Method for conversion of biomass to biofuel
US8669404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.
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