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Biomass to Energy Supply Chain

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Highlights

Selected Related Pages

Overview

  • Biomass supply chains consist of six components reference
    (Oct 04, 2007, Combining Goals in the Logistics Bio Energy Chains, http://library.wur.nl/wasp/bestanden/LUWPUBRD_00352494_A502_001.pdf)

Biomass Sources

Qualities

Choice of Biomass for Feedstock

Availability

US
Europe
  • How Much Bioenergy Can Europe Produce Without Harming the Environment? reference
    (Oct 04, 2007, How much bioenergy can Europe produce without harming the environment, http://reports.eea.europa.eu/eea_report_2006_7/en/eea_report_7_2006.pdf)
    • Report from the European Environment Agency reference
      (Oct 04, 2007, How much bioenergy can Europe produce without harming the environment, http://reports.eea.europa.eu/eea_report_2006_7/en/eea_report_7_2006.pdf)

Production

Harvesting and Collection

Current US Harvesting Practices

Harvesting Issues

Prevention of Soil Degradation
  • Must determine quantities of biomass that can be removed without affecting soil quality reference
    (Apr 04, 2007, News Service: Iowa State University, http://www.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2006/dec/stover.shtml)
    • Overharvesting of corn stover may degrade soil quality reference
      (Dec 11, 2006, Is Ethanol a Sustainable Fuel, http://www.asa-cssa-sssa.org/research_highlights/pdf/aj_0401_wilhelm.pdf)
    • Overharvesting of corn stover has been shown to reduce fertility reference
      (Dec 11, 2006, Is Ethanol a Sustainable Fuel, http://www.asa-cssa-sssa.org/research_highlights/pdf/aj_0401_wilhelm.pdf)

Collection

Collection Options for Corn Stover and Straw
Corn Stover Collection Issues

Economics

  • Standard model used to predict costs associated is the Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis & Logistics Model, IBSAL reference
    (Sep 19, 2007, Examples for shredding small quantities of wood, http://www.weimaamerica.com/english/application/examples/examples-wood-small.htm)

Size and Volume Reduction

  • Densification reference
  • Comminution reference
    • Impact reference
      (Jun 18, 2007, Bioprocessing BESS UTK, http://bioprocessing.ag.utk.edu/grinding_sizereduction_actionspage.htm)
    • Attrition reference
      (Jun 18, 2007, Bioprocessing BESS UTK, http://bioprocessing.ag.utk.edu/grinding_sizereduction_actionspage.htm)
    • Shear reference
      (Jun 18, 2007, Bioprocessing BESS UTK, http://bioprocessing.ag.utk.edu/grinding_sizereduction_actionspage.htm)
    • Compression reference
      (Jun 18, 2007, Bioprocessing BESS UTK, http://bioprocessing.ag.utk.edu/grinding_sizereduction_actionspage.htm)
  • Torrefaction reference
  • Wood chipping reference
  • Wood pelleting reference
  • (<>2009) Summerhill Biomass Systems has develop a process that can grind numerous types of plant waste into a fine powder reference
    (Nov 14, 2009, NY companys technology grinds biomass into powder for heat - Biomass Magazine, http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=3239)

Storage and Transport

Storage

Methods for Packaging and/or Storing Material
  • Baling reference
    (Oct 10, 2007, Development of a Multi Criteria Model for Ranking Biomass Feedstock Collection and Logistics, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/biotech_symposium/docs/1a-09.doc)
  • Ensiling reference
    (Oct 10, 2007, Development of a Multi Criteria Model for Ranking Biomass Feedstock Collection and Logistics, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/biotech_symposium/docs/1a-09.doc)
  • Loafing reference
    (Oct 10, 2007, Development of a Multi Criteria Model for Ranking Biomass Feedstock Collection and Logistics, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/biotech_symposium/docs/1a-09.doc)
Storage Practices
Technological Development Needed for Storage at a Biorefinery
  • Biorefinery will require 2,000 tons biomass per day reference
    (Apr 04, 2007, News Service: Iowa State University, http://www.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2006/dec/stover.shtml)
  • A year's supply of biomass would cover 100 acres with 25 feet of biomass reference
    (Apr 04, 2007, News Service: Iowa State University, http://www.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2006/dec/stover.shtml)
Commercial Projects
  • (<>Jan 2010) Tank Connections Affiliate Group and Laidig Systems, Inc. have partnered to provide solutions for biomass storage reference
    (Jan 15, 2010, Tank Connection & Laidig Team-up To Tackle Biomass Industry « TCAG Blog, http://www.tankconnection.com/blog/?p=151)
    • Laidig has expertise in reclaim storage systems for storing difficult to handle bulk materials reference
      (Jan 15, 2010, Tank Connection & Laidig Team-up To Tackle Biomass Industry « TCAG Blog, http://www.tankconnection.com/blog/?p=151)
      • Includes biomass and various grain meals reference
        (Jan 15, 2010, Tank Connection & Laidig Team-up To Tackle Biomass Industry « TCAG Blog, http://www.tankconnection.com/blog/?p=151)
    • Tank Connection handles dry bulk and liquid storage containment products reference
      (Jan 15, 2010, Tank Connection & Laidig Team-up To Tackle Biomass Industry « TCAG Blog, http://www.tankconnection.com/blog/?p=151)
      • Designs, manufactures and installs all types of steel storage tanks reference
        (Jan 15, 2010, Tank Connection & Laidig Team-up To Tackle Biomass Industry « TCAG Blog, http://www.tankconnection.com/blog/?p=151)

