Algorithms for pipeline transfer scheduling

A common logistics problem in the petroleum industry is the scheduling of the pipeline transfer of petroleum fuels from oil refineries to distribution terminals. With a fixed set of pipelines, each with its own restrictions and constraints, the scheduler must organize the products and timing of transfers through each pipeline so as to deliver the required quantity of each product to the appropriate terminals to meet the demands of the market. Of the many possible approaches to the scheduling problem which are reviewed in this thesis one basic approach was chosen for future research. Specifically this thesis results from an investigation of the feasibility of using a tree-search algorithm based upon a similar approach successfully used in paper machine trim scheduling.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

rmaster

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Victoria University of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1992

Author dc:creator

• Young, John Andrew

• 0102 Applied Mathematics
• 0910 Manufacturing Engineering
• School of Engineering and Science

Language dc:language

en