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June 2016

Process Control and Instrumentation

A new solution to the challenges of crude selection and scheduling

The state-of-the-art approach to solving the crude selection and scheduling problem is to separate the two challenges.

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The Authors

Höfferl, F. - OMV, Vienna, Austria

Franz Höfferl studied mathematics and physics at the University of Vienna and received his PhD in physics in 1979. He began his career as an LP and operational research specialist for OMV more than 30 years ago. Dr. Höfferl retired last year as the department manager for LP development and maintenance in OMV’s downstream division.

Steinschorn, D. - OMV, Vienna, Austria

Dietmar Steinschorn earned an MS degree in computer science at the Technical University of Vienna. For 25 years, he has specialized in LP modeling and implementing dynamic sequencing algorithms for solving complex scheduling problems along the refinery supply chain. He has taken over Dr. Höfferl’s role in OMV’s downstream division.

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