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Filtering by: Creator Kimsey, Jennfer M. Academic Affiliation Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering

A supply chain model for optimizing fixed and mobile bio-oil refineries on a regional scale

Creator:

Mirzaie, Pantea

Abstract:

The use of fossil fuels and their related impact on the environment and global warming have encouraged societies to pursue more sustainable and renewable alternatives, e.g., forest-based bio-oil. Thus, a vital need to decrease the level of greenhouse gas emissions and the tendency of nations to reduce their dependency on...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Techno-Economic Optimization and Environmental Impact Analysis for a Mixed-Mode Upstream and Midstream Forest Biomass to Bio-Products Supply Chain

Creator:

Mirkouei, Amin

Abstract:

Growing awareness and concern within society over the use of and reliance on fossil fuels has stimulated research efforts in identifying, developing, and selecting alternative energy sources and energy technologies. Bioenergy represents a promising replacement for conventional energy, due to reduced environmental impacts and broad applicability. Sustainable energy challenges, however,...

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Dissertation

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