Development of optimum scheduling strategies for test facilities

Abstract An optimum scheduling strategy for scheduling test facilities at an Air Force research facility is presented in the paper. The objective is to reduce both the electric power and labor costs at the research facility. Power rates for both on-peak and off-peak periods are considered. The developed strategy is computerized to facilitate application by the user. The program is written in Turbo Pascal. Using this strategy it is found that substantial cost savings could be achieved.