Linear programming modelling of an integrated sugarcane microalgal biofuel plant

• Main Authors: Gue, Ivan Henderson V., Ubando, Aristotle T., Aguilar, Kyle Darryl T., Manrique, Robby B., Cuello, Joel L., Culaba, Alvin B.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2017
• Subjects: Biodiesel fuels; Microalgae; Biomass energy; Sugarcane; Energy Systems; Mechanical Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2245; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3244/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

One of the current trends for sustainable energy production is microalgal biofuel. It offers a fast-growing feedstock with high oil yield per land area. The current challenge of microalgal biofuel is in its economic competitiveness, because of its high production costs relative to fossil-based fuels...