Refinery optimization platform – a user’s manual. Version 1.0

This is a manual for the Refinery Optimization Platform ROP which is a flexible platform for studying refinery production planning. The user can model the overall refining process in a multiperiodic setting, with linear and nonlinear representation of the refinery processes. All input and output is communicated via Excel sheet, where the user can define a general refining process together with required output reports. ROP enables the user to study the planning problem by experimenting with alternative modeling approaches and restrictions. A case study with input data and results is presented.