A site selection model to identify optimal locations for microalgae biofuel production facilities in sicily (Italy)

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2017
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The lack of sustainability and negative environmental impacts of using fossil fuel resources for energy production and their consequent increase in prices during last decades have led to an increasing interest in the development of renewable biofuels. Among possible biomass fuel sources, microalgae represent one of the most promising solutions. The present work is based on the implementation of a model that facilitates identification of optimal geographic locations for large-scale open ponds for microalgae cultivation for biofuels production. The combination of a biomass production model with specific site location parameters such as irradiance, geographical constraints, land use, topography, temperatures and CO2 for biofuels plants were identified in Sicily (Italy). A simulation of CO2 saved by using the theoretical biofuel produced in place of traditional fuel was implemented. Results indicate that the territory of Sicily offers a good prospective for these technologies and the results identify ideal locations for locating biomass fuel production facilities. Moreover, the research provides a robust method that can be tailored to the specific requirements and data availability of other territories. © Research India Publications.

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Brusca, S., Famoso, F., Lanzafame, R., Messina, M., & Wilson, J. (2017). A site selection model to identify optimal locations for microalgae biofuel production facilities in sicily (Italy). International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 12(24), 16058–16067.
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