Optimization of lignocellulosic biomass-to-biofuel supply chains with mobile pelleting

作     者：Albashabsheh, Nibal T. Stamm, Jessica L. Heier 

作者机构：Kansas State Univ Dept Ind & Mfg Syst Engn 2061 Rathbone Hall1701B Platt St Manhattan KS 66506 USA 

出 版 物：《TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW》 (运输研究E部分：后勤学与运输评论)

年 卷 期：2019年第122卷

页      面：545-562页

核心收录：

学科分类：0201[经济学-理论经济学] 1201[管理学-管理科学与工程(可授管理学、工学学位)] 08[工学] 0814[工学-土木工程] 0823[工学-交通运输工程] 

主　　题：Biomass-to-biofuel supply chain Densification Logistics Optimization modeling Mobile densification units Lignocellulosic biomass 

摘      要：Mobile pelleting machines (MPMs) provide an as-yet-unexplored opportunity to reduce logistic costs associated with biomass-to-biofuel supply chains We develop an optimization model to minimize the overall cost of producing ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass. We present results from a case study that considers multiple biomass types (switchgrass and corn stover) and forms (round and rectangular bales) and the potential for mobile pelleting. Our analyses offer insight into conditions under which mobile densification is economically viable. Results indicate that MPM utilization is sensitive to changes in biomass densification costs, transportation distances, satellite storage location fixed cost, and the number of MPMs.