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US 2024/0400958 A1Published application
System and method for generating bubbles in a vessel
AssigneeLanzaTech, Inc.
InventorsRachel Jane Brenc, Robert John Conrado, Joss Anton Coombes, Elham Ebrahimiaqda, Allan Haiming Gao, Brian Nelson Horton, Xueliang Li, Mayur Sathe, Curtis Paul Studebaker
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Abstract
The systems and methods disclosed herein provide for the efficient generation of fine bubbles. In particular, systems and methods for use in bioreactors are disclosed herein providing a superior means to produce useful fermentation products by the biological fermentation of fine bubble waste substrates injected into a liquid broth containing a microorganism culture.
Claims20
A method of generating fine bubbles comprising:
- sparging gas into a vessel containing a liquid via at least one sparger positioned within the vessel to inject bubbles into the liquid;
- accelerating a portion of the liquid in the vessel via a perforated plate positioned in an upper portion of the vessel;
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- breaking the bubbles into fine bubbles using the liquid accelerated from the plate;
- wherein a superficial velocity of the gas phase in the vessel is at least about 30 mm/s.
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