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US 2013/0145995 A1Published application
Lignin fired supercritical or near critical water generator, system and method
AssigneeRenmatix, Inc.
InventorMichel Adam Simard
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Abstract
Methods are disclosed for providing recovered lignin of suitable quantity and quality to provide sufficient heating value to power the generation of supercritical or near critical water without the need for outside sources of energy. Supercritical or near critical water generator devices and systems are also disclosed.
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A method of generating supercritical or near critical water, comprising:
- providing water;
- heating said water to a temperature of at least about 373° C. to form superheated steam;
- applying to said superheated steam a pressure of at least about 221 bar;
- wherein said heating comprises combusting a fuel composition comprising lignin;
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- wherein said lignin has a heating value of at least about 3,000 BTU/lb.
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