СПОСОБ ВЫДЕЛЕНИЯ

FIELD: chemistry. SUBSTANCE: inventions can be used in chemical and energy fields, as well as in field of organic wastes recycling. Device for separation of ammonia from fermentation liquids or fermentation residues on installations for biogas production includes flash evaporator F, connected with fermenter (a) or with storage place of fermentation residues, for substrate supply by pipes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Vapour from flash evaporator F is discharged, and hot liquid phase from pipelines (7, 8, 9) is either returned by pipeline (11) into fermenter A or to storage place of fermentation residues, or supplied by pipeline (10) into second fermenter (I), to storage place of fermentation residues or into additional reservoir. Admixture compartment, connected with heat-exchanger D for liquid substrate components from one side, and by pipeline (22) with the second fermenter I for solid substrate components, from the other side, is provided in pipeline (2, 3) from fermenter A. EFFECT: inventions make it possible to increase exploitation stability, oxidative capacity and output of methane on installation for biogas production, as well as to reduce heat-productivity of the process. 10 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B01D 3/06 B01D 1/16 C02F 1/06 C02F 101/16 C02F 103/20 (13) 2 571 146 C2 (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012151488/05, 25.02.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 25.02.2011 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.06.2014 Бюл. № 16 (73) Патентообладатель(и): БДИ-БИОЭНЕРДЖИ ИНТЕРНЭШНЛ АГ (AT) R U 03.05.2010 AT A751/2010 (72) Автор(ы): КИРХМАЙР Роланд (AT), ХАРАЗЕК Михаэль (AT), МАЙЕР Кристиан (AT), ВАЛЬТЕНБЕРГЕР Райнхольд (AT) (45) Опубликовано: 20.12.2015 Бюл. № 35 2 5 7 1 1 4 6 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 2003039036 A, 12.02.2003;JP ...

БИОРЕАКТОР И ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ, СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ОРГАНИЧЕСКОГО ПИТАТЕЛЬНОГО РАСТВОРА, ОРГАНИЧЕСКИЙ ПИТАТЕЛЬНЫЙ РАСТВОР, СУБСТРАТНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ И ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ДЛЯ КУЛЬТИВИРОВАНИЯ РАСТЕНИЙ

FIELD: biotechnology.SUBSTANCE: proposed are a bioreactor for converting organic residue and/or waste into an organic nutrient solution, a method for producing an organic nutrient solution, a method for producing a substrate material for plant cultivation, an organic nutrient solution, an application of a substrate material for plant cultivation (variants), and a set of a bioreactor and an inoculant for inoculating a carrier element and forming a biofilm. The bioreactor is comprised of a reaction vessel with a carrier element provided with an inoculation surface for forming a biofilm, an aeration apparatus, wherein the carrier element is configured to be washed and/or flushed with the introduced suspension and the introduced oxygen. The methods include inoculating the carrier element with the inoculant, forming a biofilm, introducing oxygen into the reaction vessel and/or into the carrier element. The solution has a proportion of mineralised nitrogen available to plants of at least 25% relative to the total content of nitrogen.EFFECT: inventions ensure production of an organic nutrient solution from organic residue and/or waste with a proportion of nitrogen available to plants higher than in a previously available organic fertiliser.27 cl, 3 dwg, 5 ex РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК C12M 1/04 C12M 1/40 A01G 31/02 C05F 17/20 C05F 17/40 C05F 17/90 (11) (13) 2 759 844 C1 (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2020.01) (2020.01) (2020.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК C12M 1/04 (2021.05); C12M 1/40 (2021.05); C12M 25/02 (2021.05); C12M 25/16 (2021.05); A01G 31/02 (2021.05); C05F 17/20 (2021.05); C05F 17/40 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020124199, 13.12.2018 13.12.2018 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Яссен - Кунстштоффцентрум ГмбХ Аппаратебау, Цушнитте унд Формунг (DE) Дата регистрации: 18.11.2021 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2572329 C2, 10.01.2016. RU 2405741 C2, 10.12.2010. RU ...

Processing and transforming biomass

Processing biomass and energy

Processing materials

Controlling process gases

Processing biomass

Processing materials

Upgrading process streams

Processing biomass materials

Apparatus and process for production of an encapsulated cell product

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Array for processing materials

Upgrading process streams

Processing biomass

Processing biomass and energy

Filtration

Processing materials

Processing materials

Processing and transforming biomass

Controlling process gases

Processing biomass materials

Enclosures for treating materials

Apparatus and process for production of an encapsulated cell product

Processing materials

Processing biomass

Processing biomass materials

Processing biomass and energy

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Processing materials

Upgrading process streams

Filtration

Enclosures for treating materials

Controlling process gases

Array for processing materials

Processing and transforming biomass

Enclosures for treating materials

Array for processing materials

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Filtration

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR BEHANDLUNG VON STICKSTOFFVERBINDUNGEN ENTHALTENDEN ORGANISCHEN MASSEN

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NITROGEN CONNECTIONS ABSTENTION ORGANIC MASSES

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BIOMASS CONVERSION TO CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND ALCOHOLS

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR PROCESSING OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

LIGNO CELLULOSIC BIOMASS TREATMENT PROCESS

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'une biomasse lignocellulosique, avec : a. Prétraitement de la biomasse par au moins une opération de cuisson ou d'explosion à la vapeur, afin d'obtenir un substrat prétraité, b. Séparation liquide/solide sur au moins une partie du substrat prétraité, comprenant deux sous-étapes successives : - une sous-étape amont de contactage b1 du mélange solide/liquide mise en oeuvre par un mélangeur (M) en continu utilisant un fluide de mélange - une sous-étape aval b2 d'extraction/lavage mise en oeuvre par un filtre en continu, utilisant un fluide de lavage, pour obtenir une phase solide enrichie en solide et une pluralité de phases liquides enrichies en liquide, avec un recyclage au moins partiel d'une phase liquide extraite du filtre en entrée du mélangeur en tant que fluide de mélange.

CELL BLOCK EMBEDDING SYSTEM AND METHODS

A system for making cell blocks (20) includes a cell block cassette (11) and processing station (10), the cassette including a main body (13) having a having a collection aperture (50) formed therein and a filter assembly (14) removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well (54) in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.

BIOMASS PROCESSING SYSTEM AND SACCHARIDE-SOLUTION PRODUCTION METHOD USING BIOMASS MATERIAL

A hydrothermal decomposition apparatus 17 as a biomass processing apparatus that decomposes a biomass material 11 into cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin under a high temperature and high pressure condition to remove a lignin component and a hemicellulose component, a biomass solid discharging unit 18 that discharges a biomass solid (a hot-water insoluble component) 20 processed in the hydrothermal decomposition apparatus 17, and a slurrying vessel 21 communicating with the biomass solid discharging unit 18, into which water 19 is injected and the discharged biomass solid 20 is added to make it slurried are provided to an apparatus body 13, which is a processing vessel having a gas-liquid interface 13a.

FERMENTATION APPARATUS.

Device of globule production of woven adiposoadiposo.

Il dispositivo (1) di produzione di globuli di tessuto adiposo, comprende una unità di servizio (2) ed un kit monouso (3) alloggiatale nella unità di servizio (2), il kit monouso (3) comprendendo una camera di lavoro (4), un circuito (5) di ingresso nella camera di lavoro (4) del campione di tessuto adiposo da trattare, un circuito (6) di prelievo dalla camera di lavoro (4) dei globuli di tessuto adiposo, un circuito (7) di ingresso nella camera di lavoro (4) di una soluzione di lavaggio del campione di tessuto adiposo, ed un circuito sminuzzatore (8) che collega una via di uscita (4a) della camera di lavoro (4) ad una via di entrata (4b) della camera di lavoro (4), l’unità di servizio (2) presentando un controllore elettronico e mezzi di circolazione forzata del campione di tessuto adiposo attraverso il circuito sminuzzatore (8).

CONTROL PROCESS GASES

TREATMENT OF BIOMASS

TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

ARRAY FOR TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

TREATMENT OF BIOMASS AND ENERGY

WAS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF PROCESS FLOWS

ARRAY FOR TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

ARRAY FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS

BIO-ENERGY COMPLEX PRODUCTION OF BIOGAS AND GRANULATED BIOFUEL

SHELL FOR TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

PLANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PRODUCT BASED ON ENCAPSULATED CELLS

TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

Additive for methane reduction in digestate

An additive for reducing methane emissions in digestate, wherein the additive comprises a nitrate salt, wherein the additive is added to the digestate in an amount of at least 300 mg NO-/L of digestate ...

CONTROLLING PROCESS GASES

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Storable inoculation device containing stabilized microorganisms

The present invention is directed to an inoculation device including an easily manipulated handle together with microorganisms associated with a device for transferring and storing for extending periods stabilized, known microorganisms. This device is particularly useful in testing standard laboratory culture media. This device is easily produced by associating known microorganisms, either alone or together with a binding agent and other biologically acceptable additives and preservatives, with the sample transfer portion of the inoculation device. When substantially all of the water is removed from an inoculation device, including known microorganisms, the microbial containing device is storable for extended periods under sterile, dry conditions substantially free of water. The present method and apparatus conveniently and economically produces a disposable standard inoculation device useful by clinical laboratories in storing and transferring microorganisms to various growth media for ...

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NITROGEN CONNECTIONS ABSTENTION ORGANIC MASSES

ABTRENNVERFAHREN

Beschrieben wird ein Verfahren zur Abscheidung von Ammoniak bzw. Reduzierung von Ammonium aus Biogasanlagen-Fermentationsflüssigkeiten oder -Gärresten, wobei Ammoniak bzw. Ammonium mittels einer Entspannungsverdampfung reduziert, von den Biogasanlagen-Fermentationsflüssigkeiten oder -Gärresten abgetrennt und als Ammoniak abgeschieden wird, sowie eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens ...

ABTRENNVERFAHREN

Beschrieben wird ein Verfahren zur Abscheidung von Ammoniak bzw. Reduzierung von Ammonium aus Biogasanlagen-Fermentationsflüssigkeiten oder -Gärresten, wobei Ammoniak bzw. Ammonium mittels einer Entspannungsverdampfung reduziert, von den Biogasanlagen-Fermentationsflüssigkeiten oder -Gärresten abgetrennt und als Ammoniak abgeschieden wird, sowie eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens.

