An optimization-based framework for the scheduling of operations of compressed natural gas fuelling stations: a case study of municipal bus fleet in south Kazakhstan

摘要

This work introduces an optimization-based framework for the scheduling of operationsof Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelling stations for municipal bus fleets. The problem under studyconsiders technical characteristics of the bus engines as well as the distance of their routes. This allowsthe planning of operations of the compressor network of the CNG fuelling station in accordance with theelectricity price, storage capacity and time.