Table 1.
Mass and energy indicators used to compare the proposed scenarios.
Index | Equation | Unit | Eq. |
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Mass | |||
Product yield | kg product/ton of feedstock | (2) | |
Mass intensity of the process | kg of raw materials/kg product | (3) | |
Mass loss index | kg waste streams/kg products | (4) | |
Energy | |||
Specific energy consumption | kW/kg of raw materials | (5) | |
Self-generation | N.A. | (6) |
N.A: Not applicable.