A Mixed Integer Linear Programming - Based Short-Term Planning Tool
Zhanyou Huang,
The logic and capabilities of a short-term planning tool are presented. It was developed using mixed integer linear programming (MILP) techniques to solve the surface and underground mine planning problems that include multiple mining areas, multiple processes, multiple destinations and blending requirements. It finds the optimum schedule that achieves the objective while satisfying comprehensive product quality and quantity requirements, equipment utilizations, as well as physical and technical constraints. A case study is given to demonstrate its applications.
Keywords:
Production Scheduling, MILP, MineSight, Optimization
