Simulación de los procesos de obtención de etanol a partir de caña de azúcar y maíz.

  1. Cardona Alzate, Carlos Ariel
  2. Sánchez, Oscar Julián
  3. Montoya Ramírez, María Isabel
  4. Quintero, Julián Ándres
Revista:
Scientia et Technica

ISSN: 0122-1701

Año de publicación: 2005

Volumen: 2

Número: 28

Páginas: 187-192

Tipo: Artículo

Otras publicaciones en: Scientia et Technica

Resumen

In this work, current technologies for fuel ethanol production are shown. Two potential Colombian feedstocks were evaluated: sugar cane and corn. The most suitable process for each raw material was selected taking into account economical and environmental criteria. Finally, chosen processes were simulated, obtaining similar results related to real processes. Simulation techniques demonstrated to be a powerful tool allowing the minimization of time and expenses during the experimental runs required for process design.