Abstract: A process and system for the conversion of biomass, such as spent brewers grain, into ethanol and other commercial products, such as pelletized fuel, biogas, fertilizer, and livestock feed, is disclosed. The method may include biomass pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation, distillation, and dehydration phases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 16, 2012
Assignee:
NEAtech, LLC
Inventors:
Scott Birkmire, Chris Lindeman, Brian Duff, Jesse Spooner, Mark Yancey