TH68431B - Torryfunction biomass systems and methods - Google Patents

Abstract

DC60 (23/03/60) A biomass torrefraction system is provided. which makes it possible to do the process Continuous torrefraction involves importing biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum that have a low oxygen environment The particles are transported through the drum by hot gas streams and thus undergo tortoiseshell action at the same time. The gas leaving the drum is circulated. back to source Heat to re-heat the gas before re-entrying the drum. Biomass is also provided. Edit 23/03/2017 A biomass torrefactor system has been provided. which makes it possible to do the process Continuous torrefaction involves the introduction of biomass particles into the rotating reactor drum which have a low oxygen environment The particles are transported through the drum by a hot gas stream and therefore undergo a torre factor at the same time. The gas leaving the drum is circulated back to the source. Heat to re-heat the gas before re-entering the drum. The method of mass fractionation Biomass is also provided ------ A biomass torrefraction system is provided. which makes it possible to do the process Continuous torrefraction involves importing biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum that have a low oxygen environment The particles are transported through the drum by hot gas streams and, therefore, are subjected to thermal drying at the same time. The gas leaving the drum is circulated. back to the heat source for re-heating the gas before re-centering the drum. A biomass torrefraction method has also been provided.

Claims (6)

Disclaimer (all) which will not appear on the advertisement page: EDIT 23/03/2017 1. Biomass torrefaction system, consisting of: Entrance to receive particles. Biomass; The reactor drums are configured to rotate around the axis of rotation, where the reactor drum has a number of flight (flight) drums aligned in it at a certain area. Along the line of the longitudinal length of the reactor drum; The heat source at the source of the reactor drum to heat the gas contained in the system. To a temperature sufficient to carry out the torsion of biomass particles during operation; A fan device connected to the system to generate a hot gas stream, when the system is running, is passed through the reactor drum sufficient to carry the biomass particles at intervals along the length of the drum. reactor When the biomass particles have been lifted by the flite and have been Sprinkled through a stream of hot gas as the reactor drum rotates; And the gas duct, at least, is connected to the reactor drum, heat source and fan device to allow at least part of the gas coming out of the circulating reactor drum. Return to the heat source to re-heat the imported gas in the reactor drum 2. The Torryfaciation biomass system of claim 1, where the hot gas current heats the Biomass particles directly when the transport gas stream transmits biomass particles periodically through the reactor drum 3. Torryfunction biomass system of claim 1, where a number of flts are supplied. A framework to control the movement of biomass particles through the reactor drum, in this way it results in Impact on the persistence time of the biomass particles within the reactor drum. 4. Torry-Faction Biomass system of claim 3, where a number of files, including those that are Space around the inner circumference of the reactor drum at regular intervals or at least three regions along the longitudinal length of the reactor drum. Of claim 1, where a number of files work together With hot gas stream to classify biomass particles according to their particle density by This causes particles that are relatively denser compared to particles of similar size to pass through. Slow reactor drum 6. Torryfunction biomass system of claim 1, which is also included: the hopper that is located at the destination of the machine drum. Reactor to collect mass particles The bio is passed through the torrefaction from the reactor drum. And to release biomass particles through Torry Faction Exits System 7. Torry Faction Biomass System of claim 1, which includes further: ducting ducts to eject gas from the system; Control tongue; And a damper, in which the control flaps and flow modifiers are positioned to control the Pressure levels within the system to inhibit the penetration of oxygen into the system. While making gas Ventilation can be exited from the system. 8. Torry Faction Biomass System of claim 1, which is also included: a pipeline to guide the discharge gas from the system to devices that are far apart for gas use. Vent Auxiliary or additional processes 9. Torryfactor biomass system of claim 8, where the distant device is the burner that is Configured to utilize vent gas to form a hot medium for heat supply. Through the heat exchanger to the gas which is passed through the reactor drum during operation 1 0. The Torryfaciation Biomass system of claim 1, which is further included: airlock ) At least one airlock is attached between the inlet and drum. Reactors to limit the amount of oxygen that enters the system When receiving biomass particles; And at least one sealing mechanism between the reactor drum and its adjacent structures, in which the sealing mechanism, including the chamber between the reactor drum and the external environment and sealing mechanism, is obtained. Connection to an inert or semi-inert gas source for optional cleaning of the room during operation 1 1. Torry-Faction biomass system of claim 1, where the heat source is a heater. An electrically immersed tubular type positioned at the source of the reactor drum 1 2. Torryfunction biomass system of claim 1, where the heat source is the machine. The heat exchanger is positioned at the source of the reactor drum, where the exchanger The heat is configured to transfer heat from the hot gas that is separated from the drum drum. The reactor enters the gas which is passed through the