Transport

Truck Transport
  • Truck transport used most often reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • Not affected by scale reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
Logistical Issues of Truck Transport
  • Used to transport 300,000 to 500,000 tonnes per year in Canada reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • At this scale of transport, the biorefinery size would be less that 5% of a typical 100,000 barrels per day oil refinery and therefore uneconomic reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • A 100,000 barrels per day biorefinery needs 15 million dry tonnes per year biomass reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
Technological Development Needed in Packaging of Biomass
  • Density is now at 3 to 4 pounds per cubic foot reference
    (Apr 04, 2007, News Service: Iowa State University, http://www.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2006/dec/stover.shtml)
  • Needs to be 10 to 12 pounds per cubic foot for efficient truck transport reference
    (Apr 04, 2007, News Service: Iowa State University, http://www.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2006/dec/stover.shtml)
Rail Transport
  • Rail used in the forestry industry reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • Not affected by scale reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
Pipeline
Dirigible
  • Dirigible for use corn stover proposed reference
    (May 14, 2007, Innovative Methods for Corn Stover Collecting, Handling, Storing and Transporting, http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/33893.pdf)
Barge/Inland Water Way
  • Barge transport use is efficient reference
    (Jul 11, 2007, Transporting biomass, http://www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk/portal/page?_pageid=75,17307&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL)
  • (2007) 37% of the US fleet or 8,100 hopper barges are over 21 years old reference
    (May 07, 2008, Trinity Industries 2007 Summer Investment Forum, http://www.trin.net/invsrela/presentations/TRN_Presentation_Hodges_082007.pdf)
    • Out of 17,900 barges reference
      (May 07, 2008, Trinity Industries 2007 Summer Investment Forum, http://www.trin.net/invsrela/presentations/TRN_Presentation_Hodges_082007.pdf)
Ship
  • Ship transport is favored reference
    (Jul 11, 2007, Transporting biomass, http://www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk/portal/page?_pageid=75,17307&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL)
Transport Issues
  • Low bulk density reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • High moisture content reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • High dispersion reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • Congestion reference
    (Jul 13, 2007, Rail vs truck transport of biomass. [Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2006] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16915633&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus)
    • Communities object to many truck deliveries reference
      (Jul 13, 2007, Rail vs truck transport of biomass. [Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2006] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16915633&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus)
  • Delivery costs reference
    (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)

Research

Logistics of Farm to Biorefinery Transport
GIS Use for Locating A Bioenergy Facility
  • Method is proposed for selecting a least-cost bioenergy facility location reference
    (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
    • Variability of the farmgate price of biomass is taken under consideration reference
      (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
    • Presence of more than one bioenergy plant of a certain capacity located in the region is also factored reference
      (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
  • Propose use of a Geographical Information Systems, GIS-based approach to define location of facility reference
    (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
    • Allocates location based on least-cost biomass quantities reference
      (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
  • Uses a case study where forest residues from final cuttings are used in two torrefaction plants reference
    (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
    • Torrefied wood is gasified to produce electricity reference
      (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
  • Provinces in Spain are examined for the best locations to place torrefaction and gasification units using the GIS-based approach reference
    (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)
    • Takes into account biomass availability, and forest residue and torrefied wood marginal delivery costs reference
      (Dec 18, 2007, ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilities, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V22-4RB5BGH-1&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F11%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=0ef25a576bbd7ff0dec9004a77fcc384)

