A new continuous-time MILP model for the short-term scheduling of multipurpose batch
plants is presented. The proposed model relies on the state− task network (STN) approach …

Pipelines provide an economic fluid transportation mode for petroleum systems, especially
when large amounts of petroleum derivatives have to be pumped for long distances. The …

Abstract Generalized Disjunctive Programming (GDP) has been introduced recently as an
alternative to mixed-integer programming for representing discrete/continuous optimization …

This paper addresses the relaxations in alternative models for disjunctions, big-M and
convex hull model, in order to develop guidelines and insights when formulating Mixed …

A global optimization method is proposed for the solution of nonconvex generalized
disjunctive programming problems that have bilinear equality constraints in terms of flows …

This paper addresses the optimal design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers via a
mathematical programming approach. It is shown that it is possible to develop a design …

An approach for the optimal configuration and sequencing of complex batch‐distillation
processes is presented. The proposed method is based on formulating a mixed‐logic …

This work proposes an optimization model for heat-exchanger network synthesis that
includes a heat-exchanger design model. This model takes into account several detailed …

This paper reports on the experience gained in solving large combinatorial problems by
using the Outer-Approximation/Equality-Relaxation (OA/ER) algorithm in two multilevel …

Abstract vVe describe a modeling framework that integrates mathematical programming
(MP), constraint programming (CP) and heuristic methods. It is extendible to other solution …