What feedstocks are used for lignocellulosic biofuel production? Many different feedstocks can be used for biofuel production. If the process route consists of gasification/pyrolysis followed by a Fisher-Tropsch process, most feedstocks behave similarly. However, if the enzymatic route followed by fermentation is used, each feedstock behaves differently. Most require pre-treatment prior to hydrolysis. Pre-treatment methods include mechanical grinding, steam explosion, strong or weak acids, and strong or weak bases. Such methods have been applied to such diverse feedstocks as corn stover, switchgrass, various types of cane, ground wood, beet pulp, corn fiber, and several others. A special case is for paper stock waste and municipal solid waste. These are not usually pretreated, resulting in longer hydrolysis times.
The type of feedstock, method of pretreatment, feeding strategy, and % solids determine the agitation requirements in the hydrolysis reactor and subsequent processing steps. Because each client process usually has some unique features, there is no one-size-fits-all agitator design for such applications. Generally, wet testing plus scale-up is required to assure a successful installation. Lee Enterprise Consulting has experts that have significant experience in this area.
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