Journal article
Multiple Optima in Gasoline Blend Planning
Abstract
Gasoline is produced by blending several different components in ratios such that the blended mixture meets the required quality specifications. The blender produces different batches of gasoline by switching operation from one grade of gasoline to another. Blend planning horizon usually spans 10 to 14 days. Blend plan optimization minimizes the total blend costs by solving a multiperiod problem, where demands need to be satisfied in each …
Authors
Kulkarni-Thaker S; Mahalec V
Journal
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 52, No. 31, pp. 10707–10719
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Publication Date
August 7, 2013
DOI
10.1021/ie3011963
ISSN
0888-5885