Integrated production of biodiesel in a soybean biorefinery: Modeling, simulation and economical assessment

José F.O. Granjo, Belmiro P.M. Duarte and Nuno M.C. Oliveira

Energy, 2017, vol. 129, issue C, 273-291

Abstract: Soybean is currently recognized as a high value crop, allowing the manufacture of a broad range of products. This contribution investigates the synergies resulting from coupling the production of biodiesel with soybean processing facilities, defining the core structure of a soy-based biorefinery. Simulations in Aspen Plus® were performed, employing a detailed modeling framework. A base case scenario was established, allowing a detailed economic assessment of the process, a profitability and risk analysis, as well as the identification of plant integration opportunities.

Keywords: Soybean; Biorefinery; Biodiesel; Modeling; Process simulation; Process integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.03.167

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