Coined by Charles Abbas from ADM in the US and akin to the familiar petro-refinery, a biorefinery stands as a transformative facility with the capacity to yield a plethora of products from biomass. At its core, a biorefinery can be defined as follows: “A biorefinery processes renewable agricultural feedstocks to higher value-added products for use […]

In the pursuit of enhancing the performance of ethanol-blended petrol (gasoline), mitigating the adverse effects of water contamination becomes a critical consideration. While ethanol seamlessly integrates with petrol, even minute water content can trigger phase separation, absorbing water and jeopardizing vehicle efficiency, potentially leading to engine damage. To address this challenge, the process of dehydrating […]

In the realm of bioethanol production, the design and optimization of distillation systems play a pivotal role, offering a spectrum of options that cater to diverse fermentation feedstocks. Madson’s comprehensive exploration in 2009 delves into the intricacies of these systems, highlighting tried-and-tested methods for distilling ethanol from sources like cereals, sugar cane juice, molasses, and […]

In the domain of ethanol recovery from fermented media, distillation emerges as the paramount and highly effective method. Distillation, a key player in alcohol recovery, operates on the principle of separating chemical mixtures based on differences in volatility, specifically the ratio of partial pressure to mole fraction in the liquid. Delving into the intricate world […]