The document describes the production of biobutanol through fermentation and downstream processing. Key points:
- Biobutanol is produced through a fermentation process in a large reactor vessel. The document sizes the reactor to hold 50,000L based on standard length to diameter ratios.
- The fermented biobutanol is then stored in a holding tank before further processing. The document designs a holding tank 55,555L in volume and 34m in diameter and 68m in length to store the biobutanol.
- The document also includes mechanical design details for the fermenter, holding tank, heat exchanger and distillation column used in downstream processing of the biobutanol