Module 04  ·  Plan · Optimize

LP Crude Planner

A linear programming crude diet optimizer with yield model, unit throughput constraints, product demand targets, and margin maximization. Already built at v14.7 (PHRT Planner).

Module 04 · Overview

LP Crude Planner

LP Crude Planner is a linear programming crude diet optimizer with yield modeling, unit throughput constraints, product demand targets, and margin maximization. Already deployed at v14.7 as the PHRT Planner, this is the most-used daily tool in any planning department — replacing $50K–$200K/year enterprise LP tools with a browser-based interface that planners can actually use.

Why It Wins

Already built at v14.7 (PHRT Planner). The most-used daily tool in any planning department. Competitors charge $50K–$200K/yr for enterprise LP tools. A browser-based LP planner at a fraction of that price is disruptive.

Built For
Process Eng.Management
Capabilities

Full Capability Set

Every capability included in LP Crude Planner.

LP Optimization Engine
Crude slate optimizationProduct mix optimizationMulti-period planningRecursive yield modelingQuality blendingSide-by-side scenario compareWhat-if analysisSensitivity tablesParametric runsGoal programming
Crude Diet Selection
Visual crude blend selectorMulti-crude evaluationOpportunity crude testingSeasonal slate optimizationCrude property propagationCompatibility checkingAsphaltene risk flagsSulfur balance preview
Constraints & Targets
Unit throughput constraintsHydrogen network limitsHydrotreater capacityProduct demand targetsSpecification constraintsBlending pool limitsStorage tank limitsLogistics constraints
Outputs & Reporting
Optimal crude diet recommendationMargin maximization reportMulti-scenario outputSensitivity analysisConstraint shadow pricesPlan vs. actual reconciliationExcel exportAudit trail
Use Cases

LP Crude Planner in Action

Scenario
Weekly crude diet selection
The planner loads the current price deck, reviews available crudes, and runs the LP. The tool returns the optimal diet, the marginal value of relieving each binding constraint, and a side-by-side comparison vs. last week.
Scenario
Should we process this opportunity crude?
A trader offers a $3/bbl discount on a non-standard crude. The planner adds it to the assay database, runs the LP, and gets an answer in minutes — yield impact, constraint changes, net margin delta.
Scenario
Multi-scenario product mix study
Given forecast demand, contract obligations, and forward product prices, run 4–5 scenarios side by side. Compare margin, yields, and constraint utilization at a glance.

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