Abstract: A static solid state bioreactor and method of using same. The bioreactor comprises a vessel having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a sealable opening. A gas distribution system in communication with the upper end and the lower end of the vessel. A liquid distribution system in communication with the upper end of the vessel. A liquid recovery system in communication with the lower end of the vessel. A material removal system disposed at the lower end of the vessel for removing biomass from the vessel.

Abstract: A static solid state bioreactor and method of using same. The bioreactor comprises a vessel having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a sealable opening. A gas distribution system in communication with the upper end and the lower end of the vessel. A liquid distribution system in communication with the upper end of the vessel. A liquid recovery system in communication with the lower end of the vessel. A material removal system disposed at the lower end of the vessel for removing biomass from the vessel.

Abstract: A static solid state bioreactor and method of using same. The bioreactor comprises a vessel having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a sealable opening. A gas distribution system in communication with the upper end and the lower end of the vessel. A liquid distribution system in communication with the upper end of the vessel. A liquid recovery system in communication with the lower end of the vessel. A material removal system disposed at the lower end of the vessel for removing biomass from the vessel.

Abstract: A method and system for preparing biomass for biotreatment in a static solid state bioreactor is performed in two stages. The first stage includes pre-mixing of the biomass with one or more reagent(s). The second stage includes the addition of a bulking agent to the pre-mixed biomass after a time sufficient for the reagent(s) to have reacted with the biomass. The second stage also includes mixing of the added bulking agent with the pre-mixed biomass to produce a biomass batch suitable for forming a static solid state particle bioreactor.

Abstract: A static solid state bioreactor and method of using same. The bioreactor comprises a vessel having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a sealable opening. A gas distribution system in communication with the upper end and the lower end of the vessel. A liquid distribution system in communication with the upper end of the vessel. A liquid recovery system in communication with the lower end of the vessel. A material removal system disposed at the lower end of the vessel for removing biomass from the vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for sampling a portion of flowable solid material from a stream thereof is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of nested stage assemblies enclosed within a housing for sampling successively smaller portions of the solid material flowing therethrough. Each stage assembly includes a conical upper section, a funnel shaped lower section and a substantially cylindrical section disposed therebetween and defining a chamber for receiving a sampled portion of the flowable solid material. Each cylindrical section includes a plurality of openings and removable splitter assemblies for directing the sampled portion into the chamber. Each splitter assembly includes a front wall and opposing side walls defining a mouth for receiving a portion of the flowable solids and flow path through said chute. The front wall widens from the mouth to define flared side walls and an increasing area through which the solid material flows toward the chamber.

Abstract: A continuous in line dry material sampler for sampling dry flowing material within a manufacturing or transported stream comprising a series of concentrically nested stages having no moving parts and having means for obtaining a representative proportional sample of the material as it flows through the sampler.