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Flow tube reactor

US8765452B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2012
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M27/24
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Devices, systems and methods for increasing fermentation rates of microbes via biostimulation are provided. Electrodes are preferably positioned along an interior or exterior of a tube-shaped component to administer electromagnetic/electric pulses to a solution comprising a microbe. Systems can advantageously be used in new biofuels production plants, or in existing biofuels production plants without the need for significant retrofits.

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