Abstract

The device (100) for pre-cooling a flow of a gas comprises: a separator (135) of a coolant flow (125), downstream from a compressor (155), into two flows: one coolant flow (140) referred to as “medium-pressure”; and one coolant flow (145) referred to as “low-pressure”; a first exchanger (105) exchanging heat between the flow (120) of the gas to be pre-cooled and at least the medium-pressure coolant flow (140) comprising at least nitrogen; an expander (150) of the low-pressure coolant flow; a second exchanger (110) exchanging heat between the flow of a gas and the expanded low-pressure coolant flow on output from the second expander; and a third exchanger (115) exchanging heat between the flow of a gas and the low-pressure coolant flow on output from the second heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 41/42 - Arrangements for diverging or converging flows, e.g. branch lines or junctions
• F25B 9/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point
• F25B 41/39 - Dispositions with two or more expansion means arranged in series, i.e. multi-stage expansion, on a refrigerant line leading to the same evaporator

Abstract

The vertical photovoltaic system (100), which comprises at least one photovoltaic module (105) and two posts (110, 111), comprises at least: • - for each post, a primary securing means (115) for securing a first flexible tie (120) to said post, the collaboration between the primary securing means applying longitudinal tension to the first tie, • - the first flexible tie being held taught between the two posts, and • - a fixing means (125) for fixing the module to the tie.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
• F24S 25/10 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
• F24S 25/50 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules comprising elongate non-rigid elements, e.g. straps, wires or ropes

Abstract

222 2 feedstocks along with heat provided by local industrial actors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 41/01 - Preparation of ethers
• C07C 43/04 - Saturated ethers
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes
• C01B 3/00 - Hydrogen; Gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen; Separation of hydrogen from mixtures containing it; Purification of hydrogen
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside

Abstract

23233) or an aluminium precursor by bringing a composition comprising the nickel precursor into contact with the support and - a calcination step (103) for calcining the support incorporating the nickel precursor to at least partially transform the nickel precursor into nickel oxide (NiO) and the aluminium precursor into aluminium, and subsequently form a solid having a generally spherical shape, the solid being referred to as a "sphere made of a catalyst precursor material for a methanation reaction".

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 35/08 - Spheres
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalysts; Processes, in general, for activation of catalysts
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen

Abstract

22) in at least one column having a molecular sieve configured to adsorb the carbon dioxide at a first adsorption temperature of between -20°C and -80°C and at a first adsorption pressure comprises a step (105) of purifying the gas to be purified by injection, at a first flow rate, into the column at the first temperature and at the first pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/047 - Pressure swing adsorption

Abstract

The device (200) for at least partial cryogenic capture of carbon dioxide contained in a target fluid comprises at least: - a circuit for conveying a target fluid (210); - a closed circuit for circulating the refrigerant fluid (240); and - a group of at least three heat exchangers, - the circuit for conveying a target fluid being configured to successively letting pass a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger and a third heat exchanger, - the closed circuit for circulating the refrigerant fluid further comprising at least one expansion means (243, 244, 245) for the refrigerant fluid, wherein the refrigerant fluid is a hydrocarbon mixture comprising: - methane, - ethane, - propane, - isobutane and - n-butane.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 3/00 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification

Abstract

The device (200) for cryogenic capture of carbon dioxide comprises at least: - a circuit (210) for conveying a target fluid; - a closed circuit (240) for circulating a first refrigerant fluid; - a circuit (261) for delivering a second refrigerant fluid; - a first pre-cooling heat exchanger (215) between at least the target fluid and the first refrigerant fluid; - a second pre-cooling heat exchanger (216) between at least the target fluid and the first refrigerant fluid; and - an assembly (225) for anti-sublimation of the carbon dioxide in the target fluid, configured to exchange heat between the target fluid and at least the first refrigerant fluid and the second refrigerant fluid; - a means (230) for melting the anti-sublimated carbon dioxide, and - a recovery apparatus (235) for recovering liquid carbon dioxide from the melting means.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures

Goods & Services

Electricity [electrical energy]; biogas; natural gas; liquefied natural gas; hydrogen [fuel]. Apparatus and installations for energy production; refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles; refueling stations for natural liquefied gas-powered vehicles; hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations, hydrogen dispensers for service stations. Apparatus and instruments for collecting, storing, regulating, controlling and regulating energy; apparatus for supplying, regulating, transmitting, controlling, storing and distributing electricity, particularly for charging electric vehicle batteries; apparatus for charging electric accumulators; devices and instruments for transforming, accumulating electricity and/or generating hydrogen, particularly electrolysers; electric vehicle battery charging equipment, namely, electrical power and charging terminals and stations for batteries (electric) and vehicles (electric), wall power connectors for charging electric vehicles; mobile power connectors for charging electric vehicles; mobile applications particularly intended for communicating information relating to a network of charging terminals for electric vehicles; mobile applications particularly intended for communicating information relating to refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; databases, software and mobile applications for geolocating and reserving electric vehicle battery charging installations; technical supervision software for charging stations for vehicles in view of their maintenance; databases and software for remotely supervising and piloting equipment and installations for producing and/or distributing energy, and/or storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; databases and software for supervising and managing electric vehicle battery charging installations; software for smart charging electric and/or hydrogen-powered vehicles; payment software for electric vehicle battery charging installations and/or installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles. Arranging subscriptions to an electric vehicle charging service; subscription services to an intelligent charging service for electric vehicles (smart charging); reading, including remotely, meters or consumption information for billing purposes on behalf of third parties; supervising commercial business management in the field of low carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; database management for third parties in the field of low carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality. Pre-payment services and payment cards and other cards for financial purposes and related financial services; financial advice and information for activities related to ecological transition and sustainable development; financial information and advice relating to the cost of energy and electricity, the control of energy consumption, as well as the costs for electric apparatus and their operation; financial advice for installing and managing charging stations for electric vehicles, and/or installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles. Charging services for electric vehicles and/or hydrogen vehicles; battery charging services for electric vehicles and rental of material relating thereto; construction, installation, repair, maintenance of power supply installations, electric vehicle and electric battery charging installations and/or hydrogen vehicles and/or liquefied natural gas vehicles; providing information with respect to the maintenance of low carbon mobility apparatus and equipment, namely, for means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; installation and maintenance of battery chargers for motorized vehicles; installation and maintenance of apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; installation and maintenance of equipment for generating, storing, distributing or supplying hydrogen; installation and servicing of hydrogen refueling stations; refueling hydrogen gas for vehicles. Rental of energy production equipment. Engineering services, namely, technical advice and auditing with respect to energy efficiency for electric vehicle battery charging installations, hydrogen vehicles or liquefied natural gas vehicles; supervising (technical monitoring and control) electric vehicle battery charging installations; designing, developing and programming software for load management systems for low-carbon mobility, namely, for means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or for achieving carbon neutrality; designing and providing non-downloadable software used for predictive analysis of electric vehicle charging and servicing and for predictive analysis of consumer needs; designing electric vehicle charging systems; designing electric vehicle smart charging systems; engineering project management services in the field of e-mobility and low-carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; technical management (engineering services) of infrastructures and electric vehicle charging station fleets; computer project management in the field of e-mobility and low-carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; designing and developing (engineering services) hydrogen production, storage or distribution stations and decarbonated or low-emission fuel dispensing stations; platform as a service enabling locating and booking of battery charging installations for electric vehicles or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; platform as a service for supervising and managing electric vehicle battery charging installations or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; platform as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for producing and/or distributing energy, and/or storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; payment platform as a service for electric vehicle battery charging installations and/or for installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; platform as a service for smart charging electric and/or hydrogen-powered vehicles; software as a service enabling locating and booking of electric vehicle battery charging installations or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; software as a service for supervising and managing electric vehicle battery charging installations or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; software as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for producing and/or distributing energy, and/or storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; payment software as a service electric vehicle battery charging installations and/or installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; software as a service for smart charging electric and/or hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Abstract

The invention relates to a deformable vertical photovoltaic system (100) comprising at least one photovoltaic cell (105) and a post (110) having an axis (A), which deformable vertical photovoltaic system also comprises at least: - a first attachment means (115), referred to as the "lower attachment means", for attaching a lower portion of a module to a post; and - a second attachment means (120), referred to as the "upper attachment means", for attaching an upper portion of a module to a post, each means being at least free to move in translation along the axis of the post and/or at least free to rotate on an axis (B, C) perpendicular to the axis of the post, at least one attachment means from between the lower attachment means and the upper attachment means being at least free to move in translation along the axis of the post and the other attachment means being at least free to rotate on the axis perpendicular to the axis of the post.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
• H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules

Abstract

The invention relates to a fixed vertical photovoltaic system (100), the system comprising at least: - a structure (110), - a photovoltaic module (115) supported by the structure; - a structure base (120) configured to be rigidly attached to an installation surface (102); - a means (125) for positioning the structure on the base, the positioning means being at least free to rotate and configured to position the structure according to a variable angular position of installation; and - a means (130) for securing the angular position of the means for positioning the structure relative to the structure base.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
• H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
• F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for conditioning biogas in compact form, the method comprising: - a step (105) of receiving a biogas stream comprising at least methane; - a step (110) of measuring a flowrate of biogas at the inlet; - a step (115) of injecting a carbon dioxide stream into the biogas stream according to the measured flowrate, configured so that the fraction of carbon dioxide represents between 40% and 56% of the molar mass of the mixture comprising at least carbon dioxide and methane; - a step (120) of compressing the mixture to a pressure higher than or equal to 80 bara; - a step (125) of cooling the compressed mixture to a temperature of between -50°C and 5°C to bring the mixture to a liquid or supercritical state; and - a step (130) of releasing the mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for liquefying a methane-rich feed gas (12), the method comprising: - a step of mixing the feed gas with recycled gas (18), a step of compressing the gas to a pressure of between 19 and 70 bars absolute, and a step of purifying the gas; - a first step of pre-cooling the gas to a temperature of between -40°C and -15°C, and a second step of pre-cooling the gas by heat exchange with the recycled gas; - a step of liquefying the gas by heat exchange only with a liquefaction refrigeration cycle (46); - a step of sub-cooling the gas by heat exchange with at least the recycled gas; and - expanding the sub-cooled liquid (52) to obtain a liquefied gas (14) and wherein the recycled gas represents a mole fraction of less than 35%.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (100) for hybrid production of synthetic dihydrogen and/or synthetic methane comprises: an inlet (105) for a synthesis gas stream preferably comprising at least CO and H2, a catalytic conversion reactor (110), the following alternative configurations: a first configuration in which the operating conditions of the reactor promote a Sabatier reaction, so as to produce an outlet gas comprising mainly methane, or a second configuration in which the operating conditions of the reactor promote a water gas shift reaction, so as to produce an outlet gas comprising mainly dihydrogen; an outlet (115) for synthetic dihydrogen and/or synthetic methane and a control system (120) comprising a means (121) for selecting a configuration for operating the reactor and a control means (122) according to the selected configuration, the reactor being configured to operate according to a command.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/16 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide using catalysts
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
• B01J 8/24 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique

