Lignocellulosic
biomass
has
demonstrated
great
potential
as
feedstock
for
pellet
production,
notwithstanding
the
fact
that
industrial
production
of
pellets
is
faced
with
some
economic
challenges.
This
study
presents
a
technoeconomic
analysis
six
case
scenarios
to
develop
process
model
from
sawdust
and
oat
straw
employs
torrefaction
steam
explosion
pretreatment
prior
pelletization.
SuperPro
Designer
was
used
carry
out
this
evaluation.
The
plants
were
designed
have
capacity
9.09
t/h
each.
yield
ranged
59
kt–
72
kt/year.
Scenarios
analyzed
included
variations
torrefaction.
In
materials
lost
in
form
liquid
gas
due
process.
breakdown
equipment
purchase
cost
showed
reactor
most
expensive
unit
about
51%
cost.
Facility-dependent
costs
major
significant
contributors
profitability
determined
by
net
present
value
(NPV),
internal
rate
return
(IRR),
payback
period
found
be
sensitive
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(3), С. 1115 - 1154
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
global
expansion
of
the
bioenergy
industry
raises
concerns,
emphasizing
need
for
careful
evaluation
and
sustainable
management.
To
facilitate
this,
life
cycle
assessments
beyond
greenhouse
gas
emissions
energy
balance
are
essential,
along
with
standardization
assessment
methodologies
to
enable
meaningful
comparisons.
Here,
we
review
assessment,
chemical
aspects,
policy
implication
production.
We
discuss
in
terms
concepts,
methods,
impacts,
gases,
land
use,
water
consumption,
bioethanol,
biodiesel,
biogas,
techno-economic
analysis.
Chemical
aspects
comprise
reaction
processes
means
improve
efficiency.
Concerning
policies,
tools,
frameworks
that
encourage
production
presented.
found
carbon
dioxide
removal
ranges
from
45
99%
various
processes.
also
emphasizes
importance
chemistry
advancing
a
more
secure
future.
Emerging Science Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(3), С. 837 - 854
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
The
relevance
of
this
study
is
determined
by
the
growing
worldwide
interest
in
renewable
energy
sources
against
backdrop
depleting
fossil
fuel
reserves.
This
aims
to
develop
an
innovative
technology
for
managing
biofuel
production
from
wood
waste,
including
a
set
interrelated
economic
and
mathematical
models
focused
on
maximizing
efficiency
biofuels
depending
location
waste
generation,
feedstock
moisture
content,
distance
site.
should
also
combine
main
directions
international
research
field
environmental
responsibility
countries
terms
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
emissions
Paris
Climate
Agreement.
methodological
basis
comprises
authors’
based
interconnected
managerial
decision-making
systems,
methods
nonlinear
programming,
system
analysis,
information
approach
analysis
accepted
technological
processes,
norms,
standards
established
practice
timber
industry.
was
implemented
using
capabilities
MathCad
MS
Excel
software
products.
article
determines
optimal
operating
parameters
industry
enterprises
at
which
specific
thermal
produced
exceeds
least
15%
spent
processing
as
carrier.
Wood
profitable
if
transportation
site
does
not
exceed
80
km
relative
humidity
raw
materials
60%.
Doi:
10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-03
Full
Text:
PDF
Problemy Ekorozwoju,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(2), С. 272 - 278
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
It
is
a
truism
by
now
that
the
combustion
of
fossil
fuels
has
execaerbated
climate
change,
and
its
repercussions.
Biomass
in
pelletised
form,
will
emerge
as
substitutes,
circular
bioeconomies
future.
This
brief
review
focuses
on
utilisation
agricultural
residues
raw
materials
for
pellets,
explores
aspects
sustainability
–
socio-cultural,
economic,
environmental,
techno-functional
20-plus
peer-reviewed
articles
selected
purpose
using
Scopus
with
set
search-phrases.
The
are
case
studies
dated
between
2012
to
2023,
tracing
their
provenance
different
countries
world
Brazil,
Canada,
China,
Denmark,
Greece,
India,
Italy,
Mexico,
Peru,
Spain,
Thailand,
Türkiye,
Zambia,
etc.
