In this work we present an Outer-Approximation algorithm to obtain the global optimum of a nonconvex Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming (MINLP) model for the scheduling of crude oil movement at the front-end of a petroleum refinery. The model relies on a continuous time representation making use of transfer events. The proposed technique focuses on effectively solving a Mixed Integer Linear Pr...

• The BAP and the Quay Cranes Assignment Problem is studied. A mixed integer linear programming model developed. An efficient construction heuristics are proposed. metaheuristic approach designed. Experimental results demonstrate effectiveness of proposal. Berth Allocation two decisive seaside operations planning problems in maritime terminals. Therefore, integrating these critical improving an...

in this paper, a mathematical method is proposed to formulate a generalized ordering problem. this model is formed as a linear optimization model in which some variables are binary. the constraints of the problem have been analyzed with the emphasis on the assessment of their importance in the formulation. on the one hand, these constraints enforce conditions on an arbitrary subgraph and then g...

1 Abbreviations:-MILP Mixed-integer linear optimization-LP linear programming-ETD Electron transfer dissociation-ECD Electron capture dissociation-CID Collision induced dissociation-MS Mass spectrometry-LC Liquid chromatography-PTM Post-translational modification-HILIC Hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography 2 Summary In this article, we present a novel methodology for the identification ...

State-of-the-art baggage handling systems transport luggage in an automated way using destination coded vehicles (DCVs). These vehicles transport the bags at high speeds on a network of tracks. In this paper we consider the problem of controlling the route of each DCV in the system. In general this results in a nonlinear, nonconvex, mixed integer optimization problem which is usually very expen...

State-of-the-art baggage handling systems transport luggage in an automated way using destination coded vehicles (DCVs). These vehicles transport the bags at high speeds on a network of tracks. In this paper we consider the problem of controlling the route of each DCV in the system. In general this results in a nonlinear, nonconvex, mixed-integer optimization problem, usually very expensive in ...

A hybrid Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP)/Constraint Programming (CP) decomposition algorithm is proposed for the short-term scheduling of batch plants that rely on the State Task Network representation. The decisions about the type and number of tasks performed, as well as the assignment of units to tasks are made by the MILP master problem. The CP subproblem checks the feasibility of a...

Amixed integer linear model for selecting the best decisionmaking unit (DMU) in data envelopment analysis (DEA) has recently been proposed by Foroughi [Foroughi, A. A. (2011a). A new mixed integer linear model for selecting the best decision making units in data envelopment analysis. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 60(4), 550–554], which involves many unnecessary constraints and requires ...

McGeoch and Wang (2013) recently obtained optimal or near-optimal solutions to some quadratic unconstrained boolean optimization (QUBO) problem instances using a 439 qubit D-Wave Two quantum computing system in much less time than with the IBM ILOG CPLEXmixed-integer quadratic programming (MIQP) solver. The problems studied by McGeoch and Wang are defined on subgraphs – with up to 439 nodes – o...