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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
29
Issue
1
Date
7/1/2002

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Title
IMPACT OF SO2 EMISSION LIMITS ON PETROLEUM REFINERY OPERATIONS I: A LINEAR PROGRAMMING MODEL
DOI
10.2190/MLJX-MXGA-HXBQ-2T1H
Authors
  • AMIT DUTTA
  • A. K. DIKSHIT
  • S. RAY
  • M. BANDYOPADHYAY
Pages
15-38
Online Date
01/22/2003

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IMPACT OF SO2 EMISSION LIMITS ON PETROLEUM REFINERY OPERATIONS I: A LINEAR PROGRAMMING MODEL

AMIT DUTTA
A. K. DIKSHIT
S. RAY
M. BANDYOPADHYAY

DOI: 10.2190/MLJX-MXGA-HXBQ-2T1H

Abstract

This is the first part of the three-part article. This article discusses the development of a general-purpose linear programming model to evaluate the impact of imposed maximum SO2 emission limits on the operation and the profitability of a petroleum refinery satisfying all relevant constraints due to the refinery configuration and operational limitations. The proposed model has been applied to an existing petroleum refinery in India. The model generates the tradeoff curve for profit as a function of maximum SO2 emission limits, which helps in identifying opportunities for source reduction of SO2. The case study clearly demonstrates that the model can be used for any refinery as a tool to schedule the optimal monthly operation satisfying the SO2 emission standard.

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