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公开(公告)号：US20230083257A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-16
申请号：US17790336
申请日：2020-12-31
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System , Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Inventor： Suresh D. Pillai , David Staack , John Lassalle , Thomas Hoelen , Paul Bireta
IPC: C02F9/00
Abstract: A method of waste treatment includes treating partially-dewatered matrix with a first electron-beam radiation dose. The treated partially-dewatered matrix is transferred to a digester where the treated partially-dewatered matrix is subjected to anaerobic digestion. Biogas is recovered from the treated partially-dewatered matrix during the anaerobic digestion. The treated partially-dewatered matrix is dried and subjected to a second electron-beam radiation dose.
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公开(公告)号：US20250043196A1
公开(公告)日：2025-02-06
申请号：US18914497
申请日：2024-10-14
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： David Staack , Christopher Campbell , Matthew Burnette , Nicholas Gawloski
Abstract: Disclosed are example efficient circuits that produce spark discharges for hydrocarbon conversion (or treatment of other mixtures) using a high-voltage rectified DC supply to discharge a capacitor (either internal or external) across a two-electrode gap, optimized to minimize waste energy by operating in a constant current, approximately-constant current, or constant power mode. The circuits may operate off of a standard electrical supply line (e.g. 120 VAC or 240 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase or multi-phase). The disclosed approach is scalable to any number of discharge gaps while maintaining similar pulse characteristics and electrical efficiency.
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13.发明授权公开(公告)号：US12104126B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-01
申请号：US18320872
申请日：2023-05-19
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： Jamie Kraus , David Staack , Howard Jemison
CPC classification number: C10G33/02 , B01J19/004 , B01J19/088 , C09K8/584 , C10G33/04 , C10G33/08 , E21B43/40 , B01J2219/0801 , B01J2219/0809 , B01J2219/0869 , B01J2219/0877 , C10G2300/1025 , C10G2300/805
Abstract: A high voltage discharge generating a plasma wave front is disposed within a headspace over an oil-containing liquid in order to create various chemical changes within the headspace, and ultimately within the liquid in order to inactivate various microbes, synthesize new chemicals, speed separation of a mixture, and aid in oil extraction. Such a discharge may be repeated at an optimum duration and duty-cycle to maximize the chemical effects of the non-equilibrium plasma at a substantially lower temperature than for an equilibrium plasma.
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公开(公告)号：US20230285877A1
公开(公告)日：2023-09-14
申请号：US18319653
申请日：2023-05-18
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： Jamie Kraus , David Staack , Howard Jemison
CPC classification number: B01D17/04 , C10G33/02 , B01D2259/80
Abstract: Provided are systems and methods involving a plasma electro-coalescence reactor. The reactor includes a set of ports configured to receive an emulsified mixture into the reactor, receive a non-oxidative gas into the reactor, expel oil from the reactor, and expel water from the reactor. The reactor includes a set of electrodes including a first electrode in a headspace of the reactor, and a second electrode, the set of electrodes configured to receive a voltage at or in excess of a breakdown voltage of the non-oxidative gas.
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公开(公告)号：US11713421B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US17048637
申请日：2019-04-19
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： Howard Jemison , David Staack , Kunpeng Wang
CPC classification number: C10G15/12 , B01D3/14 , C10G55/04 , B01D2257/60 , C10G2300/4081
Abstract: A process for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the process as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the process. The process also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil. An apparatus for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the apparatus. The apparatus also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil.
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公开(公告)号：US20220259503A1
公开(公告)日：2022-08-18
申请号：US17625552
申请日：2020-07-10
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： David Staack , Kunpeng WANG
Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion and transportation methods and apparatuses are provided. An apparatus may apply electron beam irradiation to hydrocarbons (i.e., natural gas) to convert the hydrocarbons to liquid fuel. Lower-weight hydrocarbons may be converted into medium-weight organics through a gas to liquid process (GTL). The electrons may generate radicals that facilitate desired reactions. The hydrocarbons may be temperature and pressure controlled. For example, the hydrocarbons may be at lower temperatures (e.g., cryogenic or otherwise below ambient) and/or at higher pressures (e.g., greater than standard atmospheric pressures). Temperature suppression may reduce decomposition reactions. A high energy electron beam (e.g., 500 keV or higher, such as 10 MeV) could be used for the conversion process. The hydrocarbon may be liquefied. The liquid-like, higher density lower-weight hydrocarbons may lead to radical-neutral interactions. The high-energy electrons may penetrate the liquid hydrocarbon, treating more than just the surface of the liquid hydrocarbon.
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公开(公告)号：US20210396079A1
公开(公告)日：2021-12-23
申请号：US17288648
申请日：2019-10-30
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： David Staack , Li-Jung Tai , Dion S. Antao , Xin Tang
Abstract: Systems and methods for drilling a borehole are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system includes a drill bit and a plasma inducing apparatus coupled to the drill bit. The plasma inducing apparatus is configured to generate plasma.
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公开(公告)号：US20210330840A1
公开(公告)日：2021-10-28
申请号：US17243344
申请日：2021-04-28
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： David Staack , Suresh D. Pillai , Matt Pharr , Kavita Rathore , John Lassalle , Matthew L. Burnette , Min Huang , Md Kamrul Hassan
IPC: A61L2/20
Abstract: A system for reducing a microbial and/or viral load on equipment using ozone includes a container including having an open configuration to provide access to an interior of the container and a closed configuration to seal the interior from an environment external the container, and wherein the interior includes a receptive region to receive the equipment, a circulation fan positioned in the interior of the container, and one or more ozone generators positioned in the interior of the container and configured to generate ozone upon activation, wherein the circulation fan is configured to provide an airflow including ozone generated by the one or more ozone generators and directed along a flowpath extending into the receptive region of the interior of the container.
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公开(公告)号：US20240368481A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-07
申请号：US18772602
申请日：2024-07-15
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
Inventor： Howard Jemison , David Staack , Kunpeng Wang
Abstract: A process for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the process as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the process. The process also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil. An apparatus for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the apparatus. The apparatus also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil.
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公开(公告)号：US20240230624A9
公开(公告)日：2024-07-11
申请号：US18275250
申请日：2022-02-02
Applicant: The Texas A&M University System , Worlds Enterprises, Inc.
Inventor： David Staack , Daniel Arthur McAdams, II , Matthew Leonard Burnette , Devesh Bhasin , Xin Tang , Maulik Kotecha , Kavita Rathore , Christopher Campbell , Jason G. Fox , Paul Michael Aarseth
IPC: G01N33/497
CPC classification number: G01N33/497 , G01N2033/4977
Abstract: A breath capture and analysis system includes a breath inlet for capturing a user's breath. The breath is drawn into the system and retained for analysis. The system includes a membrane that allows volatile organic compounds contained in the breath to pass therethrough. The volatile organic compounds pass into a vacuum chamber that includes a residual gas analyzer that is configured to analyze the volatile organic compounds. The analyzed breath is then vacated from the system.
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