I have been developing mixed-integer optimisation models for over 25 years, involving a wide range of applications. Some examples include:
- Batch chemical plant scheduling
- Supply chain optimisation
- Integrated multi-vector energy systems optimisation
- Net zero planning
- Siting and planning of hydrogen fuelling stations
- Project scheduling and allocation
The models that I have developed have been widely cited in the academic literature. In particular, two of the models I developed are being used by the UK Government and a crown research institute in New Zealand to help determine policies on bio-energy and biofuels.
Please check out my journal articles below, which detail the mathematical formulation and implementation of the optimisation models that I developed. I can develop custom optimisation models to solve your specific problem.
Value chain optimisation model for hydrogen and other energy vectors
Samsatli, S & Samsatli, NJ (2019). The role of renewable hydrogen and inter-seasonal storage in decarbonising heat – comprehensive optimisation of future renewable energy value chains. Applied Energy, vol. 233-234, pp 854-893. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.09.159.
Samsatli, S & Samsatli, NJ (2018). A multi-objective MILP model for the design and operation of future integrated multi-vector energy networks capturing detailed spatio-temporal dependencies. Applied Energy, vol. 220, pp. 893-920. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.09.055.
Biomass value chain optimisation model
Samsatli, S, Samsatli, NJ & Shah, N (2015). BVCM: a comprehensive and flexible toolkit for whole-system biomass value chain analysis and optimisation – mathematical formulation. Applied Energy, vol. 147, pp. 131-160. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.078.
Planning, design and operation of urban energy systems
Samsatli, S & Samsatli, NJ (2018), A general mixed integer linear programming model for the design and operation of integrated urban energy systems. Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 191, pp. 458-479. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.198.
Forestry value chain optimisation model
Suckling, ID, de Miguel Mercader, F, Monge, JJ, Wakelin, SJ, Hall, PW, Bennett, PJ, Hock, B, Samsatli, NJ, Samsatli, S & Fahmy, M (2022). Best options for large-scale production of liquid biofuels by value chain modelling: A New Zealand case study. Applied Energy, 323, 119534. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119534.
