17932923. FIRED EQUIPMENT EXHAUST RECOVERY SYSTEM simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 FIRED EQUIPMENT EXHAUST RECOVERY SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FIRED EQUIPMENT EXHAUST RECOVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FIRED EQUIPMENT EXHAUST RECOVERY SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shadi M. Alhazmi of Hofuf (SA)
Ahmad M. Alahdal of Hofuf (SA)
Hamed S. Alsowayigh of Mubarraz (SA)
Abdullraheem U. Almulla of Hofuf (SA)
FIRED EQUIPMENT EXHAUST RECOVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17932923 titled 'FIRED EQUIPMENT EXHAUST RECOVERY SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The invention disclosed in the patent application is a system and process for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The system includes various components such as a combustion zone, catalytic converter, methanation reactor, compressor, venting unit, vacuum protection unit, and a control system. The process involves feeding fuel, methane-containing gas, and oxygen-containing gas into a reactor unit to produce a combustion products stream. This stream is then cooled, and the cooled exhaust stream along with hydrogen is fed into a second reactor unit with catalysts for further reactions to produce methane.
- Combustion zone, catalytic converter, methanation reactor, compressor, venting unit, vacuum protection unit, and control system are included in the system.
- The process involves feeding fuel, methane-containing gas, and oxygen-containing gas into a reactor unit to produce a combustion products stream.
- The cooled exhaust stream and hydrogen are fed into a second reactor unit with catalysts for further reactions to produce methane.
- The effluent from the second reactor unit is recovered and fed back into the first reactor unit.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in industries where greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced, such as power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which is crucial for combating climate change and meeting environmental regulations.
Benefits
The system and process help in converting harmful gases into methane, a less harmful greenhouse gas, thereby reducing overall emissions. It also provides a more efficient way of reducing emissions compared to traditional methods.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction System and Process for Industrial Applications" can be used in various industrial settings to comply with emission regulations and reduce the environmental impact of operations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of catalytic converters in automotive exhaust systems to reduce harmful emissions. Another could be the use of methanation reactors in natural gas processing plants to convert carbon dioxide into methane.
Unanswered Questions
How cost-effective is this technology compared to other emission reduction methods?
The article does not provide information on the cost-effectiveness of this technology compared to other methods of reducing emissions.
What is the scalability of this technology for different industrial applications?
The scalability of this technology for various industrial applications is not discussed in the article.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system and a process for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are disclosed herein. The system may include a combustion zone, a catalytic converter, a methanation reactor, a compressor, a normal venting unit, a vacuum protection unit, and a control system. The process may include feeding a fuel, a methane-containing gas, and an oxygen-containing gas into a first reactor unit, and producing a combustion products stream comprising carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and water. The process may include cooling the combustion products stream via a cooling system, feeding the cooled exhaust stream and hydrogen to a second reactor unit. The second reactor unit may include a first catalyst for reacting oxygen with carbon monoxide to form carbon dioxide, and a second catalyst for reacting carbon dioxide with hydrogen to produce methane. The process may include recovering an effluent from the second reactor unit and feeding it to the first reactor unit.
