ABSTRACT

Schedule ..........................................................................................281 12.3 Comprehensive Comparison of Integrated Design Methodologies .............. 282

12.3.1 Problem Statement ............................................................................ 283 12.3.2 Objective Function ............................................................................285 12.3.3 Production Schedule and Time Representation ................................286 12.3.4 Elements of Batch WN .....................................................................287 12.3.5 Mathematical Formulation and Solution Strategy ............................287

12.4 Simultaneous Optimization Approach for Batch Water-Allocation Network Design ............................................................................................288 12.4.1 The Evolution of STS Superstructure ...............................................288