ABTRENNVERFAHREN

Separation method

The invention relates to a method for removing ammonia or reducing ammonium from biogas plant fermentation liquids or biogas plant fermentation residues, wherein ammonia or ammonium is reduced by way of flash evaporation, separated from the biogas plant fermentation liquids or biogas plant fermentation residues, and removed as ammonia. The invention further relates to a device for performing said method.

Upgrading process streams

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials.. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal. ] Many potential lignocellulosic feedstocks are available today, including agricultural residues, woody biomass, municipal waste, oilseeds/cakes and seaweed, to name a few.

Filtration

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can be useful for separating solids from liquids of saccharified biomass material slurries. Many 5 potential lignocellulosIc feedstocks are available today, including agricultural residues, woody biomass, municipal waste, oil seeds/cakes and seaweed, to name a few.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING WET SOLIDS FROM A FERMENTATION PROCESS

An apparatus and method for treating a wet solid is provided. The apparatus comprises a porous belt and nozzles for applaying on or more liquids to the wet solid. The contact with the liquids is achieved in a treatment chamber which is configured for movement between a first position, separated from the belt, and a second position, where the treatment chamber is in sealing contact with the belt.

DEVICE FOR VIRAL INACTIVATION OF LIQUID MEDIA

An apparatus (100) capable of viral inactivation of liquid media includes at least one coaxial cylinder (110) constructed of an outer cylinder (120) and an inner cylinder (130), a liquid media inlet (140), at least one emitter of type C ultraviolet radiation (145), and a liquid media outlet (150). The inner cylinder has an outer diameter adapted to form a gap (160) between the outer diameter of the inner cylinder and the inner diameter of the outer cylinder. The media flows in a substantially cyclonic flow path along the gap. The at least one emitter of type C ultraviolet radiation is placed inside the inner cylinder. The outlet is connected to the outer cylinder at, or proximal to, an end of the outer cylinder opposite the inlet.

CELL BLOCK EMBEDDING SYSTEM AND METHODS

A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well. The processing station includes an automated fluid delivery system operable to dispense a fluid into the collection well, and a controller operatively coupled to the fluid deliver system, wherein the controller causes the fluid delivery system to selectively dispense ...

SUBJECT MOVING DEVICE

This subject moving device includes: a base; a head unit, which is provided with vertically movable rods, and which moves along a predetermined moving path above the base; a first container unit that contains a subject to be moved; a second container unit that receives the subject; a chip stock unit that holds a plurality of chips in a state in which the chips can be attached to the rods, said chips being attachable/detachable with respect to the rods, and sucking the subject and ejecting the sucked subject by means of vertical movement of the rods; a chip discarding unit that collects the chips that have finished the suction and the ejection of the subject and detached from the rods; and a control unit that controls the vertical movement of the rods and the moving operations of the head unit.

MATERIALS

FILTRATION

PROCESSING MATERIALS

FILTRATION

CONTROLLING PROCESS GASES

RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSING ENCLOSURES

INCREASE THE QUALITY OF PROCESS FLOWS

BIOMASS MATERIALS

TREATMENT OF BIOMASS AND ENERGY

ARRAY FOR TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

MATERIALS

Сырьевые материалы биомассы (например, растительной биомассы, биомассы животных и биомассы бытовых отходов) обрабатывают с получением полезных продуктов, таких как топливо. Например, описаны новые системы, способы и оборудование для перемещения и/или охлаждения обрабатываемой биомассы. На сегодняшний день доступно большое количество потенциального лигноцеллюлозного сырья, включающего, в частности, сельскохозяйственные отходы, древесную биомассу, бытовые отходы, масличные семена/жмых и морские водоросли. В настоящее время указанные материалы часто используют недостаточно, применяя их, например, в качестве корма для животных, биогумусных материалов, топлива для сжигания в установке для совместного производства тепловой и электрической энергии, или даже захоранивая на свалках. Biomass feedstocks (for example, plant biomass, animal biomass, and household waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuel. For example, new systems, methods and equipment for moving and / or cooling the processed biomass are described. To date, a large amount of potential lignocellulosic raw materials are available, including, in particular, agricultural waste, woody biomass, household waste, oilseeds / oil cake and seaweed. Currently, these materials are often used insufficiently, using them, for example, as animal feed, biohumus materials, fuel for combustion in an installation for the joint production of heat and electric energy, or even dumping at landfills.

CONTROL PROCESS GASES

WAS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF PROCESS FLOWS

SHELL FOR TREATMENT OF WITH VARIABLE CONFIGURATION

CONTROL PROCESS GASES

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IRRADIATING MATERIAL

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IRRADIATING BIOMASS

바이러스 비활성화 장치

... 일 실시 예에 의하면, 바이러스 비활성화 장치는, 바이러스를 포함하는 시료를 수용하기 위한 바이러스 비활성화 키트; 및 상기 바이러스 비활성화 키트에 광을 조사하기 위한 복수개의 발광 소자를 포함하는 발광 모듈을 포함할 수 있다.

aparelho e processo para producao de um produto celular encapsulado

ENCLOSURES FOR TREATING MATERIALS

Methods and systems for biomass conversion to carboxylic acids and alcohols

The disclosure includes a method, process and apparatus for the conversion of biomass to carboxylic acids and/or primary alcohols. The system may include a pretreatment/fermentation subsystem operable to produce a fermentation broth containing carboxylic acid salts from biomass, such as lignocellulosic biomass. The system may also include a dewatering subsystem operable to remove excess water from the fermentation broth to produce a concentrated product. The system may also includes an acid springing subsystem operable to produce a mixed carboxylic acid product. The system may also include a hydrogenation subsystem operable to produce an alcohol mixture, such as a mixture containing primary alcohols. Methods of operating this system or other systems to obtain a carboxylic acid or alcohol mixture are also provided.

PROCESSING BIOMASS USING THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSING AND ANAEROBIC DIGESTION IN COMBINATION

Systems and methods for integrating thermochemical processing of biomass and anaerobic digestion are provided. Light oxygenated organic compounds are produced as byproducts of thermochemical biomass processing e.g. by torrefaction and/or pyrolysis, and are converted to methane by anaerobic digestion. Thermochemical processing units may or may not be co-located with the anaerobic digestion units, with co-location providing benefits for e.g. rural agricultural enterprises.

TISSUE PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH FILTER PIERCEABLE TO REMOVE PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING ADIPOSE TISSUE

A portable apparatus for collection and processing of human biological material, such as containing adipose extracted during a lipoplasty procedure, is useful for multi-step processing to prepare a concentrated product (e.g., stromal vascular fraction). The apparatus has a container with a containment volume with a tissue retention volume and a filtrate volume separated by a filter and with a tapered portion to a collection volume for collecting concentrate product. Inlet and suction ports provide access to the tissue retention volume and filtrate volume, respectively, and an extraction port provides versatile access for removal of target processed concentrate material. Advancing a hollow member such as a hypodermic needle through the extraction port and into the collection volume pierces the filter with the hollow member, providing a safety feature to prevent reuse of the apparatus. Access ports may be configured for access only from above the container. A method of processing adipose tissue to concentrate stromal vascular cells includes multi-step processing using a portable container. 1. An apparatus useful for collection of human biological material and for post-collection processing of collected material including enzymatic digestion and post-digestion centrifuging of the apparatus to prepare in the apparatus a concentrate product comprising stromal vascular fraction cells , the apparatus being orientable in a collection orientation for collection of human biological material comprising adipose during a lipoplasty procedure , as oriented in the collection orientation the apparatus comprising:a filter; a tissue retention volume and a filtrate volume separated by the filter;', 'a collection volume within the filtrate volume and configured to collect the concentrate product during the centrifuging, the collection volume having a bottom elevation corresponding to a bottom elevation of the filtrate volume and a top elevation that is lower than the bottom elevation ...

СПОСОБ ВЫДЕЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ выделения аммиака, или восстановления аммония, на установках по производству биогаза из ферментационных жидкостей или остатков брожения, в частности, из тех, которые производятся из отброда отходов со скотобоен, отличающийся тем, что аммиак или аммоний, восстанавливают посредством выпаривания при пониженном давлении, отделяют от ферментационных жидкостей или остатков брожения и выделяют в виде аммиака.2. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что отделяют до 50% всего азота из ферментационных жидкостей или остатков брожения на установках по производству биогаза.3. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что отделяют до 30% всего азота из ферментационных жидкостей или остатков брожения на установках по производству биогаза.4. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что удаление аммиака осуществляют перед анаэробной утилизацией.5. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что ферментационные жидкости или остатки брожения на установках по производству биогаза перед выпариванием при пониженном давлении предварительно ...

Method for improving the productivity of aerobic fermentation processes

The invention relates to a process for the aerobic fermentation of microorganisms. The invention proposes reducing the content of dissolved CO2 in the fermentation broth by introducing a stripping gas, preferably oxygen, into the fermentation broth before removing the gaseous fermentation products from the fermentation circulation. The effect of this is that more oxygen dissolves so that the oxygen supply to the microorganisms is improved. The oxygen present in the undissolved stripping gas and in the gaseous fermentation products is separated off through a semipermeable membrane and returned to the fermenter.

Apparatus and process for production of an encapsulated cell product

A process for production of an encapsulated cell product, the process comprises the steps of concentrating cells from a propagation medium using a tangential flow filtration system. Mixing the concentrated cells with an encapsulation medium to form a cell encapsulation mixture. Polymerizing, gelling, or cross-linking the cell encapsulation mixture to form an encapsulated cell product.

DEVICE FOR VIRAL INACTIVATION OF LIQUID MEDIA

An apparatus () capable of viral inactivation of liquid media includes at least one coaxial cylinder () constructed of an outer cylinder () and an inner cylinder (), a liquid media inlet (), at least one emitter of type C ultraviolet radiation (), and a liquid media outlet (). The inner cylinder has an outer diameter adapted to form a gap () between the outer diameter of the inner cylinder and the inner diameter of the outer cylinder. The media flows in a substantially cyclonic flow path along the gap. The at least one emitter of type C ultraviolet radiation is placed inside the inner cylinder. The outlet is connected to the outer cylinder at, or proximal to, an end of the outer cylinder opposite the inlet. 1. An apparatus capable of viral inactivation of cell culture media comprising: i) an outer cylinder having a length, an inner diameter, and an outer diameter;', 'ii) an inner cylinder coaxial with the outer cylinder, having a length substantially equal to the length of the outer cylinder and having an outer diameter adapted to form a gap between the outer diameter of the inner cylinder and the inner diameter of the outer cylinder through which the cell culture media flows in a substantially cyclonic flow path along the gap;, 'a) at least one coaxial cylinder comprisingb) a cell culture media inlet connected to the outer cylinder proximal to an end of the outer cylinder and configured to flow the cell culture media along the substantially cyclonic flow path along the gap;c) at least one emitter of type C ultraviolet radiation placed inside the inner cylinder so as to emit the type C ultraviolet radiation towards the cell culture media to be treated with the type C ultraviolet radiation and thereby inactivate viruses in the cell culture media; andd) a cell culture media outlet connected to the outer cylinder proximal to an end of the outer cylinder opposite the inlet.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cell culture media flows along the gap at a flow rate in ...

