Chemical Reactor Patents (Class 422/129)
  • Publication number: 20140050625
    Abstract: A hydrogen generator is provided for generating hydrogen gas for a fuel cell stack. The hydrogen generator includes container, and a first reactant storage area configured to contain a liquid first reactant. The hydrogen generator also includes a reaction area and a solid second reactant within the reaction area, and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator further includes a flexible liquid delivery member extending into the reaction area and configured to deliver liquid reactant from the first reactant storage area to the reaction area. The flexible liquid delivery member includes a flexible portion that flexes to allow the delivery member to move with the solid second reactant as the second reactant is consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Guanghong Zheng, Russell H. Toye, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140044612
    Abstract: An after-treatment system includes a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst or a similar aftertreatment unit or brick that may be inserted into the opened end of a sleeve. The aftertreatment brick includes a substrate matrix with catalytic material that extends between a first face and a second face. A mantle is disposed around the substrate matrix and extends between a first rim proximate the first face and a second rim proximate the second face. The mantel may include a overhang extension that extends the first rim of the mantle beyond the first face of the substrate matrix. To enable retrieval of the SCR catalyst from the sleeve, a retrieval feature is disposed on a readily accessible, inner surface of the overhang extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Mirza P. Baig, Thomas W. Manning, Rick E. Jeffs, Kristian N. Engelsen, Andrew M. Denis, Pradyumna V. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140042362
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for the in situ generation of polysulfide ions in a process stream including S2? and/or HS? ions. Methods and systems are also provided to ameliorate corrosion in a process stream containing an acid gas or a scrubbing agent solvent, and abate mercury and cyanide in process streams containing a scrubbing agent solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Gordon Bryce McGARVEY, Robert J. FALKINER, David R. SLIM, Bryan M. KNICKERBOCKER
  • Patent number: 8648209
    Abstract: A biodiesel plant includes a loop-shaped reactor which circulates reactants, e.g., feed stock and a methanol catalyst mixture through mesh to mix the reactants and form crude biodiesel. The feed stock is preferably heated to about 200 to 210° F. After the reaction, methanol may be recovered. There may also be a tank for removal of glycerin from the crude biodiesel. In another embodiment, there is a method for reacting the feed stock and methanol catalyst mixture by circulating the reactants through a turbulence-creating path, such as by using mesh in the reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph P. Lastella
  • Publication number: 20140037520
    Abstract: A process for treating spect pickle liquor has the steps of mixing the spent pickle liquor with sulfuric acid, introducing oxygen into the mixture of spent pickle liquor and the sulfuric acid for a period of time, and producing diiron(II) tetrachlorosulfate from the oxygen-introduced mixture of sulfuric acid and spent pickle liquor. The spent pickle liquor and the sulfuric acid are introduced into a column. The oxygen is passed under pressure into the column. The intimate mixture of spent pickle liquor, sulfuric acid and oxygen are maintained under pressure for a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald L. HORNE
  • Patent number: 8642003
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing hydrogen comprising the steps of: i) contacting a compound (C) comprising one or more groups Si—H with a phosphorous based catalyst in the presence of a base in water as solvent, thereby forming hydrogen and a by-product (C1); wherein said phosphorous based catalyst is as defined in claim 1; and ii) recovering the obtained hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignees: Universite d'Aix-Marseille, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (C.N.R.S.)
