Regenerable Immobilized Aminosilane Sorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture
This unique method reduces the impact of water loading on sorbent regeneration by utilizing a conditioner following the steam regeneration step. This allows for optimization of the carbon dioxide...
View ArticleMethod for the Photocatalytic Conversion of Gas Hydrates
Methane hydrates, a frozen mixture of methane contained within an ice-water mix, are found in deep ocean sediments and the Arctic permafrost. The methane hydrates constitute a large natural reserve of...
View ArticleThief Carbon Catalyst for Oxidation of Mercury in Effluent Stream
This invention discloses a catalyst for the oxidation of heavy metals, such as mercury, from high temperature gas streams generated from industrial sources. The active component of the catalyst is...
View ArticleSemi-Continuous Detection of Mercury in Gases
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a national regulation for mercury removal from coal-derived flue and fuel gases in December 2011, and many states are promulgating their own rules. These...
View ArticlePoly (Hydroxyl Urethane) Adhesives and Binders from CO-Based Intermediates
NETL has a new technology titled "Poly (Hydroxyl Urethane) Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same." Polyurethane compounds are useful in many commercial applications, including...
View ArticleMethod for the Production of Mineral Wool and Iron from Serpentine Ore
This invention discloses a method to fabricate a product that has the potential to replace asbestos, which harbors health and environmental risks, with magnesium silicate-based mineral wools. The...
View ArticleTranspiration Purged Optical Probe
To control power plant pollutants, optical monitoring is needed in harsh environments (e.g., combustion chambers, reactor vessels, the gas and solid flows in fluidized beds, some hot gas filters and...
View ArticleLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy System Using a Passively Q-Switched Laser
Atomic spectroscopy systems such as LIBS are used in many applications where the elemental composition of a solid, liquid or gas sample is desired. In addition, this detection technology has the...
View ArticleElectrically Distributed Optically Pumped Laser Spark Plug and Ignition System
This invention describes an electrical distribution system that delivers high-current pulses to optical pumping devices producing optical pumping power that can be collected and focused to coaxially...
View ArticleMethod for enhancing selectivity and recovery in the fractional flotation of...
Froth flotation—one of the primary solid-solid separation processes for fine particles—has been widely practiced for a century in the mining industry for concentrating valuable minerals such as copper,...
View ArticleProduction of synthesis gas from hydrocarbons
Disclosed in this patent is an invention that provides a method and related apparatus required to produce a synthesis gas from a variety of hydrocarbons. The apparatus consists of a semibatch,...
View ArticleProcess for CO2 Capture Using Zeolites from High Pressure and Moderate...
This invention discloses a method for separating CO2 from a high-pressure and moderate- temperature gas stream composed of CO2 and other gaseous constituents using a zeolite sorbent in a...
View ArticleMethod for Determining Solids Circulation Rate
This invention provides a method to measure the rate of solids circulation, particularly in those applications where the solids are recycled back to processes for further use. The applications include...
View ArticleArc Position Sensing
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking collaborative research and licensing partners interested in further development and implementation of an innovative...
View ArticleCarbonaceous Chemistry for Computational Modeling
Carbonaceous Chemistry for Computational Modeling (C3M) is a software platform available for licensing that is used to access a variety of kinetic processes and reaction mechanisms typically found in...
View ArticleMethod for Regeneration of Immobilized Amine Sorbents for Use in CO Capture...
Carbon sequestration entails a multi-step process in which anthropogenic CO emissions are captured from CO-laden process gas streams and permanently stored. Carbon capture is a critical step in the...
View ArticleMethods of Reforming Hydrocarbon Fuels Using Hexaaluminate Catalysts
Here is the description for the RSS feed: This invention discloses a method to reform hydrocarbon fuels using hexaaluminate catalysts. In general, the method successfully disrupts the formation of...
View ArticleImproved Martensitic Steel for High Temperature Applications
NETL has developed a stainless steel composition and heat treatment process for a high-temperature, titanium alloyed 9 Cr-1 molybdenum alloy exhibiting improved creep strength and oxidation resistance...
View ArticleSuperalloy Surface Treatment for Improved Metal Performance
NETL has developed a surface treatment process in which reactive metal elements are applied directly to the alloy substrate prior to bond coating, resulting in reduced oxidation. The process...
View ArticleChemical Looping Air Separation Unit
This patent-pending invention is a process that couples a chemical looping process that separates oxygen from air at a high efficiency with an oxy-fuel combustion process, thereby resulting in a highly...
View ArticleOrganoclay Sorbent for Removal of Carbon Dioxide from Gas Streams at Low...
This sorbent is an organoclay material that removes CO2 from gas streams at low temperatures. By incorporating amines inside clay containing quaternary ammonium salts (organoclay) minerals, this...
View ArticleVisible Light Photoreduction of CO2 Using Heterostructured Catalysts
Visible Light Photoreduction of CO2 Using Heterostructured Catalysts In this invention, photocatalytic reduction of CO2 uses readily available sunlight to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals, such as...
View ArticleA Process for the Mixing of Heavy Solid Particulate Matter in a Lighter...
This invention addresses a problem posed by some large-size nuclear waste particles during a mixing process impacting the ultimate transportation of the waste. The technology associated with this...
