Integrated apparatus for ethanol production and extraction

Details Integrated apparatus for ethanol production and extraction Integrated apparatus for ethanol production and extraction

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Bowers, Nathan A (Department: 1775)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...

Preparing oxygen-containing organic compound

C435S162000, C435S163000, C435S291100, C435S298100, C426S011000, C426S016000, C426S018000, C426S029000

Reexamination Certificate

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07972825

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a mash circulating system with pump and fermentation tank, an atmosphere circulating system with blower for circulating atmosphere between the tank and an ethanol-removal station, and an integrated refrigerating heat-transfer system with first coils for condensing out ethanol from the atmosphere, and second coils for warming the mash. A support frame supports portions of the above components, making it a transportable modular unit to facilitate installation, minimize cost, and provide for efficient operation. The entire apparatus can be up-sized or down-sized for specific applications. In one form, the system includes electrically-driven pump, blower, and refrigeration compressors, with the external energy consumption kept surprisingly low. Methods related to the above are also disclosed.

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