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Brunel
  • Patent number: 8636964
    Abstract: An end-face sealing fluidic connector for fluidic connection and/or interconnection of glass, glass-ceramic and/or ceramic fluidic modules in a microreactor includes a connector body having a circular first end face with a recess for retaining one or more O-rings and a first end section having a circular cylindrical outeT surface and a diameter In the range of from 3 to 25 mm. The outer surface has a circumferential recess dividing the first end section into a proximal portion adjacent the first end face and a distal portion. A retaining ring is seated in the circumferential recess and a protecting ring coinpming a high-compression-strength polymer surrounds the proximal portion of the first end section. A circular cylindrical sleeve surrounds the first end section and the reinforcing and/or protecting ring, the sleeve including a circumferentially extending inside bearing surface for engaging the retaining ring on the distal side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Pierre Brunello, Paul Louis Florent Delautre, Sylvain Maxime F Gremetz, Olivier Lobet
  • Patent number: 8636958
    Abstract: A nozzle reactor includes a passage having one or more regions with a converging-diverging shape. The nozzle reactor accelerates a reacting fluid to supersonic velocities and mixes it with a feed material. The reacting fluid and the feed material may be pre-heated. The high speed collision between the reacting fluid and the feed material at elevated temperatures causes the materials to react.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Marathon Oil Canada Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Armando Salazar-Guillen, Mahendra Joshi, Christopher Ard
  • Patent number: 8636826
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a hydrophobic membrane assembly (28) used within a gas-generating apparatus. Hydrogen is separated from the reaction solution by passing through a hydrophobic membrane assembly (28) having a hydrophobic lattice like member (36) disposed within a hydrogen output composite (32) further enhancing the ability of the hydrogen output composite's ability to separate out hydrogen gas and prolonging its useful life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Curello, Michael Curello, Constance R. Stepan
  • Patent number: 8636961
    Abstract: The present invention increases the amount of hydrogen produced or released from reactions between a metal hydride fuel and liquid reactant. The present invention also decreases the volume of a hydrogen generating cartridge by reducing the pH of the liquid reactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Constance R. Stepan, Andrew J. Curello, Michael Curello
  • Publication number: 20140023558
    Abstract: A method for disinfecting a volume or surfaces bounding a volume comprising nebulising a solution comprising a sterilizing agent in a solvent having a lower boiling point than the sterilizing agent, for example ultrasonic nebulization of aqueous hydrogen peroxide, to form a nebulant. The nebulant is subjected to energy of a kind and for a duration sufficient to vaporize solvent in preference to sterilizing agent, eg heating element means, infra red, laser, microwave, RF or other radiation generating means; induction heating means; heat exchanger means; conduction means; convection means; or mechanical energy transfer means to increase the concentration of the agent in the nebulant particles. Vaporized solvent is removed from the gas stream at or above atmospheric pressure and, if necessary, the nebulant is cooled to below 70° C. The volume or surfaces are exposed to the nebulant for a time sufficient to sterilize said volume or surfaces. Also, apparatus for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: SABAN VENTURES PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: SABAN VENTURES PTY LIMITED
  • Publication number: 20140023579
    Abstract: A chemical carbon dioxide gas generator comprising: a charge housing; a carbon dioxide gas penetrable charge, contained in the said housing, the charge comprising a) 40-60 wt. % of a substance which upon decomposition generates carbon dioxide, which substance is selected from the group of magnesium carbonate, other carbonates, magnesium oxalate and other oxalates, b) 20-50 wt. % of an oxidiser selected from the group of sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate, lithium chlorate, other metal chlorates, sodium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, lithium perchlorate, and other metal perchlorates, c) 1-20 wt. % of carbon or another fuel, d) 1-10 wt. % binder, said components a), b), c) and d) together forming 90-100 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek TNO
    Inventors: Laurens Daniël van Vliet, Viola van Pul-Verboom, Cornelis Anthonius Hubertus Schuurbiers
  • Publication number: 20140024851
    Abstract: Disclosed is a calcination apparatus, including: a calcination tube having open ends at both terminals; a pair of hoods, each hood covering each open end of the calcination tube; and a pair of rings, each ring sealing a gap between the calcination tube and the hood, wherein the rings are directly or indirectly fixed on an outer surface of the calcination tube; a groove is provided along a circumferential direction of the ring at a contact surface side between the ring and the hood; a sealed chamber surrounded by the hood and the groove is formed; and both the calcination tube and the rings rotate in a circumferential direction of the calcination tube while keeping the hood in contact with both sides of the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eri Tateno, Masatoshi Kaneta, Toshihiko Fukuzono, Haruhiko Watanabe
  • Patent number: 8632745
    Abstract: A method of controlling stoichiometry in a multicomponent material includes providing a solid sample comprising N elements and having a first composition in a main chamber, which is connected to at most N?1 reservoirs. Each of the reservoirs is configured to contain a vapor comprising one of the N elements, where N?2. The solid sample is heated to a first temperature in the main chamber, and each of the reservoirs is heated to a first reservoir temperature (T1, T2 . . . TN-1) sufficient to achieve a predetermined vapor pressure of the vapor contained therein. The reservoirs are placed in gaseous communication with the main chamber, and thermodynamic equilibrium is achieved between the vapor from each of the reservoirs and the solid sample in the main chamber. Consequently, a stoichiometry of the solid sample is changed to arrive at a second composition thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Nagraj Sheshgiri Kulkarni, Miroslaw Stefan Gruszkiewicz, Boyd Mccutchen Evans, III
  • Patent number: 8632726
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing CO2, N2 and/or SO2 from a sample for a quantitative analysis of the sample, comprising a reactor structure and metals acting in an oxidizing manner or metal oxides in the reactor. According to the invention, the reactor structure has at least two zones through which the sample can flow, which is to say a first zone with reactor metal and reservoir metal, or only reactor metal, and following the first zone, a second zone with reactor metal and reservoir metal, or only reservoir metal, wherein both metals can form oxides, and wherein the ratio of the reactor metal to the reservoir metal in the first zone is greater than in the second zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Thermo Fischer Scientific (Bremen) GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Krummen
  • Publication number: 20140013988
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a H2O2-decomposition catalyst. Another aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a peroxyoxalate catalyst. Another aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent systems comprising a chemiluminescent composition disclosed herein, wherein the oxalate composition and the activator composition are stored separately until activation. Another aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent systems comprising a chemiluminescent composition disclosed herein, wherein the oxalate composition, the activator composition, the peroxyoxalate catalyst, and/or the H2O2-decomposition catalyst are stored separately until activation. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for initiating the chemiluminescent compositions and/or the chemiluminescent systems disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Rachel Newell, Jeff Smith, Alicia Aispuro
  • Publication number: 20140017129
    Abstract: Provided is an oxidation method and oxygen apparatus of sulfur compounds in a gas in which stable sulfur compounds such as carbonyl sulfide can be easily converted into sulfur oxide, and an analysis apparatus of sulfur compounds to which the oxidation method and the oxidation apparatus are applied. Sulfur compounds other than sulfur dioxide contained in a gas is subjected to a silent discharge treatment, whereby those sulfur compounds are oxidized and converted into sulfur dioxide. The analysis apparatus includes a silent discharge treatment unit in which a gas containing sulfur compounds is subjected to a silent discharge treatment to oxidize sulfur compounds other than sulfur dioxide to be converted into sulfur dioxide, and an analyzing unit in which the concentration of sulfur dioxide contained in the gas which has been subjected to silent discharge treatment in the silent discharge treatment unit is measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Yusuke Miki, Yasuo Hirose
  • Publication number: 20140013989
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a H2O2-decomposition catalyst. Another aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a peroxyoxalate catalyst. Another aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent systems comprising a chemiluminescent composition disclosed herein, wherein the oxalate composition and the activator composition are stored separately until activation. Another aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent systems comprising a chemiluminescent composition disclosed herein, wherein the oxalate composition, the activator composition, the peroxyoxalate catalyst, and/or the H2O2-decomposition catalyst are stored separately until activation. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for initiating the chemiluminescent compositions and/or the chemiluminescent systems disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Rachel Newell, Jeff Smith, Alicia Aispuro
  • Publication number: 20140018593
    Abstract: In the production of low-molecular olefins, in particular of ethylene and propylene, an educt stream (O) containing at least one oxygenate and an educt stream (C) containing at least one C4+ olefin are simultaneously converted in at least one identical reactor on an identical catalyst to obtain a product mixture (P) comprising low-molecular olefins and gasoline hydrocarbons. The ratio (V) of oxygenates in the educt stream (O) to C4+ olefins in the educt stream (C) here is 0.05 to 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: LURGI GMBH
    Inventors: Gerhard Birke, Hermann Bach
  • Patent number: 8628598
    Abstract: An agricultural fertigation method includes the continuous in situ manufacture of one or more fertilizers within the irrigation system upstream of the agricultural field being irrigated. Co-reactant raw materials, namely sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, potassium hydroxide, urea, ammonium hydroxide, ammonia, calcium nitrate and/or magnesium nitrate, are intermixed with each other and with the stream of the flowing irrigation water. The stream of flowing irrigation water dampens the resultant dissolution and reaction exotherms. A system wherein raw materials are efficiently continuously fed to the irrigation system main line or a side-arm reactor efficiently implements the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventors: John C. Miller, Deborah L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140011875
