Hydrophobing emulsion for use in the manufacture of composite wood panels and methods of formulating same. The hydrophobing emulsion comprising triglyceride wax in alkaline aqueous phase, having a free fatty acid content of at least 0.3 w/w % relative to total amount of triglyceride wax, wherein the triglyceride wax has a high drop melt point (DMP) and a low iodine value (IV), and wherein the emulsion is formed at a temperature above the DMP of the triglyceride wax and maintained at a temperature above the DMP of the triglyceride wax until use.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a process for treating a lipid containing compound (LCC), the process comprising: producing a first mixture by mixing an aqueous chelate with the LCC, wherein the aqueous chelate comprises Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and wherein the LCC is a rendered fat; and separating an aqueous gum containing phase of the first mixture from a lipid containing phase of the first mixture.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a process for degumming of lipid-containing compounds for fuel feedstock, the process comprising; receiving a lipid-containing compound (LCC); degumming the LCC using at least one acid in an acid degumming stage to produce a partially-degummed LCC; and degumming the partially-degummed LCC using at least one chelate in a chelate degumming stage to produce a degummed LCC.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a product produced by a process for treating a lipid containing compound (LCC), the process comprising: producing a first mixture having a pH lower than 2 by vigorously mixing an acid with the LCC; and producing a second mixture having a pH between 2.5 and 7 by adding a base to the first mixture, wherein a majority of free fatty acid in the second mixture is not converted into soapstock.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a product produced by a process for degumming a lipid-containing compound (LCC) for fuel feedstock, the process comprising; receiving a LCC; degumming the LCC using at least one acid in an acid degumming stage to produce a partially-degummed LCC; and degumming the partially-degummed LCC using at least one chelate in a chelate degumming stage to produce a degummed LCC.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a product produced by a process for degumming a lipid-containing compound (LCC) for fuel feedstock, the process comprising; receiving a LCC; degumming the LCC using at least one acid in an acid degumming stage to produce a partially-degummed LCC; and degumming the partially-degummed LCC using at least one chelate in a chelate degumming stage to produce a degummed LCC.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a process for treating a lipid containing compound (LCC), the process comprising: producing a first mixture having a pH lower than 2 by vigorously mixing an acid with the LCC; and producing a second mixture having a pH between 2.5 and 7 by adding a base to the first mixture, wherein a majority of free fatty acid in the second mixture is not converted into soapstock.

In general, one aspect disclosed features a product produced by a process for treating a lipid containing compound (LCC), the process comprising: producing a first mixture by mixing an aqueous chelate with the LCC, wherein the aqueous chelate comprises Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and wherein the LCC is a rendered fat; and separating an aqueous gum containing phase of the first mixture from a lipid containing phase of the first mixture.

Disclosed are a device and method for preparing fatty acid derivatives and more specifically, a device for preparing fatty acid derivatives including three reactors and a method for effectively preparing fatty acid derivatives. The device for preparing fatty acid derivatives including three reactors enables a stable supply of reactants even if a problem occurs in one reactor, and enables continuous and stable operation because delays in the treatment and purification process do not occur. As a result, the device has effects of increasing productivity and reducing production costs. In other words, by operating three reactors instead of two reactors, it is possible to build a production facility that can be operated continuously without stopping, resulting in increased production and reduced production costs. The reactors are operated at a time interval so that only one ammonia feeder and one ammonia collector may be used for all three reactors. As a result, there is no need to prepare additional ammonia feeders and collectors, and there are advantages such as reducing utility costs for preparation.

Disclosed are a device and method for preparing fatty acid derivatives and more specifically, a device for preparing fatty acid derivatives including three reactors and a method for effectively preparing fatty acid derivatives. The device for preparing fatty acid derivatives including three reactors enables a stable supply of reactants even if a problem occurs in one reactor, and enables continuous and stable operation because delays in the treatment and purification process do not occur. As a result, the device has effects of increasing productivity and reducing production costs. In other words, by operating three reactors instead of two reactors, it is possible to build a production facility that can be operated continuously without stopping, resulting in increased production and reduced production costs. The reactors are operated at a time interval so that only one ammonia feeder and one ammonia collector may be used for all three reactors. As a result, there is no need to prepare additional ammonia feeders and collectors, and there are advantages such as reducing utility costs for preparation.