Steady State Analysis and Optimization of a Continuous Reactor for Acid Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass

The problem of modelling, operation and optimization of a dilute acid pretreatment reactor for lignocellulosic biomass is addressed. A continuous reactor model is developed based on rigorous mass and energy balances, including a complete kinetic mechanism. The process design and operation are studie...

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Main Authors: T. López-Arenas, M. Sales-Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2012-09-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/7258