Apparatus and method for using ultrasonic radiation for controlled fragmentation of chains of nucleic acids

Example methods and systems are directed to controlled fragmentation of genetic samples that include chains of nucleic acid. Waveform inputs to a transducer configured as Fresnel Annular Sector Actuator (FASA) are used to focus acoustic energy at the genetic sample in a controlled fragmentation process that reduces the genetic sample to a desired average fragment size for the resulting chains of nucleic acid.

ARRAY FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults. 1. A treatment operating unit , comprising:a plurality of enclosure systems, each enclosure system including one or more vaults, andwithin each vault, an irradiation device and a treatment conveyor.2. The operating unit of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure systems are arranged in rows.3. The operating unit of claim 2 , wherein the rows extend in a first direction claim 2 , and wherein each enclosure system comprises two or more vaults extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first direction.4. The operating unit of claim 3 , wherein the first and second vaults of each enclosure share a common wall.5. The operating unit of claim 4 , wherein each first vault is configured to accept untreated biomass from a storage facility claim 4 , and wherein the biomass material is treated in each vault utilizing the irradiation device and the treatment conveyor.6. The operating unit of claim 5 , wherein the first vault of each enclosure system further encloses equipment configured to transfer treated biomass from the first vault to the second vault of the enclosure system.7. The operating unit of claim 1 , wherein the irradiation device comprises an electron accelerator.8. The operating unit of claim 1 , wherein the treatment conveyor comprises a vibratory conveyor.9. A method for producing treated materials claim 1 , the method comprising;partitioning a material into a plurality of material portions,conveying the material portions into a plurality of first vaults, each first vault accepting one of the material portions,treating the material portions in the vaults,conveying the material portions out of the ...

RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSING ENCLOSURES

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable. 1. A treatment facility comprising:a vault, having walls, ceiling, and a foundation; andwithin the vault, a material conveying system configured to convey biomass under an electron beam, wherein each of the walls comprises a plurality of discrete reconfigurable units and at least one unit of the plurality of units comprises a high Z material.2. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the ceiling comprises a plurality of discrete units.3. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the high Z material is a metal with a Z value above 25.4. The facility as in claim 1 , further comprising an electron irradiation device supported by the ceiling of the vault and disposed to irradiate biomass conveyed by the conveying system.5. The facility as in claim 4 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 5 Tons.6. The facility as in claim 4 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 10 tons.7. The facility as in claim 4 , wherein the irradiation device weighs between about 5 and about 20 tons.8. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the foundation comprises a concrete slab.9. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls comprise interlocking blocks.10. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls support a network of I-beams and the network of I-beams supports ceiling panels.11. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 4 feet thick.12. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation include concrete and the concrete is selected from the ...

ANAEROBIC PHOTOBIOREACTOR AND METHOD FOR BIOMASS CULTIVATION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, NUTRIENTS RECOVERY, ENERGY PRODUCTION AND HIGH-VALUE PRODUCTS SYNTHESIS

The present invention is related to an anaerobic photobioreactor and a method for active biomass cultivation, wastewater treatment, nutrients recovery, energy production and high-value products synthesis. Phototrophic bacteria are cultured in the anaerobic photobioreactor lighted with solar or artificial irradiation where certain light wavelengths are selectively discarded with a light selector installed on the top of the photobioreactor. In this light-based process wastewater treatment and resources recovery, like nutrients and high-value bioproducts (fertilizers, polymers and proteins) present in wastewater are performed simultaneously. Cultured biomass is treated by anaerobic digestion for biofuel production, including optative hydrolytic pre-treatment, and/or valuable bioproducts can be obtained in a downstream process. 1. An anaerobic photobioreactor for biomass cultivation , wastewater treatment , nutrients recovery , energy production and high-value products synthesis , comprising:a. a horizontal closed anaerobic ditch;b. an inlet and an outlet of wastewater, both connected to an internal space of the anaerobic ditch body;c. a covered wastewater circulation system inside the anaerobic ditch;d. a lid covering the anaerobic ditch to block light at wavelengths below 750 nm;e. a cylindrical sampling tube submerged into the anaerobic ditch and stuck to the lid, to perform water and biomass analysis and control the headspace pressure;f. a biomass recirculation pipe from a biomass to the anaerobic ditch; andg. a biomass outlet line from the biomass separator.2. The anaerobic photobioreactor according to claim 1 , wherein the photobiorector is lightened with a light source characterized by a wavelength between 750 and 1200 nm.3. The anaerobic photobioreactor according to claim 2 , wherein the light is solar irradiation.4. The anaerobic photobioreactor according to claim 1 , wherein the covering lids are made of glass or PPMA claim 1 , and the selective monochromatic ...

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Method and Installation for Processing Raw Liquid Manure and/or Fermentation Residues from Biogas Production

A method for processing raw liquid manure and/or fermentation residues involves providing raw liquid manure and/or fermentation residues, purifying the raw liquid manure and/or fermentation residues in a first purification stage so as to form a first solid phase and a first purified liquid phase, pre-conditioning the first purified liquid phase in order to separate ultrafine particles from the first purified liquid phase, and purifying the first purified liquid phase in a second purification stage so as to form a second solid phase and a second purified liquid phase.

Processing materials

Materials, such as biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. Conveying systems, such as flowing gas conveying systems and such as closed-loop flowing gas conveying systems are described.

ENCLOSURES FOR TREATING MATERIALS

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in two or more vaults that can share a common wall. 115-. (canceled)16. A biomass treatment facility , comprising:a first conveying system configured to convey a biomass material through a first enclosure while exposing the biomass material to a first dose of ionizing radiation from a first electron accelerator to produce a first treated biomass material; anda second conveying system configured to convey the first treated biomass material through a second enclosure while exposing the first treated biomass material to a second dose of ionizing radiation from a second electron accelerator to produce a second treated biomass material.17. The facility of claim 16 , wherein the first and second enclosure share a common wall.18. The facility of claim 16 , wherein each accelerator operates at a power of between about 100 kW and about 300 kW.19. The facility of claim 16 , wherein walls of both the first and second enclosures are fabricated from discrete interconnecting blocks configured to provide a photo-tight structure. This application is a continuation of PCT/US14/21604 filed Mar. 7, 2014 which claims priority to the following provisional applications: U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,684, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,773, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,731, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,735, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,740, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,744, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,746, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,750, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,752, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,754, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,775, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S ...

HYBRID LINEAR ACTUATOR CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC CELL STRETCHING

A hydraulic cell stretching device comprising a source of variable pressured hydraulic fluid hydraulically coupled to a flexing chamber. The flexing chamber has at least one cell well. The cell well has a membrane subjected to the variable pressured hydraulic fluid. 1. A hydraulic cell stretching device comprising:a source of variable pressured hydraulic fluid hydraulicly coupled to a flexing chamber;the flexing chamber having at least one cell well; andthe cell well having a membrane subjected to the variable pressured hydraulic fluid.2. The device of wherein the source of source of variable pressured hydraulic fluid includes a linear actuator coupled to a piston and cylinder assembly.3. The device of wherein the linear actuator is an electro-mechanical actuator powered by a stepper motor.4. The device of wherein the stepper motor allows fine gradations of linear travel of an actuator rod per step such that the cell well membrane may repeatable flex at a maximum length of 15 microns.5. The device of further comprising a linear encoder.6. The device of wherein the linear encoder includes a sensor claim 5 , transducer or readhead paired with a scale that encodes position and provides feedback to a computer controller with regard to precise positioning of one of the actuator rod claim 5 , the length of piston strokes claim 5 , the speed of piston strokes and the number of piston strokes per minute.7. The device of wherein a plurality of cell wells are positioned in a single baseplate.8. The device of wherein a first column of the plurality of wells are fluidically connected to one another and experience a first hydraulic pressure from the pressure source.9. The device of wherein a second column of the plurality of cell wells are fluidically connected to one another but are fluidically separate from the cell wells of the first column.10. The device of wherein the second column of the plurality of wells simultaneously experience a second hydraulic pressure from the ...

PROCESSING MATERIALS

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described. 1. A system for processing a biomass material comprising:a first treatment cell equipped with a first electron beam device for irradiating the biomass material with electron beams, anda screw conveyor comprising a housing and interior portions, wherein the interior portions convey the irradiated biomass material from the first treatment cell and the housing is cooled.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second treatment cell equipped with an second electron beam device claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor conveys the biomass material from the first treatment cell to the second treatment cell.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is cooled using a chilled liquid.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the housing is cooled using water or glycol water mixtures.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor comprises two or more screws.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor has a material inlet and a material discharge.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second treatment cells are capable of delivering a total dose of between about 1 and 200 Mrad.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the first and second treatment cells are capable of delivering a total dose of between about 10 Mrad and about 50 Mrad.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the first and second treatment cells are capable of delivering a total dose of between about 20 Mrad and about 40 Mrad.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor further comprises a notched flight for comminuting the biomass material while it is conveyed.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the biomass comprises a lignocellulosic material.12. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first and second electron beam devices ...

Self-assembling cell aggregates and methods of making engineered tissue using the same

A composition comprising a plurality of cell aggregates for use in the production of engineered organotypic tissue by organ printing. A method of making a plurality of cell aggregates comprises centrifuging a cell suspension to form a pellet, extruding the pellet through an orifice, and cutting the extruded pellet into pieces. Apparatus for making cell aggregates comprises an extrusion system and a cutting system. In a method of organ printing, a plurality of cell aggregates are embedded in a polymeric or gel matrix and allowed to fuse to form a desired three-dimensional tissue structure. An intermediate product comprises at least one layer of matrix and a plurality of cell aggregates embedded therein in a predetermined pattern. Modeling methods predict the structural evolution of fusing cell aggregates for combinations of cell type, matrix, and embedding patterns to enable selection of organ printing processes parameters for use in producing an engineered tissue having a desired three-dimensional structure.

