公开(公告)号：US08465627B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12934006

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Michael Brady ,  Robert Bartek ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Paul O'Connor

Inventor： Michael Brady ,  Robert Bartek ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Paul O'Connor

IPC: C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/06

CPC classification number: D21B1/02 ,  D21B1/021 ,  Y02E50/14

Abstract: A method for reducing the mechanical strength of solid biomass material, in particular lignocellulosic biomass, comprises mixing the solid biomass material with an inorganic material and heating the solid biomass material mixture to a toasting temperature in the range of 105° C. to 140° C. during an exposure time of from 1 minute to 12 hours. Before or after the heat treatment, which is referred to as “toasting”, the biomass material mixture is subject to flash heating. The treatment significantly reduces the mechanical energy required for reducing the particle size of the solid biomass material and is suitable as a pretreatment prior to a conversion reaction of the solid biomass material.

Abstract translation: 降低固体生物质材料，特别是木质纤维素生物质的机械强度的方法包括将固体生物质材料与无机材料混合，并将固体生物质材料混合物加热至105℃至140℃的烘烤温度 在1分钟至12小时的曝光时间内。 在被称为“烘烤”的热处理之前或之后，生物质材料混合物经受快速加热。 该处理显着降低了降低固体生物质材料粒度所需的机械能，并且适合作为固体生物质材料的转化反应之前的预处理。

公开(公告)号：US08425766B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13546271

申请日：2012-07-11

Applicant: Robert Bartek ,  Michael Brady ,  Dennis Stamires

Inventor： Robert Bartek ,  Michael Brady ,  Dennis Stamires

IPC: C10C3/02

CPC classification number: C10B53/02 ,  C10B49/16 ,  C10B57/08 ,  C10C5/00 ,  C10G1/02 ,  C10G1/08 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  C10L1/02 ,  Y02E50/14 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods, systems, and compositions for preparing a solid biomass for fast pyrolysis. The method includes contacting the solid biomass with an inorganic material present in an effective amount for increasing fast pyrolysis yield of an organic liquid product (e.g., bio-oil). In various embodiments, the inorganic material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum sulfate, aluminum nitrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and combinations thereof.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及用于制备用于快速热解的固体生物质的方法，系统和组合物。 该方法包括使固体生物质与有效量存在的无机材料接触，以提高有机液体产物（例如生物油）的快速热解产率。 在各种实施方案中，无机材料选自硫酸铝，硝酸铝，氯化铝，氢氧化铝，氢氧化铵，氢氧化镁，氢氧化钾及其组合。

公开(公告)号：US20120144730A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13259233

申请日：2010-03-24

Applicant: Dennis Stamires ,  Michael Brady ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Jacobus Cornelis Rasser

Inventor： Dennis Stamires ,  Michael Brady ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Jacobus Cornelis Rasser

IPC: C10L1/00

Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting a particulate solid biomass material to a high quality bio-oil in high yield. The process comprises a pretreatment step and a pyrolysis step. The pretreatment comprises a step of at least partially demineralizing the solid biomass, and improving the accessibility of the solid biomass by opening the texture of the particles of the solid biomass. In a preferred embodiment the liquid pyrolysis product is separated into the bio-oil and an aqueous phase, and the aqueous phase is used as a solvent in the demineralization step and/or in the step of improving the accessibility of the solid biomass by opening the texture of the particles of the solid biomass.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于以高产率将颗粒状固体生物质材料转化为高质量生物油的方法。 该方法包括预处理步骤和热解步骤。 预处理包括至少部分地使固体生物质脱矿质的步骤，以及通过打开固体生物质颗粒的质地来改善固体生物质的可及性。 在优选的实施方案中，将液体热解产物分离成生物油和水相，并且在脱矿质步骤中和/或在通过打开固体生物质来提高固体生物质的可接近性的步骤中使用水相作为溶剂 固体生物质颗粒的质地。

公开(公告)号：US08003835B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US12606804

申请日：2009-10-27

Applicant: Steve Yanik ,  Robert Bartek ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Michael Brady

Inventor： Steve Yanik ,  Robert Bartek ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Michael Brady

IPC: C07C1/00 ,  F27B15/08

CPC classification number: C10G1/08 ,  C10B49/22 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/02 ,  C10G1/006 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/57 ,  Y02E50/14 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A method for converting solid biomass into hydrocarbons includes contacting the solid biomass with a catalyst in a first riser operated at a temperature in the range of from about 50° C. to about 200° C. to thereby produce a first biomass-catalyst mixture and a first product comprising hydrocarbons; a) separating the first product from the first biomass-catalyst mixture; c) charging the first biomass-catalyst mixture to a second riser operated at a temperature in the range of from about 200° C. to about 400° C. to thereby produce a second biomass-catalyst mixture and a second product comprising hydrocarbons; d) separating the second product from the second biomass-catalyst mixture; e) charging the second biomass-catalyst mixture to a third riser operated at a temperature greater than about 450° C. to thereby produce a spent catalyst and a third product comprising hydrocarbons; and f) separating the third effluent from the spent catalyst.

