An inventive system and method for treatment of contaminated produced water from fracking operations. The inventive system includes a filtration unit, an electrolysis unit, and a cavitation unit. The filtration unit may comprise mesh filtration units or reverse osmosis filtration units. The electrolysis unit may include alternative anode and cathode plates, where the anode plates have a mixed metal oxide coating. Each of the filtration, electrolysis, and cavitation units preferably comprise two or more of each arranged in parallel, such that each can be operated independently without stopping the operation of the entire system. The system and method may further include separation tanks and/or dissolved air flotation tanks—either before or after the electrolysis unit or cavitation unit processing.
C02F 9/00 - Traitement en plusieurs étapes de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/24 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par flottation
C02F 1/34 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout au moyen d'oscillations mécaniques
C02F 1/44 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par dialyse, osmose ou osmose inverse
C02F 1/461 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques par électrolyse
C02F 1/467 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques par électrolyse par désinfection électrochimique
A flow-through cavitation device having an elongated housing with an inlet and an outlet. An inner annular body and an outer annular body are concentrically and nestingly disposed in the elongated housing. The outer annular body is fixed relative to the housing and the inner annular body is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing. Each annular body has a plurality of channels that pass therethrough. Rotation of the inner body relative to the outer body provides for selective alignment or misalignment of the plurality of channels to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. The device may have a plurality of pairs of inner and outer annular bodies as described.
B01F 25/00 - Mélangeurs à écoulementMélangeurs pour matières tombantes, p. ex. particules solides
B01F 25/451 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers d’orifices ou d’espaces interstitiels, p. ex. entre des perles caractérisés par des moyens permettant de déplacer les composants du mélange ou le mélange
B01F 25/313 - Mélangeurs à injecteurs dans des conduits ou des tubes dans lesquels circule le composant principal dans lesquels des composants supplémentaires sont introduits au centre du conduit
A flow-through cavitation device having an elongated housing with an inlet and an outlet. An inner annular body and an outer annular body are concentrically and nestingly disposed in the elongated housing. The outer annular body is fixed relative to the housing and the inner annular body is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing. Each annular body has a plurality of channels that pass therethrough. Rotation of the inner body relative to the outer body provides for selective alignment or misalignment of the plurality of channels to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. The device may have a plurality of pairs of inner and outer annular bodies as described.
B01F 25/00 - Mélangeurs à écoulementMélangeurs pour matières tombantes, p. ex. particules solides
B01F 25/451 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers d’orifices ou d’espaces interstitiels, p. ex. entre des perles caractérisés par des moyens permettant de déplacer les composants du mélange ou le mélange
B01F 25/313 - Mélangeurs à injecteurs dans des conduits ou des tubes dans lesquels circule le composant principal dans lesquels des composants supplémentaires sont introduits au centre du conduit
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Processes for increasing plant protein yield from biomass
A process for increasing protein yield from biomass (beans, oilseeds, cereals, nuts, rice, soybeans, bran, etc.), as well as, for reducing the amount of chemical and biological reagents used in the process, involves application of multiple hydrodynamic cavitation treatments of a biomass suspension or other combination of biomass with solvents and reagents—in the preparation, extraction, and processing or the biomass and proteins. The biomass suspension is preferably subjected to at least three cavitation treatments in order to facilitate the crushing of biomass, splitting of fibers, and rupture of cell membranes, thereby increasing the mass transfer surface area and intensifying the extraction of protein and lipids. At the stage of washing and neutralization the protein solution may be subjected to a fourth cavitation treatment to obtain the purified protein.
A process for increasing protein yield from biomass (beans, oilseeds, cereals, nuts, rice, soybeans, bran, etc.), as well as, for reducing the amount of chemical and biological reagents used in the process, involves application of multiple hydrodynamic cavitation treatments of a biomass suspension or other combination of biomass with solvents and reagents—in the preparation, extraction, and processing or the biomass and proteins. The biomass suspension is preferably subjected to at least three cavitation treatments in order to facilitate the crushing of biomass, splitting of fibers, and rupture of cell membranes, thereby increasing the mass transfer surface area and intensifying the extraction of protein and lipids. At the stage of washing and neutralization the protein solution may be subjected to a fourth cavitation treatment to obtain the purified protein.
