How the optimizer is used in PROII
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How to use the optimizer in PROII? Experienced experts, please share your insights
I don’t have much experience, let alone be an expert. An optimizer is essentially a modular implementation of optimization theory. The specific calculation processes and methods are not what we need to focus on; rather, what matters is the independent variables, dependent variables, the range of variation, and the validity of the maximum (minimum) values. In other words, it’s something like f = F(X, Y, Z, ….), along with a set of constraints. .
It involves specifying variables (such as the quantity and composition of the feed) and equations (such as the relationship between raw material prices and profits), and then running the calculations to determine the feed conditions required for maximum profit
What was mentioned above are the principles of optimization; so how is it done in practice? It seems like one needs to create some small programs to use together
Programming requires the Fortran language
Once the variables and ranges are set, where can I view the results after running it? I only look at the changes in the variables I defined
Check if there is an option in the optimizer settings to output the results each time. If not, use a case study instead~ It’s more straightforward and easy to see. .
The optimizer certainly has an option to view results; you can do that by right-clicking. The optimal results are marked with BEST.