METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FUEL PELLETS AND OTHER PRODUCTS FROM LIQUID CELLULAR BIOMASS

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing products, such as fuel pellets, from lignocellulosic biomass. Lignocellulosic biomass with a moisture content of less than about 30% by weight is introduced into the reactor. A vacuum of less than approximately 500 Torr is created in the reactor. Steam is introduced into the reactor, the temperature of which ranges from approximately 180 to approximately 235 ° C. Biomass is in the reactor from approximately 1 to approximately 12 minutes. The treated biomass with a moisture content of less than about 30% by weight is removed from the reactor. Pellets are formed from the treated biomass.