A system and method of the purification of drinking water, ethanol and alcohol beverages is based on the action of hydrodynamic cavitation processing of microbiological and chemical contaminants, micro particles and colloidal particles. The fluid flow moves at a high rate through a multi-stage cavitation device and filtration module to generate hydrodynamic cavitation features in the fluid flow. The cavitation features generate changes in the velocity, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and physical properties of the liquid. The cavitation features also prevent the deposition of contaminants upon and remove contaminants from the surface of the filter module, reduce the load on the filter elements and increase the life of the filter module.
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées sans précipitation par des moyens physiques, p. ex. irradiation
A system and method for the purification of beverage fluids, primarily alcohol beverages, based on the action of hydrodynamic cavitation processing of microbiological and chemical contaminants, micro particles and colloidal particles. The system is a batch system with a single vessel having an extraction tube and discharge tube extending into the same reservoir of fluid. Fluid is drawn through the extraction tube and forced through the discharge tube. The discharge tube contains cavitation elements dispersed along its length to generate hydrodynamic cavitation in the fluid as it is pumped through. The discharge fluid is mixed with the fluid already in the vessel and is re-drawn through the extraction tube in continuous batch processing.
A23L 2/02 - Boissons non alcooliséesCompositions sèches ou concentrés pour les fabriquer Leur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des jus de fruits ou de légumes
A system and method of the purification of drinking water, ethanol and alcohol beverages is based on the action of hydrodynamic cavitation processing of microbiological and chemical contaminants, micro particles and colloidal particles. The fluid flow moves at a high rate through a multi-stage cavitation device and filtration module to generate hydrodynamic cavitation features in the fluid flow. The cavitation features generate changes in the velocity, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and physical properties of the liquid. The cavitation features also prevent the deposition of contaminants upon and remove contaminants from the surface of the filter module, reduce the load on the filter elements and increase the life of the filter module.
C02F 1/34 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout au moyen d'oscillations mécaniques
B01D 65/08 - Prévention de l'encrassement de la membrane ou de la polarisation par concentration
C12H 1/044 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées en combinaison avec l'enlèvement des dépôts ou des matières d'addition, p. ex. des produits adsorbants à l'aide d'échangeurs d'ions ou de matières clarifiantes neutres, p. ex. adsorbants à l'aide d'un matériau inorganique
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/44 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par dialyse, osmose ou osmose inverse
C02F 9/00 - Traitement en plusieurs étapes de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées sans précipitation par des moyens physiques, p. ex. irradiation
A flow-through cavitation device having an elongated housing with an inlet and an outlet. An inner annular body and an outer annular body are concentrically and nestingly disposed in the elongated housing. The outer annular body is fixed relative to the housing and the inner annular body is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing. Each annular body has a plurality of channels that pass therethrough. Rotation of the inner body relative to the outer body provides for selective alignment or misalignment of the plurality of channels to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. The device may have a plurality of pairs of inner and outer annular bodies as described.
A system and method for the purification of beverage fluids, primarily alcohol beverages, based on the action of hydrodynamic cavitation processing of microbiological and chemical contaminants, micro particles and colloidal particles. The system is a batch system with a single vessel having an extraction tube and discharge tube extending into the same reservoir of fluid. Fluid is drawn through the extraction tube and forced through the discharge tube. The discharge tube contains cavitation elements dispersed along its length to generate hydrodynamic cavitation in the fluid as it is pumped through. The discharge fluid is mixed with the fluid already in the vessel and is re-drawn through the extraction tube in continuous batch processing.
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées sans précipitation par des moyens physiques, p. ex. irradiation
A23L 2/74 - Clarification ou affinage des boissons non alcooliséesÉlimination des matières non désirées par filtration utilisant des membranes, p. ex. osmose, ultrafiltration
B01D 29/00 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants
A system and method of the purification of drinking water, ethanol and alcohol beverages is based on the action of hydrodynamic cavitation processing of microbiological and chemical contaminants, micro particles and colloidal particles. The fluid flow moves at a high rate through a multi-stage cavitation device and filtration module to generate hydrodynamic cavitation features in the fluid flow. The cavitation features generate changes in the velocity, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and physical properties of the liquid. The cavitation features also prevent the deposition of contaminants upon and remove contaminants from the surface of the filter module, reduce the load on the filter elements and increase the life of the filter module.
