A two‐layer chance‐constrained optimization model for a thickening‐dewatering process with uncertain variables

The feed mass and the filter‐press mass per cabinet (FMP) are uncertain variables in the thickening‐dewatering (TD) process. These uncertain variables must be considered for the optimization; otherwise, the energy economic index (EEI) and the safety risks will increase. Therefore, in this paper, a two‐layer chance‐constrained optimization model for the TD process with uncertain variables is proposed. The optimization model is a sample average...