UPGRADING PROCESS STREAMS

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal. 1. A method comprising:saccharifying a biomass to obtain a sugar solution comprising one or more sugars; andfermenting the sugar solution to produce a fermentation broth comprising an unconverted sugar and a fermentation product;wherein the method further comprises removing salts, ions, partially ionized acids or fully ionized acids from the sugar solution or the fermentation broth utilizing an electrodialysis system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sugars comprise glucose claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , arabinose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , mannose claim 1 , or galactose.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the sugar solution is greater than 40%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrodialysis system utilizes common or standard electrodialysis claim 1 , electrodialysis reversal claim 1 , or bipolar membrane electrodialysis.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biomass comprises a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the cellulosic or lignocellulosic material has been treated with a physical treatment comprising mechanical treatment claim 5 , chemical treatment claim 5 , irradiation claim 5 , sonication claim 5 , oxidation claim 5 , pyrolysis or steam explosion.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biomass is saccharified utilizing one or more enzymes claim 1 , or one or more acids.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising concentrating the sugar solution or fermentation broth prior to electrodialysis.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising purifying the sugar solution or fermentation broth by a method selected from the group consisting of chromatography claim 1 , filtration claim 1 ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DIVIDE LIPOSUCTION FAT INTO ALIQUOTS

A system () to divide liposuction fat into aliquots, comprising taking means () to take from a container a quantity of adipose material, made available by means of liposuction, and to preserve sealed the quantity taken, the system () also comprising at least a separation syringe () able to be put in communication with said taking means (), and able to contain at least a portion of said quantity, the separation syringe () being provided so as to separate, by gravity, the fat from the aqueous fluids composing the adipose material, first connection means () to put in sealed communication the taking means () with the separation syringe (), at least a rejection container (), able to be put in communication with the separation syringe () so as to receive the aqueous fluids, following their ejection from the separation syringe (), at least a syringe device () able to be put in sealed communication with the separation syringe () so as to receive an aliquot of fat, following its ejection from the separation syringe (), the syringe device () being able to contain sealed and to inject fat to make infiltrations, and second connection means () able to put in sealed communication alternately the separation syringe () and the rejection container () or the separation syringe () and the syringe device (), where the syringe device () comprises at least a receptacle () and at least an infiltration syringe (), connected sealed to one another, and is connectable in a removable manner to the second connection means () to define, as a result of their filling with fat, a portable unit to contain and to inject an aliquot of fat. 11231) System () to divide liposuction fat into aliquots , comprising taking means ( , ) to take from a container a quantity of adipose material , made available by means of liposuction , and to preserve sealed the quantity taken , wherein said system () also comprises:{'b': 4', '2', '3', '4, 'at least a separation syringe () able to be put in communication with ...

WHOLE STILLAGE SEPARATION

Spent stillage remaining after the fermentation of a feedstock for ethanol production may be processed to recover, use, and/or recycle the constituent components of the stillage. Stillage may be mixed, heated, and held at a desired temperature for a period of time. The stillage may then be cooled and treated with an enzyme. The enzymatically treated stillage may be emulsified with oil and water, and then permitted to settle into discrete layers. Individual layers may then be processed. 1. A system for separating stillage after the fermentation process of ethanol production has concluded , the system comprising:a high shear mixer that combines stillage from an ethanol fermenter with water and oil to create an emulsion;a settling tank that receives the emulsion and retains the emulsion for a predetermined period of time, thereby permitting components of the emulsion to separate into discrete layers; andat least one extraction mechanism that draws individual layers from the settling tank for further processing.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a reaction vessel that treats the stillage with an enzyme before the stillage is transferred to the high shear mixer.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the enzyme used to treat the stillage comprises alpha amylase.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the high shear mixer comprises a hydroheater that forces the stillage through a narrow opening with the water and oil.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one extraction mechanism withdraws at lest a bottom layer containing fibers claim 4 , a middle layer containing dissolved solids claim 4 , and a top layer containing proteins and oil.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the oil used to create the emulsion comprises vegetable oil recycled from the top layer.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising at least one distinct system to process each of the discrete layers.8. A system for separating stillage after the fermentation process of ethanol production has ...

PARTICLE SETTING DEVICES

The present disclosure relates to settling devices for separating particles from a bulk fluid with applications in numerous fields. The particle settling devices of the present disclosure may include a stack of truncoconical cones that may be arranged in opposite orientation, apex to base. Other embodiments include several concentric vertical tubes attached to conical surfaces at the bottom, with inclined settling strips attached to the vertical tubes in annular regions between the tubes. These devices are useful for separating small (millimeter or micron sized) particles from a bulk fluid with applications in numerous fields, such as biological (microbial, mammalian, plant, insect or algal) cell cultures, solid catalyst particle separation from a liquid or gas and waste water treatment. 1. A particle settling device comprising: a first conical portion;', 'a second conical portion;', 'a cylindrical portion located between the first and second conical portions;', 'at least one inlet for introducing liquids into the cyclone housing;', 'a first outlet port in the first conical portion for harvesting a clarified liquid;', 'a second outlet port in the second conical portion for harvesting a concentrated liquid; and', 'a first stack of cones located within the cyclone housing and occupying the first conical portion and at least part of the cylindrical portion, each cone of the first stack of cones including a truncated apex oriented towards the first outlet port and an open base oriented towards the second outlet port, the first stack of cones generally centered around a substantially central opening formed by the truncated apex in each cone of the first stack of cones., 'a cyclone housing including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one cone in the first stack of cones is composed of a metal or a plastic.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one cone in the first stack of cones is composed at least partially of stainless steel.4. The device of claim 1 , ...

Upgrading process streams

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal.

Controlling process gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Fluid module, fluid system and method of cleaning a fluid module

A fluid module having a valve node is specified, which includes a base body delimited by an outer surface and having a central fluid space, and at least four fluid channels which are fluidically separated from each other and each open into the central fluid space, wherein at least two valve connections are provided on the outer surface, and wherein a coupling point is provided on the valve node, to which a coupling module is fastened, in which a connection channel is formed, which is fluidically connected to one of the fluid channels in the valve node, and wherein the coupling module includes a coupling valve which selectively unblocks and closes the connection channel. A fluid system having at least two fluid modules, and a method of cleaning a fluid system or a fluid module are furthermore specified.

Adipose tissue sizing systems and methods

An adipose tissue sizing device includes a first tube having a hollow inner portion, a sidewall radially extending around the hollow inner portion, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. An inlet interface in fluid communication with the hollow inner portion of the first tube is configured to receive adipose tissue particles, and to allow the adipose tissue particles to pass into the hollow inner portion of the first tube. A filtering assembly, having a plurality of apertures therein, is positioned in the hollow inner portion of the first tube in a flow pathway of the adipose tissue particles, and is configured to resize the adipose tissue particles passing through the apertures according to a size of the apertures. An outlet interface in fluid communication with the hollow inner portion of the first tube is configured to allow the resized adipose tissue particles to pass out of the hollow inner portion of the first tube.

ARRAY FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Filtered cell culture caps and cell culture methods

A bioreactor is provided herein. The bioreactor includes a vessel having a wall at least partially defining an interior compartment for receiving fluid, at least one port, and at least one cap configured to removably engage with the at least one port, the at least one cap comprising a filter material. A cell culture method is also provided herein which includes adding cells and cell growth medium to a vessel of a bioreactor and adding microcarriers to the vessel to form substantially confluent cells on the microcarriers. The cell culture method further includes washing the confluent cells, harvesting the confluent cells to form a solution containing the cells, and removing the solution containing the cells from the vessel by flowing the solution through a filter material in a cap removably engaged with at least one port of the bioreactor.

SUBJECT MOVING DEVICE

A subject moving device includes: a base; a head section provided with vertically movable rods and moving along a prescribed movement path above the base; a first container section which stores a subject of movement; a second container section which receives the subject of movement; a tip stocking section which holds a plurality of tips in a state where the plurality of tips are attachable to the rods, the tips being attachable to and detachable from the rods and being configured to suction the subject of movement and discharge the suctioned subject of movement in accordance with vertical movements of the rods; a lip discarding section which collects the tips having finished the suction and the discharge of the subject of movement and having been detached from the rods; and a control section which controls the vertical movements of the rods and the movement operations of the head section. 1. A subject moving device comprising:a base;a head section which is provided with vertically movable rods and which moves along a prescribed movement path above the base;a first container section which has an open upper surface and which stores a subject of movement;a second container section which has an open upper surface and which receives the subject of movement;a tip stocking section which holds a plurality of tips in a state where the plurality of tips are attachable to the rods, the tips being attachable to and detachable from the rods and being configured to suction the subject of movement and discharge the suctioned subject of movement in accordance with vertical movements of the rods;a tip discarding section which collects the tips having finished the suction and the discharge of the subject of movement and having been detached from the rods; anda control section which controls the vertical movements of the rods and the movement operations of the head section, whereinthe first container section, the second container section, the tip stocking section, and the tip ...

NUTRIENT COMBINATION, PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING BIOGENIC METHANE PRODUCTION FROM A CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL

A nutrient combination for enhancing biogenic methane production from a carbonaceous material is described. The nutrient combination comprises a source of phosphorus (P) and gaseous nitrogen (N). The nutrient combination is preferably substantially fee of gaseous oxygen and/or gaseous NOand/or S. In various embodiments the nutrient combination may comprise a two-phase mixture of a solution of the soluble source of phosphorus (P) and gaseous nitrogen (N). A process for enhancing biogenic methane production from a carbonaceous material is also described. The process involves dispersing the nutrient combination of the invention throughout the carbonaceous material for a period of time to biogenically produce methane and subsequently collecting methane from the carbonaceous material.

RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSING ENCLOSURES

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable. 1. A treatment facility , the facility comprising:a vault, having walls, ceiling, and a foundation; andwithin the vault, a material conveying system configured to convey biomass under an electron beam.2. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein each of the walls comprise a plurality of discrete units.3. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the ceiling comprises a plurality of discrete units.4. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the vault is re-configurable.5. The facility as in claim 1 , further comprising an electron irradiation device supported by the ceiling of the vault and disposed to irradiate biomass conveyed by the conveying system.6. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 5 Tons.7. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 10 tons.8. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs between about 5 and about 20 tons.9. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the foundation comprises a concrete slab.10. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls comprise interlocking blocks.11. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls support a network of I-beams and the network of I-beams supports ceiling panels.12. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 4 feet thick.13. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 5 feet thick14. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are between ...

PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL EXPANSION AND PASSAGE USING A ROCKING PLATFORM BIOREACTOR

Provided herein are novel methods for expansion and passaging of cell aggregates comprising stem cells and/or differentiated cells and comprising the use of closed systems on rocking platform bioreactors. The methods of the invention permit closed system serial passage expansion of pluripotent stem cells and/or progeny thereof with associated pluripotency markers and differentiation potential. 1. A method for expansion of cell aggregates in a closed system comprisinga cell culture vessel on a rocking platform bioreactor;aggregate formation in the vessel;automated perfusion of cell aggregates in the vessel;membrane-free filtration of cell aggregates during the perfusion; andaggregate harvest and passaging in the closed system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell aggregates which are expanded are of plant claim 1 , animal claim 1 , insect or microbial origin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell aggregates which are expanded comprise pluripotent stem cells or differentiated human cells.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the perfusion claim 1 , the cell aggregates are retained in the bag in the absence of filtration membranes by gravity settling of cell aggregates.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said automated perfusion is carried out in the closed system without human intervention.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional expansions of the cell aggregates or progeny thereof by conducting serial passages.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein one or more of the additional expansions of the cell aggregates or progeny thereof claim 6 , are carried out by passaging into a second vessel having a membrane filter.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein serial passaging of cell aggregates is enabled by enzyme-free passaging using slicer grids in the closed system.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the cell aggregates are dissociated with a slicer grid having blades separated by a distance of about 20 to about 500 microns.10. ...

Devices, Methods and Systems for Collecting Waste from a Bioreactor

The invention relates to devices, methods and systems for collecting and solidifying waste material from bioreactor cell cultures in order to facilitate waste disposal. The invention finds particular utility in mammalian cell culture applications. A transverse wall divides the interior of a waste bag into two chambers, the first chamber containing an inlet receiving waste liquid from a bioreactor, the second chamber containing an absorbent material to solidify the liquid into a gel. The transverse wall acts to direct the flow of waste media into the second chamber where it is converted into a gel and further prevents the inlet from being blocked by any gel or particulate materials. Methods and uses regarding this invention are described. 1. A bioreactor waste bag comprising:an outer wall and an inner wall enclosing an interior within;a transverse wall dividing said interior into a first and second chamber in fluid communication there-between;the first chamber comprising an inlet connectable to a bioreactor;the second chamber comprising an absorbent material which is capable of converting liquid into a gel; andwherein the transverse wall extends above the inlet to prevent blockage thereof by said absorbent material or said gel.2. The bag according to claim 1 , wherein said transverse wall extends more than half the height of the bag.3. The bag according to claim 1 , further comprising a connector line connectable to a bioreactor.4. The bag according to claim 3 , wherein the connector line further comprises of a leur lock connectable to a bioreactor.5. The bag according to claim 3 , the inlet has a single port connector connectable to the connector line.6. The bag according to claims 3 , wherein the connector line may be composed of clinical-grade c-flex plastic or poly vinyl chloride.7. The bag according to claim 1 , further comprising a bacterial filter to allow sterile gas exchange between the interior and exterior of the bag.8. The bag according to claim 1 , ...

PROCESSING MATERIALS

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described. 1. A method of processing a material , the method comprising;providing a material to a first treatment cell equipped with a first electron beam device, irradiating the material with electron beams using the first electron beam device, and cooling and conveying the material with a screw conveyor from the first treatment cell.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising conveying the material to a second treatment cell equipped with an second electron beam device and irradiating the material with an electron beam using the second electron beam device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor comprises interior portions such as screw shaft claim 1 , flighting and/or housing that is cooled.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the interior portions are cooled using a chilled liquid claim 3 , such as water or glycol water mixtures.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the material by between about 1° C. and 110 ° C.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the material by between about 10° C. and about 75° C.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the material by between about 10° C. and about 50° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 1 and 200 Mrad.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 10 Mrad and about 50 Mrad.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 20 Mrad and about 40 Mrad.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the material during the irradiation does not exceed about 160° C.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the material during irradiation increases by between ...

WHOLE STILLAGE SEPARATION

Spent stillage remaining after the fermentation of a feedstock for ethanol production may be processed to recover, use, and/or recycle the constituent components of the stillage. Stillage may be mixed, heated, and held at a desired temperature for a period of time. The stillage may then be cooled and treated with an enzyme. The enzymatically treated stillage may be emulsified with oil and water, and then permitted to settle into discrete layers. Individual layers may then be processed. 1. A system for separating stillage after the fermentation process of ethanol production has concluded , the system comprising:a high shear mixer that combines stillage from an ethanol fermenter with water and oil to create an emulsion;a settling tank that receives the emulsion and retains the emulsion for a predetermined period of time, thereby permitting components of the emulsion to separate into discrete layers; andat least one extraction mechanism that draws individual layers from the settling tank for further processing.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a reaction vessel that treats the stillage with an enzyme before the stillage is transferred to the high shear mixer.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the enzyme used to treat the stillage comprises alpha amylase.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the high shear mixer comprises a hydroheater that forces the stillage through a narrow opening with the water and oil.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one extraction mechanism withdraws at least a bottom layer containing fibers claim 4 , a middle layer containing dissolved solids claim 4 , and a top layer containing proteins and oil.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the oil used to create the emulsion comprises vegetable oil recycled from the top layer.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising at least one distinct system to process each of the discrete layers.8. A system for separating stillage after the fermentation process of ethanol production has ...

FERMENTATION AND AGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FERMENTATION AND AGING APPARATUS

A fermentation and aging apparatus and a method for controlling a fermentation and aging apparatus are provided. The fermentation and aging apparatus may include a tank in which a fluid, such as water may be accommodated, a fermentation container forming a space in which the fluid discharged from the tank may be accommodated, a pump disposed in a channel between the tank and the fermentation container to supply the fluid accommodated in the tank to the fermentation container, a flow rate control valve configured to control a flow rate of the fluid discharged from the tank, a heater configured to heat the fluid discharged from the tank, a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the fluid passing through the heater, and a controller configured to control a degree of opening of the flow rate control valve based on the measured temperature. 1. A fermentation and aging apparatus , comprising:a tank in which a fluid is accommodated;a fermentation container forming a space in which the fluid discharged from the tank is accommodated;a pump disposed in a channel between the tank and the fermentation container to supply the fluid accommodated in the tank to the fermentation container;a flow rate control valve configured to control a flow rate of the fluid discharged from the tank;a heater configured to heat fluid discharged from the tank;a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the fluid passing through the heater; anda controller configured to control a degree of opening of the flow rate control valve based on the measured temperature.2. The fermentation and aging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:increase the degree of opening of the flow rate control valve when the measured temperature is higher than a predetermined target temperature; anddecrease the degree of opening of the flow rate control valve when the measured temperature is lower than the predetermined target temperature.3. The fermentation and aging ...

Apparatus and process for production of an encapsulated cell product

A process for production of an encapsulated cell product, the process comprises the steps of concentrating cells from a propagation medium using a tangential flow filtration system. Mixing the concentrated cells with an encapsulation medium to form a cell encapsulation mixture. Polymerizing, gelling, or cross-linking the cell encapsulation mixture to form an encapsulated cell product.

Procedure for processing raw manure

用于生产包囊的细胞产物的设备和方法

包囊的细胞产物的生产方法，该方法包括使用切向流过滤系统从增殖培养基中浓缩细胞的步骤。将浓缩的细胞与包囊培养基混合，形成细胞包囊混合物。对细胞包囊混合物进行聚合、胶凝或交联，形成包囊的细胞产物。

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Enclosures for treating materials

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in two or more vaults that can share a common wall.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Reconfigureable processing enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Processing materials

Materials, such as biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. Conveying systems, such as flowing gas conveying systems and such as closed-loop flowing gas conveying systems are described.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Upgrading process streams

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal.

Controlling process gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Controlling process gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Device for viral inactivation of liquid media

一种能够使液体培养基病毒灭活的装置(100)，包括至少一个由外部圆柱体(120)和内部圆柱体(130)所构建的共轴圆柱体(110)、液体培养基入口(140)、至少一个C型紫外线辐射的发射器(145)、和液体培养基出口(150)。所述内部圆柱体具有适合在所述内部圆柱体的外径和所述外部圆柱体的内径之间形成间隙(160)的外径。所述培养基以基本上气旋性的流动路径沿所述间隙流动。所述至少一个C型紫外线辐射的发射器被置于所述内部圆柱体中。所述出口被连接至所述外部圆柱体位于或接近所述外部圆柱体与入口相对的一端。

Equipment protecting enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the equipment is protected from radiation and hazardous gases by equipment enclosures. More particularly the enclosures that enclose motor components are radiation opaque and purged with gas that has been filtered to remove ozone.

Filtration

바이오매스 공급원료(예컨대 , 식물 바이오매스, 동물 바이오매스 및 도시 폐기물 바이오매스)를 가공처리하여 유용한 생성물, 예컨대, 연료를 생성한다. 예를 들어, 당화된 바이오매스 물질 슬러리의 액체로부터 고형물을 분리하는데 유용할 수 있는 시스템들이 기재되어 있다. 두서너 가지 예를 들면, 농산물 잔류물, 목재 바이오매스, 도시 폐기물, 오일시드/케이크 및 해초류를 비롯하여 많은 잠재적인 리그노셀룰로스 공급원료가 오늘날 입수 가능하다.

Solid fermentation apparatus for multi-layered preventing dew condensation

The present invention relates to a multi-layer structure dew condensation preventing solid fermenter, which comprises: a main body in which a koji making chamber in which a fermented product is fermented is formed therein, and the koji making chamber is divided into a plurality of sections in the vertical direction by a partition wall, thereby being formed in a multi-layered interior; and grain entering and discharging parts arranged for each of the multi-layer koji making chamber and moving linearly.

Storable inoculation device containing stabilized microorganisms

The present invention is directed to an inoculation device including an easily manipulated handle together with microorganisms associated with a device for transferring and storing for extending periods stabilized, known microorganisms. This device is particularly useful in testing standard laboratory culture media. This device is easily produced by associating known microorganisms, either alone or together with a binding agent and other biologically acceptable additives and preservatives, with the sample transfer portion of the inoculation device. When substantially all of the water is removed from an inoculation device, including known microorganisms, the microbial containing device is storable for extended periods under sterile, dry conditions substantially free of water. The present method and apparatus conveniently and economically produces a disposable standard inoculation device useful by clinical laboratories in storing and transferring microorganisms to various growth media for testing or cell maintenance programs.

