Conference article

Integral Analysis of Feedstocks and Technologies for Biodiesel Production in Tropical and Subtropical Countries

Carlos Ariel Cardona
Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Manizales, Colombia

Luis Eduardo Rincón
Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Manizales, Colombia

Juan Jacobo Jaramillo
Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Manizales, Colombia

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Published in: World Renewable Energy Congress - Sweden; 8-13 May; 2011; Linköping; Sweden

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 57:29, p. 216-223

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Published: 2011-11-03

ISBN: 978-91-7393-070-3

ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)

Abstract

In this work different methodologies from process engineering based on conceptual design and process simulation with ASPEN PLUS; life cycle assessment and waste reduction algorithm are used for energy; and environmental impact assessment of 5 different feedstocks (Palm; Jatropha; Microalgae; Tallow; Waste Cooking Oil) using 3 different technological configurations from industry; such processes with acid catalysis; basic catalysis and cogeneration; at Colombian and Peruvian context. It was found how productivities for process catalyzed with NaOH are comparatively higher (1.007-1.014 kg of Biodiesel per kg of Crude Oil); than those catalyzed with H2SO4 (0.845-0.949 kg of Biodiesel per kg of Crude Oil). The Production costs for basic catalyzed processes (USD/L 0.408-0.505) were higher than those for acid catalyzed processes (USD/L 0.219-0.257). The PEI (Potential Environmental Impact) generated for basic catalyzed; had a PEI per kg between - 0.078 and -0.033; while acid catalyzed -0.031 and -0.025. Finally LCA for jatropha and palm oil process; evidence Ecosystem Quality damage; a Resources damage; a Human Health damage lower for Jatropha oil in comparison to Palm oil. The Jatropha oil; in a basic catalyzed configuration with energy cogeneration is the best alternative of process; environmental and economics by biodiesel production.

Keywords

Integral Analysis; Biodiesel; WAR algorithm; LCA; Economic Evaluation

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