公开(公告)号：WO2006036824A2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2005034249

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP ,  WHEAT SPENCER W ,  CASEY DANIEL G ,  KRAUSE CURTIS L ,  WIER MARSHALL D ,  HARRISSON DAVID W SR

Inventor： WHEAT SPENCER W ,  CASEY DANIEL G ,  KRAUSE CURTIS L ,  WIER MARSHALL D ,  HARRISSON DAVID W SR

IPC: B01J8/02

CPC classification number: B01J8/0285 ,  B01J8/008 ,  B01J8/025 ,  B01J8/065 ,  B01J8/067 ,  B01J19/248 ,  B01J2208/00061 ,  B01J2208/0007 ,  B01J2208/0015 ,  B01J2208/00203 ,  B01J2208/00716 ,  B01J2208/00884 ,  B01J2219/00038 ,  C01B3/583 ,  C01B2203/044 ,  C01B2203/047

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide in a hydrogen-rich fluid. The apparatus utilizes one or more reactors that are dimensioned to optimize the exothermic oxidation reaction and the transfer of heat to and from the catalyst bed. A reactor of the apparatus has an elongated cylindrical catalyst bed and heat transfer means adjacent the catalyst bed. The heat transfer means is suitable for pre-heating the catalyst bed during start-up operations and for removing the heat from the catalyst bed during the oxidation reaction. One or more reactors of different dimensions may be utilized depending upon the pressure of the hydrogen-rich fluid to be directed into the apparatus and the pressure requirements for the carbon monoxide-depleted fluid exiting the apparatus. For instance, in low pressure operations where it may be desirable to minimize the pressure drop across the apparatus, two or more reactors having relatively smaller dimensions can be utilized. In higher pressure operations where pressure drop across the preferential oxidation apparatus is of less concern, a single reactor having larger dimensions may be utilized. The relatively narrow dimension of the catalyst bed coupled with the relatively large surface are used for heat transfer provides for more uniform temperatures within the catalyst bed and improved temperature control of the bed.

Abstract translation: 一种在富含氢气的流体中优先氧化一氧化碳的装置和方法。 该装置使用一个或多个反应器，其尺寸被设计成优化放热氧化反应和向催化剂床转移热量。 设备的反应器具有细长的圆柱形催化剂床和靠近催化剂床的热传递装置。 传热装置适于在启动操作期间预催化催化剂床并且在氧化反应期间从催化剂床除去热量。 取决于要引入设备的富氢流体的压力和离开设备的一氧化碳贫化流体的压力要求，可以使用不同尺寸的一个或多个反应器。 例如，在可能期望使装置上的压降最小化的低压操作中，可以使用具有相对较小尺寸的两个或多个反应器。 在较高压力的操作中，优先氧化设备的压降较不重要，可以使用具有较大尺寸的单个反应器。 催化剂床与相对大的表面相对较窄的尺寸用于传热，从而在催化剂床内提供更均匀的温度并改善床的温度控制。

公开(公告)号：WO2004090649A3

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：PCT/US2004009939

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP ,  MIRKOVIC VESNA R ,  WHEAT WILLIAM S

Inventor： MIRKOVIC VESNA R ,  WHEAT WILLIAM S

IPC: G05B9/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/00 ,  G05B21/00 ,  H01M2/00 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/44

CPC classification number: G05B9/02 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/04373 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04425 ,  H01M8/04664 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/0618

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining which condition in a fuel processor has initiated a shutdown of the fuel processor are disclosed. In general, the apparatus generates a plurality of shutdown initiator signals, each corresponding to one of a plurality of shutdown conditions and indicating whether such condition is present. The shutdown initiator signals are read within a predetermined window. At least one of the read shutdown initiator signals indicates that a corresponding first shutdown condition has occurred and identifies the corresponding first shutdown condition as the firstout.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定燃料处理器中的哪个状况已经开始关闭燃料处理器的方法和装置。 通常，该装置产生多个关闭发起者信号，每个关闭发起者信号分别对应于多个关闭条件中的一个并指示是否存在这种状况。 在预定窗口内读取关机启动器信号。 读取关机启动器信号中的至少一个指示相应的第一关闭条件已经发生，并将相应的第一关闭条件标识为firstout。

