Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1993-2002
Title: Brian Murray Wood: Innovator in Hydroprocessing Technologies
Introduction
Brian Murray Wood is a notable inventor based in Glenview, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of hydroprocessing technologies, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on improving processes related to distillate dewaxing and hydrocracking.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a distillate dewaxing process. This innovative hydrotreating process is designed for both dewaxing the diesel fraction and reducing the aromatic content of the kerosene fraction of a distillate boiling range feed stream. The process involves flashing the feed stream to generate vapor and liquid phase streams. The portion that contains most of the heavy diesel is directed into a dewaxing zone. The vapor-phase stream, which is rich in kerosene and light diesel, is utilized to quench the effluent of the dewaxing zone before it is sent to a downstream aromatics hydrogenation zone. Depending on the feed composition, a second flashing step with added hydrogen may be performed to produce the feed for the dewaxing zone. Additionally, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may be hydrogenated prior to being recycled to a hydrocracking zone.
Another significant patent involves a hydrocracking process using a controlled porosity catalyst. This patent describes a hydrocracking catalyst and the process that employs it. The catalyst consists of a dealuminated zeolite bound into a highly porous amorphous support matrix. It is characterized by its low piece density and a bimodal pore distribution. The unfinished catalyst contains a considerable amount of macropores with diameters between 5,000 and 9,000 Angstroms, along with a high amount of mesopores ranging from about 56 to about 297 Angstroms. The presence of pores between 300 to 500 Angstroms and those greater than 10,000 Angstroms in diameter is minimized.
Career Highlights
Brian currently works at UOP LLC, a company renowned for its advancements in process technology. His expertise in hydroprocessing has positioned him as a key player in the industry.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Brian has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Peter J Van Opdorp and Deng-Yang Jan. Their combined efforts have contributed to the development
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