Open AccessThe design of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution network of a company operating in México
Author(s) -
Samuel López Ruíz,
Rafael Benítez
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of applied research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2448-6736
DOI - 10.22201/icat.16656423.2019.17.4.818
Subject(s) - liquefied natural gas , integer programming , operations research , distribution (mathematics) , vehicle routing problem , engineering , network planning and design , operating expense , routing (electronic design automation) , natural gas , flow network , transport engineering , computer science , business , waste management , mathematical optimization , telecommunications , finance , mathematics , mathematical analysis , algorithm , electronic engineering
This paper presents a modification of the Multi Depot Multi Period Vehicle Routing Problem with heterogeneous fleet (MDMPVRPHF) to consider capital expenditures and operating expenses (MDMPVRPHFMR). The aim is to design a product distribution network and minimize the total delivery cost. The MDMPVRPHF only considers transportation costs with transportation restrictions. In this paper, the purpose is to solve a real'life freight distribution problem that considers capital expenditures and operation expenses. The MDMPVRPHFMR is formulated as a mixed integer programming model. The results of the application of both models to a real case of study demonstrate the advantages presented by the MDMPVRPHFMR over the MDMPVRPHF. Hence, management restrictions must be considered when designing a real-life freight distribution problem. The study case is to develop a liquefied natural gas distribution model based on a real company operating in México.