reactor drum during operation 1 3. Biomass Torryfunction system of claim 1 where the heat source is the burner. The low oxygen is positioned to heat the gas which passes through the reactor drum carefully. Directly during operation 1 4. Torryfactor biomass system of claim 1, which is further included: a steam plant connected to the reactor drum. To bring steam into the drum Reactor and assists in the Torry Functions of Biomass Particles 1 5. Torry Faction Biomass Clause 1, which is also included: a structured control system. Design to adjust the speed of the fan device selectively to Control the velocity of the gas flow through the system 1 6. The biomass torsion system of claim 1, which is also included: a structured control system to adjust the velocity of Rotate the reactor drum Optionally, to control the time of existence of biomass particles in the reactor drum 1 7. Torryfunction biomass system of claim 1, which is also included: Configurations to selectively adjust the temperature of the gas flow through the system 1 8. Torry-Faction Biomass System of claim 1, which is also included: the controlled system. Provides a configuration to adjust the parameters of gas flow through the system. This includes optional volume, velocity and / or pressure. 9. Torryfactor biomass system of claim 1, which further includes: a structured control system. To control a number of operating parameters It is independent to control the torque of biomass particles, whose operating parameters include At least one of the reactor inlet temperature, reactor outlet temperature, average time, the available oxygen content of the hot gas stream. And gas flow characteristics 2 0. The Torry-Faction biomass system of claim 18, where the control system, including the sensor, to Monitoring of at least some operating parameters And the control system has been organized A configuration to adjust at least some operating parameters continuously or periodically during operation to optimize or optimize the torsion process or characterize. The resulting torsion of biomass particles through the resulting torsion meets the requirements of 2 1. The Torryfunction biomass system of claim 1, where the reactor drum is sized. At least five feet in diameter And the system is configured to perform the Torry Faction. Biomass particles at the lowest rate of one tonne of biomass particles pass through torsional torrents per hour, in which biomass particles pass through torsionfact have a minimum energy density of 20 gigajoules / ton. 2 2. Torryfactor biomass system of claim 1, which is also included: at least one vent that has been configured to make the system further disclosure. The external environment while deflagging (deflagration) inside the reactor drum 2 3. The method of biomass torpedo consists of: rotating the reactor drum around the axis of rotation, in which the reactor drum has a number of flats One that has been positioned in it at a number of regions, each along its length Longitudinal of the reactor drum; Generating a hot gas stream through the reactor drum, which is sufficient to transport the mass particles. Periodic biological Along the longitudinal length of the reactor drum And act on the torrefaction particle Biomass at the same time When the biomass particles have been lifted by the flight and are sprinkled, Through hot gas stream When the reactor drum rotates; And by circulating a significant portion of the gas coming out of the reactor drum back to the inlet. Of the reactor drum through one or more gas tubes to perform torsional particle-mass action. Biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: variation of at least a number of operating parameters, at least some selected parameters. It is possible to meet the requirements for the characteristics of biomass particles through the resulting torsion, whose operating parameters include at least one of the speed of the hot gas current through the drum. Reactor, volumetric flow rate of hot gas flow through the reactor drum, temperature of hot gas flow through the reactor drum, pressure level inside the reactor drum, speed of Rotating of the reactor drum, the available oxygen content of the hot gas stream, the available moisture content of Biomass particles And the rate of imports of biomass particles into the reactor drum 2 5. Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: Selective address of biomass particles in the reactor drum 2. 6. Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: modulation of a number of internal files. Reactor drum by region or density To alter the persistence time of the biomass particles within the reactor drum 2 7. Torryfactor biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: Reactor drums at varying rates corresponding to Based on particle density or size 2 8. Torryfunction biomass method of claim 23, which also includes: emission of biomass particles through torsionfaction. While preventing the penetration of 2 9. Torryfactor biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: the impregnation of the pressure level inside the reactor drum. To inhibit the penetration of oxygen into In the reactor drum 3 0. Biomass Torryfunction method of claim 23, which is also included: guiding the vent gas to an apparatus further away from the reactor drum. Use gas to drain in Auxiliary or Additional Procedures 3 1. The Torry Faction Biomass Method of Clause 30, where the conduction gas is directed to Equipment away from the reactor drum for auxiliary or supplementary gas discharge, including conduction. The vent gas is directed to a structured burner to utilize the vent gas to form a medium. It is heated up to supply heat to a gas stream to generate a hot gas stream. 3 2. The Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is further included: sealing the machine drum. Reactor from the external environment; And selectable flushing of one or more rooms near the sealing interface 3. The Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: heat transfer from separate hot gas. From drum reactor to gas stream to generate The hot gas stream which passes through the reactor drum during operation 3 4. Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: the impregnation of biomass particles through the drum. The reactors at the lowest rate of one tonne per hour, where biomass particles have an energy density of at least 20 gigajoules / ton. Torryfunction inside the reactor drum 3 5. Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: Drying of biomass particles in a humidifier system. Dry the spin before being imported into the drum. Reactor 3 6. Torryfunction biomass method of claim 35, where biomass particle impregnation Dry in a rotary drier system before being imported into the reactor drum, including Dry biomass to have an average moisture content twenty percent lower than the moisture content, based on wet weight 3 7. Torryfaccess biomass method of claim 23, which consists of Also included: Hot gas flow generation in such a way that the inlet temperature of the hot gas stream enters the drum. The reactor is at least 500 degrees Fahrenheit 3 8. Torryfactor biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: generating hot gas stream as At the outlet temperature of the hot gas stream exiting the drum The reactor has a minimum of 400 degrees Fahrenheit 3 9. The Torryfaciation biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: emission of biomass particles through Torsion after one pass of biomass particles Through the reactor drum, the particle size of the biomass particles through the released torsion Change at least ten percent While the characteristics of energy density and The moisture content of the biomass particles through the torrefunction is relatively constant regardless of the particle size 4 0. The Torryfat biomass method of claim 23, which also follows: The biomass particles were introduced into the reactor drum, where biomass particles averaged about 1/16 cubic inch to about one cubic inch at the time of entry 4. 1.Torryfaccess biomass method of claim 23, which is also included: drainage of reactor drum during fault 4. 2. Torry Faction Biomass Method of claim 23, which is also included: the introduction of steam into the reactor drum to aid in the torsion of biomass particles. 4 3. Torry Faction method, biomass claim 42, where steam is introduced into the drum. Reactors include steam generation with a steam generator that receives heat from part of the gas that Out of the drum reactor 4 4. TORRFACTION CELLULOSIC BIOMASS ACTION METHOD, which the composite method includes: rotating the reactor drum around the axis of rotation, in which the reactor drum has a number of flats. One that is positioned therein along the length of the thing; Continually introducing cellular biomass particles into the reactor drum while Significantly prevent the penetration of oxygen into the reactor drum; Generating a hot gas stream through the reactor drum, which is sufficient to transport the mass particles. Bio cellulosis that has been imported periodically Along the longitudinal length of the reactor drum And perform torrefaction, cellular biomass particles at the same time When biomass particles Cellulosis is raised by flies. When the reactor drum rotates and is sprinkled through a gas stream. Under the influence of gravity, cellular biomass particles pass through the reactor drum. Under the influence of hot gas flows at different rates corresponding to the mass of each particle mass. Cellulosis biological; Release of cellular biomass particles through torrefaction after one pass of the particles. Cellular biomass passes through a reactor drum; And to convince part of the gas coming out of the reactor drum back to the drum inlet. The reactor passes through one or more gas tubes to carry and operate the torsion of particle-mass. Bio-cellulosis, additional inside the reactor drum, meanwhile 4 5. Methods of claim 44, whereby hot gas flows through the reactor drum include The movement of hot gas streams through the reactor drum to directly heat the mass particles. Bio cellulosis that has been imported When the hot gas stream carries cellulose biomass particles at 4 intervals. 6. Method of claim 44, which includes further: changing a number of operating parameters, at least some selected parameters. Yes, to make the characteristics of cellular biomass particles through the resulting torsion meet the requirements, whose operating parameters include at least one of the gas flow velocity. Hot gas flow through reactor drum, volumetric flow rate of hot gas stream through reactor drum, temperature of hot gas flow through reactor drum, pressure level inside reactor drum, speed of rotation of drum Reactor, the oxygen content of the hot gas stream, the moisture content of the cellular biomass particles. And the rate of cellular biomass adoption. Into the reactor drum ------ 1. Biomass tertiary system consisting of Entrance to receive biomass particles A reactor drum built for the rotation of rotation. Which drum machine The reactor has a number of files that are positioned in a number of areas according to the height of the reactor. Length of the reactor drum The heat source at the source of the reactor drum for heating the gas contained in the The system has reached a sufficient temperature to heat the biomass particles during operation. Fan device that has been connected to the system to generate the hot gas. When the system is running It passes through the reactor drum sufficiently to carry the biological particles at intervals along the longitudinal length of the reactor drum. When the biomass particles are lifted by the filet, they get Spatter is passed through the hot gas when the reactor drum is rotated and the gas tube at least has been connected to the reactor drum. Heat source And a fan device to circulate at least one of the gas coming out of the reactor drum back to The heat source to re-heat the gas for re-entry into the reactor drum.