Abstract
A graphical pinch approach for analysis of water footprint constraints on biofuel production systems is presented. The technique is based on the composite curve method which was originally developed for carbon-constrained energy planning, which is extended in this paper based on the underlying similarities of source-sink allocation problems. The pinch analysis approach enables limiting water footprint conditions to be identified, and provides insights that are useful for planning the large-scale cultivation of biofuel crops. An illustrative case study based on the bioethanol program of the Philippines is solved using the proposed approach.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-609 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Applied Energy |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2009 |
Keywords
- Biofuel
- Biomass energy
- Pinch analysis
- Targeting
- Virtual water
- Water footprint
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- General Energy