Abstract

The invention relates to a vertical photovoltaic system (200) comprising: - at least one bifacial rectangular photovoltaic module (101), each such module having: - two sides, referred to as "short sides", - two other sides, referred to as "long sides", the length of which is greater than or equal to a length of at least one short side, the module being oriented such that a short side is arranged facing the ground (102) when the system is in the installed position; - at least two support posts (103) for supporting the photovoltaic module, at least one such post having: - a first portion (104) configured to be secured to at least one such photovoltaic module; - a second portion (105) configured to be secured to the ground; and - at least one securing means (106) for securing at least one such post to the long side of at least one such photovoltaic module in such a way that each photovoltaic module is directly connected, via its two long sides, to the securing means of two consecutive support posts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground

Goods & Services

Installing and repairing apparatus specifically designed for producing and storing solar energy; installation, servicing, maintenance, repair of renewable energy installations. Remote transmission of data via telecommunications for remote regulation, monitoring and management of energy consumption; providing access to online platforms for exchanging data and information relating to energy consumption management. Storing renewable energy; transporting, distributing and supplying renewable energy (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau-rule 13.2.b) of the Common Regulations). Producing renewable energy from renewable energy sources, particularly solar panels. Technical expertise in the fields of renewable energy production and storage; design and development of photovoltaic systems; technical and engineering advice relating to renewable energy production, storage, distribution and supply installations; diagnostics (rendered by engineers) for siting, installing and monitoring apparatus and installations for producing and storing renewable energy; analysis, remote steering and technical control of renewable energy production, storage and distribution installations; remote management of computer data in the field of electricity consumption management; technical management of energy production, storage and distribution installations, namely, controlling the operation of installations; technical information in the management and monitoring of electricity consumption; design, maintenance, updating and installation of software for tracking electricity consumption.

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (200) for liquefying a gas (51), the device comprising: - a circuit (55) for conveying gas to be liquefied, the circuit comprising at least one heat exchanger (204) for exchanging heat between the gas (51) to be liquefied and a refrigerant flow (52) comprising at least dihydrogen refrigerant; - a closed refrigeration circuit (210) configured to convey the refrigerant flow, the closed refrigeration circuit comprising a means (215) for maintaining an internal composition of the dihydrogen refrigerant at a ratio of parahydrogen to orthohydrogen that is lower or higher than the ratio corresponding to a natural equilibrium composition in the refrigerant flow closed circuit, the means (215) comprising a catalytic reactor (220) configured to convert some of the orthohydrogen from the dihydrogen refrigerant flow into parahydrogen or vice versa.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures

Goods & Services

Electricity [electrical energy]; biogas; natural gas; liquefied natural gas; hydrogen [fuel] Apparatus and installations for energy production; refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles; refueling stations for natural liquefied gas-powered vehicles; hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations, hydrogen dispensers for service stations Apparatus and instruments for collecting, storing, regulating, controlling and regulating energy; apparatus for supplying, regulating, transmitting, controlling, storing and distributing electricity, particularly for charging electric vehicle batteries; apparatus for charging electric accumulators; devices and instruments for transforming, accumulating electricity and/or generating hydrogen, particularly electrolysers; electric vehicle battery charging equipment, namely, electrical power and charging terminals and stations for batteries (electric) and vehicles (electric), wall power connectors for charging electric vehicles; mobile power connectors for charging electric vehicles; mobile applications particularly intended for communicating information relating to a network of charging terminals for electric vehicles; mobile applications particularly intended for communicating information relating to refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; databases, software and mobile applications for geolocating and reserving electric vehicle battery charging installations; technical supervision software for charging stations for vehicles in view of their maintenance; databases and software for remotely supervising and piloting equipment and installations for producing and/or distributing energy, and/or storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; databases and software for supervising and managing electric vehicle battery charging installations; software for smart charging electric and/or hydrogen-powered vehicles; payment software for electric vehicle battery charging installations and/or installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles Arranging subscriptions to an electric vehicle charging service; subscription services to an intelligent charging service for electric vehicles (smart charging); reading, including remotely, meters or consumption information for billing purposes on behalf of third parties; supervising commercial business management in the field of low carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; database management for third parties in the field of low carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality Pre-payment services and payment cards and other cards for financial purposes and related financial services; financial advice and information for activities related to ecological transition and sustainable development; financial information and advice relating to the cost of energy and electricity, the control of energy consumption, as well as the costs for electric apparatus and their operation; financial advice for installing and managing charging stations for electric vehicles, and/or installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles Charging services for electric vehicles and/or hydrogen vehicles; battery charging services for electric vehicles and rental of material relating thereto; construction, installation, repair, maintenance of power supply installations, electric vehicle and electric battery charging installations and/or hydrogen vehicles and/or liquefied natural gas vehicles; providing information with respect to the maintenance of low carbon mobility apparatus and equipment, namely, for means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; installation and maintenance of battery chargers for motorized vehicles; installation and maintenance of apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; installation and maintenance of equipment for generating, storing, distributing or supplying hydrogen; installation and servicing of hydrogen refueling stations; refueling hydrogen gas for vehicles Rental of energy production equipment Engineering services, namely, technical advice and auditing with respect to energy efficiency for electric vehicle battery charging installations, hydrogen vehicles or liquefied natural gas vehicles; supervising (technical monitoring and control) electric vehicle battery charging installations; designing, developing and programming software for load management systems for low-carbon mobility, namely, for means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or for achieving carbon neutrality; designing and providing non-downloadable software used for predictive analysis of electric vehicle charging and servicing and for predictive analysis of consumer needs; designing electric vehicle charging systems; designing electric vehicle smart charging systems; engineering project management services in the field of e-mobility and low-carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; technical management (engineering services) of infrastructures and electric vehicle charging station fleets; computer project management in the field of e-mobility and low-carbon mobility, namely, means of transport aimed at reducing carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; designing and developing (engineering services) hydrogen production, storage or distribution stations and decarbonated or low-emission fuel dispensing stations; platform as a service enabling locating and booking of battery charging installations for electric vehicles or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; platform as a service for supervising and managing electric vehicle battery charging installations or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; platform as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for producing and/or distributing energy, and/or storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; payment platform as a service for electric vehicle battery charging installations and/or for installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; platform as a service for smart charging electric and/or hydrogen-powered vehicles; software as a service enabling locating and booking of electric vehicle battery charging installations or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; software as a service for supervising and managing electric vehicle battery charging installations or refueling stations for hydrogen- or liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; software as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for producing and/or distributing energy, and/or storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; payment software as a service electric vehicle battery charging installations and/or installations for supplying hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or installations for supplying liquefied natural gas-powered vehicles; software as a service for smart charging electric and/or hydrogen-powered vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for liquefying a gas (12) to be processed which comprises at least 50% methane by volume, the method comprising the following steps: - purifying the gas to be processed; - precooling the purified gas (22) to a temperature of -15°C or lower via heat exchange with a precooling refrigeration cycle (40); - liquefying the precooled gas (26), in a liquefaction unit (30), into a liquid stream (32), with subcooling to 5°C or lower, the liquefaction unit including a Stirling refrigeration cycle (50) separate from the precooling refrigeration cycle, this cycle using a first coolant (42) that is precooled via a precooling refrigeration cycle (40) separate from a Stirling cycle; - subcooling the liquid stream; and - expanding the subcooled liquid stream (36) to obtain a liquefied gas (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Goods & Services

Biogas; Natural gas; Liquefied natural gas; Hydrogen fuel. Electricity generators namely Generators of electricity energy, Solar power generators, Wind-powered electricity generators, Electric power generators using geothermal energy, Portable electric power generators, Mobile electricity generators, Mobile electric power generators, Electric power generators for emergency use, Electric power generators using waste heat; Refuelling stations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles; Refuelling stations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles; Hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations, Hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations. Apparatus and instruments for accumulating, storing, controlling, conducting and regulating energy; Apparatus for the supply, regulation, transmission, control, accumulation and distribution of electricity, Especially Apparatus for charging batteries for electric vehicles; Chargers for electric batteries; Devices and instruments for the transformation, storage of electric current and/or production of hydrogen, Especially, Electrolysers; Battery charging equipment for electric vehicles, namely: Stations and terminals for electrical power and for electrical recharging, for electric vehicles and electric batteries, Wall power connectors for charging electric vehicles; Mobile power connectors, for use in the following fields: Charging and charging of electric vehicles; Mobile applications, in particular to communicate information relating to a network of electric vehicle charging stations; Mobile applications, in particular to communicate information relating to refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Databases, Software and mobile applications, for use in the following fields: Geopositioning and reservation of battery charging installations for electric vehicles; Technical supervision computer software for vehicle charging stations for vehicle maintenance purposes; Databases and Software, for use in the following fields: Remote supervision and control of equipment and installations for energy generation and/or distribution, and/or for storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; Databases, for use in the following fields: Supervision and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles and Computer software for monitoring and managing battery recharging installations for electric vehicles; Software, for use in the following fields: Smart charging of electric vehicles and/or hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles; Computer payment software for battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles. Subscription services to an electric vehicle charging service; Subscription service to a smart charging service for electric vehicles; Utility meter reading for billing purposes, for the benefit of others, and Collection of consumption information for billing purposes on behalf of others, Including the aforesaid services provided online; Business management supervision, in relation to the following fields: Low carbon mobility, That is Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Computerized file management for others, in relation to the following fields: Low carbon mobility, That is Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality. Prepaid and payment cards and other cards for financial use and financial services relating thereto; Financial consultancy and information, in relation to the following fields: Activities relating to the ecological transition or sustainable development; Financial consultancy and information relating to energy and electricity costs, to controlling energy consumption, and to the cost of electric apparatus and to the operation thereof; Financial consultancy, in relation to the following fields: Installation and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles. Charging of electric vehicles and/or Refuelling of hydrogen vehicles; Recharging of batteries for electric vehicles and Rental of related equipment; Construction services, Installation, repair, Maintenance In connection with the following goods: Electricity supply installations, battery charging installations for electric vehicles and electric batteries and/or hydrogen vehicles or LNG vehicles; Providing of information, in relation to the following fields: Maintenance of apparatus and equipment for low carbon mobility, namely for means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Installation services of battery charging devices for motor vehicles and Maintenance In connection with the following goods: Battery charging devices for motor vehicles; nstallation and Maintenance In connection with the following goods: Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; nstallation and Maintenance, In connection with the following goods: Equipment for the generation, storage, distribution or provision of hydrogen; Installation and maintenance services, In connection with the following goods: hydrogen refuelling stations; Fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles. Leasing of energy generating equipment. Engineering services, Namely expertise Technical consultancy and auditing, in relation to the following fields: Energy efficiency for battery recharging installations for electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles or liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles; Supervision, Namely expertise: Technical supervision and inspection of battery recharging installations for electric vehicles; Design, development and Programming, In connection with the following goods: Charge management system software for low-carbon mobility, namely for means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; providing and Design, In connection with the following goods: Non-downloadable computer software used for predictive analysis of electric vehicle charging and maintenance, and predictive analysis of consumer needs; Design of electric vehicle charging systems; Design of the following goods: Smart charging systems for electric vehicles; Engineering project management services, in relation to the following fields: electric mobility and Low carbon mobility, Namely expertise Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Engineering services, Namely expertise: Technical management, In connection with the following goods: Infrastructure and parks for charging terminals for electric vehicles; Computer project management services, in relation to the following fields: electric mobility and Low carbon mobility, Namely expertise Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Engineering services, Namely expertise: Design and And development, In connection with the following goods: Hydrogen production, storage or distribution stations and decarbonised or low carbon fuel distribution stations; Platform as a service enabling one to find and reserve battery recharging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Platform as a service for the supervision and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Platform as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for the production and/or distribution of energy, and/or the storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; Platform as a service for payments for battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles; Platform as a service for the smart charging of electric vehicles and/or hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles; Software as a service enabling one to find and reserve battery recharging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Software as a service for the supervision and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Software as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for the production and/or distribution of energy, and/or the storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; Software as a service for payments for battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles; Software as a service for the smart charging of electric vehicles and/or hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Goods & Services

