Two-Phase Algorithm to Optimise Energy Resource Allocation in an Electrochemical Company and Task Sequencing: A Case Study

Authors

  • H. Chennoufi Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Batna 2, Batna, Algeria https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4104-8564
  • B. Djamel Department of Common Core-Science and Technology, University of Batna 2, Batna, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/36-4-3212

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to optimise the cost of the energy consumption of an industrial complex that was using three energy sources: industrial electricity, natural gas, and solar energy. Before undertaking any optimisation action, we carried out an in-depth examination of the company’s energy system. This action was positioned as an essential pivot for collecting energy data according to: Source (gas, electricity); Equipment or production tools; Usage (heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, etc.). The in-depth examination of the company’s energy system made it possible to identify the energy consumption of the equipment and the costs associated with it for a year of operation. With an objective of energy and economic performance, the simplex algorithm was implemented to resolve the energy mix model and machine hours, according to the two-phase technique applied first to the energy problem and second to resolving the time problem.

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Published

2025-12-12

How to Cite

Chennoufi, H., & Djamel, B. . (2025). Two-Phase Algorithm to Optimise Energy Resource Allocation in an Electrochemical Company and Task Sequencing: A Case Study. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 36(4), 211–225. https://doi.org/10.7166/36-4-3212

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 4 (2025): The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering

Section

General Articles

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