Technical and economic evaluation of using biomethane from sanitary landfills for supplying vehicles in the Southeastern region of Brazil

Silva, Sara Talita Sales; Barros, Regina Mambeli; Santos, Ivan Felipe Silva dos; Crispim, Adriele Maria de Cassia; Filho, Geraldo Lúcio Tiago; Lora, Electo Eduardo Silva

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2022.07.020

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“…Current literature also includes different analyses of case studies that investigate the biomethane production from different feedstocks with the application to transport. Sales Silva et al [19] assess the technical and economic feasibility of using biomethane generated from landfills in the Southeastern region of Brazil to substitute diesel in vehicles, but without mentioning specific transport applications and their fuel consumption. Keogh et al [20] present an economic analysis of biomethane injection in the natural gas grid to be supplied to heavy-duty vehicles, highlighting the crucial role of the use of the filling station for the profitability of the proposed solution.…”

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The Use of Biomethane in Internal Combustion Engines for Public Transport Decarbonization: A Case Study

Noussan

2023

Energies

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Public transport can play a central role in representing a viable and sustainable mobility solution, especially in urban areas. Average energy consumption and emissions per passenger are much lower than for private cars. At the same time, current buses often mostly rely on diesel, and there are different solutions that can contribute to public transport decarbonization. Biomethane is among the options to exploit local low-carbon resources to decrease the emissions of public transport in urban environments. This paper presents the analysis of a real case study considering real data on the fuel consumption and mileage of the existing bus fleet in the city of Turin, Italy, composed by diesel and natural gas buses. The aim of this study is to estimate the effect of different penetration levels of biomethane in substitution of the current fuels. The results show that the use of biomethane in urban buses could save to up to 71% of emissions compared to the current situation, and savings would increase to 75% when deploying biomethane and electric buses together. Average emissions per pkm could decrease from a current level of 85.5 gCO2/pkm to 21.3–63.4 gCO2/pkm depending on the penetration of biomethane and electric buses. The sensitivity analysis shows even higher savings when accounting for the future decrease of the electricity carbon intensity in Italy and for the additional benefits related to avoided emissions from manure disposal. The results of the analysis demonstrate the potential contribution of biomethane in decarbonizing urban buses, and the findings presented for this case study can be of use for policy makers and researchers that deal with a similar situation in other cities and countries.

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The Use of Biomethane in Internal Combustion Engines for Public Transport Decarbonization: A Case Study

Noussan

2023

Energies

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“…Of these, electrolysis is perhaps the best-developed technique at the commercial level, but another option for capturing H 2 utilizes distinct kinds of waste materials, such as substrates for biophotolysis, dark fermentation, and photofermentation. The reformulation of biomethane is also gaining ground, for it uses the same technology as the natural gas reforming process [2,3]. Finally, but equally as significant, H 2 and synthesis gas can be produced utilizing a variety of biomass through thermochemical processes including pyrolysis (Tables 1 and 2), gasification (Table 3), or combustion [2,3].…”

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“…The reformulation of biomethane is also gaining ground, for it uses the same technology as the natural gas reforming process [2,3]. Finally, but equally as significant, H 2 and synthesis gas can be produced utilizing a variety of biomass through thermochemical processes including pyrolysis (Tables 1 and 2), gasification (Table 3), or combustion [2,3]. Figure 1 illustrates this process.…”

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Today, hydrogen is one of the best options for generating electrical energy, for both industrial and residential use. The greatest volume of hydrogen produced today derives from processes that utilize petroleum. Although hydrogen has numerous benefits, continuing to produce it by these means is undesirable. This document presents a review of the literature on biohydrogen production based on an analysis of over 15 types of terrestrial and marine biomasses. The fundamental components of different production systems are described, with a focus on the thermochemical processes of pyrolysis and gasification, which have been identified as two of the most effective, practical ways to produce hydrogen from biomass. It also discusses catalysts, solid residues, and residual water that are used in the thermochemical production of biohydrogen. The article ends with an analysis of hydrogen and its benefits as an energy option with great potential in the short term to participate in the transition from fossil fuels.

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Technical and economic evaluation of using biomethane from sanitary landfills for supplying vehicles in the Southeastern region of Brazil

Cited by 14 publications

References 18 publications

The Use of Biomethane in Internal Combustion Engines for Public Transport Decarbonization: A Case Study

The Use of Biomethane in Internal Combustion Engines for Public Transport Decarbonization: A Case Study

Thermochemical Production of Hydrogen from Biomass: Pyrolysis and Gasification

Development of an Investment Decision Tool for Biogas Production from Biowaste in Mediterranean Islands

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