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The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a powerful and flexible decision making process to help people set priorities and make the best decision when both qualitative and quantitative aspects are to be considered. In this paper, a procedure of prioritizing the outlet feeders under multiple criteria using Saaty's priority theory is presented. In priority theory, weights are assigned to the decision criteria via pair wise comparison of criteria. Seven outlet feeders (alternatives) and three decision criteria have been considered and the prioritization process is illustrated with an example case.

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Applications involving processing of biomass feedstocks have increased significantly in recent years. Reliable storage and handling of biomass are critical for the success of these applications. Given the potential flow issues associated with inadequately designed biomass handling and processing equipment, severe consequences could occur to the process reliability and efficiency. Thus, a thorough understanding of the flow behavior of the given biomass feedstock and the use of this information in the design of storage, handling, and processing systems are essential. Flow behavior of bulk solids is a complex phenomenon. Multiple parameters associated with bulk solids flow need to be characterized and studied to obtain a complete understanding. In addition, effects of environmental conditions, process, and operation-related parameters on the flow behavior also need to be studied. This chapter introduces the basic principles and methods used for characterizing the flow behavior of bulk solids, with an emphasis on herbaceous biomass feedstocks. Then, illustration is provided about how to use this information obtained from characterizing flow behavior in design for handling equipment for pelletization of biomass feedstocks. Finally, principles associated with good project management are also discussed.