C02F 1/34 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout au moyen d'oscillations mécaniques
B01D 65/08 - Prévention de l'encrassement de la membrane ou de la polarisation par concentration
C12H 1/044 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées en combinaison avec l'enlèvement des dépôts ou des matières d'addition, p. ex. des produits adsorbants à l'aide d'échangeurs d'ions ou de matières clarifiantes neutres, p. ex. adsorbants à l'aide d'un matériau inorganique
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/44 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par dialyse, osmose ou osmose inverse
C02F 9/00 - Traitement en plusieurs étapes de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées sans précipitation par des moyens physiques, p. ex. irradiation
A method and device for producing high quality alcohol beverages, including liquor, cordial, tincture, whiskey, cognac, brandy, vodka, rum, gin, wine, cocktail, etc., is based on the action of hydrodynamic cavitation treatment of components of alcohol beverages. The fluid flow moves at a high rate through a multi-stage blending hydrodynamic device and multi-stage cavitation device to generate hydrodynamic cavitation features in the fluid flow. The cavitation features generate changes in the velocity, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and physical properties of the liquid. Hydrodynamic cavitation processing provides effective blending of components and homogenization of alcoholic beverage, improves its organoleptic qualities.
C12G 3/06 - Préparation d'autres boissons alcoolisées par mélange, p. ex. pour la préparation de liqueurs avec des aromates
C12G 3/04 - Préparation d'autres boissons alcoolisées par mélange, p. ex. pour la préparation de liqueurs
C12G 3/08 - Préparation d'autres boissons alcoolisées par des procédés de modification de la composition des solutions fermentées ou des boissons alcoolisées non prévues dans les groupes
C12H 1/12 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées sans précipitation
C12H 1/00 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées
C12H 6/02 - Procédés d’accroissement de la teneur en alcool des solutions fermentées ou des boissons alcoolisées par distillation
B01J 19/18 - Réacteurs fixes avec éléments internes mobiles
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
A flow-through cavitation device having an elongated housing with an inlet and an outlet. One or more variable multi-jet nozzles are disposed throughout the elongated housing with a working chamber following each variable multi-jet nozzle. Each variable multi-jet nozzle consists of a movable disk fixedly mounted on a central shaft and a stationary disk fixedly mounted on the housing and in contact with the rotating disk. The movable and stationary disks of each variable multi-jet nozzle have through channels. The flow cross-sectional area of the through channels is variable by rotating the movable disk relative to the stationary disk.
A process for increasing alcohol yield from biomass (the form or agro- or forest residue, grains, hops, etc.), involving multiple hydrodynamic cavitation treatments of biomass filtrate—both before and after fermentation. Carbohydrates extracted from biomass are subjected to a first cavitation treatment to promote additional conversion into carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are then combined with bacterial species and nutrients, and allowed to ferment. The fermentation product is subjected to a second hydrodynamic cavitation treatment to promote further conversion of carbohydrates into bioalcohol. After distillation, the bioalcohol is subjected to a second hydrodynamic cavitation treatment to increase its purity.
A process for extracting carbohydrates from biomass and creating bioalcohol from the extracted carbohydrates. Subjecting the biomass to acid or alkali hydrolysis in a first hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the first cavitated biomass to separate a first filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the first filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. Subjecting the biomass to enzymatic hydrolysis in a second hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the second cavitated biomass to separate a second filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the second filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. The first and second filtrates may be combined and fermented in a single step.
C12P 19/14 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une carbohydrase, p. ex. par action de l'alpha-amylase
C11B 3/04 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique avec des acides
C11B 3/06 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique avec des bases
C12P 7/10 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique préparé comme sous-produit, ou préparé à partir d'un substrat constitué par des déchets ou par des matières cellulosiques d'un substrat constitué par des matières cellulosiques
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
B01F 11/02 - Mélangeurs avec mécanismes à secousses, oscillants ou vibrants au moyen de vibrations ultrasonores
C12M 1/40 - Appareillage spécialement destiné à l'utilisation d'enzymes libres, immobilisées ou liées à un support, p. ex. appareils contenant un lit fluidisé d'enzymes immobilisées
C12M 1/02 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'agitationAppareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'échange de chaleur
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12P 7/04 - Préparation de composés organiques contenant de l'oxygène contenant un groupe hydroxyle acycliques
A process for extracting carbohydrates from biomass and creating bioalcohol from the extracted carbohydrates. Subjecting the biomass to acid or alkali hydrolysis in a first hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the first cavitated biomass to separate a first filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the first filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. Subjecting the biomass to enzymatic hydrolysis in a second hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the second cavitated biomass to separate a second filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the second filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. The first and second filtrates may be combined and fermented in a single step.
