Christopher Kim Morgan
Engineering at Bentlake Ln, Pearland, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0030986
Issued Date
Jan 6, 2004
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
1515 Bentlake Ln, Pearland, TX 77581
Professional information
Separation Vessels For Use In Polymerization Processes And Methods For Cleaning Same
US Patent:
2012024, Sep 27, 2012
Filed:
Dec 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/510828
Inventors:
Philip Henri Cornelissen - Heverlee, BE
Henri Aime Lammens - Antwerpen, BE
Fausto Ciancio - Veerle-Laakdal, BE
Christopher K. Morgan - Pearland TX, US
Leo Reynders - Zoersel, BE
Henri Aime Lammens - Antwerpen, BE
Fausto Ciancio - Veerle-Laakdal, BE
Christopher K. Morgan - Pearland TX, US
Leo Reynders - Zoersel, BE
International Classification:
B01J 19/00, B08B 9/08
US Classification:
134 221, 422310
Abstract:
Both a system and method for cleaning a low pressure separation vessel of a high pressure polyethylene polymerization plant are provided. The system includes a polytetrafluoroethylene lining that covers the interior surfaces of the vessel, and a cover mounting assembly including an annular clamp for detachably mounting a cover over the vessel. The mounting assembly includes a clamp actuator for quickly securing and releasing the cover with respect to a top rim of the vessel. The vessel is drained of liquid polyethylene and allowed to cool to ambient temperature, thus creating a frozen “skin” of polyethylene around the interior surfaces of the vessel. The clamp actuator releases the cover. The polyethylene skin is peeled off the interior sides the vessel and gathered up at the top to form a neck, thus peeling the polyethylene skin away from the polytetrafluoroethylene lining along with any degraded polymers or other impurities that have accumulated on the interior surfaces of the vessel.
Polymerization Reactor And Related Process
US Patent:
2012030, Dec 6, 2012
Filed:
Jun 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/151817
Inventors:
Christopher K. Morgan - Pearland TX, US
Shiraz A.H. Pradhan - London, GB
Michael W. Ackman - Zachary LA, US
Shiraz A.H. Pradhan - London, GB
Michael W. Ackman - Zachary LA, US
International Classification:
C08F 2/01, B01J 19/18
US Classification:
526 88, 422135
Abstract:
Provided is a stirred tank polymerization reactor system having a reactor tank, a stirring assembly including a rotatable shaft that extends through a wall of the tank, and a triple barrier mechanical seal. The mechanical seal includes an outer cylinder mounted in the wall of the tank, an inner cylinder that is rotatable relative to the outer cylinder and connected to the shaft, and first, second, and third fluid barrier seals mounted between the outer and inner cylinders at different positions along the axis of rotation of the inner cylinder. First and second sources of pressurized barrier fluid are connected between the first and second pressure fluid barrier seals and the second and third barrier seals, respectively. The three barrier seals advantageously “step down” the differential pressure experienced by the uppermost barrier seals, substantially reducing mechanical stresses experienced by the annular sealing rings and seats. The mechanical seal can further include a closed loop cooling channel in its outer cylinder that is connected to a circulating source of cooling fluid.
Fluid Separation Systems And Methods
US Patent:
2012027, Nov 1, 2012
Filed:
Nov 13, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/500769
Inventors:
Christopher K. Morgan - Pearland TX, US
Alan M. Braaten - Kingwood TX, US
Alan M. Braaten - Kingwood TX, US
International Classification:
B01D 45/08, B01J 19/00
US Classification:
422131, 55462, 554591, 55440, 95272
Abstract:
Systems and methods for separating particles from fluids are provided. The system comprises a vessel with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a baffle assembly located within the vessel. The baffle assembly has a plurality of baffles that can provide a change in direction to fluid entering the vessel thereby separating particles. During shut-down of a polymerization reactor, reaction mixture is discharged to a separation system where polymer particles are removed from the mixture prior to being released into the atmosphere.
High-Pressure Valve
US Patent:
2013011, May 9, 2013
Filed:
Dec 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/724545
Inventors:
Christopher K. Morgan - Pearland TX, US
Eric R. Lewis - Baton Rouge LA, US
Michael W. Ackman - Zachary LA, US
Eric R. Lewis - Baton Rouge LA, US
Michael W. Ackman - Zachary LA, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc. - Baytown TX
International Classification:
F16K 17/02
US Classification:
137 14, 137469
Abstract:
Disclosed in one aspect is a valve comprising (a) a valve body having a poppet valve chamber with an axis running there through; (b) a seat having a seat sealing surface, and a outer-seat surface, the seat located axially within the poppet valve chamber; and (c) a poppet having a poppet sealing surface, the poppet being located axially within the poppet valve chamber; wherein a poppet-seat interface is created between at least a portion of the seat sealing surface and at least a portion of the poppet sealing surface, the poppet-seat interface being at an angle β of from 20 to 90° to the axis. In one embodiment the seat is removable, allowing the geometry of at least the poppet head surface and/or the seat inside surface, which defines a fluid flow-path cross-section, to be tailored.