PROCESSING BIOMASS AND ENERGY
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1. A method of processing a biomass material, the method comprising;
- processing a first portion of lignocellulosic material into a product and a solid residue,combusting the solid residue in a boiler to produce steam,coupling the steam to a turbine to produce electricity, andusing the steam and/or electric energy to process a second portion of lignocellulosic material into a product.
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Abstract
Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels, heat and energy.
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1. A method of processing a biomass material, the method comprising;
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processing a first portion of lignocellulosic material into a product and a solid residue, combusting the solid residue in a boiler to produce steam, coupling the steam to a turbine to produce electricity, and using the steam and/or electric energy to process a second portion of lignocellulosic material into a product. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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