METHOD OF EXTENDING BIOMASS CONVERSION CATALYST LIFE

    公开(公告)号:US20170166502A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-15

    申请号:US15378099

    申请日:2016-12-14

    Abstract: A method of extending the catalyst life of a hydrogenolysis catalyst activity in the presence of biomass and aqueous solution is described. Lignocellulosic biomass solids and aqueous solution is provided to in a hydrothermal digestion unit in the presence of a digestive solvent, and a supported hydrogenolysis catalyst containing (a) sulfur, (b) Mo or W, and (c) Co, Ni or mixture thereof, incorporated into a solid metal oxide support. The lignocellulosic biomass solids in the hydrothermal digestion unit is heated to a temperature in the range of 180° C. to less than 300° C. in the presence of digestive solvent, hydrogen, and in the range of 0.15 wt. % to 12.5 wt. %, based on catalyst, of H2S or H2S source at least partially soluble in aqueous solution, and the supported hydrogenolysis catalyst forming a product solution containing plurality of oxygenated hydrocarbons, the hydrothermal digestion unit maintaining protective sulfur concentration.

    BIOMASS DIGESTER WITH TWO LIQUID PHASES AND DRAFT TUBE CIRCULATION
    3.
    发明申请
    BIOMASS DIGESTER WITH TWO LIQUID PHASES AND DRAFT TUBE CIRCULATION 审中-公开
    具有两个液相的生物质吸收剂和管道循环

    公开(公告)号:US20170037072A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-09

    申请号:US15227990

    申请日:2016-08-04

    Abstract: A method comprises introducing biomass solids to a digester comprising a reactor, a circulation system including a first injector; providing a catalyst-containing digestion medium and an organic solvent layer floating thereon; circulating the medium through the circulation system; flowing gas through the medium; keeping the medium hot enough to digest the solids; and operating the digester such a headspace exists above the solvent. The digester includes a first eductor having an inlet in the headspace, a second eductor having an inlet in the organic layer, and a downdraft tube having an inlet in the digestion medium. A motive fluid flowing from the first injector draws gas from the headspace into the first eductor, a motive fluid flowing from the first eductor draws fluid from the organic layer into the second eductor, and a motive fluid flowing from the second eductor draws fluid from the digestion medium into the downdraft tube.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括将生物质固体引入包括反应器的消化器,包括第一注射器的循环系统; 提供含催化剂的消化介质和浮在其上的有机溶剂层; 使介质循环通过循环系统; 流过气体通过介质; 保持培养基足够热量消化固体; 并且操作蒸煮器这样的顶部空间存在于溶剂上方。 蒸煮器包括在顶部空间中具有入口的第一喷射器,在有机层中具有入口的第二喷射器和在消化介质中具有入口的向下流动管。 从第一喷射器流动的运动流体将气体从顶部空间吸入第一喷射器,从第一喷射器流动的运动流体将流体从有机层吸入第二喷射器,并且从第二喷射器流出的运动流体从 消化介质进入下降管。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING LIGNIN DURING HYDROTHERMAL DIGESTION OF CELLULOSIC BIOMASS SOLIDS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING LIGNIN DURING HYDROTHERMAL DIGESTION OF CELLULOSIC BIOMASS SOLIDS 审中-公开
    细胞生物质固体水热消解过程中处理木质素的方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170029713A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-02

    申请号:US14868474

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Abstract: Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by release of lignin therefrom. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids in a digestion solvent; at least partially converting the cellulosic biomass solids into a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase; and separating the phenolics liquid phase from the aqueous phase, at least partially depolymerizing the lignin in the phenolics liquid phase, wherein at least partially depolymerizing the lignin generates hydrocarbons.

    Abstract translation: 纤维素生物质固体的消化可能由于从其中释放木质素而变得复杂。 消化纤维素生物质固体的方法可以包括:在消化溶剂中提供纤维素生物质固体; 至少部分地将纤维素生物质固体转化成包含木质素的酚醛液相,包含衍生自纤维素生物质固体的醇组分的水相和可选的轻有机相; 并且将酚类液相与水相分离,至少部分地使酚类液相中的木质素解聚,其中至少部分地解聚木质素产生烃。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FEED MATERIAL TO A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FEED MATERIAL TO A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM 有权
    将饲料材料提供给加压系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160096692A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14868448

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring feed materials between zones having substantially different pressures, where the transfer can be continuous or semi-continuous. The methods and systems include a plurality of lock hoppers to receive feed material from a low pressure zone and pressurize it with fluid to a pressure of a high pressure zone. The pressurized material can be discharged to a circulation loop, which carries the pressurized material to one or more receiving unit(s) of a pressurized system. At least some feed material remains in the receiving unit(s) and at least a portion of the fluid exits to become part of the circulation loop. After discharge, the lock hoppers can be depressurized so the next pressurization cycle can begin with additional feed material. The lock hoppers can be operated in a time-staggered manner to provide continuous or semi-continuous transfer of material.

    Abstract translation: 在具有基本上不同压力的区域之间转移进料的方法和系统,其中转移可以是连续的或半连续的。 所述方法和系统包括多个锁定料斗,以从低压区域接收进料,并将其用流体加压至高压区的压力。 加压材料可以被排放到循环回路中,循环回路将加压材料运送到加压系统的一个或多个接收单元。 至少一些进料材料保留在接收单元中,并且流体的至少一部分排出成为循环回路的一部分。 排出后,可以将锁定料斗减压,因此下一个加压循环可以以额外的进料开始。 锁定料斗可以以交错方式操作,以提供连续或半连续的材料转移。

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