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Systems and methods for oxidation of synthesis gas tar

US8084656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2008
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/145
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to the process of gasification and the production of synthesis gas. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the process of biomass gasification and the reduction or elimination of tars from the hydrocarbon-rich product gas derived from biomass gasification. The present invention comprises systems and methods for the reduction of tar from a synthesis gas derived from biomass gasification.

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