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2344 3500 S, Vernal, UT 84078 (435) 789-4665 (435) 789-5384
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Us Patents
Retort Heating Systems And Methods Of Use
View pageUS Patent:
7229547, Jun 12, 2007
Filed:
Jan 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/767871
Inventors:
Byron G. Merrell - Vernal UT, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Assignee:
Oil-Tech, Inc. - Morris Plains NJ
International Classification:
C10G 11/18
US Classification:
208 81, 208407, 208409
Abstract:
A retort heating apparatus includes a perimeter wall bounding a central compartment. A partition wall is disposed within the central compartment so as to separate the central compartment into at least a heating chamber and a vapor chamber. The partition wall has a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed thereon so as to provide fluid communication between the heating chamber and the collection chamber. A plurality of spaced apart baffles are disposed within the heating chamber between the perimeter wall and the partition wall. A collection plate is disposed within the vapor chamber at a downward curved or sloped orientation. The collection plate has lower end disposed at or adjacent to the partition wall and an opposing upper end disposed at or toward the perimeter wall.
Retort Heating Apparatus And Methods
View pageUS Patent:
7264694, Sep 4, 2007
Filed:
Jan 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/767838
Inventors:
Byron G. Merrell - Vernal UT, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Assignee:
Oil-Tech, Inc. - Morris Plains NJ
International Classification:
C10B 47/00
US Classification:
202105, 202 82, 202209, 202211, 202214, 202215, 202217, 202220, 202222, 202247, 202270, 202 81, 201 3, 201 5, 201 6, 201 7, 201 8, 201 19, 201 30
Abstract:
A retort heating apparatus for processing a feed material includes a heating chamber bounded at least in part by a side wall. A plurality of baffles are at least partially disposed within the heating chamber. Each baffle includes an elongated body having a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface being arched. The plurality of baffles are vertically and horizontally spaced apart so that substantially all of the feed material that vertically passes through the heating chamber is horizontally displaced as the feed material passes by the baffles. Systems are also provided for heating the feed material within the heating chamber.
Retort Heating Method
View pageUS Patent:
7718038, May 18, 2010
Filed:
Dec 7, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/608196
Inventors:
Byron G. Merrell - Vernal UT, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Assignee:
Ambre Energy Technology, LLC - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
C10B 53/00
US Classification:
201 23, 201 30, 208400, 208410
Abstract:
A retort heating method for processing a feed material includes a heating chamber bound at least in part by said wall. A plurality of baffles are at least partially disposed with the heating chamber. Each baffle includes an elongated body having a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface being arched. The plurality of baffles are vertically and horizontally spaced apart so that substantially all of the feed material that vertically passes through the heating chamber is horizontally displaced as the feed material passes by the baffles. The method for oil shale processing within the retort chamber includes for heating the feed material within the heating chamber.
Retort Heating Apparatus
View pageUS Patent:
8043478, Oct 25, 2011
Filed:
Mar 19, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/727773
Inventors:
Byron G. Merrell - Vernal UT, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Michael R. Keller - Tulsa OK, US
Roger K. Noble - Tulsa OK, US
Assignee:
Ambre Energy Technology, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
C10B 1/00
US Classification:
202105, 196125, 196135, 196138, 202 93, 202 96
Abstract:
A retort heating apparatus for processing a feed material includes a heating chamber bounded at least in part by a side wall. A plurality of baffles are at least partially disposed within the heating chamber. Each baffle includes an elongated body having a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface being arched. The plurality of baffles are vertically and horizontally spaced apart so that substantially all of the feed material that vertically passes through the heating chamber is horizontally displaced as the feed material passes by the baffles. Systems are also provided for heating the feed material within the heating chamber.
Pavement Construction Composition And Method Therefor
View pageUS Patent:
51960583, Mar 23, 1993
Filed:
Dec 7, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/624309
Inventors:
Byron Merrell - Vernal UT
Assignee:
Uintah Resources, Inc. - Chula Vista CA
International Classification:
C08L 9500
US Classification:
106278
Abstract:
A road construction material includes a hydrocarbon-laden mixture of fine aggregates and a hydrocarbon solvent, the hydrocarbon-laden fine aggregate mixture having a hydrocarbon content in a range of approximately five to twenty percent by weight and the hydrocarbon content including at least approximately 50 percent by weight light end crudes, the road composition material being made by cold-blending the hydrocarbon-laden fine aggregate mixture and the hydrocarbon solvent and marinating for a time sufficient to diffuse the hydrocarbon contents of the hydrocarbon-laden fine aggregates with the hydrocarbon solvent. There may also be added a light weight ceramic aggregate mixture for additional strength and stability. Heat stabilzing, anti-stripping agents and anti-track compounds may be added as desired.