A device and method are provided for manipulating petroleum, non-conventional oil and other viscous complex fluids made of hydrocarbons that comprise enforcement of fluid in a multi-stage flow-through hydrodynamic cavitational reactor, subjecting said fluids to a controlled cavitation and continuing the application of such cavitation for a period of time sufficient for obtaining desired changes in physical properties and/or chemical composition and generating the upgraded products. The method includes alteration of chemical bonds, induction of interactions of components, changes in composition, heterogeneity and rheological characteristics in order to facilitate handling, improve yields of distillate fuels and optimize other properties.
C10G 9/00 - Craquage thermique non catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures
C10G 11/00 - Craquage catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures
C10G 15/08 - Craquage des huiles d'hydrocarbures par des moyens électriques, par des vibrations électromagnétiques ou mécaniques, par des radiations particulaires ou avec des gaz surchauffés dans des arcs électriques par des moyens électriques ou par des vibrations électromagnétiques ou mécaniques
C10G 31/00 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs
C10G 31/06 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par chauffage, refroidissement ou traitement par la pression
B01J 19/08 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage
B01J 19/10 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des vibrations de fréquences audibles ou des ultrasons
B01J 19/12 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des radiations électromagnétiques
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p. ex. bois, charbon
C10G 11/05 - Alumino-silicates cristallins, p. ex. tamis moléculaires
C10G 11/14 - Craquage catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures avec catalyseurs solides mobiles préchauffés
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Processes for increasing bioalcohol yield from biomass
A process for increasing alcohol yield from biomass (the form or agro- or forest residue, grains, hops, etc.), involving multiple hydrodynamic cavitation treatments of biomass filtrate—both before and after fermentation. Carbohydrates extracted from biomass are subjected to a first cavitation treatment to promote additional conversion into carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are then combined with bacterial species and nutrients, and allowed to ferment. The fermentation product is subjected to a second hydrodynamic cavitation treatment to promote further conversion of carbohydrates into bioalcohol. After distillation, the bioalcohol is subjected to a second hydrodynamic cavitation treatment to increase its purity.
C12P 19/14 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une carbohydrase, p. ex. par action de l'alpha-amylase
C12P 7/10 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique préparé comme sous-produit, ou préparé à partir d'un substrat constitué par des déchets ou par des matières cellulosiques d'un substrat constitué par des matières cellulosiques
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
B01J 10/00 - Procédés chimiques généraux faisant réagir un liquide avec des milieux gazeux autrement qu'en présence de particules solidesAppareillage spécialement adapté à cet effet
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B01J 19/02 - Appareils caractérisés par le fait qu'ils sont construits avec des matériaux choisis pour leurs propriétés de résistance aux agents chimiques
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
B01F 13/10 - Installations pour effectuer des mélanges comprenant des combinaisons de mélangeurs de types différents
C11B 3/04 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique avec des acides
C11B 3/16 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par des moyens mécaniques
C10L 1/02 - Combustibles carbonés liquides à base essentielle de composants formés uniquement de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
C11C 3/00 - Graisses, huiles ou acides gras obtenus par transformation chimique des graisses, huiles ou acides gras, p. ex. ozonolyse
C12N 1/38 - Stimulation chimique de la croissance ou de l'activité par addition de composés chimiques qui ne sont pas des facteurs essentiels de croissanceStimulation de la croissance par élimination d'un composé chimique
A23K 10/37 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine végétale, p. ex. de racines, de graines ou de foinProduits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine fongique, p. ex. de champignons à base de matières résiduelles
A23K 50/10 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les ruminants
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Processes for extracting carbohydrates from biomass and converting the carbohydrates into biofuels
A process for extracting carbohydrates from biomass and creating bioalcohol from the extracted carbohydrates. Subjecting the biomass to acid or alkali hydrolysis in a first hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the first cavitated biomass to separate a first filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the first filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. Subjecting the biomass to enzymatic hydrolysis in a second hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the second cavitated biomass to separate a second filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the second filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. The first and second filtrates may be combined and fermented in a single step.
