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An MILP model for scheduling the operation of a refined petroleum products distribution system

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  • Ali Zaghian

    (Malek Ashtar University of Technology)

  • Hossein Mostafaei

    (Islamic Azad University)

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Transportation is one of the core components of the oil supply chain which needs rigorous optimization tools. Refined product pipelines are the preferred transportation option compared with other ones such as rail, road tankers and coastal vessels because they are reliable and economical. The problem discussed in this paper is short-term scheduling of a generic oil products transportation system characterized by a multi-product pipeline that connects a unique refinery to several distribution centers serving local markets. A novel mixed integer linear programming (MILP) formulation based on a continuous representation in both time and volume scales is presented. The problem goal is to meet product demands at minimum total cost including pumping, interface, flow restart and ON/OFF pump switching costs. To illustrate the proposed approach, three real-world examples are solved. The results show significant improvements in solution quality coupled with a reduced in computational burden compared to previous similar works.

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  • Ali Zaghian & Hossein Mostafaei, 2016. "An MILP model for scheduling the operation of a refined petroleum products distribution system," Operational Research, Springer, vol. 16(3), pages 513-542, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:operea:v:16:y:2016:i:3:d:10.1007_s12351-015-0212-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s12351-015-0212-y
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    1. Meira, William Hitoshi Tsunoda & Magatão, Leandro & Relvas, Susana & Barbosa-Póvoa, Ana Paula & Neves, Flávio & Arruda, Lúcia V.R., 2018. "A matheuristic decomposition approach for the scheduling of a single-source and multiple destinations pipeline system," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 268(2), pages 665-687.
    2. M. Taherkhani & M. Seifbarghy & R. Tavakkoli-Moghaddam & P. Fattahi, 2020. "Mixed-integer linear programming model for tree-like pipeline scheduling problem with intermediate due dates on demands," Operational Research, Springer, vol. 20(1), pages 399-425, March.
    3. Mostafaei, Hossein & Castro, Pedro M. & Relvas, Susana & Harjunkoski, Iiro, 2021. "A holistic MILP model for scheduling and inventory management of a multiproduct oil distribution system," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 98(C).
    4. Mehrnoosh Taherkhani, 2020. "An MILP approach for scheduling of tree-like pipelines with dual purpose terminals," Operational Research, Springer, vol. 20(4), pages 2133-2161, December.

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