Algal Lipid Extraction and Upgrading to Hydrocarbons Technology Pathway

Davis, Ryan ; Biddy, Mary J. ; Jones, Susanne B.

关键词: Biomass;    algae;    extraction;    hydrotreating;    technical barriers;    conversion;    techno-economics;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1073585
RP-ID  :  PNNL-22315
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1073585
Others  :  Other: BM0106000

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

In support of the Bioenergy Technologies Office, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are undertaking studies of biomass conversion technologies to identify barriers and target research toward reducing conversion costs. Process designs and preliminary economic estimates for each of these pathway cases were developed using rigorous modeling tools (Aspen Plus and Chemcad). These analyses incorporated the best information available at the time of development, including data from recent pilot and bench-scale demonstrations, collaborative industrial and academic partners, and published literature and patents. This technology pathway case investigates the cultivation of algal biomass followed by further lipid extraction and upgrading to hydrocarbon biofuels. Technical barriers and key research needs have been assessed in order for the algal lipid extraction and upgrading pathway to be competitive with petroleum-derived gasoline, diesel and jet range hydrocarbon blendstocks.