Title:
Evaluation of Advanced Modelling for Optimisation of Biowaste Valorisation in Complex Conversion Systems - Towards Bio-Refineries
Author(s):
Pieper, H., Devriendt, N., Guisson, R., Pelkmans, L., Cornelis, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Future optimal valorisation of biomass will not be a uni-dimensional model anymore. To make use of all intrinsic values present in the biomass, conversion systems need to evolve from simple bio-energy systems towards synergy using bio-refineries in order to better reflect the scarcity of certain types of biomass and to counter the demand for a more desired biomass resource. Within the project ‘Energy conversion park' (ECP) a consortium of Belgian and Dutch research institutes analyses various concepts of multidimensional conversion systems of different biomass streams through a combination of conversion processes for five sites in Flanders (Belgium) and the Netherlands, hereby this study is testing tools for advanced modelling. The case study ‘Beerse-Merksplas', a composting facility in Flanders which will be transformed towards a bio-refinery is the first site where an advanced modelling exercise is carried out. In this case study, two approaches for modelling biomass conversion systems of high complexity are analysed and compared. The main aim of the modelling exercise is to optimise a multi-dimensional process system through clustering and the use of synergies between different conversion systems and biomass streams. The first approach is based on a classic calculation tool using Microsoft Excel. The second is advanced and made with CHEMCAD - an engineering software for chemical process modelling. CHEMCAD was made for efficient functional modelling, including thermodynamics and sensitivity analysis of complex chemical process systems. The goal of this research is to evaluate the benefits of advanced modelling complex biomass conversion systems and to analyse if advanced modelling is necessary to reach higher level of biomass valorisation in complex biomass conversion systems.
Keywords:
feasibility studies, modelling, conversion, biogas upgrading
Topic:
Industrial Demonstration and Business Concepts
Subtopic:
Industrial biorefineries and bio-products
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4BV.4.14
Pages:
1958 - 1962
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-4BV.4.14
Price:
FREE
