Robust models for the synthesis of flexible palm oil-based regional bioenergy supply chain

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Chemical Engineering

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Energy

Volume

55

First Page

68

Last Page

73

Publication Date

6-15-2013

Abstract

EFB (Empty fruit bunch) is among the palm oil biomass residues that have been identified as the most abundant bioenergy resources in Southeast Asia. EFB has a good potential to meet the targeted share of renewable energy in this region. This work presents robust LP (linear programming) model to allow for the synthesis of EFB allocation networks that exhibit operational flexibility under multiple biomass supply scenarios. Such multiple scenarios may arise due to many uncertain factors, such as anticipated closure or expansion of mills. A MILP (mixed integer linear programming) extension of the model is then developed. Real life-based case studies of an industrial application are presented to illustrate the use of both variants of the model. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.045

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering

Keywords

Biomass energy; Palm oil

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