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Title: Opportunities for Biorenewables in Oil Refineries

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/861458· OSTI ID:861458

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential for using biorenewable feedstocks in oil refineries. Economic analyses were conducted, with support from process modeling and proof of principle experiments, to assess a variety of potential processes and configurations. The study considered two primary alternatives: the production of biodiesel and green diesel from vegetable oils and greases and opportunities for utilization of pyrolysis oil. The study identified a number of promising opportunities for biorenewables in existing or new refining operations.

Research Organization:
UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-05GO15085
OSTI ID:
861458
Report Number(s):
DOEGO15085Final; TRN: US200716%%356
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English