TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Ukraine produces large amounts of crop residues every year, much which could be utilized to produce biofuel. However, efficient supply chains and system configurations are needed to make such systems efficient and cost effective. One option is to integrate torrefaction, power production and biofuel...
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| description | Ukraine produces large amounts of crop residues every year, much which could be utilized to produce biofuel. However, efficient supply chains and system configurations are needed to make such systems efficient and cost effective. One option is to integrate torrefaction, power production and biofuel production into a single, coordinated system. This approach allows for high value product (i.e. biofuel), greater utilization of the energy content of the feedstock, and supply chain efficiency. Initial analyses indicate that revenues can be enhanced through this approach, and further analyses and optimization efforts could identify a sustainable approach to renewable fuel and power production for Ukraine. The question of scale and layout remains of interest as well, and a thorough logistical study is needed to identify the most suitable configuration. Agricultural operations often benefit from smaller scales of operation, whereas fuel production processes tend to operate profitably only at very large scale. Thus, a balance must be struck between the needs of both ends of the supply chain. The processing center concept helps to balance those needs. A system such as this also has potential to synergize with other agricultural production systems, such as the production of animal feed, fertilizer, and other bio-based products. The complexities of the Ukrainian agricultural market will need to be reflected carefully in any model that seeks to assess the system's potential. Presents a concept for coupling thermal pretreatment (torrefaction with biofuel and power production for the transformation of wheat straw into a value added product for Ukraine. Torrefaction provides supply chain savings, while conversion provides added value to the product. This paradigm has potential to utilize a widely produced waste material into a valuable source of energy and possibly other products for the country |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c187edc63c9640c39734891411c658d32022-12-21T16:43:06ZengZhytomyr National Agroecological UniversityНаукові горизонти2663-21442020-08-0189391210.33249/2663-2144-2020-93-8-9-12TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEMD. Ciolkosz0S. Kukharets1J. Tripath2 The Pennsylvania State University Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, State College PAPolissia National UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, State College PAUkraine produces large amounts of crop residues every year, much which could be utilized to produce biofuel. However, efficient supply chains and system configurations are needed to make such systems efficient and cost effective. One option is to integrate torrefaction, power production and biofuel production into a single, coordinated system. This approach allows for high value product (i.e. biofuel), greater utilization of the energy content of the feedstock, and supply chain efficiency. Initial analyses indicate that revenues can be enhanced through this approach, and further analyses and optimization efforts could identify a sustainable approach to renewable fuel and power production for Ukraine. The question of scale and layout remains of interest as well, and a thorough logistical study is needed to identify the most suitable configuration. Agricultural operations often benefit from smaller scales of operation, whereas fuel production processes tend to operate profitably only at very large scale. Thus, a balance must be struck between the needs of both ends of the supply chain. The processing center concept helps to balance those needs. A system such as this also has potential to synergize with other agricultural production systems, such as the production of animal feed, fertilizer, and other bio-based products. The complexities of the Ukrainian agricultural market will need to be reflected carefully in any model that seeks to assess the system's potential. Presents a concept for coupling thermal pretreatment (torrefaction with biofuel and power production for the transformation of wheat straw into a value added product for Ukraine. Torrefaction provides supply chain savings, while conversion provides added value to the product. This paradigm has potential to utilize a widely produced waste material into a valuable source of energy and possibly other products for the countryhttps://sciencehorizon.com.ua/en/journals/8-93-2020/biomasa-v-sistyemi-virobnitstva-biopalivatorrefactionbiomassstrawrenewable energyprocesses |
| spellingShingle | D. Ciolkosz S. Kukharets J. Tripath TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM Наукові горизонти torrefaction biomass straw renewable energy processes |
| title | TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM |
| title_full | TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM |
| title_fullStr | TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM |
| title_full_unstemmed | TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM |
| title_short | TORREFIED BIOMASS IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION SYSTEM |
| title_sort | torrefied biomass in biofuel production system |
| topic | torrefaction biomass straw renewable energy processes |
| url | https://sciencehorizon.com.ua/en/journals/8-93-2020/biomasa-v-sistyemi-virobnitstva-biopaliva |
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