公开(公告)号：US09284242B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14067501

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Kimberly Ann Johnson ,  Glenn Charles Komplin ,  Edward James Denton

IPC: C07C29/132 ,  C08H7/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C10G1/06 ,  C10G3/00

CPC classification number: C07C29/132 ,  C08H6/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C08L2203/40 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2400/02 ,  C10G2400/04 ,  C10G2400/06 ,  C10G2400/20 ,  C10G2400/22 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by release of lignin therefrom. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids in a digestion solvent; at least partially converting the cellulosic biomass solids into a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase; combining at least the phenolics liquid phase and the aqueous phase with one another, thereby forming a combined phase; and separating at least a portion of the alcoholic component from at least a portion of the combined phase.

Abstract translation: 纤维素生物质固体的消化可能由于从其中释放木质素而变得复杂。 消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：在消化溶剂中提供纤维素生物质固体; 至少部分地将纤维素生物质固体转化成包含木质素的酚醛液相，包含衍生自纤维素生物质固体的醇组分的水相和可选的轻有机相; 将至少酚类液相和水相彼此结合，从而形成组合相; 以及从组合相的至少一部分分离至少一部分醇组分。

公开(公告)号：US09242913B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14264724

申请日：2014-04-29

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Alouisius Nicolaas Renee Bos ,  Peter Anton August Klusener ,  Ingmar Hubertus Josephina Ploemen

IPC: C07C29/132 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C08H7/00 ,  C10G1/06 ,  C10G1/08 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C10G1/00

CPC classification number: C07C29/132 ,  C08H6/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C10G1/002 ,  C10G1/006 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G1/08 ,  C10G1/083 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/46 ,  C10G3/48 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G3/55 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Biomass compaction during hydrothermal digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may become problematic, particularly as the vertical height of a cellulosic biomass charge increases. Compaction may be decreased in a horizontally configured hydrothermal digestion unit. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing a hydrothermal digestion unit having a length or a width greater than its height and containing a fluid phase digestion medium and a slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen; introducing cellulosic biomass solids to the hydrothermal digestion unit; distributing the cellulosic biomass solids laterally within the hydrothermal digestion unit; after or while the cellulosic biomass solids are being distributed, supplying an upwardly directed flow of molecular hydrogen through the cellulosic biomass solids and the fluid phase digestion medium; and heating the cellulosic biomass solids in the presence of the slurry catalyst and the molecular hydrogen, thereby forming an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids.

Abstract translation: 在纤维素生物质固体的热液消解过程中的生物量压实可能变得有问题，特别是随着纤维素生物质电荷的垂直高度增加。 在水平配置的水热消解装置中压实可能会减少。 消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：提供具有大于其高度的长度或宽度的水热消化单元，并且含有流体相消化介质和能够活化分子氢的淤浆催化剂; 将纤维素生物质固体引入水热消解单元; 在水热消解单元内横向分布纤维素生物质固体; 在分配纤维素生物质固体之后或同时，通过纤维素生物质固体和流体相消化介质供应向上指向的分子氢流; 并在浆料催化剂和分子氢的存在下加热纤维素生物质固体，从而形成衍生自纤维素生物质固体的醇组分。

公开(公告)号：US09181158B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US14067399

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Kimberly Ann Johnson

IPC: C07C29/60 ,  C07C31/02 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C07C29/132

CPC classification number: C07C31/02 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C07C29/60 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G3/56 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2400/02 ,  C10G2400/04 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  C07C31/205 ,  C07C31/202 ,  C07C31/10

Abstract: Hydrothermal digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may produce a glycol reaction product for subsequent processing. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids to form and process a glycol reaction product may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids and a slurry catalyst in a hydrothermal digestion unit, the slurry catalyst being capable of activating molecular hydrogen; heating the cellulosic biomass solids in the hydrothermal digestion unit in the presence of the slurry catalyst, a digestion solvent, and molecular hydrogen, thereby forming a liquor phase comprising soluble carbohydrates; performing a first catalytic reduction reaction on the soluble carbohydrates within the hydrothermal digestion unit, thereby at least partially converting the soluble carbohydrates into a reaction product comprising a glycol; at least partially drying the reaction product, thereby forming a dried reaction product comprising a dried glycol; and at least partially converting the dried glycol into a monohydric alcohol external to the hydrothermal digestion unit.

