Abstract
Biorefinery concept is now well established as an attractive production system for effectively converting lignocellulosic biomass . Sustainable design of biorefinery processes requires considering multiple criteria to analyze the performance of biorefinery from different perspectives. The focus of this chapter is on introducing a systematic methodology for designing integrated biorefineries using process systems engineering tools , which include market analysis, techno-economic assessment, cost accounting, energy integration analysis, life-cycle assessment, supply chain analysis , as well as a multi-criteria decision- making framework to put forward the most effective biorefinery strategies that fulfill the needs of the forest industry. The proposed methodology, aggregating the impacts into sustainability scores, is illustrated through a case study consisting of evaluating the potential of implementing black liquor lignin recovery process or fast pyrolysis within a Canadian softwood Kraft pulp mill with an annual pulp production capacity of approximately 330,000 air-dry-tons. These options are focusing on producing one to two types of Phenol Formaldehyde resins based on functional group and/or molecular structure modifications of recovered lignin.
Highlights
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Multi-criteria methodology conceived for prefeasibility of integrated biorefineries
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Set of sustainability metrics developed for designing integrated biorefineries
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Bringing supply chain operational considerations to the strategic decision- making
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Stepwise methodology developed for supply chain strategic design
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Assessment methodology was demonstrated for lignin recovery and postprocessing
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Mansoornejad, B., Sanaei, S., Gilani, B., Batsy, D.R., Benali, M., Stuart, P.R. (2017). Designing Integrated Biorefineries Using Process Systems Engineering Tools. In: Rabaçal, M., Ferreira, A., Silva, C., Costa, M. (eds) Biorefineries. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 57. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48288-0_8
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