Biorefinery Products Logistics, Commercialization, and Use

Abstract

This chapter presents a model intended for simulation and measurement of the most important parameters of distribution logistics—transportation and commercialization—and use of biorefinery products, with focus on ethanol. In the context of the VSB, different modes of transport are intended to be included in the construction of the model to account for economic, environmental, and social impacts of products transportation between their production centers to final consumers. Different options for transport services are included in a model for logistic evaluation, taking into consideration several criteria such as geographical operation, transported goods, and vehicle size.