This research presents a mathematical formulation for optimizing integration of complex
industrial systems from the level of unit operations to processes, entire plants, and finally to …

The design and operation of energy systems are key issues for matching energy supply and
demand. A systematic procedure, including process design and energy integration …

Various countries and communities are defining or rethinking their energy strategy driven by
concerns for climate change and security of energy supply. Energy models, often based on …

Urban systems account for about two-thirds of global primary energy consumption and
energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, with a projected increasing trend. Deep …

Biomass chemical conversion processes allow the production of solid, liquid and gaseous
biofuels, which can substitute almost any kind of fossil fuel and the associated greenhouse …

Abstract Pinch analysis and Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) have been
extensively studied for optimization of industrial processes addressing heat recovery, utility …

This paper presents the authors' perspectives on some of the open questions and
opportunities in Process Systems Engineering (PSE) focusing on process synthesis. A …

Lignocellulosic biorefineries are the best non-petroleum alternatives for a sustainable
development. In the biorefinery process design, it is important to implement an algorithm that …

The sugarcane sector in Brazil has undergone a major modernization in the last thirty years.
Embracing the biorefinery concept, this sector is investigating bioproduct diversification and …

The latest guidelines approved by the environmental protection committee of the
international maritime organization (IMO) will require the shipping sector to reduce its …