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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128887 | Metal-based coatings for inhibiting metal catalyzed coke formation in hydrocarbon conversion processes A coating applied to at least a portion of the surfaces of reactors, reactor internals, other reactor components, and/or heater tubes is provided in order to minimize the formation of metal catalyzed coke in hydrocarbon conversion processes operating at temperatures... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8062606 | Coated reactors, production method thereof and use of same The invention relates to coated reactors resistant to acid corrosion, the production method thereof and the use of same in processes in superacid media. More specifically, the invention relates to a reactor comprising an inner metal wall having a fluoropolymer coati... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7955571 | Intermittently opened cracking crude oil apparatus The present invention discloses an intermittently opened cracking crude oil apparatus comprising a high pressure container (1), a support post (2) and a gold sleeve (3). A sealed reaction chamber of natural gas (4) is formed between an ex... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7790124 | Modular and reconfigurable multi-stage microreactor cartridge apparatus A modular and reconfigurable multi-stage microreactor cartridge apparatus provides a manifold for removably attaching multiple microfluidic components such as microreactors. The microfluidic components are attached at microfluidic component ports having two input/ou... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7381384 | Insulating inserts for elevated temperature process vessels Insulating members are provided for use in nozzles of elevated temperature process vessels employing a structural metal shell (24), an insulating refractory lining (14) and a corrosion-resistant membrane (18) lining between the structural shell ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7338645 | Method and system for reducing decomposition byproducts in a methanol to olefin reactor system Disclosed is a method and system for reducing the formation of metal catalyzed side-reaction byproducts formed in the feed vaporization and introduction system of a methanol to olefin reactor system by forming and/or coating one or more of the heating devices, feed ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329395 | Treatment apparatus and treatment method for organic waste A treatment apparatus for organic waste including a reaction vessel for introducing and decomposing organic waste and pulling out decomposed organic waste as a treated fluid. The reaction vessel includes an internal vessel made of corrosion-resistant material, an ex... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7291204 | Separation membrane module with hollow fiber and a method of making the same A separation membrane module having hollow fibers, wherein a plurality of hollow fibers are heated and melted to bond and thermally fuse the external surfaces of the hollow fibers with each other; and a method of manufacturing a separation membrane module having hol... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7189378 | Miniature reaction chamber template structure for fabrication of nanoscale molecular systems and devices A unique, micro-miniature reaction chamber template structure is disclosed for the fabrication of nanoscale molecular systems and devices. The structure is composed of multiple layers of silicon (either doped or intrinsic), Pyrex and various metals. The silicon may ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182923 | Reaction chamber that comprises a jacket that contains at least one module that is connected by flexible means to the jacket and that contains heat exchange means A device has a reaction chamber with at least one feed inlet (5) and at least one evacuation outlet (10). An outside jacket (2a) that is resistant to internal pressure is positioned around the device and contains at least one module (4... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166212 | Multicapillary column for chromatography and sample preparation A multicapillary column especially useful for liquid chromatography and sample preparation comprising a plurality of uniform capillaries coated with an insoluble stationary phase, wherein the thickness of the stationary phase is correlated with the radius of the ind... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7141085 | Refractory protected replaceable insert The refractory protected, replaceable insert for a gasifier includes a replaceable floor edge insert that is formed with a predetermined mating profile that is complementary to a finished mating profile of the gasifier floor. The geometry of the mating profiles of t... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141223 | Fuel reformer A fuel reformer for reforming hydrocarbon base fuel into hydrogen rich gas, with one embodiment comprised of material containing at least 15 to 25% by mass Cr, 8 to 35% by mass Ni, 2 to 4% by mass Si and the remainder Fe and inevitable impurities (C, Mn, P, S or oth... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125913 | Partial oxidation reactors and syngas coolers using nickel-containing components Disclosed are methods and apparatus for producing synthesis gas and higher hydrocarbons from light hydrocarbons and molecular oxygen as well as the higher hydrocarbons produced by the disclosed methods and apparatus. The methods and apparatus disclosed utilize compo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125528 | Membrane systems containing an oxygen transport membrane and catalyst An apparatus for separating oxygen from an oxygen-containing gas and facilitating a chemical reaction with the separated oxygen includes a mixed conducting membrane, a porous body, and a material for catalyzing the reaction. The mixed conducting membrane has respect... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7084084 | Highly durable silica glass, process for producing same, member comprised thereof, and apparatus provided therewith Highly durable silica glass comprising silica having incorporated therein aluminum and at least one element (M) selected from group 2A elements, group 3A elements and group 4A elements of the periodic table. Preferably, the sum of aluminum and element (M) is at leas... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070751 | Production of gaseous chloramine The present invention provides a reactor for the gas-phase reaction of commercially available gases in the presence of an inert carrier gas to form product gas. The reactor has a streamlined, compact configuration and at least one solids collection and removal syste... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070634 | Plasma reformer for hydrogen production from water and fuel A plasma reformer for the chemical reforming of gaseous mixtures of water and hydrocarbon fuels for producing hydrogen. The reformer contains a reaction chamber with outer lateral walls containing emitter electrodes and inner lateral walls containing collector elect... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063827 | Process for producing hydrogen cyanide A conical reactor head for use in chemical processes or other systems is provided. The reactor head includes a robust internal insulator to boost efficiency while maintaining safety by allowing the reactor head to self-radiate at high temperatures. The reactor head ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052658 | Hydrogen generation cartridge and portable hydrogen generator A hydrogen generation cartridge preferably includes a munitions casing, a hydrogen producing chemical reactant within the casing, and an outlet for releasing hydrogen produced in the casing. A portable hydrogen generator preferably includes a chamber for receiving a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7053589 | Long-life vacuum system for energy storage flywheels The invention, intended primarily for use in a steel flywheel power source (30), provides a vacuum system and a method of maintaining a vacuum inside a flywheel chamber (32) for the life of the power source (30). The vacuum system combines the u... