Title:
Integration of Biocrude from Hydrothermal Liquefaction into an Existing Refinery: a Simulation for Harnessing Western Andalusia’s Residues
Author(s):
Romero-Piñeiro, L., Moreno, S., Ronda, A., Haro, P.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is emerging as a promising thermochemical process for converting various types of wet biomass feedstocks into biocrude, which can subsequently be upgraded into liquid fuels. This study investigates the potential for biocrude production from forest residues in western Andalusia and assesses the co-processing of biocrude in an existing refinery. Additionally, the valorisation of by-products for heat integration was explored through an Aspen Plus simulation based on model compounds. The current size of HTL plants was identified as the limiting factor for production capacity and it was also found that biocrude can be effectively incorporated at multiple points within the refinery. Moreover, modelling in Aspen Plus indicated that the solid phase could supply 74% of the HTL reactor's energy needs.
Keywords:
biofuel, forest residues, liquefaction, liquid biofuel, lignocellulosic sources
Topic:
Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers and Sustainable Biofuels
Subtopic:
Hydrothermal processing
Event:
32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
5DV.2.8
Pages:
779 - 782
ISBN:
978-88-89407-24-0
Paper DOI:
10.5071/32ndEUBCE2024-5DV.2.8
Price:
FREE
