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02-02-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Obtaining Clean Coal Tars from Pyrolized Coal and Biomass

Номер: US20120024204A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for collecting hot coal tar gases emanating from a coal containing pyrolytic kiln are described. The hot coal tar gases, comprising a variety of different hydrocarbons as well as inorganic gases arising from the kiln thermal processing are transferred by diffusion and forced convection to a thermal duct in which the temperature is controlled to be maintained at a temperature below that of the kiln. The gaseous hydrocarbon with the highest condensation temperature is the first to liquefy. Additional useful hydrocarbons liquefy as the temperature of the gas continues to cool from the kiln temperature of ˜5000 C to one approaching the minimum duct temperature, ˜175° C. After a number of desirable hydrocarbons present in the coal tar gas have liquefied, the liquid contents are collected, either separately or as a combination of liquid hydrocarbons. The several remaining inorganic and some hydrocarbons gases with condensation temperatures below the minimum duct temperature are separately collected in gaseous form for further processing and/or safe disposal.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for processing of carbon-containing feed stock into gasification gas

Номер: US20120036778A1
Автор: Sergii Y. Stryzhak
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to chemical technology and equipment, in particular to apparatuses of processing of solid household and industrial waste, as well as other carbon-containing feedstock into combustible gasification gas and methods for pyrolysis and downdraft gasification process.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Treatment system of wet organic waste

Номер: US20120202280A1
Автор: Takaitsu Kobayashi
Принадлежит: URAYASU DENSETSU KK

Provided is a treatment system whereby a wet organic waste can be effectively treated and CO 2 produced in the course of the treatment can be immobilized to thereby contribute to the reduction of CO 2 . The treatment system is characterized by including microbiologically fermenting a wet organic waste in a fermentation device, combusting in a combustion furnace a fermented material obtained from the fermentation device and, at the same time, supplying to the combustion furnace a fermentation gas produced by the microbiological fermentation treatment in the fermentation device, and then recovering and immobilizing CO 2 in a hot exhaust gas produced by the combustion treatment in the combustion furnace.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

System and method for thermal chemical conversion of waste

Номер: US20120227680A1
Принадлежит: Dynamis Energy LLC

A waste-to-energy conversion apparatus comprising a primary combustion chamber capable of holding a load of waste, and the primary combustion chamber further comprises a heat source to heat the waste and generate a syn gas stream, grates, within the primary chamber, capable of supporting the load of waste during heating, a mixing chamber wherein the syn gas is mixed with additional combustion gas, a multi-chambered secondary combustion chamber for combusting the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas, and an energy extraction system for extracting the heat energy generated by the combustion of the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Thermal Treatment of a Contaminated Volume of Material.

Номер: US20120288332A1
Принадлежит: Chevron USA Inc

A method is provided for remediating porous contaminated material. In the method, fuel material is combined with the contaminated material and a smoldering combustion process is initiated in the contaminated material to remediate the contaminated material. Control systems are provided to control the smoldering combustion process. The contaminated material may include oily waste, asbestos fibers, and/ or at least one of a chlorinated solvent, a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), a dioxin, a furan and a polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH).

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Burner system for waste plastic fuel

Номер: US20120318180A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides a burner system which uses waste fuels, especially waste plastic fuels. Burner size is minimized by having multiple combustion chambers concentrically located around a rotating screw conveyor. Heat efficiency is improved by having air passages disposed around the combustion chambers, thus preheating air for the combustion prior to its delivery to the combustion chambers, while simultaneously thermally insulating the combustion chambers against the environment. Waste fuel is transported from a fuel hopper to the combustion chambers by a rotating screw conveyor having the spiraling auger blades. Speed of screw conveyor rotation controls the consumption of waste fuel and, thus, the amount of thermal energy generated in the burner. The burner system includes an intelligent control system for controlling operation of the burner system, so that the burner system performs at optimum efficiency, safely and with minimum operator intervention.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Burner for Unprocessed Waste Oils

Номер: US20130000533A1
Автор: Thomas S. Leue
Принадлежит: Leue Thomas S

A system and techniques for waste oil combustion are provided. The techniques include straining waste oil, separating contaminants from the strained waste oil to produce segregated layers of waste oil, selectively drawing a segregated layer of the waste oil, entraining the drawn waste oil to a burner for combustion, and regulating flow rate to produce a controllable amount of heat output. The system includes a container for straining waste oil, a storage drum for separating contaminants from the strained waste oil via gravity separation to produce segregated waste oil, an oil uptake channel for entraining the waste oil from the storage drum, a fuel regulator for controlling rate of flow of the waste oil from the storage drum to a burner head via the oil uptake channel, and a burner head control for repositioning a burner head under the input stream to produce a controllable amount of heat output.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Lignin fired supercritical or near critical water generator, system and method

Номер: US20130145995A1
Автор: Michel Adam Simard
Принадлежит: Renmatix Inc

Methods are disclosed for providing recovered lignin of suitable quantity and quality to provide sufficient heating value to power the generation of supercritical or near critical water without the need for outside sources of energy. Supercritical or near critical water generator devices and systems are also disclosed.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Gasification combustion system

Номер: US20130213283A1
Принадлежит: Covanta Energy LLC

A two stage refuse gasification combustion system for processing refuse is disclosed. The system may contain features such as an advancer, a first and second gasifier, a gas regulator, and a post combustor. Additionally, methods for regulating gas and advancing refuse through a two stage refuse gasification combustion system are disclosed.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Solid fuel skewer suspension burning system

Номер: US20130224673A1
Принадлежит: AFS Tech LLC

A skewer system comprises a skewer rod that holds tires in suspension during an incineration process where the tires are burned for fuel in a kiln such as a cement kiln or a lime kiln. In certain implementations, the skewer system also comprises a fuel advancing system to advance tires loaded onto the skewer rod into the heated gas in a stationary heat transfer station of the kiln. In further exemplary implementations, the skewer system comprises a mechanism to recover wire remnants from incinerated tires, the wire can be cut off the skewer and dropped into the kiln, or the wire itself can be burned off.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

System for using heat to process an agricultural product, a fluidized bed combustor system, and methods of employing the same

Номер: US20130305557A1
Автор: Glenn D. Kimball
Принадлежит: Archer Daniels Midland Co

Systems and related methods of using heat to process an agriculture/product are provided. The system comprises a circulating fluidized bed combustor, a first conduit system, and an indirect heating dryer. The circulating fluidized bed combustor comprises a combustion chamber configured to combust a fuel to generate a mixture comprising hot gases and particulate matter, and a separation chamber configured to separate at least a portion of the particulate matter from the mixture to form a flow of cleaned hot gas. The first conduit system is configured to conduct the cleaned hot gas to a heat exchanger. The indirect heating dryer is in heat conductive contact with the heat exchanger and configured to use the heat from the cleaned hot gas to indirectly dry the agricultural product without contacting the agricultural product with the cleaned hot gas. The system and methods provide hot gas for efficient and low cost energy formed from alternative and lower cost fuels, including biomass sources, and allows for flexibility and efficiency in numerous manufacturing processes.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Char-Handling Processes in a Pyrolysis System

Номер: US20130327629A1
Принадлежит: Ensyn Renewables Inc

Char-handling processes for controlling overall heat balance, ash accumulation, and afterburn in a reheater are provided. Carbonaceous biomass feedstock is pyrolyzed using a heat transfer medium forming pyrolysis products and a spent heat transfer medium. The spent heat transfer medium is separated into segregated char and char-depleted spent heat transfer medium. The char-depleted spent heat transfer medium is introduced into a dense bed of heat transfer medium fluidized by a stream of oxygen-containing regeneration gas. All or a portion of the segregated char is combusted in the dense bed using the stream of oxygen-containing regeneration gas. A portion of the segregated char may be exported out of the pyrolysis system to control the overall heat balance and ash accumulation.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE BTU CONTENT OF A FLARE GAS

Номер: US20190003707A1
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A method for controlling the Btu content of a flare gas to combusted in a flare stack comprising a flare tip is provided. The method includes, introducing a first gas stream including nitrogen to be flared, the first gas stream having an initial Btu content, providing a supplemental fuel gas stream, and combining the first gas stream with the supplemental fuel gas stream, thereby obtaining a flare gas stream having a final Btu content measured at the flare tip. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental fuel gas flow is initiated when the initial Btu content falls below a predetermined minimum net heating value measured at the flare tip.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined minimum net heating value comprises the heating value required to achieve combustion efficiency requirements.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first gas stream has a pressure claim 1 , and wherein the supplemental fuel gas flow is terminated when at least one of the following conditions has been met by the first gas stream:the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) level is less than 20 ppm,the pressure is below 5 psig, orthe lower explosive limit (LEL) is less than 10%.56.-. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined value of the ratio of the flow rates is a function of the first flow rate and the initial Btu content.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first flow rate claim 7 , the initial Btu content claim 7 , and the final Btu content are measured and reported at least every 15 minutes.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the Btu measurements are performed by a gas chromatograph claim 8 , mass spectrometer claim 8 , or calorimeter.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the minimum net heating value is 270 Btu/SCF measured at the flare tip.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental fuel gas stream is provided by a local claim 1 , external bulk source.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the local claim 11 , external bulk source is portable and ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

ABATEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20220016572A1
Автор: Lampert Stuart Mark
Принадлежит:

An abatement apparatus and method are disclosed. The abatement apparatus is for treating an effluent stream from a semiconductor processing tool and comprises: a first abatement device configured to receive the effluent stream and operable to run in an active mode to treat the effluent stream; a second abatement device operable to run in an idle mode; and control logic operable, on receipt of an indication of an alarm condition associated with the first abatement device, to run the second abatement device in the active mode. In this way, a first or primary abatement device is provided which treats the effluent stream and a second or back-up abatement device is provided, should the first abatement device malfunction. However, by only causing the second abatement device to operate in the active mode when the first abatement device malfunctions, significant energy savings can be made. 1. An abatement apparatus for treating an effluent stream from a semiconductor processing tool , comprising:a first abatement device configured to receive said effluent stream and operable to run in an active mode to treat said effluent stream;a second abatement device operable to run in an idle mode; andcontrol logic operable, on receipt of an indication of an alarm condition associated with said first abatement device, to run said second abatement device in said active mode.2. The abatement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said alarm condition indicates that an operational characteristic of said first abatement device has varied more than a threshold amount.3. The abatement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said operational characteristic comprises at least one of a pressure claim 2 , a flow rate claim 2 , a sensor error and a valve error.4. The abatement apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a divert valve operable to supply said effluent stream to one of said first abatement device and said second abatement device.5. The abatement apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said control logic is operable ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Control system for controlling feed of solid fuel in a combustion process

Номер: US20180010794A1
Принадлежит: Inray Oy

Disclosed is a control system for controlling the feed of a solid fuel in a combustion process. The system includes a control unit which is adapted to communicate by way of a communications link in the system, to receive from online measuring instruments online measurement data regarding a fuel coming from a fuel reception unit, and to control a feeding unit for delivering the measured fuel into a fuel silo on the basis of its content model and measurement data.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

FURNACE FLOOR PROTECTION IN RECOVERY BOILERS

Номер: US20210010673A1
Автор: Karjunen Timo
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A method and apparatus for protecting a furnace floor of a black liquor recovery boiler, where a mixture is formed by mixing material with a fluid, and the furnace floor is covered by said mixture by flowing the formed mixture onto the floor from the outside of the furnace. 1. A method for protecting a furnace floor of a black liquor recovery boiler , comprising:mixing protective material with a fluid to form a mixture comprising said protective material; andcovering the furnace floor by said mixture by allowing the mixture to stay on the furnace floor or by flowing the mixture onto the furnace floor.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:causing the mixture to flow onto the furnace floor from the outside of the furnace via an opening in a wall of the black liquor recovery boiler.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising pumping the mixture onto the furnace floor from the outside of the furnace.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said mixing is performed during said pumping or prior to said pumping.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising performing the act of covering the furnace floor with said mixture simultaneously with a removal of a furnace safety roof during outage.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising settling the flown mixture on the floor by gravity alone.7. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming a salt lake onto the floor extending over the floor from side to side during recovery boiler outage.8. The method of claim 7 , comprising allowing the salt lake to solidify forming a protective layer to protect floor tubes of the furnace from direct exposure of black liquor and flame impingement.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises at least two different salts.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises at least two different salts selected from a group consisting of: sodium carbonate claim 1 , sodium sulfate claim 1 , sodium sulfide claim 1 , sodium chloride claim 1 , potassium carbonate claim 1 , and potassium sulfate.11. The ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY DRYING BULK GOODS, IN PARTICULAR WOOD CHIPS AND/OR WOOD FIBERS COMPRISING A HOT GAS CYCLONE

Номер: US20200011529A1
Принадлежит: Douglas Technical Limited

An apparatus and a method is provided for continuously drying bulk goods, in particular wood fibers and/or wood chips, in a dryer, wherein the drying vapors are led to a dryer circuit, in which the drying vapors are indirectly heated via a heat-exchanger and are conducted to the dryer again. 1. An apparatus for drying bulk goods , in particular of wood fibers and/or wood chips , the apparatus comprising:at least one dryer, in particular a drum dryer;at least one hot gas generator and;at least one heat exchanger configured to indirectly heat a vapor gas mixture for drying the bulk goods in the at least one dryer, said at least one heat exchanger is configured to be heated by exhaust gases produced by said at least one hot gas generator;at least one branch line, upstream, downstream, and/or within the at least one heat exchanger, the at least one branch line configured to branch off a partial flow of the vapor gas mixture and guide the partial flow of the vapor gas mixture to the at least one hot gas generator; andat least one line for the remaining partial flow of the vapor gas mixture, the at least one line configured to guide the remaining partial flow of the vapor gas mixture to the at least one dryer;wherein at least one hot gas cyclone is between the at least one hot gas generator and the at least one heat exchanger, so that the exhaust gases produced by said at least one hot gas generator are passed through the at least one hot gas cyclone.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one filter is configured to clean the exhaust gases produced by said at least one hot gas generator is claim 1 , in particular an electrostatic precipitator claim 1 , preferably a dry type electrostatic precipitator; and downstream of said at least one filter claim 1 , at least one heat exchanger is configured to indirectly heat gases used as feeding air for said at least one hot gas generator is claim 1 , said at least one heat exchanger is configured to be heated by ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLID BIOMASS FUEL

