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Gas-fed fermentation reactors, systems and processes

US10570364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M21/02
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.

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