Title:
METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF FUEL PELLETS AND OTHER PRODUCTS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/156515
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for producing products, such as fuel pellets, from lignocellulosic biomass. Lignocellulosic biomass having a moisture content of less than about 30% by weight is introduced into a reactor. A vacuum of less than about 500 torr is applied to the reactor. Steam having a temperature of between about 180°C and about 235°C is injected into the reactor. The biomass is maintained in the reactor between about 1 and about 12 minutes. The treated biomass having a moisture content less than about 30% by weight is removed from the reactor. Treated biomass is formed into a pellet.
Inventors:
HARRIS KENNETH HILLEL PETER (NO)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/039664
Publication Date:
April 19, 2012
Filing Date:
June 08, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ZILKHA BIOMASS FUELS LLC (US)
HARRIS KENNETH HILLEL PETER (NO)
HARRIS KENNETH HILLEL PETER (NO)
International Classes:
C10L5/40; A23K10/32; B01J31/02; B30B11/22; C10B53/02; C10L5/02
Foreign References:
| US20090223119A1 | 2009-09-10 | |||
| US20080172933A1 | 2008-07-24 | |||
| US20070084385A1 | 2007-04-19 | |||
| JP2009280635A | 2009-12-03 | |||
| US20040097369A1 | 2004-05-20 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2580307A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SMITH, Michael, H. (P.C.100 North Boradway, Suite 290, Oklahoma City OK, US)
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