Research Article
A Novel Algorithm Combining Finite State Method and Genetic Algorithm for Solving Crude Oil Scheduling Problem
| | Scheduling horizon | 8 days |
| | Vessels | Arrival time | Composition | Amount of crude |
| | Vessel 1 | 0 | 100% A | 1000 | | Vessel 2 | 4 | 100% B | 1000 |
| | Storage tanks | Capacity | Initial composition | Initial amount |
| | Tank 1 | | 100% A | 250 | | Tank 2 | | 100% B | 750 |
| | Charging tanks | Capacity | Initial composition | Initial amount |
| | Tank 1 (mix X) | | 100% C | 500 | | Tank 1 (mix X) | | 100% D | 500 |
| | Crudes |
1 | Gross margin | Crude mixtures | Property1 | Demand |
| | Crude A | 0.01 | 9 | Crude mix X | | | | Crude B | 0.06 | 4 | Crude mix Y | | | | Crude C | 0.02 | 8 | Unloading flow rate | | | Crude D | 0.05 | 5 | transfer flow rate | |
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