scholarly journals NEW PARAMETERS FOR THE FOREST BIOMASS WASTE ECOFIREWOOD MANUFACTURING PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (32) ◽  
pp. 560-571
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina RUOSO ◽  
Lisiane Corrêa BITENCOURT ◽  
Lucas Urach SUDATI ◽  
Marcos Antônio KLUNK ◽  
Nattan Roberto CAETANO
Keyword(s):  
Pinus Taeda ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Forest Residues ◽  
Biomass Waste

Biomass has a large share in the energy generation matrix, due to the regional economic benefits. This work has as main objective to evaluate the parameters used in the manufacture of briquettes produced with forest residues and the economic engineering for the manufacturer. The forest residues were: wood chips and chips of Eucalyptus spp. and barks of Pinus taeda. The evaluations were the chemical characterization of forest residues and the costs involved in the briquetting process. The forest residues presented extractive chemical composition and lignin. The production costs of the briquettes were affected mainly by the equipment, being the Pinus taeda barks the one that presented higher production cost. However, the production costs obtained in this study are approximately 20% lower than the production costs using traditional methods for forest firewood. The energy value from biomass allows the reduction of the dependence of energy, which can be used for the generation of steam or electricity, for subsistence. A fact for energy conversion is to evaluate the material moisture. It is suitable to burn residues with moisture between 45 to 55%. The consumed electric energy is important to evaluate the total costs. The energy required depends on the quality of raw material and the system employed. Forest residues is an important source for eco firewood production, contributing to energy generation and decreasing of the solid waste stored at the company. In this way, the new parameters for briquetting biomass forest wastes shown in this work, which is an important stage of the process, make economically viable and environmentally suitable the eco firewood production.

Assessment of the Availability of Forest Biomass for Biofuels Production in Southwestern Portugal

2017 ◽  
Vol 371 ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Malico ◽  
A.C. Gonçalves ◽  
A. Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Management Unit ◽  
Maritime Pine ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Pine Forests ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Pinewood Nematode ◽  
Forest Residues ◽  
Residual Biomass

In 2014, Portugal was the seventh largest pellets producer in the World. Since the shortage of raw material is one of the major obstacles that the Portuguese pellets market faces, the need for a good assessment of biomass availability for energy purposes at both country and regional levels is reinforced. This work uses a Geographical Information System environment and remote sensing data to assess the availability and sustainability of forest biomass residues in a management unit with around 940 ha of maritime pine forest. The period considered goes from 2004 to 2015. The study area is located in Southwestern Portugal, close to a pellets factory; therefore the potential contribution of the residual biomass generated in the management unit to the production of pellets is evaluated. An allometric function is used for the estimation of maritime pine above ground biomass. With this estimate, and considering several forest operations, the residual biomass available was assessed, according to stand composition and structure. This study shows that, when maritime pine forests are managed to produce wood, the amount of residues available for energy production is small (an average of 0.37 t ha-1 year-1 were generated in the study area between 2004 and 2015). As a contribution to the sustainability of the Portuguese pellets industries, new management models for maritime pine forests may be developed. The effect of the pinewood nematode on the availability of residual biomass can be clearly seen in this study. In the management unit considered, cuts were made to prevent dissemination of the disease. This contributes to a higher availability of forest residues in a specific period of time, but, in the medium term, they lead to a decrease in the amount of residues that can be used for energy purposes.

scholarly journals Production Costs and Markets for Pellet Chips: Case Studies in Northern Sweden

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnar Eriksson ◽  
Dimitris Athanassiadis ◽  
Dan Bergström ◽  
Tomas Nordfjell ◽  
Urban Bergsten
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
National Forest Inventory ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Northern Sweden ◽  
Forest Residues ◽  
Logging Residues ◽  
Small Diameter Trees

