Modular artificial intelligence-driven plasma gasification process for resource recovery
US12305131B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10K3/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are novel devices, systems, and methods for resource recovery from various feed streams, including both liquid and solid waste streams. Specifically disclosed is a plasma gasification unit and/or system operated or controlled by artificial intelligence (AI). The AI can utilize reinforcement learning (RL) processes to adjust operational parameters for maximizing efficiency and/or output. The plasma gasification unit and/or system may be modular and/or mobile, with portions sized such that they may be contained in one or more shipping containers. The plasma gasification unit and/or system may also include one or more plasma gasification chambers, and uses electrical energy to form a high temperature plasma arc that gasifies feed materials (e.g., brine, brackish water, plastics) into saleable products (e.g., hydrogen, syngas and other fuels, methanol, ammonia, urea).
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