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Improving Throughput of a Coal Transport System with the Aid of Three Simple Models

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  • Glenn Allen

    (Industrial Engineering Department, Cape Breton Development Corporation, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6K9, Canada)

  • Eldon Gunn

    (Industrial Engineering Department, Technical University of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2X4, Canada)

  • Peter Rutherford

    (Industrial Engineering Department, Cape Breton Development Corporation, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6K9, Canada)

Abstract

The Cape Breton Development Corporation had not been achieving the throughput needed from its transport system for moving coal from its coal storage sites to the shipping piers for loading onto ocean going vessels. We used three simple models to analyze this system and to convince management that it could improve the system dramatically with no capital investment. By following these recommendations, the company has approximately doubled the throughput of this system. This leads to significant savings in vessel demurrage costs and improves the market opportunities for coal sales.

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  • Glenn Allen & Eldon Gunn & Peter Rutherford, 1993. "Improving Throughput of a Coal Transport System with the Aid of Three Simple Models," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 23(4), pages 88-103, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:23:y:1993:i:4:p:88-103
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.23.4.88
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    1. Bhatnagar Amit & Gupta Ritesh & Pappu Sriharsha & Dutta, Goutam, 2004. "Mathematical Modeling for Demurrage Reduction in Coal Transportation for an Indian Thermal Power Plant," IIMA Working Papers WP2004-09-06, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department.

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