Water resources and biofuels matrix scientists april 9
1. Functionality of Cellulosic Biofuel
Systems
• Conversion facility
– Centralized
– Distributed
• Conversion technology
– Single species as feedstock
– Multiple species as feedstock
2. Centralized Facility Distributed Facilities
Single Plant Species Multiple Species Single Plant Species Multiple Species
3. Functionality Metrics (Examples)
• Labor needs for feedstock harvest can be met
• Farm net income will benefit
• Soil erosion will be affected favorably
• Favorable carbon balance is likely
• Feedstock storage is
reasonable, manageable, and acceptable
• Water quality will be favorably impacted
4. -------------System Configuration------------
Centralized Processing Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric Single Sp.
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp. Multiple Sp.
(corn)
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technology is likely.
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
acceptable.
A favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
A favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income will benefit.
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration will be affected favorably.
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be affected favorably.
5. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Functionality Metric
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
6. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Functionality Metric
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
7. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric SingleSingle sp (corn) Multiple
Species Multiple sp. Single Multiple
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
8. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric SingleSingle sp (corn) Multiple Single Multiple
Species Multiple sp. Single Sp.
Multiple Sp.
(corn)
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
9. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp. Single Multiple
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
10. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp. Single Multiple
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
11. ----------System Configuration--------
Process
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized-------------System Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple SingleSp. Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single
Multiple Sp.
(corn)
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
12. ----------System Configuration--------
Process
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized-------------System Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric SingleSingle sp (corn) Multiple
Species Multiple sp. Single Multiple
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
13. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
14. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
15. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
16. ----------System Configuration--------
Process
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized-------------System Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
Multiple Sp.
(corn)
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
17. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Functionality Metric
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
18. ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Functionality Metric
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
19. Farmers ----------System Configuration--------
-------------System
Centralized Processing
Distributed
Centralized Process Configuration------------
Distributed Processing
Functionality Metric Single Species Multiple Single Multiple
Functionality Metric
Single sp (corn) Multiple sp.
Single Sp.
(corn)
Multiple Sp.
Stable Feedstock Production
Will lead to high and stable levels of feedstock production.
Development of required and producer acceptable feedstock
conversion technologyConversion
Feedstock is likely.
Transportation
Transportation requirements can be met and will be acceptable to
producers and the industry.
Labor Availability
Labor needs for feedstock harvest and processing can be met.
Required feedstock storage is reasonable, manageable and
Feedstock Storage
acceptable.
AFavorable Energy Balance
favorable and acceptable energy balance is likely.
AFavorable Carbon Balance
favorable and acceptable carbon balance is likely.
Farm net income willFarm Income
Favorable benefit.
Favors Rural Development
Rural development will be affected favorably.
Favorably Impact Soil Erosion
Soil erosion will be affected favorably.
Soil carbon sequestration willSequestration
Favors Carbon be affected favorably.
Favors Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat will be affected favorably.
Water quality will be Affects Water Quality
Favorably affected favorably.
CRP is a model against which we can consider the added value of perennial feedstock based cellulosic biofuels. CRP gives us erosion/water conservation and improved wildlife habitat and associated wildlife related opportunities
What happens if we replace CRP with cellulosic biofuel feedstocks?
I will make the connections to the different components on this slide. These are only a part of the opportunities offered in enhancing multifunctionality on the landscape, multifunctionality offered by cellulosic biofuels if done correctly. Consider cellulosic biofuels CRP on steroids.