Factors | Alternatives |
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Design options | Â |
Feedstock | Bagasse {B}, bagasse with addition of leaves {B + L} |
Pentose utilization | Ethanol fermentation {C5 EtOH} Biogas production {C5 biogas} |
Design variables | Â |
EH residence time | 48 hours {48 h}, 96 hours {96 h} |
WIS loading in EH | 10% {10% WIS}, 20% {20% WIS}, 30% {30% WIS} |
Cost factors | Â |
Enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency | 100% {100% EHE}, 250% {250% EHE} |
Electricity selling pricea | 43, 87b, 140 US$/MWh |
Wholesale ethanol pricea | 0.3, 0.6c, 1.0 US$/L |
Sugarcane cost | 30, 65b, 100 US$/dry ton |
Leaves cost | 13, 26b, 39 US$/dry ton |