Multiproduct pipeline scheduling problem has garnered increasing attention over the past
few decades due to potential economic savings and increased operational efficiency. This …

This introductory chapter explains the motivation for develo** decision diagrams as a new
discrete optimization technology. It shows how decision diagrams implement the five main …

Sequencing problems are among the most prominent problems studied in operations
research, with primary application in, eg, scheduling and routing. We propose a novel …

Multi-product pipeline is the most effective mode for refined products transportation and is of
vital importance in the energy supply chain. The essential task in actual pipeline operation is …

Multiproduct pipelines transport fuels from refineries to distant distribution terminals in
batches. The energy needed to move the fluids through the pipeline is mainly associated …

Pipeline networks represent the major mode of transportation for crude oil and refined fuels.
Recent data suggest that this trend will persist in coming years. A multiproduct pipeline …

Detailed scheduling of long-distance multiproduct pipelines has received growing attention
in the past few years. It helps the planner to reduce the number of pump and segment …

Pipeline networks are the shippers' first choice for carrying large volumes of refined
petroleum products from oil refineries to distant distribution terminals. Optimization …

Continuous formulations for the scheduling of single-source refined-product pipelines with
multiple distribution terminals have already been published. They help the scheduler make …

This paper addresses the optimal scheduling of straight pipelines featuring multiple
intermediate nodes acting as dual-purpose stations, with a continuous-time Mixed-Integer …