Title:
Combined Exergetic and Economical Optimization of Poly-Generation from Biogas
Author(s):
Tock, L., Bouvy, C.
Document(s):
Paper
Slide presentation
Abstract:
Facing the global challenge of sustainable energy supply and greenhouse gas emissions reduction, the presented integrated approach allows systematically identifying the best option for converting biogas, taking into account socio-economic, energetic and environmental considerations. The approach is demonstrated on two case studies, one in a European context and one in a typical developing country, to highlight that different solutions emerge depending on the initial conditions, the energetic, economic and social context. The evaluation of the alternative concepts for biogas conversion, ranging from gas turbines over boilers to engine based cogeneration and complex tri-generation units including absorption technologies, is shown in a multi-criterial Pareto-front. The biogas is generated by anaerobic digestion of biowaste. Optimizing the use of biogas for delivering renewable energy in the form of electricity, heat, cold or fuel will allow exploiting optimally the available potential of biowaste and contribute to sustainable development in the future.
Keywords:
bioenergy, biogas, efficiency, polygeneration, integration
Topic:
Industry Sessions
Subtopic:
Biochemical Conversion
Event:
24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
ICO.12.2
Pages:
1703 - 1708
ISBN:
978-88-89407-165
Paper DOI:
10.5071/24thEUBCE2016-ICO.12.2
Price:
FREE