Biogas; Natural gas; Liquefied natural gas; Hydrogen fuel. Electricity generators namely Generators of electricity energy, Solar power generators, Wind-powered electricity generators, Electric power generators using geothermal energy, Portable electric power generators, Mobile electricity generators, Mobile electric power generators, Electric power generators for emergency use, Electric power generators using waste heat; Refuelling stations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles; Refuelling stations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles; Hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations, Hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations. Apparatus and instruments for accumulating, storing, controlling, conducting and regulating energy; Apparatus for the supply, regulation, transmission, control, accumulation and distribution of electricity, Especially Apparatus for charging batteries for electric vehicles; Chargers for electric batteries; Devices and instruments for the transformation, storage of electric current and/or production of hydrogen, Especially, Electrolysers; Battery charging equipment for electric vehicles, namely: Stations and terminals for electrical power and for electrical recharging, for electric vehicles and electric batteries, Wall power connectors for charging electric vehicles; Mobile power connectors, for use in the following fields: Charging and charging of electric vehicles; Mobile applications, in particular to communicate information relating to a network of electric vehicle charging stations; Mobile applications, in particular to communicate information relating to refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Databases, Software and mobile applications, for use in the following fields: Geopositioning and reservation of battery charging installations for electric vehicles; Technical supervision computer software for vehicle charging stations for vehicle maintenance purposes; Databases and Software, for use in the following fields: Remote supervision and control of equipment and installations for energy generation and/or distribution, and/or for storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; Databases, for use in the following fields: Supervision and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles and Computer software for monitoring and managing battery recharging installations for electric vehicles; Software, for use in the following fields: Smart charging of electric vehicles and/or hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles; Computer payment software for battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles. Subscription services to an electric vehicle charging service; Subscription service to a smart charging service for electric vehicles; Utility meter reading for billing purposes, for the benefit of others, and Collection of consumption information for billing purposes on behalf of others, Including the aforesaid services provided online; Business management supervision, in relation to the following fields: Low carbon mobility, That is Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Computerized file management for others, in relation to the following fields: Low carbon mobility, That is Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality. Prepaid and payment cards and other cards for financial use and financial services relating thereto; Financial consultancy and information, in relation to the following fields: Activities relating to the ecological transition or sustainable development; Financial consultancy and information relating to energy and electricity costs, to controlling energy consumption, and to the cost of electric apparatus and to the operation thereof; Financial consultancy, in relation to the following fields: Installation and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles. Charging of electric vehicles and/or Refuelling of hydrogen vehicles; Recharging of batteries for electric vehicles and Rental of related equipment; Construction services, Installation, repair, Maintenance In connection with the following goods: Electricity supply installations, battery charging installations for electric vehicles and electric batteries and/or hydrogen vehicles or LNG vehicles; Providing of information, in relation to the following fields: Maintenance of apparatus and equipment for low carbon mobility, namely for means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Installation services of battery charging devices for motor vehicles and Maintenance In connection with the following goods: Battery charging devices for motor vehicles; nstallation and Maintenance In connection with the following goods: Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; nstallation and Maintenance, In connection with the following goods: Equipment for the generation, storage, distribution or provision of hydrogen; Installation and maintenance services, In connection with the following goods: hydrogen refuelling stations; Fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles. Leasing of energy generating equipment. Engineering services, Namely expertise Technical consultancy and auditing, in relation to the following fields: Energy efficiency for battery recharging installations for electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles or liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles; Supervision, Namely expertise: Technical supervision and inspection of battery recharging installations for electric vehicles; Design, development and Programming, In connection with the following goods: Charge management system software for low-carbon mobility, namely for means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; providing and Design, In connection with the following goods: Non-downloadable computer software used for predictive analysis of electric vehicle charging and maintenance, and predictive analysis of consumer needs; Design of electric vehicle charging systems; Design of the following goods: Smart charging systems for electric vehicles; Engineering project management services, in relation to the following fields: electric mobility and Low carbon mobility, Namely expertise Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Engineering services, Namely expertise: Technical management, In connection with the following goods: Infrastructure and parks for charging terminals for electric vehicles; Computer project management services, in relation to the following fields: electric mobility and Low carbon mobility, Namely expertise Means of transport aimed at reducing the carbon footprint or achieving carbon neutrality; Engineering services, Namely expertise: Design and And development, In connection with the following goods: Hydrogen production, storage or distribution stations and decarbonised or low carbon fuel distribution stations; Platform as a service enabling one to find and reserve battery recharging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Platform as a service for the supervision and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Platform as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for the production and/or distribution of energy, and/or the storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; Platform as a service for payments for battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles; Platform as a service for the smart charging of electric vehicles and/or hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles; Software as a service enabling one to find and reserve battery recharging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Software as a service for the supervision and management of battery charging installations for electric vehicles or refuelling stations for hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or hydrogen, or LNG, powered vehicles; Software as a service for the remote control of equipment and installations for the production and/or distribution of energy, and/or the storing hydrogen in solid, liquid or gaseous form; Software as a service for payments for battery charging installations for electric vehicles and/or supply installations for hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles and/or supply installations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine or LNG-powered vehicles; Software as a service for the smart charging of electric vehicles and/or hydrogen engine or hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Goods & Services

Installing and repairing apparatus specifically designed for producing and storing solar energy; installation, servicing, maintenance, repair of renewable energy installations Remote electronic transmission of data via telecommunication for remote regulation, monitoring and management of energy consumption; providing access to online platforms for exchanging data and information relating to energy consumption management, namely, providing user access to global computer networks Storing renewable energy; transporting, distributing and supplying renewable energy, namely distribution of energy, supplying solar photovoltaic energy and distribution and transmission of electricity Producing renewable energy from renewable energy sources, particularly solar panels Technical expertise in the fields of renewable energy production and storage, namely, engineering consultation; design and development of photovoltaic systems; technical and engineering advice relating to renewable energy production, storage, distribution and supply installations, namely, engineering consultation; diagnostics for siting, installing and monitoring apparatus and installations for producing and storing renewable energy, namely engineering; analysis, remote steering and technical control of renewable energy production, storage and distribution installations, namely engineering; remote management of computer data in the field of electricity consumption management being computer services, namely, remote management of the information technology (IT) systems of others; technical management of energy production, storage and distribution installations, namely controlling the operation of installations being engineering consultation; technical information in the management and monitoring of electricity consumption, namely, provision of information relating to computer technology via a website, a platform, a software, a web app; design, maintenance, updating and installation of software for tracking electricity consumption

Abstract

The device (100) for pre-cooling a stream (101) of a target gas to a temperature less than or equal to 90 K has: - a group (105) of at least two heat exchangers (106, 107, 108, 136) for exchanging heat between the stream of target gas, a stream (102) of a first cooling fluid and at least one stream chosen from a stream of a second cooling fluid and a stream of a third cooling fluid, - a closed circuit (110) for circulation of a stream of a second cooling fluid, said fluid comprising at least methane, said circuit having: - at least one compression stage (111, 112), - at least one liquid-gas separation stage (115, 116), and - at least one expansion stage (120, 121, 122), and - a circuit (125) for circulation of a stream of the third cooling fluid through at least one of the heat exchangers.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

Method for hydrogen liquefaction comprising at least a pre-cooling step, wherein a hydrogen feed flow is cooled by a first refrigerant, a cooling step, wherein the hydrogen feed flow is cooled by a second refrigerant, and a step of expanding the hydrogen feed flow. Each of the first and second refrigerants is successively subjected to at least one compression and to at least one expansion in order to cool it, and a liquid phase of the first refrigerant cools the second refrigerant between at least three stages of said compression so that the second refrigerant does not exceed a temperature of 150 K, preferably 113 K, during said compression of the second refrigerant. A plant for the implementation of this method comprises a first refrigerant circuit (R1) containing a first refrigerant and a second refrigerant circuit (R2) containing a second refrigerant and comprising one or more compressors (C21, C22, C23) and a cooling device arranged together, and one or more expansion valves (JT2, E21, E22, E23). The cooling device is configured to cool the second refrigerant in the second refrigerant circuit (R2) with a liquid phase of the first refrigerant in the first refrigerant circuit (R1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (100) for cooling a flow (101) of a target fluid predominantly comprising dihydrogen, comprises: - a first heat exchanger (105) configured to cool an intermediate refrigerant fluid (110) by heat exchange with an expanded dioxygen flow (115), - an intermediate closed circuit (120) for transporting the intermediate refrigerant fluid from the first heat exchanger to a second heat exchanger (125), - a means (130) for compressing the intermediate refrigerant fluid along the intermediate closed circuit, - the intermediate refrigerant fluid, configured to remain in the liquid or supercritical state at least when passing through the compression means and - the second heat exchanger configured to cool the flow of target fluid by heat exchange with the intermediate refrigerant fluid cooled in the first heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water

Goods & Services

nstallation and Repair, In connection with the following goods: Specially designed apparatus for the production and storage of solar energy; nstallation, Maintenance, Maintenance, fix, in relation to the following fields: Renewable energy installations. Remote data transmission by means of telecommunications for the remote regulation, control and management of energy consumption; Providing of access to online platforms for exchanging data and information relating to energy consumption management. Renewable energy storage; Transport, distribution and supply of renewable energy. Production of renewable energy from renewable energy sources, in particular solar panels. Technical appraisals, in relation to the following fields: generation of renewable energy and Renewable energy storage; Drafting and development of photovoltaic systems; Technical consultancy and Engineering consultancy, In connection with the following goods: Installations for generating, Renewable energy storage and distribution and renewable energy supply; Diagnostics (carried out by engineers) for setting up, installing and monitoring apparatus and installations for the production and storage of renewable energy; Analysis, remote control and technical monitoring of installations for the production, storage and distribution of renewable energy; Remote management of computer data in the field of energy consumption management; Technical management of installations for the production, storage and distribution of renewable energy, Namely expertise Control of the operation of installations; technical information, in relation to the following fields: Management and monitoring of electricity consumption; Design, maintenance, Updating and The installation, In connection with the following goods: Computer software for tracking electricity consumption.

