Process design and economics for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol
Subtitle: thermochemical pathway by indirect gasification and mixed alcohol synthesis
By: A. Dutta ... [et al.].
Contributors: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
Series: NREL/TP -- 5100-51400; NREL/TP -- 5100-51400.
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Golden, CO
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 187
Subjects: Biomass gasification; Research; Lignocellulose; Biotechnology; Ethanol as fuel; Biomass conversion
Other titles: Thermochemical pathway by indirect gasification and mixed alcohol synthesis
Description: This design report describes an up-to-date benchmark thermochemical conversion process that incorporates the latest research from NREL and other sources. Building on a design report published in 2007, NREL and its subcontractor Harris Group Inc. performed a complete review of the process design and economic model for a biomass-to-ethanol process via indirect gasification. The conceptual design presented herein considers the economics of ethanol production, assuming the achievement of internal research targets for 2012 and nth-plant costs and financing.
Notes: Title from PDF title screen (NREL, viewed June 28, 2011).

"May 2011."

Includes bibliographical references.

DE-AC36-08GO28308. BB07.3710

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