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Multi-objective optimization of SNG production from microalgae through hydrothermal gasification

Mian, Alberto  
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Maréchal, François  
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Viana Ensinas, Adriano  
2015
Computers & Chemical Engineering

The conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels is a quite well explored field of research. Due to high photosynthetic efficiency, microalgae are considered as a potential feedstock for next-generations biofuel conversion processes. This paper addresses the thermochemical conversion of highly diluted microalgae feedstock into synthetic natural gas (SNG) through supercritical hydrothermal gasification. The complete conversion chain is modeled including the cultivation phase, settling ponds, centrifuges, catalytic hydrothermal gasification with salt separation unit and SNG purification system. Thermodynamic, economic and environmental models are considered for each process step, in order to solve a Mixed Integer Non Linear Programming (MINLP) optimization problem. The problem is solved by applying a two steps decomposition approach, using Multi Objective Evolutionary Algorithm with Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP). It is finally demonstrated that coupling microalgae cultivation systems with hydrothermal gasification (HTG) and waste energy recovery utilities leads to high energy/exergy efficiencies, emissions reduction and globally better sustainable processes.

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DOI
10.1016/j.compchemeng.2015.01.013
Author(s)
Mian, Alberto  
Maréchal, François  
Viana Ensinas, Adriano  
Date Issued

2015

Published in
Computers & Chemical Engineering
Volume

76

Start page

170

End page

183

Subjects

Microalgae

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Hydrothermal gasification

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Synthetic natural gas

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Process design

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Thermo-economic optimization

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process_integration

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SCCER_SHTG

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process_design

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SNF_Wood2CHem

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