Production and maintenance planning optimisation in biopharmaceutical processes under performance decay using a continuous-time formulation: A multi-objective approach

M. Vieira, T. Pinto-Varela, A.P. Barbosa-PĆ³voa
ABSTRACT:

This paper presents a mixed integer linear programing (MILP) model, based on a continuous-time Resource Task Network (RTN) formulation, for the optimal planning/scheduling of biopharmaceutical processes. The model proposes the integration of the production planning with the required downstream maintenance operations, due to performance decay. The model is applied to a literature-based midterm planning problem in the biopharmaceutical industry, addressing the main bioprocesses regulations. Results demonstrate the advantages of a continuous-time formulation to determine the optimal schedule solution and the benefit of incorporating maintenance operation decisions into production planning.

Publisher
Computers and Chemical Engineering (Published)
Date
Mar, 2017
Keywords
Biopharmaceutical plants | Production and maintenance planning | Performance decay | Multi-objective optimisation

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