An optimization model for multi-biomass tri-generation energy supply

Rentizelas, AA; Tatsiopoulos, IP; Tolis, A

dc.contributor.author	Rentizelas, AA	en
dc.contributor.author	Tatsiopoulos, IP	en
dc.contributor.author	Tolis, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:29:50Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:29:50Z
dc.date.issued	2009	en
dc.identifier.issn	0961-9534	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/19369
dc.subject	Bioenergy	en
dc.subject	Biomass	en
dc.subject	District heating and cooling	en
dc.subject	Investment analysis	en
dc.subject	Logistics	en
dc.subject	Modelling	en
dc.subject	Optimization	en
dc.subject	Supply chain	en
dc.subject	Tri-generation	en
dc.subject.classification	Agricultural Engineering	en
dc.subject.classification	Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology	en
dc.subject.classification	Energy & Fuels	en
dc.subject.other	Artificial intelligence	en
dc.subject.other	Biological materials	en
dc.subject.other	Biomass	en
dc.subject.other	Cooling	en
dc.subject.other	Cost reduction	en
dc.subject.other	Decision support systems	en
dc.subject.other	Decision theory	en
dc.subject.other	District heating	en
dc.subject.other	Energy conversion	en
dc.subject.other	Energy management	en
dc.subject.other	Heating	en
dc.subject.other	Optimization	en
dc.subject.other	Renewable energy resources	en
dc.subject.other	Risk assessment	en
dc.subject.other	Supply chain management	en
dc.subject.other	Supply chains	en
dc.subject.other	Bioenergy	en
dc.subject.other	District heating and cooling	en
dc.subject.other	Investment analysis	en
dc.subject.other	Logistics	en
dc.subject.other	Modelling	en
dc.subject.other	Supply chain	en
dc.subject.other	Tri-generation	en
dc.subject.other	Investments	en
dc.subject.other	bioenergy	en
dc.subject.other	biomass	en
dc.subject.other	decision support system	en
dc.subject.other	financial system	en
dc.subject.other	holistic approach	en
dc.subject.other	investment	en
dc.subject.other	optimization	en
dc.title	An optimization model for multi-biomass tri-generation energy supply	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.05.008	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.05.008	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2009	en
heal.abstract	In this paper, a decision support system (DSS) for multi-biomass energy conversion applications is presented. The system in question aims at supporting an investor by thoroughly assessing an investment in locally existing multi-biomass exploitation for tri-generation applications (electricity, heating and cooling), in a given area. The approach followed combines use of holistic modelling of the system, including the multi-biomass supply chain, the energy conversion facility and the district heating and cooling network, with optimization of the major investment-related variables to maximize the financial yield of the investment. The consideration of multi-biomass supply chain presents significant potential for cost reduction, by allowing spreading of capital costs and reducing warehousing requirements, especially when seasonal biomass types are concerned. The investment variables concern the location of the bioenergy exploitation facility and its sizing, as well as the types of biomass to be procured, the respective quantities and the maximum collection distance for each type. A hybrid optimization method is employed to overcome the inherent limitations of every single method. The system is demand-driven, meaning that its primary aim is to fully satisfy the energy demand of the customers. Therefore, the model is a practical tool in the hands of an investor to assess and optimize in financial terms an investment aiming at covering real energy demand. optimization is performed taking into account various technical, regulatory, social and logical constraints. The model characteristics and advantages are highlighted through a case study applied to a municipality of Thessaly, Greece. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD	en
heal.journalName	Biomass and Bioenergy	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.05.008	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000263995200008	en
dc.identifier.volume	33	en
dc.identifier.issue	2	en
dc.identifier.spage	223	en
dc.identifier.epage	233	en