2O may be recycled to the reactor system as an activation agent. The host plant may be a saw mill, a pulp and paper plant, a corn wet or dry mill, a sugar production facility, or a food or beverage plant, for example. In some embodiments, the activated carbon is utilized at the host plant to purify one or more primary products, to purify water, to treat a liquid waste stream, and/or to treat a vapor waste stream.
C01B 31/10 - Fabrication au moyen d'agents d'activation gazeux
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
B01J 20/20 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant du carbone libreCompositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant du carbone obtenu par des procédés de carbonisation
B01J 20/30 - Procédés de préparation, de régénération ou de réactivation
B01J 20/02 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique
C10B 49/00 - Distillation destructive des matières carbonées solides par chauffage direct au moyen d'agents porteurs de chaleur, y compris la combustion partielle de la matière à traiter
C10B 49/02 - Distillation destructive des matières carbonées solides par chauffage direct au moyen d'agents porteurs de chaleur, y compris la combustion partielle de la matière à traiter avec des gaz ou des vapeurs à haute température, p. ex. les gaz chauds obtenus par la combustion partielle de la charge
C10B 53/00 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale
C10B 53/02 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières contenant de la cellulose
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Systems and apparatus for production of high-carbon biogenic reagents
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
C10B 49/02 - Distillation destructive des matières carbonées solides par chauffage direct au moyen d'agents porteurs de chaleur, y compris la combustion partielle de la matière à traiter avec des gaz ou des vapeurs à haute température, p. ex. les gaz chauds obtenus par la combustion partielle de la charge
C10B 53/02 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières contenant de la cellulose
C10B 57/02 - Procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction à phases multiples
C10L 5/04 - Matière première à utiliserSon prétraitement
C10L 5/44 - Combustibles solides à base essentielle de matières d'origine non minérale de matières végétales
C10B 39/00 - Refroidissement ou extinction du coke
C10B 47/30 - Autres procédés dans des fours ou cornues tournants
H01B 1/04 - Conducteurs ou corps conducteurs caractérisés par les matériaux conducteurs utilisésEmploi de matériaux spécifiés comme conducteurs composés principalement soit de compositions à base de carbone-silicium, soit de carbone soit de silicium
C21B 5/00 - Fabrication de la fonte brute dans les hauts fourneaux
C21B 13/00 - Fabrication de fer spongieux ou d'acier liquide par des procédés directs
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Process for producing high-carbon biogenic reagents
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
Biogenic activated carbon compositions disclosed herein comprise at least 55 wt% carbon, some of which may be present as graphene, and have high surface areas, such as Iodine Numbers of greater than 2000. Some embodiments provide biogenic activated carbon that is responsive to a magnetic field. A continuous process for producing biogenic activated carbon comprises countercurrently contacting, by mechanical means, a feedstock with a vapor stream comprising an activation agent including water and/or carbon dioxide; removing vapor from the reaction zone; recycling at least some of the separated vapor stream, or a thermally treated form thereof, to an inlet of the reaction zone(s) and/or to the feedstock; and recovering solids from the reaction zone(s) as biogenic activated carbon. Methods of using the biogenic activated carbon are disclosed.
C01B 3/08 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés inorganiques comportant un hydrogène lié électropositivement, p. ex. de l'eau, des acides, des bases, de l'ammoniac, avec des agents réducteurs inorganiques avec des métaux
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BIOGENIC ACTIVATED CARBON AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
Biogenic activated carbon compositions disclosed herein comprise at least 55 wt% carbon, some of which may be present as graphene, and have high surface areas, such as Iodine Numbers of greater than 2000. Some embodiments provide biogenic activated carbon that is responsive to a magnetic field. A continuous process for producing biogenic activated carbon comprises countercurrently contacting, by mechanical means, a feedstock with a vapor stream comprising an activation agent including water and/or carbon dioxide; removing vapor from the reaction zone; recycling at least some of the separated vapor stream, or a thermally treated form thereof, to an inlet of the reaction zone(s) and/or to the feedstock; and recovering solids from the reaction zone(s) as biogenic activated carbon. Methods of using the biogenic activated carbon are disclosed.
Biogenic activated carbon compositions disclosed herein comprise at least 55 wt% carbon, some of which may be present as graphene, and have high surface areas, such as Iodine Numbers of greater than 2000. Some embodiments provide biogenic activated carbon that is responsive to a magnetic field. A continuous process for producing biogenic activated carbon comprises countercurrently contacting, by mechanical means, a feedstock with a vapor stream comprising an activation agent including water and/or carbon dioxide; removing vapor from the reaction zone; recycling at least some of the separated vapor stream, or a thermally treated form thereof, to an inlet of the reaction zone(s) and/or to the feedstock; and recovering solids from the reaction zone(s) as biogenic activated carbon. Methods of using the biogenic activated carbon are disclosed.
B01D 53/06 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants mobiles
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. High carbon biogenic reagents are also provided.
C10B 49/02 - Distillation destructive des matières carbonées solides par chauffage direct au moyen d'agents porteurs de chaleur, y compris la combustion partielle de la matière à traiter avec des gaz ou des vapeurs à haute température, p. ex. les gaz chauds obtenus par la combustion partielle de la charge
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt%, 80 wt%, 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects.
C10L 5/44 - Combustibles solides à base essentielle de matières d'origine non minérale de matières végétales
C10L 8/00 - Combustibles non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
H01B 1/04 - Conducteurs ou corps conducteurs caractérisés par les matériaux conducteurs utilisésEmploi de matériaux spécifiés comme conducteurs composés principalement soit de compositions à base de carbone-silicium, soit de carbone soit de silicium
C22B 4/00 - Traitement électrothermique des minerais ou des produits métallurgiques pour obtenir des métaux ou des alliages
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PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING HIGH-CARBON BIOGENIC REAGENTS
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt%, 80 wt%, 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
C07C 1/00 - Préparation d'hydrocarbures à partir d'un ou plusieurs composés, aucun d'eux n'étant un hydrocarbure
C07C 4/00 - Préparations d'hydrocarbures à partir d'hydrocarbures contenant un plus grand nombre d'atomes de carbone
C10B 49/02 - Distillation destructive des matières carbonées solides par chauffage direct au moyen d'agents porteurs de chaleur, y compris la combustion partielle de la matière à traiter avec des gaz ou des vapeurs à haute température, p. ex. les gaz chauds obtenus par la combustion partielle de la charge
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING THE ENERGY CONTENT OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS FROM PYROLYSIS
Processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas is employed to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non- condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt%, 80 wt%, 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 BtU/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
F23G 5/24 - Procédés ou appareils, p. ex. incinérateurs, spécialement adaptés à la combustion de déchets ou de combustibles pauvres avec combustion dans une chambre de combustion verticale et sensiblement cylindrique
C10B 49/06 - Distillation destructive des matières carbonées solides par chauffage direct au moyen d'agents porteurs de chaleur, y compris la combustion partielle de la matière à traiter avec des gaz ou des vapeurs à haute température, p. ex. les gaz chauds obtenus par la combustion partielle de la charge avec déplacement simultané de la matière solide à traiter selon la technique du "lit mobile"
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SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGH-CARBON BIOGENIC REAGENTS
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into highcarbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt%, 80 wt%, 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects.
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