Types of Planning Models

In the next sections, we will present a series of empirical model based case studies that illustrate different planning techniques commonly used in practice by many refineries. 

Regression-Based Planning Example of the Fluid Catalytic Cracker 

In large-scale plants, such as refinery processing plants, even a small increase in yield can lead to a significant impact on profitability. This, and the increasing feed heaviness, as well as the more stringent demands on product qualities and environmental regulations (Anabtawi et al., 1996) make it necessary to develop models for 

The purpose of this case study is to illustrate how to develop such models. Since the FCC process is the most important and widely used process in a petroleum refinery, the present work is concerned with predicting yields and properties for this process. 

The consideration of other processes can be undertaken in a similar manner. 

---