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the generation of a peroxyacetic acid sanitizer in proximity to the point-of-use are disclosed. These methods comprise introducing a hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution to water, mixing, and then adding an aqueous source of a alkali metal or earth alkali metal hydroxide. Triacetin is a preferred acetyl precursor and is converted rapidly and with a high conversion rate into peracetic acid. These methods produce solutions with a high level of peracetic acid. Methods for preparing the hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution are also provided. Also disclosed are solid compositions comprising a liquid acetyl precursor, a water-soluble source of hydrogen peroxide, and a water-soluble source of alkalinity. The solid composition is a freely-flowable solid that is used as a bleaching agent and a stain remover for the treatment of articles such as fabrics, dentures, textile garments, and equipment used in the food and beverage industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Michael S. Harvey, Jonathan N. Howarth
  • Publication number: 20140010716
    Abstract: Injection nozzles for use in a gas distribution device are disclosed. In one aspect, the injection nozzle may include: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of flow restriction orifices. In another aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to an injection nozzle for use in a gas distribution device, the injection nozzle including: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the fluid inlet comprises an annular orifice surrounding a flow restriction device. Injection nozzles according to embodiments disclosed herein may be disposed in a gas distribution manifold used in a vessel, for example, for conducting polymerization reactions, spent catalyst regeneration, and coal gasification, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Leonce Francis Castagnos, JR., Ting Yee Chan, Norman Paul Kolb, Ronald Eugene Pieper
  • Patent number: 8623287
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a fluid with a body are disclosed. Various aspects involve treating a fluid with a porous body. In select embodiments, a body comprises ash particles, and the ash particles used to form the body may be selected based on their providing one or more desired properties for a given treatment. Various bodies provide for the reaction and/or removal of a substance in a fluid, often using a porous body comprised of ash particles. Computer-operable methods for matching a source material to an application are disclosed. Certain aspects feature a porous body comprised of ash particles, the ash particles have a particle size distribution and interparticle connectivity that creates a plurality of pores having a pore size distribution and pore connectivity, and the pore size distribution and pore connectivity are such that a first fluid may substantially penetrate the pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Errcive, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Ramberg, Stephen A. Dynan, Jack A. Shindle
  • Patent number: 8623288
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for high density nanowire growth are presented. Methods of making a nanowire growth cartridge assembly are also provided, as are nanowire growth cartridge assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Dubrow, Carlos Casillas
  • Patent number: 8623285
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems reside in the decomposition of ammonia into a hydrogen-containing product mixture. An ammonia-rich gaseous mixture containing ammonia and oxygen enters a conduit, within which combustion and decomposition of the mixture is initiated, thereby liberating hydrogen. A mixture of products, resulting from the reactions, is expelled from the outlet of the conduit, the mixture including non-combusted hydrogen gas, which may then be used for other purposes. The incoming reactants, including ammonia and oxygen, are heat exchanged with the outgoing product mixture containing non-combusted hydrogen gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Shawn Grannell, Donald E. Gillespie
  • Patent number: 8623296
    Abstract: Microfluidic devices, assemblies, and systems are provided, as are methods of manipulating micro-sized samples of fluids. Microfluidic devices having a plurality of specialized processing features are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLC
    Inventors: Sean M. Desmond, Zbigniew T. Bryning, John Shigeura, Gary Lim, Adrian Fawcett, Jacob K. Freudenthal, Gary Bordenkircher
  • Publication number: 20140004027
    Abstract: Provided are a titania carrier for supporting a catalyst for removing nitrogen oxides, a manganese oxide-titania catalyst comprising the same, an apparatus and a method for preparing the same, and a method for removing nitrogen oxides. More particularly, provided are a titania carrier having a specific surface area of 100 m2/g-150 m2/g, an average pore volume of 0.1 cm3/g-0.2 cm3/g, and an average particle size of 5 nm-20 nm, and an apparatus and method for preparing the same. Provided also are a manganese oxide-titania catalyst comprising the titania carrier and manganese oxide supported thereon, a method for preparing the same, and a method for removing nitrogen oxides using the catalyst. The catalyst has high activity and dispersibility, and thus provides excellent denitrogenation efficiency even in a low temperature range of about 200° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Jong Soo Jurng, Eun Seuk Park, Sung Min Chin, Woo Joon Cha