公开(公告)号：WO2004091007A3

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：PCT/US2004009912

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP ,  WHEAT WILLIAM S ,  BUNK KENNETH J ,  WORSLEY RALPH S

Inventor： WHEAT WILLIAM S ,  BUNK KENNETH J ,  WORSLEY RALPH S

IPC: B01D35/18 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/02 ,  B21D51/16 ,  C01B3/24 ,  C01B3/38 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C01B3/50 ,  G05B1/00 ,  H01M20060101 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06

CPC classification number: B01J8/02 ,  C01B3/38 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0244 ,  C01B2203/0283 ,  C01B2203/04 ,  C01B2203/042 ,  C01B2203/045 ,  C01B2203/0485 ,  C01B2203/0495 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/0877 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  Y10T29/49345 ,  Y10T29/49428

Abstract: A fuel processor (115) for converting hydrocarbons (104) to a hydrogen-rich reformate (108) containing water and combustible gas is enclosed in an enclosure (105) containing a collection vessel (140) for receiving water (118) separated from the reformate. The vessel is open to the enclosure interior (155) and has a drain (132) for directing water out of the enclosure. The enclosure has a ventilator (160) for evacuating combustible gas (185) and directing the gas (176) to a combustor when high levels of combustible gas are present. A gas detection sensor (180) monitors the interior and a processor (175) receives data from the sensor to control the removal of combustible gas. The apparatus may include separators (120), (146) for separating water from the reformate and fuel cell exhaust. The vessel (140) is connected to a process water tank (165) for receiving process water. Methods for manufacturing the apparatus and separating water from a reformate stream for safe disposal are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于将碳氢化合物（104）转化为含有水和可燃气体的富氢重整产物（108）的燃料处理器（115）封装在包含收集容器（140）的外壳（105）中，所述收集容器用于接收与所述收集容器 重整。 容器对外壳内部（155）开放，并且具有用于将水引导出外壳的排水口（132）。 当存在高水平的可燃气体时，外壳具有用于抽空可燃气体（185）并将气体（176）引导到燃烧器的通风机（160）。 气体检测传感器（180）监测内部，并且处理器（175）从传感器接收数据以控制可燃气体的去除。 该装置可以包括用于从重整产物和燃料电池排气中分离水分离器（120），（146）。 容器（140）连接到用于接收处理水的处理水箱（165）。 公开了用于制造装置并将重整气流与水分离以进行安全处置的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2004090074A3

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：PCT/US2004009785

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP ,  STEVENS JAMES F ,  KRAUSE CURTIS L ,  MARTIN PAUL F ,  DESHPANDE VIJAY A

Inventor： STEVENS JAMES F ,  KRAUSE CURTIS L ,  MARTIN PAUL F ,  DESHPANDE VIJAY A

IPC: B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/02 ,  B01J8/04 ,  C01B3/16 ,  C01B3/26 ,  C01B3/38 ,  C10L20060101 ,  H01M8/06

CPC classification number: C01B3/16 ,  B01J8/025 ,  B01J8/0271 ,  B01J8/0285 ,  B01J8/0292 ,  B01J8/0453 ,  B01J8/0496 ,  B01J2208/00141 ,  C01B3/38 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/0288 ,  C01B2203/0883 ,  C01B2203/1011 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T29/49391

