Journal
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
Volume 123, Issue -, Pages 221-229Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.07.032
Keywords
Bio-ethanol; Blenke cascade system; Continuous process; Start-up strategy; Yeast recycle model
Funding
- DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
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A gas lift-system with inserts (so-called Blenke cascade system) for continuous bio-ethanol fermentation was constructed. Gas introduced at the bottom of the column created toroidal vortices in the fluid cells between inserts, enhancing mixing and improving residence time behavior without stirring equipment being necessary. The parameters mash type, start-up strategy, yeast-recycle model and yeast separation were studied concerning the efficiency of the ethanol production. The best results obtained were for a filtered mash, a double saccharification principle (DSP), a batch start-up strategy, an activation-recycle model and a lamella settler connected in series with a small conventional gravitational settler for yeast cells separation. Using this system, the fermentation residence time was tau = 4-5.5 h, depending on substrate type. Eighty five percent of the yeast cells could be separated. High volumetric ethanol productivity (Q(p) = 20.43 g/L h) and yield E-y = 98% were achieved. Continuous fermentation, yeast recycling and sedimentation were contamination-free processes. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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