NLP solver for EPAUS9rT model

[chandra]

Hello,

I'm working with EPAUS9rT model in TIMES. In part 3 of the manual, it was mentioned that MINOS solver for NLP is ideal for modest models. So, I wanted to know if the MINOS solver would work with the EPAUS9rT model. 

Thank you very much,

Regards,
Chandra

[Gary]

Hello,

I'm working with EPAUS9rT model in TIMES. In part 3 of the manual, it was mentioned that MINOS solver for NLP is ideal for modest models. So, I wanted to know if the MINOS solver would work with the EPAUS9rT model. 

Thank you very much,

Regards,
Chandra

[Gary]

Hi Chandra,

MINOS is not being developed anymore, so CONOPT is what is recommended these days.

However, note that EPAUS9rT is way to large for any NLP solver to run TIMES-MACRO. Instead you need to look at the MSA implementation enabling TIMES and MACRO to iterate in harmony. Take a look at Part III of the TIMES documentation.