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
B01J 10/00 - Procédés chimiques généraux faisant réagir un liquide avec des milieux gazeux autrement qu'en présence de particules solidesAppareillage spécialement adapté à cet effet
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B01J 19/02 - Appareils caractérisés par le fait qu'ils sont construits avec des matériaux choisis pour leurs propriétés de résistance aux agents chimiques
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
B01F 13/10 - Installations pour effectuer des mélanges comprenant des combinaisons de mélangeurs de types différents
C11B 3/04 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique avec des acides
C11B 3/16 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par des moyens mécaniques
C11C 3/00 - Graisses, huiles ou acides gras obtenus par transformation chimique des graisses, huiles ou acides gras, p. ex. ozonolyse
C10L 1/02 - Combustibles carbonés liquides à base essentielle de composants formés uniquement de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
C12M 1/02 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'agitationAppareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'échange de chaleur
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
A23K 10/37 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine végétale, p. ex. de racines, de graines ou de foinProduits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine fongique, p. ex. de champignons à base de matières résiduelles
A23K 50/10 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les ruminants
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Processes for removing waxes and phospholipids from vegetable oils and increasing production of food grade lecithin therefrom
A process for removing impurities from a crude vegetable oil. The process involves mixing the crude vegetable oil with removal reagents and pumping the mixture through a multi-stage, hydrodynamic cavitation device. The mixture is subjected to hydrodynamic cavitation processes, which result in the repeated generation and collapsing of vapor bubbles of volatile components in the process fluid, leading to the formation of an emulsion of vegetable oil and a water-phase from the process fluid into an emulsion. The water-phase contains the impurities. The vegetable oil and water-phase are then separated. Lecithin may be made from the phospholipids in the water-phase after appropriate drying processes.
C11B 3/04 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique avec des acides
C11B 3/06 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique avec des bases
B01F 5/06 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers de fentes, d'orifices, ou de tamis
B01J 10/00 - Procédés chimiques généraux faisant réagir un liquide avec des milieux gazeux autrement qu'en présence de particules solidesAppareillage spécialement adapté à cet effet
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B01J 19/02 - Appareils caractérisés par le fait qu'ils sont construits avec des matériaux choisis pour leurs propriétés de résistance aux agents chimiques
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
B01F 13/10 - Installations pour effectuer des mélanges comprenant des combinaisons de mélangeurs de types différents
The present invention is directed to a process to remove impurities from triacylglycerol oil including mixing the oil and a fluidic agent, pumping the mixture through a flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation apparatus at a pre-determined inlet pump pressure, creating hydrodynamic cavitation in the mixture, maintaining the hydrodynamic cavitation for a pre-determined period of time, moving the impurities from the oil to the fluidic agent, and then separating the fluidic agent from the oil. The impurities can include phytosterols, sterol glucosides, acylated sterol glucosides, in which case the fluidic agent is water, an alkali hydroxide, an inorganic base, an organic base, phosphoric acid, citric acid, acetic acid or a mixture thereof. The impurities may also include phosphatides, in which case and the fluidic agent comprises water and an enzyme such as phospholipase, a lipid acyltransferase or a mixture thereof.
A method for producing fatty acid alkyl esters from biolipids through transesterification and/or esterification reactions uses a flow-through cavitation device for generating cavitation bubbles in a fluidic reaction medium. The fluidic medium is passed through sequential compartments in the cavitation device having varying diameters and inner surface features to create localized reductions in fluid pressure thus vaporizing volatile alcohols and creating an increased surface area and optimized conditions for the reaction to occur at the gas-liquid interface around the bubbles.
The invention relates to a cavitation and electrocoagulation reactor comprising a hollow cylindrical cathode having a cylindrical anode coaxially disposed therein to form an annular interelectrode gap between the contact surfaces. An inlet sleeve and an outlet sleeve disposed in the respective inlet and outlet of the cathode and abutting against opposite ends of the anode seal the interelectrode gap from the respective inlet and outlet of the cathode. A set of channels disposed in the wall of the inlet sleeve connect the inlet to the interelectrode gap. Similarly, a set of openings disposed in the outlet sleeve connect the interelectrode gap to the cathode outlet. An electrical source has first and second terminals respectively connected to the anode and the cathode. The method for removing contaminants from a contaminated fluid flow involves the simultaneous application of hydrodynamic cavitation and electrocoagulation to the contaminated fluid flow.