  • Publication number: 20140005352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a high molecular weight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) via a solid state polymerization system. The method comprises using an acid catalyst to effectuate the conversion of acetaldehyde present within the system to 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane, which can be readily removed. The invention also relates to PET prepared via this process, which can advantageously exhibit low levels of acetaldehyde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Clive Alexander HAMILTON, Robert Edward Neate
  • Publication number: 20140004011
    Abstract: A catalyst recovery system that includes a concentrated slurry production unit that concentrates a slurry extracted from a reactor main unit and continuously produces a concentrated slurry, a first discharge unit that discharges the concentrated slurry from the concentrated slurry production unit, a solidified slurry production unit that cools the concentrated slurry discharged from the concentrated slurry production unit, thereby solidifying the liquid medium within the concentrated slurry and producing a solidified slurry, and a recovery mechanism that recovers the solidified slurry from the solidified slurry production unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: JAPAN OIL, GAS AND METALS NATIONAL CORPORATION, INPEX CORPORATION, NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN ENGINEERING CO., LTD., JAPAN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION CO., LTD., COSMO OIL CO., LTD., JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Shibata, Hidekatsu Honda, Akira Kawamura
  • Publication number: 20140004018
    Abstract: A process and apparatus described is for distributing hydrocarbon feed to catalyst in a riser. Hydrocarbon feed is delivered to a plenum in the riser. Nozzles from the plenum inject feed into the riser to contact the catalyst. Streams of regenerated catalyst and carbonized catalyst may be passed to the riser and mixed around an insert in a lower section of a riser. The plenum may be located in the riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Roger L. Throndson, Paolo Palmas, Lev Davydov, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani
  • Patent number: 8617480
    Abstract: A concentrated acid treatment unit is composed of a reaction section and an agitation extraction section. A phenol sorped raw material obtained by defatting botanical resource-derived raw material by solvent to subject sorption phenols to sorption is introduced, thus obtaining mixed solution of phenol solution including a lignophenol derivative and concentrated acid solution including a cellulose hydrolysate. The reaction section agitates and mixes the phenol sorped raw material and concentrated acid to cause cellulose to be swollen to thereby convert lignin to lignophenol. A part of the cellulose is subjected to hydrolysis. The agitation extraction section receives the treated liquid sent from the reaction section and adds phenols for extraction thereto to cause lignophenol dispersed in the concentrated acid solution to be dissolved and extracted in phenols for extraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignees: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Kansai Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masamitsu Funaoka, Keigo Mikame, Hideo Noda
  • Patent number: 8618334
    Abstract: Methods for continuously preparing cyclohexanone from phenol make use of a catalyst having at least one catalytically active metal selected from platinum and palladium. The process includes enriching phenol in a distillation fraction as compared to a subsequent fraction, wherein the subsequent fraction includes phenol and side-products having a higher boiling point than phenol. Distillation is carried out in a vacuum distillation column equipped with trays in the lower part of the column. In an upper part of the column, i.e., in the part above the feed inlet, packing material is present instead of trays in at least part thereof. The packing material has a comparable or improved separating efficiency, and provides a reduction of the pressure drop by at least 30%, preferably more than 50%, as compared to the case with trays in the upper part, under otherwise similar distillation conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Marleen Horsels, Rudy Francols Marla Jozef Parton, Johan Thomas Tinge
  • Publication number: 20130343974
    Abstract: An acid gas absorbent comprising at least one type of diamine compound represented by the following general formula (1), R1R2N—(CHR3)n—CH2—NR4R5??(1), where R1, R2, R4 and R5 represent any of: a cyclic alkyl group having carbon number from 3 to 6; an alkyl group having carbon number from 1 to 4; a hydroxyalkyl group; and a hydrogen atom, R3 represents any of: the hydrogen atom; a methyl group; and an ethyl group, “n” represents an integer number of 1 or 2, at least one of two amino groups is a secondary amino group, both of the two amino groups are groups other than a primary amino group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Shinji MURAI, Yukishige MAEZAWA, Yasuhiro KATO, Takehiko MURAMATSU, Masatoshi HODOTSUKA, Satoshi SAITO
  • Publication number: 20130343952
    Abstract: An apparatus and method administering nitric oxide at very high concentrations to healthy skin, tools, implements, support surfaces, and sterile fields to provide sterilization. The apparatus and method providing sterilization in a dry environment lacking the common undesirable effects of anti-microbial soaps and antiseptics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Christian Spencer Minton, Stephen Minton, John William Randolph Miller
  • Publication number: 20130344407
