Table 9.
Parameters selected for analysis in study 2
| Separation stage and task | Parameter | Base case (nominal) | Range | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I: input parameters | Biomass titer in input process stream | 5 g/L | (0.1–200) | [59, 136] |
| Product content in input process stream | 20% CDW | (10–70) | [59, 137, 138] | |
| Stage II: distillation #1(Dst,1) | Heat of vaporization of product | 2000 kJ/kg | (700–2200) | [135, 139–141] |
| Stage II: ATPE (Atpe) | Partition coefficient of product in the top phase (KpT) | 5 (−) | (5–10) | [133, 141–143] |
| Stage II: extraction (Ext) | Partition coefficient of product in solvent | 1.2 (−) | (1.2–10) | [134, 141, 144] |
| Solubility of solvent in water | 0.03 kg/kg | (0.0002 –0.03) | ||
| Cost of solvent per unit mass | 1.5 $/kg | (0.2–1.5) |