Optimal routes for oil palm biomass transportation to biomass facility by using linear programming (LP) model

Daros, Rohaidi (2019) Optimal routes for oil palm biomass transportation to biomass facility by using linear programming (LP) model. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Malaysia is one of potential countries to explore its biomass energy. Due to the abundant supply and availability of oil palm biomasses throughout the year, oil palm biomasses included empty fruit bunches (EFB), palm kernel shell (PKS), mesocarp fiber (MF) and others can be converted into bio-products such as bio-paper, fertilizers, electricity and others valuable products. Centralized hub to convert oil palm biomass into bio-products namely as biomass facility need to be established at strategic location. Transportation of oil palm biomass may not be economically due to the travel distance and capacity. Therefore, the main objective of this research study was to develop a tool that can decide the most optimal routes to transport oil palm biomass to the biomass facility, while maximizing the profit from biomass sale and minimizing the transportation cost by using linear programming (LP) model. General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) was used as the optimization tool for this optimal transportation model. Potential profit estimated by the developed model was RM38,359,737.41 per year; which Tunjuk Laut and Lok Heng only sent its biomass to one of the biomass facilities (Tunjuk Laut to Tai Tak and Lok Heng to Adela). Meanwhile, Simpang Wa Ha and Telok Sengat sent its biomass to both biomass facilities. The model can help oil palm industry to find optimal routes to transport oil palm biomass.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty:	Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	Ms. AZLINA ZAINAL ABIDIN
Date Deposited:	22 Aug 2025 07:55
Last Modified:	19 Nov 2025 07:02
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2506

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