Techno-Economic Analysis for Direct Processing of Wet Solid Residues Originated from Grain and Inedible Plant Wastes.

ABSTRACT: Large number of solid wastes is produced from ethanol and wine plants sourcing from grain and inedible plant wastes, for example, WDGS (wet distiller's grain with soluble) and DDGS (dry distiller's grain with soluble) produced from ethanol plants using corn. This study investigates alternative methods for using these co-products through combustion and anaerobic digestion. Process simulation and economic analysis were conducted using current market prices to evaluate the viability of the processes. Products in the form of energy are produced. Optimization of the corn ethanol plant was also explored for re-using the heat and electricity produced in those processes. These processes will supply more viable options to utilisation of those wastes. The anaerobic digestion of WDGS to produce elect

SUBMITTER: Lee MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9383684 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature