System and method for determining total inventory of batch and continuous
biomass inventories in a biofuel production process. Measured biomass
inventory values are received, including batch inventories from multiple
batch fermenters and at least one continuous beer well inventory. The
values are premised on a controlled vapor pressure of the batch
fermenters and beer well(s), where the pressure fluctuates in an
uncontrolled manner. A measured vapor pressure for the batch fermenters
and beerwell(s) is received, and pressure compensated inventory values
determined based on the measured inventory and pressure values. Measured
biomass input flow to the batch fermenters and output flow from the
beerwell(s) are received, and are premised on a constant biomass
temperature and density, where biomass temperature and density fluctuate
in an uncontrolled manner. The total inventory of batch and continuous
inventories is determined based on the measured flows and the pressure
compensated inventory values, and stored.