Reduced-emission gasification and oxidation of hydrocarbon materials for power generation
US7833296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10J2300/1823
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and process for maximizing the generation of electrical power from a variety of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The hydrocarbon feedstocks are first gasified and then oxidized in a two-chamber system and process using oxygen gas rather than ambient air. Intermediate gases generated in the system and process are recirculated and recycled to the gasification and oxidation chambers in order to maximize energy production. The energy produced through the system and process is used to generate steam and produce power through conventional steam turbine technology. In addition to the release of heat energy, the hydrocarbon feedstocks are oxidized to the pure product compounds of water and carbon dioxide, which are subsequently purified and marketed. The system and process minimizes environmental emissions.
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