Process for reducing the oxygen content of high-oxygen feedstocks
    1.
    发明授权
    Process for reducing the oxygen content of high-oxygen feedstocks 有权
    降低高氧原料氧含量的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08598393B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-03

    申请号:US12681053

    申请日:2008-10-16

    Applicant: Paul O'Connor

    Inventor: Paul O'Connor

    CPC classification number: C10G1/002 C10G1/08 C10G11/18 C10G2300/1011 Y02P30/20

    Abstract: A process is described for reducing the oxygen content of a high-oxygen feedstock. The process is particularly suitable for biomass-based feedstocks. The process comprises contacting the feedstock with carbon monoxide and/or coke in the presence of a catalyst. Conveniently, the coke may be present in the form of a deposit on the catalyst. Carbon monoxide may be generated in a regeneration step of the catalyst. The process may be carried out in conventional refinery equipment.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种降低高氧原料氧含量的方法。 该方法特别适用于基于生物质的原料。 该方法包括在催化剂存在下使原料与一氧化碳和/或焦炭接触。 方便地,焦炭可以以催化剂上沉积物的形式存在。 在催化剂的再生步骤中可能产生一氧化碳。 该方法可以在常规的炼油设备中进行。

    Artificial photosynthesis
    2.
    发明授权
    Artificial photosynthesis 有权
    人工光合作用

    公开(公告)号:US08519012B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-27

    申请号:US13400140

    申请日:2012-02-20

    Applicant: Paul O'Connor

    Inventor: Paul O'Connor

    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for storing solar energy in organic compounds. The process comprises providing a water source and a carbon source. Water present in the water source is activated using solar energy. Activated water is reacted with the carbon source to form an organic compound comprising hydrogen and carbon. The organic compound has higher energy content than the carbon source.In a specific embodiment the organic compound is used as a fuel in an electricity-generating device, such as a fuel cell. In this embodiment the preferred organic compound is methanol.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种将太阳能储存在有机化合物中的方法。 该方法包括提供水源和碳源。 使用太阳能激活水源中的水。 活性水与碳源反应形成包含氢和碳的有机化合物。 有机化合物的能量含量高于碳源。 在具体实施方案中,有机化合物用作诸如燃料电池的发电装置中的燃料。 在该实施方案中,优选的有机化合物是甲醇。

    Comminution and densification of biomass particles
    3.
    发明授权
    Comminution and densification of biomass particles 有权
    生物质颗粒的粉碎和致密化

    公开(公告)号:US08465627B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-18

    申请号:US12934006

    申请日:2009-11-30

    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。

    POLYMERIC MATERIAL OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORIGIN COMPRISING PARTICULATE INORGANIC MATERIAL
    4.
    发明申请
    POLYMERIC MATERIAL OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORIGIN COMPRISING PARTICULATE INORGANIC MATERIAL 有权
    包含颗粒无机材料的光合原子聚合物

    公开(公告)号:US20120192481A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-02

    申请号:US13189188

    申请日:2011-07-22

    Applicant: Paul O'Connor

    Inventor: Paul O'Connor

    CPC classification number: C08L97/02 C08K3/013 C08L1/02 C08L2666/02

    Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter comprising a polymeric material of photosynthetic origin having embedded therein small particles of an inorganic material. The composition of matter is particularly suitable for use in processes whereby the polymeric material is converted to fuels in liquid or gas form, and/or to the valuable specialty chemicals. The polymeric material comprises biomass. More specifically, the polymeric material comprises cellulose and at least one of hemicellulose and lignin.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种新的组合物,其包含光合作用的聚合材料,其中嵌入有无机材料的小颗粒。 物质的组成特别适用于将聚合物材料转化成液体或气体形式的燃料和/或有价值的特种化学品的方法。 聚合物材料包括生物质。 更具体地,聚合物材料包括纤维素和半纤维素和木质素中的至少一种。

    PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY BIO-OIL IN HIGH YIELD
    5.
    发明申请
    PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY BIO-OIL IN HIGH YIELD 审中-公开
    生产高品质生物油的工艺

    公开(公告)号:US20120144730A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-14

    申请号:US13259233

    申请日:2010-03-24

    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。

    Biomass conversion process
    6.
    发明授权
    Biomass conversion process 有权
    生物质转换过程

    公开(公告)号:US08003835B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-23

    申请号:US12606804

    申请日:2009-10-27

    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。

    BIOMASS PRETREATMENT PROCESS
    7.
    发明申请
    BIOMASS PRETREATMENT PROCESS 有权
    生物量预处理流程

    公开(公告)号:US20110114876A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-19

    申请号:US12921343

    申请日:2009-06-25

    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。

    MODULAR BIOMASS TREATMENT UNIT
    8.
    发明申请
    MODULAR BIOMASS TREATMENT UNIT 有权
    模块化生物质处理单元

    公开(公告)号:US20100281759A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12717744

    申请日:2010-03-04

    Abstract: A modular biomass treatment unit includes a first module having a pretreater and a first frame for transportation to and operation at a site adjacent to a solid biomass growth source. The pretreater is operable to process solid biomass to produce a plurality of solid biomass particles for conversion into a fuel or specialty chemical. The first frame supports the pretreater during transportation to and operation at the site adjacent to the solid biomass growth source. The modular biomass treatment unit can also include additional modules each comprising a reactor, a separator, and a frame for transportation to and operation at a site such as the site adjacent to the solid biomass growth source.

    Abstract translation: 模块化生物质处理单元包括具有预处理器和第一框架的第一模块,用于运输到与固体生物质生长源相邻的位置并在其操作。 预处理器可操作地处理固体生物质以产生用于转化成燃料或特种化学品的多个固体生物质颗粒。 第一个框架在运输过程中支持预处理器,并在与固体生物质生长生长源相邻的地点操作。 模块化生物质处理单元还可以包括附加的模块,每个模块包括反应器,分离器和框架,用于运输到诸如邻近固体生物质生长源的部位的位置和操作。

    POLYMERIC MATERIAL OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORIGIN COMPRISING PARTICULATE INORGANIC MATERIAL
    9.
    发明申请
    POLYMERIC MATERIAL OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORIGIN COMPRISING PARTICULATE INORGANIC MATERIAL 有权
    包含颗粒无机材料的光合原子聚合物

    公开(公告)号:US20100204378A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-12

    申请号:US12299320

    申请日:2007-05-04

    Applicant: Paul O'Connor

    Inventor: Paul O'Connor

    CPC classification number: C08L97/02 C08K3/013 C08L1/02 C08L2666/02

    Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter comprising a polymeric material of photosynthetic origin having embedded therein small particles of an inorganic material. The composition of matter is particularly suitable for use in processes whereby the polymeric material is converted to fuels in liquid or gas form, and/or to the valuable specialty chemicals. The polymeric material comprises biomass. More specifically, the polymeric material comprises cellulose and at least one of hemicellulose and lignin.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种新的组合物,其包含光合作用的聚合材料,其中嵌入有无机材料的小颗粒。 物质的组成特别适用于将聚合物材料转化成液体或气体形式的燃料和/或有价值的特种化学品的方法。 聚合物材料包括生物质。 更具体地,聚合物材料包括纤维素和半纤维素和木质素中的至少一种。

    Hydrocarbon Conversion Process Using Nanosized Particles
    10.
    发明申请
    Hydrocarbon Conversion Process Using Nanosized Particles 审中-公开
    使用纳米颗粒的烃转化过程

    公开(公告)号:US20080296203A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-04

    申请号:US11661247

    申请日:2005-08-25

    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。

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