Optimization of Plant Layout, Tank Farm Synthesis and Topography.

Abstract

Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) models are proposed in this work with the objective of optimize both, the dangerous substances tank farm synthesis (in this case flammable) considering the possibility of trench fireand the general plant layout where this farm is included. It’s also included the adaptation and connection between both models using a sequential methodology. Through this, it’s pretended to minimize the costsassociate to the general layout design and to the tanks farm considering risks.
This methodology with the models is applied to a particular case of study that is included here. It’s a biodiesel plant layout optimization with a production of 720 tons per day including the rigorous optimization of the methanol tank farm considering the trench fire possibility.