    Abstract: A hydrogen generator is provided for generating hydrogen gas for a fuel cell stack. The hydrogen generator includes a reaction area and a reactant storage area for storing a reactant composition for reacting to generate hydrogen gas. The hydrogen generator also includes a high pH solution contained within a solution storage area. Hydrogen gas is discharged through an outlet that passes through a filter to supply gas to the fuel cell. A predetermined quantity of high pH solution is injected into the reaction area to stop the reaction when electrical power is no longer demanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Alvin R. Mick
  • Publication number: 20130343984
    Abstract: A device for making nano-scale particles of titanium dioxide includes a vacuum chamber; an evaporator, a gas supplier, a vacuum pump assembly, and a product collecting device. The evaporator is mounted in the vacuum chamber. The gas supplier communicates with the vacuum chamber. The vacuum pump assembly communicates with the vacuum chamber. The product collecting device includes a pump, a guide pipe connected with the pump, and a powder collector communicating with the guide pipe. The pump communicates with the vacuum chamber. The guide pipe is inserted in the powder collector, the powder collector is filled with organic solvents. A method of making nano-scale particles of titanium dioxide using the device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: DA-HUA CAO
  • Patent number: 8613899
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a manifold with a chamber for mixing multiple reactants. Gases are jetted into the manifold by a plurality of inlet injectors. The inlet injectors are arranged such that the gases passing into the manifold impinge on each other at a common point to form a mixture. The mixture passes through a plurality of holes in one side of the manifold into a deposition chamber where the mixture of gases impinges on additional gases at a common point to provide a reaction resulting in deposition of solid materials in the deposition chamber. The solid materials are free-standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Heather A. G. Stern, Vincent DiFilippo, Jitendra S. Goela, Michael A. Pickering, Hua Bai, Debashis Chakraborty, Hangyao Wang
  • Patent number: 8609026
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8609035
    Abstract: Equipment for treating a matter to be treated more stably and uniformly between approaching/receding treatment planes in a treatment section where at least one plane can rotate relatively to the other plane. Treatment is performed by introducing a first fluid containing a matter to be treated between the treatment planes, introducing a second fluid containing the matter to be treated between the treatment planes from a channel independent from the channel which introduced the first fluid and communicating with the space between the treatment planes and then mixing and stirring them between the treatment planes. The outlet portion of the channel introducing the second fluid to the space between the treatment planes is provided with a plurality of split channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: M. Technique Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masakazu Enomura
  • Publication number: 20130330244
    Abstract: A simple, biocompatible two-component system and procedure for generating nitric oxide (NO) is described. One component comprises sodium nitrite or other nitrite source, and the other component comprises a reductant, an acid and a base although in certain embodiments the reductant and acid functions are provided by the same component. When these two components are mixed directly at a local site of administration or immediately prior to application and the mixture generates nitric oxide (NO) for topical application. The activated system is therapeutic for treatment of multiple conditions, including promotion of healing, disinfection, promotion of hair growth, and treatment of male and female sexual dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: NIOXX LLC
    Inventor: NIOXX LLC
  • Publication number: 20130331631
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment may be a process for fluid catalytic cracking. The process can include providing a stream through a plurality of distributors to a riser terminating in a reaction vessel. Often, the plurality of distributors includes a first distributor set having at least two distributors positioned around a perimeter of the riser, a second distributor set having at least two distributors positioned around the perimeter of the riser, and a third distributor set having at least two distributors positioned around the perimeter of the riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: UOP, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Peterman, Chad R. Huovie, Patrick D. Walker
  • Patent number: 8603205
    Abstract: Fuel processors, methods of using fuel processors, and the like, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrei G. Fedorov, Mark Varaday, F. Levent Degertekin
  • Patent number: 8603404
    Abstract: A Low Temperature Conversion apparatus composed of tri-tubes which simultaneously carries out the functions of vessel and heat exchanger is provided. The apparatus is capable of thermally decomposing any kind of organic material to obtain coal, oil, water and non-condensable gases, and also decontaminating soils and residues contaminated with organochlorides and dioxins and comprises: an outer box (2) with a hermetic lid (19); a thermal insulation layer (5) disposed throughout the inner surface of the outer box (2) and lid; and at least a structure with three concentric tubes disposed internally, positioned substantially vertically and with a wall width suitable for heating by means of gases from an inner side and outer side of said structure. An associated process for thermal decomposition using the apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: RM Materials Refratarios Ltda.
