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A general framework and optimization models for the scheduling of continuous chemical processes
Author(s) -
Wu Yaqing,
Maravelias Christos T.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.17344
Subject(s) - scheduling (production processes) , mathematical optimization , computer science , integer programming , transient (computer programming) , chemical process , industrial engineering , mathematics , engineering , chemical engineering , operating system
We present a framework for the formulation and solution of continuous process scheduling problems. We focus on modeling transient operations such as startups, shutdowns, and transitions between steady states. First, we show how the concept of processing tasks can be generalized to represent continuous processes, including their transient operations. Second, we discuss how to systematically calculate the parameters describing material consumption/production and utility consumption during transient operations. Finally, we present new mixed‐integer linear programming formulations for the scheduling of continuous chemical production.