From biomass-derived fructose to γ-valerolactone: Process design and techno-economic assessment
Résumé
This work proposes a process design and techno-economic assessment for the production of γvalerolactone from lignocellulosic derived fructose at industrial scale, with the aim of exploring its
feasibility, identifying potential obstacles, and suggesting improvements in the context of France.
First, the conceptual process design is developed, the process modelled and optimized. Second,
different potential scenarios for the energy supply to the process are analyzed by means of a set of
economic key performance indicators, aimed at highlighting the best potential profitability scenario
for the sustainable exploitation of waste biomass in the context analyzed. The lowest Minimum
Selling Price for GVL is obtained at 10 kt/y plant fueled by biomass, i.e. 1.89 €/kg, along with the
highest end-of-live revenue, i.e. 113 M€. Finally, a sensitivity and uncertainties analysis, based on
Monte Carlo simulations, are carried out on the results in order to test their robustness with respect
to key input parameters.
Domaines
Génie chimique
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