S2biom survey of logistical concepts

Abstract

A survey of various logistical biomass value chains in various European projects was made. A biomass value chain connects the available biomass types with the final conversion process through various logistical components. Based on the survey of biomass value chains the most important logistical concepts were identified. A logistical concept is broader and more general than a specific biomass value chain. A chosen logistical concept always still needs to be further specified and translated in order to obtain a specific biomass value chain (specify all the components). Often several possible biomass value chains fit within that general logistical concept. A qualitative assessment of each logistical concept was made