MILP model

Designing Integrated Biorefineries Supply Chain: Combining Stochastic Programming Models with Scenario Reduction Methods

H. Paulo, T. Cardoso-Grilo, S. Relvas, A.P. Barbosa-Póvoa

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering (Published)

Nov, 2017

Keywords: Supply Chain Design MILP model Integrated Biorefinery Stochastic Programming Scenario Reduction Methods

his paper addresses the design and planning of integrated biorefineries supply chain under uncertainty. A two-stage stochastic mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model is proposed considering the presence of uncertainty in the residual lignocellulosic biomass availability and technology conversion…

Supply chain optimization of residual forestry biomass for bioenergy production: The case study of Portugal

H. Paulo, X. Azcue, A.P. Barbosa-Povoa, S. Relvas

Biomass and Bioenergy (Published)

Oct, 2015

Keywords: Supply chain MILP model Biomass Bioenergy Bioelectricity Sensitivity analysis

Within a large set of renewable energies being explored to tackle energy sourcing problems, bioenergy can represent an attractive solution if effectively managed. The supply chain design supported by mathematical programming can be used as a decision support tool to the successful bioenergy…