Method and apparatus for pyrolysis of a biomass
US8057641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for effective pyrolysis of a biomass utilizing rapid heat transfer from a solid heat carrier or catalyst. Particularly, various embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses which incorporate progressive temperature quenching and rapid disengagement of the heat carrier material and reaction product.
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