Biomass feed system/process
US8523496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23K2203/104
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates generally to the conversion of biomass to oxygenated hydrocarbons. More particularly, an improved biomass feed system or process for conveying biomass to a reactor for conversion to oxygenated hydrocarbons is provided. The provided system or process utilizes a spool piece adapted to convey solid particulate biomass from a lower pressure to a higher pressure. The spool piece conveys the solid particulate biomass material either directly to a reactor operated at or below the higher pressure or first to a vibratory feeder and then to such reactor. The vibratory feeder can include a bowl and an outlet spout extending tangentially from the bowl.
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