Abstract translation: 纤维素生物质固体的水热消解可以产生用于后续加工的二醇反应产物。 用于消化纤维素生物质固体以形成和加工二醇反应产物的方法可以包括：在水热消解单元中提供纤维素生物质固体和浆料催化剂，所述浆料催化剂能够活化分子氢; 在浆液催化剂，消解溶剂和分子氢的存在下，加热水热消解装置中的纤维素生物质固体，从而形成包含可溶性碳水化合物的液相; 对水热消解单元内的可溶性碳水化合物进行第一催化还原反应，从而至少部分地将可溶性碳水化合物转化成包含二醇的反应产物; 至少部分地干燥反应产物，从而形成包含干燥的二醇的干燥反应产物; 并且至少部分地将干燥的二醇转化成水热消解单元外部的一元醇。

公开(公告)号：US09169179B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14067373

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Kimberly Ann Johnson

IPC: C07C29/36 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C10G3/00

CPC classification number: C07C29/132 ,  C07C29/36 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G3/56 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2400/02 ,  C10G2400/04 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Hydrothermal digestion of cellulosic biomass solids in a glycerol solvent system can convert both the cellulosic biomass solids and the glycerol into a glycol reaction product for subsequent processing without the need for further solvent separation. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids in a glycerol solvent system can comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids and a slurry catalyst in a hydrothermal digestion unit, the slurry catalyst being capable of activating molecular hydrogen; heating the cellulosic biomass solids in the hydrothermal digestion unit in the presence of the slurry catalyst, molecular hydrogen, and a solvent system comprising glycerol, thereby forming soluble carbohydrates; and at least partially converting the soluble carbohydrates and the glycerol into a reaction product comprising a glycol within the hydrothermal digestion unit.

Abstract translation: 甘油溶剂系统中纤维素生物质固体的水热消解可以将纤维素生物质固体和甘油两者转化成二醇反应产物用于随后的加工，而不需要进一步的溶剂分离。 在甘油溶剂系统中消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：在水热消解单元中提供纤维素生物质固体和浆料催化剂，所述浆料催化剂能够活化分子氢; 在浆液催化剂，分子氢和包含甘油的溶剂体系的存在下，加热水热消解装置中的纤维素生物质固体，从而形成可溶性碳水化合物; 并且至少部分地将可溶性碳水化合物和甘油转化成水热消化装置内包含二醇的反应产物。

公开(公告)号：US09738460B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14868448

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Robert Edward Trepte

IPC: B65G53/48 ,  B65G53/30 ,  B65G33/08 ,  B65G65/40 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B65G53/12

CPC classification number: B65G53/30 ,  B01J8/0015 ,  B01J8/0035 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  B01J2208/00761 ,  B65G33/08 ,  B65G53/12 ,  B65G65/40

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring feed materials between zones having substantially different pressures, where the transfer can be continuous or semi-continuous. The methods and systems include a plurality of lock hoppers to receive feed material from a low pressure zone and pressurize it with fluid to a pressure of a high pressure zone. The pressurized material can be discharged to a circulation loop, which carries the pressurized material to one or more receiving unit(s) of a pressurized system. At least some feed material remains in the receiving unit(s) and at least a portion of the fluid exits to become part of the circulation loop. After discharge, the lock hoppers can be depressurized so the next pressurization cycle can begin with additional feed material. The lock hoppers can be operated in a time-staggered manner to provide continuous or semi-continuous transfer of material.

