Abstract
A model of a DME fuel production plant was designed and analyzed in Aspen Plus. The plant
produces DME by catalytic conversion of a syngas generated by gasification of torrefied woody
biomass. Torrefication is a mild pyrolysis process that takes place at 200-300°C. Torrefied
biomass has properties similar to coal, which enables the use of commercially available coal
gasification processing equipment. The DME plant model is integrated with a steam cycle that
utilizes waste heat from the plant and covers the on-site electricity consumption. The plant model
predicts a fuel production efficiency of 67 % (LHV) from torrefied biomass to DME and 70 %
(LHV) if the exported electricity is included. When accounting for raw, untreated biomass, the
efficiency for DME production is reduced to about 60 %.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of SIMS 50 : Modeling of Energy Technology |
| Publication date | 2009 |
| Pages | 229-235 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-87-89502-88-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | 50th International Conference of Scandinavian Simulation Society - Fredericia, Denmark Duration: 7 Oct 2009 → 8 Oct 2009 Conference number: 50 |
Conference
| Conference | 50th International Conference of Scandinavian Simulation Society |
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| Number | 50 |
| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Fredericia |
| Period | 07/10/2009 → 08/10/2009 |
Keywords
- syngas
- DME
- CO2 capture
- dimethyl ether
- biorefinery
- biofuel
- torrefication
- gasification
