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Rotary torrefaction reactor

US10414994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ICM, Inc.

Inventors

Matt Thorn · Maize, US
Albert Bennett · Haven, US
Samuel Vander Griend · Wichita, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2015
Grant date	Sep 17, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 22, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E50/30
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device includes a rotary drum and a fluid conduit. The rotary drum has a horizontal rotation axis and the drum has a sealed inlet end and a sealed outlet end. The drum is configured to receive biomass proximate the inlet end and has a discharge port proximate an outlet end. The fluid conduit is disposed along an inner surface of the drum. The fluid conduit is configured to carry heated fluid and has a coupling external to the drum.

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