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Published on: September 15, 2015
A mathematical model to design a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain system with a case study based on a region in
Heungjo An1, Wilbert E Wilhelm, Stephen W Searcy
1Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, TAMUS 3131, College Station, TX 77843-3131, United States.
Abstract:
This study formulates a model to maximize the profit of a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain ranging from feedstock suppliers to biofuel customers. The model deals with a time-staged, multi-commodity, production/distribution system, prescribing facility locations and capacities, technologies, and material flows. A case study based on a region in Central Texas demonstrates application of the proposed model to design the most profitable biofuel supply chain under each of several scenarios. A sensitivity analysis identifies that ethanol (ETOH) price is the most significant factor in the economic viability of a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain.
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