View ArticleCatalytic Coal Gasification Process for the Production of Methane-Rich Syngas
This invention describes a method for producing methane-rich syngas using alkaline hydroxides as both a catalyst and in situ CO2 capture agent. The molten catalytic gasification process for converting...
View ArticleTriazolium-based Ionic Liquids as CO2 Capture Solvents and Membranes
This invention addresses a novel class of ionic liquids (ILs) that offers promising properties for use in CO2 capture processes, as well as methods to use in applying the IL to gas separation. ILs are...
View ArticleProcess for Efficient CO2 Capture Using a Regenerable Sorbent
NETL has developed a cyclic CO2 capture process based on a novel sorbent that can be used in gasification plants at high pressures and temperatures for high efficiency and better compatibility with gas...
View ArticleDistributed Optical Sensor for CO2 Leak Detection
NETL has developed a CO2 injection basin leakage detection system using miniaturized laser sensors with optical fibers. The invention will make measurements of elemental content and chemical...
View ArticleRegenerable Mixed Copper-Iron-Inert Support Oxygen Carriers for Solid Fuel...
Researchers have extensively studied the use of metal-oxide oxygen carriers for the delivery of oxygen via reduction of the oxygen carrier during the application of chemical looping combustion. These...
View ArticleTranspiration Purging Access Probe for Particulate Laden or Hazardous...
When researchers use sensors to directly observe processes in an industrial environment, problems associated with the sensor’s path or cleanliness of the observation window become critical. If not...
View ArticleUpdate - Method for Enhancing Selectivity and Recovery in the Fractional...
Froth flotation—one of the primary solid-solid separation processes for fine particles—has been widely practiced for a century in the mining industry for concentrating valuable minerals such as copper,...
View ArticleHigh Temperature Optical Gas Sensing
This series of inventions addresses harsh environment sensing at temperatures above approximately 400-500oC using novel sensing materials that are compatible with optical sensing platforms as well as...
View ArticleMaximizing Drilling Efficiency
This invention aims at reducing the cost and improving the efficiency and safety of drilling through maximizing rate of penetration (ROP) while minimizing mechanical-specific-energy (MSE), or the rate...
View ArticleNano-Structured Nobel Metal Catalysts for Hydrocarbon Reforming
Methods for generating synthesis gas from hydrocarbon feedstocks routinely involve the use of a catalyst—a material that speeds up the reaction, but itself is not consumed—to make this process...
View ArticleHydrogen Separation Membranes
NETL is working to help produce and deliver hydrogen from fossil fuels including coal in commercially applicable and environmentally acceptable ways. To achieve this strategic national goal, advanced...
View ArticleMetal Oxide Promoters for Improving the Reactivity and Capacity of Oxygen...
Metal Oxide Promoters for the Chemical Looping Combustion Process Researchers continue to face the challenge of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plants because existing methods to separate CO2...
View ArticleA Computational Approach to Homogenizing Nickel-Based Single Crystal Alloys
Ni-based superalloys are a unique class of metallic materials possessing an exceptional combination of high temperature strength, durability and resistance to degradation in corrosive or oxidizing...
View ArticleComputationally Optimized Homogenization Heat Treatment of Metal Alloys
Alloys are metallic solid solutions of two or more elements. During the casting or solidification of an alloy, the component elements typically segregate unevenly throughout the alloy. These chemical...
View ArticlePyrochlore-Based Catalysts for Syngas-Derived Alcohol Synthesis
Industry has been increasingly attracted to the process of converting syngas from natural gas, coal, or biomass into various classes of chemicals such as C2+ (ethanol), known as higher oxygenates. The...
View ArticleNovel Reactor Design for Solid Fuel Chemical Looping Combustion
The removal of CO2 from power plants is challenging because existing methods to separate CO2 from the gas mixture requires a significant fraction of the power plant output. Chemical-looping combustion...
View ArticleConstant Pressure High Throughput Membrane Permeation Testing System
A simple and rapid method for the screening of the permeability and selectivity of membranes for gas separation has been developed. A high throughput membrane testing system permits simultaneous...
View ArticleSpheroid-Encapsulated Ionic Liquids for Gas Separation
An innovative approach has been developed allowing the use of high viscosity for gas separations. The method involves the encapsulation of ionic liquids (ILs) into polymer spheroids, taking advantage...
View ArticleMethod to Improve Steel Creep Strength by Alloy Design and Heat Treatment
The current invention describes a steel formulation and manufacturing approach that produces USC creep capable, high Cr martensitic steel for advanced fossil power generation. The creep‐resistant steel...
View ArticleControl of Slag Chemistry for the Reduction of Viscosity and Refractory...
The current invention describes methods to control slag chemistry for both the reduction of slag viscosity and refractory wear in gasification systems. Application of this methodology to control slag...
View ArticleMethod for Surge Recovery in Fuel Cell Turbine Hybrids
This invention describes a method for stable operation of any hybrid power system that utilizes a recuperated gas turbine with an auxiliary energy source coupled to the turbine between the compressor...
View ArticleSeparation of CO2 From Multi-Component Gas Streams
The separation of a gaseous mixture into constituent gases has proven to be useful for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. Currently CO2 can be separated from multi- component gas...
View Article3D Gradient Coatings for Components in Aggressive Operating Conditions
The current invention describes a 3-dimensional gradient coating process that customizes the coating composition either through the depth of the coating and/or over the topology of the component being...
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