Method and equipment for processing of organic materials containing nitrogen compounds

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE: The invention is concerned with a method and equipment for processing of organic materials containing nitrogen compounds, where the organic material undergoes an anaerobic digestion with simultaneous liberation of biogas which contains methane and carbon dioxide. The liquid product obtained after anaerobic digestion is, according to the invention, heated to boiling temperature, ammonia bonded as carbonate is distilled off, and the tail product from distillation is further processed to a valuable product and clear water or is discharged as prepurified waste water. During the processing to the valuable product in the form of organo-phosphate-lime concentrate, the tail product of distillation may be alkalized by lime and carbonized with carbon dioxide. Biogas or carbon dioxide obtained by distillation may be used in the carbonation. The processed organic materials may be excrements from farming of hogs and black cattle, waste from chemical and alimentary industry, city sewage sludges, and various kinds of biomass which may be employed in the process of anaerobic digestion for production of biogas.

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable.

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable.

Biomass processing system and saccharide-solution production method using biomass material

A hydrothermal decomposition apparatus 17 as a biomass processing apparatus that decomposes a biomass material 11 into cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin under a high temperature and high pressure condition to remove a lignin component and a hemicellulose component, a biomass solid discharging unit 18 that discharges a biomass solid (a hot-water insoluble component) 20 processed in the hydrothermal decomposition apparatus 17 , and a slurrying vessel 21 communicating with the biomass solid discharging unit 18 , into which water 19 is injected and the discharged biomass solid 20 is added to make it slurried are provided to an apparatus body 13 , which is a processing vessel having a gas-liquid interface 13 a.

METHOD FOR OBTAINING SUGAR DERIVED SUGAR LIQUID SUGAR LIQUIDS

<p>La invención describe un método para obtener azúcares derivados de líquidos de biomasa sacarificados. Este método consiste en pretratar un material celulósico o lignocelulósico para radiación por ionización. Posteriormente, el método consiste en sacarificar el material celulósico o lignocelulósico radiado para obtener líquidos de biomasa sacarificados. Finalmente, el método consiste en eliminar las sales, ácidos parcialmente ionizados o ácidos completamente ionizados, de los líquidos de biomasa sacarificada con un sistema de electrodiálisis, en donde utilizar un sistema de electrodiálisis comprende un primer paso de electrodiálisis y un segundo paso de electrodiálisis, en donde el segundo paso de electrodiálisis comprende usar una membrana bipolar. De esta forma la biomasa (por ejemplo, biomasa vegetal, biomasa animal y biomasa de desechos urbanos) es procesada para producir intermedios y productos útiles, tales como energía, combustibles, alimentos o materiales.</p> <p> The invention describes a method for obtaining sugars derived from saccharified biomass liquids. This method consists in pretreating a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material for ionization radiation. Subsequently, the method consists in saccharifying the radiated cellulosic or lignocellulosic material to obtain saccharified biomass liquids. Finally, the method consists in removing salts, partially ionized acids or completely ionized acids, from saccharified biomass liquids with an electrodialysis system, where using an electrodialysis system comprises a first electrodialysis step and a second electrodialysis step, wherein the second electrodialysis step comprises using a bipolar membrane. In this way, biomass (for example, plant biomass, animal biomass and urban waste biomass) is processed to produce intermediates and useful products, such as energy, fuels, food or materials. </p>

BIOREACTOR CELL CULTURE SYSTEM

L'invention concerne un système de culture cellulaire en bioréacteur comprenant une enceinte close contenant une pluralité de microcompartiments cellulaires, dans lequel les microcompartiments comprennent chacun une couche externe en hydrogel ménageant une cavité contenant un ensemble de cellules autoorganisées et de la matrice extracellulaire ou un substitut de matrice extra-cellulaire. L'invention a également trait à l'utilisation de tels bioréacteurs pour la production de cellules et/ou d'organoïdes, et/ou de molécules et/ou d'assemblages moléculaires complexes. The invention relates to a cell culture system in a bioreactor comprising an enclosed enclosure containing a plurality of cellular microcompartments, in which the microcompartments each comprise an outer hydrogel layer forming a cavity containing a set of self-organized cells and extracellular matrix or a substitute of extracellular matrix. The invention also relates to the use of such bioreactors for the production of cells and/or organoids, and/or molecules and/or complex molecular assemblies.

BIOLOGY CELL CULTURE SYSTEM

L'invention concerne un système de culture cellulaire en bioréacteur comprenant une enceinte close contenant une pluralité de microcompartiments cellulaires, dans lequel les microcompartiments comprennent chacun une couche externe en hydrogel ménageant une cavité contenant un ensemble de cellules autoorganisées et de la matrice extracellulaire ou un substitut de matrice extra-cellulaire. L'invention a également trait à l'utilisation de tels bioréacteurs pour la production de cellules et/ou d'organoïdes, et/ou de molécules et/ou d'assemblages moléculaires complexes.

LIGNO-CELLULOSIC BIOMASS TREATMENT PROCESS

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'une biomasse lignocellulosique, avec : a. Prétraitement de la biomasse par au moins une opération de cuisson ou d'explosion à la vapeur, afin d'obtenir un substrat prétraité, b. Séparation liquide/solide sur au moins une partie du substrat prétraité, comprenant deux sous-étapes successives : - une sous-étape amont de contactage b1 du mélange solide/liquide mise en œuvre par un mélangeur (M) en continu utilisant un fluide de mélange - une sous-étape aval b2 d'extraction/lavage mise en œuvre par un filtre en continu, utilisant un fluide de lavage, pour obtenir une phase solide enrichie en solide et une pluralité de phases liquides enrichies en liquide, avec un recyclage au moins partiel d'une phase liquide extraite du filtre en entrée du mélangeur en tant que fluide de mélange. The invention relates to a method for treating a lignocellulosic biomass, with: a. Pretreatment of the biomass by at least one cooking or steam explosion operation, in order to obtain a pretreated substrate, b. Liquid / solid separation on at least part of the pretreated substrate, comprising two successive substeps: - an upstream substep of contacting b1 of the solid / liquid mixture implemented by a continuous mixer (M) using a mixing fluid a downstream extraction / washing sub-step b2 implemented by a continuous filter, using a washing fluid, to obtain a solid phase enriched in solid and a plurality of liquid phases enriched in liquid, with at least recycling partial of a liquid phase extracted from the filter entering the mixer as a mixing fluid.

Patent FR2385797B1

A fermentation apparatus of the loop flow type includes tubular member forming a continuous or substantially continuous loop flow path defined by the interior surface of the tubular member. A heat exchanger surrounds a portion of the tubular member and is in heat transfer relation thereto and inside the tubular member at the point where the heat exchange means surrounds the tubular member mixing vanes or fins are secured to the tubular member to effect mixing of medium flowing through the tubular member. A spray nozzle is provided just upstream of the mixing vanes and is operable for discharge of medium into the flow path adjacent the heat exchange means. A pump is connected to the nozzle and pressurizes medium taken from the flow path and discharges same through the nozzle. Injectors open into the flow path adjacent the heat exchange means and are operable for introducing an oxygen-containing gas into the medium contained in the flow path. A phase separator has an inlet and outlet communicating with the flow path and is operable for receiving a portion of the medium for separating same into a gas phase and liquid phase and returning a portion of the liquid phase to the flow path.

Array for rapidoprint

对材料(例如，植物生物质、动物生物质以及城市废物生物质)进行加工以产生有用的中间体和产物，如能量、燃料、食品或材料。例如，描述了可用于使用拱顶的阵列处理原料材料，如纤维素和/或木质纤维素材料的系统、设备和方法。

Process and device for the treatment of organic waste with a high content of nitrogen compounds

Separation method and separation apparatus

High-concentration anaerobic fermentation apparatus

A high-concentration anaerobic fermentation apparatus includes a liquid accumulation tank, a fermentation vessel, a feeding assembly, and a biogas residue collecting bin. The feeding assembly includes a hopper and a return conveyor belt including a first portion extending downward from the hopper till below a liquid level, a second portion extending upward from a bottom end of the first portion till above the liquid level, a third portion extending downward from a top end of the second portion till the liquid level, and a fourth portion extending upward from a bottom end of the third portion till out of the liquid level and above the biogas residue collecting bin. A pressure-feed flange is disposed at an outer side of the fermentation vessel, a feed channel is formed between the pressure-feed flange and the first portion, and a discharge channel is formed between the pressure-feed flange and the fourth portion.

Processing materials

Materials, such as biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. Conveying systems, such as flowing gas conveying systems and such as closed-loop flowing gas conveying systems are described. Many potential lignocellulosic feedstocks are available today, including agricultural residues, woody biomass, municipal waste, oilseeds/cakes and seaweed, to name a few.

A moving apparatus for moving a subject using tips

A subject moving device includes: a base; a head section provided with vertically movable rods and moving along a prescribed movement path above the base; a first container section which stores a subject of movement; a second container section which receives the subject of movement; a tip stocking section which holds a plurality of tips in a state where the plurality of tips are attachable to the rods, the tips being attachable to and detachable from the rods and being configured to suction the subject of movement and discharge the suctioned subject of movement in accordance with vertical movements of the rods; a tip discarding section which collects the tips having finished the suction and the discharge of the subject of movement and having been detached from the rods; and a control section which controls the vertical movements of the rods and the movement operations of the head section.

Separation method

The invention relates to a method for removing ammonia or reducing ammonium from biogas plant fermentation liquids or biogas plant fermentation residues, wherein ammonia or ammonium is reduced by way of flash evaporation, separated from the biogas plant fermentation liquids or biogas plant fermentation residues, and removed as ammonia. The invention further relates to a device for performing said method.

