An optimization model for the sizing of the biomass plants' supply chain. Issue 5 (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferro, G.; Minciardi, R.; Podestà, E.; Robba, M.
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 51:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 114
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: biomass -- gasification -- optimization -- decision support system; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.06.220
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: The exploitation of biomass in power production systems is particularly attractive to reduce CO2 emissions. However, the installation of biomass-fed power plants is not always technically and economically competitive with respect to traditional fossil fuels. This paper aims to provide a decision support system that can help the decision maker in assessing the feasibility of the plant, from a technical and economic point of view, and to provide its optimal design. The model is adapted for a plant that can produce pellets, electricity, and heat, through the gasification process. The developed model is applied to a real case study in the Alessandria Province (Italy).