28 July 2014
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The benefits of simultaneously producing
isobutanol and ethanol using the SBS are:
1) it facilitates the process optimization of
commercial-scale isobutanol production;
2) it maximizes the utilization of the plant
to generate cash by utilizing all the fermentation assets
; and
3) it demonstrates the simultaneous production of
isobutanol and ethanol, for the benefit of
potential licensee partners who are interested in
augmenting the fermentation capacities of
their ethanol plants to co-produce isobutanol.
Dr. Patrick Gruber,
Gevo's CEO.
"The implementation of the SBS
(the Side-by-Side operational mode)
is tracking to our plan and validating the underlying premises
for switching to this mode of production.
Operating all the assets of the plant has aided us greatly
in solving issues that were impeding the ramp-up of isobutanol
using one fermenter in isolation, specifically the consistent management
of infections and the handling of recycle streams and solids,"
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