration swing adsorption and desorptive displacement. A carbon dioxide separation system is also disclosed. Neither the system nor the process rely on temperature swing or pressure swing adsorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, TDA RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall, Chuansheng Bai, Bruce A. DeRites
  • Patent number: 9446343
    Abstract: A system and method for separating and/or purification of CO2 gas from a CO2 feed stream is described. The system and method include a plurality of fixed sorbent beds, adsorption zones and desorption zones, where the sorbent beds are connected via valve and lines to create a simulated moving bed system, where the sorbent beds move from one adsorption position to another adsorption position, and then into one regeneration position to another regeneration position, and optionally back to an adsorption position. The system and method operate by concentration swing adsorption/desorption and by adsorptive/desorptive displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignees: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, TDA RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Jeff Lind, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall
  • Publication number: 20150008366
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparing the compositions are disclosed for sorbents and other surfaces that can adsorb and desorb carbon dioxide. A sorbent or surface can include a metal compound such as an alkali or alkaline earth compound and a support. The sorbent can be prepared by several methods, including an incipient wetness technique. The sorbents have a CO2 adsorption and desorption profile. A sorbent having high levels of a metal compound and adsorbed CO2 is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Jeannine Elizabeth Elliott, Robert James Copeland, Margarita Dubovik, Daniel P. Leta, Patrick P. McCall, Chuansheng Bai, Bruce A. DeRites