Woody biomass for energy production needs to be densified to reduce technical limitations associated with storage, loading, and transportation. This report provides a comprehensive review of biomass processing, which includes current densifcation technologies. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.inl.gov/technicalpublications/Documents/4886679.pdf
Category: Transportation
Transportation webpage
NREL Dynamic Maps, GIS Data, and analysis tools
Maps showing the distribution of various biomass supply chains in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/gis/biomass.html
Supply Chain and Logistics Issues of Bio-energy Production
A review article focusing on the challenges of the biomass supply chain for bioenergy production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652610003240
Economic Impacts of Biofuel Development
This review looks at the economic stability and efficiency of biofuel production from multiple feedstocks. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.agmrc.org/renewable_energy/biofuelsbiorefining_general/economic_impacts_of_biofuel_development.cfm
Sustainable Feedstocks Roadmap (.pdf)
A workshop for the development of regional specific roadmaps for sustainable feedstock production and delivery. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_id=100&header_id=p
Biofuels in the U.S. Transportation Sector
Facts, Figures, and research on the impact of biofuels in the transportation sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/oiaf/analysispaper/biomass.html
Western Forestry Leadership Coalition
The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition is a unique state and federal partnership working with the people and resources in the western US. Follow this link to learn more: http://wflccenter.org/
Logging & Sawmills Flickr Group
Check out machinery, forests, and historical photos of lumber production at the Flickr group for Logging and Sawmills. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.flickr.com/groups/380708@N24/pool/
Biofuel Feedstock Logistics: Recommendations for Research and Commercialization
A report by the Feedstock Logistics Interagency Working Group on the current efficiency of cellulosic biofuels and recommendations for the future. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.swcs.org/documents/resources/1_All_Chapters__Sustainable_Feedsto_8A410A56233E6.pdf
Lignocellulosic Biomass Feedstock Transportation Alternatives, Logistics, Equipment Configurations, and Modeling
The paper reviews the major transportation alternatives and logistics and the implementation of those for various types of energy crops such as energy grasses, short-rotation woody coppices, and agricultural residue. It emphasizes the importance of performance-based equipment configuration, standard regulations, and rules for calculating transport cost of delivery systems. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.1322/abstract