Patent ID: 8053228
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: C12M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A bioreactor for the methanation of solid biomass, comprising: a digester intended for accommodating the solid biomass, a shutter for loading and unloading the solid biomass and which closes the digester in a gas-tight manner, a retaining arrangement which is arranged in the digester, behind the shutter and in front of the solid biomass, as seen from the shutter, such that the solid biomass introduced is supported in part by the retaining arrangement and no solid biomass is accommodated between the shutter and the retaining arrangement, said retaining arrangement is permeable in relation to percolate passing out of the solid biomass and holds back the solid biomass, and a percolate drainage system which is arranged in the floor of the digester between shutter and retaining arrangement.