Abstract translation: 将固体生物质转化为烃的方法包括使固体生物质与在约50℃至约200℃的温度下操作的第一提升管中的催化剂接触，从而产生第一生物质 - 催化剂混合物， 包含烃的第一产物; a）将第一产物与第一生物质 - 催化剂混合物分离; c）将第一生物质 - 催化剂混合物装载到在约200℃至约400℃的温度范围内操作的第二提升管，从而产生第二生物质 - 催化剂混合物和包含烃的第二产物; d）将第二产物与第二生物质 - 催化剂混合物分离; e）将第二生物质 - 催化剂混合物装入在大于约450℃的温度下操作的第三提升管，从而产生废催化剂和包含烃的第三产物; 和f）将第三流出物与废催化剂分离。

公开(公告)号：US20110114876A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12921343

申请日：2009-06-25

Applicant: Michael Brady ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Dennis Stamires

Inventor： Michael Brady ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Dennis Stamires

IPC: C09K3/00

CPC classification number: C10L1/04 ,  C08L97/00 ,  C10G1/00 ,  C10G1/083 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/44 ,  C10G2300/80 ,  C12P2201/00 ,  C13K1/02 ,  D21C1/04 ,  D21C1/06 ,  D21C11/0007 ,  Y02E50/16 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A process is disclosed for pretreating lignocellulosic biomass. The process comprises swelling the lignocellulosic biomass with an aqueous liquid. The pretreated lignocellulosic biomass may be used as a feedstock for the enzymatic conversion to ethanol, or in a thermal conversion process to produce bio-oil. The pretreatment results in a greater yield and, in the case of a thermal conversion process, a better quality of the bio-oil.The pretreatment process may be used to adjust the composition and amount of inorganic material present in the lignocellulosic biomass material.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于预处理木质纤维素生物质的方法。 该方法包括用含水液体使木质纤维素生物质膨胀。 预处理的木质纤维素生物质可以用作酶转化成乙醇的原料，或在热转化过程中用于生产生物油。 预处理导致更高的产量，并且在热转化过程的情况下，生物油的质量更好。 预处理方法可用于调节木质纤维素生物质材料中存在的无机材料的组成和量。

公开(公告)号：US20100133149A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12444862

申请日：2007-10-10

Applicant: Paul O'connor ,  Dennis Stamires

Inventor： Paul O'connor ,  Dennis Stamires

IPC: C10G1/00 ,  C10G1/04 ,  C10G1/06

CPC classification number: C10G1/006

Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting Tar Sand to fuels and/or valuable chemicais. The process comprises the steps of a) activating Tar Sand to make it more susceptible to conversion; c) partially converting the Tar Sand to a solubilized material; and d) subjecting the unconverted Tar Sand to a second conversion step. The process optionally comprises a step b) of adding a solvent to the activated Tar Sand. In a preferred embodiment the solubilized Tar Sand obtained in step c) is removed before the unconverted Tar Sand is subjected to step d).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种将焦油砂转化为燃料和/或有价值化学物质的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：a）活化焦油砂，使其更容易转化; c）部分地将焦油砂转化为溶解的材料; 和d）使未转化的焦油砂经历第二转化步骤。 该方法任选地包括向活化的焦油砂中加入溶剂的步骤b）。 在优选的实施方案中，在未转化的沥青砂经受步骤d）之前，将步骤c）中获得的溶解的焦油砂去除。

公开(公告)号：US20100105970A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12606804

申请日：2009-10-27

Applicant: STEVE YANIK ,  ROBERT BARTEK ,  PAUL O'CONNOR ,  DENNIS STAMIRES ,  MICHAEL BRADY

Inventor： STEVE YANIK ,  ROBERT BARTEK ,  PAUL O'CONNOR ,  DENNIS STAMIRES ,  MICHAEL BRADY

IPC: C07C1/00

CPC classification number: C10G1/08 ,  C10B49/22 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/02 ,  C10G1/006 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/57 ,  Y02E50/14 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A method for converting solid biomass into hydrocarbons includes contacting the solid biomass with a catalyst in a first riser operated at a temperature in the range of from about 50° C. to about 200° C. to thereby produce a first biomass-catalyst mixture and a first product comprising hydrocarbons; a) separating the first product from the first biomass-catalyst mixture; c) charging the first biomass-catalyst mixture to a second riser operated at a temperature in the range of from about 200° C. to about 400° C. to thereby produce a second biomass-catalyst mixture and a second product comprising hydrocarbons; d) separating the second product from the second biomass-catalyst mixture; e) charging the second biomass-catalyst mixture to a third riser operated at a temperature greater than about 450° C. to thereby produce a spent catalyst and a third product comprising hydrocarbons; and f) separating the third effluent from the spent catalyst.