Abstract

The device (100) for pre-cooling a stream of gas comprises: - a separator (135) for separating a stream (125) of refrigerant, downstream of a compressor (155), into two streams: - a so-called "medium-pressure" refrigerant stream (140) , and - a so-called "low-pressure" refrigerant stream (145), - a first heat exchanger (105) exchanging heat between the stream (120) of gas that is to be pre-cooled and at least the medium-pressure refrigerant stream (140) containing at least nitrogen, - an expansion device (150) that expands the low-pressure refrigerant stream, - a second heat exchanger (110) exchanging heat between the gas stream and the expanded low-pressure refrigerant stream exiting the second expansion device, and - a third heat exchanger (115) exchanging heat between the gas stream and the low-pressure refrigerant stream exiting the second heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The hub and this detector are configured to be able to pair and synchronize with one another. This hub and the detector each include a computer program allowing them to compute intervals during which the detector can send to the hub, by a radio communication module, collection data obtained by a sensor and representing the environment of this sensor. The hub only activates its radio communication module during these intervals.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information

Abstract

The device (100) for hybrid production of synthetic dihydrogen and/or synthetic methane comprises: - an inlet (105) for a synthesis gas stream preferably comprising at least CO and H2, - a catalytic conversion reactor (110), the following alternative configurations: - a first configuration in which the operating conditions of the reactor promote a Sabatier reaction, so as to produce an outlet gas comprising mainly methane, or - a second configuration in which the operating conditions of the reactor promote a reaction of the gas with water, so as to produce an outlet gas comprising mainly dihydrogen; - an outlet (115) for synthetic dihydrogen and/or synthetic methane and - a control system (120) comprising a means (121) for selecting a configuration for operating the reactor and a control means (122) according to the selected configuration, the reactor being configured to operate according to a command.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 3/08 - Production of synthetic natural gas
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen

Abstract

22, - a catalytic conversion reactor (110), the following alternative configurations: - a first configuration in which the operating conditions of the reactor promote a Sabatier reaction, so as to produce an outlet gas comprising mainly methane, or - a second configuration in which the operating conditions of the reactor promote a reaction of the gas with water, so as to produce an outlet gas comprising mainly dihydrogen; - an outlet (115) for synthetic dihydrogen and/or synthetic methane and - a control system (120) comprising a means (121) for selecting a configuration for operating the reactor and a control means (122) according to the selected configuration, the reactor being configured to operate according to a command.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 3/08 - Production of synthetic natural gas
• C01B 3/00 - Hydrogen; Gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen; Separation of hydrogen from mixtures containing it; Purification of hydrogen
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen

Abstract

A detection device, includes: a sensor for detecting a fluid of interest receiving the fluid. The sensor delivers a concentration of the fluid of interest, and a wireless communication module is configured to transmit said concentration of the fluid of interest. An assembly is provided with several devices and a installation with the devices arranged within a region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials
• G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01N 1/24 - Suction devices
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for converting a gas into methane (CH4) which includes: a step of activating a catalytic material including praseodymium oxide (Pr6O11) associated with nickel oxide (NiO) and alumina (Al2O3), the respective proportions of which are, relative to the total mass of these three compounds: Pr6O11: 1 wt % to 20 wt %, NiO: 1 wt % to 20 wt %, and Al2O3: 60 to 98 wt %; and a step of passing a gas including at least one carbon monoxide (CO) over the activated catalytic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 23/10 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of rare earths
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/16 - Reducing

Abstract

A method for controlling an off-grid energy system. The off-grid energy system includes a gateway energy device and an expansion energy device. The gateway energy device comprising a gateway energy device, the gateway energy device comprising a first energy source, a first battery for storing energy from the first energy source, a first power output for outputting energy from the first battery, a first output lock for controlling the first power output, and a first radiofrequency (RF) transceiver. The expansion energy device comprising a second energy source, a second battery for storing energy from the second energy source, a second power output for outputting energy from the second battery, a second output lock for controlling the second power output, and a second RF transceiver for communicating with the first RF transceiver of the gateway energy device. The method includes the following steps: receiving a financial account status of the system from a financial account server; locking or unlocking the first power output of the gateway energy device responsive to the received financial account status; connecting with the at least one expansion energy device; sending instructions to operate or lock the at least one expansion energy device based on the received financial account status of the system; locking or unlocking the second power output of the at least one expansion energy device responsive to the received financial account status; and conserving power by limiting communications with the at least one expansion energy device during certain periods.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply
• H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

Abstract

The invention concerns a detection device, comprising: - a sensor (101) for detecting a fluid of interest receiving the fluid, the sensor (100) delivering a concentration of the fluid of interest, - a wireless communication module (103) configured to transmit said concentration of the fluid of interest. The device can include a tubular cane (205) equipped with a plurality of orifices (206) passing through the wall of the tubular cane (205). The invention also concerns an assembly with a plurality of devices and a facility with devices arranged within a region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

The invention concerns a detection device, comprising: - a sensor (101) for detecting a fluid of interest receiving the fluid, the sensor (100) delivering a concentration of the fluid of interest, - a wireless communication module (103) configured to transmit said concentration of the fluid of interest. The device can include a tubular cane (205) equipped with a plurality of orifices (206) passing through the wall of the tubular cane (205). The invention also concerns an assembly with a plurality of devices and a facility with devices arranged within a region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

This hub (CON) and this detector (DET_i) are configured to be able pair and synchronize with one another. This hub (CON) and this detector (DET_i) each include a computer program (PG_CON, PG_DET) allowing them to calculate timeslots within which the detector (DET_i) is able to send to the hub (CON), via a radiocommunication module, collected data (DET_i) obtained by a sensor (CAP) and that are representative of the environment of this sensor (CAP). The hub (CON) activates its radiocommunication module (COM) only during these timeslots.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

This hub (CON) and this detector (DET_i) are configured to be able pair and synchronize with one another. This hub (CON) and this detector (DET_i) each include a computer program (PG_CON, PG_DET) allowing them to calculate timeslots within which the detector (DET_i) is able to send to the hub (CON), via a radiocommunication module, collected data (DET_i) obtained by a sensor (CAP) and that are representative of the environment of this sensor (CAP). The hub (CON) activates its radiocommunication module (COM) only during these timeslots.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

a step of activating a catalytic material including praseodymium oxide (Pr6O11) associated with nickel oxide (NiO) and alumina (Al2O3), the respective proportions of which are, relative to the total mass of these three compounds: Pr6O11: 1 wt % to 20 wt %, NiO: 1 wt % to 20 wt %, and a step of passing a gas including at least one carbon monoxide (CO) over the activated catalytic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 23/10 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of rare earths
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/16 - Reducing

Abstract

2 contained in the fuel gas. The method also includes estimating the at least one characteristic using an empirical affine relationship of Here, α, β, and γ are coefficients predetermined for the family of fuel gases, and Y is a variable representative of physical properties of the fuel gas prepared from the measurements of the at least two flow properties of the fuel gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/22 - Fuels; Explosives
• G01N 25/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating the development of heat, i.e. calorimetry, e.g. by measuring specific heat, by measuring thermal conductivity on combustion or catalytic oxidation, e.g. of components of gas mixtures

Abstract

An end-fired melting furnace and a method of melting raw materials by an end-fired melting furnace are provided, where the furnace includes a melting tank, a melting chamber, first and second ports, at least one burner, and at least one auxiliary fuel injector arranged in the end-fired melting furnace in a roof or in first and second side walls so that the at least one auxiliary fuel injector introduces a fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel, in a direction of re-circulating combustion products, without additional oxidiser, into the re-circulating combustion products in a direction of a flow of the re-circulating combustion products, and with a chosen velocity such that the fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel mixes with the re-circulating combustion products before being combusted by oxidiser entering the furnace.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 5/16 - Special features of the melting process; Auxiliary means specially adapted for glass-melting furnaces
• F27B 5/16 - Arrangements of air or gas supply devices
• C03B 5/235 - Heating the glass
• C03B 5/04 - Melting in furnaces; Furnaces so far as specially adapted for glass manufacture in tank furnaces

Abstract

The dioxygen dilution device (100) of an electrolysis facility comprises: - a pipe (105) for transporting dioxygen comprising a connection means (110) configured to be attached to a dioxygen discharge pipe of an electrolysis facility, - a means (125) for dispersing the dioxygen transported by the transporting pipe and - a means (130) for fastening the device to a device (140) for cooling an electrolysis facility by air-cooling, such that the dioxygen dispersed by the dispersion means is dispersed in a stream of hot air discharged by the cooling device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytes; Regeneration of electrolytes
• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen
• B01F 3/02 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed gases with gases or vapours
• F22B 31/00 - Modifications of boiler construction, or of tube systems, dependent on installation of combustion apparatus; Arrangements or dispositions of combustion apparatus

Abstract

A method for calculating in real time the methane number of a liquefied natural gas contained in a tank, in particular in an on-board tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations
• G01N 33/22 - Fuels; Explosives

Abstract

System (10) for purifying a gas mixture comprising at least a first gas to be purified and a second gas to be extracted comprising: • a first purification column (12A) and a second purification column (12B), containing a material suitable for adsorbing the second gas; • a gas mixture feed (18), equipped with a first valve (VI); • a purified gas collector (20) equipped with a second valve (V2); • an external device (22), carrying out an activity from which an emission of non-recycled, lethal inert gas results, which device is connected to the columns (12A, 12B) so as to recover the lethal inert gas and convey it to each column (12A, 12B). The purification system (10) is configured to inject the lethal inert gas into the columns with a temperature between 5°C and 40°C and with a pressure between 1.5 bar and 10 bar.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/047 - Pressure swing adsorption

