Hydrothermal Liquefaction Systems 

Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) is an advanced thermochemical conversion process that transforms wet biomass into a liquid bio-crude oil under high temperature and pressure conditions, typically 280°C to 380°C at 100 to 300 bars. Unlike processes requiring dry feedstocks, HTL uses water as both the reaction medium and a reactant, breaking down complex organic molecules including lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates into a dense, energy-rich bio-crude. This bio-crude serves as a direct feedstock for renewable fuel refining, offering a viable pathway toward sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marine fuel, and green diesel production. Kerone’s HTL systems are engineered for reliability under extreme process conditions, delivering bio-crude with high calorific values and manageable oxygen content.