Biomass Resource Allocation.
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| Language: | English |
| Published: | Hauppauge : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2013. |
| Series: | Energy science, engineering and technology series.
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Table of Contents:
- BIOMASS RESOURCE ALLOCATION ALTERNATIVE USE MODELS ; BIOMASS RESOURCE ALLOCATION ALTERNATIVE USE MODELS ; CONTENTS ; PREFACE ; Chapter 1 BIOMASS RESOURCE ALLOCATION AMONG COMPETING END USES ; LIST OF ACRONYMS ; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. EXISTING MODELS' TREATMENT OF BIOMASS COMPETITION ; 3. COMPETING FOR BIOMASS RESOURCES ; 3.1. Traditional Use and Thermal Biomass Use in the United States ; 3.1.1. Background ; 3.1.2. Biomass Thermal Systems and Cost ; 3.1.3. U.S. Policies and Market Obstacles ; 3.1.4. Conclusion ; 3.2. Wood Pellet Exports.
- 3.3. Bio-Based Plastics and Bioproducts 3.3.1. Background ; 3.3.2. Current Global Use of Bio-Based Chemicals and Plastics ; 3.3.3. Biorefineries ; 3.3.4. Projections and Potential of Bio-Based Chemicals and Plastics ; 3.3.5. Conclusion ; 3.4. Biopower ; 3.4.1. Background ; 3.4.2. Current Biopower Capacity and Generation ; 3.4.3. Prospects for Biopower Expansion ; 3.4.4. Conclusion; 3.5. Biofuels ; 3.5.1. Background ; 3.5.2. Prospects for Biofuels ; 3.5.3. Conclusion ; 4. PATHWAYS FOR ACCOMPLISHING COMPETITION IMPLEMENTATION IN THE BIOMASS SCENARIO MODEL ; 4.1. Standalone Model.
- 4.1.1. Modeling Method Choices 4.1.2. Model Description; 4.1.2.1. Land Allocation ; 4.1.2.2. Production Function ; 4.1.2.3. Feedstock Price and Inventory ; 4.1.2.4. End-Use Demand ; 4.1.2.5. Product Price/Inventory ; 4.1.2.6. Capacity Expansion ; 4.1.3. Insights from Model Development ; 4.2. Coupling with ReEDS ; 4.2.1. ReEDS Model Description and Modification ; 4.2.2. Coupling Process; 4.2.3. Approach ; 4.2.4. Results ; 4.2.4.1. Coupling Scenarios Considered in this Program ; 4.2.4.2. Power Sector Results ; 4.2.5. Possible Next Steps/Opportunities ; 5. CONCLUSIONS.
- APPENDIX A. MODELS THAT INCLUDE BIOMASS ALLOCATION LOGIC Biomass Allocation Model ; Biomass Allocation and Supply Equilibrium Model ; Global Change Assessment Model ; Global Trade Analysis Project Model ; Market Allocation Model ; National Energy Modeling System ; RESolve Model ; SimBioSys ; Stochastic Energy Deployment System ; Targets-Image Energy Regional Model ; APPENDIX B. SYSTEM DYNAMICS ELECTRICITY SECTOR MODELS ; Energy 2020 Model ; Purpose and Scope of Model ; Plant Construction Decision and Generation Sources ; Electricity Supply, Demand, and Feedstock Prices.
- Treatment of Biomass Policy Implementation and General Model Results ; A Feedback-Rich Energy Economy Model ; Purpose and Scope of Model ; Plant Construction Decision and Generation Sources ; Electricity Supply, Demand, and Feedstock Prices ; Treatment of Biomass ; Policy Implementation and General Model Results ; Washington State University Western Electricity Model ; Purpose and Scope of Model ; Plant Construction Decision and Generation Sources ; Electricity Supply, Demand, and Feedstock Prices ; Treatment of Biomass ; Policy Analysis and General Model Results ; REFERENCES.