A method for treating oil palm biomass

• Main Authors: Hassan, Mohd Ali, Samsu Baharuddin, Azhari, Lim, Siong Hock, Sulaiman, Alawi, Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi, Kamal Bharin, Ezyana, Mokhtar, Mohd Noriznan, Nishida, Haruo, Shirai, Yoshihito, Wakisaka, Minato
• Format: Patent
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/32083/

The present invention relates to a method for treating oil palm biomass using high pressure steam and/or superheated steam available at the palm oil mill which is operated at temperature range 100?C-350?C and pressure range 40-450psig (0.27-3.1MPa) for up to 180 minutes of holding time to enhance it...