| Article ID: | iaor19932291 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Volume: | 44 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Start Page Number: | 225 |
| End Page Number: | 235 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 1993 |
| Journal: | Journal of the Operational Research Society |
| Authors: | Nicholls M.G., Hedditch D.J. |
| Keywords: | mineral industries, planning |
This paper outlines the development of an integrated mathematical model of an aluminium smelter incorporating the raw materials feed, carbon bake, rodding, potrooms and ingot mill areas, together with non-linear feedback loops. The model is structured to facilitate its use for planning and managing both technological and economic change.