@inbook{7e47ae11cb99455498369eeec9902a4b,
title = "An MILP model for safe multi-floor process plant layout",
abstract = "In this work, a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model is presented to obtain the optimal layout of a multi-floor chemical process plant with minimum risk in fire and explosion scenarios. Layout decisions determine the spatial arrangement of process plant equipment on available land area considering the equipment interconnections, dimensions, costs, general operability, as well as associated structures and auxiliary units. Optimal decisions ought to strike a balance between risk and cost savings. Previous attempts to include safety considerations in the layout decision making process have been restricted to minimise connection and risk costs alone, with some unrealistic assumptions on safety distances for mostly single floor layout cases. The model presented adopts the Dow's Fire \& Explosion system to quantify risk in order to determine the optimal multi-floor plot layout simultaneously with more realistic constraints for safety distance calculations. The optimal layout design obtained minimises costs attributed to the installation of connecting pipes, pumping, area-dependent construction of floors, land purchase, as well as the risk associated with fire and explosion events by inherent and passive strategies.",
keywords = "MILP, multi-floor plant layout, optimisation, safety",
author = "Ejeh, \{Jude O.\} and Songsong Liu and Papageorgiou, \{Lazaros G.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 Elsevier B.V.",
year = "2019",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-12-818634-3.50064-3",
language = "英语",
series = "Computer Aided Chemical Engineering",
publisher = "Elsevier B.V.",
pages = "379--384",
booktitle = "Computer Aided Chemical Engineering",
address = "荷兰",
}