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Metal impurity and high molecular weight components removal of biomass derived biocrude

US8961794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2011
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for production of transportation fuels from biomass. More particularly, this invention relates to a process for using solvent to remove metal impurities and high molecular weight components from biomass derived biocrude to prevent potential catalyst poisoning and catalyst bed plugging in biocrude-to-transportation fuel upgrading process.

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