Jan 2013 to Apr 2014 Tech SupervisorMcDonalds Corporation
Jul 2011 to Nov 2012 Crew Member
Education:
College Of DuPage Aug 2013 to 2000 Computer ScienceEastern Illinois University Aug 2013 to Dec 2013 Computer ScienceDowners Grove South High School Aug 2009 to May 2013 Economics
Suresh P. Babu - Willow Springs IL Gerald L. Anderson - Romeoville IL Satyendra P. Nandi - Downers Grove IL
Assignee:
Institute of Gas Technology - Chicago IL
International Classification:
C10J 354
US Classification:
48197R
Abstract:
A process for gasification of cellulosic biomass in a single gasification vessel wherein the cellulosic biomass is introduced directly into a single back-mixed fluidized bed of high heat capacity inert solids. The fluidized bed is maintained at temperatures of about 1200. degree. to about 1600. degree. F. , pressures of up to about 500 psig devolatilizing the biomass. A substantial portion of the heavier hydrocarbons produced by devolatilization of the biomass is reformed within the gasification vessel and a substantial portion of the devolatilized biomass is gasified by reaction with hydrogen and steam within the fluidized bed. Biomass residue is combusted in an oxygen-rich atmosphere in the lower portion of the fluidized bed to principally form heat and biomass ash. The highly back-mixed fluidized bed results in temperature variation along the height of the bed, including the combustion zone, of less than 100. degree. F. Introduction of cellulosic biomass feed to the fluidized bed is vertically adjustable and maintained at a position where the combustion consumes principally biomass residue.
Suresh P. Babu - Willow Springs IL Gerald L. Anderson - Romeoville IL Satyendra P. Nandi - Downers Grove IL
Assignee:
Institute of Gas Technology - Chicago IL
International Classification:
C10J 354
US Classification:
48197R
Abstract:
A process for gasification of cellulosic materials in a single gasification vessel wherein the cellulosic materials are introduced directly into a single back-mixed fluidized bed of high heat capacity inert solids. The fluidized bed is maintained at temperatures of about 1200. degree. to about 1600. degree. F. , pressures of up to about 500 psig devolatilizing the cellulosic materials. A substantial portion of the heavier hydrocarbons produced by devolatilization of the cellulosic materials is reformed within the gasification vessel and a substantial portion of the devolatilized cellulosic materials is gasified by reaction with hydrogen and steam within the fluidized bed. Cellulosic materials residue is combusted in an oxygen-rich atmosphere in the lower portion of the fluidized bed to principally form heat and cellulosic materials ash. The highly back-mixed fluidized bed results in temperature variation along the height of the bed, including the combustion zone, of less than 100. degree. F. and preferably less than about 90. degree. F.
Desulfurization Of H.sub.2 S Containing Gas Streams With Production Of Elemental Sulfur
Gerald L. Anderson - Romeoville IL Harley A. Borders - Berwyn IL F. Otis Berry - Bellwood IL
Assignee:
Institute of Gas Technology - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B01D 5304
US Classification:
423230
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for desulfurization of gas streams by which reduced sulfur compound, such as H. sub. 2 S, is reacted with solid sulfur removal metal oxide compound which is an oxide of chromium, combination of zinc and chromium, combination of zinc and aluminum and mixtures thereof at about 400. degree. to about 1600. degree. F. producing sulfided sulfur removal compound followed by regeneration of the sulfided compound by contact with oxygen containing gas at temperatures about 1400. degree. to about 2400. degree. F. to regenerate the sulfur removal metal oxide compound with at least 10 weight percent of the sulfur removed being in the form of elemental sulfur. The process does not consume valuable fuels, such as coke or fuel gases, and provides an environmentally acceptable off-gas with reduced amounts of SO. sub. x.
Gerald L. Anderson - Romeoville IL Harley A. Borders - Berwyn IL Maria R. Aquino - Lockport IL
Assignee:
Institute of Gas Technology - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B01D 5336
US Classification:
423230
Abstract:
A process for substantial removal of nitrogen and sulfur compounds from gas streams, particularly fuel gas mixtures produced from sulfur and nitrogen containing coal or other carbonaceous fuels, by contacting the gas stream with solid zinc oxide at elevated temperatures in a reaction zone. The process provides a continuous method of removal of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide by contacting the gas stream with zinc oxide solids and regenerating the sulfided zinc in a fluidized bed regeneration zone by contact with oxygen containing gas at elevated temperatures. The process provides simultaneous removal of sulfur and nitrogen components of a fuel gas stream without requiring a decrease in the temperature of the fuel gas stream.
Combined Sonic Agglomerator/Cross Flow Gas Filtration System And Method
Gerald L. Anderson - Romeoville IL Michael Onischak - Olympia Fields IL William F. Rush - Tinley Park IL
Assignee:
Gas Research Institute - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B01D 5104 B01D 5108 B01D 4624
US Classification:
55 15
Abstract:
A gas filtration apparatus and process combining sonic agglomeration with porous cross flow filtration. The apparatus and process is particularly suited to gas streams comprising particulates of under 10 microns in diameter, such as the effluent gas stream of coal gasifiers, which are at a high temperature and high pressure. The smaller particles are agglomerated by sonic agglomeration and a portion of the gas stream is then passed through a porous cross flow filter resulting in a particulate-free gas stream while not requiring the high pressure drop normally associated with filtration of small particulates. The gas stream through the sonic agglomeration portion may be seeded to enhance particulate agglomeration and/or to induce chemical reaction of undesired gaseous components for their removal as solids.
Vehicular Shock Absorbing Device With Improved Compression Head Assembly
Deborah A. Zumwinkel - Warrenville IL Gerald D. Anderson - Elburn IL
Assignee:
Maremont Corporation - Carol Stream IL
International Classification:
F16F 9348
US Classification:
188315
Abstract:
An improved shock absorbing device includes a compression head assembly of simpler, less expensive, and more efficient design than prior art compression head assemblies. The compression head assembly of this invention includes an improved valve, a base plate, an annular disk valve, first and second bias members, and a valve stop. The valve is made of a generally elongated, preferably cylindrical, body with an outwardly extending flange having one or more passages therethrough. The base member has a disk shape with an opening centrally therethrough. The valve stem is assembled in relation to the base member such that the generally cylindrical body is inserted through the opening. The outwardly extending flange of the valve abuts against and forms a seal with the base member. An annular disk valve is assembled over the generally cylindrical body of the valve stem so as to abut the flange portion of the valve and close the passages through the flange. A first bias member urges the annular disk valve into abuttment with the flange, thereby maintaining a closure of the passages in normal orientation.