A fuzzy goal programming model for biodiesel production

Issue Date

2016

Abstract

A fuzzy goal programming (FGP) model for biodiesel production in the Philippines was formulated with Coconut (Cocos nucifera) and Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) as sources of biodiesel. Objectives were maximization of feedstock production and overall revenue and, minimization of energy used in production and working capital for farming subject to biodiesel and non-biodiesel requirements, and availability of land, labor, water and machine time. All these objectives and constraints were assumed to be fuzzy. Model was tested for different sets of weights. Results for all sets of weights showed the same optimal allocation. Coconut alone can satisfy the biodiesel requirement of 2% per volume.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Physics: Conference Series

ISSN

1742-6588

Volume

693

Issue

1

Page

1-9

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations, tables

Language

English

Identifier

DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/693/1/012007.

Digital Copy

yes

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