Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Description
Integrated 1-tonne/day pilot plant for biomass pretreatment, deconstruction, enzymatic hydrolysis (4 x 2,000 liter paddle reactors), and fermentation (4 x 9,000 liter fermenters). Unit operations for feed pre-processing and downstream separations are also included.
Capability Bounds
Maximum throughput 1 tonne/day; can be operated at smaller scale.
Unique Aspects
Pilot facility for production of biofuels and bio-based products from lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks.
Availability
The IBRF is available for contract work. For booking, contact capability expert.
Benefit
Flexible and integrated facility that can be used to demonstrate part of all of the biomass biochemical conversion pathway from feedstock to final product.
Capability Expert(s)
Dan Schell
