Monika Dokl (Author), Zdravko Kravanja (Author), Lidija Čuček (Author)

Abstract

The optimization of biomass supply chains is becoming increasingly important, especially for low-density biomass feedstocks that have limited market value and require efficient handling and logistics. This study addresses this issue by proposing an integrated approach to optimize biomass supply chain networks for energy production with the steam Rankine cycle. The approach takes into account the inherent variability of feedstock availability and energy market values, to ensure adaptability to fluctuating conditions. The biomass supply network is formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming problem, where the optimization objective is to maximize the economic viability of the system. The optimal configuration of the supply network includes the selection of biomass supply zones and storage facilities, the transportation links, and the optimization of the process variables within the conversion plants, taking into account the variable heat demand. The optimization approach is applied to a hypothetical case study of a relatively small region in Slovenia. The results show the economic viability of biomass utilization with a net present value of almost 300 MEUR, generating about 4 MW of electricity and 65 MW of heat. The uncertainties of the biomass supply, the fluctuations in product prices and the spatial scope of the case study are evaluated in addition. This analysis highlights and discusses the impact of these factors on the economic performance of the biomass supply chain network.

Keywords

baker;kristalne strukture;magnetne lastnosti;termogravimetrična analiza;copper(II) coordination compounds;methylamines;crystal structure;magnetic properties;thermogravimetric analysis;

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Language: English
Year of publishing:
Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UM FKKT - Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Publisher: Springer Natur e (Kluwer)
UDC: 621.35/.36
COBISS: 212683523 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 1573-2924
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: baker;kristalne strukture;magnetne lastnosti;termogravimetrična analiza;
Type (COBISS): Article
Pages: 35 str.
Chronology: Published 10 October 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s11081-024-09930-3
ID: 25814515