A61L 2/025 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des ultrasons
C02F 1/46 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques
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High-throughput cavitation and electrocoagulation apparatus
The invention relates to a cavitation and electrocoagulation reactor comprising a hollow cylindrical cathode having a cylindrical anode coaxially disposed therein to form an annular interelectrode gap between the contact surfaces. An inlet sleeve and an outlet sleeve disposed in the respective inlet and outlet of the cathode and abutting against opposite ends of the anode seal the interelectrode gap from the respective inlet and outlet of the cathode. A set of channels disposed in the wall of the inlet sleeve connect the inlet to the interelectrode gap. Similarly, a set of openings disposed in the outlet sleeve connect the interelectrode gap to the cathode outlet. An electrical source has first and second terminals respectively connected to the anode and the cathode. The method for removing contaminants from a contaminated fluid flow involves the simultaneous application of hydrodynamic cavitation and electrocoagulation to the contaminated fluid flow.
A method for producing fatty acid alkyl esters from biolipids through transesterification and/or esterification reactions uses a flow-through cavitation device for generating cavitation bubbles in a fluidic reaction medium. The fluidic medium is passed through sequential compartments in the cavitation device having varying diameters and inner surface features to create localized reductions in fluid pressure thus vaporizing volatile alcohols and creating an increased surface area and optimized conditions for the reaction to occur at the gas-liquid interface around the bubbles.
C10L 1/18 - Composés organiques contenant de l'oxygène
C11C 3/04 - Graisses, huiles ou acides gras obtenus par transformation chimique des graisses, huiles ou acides gras, p. ex. ozonolyse par estérification des graisses ou des huiles
C11B 3/02 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique
The flow-through cavitation device is provided for mixing and manipulating fluids that comprises feeding a fluidic mixture in a multi-stage flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation system, subjecting said fluid to a controlled multi-stage cavitation and continuing the treatment for a period of time sufficient for obtaining desirable changes in the physical and/or chemical properties and generating upgraded products.
A method for degumming and/or refining crude oil containing impurities involving mixing the crude oil with degumming agents, i.e., water or acid, and subjecting the mixture to flow-through, hydrodynamic cavitation processing. The cavitational processing transfers impurities in the crude oil to a water phase for easier separation. The water phase may be separated from the oil phase by commonly available separation methods.
A device and method for processing an algae medium containing algae microorganisms to produce algal oil and by-products thereof. The method comprises pumping the algae medium through a flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation device, generating localized zones of reduced fluid pressure, creating cavitational features in the algae medium, collapsing those cavitation features, and disintegrating cell walls and intracellular organelles to produce algal oil and by-products.
A device and method for processing an algae medium containing algae microorganisms to produce algal oil and by-products thereof. The method comprises pumping the algae medium through a flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation device, generating localized zones of reduced fluid pressure, creating cavitational features in the algae medium, collapsing those cavitation features, and disintegrating cell walls and intracellular organelles to produce algal oil and by-products.
C12P 1/00 - Préparation de composés ou de compositions, non prévue dans les groupes , utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymesProcédés généraux de préparation de composés ou de compositions utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes
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FLOW-THROUGH CAVITATION-ASSISTED RAPID MODIFICATION OF BEVERAGE FLUIDS
A method and device for manipulating alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to obtain desirable changes in the beverages, comprising subjecting said beverages to a flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation process and continuing the application of such process for a period of time sufficient to produce a consumable product. In the case of wine, the method includes altering the composition and accelerating the conversion of ingredients to obtain wine with a superior homogeny, an extended shelf life and a mouth feel, flavor, bouquet, color and body resembling those of wine that was subjected to a traditional oak barrel maturation. The system provided implements the described method.
