Techno-economic analysis for biomass supply chain: A state-of-the-art review
Given the increasing risk of climate change and depletion of non-renewable energy sources,
countries around the world have been looking into energy profile diversification whereby …
countries around the world have been looking into energy profile diversification whereby …
A review and future directions in techno-economic modeling and optimization of upstream forest biomass to bio-oil supply chains
Recent interest in biomass supply chain management has stimulated research efforts in the
industry and academic communities. Techno-economic modeling and optimization efforts …
industry and academic communities. Techno-economic modeling and optimization efforts …
[HTML][HTML] Lead time and quality driven transport strategies for the wood supply chain
Fresh roundwood loses quality during storage at roadside primarily through blue stain and
insect infestation leading to wood value loss. The potential of altitude zone-based risk …
insect infestation leading to wood value loss. The potential of altitude zone-based risk …
Optimizing the location of biomass energy facilities by integrating Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Internationally forest biomass is considered to be a valuable renewable energy feedstock.
However, utilization of forest harvesting residues is challenging because they are highly …
However, utilization of forest harvesting residues is challenging because they are highly …
Methods to manage and optimize forest biomass supply chains: A review
Abstract Purpose of Review This paper aims to provide a comprehensive but concise review
of the various quantitative methods, in particular, optimization techniques, for the efficient …
of the various quantitative methods, in particular, optimization techniques, for the efficient …
An international review of the most productive and cost effective forest biomass recovery technologies and supply chains
This study provides a state-of-the art overview of forest biomass harvesting technologies and
supply chains used in North America, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The …
supply chains used in North America, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The …
Controlling moisture content and truck configurations to model and optimise biomass supply chain logistics in Ireland
In the coming years, Ireland will continue to face an increasing demand for wood biomass as
a renewable source of energy. This will result in strained supply/demand scenarios, which …
a renewable source of energy. This will result in strained supply/demand scenarios, which …
Design of forest energy supply networks using multi-objective optimization
The replacement of fossil fuels with forest biomass should help mitigate Green House Gas
(GHG) emissions. However the supply of energy wood is challenging because of high …
(GHG) emissions. However the supply of energy wood is challenging because of high …
Discrete-event simulation of an information-based raw material allocation process for increasing the efficiency of an energy wood supply chain
Transportation distance, moisture content of the raw material and volume per storage are
crucial factors for the economy of forest biomass supply operations from roadside to plant …
crucial factors for the economy of forest biomass supply operations from roadside to plant …
Use of modelling to compare the impact of roadside drying of Pinus radiata D. Don logs and logging residues on delivered costs using high capacity trucks in Australia
Forest biofuel delivered costs are generally uncompetitive with fossil fuels. Drying forest
biofuel can potentially reduce delivered costs through weight reductions and net calorific …
biofuel can potentially reduce delivered costs through weight reductions and net calorific …