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Development and analysis of a port terminal loader model at RUSAL Aughinish

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Cimpeanu, Radu, Devine, Mel T., Tocher, David and Clune, Louise (2015) Development and analysis of a port terminal loader model at RUSAL Aughinish. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 51 . pp. 14-30. doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2014.11.001

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Abstract

The present study addresses the analysis of bulk carrier loading and discharge at the RUSAL Aughinish Alumina refinery, located on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. We design a realistic simulation model taking into account not only deterministic features, but also elements of uncertainty. Following a statistical analysis of the results, we are able to indicate how the most important variables affect large scale performance descriptors such as berth occupancy, queueing hours and costs. The model is thoroughly validated against historical data and is subsequently applied to determine the impact of changes in key parameters on overall port operation and to suggest possible improvements of the modelled system.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Mathematics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Marine terminals , Marine terminals -- Ireland, Marine terminals -- Simulation methods, Marine terminals -- Production control -- Simulation methods
Journal or Publication Title: Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
Publisher: Elsevier
ISSN: 1569-190X
Official Date: February 2015
Dates:
DateEvent
February 2015Published
1 November 2014Accepted
Volume: 51
Page Range: pp. 14-30
DOI: 10.1016/j.simpat.2014.11.001
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
12/IA/1683Science Foundation Irelandhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001602
13/CW/12578Science Foundation Irelandhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001602
09/SRC/E1780Science Foundation Irelandhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001602

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