Eric Ray Elrod
Engineers at Coors St, Arvada, CO
License number
Colorado 47638
Issued Date
Jun 3, 2013
Renew Date
Nov 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
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Address
5349 Coors St, Arvada, CO 80002
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Gasification System And Method
US Patent:
2013003, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/555761
Inventors:
Weibin Jiang - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
C07C 27/00, F02C 7/00
US Classification:
518703, 518702, 60783
Abstract:
A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided.
Gasification System And Method
US Patent:
2013003, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/555770
Inventors:
Weibin Jiang - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
C07C 27/00, B01D 3/00
US Classification:
518702, 201 4
Abstract:
A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided.
Gasification System And Method
US Patent:
2013002, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/555748
Inventors:
Weibin Jiang - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
B01J 19/00, F02C 1/00
US Classification:
422141, 60722
Abstract:
A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided.
Gasification System And Method
US Patent:
2013002, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/555732
Inventors:
Weibin Jiang - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
B01J 19/00, F02C 1/00
US Classification:
422141, 60722
Abstract:
A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided.
Supplemental Fuel To Combustor Of Dual Fluidized Bed Gasifier
US Patent:
2014003, Feb 6, 2014
Filed:
Oct 8, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/048989
Inventors:
Bruce E. Mccomish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Dubuque IA, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark K. Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric R. Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Dubuque IA, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark K. Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric R. Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
F23C 10/00
US Classification:
422142
Abstract:
A method of gasification by introducing a feed material to be subjected to gasification into a dual fluidized bed gasifier comprising a pyrolyzer fluidly connected with a combustor such that a circulation stream comprising a heat transfer material can be continuously circulated between the pyrolyzer, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is reduced, and the combustor, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is increased, wherein the pyrolyzer is operable to convert at least a portion of the feed material into a gasifier product gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and wherein the combustor is operable to increase the temperature of the circulation stream via combustion of char introduced thereto with the circulation stream and at least one supplemental fuel. A system for carrying out the method is also provided.
Gasification System And Method
US Patent:
2013002, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/555739
Inventors:
Weibin Jiang - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Denver CO, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
F02G 3/00, B01J 19/00
US Classification:
60722, 422141
Abstract:
A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided.
Supplemental Fuel To Combustor Of Dual Fluidized Bed Gasifier
US Patent:
2013016, Jun 27, 2013
Filed:
Oct 26, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/661815
Inventors:
Weibin JIANG - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. MCCOMISH - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. BORUM - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. CARRYER - Dubuque IA, US
Mark D. IBSEN - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark K. ROBERTSON - Denver CO, US
Eric R. ELROD - Arvada CO, US
Sim WEEKS - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. WRIGHT - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. MCCOMISH - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. BORUM - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. CARRYER - Dubuque IA, US
Mark D. IBSEN - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark K. ROBERTSON - Denver CO, US
Eric R. ELROD - Arvada CO, US
Sim WEEKS - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. WRIGHT - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
Rentech, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
C01B 3/02, F23C 10/00
US Classification:
252373, 422140, 422145
Abstract:
A method of gasification by introducing a feed material to be subjected to gasification into a dual fluidized bed gasifier comprising a pyrolyzer fluidly connected with a combustor such that a circulation stream comprising a heat transfer material can be continuously circulated between the pyrolyzer, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is reduced, and the combustor, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is increased, wherein the pyrolyzer is operable to convert at least a portion of the feed material into a gasifier product gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and wherein the combustor is operable to increase the temperature of the circulation stream via combustion of char introduced thereto with the circulation stream and at least one supplemental fuel. A system for carrying out the method is also provided.
System And Method For Conditioning Biomass-Derived Synthesis Gas
US Patent:
2010025, Oct 7, 2010
Filed:
Apr 6, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/754797
Inventors:
Benjamin H. CARRYER - Denver CO, US
Eric R. ELROD - Arvada CO, US
Mark D. IBSEN - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Brian K. JOHNSON - Arvada CO, US
Harold A. WRIGHT - Longmont CO, US
Eric R. ELROD - Arvada CO, US
Mark D. IBSEN - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Brian K. JOHNSON - Arvada CO, US
Harold A. WRIGHT - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
RENTECH, INC. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
C07C 1/04, C01B 3/38, B01J 19/00
US Classification:
518702, 252373, 422189
Abstract:
A thermal conversion process comprising: pyrolizing or gasifying a carbonaceous feedstock to produce a first synthesis gas having a first H:CO ratio of less than a minimum value or greater than a maximum value; providing enriched oxygen; and subjecting the first synthesis gas to partial oxidation in the presence of at least a portion of the enriched oxygen to produce a conditioned synthesis gas having a desired ratio of H:CO in the range of from the minimum value to the maximum value. A method of producing FT product liquids by providing a conditioned synthesis gas according to the process and producing FT product liquids by subjecting the conditioned synthesis gas to FT reaction under FT operating conditions. A system for carrying out the methods is also provided.
System And Method For Production Of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Products And Power
US Patent:
2013016, Jun 27, 2013
Filed:
Oct 26, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/661807
Inventors:
Bruce E. MCCOMISH - Mitchell SD, US
Benjamin H. CARRYER - Dubuque IA, US
Bryan C. BORUM - Commerce City CO, US
Weibin JIANG - Aurora CO, US
Mark D. IBSEN - Highlangs Ranch CO, US
Mark K. ROBERTSON - Denver CO, US
Eric R. ELROD - Arvada CO, US
Sim WEEKS - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Benjamin H. CARRYER - Dubuque IA, US
Bryan C. BORUM - Commerce City CO, US
Weibin JIANG - Aurora CO, US
Mark D. IBSEN - Highlangs Ranch CO, US
Mark K. ROBERTSON - Denver CO, US
Eric R. ELROD - Arvada CO, US
Sim WEEKS - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
Rentech, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
C10G 2/00
US Classification:
518702, 422187, 422139
Abstract:
A method for generation of power and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products by producing synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, producing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products and Fischer-Tropsch tailgas from a first portion of the synthesis gas, and generating power from a second portion of the synthesis gas, from at least a portion of the Fischer-Tropsch tailgas, or from both. The method may also comprise conditioning at least a portion of the synthesis gas and/or upgrading at least a portion of the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products. A system for carrying out the method is also provided.
Seal Pot Design
US Patent:
2013010, May 2, 2013
Filed:
Oct 15, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/652001
Inventors:
Weibin JIANG - Aurora CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Dubuque IA, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark K. Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric R. Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Bruce E. McComish - Mitchell SD, US
Bryan C. Borum - Commerce City CO, US
Benjamin H. Carryer - Dubuque IA, US
Mark D. Ibsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Mark K. Robertson - Denver CO, US
Eric R. Elrod - Arvada CO, US
Sim Weeks - Duluth GA, US
Harold A. Wright - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
Rentech, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
F16K 21/04
US Classification:
137511
Abstract:
An apparatus including at least one seal pot having at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot, each of the at least one penetrations being configured for introduction, into the at least one seal pot, of solids from a separator upstream of the at least one seal pot; a substantially non-circular cross section; or both at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot and a substantially non-circular cross section.