Assessment of emerging energy-efficiency technologies for the pulp and paper industry: a technical review. (20th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kong, Lingbo; Hasanbeigi, Ali; Price, Lynn
• Is Part Of: Journal of cleaner production. Volume 122(2016:May)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2016-05-20
• Subjects: Emerging energy-efficiency technology -- Energy saving -- CO2 emissions -- Pulp and paper industry; Factory and trade waste -- Management -- Periodicals; Manufactures -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Déchets industriels -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Usines -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques; 628.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.12.116
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-6526

Abstract

Abstract: The pulp and paper industry accounts for approximately 5% of total industrial energy consumption and contributes 2% of direct carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions from industries. World paper and paperboard demand and production are increasing significantly, leading to an increase in this sector's energy use and CO2 emissions. Although current studies identify a wide range of energy-efficiency technologies that have already been commercialized for the pulp and paper industry, information is limited or scattered regarding new energy-efficiency technologies that are not yet fully commercialized. Development of emerging or advanced energy-efficiency technologies and their deployment in the market will be crucial for this industry's mid- and long-term energy saving and climate change mitigation strategies. This paper compiles available information on energy savings, environmental and other benefits, costs, and commercialization status for 25 emerging technologies to reduce the energy use and CO2 emissions. The purpose is to provide a well-structured comprehensive review on these emerging energy-efficiency technologies for engineers, researchers, investors, policy makers, pulp and/or paper companies, and other interested parties. Highlights: We reviewed 25 emerging energy-efficiency technologies for pulp and paper industry. Energy, environmental and other benefits, and commercial state of each are assessed. Emerging technologies can reduce energy use and CO2 emissions further in paper sector. It provides a well-structured database on new energy-efficiency technologies. Further research is required to improve and optimize these emerging technologies.