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Energy SolarTopping 2024 by marcellomarchese48 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study proposes a novel strategy for decarbonizing crude oil distillation by integrating a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with the topping section of a refinery in Sicily. The approach could reduce CO2 emissions by 54.2 kt/year and methane by 19.9 kt/year, achieving an economic return on investment of 16.2%. Comparatively, using the same land for photovoltaic production of green hydrogen yields lower emissions savings and a reduced return on investment.

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marcellomarchese48
Language
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