Linda L Pirtle

Title: Linda L. Pirtle: Inventor in Energy-Efficient Gas Processing

Introduction

Linda L. Pirtle is an inventor associated with Brazoria, Texas, and Dow Global Technologies LLC. Her work includes processes for purifying fluid streams and improving the energy efficiency of hybrid-solvent regeneration. She is credited with 4 patents.

Latest Patents

Pirtle’s listed recent patents address hybrid solvents used to remove contaminants, including hydrogen sulfide, from gaseous mixtures.

“Process for Reducing Energy Consumption in the Regeneration of Hybrid Solvents” describes a process using purification and regeneration units. Condensed water from the regeneration unit is recycled to the purification unit, while none is returned to the regeneration unit. The approach is intended to reduce regeneration energy consumption and improve the yield of purified fluid.

“Energy Efficient Process for Separating Hydrogen Sulfide from Gaseous Mixtures Using a Hybrid Solvent Mixture” describes adding make-up water to regenerated lean hybrid solvent before it is reused in the purification unit. The process does not recycle water into the regeneration unit and is designed to support energy-efficient hydrogen sulfide removal.

Career Highlights

Pirtle’s listed patent work focuses on gas treatment, hybrid-solvent systems, and process configurations that manage water and energy use during purification and solvent regeneration. Her association with Dow Global Technologies LLC connects this work to industrial technology development.

Collaborations

Pirtle’s listed coworkers include John R. Dowdle and Christophe R. Laroche. Their names appear alongside her in the context of related professional and patent work.

Conclusion

Linda L. Pirtle’s patent portfolio highlights practical approaches to contaminant removal and more energy-conscious hybrid-solvent regeneration in industrial gas processing.