公开(公告)号：US09732469B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US15190386

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Juben Nemchand Chheda

IPC: D21C1/04 ,  D21C1/02 ,  D21C3/02 ,  D21C3/04 ,  C10G3/00 ,  D21C1/06 ,  D21C3/00

CPC classification number: D21C1/04 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/44 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  D21C1/02 ,  D21C1/06 ,  D21C3/00 ,  D21C3/02 ,  D21C3/04 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A selective removal of metal and its anion species that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

公开(公告)号：US09708763B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US15190429

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell ,  Juben Nemchand Chheda

IPC: D21C9/08 ,  D21C11/00 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C13K1/02 ,  C07C1/24 ,  C07G1/00 ,  C10G1/06 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C08H8/00

CPC classification number: D21C9/083 ,  C07C1/24 ,  C07C29/132 ,  C07G1/00 ,  C08H8/00 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/202 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/4081 ,  C13K1/02 ,  D21C11/0028 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A selective removal of metal and its anion species that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

公开(公告)号：US09605085B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14574438

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Juben Nemchand Chheda ,  Joseph Broun Powell

IPC: C08B1/00 ,  C13K1/02 ,  C10G75/00 ,  C10G3/00

CPC classification number: C08B1/00 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C10G3/44 ,  C10G3/47 ,  C10G3/49 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G3/54 ,  C10G75/00 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C12P2201/00 ,  C13K1/02 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A selective removal of metal and its anion species that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

公开(公告)号：US09604188B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14108968

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: Shell Oil Company

Inventor： Joseph Broun Powell

IPC: B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/02 ,  B01J8/22 ,  C10G3/00 ,  C10G1/06

CPC classification number: B01J8/005 ,  B01J8/025 ,  B01J8/22 ,  B01J2208/00017 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  B01J2208/00893 ,  B01J2208/00938 ,  B01J2219/0004 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Methods and systems for promoting hydrogen gas distribution within cellulosic biomass solids during hydrothermal digestion. One exemplary method can comprise providing cellulosic biomass solids in a hydrothermal digestion unit in the presence of a digestion solvent and a slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen; and heating the cellulosic biomass solids and the digestion solvent in the presence of molecular hydrogen, thereby forming an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, at least a portion of the molecular hydrogen being introduced to the hydrothermal digestion unit via a plurality of spaced apart fluid inlets vertically disposed about the height of the hydrothermal digestion unit.

公开(公告)号：US09527788B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13928770

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Glenn Charles Komplin ,  Joseph Broun Powell

IPC: C07C29/132 ,  C13K1/02 ,  C10G3/00 ,  D21C3/22 ,  C10L9/08 ,  C10L1/02 ,  C10G1/06 ,  C10G1/08

CPC classification number: C07C29/132 ,  C10G1/065 ,  C10G1/083 ,  C10G3/42 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10L1/02 ,  C10L9/086 ,  C10L2230/04 ,  C13K1/02 ,  D21C3/222 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: Digesting cellulosic biomass solids in the presence of a well-distributed slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen may limit the amount of degradation products that form during digestion. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids can comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids and a slurry catalyst in a hydrothermal digestion unit, the slurry catalyst being capable of activating molecular hydrogen; distributing the slurry catalyst within the cellulosic biomass solids using upwardly directed fluid flow in the hydrothermal digestion unit; heating the cellulosic biomass solids in the hydrothermal digestion unit in the presence of the slurry catalyst, a digestion solvent, and molecular hydrogen, thereby forming a liquor phase comprising soluble carbohydrates; and performing a first catalytic reduction reaction on the soluble carbohydrates within the hydrothermal digestion unit, thereby at least partially forming a reaction product comprising a triol, a diol, a monohydric alcohol, or any combination thereof in the hydrothermal digestion unit.

Abstract translation: 在能够活化分子氢的分布良好的浆料催化剂存在下，消化纤维素生物质固体可能会限制消化过程中形成的降解产物的量。 用于消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括：在水热消解单元中提供纤维素生物质固体和浆料催化剂，所述浆料催化剂能够活化分子氢; 在水热消解单元中使用向上引导的流体流将浆料催化剂分散在纤维素生物质固体内; 在浆液催化剂，消解溶剂和分子氢的存在下，加热水热消解装置中的纤维素生物质固体，从而形成包含可溶性碳水化合物的液相; 对水热消解装置内的可溶性碳水化合物进行第一催化还原反应，由此在水热消解装置中至少部分地形成包含三醇，二醇，一元醇或其任何组合的反应产物。