Modelling and simulation of a multiple feedstock integrated biorefinery for the production of aviation biofuel and other biofuels

Araceli G. Romero-Izquierdo, Fernando I. Gomez-Castro, Claudia Gutierrez-Antonio*, Salvator Hernandez, Massimiliano Errico

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Abstract

Renewable aviation fuel is the most promising alternative to reduce emissions in the aviation sector; its production is technically feasible, but not its cost respect to fossil jet fuel. Then, novel pathways need to be developed. One option is the processing through a biorefinery scheme, where biomass is completely converted to several products. Thus, in this work the computer-aided design and analysis of an integrated biorefinery for the conversion of Jatropha curcas fruit, castor bean plant, microalgae biomass and cooking oil is presented; the biorefinery is planned to produce aviation biofuel and other biofuels. The conversion processes are modelled and simulated using Aspen Plus. The assessment of the biorefinery is realized through the estimation of total annual cost, released CO 2 emissions, and the net gross profit. Results indicated that biojet fuel represents 33% of net gross profit, with 5.52 kW invested per kW of energy delivered by the products.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication31st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering : ESCAPE-31
EditorsMetin Türkay, Rafiqul Gani
Volume50
PublisherElsevier
Publication dateJan 2021
Pages1885-1890
ISBN (Print)9780323885065
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2021
Event31st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 6. Jun 20219. Jun 2021

Conference

Conference31st European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period06/06/202109/06/2021
SeriesComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume50
ISSN1570-7946

Keywords

  • Aspen Plus
  • biojet fuel
  • biorefinery
  • process simulation

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