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A team of engineers focuses on bridging the gap between research
and commercial operations, which is critical for the scale-up of biomass conversion
technology. Linking rigorous process simulations with standard financial methods provides
process designs that help determine the technical feasibility and economics of
biorefineries producing fuels, chemicals, and power at an industrial scale.
Conducting full life cycle analyses for all of the products of biomass
conversion is important for determining environmental and economic feasibility. NREL's
analysts use a life cycle inventory modeling package and supporting databases to conduct
life cycle analyses. These tools can be applied on a global, regional, local, or project
basis. They can also be used to examine the impacts of individual segments of the biomass
conversion life cycle, such as different feedstocks, new process technologies, or
alternative end-use designs.
The team searches for and develops cutting edge analysis tools and methods
to ensure that the assessment, whether it is to direct existing research programs or
identify new opportunities, is of highest quality.
Frequently Requested Publications
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Acrobat Reader.
- Cost and Performance Analysis of Biomass-Based Integrated Gasification
Combined-Cycle (BIGCC) Power Systems, K. Craig and M. K. Mann (1996) (PDF 4.16 MB)
- Life Cycle Assessment of a Biomass Gasification Combined-Cycle System, M. K. Mann
and P. L. Spath (1997) (PDF 10.55 MB)
- Renewable Energy Technology Characterizations for Biomass (1997)
- Lignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol Process Design and Economics Utilizing Co-Current
Dilute Acid Prehydrolysis and Enzymatic Hydrolysis For Corn Stover, A. Aden, M. Ruth,
K. Ibsen, J. Jechura, K. Neeves, J. Sheehan, B. Wallace, L. Montague, A. Slayton,
and J. Lukas (2002) (PDF 4.93 MB)
- Determining the Cost of Producing Ethanol From Corn Starch and Lignocellulosic
Feedstocks, A. McAloon, F. Taylor, W. Yee, K. Ibsen, R. Wooley (PDF 525 KB)
- Life Cycle Assessment of Coal-Fired Power Production, P. L. Spath, M. K. Mann, and
D. R. Kerr (1999) (PDF 2.25 MB)
- Life Cycle Assessment of a Natural Gas Combined-Cycle Power Generation System,
P. L. Spath and M. K. Mann (2000) (PDF 852 KB)
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