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7008598 | Reactor for generating moisture A reactor for generating moisture wherein ignition of hydrogen gas, backfire to the gas supply source side, the peeling off of the platinum coat catalyst layer inside are prevented more completely to further increase the safety of the reactor for generating moisture... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984345 | Cavity-preventing type reactor and a method for fabricating a preform for a plastic optical fiber using the same A cavity-preventing type reactor and a method for fabricating a preform for a plastic optical fiber using the same, wherein post-process charging of additional monomer or prepolymer into rotationally-induced central cavities is avoided by forming void-free plastic f... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6977064 | Apparatus for the controlled optimized addition of reactants in continuous flow reaction systems An apparatus for performing continuous flow chemical reactions such as oxidation, oxidative dehydrogenation and partial oxidation processes involving a reactor design characterized by controlled/optimized addition of a reactant with the objective of: (i) avoiding th... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966973 | Apparatus and process for producing (meth)acrylic acid The present invention provides an apparatus for producing (meth)acrylic acid and a process for producing (meth)acrylic acid with this apparatus wherein the apparatus enables the production of (meth)acrylic acid stably for a long period of time by effectively inhibit... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6958122 | High pressure and high temperature reaction system In a high pressure and high temperature reaction system suitable for oxidative waste treatment, particularly a reaction system for supercritical water oxidation (SCWO), a method is disclosed for injecting a first fluid of a first temperature at a first flow rate int... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955793 | Temperature controlled reaction vessel A reaction vessel which includes internally placed temperature controlling mixing baffles in which liquid is boiled, resulting in an isothermal heat sink. The energy of vaporization is supplied by the reaction vessel contents. The vapor produced by the boiling is di... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6927371 | Pressure vessel with composite sleeve The vessel assembly includes a polymeric cylinder and a circular polymeric cap for the cylinder, the cylinder being closed at one end and open at the other end to receive the cap. The open end of the cylinder has a lip that is beveled inwardly from the open end, and... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6841140 | Method and apparatus for producing hydrogen fluoride As to a reactor which is used in a process for producing hydrogen fluoride through a reaction of fluorite with sulfuric acid, and which comprises means for applying a shearing force to a content therein between the means and an inner surface thereof, a metal materia... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6827912 | Gasification reactor vessel The invention relates to a reactor vessel and method for the gasification of carbon-containing fuel, residual and waste materials using an oxygen-containing oxidizing agent and in a reaction chamber which is designed as an entrained-bed reactor, at pressures between... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6822125 | Method for preparing dimethylether using a membrane reactor for separation and reaction The present invention relates to a method for preparing dimethylether from methanol using a membrane reactor, more particularly to a method for preparing dimethylether from methanol using a membrane capable of carrying out a reaction and a separation at the same tim... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818189 | Tubular reactor with gas injector for gas phase catalytic reactions A continuous flow chemical reaction apparatus comprises a tubular reactor having a length and having a first fluid reactant inlet at a first end and a product outlet at a second end, said tubular reactor having a central tube/interior conduit extending lengthwise wi... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6805848 | Built-in purifier for horizontal liquefied gas cylinders An apparatus for purifying a gaseous product delivered from a horizontal container containing a supply of a fluid includes an elongated hollow tube inside the container and a purifying medium inside the tube. The tube has a first opening, a second opening spaced apa... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6797238 | Apparatus and process for vaporizing a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock with steam Apparatus for the vaporization of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock with steam includes a frusto-conically-shaped element which is capable of inducing a gentle swirl pattern to a liquid-containing stream, which device is connected to the feed inlet pipe of the mixing no... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6746496 | Compact solid source of hydrogen gas A compact solid source of hydrogen gas, where the gas is generated by contacting water with micro-disperse particles of sodium borohydride in the presence of a catalyst, such as cobalt or ruthenium. The micro-disperse particles can have a substantially uniform diame... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6737175 | Metal dusting resistant copper based alloy surfaces A method for inhibiting metal dusting corrosion of surfaces exposed to supersaturated carbon environments comprising constructing said surfaces of, or coating said surfaces with a copper based alloy. The invention is also directed to a composition resistant to metal... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6703103 | Biologically soluble honeycomb structure The honeycomb structure of the present invention is formed from a nonwoven fabric in which a biologically soluble fiber is used, and exhibits superior biological solubility and high heat resistance.... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6599483 | Model pressurized reaction vehicle The invention relates to a metal model pressurized reaction vessel for conducting chemical reactions at different pressures, comprising a bowl-shaped bottom part (1) and a soldered lid (2). According to the invention, the outer lid edge (2b) is shaped as ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6579331 | CO2-Selective membrane process and system for reforming a fuel to hydrogen for a fuel cell The present invention provides a CO2 -selective membrane process that is useful for the purification and/or water gas shift reaction of a reformed gas, generated from on-board reforming of a fuel, e.g., hydrocarbon, gasoline, diesel, methanol o... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6572830 | Integrated multilayered microfludic devices and methods for making the same A multilayered microfluidic device having a substantially monolithic structure is formed by sintering together a plurality of green-sheet layers. The substantially monolithic structure has an inlet port for receiving fluid, an outlet port for releasing fl... | 06/03/2003 |
