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Table 1 Input parameters to the Monte Carlo analysis of minimum ethanol selling price (MESP) uncertainty
| Parameter | Base value (%) | Maximum value (%) | Uncertainty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feedstock composition | ||||
| Glucan | 35.1 | -- | 0.53 | [34] Table1 |
| Xylan | 19.5 | -- | 0.34 | |
| Lignin | 15.8 | -- | 0.17 | |
| Pretreatment yield | ||||
| Xylan to Xylose | 90.0 | 95.0 | 2.7 | this work |
| Arabinan to Arabinose | 90.0 | 95.0 | 7.6 | |
| Enzymatic Hydrolysis yield | ||||
| Cellulose to Glucose | 90.0 | 95.0 | 5.2 | this work |
| Fermentation yield | ||||
| Glucose to Ethanol | 95.0 | 100.0 | 3.00 | this work |
| Xylose to Ethanol | 85.0 | 95.0 | 3.00 | |
