The B case brings the perspective of Intrinergy into play. Intrinergy has two options for obtaining the biomass to generate steam for the industrial plant. They can use sawdust or wood chips.
Once again a Monte Carlo simulation is needed to compare the alternatives. How Intrinergy fuels the steam plant WOn't shift BurMills selection and doesn't matter to BurMills. On the other hand, it will matter to Intrinergy which choice BurMills chooses, since it affects risk and the amount of the revenue to Intrinergy from the endeavor. (A student spreadsheet is available to be used with the case.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 14, 2010 PRODUCT #: UV4313-HCB-ENG
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