Software for scheduling of batches in the raw material preparation process in Cinkarna
Customer
Cinkarna Chemical works
Duration
2004-2006
Objectives
to reduce the oscillations of steam consumption in the raw material preparation process
Description
scheduling of batches for 24 hours in advance by taking into account the number of batches produced, their average duration, and the steam consumption profile of each batch
Innovation
design of an algorithm that schedules batches in such a way to minimise oscillations of steam consumption and thereby considering all the constraints
Benefits
decision support for the operators of a raw material preparation process, smaller investment in comparison with the implementation of a steam accumulator, reducing demands for the steam boiler and reducing the excess steam emission
