Methodology for optimization of distributed biomass resources evaluation, management and final energy use

Publication information Energy, 86 : 354-368Publisher Elsevier Item record/more information http://hdl.handle.net/10197/7007 Publisher's statementThis is the author's version of a work that was accepted for publication in Energy. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Energy (VOL 86, ISSUE 2015, (2015  Low wood moisture content increases supply cost due to longer transport distances and/or inclusion of more costly forest products. Optimal truck loads can be achieved by controlling wood moisture content.

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“…The three peat power analyst tool can be found in other studies (Alfonso et al 2009;Möller 2004;Panichelli & Gnansounou 2008). …”

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Managing the moisture content of wood biomass for the optimisation of Ireland's transport supply strategy to bioenergy markets and competing industries

Sosa

Acuña

McDonnell

et al. 2015

Energy

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“…It is well understood, that a decentralized strategy highly reduces the transportation of waste materials, which represents the main source of pollution regarding the MSW management chain (Alfonso et al, 2009). Besides, AD of FW contributes to reduce energy demand, and the aforementioned MSW impacts.…”

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Assessment of Economical Biogas Production From Chilean Municipal Solid Waste in a Decentralized Off-Grid Strategy

Muñoz¹,

Muñoz²,

Cordero³

et al. 2018

Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.

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Abstract. The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is one of biggest challenges that developing countries are currently facing. Despite several environmental friendly alternatives being available, in Chile 90 % of MSW is disposed of in landfills, which produces large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) by the uncontrolled anaerobic digestion of its organic fraction. In addition, the way in which MSW is collected and transported increases the negative impact to the environment, especially when wastes classification is not properly performed at the generation point. On the other hand, the use of resulting biogas, in a decentralized off-grid form, at the generation point, could directly reward to waste producers with economic saving. This strategy will reinforce population motivation and an important reduction of the GHG emissions can be expected. Thus, this paper explores the biogas potential of food wastes by using reactors with no heating and stirring devices, with the aim of assessing the minimum expectable energy and CO 2,eq savings. Based on laboratory tests at batch and semi-continuous mode and Chilean historical data, it is concluded that more than 1,704 Gg of CO 2,eq can be avoided per year and an average of 425 GWh primary energy may be saved by Chilean householders.

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“…Raw materials cost and (when using wet raw materials) drying costs comprise the majority of total pellet Journal of Renewable Energy Biomass-based supply chain models General supply chain models General value chain models Wood pellet value chain models Business plans or feasibility studies Theses production expenses [28][29][30][31]. As pellet-plant size decreases, production cost increases [32,33]. Densification of wood pellets, as a result of compaction, allows for greater homogeneity of the product, enhanced combustion efficiency, and efficient transport and storage [30,[34][35][36].…”

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A Review of the Wood Pellet Value Chain, Modern Value/Supply Chain Management Approaches, and Value/Supply Chain Models

Hughes

Shahi

Pulkki

2014

Journal of Renewable Energy

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We reviewed 153 peer-reviewed sources to provide identification of modern supply chain management techniques and exploration of supply chain modeling, to offer decision support to managers. Ultimately, the review is intended to assist member-companies of supply chains, mainly producers, improve their current management approaches, by directing them to studies that may be suitable for direct application to their supply chains and value chains for improved efficiency and profitability. We found that information on supply chain management and modeling techniques in general is available. However, few Canadian-based published studies exist regarding a demand-driven modeling approach to value/supply chain management for wood pellet production. Only three papers were found specifically on wood pellet value chain analysis. We propose that more studies should be carried out on the value chain of wood pellet manufacturing, as well as demand-driven management and modeling approaches with improved demand forecasting methods.

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Methodology for optimization of distributed biomass resources evaluation, management and final energy use

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Managing the moisture content of wood biomass for the optimisation of Ireland's transport supply strategy to bioenergy markets and competing industries

Managing the moisture content of wood biomass for the optimisation of Ireland's transport supply strategy to bioenergy markets and competing industries

Assessment of Economical Biogas Production From Chilean Municipal Solid Waste in a Decentralized Off-Grid Strategy

A Review of the Wood Pellet Value Chain, Modern Value/Supply Chain Management Approaches, and Value/Supply Chain Models

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