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1. Energy saving techniques for reducing the heating cost of conventional greenhouses

Author:
Md Shamim Ahamed; Huiqing Guo; Karen Tanino
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 v.178 pp. 9-33
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
biomass; cold; cold zones; economic feasibility; energy conservation; energy efficiency; geothermal energy; greenhouse production; greenhouses; heat; heating systems; industrial wastes; microclimate; tanks; winter; wood
Abstract:
... Reducing heating cost is a major challenge for greenhouses growers especially those located in cold regions. Several techniques have been applied to reduce greenhouse heating costs in winter season. This study presents a comprehensive review of different energy saving techniques that can be applied to reduce heating costs including energy-efficient greenhouse designs, use of energy-efficient cover ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2018.10.017

2. Impact of inventory management on demand fulfilment, cost and emission of forest-based biomass supply chains using simulation modelling

Author:
Shaghaygh Akhtari; Taraneh Sowlati; Diana G. Siller-Benitez; Dominik Roeser
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 v.178 pp. 184-199
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
biofuels; biomass; carbon dioxide; case studies; energy; feedstocks; fossil fuels; grinding; inventories; simulation models; supply chain; transportation; Canada
Abstract:
... Biomass has emerged as an attractive renewable source of energy to shift away from fossil fuels. The high cost of biomass feedstock and variations in its availability and quality are among the key barriers in bioenergy and biofuel development. Therefore, it is crucial to design and operate biomass supply chains that are efficient. In previous studies, simulation modelling was used to analyse bioma ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2018.11.015

3. Near infrared hyperspectral imaging for the prediction of gaseous and particulate matter emissions from pine wood pellets

Author:
Gary D. Gillespie; Aoife A. Gowen; John M. Finnan; John P. Carroll; Damien J. Farrelly; Kevin P. McDonnell
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 v.179 pp. 94-105
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
Pinus; biomass; bulk density; emissions factor; flue gas; gas emissions; hyperspectral imagery; least squares; models; near-infrared spectroscopy; nitrogen oxides; particulate emissions; particulates; pellets; prediction; sulfur dioxide; temperature; wood products
Abstract:
... Near infrared hyperspectral imaging was used to predict the particulate matter (PM) and gaseous emissions of pellets produced from pinewood with varying moisture contents. PM10 and SO2 emissions were successfully determined using partial least squares regression coupled with spectral data of the pellets. The resulting models had R2 values of 0.74 and 0.75 and RMSEPs of 0.29 mg m−3 and 2.01 mg m−3 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.01.001

4. Optimisation tool for logistics operations in silage production

Author:
P. Busato; A. Sopegno; N. Pampuro; L. Sartori; R. Berruto
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 pp. -
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
biomass; corn; crops; decision support systems; field experimentation; forage; grasses; harvesting; linear programming; model validation; operating costs; perennials; silage; simulation models; wheat
Abstract:
... Silage is one of the typical systems to preserve biomass usually oriented from corn, sorghum, wheat, grass, and other forage and perennial crops. A critical task within the logistics operations in silage production, i.e. harvesting, transporting, and compacting, is the management of the biomass flow, in connection with the biomass storage system and the required conditions of the stored product de ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.01.008

5. Tensile strength of pressure-agglomerated potato starch determined via diametral compression test: Discrete element method simulations and experiments

Author:
Józef Horabik; Joanna Wiącek; Piotr Parafiniuk; Mateusz Stasiak; Maciej Bańda; Marek Molenda
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 v.183 pp. 95-109
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
adhesion; biofuels; biomass; briquettes; coal; computer software; deformation; mathematical models; metallurgy; potato starch; starch; tensile strength
Abstract:
... Starch is important excipient and binder in agglomerates, tablets, capsules, briquettes, and pellet formulations for food, pharmaceutical, biomass, coal/biomass fuel, and metallurgy applications. The aim of this study was to compare the results of determination of the tensile strength of cylindrical starch agglomerates via a diametral compression test using a macro-approach following Hertz's solut ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.04.019

6. Use of bio-based polymers in agricultural exclusion nets: A perspective

Author:
Agneev Mukherjee; Simon Knoch; Gérald Chouinard; Jason R. Tavares; Marie-Josée Dumont
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 pp. -
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
agricultural industry; biomass; biopolymers; crop yield; feedstocks; greenhouse gas emissions; integrated pest management; life cycle assessment; manufacturing; netting; pesticides
Abstract:
... The use of exclusion netting as an Integrated Pest Management technique is likely to become increasingly important as a means to increasing crop yields whilst minimising pesticide use. However, the increasing use of these nets will also lead to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector and pose problems related to their end-of-life disposal. Employing biopolymers made from low- ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.01.017