ABSTRACT
The use of renewable biomass feedstocks has recently received increased attention in the process industry, induced by the gradual depletion of oil, uncertainties in energy supplies, and a commanding requirement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the renewable energy sector, biofuels and bioenergy already play an important role. In the
CONTENTS
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 37 2.2 Applications of Systems Tools in Supporting the Development of Bioreneries ....... 39
2.2.1 Modeling and Simulation (Flowsheeting) ........................................................... 39 2.2.2 Process Integration and Optimization .................................................................40 2.2.3 Supply Chain Design and Analysis ......................................................................40
