Application of Fourier Transformation for Waste Minimization in Batch Plants. 2. Process-Units Assignment

Abstract

An example concerning simultaneous manufacturing in a dairy of two types of curds is used to illustrate the considered problem. The aim is to determine the milkfat content in the skimmed milk used as a raw material for both products, and plant units assignment for the respective processing tasks, at which the BOD generated from the process is minimal for accomplishment of some production requirements in a given horizon. Both the BOD generated due to the amount and composition of the processed milk and the one due to inherent losses are taken into account in the formulated problem.