Abstract: A method and apparatus for synthesizing ethanol using synthetic routes via synthesis gas are disclosed. A method and apparatus for gasifying biomass, such as biomass, in a steam gasifier that employs a fluidized bed and heating using hot flue gases from the combustion of synthesis gas is described. Methods and apparatus for converting synthesis gas into ethanol are also disclosed, using stepwise catalytic reactions to convert the carbon monoxide and hydrogen into ethanol using catalysts including iridium acetate.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 10, 2014
Publication date:
September 11, 2014
Applicant:
WOODLAND BIOFUELS INC.
Inventors:
Larry Jack Melnichuk, Karen Venita Kelly, Robert S. Davis
Abstract: A method and apparatus for synthesizing ethanol using synthetic routes via synthesis gas are disclosed. A method and apparatus for gasifying biomass, such as biomass, in a steam gasifier that employs a fluidized bed and heating using hot flue gases from the combustion of synthesis gas is described. Methods and apparatus for converting synthesis gas into ethanol are also disclosed, using stepwise catalytic reactions to convert the carbon monoxide and hydrogen into ethanol using catalysts including iridium acetate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 1, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 29, 2014
Assignee:
Woodland Biofuels Inc.
Inventors:
Larry Jack Melnichuk, Karen Venita Kelly, Robert S. Davis
Abstract: A method and apparatus for synthesizing ethanol using synthetic routes via synthesis gas are disclosed. A method and apparatus for gasifying biomass, such as biomass, in a steam gasifier that employs a fluidized bed and heating using hot flue gases from the combustion of synthesis gas is described. Methods and apparatus for converting synthesis gas into ethanol are also disclosed, using stepwise catalytic reactions to convert the carbon monoxide and hydrogen into ethanol using catalysts including iridium acetate.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 1, 2011
Publication date:
November 8, 2012
Applicant:
WOODLAND BIOFUELS INC.
Inventors:
Larry Jack Melnichuk, Karen Venita Kelly, Robert S. Davis
Abstract: A method and apparatus for synthesizing ethanol using synthetic routes via synthesis gas are disclosed. A method and apparatus for gasifying biomass, such as biomass, in a steam gasifier that employs a fluidized bed and heating using hot flue gases from the combustion of synthesis gas is described. Methods and apparatus for converting synthesis gas into ethanol are also disclosed, using stepwise catalytic reactions to convert the carbon monoxide and hydrogen into ethanol using catalysts including iridium acetate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 5, 2007
Date of Patent:
January 3, 2012
Assignee:
Woodland Biofuels Inc.
Inventors:
Larry Jack Melnichuk, Karen Venita Kelly, Robert S. Davis
Abstract: The process for producing a predetermined CXHYOZ product from a primary feedstock containing hydrocarbons and a secondary feedstock is disclosed, wherein X, Y and Z are integers. The process includes the steps of: providing primary feedstock; indirectly heating it generally in the absence of oxygen; cleaning the gas stream produced therefrom by removing CO2 and solids; determining the amount of CO and H2 therein; comparing the percentage of CO and H2 in the cleaned gas stream with the required CO and H2 to produce the predetermined CXHYOZ product; determining the additional of CO and H2 required; determining the secondary feedstock; calculating the amount of CO, H2 and heat produced from the secondary feedstock; partially oxidizing the secondary feedstock to produce heat and a secondary gas stream; combining the CO and H2 from both feedstocks to produce a mixed gas stream; adding a catalyst; and distilling to produce the predetermined CXHYOZ product.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 19, 2005
Date of Patent:
June 1, 2010
Assignee:
Woodland Biofuels Inc.
Inventors:
Larry Jack Melnichuk, Karen (Sue) Venita Kelly