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100) for liquefying a stream of gas containing at least 70% carbon dioxide, which includes: - a compressor (105) for compressing the stream to a pressure above 70 bar, configured so that the stream containing carbon dioxide is in a supercritical state; - a heat exchanger (110) between the stream containing carbon dioxide and a stream of external liquid coolant or carbon dioxide, said carbon dioxide being configured to act as a self-coolant or as a direct coolant; and - a closed circuit (115) for circulating the external liquid coolant, which comprises: - a first outlet (120) of the heat exchanger, - a compressor (125) for compressing the stream of liquid coolant from the first outlet of the heat exchanger, and - a means (130) for the cooling and at least partial condensation of the stream of compressed liquid coolant.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (100) for compressing a low-pressure gas comprises: - at least one compression chamber (105) comprising: - a low-pressure gas inlet (110); - a high-pressure gas outlet (115); - a liquid inlet (120); - a liquid outlet (125); and - a piston (130) located between the gas inlet and outlet, on the one hand, and the liquid inlet and outlet, on the other hand; - a liquid movement means (135) positioned on a liquid circuit connecting a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet of a compression chamber; and - a means (165) for measuring the pressure of the gas inside the compression chamber and a circuit (160) for recirculating the gas towards the inlet of a compression chamber when the measured pressure is below a determined limit value.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 31/00 - Free-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids; Systems incorporating such pumps
• F04B 35/00 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for

Goods & Services

Accumulators, charging stations and chargers; Electrical charging stations; Apparatus and instruments for exchanging, storing, transferring and collecting data in the field of energy, the environment and sustainable development, in particular meters; Apparatus for storage and/or conversion of electric energy; photovoltaic apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy; Charge and discharge devices for electric and solar energy accumulators and installations composed thereof; Solar panels; Portable solar panels for generating electricity; Electric current controllers; Chargers for electric batteries; Testing equipment for batteries; Battery cells; Electric batteries for electric vehicles; Solar batteries; Mobile application for selling electricity to consumers; Electronic device for selling electricity to consumers; Software for online invoicing and payment solutions; Electric controls for vehicle engines. Electric motors, other than electric motors for bicycles. Commercial advice for others with a view to improving and controlling energy consumption or in the field of sustainable development; Business consultancy and information with regard to the consumption of energy with or without tariff simulation and consumption forecasting, Providing of commercial information and advice for consumers relating to the choice of goods and services; Administrative management of the distribution and supply of energy for electric vehicles. Building and providing of infrastructure for recharging electric vehicles; Building, maintenance and repair of electricity distribution networks; Building of installations for the distribution of electricity; Building, maintenance and repair of distribution stations for supplying electricity; Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles; Recharging of batteries; Charging and charging of electric vehicles. Distribution and supply of electricity; Distribution of energy for operating means of transport; Organisation of the distribution and supply of energy for electric vehicles; Supply of electricity; Electric vehicle rental; Information and advice relating to the storage, distribution and supply of electricity; Rental of electric recharging stations, rental of electric recharging stations, Providing of information relating to transport.

Abstract

Some embodiments are directed to a module for depressurisation and storage of a portion of a gas layer coming from at least one cryogenic tank. Some other embodiments are directed to a system using such a module.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 6/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling vessels not under pressure with liquefied or solidified gases

Abstract

Some embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter relate to a method and system for the real-time calculation of the amount of residual chemical energy in a non-refrigerated, pressurised tank containing liquefied natural gas, without a composition of the liquefied natural gas having to be determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

The process (100) for liquefaction of odorized natural gas comprises: - a step (105) of providing, at the inlet, natural gas, - a step (125) of compressing the natural gas to a given pressure, - a step (130) of diverting a portion of the natural gas stream in order to form a main gas stream and an additional stream, - a step (135) of expanding the additional stream forming a vapor-liquid two-phase stream, - a step (140) of separating the liquid portion of the expanded additional stream and a step (145) of supplying said liquid portion to a liquefied natural gas storage tank, - a step (150) of cooling the main stream, - a step (155) of heat exchange between the cooled main stream and the vapor separated during the step of separating the expanded additional stream, the additional stream at the outlet of said heat exchange step being provided to the compression step, the main stream being, at the outlet of said heat exchange step, a two-phase stream, and a step (160) of separating the liquid portion of the two-phase main stream, and a step (165) of supplying said liquid portion to a liquefied natural gas storage tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (100) for providing liquefied natural gas, referred to as LNG, comprises: - an evaporation gas buffer tank (105) comprising an inlet (110) for evaporation gas suitable for receiving evaporation gas from a third-party device, - a member (115) for transferring evaporation gas from the buffer tank to an LNG storage capacity (120), - downstream from the transfer member (120), a compressor (140) for compressing the evaporation gas, - an evaporation gas transfer pipe (125) for transferring evaporation gas from the transfer member to the storage capacity, - the LNG storage capacity, - an LNG transfer pipe (130) for transferring LNG from the storage capacity to a third-party device and - a heat exchanger (135) for exchanging heat between evaporation gas passing through the evaporation gas transfer pipe and LNG passing through the LNG transfer pipe configured to liquefy or cool the evaporation gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 7/02 - Discharging liquefied gases

Abstract

The autonomous device (100) for providing electricity comprises: a storage tank (105) for liquefied natural gas (hereinafter "GNL") comprising a GNL supply inlet (110), a means (115) for the combustion of GNL provided by the storage tank to produce electricity, a means (120) for providing electricity to a third-party device, a means (155, 165) for providing GNL from the storage tank to a third-party device and/or to the combustion means (115), and a heat exchanger (150) for vaporizing the GNL of the storage tank (105), the vapour leaving the heat exchanger being provided to the storage tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 15/10 - Adaptations for driving, or combinations with, electric generators
• F02C 3/22 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid using a special fuel, oxidant, or dilution fluid to generate the combustion products the fuel or oxidant being gaseous at standard temperature and pressure

Abstract

The safety harness (30) comprises: - a least one loop (31, 32, 33, 35, 36) intended to surround part of the body of a user, provided with a sensor (37, 38, 67, 68) for measuring the tightening force exerted on said loop, each measurement sensor providing a signal representing said force; - a means (42) for comparing the value represented by the signal supplied by at least one measurement sensor with a minimum predetermined force value; and - a means (42) for indicating a tightening fault, in the event that, for at least one measurement sensor, the measured force is below the minimum predetermined force value. In embodiments of the invention, the comparison means is configured to compare the value represented by the signal provided by at least one measurement sensor with a maximum predetermined force value, with the means for indicating a tightening fault indicating a tightening fault in the event that, for at least one measurement sensor, the measured force is greater than the maximum predetermined force value.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for converting a gas into methane (CH4) which includes: - a step of activating a catalytic material including praseodymium (Pr6O11) associated with nickel oxide (NiO) and alumina (Al2O3), the respective proportions of which are, relative to the total weight of these three compounds: - Pr6O11: 1 wt% to 20 wt%, - NiO: 1 wt% to 20 wt%, and - Al2O3: 60 to 98 wt%; and - a step of passing a gas including at least one carbon monoxide (CO) over the activated catalytic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/83 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with rare earths or actinides
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/03 - Precipitation; Co-precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
• C07C 9/04 - Methane

Abstract

6233: 60 to 98 wt%; and - a step of passing a gas including at least one carbon monoxide (CO) over the activated catalytic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/83 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with rare earths or actinides
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 37/03 - Precipitation; Co-precipitation
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
• C07C 9/04 - Methane
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles

Goods & Services

Arranging of business introductions; Organisation of exhibitions for business or commerce; Arranging and conducting of promotional events; Arranging and conducting of commercial exhibitions; Arranging of presentations for business purposes; Arranging of displays for commercial purposes; Organisation of events for commercial and advertising purposes; Arranging of business introductions; Arranging of product launches; Shows (Conducting business -). Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities; Education or entertainment information; Leisure services; Organisation of competitions [education or entertainment]; Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses and symposiums; Providing information on congress events; Arranging of conferences relating to business; Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; Provision of recreational events; Organising events for cultural purposes; Conducting of cultural events; Conducting of entertainment events.

Abstract

An intervention method for acting on a wall of a fluid pipeline using a tool includes moving the tool inside the pipeline until a pipe segment of the tool is positioned facing a zone of the wall of the pipeline. The method also includes creating sealing upstream and downstream from the zone using first and second seals of the tool so as to seal off an outer portion of a segment of the pipeline around the zone. The method further includes acting on the zone of the wall. The sealing by the first and second seals occurs in two portions of the pipeline so as to define a sealing lock between the two portions of the pipeline. The first seal is in two portions, and the second seal is in two portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
• F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
• F16L 55/16 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders

Abstract

An intervention method for acting on a wall of a fluid pipeline using a tool includes moving the tool inside the pipeline until a pipe segment of the tool is positioned facing a zone of the wall of the pipeline. The method also includes creating sealing upstream and downstream from the zone using first and second seals of the tool so as to seal off an outer portion of a segment of the pipeline around the zone. The method further includes acting on the zone of the wall. The sealing by the first and second seals occurs in two portions of the pipeline so as to define a sealing lock between the two portions of the pipeline. The tool further includes an adjustable propulsion system configured to make use of movement of the fluid in order to move the tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/12 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ
• F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
• F16L 55/16 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders

Abstract

a means (120) for vibrating the microperforated membrane in order to spray the liquid odorizing compound, when it comes into contact with the membrane, into the pipeline.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 17/00 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas

Abstract

The fluidized bed reactor (100) for the biological methanation of dihydrogen or a dihydrogen-rich gas and carbon dioxide or a carbon dioxide-rich gas comprises: - an enclosure (105) having a longitudinal end (107) referred to as "low" and an opposite longitudinal end (106) referred to as "high", the enclosure comprising, near the low end: - a primary inlet (110) for water, - an inlet (110) for dihydrogen or dihydrogen-rich gas, and - an inlet (110) for carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide-rich gas, and near the high end: - an outlet (115) for synthetic methane or for synthetic methane-rich gas and - an outlet (120) at least for water and, - a substrate material (125) which is not consumable by the methanation reaction to form a bed of methanogenic flora, and which has a density greater than water and is configured to receive a methanogenic flora.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/107 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with means for collecting fermentation gases, e.g. methane
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means

Abstract

The reactor (100) for the biological methanation of dihydrogen or a dihydrogen-rich gas and carbon dioxide or a carbon dioxide-rich gas, comprises: - an enclosure (105) having a longitudinal end (106) referred to as "low" and an opposite longitudinal end (107) referred to as "high", said enclosure comprising, near the low end: - a primary inlet (110, 405) for water, - an inlet (115, 405) for dihydrogen or dihydrogen-rich gas and - an inlet (120, 405) for carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide-rich gas and close to the high end: - an outlet (125) for synthetic methane or synthetic methane-rich gas and - a primary outlet (130) for water, - a support material (135) for forming a methanogenic flora bed, having a density less than the density of water, movable in translation along the longitudinal axis (101) of the enclosure, configured to receive a methanogenic flora and - between the support material, on the one hand, and the outlet for methane and the outlet for water, on the other hand, a surface (140) for retaining the perforated support material forming a stop for the longitudinal movement of the support material at the position of said surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/107 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with means for collecting fermentation gases, e.g. methane
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means