A device and method are provided for manipulating petroleum, non-conventional oil and other viscous complex fluids made of hydrocarbons that comprise enforcement of fluid in a multi-stage flow-through hydrodynamic cavitational reactor, subjecting said fluids to a controlled cavitation and continuing the application of such cavitation for a period of time sufficient for obtaining desired changes in physical properties and/or chemical composition and generating the upgraded products. The method includes alteration of chemical bonds, induction of interactions of components, changes in composition, heterogeneity and rheological characteristics in order to facilitate handling, improve yields of distillate fuels and optimize other properties.
A method and device are provided for mixing and manipulating fluids that comprises feeding fluid in a multi-stage flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation system, subjecting said fluid to a controlled multi-stage cavitation and continuing the treatment for a period of time sufficient for obtaining desirable changes in physical and/or chemical properties and generating upgraded products.
B01F 7/10 - Mélangeurs à agitateurs tournant dans des récipients fixes; Pétrins avec agitateurs tournant autour d'un axe horizontal ou incliné à disques tournants
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Flow-through cavitation-assisted rapid modification of beverage fluids
A method and device for manipulating alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to obtain desirable changes in the beverages, comprising subjecting said beverages to a flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation process and continuing the application of such process for a period of time sufficient to produce a consumable product. In the case of wine, the method includes altering the composition and accelerating the conversion of ingredients to obtain wine with a superior homogeny, an extended shelf life and a mouth feel, flavor, bouquet, color and body resembling those of wine that was subjected to a traditional oak barrel maturation. The system provided implements the described method.
C12G 1/09 - Agitation, centrifugation ou vibration des bouteilles
A23L 2/44 - Conservation des boissons non alcoolisées par addition d'agents de conservation
A23L 2/50 - Conservation des boissons non alcoolisées par irradiation ou traitement électrique sans effet de chauffage
A23L 2/70 - Clarification ou affinage des boissons non alcooliséesÉlimination des matières non désirées
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, stérilisation, conservation, purification, clarification ou vieillissement des boissons alcoolisées sans précipitation par des moyens physiques, p. ex. irradiation
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Flow-through cavitation-assisted rapid modification of crude oil
A device and method are provided for manipulating petroleum, non-conventional oil and other viscous complex fluids made of hydrocarbons that comprise enforcement of fluid in a multi-stage flow-through hydrodynamic cavitational reactor, subjecting said fluids to a controlled cavitation and continuing the application of such cavitation for a period of time sufficient for obtaining desired changes in physical properties and/or chemical composition and generating the upgraded products. The method includes alteration of chemical bonds, induction of interactions of components, changes in composition, heterogeneity and rheological characteristics in order to facilitate handling, improve yields of distillate fuels and optimize other properties.
C10G 31/06 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par chauffage, refroidissement ou traitement par la pression
C10G 15/08 - Craquage des huiles d'hydrocarbures par des moyens électriques, par des vibrations électromagnétiques ou mécaniques, par des radiations particulaires ou avec des gaz surchauffés dans des arcs électriques par des moyens électriques ou par des vibrations électromagnétiques ou mécaniques
C10G 9/00 - Craquage thermique non catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures
C10G 31/00 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CAVITATIONAL FEATURES IN A FLUID MEDIUM
A nano-cavitational generator for generating cavitational features in a fluidic medium. The generator is a static device that includes a series of chambers having varying diameters and flow areas to create variations in fluid velocity and pressure. The variations in fluid pressure create cavitational bubbles and eddies of internal pressure, which result in long-term, stable and ultra-thin emulsions and dispersions of the fluidic medium. The gas-liquid interface around the cavitational bubbles provides increased surface are for process reactions.
The present invention is directed to a process to remove impurities from triacylglycerol oil including mixing the oil and a fluidic agent, pumping the mixture through a flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation apparatus at a pre-determined inlet pump pressure, creating hydrodynamic cavitation in the mixture, maintaining the hydrodynamic cavitation for a pre-determined period of time, moving the impurities from the oil to the fluidic agent, and then separating the fluidic agent from the oil. The impurities can include phytosterols, sterol glucosides, acylated sterol glucosides, in which case the fluidic agent is water, an alkali hydroxide, an inorganic base, an organic base, phosphoric acid, citric acid, acetic acid or a mixture thereof. The impurities may also include phosphatides, in which case and the fluidic agent comprises water and an enzyme such as phospholipase, a lipid acyltransferase or a mixture thereof.
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