Methods and systems for bio-oil recovery and separation aids therefor
US9328311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/74
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system for bio-oil recovery from biomass are provided which includes adding at least one separation aid to stillage that contains oil to form a treated stillage prior to centrifuging the stillage, and centrifuging the treated stillage in at least one centrifuge to separate at least a portion of the oil from the treated stillage. The separation aid can contain at least one lecithin and at least one oil and optionally at least one surfactant having an HLB value of at least 6. Treated stillage products are also provided which can contain the indicated separation aid and recovered oil.
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