Ethanol from Municipal Solid Waste (Digestion with SO2-Ethanol-Water Solution)
Ethanol Production Costs Report | Issue N | Q2 2024
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100 kta United States-based plant | Q2 2024 | 107 pages | Delivered in PDF |
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Report Abstract
This report presents a techno-economic study of Ethanol production from municipal solid waste (MSW) in the United States using a process similar to AVAP technology, developed by American Process. In this process, the MSW is fractionated into cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin by using a sulfur dioxide-ethanol-water solution. The cellulose and hemicelluloses obtained from biomass are converted to monomeric sugars, which are then used to produce Ethanol via fermentation.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Ethanol production and related Ethanol production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Ethanol production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Ethanol plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Ethanol plant operating costs (Opex).
The Ethanol production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Ethanol plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Ethanol plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
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Products
Ethanol. Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, may work as a solvent, a germicide, a fuel, and as a chemical intermediate for other organic chemicals. Currently, ethanol is mostly produced via fermentation of sugars, which can be obtained from crops, such as sugarcane and starch. However by relying on the sugar and starch content of food crops, ethanol production competes with food production. Therefore, recent research focus on the use of low-value raw materials, often deemed “waste”, to produce ethanol. That low-value feed can be biomass of lignocellulosic material found in wood, sugarcane bagasse and grain crop stubbles, or can be carbon monoxide found in waste gas streams from a range of industries. Lignocellulosic biomass could represent a new fermentable raw material if hydrolysis of this material is performed. Technological advances in this reaction still need to be achieved in order to make it economically feasible and render this usage of the agricultural residues competitive with respect to others, such as heat generation by burn.
Electricity. Electricity is a versatile energy source utilized across various sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, and residential applications. It serves as the driving force for machinery, lighting, and electronic devices, and is increasingly employed in electrochemical processes and the production of hydrogen through electrolysis. Generated from renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro, as well as fossil fuels and nuclear power, electricity plays a critical role in advancing sustainable energy solutions and enhancing efficiency in industrial operations.
Raw Material
Municipal Solid Waste. Municipal Solid Waste encompasses the organic and inorganic materials discarded by households and commercial establishments. It is increasingly viewed as a resource for waste-to-energy conversion and recycling initiatives. Processed through methods such as anaerobic digestion and incineration, MSW can produce biogas or electricity, and its recycling contributes to resource recovery, minimizing landfill use, and promoting a circular economy.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Ethanol production plant examined
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Ethanol process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Ethanol production plant studied
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Ethanol plant capacities
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL)
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
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Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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