Patents by Inventor Peter Morcheid

Peter Morcheid 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: 11794148
    Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies retentate gas to operate multi-fuel engines for wellfield equipment such as pumps, compressors, and drills. A liquid drain discharges contaminants. A separator, first and second coalescing filters, and a particulate filter remove particulate matter and fluid contaminant matter from the natural gas. A dryer removes water vapor from the natural gas. Dual membranes separate the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A first heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the natural gas entering the membranes. A second heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the retentate gas output. A thermoelectric generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure control valves, temperature control valves, and emergency shutdown systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
  • Publication number: 20230313659
    Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies natural gas to operate multi-fuel engines for wellfield equipment such as pumps, compressors, and drills. A liquid drain discharges contaminants. A water separator and a particulate filter remove particulate matter and liquid contaminant matter from the natural gas. A thermoelectric generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure, temperature, moisture, and flow sensors. A gas chromatograph will determine the chemical composition of the natural gas. An emergency shutdown system will halt the process in the event of high liquid levels, a gas leak, fire, or gas composition out of specification, to include: H2S, H2O, Percent Mole Composition (BTU), Pressure, Temperature, and Flow Rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
  • Publication number: 20230058457
    Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies retentate gas to operate multi-fuel engines for wellfield equipment such as pumps, compressors, and drills. A liquid drain discharges contaminants. A separator, first and second coalescing filters, and a particulate filter remove particulate matter and fluid contaminant matter from the natural gas. A dryer removes water vapor from the natural gas. Dual membranes separate the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A first heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the natural gas entering the membranes. A second heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the retentate gas output. A thermoelectric generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure control valves, temperature control valves, and emergency shutdown systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid