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Freeboard tar destruction unit

US9364812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2011
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/145
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A tar destruction unit for a biomass gasifier is described, comprising a catalyst and/or heating means situated within the free-board section of the gasifier. Also described is a biomass gasifier having such a tar destruction unit.

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