Development of the Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis and Logistics Model (IBSAL)

Sokhansanj, Shahabaddine¹  Webb, Erin¹  Turhollow Jr, Anthony F¹ 

[1] ORNL

关键词: AGRICULTURAL WASTES;    AVAILABILITY;    BIOMASS;    CARBON;    CROPS;    MAIZE;    MANAGEMENT;    MOISTURE;    QUEUES;    SOIL CONSERVATION;    STORAGE;    WEATHER;   

DOI  :  10.2172/932647
RP-ID  :  ORNL/TM-2008/049
PID  :  OSTI ID: 932647
Others  :  Other: BM0102030
Others  :  CEBM007
Others  :  TRN: US200814%%745

学科分类：燃料技术

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The Integrated Biomass Supply & Logistics (IBSAL) model is a dynamic (time dependent) model of operations that involve collection, harvest, storage, preprocessing, and transportation of feedstock for use at a biorefinery. The model uses mathematical equations to represent individual unit operations. These unit operations can be assembled by the user to represent the working rate of equipment and queues to represent storage at facilities. The model calculates itemized costs, energy input, and carbon emissions. It estimates resource requirements and operational characteristics of the entire supply infrastructure. Weather plays an important role in biomass management and thus in IBSAL, dictating the moisture content of biomass and whether or not it can be harvested on a given day. The model calculates net biomass yield based on a soil conservation allowance (for crop residue) and dry matter losses during harvest and storage. This publication outlines the development of the model and provides examples of corn stover harvest and logistics.