A new simulation model for multi-agricultural biomass logistics system in bioenergy production

Ebadian, Mahmood; Sowlati, Taraneh; Sokhansanj, Shahab; Stumborg, Mark; Townley-Smith, L.

doi:10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2011.08.008

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“…Competition and cooperation between many stakeholders can be modeled by game theoretic models. Ebadian et al (2011) proposed a stochastic simulation model based on IBSAL (see Sect. 4.3.2.2.)…”

Section: Simulation and Game Theoretic Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biomass to Energy Supply Chain Network Design: An Overview of Models, Solution Approaches and Applications

Balaman

Selim

2015

Handbook of Bioenergy

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Energy production from biomass is an alternative and additive way to fossil fuel based energy production to reduce the dependency on limited fossil fuel sources and mitigate the harmful environmental impacts of these systems. One of the major challenges in establishing efficient renewable energy systems is the complex supply chain structure in an uncertain decision environment, various decisions to be made and different conflicting criteria/objectives. This study describes the key issues in decision making for biomass to energy supply chains such as decision levels, uncertainty and sustainability concepts. It also provides a comprehensive review and systematic classification of the current literature on decision making approaches for design, management and operation of biomass to energy supply chains. This study allows readers to identify the decision making methods that satisfy the problem specific requirements and offer a clear vision of the advances in the field.

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Section: Simulation and Game Theoretic Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biomass to Energy Supply Chain Network Design: An Overview of Models, Solution Approaches and Applications

Balaman

Selim

2015

Handbook of Bioenergy

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“…[35]. IBSAL-MC can manage a mix of crops, several farms, limited storage capacities, and uncertainties modeled by probability laws (weather conditions, machine breakdowns, repair times …).…”

Section: Simulation Modelsmentioning

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Models for optimization and performance evaluation of biomass supply chains: An Operations Research perspective

2016

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a b s t r a c tThe production of biofuels, bioenergy and chemical intermediates from biomass is a promising solution to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. While a significant research effort has been devoted to biomass production and conversion processes, the importance of logistics was detected more recently. Indeed, efficient supply chains are essential to provide conversion facilities with sufficient quantities of quality biomass at reasonable prices. As large territories and hundreds of biomass producers are involved, quantitative models are very useful to evaluate and optimize the resources required, the associated costs, the energy consumptions and the environmental impacts. This article surveys the recent research on models for biomass supply chains, from an Operations Research perspective. 124 references, including 72 published since 2010, have been analyzed to present the structures and the activities of these chains, a typology of decisions in three levels (strategic, tactical and operational), and a review of models based either on performance evaluation techniques (e.g., simulation) or mathematical optimization. A conclusion underlines the contributions and shortcomings of current research and suggests possible directions.

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“…In the biomass supply chain modelling literature, the most frequently used methods are scenario optimisation [59], simulation with stochastic parameters [60], simulation optimization [61], stochastic programming [62], fuzzy mathematical programming [63], and robust optimization [64].…”

Section: Decision Hierarchy and Competitive Priority Indicatorsmentioning

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Decision hierarchy, competitive priorities and indicators in large-scale ‘herbaceous biomass to energy’ supply chains

Torjai¹,

Nagy²,

Bai³

2015

Biomass and Bioenergy

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A new simulation model for multi-agricultural biomass logistics system in bioenergy production

Cited by 61 publications

References 16 publications

Biomass to Energy Supply Chain Network Design: An Overview of Models, Solution Approaches and Applications

Biomass to Energy Supply Chain Network Design: An Overview of Models, Solution Approaches and Applications

Models for optimization and performance evaluation of biomass supply chains: An Operations Research perspective

Decision hierarchy, competitive priorities and indicators in large-scale ‘herbaceous biomass to energy’ supply chains

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