Innovations for sustainable biomass utilisation in the Upper Rhine Region

Innovations for sustainable biomass utilisation in the Upper Rhine Region
Author: Schumacher, Kira
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2017-02-22
Genre: Physics
ISBN: 3731504235

This book provides insight into the project 'OUI Biomasse' by summarising selected results. The major goal was the development of a knowledge-based sustainable biomass strategy for the transition of the energy system of the Upper Rhine Region. The 'OUI Biomasse' network studied all aspects of the biomass value chain to come up with development scenarios, analyse their potential impact in terms of sustainability criteria and to draft guidelines for the sustainable use of biomass.

Sustainability Assessments of Urban Systems

Sustainability Assessments of Urban Systems
Author: Claudia R. Binder
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 110847179X

Provides guidelines for assessing the sustainability of urban systems including theory, methods and case studies.

Decision Support for Biomass Value Chains for the Production of Biochemicals Considering Uncertainties

Decision Support for Biomass Value Chains for the Production of Biochemicals Considering Uncertainties
Author: Mueller, Ann-Kathrin
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2018-12-19
Genre: Biomass
ISBN: 3731508206

Value chains of bio-based chemicals are very complex. Hence, a strategic decision support tool for bioeconomic site and logistics planning is developed. It includes an integrated model and three sub-models: optimization for the locations and capacities of pretreatment plants, technical for technical and economic evaluations, risk for the evaluation of uncertainties. As a result, the model suggests a nearly optimal location and the associated logistic network for the production of biochemicals.

An analysis of current and future electricity production from biogas in Germany

An analysis of current and future electricity production from biogas in Germany
Author: Balussou, David
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2023-05-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3731510359

In this work a process simulation model identifies the most profitable German biogas plant types and sizes. Small manure and large-scale biowaste plants are currently the most economically attractive installations whereas the valorization of energy crops turns out to be unprofitable. Future developments are assessed with the help of a regional optimization model under constraints. Capacity expansion concerns small-scale manure and biowaste installations rather than plants based on energy crops.

Facility Location Planning in Relief Logistics: Decision Support for German Authorities

Facility Location Planning in Relief Logistics: Decision Support for German Authorities
Author: Diehlmann, Florian
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3731511207

The delivery of essential goods to beneficiaries in the aftermath of a disaster is one of the main objectives of relief logistics. Thereby, the present work aims to improve relief logistics by improving the location selection of warehouses, distribution centers, and points of distribution. Consequently, it offers the potential to significantly improve the distribution of goods in the aftermath of future disasters and, thereby, increase disaster resilience.

Impacts of natural disasters on supply chain performance

Impacts of natural disasters on supply chain performance
Author: Burkhardt, Mariana
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3731510200

Considering the increasing importance of natural disaster events it is inevitable to also focus on their impacts on supply chains as well as their performance impacts on them. The developed approach SCperformND (Supply Chain performance impact assessment of Natural Disasters) demonstrates a methodology to assess those impacts and gives implications for supply chain designs and procurement decisions.

Proactive-reactive, robust scheduling and capacity planning of deconstruction projects under uncertainty

Proactive-reactive, robust scheduling and capacity planning of deconstruction projects under uncertainty
Author: Volk, Rebekka
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2017-02-08
Genre: Business
ISBN: 3731505924

A project planning and decision support model is developed and applied to identify and reduce risk and uncertainty in deconstruction project planning. It allows calculating building inventories based on sensor information and construction standards and it computes robust project plans for different scenarios with multiple modes, constrained renewable resources and locations. A reactive and flexible planning element is proposed in the case of schedule infeasibility during project execution.