Methods to optimise the design and management of biomass-for-bioenergy supply chains: A review

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

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Review

De Meyer, Annelies¹  Cattrysse, Dirk²  Rasinmaeki, Jussi³  Van Orshoven, Jos¹ 

[1] Katholieke Univ Leuven, Div Forest Nat & Landscape, Dept Earth & Environm Sci, B-3001 Louvain, Belgium

[2] Katholieke Univ Leuven, Ctr Ind Management Traff & Infrastruct, Dept Mech Engn, B-3001 Louvain, Belgium

[3] Simosol Oy, Riihimaki 11130, Finland

关键词: Biomass;    Bioenergy;    Supply chain;    Design;    Management;    Logistics;    Optimisation;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.rser.2013.12.036

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Biomass supply chain optimisation is essential to overcome barriers and uncertainties that may inhibit the development of a sustainable and competitive bioenergy market. The number of research papers presenting optimisation models in the field of bioenergy systems rises exponentially. This paper gives an overview of the optimisation methods and models focussing on decisions regarding the design and management of the upstream segment of the biomass-for-bioenergy supply chain. After a general description of the supply chain and the decisions coming along with the design and management, all selected publications are classified and discussed according to (1) the mathematical optimisation methodology used, (2) the decision level and decision variables addressed and (3) the objective to be optimised. This classification allows users to identify existing optimisation methods or models that satisfy specific requirements. Moreover, the factual description of the presented optimisation methods and models points to opportunities for development of an integrated, holistic approach to optimise decisions in the field of biomass supply chain design and management. Such approach must be based on the consideration of the interrelationships and interdependence between all operations in the entire biomass-for-bioenergy supply chain. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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