Analysis of a Biorefinery with Multiple Raw Materials in the Context of Post-conflict Zones in Colombia: Plantain and Avocado Integration in the Montes de María
Publisher: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Manizales
Author(s): S. Piedrahita-Rodríguez, P. Peroza Piñeres, and C.A. Cardona-Alzate
Date: 2021
Topics: Assessment, Economic Recovery, Monitoring and Evaluation, Renewable Resources
Countries: Colombia
This work addresses the techno-economic analysis for a multi-feedstock biorefinery system using plantain and avocado residues as raw materials. The experimental procedures were performed to obtain biogas and essential avocado seed oil. Ethanol and food products were obtained by the simulation of the whole biorefinery with reported literature data. The mass and energy balances were obtained using Aspen Plus V.9.0, while the economic assessment was performed using Aspen Process Economic Analyzer.