A new model and metaheuristic approach for the energy-based resource-constrained scheduling problem

Daniel Morillo Torres, Federico Barber, Miguel A Salido
2017 Proceedings of the Institution of mechanical engineers. Part B, journal of engineering manufacture  
SAGE Publications Morillo-Torres, D.; Barber, F.; Salido, MA. (2017). A new model and metaheuristic approach for the energy-based resource-constrained scheduling problem. Abstract This paper focuses on obtaining sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for limited resource programming problems. To this end, a model for integrating makespan and energy consumption objectives in multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problems (MRCPSP-ENERGY) is proposed. In addition, a metaheuristic
more » ... pproach for the efficient resolution of these problems is developed. In order to assess the appropriateness of theses proposals, the well-known Project Scheduling Problem Library (PSPLIB) is extended (called PSPLIB-ENERGY) to include energy consumption to each RCPSP (Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem) instance, through a realistic mathematical model. This extension provides an alternative to the current trend of numerous researches about optimization and the manufacturing field, which require the inclusion of components to reduce the environmental impact in the decision-making process. PSPLIB-ENERGY is available at http://gps.webs.upv.es/psplib-energy/.
doi:10.1177/0954405417711734 fatcat:rkessiajy5f3vnf6dhg5q3hu44