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Table 2 Results for the 1G autonomous distillery (Reference scenario)

From: Techno-economic evaluation of 2nd generation bioethanol production from sugar cane bagasse and leaves integrated with the sugar-based ethanol process

Parameter

Value

Unit

Sugar cane as raw material

165

dry ton/h

Fresh water required

310

m3/h

Ethanol produced

46

m3/h

Vinasse produced

370

m3/h

Bagasse to boiler

74

dry ton/h

Electricity produced

77

MWel

Live steam, 2.5 bar, for evaporators

210

ton/h

Steam, 1.7 bar, required for distillation

160

ton/h

Steam, 1.7 bar, recovered after evaporation

170

ton/h

Total capital cost (including CHP)

117

million US$