For a given project, Arkenol can assume any of a variety of roles. At a minimum however, Arkenol will license its technology to capable interested parties in accordance with specific commercial terms that have been designed to protect Arkenol's intellectual property. This Technology License Package indicates Arkenol's ready capability to provide a credible, cost-effective method of converting lignocellulosic wastes to industrial sugars for subsequent fermentation or direct conversion. The four key components which comprise Arkenol's Technology License Package are: (1) Commercial Agreements, (2) Technical Data and Support, (3) Permitting and Engineering Support (including development of an EPC bid package), and (4) Operations Protocols and Support. Examples of the scope of supply embodied within this License are presented below.
I. Commercial Documentation:
Confidentiality Agreement
Process License Agreement
Technical Support Services Agreement
Reciprocal Technology Sharing Agreement
Environmental Assessment & Permitting Data
Pilot Plant Testing Agreement
Process Engineering Deliverables Schedule
II. General Process Drawings:
Process Flow Diagrams
Piping & Instrumentation Drawings
General Arrangement Drawings
Plant Cost Estimate
Equipment List
Equipment Specifications
Equipment Data Sheets
Vendor List
Electrical Single Line
Electrical Area Classification
Electrical Motor List
Utilities Balance
Construction Standards
Piping Line List
Instrument List
Instrument Data Sheets
Instrument Logic Diagrams
Materials Specifications
Spare Parts Lists
Mobile Equipment List
Shop Equipment List
Laboratory Equipment List
Heat & Material Balance
III. General Documentation:
Testing & Performance Procedures
Operating Manuals - Process Section
Feedstock Definition Procedure
Product Specification Procedure
Laboratory Procedures Manual
Hazardous Operations Review
Control Algorithms, Process Kinetics & Specifications
IV. Preliminary Engineering Support:
Biorefinery Plant Site General Arrangement
Process Notes
Biomass Preparation
Primary Hydrolysis
Secondary Hydrolysis
Acid/Sugar Separation & Acid Reconcentration System
Lime Slaker & Lime Distribution
Sugar Neutralization & Gypsum Filtration
Nutrients Preparation & pH Adjustment
Product Process Drawings (eg. ethanol)
- Fermentation
- Beer Centrifugation
- Yeast Preparation
- Distillation
- CO2 Recovery System
Chemical Receiving
Fresh & Process Water System
Cooling Water
Chilled Water System
Steam Distribution System
Condensate Return
Plant & Instrument Air System
Waste Water Neutralization System
Firewater System
Clean-In-Place System
Equipment Listing & Cost Summary
V. EPC Bid Package:
By Arkenol - Draft EPC Document with Attachments:
General Commercial Terms
Technical Scope of Supply
Quality Specifications
Performance Testing Requirements
Preliminary Drawings
By EPC Contractor - Typical Site Specific Drawings and Documents:
Site Geotechnical Evaluation
Detailed Site Survey
Site Topographical Drawing
Civil Drainage Drawing
Civil Rough Grading Plan Drawing
Civil Finish Grading Plan Drawing
Civil Underground Piping & Conduit Plan Drawing
Civil Road Section and General Arrangement Dwg
Civil Structure Drawing bridges & Culverts)
Foundation Plan Drawing
Foundation Detail Drawings
General Arrangement Drawing
Piping General Arrangement Drawing Plan
Piping Section Plan Drawings
Piping Elevation Drawings
Building Structural Drawings
Building Structural Detail Drawings
Electrical Plan Drawing
Electrical Section Drawings
Electrical Detail Drawings
Panel Drawings
Motor Control Center Drawings
Instrument Installation Detail Drawings
Instrument Installation List
Piping Specification Line List
Piping Materials List
Electrical Materials List
Instrument Materials List
Paint Specification & Location Drawing
Purchased Minor Equipment Specifications
Purchased Instrument Specifications
Insulation Specifications
Quality Assurance Program
Project Construction Schedule
Plant Operator Training Program
Plant Operating Manuals
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