Final Report - Energy Reduction and Advanced Water Removal via Membrane Solvent Extraction Technology

Reed, John ; Fanselow, Dan ; Abbas, Charles ; Sammons, Rhea ; Kinchin, Christopher

关键词: Ethanol;    Distillation;    Membrane Solvent Extraction;    MSE;    Cross-Flow Membrane;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1158565
RP-ID  :  DOE-3M-GO18134
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1158565

学科分类：能源（综合）

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

3M and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and demonstrate a novel membrane solvent extraction (MSE) process that can substantially reduce energy and water consumption in ethanol production, and accelerate the fermentation process. A cross-flow membrane module was developed, using porous membrane manufactured by 3M. A pilot process was developed that integrates fermentation, MSE and vacuum distillation. Extended experiments of 48-72 hours each were conducted to develop the process, verify its performance and begin establishing commercial viability.