Dedicated Energy Crop Supply Chain and Associated Feedstock Transportation Emissions: A Case Study of Tennessee

Authors

  • T. Edward Yu University of Tennessee
  • James A. Larson University of Tennessee
  • Burton C. English University of Tennessee
  • Joshua S. Fu University of Tennessee
  • Jimmy Calcagno University of Tennessee
  • Bradley Wilson University of Tennessee

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https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/jtrf.55.1.4328

Abstract

and Bradly Wilson This study minimizes total cost for single-feedstock supply chains of two dedicated energy crops, perennial switchgrass and biomass sorghum, in Tennessee using a spatial optimization model. Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport of feedstock to the conversion facility were estimated for respective feedstock supply chains. Results show that different demand for land types from two feedstocks and the geographically diverse landscape across the state affect the economics of bioenergy crops supply chains and feedstock transportation emissions. Switchgrass is more suitable than biomass sorghum for biofuel production in Tennessee based on the supply chains cost and feedstock hauling emissions.

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2016-03-01

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