Table 4 List of important economic indicators used in this study
Type | Assumption |
|---|---|
Annual processing capacity | 60,000 dry MT/year |
Biomass cost | $80/dry MT |
Gypsum cost | $30/MT |
Ethanol cost | $0.95/kg |
Enzymes cost | $0.517/kg |
Sulfuric acid cost | $35/MT |
Electricity cost | $0.17/kW-h |
Gasoline cost | $0.8/kg |
Ethyl acetate cost | $0.96/kg |
Ethylene cost | $1.39/kg |
Dodecane cost | $1.48/kg |
Discount rate | 9% |
Annual operational hours | 7920/h |
Depreciation method | Straight line |
Salvage value | 5% |
Depreciation years | 10Â years |
Life time | 20Â years |