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Fixing the levels of inputs and process variables in order to meet a required specification of output is a common quality control problem. However difficulties can arise when the output has a number ...

This paper presents an integer programming model and algorithm for an electric utility capacity expansion problem which considers the option of investing in nondispatchable or renewable energy sources ...