Title: Capacity expansion analysis in a chemical plant using linear programming

Authors: Kenneth H. Myers, Reuven R. Levary

Addresses: Department of Decision Sciences and MIS, School of Business and Administration, Saint Louis University, 3674 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA. ' Department of Decision Sciences and MIS, School of Business and Administration, Saint Louis University, 3674 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA

Abstract: An analysis of the fuel additive production process of a US mid-western chemical manufacturer is described. Material balance constraints for each potential bottleneck of the manufacturing process are included as part of a linear programming model. Several capacity expansion scenarios are evaluated. The optimal way of modifying and expanding manufacturing capacity to meet forecast demand is determined.

Keywords: chemical manufacturing; linear programming; capacity expansion; fuel additives; modelling; material balance; bottlenecks; manufacturing capacity.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.1996.036318

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 1996 Vol.11 No.1/2, pp.62 - 75

Published online: 02 Nov 2010 *

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