Expanding scope and computational challenges in process scheduling

PM Castro, IE Grossmann, Q Zhang - Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
In this paper, we present a brief overview of enterprise-wide optimization and challenges in
multiscale temporal modeling and integration of different models for the levels of planning …

Data‐driven mathematical modeling and global optimization framework for entire petrochemical planning operations

J Li, X Xiao, F Boukouvala, CA Floudas, B Zhao… - AIChE …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
In this work we develop a novel modeling and global optimization‐based planning
formulation, which predicts product yields and properties for all of the production units within …

A novel multi-period mixed-integer linear optimization model for optimal distribution of byproduct gases, steam and power in an iron and steel plant

Y Zeng, X Xiao, J Li, L Sun, CA Floudas, H Li - Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Byproduct gases, steam and electricity play an important role in providing energy for
production units in the iron and steel industry. Optimal distribution of byproduct gases, steam …

Petroleum refinery optimization

CS Khor, D Varvarezos - Optimization and engineering, 2017 - Springer
In the face of lower margins, stiffer competition, and ever more stringent product and
environmental specifications, petroleum refineries have increasingly relied on optimization …

An integrated data-driven modeling & global optimization approach for multi-period nonlinear production planning problems

CD Demirhan, F Boukouvala, K Kim, H Song… - Computers & Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this work, we present an integrated data-driven modeling and global optimization-based
multi-period nonlinear production planning framework that is applied to a real-life refinery …

Optimal producer well placement and production planning in an oil reservoir

MS Tavallali, IA Karimi, KM Teo, D Baxendale… - Computers & chemical …, 2013 - Elsevier
Most of the available literature on optimal well placement has employed numerical
simulators in a black box manner linked to an external search engine. In this work, we …

An integrated data-driven modeling and gas emission constraints for large-scale refinery production planning framework

J Li, H Ye, R Lu, X Zou, H Dong - Process Safety and Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The accuracy of secondary unit models including fluidized catalytic cracking, catalytic
reforming and delayed coking is essential for the refinery production planning. Through the …

Scheduling of crude oil operations under demand uncertainty: A robust optimization framework coupled with global optimization

J Li, R Misener, CA Floudas - AIChE journal, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Scheduling of crude oil operations is an important component of overall refinery operations,
because crude oil costs account for about 80% of the refinery turnover. The mathematical …

[HTML][HTML] Global optimization of nonlinear blend-scheduling problems

PAC Castillo, PM Castro, V Mahalec - Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
The scheduling of gasoline-blending operations is an important problem in the oil refining
industry. This problem not only exhibits the combinatorial nature that is intrinsic to …

Flexibility of dynamic blending with alternative routings combined with security stocks: a new approach in a mining supply chain

A Azzamouri, M Bamoumen, H Hilali… - … Journal of Production …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
In the OCP phosphate supply chain, source ores (SOs) are extracted according to a tactical
extraction programme, constrained by geological conditions that constantly limit and modify …