Abstract translation: 将固体生物质转化为烃的方法包括使固体生物质与在约50℃至约200℃的温度下操作的第一提升管中的催化剂接触，从而产生第一生物质 - 催化剂混合物， 包含烃的第一产物; a）将第一产物与第一生物质 - 催化剂混合物分离; c）将第一生物质 - 催化剂混合物装载到在约200℃至约400℃的温度范围内操作的第二提升管，从而产生第二生物质 - 催化剂混合物和包含烃的第二产物; d）将第二产物与第二生物质 - 催化剂混合物分离; e）将第二生物质 - 催化剂混合物装入在大于约450℃的温度下操作的第三提升管，从而产生废催化剂和包含烃的第三产物; 和f）将第三流出物与废催化剂分离。

公开(公告)号：US20080296203A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11661247

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: Dennis Stamires ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Elbert Jan De Graaf

Inventor： Dennis Stamires ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Elbert Jan De Graaf

IPC: B01J29/70

CPC classification number: C08F2/56 ,  B01J3/008 ,  B01J8/20 ,  B01J19/10 ,  B01J21/16 ,  B01J23/007 ,  B01J2219/089 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  C08F10/00 ,  C10G11/04 ,  C10G45/08 ,  C08F4/025

Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion process comprising the steps of (a) suspending catalyst particles comprising a layered material in a first, polar hydrocarbon, employing conditions such as will cause delamination of the layered material to form a suspension comprising particles with a size of less than 1 micron, (b) optionally adding the suspension to a second hydrocarbon, (c) converting the first and/or the optional second hydrocarbon in the presence of said delaminated layered material, and (d) separating the delaminated material from the first and the optional second hydrocarbon. This process provides an economically desired way of converting hydrocarbons using small catalyst particles.

Abstract translation: 烃转化方法包括以下步骤：（a）将包含层状材料的催化剂颗粒悬浮在第一极性烃中，使用诸如将使层状材料分层以形成包含尺寸小于1微米的颗粒的悬浮液的条件， （b）任选地将悬浮液加入到第二烃中，（c）在所述分层的层状材料的存在下转化第一和/或任选的第二烃，和（d）从第一和任选的第二烃分离分离的材料 。 该方法提供了使用小的催化剂颗粒转化烃的经济上期望的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080210600A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11629053

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Paul O'Connor ,  Erik Jeroen Laheij ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Michael F. Brady ,  Francisco Rene Mas Cabre ,  Oscar Rene Chamberlain Pravia ,  Henrique Soares Cerqueira ,  Fabio Lopes De Azevedo

Inventor： Paul O'Connor ,  Erik Jeroen Laheij ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Michael F. Brady ,  Francisco Rene Mas Cabre ,  Oscar Rene Chamberlain Pravia ,  Henrique Soares Cerqueira ,  Fabio Lopes De Azevedo

IPC: C10G11/00

CPC classification number: C10G55/06 ,  B01J23/007 ,  C10G11/16 ,  C10G11/18 ,  C10G69/02

Abstract: Process for upgrading a liquid hydrocarbon feed comprising the steps of (a) preparing a slurry comprising the hydrocarbon feed having a boiling range above 350° C. and solid particles comprising a rehydratable material, (b) thermally treating said slurry at a temperature in the range of 250 to 550° C., (c) optionally separating the thermally treated slurry into (I) a lower boiling fraction and (ii) a higher boiling fraction containing the solid particles and formed coke, if any, and (d) separating the solid particles and formed coke, if any, from the thermally treated slurry resulting from step b) or the higher boiling fraction of step c).

Abstract translation: 用于升级液体烃进料的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）制备包含沸点范围高于350℃的烃进料的浆料和包含可再水化材料的固体颗粒，（b）在所述浆料的温度下热处理所述浆料 范围为250至550℃，（c）任选将热处理浆料分离成（I）低沸点馏分和（ii）含有固体颗粒和成型焦炭的较高沸点馏分（如果有的话），和（d）分离 固体颗粒和形成的焦炭（如果有的话）来自步骤b）得到的热处理浆料或步骤c）的较高沸点馏分。

公开(公告)号：US20080039313A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11578806

申请日：2005-04-26

Applicant: William Jones ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Michael Brady

Inventor： William Jones ,  Dennis Stamires ,  Paul O'Connor ,  Michael Brady

IPC: B01J20/08

CPC classification number: B01J21/16 ,  B01J37/06 ,  B01J37/08

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a metal-containing composition, which process comprises the steps of (a) calcining a physical mixture of an anionic clay and a metal additive at a temperature between 200 and 800° C., and (b) rehydrating the calcined product of step a). This process allows the use of insoluble metal additives. It does not require the use of soluble metal additives, which has economic and environmental advantages.

Abstract translation: 制备含金属组合物的方法，该方法包括以下步骤：（a）在200-800℃的温度下煅烧阴离子粘土和金属添加剂的物理混合物，和（b）将煅烧过的 步骤a）的产物。 该方法允许使用不溶性金属添加剂。 它不需要使用具有经济和环境优点的可溶性金属添加剂。