Process and system for producing biodiesel
US12297404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of producing biodiesel using a conduit contactor in fluid communication with a collection vessel includes: introducing a first stream including an alcohol proximate a plurality of fibers positioned within the conduit contactor and extending proximate to the collection vessel; introducing a second stream including an oil into the conduit contactor proximate to the plurality of fibers, wherein the second stream is in contact with the first stream; reacting the oil and the alcohol to for a single phase; receiving the single phase in the collection vessel; and separating biodiesel from the single phase.
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