Biological Conversion of Sugars to Hydrocarbons Technology Pathway

Davis, Ryan ; Biddy, Mary J. ; Tan, Eric ; Tao, Ling ; Jones, Susanne B.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Biomass, Biological, Metabolic, Fermentation, Sugars, Hydrocarbon Fuels, Conversion, Techno-Economics;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1073586
RP-ID  :  PNNL-22318
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1073586

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 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 biological conversion of biomass derived sugars to hydrocarbon biofuels, utilizing data from recent literature references and information consistent with recent pilot scale demonstrations at NREL. Technical barriers and key research needs have been identified that should be pursued for the pathway to become competitive with petroleum-derived gasoline, diesel and jet range hydrocarbon blendstocks.