Proof of Technology.

Since 2009, Blue Sugars has been operating its demonstration plant in Upton – WY. The plant allows for the processing of various types of biomass feedstock at a capacity of 1.0 – 2.0 dry tons / hour. This capacity allows for safe scale-up to commercial plants at industry typical factors of 10-15.

The plant is equipped with the following capabilities:

Biomass storage, handling and preparation
Biomass low acid impregnation
Biomass thermal-mechanical pre-treatment
Enzymatic multiple-stage hydrolysis
Enzyme recycle
Solid separation
On-site enzyme production
Clear mash and mash co-fermentation of C5 and C6 sugars
Yeast propagation
Distillation and evaporation
Dehydration
Ethanol storage

Environmental Health & Safety standards, automation and instrumentation all meet the high requirements of Blue Sugars's petrochemical partners.

The plant allows for remote live-stream data sharing with the development partners.