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Sterilization of fermentation vessels by ethanol/water mixtures

Description: This invention is comprised of a method for sterilizing process fermentation vessels with a concentrated alcohol and water mixture integrated in a fuel alcohol or other alcohol production facility. Hot, concentrated alcohol is drawn from a distillation or other purification stage and sprayed into the empty fermentation vessels. This sterilizing alcohol/water mixture should be of a sufficient concentration, preferably higher than 12% alcohol by volume, to be toxic to undesirable microorganisms. … more
Date: March 20, 1991
Creator: Wyman, C. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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