Forest biomass supply logistics for a power plant using the discrete-event simulation approach

Mahdi Mobini, Taraneh Sowlati and Shahab Sokhansanj

Applied Energy, 2011, vol. 88, issue 4, 1250 pages

Abstract: This study investigates the logistics of supplying forest biomass to a potential power plant. Due to the complexities in such a supply logistics system, a simulation model based on the framework of Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis and Logistics (IBSAL) is developed in this study to evaluate the cost of delivered forest biomass, the equilibrium moisture content, and carbon emissions from the logistics operations. The model is applied to a proposed case of 300Â MW power plant in Quesnel, BC, Canada. The results show that the biomass demand of the power plant would not be met every year. The weighted average cost of delivered biomass to the gate of the power plant is about C$ 90 per dry tonne. Estimates of equilibrium moisture content of delivered biomass and CO2 emissions resulted from the processes are also provided.

Keywords: Forest; biomass; Simulation; IBSAL; Bioenergy; Biofuel; Supply; chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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