    Inventors: Daltro Garcia Pinatti, Isaías Oliveira, Álvaro Guedes Soares, Érica Leonor Romão, João Carlos Ferreira
  • Patent number: 8601817
    Abstract: A hydrogen production apparatus which includes: a humidifier (2), which is supplied with a process fluid containing carbon monoxide and mixes the process fluid with steam; a reactor (3), which reacts the humidified process fluid output from the humidifier in the presence of a catalyst, thereby converting the carbon monoxide within the process fluid into carbon dioxide; a first pipe (A) through which high-temperature process fluid flows following reaction in the reactor; a second pipe (B) that supplies makeup water; at least one first heat exchanger (51a, 51b) disposed at one of one or more locations where the first pipe and the second pipe cross each other; and a third pipe (C) that supplies steam generated by heat exchange in the first heat exchanger to other apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takanori Tsutsumi, Yoshinori Koyama, Katsuhiro Ota, Takashi Fujii, Hiromi Ishii
  • Patent number: 8603406
    Abstract: An apparatus and process are presented for drying a catalyst in a reactor-regenerator system. The process includes a continuous operating system with catalyst circulating between a reactor and regenerator, and the catalyst is dried before returning the catalyst to the reactor. The process uses air that is split between the drying stage and the combustion stage without adding equipment outside of the regenerator, minimizing energy, capital cost, and space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: David N. Myers, Daniel N. Myers, Paolo Palmas, Laura E. Leonard, Wolfgang A. Spieker
  • Patent number: 8597583
    Abstract: An ammonia synthesis apparatus includes: a first gas channel; a second gas channel disposed outside the first gas channel; a third gas channel disposed outside the second gas channel; an air supply unit that supplies air to the second or third gas channel; a water supply unit that supplies water to the first gas channel; and a heat supply unit that supplies heat to the first gas channel. A metal or a metal oxide that reduces water to produce hydrogen is placed in the first gas channel. An ammonia synthesis catalyst is placed in the second gas channel located downstream of the downstream end portion of the first gas channel. The second and third gas channels are at least partially partitioned by an oxygen permeation membrane, or a nitrogen permeation membrane, so that oxygen is supplied to the third gas channel, and nitrogen is supplied to the second gas channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Hitachi Zosen Corporation
    Inventors: Haruyuki Nakanishi, Norihiko Nakamura, Hidekazu Arikawa, Susumu Hikazudani, Sadao Araki, Chikashi Inazumi
  • Patent number: 8597581
    Abstract: A system may include a sulfur recovery unit. The sulfur recovery unit may include an acid gas supply, which may supply acid gas, an oxygen supply, which may supply oxygen, a fuel supply, which may supply fuel. The fuel may have a higher heating value than the acid gas. Also, the sulfur recovery unit may include a thermal reaction zone, which may thermally recover sulfur from the acid gas by combustion of the fuel and the acid gas with the oxygen and through reaction of the acid gas with combustion products arising from the combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sachin Suhas Naphad, Ganesh Prasadh Kidambi
  • Patent number: 8597599
    Abstract: Presented are one or more aspects and/or one or more embodiments of catalysts, methods of preparation of catalyst, methods of deoxygenation, and methods of fuel production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Energia Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Krishniah Parimi, Thien Duyen Thi Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8597582
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a system and method for separation within a polymer production process. Specifically, a flashline heater configured according to present embodiments may provide more time than is required for complete vaporization of liquid hydrocarbons that are not entrained within a polymer fluff produced within a polymerization reactor. Such extra time may allow for liquid hydrocarbons that are entrained within the polymer fluff to be vaporized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: John D. Hottovy, Scott E. Kufeld
  • Publication number: 20130315814
    Abstract: Technologies described herein are generally related to graphene production. In some examples, a system is described that may include a first container, a second container, and/or a chamber. The first container may include a first solution with a reducing agent, while the second container may include a second solution with graphene oxide. The chamber may be in operative relationship with the first and the second containers, and configured effective to receive the first and second solutions and provide reaction conditions that facilitate contact of the first and second solutions at an interfacial region sufficient to produce graphene at the interfacial region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Seth Adrian Miller