Minimally refined biomass fuel. [carbohydrate-water-alcohol mixture]

Patent · Thu Mar 26 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5618623

Pearson, R. K.; Hirschfeld, T. B.

A minimally refined fluid composition, suitable as a fuel mixture and derived from biomass material, is comprised of one or more water-soluble carbohydrates such as sucrose, one or more alcohols having less than four carbons, and water. The carbohydrate provides the fuel source; water-solubilizes the carbohydrate; and the alcohol aids in the combustion of the carbohydrate and reduces the viscosity of the carbohydrate/water solution. Because less energy is required to obtain the carbohydrate from the raw biomass than alcohol, an overall energy savings is realized compared to fuels employing alcohol as the primary fuel.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): None
• Application Number: ON: DE82007300
• OSTI ID: 5618623
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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