Patent ID: 10787637

Abstract:
Discloses is a continuous fermenter for sequential fermentation of hexose and pentose which includes (a) a hexose fermenter equipped with a saccharified solution supply unit containing hexose, pentose and lignin, a plurality of trays closing at least half of the diameter of the fermenter, impellers disposed on each of the trays, an impeller driving unit, a lignin discharge unit disposed at the bottom of the fermenter, a fermented solution discharge unit, and a temperature control jacket; and (b) a pentose fermenter equipped with a fermented solution supply unit for supplying the fermented solution discharged from the hexose fermenter, a plurality of trays closing at least half of the diameter of the fermenter, impellers disposed on each of the trays, an impeller driving unit, a lignin discharge unit disposed at the bottom of the fermenter, a fermented solution discharge unit, and a temperature control jacket.