Gas-fed fermentation reactors, systems and processes utilizing gas/liquid separation vessels
US11572539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- 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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