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Gas-fed fermentation reactors, systems and processes

US12116563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2022
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2042

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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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