Partners
RISE has extensive experience in developing, upscaling, and integrating novel biorefinery processes in the pulp and paper industry. They offer expertise and models for simulating the impact of new sub-processes on entire mill production lines by adapting a reference mill model in WINGems software. RISE has strong expertise within corrosion, particularly in pulp-and-paper, biorefinery, and high-temperature processing. RISE offers chemical analysis tools like ionic chromatography, titration, and ICP-OES for metal analysis. Corrosion investigation equipment includes an optical profilometer, FTIR, and SEM with EDX.
RISE_LD will host, operate, evaluate, and demonstrate the continuous operation of the Nova 250 L/hr prototype, and will carry out extensive testing of the 250 L/hr prototype at LignoCity. The team will integrate in-line fractional condensation into the 250 L/hr prototype and will integrate in-line water–product separation into the same system. RISE_LD will develop an integration methodology for the Nova 250 L/hr prototype into an operational pulp mill and will host project-related visits to the prototype system at LignoCity.
RISE_P LCA group has extensive expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and product circularity. They offer both research and consulting services, combining LCA knowledge with deep technical competence. This expert network specializes in quantifying environmental impacts from cradle to grave and identifying sustainable measures. RISE_P also excels in chemical analysis, system analysis, and techno-economic analysis. RISE_P uses SimaPro and SPHERA software, along with Ecoinvent and SPHERA databases, for LCA analysis and chemical process modelling. The RISE High-throughput Centre, equipped with advanced robotic platforms, conducts toxicology tests to validate hazard classifications, enabling high-efficiency screenings with minimal errors.
Main Task
RISE will conduct a detailed corrosion analysis of parts exposed to harsh process conditions and will carry out extensive testing of the 250 L/hr prototype at LignoCity. The team will integrate in-line water–product separation into the 250 L/hr prototype and will develop an integration methodology for the Nova 250 L/hr prototype into an operational pulp mill. RISE will also conduct process modelling to ensure that conditions do not disrupt mill operations or increase costs. In addition, the team will design a 5,000 kg/hr black liquor demo plant and will perform extensive analytical characterisation of main and side streams, and effluents. RISE will develop detailed industrial specifications of mechanical, physical and chemical properties of the end application and will host a stakeholder workshop.
RISE_LD focuses on the lignin value chains and support industry and SMEs by offering pilot space, industrial process media, and hands-on and practical technical equipment integration at the RISE LignoCity test facility. RISE_LD researchers provide expertise in bioeconomy processes and experience in upscaling. The facility includes well-equipped labs, infrastructure support from a nearby mill, and amenities like lunchrooms and conference rooms for startups. A network of supporting organizations is available to assist international visitors.
RISE_P will set up a data collection plan for experimental and analytical tasks, integration activities, and demonstration and design activities. The team will set up a mechanistic process model of the reactor and will perform techno-economic analysis and business planning. RISE_P will also perform a safe and sustainable by design framework analysis.