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Biomass Transport

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Parameters related to the emission factors for the transport of waste coal are shown on the Biomass Transport parameter screen.

This screen is only shown when biomass is used as a fuel. There may be up to three instantiations of this screen, depending on how many biomasses are used in the blend. The title of the screen will indicate which fuel is being referenced, e.g. Fuel 1 (Biomass) Transport.

The following parameters are available:

•Fuel Transport:

•Transport Method: This is the method used to transport the biomass. The following options are available:

•Multiple Modes: Biomass is transported by train, truck and/or barge.

•Barge: Biomass is transported solely by barge.

•Train: Biomass is transported solely by train.

•Truck: This is the default. Biomass is transported solely by truck.

•Train: (Only shown when Train or Multiple Modes is chosen for the Transport Method .)

•Transport Distance: This is the distance biomass is transported by train. If you know the actual distance, you should override this number.

•Emissions: The emission factor for train transport.

•Truck: (Only shown when Truck or Multiple Modes is chosen for the Transport Method .)

•Transport Distance: This is the distance biomass is transported by truck. If you know the actual distance, you should override this number.

•Emissions: The emission factor for truck transport.

•Barge: (Only shown when Barge or Multiple Modes is chosen for the Transport Method .)

•Transport Distance: This is the distance biomass is transported by barge. If you know the actual distance, you should override this number.

•Emissions: The emission factor for barge transport.

•Total Emissions: This is the total emission factor for biomass transport, calculated from the emission factors and distances given above. It is expressed as units CO2 equivalent per unit fuel. This value is highlighted in yellow and is shown for reference only.