Approaches to LP-Modeling of the Refinery for Planning Purposes

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The article reviews the options for the degree of detailing of the refining operations for optimization of production on the planned horizon in the LP-model. The author formulates a selection criterion, which takes into account the execution of the planning regulations, where the revision of the LP-model, search for an optimum production plan, interpretation of the decision and submission of the plan for execution should be carried out within the deadlines set by the refinery. The article also provides estimations of the efficiency of the LP-model detailing and practical recommendations on how to achieve them.