Monte Carlo Analysis parameters

Monte Carlo parameters

Average

SD

Mobile mill production volume (tonnes)

4056

652

Number of mills (count)

22

3

Utilization rate (%)

73%

11%

Annual relocations (count)

9

1

Feedstock bulk density (tonne∙m3)

0.17

0.02

Feedstock moisture content (%)

40%

8%

Diesel price ($∙L−1)

$1.25

$0.05

Labor ($∙yr−1)

$21.70

$2.60

Mill employees (count)

6

1

Harvest employees (count)

6

1

Loan rate (%)

7%

1%

% Capital as loan (%)

62%

16%

Loan term (years)

11.30

1.54

M&R costs (% capital)

22%

3%

Final transport distance (km)

78.00

11.78

Storage cost ($∙ft3)

$1.12

$0.16

Residue average load (m3∙ha−1)

303.72

25.42