Reports and Studies

  • Kumar, A., Sokhansanj, S (2007) Switchgrass (Panicum vigratum, L.) Delivery to a Biorefinery Using Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis and Logistics (IBSAL) Model, Bioresource Technology, 98(5), 1033-1044 reference
    (Jul 12, 2007, ScienceDirect - Bioresource Technology : Switchgrass (Panicum vigratum, L.) delivery to a biorefinery using integrated biomass supply analysis and logistics (IBSAL) model, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V24-4K7WJ36-3&_user=10&_coverDate=03%2F31%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=b841b834a8baa8ed0e48970c83e54be5)(Jul 13, 2007, Switchgrass (Panicum vigratum, L.) delivery to a b...[Bioresour Technol. 2007] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16797978&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum)
  • Mahmudi, H, Flynn, PC (2006) Rail vs Truck Transport of Biomass, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 129(1-3), 88-103 reference
    (Jul 13, 2007, Rail vs truck transport of biomass. [Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2006] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16915633&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus)
  • Kumar, A, Sokhansanj, S, Flynn, PC (2006) Development of a Multicriteria Assessment Model for Ranking Biomass Feedstock Collection and Transportation Systems, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 129(1-3), 71-87 reference
    (Jul 13, 2007, SpringerLink - Journal Article, http://www.springerlink.com/content/q642027222043337/?p=93de972bc2c64925a119be85e23745d1&pi=6)
  • Kumar, A (2005) Innovation in Biomass Transport, in Biomass Feedstock Integration for Bio-Industry in Canada, Workshop, Ottawa, Canada reference
    (Jan 18, 2007, Innovation in Biomass Transport, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_kumar05.pdf)
  • Kumar, A, Cameron, JB, Flynn, PC (2005) Large-Scale Ethanol Fermentation Through Pipeline Delivery of Biomass, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 121-124, 47-58 reference
    (Jul 13, 2007, Large-scale ethanol fermentation through pipeline ...[Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2005] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=15917586&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus)
  • Kumar, A, Cameron, JB, Flynn, PC (2005) Pipeline Transport and Simultaneous Saccharification of Corn Stover, Bioresource Technology, 96(7), 819-829 reference
    (Jul 13, 2007, Pipeline transport and simultaneous saccharificati...[Bioresour Technol. 2005] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=15607196&ordinalpos=5&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum)
  • Kumar, A, Cameron, JB, Flynn PC (2004) Pipeline Transport of Biomass, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 113-116, 27-39 reference
    (Jul 13, 2007, Pipeline transport of biomass. [Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2004] - PubMed Result, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=15054194&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus)
  • Perlack, RD, Turhollow, AF (2002) Assessment of Options for the Collection, Handling, and Transport of Corn Stover reference
    (Jul 23, 2007, Assessment of options for the collection, hangling, and transport of corn stover, http://www.ornl.gov/~webworks/cppr/y2001/rpt/113127.pdf)

Conversion to Energy and Coproducts

Analytical Tools

  • Biomass Logistic Computer Optimisation, Bioloco reference
    (Oct 04, 2007, Biomass Logistics, http://www.ieabcc.nl/meetings/task32_Berlin_ws_system_perspectives/04_Annevelink.pdf)
    • A modeling tool for optimizing the logistical network of a biomass supply chain reference
      (Oct 04, 2007, Biomass Logistics, http://www.ieabcc.nl/meetings/task32_Berlin_ws_system_perspectives/04_Annevelink.pdf)
  • Biomass Logistic Computer Simulation, Biologics reference
    (Oct 04, 2007, Biomass Logistics, http://www.ieabcc.nl/meetings/task32_Berlin_ws_system_perspectives/04_Annevelink.pdf)
    • A modeling tool for simulating a logistical network of a biomass supply chain reference
      (Oct 04, 2007, Biomass Logistics, http://www.ieabcc.nl/meetings/task32_Berlin_ws_system_perspectives/04_Annevelink.pdf)
  • Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis & Logistics Model, IBSAL reference
    (Jul 23, 2007, Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis and Logistics, http://www.biocap.ca/files/FI05/BIOCAP_sokhansanj05.pdf)
  • (2001) Methodology for Cost Production and Delivery Options for Energy Crops reference
    (Oct 02, 2007, Methodology for Costing Production and Delivery Options for Energy Crops August 30, 2002, )
    • A modeling methodology for determining production and delivery costs of biomass reference
      (Oct 02, 2007, Methodology for Costing Production and Delivery Options for Energy Crops August 30, 2002, )
      • The model described uses data on corn stover reference
        (Oct 02, 2007, Methodology for Costing Production and Delivery Options for Energy Crops August 30, 2002, )

References [hide]

