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| Author(s): |
Elias, Andrew Milli
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Longati, Andreza Aparecida
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Giordano, Roberto de Campos
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Furlan, Felipe Fernando
Total Authors: 4
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | APPLIED ENERGY; v. 282, p. 15-pg., 2021-01-15. |
| Abstract | |
In order to assess the feasibility of new, environmentally friendly technologies for energy generation in a neutral carbon economy, economic and environmental metrics must be simultaneously assessed. Retro-Techno-Economic-Environmental Analysis (RTEEA) is a computational method that identifies ranges of feasible operation for industrial processes, condensing complex information into graphic plots that are easily interpreted by users. RTEEA was applied to define windows of feasible operations for a biorefinery that produces first- and second-generation ethanol plus bioelectricity from sugarcane. The net present value of the business and environmental metrics, using the CML-IA impact assessment method, were combined. Influential process variables were identified with global sensitivity analysis. The metrics were clustered into three groups, and RTEEA diagrams showed the range of feasible operations for each metric, after an uncertainty analysis. It was observed that if economic feasibility is achieved, all environmental impacts of second-generation ethanol will be lower than the first-generation ethanol, except for the photochemical oxidation index. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 16/10636-8 - From the cell factory to the Biodiesel-Bioethanol integrated biorefinery: a systems approach applied to complex problems in micro and macroscales |
| Grantee: | Roberto de Campos Giordano |
| Support Opportunities: | Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/15851-2 - Reverse techno-economic-environmental analysis carotenoids production microbial oil by the Rhodotorula toruloides oleaginous yeast from the hemicellulose fraction of sugarcane bagasse integrated into the biorefinery ethanol-biodiesel |
| Grantee: | Andreza Aparecida Longati de Oliveira |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |