Methods and systems for adjusting inputs to a pyrolysis reactor to improve performance
US12012333B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B2203/1695
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed that monitor the carbon and hydrogen production of a pyrolysis reactor system and adjust one or more inputs to the reactor system to improve performance when one or both of the monitored carbon and hydrogen production falls outside of a target performance specification. In particular, the ratio of fuel to oxidant (“fuel/oxidant ratio”) supplied to a combustion chamber of the reactor system is adjusted to below a fuel/oxidant equivalence ratio range, defined as 0.9-1.1, when both carbon and hydrogen production falls below a target carbon and hydrogen specification, and adjusted above the fuel/oxidant equivalence ratio range when only the carbon production falls below a target carbon specification. The target specification can include a number of parameters including production rate, morphology (of carbon), and operating temperature.
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