School of Mathematics, Cardiff University
Statistics and Operational Research Seminar
13 March 2002 Wednesday 14.00 Room M/0.37
Optimization techniques for automated chemical process design
Dr. E. S. Fraga (Department of Chemical Engineering, UCL, London)
Abstract
The design of a chemical process plant is a complex task. It often
involves teams of engineers working together over long periods of
time.
The development of computational tools for aiding the design process
is based on the use of optimization methods. The optimization
problems range from linear programmes through to mixed integer
nonlinear differential programmes. In most cases, the problems are
large. Furthermore, the complexity of these problems is compounded by
inherent uncertainties in the models and the need to cater for
multiple criteria (e.g. economics, environmental impact, safety and
flexibility).
This talk presents an overview of some of the tools developed and
implemented by the speaker and colleagues in the Computer Aided
Process Engineering group at UCL. The tools cover process design from
the early conceptual stages through to the detailed simulation stage.
The presentation will cover the use of discrete programming and
hybrid local/evolutionary methods. Case studies from the chemical and
biochemical industries will be used to illustrate the methods.
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