DateTitleWeb Site
Apr 04, 2007Biomass Program: Pyrolysis and Other Thermal Processinghttp://www1.eere.energy.gov
Apr 04, 2007News Service: Iowa State Universityhttp://www.iastate.edu
Jan 10, 2007Biomass Energy Data Book Edition 1http://apps.ornl.gov
Sep 24, 2009BioFuels Journal - News & Information for the Ethanol and BioDiesel Industrieshttp://www.biofuelsjournal.com
Sep 24, 2009K.C. Ting :: Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinoishttp://abe.illinois.edu
Sep 24, 2009Energy Biosciences Institute - Feedstock Development-01-003http://www.energybiosciencesinstitute.org
Nov 14, 2009NY companys technology grinds biomass into powder for heat - Biomass Magazinehttp://www.biomassmagazine.com
Jan 18, 2007Innovation in Biomass Transporthttp://www.biocap.ca
Dec 08, 2006Biomass as Feedstock for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry The Technical Feasibility of a Billion Ton Annual Supply, April 2005http://feedstockreview.ornl.gov
Mar 26, 2007Biomass Program: Biomass Feedstock Composition and Property Databasehttp://www1.eere.energy.gov
Mar 26, 2007Phyllis, database for biomass and wastehttp://www.ecn.nl
May 14, 2007Innovative Methods for Corn Stover Collecting, Handling, Storing and Transportinghttp://www.nrel.gov
Feb 05, 2007NREL: Biomass Research Home Pagehttp://www.nrel.gov
Feb 05, 2007NREL: Learning - Biomass Energy Basicshttp://www.nrel.gov
Jun 18, 2007Bioprocessing BESS UTKhttp://bioprocessing.ag.utk.edu
Jul 23, 2007Assessment of options for the collection, hangling, and transport of corn stoverhttp://www.ornl.gov
Jun 22, 2007Basic Principleshttp://www.oznet.k-state.edu
Jul 11, 2007Transporting biomasshttp://www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk
Jul 12, 2007ScienceDirect - Bioresource Technology : Switchgrass (Panicum vigratum, L.) delivery to a biorefinery using integrated biomass supply analysis and logistics (IBSAL) modelhttp://www.sciencedirect.com
Jul 13, 2007Pipeline transport of biomass. [Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2004] - PubMed Resulthttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Jul 13, 2007Pipeline transport and simultaneous saccharificati...[Bioresour Technol. 2005] - PubMed Resulthttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Jul 13, 2007Large-scale ethanol fermentation through pipeline ...[Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2005] - PubMed Resulthttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Jul 13, 2007Rail vs truck transport of biomass. [Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2006] - PubMed Resulthttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Jul 23, 2007Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis and Logisticshttp://www.biocap.ca
Jul 13, 2007SpringerLink - Journal Articlehttp://www.springerlink.com
Jul 13, 2007Switchgrass (Panicum vigratum, L.) delivery to a b...[Bioresour Technol. 2007] - PubMed Resulthttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Sep 19, 2007Examples for shredding small quantities of woodhttp://www.weimaamerica.com
May 07, 2008Trinity Industries 2007 Summer Investment Forumhttp://www.trin.net
Dec 18, 2007ScienceDirect - Biomass and Bioenergy : GIS-based approach for defining bioenergy facilities location: A case study in Northern Spain based on marginal delivery costs and resources competition between facilitieshttp://www.sciencedirect.com
Feb 05, 2007Biomass Program: Feedstock Composition and Property Databasehttp://www.eere.energy.gov
Dec 11, 2006Is Ethanol a Sustainable Fuelhttp://www.asa-cssa-sssa.org
Jul 12, 2007Technical and Economic Assessment of Synthesis Gas to Fuels and Chemicals with Emphasis on the Potential for Biomass Derived Syngashttp://www1.eere.energy.gov
Oct 10, 2007Development of a Multi Criteria Model for Ranking Biomass Feedstock Collection and Logisticshttp://www1.eere.energy.gov
Feb 01, 2007BS Bioethanolhttp://www.britishbioethanol.co.uk
Feb 01, 2007BS Bioethanolhttp://www.britishbioethanol.co.uk
Jan 15, 2010Tank Connection & Laidig Team-up To Tackle Biomass Industry « TCAG Bloghttp://www.tankconnection.com
Oct 04, 2007Combining Goals in the Logistics Bio Energy Chainshttp://library.wur.nl
Sep 28, 2007Bioenergy feedstock characteristicshttp://bioenergy.ornl.gov
Oct 04, 2007How much bioenergy can Europe produce without harming the environmenthttp://reports.eea.europa.eu
Oct 04, 2007Biomass Logisticshttp://www.ieabcc.nl
May 15, 2008Bioenergy Feedstock Information Network Databaseshttp://bioenergy.ornl.gov
Oct 02, 2007Methodology for Costing Production and Delivery Options for Energy Crops August 30, 2002URL Not Available
Jul 02, 2007Biorefinery The worldwide status at the beginning of 2006http://www.biorefinery.nl
Jul 10, 2007Top Value Added Chemicals from Biomasshttp://www1.eere.energy.gov
Oct 02, 2007Methodology for Costing Production and Delivery Options for Energy Crops August 30, 2002URL Not Available
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