Increasing use of woody fuels requires that nontraditional types of raw materials are exploited, including logging residues and small-diameter trees. Although medium-scale combustors often use pellets, they could conceivably use dried chips of sufficiently narrow size distribution (henceforth pellet chips). The influence of the following factors on the relative cost-effectiveness of producing pellets and pellet chips was investigated for three plant sites in northern Sweden: (1) harvesting and transporting of forest residues; (2) the potential of existing energy plants to supply drying heat in periods of capacity surplus; (3) the distance to potential end-users. Data from the national forest inventory were used to estimate raw material costs. The resulting production costs were 144–176 $ per oven-dry tonnes (OD t) for pellets (27.4–33.5 $ MWh−1) and 143–173 $ OD t−1(27.2–33.0 $ MWh−1) for pellet chips, with harvesting, forwarding, chipping, and transporting of logging residues to the sites amounting to 114–122 $ OD t−1(21.7–23.2 $ MWh−1) for both fuels. Even though the differences in production costs were minor, the production of pellet chips requires significantly less electricity input per OD t of produced fuel. For cost reductions improved methods for wood fuel procurement, compacting and transporting of chips, small-scale low-temperature drying and foliage and bark separation are needed.

Production costs and operative margins in electric energy generation from biogas. Full-scale case studies in Italy

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1429-1435 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Riva ◽  
A. Schievano ◽  
G. D’Imporzano ◽  
F. Adani
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Production Costs

scholarly journals Condicionantes económicos del aprovechamiento de biomasa forestal con fines energéticos. Una revisión de las estimaciones para el norte de España

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Javier Blanco González ◽  
Laura García de La Fuente ◽  
Miguel Ángel Álvarez García
Keyword(s):  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Energy Planning ◽  
Northern Spain ◽  
Forest Residues ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Factors

This paper presents a review of the existing studies on forest biomass production costs for the northern Spain, focusing on biomass from forest residues. We analyze the role of biomass in forest economy and the characteristics of supply and demand of the nascent market linked to the use of forest biomass for energetic purposes. It discusses the main factors affecting the production cost of biomass. On that basis, we analyze the economic viability conditions for forest biomass exploitation depending on market prices. Analysis of these issues would be useful for forestry and energy planning.

scholarly journals MANFAAT EKONOMIS DISEMINASI TEKNOLOGI MODIFIKASI CUACA DI DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI CITARUM

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
F Heru Widodo ◽  
Tukiyat Tukiyat
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Weather Modification ◽  
Milled Rice

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung B/C ratio dari pelaksanaan Teknologi Modifikasi Cuaca melalui parameter-parameter nilai biaya produksi, banyaknya air yang dibutuhkan untuk pengairan, harga gabah per ton, produksi gabah per ha, sehingga nilai B/C dari pelaksanaan TMC sebagai nilai riil yang sudah bisa dipertangungjawabkan kepada publik. Secara khusus penelitian ini bertujuan menghitung nilai ekonomis penerapan Teknologi Modifikasi Cuaca di Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Citarum Jawa Barat dari aspek PLTA dan pertanian. Data penelitian berupa data sekunder dari hasil kegiatan TMC di Das Citarum tahun 2007. Adapun data yang dibutuhkan dalam penulisan paper adalah data aliran Waduk (DMA, Inflow dan Outflow) selama kegiatan TMC berlangsung antara lain data: tambahan potensi energi listrik; besarnya volume air yang digunakan untuk menghasilkan 1 kWh; harga listrik per kWh; estimasi hasil produksi padi per hektar; biaya produksi pertanian per ha per tanam; estimasi besarnya kebutuhan air pertanian per hektar per panen; harga gabah kering giling per kg; biaya pelaksanaan TMC. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui survei lapangan dan wawancara mendalam dengan kelompok tani di daerah Subang, Karawang, dan Indramayu dengan didukung studi literatur yang terkait dengan informasi mengenai aspek ekonomi Teknologi Mudifikasi cuaca. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah tambahan air kegiatan TMC di Das Citarum tahun 2007 sebanyak 716,92 juta m3. Dengan tambahan air tersebut dapat menghasilkan jumlah kWh listrik sebanyak 447.284.99 kWh. Dari tambahan air tersebut dapat memberikan manfaat ekonomi pada sektor PLTA sebesar Rp. 85.252.520.810,- dan sektor pertanian sebesar Rp. 610.643.840.116,- Manfaat ekonomi secara total kegiatan TMC sebesar Rp. 695.896.360.926,- Dari hasil tersebut secara ekonomis besarnya nilai B/C rasio sebesar 233:1. Hal ini berarti setiap pengeluaran sebesar Rp.1,- maka akan dapat diperoleh pendapatan sebesar Rp. 233,-This study aimed to calculate benefit cost ratio of the implementation of WeatherModification Technology and to learn about production costs, the amount of waterneeded for irrigation, the price of grain per ton, the production of grain per hectare,so the value of B / C of the implementation of the TMC as a real value which canresponsibility to the public. Specifically this study aims to calculate the economic value the application of the weather modification technology on the Citarum River Basin of West Java from the aspects of hydropower and agriculture. The research data in the form of secondary data that are time-series in 2007. The research data in the formof secondary data from the TMC in Das Citarum activities in 2007. The data requiredfor the writing of this paper include: data stream reservoir (DMA, Inflow and Outflow)for TMC events take place, among others: Additional data potential of electric energy;cost data for agricultural production per hectare per cropping; data size of the volumeof water used to produce 1 kWh; electricity prices per kWh; data estimation of riceproduction per hectare; estimate the amount of agricultural water demand per hectareper harvest, the price of milled rice per kg dry; cost of operation TMC. Data collectingtechniques through interviews with farmers groups in the area of Subang, Karawang,Indramayu supported by studies in the literature after the focus of research relatedto information regarding the economic aspects of technology Mudifikasi weather. Theresults showed that the additional amount of water activity of TMC in Das Citarum2007 as many as 716.92 million m3. With the addition of water during TMC activitiescan generate as much electricity as the number of kWh 447.284.99. Benefit of TMC inhydropower sector Rp. 85,252,520,810 and benefits in the agricultural sector Rp. 610643 840 116. Total economic benefits of TMC activity Rp. 695 896 360 926, - The result analysis B/C ratio of 233:1. This means that every expenditure amounting to Rp1, - you will get an income of Rp. 233

