Stochastic programming in process synthesis: a two-stage model with MINLP recourse for multiperiod heat-integrated distillation sequences

GE Paules IV, CA Floudas - Computers & chemical engineering, 1992 - Elsevier
This paper presents a two-stage stochastic programming approach with MINLP recourse for
the synthesis problem of heat integrated distillation sequences that can handle prespecified …

Effect of design on the controllability of chemical plants

M Morari - IFAC Proceedings Volumes, 1992 - Elsevier
Controllability is defined as the “best “dynamic performance (setpoint follouring and
disturbance rejection) achievable for a system under closed loop control. By definition it …

A coupled knowledge based system using fuzzy optimization for advisory control

TF Petti, PS Dhurjati - AIChE journal, 1992 - Wiley Online Library
A knowledge based system is described that is designed to generate on‐line advice for
operators regarding the proper distribution of hydrogen resources in a refinery. The system …

Worst-case identification in structured process systems

U Kabatek, RE Swaney - Computers & chemical engineering, 1992 - Elsevier
An improved method for identifying the worst-case set of parameter combinations in
controllable systems is presented that is based on branch and bound search in the space of …