A robust optimization approach to locating and stockpiling marine oil-spill response facilities

In this research, a robust optimization approach is proposed to the problem of designing emergency response networks for marine oil-spills given uncertainty in the location, size and type of the spill. In this regard, we formulate two robust models (Gamma and Ellipsoidal) to optimize the allocation...

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Autores: Sarhadi, Hassan, Naoum-Sawaya, Joe, Verma, Manish
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:IE
Repositorio:Repositorio IE
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.ie.edu:20.500.14417/4120
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2020.102005
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14417/4120
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1366554520306566
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:24 Ciencias de la Vida
ODS 14 - Vida submarina
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Sumario:In this research, a robust optimization approach is proposed to the problem of designing emergency response networks for marine oil-spills given uncertainty in the location, size and type of the spill. In this regard, we formulate two robust models (Gamma and Ellipsoidal) to optimize the allocation of response equipment while considering the underlying uncertainty in each oil-spill scenario. An efficient Branch-and-Cut algorithm is then designed to improve the computational performance. The benefits of applying the robust formulations are illustrated and compared to the non-robust model using a realistic case study from Newfoundland (Canada).