Digestion units configured for high yield biomass processing

Digestion units for processing cellulosic biomass can comprise a chamber having a height that is greater than its width, the chamber having an opening suitable for solids introduction located within the upper 20% of its height; one or more first fluid conduits connected to the chamber within the low...

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Main Authors FLOWERS, THOMAS LAMAR, DENTON, EDWARD JAMES, KOMPLIN, GLENN CHARLES, POWELL, JOSEPH BROUN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.02.2016
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APPARATUS THEREFOR
PAPER-MAKING
PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE BY REMOVING NON-CELLULOSE SUBSTANCESFROM CELLULOSE-CONTAINING MATERIALS
REGENERATION OF PULPING LIQUORS
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Summary:Digestion units for processing cellulosic biomass can comprise a chamber having a height that is greater than its width, the chamber having an opening suitable for solids introduction located within the upper 20% of its height; one or more first fluid conduits connected to the chamber within the lower 20% of its height, at least one of the first fluid conduits extending into the chamber and being elevated above the bottom of the chamber; one or more second fluid conduits connected to the chamber within the upper 20% of its height, at least one of the first fluid conduits being fluidly coupled to at least one of the second fluid conduits; a porous medium located in the chamber within the lower 20% of its height; and a movable pressure isolation device covering the opening; wherein the digestion unit is operable to maintain a pressure of at least 30 bar.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20130280241