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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2010
Mark P. D'evelyn, Goleta, CA (US);
Joseph A. Kapp, Albany, NY (US);
John C. Lawrenson, Albany, NY (US);
Mark P. D'Evelyn, Goleta, CA (US);
Joseph A. Kapp, Albany, NY (US);
John C. Lawrenson, Albany, NY (US);
Soraa, Inc., Fremont, CA (US);
Elmhurst Research, Inc., Albany, NY (US);
Abstract
A high pressure apparatus and related methods for processing supercritical fluids is described. The apparatus includes a capsule, a heater, at least one ceramic ring with one or more scribe marks and/or cracks present. The apparatus optionally has a metal sleeve containing each ceramic ring. The apparatus also has a high-strength enclosure, end flanges with associated insulation, and a power control system. The apparatus is capable of accessing pressures and temperatures of 0.2-2 GPa and 400-1200° C., respectively.