Номер: US20220033727A1
Автор: Bai Hong Mei
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a process for producing a solid biomass fuel from agricultural waste such as grass, rice husk, yam, straw, corn cob or any combination thereof, as well as a solid biomass fuel produced by said process. Additionally, the present invention relates to a combustion process comprising combusting said solid biomass fuel so as to produce energy and a pre-treatment process for pre-treating one or more sources of biomass for use in the production of a solid biomass fuel. 1. A process for producing a solid biomass fuel , wherein the process comprises the following steps:(i) providing one or more sources of biomass with an average particle diameter (D50) of from 30,000 μm to 60,000 μm and a moisture content of less than 50% by weight;(ii) pulverising the one or more sources of biomass to provide a pulverised biomass powder with an average particle diameter (D50) of from 1000 μm to 20,000 μm;(iii) compressing the pulverised biomass powder so as to provide a compressed biomass powder with a moisture content of less than 30% by weight;(iv) drying the compressed biomass powder so as to provide a dried compressed biomass powder;(v) molding the dried compressed biomass powder so as to provide a molded biomass product;(vi) heating the molded biomass product to a temperature of from 160° C. to 420° C. for a time period of from 0.25 to 5 hours so as to provide a solid biomass fuel; and(vii) removing dust particles from the solid biomass fuel.2PennisetumPennisetum sinesePennisetumPennisetum sinese. A process according to claim 1 , wherein (i) the one or more sources of biomass comprise agricultural waste; (ii) the one or more sources of biomass comprise grass claim 1 , rice husk claim 1 , yam claim 1 , straw claim 1 , corn cob claim 1 , or any combination thereof; (iii) the one or more sources of biomass comprise grass in an amount of from 20% to 80% by weight claim 1 , and one or more of rice husk claim 1 , yam claim 1 , straw claim 1 , corn cob claim 1 ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

PYROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20220034505A1
Автор: Brian VARNEY
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A pyrolysis system and method of use is capable of continuously processing feedstock. The pyrolysis system has enclosed pyrolysis tubes heated by a heating means to pyrolyze feedstock. Conveying mechanisms such as augers transport the feedstock into and through the pyrolysis tubes. The pyrolysis tubes can be heated to a desired temperature range using a heat exchanger, such as a molten metal bath, or inductively heated using induction coils wrapped around the pyrolysis tubes. The feedstock is physically separated from the outside environment by the enclosed pyrolysis tubes. A dynamic feedstock plug is formed upstream of the pyrolysis tubes to prevent air and moisture from entering via the inlet of the pyrolysis tubes. An outlet section connected to the outlets of the pyrolysis tubes separates the gaseous and solid products of pyrolysis and permits removal of the products while preventing air and moisture from entering into the system. 1. A pyrolysis system for the continuous pyrolysis of feedstock and removal of products of the pyrolysis of feedstock to downstream equipment , comprising:one or more pyrolysis tubes configured to receive feedstock from one or more conveyors;heating means for heating the one or more pyrolysis tubes and pyrolyzing the feedstock therein; andan outlet section for receiving and directing the products of pyrolysis to the downstream equipment;wherein the pyrolysis tubes are substantially enclosed to prevent the feedstock and products of pyrolysis from leaving the pyrolysis tubes except via the outlet section.2. The pyrolysis system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more conveyors each have a first stage auger extending therethrough and operatively connected to a first drive mechanism configured to rotate the first stage auger for conveying the feedstock towards the one or more pyrolysis tubes.3. The pyrolysis system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more second stage augers extending through a respective one of the one or more pyrolysis ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Manipulating Smoldering Combustion to Remediate Porous Media Impacted by Recalcitrant Compounds

Номер: US20210023594A1
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A method for remediating a contaminated porous matrix including selecting the type and quantity of organic fuel to create a smolderable mixture of the organic fuel and contaminated porous matrix, and controlling the rate of oxidant addition to manipulate the relative proportions of oxidative breakdown products, non-oxidative breakdown products, and non-destructive remediation processes. The method further involves collecting the volatilized contaminant, and any gaseous breakdown products of the contaminant. 1. A method for remediating contaminated porous matrix material , the method comprising:selecting the type and quantity of an organic fuel;creating a smolderable mixture of the organic fuel and a contaminated porous matrix material;initiating the self-sustaining smoldering combustion of the smolderable mixture;controlling the rate of oxidant addition to the smolderable mixture, so that at least a collectible portion of a contaminant is volatilized; andcollecting the volatilized contaminant.2. A method for remediating contaminated porous matrix material comprising:selecting the type and quantity of an organic fuel;creating a smolderable mixture of the organic fuel and a contaminated porous matrix material;initiating the self-sustaining smoldering combustion of the smolderable mixture;controlling the rate of oxidant addition to the smolderable mixture, so that a portion of a contaminant is broken down into at least one collectable portion of a gaseous breakdown product, and so that at least a collectible portion of the contaminant is volatilized;collecting the volatilized contaminant and the gaseous breakdown product of the contaminant.3. A method according to wherein the gaseous breakdown product is formed from the contaminant by oxidative destruction claim 2 , thermal degradation claim 2 , or some combination thereof.4. A method according to wherein the relative proportions of breakdown product due to oxidative destruction claim 3 , breakdown product due to ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING, TRANSPORTING AND REPURPOSING OR DESTROYING UNUSED PHARMACEUTICALS

Номер: US20200024535A1
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Systems and methods implementing the systems including a facility including a plurality of collection apparatuses distributed in the facility for ease of collection and transportation. The system also includes transportation subsystems for shipping filled inner containers to a processing subsystem and for transporting a fuel material or a land fillable material to incineration or landfill subsystems. The systems may also include a monitoring subsystem for monitoring the deployed collection apparatuses, inner containers, the fuel material and the land fillable material. 123.- (canceled)24. A collection apparatus comprising i. an exterior, wherein the exterior is not adjacent to the exterior of a second outer container,', 'ii. an interior,', 'iii. a first opening; and', 'iv. a second opening;, 'a. a first outer container, the first outer container havingb. a door, the door mounted to the first outer container, the door positioned so as to allow access to the interior of the first outer container through the second opening; i. a scoop unidirectional depositing member, the scoop unidirectional depositing member including a scoop mounted within the first opening, the scoop sized so as to accept waste pharmaceutical containing materials to be deposited into the interior, the scoop rotatable about an axis; or', 'ii. the unidirectional depositing member consists of a slit through the exterior; and, 'c. a unidirectional depositing member, the unidirectional depositing member communicating between the exterior and the interior of the first outer container through the first opening in the first outer container, wherein the unidirectional depositing member comprisesd. an inner container, the inner container positioned within the interior of the first outer container.25. The collection apparatus of further claim 24 , wherein the unidirectional depositing member is the scoop unidirectional depositing member and wherein the scoop includes a handle on an outer surface of the scoop. ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

THREE STEP ULTRA-COMPACT PLASMA SYSTEM FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE TREATMENT OF WASTE ONBOARD SHIPS

Номер: US20220057085A1
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An apparatus for thermal processing of waste having organic and inorganic components comprises at least a treatment station, a cooling station and a treated material-removal station, and at least three crucibles. The treatment station is adapted to thermally treat the organic components and/or inorganic components located in a given one of the crucibles located at the treatment station. The so-treated components in this given crucible are adapted to then be cooled at the cooling station, before the treated components located in the given crucible are removed therefrom at the treated material-removal station. The three crucibles are mounted on a turntable so that the three crucibles are each at one of the stations, before synchronously all moving to each crucible's next station. 1. An apparatus for thermal processing of waste having organic and inorganic components , comprising: at least a treatment station , a cooling station and a treated material-removal station , at least three crucibles being provided , wherein said treatment station is adapted to thermally treat the organic components and/or inorganic components located in a given one of said crucibles located at said treatment station , treated components in said given crucible being adapted to then be cooled at said cooling station , before the treated components located in said given crucible are removed therefrom at said treated material-removal station.2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein said three crucibles are positioned in respective ones of said treatment claim 1 , cooling and treated material-removal stations claim 1 , and are adapted to be cyclically displaced from said treatment station to said cooling station to said treated material-removal station claim 1 , before returning to said treatment station for a new cycle.3. (canceled)4. The apparatus as defined in claim 2 , wherein said crucibles are mounted on a turntable adapted to displace said crucibles from between said stations claim ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMBUSTION OF A LOW-GRADE FUEL

Номер: US20160047544A1
Автор: EKMAN Tomas
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A method includes combustion products from combustion of fuel with oxidant brought first through a first heat exchanging step (), in which thermal energy is transferred from the combustion products to the fuel which is thereby preheated, and the cooled combustion products thereafter are brought through a second heat exchanging step (), in which thermal energy is transferred from the cooled combustion products to the oxidant which is thereby also preheated. A related system for preheating the fuel and oxidant is also provided. 115-. (canceled)16115. A method for combustion of a fuel using at least one industrial burner () fed with a low grade , gaseous fuel having a Lower Heating Value (LHV) of not greater than 8 MJ/Nmand an oxidant , comprising:{'b': 150', '201, 'providing combustion products from the combustion of the fuel with the oxidant through a first heat exchanging step (; ) for transferring thermal energy from the combustion products to the fuel thereby preheating said fuel; and'}{'b': 151', '203, 'providing thereafter cooled combustion products through a second heat exchanging step (; ) for transferring thermal energy from the cooled combustion products to the oxidant thereby preheating said oxidant.'}17110. The method of claim 16 , further comprising heating an industrial furnace () from a combustion reaction between the oxidant and the low grade claim 16 , gaseous fuel.18121. The method of claim 16 , wherein the low grade claim 16 , gaseous fuel comprises at least 50% by weight top gas from a blast furnace ().19. The method of claim 18 , further comprising originating the low grade claim 18 , gaseous fuel from operation of the blast furnace which is arranged in a same industrial plant as the at least one industrial burner.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the oxidant comprises at least 85% by weight oxygen.21. The method of the claim 16 , wherein the second heat exchanging step comprises a metal heat exchanger of recuperator type.22. The method of ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for converting biomass to biocrude via hydrothermal liquefaction

Номер: US20180045407A1
Принадлежит: University of Texas System

Systems and processes of providing novel thermal energy sources for hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) reactors are described herein. According to various implementations, the systems and processes use concentrated solar thermal energy from a focused high-energy beam to provide sufficient energy for driving the HTL biomass-to-biocrude process. In addition, other implementations convert biowaste, such as municipal biosolids and grease and food waste, to biocrude using anaerobic digesters, and a portion of the biogas generated by the digesters is used to produce the thermal and/or electrical energy used in the HTL reactor for the biomass-to-biocrude process. Furthermore, alternative implementations may include a hybrid system that uses biogas and solar radiation to provide sufficient thermal energy for the HTL reactor.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

POWER-GENERATION SYSTEM HAVING A COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANT AND METHOD FOR POWER GENERATION

Номер: US20190049111A1

A power-generation system having a combined heat and power plant and a fermentation plant has an electrolysis plant, which is connected by lines to both the combined heat and power plant and to the fermentation plant. This arrangement enables a method in which heat from a combined heat and power plant can be used for a fermentation plant and additionally heat from an electrolysis plant can be used for the fermentation plant, whilst the oxygen from the electrolysis plant is used for the combined heat and power plant. 11234231567891023. A power-generation system () having a combined heat and power plant () and a fermentation plant () , which are connected to one another by means of a line () , in order to use heat of the combined heat and power plant () for the fermentation plant () , wherein the power-generation system () has an electrolysis plant () , which is connected by means of lines ( , , , , ) to both the combined heat and power plant () and to the fermentation plant ().22. The power-generation system according to claim 1 , wherein the combined heat and power plant () is a waste incineration plant.3312. The power-generation system according to claim 1 , wherein the fermentation plant () has a plant for dry fermentation ().4231123. The power-generation system according to claim 1 , wherein the combined heat and power plant () and the fermentation plant () are connected to one another directly by means of a power line () claim 1 , in order to use power generated at the combined heat and power plant () for the fermentation plant ().55393. The power-generation system according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolysis plant () and the fermentation plant () are connected to one another heat by means of a line () for heat claim 1 , in order to use heat generated during the electrolysis for the fermentation plant ().653103. The power-generation system according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolysis plant () and the fermentation plant () are connected to one another by ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

Solid Waste Digestion System

Номер: US20180051245A1
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A system for digesting biodigestible feed that preferably includes the steps of comminuting the feed, introducing feed, an oxygen-containing gas, an accelerant, and bacteria into a digestion zone, the bacteria being suitable for digesting the feed under aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions. The contents of the digestion zone can be changed from aerobic operation to either anoxic or anaerobic operation, or vice versa, without changing the bacteria in the digestion zone. 113.-. (canceled)14. A system for digesting biodigestible feed comprising:a) a digestion vessel containing contents;b) a gas inlet for introducing a gas into the digestion vessel; andc) a control system for changing (i) the composition of the gas introduced into the digestion vessel from the gas inlet, from an oxygen containing gas to a gas not containing oxygen for changing the contents of the digestion vessel from aerobic operation to either anoxic or anaerobic operation without changing bacteria in the digestion vessel for different bacteria and (ii) the composition of the gas introduced into the digestion vessel from the gas inlet from a gas not containing oxygen to a gas containing oxygen for changing the contents of the digestion vessel from anaerobic or anoxic operation to aerobic operation without changing bacteria in the digestion vessel for different bacteria.15. A system for digesting biodigestible feed comprising:a) a digestion vessel containing contents;b) a gas inlet for introducing gas containing oxygen into the digestion vessel; andc) a control system for changing (i) the composition of the gas containing oxygen introduced from the gas inlet into the digestion vessel from oxygen containing to not containing oxygen which changes the contents of the digestion vessel from aerobic to either anoxic or anaerobic operation.16. The system of comprising an agitator for agitating the contents of the digestion vessel.17. The system of wherein the control system changes the contents of the ...

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21-02-2019 дата публикации

THREE STEP ULTRA-COMPACT PLASMA SYSTEM FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE TREATMENT OF WASTE ONBOARD SHIPS

Номер: US20190056105A1
Принадлежит: PYROGENESIS CANADA INC.

An apparatus for thermal processing of waste having organic and inorganic components comprises at least a treatment station, a cooling station and a treated material-removal station, and at least three crucibles. The treatment station is adapted to thermally treat the organic components and/or inorganic components located in a given one of the crucibles located at the treatment station. The so-treated components in this given crucible are adapted to then be cooled at the cooling station, before the treated components located in the given crucible are removed therefrom at the treated material-removal station. The three crucibles are mounted on a turntable so that the three crucibles are each at one of the stations, before synchronously all moving to each crucible's next station. 1. An apparatus for thermal processing of waste having organic and inorganic components , comprising: at least a treatment station , a cooling station and a treated material-removal station , at least three crucibles being provided , wherein said treatment station is adapted to thermally treat the organic components and/or inorganic components located in a given one of said crucibles located at said treatment station , treated components in said given crucible being adapted to then be cooled at said cooling station , before the treated components located in said given crucible are removed therefrom at said treated material-removal station.2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein said three crucibles are positioned in respective ones of said treatment claim 1 , cooling and treated material-removal stations claim 1 , and are adapted to be cyclically displaced from said treatment station to said cooling station to said treated material-removal station claim 1 , before returning to said treatment station for a new cycle.3. (canceled)4. The apparatus as defined in claim 2 , wherein said crucibles are mounted on a turntable adapted to displace said crucibles from between said stations claim ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Thermogenic vortex combustor

Номер: US20200056785A1
Автор: VanNatta James Brent
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A combustor for burning waste material includes a horizontally extended combustion chamber through which a mixture of waste material and air is introduced under pressure tangentially for establishing a vortical movement of the waste material toward one of the end walls. The waste material is ignited during its vortical movement. A second discharge port extends for discharging from the chamber non-combustible material entrained in the outer region of the vortex. The discharged material is conveyed through a conduit to a separator which separates the discharged gases and solid material. A secondary air manifold supplies air through controlled and automated dampers at portals positioned at intervals along the length of the chamber. An adjustable baffle is mounted on the flue adjacent its open end for deflecting outwardly toward the side wall solid material which moves from adjacent the one end wall toward the open end of the flue. A recuperator is mounted externally to the chamber on the exhaust flue, supplying heated air to the secondary air manifold and to the primary air and waste feed intake. Additionally, control means are provided for the use of specialized sensors to monitor the temperature, air flow and volume of the chamber, integrated into a process automation system that allows for control of individual components, stages, regions, as well as the entire process. 1. A combustor for burning waste material comprising in combination;a. a combustion chamber having spaced end walls and a side wall with its central longitudinal axis extending between said end walls, said chamber being disposed such that its central axis extends substantially horizontally,b. means for introducing waste material and primary air into said chamber for establishing a vortical movement of said waste material and primary air toward one of said end walls,c. means for igniting said waste material during its vortical movement,d. a discharge flue port having an open end opening in said ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING PRESSURE IN A RESERVOIR AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE ENERGY CARRIER

Номер: US20220081295A1
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A system for adjusting pressure in a reservoir includes a pump system for pumping a fluid into the reservoir and a system for supplying the fluid to the pump system. The fluid supply system includes a conversion device arranged to receive a fuel and a gas mixture comprising at least one oxidant, to react the fuel with the gas mixture and to supply fluid obtained upon reaction, the fluid supply system being arranged to supply at least a portion of that fluid. The fluid supply system further includes a source of the fuel. The fuel comprises hydrogen. The conversion device is arranged to react the fuel with a gas mixture comprising predominantly nitrogen. 115-. (canceled)16. A system for adjusting pressure in a reservoir , the system including:a pump system for pumping a fluid into the reservoir; anda system for supplying the fluid to the pump system, wherein the fluid supply system includes a conversion device arranged to receive a fuel and a gas mixture comprising at least one oxidant, to react the fuel with the gas mixture and to supply fluid obtained upon reaction, the fluid supply system being arranged to supply at least a portion of that fluid; the fluid supply system further includes a source of the fuel;', 'the fuel comprises hydrogen; and', 'the conversion device is arranged to react the fuel with a gas mixture comprising predominantly nitrogen., 'wherein17. The system according to claim 16 ,wherein the fuel source comprises a system for direct decomposition of methane into carbon and hydrogen.18. The system according to claim 17 ,wherein the direct decomposition system comprises a reactor containing molten metal.19. The system according to claim 16 , further comprising a gas supply system for supplying gas comprising at least methane to at least one other component of the system claim 16 , e.g. a gas supply system including at least one of:a connection to a gas distribution grid external to the system;a system for recovering natural gas from the reservoir; a ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

Biomass Fuel Furnance System And Related Methods

Номер: US20140144385A1
Принадлежит: Wayne Scott Fetzer Co

A furnace system for heating a poultry brooder house includes a firebox for burning biomass fuel, and a grate within the firebox for burning the biomass fuel thereon. A distributor assembly may positioned within the firebox and is located directly above the grate. The distributor assembly includes a distributor plate having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and a distributor arm above the distributor plate that is movable relative to the distributor plate to cause biomass fuel supported on the plate to pass through the apertures and fall onto the grate. The furnace system may include a hopper assembly that defines a well for receiving a volume of biomass fuel for delivery to the grate or to the distributor plate.

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

Carbon Sequestration in Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Plants

Номер: US20150075412A1
Автор: Saxena Surendra
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This invention describes a process for a complete sequestration of carbon (CO) from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to energy plants which produce Refuse Derived Fuel and the associated exhaust gases. The described process results in production of energy from the waste and disposal of the MSW with zero carbon emission. 1. A process to sequester carbon from the flue gases emitted by a municipal solid waste to energy plant comprising the steps of: (a) burning a mixture of an oxidant and municipal solid waste to generate flue gas and products of combustion; (b) streaming the generated flue gas and the products of combustion into a high-temperature reactor; (c) adding to said high-temperature reactor sufficient fuel and water to produce hydrogen and reaction products in a balanced steam-fuel-reformation reaction; (d) transferring the reaction products to a low-temperature reactor; and (e) combining the reaction products with sodium hydroxide in the low-temperature reactor to form sodium carbonate.2. The process of claim 1 , steps (a)-(e) claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: (f) feeding carbonate from the high-temperature reactor and low-temperature reactor vessels into a rotating vessel to make a concentrated solution of the carbonate; (g) feeding RDF gas (composition as given in the examples) into a fourth reactor with water and carbonate; (h) feeding precipitated bicabonate with solution in to a centrifuge where the bicarbonate crystals are separated and sent for drying; and (i) returning the remaining concentrated solution and repeating the process.3. A process to sequester carbon from the flue gases emitted by municipal solid waste to energy.4. The process of claim 1 , further including any MSW plant which generates RDF gases.5. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the RDF gases with the composition CO claim 1 , HO claim 1 , Nand O.6. The process of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the oxidant of step (a) is coal.7. The process of claim 1 , further ...

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

Solid and Black Waste Mitigation System and Process

Номер: US20190072275A1
Принадлежит: Defense Life Sciences Inc, Leidos Inc

A system for waste processing includes a feeder for receiving a waste stream of carbonaceous materials, multiple independently controllable augers, a reactor and an incinerator. The reactor receives a waste stream from the feeder and using a controllable heating element assembly converts the carbonaceous materials in the waste stream to syngas. The incinerator uses the syngas from the reactor to incinerate separately received black water waste from a storage tank.

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE PROFILE IN AN ADVANCED THERMAL TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20200080012A1
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Applying heat from a heat source to a first region to cause a first pyrolysis process, the first pyrolysis process resulting in a gaseous mixture, and applying heat from the heat source to a second region to cause a second pyrolysis process, the second pyrolysis process being applied to the gaseous mixture, wherein the second region is located closer to the heat source than the first region. Pyrolysis is used to destroy oils, tars and/or PAHs in carbonaceous material. 1. An advanced thermal treatment (ATT) method comprising:applying heat from a heat source to a first region to cause a first advanced thermal treatment (ATT) process, the first ATT process resulting in a gaseous mixture;applying heat from the heat source to a second region to cause a second ATT process, the second ATT process being applied to the gaseous mixture;wherein the second region is located closer to the heat source than the first region.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying heat from the heat source to a third region to cause a third ATT process, the third ATT process being applied to the gaseous mixture;wherein the third region is located closer to the heat source than the first region and the second region is located closer to the heat source than the third region.3. The method of wherein the dwell time in the third region is longer than the dwell time in the first region and longer than the dwell time in the second region.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first region is a rotable rotatable retort and the second region is a gas enclosure claim 1 , wherein the gas enclosure is located proximate the heat source.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a heating system including the heat source and a thermally insulated chamber.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second region is located within the thermally insulated chamber.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second ATT processes each comprise a pyrolysis process.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

Oil and gas industry waste stream remediation system, method, and apparatus

Номер: US20180119949A1
Принадлежит: Plasma Tech Holdings LLC

A system comprising a plasma assisted vitrifier ( 8 ) configured to produce vitrified product. A feed pipe ( 4 ) can be fluidly connected to the plasma assisted vitrifier ( 8 ). The feed pipe ( 4 ) can be configured to deliver a feedstock into the plasma assisted vitrifier. A heated combustion air conduit ( 34 ) can be fluidly connected to the plasma assisted vitrifier ( 8 ). A spinning fiberizer can be disposed next to the plasma assisted vitrifier ( 8 ) and configured to receive the vitrified product ( 24 ). An emissions attenuation device can be fluidly connected to the plasma-assisted vitrifier ( 8 ) and configured to treat gaseous emissions generated by the plasma-assisted vitrifier ( 8 ).

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF BIOMASS OF PLANT ORIGIN, AND A COMBUSTION PROCESS

Номер: US20190120487A1
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The invention provides a process for the conversion of biomass into a biomass product which is suitable for use as a fuel. The biomass is of plant origin and comprises microorganisms naturally occurring in the biomass. The process comprises—preparing a slurry by dispersing the biomass comprising the naturally occurring microorganisms in an aqueous liquid, maintaining the slurry at conditions suitable for aerobic digestion by the microorganisms to obtain a slurry comprising the biomass product as a dispersed solid phase, and—recovering the biomass product. The recovering comprises washing and drying the biomass product. The invention also provides a combustion process. 1. A process for the conversion of biomass into a biomass product , wherein the biomass is of plant origin and comprises microorganisms naturally occurring in the biomass , the process comprising:(i) preparing a slurry by dispersing the biomass comprising the naturally occurring microorganisms in an aqueous liquid,(ii) maintaining the slurry at conditions suitable for aerobic digestion by the microorganisms to obtain a slurry comprising the biomass product as a dispersed solid phase, and(iii) recovering the biomass product, which recovering comprises washing using water as a washing liquid and drying the biomass product.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising (iv) recovering from the slurry a liquid phase to yield a biomass extract.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the aqueous liquid is water.4. The process as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the water has a pH measured at 20° C. which is in a range of from 6.5 to 8.5 claim 3 , and wherein step (ii) comprises maintaining the slurry at conditions suitable for digestion by the microorganisms for a time in a range of from 100 hours to 500 hours.5. The process as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the pH is in the range of from 7 to 8 claim 4 , and wherein the time is in the range of from 150 hours to 300 hours.6. The process as ...

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31-07-2014 дата публикации

Method for Gasifying Feedstock

Номер: US20140209446A1
Принадлежит: PHG Energy LLC

A method of gasification using a downdraft gasifier having a plurality of vertically positioned tubes to create a pyrolysis zone, an oxidation zone beneath the pyrolysis zone and a reduction zone beneath the oxidation zone. The shape of the tubes eliminates the need for a restriction (hearth) in the gasifier, which limits the maximum achievable throughput. A rotating and vertically adjustable grate is located beneath, but not attached to, the reduction zone of the gasifier.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Device and a Method for Cleaning a Gas

Номер: US20180126333A1
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The invention relates to a device and a method for cleaning a gas in a confined environment, said device comprising a cleaning room with an inlet for the gas to be cleaned, an inlet for a reactant gas for combustion in said cleaning room and an ignition device for combusting said reaction gas, and an outlet for the mixture of cleaned gas and combustion products from the cleaning space. The reactant gas comprises a substantially stoichiometric mixture of Hand O. 1. A device for cleaning a gas in a confined environment , said device comprising a cleaning room with an inlet from a residence environment for the gas to be cleaned , an inlet for a reactant gas for combustion in said cleaning room and an ignition device for combusting said reaction gas , and an outlet for the mixture of cleaned gas and combustion products from the cleaning space , wherein the reactant gas comprises a substantially stoichiometric mixture of Hand O; wherein the inlet for the gas to be cleaned is in contact with the residence environment and the cleaning room , and wherein the outlet for the mixture of cleaned gas and combustion products is in contact with the cleaning room and the residence environment;characterized in that:the device comprises a radiation element that is in radiating contact with the residence environment, wherein the radiation element is in heat-exchanging contact with at least one of [a] the combustion flame of the reactant gas and [b] the mixture of cleaned gas and combustion products from the cleaning space.2. A device according to claim 1 , comprising an apertured wall for guiding there through the gas to be cleaned into the cleaning room claim 1 , said apertures having a diameter in the range of from 0.1 mm to 3 mm.3. A device according to claim 1 , comprising an apertured wall for guiding there through and out of the cleaning room the cleaned gas and combustion products claim 1 , said apertures having a diameter in the range of from 0.1 mm to 3 mm.4. A device ...

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19-05-2016 дата публикации

Three step ultra- compact plasma system for the high temperature treatment of waste onboard ships

Номер: US20160138803A1
Принадлежит: Pyrogenesis Inc

An apparatus for thermal processing of waste having organic and inorganic components comprises at least a treatment station, a cooling station and a treated material-removal station, and at least three crucibles. The treatment station is adapted to thermally treat the organic components and/or inorganic components located in a given one of the crucibles located at the treatment station. The so-treated components in this given crucible are adapted to then be cooled at the cooling station, before the treated components located in the given crucible are removed therefrom at the treated material-removal station. The three crucibles are mounted on a turntable so that the three crucibles are each at one of the stations, before synchronously all moving to each crucible's next station.

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

ORGANIC MATTER DEGRADATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210164654A1
Автор: LEE HUI-SHIUNG
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An organic matter degradation device has a furnace and a gas supply device. The furnace has a furnace chamber. The gas supply device has a gas supply tube and a negative ion generating device. First branch tubes are disposed on the gas supply tube axially, and second branch tubes are disposed on the first branch tube. A first pipeline of the second branch tube is disposed horizontally, the first pipeline is communicative to the first branch tube via the second pipeline, and the negative ion generating device is installed on the first pipeline. The negative ions generated by the negative ion generating device can pass the first pipeline and directly enter the furnace chamber, which decreases the resisting force applied to the negative ions, and increases the negative ion flow kinetic energy. 1. An organic matter degradation device , at least comprising:a furnace, comprising a furnace chamber;a gas supply device, comprising a gas supply tube, the gas supply tube has multiple first branch tubes disposed axially, each of the first branch tubes has multiple second branch tubes disposed thereon, and each of the second branch tubes comprises a first pipeline and a second pipeline, a gas inlet of the second pipeline is communicative to the first branch tube, a gas outlet of the second pipeline is communicative to the first pipeline, and the first pipeline is disposed horizontally and communicative to the furnace chamber; anda negative ion generating device, disposed on one side of the first pipeline, and one end of the negative ion generating device further has an output electrode, and the output electrode is extending into the first pipeline.2. The organic matter degradation device of claim 1 , wherein the furnace further has an exhaust pipe for exhaust emission of the furnace chamber and a furnace door for material feed.3. The organic matter degradation device of claim 1 , wherein the first branch tubes are uniformly and separately disposed axially and along the gas ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

CRACKING FURNACE

Номер: US20180135854A1
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The invention relates to a cracking furnace containing a tubular vertical chamber which comprises an inlet for introducing a gas to be treated and an outlet for removing said gas from the chamber, means for heating said gas which include a heating tube extending vertically inside the chamber and coaxial with the chamber, the heating tube being shaped in such a way as to have a closed lower end and being arranged in such a way that the lower end thereof is arranged in the chamber and such that the upper end thereof is connected to a burner of the heating means arranged outside the chamber. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising such a cracking furnace and a device for thermal treatment of biomass and/or waste, an outlet of which is connected to the inlet of said cracking furnace. 1. A cracking furnace comprising both a vertical tubular enclosure that includes an inlet for introducing a gas for treatment and an outlet for discharging said gas from the enclosure , and also means for heating said gas that comprise a heater tube extending vertically inside the enclosure and coaxially with the enclosure , the heater tube being shaped so as to have its bottom end closed and being arranged so that its bottom end is arranged inside the enclosure and so that its top end is connected to a burner of the heater means , which burner is arranged outside the enclosure.2. The cracking furnace according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is shaped so as to be of circular section.3. The cracking furnace according to claim 1 , wherein the heater tube is shaped so as to be of circular section.4. The cracking furnace according to claim 1 , wherein the inlet is arranged to cause the gas for treatment to penetrate into the enclosure along the inside wall of the enclosure.5. The cracking furnace according to any claim 1 , wherein the heater tube is based on ceramics.6. The cracking furnace according to any one claim 1 , wherein at least one of the inside walls of the enclosure ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

Radiant burner

Номер: US20180135855A1
Принадлежит: Edwards Ltd

A radiant burner and method are disclosed. The radiant burner is for treating an effluent gas stream from a manufacturing processing tool and comprises: a plurality of treatment chambers, each treatment chamber having an effluent stream inlet for supplying a respective portion of said effluent gas stream to that treatment chamber for treatment therewithin. In this way, multiple treatment chambers may be provided, each of which treats part of the effluent stream. Accordingly, the number of treatment chambers can be selected to match the flow rate of the effluent gas stream from any particular processing tool. This provides an architecture which is reliably scalable to suit the needs of any effluent gas stream flow rate.

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

MOBILE DISASTER CREMATORY

Номер: US20220282865A1
Автор: Looker Steven John
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A mobile disaster crematory and method for cremating a body or other material are provided. The mobile disaster crematory comprises a housing, a front loading door in communication with an operator loading area, an exterior operator access door in communication with an equipment access room, and an exterior operator access control panel. An interior refractory lining defines a primary cremation chamber in fluid communication with a secondary environmental control chamber for oxidation of emissions to be conveyed from a crematory exhaust stack. An air intake system comprising valved air pipes delivers air into the chambers. Primary and secondary chamber burners are operably connected to temperature sensors, and to a valved fuel pipe and fuel supply, all operably connected to the exterior access control panel operably by a human operator. Power may be supplied by a local utility or a backup generator located in the crematory housing. 1. A mobile portable crematory comprising:a crematory housing having a front side, a rear side, an exterior surface and an interior portion defined by the housing, the crematory housing further comprising at least one front loading door, an exterior operator access door, and an exterior operator access panel;an interior refractory lining constructed and arranged to define a first interior chamber in fluid communication with a second interior chamber;an air intake system operable to deliver air into the first interior chamber and the second interior chamber;an exhaust stack in fluid communication with the first interior chamber and the second interior chamber;a first cremation burner located in the first interior chamber and a second cremation burner or afterburner located in the second interior chamber;an operator loading area accessible by the at least one front loading door constructed and arranged to receive at least one body to be cremated for delivery to the first interior chamber;an equipment access room in communication with the ...

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31-05-2018 дата публикации

Ignition device using pellet fuel

Номер: US20180146824A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to an ignition device using pellet fuel capable of quickly igniting and burning the pellet fuel, which is supplied into an inner container, and including a container part having the inner container in which the pellet fuel is accommodated while being dropped therein and an outer container of which an upper part is integrally provided with an outer side of the inner container, a heater bar provided at a lower part of the container part and configured to ignite the pellet fuel while being heated by electrical energy, and a cover provided at an inner bottom of the inner container and configured to cover the heater bar.

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

Process and Device for Cremation

Номер: US20220290859A1
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A perfected cremation process includes the following operations: placing a mortuary coffin inside a crematorium oven configured to carry out the combustion of the mortuary coffin and cremation of the corpse contained in its inside; initiating the combustion of the mortuary coffin; conducting the combustion of the mortuary coffin for a time such as to achieve the degradation of the mortuary coffin, wherein it is provided arranging a combustion accelerant on the outer surface of the mortuary coffin, preferably on the outer surface of the cover of the mortuary coffin, before the initiation operation. This accelerant includes a compound selected from alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, ammonium salts, alkali metal peroxides or alkaline earth metal peroxides. 1. A perfected cremation process comprising the following operations:placing a mortuary coffin inside a crematorium oven configured to carry out the combustion of said mortuary coffin and cremation of the corpse contained in said mortuary coffin;initiating the combustion of said mortuary coffin;conducting the combustion of said mortuary coffin for a time such as to achieve the degradation of said mortuary coffin;arranging a combustion accelerant on an outer surface of said mortuary coffin before said initiation operation, said accelerant comprising a compound selected from alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, ammonium salts, alkali metal peroxides or alkaline earth metal peroxides.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said compound is an alkali metal nitrate.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said accelerant comprises from 10 to 99.9% by weight based on the total weight of said accelerant claim 1 , of said compound.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said accelerant further comprises from 0.1 to 90% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of said accelerant claim 1 , of one or more co-formulants.7. The process according to claim 1 , ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

Steam plasma arc hydrolysis of ozone depleting substances

Номер: US20150165410A1
Принадлежит: Pyrogenesis Canada Inc

A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor.

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR CO-GASIFICATION OF TWO OR MORE CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCKS AND APPARATUS THEREOF

Номер: US20190153341A1
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The present invention relates to a process for co-gasification of two or more carbonaceous feedstock, said process comprising combusting a first carbonaceous feedstock having high calorific value with low ash and high hydrogen content, to produce a heated effluent; carrying the heated effluent to second reactor where the heated effluent reacts with a second carbonaceous feedstock, having low calorific value with high ash and low hydrogen content, to produce synthesis gas.The present invention also relates to an apparatus for co-gasification of two or more carbonaceous feedstock, comprising a first reactor (), having a first feedstock inlet port (), a oxygen or air inlet port (), a steam inlet port (), a ash removal port (), and a solid recycle port (); a first cyclone separator () connected to the first reactor () through a first cyclone separator inlet port (); a second reactor (), having a second feedstock inlet port (), and a ash removal port (), the second reactor is connected to the first cyclone separator () through a gaseous inlet port (); and a second cyclone separator (), having a fine particles removal port (), and an effluent port (), wherein the second cyclone separator is connected to the second reactor through a second cyclone separator inlet port (). 1. An apparatus for co-gasification of two or more carbonaceous feedstock , said apparatus comprising:{'b': 3', '1', '2', '9', '7', '6, 'a first reactor (), having a first feedstock inlet port (), a oxygen or air inlet port (), a steam inlet port (), an ash removal port (), and a solid recycle port ();'}{'b': 5', '3', '4, 'a first cyclone separator () connected to the first reactor () through a first cyclone separator inlet port ();'}{'b': 16', '10', '15', '5', '8, 'a second reactor (), having a second feedstock inlet port (), and an ash removal port (), wherein the second reactor is connected to the first cyclone separator () through a gaseous inlet port (); and'}{'b': 12', '13', '14', '11, 'a second ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

Pyrolytic gas processor and tire conversion system therefrom

Номер: US20160169509A1
Автор: David W. Fowler
Принадлежит: Infinitus Renewable Energy LLC

A gas processor includes a burner chamber including a first end and a second end, a gas/fuel burner having an inlet receiving air and an inlet for receiving a first combustible gas including a nozzle providing a flame extending out from the nozzle. A syn-gas chamber including injection holes and a syn-gas feed line and a syn-gas nozzle plate is coupled between the second end of the burner chamber and the gas/fuel burner including over the nozzle, wherein syn-gas is directed by the injection holes into a path of the flame for combustion of the syn-gas. An air pipe having a plurality of air discharge ports extending from the first end to within the burner chamber having an air blower coupled thereto is configured to pump air into the burner chamber.

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

STAGGERED FIRING

Номер: US20190162405A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a staggered firing for combustion of wet charge materials, consisting of the following steps: pre-combustion designed as a fluidized bed firing, heat transition in a heat exchanger, dust precipitation, and post-combustion. The staggered firing is characterized in that during the heat transition in the heat exchanger, exhaust gases from the pre-combustion are cooled and combustion air for pre-combustion is heated and then supplied to the pre-combustion. 1. Staggered firing for combustion of wet charge materials , comprising: pre-combustion designed as a fluidized bed firing , heat transition in a heat exchanger , dust precipitation , and post-combustion , characterized in that during the heat transition in the heat exchanger , exhaust gases from the pre-combustion are cooled and combustion air for pre-combustion is heated and then supplied to the pre-combustion.2. Staggered firing according to claim 1 , characterized in that the combustion air for pre-combustion and/or post-combustion is a mixture of fresh air and recirculated exhaust gas from the post-combustion.3. Staggered firing according to claim 1 , characterized in that the combustion air for pre-combustion in the heat exchanger is heated to at least 200° C. claim 1 , preferably to at least 400° C.4. Staggered firing according to claim 2 , characterized in that the fresh air is preheated for pre- and/or post-combustion in a further heat exchanger by exhaust gas from the post-combustion.5. Staggered firing according to claim 4 , characterized in that part of the thermal energy of the exhaust gas from post-combustion is used for preheating the combustion air before it enters the further heat exchanger.6. Staggered firing according to claim 5 , characterized in that the use of the thermal energy takes place in a dryer in which the moist charge materials are wholly or partially pre-dried.7. Staggered firing according to claim 6 , characterized in that the drying is carried out by means of ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

Furnace apparatus

Номер: US20200158335A1
Автор: Amen Dhyllon
Принадлежит: Serendipity Technologies LLC

An improved systems and methods to reduce and remove particulate matter and chemical pollutants from flue gasses. Specifically, the invention relates to waste incinerator furnaces and devices and methods for improved combustion, destruction and removal of undesirable particulate and gaseous environmental contaminants and pollutants.

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

Combustion chamber for the incineration of waste products

Номер: US20210199286A1
Принадлежит: Zampell Refractories Inc

A combustion chamber for use in the incineration of waste products includes an inner refractory wall which extends vertically within an outer protective wall in a spaced relationship so as to define a plenum therebetween. The inner refractory wall is constructed using a plurality of precast, refractory blocks which are stacked and arranged to define a cylindrical interior cavity. The refractory blocks include mating features on adjacent surfaces to facilitate assembly and provide structural support. For additional support, selected blocks are fixedly connected to vertical support tubes by metal tie-back anchors. To facilitate combustion, a selection of the blocks is precast with a tuyere hole in order to deliver a uniform and balanced supply of air from the plenum into the interior cavity. The precast nature of the refractory blocks enables the inner refractory wall to be constructed with great precision, thereby optimizing incineration and minimizing material degradation.

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

Containerized Expeditionary Solid Waste Disposal System

Номер: US20210207800A1
Принадлежит: ECO BURN INC.

The embodiments described relate to an expeditionary solid waste disposal system configured to improve logistics and enable it to be readily deployed. The two-stage gasification/oxidation process takes place in a dual chambered device that resembles and functions as a shipping container. Incinerators or other waste conversion devices are commonly containerized by loading the equipment into a standard or modified shipping container. This apparatus is designed as a waste conversion unit that integrates all of the necessary features required to be an ISO-certified shipping container within its structural design such that the waste conversion system and shipping container are one and the same. With correct set-up by 2 persons aided by forklift the system can be configured and operational in a matter of hours. 120-. (canceled)21. A mobile solid waste treatment system , comprising:a transportable apparatus including a plurality of ISO containers configured to be releasably assembled together to define an ISO container assembly; a first ISO container comprising a primary combustion chamber and an outlet aperture, wherein the primary combustion chamber is configured for performing a gasification of the solid waste, and the outlet aperture is configured for output gasification products from the first ISO container; and', 'a second ISO container comprising a secondary combustion chamber and an inlet aperture, wherein the inlet aperture is configured to receive the gasification products into the secondary combustion chamber for an oxidation process;', 'wherein the plurality of ISO containers, including the first and second ISO containers, include mechanical connectors for releasably securing the ISO containers to each other; and, 'wherein the plurality of ISO containers includeswherein each of the plurality of ISO containers individually, and the ISO container assembly, meet ISO container specifications defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).22. ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

Mineral Additive Blend Compositions and Methods for Operating Waste to Energy Combustors for Improving their Operational Performance and Availability, Protecting Combustor Materials and Equipment, Improving Ash Quality and Avoiding Combustion Problems

Номер: US20150192295A1
Принадлежит: IMERYS CERAMICS FRANCE

Mineral additives and a method for operating a waste-to-energy furnace are provided in order to improve its operational performance and availability, increase the lifetime of the combustor building materials (refractory walls and heat-exchanger metallic tubes) and flue gas treatment equipment, improve ash quality, reduce emissions and avoid combustion problems such as agglomeration, slagging, deposition, and corrosion. A method for operating a waste-to-energy furnace, such as a fluidized bed reactor, pulverized-fuel combustor, grate combustor includes introducing mineral additive into the furnace. The method further includes heating at least a portion of the mineral additive either intimately in contact with the fuel, such that the ability of mineral additive to induce crystallization of the surface of forming ashes is enhanced, or minimizing the contact of the mineral additive with the fuel and the forming ashes, such that the solid-gas reactions between the mineral additive and the volatile compounds in the flue gas are favored and the mineral additive power to capture at least a portion of the inorganic volatile compounds present in the furnace is enhanced.

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06-07-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF WASTE

Номер: US20170191656A1
Принадлежит:

A waste-to-energy conversion apparatus comprising a primary combustion chamber capable of holding a load of waste, and the primary combustion chamber further comprises a heat source to heat the waste and generate a syn gas stream, grates, within the primary chamber, capable of supporting the load of waste during heating, a mixing chamber wherein the syn gas is mixed with additional combustion gas, a multi-chambered secondary combustion chamber for combusting the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas, and an energy extraction system for extracting the heat energy generated by the combustion of the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas. 1. A waste-to-energy conversion apparatus comprising:a primary combustion chamber;a grate positioned within the primary combustion chamber, capable of supporting a load of waste;a heat source positioned to heat waste loaded upon the grate and generate a syn gas stream;a mixing chamber configured to receive the and mix the syn gas with a combustion gas;a secondary combustion chamber for combusting the mixture of syn gas and combustion gas, the secondary combustion chamber having a plurality of chambers including a first chamber with a first flow path thereto and a second chamber with a second flow path thereto, the first flow path being independent and separate from the second flow path;a gas manifold and an air manifold configured to enable the introduction of a supplemental gas and air into the secondary combustion chamber; andan energy extraction system configured to extract heat energy from the secondary combustion chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first chamber includes at least one flow interrupter configured to lengthen the flow path through the first chamber.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the primary combustion chamber includes an induced draft fan configured to remove air from the primary combustion chamber to a pressure below atmospheric pressure.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR THE DYNAMIC MOVEMENT OF WASTE IN AN INCINERATOR

Номер: US20200182462A1
Принадлежит: ECO BURN INC.

The present invention discloses a system for the dynamic movement of waste through an incinerator. The system includes a stepped hearth combustion chamber, an input to receive a combustible material, and an output to permit egress of a product of combustion. A plurality of sensing elements and response elements are in communication with a control system to facilitate the automated movement of the combustible material through the stepped hearth combustion chamber. 1. A system for dynamic movement of waste through an incinerator , the system comprising:a stepped hearth combustion chamber including an input to receive a combustible material and an output to permit egress of a product of combustion;a plurality of sensing elements;a plurality of response elements in operable communication with the plurality of sensing elements via a control system, the control system is configured to receive input signals from the plurality of sensing elements and affect the plurality of response elements to facilitate the substantially automated movement of the combustible material through the stepped hearth combustion chamber.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is comprised of a programmable logic controller claim 1 , and a hydraulic control system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of response elements includes:at least one loading ram for loading combustible materials into the stepped hearth combustion chamber;at least one ash transfer ram for moving the combustible material through the stepped hearth combustion chamber; andat least one flue gas recirculation system for controlling the temperatures within the stepped hearth combustion chamber.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensing elements include at least a temperature sensor claim 2 , a gas oxygen content sensor claim 2 , and a level sensor claim 2 , wherein each sensing element sends an output signal to the programmable logic controller claim 2 , wherein the output signal is ...

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02-10-2014 дата публикации

BURNER SYSTEM FOR CONSUMPTION OF WASTE FUEL

Номер: US20140290542A1
Принадлежит:

A burner system for consumption of waste fuel comprises a screw conveyor having a longitudinal hollow interior for air distribution and radially disposed air intake orifices connecting the hollow interior to a plurality of combustion chambers, which includes a first combustion chamber disposed centrally around the screw conveyor and at least one orifice; a second combustion chamber disposed concentrically around the first combustion chamber, receiving burning waste fuel from the first combustion chamber, and in fluid communication with the air intake orifice to provide air from an air blower through the orifice; and a third combustion chamber disposed concentrically around the second combustion chamber, receiving waste fuel from the second combustion chamber, and in fluid communication with the air intake orifice to provide air from the air blower. 1. A burner system for consumption of waste fuel , comprising:a screw conveyor configured to revolve around its longitudinal axis, said screw conveyor having a longitudinal hollow interior for air distribution and a plurality of radially disposed air intake orifices connecting the hollow interior to a plurality of combustion chambers for providing air for a combustion process;an auger blade disposed substantially spirally around a portion of a length of said screw conveyor, said auger blade being configured to move waste fuel along the longitudinal axis as said screw conveyor revolves;a first combustion chamber disposed substantially centrally around said screw conveyor and around at least one orifice connecting the longitudinal hollow interior with the outer surface of said screw conveyor;a second combustion chamber disposed substantially concentrically around said first combustion chamber and configured to receive burning waste fuel from said first combustion chamber, said second combustion chamber being in fluidic communication with at least one air intake orifice disposed on a housing and configured to provide air ...

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19-07-2018 дата публикации

High-temperature pyrolysis incineration apparatus

Номер: US20180202656A1
Автор: Bok Joo Yang
Принадлежит: Shin Poong Co Ltd

A high-temperature pyrolysis incineration apparatus that forces external air to a combustion chamber while burning an incineration processing material injected therein at a high temperature within a combustion chamber is provided. The apparatus includes an air-supply tube disposed at the center of the combustion chamber, a fuel supply pipe installed at an upper edge of the inside of the combustion chamber, a punching plate disposed at the bottom of the combustion chamber, a stirring rod rotatably installed at an upper surface of the punching plate using the air-supply tube as a fixing shaft, a heat recovery device disposed outside of the combustion chamber, and a circulation pipe extending from a lid of the combustion chamber to the outside that returns to a location corresponding to an upper portion of the stirring rod at a wall of the combustion chamber via the inside of the heat recovery device.

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16-10-2014 дата публикации

Waste to Energy By Way of Hydrothermal Decomposition and Resource Recycling

Номер: US20140309475A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and an apparatus for disposing wastes comprising the steps of conducting a hydrothermal decomposition reaction of the wastes, separating the products into a solid fuel and waste water, combusting the solid fuel, scrubbing the combustion gas, generating steam using the heat generated by the combustion, and purifying the waste water, exhibit a high energy-efficiency, while exhibiting a high removal rate of the pollutants generated during the combustion.

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23-10-2014 дата публикации

System and Integrated Method For Treatment of Tailings From Bitumen Extraction Process

Номер: US20140311951A1
Принадлежит: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co

A system and method for treating tailings from a bitumen froth treatment process such as TSRU tailings. The tailings are dewatered to at least 50 wt percent solids content, and then combusted to convert kaolin in the tailings into metakaolin. Calcined fines and heavy minerals may be recovered from the combustion products, namely from the flue gas or bottom ash or both. A trafficable deposit may be formed from the ash when mixed with tailings, such as mature fine tailings (MFT).

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19-08-2021 дата публикации

Process and Device for Improving of Synthesis and/or Flue Gas Velocity Field for Refuse Derived Fuel Applications

Номер: US20210254825A1
Автор: Kreca Ivo
Принадлежит: GRID Powr Ltd.

Process and device for improving of synthesis and/or flue gas velocity field solves technical problem of local increase of velocity and resulting non-homogeneous flue gas field resulting in uneven temperature and concentration distribution within flue gas field by providing for homogenization of flue gas field using strategically placed obstacles in the flow field such as flaps or similar devices. 1. Device for improving flow of synthesis and/or flue gas in refuse derived fuel (RDF) application such as waste incinerator , characterized in that there is at least one obstacle placed within at least primary chamber and/or secondary chamber of said RDF application , said obstacle resulting in reduction of local velocity difference of said synthesis and/or flue gas in direction essentially transverse to general direction of flow of said synthesis and/or flue gas when compared to local velocity difference of said synthesis and/or flue gas flowing through said primary and/or secondary chamber without said obstacle.2. Device according to wherein there is at least one hinged obstacle positioned in or in proximity of said primary chamber.3. Device according to any of previous claims wherein said hinged obstacle is rotated to assume position depending on measurements of process parameters of said flow such as percentage of oxygen or temperature of said flue gas or composition of RDF or moisture content or combination thereof at at least one point along said gas path claim 1 , said point chosen from the group consisting of entrance to secondary chamber claim 1 , entrance of flue gas channel claim 1 , entrance of gas side of steam generator claim 1 , any position along said gas path claim 1 , or plurality claim 1 , or combination thereof or depending on experience of an operator.4. Device according to any of previous claims wherein there is at least one unhinged obstacle positioned in or in proximity of said primary chamber or in or in proximity of secondary chamber or in or in ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO PYROLYSIS REACTOR SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170233657A1
Принадлежит: CYNAR PLASTICS RECYCLING LIMITED

A pyrolysis reactor system includes a reactor and a contactor mounted above the reactor. The reactor has a shell, an inlet and an outlet. A central shaft runs along its axis and supports agitation blades in a counter-helical arrangement, and an auger. Rotation of the auger in one direction feeds feedstock into the vessel, and in the opposite direction removes char at the end of a batch. The contactor includes four elements with a frusto-conical part supported on vertical support arms, and being connected to a disc by legs. The contactor elements allow short chains to pass through apertures while long chains condense on their surfaces or on the vessel wall surface. There is dynamic tuning of carbon number of gases flowing downstream by active temperature and pressure control at the contactor. 1. A pyrolysis reactor system comprising a reactor and a contactor mounted above the reactor , wherein the contactor comprises at least one contactor element mounted within a vessel having a wall with an internal surface and being arranged for flow of long-chain gas components back into the reactor ,wherein the contactor elements include at least one perforated element which is sloped upwardly and radially towards the vessel wall, wherein:the vessel has a jacket surrounding the contactor element or elements, andsaid jacket has a lower inlet and an upper outlet and a pump for pumping a heat exchange fluid into and around the jacket,at least one perforated contactor element has a frusto-conical shaped component, with its apex facing downwards towards the reactor, in which an upper edge is adjacent said internal surface and there is a baffle plate mounted below the apex, andthe reactor system further comprises a temperature controller configured to pump coolant into the jacket inlet at a temperature chosen according to desired carbon chain length condensation within the contactor, and a pressure controller configured to control pressure in the contactor according to said desired ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

Automatic ash discharge device for a burner

Номер: US20170234533A1
Автор: Jung-Lang Lin
Принадлежит: Suncue Co Ltd

An automatic ash discharge device for a burner has a furnace base, a duct set, and a discharge set. The furnace base has a combustion chamber, a mounting opening, a discharge mouth, two guiding faces, and multiple inlet holes. The combustion chamber is formed in the furnace base. The guiding faces are formed aslant in the furnace base. The inlet holes are formed through the guiding faces. The duct set is connected to the furnace base and has two bellows and a blower. The bellows are mounted on the furnace base respectively corresponding to the guiding faces and communicate with the combustion chamber. The blower communicates with the bellows. The discharge set is connected to the furnace base and has a receiving tank connected to the furnace base and communicating with the combustion chamber, and a discharge shaft rotatably mounted in the receiving tank.

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06-11-2014 дата публикации

Solid Waste Digestion System

Номер: US20140329298A1
Принадлежит: ECOLOGICO-LOGIC Inc

A system for digesting biodigestible feed that preferably includes the steps of comminuting the feed, introducing feed, an oxygen-containing gas, an accelerant, and bacteria into a digestion zone, the bacteria being suitable for digesting the feed under aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions. The contents of the digestion zone can be changed from aerobic operation to either anoxic or anaerobic operation, or vice versa, without changing the bacteria in the digestion zone.

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23-08-2018 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE PROFILE IN AN ADVANCED THERMAL TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20180237707A1
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Applying heat from a heat source to a first region to cause a first pyrolysis process, the first pyrolysis process resulting in a gaseous mixture, and applying heat from the heat source to a second region to cause a second pyrolysis process, the second pyrolysis process being applied to the gaseous mixture, wherein the second region is located closer to the heat source than the first region. Pyrolysis is used to destroy oils, tars and/or PAHs in carbonaceous material. 1. An advanced thermal treatment (ATT) method comprising:applying heat from a heat source to a first region to cause a first advanced thermal treatment (ATT) process, the first ATT process resulting in a gaseous mixture;applying heat from the heat source to a second region to cause a second ATT process, the second ATT process being applied to the gaseous mixture;wherein the second region is located closer to the heat source than the first region.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying heat from the heat source to a third region to cause a third ATT process, the third ATT process being applied to the gaseous mixture;wherein the third region is located closer to the heat source than the first region and the second region is located closer to the heat source than the third region.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of wherein the dwell time in the third region is longer than the dwell time in the first region and longer than the dwell time in the second region.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first region is a rotable retort and the second region is a gas enclosure claim 1 , wherein the gas enclosure is located proximate the heat source.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a heating system including the heat source and a thermally insulated chamber.8. A method of claim 7 , wherein the second region is located within the thermally insulated chamber.9. An advanced thermal treatment (ATT) apparatus comprising:a first region;a second advanced thermal treatment (ATT) region; ...

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23-08-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE INCINERATION OF ACTIVATED COAL-SUPPORTED PGM CATALYSTS

Номер: US20180238542A1
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A process for the incineration of activated coal-supported PGM catalysts, the process comprising a joint incineration of a multilayer arrangement, wherein the multilayer arrangement includes (i) a top layer of particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst, (ii) a layer of coarse charcoal located beneath said top layer and, optionally, (iii) a layer of particulate coke located beneath the charcoal layer, and wherein an upward flow of oxidizing gas is homogeneously passed through said multilayer arrangement during the incineration. 1. A process for the incineration of activated coal-supported PGM catalysts , the process comprising a joint incineration of a multilayer arrangement ,wherein the multilayer arrangement comprises (i) a top layer of particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst, (ii) a layer of coarse charcoal located beneath said top layer and, optionally, (iii) a layer of particulate coke located beneath the charcoal layer, andwherein an upward flow of oxidizing gas is homogeneously passed through said multilayer arrangement during the incineration.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst comprises one or more activated coal-supported PGM catalysts.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst comprises particles of 2 mm to 2 cm measured in the longest dimension.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the top layer prior to the incineration lies in the range of 30 to 100 cm.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein a total PGM content of the particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst lies in the range of 0.1 to 5 wt.-%.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst comprises 0 to 3 wt.-% of aluminum oxide and/or silicon dioxide.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the particulate activated coal-supported PGM catalyst comprises an exhausted catalyst.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the particulate ...

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09-09-2021 дата публикации

Reaction chamber for supercritical water oxidation reactor

Номер: US20210278080A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Fuel mixed in water is combusted in a reactor having an internal operating pressure and temperature greater than 3200 psi and greater than 374° C., where the combustion of the fuel is exothermic. Air and fuel are pressurized for introduction into the reactor to a pressure greater than the internal operating pressure using energy generated from the combustion of the fuel, and the pressurized air and the pressurized fuel are injected into the reactor. Pressurized water from the reactor is injected into a drive water column that is partially filled with water to increase a pressure of the drive water column, and water at a temperature less than 100° C. is injected into the reactor to replace water from the reactor that is injected into the drive water column. Pressurized water from the drive water column is used to drive a hydroelectric drive system to produce electrical power.

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09-09-2021 дата публикации

Flare Monitoring and Control Method and Apparatus

Номер: US20210278081A1
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Disclosed herein are embodiments of a flare control method and a flare apparatus for automatically controlling, in real-time, the flow of one or more of fuel, steam, and air to a flare. The disclosed embodiments advantageously allow for automated control over a wide spectrum of operating conditions, including emergency operations, and planned operations such as startup and shutdown. 1. A flare apparatus comprising:a flare having a combustion zone;a vent gas stream connected to the flare and configured to feed a vent gas to the flare upstream of the combustion zone;an air stream or a steam stream configured to feed air or steam to the flare;an online tunable infrared absorption based gas analyzer configured to analyze the vent gas in a sample stream taken from the vent gas stream or configured to analyze the vent gas in a flow path of the vent gas in the vent gas stream upstream of the combustion zone, wherein the gas analyzer is configured to measure a concentration of at least one hydrocarbon of the vent gas in the vent gas stream; anda flare control system coupled with the gas analyzer and configured to control, in real-time based at least in part on the concentration of the at least one hydrocarbon, a flow of steam or air to the flare.2. The flare apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a hydrogen scanning analyzer configured to measure a hydrogen concentration in the vent gas stream, wherein the flare control system is further configured to control, in real-time based at least in part on the hydrogen concentration in the vent gas stream, the flow of steam or air to the flare.3. The flare apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flare control system is further configured to control claim 1 , in real-time based at least in part on the concentration of the at least one hydrocarbon claim 1 , a flow of natural gas or fuel gas into the vent gas stream.4. The flare apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the flare control system is further configured to control claim 2 , in real- ...

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07-10-2021 дата публикации

PYROLYSIS PLANT

Номер: US20210308644A1
Принадлежит:

A pyrolysis plant including: a) an exhaust heated feeder; b) a pyrolysis reactor; c) a rotary screen cleaning tower; d) an exhaust heat fuel cleaner; e) a carbon refiner; and f) a safety burner tower.

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14-10-2021 дата публикации

Updraft gasifier and method, apparatus, and system for biomass decomposition

Номер: US20210317374A1
Принадлежит: Cummins Inc

A method, system, and apparatus for decomposing a biomass feedstock include providing a layer of inert particulate matter, such as sand, to line and insulate the bottom surface of a main chamber of a reactor where pyrolysis and oxidation are conducted to produce char and producer gases as primary products. In an embodiment, feedstock positioned in a side region of the reaction chamber insulates side walls of the main chamber from heat in the center region of the main chamber. In an embodiment of the method, a rate of removal of solid products such as char from the reactor is controlled in response to a temperature detected at a position of an extraction tube inlet of the reactor. Activated charcoal may be obtained as a primary product using the system and method, by feeding oxygen into the reactor at an inlet positioned adjacent to an inlet to the extraction chamber.

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04-12-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Improved Firing of Biomass and Other Solid Fuels for Steam Production and Gasification

Номер: US20140352634A1
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A ground supported single drum power boiler is described combining a refractory lined and insulated stepped floor; refractory lined and insulated combustion chamber; integrated fuel chutes configured to pre-dry wet solid fuel; internal chamber walls; configurable combustion air systems; a back pass with after-burner ports and cross flow superheaters; and a rear wall that acts as the downcomers feeding the other walls. A second embodiment is adaptable as a gasifier. 1. A solid fuel fired boiler comprising one or more walls internal to the furnace section of the boiler , with said walls comprised of closely spaced steel tubes in mutually parallel relationship and aligned such that the axes of the tubes are vertical for the majority of their length , with said tubes comprising one or more water and/or steam circulation circuits within the boiler , with said wall or walls dropping through the roof of the boiler until one or more tubes but not all tubes comprising the internal wall or walls exits through a first wall of the boiler and the remaining tube or tubes exit through the opposite wall of the boiler.2. The boiler of in which said internal walls are parallel to the side walls of the boiler claim 1 , and said tubes drop vertically for most of their length then bend to become more or less horizontal then exit the furnace through the front and rear walls of the boiler.3. The boiler of in which said internal walls are parallel to the front wall of the boiler claim 1 , and said tubes drop vertically for most of their length then bend to become more or less horizontal then exit the furnace through the side walls of the boiler.4. The boiler of in which the width of said internal wall or walls is not more than 80% of the interior dimension of the boiler claim 1 , measured horizontally and in the plane of said wall or walls.5. The boiler of in which combustion gasses circulate horizontally around said internal wall or walls as said gasses rise vertically along the height of ...

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR ENDOTHERMIC REACTIONS

Номер: US20180258349A1
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A carbonaceous feed pyrolysis apparatus is provided including two or more hot particle fluidised beds, one of which contains a combustion zone, and one or more positive displacement apparatus for the transfer of hot particles beds. Also provided is a bio-oil production process including two or more fluidised beds, a first combustion zone carried out in one or more combustion fluidised beds in which a particulate material is fluidised and heated, and a second pyrolysis zone carried out in one or more pyrolysis fluidised beds in which hot particles heated in the combustion zone are used for pyrolysis of bio-mass, the combustion zone being operated at or about atmospheric pressure at a temperature of from 400° C. to 1100° C., and the pyrolysis zone being operated at a pressure of from atmospheric to 100 Barg at a temperature of from 400° C. to 900° C. 120-. (canceled)30. An endothermic reaction process , comprising: two or more fluidized bed zones comprising a first fluidized bed zone and a second fluidized bed zone;', 'a second fluidized bed zone gas feed comprising a closed gas loop configured such that, in use, a portion of a gas produced in the second fluidized bed zone is recycled in the closed gas loop to the first fluidized bed zone, such that the recycled gas is used as a gaseous fuel for the first fluidized bed zone, either fully or in part;', 'an apertured divider having one or more apertures therethrough connecting at least two of the fluidized bed zones;', 'a mass transfer device for transferring particulate matter from at least one fluidized bed zone to an other fluidized bed zone;', 'a gas loop purge configured such that, in use, a part of the recycled gas stream from the second fluidized bed zone is purged from the closed gas loop; and', 'a flow rate regulator configured to, in use, regulate a flow rate to a predeterminable rate;, 'providing an endothermic reaction apparatus, comprisingcombusting a carbonaceous material in a presence of oxygen in a hot ...

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14-09-2017 дата публикации

STOKER-TYPE INCINERATOR

Номер: US20170261206A1
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A stoker-type incinerator includes: a recirculated exhaust gas supply unit which allows exhaust gas resulting from treating combustion gas to reflux to a combustion gas channel via a recirculated exhaust gas nozzle provided on the combustion gas channel and supplies the exhaust gas as recirculated exhaust gas. The stoker-type incinerator further includes a secondary combustion air supply unit which supplies secondary combustion air on a downstream side of the recirculated exhaust gas nozzle on the combustion gas channel via a secondary combustion air nozzle provided on the combustion gas channel, in which the recirculated exhaust gas nozzle and the secondary combustion air nozzle are arranged in different positions in a plan view.

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29-09-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING ANIMAL WASTE

Номер: US20160281544A1
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A method and system of processing animal waste is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes transferring animal waste to a gasifier to burn the animal waste, circulating water through a heat exchanger in a flue stack of the gasifier to generate heated water, and pumping the heated water to either an organic Rankine cycle system to generate electricity, a radiant heater, or any combination thereof. In addition, the method includes circulating the heated water through an evaporator of the organic Rankine cycle system to vaporize a refrigerant, and circulating the vaporized refrigerant from the evaporator, through a turbine to generate the electricity. Also, the method includes using a manure spreader to feed the animal waste to the gasifier at a varying feed rate that is based on contemporaneously calculating a British thermal units (BTU) of the animal waste being fed to the gasifier. 120-. (canceled)21. A system to process animal waste comprising: primary and secondary chambers and configured to draft a portion of gases and volatile hydrocarbons from the primary chamber into the secondary chamber integrated under the primary chamber for complete oxidation of the animal waste,', 'a heat transfer material lining the primary and secondary chambers and partially separating the secondary chamber from the primary chamber, and', 'a burner configured to provide heat to the secondary chamber of the gasifier to indirectly heat the animal waste in the primary chamber to a temperature to drive off water and lower energy hydrocarbons from the animal waste in order to break down the animal waste into the gases and volatile hydrocarbons to cause exothermic reactions in the primary chamber in order to increase the temperature therein to drive off remaining carbon and begin oxidation of the animal waste in the primary chamber;, 'a gasifier comprising'}a heat exchanger coupled to the gasifier and configured to heat water; andan organic Rankine cycle system in fluid ...

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06-10-2016 дата публикации

Method for the combustion management in firing installations and firing installation

Номер: US20160290630A1

In a method for the combustion management in firing installations, in which a primary combustion gas quantity is conveyed through the fuel into a primary combustion area, part of the waste gas flow is extracted in the rear grate area and returned to the combustion process in the form of internal recirculation gas. In this case, no secondary combustion gas is supplied between the grate and the supply of the internal recirculation gas. A firing installation for carrying out this method features nozzles above the firing grate such that no air supply is arranged between the firing grate and the nozzles.

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04-10-2018 дата публикации

CREMATORIA

Номер: US20180283684A1
Автор: FERGUSON Vincent
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A crematorium () comprising sequentially interconnected primary (), secondary (), plenum () and tertiary () chambers, the a primary chamber () being a combustion chamber shaped and sized to accommodate a human body and comprising one or more burners () adapted, in use, to ignite, and sustain the combustion of, a human body placed inside the primary combustion chamber (); the secondary () and tertiary () chambers each comprising one or more additional burners () adapted, in use, to re-heat flue gasses expelled from the primary chamber (), and wherein the plenum chamber () is located adjacent the primary chamber () such that re-heated flue gasses expelled from the secondary chamber () heat at least one wall () of the primary chamber (). 1. A crematorium comprising:sequentially interconnected primary, secondary, plenum and tertiary chambers, the a primary chambers being a combustion chamber shaped and sized to accommodate a human body and comprising one or more burners adapted, in use, to ignite, and sustain the combustion of, a human body placed inside the primary combustion chamber; andwherein the secondary and tertiary chambers each comprising one or more additional burners adapted, in use, to re-heat flue gasses expelled from the primary chamben, and wherein the plenum chamber is located adjacent the primary chamber such that re-heated flue gasses expelled from the secondary chamber heat at least one wall of the primary chamber.2. The crematorium , wherein the primary and plenum chambers are separated by a dividing wall , which dividing wall is heated by the said re-heated flue gasses.3. The crematorium of claim 1 , wherein the primary chamber is located atop the plenum chamber.4. The crematorium of claim 1 , wherein the tertiary chamber comprises a flue stack.5. The crematorium of claim 4 , wherein the flue stack is detachable.6. The crematorium of claim 1 , wherein any one or more of the primary claim 1 , secondary claim 1 , plenum and tertiary chambers are ...

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23-12-2021 дата публикации

Temperature profile in an advanced thermal treatment apparatus and method

Номер: US20210395626A1
Принадлежит: STANDARD GAS Ltd

Applying heat from a heat source to a first region to cause a first pyrolysis process, the first pyrolysis process resulting in a gaseous mixture, and applying heat from the heat source to a second region to cause a second pyrolysis process, the second pyrolysis process being applied to the gaseous mixture, wherein the second region is located closer to the heat source than the first region. Pyrolysis is used to destroy oils, tars and/or PAHs in carbonaceous material.

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS FROM GASIFICATION POWER PLANTS

Номер: US20190276757A1
Принадлежит: Mobil Tensor Holdings LLC

A method is provided for thermally processing waste to produce steam and generate energy while minimizing air pollutants in a staged thermal reactor. The method includes gasifying the waste to convert the waste to a fuel gas and a substantially carbon free, inert, granulated, sintered mineral ash and reforming the fuel gas auto-thermally to minimize creation of nitrogen oxide when the fuel gas is combusted. The method further includes burning the reformed fuel gas to minimize creation of nitrogen oxide in a flame region of a fuel gas burner and recirculating cooled flue gas to control oxygen content and temperature during the reforming operation and the burning operation. In one example, reforming the fuel gas converts non-molecular nitrogen species into molecular nitrogen in an auto-thermal non-catalytic reformer unit by decomposition reactions promoted by a prevailing reducing gas atmosphere.

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11-10-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING WASTE HEAT FOR EVAPORATION

Номер: US20180292084A1
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A method of evaporation comprises cooling a prime mover using a coolant. The cooling comprising pumping the coolant from the prime mover through a heat exchanger and back to the prime mover in a cooling circuit. A process fluid is circulated in an evaporator loop comprising the heat exchanger and a flash tank, the process fluid being circulated from the flash tank, through the heat exchanger and to a flash nozzle positioned in the flash tank. A pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle from a first pressure upstream of the flash nozzle to a second pressure in the flash tank, wherein heat from the coolant provides sufficient thermal energy to the process fluid in the heat exchanger so that a percentage of the process fluid changes phase from liquid to steam when the pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle. Steam is ejected from the flash tank to separate the steam from the process fluid. 1. A method of evaporation , comprising:cooling a prime mover using a coolant, the cooling comprising pumping the coolant from the prime mover through a heat exchanger and back to the prime mover in a cooling circuit;circulating a process fluid in an evaporator loop comprising the heat exchanger and a flash tank, the process fluid being circulated from the flash tank, through the heat exchanger and to a flash nozzle positioned in the flash tank;reducing a pressure of the process fluid across the flash nozzle from a first pressure upstream of the flash nozzle to a second pressure in the flash tank, wherein heat from the coolant provides sufficient thermal energy to the process fluid in the heat exchanger so that a percentage of the process fluid changes phase from liquid to steam when the pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle; andejecting steam from the flash tank to separate the steam from the process fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prime mover is a reciprocating internal combustion engine.3. The ...

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29-10-2015 дата публикации

ENCLOSED FLARE STACK AND METHOD OF FLARING WASTE GAS

Номер: US20150308682A1
Автор: Martin Matthew A.
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An enclosed flare stack having expanded air entries for flaring waste gas. The flare stack includes an enclosure assembly having a bottom portion with expanded air entries and an upper portion through which the flared waste gas escapes. The enlarged air entries at the bottom end of the stack to reduce entry pressure loss and to increase entrained air flow when flaring waste gas. The enclosed flare stack and method of flaring waste gas also greatly reduce the height of the stack enclosure without greatly increasing the size of the flare windows. 1. An enclosed flare stack having a flow path for flaring waste gas , said stack comprising:an enclosure assembly having a bottom portion with at least one expanded air entry and an upper portion through which said flared waste gas escapes, said expanded air entry comprising at least one upper panel having a predetermined angle with respect to said upper portion of the enclosure assembly; anda flare window adjacent to said expanded air entry of said enclosure assembly.2. The enclosed flare stack of further comprising a radiation fence that completely surrounds and circumnavigates said flare stack.3. The enclosed flare stack of further comprising a plurality of flare manifold assemblies in fluid communication with said flare windows.4. The enclosed flare stack of said manifold assemblies completely or substantially surround said flow path through said flare stack.5. The enclosed flare stack of wherein said predetermined angle between said upper panel of said expanded air entry and said upper portion of said enclosure assembly ranges between about 110 and about 160 degrees.6. The enclosed flare stack of wherein said predetermined angle is about 135 degrees.7. The enclosed flare stack of wherein said predetermined angle between said upper panel of said expanded air entry and said upper portion of said enclosure assembly further comprises a generally smooth radius claim 1 , downwardly sloping angle.8. The enclosed flare stack of ...

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26-09-2019 дата публикации

WOODY BIOMASS COGENERATION PLANT FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF HEAT AND ELECTRICITY

Номер: US20190293283A1
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Cogeneration plant for the continuous production of electrical and thermal energy from solid woody biomass, the latter being selected from among wood in the form of woodchips, vine branches, shrubs and underbrush, grain, hay, animal litter, suitably-treated muds, shells and kernels, suitably-treated husks, fibrous cultures and compositions thereof, the plant including at least one first container and at least one second container connected by at least one interconnection duct, the first container including the components suitable for inducing the transformation of the biomass into syngas including Hand CO; the plant providing for a particular step of screening, drying and briquette-making on board the machine of the solid woody starting biomass. 11001001111141001127141003456436. Cogeneration plant () for the continuous production of electrical and thermal energy from solid woody biomass , the latter being selected from among wood in the form of woodchips , vine branches , shrubs and underbrush , grain , hay , animal litter , suitably-treated muds , shells and kernels , suitably-treated husks , fibrous cultures and compositions thereof , said plant () comprising at least one first container (′) and at least one second container (″) connected by at least one interconnection duct (′″) , said first container (′) comprising the components suitable for inducing the transformation of said biomass into syngas comprising Hand CO , said substances being adapted to supply at least one endothermic motor () comprised in said plant () adapted to produce mechanical energy convertible into electrical energy , said second container (″) being adapted to contain at least electric current generators , and at least one electrical board , said first container (′) comprising: at least one first section for storing the solid woody biomass , said first storage section comprising a tub-like tank (); at least one second section for the production of syngas by means of at least one suitable ...

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05-11-2015 дата публикации

MULTIPHASE FLARE FOR EFFLUENT FLOW

Номер: US20150316257A1
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A waste effluent flare may include a flare body having a streamlined exterior surface to produce a flow path that closely adheres to the exterior surface. The flare body may include an annular bulge extending circumferentially around and projecting outwardly from an exterior surface, and that is substantially axially aligned with an annular gap through which effluent is directed toward the flare body. Apertures may communicate relatively warm air from inside a body chamber to an area immediately downstream of the bulge. The head may include an initial portion substantially axially aligned with the gap that extends at a relatively small deflection angle. An atomization tube may be coupled to the flare body stem and have an inlet end fluidly communicating with the supply pipe and an outlet end disposed in a body chamber defined by the flare body, wherein the outlet end defines a discharge orifice. 1. A waste effluent flare for combusting waste effluent from a reservoir , the waste effluent flare comprising:a supply pipe configured to fluidly communicate with the reservoir so that a flow of waste effluent travels through the supply pipe, the supply pipe including a supply pipe inner surface and a supply pipe discharge end; and a stem disposed within the supply pipe and extending substantially coaxially along the flare body axis, the stem having a stem outer surface spaced from the supply pipe inner surface to define an annular gap therebetween; and', 'a head having a shaped exterior surface, the head including a transition section coupled to the stem and including an annular bulge extending circumferentially around and projecting outwardly from a transition section exterior surface, wherein the bulge is substantially axially aligned with the annular gap., 'a flare body extending along a flare body axis, the flare body including2. The waste effluent flare of claim 1 , in which the annular bulge includes a ramp surface positioned proximally to and extending outwardly ...

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26-10-2017 дата публикации

STEAM PLASMA ARC HYDROLYSIS OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20170307214A1
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A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor. 1- A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using steam plasma in a reactor , wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in a high temperature zone of the reactor , followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in a combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products.2- A process according to claim 1 , wherein the steam plasma is created by a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch claim 1 , whereby an electric arc created between metallic electrodes and superheated steam forms a high temperature plasma plume at an exit end of the plasma torch claim 1 , which is rich in reactive hydrogen and hydroxyl ions3- A process according to claim 2 , wherein the plasma torch uses a small amount of an inert gas such as nitrogen claim 2 , argon or helium or a mixture thereof as the shroud gas to protect the back electrode from excessive oxidation.4- A process according to claim ...

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24-09-2020 дата публикации

HEATING VALUES OF CELLULOSIC WASTE

Номер: US20200300462A1
Автор: Prout Evan
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Provided herein is a process for improving the heating value of a cellulosic waste material. The process includes the steps of treating the cellulosic waste material with an acid solution, recovering heat produced by treating the cellulosic waste material, and filtering the treated cellulosic waste material to produce a filter cake. The disclosure also relates to a system for implementing the process. 1. A process for improving heating values of a cellulosic waste material , the process comprising the steps of:treating the cellulosic waste material with an acid solution in a treatment vessel to form treated cellulosic waste material;recovering heat produced by the treating of the cellulosic waste material; andfiltering the treated cellulosic waste material in a filtration device to form a filter cake.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the filtering step separates recovered acid claim 1 , the process further comprising the step of recycling the recovered acid to the treatment vessel.3. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of venting steam from the treatment vessel.4. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of washing the filter cake.5. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of combusting the filter cake.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the acid solution comprises hydrochloric acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , sulfur trioxide claim 1 , disulfuric acid claim 1 , hydrobromic acid claim 1 , hydroiodic acid claim 1 , perchloric acid claim 1 , or chloric acid claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the acid solution comprises an at least 14 molar solution of sulfuric acid and/or sulfur trioxide.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the treating step occurs at a temperature greater than 300° F.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein the recovering step further comprises the steps of storing heat produced by the treating of the cellulosic waste material and removing the stored heat ...

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19-11-2015 дата публикации

MULTIPHASE BURNER

Номер: US20150330626A1
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A multiphase burner for flaring gaseous/liquid combustible mixtures is disclosed. The burner may include a hollow base with an inlet for receiving the combustible gas/liquid mixture as well as a distal end that may be coupled to or that forms a nozzle cap. The nozzle cap may form as first outlet. The base may be coupled to a central body and a hollow bushing that encircles at least part of the central body. The base may form a mouth disposed between the inlet and the central body. The mouth may be in communication with a first passage that extends from the mouth to the first outlet and between the bushing and the distal end of the base. The mouth may be in communication with a second passage that extends from the mouth to the second outlet and between the bushing and central body.

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26-11-2015 дата публикации

Waste energy recovery system

Номер: US20150338094A1
Автор: Wei-Hsuan Liu
Принадлежит: Individual

A waste energy recovery system includes a furnace for the combustion of charcoal, tree branches, wood and/or waste wood furniture under lean oxygen, cooling water filters, dry purifiers, and an exhaust fan for creating a negative pressure in the furnace, the cooling water filters and the dry purifiers such that the loaded charcoal, tree branches, wood and/or waste wood furniture are smoldered in the furnace and decomposed into oil, smoke and dust mixed gas, enabling the oil, smoke and dust mixed gas to be cooled down and separated into crude tar and inflammable gas after entered the cooling water filters. Thus, the waste energy recovery system effectively separates smoke and oil for recycling without emitting soot or using any fuel material that can cause pollution hazards.

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26-11-2015 дата публикации

STEAM PLASMA ARC HYDROLYSIS OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20150338096A1
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A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor. 1. A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using steam plasma in a reactor , wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in a high temperature zone of the reactor , followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in a combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted byproducts.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the steam plasma is created by a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch claim 1 , whereby an electric arc created between metallic electrodes and superheated steam forms a high temperature plasma plume at an exit end of the plasma torch claim 1 , which is rich in reactive hydrogen and hydroxyl ions.3. A process according to claim 2 , wherein the plasma torch uses a small amount of an inert gas such as nitrogen claim 2 , argon or helium or a mixture thereof as the shroud gas to protect the back electrode from excessive oxidation.4. A process according to claim ...

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24-11-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANAEROBIC PYROLYSIS TREATMENT OF DEAD-OF-DISEASE LIVESTOCK AND MUNICIPAL ORGANIC REFUSE

Номер: US20160339488A1
Автор: Zhang Dawei
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Disclosed is a method for anaerobic pyrolysis treatment of dead-of-disease livestock and municipal organic refuse, which uses an anaerobic pyrolysis device to perform a harmlessness treatment on dead-of-disease pigs, the treatment being a chemical reaction process performed in a sealed, oxygen-free, non-combustible, high-temperature state, comprising heating the bodies of pigs to a high temperature under an anaerobic state, and by the action of thermal decomposition through reactions such as vaporization, pyrolysis, dehydrogenation, thermal condensation and carbonization, evaporating the moisture from the pig bodies, converting the organics therein to combustible gases and organic carbon, and killing various types of bacteria in the bodies of the dead pigs via the high temperature. Thus, a harmlessness and reutilization treatment of the dead-of-disease livestock is achieved, and environmental pollution and propagation of fatal animal diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, highly pathogenic blue-ear pig disease and swine fever are avoided. Also disclosed is a device for realizing the above-mentioned method. 1. A device for anaerobic pyrolysis treatment of dead-of-disease livestock and municipal organic refuse , comprising:an anaerobic pyrolysis device, wherein an isolation room and an equipment room are sequentially disposed at one end of the anaerobic pyrolysis device, a dust collection room is disposed between the isolation room and the equipment room, an air outlet is disposed on the top of the dust collection room, and the air outlet is connected with a dedusting device; a power room is disposed at the other end of the anaerobic pyrolysis device, and a combustion chamber of the anaerobic pyrolysis device is disposed between the power room and the equipment room;an anaerobic pyrolysis chamber is disposed inside the combustion chamber, a conveying pipeline is disposed at one end and a driving cylinder is disposed at the other ...

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15-11-2018 дата публикации

A method and apparatus for oxidizing organic fats within an internal combustion engine

Номер: US20180328319A1
Автор: Bruce Palmer
Принадлежит: Ionizingenergy Ltd

It is widely appreciated that renewable sources of energy are desirable. In particular, in recent years the development of biodiesel has been encouraged in order to find a replacement for fossil fuels in internal combustion engines. Typically, such biodiesel is based on triacylglycerols of vegetable origin. Animal fat, due to its different chemical composition and production process presents additional challenges when attempted to be used as a source of fuel. Most known methods require extensive processing of naturally occurring fats in order for them to be usable in conventional engines. According to the present invention, there is provided a method of oxidizing organic fats within an internal combustion engine to generate power by applying a first electrical charge to an oxidizer (e.g. air) and applying a second electrical charge to the organic fat opposite in polarity to the first electrical charge. In this way, constituents of the organic fat to be oxidized are attracted to the oxidizer, in preference to an interior surface of the combustion chamber. Thus, carbonization of the interior surface of the combustion chamber is reduced, as material contributing to carbonization is retained within exhaust gas.

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01-12-2016 дата публикации

GASIFICATION MELTING FACILITY

Номер: US20160348903A1
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A gasification melting facility comprises: a fluidized bed gasification furnace that generates pyrolysis gas by thermally decomposing waste and discharges incombustibles; a melting furnace into which the pyrolysis gas is fed; a pyrolysis gas passage that connects the fluidized bed gasification furnace and the melting furnace; a grinder that grinds the incombustibles discharged from the fluidized bed gasification furnace by passing the incombustibles through a plurality of rods; a vibratory sifter that screens the incombustibles ground in the grinder; a fixed amount feeder that feeds at a fixed amount the incombustibles that pass through the vibratory sifter, the fixed amount feeder including a plurality of transfer chambers rotatable between a position to receive the incombustibles from the vibratory sifter and a position to discharge the incombustibles; and an airflow conveyor that conveys the fixed amount of the incombustibles from the fixed amount feeder together with airflow. 1. A gasification melting facility comprising:a fluidized bed gasification furnace that generates pyrolysis gas by thermally decomposing waste and discharges incombustibles;a melting furnace into which the pyrolysis gas is fed;a pyrolysis gas passage that connects the fluidized bed gasification furnace and the melting furnace;a grinder that grinds the incombustibles discharged from the fluidized bed gasification furnace by passing the incombustibles through a plurality of rods;a vibratory sifter that screens the incombustibles ground by the grinder;a fixed amount feeder that feeds at a fixed amount the incombustibles that pass through the vibratory sifter, the fixed amount feeder including a plurality of transfer chambers rotatable between a position to receive the incombustibles from the vibratory sifter and a position to discharge the incombustibles; andan airflow conveyor that conveys the fixed amount of the incombustibles from the fixed amount feeder together with airflow to the ...

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22-11-2018 дата публикации

EFFLUENT GAS TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20180335210A1
Автор: Knight Gary Peter
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A treatment apparatus for treating an effluent gas comprising:includes a combustion chamber; a burner; an inlet for receiving secondary combustion air; an exhaust gas outlet for outputting exhaust gases from the combustion chamber; and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between a first fluid and a second fluid flowing through respective first and second fluid flow paths. The first fluid flow path is connected to the inlet such that the secondary combustion air flows from the inlet into the first fluid flow path and the second fluid flow path is connected to the outlet such that the exhaust gases received at the outlet flow into the second fluid flow path. The heat exchanger comprises a fluid flow communication path for providing a path for flow of a portion of the exhaust gases from the second fluid into the first fluid; and at least one inlet aperture for inputting the first fluid to the combustion chamber. 1. A treatment apparatus for treating an effluent gas comprising:a combustion chamber;a burner;an inlet for receiving secondary combustion air;an exhaust gas outlet for outputting exhaust gases from said combustion chamber;a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid flowing through respective first and second fluid flow paths, said first fluid flow path being connected to said inlet such that said secondary combustion air flows from said inlet into said first fluid flow path and said second fluid flow path being connected to said outlet such that said exhaust gases received at said outlet flow into said second fluid flow path;said heat exchanger comprising a fluid flow communication path for providing a path for flow of a portion of said exhaust gases from said second fluid into said first fluid; andat least one inlet aperture for inputting said first fluid to said combustion chamber.2. The treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said fluid flow communication path is configured to ...

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10-12-2015 дата публикации

Signal Responsive Well Test Burner

Номер: US20150354816A1
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services Inc

A well test burner system includes a plurality of burner nozzles. At least one of the burner nozzles includes a well product inlet, an air inlet, an air/well product mixture outlet, and an automatic valve. The automatic valve is responsive to a remote signal to cease flow of well product to the air/well product outlet.

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30-11-2017 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Burning Liquid Fuels

Номер: US20170343210A1
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Methods and systems for clean-up of hazardous spills are provided. In some aspects, there is provided a system for burning an water-oil emulsion that includes an enclosure configured to hold a water-oil emulsion; one or more conductive rods disposed throughout the enclosure, each rod of the one or more roads having a heater portion to be submerged in the water-oil emulsion and a collector portion to project above the water-oil emulsion, wherein the collector portion is longer than the heater portion; and a delivery system for supplying an water-oil emulsion to the enclosure, the delivery system is configured to maintain a constant level of the water-oil emulsion in the enclosure as the water-oil emulsion is burned. The enclosure may further include one or more adjustable air inlets. 1) A system for burning a liquid comprising:an enclosure configured to hold a liquid that can be burned;one or more conductive rods disposed throughout the enclosure, each rod of the one or more rods having a heater portion to be submerged in the liquid and a heat collector portion to project above the liquid; anda delivery system for supplying the liquid to the enclosure.2) The system of wherein the liquid comprises a liquid fuel or an emulsion of a liquid fuel.3) The system of wherein the one or more rods have an adjustable height.4) The system of wherein a ratio of a length of the heat collector portion to a length of the heater portion is between 2 and 6.5) The system of wherein a height of the rod is between 25% to 75% of a baseline flame height.6) The system of wherein the one or more rods are distributed among a plurality of zones claim 1 , with rods in a same zone having same height and rods in different zones having different height.7) The system of wherein the height of the rods increases toward a center of the enclosure.8) The system of wherein the zones are concentric to one another.9) The system of wherein the enclosure further includes one or more inlets.10) A system for ...

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29-10-2020 дата публикации

Containerized expeditionary solid waste disposal system

Номер: US20200340669A1
Принадлежит: ECO BURN Inc

The embodiments described relate to an expeditionary solid waste disposal system configured to improve logistics and enable it to be readily deployed. The two-stage gasification/oxidation process takes place in a dual chambered device that resembles and functions as a shipping container. Incinerators or other waste conversion devices are commonly containerized by loading the equipment into a standard or modified shipping container. This apparatus is designed as a waste conversion unit that integrates all of the necessary features required to be an ISO-certified shipping container within its structural design such that the waste conversion system and shipping container are one and the same. With correct set-up by 2 persons aided by forklift the system can be configured and operational in a matter of hours.

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22-12-2016 дата публикации

A WASTEWATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160368803A1
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A wastewater purification system includes first purification equipment () for receiving wastewater and for outputting first time purified wastewater and sludge, and second purification equipment () for receiving the first time purified wastewater and for outputting second time purified wastewater and purification residue. The second purification equipment is based on the reverse osmosis and/or nanofiltration technology. The wastewater purification system further includes combustion equipment () for burning the sludge so as to produce heat, and dryer equipment () for drying the purification residue with the aid of the produced heat. Hence, the sludge produced by the first purification equipment is used for producing heat for drying the purification residue which is produced by the reverse osmosis and/or nanofiltration technology and whose initial water content is so high that it is problematic to be disposed of without drying. 115-. (canceled)16. A wastewater purification system comprising:first purification equipment for receiving wastewater and for outputting first time purified wastewater and first sludge,second purification equipment for receiving the first time purified wastewater and for outputting second time purified wastewater and purification residue having water content higher than that of the first sludge, the second purification equipment comprising at least one of the following for purifying the first time purified wastewater:one or more reverse osmosis devices, one or more nanofiltration devices,combustion equipment for burning the first sludge so as to produce heat, anddryer equipment for drying the purification residue with the aid of the heat produced by the combustion equipment.17. A wastewater purification system according to claim 16 , wherein the second purification equipment comprises:a first purification device for receiving the first time purified wastewater and for outputting a first part of the second time purified water and intermediate ...

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13-12-2018 дата публикации

CATALYST FOR DISTRIBUTED BATCH MICROWAVE PYROLYSIS, SYSTEM AND PROCESS THEREOF

Номер: US20180355255A1
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The present document describes a catalyst to initiate microwave pyrolysis of waste, a process for the microwave pyrolysis of waste using the catalyst, as well as a microwave pyrolysis system. 1. A pyrolysis system which comprises: a waste inlet;', 'a fluid inlet for injecting a fluid into said reactor vessel; and', 'an internal coating to prevent accumulation of microwave reactive residues in said reactor vessel; and, 'a) a reactor vessel having'}b) a microwave source emitting microwaves within said reactor vessel.2. The pyrolysis system according to claim 1 , further comprising an anaerobic means for purging said reactor vessel of air.3. The pyrolysis system according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature probe for measuring a core temperature within said reactor vessel.4. The pyrolysis system according to claim 1 , further comprising a microwave diffuser diffusing said microwave within said reactor vessel.5. The pyrolysis system according to any one of - claim 1 , wherein said internal coating is made from a refractory material.6. The pyrolysis system according to claim 5 , wherein said refractory material is chosen from a ceramic and a porcelain.7. The pyrolysis system according to claim 2 , wherein said anaerobic means is at least one of an inert gas or a liquid.8. The pyrolysis system according to claim 7 , wherein said liquid is liquid water.9. The pyrolysis system according to claim 7 , wherein said inert gas is at least one of argon claim 7 , nitrogen claim 7 , and steam.10. The pyrolysis system according to any one of - claim 7 , wherein said anaerobic means is provided to said pyrolysis system through said fluid inlet in fluid communication with said reactor vessel.11. The pyrolysis system according to any one of - claim 7 , wherein said fluid is chosen from an acidic solution claim 7 , said anaerobic means or combinations thereof.12. The pyrolysis system according to claim 1 , wherein said anaerobic means is a source of a vacuum.13. The pyrolysis ...

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21-12-2017 дата публикации

Direct-fired inclined counterflow rotary kilns and use thereof

Номер: US20170362122A1

Method of operating a long direct-fired inclined counterflow rotary kiln for the thermal treatment of material and counterflow rotary kiln adapted for same, whereby material to be treated is introduced into the kiln at the inlet end and treated material is evacuated from the kiln at the outlet end, whereby a main combustion zone extends inside the kiln over a distance of ¼ to ⅓ of the internal length L int of the kiln, whereby a supplementary combustion zone in which supplementary combustion takes place with an oxygen-rich oxidant extends inside the kiln over a distance from the inlet end of at most ¼ of the internal length L int , and whereby no combustion takes place in a heat exchange zone located between the main combustion zone and the supplementary combustion zone.

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21-12-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT TORREFACTION OF BIOMASS

Номер: US20170362524A1
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The present invention relates to a method and system for torrefaction of biomass and combustion of generated torrefaction gases. The torrefaction gases released from the biomass during the torrefaction reaction are withdrawn from the reactor and into a first burning zone. A secondary stream of air is introduced to the first burning zone to combust the torrefaction gases whereupon hot flue gases are obtained. Part of the hot flue gases are directed to a mixing unit. The rest of the hot flue gas is directed to a second burning zone for complete combustion of the flue gases. The fully combusted flue gases obtained in the second burning zone are directed to a heat recovery unit where the temperature of the flue gas is decreased. Part of the cold flue gases are directed to the mixing unit where it is mixed with the hot flue gases such that a stream of cooled flue gases is obtained. The stream of the cooled flue gases are diverted into the torrefaction reactor for direct heating of the biomass. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for torrefaction of biomass and combustion of generated torrefaction gases comprising the steps of:a) torrefaction of an optionally pre-dried biomass in a torrefaction reactor such that torrefied biomass and torrefaction gases are obtained;b) withdrawal of torrefaction gases from the torrefaction reactor by means of an under pressure created by a primary stream of air flowing through an ejector burner and into a first burning zone;c) flowing a secondary stream of air into the first burning zone to at least partially combust the withdrawn torrefaction gases such that hot flue gases are obtained;d) dividing the hot flue gases obtained in step c) into a first stream of hot flue gases and a second stream of hot flue gases by diverting a first stream of hot flue gases from the first burning zone to a gas mixing unit;e) diverting the second stream of hot flue gases to a second burning zone f) flowing a tertiary stream of air, at or over stoichiometric oxygen ...

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27-12-2018 дата публикации

Biomass auto combustion chamber

Номер: US20180372312A1
Принадлежит: MICROSYSTEMFUEL Srl

A combustion chamber has an internally hollow tank containing biomass to be combusted and gasified, an air supply to supply air inside the tank, a gas supply connected to a gas source to supply gas inside the tank, and valve or valves electrically connected to the control to control the air flow and the gas flow inside the tank.

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31-12-2020 дата публикации

BURNER FOR GENERATING A FLAME FOR THE COMBUSTION OF PROCESS GAS AND EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT DEVICE WITH A BURNER

Номер: US20200408404A1
Принадлежит: DAS Environmental Expert GmbH

The invention relates to a burner as well as to a waste gas treatment device for generating a flame for the combustion of process gas, especially of contaminants, in a combustion chamber, in each case having feed lines for a fuel gas and for an oxidizing agent so that they flow into a pre-mixing chamber, and having an ignition device for igniting the gas mixture contained in the pre-mixing chamber. According to the invention, a sensor for detecting and/or monitoring the flame is provided on the burner, especially at one end of the burner situated opposite from the pre-mixing chamber. 1133. A burner () for generating a flame () for the combustion of process gas in a combustion chamber , comprising:{'b': 5', '6', '12, 'feed lines (, ) for a fuel gas and for an oxidizing agent configured so that the fuel gas and oxidizing agent flow into a pre-mixing chamber () to form a gas mixture,'}{'b': 10', '11', '12, 'an ignition device (, ) for igniting the gas mixture contained in the pre-mixing chamber (), and'}{'b': 4', '33', '1', '12, 'a sensor () for detecting and/or monitoring the flame () is arranged at one end of the burner () situated opposite from the pre-mixing chamber ().'}211212323. The burner () according to claim 1 , wherein each of the fuel gas and the oxidizing agent are fed into the pre-mixing chamber () of the burner () in a substantially cylindrical pipe ( claim 1 , ) configured as outer () and inner () pipes that are concentric relative to each other.314334. The burner () according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor () is an optical sensor with an optical viewing field and wherein the flame () falls within the optical viewing field of the sensor ().4114143331. The burner () according to claim 3 , wherein the burner () has a longitudinal axis and wherein the optical sensor () has a viewing axis that coincides approximately with the longitudinal axis of the burner () so that the sensor () detects and monitors the flame () through the inner pipe () of the burner ...

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28-11-2000 дата публикации

Lightweight compact waste treatment furnace

Номер: US6152050A
Принадлежит: Pyrogenesis Inc

A compact furnace having three main chambers. In the first chamber, the water and the organic compounds are dissociated and vaporized and the metals and ceramics are vitrified and transformed into molten slag. A plasma torch or an induction coil can be used to provide the energy required for this operation. In the second chamber, the dissociated and vaporized compounds are burned in air or oxygen using a plasma torch to supplement the energy requirements. The third chamber receives and stores the vitrified slag. The furnace has a lightweight, multi-layered, air-cooled chamber wall construction that incorporates layers of advanced materials to provide both structural integrity at elevated operating temperatures and includes a dynamic cooling control element.

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27-05-2014 дата публикации

Geothermal energization of a non-combustion chemical reactor and associated systems and methods

Номер: US8734546B2
Автор: Roy Edward McAlister
Принадлежит: McAlister Technologies LLC

Systems and methods for heating a non-combustion chemical reactor with thermal energy from a geothermal heat source are described. A working fluid is directed from the geothermal heat source to the chemical reactor to transfer heat. The working fluid can be circulated in a closed system so that it does not contact material at the geothermal heat source, or in an open system that allows the working fluid to intermix with material at the geothermal heat source. When intermixing with material at the geothermal heat source, the working fluid can transport donor substances at the geothermal heat source to the chemical reactor.

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