Pre-Treatment/Pre-Processing

This 900L reactor tank functions as a process vessel for various bioreactions. This vessel is jacketed for heating and cooling, can operate under vacuum, and has built-in agitation. IBRL Inventory # 53-009

This 750L tank functions as a process vessel and reaction tank. This tank has a Hastelloy inner lining that is suitable for harsh chemicals and processes. This vessel is jacketed for heating and cooling, can operate under vacuum, and has built-in agitation. IBRL Inventory # 53-008

The ribbon blender is commonly used to temper product before a dry milling or other process.  The blender can also be used for mixing powders, grains, and more. IBRL Inventory # 53-005

The Kushlan Cement Mixer is used to aggregate dry materials and water to the desired end product. IBRL Inventory # 53-006  

The ribbon blender is capable of holding up to 40 lbs of corn and is commonly used to temper the product before a dry milling or other processes.  The blender can also be used for mixing powders, grains, and more. IBRL Inventory # 53-003

The Advance Bio continuous pre-treatment reactor is capable of processing up to ~40kg of material per hour.  Optimal process conditions range from 5-20 minutes residence time, with particle sizes ranging from 5-20mm.  The reactor is rated for 14.5 bar @ 200C, and can handle dilute acid treatments.  Other conditions are possible with this equipment, and […]

The steep tank is used commonly to prepare corn for the wet milling process.  Water can be re-circulated and temperature controlled for long steep times.  Steep water can be collected separately of the finished corn. This unit is well-designed for 1-4 bushels of corn at one time. IBRL Inventory # 53-002

The Parr Reactor (Model 4557) is a 5 gallon (3.33 gallon usable) reactor capable of reaching 1000 psi at 350C.  It has impeller and anchor type stirrers available, and can be configured with a cooling coil for liquid materials.  Trials must consist of at least 2L of material to run well, 4L or more is […]