Optimized location of biomass bales stack for efficient logistics

Subhashree, Srinivasagan N.; Igathinathane, C.; Bora, Ganesh C.; Ripplinger, David; Backer, L. F.

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.11.007

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“…Igathinathane et al [26] analyzed the location of biomass bales and field exits to minimize in-field logistics. Similarly, Subhashree et al [27] assessed bale storage locations within field areas and concluded that the field midpoint (based on field dimensions) was the most efficient.…”

Section: Satellite Storage Locationsmentioning

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Multi-Bale Handling Unit for Efficient Logistics

2020

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This paper presents a design for a feedstock logistics system to supply a bioenergy plant located in the Southeast USA, specifically Piedmont, a physiographic region covering part of five states (VA, NC, SC, GA, and AL). The design uses a perennial grass (switchgrass) as the feedstock. Harvest is done with a round baler, and round bales are stored in single-layer ambient storage in satellite storage locations. New technology, 20-bale racks, was designed as the multi-bale handling unit. The analysis shows how proper design of the interactions between the several unit operations in a “logistics chain” can be used to minimize average delivered cost for the feedstock required for 24/7 operation. Racks are loaded at the satellite storage and delivered by hauling contractors hired by the plant and controlled by a “Feedstock Manager” at the plant to insure approximately the same number of loads are received each day. Single-bale handling at the plant is eliminated, thus the truck unload time is reduced and truck productivity (tons/day) is increased. At-plant handling and storage in 20-bale racks increases plant receiving facility productivity, and gives a reduction in plant cost to supply a continuous steam of material for 24/7 operation.

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Section: Satellite Storage Locationsmentioning

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Multi-Bale Handling Unit for Efficient Logistics

2020

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“…In particular, three different approaches where simulated and the effect of yield uncertainty and machinery productivity were evaluated based on a sensitivity analysis approach. Authors in [56] proposed a simulation approach for the optimal biomass bales location. Various bale aggregation methods were simulated and evaluated in terms of the required in-field transport operations for different methods.…”

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Green, Yellow, and Woody Biomass Supply-Chain Management: A Review

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Various sources of biomass contribute significantly in energy production globally given a series of constraints in its primary production. Green biomass sources (such as perennial grasses), yellow biomass sources (such as crop residues), and woody biomass sources (such as willow) represent the three pillars in biomass production by crops. In this paper, we conducted a comprehensive review on research studies targeted to advancements at biomass supply-chain management in connection to these three types of biomass sources. A framework that classifies the works in problem-based and methodology-based approaches was followed. Results show the use of modern technological means and tools in current management-related problems. From the review, it is evident that the presented up-to-date trends on biomass supply-chain management and the potential for future advanced approach applications play a crucial role on business and sustainability efficiency of biomass supply chain.

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“…However, there are two main challenges in producing energy from biomass: low bulk density and high logistics costs [7,8]. Therefore, the logistics of biomass is an important factor for the productivity and sustainability of bioenergy production systems [9,10].…”

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“…The general benefits of the baling system can be listed as follows: easy and controlled logistics, volume reduction, and lower cost of transportation and storage [15]. In order to improve the efficiency of the bale hauling system, all field activities, such as in-field bale aggregation and transportation, should be planned and optimized [9].…”

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A System for Optimizing the Process of Straw Bale Retrieval

2021

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During a baling operation, the operator of the baler should decide when and where to drop the bales in the field to facilitate later retrieval of the bales for transport out of the field. Manually determining the time and place to drop a bale creates extra workload on the operator and may not result in the optimum drop location for the subsequent front loader and transport unit. Therefore, there is a need for a tool that can support operators during this decision process. The key objective of this study is to find the optimal traversal sequence of fieldwork tracks to be followed by the baler and bale retriever to minimize the non-working driving distance in the field. Two optimization processes are considered for this problem. Firstly, finding the optimal sequence of fieldwork tracks considering the constraints of the problem such as the capacity of the baler and the straw yield map of the field. Secondly, finding the optimal location and number of bales to drop in the field. A simulation model is developed to calculate all the non-productive traversal distances by baler and bale retrieval in the field. In a case study, the collected positional and temporal data from the baling process related to a sample field were considered. The output of the simulation model was compared with the conventional method applied by the operators. The results show that application of the proposed method can increase efficiency by 12.9% in comparison with the conventional method with edited data where the random movements (due to re-baling, turns in the middle of the swath, reversing, etc.) were removed from the data set.

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Optimized location of biomass bales stack for efficient logistics

Cited by 14 publications

References 13 publications

Multi-Bale Handling Unit for Efficient Logistics

Multi-Bale Handling Unit for Efficient Logistics

Green, Yellow, and Woody Biomass Supply-Chain Management: A Review

A System for Optimizing the Process of Straw Bale Retrieval

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