Abstract

The invention proposes a cross-fired melting furnace and a method of melting raw materials by a cross-fired melting furnace (10) which has a melting tank (7), a melting chamber (8), N first ports (31, 36) associated N first burners (11, 16); N second ports (41,... 46), an auxiliary fuel injector for introducing a fraction of the fuel required for melting as auxiliary fuel in the direction of the flow of recirculating combustion products without additional oxidiser, into said re-circulating combustion products in the direction of the flow of re-circulating combustion products, and with a chosen velocity such that X2 mixes with the re-circulating combustion products before being combusted by the oxidant entering the furnace.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 5/235 - Heating the glass
• C03B 5/04 - Melting in furnaces; Furnaces so far as specially adapted for glass manufacture in tank furnaces

Abstract

The invention proposes an end-fired melting furnace and a method of melting raw materials by an end-fired melting furnace (10) which has a melting tank (7), a melting chamber (8), first and second ports (21, 22), at least one burner (11, 12), and at least one auxiliary fuel injector arranged in the end-fired melting furnace in said roof or in said first and second side walls respectively so that the at least one auxiliary fuel injector introduces a fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel, in the direction of said re-circulating combustion products (104), without additional oxidiser, into said re-circulating combustion products in the direction of the flow of re-circulating combustion products, and with a chosen velocity such that X2 mixes with re-circulating combustion products before being combusted by the oxidiser entering the furnace.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 5/235 - Heating the glass
• C03B 5/04 - Melting in furnaces; Furnaces so far as specially adapted for glass manufacture in tank furnaces

Goods & Services

Software [recorded programs]; interactive software; remote diagnosis software in the field of energy; interfaces [for computers]; downloadable computer software applications; downloadable applications for mobile devices; computer databases; electronic control systems; electronic control devices; electric current control devices; electric sensors; electronic sensors; temperature sensors; measuring sensors; air quality control and measurement apparatus and instruments; electronic circuits and electronic components for air quality control and measurement apparatus and instruments; detectors; diagnostic apparatus not for medical use; data communication apparatus; all the goods being integrated into home automation systems. Equipment for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, purification [ambient air]; filters for air cleaning; filters for ventilation apparatus; extractors [ventilation]; air cleaning apparatus; all the goods being integrated into home automation systems. Collection and systematization of information in computer databases; processing of data concerning the temperature, humidity level, noise, brightness and air quality; computerized database management; recording of data concerning the temperature, humidity level, noise, brightness and air quality and energy consumption in buildings; all the services of this class concerning home automation systems. Commissioning services, advisory services for the installation, repair of electric or electronic apparatus and instruments for remote control of home automation functions for buildings; installation and maintenance of home automation installations as well as programmable automated systems. Remote transmission of data via telecommunications for remote regulation, monitoring and management of energy consumption; communications between sensors and meters and computer terminals; secure transmission of data, particularly with an access code; electronic bulletin board services (telecommunication services); communications by computer terminals, mobile smartphones, tablet computers; telecommunications via interactive computer platforms; rental of telecommunications apparatus and instruments; remote transmission of data via telecommunications for remote regulation, monitoring and management of temperature, humidity level, noise, brightness, air quality and energy consumption; communications between sensors and meters of data relating to energy consumption and emission and computer terminals; all the services of this class concerning home automation systems. Consultancy services relating to energy efficiency; advice related to energy saving; remote preparation of energy balance sheets; analysis of the air in buildings; auditing of the quality of air in buildings; indoor air quality control; evaluations, estimates and research in the fields of science provided by engineers in the field of pollution, detection, metrology and capture of pollutants; diagnosis of air quality in buildings with the identification of the origin of pollution; testing services for the certification of quality or standards in the field of diagnosis of indoor air quality; scientific advisory services relating to the improvement of indoor air quality; technical consulting in the field of environmental sciences; advice relating to the guarantee of indoor air quality; chemical analyses, scientific analyses; sampling and analysis services for assessing pollution levels; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; diagnostic of electric or electronic apparatus and instruments for remote control of home automation functions for buildings; programming home automation installations as well as programmable automated systems; all services in this class relating to automation systems.

Abstract

An electronic device includes a body having a threaded portion configured to co-operate with a threaded portion of a duct in a sleeve in order to move the device into a final position when the device is turned. The electronic device also includes a hole punch configured to form a through orifice in a pipe while the device is being turned and to enable the device to be inserted into the final position. The electronic device further includes an electronic module configured to be in contact with a fluid passing through the pipe when the device is in the final position. In addition, the electronic device includes at least one electrical connection connected to the electronic module and passing through the body leading to a top face of the body. The body and the at least one electrical connection form a plug of the duct in the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipes; Joining pipes to walls
• F17D 3/18 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for measuring the quantity of conveyed product
• F16L 41/04 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluids; Fittings therefor
• G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
• G01L 19/00 - MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (300) for liquefying a natural gas or a biogas, comprising: a first step (320) of compressing vaporized carbon dioxide, a first heat exchange step (325) for cooling the compressed carbon dioxide, a first step (330) of heat exchange between the gas and the carbon dioxide, a step (335) of expanding the carbon dioxide, a second step of compressing (305) a refrigerant fluid, a second heat exchange step (310) for cooling the compressed refrigerant fluid, a second step (360) of heat exchange between the gas and the refrigerant fluid, the means (315) of expanding the refrigerant fluid, a third step (340) of compressing a vaporised pure refrigerant compound, a third heat exchange step (345) for cooling the compressed refrigerant compound, a third step (350) of heat exchange between the refrigerant compound and the gas, and the step (355) of expanding the refrigerant compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (100) for liquefying a natural gas or a biogas comprises: - a first compressor (105) for a first vaporised refrigerant compound, - a first heat exchanger (110) for cooling the first compressed refrigerant compound, - a first heat exchange body (115), - a means (120) for expanding the first refrigerant compound, - a second compressor (125) for a second refrigerant compound, - a second heat exchanger (130) for cooling the second refrigerant compound, - a second heat exchange body (135), - a means (140) for expanding the second compound and - a third heat exchange body (145), located between the first expanded refrigerant compound and the second cooled compound, - a third compressor (150) for a third gaseous refrigerant compound, - a third heat exchanger (155) for cooling the third refrigerant compound, and - downstream of the first heat exchange body (115), a means (160) for expanding the third refrigerant compound, wherein the first heat exchange body is configured to carry out, in addition, heat exchange between the gas and the third refrigerant compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (300) for liquefying a natural gas or a biogas, said method comprising: a first step (305) of compressing a vaporised refrigerant mixture; a first heat exchange step (310) for cooling the compressed refrigerant mixture; a step (315) of expanding the cooled refrigerant mixture; a second step (320) of compressing vaporised carbon dioxide; a second heat exchange step (325) for cooling the compressed carbon dioxide; a first step (330) of heat exchange between: the gas and the expanded refrigerant mixture (330a) in order to cool the gas, the vaporised refrigerant mixture being supplied in the first compression step, the expanded refrigerant mixture and the cooled carbon dioxide (330b) in order to cool the carbon dioxide, the cooled carbon dioxide being supplied in a step of expansion of the carbon dioxide, and the gas and the expanded carbon dioxide (330c) in order to cool the gas, the vaporised carbon dioxide being supplied in the second compression step; and the step (335) of expansion of the carbon dioxide cooled in the first heat exchange step, the expanded carbon dioxide being supplied in the first heat exchange step.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

This invention relates to a method and a system for calculating in real-time the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank containing natural gas comprising a liquefied natural gas (LNG) layer and a gaseous natural gas (GNG) layer. This invention also relates to a system for calculating, in real time, according to the method of the invention, the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank, as well as a vehicle comprising an NG tank and a system according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

The facility (1) comprises: - a methanizer (2), producing a biogas stream; - a purifier (7) separating the biogas stream into a biomethane stream and a stream of impurities; - an injection station (11) for injecting the biomethane into a gas transportation or distribution network (13); - a conditioning unit (19), configured to selectively take at least one portion of the biomethane stream and to condition the biomethane in the form of at least one high-density product; -a storage unit (21) for storing the or each high-density product; - a deconditioning unit (23), configured to selectively convert the or each high-density product stored in the storage unit (21) into an additional stream of biomethane and to supply the additional stream of biomethane to the injection station (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/107 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with means for collecting fermentation gases, e.g. methane
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas

Abstract

Method for estimating at least one combustion characteristic of a combustible gas belonging to a family of combustible gases, said at least one characteristic being the Wobbe index or the higher calorific value, the method comprising: measurement (E01) of at least two flow properties of said combustible gas, measurement (E02) of the dihydrogen content XH2 of said combustible gas, said at least one characteristic ?GN/H2 being estimated (E03) by means of the following refined empirical law: ?G?/?2 = a + ß x Y + ? x XH2 where a, ß, and x are predetermined coefficients for the family of combustible gases, and Y is a variable indicative of physical properties of said combustible gas, formulated on the basis of said measured values of said at least two flow properties of said combustible gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/22 - Fuels; Explosives

Abstract

The invention relates to a depollution assembly (1) comprising: a suction element (5); a unit (7) for washing the polluted inner atmosphere by means of a flow of water (9), producing a polluted flow of water (11) and a washed gas flow (13); a biological device (15) for depolluting the polluting flow of water (11), producing a depolluted flow of water (17); and a biological device (19) for depolluting the washed gas flow (13), producing a depolluted gas flow (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/84 - Biological processes
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• C02F 103/18 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the wet purification of gaseous effluents

Abstract

Method for estimating at least one combustion characteristic of a combustible gas belonging to a family of combustible gases, said at least one characteristic being the Wobbe index or the higher calorific value, the method comprising: measurement (E01) of at least two flow properties of said combustible gas, measurement (E02) of the dihydrogen content XH2 of said combustible gas, said at least one characteristic ΞGN/H2 being estimated (E03) by means of the following refined empirical law: ΞGΝ/Η2 = α + β x Y + γ x XH2 where α, β, and x are predetermined coefficients for the family of combustible gases, and Y is a variable indicative of physical properties of said combustible gas, formulated on the basis of said measured values of said at least two flow properties of said combustible gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/22 - Fuels; Explosives

Abstract

The invention relates to an automated device (1) for determining the nature of a pipe (2). The device comprises measuring means having: - a magnetic module suitable for indicating the presence of a metallic material in the pipe, and - at least one ultrasound module (4, 5) suitable for measuring the thickness of the pipe (2) and for detecting a gaseous or liquid phase of a fluid present therein. The invention also relates to a method for determining the nature of a pipe by means of said device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/02 - Analysing fluids

