Optimal Solutions of Multiproduct Batch Chemical Process Using Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm with Expert Decision System

Table 2

Data used in example 2.

Processing times, 𝜏𝑖𝑗(ℎ)					Unit price for the product ($/Kg)
Product	Mixer	Reactor	Extractor	Centrifuge	Product	𝐶𝑝	𝐶0
A	1.15	9.86	0.4	0.5	A	0.27	0.08
B	5.95	7.01	0.7	0.42	B	0.29	0.10
C	3.96	6.01	0.85	0.3	C	0.32	0.12
𝛾𝑖𝑗	0.4	0.33	0.3	0.2
Product	Size factors (L/kg)
A	8.28	9.7	6.57	2.95
B	5.58	8.09	6.17	3.27
C	2.34	10.3	5.98	5.7
Product	Coefficients 𝐶𝑖𝑗
A	0.2	0.24	0.4	0.5
B	0.15	0.35	0.7	0.42
C	0.34	0.5	0.85	0.3
Cost of equipment ($, V in litres)					Minimum size = 250 L
	250  V^0.6	250 V^0.6	250 V^0.6	250 V^0.6	Maximum size = 10000 L
Operating cost factor (𝐶𝐸)
	20	30	15	30