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Device and method for controlling the conversion of biomass to biofuel

US9005400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2011
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to control the conversion of carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a process having a control system that enables the system to produce a fuel of uniform quality, even with a change in biomass supply.

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