Integrated design and control of chemical processes–Part I: Revision and classification

P Vega, RL De Rocco, S Revollar… - Computers & chemical …, 2014 - Elsevier
This work presents a comprehensive classification of the different methods and procedures
for integrated synthesis, design and control of chemical processes, based on a wide revision …

Benders decomposition for discrete–continuous linear bilevel problems with application to traffic network design

P Fontaine, S Minner - Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 2014 - Elsevier
We propose a new fast solution method for linear Bilevel Problems with binary leader and
continuous follower variables under the partial cooperation assumption. We reformulate the …

Evolution of concepts and models for quantifying resiliency and flexibility of chemical processes

IE Grossmann, BA Calfa, P Garcia-Herreros - Computers & Chemical …, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper provides a historical perspective and an overview of the pioneering work that
Manfred Morari developed in the area of resiliency for chemical processes. Motivated by …

Optimal multi-scale capacity planning for power-intensive continuous processes under time-sensitive electricity prices and demand uncertainty. Part I: Modeling

S Mitra, JM Pinto, IE Grossmann - Computers & chemical engineering, 2014 - Elsevier
Time-sensitive electricity prices (as part of so-called demand-side management in the smart
grid) offer economical incentives for large industrial customers. In part I of this paper, we …

Derivative‐free optimization for expensive constrained problems using a novel expected improvement objective function

F Boukouvala, MG Ierapetritou - AIChE Journal, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
In this work, an algorithm for the optimization of costly constrained systems is introduced.
The proposed method combines advantages of global‐and local‐search algorithms with …

Recent developments in computational approaches to optimization under uncertainty and application in process systems engineering

A Geletu, P Li - ChemBioEng Reviews, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The major objective of this paper is to give concise summary and brief discussions on latest
developments of optimization methods under uncertainty in process systems engineering …

A heuristic Lagrangean approach for the synthesis of multiperiod heat exchanger networks

M Escobar, JO Trierweiler, IE Grossmann - Applied thermal engineering, 2014 - Elsevier
In this work, we apply a decomposition technique to address the multiperiod heat exchanger
network synthesis. Each period corresponds to changes in operating conditions, ie inlet …

Capacity flexibility of chemical plants

T Seifert, AK Lesniak, S Sievers… - Chemical …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
In the light of market uncertainties and globalization, the capacity of fast and flexible
adaption of a chemical plant to changing market conditions becomes a major necessity in …

Structure and area optimization of flexible heat exchanger networks

J Li, J Du, Z Zhao, P Yao - Industrial & Engineering Chemistry …, 2014 - ACS Publications
A novel method is outlined for flexible heat exchanger network synthesis including
nonconvex problems. The presented method is sequentially implemented by two main …

On the tuning of predictive controllers: impact of disturbances, constraints, and feedback structure

BP Omell, DJ Chmielewski - AIChE Journal, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The impact of problem formulation modifications on predictive controller tuning is
investigated. First, the proposed tuning method is shown to adapt to disturbance …