Optimal Design For Production Of Green Diesel From Integrated Oil Palm Biomass Derived Alcohols Bio-Refinery

Abdul Aziz, Mohamad Adib (2020) Optimal Design For Production Of Green Diesel From Integrated Oil Palm Biomass Derived Alcohols Bio-Refinery. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Biomass has long been viewed as a future opportunity with the ever-increasing need for sustainable and affordable energy sources. Malaysia is one of the world's leading producers with the world's largest palm oil crop. Biomass from the palm oil sector, thus, seems to be a very interesting alternative source of raw materials in Malaysia, including renewable energy. There is a growing interest in biofuels nowadays. Thus, this study focuses on the model-based formulation and optimization of advanced biofuels from integrated oil palm biomass bio-refinery. A simulation approach based on superstructure offers alternatives to biomass production routes to minimize the total cost of the supply chain. Thus, this study aims to analyze the model that integrates comprehensive spatial modelling techniques with the strategic oil palm biomass supply chain network design. This study will also optimize supply chain using simulation software such as GAMS and ArcGIS. Based on the findings, there are 78 potential facilities for oil palm biomass in Johor. Next, the least cost and low GHG supply chain of biofuel was obtained based on various constraints that served as the upper and lower boundaries of the decision variables. With ArcGIS software, spatial data is presented then solved by mathematical optimization programming (Linear Programming) in GAMS software. Lastly, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) are carried out to determine the most optimal supply chain system.

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