scholarly journals Pretreatment Lignoselulosa dari Jerami Padi dengan Deep Eutectic Solvent untuk Meningkatkan Produksi Bioetanol Generasi Dua (Lignocellulose Pretreatment of Rice Straw using Deep Eutectic Solvent to Increase Second-Generation Bioethanol Production)

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurwahdah Nurwahdah ◽  
Al-Arofatus Naini ◽  
Asma Nadia ◽  
Ratri Yuli Lestari ◽  
Sunardi Sunardi, Ph.D.
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Deep Eutectic Solvent ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Bioethanol Production ◽  
Biomass Waste ◽  
Second Generation Bioethanol

Current issues of energy sector in Indonesia can be summarized as depletion of fossil energy reserves which is dominated by fuel oil and coal. Oil production continues to decline and the increase in oil fuels demand lead to increase imports of crude oil and oil fuels. To use lignocellulosic biomass waste has become a major alternative to replace fossil fuels and chemical feedstocks production. In 2015, total rice production in South Kalimantan reached 2,140,276 ton and rice straws were abundant waste which could be utilized as raw material for bioethanol production. Pretreatment process of lignocellulose is a crucial step to remove lignin because of the complex chemical cross-linking between chemical components. Delignification of lignin can increase the accessibility and digestibility of enzymatic, and help to promote enzymatic hydrolysis. Nowadays, pretreatment process with green chemistry method is continuesly developed by researcher to reduce the production costs and thus avoid adverse effects on human and the environment. This article disscussed about green methods for pretreatment of lignocellulosic material using deep eutectic solvent (DES) to increase second-generation bioethanol production in South Kalimantan.

scholarly journals Research on E-Commerce Purchasing Model in Crude Oil Trade

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yunfei Li
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Procurement Management ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Depth Analysis

Crude oil is the main raw material for the petrochemical industry and a major component of total production costs. It is also an indispensable resource for petrochemical enterprises. The implementation of crude oil e-commerce procurement by petrochemical enterprises can not only reduce the procurement cost of crude oil but also create good economic benefits in the field. It can also establish strategic partnerships with oil field enterprises to lay the foundation for the scientific development of enterprises. Based on the production of Company A and the “10 Million Tons Refining” project, this paper introduces the concept of e-commerce procurement for the problems in all aspects of crude oil procurement management. This paper deeply studies the e-commerce procurement theory, constructs the e-commerce procurement management implementation framework, and proposes that the scientific evaluation of crude oil suppliers is the key idea for petrochemical enterprises to implement enterprise e-commerce procurement management. At the same time, it also conducted an in-depth analysis of the internal and external environment of a company’s crude oil e-commerce procurement, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of existing crude oil suppliers and potential suppliers, and formulated corresponding procurement strategies. Results of the study show the success of the proposed study, and on the basis of the proposed study, researchers can devise new solutions in the field.

