Tuscumbia, AL, United States of America

Vince Van Pelt

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Tennessee Valley Authority. Active years: 1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Vince Van Pelt. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/vince-van-pelt

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Years Active: 1998

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Title: Innovations of Vince Van Pelt in Mercury Measurement

Introduction

Vince Van Pelt is an accomplished inventor based in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He has made significant contributions to the field of environmental monitoring, particularly in the measurement of mercury in flue gases. His innovative approach addresses critical challenges in accurately measuring mercury levels while minimizing interference from other gas components.

Latest Patents

Vince Van Pelt holds a patent for a method to compensate for interferences to mercury measurement in gases. This invention relates to a process and system for producing an elemental-mercury-free reference flue gas. The method allows for background photometric measurements, effectively eliminating the photometric interferences of flue gas components on the measurement of mercury. The process involves selectively removing elemental mercury from a portion of a gaseous stream and measuring the intensity of radiation absorbed by a UV spectrometer on the resulting mercury-free reference gas. This innovative technique enables accurate determination of mercury concentration without interference from other absorbing moieties at 254 nm in the flue gas.

Career Highlights

Vince Van Pelt is associated with the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he applies his expertise in environmental science and engineering. His work focuses on developing methods that enhance the accuracy of mercury emissions monitoring, which is essential for compliance with environmental regulations. His contributions are vital for fossil-fueled industries and waste combustors, ensuring they meet stringent emission control standards.

Collaborations

Vince has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Sandra J. Meischen and Clifford J. Timpson. Their combined efforts have further advanced the field of mercury measurement and environmental monitoring.

Conclusion

Vince Van Pelt's innovative methods for measuring mercury in flue gases represent a significant advancement in environmental science. His work not only contributes to regulatory compliance but also enhances the understanding of mercury emissions in various industries.

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