| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10682778 | Energy | 2010 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The plant models predict energy efficiencies from torrefied biomass to DME of 66% (RC) and 48% (OT) (LHV). If the exported electricity is included, the efficiencies are 71% (RC) and 64% (OT). When accounting for energy loss in torrefaction, the total efficiencies are reduced to 64% (RC) and 58% (OT). The two plants produce DME at an estimated cost of $11.9/GJLHV (RC) and $12.9/GJLHV (OT). If a credit is given for storing the CO2 captured, the future costs may become as low as $5.4/GJLHV (RC) and $3.1/GJLHV (OT).
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Authors
Lasse R. Clausen, Brian Elmegaard, Niels Houbak,