Graubündens Wald im Fokus | Focus on the Grisons forest

2009 ◽  
Vol 160 (7) ◽  
pp. 195-200
Author(s):  
Reto Hefti
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
Form Part ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Government

In the mountainous canton Grisons, much visited by tourists, the forest has always had an important role to play. New challenges are now presenting themselves. The article goes more closely into two themes on the Grisons forestry agenda dominating in the next few years: the increased use of timber and climate change. With the increased demand for logs and the new sawmill in Domat/Ems new opportunities are offered to the canton for more intensive use of the raw material, wood. This depends on a reduction in production costs and a positive attitude of the population towards the greater use of wood. A series of measures from the Grisons Forestry Department should be of help here. The risk of damage to infrastructure is particularly high in a mountainous canton. The cantonal government of the Grisons has commissioned the Forestry Department to define the situation concerning the possible consequences of global warming on natural hazards and to propose measures which may be taken. The setting up of extensive measurement and information systems, the elaboration of intervention maps, the estimation of the danger potential in exposed areas outside the building zone and the maintenance of existing protective constructions through the creation of a protective constructions register, all form part of the government programme for 2009 to 2012. In the Grisons, forest owners and visitors will have to become accustomed to the fact that their forests must again produce more wood and that, on account of global warming, protective forests will become even more important than they already are today.

SELISIH BIAYA PRODUKSI SEBAGAI ALAT PENGENDALIAN MANAJEMEN PT INDO PUSAKA BERAU

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
pp. 397
Author(s):  
SAFITRI NURHIDAYATI ◽  
RIZKI AMELYA SYAM
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Material Costs ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Cost

This study aims to analyze whether the difference that occurs in the cost of raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead costs between the standard costs and the actual costs in PLTU LATI is a difference that is favorable or unfavorable. Data collection techniques with field research and library research. The analytical tool used is the analysis of the difference in raw material costs, the difference in direct labor costs and the difference in factory overhead costs. The hypothesis in this study is that the difference allegedly occurs in the cost of raw materials, direct labor costs, and factory overhead costs at PT Indo Pusaka Berau Tanjung Redeb is a favorable difference. The results showed that the difference in the cost of producing MWh electricity at PT Indo Pusaka Berau Tanjung Redeb in 2018, namely the difference in the price of raw material costs Rp. 548,029.80, - is favorable, the difference in quantity of raw materials is Rp. 957,216,602, - is (favorable) , the difference in direct labor costs Rp 2,602,642,084, - is (unfavorable), and the difference in factory overhead costs Rp 8,807,051,422, - is (favorable) This shows that the difference in the overall production cost budget is favorable or profitable. This beneficial difference shows that the company is really able to reduce production costs optimally in 2018.  

Technical accounting: sugar extraction and losses

2020 ◽  
pp. 712-721
Author(s):  
Jan Maarten de Bruijn de Bruijn
Keyword(s):  
Process Improvement ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Sugar Production ◽  
Cost Leadership ◽  
Sugar Extraction ◽  
White Sugar

The bought sugar in the processed raw material (either beet or cane) comprises a high financial value and may contribute to somewhere around 50% of the white sugar production costs. It is therefore of the utmost importance to minimize sugar losses along the process and produce as much white sugar as possible from the raw material. This paper explains the principle of technical accounting as tool to control sugar extraction and losses in beet sugar manufacture. The sugar mass balance used to calculate the overall sugar extraction yield, as well as several simple calculations proposed for estimating the different sugar losses (like e.g. extraction (diffusion) losses, infection losses, sugar losses in molasses, etc.) in the subsequent process steps will be explained in detail. Proper technical accounting is considered indispensable for continuous process control and process improvement in pursuit of best-practice operation and cost-leadership.

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