James Aaron Mennell

Author:

James B. Mennell

ISBN #:

0398043612

US Patent:

20110232172, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Jun 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/156595

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
William A. Brake - North Olmsted OH, US
Kenneth G. Oja - Marquette MI, US

Assignee:

RENEWAFUEL, LLC. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44504

Abstract:

A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of switch grass and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The fuel comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized fuel object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency.

US Patent:

20110236839, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Mar 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/074256

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
William A. Brake - North Olmsted OH, US
Kenneth G. Oja - Marquette MI, US

Assignee:

RENEWAFUEL, LLC. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F23B 90/00
C10L 5/36

US Classification:

431 2, 44530

Abstract:

A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of corn stover and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The object comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency.

US Patent:

20120174475, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Mar 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/422850

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
William A. Brake - North Olmsted OH, US
Kenneth G. Oja - Marquette MI, US

Assignee:

Biogenic Reagents LLC - Circle Pines MN

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44590

Abstract:

A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of switch grass and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The fuel comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized fuel object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency.

US Patent:

20120174476, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Mar 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/422863

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
William A. Brake - North Olmsted OH, US
Kenneth G. Oja - Marquette MI, US

Assignee:

Biogenic Reagents LLC - Circle Pines MN

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44590

Abstract:

A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of corn stover and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The object comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency.

US Patent:

20120285080, Nov 15, 2012

Filed:

Apr 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/446764

Inventors:

Daniel J. Despen - Minneapolis MN, US
James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
Steve Filips - Mound MN, US

Assignee:

BIOGENIC REAGENTS LLC - Circle Pines MN

International Classification:

C09K 3/00
C22B 4/00
H01B 1/04
C10L 5/44
C10L 8/00

US Classification:

44500, 44589, 44605, 25218232, 25218235, 25218233, 252502, 75 101

Abstract:

This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. High carbon biogenic reagents are also provided.

US Patent:

20130145684, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Feb 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/766402

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
William A. Brake - North Olmsted OH, US
Kenneth G. Oja - Marquette MI, US

Assignee:

Biogenic Reagents LLC - Circle Pines MN

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44535, 44530, 44590

Abstract:

A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of switch grass and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The fuel comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized fuel object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency.

US Patent:

20130152461, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/762785

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
William A. Brake - North Olmsted OH, US
Kenneth G. Oja - Marquette MI, US

Assignee:

Biogenic Reagents LLC - Circle Pines MN

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44530, 44590

Abstract:

A Novel fuel object comprised of a proportion of corn stover and a proportion of wood fiber combined with a basically reacting compound. The object comprises fiber of the appropriate size and moisture content combined with an inorganic base. An appropriately sized object is readily manufactured, provides high heat output, is consistent in fuel characteristics, and is sized and configured for use in power generation facilities. Based on fiber selection and processing, the fuel object may be used in a variety of current power generation technologies including stoker, fluidized bed, gasifier, cyclonic, direct-fired, and pulverized coal technologies, and results in significant reduction of air emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury) compared to coal with no loss of boiler or furnace efficiency.

US Patent:

20140075834, Mar 20, 2014

Filed:

Apr 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/111226

Inventors:

James A. Mennell - Dellwood MN, US
Daniel J. Despen - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

BIOGENIC REAGENTS LLC - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44589, 44605

Abstract:

This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.