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ENCAPSULATED CELL PRODUCT

SE REFIERE A UN PROCESO PARA LA PRODUCCION DE UN PRODUCTO DE CELULAS ENCAPSULADAS, CARACTERIZADO PORQUE COMPRENDE LOS PASOS DE: a) PROPAGAR LAS CELULAS EN UN BIORREACTOR PARA FORMAR UN PRIMER LOTE DE CELULAS; b) CONCENTRAR LAS CELULAS A PARTIR DEL PRIMER LOTE DE CELULAS; c) MEZCLAR LAS CELULAS CONCENTRADAS CON UN MEDIO DE ENCAPSULAMIENTO PARA FORMAR UNA MEZCLA DE ENCAPSULAMIENTO CELULAR; d) POLIMERIZAR LA MEZCLA DE ENCAPSULAMIENTO CELULAR PARA FORMAR UN PRODUCTO CELULAR ENCAPSULADO; Y e) PROPAGAR LAS CELULAS EN UN BIORREACTOR PARA FORMAR UN SEGUNDO LOTE DE CELULAS UTILIZANDO LAS CELULAS PROVENIENTES DEL PRIMER LOTE DE CELULAS COMO UN INOCULO. SE REFIERE TAMBIEN A LOS APARATOS QUE SON UTILIZADOS PARA PRODUCIR LOS PRODUCTOS DE CELULAS ENCAPSULADAS A UNA ESCALA GRANDE O PEQUENA. IT REFERS TO A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PRODUCT OF ENCAPSULATED CELLS, CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE IT INCLUDES THE STEPS OF: a) PROPAGING THE CELLS IN A BIORREACTOR TO FORM A FIRST BATCH OF CELLS; b) CONCENTRATE THE CELLS FROM THE FIRST BATCH OF CELLS; c) MIXING THE CONCENTRATED CELLS WITH AN ENCAPSULATION MEDIA TO FORM A CELLULAR ENCAPSULATION MIXTURE; d) POLYMERIZING THE CELLULAR ENCAPSULATION MIXTURE TO FORM AN ENCAPSULATED CELLULAR PRODUCT; AND e) PROPAGATE THE CELLS IN A BIOREACTOR TO FORM A SECOND BATCH OF CELLS USING THE CELLS FROM THE FIRST BATCH OF CELLS AS AN INOCLE. IT ALSO REFERS TO THE APPARATUS THAT ARE USED TO PRODUCE ENCAPSULATED CELL PRODUCTS ON A LARGE OR SMALL SCALE.

System and method for treatment of biomass for the production of biofuels and biochemicals

A system and method to treat biomass to make bioproducts such as biofuels and biochemical is disclosed. The systems are configured to treat a liquid component separated from biomass to yield sugars available to form a fermentation product or bio-product. The system and method comprises treatment and separation of process streams (e.g. liquids, solids, etc.) to produce bioproducts such as fuel and biochemical as well as to recover/reuse and utilize content of process streams. Lignin is separated from the bioproduct stream (e.g. a solids component) forming a recovered bioproducts; efficient removal of lignin facilitates productive operation of the system. The system disclosed is configured to recover and recycle acid (e.g. phosphoric acid) used as a concentrated acid in the process to pre-treat biomass (for bioprocessing). The acid used in the process is recycled and recovered in order to establish economically attractive biorefinery to make bio-products from biomass (e.g. to reduce the cost of operation such as from supply of fresh acid). Concentrated acid used to pre-treat biomass may comprise about 90 to over 98 percent recovered acid (and 10 to less than 2 percent fresh acid). The recovery and recycle process for the acid (e.g. acid used to pre-treat biomass) may comprise one or more of the inventive concepts and features shown and described in the FIGURES and specification.

apparatus and process for producing an encapsulated cellular product

APARELHO E PROCESSO PARA A PRODUÇçO DE UM PRODUTO CELULAR ENCAPSULADO. A presente invenção refere-se a um processo para a produção de um produto celular encapsulado, o processo compreende as etapas de concentrar Gélulas a partir de um meio de propagação usando um sistema de filtração de fluxo tangencial. Misturando as células concentradas com um meio de encapsulamento para formar uma mistura de encapsulamento celular. Polimerizando, gelificando, ou cruzando transversalmente a mistura de encapsulamento celular para formar um produto celular encapsulado. Apparatus and process for the production of an encapsulated cell product. The present invention relates to a process for producing an encapsulated cellular product, the process comprising the steps of concentrating Gels from a propagation medium using a tangential flow filtration system. Mixing the concentrated cells with an encapsulation medium to form a cell encapsulation mixture. Polymerizing, gelling, or transversely crossing the cell encapsulation mixture to form an encapsulated cell product.

Bioenergy complex for production of biogas and granular biofuel

FIELD: oil and gas industry. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of biogas production using the method of anaerobic methane fermentation. The bioenergy complex for production of biogas and granular biofuel is offered. The complex includes a biopond and the unit for production of gaseous biofuel, with the series-connected branch pipes for biomass supply by chipper, homogenizer and bioreactor. The bioreactor consists of, at least, one methane tank, the gas output of which through gas-holder and compressor is connected with the power unit. The tanks made from composite elastomers with polyurethane or polyvinylchloride two-sided coating are used as pressure-tight methane tanks that are equipped with the piping heating system. The tanks are connected through branch pipes with the hydromixing system. The chipper has a receiving bin, and the output for the used bioreactor biomass is provisioned with the receiving vessel. The complex is supplemented with the unit for pellet fabrication, with the possibility of its work in a mode of fabrication of pellets from green vegetative mass, planted in the biopond, or in the mode of fabrication of pellets from biomass processed in the reactor. The unit for fabrication of pellets consists of the pressing-out unit, and the liquid discharge branch pipe of the pressing-out unit is connected with the possibility of adjustment with the homogenizer of the unit for production of gaseous biofuel or with the biopond. The solid fraction output of the pressing-out unit is connected with granulator, the output of which is connected with the packaging line for two kinds of pellets. EFFECT: invention allows to perform deep degassing of organic mass, to increase the output of biogas, profitability of biogas units for electrical power generation in a low power range from 10 kW/h up to 500 kW/h, expand functionalities, ensure mobility and work capacity of the complex in any climatic conditions. 9 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) ...

Methods and systems for biomass conversion to carboxylic acids and alcohols

The disclosure includes a method, process and apparatus for the conversion of biomass to carboxylic acids and/or primary alcohols. The system may include a pretreatment/fermentation subsystem operable to produce a fermentation broth containing carboxylic acid salts from biomass, such as lignocellulosic biomass. The system may also include a dewatering subsystem to remove excess water from the fermentation broth to produce a concentrated product. The system includes an acid springing subsystem operable to produce a mixed carboxylic acid product, contacting the biomass with ammonia and carbon dioxide or with ammonium carbonate to produce a mixture comprising ammonium carboxylate. The mixture is heated to decompose said ammonium carboxylate.

Method and equipment for preparing biogas through anaerobic fermentation of biomass

本发明属于沼气生产技术领域，公开了一种生物质厌氧发酵制取沼气的方法与设备，所述设备包括发酵罐体，其发酵罐体顶部安装有螺旋进料装置和气液分离器，底部安装有脱水出料装置；所述发酵罐体内部由下至上依次安装有加热导料座和多角度搅拌器，所述多角度搅拌器顶部依次连接有减速器和搅拌电机，且减速器和搅拌电机均固定于发酵罐体顶部的螺旋进料装置与气液分离器之间；综上，基于多角度搅拌器的设置，可整体厌氧发酵过程中进行持续且无死角搅拌，从而使发酵罐体内的原料充分混合，并有效避免发酵时出现沉渣、浮渣等现象；由此，一方面提高沼气转化效率及整体设备运行的稳定性，另一方面则避免出现设备堵塞的问题。

Controlling Process Gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock 5 materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Processing biomass materials.

La presente invención se refiere a biomasa (p.ej., biomasa vegetal, biomasa animal y biomasa de residuos urbanos) se procesa para producir intermediario y productos útiles, tales como energía, combustibles, alimentos o materiales. Por ejemplo, se describen equipos, sistemas y métodos que se pueden utilizar para tratar materiales de materia prima, tales como materiales celulósicos y/o lignocelulósicos. Los flujos del proceso se pueden actualizar, p.ej., al eliminar los componentes no deseados utilizando sistemas de lecho móvil simulado tal como la cromatografía de lecho móvil simulado, cromatografía de lecho móvil simulado mejorado, cromatografía de lecho móvil simulado secuencial y/o sistemas relacionados.

SYSTEM FOR DIVIDING LIPOSUCTION OIL INTO ALICOTS

Bu buluş, liposuction vasıtası ile alınan yağı alikotlara bölmeye yönelik bir yöntem ve sistemle ilgilidir. Bu buluşun ana amacı, liposuction yağını infiltrasyon için hazırlanmış yağın alikotlarını sağlamaya imkan veren alikotlara bölme işlemi için bir sistem ve bir yöntemi sağlamaktır. Bu amaçla, buluşun bir amacı, liposuction yağını, yağın her zaman dış ortamdan izole edildiği ve alikotlara bölünmesini de içeren alikotlara bölme işlemi için bir sistem ve bir yöntemi sağlamaktır. Bu buluşun diğer bir amacı, liposuction yağını, basit, rasyonel, kullanımı kolay ve etkili ve uygun fiyatlı bir çözümle önceki sanatın söz konusu dezavantajlarının üstesinden gelebilecek olan alikotlara ayırmak için bir sistem ve bir yöntem sağlamaktır. The present invention relates to a method and system for dividing oil taken by liposuction into aliquots. The main object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method for dividing liposuction oil into aliquots that allow to provide aliquots of oil prepared for infiltration. To this end, it is an object of the invention to provide a system and a method for dividing liposuction oil into aliquots in which the oil is always isolated from the external environment and includes aliquots. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method for separating liposuction oil into aliquots that can overcome these drawbacks of the prior art with a simple, rational, easy to use and effective and affordable solution.

Processing and transforming biomass.

La biomasa (por ejemplo, biomasa vegetal, biomasa animal y biomasa de residuos municipales) se procesa para producir intermedios y productos útiles, tales como energía, combustibles, alimentos o materiales. La biomasa sacarificada se fermenta en dos pasos para formar dos productos independientes. El segundo producto puede ser un ácido carboxílico que reacciona con un alcohol para formar un éster. El alcohol utilizado para la esterificación puede obtenerse de la biomasa. El éster es hidrogenado a alcoholes con catalizadores.

Processing Materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described. Many potential 5 lignocellulosic feedstocks are available today, including agriculture residues, woody biomass, municipal waste, oilseeds/cakes and seaweed, to name a few. At present, these materials are often under-utilized, being used, for example, as animal feed, biocompost materials, burned in a co-generation facility or even landfilled.