Abstract: A compact fuel processing reactor (10) includes a housing (90) having an inlet (40) for receiving a process gas (20) and an outlet (50) for a directing a product gas out (30) of the housing. A catalyst bed (60) that includes discrete particles (70) of a refractory material is located within the housing for contacting the process gas. A coiled tubing heat exchanger (80) is at least partially disposed within the catalyst bed for cooling the catalyst bed. The coiled tubing (86) can comprise a smooth continuous outer surface in intimate contact with the discrete particles (70). The circulating cooling medium (82), (84) comprises water in liquid, gas or a mixture of liquid and gas phases. The discrete particles (70) in the catalyst bed are in intimate contact with at least a portion of the coiled tubing (86) to promote heat transfer from the catalyst bed to the coiled tubing. The heat exchanger (80) has less than about 25, preferably less than about 20, more preferably less than about 15, and still more preferably less than about 10 square meters of heat exchanging surface area per cubic meter of catalyst bed. The catalyst bed (60) can be a water gas shift, desulfurization or reforming bed. The reactor can include one or more additional catalyst beds arranged in series such that the housing encloses a shift catalyst bed as well as a desulfurization bed and/or a reforming bed. Methods of cooling a catalyst bed within a compact reactor and methods of manufacturing a compact reactor are also provided.

Abstract translation: 紧凑的燃料处理反应器（10）包括具有用于接收处理气体的入口（40）的外壳（90）和用于引导外壳的产品气体（30）的出口（50）。 包括耐火材料的离散颗粒（70）的催化剂床（60）位于壳体内用于接触工艺气体。 连续油管热交换器（80）至少部分地设置在催化剂床内以冷却催化剂床。 连续油管（86）可以包括与离散颗粒（70）紧密接触的光滑的连续外表面。 循环冷却介质（82）（84）包括液体中的水，气体或液相和气相的混合物。 催化剂床中的离散颗粒（70）与至少一部分连续油管（86）紧密接触以促进从催化剂床到连续油管的热传递。 热交换器（80）每立方米催化剂床的热交换表面积小于约25，优选小于约20，更优选小于约15，还更优选小于约10平方米。 催化剂床（60）可以是水煤气变换，脱硫或重整床。 反应器可以包括一个或多个另外的串联布置的催化剂床，使得壳体包含换档催化剂床以及脱硫床和/或重整床。 还提供了在紧凑型反应器内冷却催化剂床的方法和制造紧凑型反应器的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2004089498A3

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：PCT/US2004010124

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP ,  WHEAT WILLIAM S ,  HARRISON DAVID W SR ,  CASEY DANIEL G ,  SPILKER KERRY K

Inventor： WHEAT WILLIAM S ,  HARRISON DAVID W SR ,  CASEY DANIEL G ,  SPILKER KERRY K

IPC: B01D45/12 ,  B04C5/14 ,  B04C11/00 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/10 ,  B01D19/00

CPC classification number: G05D9/12 ,  B01D45/12 ,  B04C5/14 ,  B04C11/00 ,  H01M8/04022 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: An apparatus for separating liquid from a gas stream. The apparatus includes an elongated housing having a cylindrical inner surface and a gas stream inlet that is tangential to the side wall of the housing so as to cause the entering gas stream to swirl within the housing. A gas stream outlet is located at the top of the housing and a liquid outlet at the bottom. The gas stream outlet can include an elongated tubular member that extends into the housing and has an opening that is located below the housing gas stream inlet. Liquid components of the gas stream separate from the stream under the influence of centrifugal forces that are created by the swirling flow path of the stream without the housing. A liquid outlet and liquid outlet valve are provided for maintaining a minimum level of liquid within the housing so as to maintain a liquid seal within the housing. A power generation apparatus having two or more of the separators for separating liquid from fuel cell and fuel processor steams. Methods for manufacturing an apparatsus for removing liquid from a gas stream and methods for separating liquid from a gas stream are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从气流中分离液体的装置。 该装置包括具有圆柱形内表面和与壳体的侧壁相切的气流入口的细长壳体，以使进入的气流在壳体内旋转。 气流出口位于壳体的顶部，底部有液体出口。 气流出口可以包括延伸到壳体中并具有位于壳体气流入口下方的开口的细长管状构件。 气流的液体组分在离心力的影响下与流分离，这是由没有壳体的流的旋流流动路径产生的。 提供液体出口和液体出口阀，用于将液体保持在壳体内的最低水平，以便在壳体内保持液体密封。 具有两个或更多个用于从燃料电池和燃料处理器蒸汽分离液体的分离器的发电装置。 还提供了制造用于从气流中除去液体的装置的方法和从气流中分离液体的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2004022210A3

