Minimally refined biomass fuel

Patent · Tue Jan 10 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6379640

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 carbohydrates; and the alcohol aids in the combustion of the carbohydrate and reduces the vicosity 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.

• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): US 4425136
• OSTI ID: 6379640
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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