Systems and Methods of Improved Fermentation
AssigneeColorado Energy Research Technologies, LLC
InventorsWayne J. Powell, Robert D. Boehmer, Lee L. Johnson
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for processing cellulosic material to produce fermentable sugars are provided. Devices, systems and methods for increasing fermentation rates of microbes via biostimulation are provided. Electrodes are preferably positioned along an interior or exterior of a tube-shaped component to administer electromagnetic/electric pulses to a solution comprising a microbe. Systems can advantageously be used in new biofuels production plants, or in existing biofuels production plants without the need for significant retrofits.
Claims10
A method for processing cellulosic biomass, comprising:
- feeding a first set of electric pulses to a solution comprising the cellulosic biomass, wherein the first set of electric pulses is fed to the solution at a first frequency;
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- feeding a second set of electrical pulses to the solution at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is a multiple of the first frequency.
A method for processing cellulosic biomass, comprising feeding a plurality of electrical pulse sets to a solution comprising the cellulosic biomass, wherein the plurality of electrical pulse sets covers a frequency range from 8 MHz to 12 MHz.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.