Edward Lawrence Kimble III
Engineering at Rebel Rdg Dr, Sugar Land, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0021354
Issued Date
Jul 24, 1984
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Chemical Engineer
Address
Address
4814 Rebel Ridge Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Professional information
Systems And Methods For Removing Heavy Hydrocarbons And Acid Gases From A Hydrocarbon Gas Stream
US Patent:
2012007, Apr 5, 2012
Filed:
Jul 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/376566
Inventors:
Paul Scott Northrop - Spring TX, US
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX, US
Charles J. Mart - Baton Rouge LA, US
Paul W. Sibal - The Woodlands TX, US
Bruce T. Kelley - Kingwood TX, US
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX, US
Charles J. Mart - Baton Rouge LA, US
Paul W. Sibal - The Woodlands TX, US
Bruce T. Kelley - Kingwood TX, US
International Classification:
F25J 3/02, B01D 53/04, B01D 50/00, B01D 53/02
US Classification:
62620, 55342, 96108, 96130, 96126, 96122, 553422
Abstract:
A system for removing acid gases from a sour gas stream is provided. The system includes an acid gas removal system and a heavy hydrocarbon removal system. The acid gas removal system receives the sour gas stream and separates the sour gas stream into an overhead gas stream comprised primarily of methane, and a bottom acid gas stream comprised primarily of acid gases such as carbon dioxide. The heavy hydrocarbon removal system may be placed upstream or downstream of the acid gas removal system or both. The heavy hydrocarbon removal system receives a gas stream and separates the gas stream into a first fluid stream comprising heavy hydrocarbons and a second fluid stream comprising other components. The components of the second fluid stream will depend on the composition of the gas stream. Various types of heavy hydrocarbon removal systems may be utilized.
Multi-Component Refrigeration Process For Liquefaction Of Natural Gas
US Patent:
5950453, Sep 14, 1999
Filed:
Jun 18, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/099262
Inventors:
Ronald R. Bowen - Magnolia TX
Eric T. Cole - Kingwood TX
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX
Eugene R. Thomas - Houston TX
Lonny R. Kelley - Houston TX
Eric T. Cole - Kingwood TX
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX
Eugene R. Thomas - Houston TX
Lonny R. Kelley - Houston TX
Assignee:
Exxon Production Research Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
F25J 300
US Classification:
62612
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for liquefying a pressurized gas stream rich in methane in which the liquefication of the gas stream occurs in a heat exchanger being cooled by a closed-loop multi-component refrigeration system to produce a methane-rich liquid product having a temperature above about -112. degree. C. (-170. degree. F. ) and a pressure sufficient for the liquid product to be at or below its bubble point. The liquefied gas product is then introduced to a storage means at a temperature above about -112. degree. C. (-170. degree. F. ).
Process For Liquefaction Of Natural Gas
US Patent:
6023942, Feb 15, 2000
Filed:
Jun 18, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/099589
Inventors:
Eugene R. Thomas - Houston TX
Ronald R. Bowen - Magnolia TX
Eric T. Cole - Kingwood TX
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX
Ronald R. Bowen - Magnolia TX
Eric T. Cole - Kingwood TX
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX
Assignee:
Exxon Production Research Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
F25J 100
US Classification:
62613
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for liquefying a gas stream rich in methane and having a pressure above about 3103 kPa (450 psia). The gas stream is expanded to a lower pressure to produce a gas phase and a liquid product having a temperature above about -112. degree. C. (-170. degree. F. ) and a pressure sufficient for the liquid product to be at or below its bubble point. The gas phase and the liquid product are then phase separated in a suitable separator, and the liquid product is introduced to a storage means for storage at a temperature above about -112. degree. C. (-170. degree. F. ).
Light Ends Recovery Process For A Gtl Plant
US Patent:
7910629, Mar 22, 2011
Filed:
Sep 25, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/904000
Inventors:
Moses K. Minta - Missouri City TX, US
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX, US
Russ H. Oelfke - Houston TX, US
Eric D. Nelson - Houston TX, US
Ross Mowrey - Houston TX, US
Albrecht Goethe - Seabrook TX, US
Edward L. Kimble - Sugar Land TX, US
Russ H. Oelfke - Houston TX, US
Eric D. Nelson - Houston TX, US
Ross Mowrey - Houston TX, US
Albrecht Goethe - Seabrook TX, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C07C 27/00
US Classification:
518705, 518702, 518703, 518704
Abstract:
The GTL process of the invention comprises: reacting a combustible carbonaceous material in a syngas reactor, preferably an autothermal reformer, under conditions to produce a synthesis gas; contacting the synthesis gas with an F-T catalyst to form liquid products and a tail gas; separating the tail gas from the liquid products; separating COfrom the light products in the tail gas; recovering the light products as additional products for sale or other use and utilizing at least a portion of the separated COas a feed stream to the syngas reactor.
Nitrogen Rejection Methods And Systems
US Patent:
2012003, Feb 16, 2012
Filed:
Mar 8, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/264345
Inventors:
Edward L Kimble - Sugar Land TX, US
Peter C Rasmussen - Conroe TX, US
Peter C Rasmussen - Conroe TX, US
Assignee:
Exxonmobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
F25J 3/00
US Classification:
62620, 62927
Abstract:
Methods and systems for removing nitrogen from a natural gas feed stream. The systems and methods generally include a heat exchange unit, a separation unit, and a liquid methane pump unit, where the separation unit produces a liquid methane bottoms stream and a gaseous overhead stream enriched in nitrogen and the liquid methane pump unit compresses the liquid methane bottoms stream and then pumps the stream through the heat exchange unit to cool a natural gas feed stream. In some embodiments the liquid methane pump unit is a sleeve bearing type unit. Beneficially, the disclosed systems and methods incorporate high head pumps for liquid methane compression instead of vaporizing the liquid methane and compressing it in a gaseous compression units that are typically used for this purpose, saving space, materials, and power.