Patent classifications
C01D1/04
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF SODIUM FORMATE AND SODIUM OXALATE USING SUPER-HEATED STEAM FROM NUCLEAR REACTOR SYSTEM FOR DIRECT IN-SITU METHANOL PRODUCTION
An integrated energy system including a power plant is discussed herein. In some examples, the integrated energy system may include at least one nuclear reactor and electrical power generation system configured to generate steam and electricity, a water treatment plant configured to produce Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) from salt water, a Sodium Formate (HCOONa) production plant configured to receive the Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) to produce Sodium Formate (HCOONa), a Thermal Decomposition reactor configured to receive the Sodium Formate (HCOONa) and configured to receive at least a first portion of the steam or at least a second portion of the electricity from the power plant to indirectly heat the Thermal Decomposition reactor to produce Hydrogen (H.sub.2), Carbon Dioxide (CO.sub.2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO) from the Sodium Formate (HCOONa), and a Methanol (CH.sub.3OH) reaction chamber configured to receive the Hydrogen (H.sub.2), the Carbon Dioxide (CO.sub.2), and the Carbon Monoxide (CO) to produce Methanol (CH.sub.3OH).
CARBON CAPTURE USING SODIUM HYDROXIDE
A method for producing soda ash from flue gases involves capturing and processing the gases to remove contaminants and produce a high-purity soda ash. The process involves passing flue gas through a carbon capture system, where nitrates and sulfates are removed from the gas. The gas is then scrubbed with a rich caustic, causing a chemical reaction that removes carbon dioxide. The resulting product is then separated into a purified Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 product, essentially pure soda ash.
CARBON CAPTURE USING SODIUM HYDROXIDE
A method for producing soda ash from flue gases involves capturing and processing the gases to remove contaminants and produce a high-purity soda ash. The process involves passing flue gas through a carbon capture system, where nitrates and sulfates are removed from the gas. The gas is then scrubbed with a rich caustic, causing a chemical reaction that removes carbon dioxide. The resulting product is then separated into a purified Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 product, essentially pure soda ash.
LOW TEMPERATURE TRICHLOROSILANE HYDROGENATION
A method for preparing trichlorosilane involves reacting silicone tetrachloride in a photo-assisted reactor, where reactant gases are fed through a gas diffusion electrode, and an electric current ionizes the reactant species in the presence of a catalyst. This process results in the formation of trichlorosilane at a temperature of less than 300 C.
METAL AIR BATTERIES
A method for designing and implementing a zinc air battery that can be recharged, which involves adding hydrogen gas to the battery, causing it to react with hydroxyl groups in the electrolyte, and then circulating an electrolyte in the presence of a zinc anode to facilitate the recharging process.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING COPPER/TIN SOURCE MATERIAL FROM OXALATE OF COPPER AND/OR TIN
Provided is a method and apparatus for extracting a copper/tin source material from an oxalate of copper and/or tin. The method includes the following steps: (1) approach 1: allowing cupric oxalate and/or stannous oxalate to undergo a chemical reaction with a hypochlorite in a hypochlorite-containing aqueous solution to produce a copper compound-containing and/or tin compound-containing precipitate, which is accompanied by release of carbon dioxide; and/or approach 2: allowing the cupric oxalate and/or the stannous oxalate to undergo a chemical reaction in a solution including an alkaline substance to produce a copper compound-containing and/or tin compound-containing precipitate, where the alkaline substance includes a potassium-containing alkaline substance; and (2) solid-liquid separating to produce a filter residue A and a filtrate B, where the filter residue A is the copper compound-containing and/or tin compound-containing precipitate.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING COPPER/TIN SOURCE MATERIAL FROM OXALATE OF COPPER AND/OR TIN
Provided is a method and apparatus for extracting a copper/tin source material from an oxalate of copper and/or tin. The method includes the following steps: (1) approach 1: allowing cupric oxalate and/or stannous oxalate to undergo a chemical reaction with a hypochlorite in a hypochlorite-containing aqueous solution to produce a copper compound-containing and/or tin compound-containing precipitate, which is accompanied by release of carbon dioxide; and/or approach 2: allowing the cupric oxalate and/or the stannous oxalate to undergo a chemical reaction in a solution including an alkaline substance to produce a copper compound-containing and/or tin compound-containing precipitate, where the alkaline substance includes a potassium-containing alkaline substance; and (2) solid-liquid separating to produce a filter residue A and a filtrate B, where the filter residue A is the copper compound-containing and/or tin compound-containing precipitate.
Process and installation for the destruction of radioactive sodium
A radioactive sodium destruction facility includes a tank for storing liquid metallic sodium, located at a first level; a reaction vessel containing an aqueous solution; a sodium feed circuit comprising a sodium circulation member located at a second level higher than the first level, the circulation member having a suction in fluid communication with the tank and a discharge in fluid communication with the reaction vessel; an inert gas supply unit configured to supply the tank; a controller driving the sodium circulation member; and an inert gas supply unit configured to supply the tank; and a controller driving the supply unit to control a gas pressure in the tank, such that a pressure at the suction of the sodium circulation member is maintained within a predetermined range.
MINERAL RECOVERY AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION FROM PRODUCED WATER IN A GAS OIL SEPARATION PLANT
A produced water stream in a GOSP is pretreated to remove total suspended solids, emulsified oil, total organic carbon, chemical organics and inorganics, and biodegradable matter. The pretreated produced water stream is further processed to remove hydrogen sulfide gas, which is split in an electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen, sulfur, and water. Following this, bromine gas is removed. The pretreated produced water stream, after the removal of hydrogen sulfide and bromine gas, is further treated using CO.sub.2 to produce several minerals. The pretreated produced water stream, after mineral production, is desalinated to produce fresh water and a reject stream. Several valuable chemicals are produced from the reject stream. This process recovers valuable minerals and chemicals from a produced water stream in a GOSP.
MINERAL RECOVERY AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION FROM PRODUCED WATER IN A GAS OIL SEPARATION PLANT
A produced water stream in a GOSP is pretreated to remove total suspended solids, emulsified oil, total organic carbon, chemical organics and inorganics, and biodegradable matter. The pretreated produced water stream is further processed to remove hydrogen sulfide gas, which is split in an electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen, sulfur, and water. Following this, bromine gas is removed. The pretreated produced water stream, after the removal of hydrogen sulfide and bromine gas, is further treated using CO.sub.2 to produce several minerals. The pretreated produced water stream, after mineral production, is desalinated to produce fresh water and a reject stream. Several valuable chemicals are produced from the reject stream. This process recovers valuable minerals and chemicals from a produced water stream in a GOSP.