Patent ID: 8202332
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: B01J,C10B,C10C,C10G,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A fractional catalytic pyrolysis process for converting biomass into a product slate without the need for post-pyrolysis separation comprising: providing a catalyst bed in a fluid state, the catalyst being maintained at a temperature suitable for pyrolysis; providing a flow of a non-reactive fluid into the catalyst bed; entraining a biomass in the flow of non-reactive fluid, so that the biomass is delivered to the catalyst bed and pyrolyzed; and collecting the gases and vapors that result from the pyrolyzed biomass, wherein the gases and vapors are the resultant product slate, wherein the resultant product slate contains phenolics with insubstantial amounts of carbohydrates.