Velocys Corp.

Velocys Technologies Limited

Robert J Luzenski

Thomas D Yuschak

Anna Lee Tonkovich

Paul William Neagle

Sean P Fitzgerald

Ravi Arora

Steven T Perry

Matthew B Schmidt

G Bradley Chadwell

Michael Alan Marchiando

Gary L Roberts

James Allen Mathias

David J Kuhlmann

Jeffery D Slane

David John Hesse

Barry L Yang

Ying Peng

Yong Wang

Bin Yang

Wayne W Simmons

Dongming Qiu

Richard Q Long

Jennifer Lynne Marco

Soumitra R Deshmukh

Nathan Philip Gano

Thomas Peter Forte

Jeffrey Dale Marco

Wm Allen Rogers

Robert Jetter

John Arthur Monahan

Lane W Keyes

Rachid Taha

Timothy M Werner

Thomas Hickey

Jeffrey J Ramler

Abhishek Gupta

Frederick A Zenz

Harley D Freeman

Kai Jarosch

David Kilanowski

Heinz J Robota

Jason Robinson

Kai Tod Paul Jarosch

Dongming Qui

James A Matthias

Brendan R White

Sean D Fitzgerald

Kai T P Jarosch

Michael A Marchiando

Soumitra Deshmukh

Jeffrey D Slane

Paul W Neagle

Michael Marchiando

Jeffrey Slane

Jennifer L Marco Marco

Jeffrey D Marco

Sean Fitzgerald

Spent catalyst () is removed from process microchannels () of a Fischer-Tropsch reactor by directing a jet of air () from an air knife () through slots of a protecting member (). The air knife is traversed across successive rows of process microchannels () in direction A. The spacer member () protects an internal microchannel architecture () of the process microchannels against damage by the air jet () which may approach or exceed sonic velocity as it is directed into the process microchannels.

Process and apparatus for removing solid catalyst

The invention providing methods of loading and unloading particulate from micorchannels in apparatus that contains multiple microchannels, typically apparatus that is designed to operate with hundreds or thousands of particulate-containing microchannels. Aligning a sonicating head at one end of a set of microchannels provides a particularly effective mode for densifying particulate in microchannels.

Loading/unloading of particulates to/from microchannel reactors

The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.

Laminated, leak-resistant chemical processors, methods of making, and methods of operating

A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.

Microchannel reactors and fabrication processes

The invention providing methods of loading and unloading particulate from microchannels in apparatus that contains multiple microchannels, typically apparatus that is designed to operate with hundreds or thousands of particulate-containing microchannels. Aligning a sonicating head at one end of a set of microchannels provides a particularly effective mode for densifying particulate in microchannels.

Laminated, leak-resistant chemical processors; methods of making, and methods of operating

Novel methods of making laminated, microchannel devices are described. Examples include: assembly from thin strips rather than sheets; and hot isostatic pressing (HIPing) to form devices with a hermetically sealed wall. Laminated microchannel articles having novel features are also described. The invention includes processes conducted using any of the articles described.

Microchannel apparatus, methods of making microchannel apparatus, and processes of conducting unit operations

Integrated Combustion Reactors (ICRs) and methods of making ICRs are described in which combustion chambers (or channels) are in direct thermal contact to reaction chambers for an endothermic reaction. Particular reactor designs are also described. Processes of conducting reactions in integrated combustion reactors are described and results presented. Some of these processes are characterized by unexpected and superior results, and/or results that can not be achieved with any prior art devices.

Integrated combustion reactor and methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions

The invention provides apparatuses and techniques for controlling flow between a manifold and two or more connecting microchannels. Flow between plural connecting microchannels, that share a common manifold, can be made more uniform by the use of flow straighteners and distributors that equalize flow in connecting channels. Alternatively, flow can be made more uniform by sections of narrowed diameter within the channels. Methods of making apparatus and methods of conducting unit operations in connecting channels are also described.

Flow control through plural, parallel connection channels to/from a manifold

Integrated combustion reactors and methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions

Flow control through plural, parallel connecting channels to/from a manifold

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Marysville, OH, United States of America

Robert J Luzenski