Technology Data for Renewable Fuels
Data for a number of technologies to convert biomass and other kind of renewable energy into liquid and gaseous fuels. The catalogue covers both existing technologies and new technologies under development.
Brief technology description Brief description for non-engineers of how the technology works and for which purpose. An illustration of the technology is included, showing the main components and working principles.
Input The main raw materials and other forms of energy consumed (e.g. electricity, heat) by the technology or facility. Moisture content of the fuel and required temperature of the input heat is specified. Auxiliary inputs, such as enzymes or chemicals assisting the process are mentioned and their contribution described, if considered relevant.
Output The output energy carrier as well as co-product or by-products, for example process heat. Temperature of the output heat is specified as well. Non-energy outputs may be stated as well, if relevant. Energy balance
The energy balance shows the energy inputs and outputs for the technology. Here an illustrative diagram is shown based on data for the year 2015, thus currently available technology. For process heat losses and produced energy carrier, it is important to specify information about temperature and pressure.
The first important assumption is that the energy content of all the fuels, both produced and consumed, is always expressed in terms of Lower Heating Value (LHV). As a consequence, because of the presence of some latent heat of vaporisation, the energy balance may result in a difference between total energy input and total energy output.
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