Methods and systems for bio-oil recovery and separation aids therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9328311
APP PUB NO 20140171670A1
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14037398

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A method and system for bio-oil recovery from biomass are provided which includes adding at least one separation aid to stillage that contains oil to form a treated stillage prior to centrifuging the stillage, and centrifuging the treated stillage in at least one centrifuge to separate at least a portion of the oil from the treated stillage. The separation aid can contain at least one lecithin and at least one oil and optionally at least one surfactant having an HLB value of at least 6. Treated stillage products are also provided which can contain the indicated separation aid and recovered oil.

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BUCKMAN LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL INC1256 NORTH MCLEAN BLVD MEMPHIS TN 38108

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Ganus, William C Memphis, US 2 39
Hagen, Carlton E Memphis, US 2 40
Jenkins, Donald G Memphis, US 6 70

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