Among
many
gleanings
which
reported
this
review,
some
deserve
mention
here
abstract.
social
aspect
not
been
studied
much
economic
environmental.
emphasize
importance
adapting
pelleting
process
properties
agricultural/horticultural
prevalent
local
conditions.
encouraging
note
there
surfeit
(corn,
coffee,
quinoa,
beans,
oats,
wheat,
olives,
tomatoes,
pomegranates,
grapes,
reviewed)
can
be
valorised
also
combination
in-vogue
forestry
wastes.
more
advisable
if
status
quo
open
burning
such
fields.
journey
towards
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
aided
investments
biorefinery-projects,
SDG
17
extremely
vital
success
collaboration
cooperation
among
several
stakeholders
around
world.
though
based
only
from
world,
an
in-depth
analysis
promises
interest
decision-makers
sustainability-specialists
keen
contributing
transition
bioeconomy.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(1), С. 133 - 133
Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2023
Lignocellulosic
biomass
has
demonstrated
great
potential
as
feedstock
for
pellet
production,
notwithstanding
the
fact
that
industrial
production
of
pellets
is
faced
with
some
economic
challenges.
This
study
presents
a
technoeconomic
analysis
six
scenarios
to
develop
process
model
from
sawdust
and
oat
straw
employs
torrefaction
steam
explosion
pretreatment
prior
pelletization.
SuperPro
Designer
was
used
carry
out
this
evaluation.
The
plants
were
designed
have
capacity
9.09
t/h
each.
yield
ranged
59
kt
72
kt/year.
analyzed
included
variations
torrefaction.
In
scenarios,
materials
lost
in
form
liquid
gas
due
process.
breakdown
equipment
purchase
cost
showed
reactor
most
expensive
unit
approximately
51%
cost.
Facility-dependent
costs
major
significant
contributors
minimum
selling
prices
obtained
Scenarios
1–6
$113.4/t,
$118.7/t,
$283.4/t,
$298.7/t,
$200.5/t,
$208.4/t,
respectively.
profitability
determined
by
net
present
value
(NPV),
internal
rate
return
(IRR),
payback
period
found
be
sensitive
INMATEH Agricultural Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown, С. 882 - 890
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2023
Biomass
is
currently
the
most
widespread
form
of
renewable
energy,
and
its
exploitation
constantly
increasing
due
to
concerns
about
major
impact
fossil
fuel
consumption,
in
terms
climate
change,
global
warming
their
negative
on
human
factor.
can
be
transformed
using
modern
technologies
into
solid,
liquid,
gaseous
fuels.
One
widely
used
biomass
biofuels
wood
pellets.
Pellets
obtained
from
woody
represent
a
very
successful
energy
source,
characteristics
that
include
high
density,
calorific
value,
low
moisture
content,
but
also
ease
storage
transport.
Romania's
pellet
industry
has
recorded
significant
growth
demand
for
green
energy.
Investment
technology
improves
production
efficiency
enhances
competitiveness
international
markets.
However,
fluctuations
raw
material
prices
such
as
transportation
costs
content
often
affect
profit
margins.
Improving
infrastructure
continued
investment
research
development
are
crucial
strengthening
Romania’s
position
market.
In
this
context,
purpose
article
present
an
analysis
Romanian
market
industry.
Teplofìzika ta teploenergetika,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
46(2), С. 110 - 120
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2024
Useful
disposal
of
industrial
waste
and
biomass
remains
is
increasingly
relevant
for
Ukrainian
enterprises.
The
purpose
this
article
to
find
additional
opportunities
the
production
products
with
greater
added
value
by
processing
residues
biochar.
World
prices
biochar
are
quite
high,
much
higher
than
use
biocoals
as
fuel,
around
800
EUR/t,
maximum
up
1,800
EUR/t.
main
technical
characteristics
price
offers
equipment
from
nine
manufacturers
China,
Germany,
Finland,
Norway
Netherlands
were
analyzed.
results
feasibility
study
sunflower
husks
on
a
technological
line
an
input
productivity
5
t/h
one
vegetable
oils
plants
presented.
As
equipment,
drum-type
pyrolyzer
heated
synthesis
gas,
formed
during
thermochemical
decomposition
biomass,
was
considered.
Byproducts
also
bioacetic
acid
tar
oil.
financial
indicators
in
case
export
attractive
enough
implementation.
estimated
simple
payback
period
when
using
granulated
husk
about
4
years
at
650
EUR/t
less
year
When
non-granulated
husk,
3
years,
even
450
Possible
risks
implementation
uncertainty
regarding
market
demand
sales
biochar,
quality
requirements
ability
considered
provide
them,
insufficient
information
yield
various
well
lack
experience.
Enterprises
interested
such
project
recommended
conduct
trial
batch
their
raw
materials
similar
advance,
determine
share
its
characteristics,
search
potential
buyers
discuss
possible
prices.