Abstract

The pressure regulation device (100) for a liquefied natural gas storage tank (200) comprises: - a pipe (105) for transferring boil-off gas of liquefied natural gas designed to be attached to an outlet (205) for boil-off gas from the tank, this transfer pipe being provided with a first discharging device (110) that is activated when the boil-off gas pressure in the tank is greater than a first predetermined threshold value, referred to as "P1," - a heat exchanger (115) for cooling and/or liquefying the boil-off gas discharged from the tank -between the transfer pipe (105) and the heat exchanger (115): -a temporary storage volume (125) of boil-off gas and -between the storage volume and the heat exchanger: -a second discharge device (130) designed to be activated when the boil-off gas pressure in the tank is greater than a second predetermined threshold value, greater than the first threshold value or - an expander (630) designed to be activated when the boil-off gas pressure at the exchanger and/or tank is less than a third predetermined threshold value, referred to as "P3," P3 being less than P1 and - a return pipe (120) for liquefied boil-off gas connected to the heat exchanger, the return pipe being designed to be attached to an inlet (210) for liquefied boil-off gas from the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

The system (100) for determining the value of at least one parameter of a liquid storage tank, such as a local deformation of the tank, for example, is characterised in that it comprises: - a liquid storage tank (115); and - a removable device (120) for determining the value of at least one parameter of a liquid tank, which device comprises: - an attachment means (125) to the inside of the tank, for example to a mast positioned inside the tank and in the vicinity of an upper wall (130) of said tank, said attachment means supporting: - a multi-directional laser emitter (110); - a receiver (135) of the light emitted by the laser; - a photodetector (140) converting the received light into an electric signal; and - a means (145) for detecting a relief inside the tank as a function of signals converted by the photodetector; - a means (146) for determining a topography of at least one wall of the tank as a function of at least one detected relief; and - a means (150) for determining the value of each local deformation parameter as a function of the determined topography.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01F 23/292 - Light

Abstract

The device (100) for regulating the pressure of a liquefied natural gas storage tank (200) comprises: – a pipe (105) for transferring liquefied natural gas evaporation gas and configured to be attached to an evaporation gas outlet (205) of the tank, this transfer pipe being equipped with a first dump valve (110) activated when the pressure of the evaporation gas in the tank is higher than a predetermined limit value referred to as "P1", – a reservoir (115) for storing a cold fluid, in liquid form, the pressure in the reservoir being dependent on the pressure of the evaporation gas in the transfer pipe, – a pipe (120) for transporting cold fluid, and connected to the reservoir, so as to transport cold fluid in liquid form under the effect of the increase in pressure in the reservoir, the transport pipe being configured to be attached to a cold fluid inlet (210) of the tank, – a storage cylinder (510) of high-pressure gaseous cold fluid at a pressure higher than the initial operating pressure of the liquid cold fluid in the reservoir (115), and - an expander, connected to the storage cylinder (510), so as to expand the gaseous cold fluid from the storage cylinder down to a determined operating pressure, the expanded gaseous cold fluid being injected into the reservoir (115) in order to raise the pressure thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

The device (100) for liquefying a natural gas comprises: - a compressor (105) for a first vaporized coolant chemical mixture, - a means (110) for fractionating the compressed mixture into a heavy fraction and a light fraction, - a first heat exchange body (115) for heat exchange between the heavy fraction of the first mixture and the natural gas in order to cool at least the natural gas, - a second heat exchange body (120) for heat exchange between the light fraction of the first mixture and the cooled natural gas in the first exchange body in order to liquefy the natural gas, and - a return pipe (125) for return of the first vaporized coolant mixture in the heat exchange body to the compressor (105), - upstream from an inlet (116) for the natural gas in the first exchange body (115) or downstream from an outlet (121) of liquefied natural gas from the second exchange body (120), a third heat exchange body (130, 135) for heat exchange between the natural gas and a second coolant chemical compound, and - a means (140, 145) for compressing the second vaporized compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (600) for liquefying a natural gas comprises: - a first centrifugal compressor (605), - a fractionating means (110), - a second centrifugal compressor (610), - a first heat exchange body (115), - a second heat exchange body (120) and - a return conduit (125) leading to the first compressor, - upstream of an inlet (116) in the first exchange body, a third heat exchange body (420), - a third centrifugal compressor (620), the first and third centrifugal compressors being actuated by a single common turbine (630), - a shell (635) common to the first compressor and the third compressor, - a cooling means (430) and - a transfer conduit (435) leading to the third exchange body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (400) for liquefying a natural gas comprises: a compressor (105) of a first vaporised refrigerant chemical mixture, a means (110) for fractionating the compressed mixture into a heavy fraction and a light fraction, - a first body (115) for exchanging heat between the heavy fraction of the first mixture and the natural gas to cool at least the natural gas, a second body (120) for exchanging heat between the light fraction of the first mixture and the natural gas cooled in the first exchange body to liquefy the natural gas, - a conduit (125) for returning the first vaporised refrigerant mixture in the heat exchange bodies to the compressor, - a regulator (405) for the liquefied natural gas, a collector (410) for the evaporation gas produced during the expansion of the gas in the regulator, - a conduit (415) for injecting the evaporation gas at the inlet of the second exchange body, upstream of an inlet (116) for the natural gas in the first exchange body (115), a third body (420) for exchanging heat between the natural gas and a second chemical refrigerant compound, - a means (425) for compressing the second vaporised compound, a means (430) for cooling the second compressed compound and a conduit (435) for transferring the second cooled compound towards the third exchange body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for calculating in real time the methane number of a liquefied natural gas contained in a tank, in particular in an on-board tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations
• F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
• F02M 21/06 - Apparatus for de-liquefying, e.g. by heating
• F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen

Abstract

The present invention relates to a module (400) for purging a liquid layer contained in a cryogenic tank (100) of a vehicle, said liquid layer being the liquid phase of a gaseous energy source, said module (400) being characterised in that it comprises: an inlet (E) to be connected to the tank (100) by means of a removable intake duct (300) carrying the liquid phase; a cryogenic liquid pump (4002) connected to the inlet (E) of the module (400); and a vaporiser (4004) transforming the liquid phase into a gaseous phase, the inlet of the vaporiser (4004) being connected to the outlet of the cryogenic liquid pump (4002) and the outlet thereof being connected to a storage means (4006) for storing the thus formed gaseous phase, said storage means (4006) being connected to the main outlet (S) which is intended to be connected by means of a removable exit duct (500) to an external system (600) that can use the gaseous phase, said module (400) also being characterised in that it is self-contained and compact. The invention also relates to a system (1000) that uses said purging module (400).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 6/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling vessels not under pressure with liquefied or solidified gases

Abstract

The invention relates to a module (400) for depressurising and storing a portion of a gaseous layer (g) originating from at least one cryogenic tank (100, 111, 112). The invention also relates to a system for carrying out such a module (400).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 6/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling vessels not under pressure with liquefied or solidified gases

Goods & Services

Financial studies and financial consultancy for improving, developing and renovating installations powered by energy of all kinds and the performance thereof; Financial information in the energy sector; Business assistance in the financial and budgetary sector; Organisation of financing for energy projects; Consultancy, information and assistance relating to energy projects. Installation of high energy performance boilers; Maintenance of high energy performance boilers; Repair of high energy performance boilers; Installation, maintenance and repair of heating regulation systems; Installation, maintenance and repair of heat pumps; Installation, maintenance and repair of air compressors; Installation, maintenance and repair of motors and turbines; Installation, maintenance and repair of cooling units and refrigerating apparatus; Installation and maintenance of lighting systems; Installation of thermal insulation for buildings; Heat insulation of windows; Heat insulation of roofing, ceilings and indoor and outdoor walls; Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic installations; Maintenance, repair and reconditioning of photovoltaic apparatus and installations. Energy auditing; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Technical advice in connection with energy-saving measures; Technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation; Technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; Advisory services relating to energy efficiency.

Goods & Services

Recorded computer software; Interactive computer software; Computer software for remote diagnostics in the field of energy; Interfaces for computers; Computer software applications, downloadable; Downloadable applications for use with mobile devices; Computer databases; Electronic control systems; Electronic control units; Electric current control devices; Electric sensors; Electronic sensors; Temperature sensors; Measuring sensors; Apparatus and instruments for measuring and checking air quality; Electronic circuits and electronic components for apparatus and instruments for measuring and controlling air quality; Detectors; Diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes; Data communications apparatus; All being incorporated into home automation systems. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and purification equipment (ambient); Filters for cleaning air; Air filters; Filters for use with apparatus for ventilating; Extractor units [ventilation]; Air cleaning apparatus; All being incorporated into home automation systems. Collection and systematisation of information into computer databases; Processing of data relating to temperature, humidity levels, noise, brightness and air quality; Computerized file management; All the services in this class relating to home automation systems. Start-up, installation assistance, diagnostics and repair of electric or electronic remote control apparatus and instruments for home automation functions in buildings; Installation, programming and upkeep of home automation installations and programmable automated machines. Remote data transmission by means of telecommunications for the remote regulation, control and management of energy consumption; Communications between sensors, meters and computer terminals; Secure transmission of data, in particular with access codes; Electronic bulletin board services [telecommunications services]; Communications via computer terminals, mobile smartphones, electronic tablets; Telecommunications via interactive information technology platforms; Rental of telecommunication apparatus and devices; All the services in this class relating to home automation systems; Remote data transmission by means of telecommunications for the remote regulation, control and management of temperature, humidity, noise, brightness, air quality and energy consumption; Communications between sensors and meters for data relating to energy emissions and consumption and computer terminals. Advisory services relating to energy efficiency; Recording of data relating to temperature, humidity, noise, brightness, air quality and energy consumption in buildings; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Remote energy assessments; Analysing of air in building environments; Quality control of air in buildings; Checking the quality of interior air; Evaluation, appraisals and research in the scientific fields, provided by engineers, in connection with pollution and the detection, metering and capture of pollutants; Diagnosis of air quality inside buildings, including identifying the cause of pollution; Testing for certifying of quality or standards in connection with the diagnosis of interior air quality; Scientific consultancy relating to the improvement of interior air quality; Technical consultancy in the field of environmental science; Consultancy relating to guaranteeing interior air quality; Chemical analysis, scientific analysis; Anti-spamming services; Conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; All the services in this class relating to home automation systems.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and system for the real-time calculation of the amount of residual chemical energy in a non-refrigerated, pressurised tank containing liquefied natural gas (LNG), without the composition of the LNG having to be determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Goods & Services

Apparatus and instruments for gas regulation and analysis; Diagnostic apparatus for gas; Apparatus for measuring the Wobbe Index; Recorded computer programs; Software; Databases, namely database management systems relating to gas regulation, analysis and combustion; Electronic publications (downloadable); Apparatus for measuring the properties of gases (gross heating value and Wobbe indices) and for regulating the Wobbe index of natural gas. Rental of apparatus for the regulation and analysis of gases; Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment for the regulation and analysis of gases; Installation and maintenance of equipment for the regulation and analysis of gases. Communications by computer terminals, by the electronic and telephone route, by satellite and cable; Telecommunications and electronic mail by global networks, including intranets and the Internet; Telecommunications relating to the maintenance of installations for the regulation and analysis of gases. Engineering and technical research in the field of energy, industrial analysis and research relating to energy, design, updating and installation of software in the field of energy; Engineering services; Technical expertise in the field of energy; Production of studies and expert advice relating to energy; Engineering and technical consultancy in connection with installations for the regulation and analysis of gases; Scientific and industrial research services in the field of energy; Measuring and analysis of gases for industry and others; Research and development of new products in the field of energy for others; Design and development of computer software in the field of energy, in particular the combustion, regulation and analysis of gases.

