Biomass pretreatment and fractionation reactors

Lab-scale batch organosolv reactor

6 x 2.5 L (total volume) metallic (stainless steel) cylinders that allow treatment at temperatures up to 200 ^oC. Air-heated reactor.

Semi-pilot batch organosolv reactor

50 L (net filling capacity) stirred stainless steel reactor, capable of operating up to 300^oC (currently available steam for heating limits to 230 ^oC) and design pressure is 50 bar (suggested upper limit is 40-43 bar). 3 HP ATEX Zone I IIA/IIB motor with helixane stirrer (10-100 rpm). CE-PED 2014/68/EU certified.

Semi-continuous semi-pilot organosolv reactor

Capable of treated up to 5kg biomass per run. Heating by steam in double-wall jackets (30 bar steam – 230 ^oC). Operates up to 30 bar internal pressure and is certified to operate with solvents. Certified according to PED 2014/68/EU, Fluid groups I and II.