Systems and methods for collecting and transporting biofuel components
US12384979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2050/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of capturing and disposing of fats, oil and/or grease (“FOG”) is disclosed. The method includes providing a vacuum truck to a user, wherein the vacuum truck has a tank with (1) a vacuum hose; (2) an inlet to the tank connected directly to the hose; (3) an outlet from the tank; (4) and one or more mixing components. The method also calls for positioning an absorbent material within the tank that is capable of absorbing a quantity of FOG. Next, FOG is vacuumed from a grease trap via the hose and mixed with the absorbent material to create a biofuel. Finally, the biofuel is discharged from the outlet of the tank into a containment device at a burn facility and subsequently burned. Alternatively, the absorbent material may be contained within a containment device at the burn facility and mixed with the FOG at the facility before being burned.
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