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：PCT/US0326230

申请日：2003-08-19

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP

Inventor： VUONG DINH-CUONG ,  VON KLOCK BYRON

IPC: A62D3/00 ,  A62D3/176 ,  A62D3/38 ,  A62D101/20 ,  A62D101/26 ,  A62D101/45 ,  B01J20060101 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/72

CPC classification number: A62D3/176 ,  A62D3/38 ,  A62D2101/20 ,  A62D2101/26 ,  A62D2101/45 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/72 ,  C02F1/722 ,  C02F1/76 ,  C02F1/78 ,  C02F2101/18 ,  C02F2103/18 ,  Y10S210/904

Abstract: A method for substantially reducing cyanide and formate concentrations in gasification wastewater streams comprising first removing suspended solids from the wastewater stream, then adding sufficient hydrogen peroxide to completely oxidize contained cyanide ions and formate ions to form a feed solution, and then irradiating the resultant solution with sufficient UV light so as to substantially reduce said contained cyanide ions and formate ions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显着降低气化废水流中氰化物和甲酸盐浓度的方法，包括首先从废水流中除去悬浮固体，然后加入足够的过氧化氢以完全氧化所含氰化物离子并甲酸根离子形成进料溶液，然后用所得溶液 足够的紫外光以基本上减少所述含有的氰化物离子和甲酸根离子。

公开(公告)号：WO2004060544A2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：PCT/US0335770

申请日：2003-11-10

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP

Inventor： ONG JAMES O Y ,  WOODALL DANIEL A

IPC: B01D53/14 ,  C01B32/50 ,  C10K1/08 ,  B01J

CPC classification number: B01D53/1462 ,  B01D53/1493 ,  C10K1/08 ,  Y02C10/06 ,  Y02P20/152

Abstract: A chemical solvent is utilized to preferentially remove CO2 from a H2S-rich acid gas stream, the acid gas stream being absorbed by the chemical solvent from a sour syngas stream. A chemical solvent such as alkanolamine is used in a unique process configuration to separate CO2 from the acid gas stream. The resulting acid gas is significantly higher in H2S concentration with a substantial quantity of CO2 being removed. The resulting C02-rich gas is recovered at minimal Pressure loss, and can be remixed with the resulting sweet syngas stream as a feed for a gas combustion turbine for increased Power generation.

Abstract translation: 利用化学溶剂优先从富H 2 S酸气流中除去CO 2，酸气流​​被来自酸性合成气流的化学溶剂吸收。 化学溶剂（如链烷醇胺）以独特的工艺配置使用，从酸气流中分离出二氧化碳。 所产生的酸性气体的H 2 S浓度显着较高，并且大量的CO 2被去除。 所得到的富含CO 2的气体以最小的压力损失进行回收，并且可以与所产生的甜味合成气流再次混合，作为用于增加发电的燃气涡轮机的进料。

公开(公告)号：WO2004038193A3

公开(公告)日：2004-07-08

申请号：PCT/US0331955

申请日：2003-10-08

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP

Inventor： MAES JEAN-PIERRE

IPC: C09K5/00 ,  C09K5/10 ,  C09K5/20

CPC classification number: C09K5/10 ,  C09K5/20

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of cooling an internal combustion engine comprising circulating in the cooling system of an engine, operating at a temperature of at least 140° C, an effective amount of an engine coolant comprising a liquid alcohol freezing point depressant, a C5 to C16 carboxylic acid or salts thereof. In preferred embodiments, oxidation of liquid alcohol based freezing point depressants in high temperature applications is suppressed by use of one or more aliphatic monocarboxylic acids or the alkali metal, ammonium or amine salts thereof in combination with dicarboxylic acids or alkali metal, ammonium or amine salts thereof and triazoles and/or, optionally, imidazoles.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种冷却内燃机的方法，其包括在发动机的冷却系统中循环，在至少140℃的温度下运行，有效量的包括液体酒精冰点降低剂的发动机冷却剂， C5至C16羧酸或其盐。 在优选实施方案中，通过使用一种或多种脂族一元羧酸或其碱金属盐，铵盐或胺盐与二羧酸或碱金属盐，铵盐或胺盐的组合来抑制高温应用中基于液体醇的冰点抑制剂的氧化 和三唑和/或任选的咪唑。

