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@inproceedings{Keirstead:2012:10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.022,
author = {Keirstead, JE and Samsatli, NJ and Pantaleo, AM and Shah, N},
doi = {10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.022},
pages = {306--316},
title = {Evaluating biomass energy strategies for a UK eco-town with an MILP optimization model},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.022},
year = {2012}
}
TY - CPAPER
AB - Recent years have shown a marked interest in the construction of eco-towns, showcase developments intended to demonstrate the best in ecologically-sensitive and energy-efficient construction. This paper examines one such development in the UK and considers the role of biomass energy systems. We present an integrated resource modelling framework that identifies an optimized low-cost energy supply system including the choice of conversion technologies, fuel sources, and distribution networks. Our analysis shows that strategies based on imported wood chips, rather than locally converted forestry residues, burned in a mix of ICE and ORC combined heat and power facilities offer the most promise. While there are uncertainties surrounding the precise environmental impacts of these solutions, it is clear that such biomass systems can help eco-towns to meet their target of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
AU - Keirstead,JE
AU - Samsatli,NJ
AU - Pantaleo,AM
AU - Shah,N
DO - 10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.022
EP - 316
PY - 2012///
SP - 306
TI - Evaluating biomass energy strategies for a UK eco-town with an MILP optimization model
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.022
ER -
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