Multiple Compression Briquetting
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University of MissouriOffice of Technology Management & Industry RelationsNon-Confidential Abstract of InventionUM Disclosure No. 12UMC045Multiple Compression Briquetting Absorbed natural gas tanks allow for low pressure natural gas storage. This means that tanks can take on a variety of shapes. Absorbents (such as activated carbon) are utilized to reduce the pressure required to store natural gas.The density of the absorbent determines its effectiveness. Researchers at the University of Missouri provide significantly increased the densities of briquettes of activated carbon by using a sequence of multiple compressions at ambient temperature followed by a higher temperature setting of the briquette. Briquette density increased by more than 50%. POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATIONS:• Gas Transit • Gas tanks on vehiclesMAIN ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:• Best production method of space-filling briquettes for use in ANG tank with flat wall sectionsSTATE OF DEVELOPMENT:• Briquette fabricated and pyrolyzed• Methane uptake studies in progressFURTHER R&D REQUIRED• Funding for demonstrationLICENSING POTENTIAL:• University seeks licensee with the potential to commercializeINVENTOR(S):• Galen J. Suppes• Dave PhillipsCONTACT INFO: Office of Technology Management & Industry Relations Wayne C. McDaniel, Ph.D. Senior Licensing & Business Development Associate – Engineering and Physical Sciences Email: McDanielwc@missouri.edu Phone: 573-884-3302
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Name: Galen Suppes, Professor
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