Systematic decision-support methodology for identifying promising platform technologies towards circular economy

Dominic Silk, Beatrice Mazzali, Isuru A. Udugama, Krist V. Gernaey, Manuel Pinelo, John Woodley, Seyed Soheil Mansouri*

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Abstract

This work presents a systematic computer-aided decision-support framework to tackle challenges faced when attempting to identify and develop resource recovery projects. The framework is hierarchical and has been developed to facilitate the industries’ transition towards more sustainable production, providing users with the opportunity to evaluate and support decisions on not only a financial basis, but also from a comprehensive techno-economic and sustainability angle. To this end, the framework collects relevant aspects within the sustainability field and addresses concepts such as circular economy, waste management and ‘legacy’ compounds to name some of the more pertinent topics. The proposed methodology is generic and can be applied to a wide variety of potential resource recovery projects. The application of the framework is highlighted through two case studies, phosphorus recovery from a phosphate-based
wastewater stream; and monosaccharide recovery from wheat straw liquor.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
EditorsKiss Anton, Edwin Zondervan, Richard Lakerveld, Leyla Özkan
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2019
Pages1513-1518
ISBN (Print)9780128186343
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: 16 Jun 201919 Jun 2019

Conference

Conference29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period16/06/201919/06/2019
SeriesComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume46
ISSN1570-7946

Keywords

  • Sustainability
  • Decision-support framework
  • Technology readiness level (TRL)
  • Resource recovery
  • Circular Economy

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