Method and apparatus for conveying a cellulosic feedstock

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9004742
APP PUB NO 20100186736A1
SERIAL NO

12361149

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A method and apparatus for conveying a cellulosic feedstock are disclosed. The apparatus, such as a holding tank, has a passage. At the outlet to the passage, a conveyance member is provided to convey the cellulosic feedstock laterally across the outlet. The conveyance member, e.g., at least one screw conveyor, may have a variable pitch along its length. The method comprises passing the cellulosic feedstock through an impregnation chamber to an outlet of the impregnation chamber; passing the cellulosic feedstock from the outlet of the impregnation chamber to an inlet of a holding tank; passing the cellulosic feedstock downwardly through the holding tank; maintaining a generally constant residence time in the holding tank; and subsequently subjecting the cellulosic feedstock to a hydrolysis process.

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ABENGOA BIOENERGY NEW TECHNOLOGIES LLC16150 MAIN CIRCLE DRIVE SUITE 300 CHESTERFIELD MO 63017

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burke, Murray J Oakville, CA 15 206
Hillier, Sunalie N Georgetown, CA 10 162
Nguyen, Quang A Chesterfield, US 24 492

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