A set of software tools based on a mathematical model that, based on input parameters, calculates the desired outputs and the profitability of investing in this type of renewable energy.
The DEP platform is a tool enabling the simplification of complex, biomass-based energy production related calculations, while also enabling the customization of each individual element in the bioenergy production process. The user is able to use a simple procedure to “simulate” the production parameters and choose the best option from a set of biomass-based projects.
The user of the platform can choose several desired chains:
Each chain link represents a type of project:
Several aspects of selected project quality assessment are enabled based on defined criteria calculated for each desired project type.
These criteria are:
By using the VIKOR method with this platform, you can compare up to 5 previously described projects with the mentioned four or five criteria. The projects are ranked from the optimal to the lower-ranked options.
Who is DEP made for? Who is the end user?
Everyone who needs to calculate affordability, investment, CO2 emission without the need for an extended previous knowledge or familiarity with the production technology. It enables making precise mathematical and technical calculations, without knowing any mathematical and calculative analysis, which is a significant improvement compared to classic engineering tools requiring the knowledge of complex mathematical syntax and calculation processes.
The fuel chain is a set of elements that produce fuels from biomass, such as wood chips or wood pellets.
The heat chain produces thermal energy from the fuel it burns.
The electricity chain produces electricity from the obtained heat or fuel.