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (200) for the cogeneration of methanol and synthesis methane, comprising a CO2 hydrogenation device (100) for producing methanol from a syngas containing dihydrogen, H2 and carbon dioxide CO2, and a methanation reactor (205) for producing synthesis methane. The hydrogenation device comprises: a CO 2 hydrogenation reactor (105) for producing at least methanol CH 3OH; a condenser (145) for the hydrogenation reaction products leaving the reactor (105), intended to separate at least methanol and water form the excess syngas following the hydrogenation reaction; a first line (150) for the recirculation of the excess cold syngas leaving the condenser (145), connecting the outlet (155) of the condenser and the inlet (110) of the hydrogenation reactor (105), comprising a recirculator (160) for said syngas; a means (165) for measuring the flow rate of the methanol condensed by the condenser; and a means (170) for controlling the second recirculator, configured to control the recirculation of a quantity of excess hydrogen reaction products, determined according to the measured condensed methanol flow rate and a second given set value (175). The methanation reactor (205) comprises: an inlet (210) for part of the hydrogen products comprising at least the excess syngas following the hydrogenation reaction, and an outlet (215) for the methanation reaction products comprising at least the synthesis methane.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
• C07C 29/152 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the reactor used
• C07C 1/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon

Abstract

The device (200) for the cogeneration of methanol and synthetic methane comprises a device (100) for the hydrogenation of CO2 in order to produce methanol from a syngas comprising dihydrogen, H2, and carbon dioxide, CO2. It comprises: - a reactor (105) for the hydrogenation of CO2 in order to produce at least methanol, CH3OH or MeOH, referred to as "hydrogenation", - a first recirculation conduit (120), for recirculating at least a portion of the hot products from the hydrogenation reaction, connecting the reactor outlet to the reactor inlet, comprising a recirculator (125), - a means (130) for measuring the flow rate of syngas passing through the reactor inlet and - a means (135) for controlling the recirculator in order to control the recirculation of a quantity of hot products from the hydrogenation reaction determined according to the measured flow rate of syngas and a first predetermined setpoint value (140), and, the device (200) also comprises: an inlet (210) for a portion of the hydrogenation products comprising at least excess syngas following the hydrogenation reaction and an outlet (215) for methanation reaction products comprising at least synthetic methane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes
• C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C07C 31/04 - Methanol
• C07C 1/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon dioxide with hydrogen

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100) for the odorisation of a gas circulating in a pipeline (200), comprising: a tank (105) for a liquid odorising compound; a means for detecting (140) differences in pressure between the pipeline (200) and the tank; a means (135) for pressurising the compound in the tank according to the pressure difference; a microperforated membrane (110) acting as an interface between the tank and an inner volume (115) of the pipeline; and a means (120) for vibrating the microperforated membrane in order to spray the liquid odorising compound, when it comes into contact with the membrane, into the pipeline.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 17/00 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass
• C10L 3/00 - Gaseous fuels; Natural gas; Synthetic natural gas obtained by processes not covered by subclasses , ; Liquefied petroleum gas
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for preventing the formation of bio-fouling on a surface of a material that is in contact with an aqueous medium or with air having a relative humidity greater than or equal to 90%, said method comprising the treatment of the surface with an EPS that can be obtained by fermentation of a Pseudoalteromonas genus bacterium originating from a non-atypical marine environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/16 - Anti-fouling paints; Underwater paints

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for preventing the formation of bio-fouling on a surface of a material that is in contact with an aqueous medium or with air having a relative humidity greater than or equal to 90%, said method comprising the treatment of the surface with an EPS that can be obtained by fermentation of a Vibrio parahaemolyticus genus bacterium.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/16 - Anti-fouling paints; Underwater paints

Abstract

The present invention concerns, in particular, a method for producing a catalyst intended to be incorporated into a catalytic converter system that can be used for treating an exhaust gas from a vehicle engine, said method comprising at least the following step: treating, by means of a gas phase, a structure comprising at least one zeolite, palladium and cerium, in order to obtain the catalyst, the gas phase comprising water vapour at a volume content of between 5% and 20% and a temperature of between 450 °C and 550 °C being imposed during said treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 37/10 - Heat treatment in the presence of water, e.g. steam
• B01J 29/22 - Noble metals
• B01J 29/18 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites; Isomorphous compounds thereof of the mordenite type
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for quick, on-site location of pollutant sources in an indoor environment, comprising: a first step (120) of measuring an amount of at least one pollutant in the air of the environment; and, for each amount of a pollutant measured above a predetermined limit value, a step (140) of locating the source of said pollutant, comprising: a step (145) of moving a collection point in the environment, followed by a second step (150) of measuring the pollutant and/or a step (160) of determining a pollution source on the basis of the measured amount and stored data. Upstream from each first measurement step (120), the method comprises: a step (105) of selecting a type of environment and/or building; a step (110) of selecting pollutants to be located, on the basis of the type of environment and/or building; and a step (115) of determining values of measurement parameters to be implemented in each first measurement step, as a function of the pollutants to be located.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device intended for being inserted into a pipe (50) until an end position, the device also being configured to be arranged in a sleeve (30) assembled on the pipe and through a duct (31) of the sleeve opening onto a wall of the pipe, comprising: a body (2) provided with a threaded portion (3) for moving the electronic device by screwing until the end position thereof; a hollow punch (4); an electronic module (6); at least one electrical connection (8) connected to the electronic module and passing through said body, the body and said at least one electrical connection forming a plug of the sleeve duct.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipes; Joining pipes to walls
• F17D 3/18 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for measuring the quantity of conveyed product
• G01F 1/38 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction the pressure or differential pressure being measured by means of a movable element, e.g. diaphragm, piston, Bourdon tube or flexible capsule

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device intended for being inserted into a pipe (50) until an end position, the device also being configured to be arranged in a sleeve (30) assembled on the pipe and through a duct (31) of the sleeve opening onto a wall of the pipe, comprising: a body (2) provided with a threaded portion (3) for moving the electronic device by screwing until the end position thereof; a hollow punch (4); an electronic module (6); at least one electrical connection (8) connected to the electronic module and passing through said body, the body and said at least one electrical connection forming a plug of the sleeve duct.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipes; Joining pipes to walls
• F17D 3/18 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for measuring the quantity of conveyed product
• G01F 1/38 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction the pressure or differential pressure being measured by means of a movable element, e.g. diaphragm, piston, Bourdon tube or flexible capsule

Abstract

The cooling device (10) for a carbon dioxide methanation catalytic reactor (105) comprises: - at least one cooling tube (110) passing through the reactor comprising: - an inlet (115) and - an outlet (120) positioned at an altitude higher than the inlet, - a water tank (125) supplying the tube by gravity, comprising: - a water outlet (130), connected to the inlet of the tube; - a water and steam inlet (135) connected to the outlet of the tube; - a steam outlet (140) and - a water supply inlet (145), - a means (150) for measuring the temperature in the catalytic reactor and - a means (155) for controlling a water level in the water tank configured to supply the water tank with water in order to maintain a predefined water level in the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/02 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particles; Apparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for liquefying a fuel gas with a high methane content, which is a method that is a hybrid between an expansion method and a conventional open-cycle method. More specifically, the method according to the invention first of all compresses the cold medium then, in a first stage, uses the vaporisation thereof as cooling power and in a second stage expands to generate additional cold. The present invention also relates to a method for implementing the method according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for liquefying a methane-based fuel gas, which comprises a pre-cooling and liquefaction phase, in which fuel gas is cooled and liquefied between ambient temperature T0 and a temperature T2 at least as low as the bubble-point temperature of the gas by exchange of heat with a main flow of refrigerant mixture circulating countercurrent-wise with respect to the gas in a first heat exchanger, and a sub-cooling phase in which the liquefied gas is sub-cooled from the temperature T2 down to a sub-cooling temperature T3, by exchange of heat with a flow of initially liquid gaseous nitrogen circulating in a third open circuit, countercurrent-wise with respect to the flow of fuel gas. The present invention also relates to a liquefaction facility for implementing the method according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a system for calculating, in real-time, the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank containing natural gas comprising a liquefied natural gas (LNG) layer and a gaseous natural gas (GNG) layer. The present invention also relates to a system for calculating, in real time, according to the method of the invention, the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank, as well as to a vehicle comprising an NG tank and a system according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates, in general, to a method for liquefying a gas including mostly methane, in which method said gas to be liquefied circulates in a primary circuit from a source (1) to a tank (2) for liquefied gas, and in which a refrigerant mixture circulates in a closed secondary circuit, said method using, in particular, a main cryogenic exchanger, three compressors (21; 22; 23) and three aftercoolers (31; 32; 33), a distillation column (12) and a reboiler (13). The method according to the present invention is characterised in that the heat energy provided to the reboiler (13) comes directly from the overheating caused by the compression of the second compressor (22), said heat energy being carried to the reboiler (13) by means of an intermediate loop (40) connecting two heat exchangers (40a; 40b), the first heat exchanger (40a) recovering the heat energy released by the compression carried out in said second compressor (22), which heat energy is retransmitted via the intermediate loop (40) to the second heat exchanger (40b) in order to transmit same to the reboiler (13). The present invention also relates to a liquefaction facility implementing the method of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

The device (20) for decarbonating biogas comprises: - a first tank (205), for holding a volume of liquid comprising lime and water, comprising: - a first part (275) comprising: - an inlet (215) for biogas into the liquid, - an inlet (210) for the liquid and - a partition (280) for overflowing of the liquid to a second part (285), - the second part comprising: - a means (265) for collecting calcium carbonate and - an outlet (220) for the liquid, configured to release a part of the liquid when the volume of the liquid in the first tank is greater than a predefined maximum retention volume, - a second tank (225), for holding a volume of liquid comprising lime and water, comprising: - an inlet (230) for water released by the first tank, - an outlet (235) for decarbonated biogas and - an outlet (240) for the liquid, - a pipe (245) for recirculating the liquid leaving the second tank to the first tank, - a means (246) of recirculating the liquid leaving the second tank to the first tank, - a sensor (250) for sensing the pH of the liquid and - a means (255) of supplying lime to the liquid when the pH of the liquid is less than a predefined setpoint value.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas
• B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside