Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009-2017
Title: Innovations by Jakob Vibe-Pedersen
Introduction
Jakob Vibe-Pedersen is a notable inventor based in Billund, Denmark. He has made significant contributions to the field of biomass processing, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of biomass treatment and utilization.
Latest Patents
Jakob's latest patents include a device and methods for discharging pretreated biomass from higher to lower pressure regions. This invention provides devices and methods for discharging pretreated biomass from a pressurized reactor. The process involves adding pretreated, hot biomass under high pressure at the top of a discharge vessel, which is partially filled with water or an aqueous solution. The vessel is equipped with water jets that inject water or an aqueous solution to create strong turbulence in the lower part of the vessel. This turbulence blends biomass and water, disintegrating any clumped material before ejecting it at high speed as a slurry through an orifice or valve at the bottom of the vessel. A stable temperature stratification is established within the discharge vessel, allowing hot water to remain at the top, thereby reducing heat and steam loss from the pretreatment reactor.
Another significant patent relates to enzymatic hydrolysis of biomasses with a high dry matter content. This invention describes a process for liquefaction and saccharification of polysaccharide-containing biomasses. It combines enzymatic hydrolysis with a mixing technique that relies on gravity, ensuring that the biomasses are subjected to mechanical forces, primarily shear and tear forces. The processed biomasses can be further utilized for fermentation into bio-ethanol, bio-gas, specialty carbohydrates for food and feed, as well as carbon feedstock for processing into plastics and chemicals.
Career Highlights
Jakob Vibe-Pedersen is associated with Inbicon A/S, a company that focuses on innovative solutions for biomass processing. His work at Inbicon has been instrumental in advancing technologies that contribute to sustainable energy production.
Collaborations
Jakob has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Claus Felby and Jan Larsen, enhancing the research and development efforts in the field of biomass utilization.
Conclusion
Jakob Vibe-Pedersen's innovative contributions to biomass processing demonstrate his commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in biomass treatment and utilization.