Fermentation and aging apparatus and controlling method therefor

본 발명의 실시예에 따른 발효 및 숙성 장치는, 물이 수용된 수조; 상기 수조로부터 출수되는 물이 수용되는 공간을 형성하는 발효 컨테이너; 상기 수조와 상기 발효 컨테이너 사이의 채널에 배치되어, 상기 수조에 수용된 물을 상기 발효 컨테이너로 공급하는 급수 펌프; 상기 수조로부터 출수되는 물의 유량을 조절하는 유량조절밸브; 상기 수조로부터 출수된 물을 가열하는 급수 히터; 상기 급수 히터를 통과한 물의 온도를 측정하는 온도센서; 및 상기 측정된 온도에 기초하여 상기 유량조절밸브의 개도를 조절하는 컨트롤러를 포함한다. Fermentation and aging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water tank containing water; a fermentation container forming a space in which water discharged from the water tank is accommodated; a water pump disposed in a channel between the water tank and the fermentation container to supply water accommodated in the water tank to the fermentation container; a flow rate control valve for controlling the flow rate of water discharged from the water tank; a water heater for heating the water discharged from the water tank; a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the water passing through the water heater; and a controller for adjusting an opening degree of the flow control valve based on the measured temperature.

Processing biomass

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Two or more sugars can be produced and these can be further processed and purified. For example, a mixture of the two or more sugars can be selectively fermented to leave one or more sugars in the mixture along with a product. The unfermented sugar may be fermented with a different fermenting system and produce a second product.

Separating filter for capturing cell, separating apparatus and method using it

본 발명은 분리가 일어나는 관통부의 형상을 제어하여 혈중암 세포의 변형 및 손상을 방지함과 동시에 필터 재질로 감광성 수지 경화 필름을 사용한 세포 포획 분리 필터, 이를 이용한 세포 분리 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a cell trapping separation filter using a photosensitive resin cured film as a filter material, and a cell separation apparatus and method using the same, while preventing deformation and damage of blood cancer cells by controlling the shape of a penetration part through which separation occurs.

Processing and transforming biomass

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. The saccharified biomass is fermented in two steps to form two separate products. The second product can be a carboxylic acid which is reacted with an alcohol to form an ester. The alcohol used for the esterification may be obtained from the biomass. The ester is hydrogenated to alcohols with catalysts.

System for cell culture in a bioreactor

The invention relates to a system for cell culture in a bioreactor comprising a closed chamber containing a plurality of cellular micro-compartments, wherein the micro-compartments each comprise an external hydrogel layer providing a cavity containing a set of self-organised cells and an extra-cellular matrix or an extra-cellular matrix substitute. The invention also relates to the use of such bioreactors for producing cells and/or organoids and/or molecules and/or complex molecular assemblies.

Array for processing materials

对材料(例如，植物生物质、动物生物质以及城市废物生物质)进行加工以产生有用的中间体和产物，如能量、燃料、食品或材料。例如，描述了可用于使用拱顶的阵列处理原料材料，如纤维素和/或木质纤维素材料的系统、设备和方法。

LIGNO-CELLULOSIC BIOMASS TREATMENT PROCESS

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'une biomasse lignocellulosique, avec : a. Prétraitement de la biomasse par au moins une opération de cuisson ou d'explosion à la vapeur, afin d'obtenir un substrat prétraité, b. Séparation liquide/solide sur au moins une partie du substrat prétraité, comprenant deux sous-étapes successives : - une sous-étape amont de contactage b1 du mélange solide/liquide mise en œuvre par un mélangeur (M) en continu utilisant un fluide de mélange - une sous-étape aval b2 d'extraction/lavage mise en œuvre par un filtre en continu, utilisant un fluide de lavage, pour obtenir une phase solide enrichie en solide et une pluralité de phases liquides enrichies en liquide, avec un recyclage au moins partiel d'une phase liquide extraite du filtre en entrée du mélangeur en tant que fluide de mélange. The invention relates to a method for treating a lignocellulosic biomass, with: a. Pretreatment of the biomass by at least one cooking or steam explosion operation, in order to obtain a pretreated substrate, b. Liquid / solid separation on at least part of the pretreated substrate, comprising two successive substeps: - an upstream substep of contacting b1 of the solid / liquid mixture implemented by a mixer (M) continuously using a mixing fluid a downstream extraction / washing sub-step b2 implemented by a continuous filter, using a washing fluid, to obtain a solid phase enriched in solid and a plurality of liquid phases enriched in liquid, with at least recycling partial of a liquid phase extracted from the filter entering the mixer as a mixing fluid.

Process and plant for processing raw manure and / or fermentation residues from biogas production

Ein Verfahren zur Aufarbeitung von Rohgülle und/oder von Gärresten, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Schritte: Bereitstellen von Rohgülle und/oder von Gärresten (110); Klären der Rohgülle und/oder der Gärreste in einer ersten Klärstufe (120) unter Bildung einer ersten Feststoffphase (4) und einer ersten geklärten Flüssigkeitsphase (5); Vorkonditionieren (130) der ersten geklärten Flüssigkeitsphase (5) zur Klärung von Feinstpartikeln aus der ersten geklärten Flüssigkeitsphase (5); und Klären der ersten geklärten Flüssigkeitsphase (5) in einer zweiten Klärstufe (160) unter Bildung einer zweiten Feststoffphase (14) und einer zweiten geklärten Flüssigkeitsphase (15) sowie eine Anlage zur Aufarbeitung von Rohgülle. A process for the treatment of raw manure and / or digestate, characterized by the following steps: providing raw manure and / or digestate (110); Clarifying the raw slurry and / or the fermentation residues in a first clarification stage (120) to form a first solid phase (4) and a first clarified liquid phase (5); Preconditioning (130) the first clarified liquid phase (5) to clarify fines from the first clarified liquid phase (5); and clarifying the first clarified liquid phase (5) in a second clarification stage (160) to form a second solids phase (14) and a second clarified liquid phase (15) and a plant for processing raw manure.

Separating filter for capturing cell, separating apparatus and method using it

본 발명은 분리가 일어나는 관통부의 형상을 제어하여 혈중암 세포의 변형 및 손상을 방지함과 동시에 필터 재질로 감광성 수지 경화 필름을 사용한 세포 포획 분리 필터, 이를 이용한 세포 분리 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다.

Methods and systems for biomass conversion to carboxylic acids and alcohols

The disclosure includes a method, process and apparatus for the conversion of biomass to carboxylic acids and/or primary alcohols. The system may include a pretreatment/fermentation subsystem operable to produce a fermentation broth containing carboxylic acid salts from biomass, such as lignocellulosic biomass. The system may also include a dewatering subsystem to remove excess water from the fermentation broth to produce a concentrated product. The system includes an acid springing subsystem operable to produce a mixed carboxylic acid product, contacting the biomass with ammonia and carbon dioxide or with ammonium carbonate to produce a mixture comprising ammonium carboxylate. The mixture is heated to decompose said ammonium carboxylate.

biomass processing system and method of producing saccharide solution using biomass material

SISTEMA DE PROCESSAMENTO DE BIOMASSA E MÉTODO DE PRODUÇÃO DE SOLUÇÃO SACARÍDEA USANDO MATERIAL DE BIOMASSA. A presente invenção se refere a um aparelho de decomposição hidrotérmica 17 como um aparelho de processamento de biomassa que decompõe um material de biomassa 11 em celulose, hemicelulose e lignina sob uma condigo de alta temperatura e alta pressão para remover um componente de lignina e um componente de hemicelulose, uma unidade de descarga de sólido de biomassa 18 que descarrega um sólido de biomassa (um componente insolúvel em água quente) 20 processado no aparelho de decomposição hidrotérmica 17, e um recipiente de transformação em suspensão 21 que se comunica com a unidade de descarga de sólido de biomassa 18, na qual água 19 é injetada e o sólido de biomassa descarregado 20 é adicionado para torná-lo suspenso são providos a um corpo de aparelho 13, que é um recipiente de processamento com uma interface gás-líquido 13a. BIOMASS PROCESSING SYSTEM AND SACCHARIDE SOLUTION PRODUCTION METHOD USING BIOMASS MATERIAL. The present invention relates to a hydrothermal decomposition apparatus 17 as a biomass processing apparatus which decomposes a biomass material 11 into cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin under a condition of high temperature and high pressure to remove a lignin component and a component of hemicellulose, a biomass solid discharge unit 18 which discharges a biomass solid (a hot water insoluble component) 20 processed in the hydrothermal decomposition apparatus 17, and a suspension transformation vessel 21 which communicates with the biomass solid discharge 18, in which water 19 is injected and the discharged biomass solid 20 is added to suspend it, are provided to an apparatus body 13, which is a processing vessel with a gas-liquid interface 13a.

Procedure for obtaining biomass and derived products from unicellular algae, and installation for its execution

Procedimiento de obtención de biomasa y productos derivados a partir de algas unicelulares, e instalación para la ejecución del mismo.#La presente invención se refiere a un proceso que comprende todas las etapas necesarias para partiendo de un cultivo de algas “procariotas” unicelulares disuelto en medio acuoso, todos los elementos necesarios para su cultivo y desarrollo y mediante el aporte externo de nutrientes, CO{sub,2} y luz solar, se procede a la obtención de una biomasa mediante procedimientos de floculación y centrifugación posterior con un grado de humedad entre el 50% y el 90% y posteriormente se procede a una etapa de secado que prepara dicha biomasa para la extracción de lípidos mediante fluidos supercríticos, con posible prerruptura celular si la microalga lo requiere, obteniéndose diversas fracciones de elementos finales que engloban productos de valor añadido así como un bioaceite o biocrudo. El proceso cuenta con todos los equipos y elementos necesarios para poder definir el conjunto como biorrefinería, puesto que se reutilizan todos los productos generados y se obtienen diferentes compuestos con diferentes aplicaciones y en diferentes etapas del proceso. Procedure for obtaining biomass and derived products from unicellular algae, and installation for the execution of the same. # The present invention relates to a process comprising all the necessary steps starting from a culture of unicellular "prokaryotic" algae dissolved in aqueous medium, all the elements necessary for its cultivation and development and by means of the external contribution of nutrients, CO {sub, 2} and sunlight, a biomass is obtained by flocculation and subsequent centrifugation procedures with a degree of humidity between 50% and 90% and subsequently proceed to a drying stage that prepares said biomass for the extraction of lipids by supercritical fluids, with possible cell pre-rupture if the microalgae requires it, obtaining various fractions of final elements that ...