Mathematical Modeling
Vol. 6 (2022), Issue 4, pg(s) 110-113

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS

A mathematical pathway to achieve sustainable design and friendly management of combined biodiesel/dairy supply chain

  • 1 Prof. Dr Assen Zlatarov University Burgas, Bulgaria
  • 2 Bulgarian Academy of Science, Sofia, Bulgaria

Abstract

This study proposes a mathematical pathway to achieve sustainable design and resource-friendly management of a biodiesel supply chain produced from dairy waste scum. In the work, the features of a combined biodiesel/dairy supply chain are outlined and a set of design and management tools is developed, which is formulated in MILP terms. The optimization criterion is defined in terms of economic sustainability and environmental assessment data is applied as part of it. The purpose of the defined mathematical model is to obtain optimal operating conditions of the considered combined supply chain. A test example based on a case study from Bulgaria was considered. The results of the toolbox implementation can be used as a decision-making tool.

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