Don M Carson, 76828 Poplar Ln, Lemont, IL 60440

4046639, Sep 6, 1977

Nov 22, 1976

5/744065

Don B. Carson - Mount Prospect IL

UOP Inc. - Des Plaines IL

B01D 306

203 11

A process for simultaneously generating power and recovering potable water from a source of salinous water -- e. g. sea water. Salinous water, from a locus which is proximate to the surface thereof and at a relatively high temperature -- e. g. about 85. degree. F. -- is exposed to radiant solar energy to increase significantly the temperature thereof -- e. g. to a level of at least about 135. degree. F. The heated water is introduced into a plurality of flash separation zones, each succeeding one of which is maintained at a lower subatmospheric pressure than the preceding zone, to provide substantially non-salinous vapor phases. The salinous liquid phase is introduced in series through the plurality of flash zones. The vapor phases are passed through separate, individual turbines, or into different stages of a multiple-stage turbine, from the resulting motion of which power is generated. Vapors exiting from the turbines are condensed via indirect heat-exchange with a second salinous water portion, obtained from a second depth substantially below the surface, and at a comparatively lower temperature -- e. g. about 70. degree. F.

4009095, Feb 22, 1977

Jan 15, 1976

5/649285

Don B. Carson - Mount Prospect IL

UOP Inc. - Des Plaines IL

B01J 1300
C10G 1300

208108

A method for uniformly distributing a mixed-phase fluid intended for contact with a solid particulate catalyst bed disposed in a packed chamber. Foam is generated from the mixed-phase fluid by adding a surface-active agent and a foam stabilizing agent in small concentrations to the mixed-phase and passing the mixture through a zone of turbulence and decreasing pressure prior to the introduction thereof into the packed chamber. Surface-active and foam stabilizing agents are selected to be non-prejudicial to the intended function of the particulate catalyst material.

3981797, Sep 21, 1976

Jul 21, 1975

5/597625

James S. Kellar - Des Plaines IL
Don B. Carson - Mount Prospect IL
David M. Boyd - Claredon Hills IL

UOP Inc. - Des Plaines IL

C10G 2100

208309

Maximum removal of asphaltic material, including high molecular weight metallic contaminants, from a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock is achieved through the utilization of a solvent extraction zone provided with direct top-heating facilities in the upper portion thereof. The top-heating section of the extraction zone is divided into two liquid-collecting zones in partial open communication with each other. A portion of the liquid is removed from the lower liquid-collecting zone, increased in temperature and returned to the extractor in the upper liquid-collecting zone. The flow rate of liquid withdrawn from the lower zone is controlled in response to the differential pressure between the two liquid-collecting zones.

4046640, Sep 6, 1977

Nov 22, 1976

5/744064

Don B. Carson - Mount Prospect IL

UOP Inc. - Des Plaines IL

B01D 306

203 11

A process for simultaneously generating power and recovering potable water from a source of salinous water -- e. g. sea water. Salinous water, from a locus which is proximate to the surface of the source and at a relatively high temperature -- e. g. about 85. degree. F. -- is exposed to radiant solar energy to increase significantly the temperature thereof -- e. g. to a level of at least about 135. degree. F. The heated water is introduced into a plurality of flash separation zones, each succeeding one of which is maintained at a lower subatomospheric pressure than the preceding zone, to provide substantially non-salinous vapor phases. The salinous liquid phase is introduced in series through the plurality of flash zones. The vapor phases are utilized to vaporize hydrocarbons, in separate vaporizers, and the hydrocarbon vapors are passed through separate, individual turbines, or are introduced into different stages of a multi-stage turbine, from the resulting motion of which power is generated. Hydrocarbon vapors exiting from the turbines are condensed via indirect heat-exchange with a second salinous water portion, obtained from a second depth substantially below the surface, and at a comparatively lower temperature -- e. g. about 70. degree. F.