公开(公告)号：WO9855204A3

公开(公告)日：2000-11-09

申请号：PCT/US9811744

申请日：1998-06-05

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP

Inventor： WALLACE PAUL S ,  ANDERSON M KAY ,  FAIR DELOME D

IPC: B01D47/00 ,  B01D47/02 ,  B01D47/06 ,  B01D47/12 ,  B01D53/18 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10K1/02 ,  C10K1/04 ,  C10K1/08

CPC classification number: B01D47/12 ,  B01D47/021 ,  B01D47/06 ,  B01D53/18 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J2300/1861 ,  C10J2300/1884 ,  C10J2300/1892 ,  C10K1/002 ,  C10K1/02 ,  C10K1/022 ,  C10K1/08 ,  C10K1/101

Abstract: A system for quenching and scrubbing hot partial oxidation gas and washing and cooling hot partial oxidation gas is disclosed. During the quenching and scrubbing phase, removal of particulate contaminants is facilitated by using a high pressure settler assembly in combination with a scrubbing tower (10). Preferably, the high pressure settler consists of a sump (18) internal to the scrubbing tower or a sump and quiet zone combination that is internal to the scrubbing tower. Use of the high pressure settler allows for increased settling rates and increased scrubbing efficiency. During the cooling and washing, a knockout drum (45) having an integral washing system is advantageously employed. Use of the knockout drum during the condensing and washing phase of gasification process facilitates removal of ammonia and water vapor from a partial oxidation gas containing water vapor and ammonia. The knockout drum (35) comprises a bottom section (46) and top section (50) with a transfer means (53) connecting the bottom section to the top section. The top section comprises a series of trays (55) capable of channeling water from the upper end of the top section to the lower end of the top section. The transfer means provides unidirectional flow of a fluid from the bottom section to the top section.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于淬火和洗涤热的部分氧化气体并洗涤和冷却热的部分氧化气体的系统。 在淬火和洗涤阶段期间，通过与洗涤塔（10）组合使用高压沉降器组件来促进微粒污染物的去除。 优选地，高压沉降器由洗涤塔内部的贮槽（18）或洗涤塔内部的贮槽和安静区组合构成。 使用高压沉降器可以提高沉降速率和提高洗涤效率。 在冷却和洗涤期间，有利地使用具有整体洗涤系统的脱模鼓（45）。 在气化过程的冷凝和洗涤阶段使用脱模鼓有助于从含有水蒸汽和氨的部分氧化气体中除去氨和水蒸气。 脱模鼓（35）包括底部（46）和顶部（50），顶部具有将底部连接到顶部的转移装置（53）。 顶部包括能够将水从顶部的上端引导到顶部的下端的一系列托盘（55）。 传送装置提供流体从底部到顶部的单向流动。

公开(公告)号：WO2011139572A3

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2011033271

申请日：2011-04-20

Applicant: TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP ,  VERMA PUNEET ,  CHUANG AMILY C ,  RUFAEL TECLE

Inventor： VERMA PUNEET ,  CHUANG AMILY C ,  RUFAEL TECLE

IPC: F17C13/00 ,  C01B32/50 ,  F17C13/08

CPC classification number: B65G5/00 ,  F17C1/007 ,  F17C2201/0138 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2221/011 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/016 ,  F17C2221/017 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2270/0149 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/322 ,  Y02E60/324

Abstract: The present invention discloses embodiments of a drilled underground gaseous storage system. The embodiments of the present invention comprise storage tubes inserted below the surface of the ground for the storage of gases. The embodiments of the present invention may be used to store gaseous hydrogen. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention many be used to store other gases such as compressed natural gas.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了钻井地下气体储存系统的实施例。 本发明的实施例包括插入地下表面的储存管，用于储存气体。 本发明的实施方案可用于储存气态氢。 此外，本发明的实施例许多用于储存诸如压缩天然气的其它气体。