Many have heard that six sigma methods are necessary to survive, let alone thrive, in today's
competitive markets, but are not really sure what the methods are or how or when to use …

The objective of this work is to optimize a new method of grape pomace application in food
industries, based on the microwave-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds followed by …

Simulation optimization has received considerable attention from both simulation
researchers and practitioners. In this tutorial we present a broad introduction to simulation …

Stochastic effects exist in a great number of manufacturing system operation problems.
Simulation optimization methods are widely used for tackling the stochasticity. In order to …

Use of computational fluid dynamics to model chemical process system has received much
attention in recent years. However, even with state-of-the-art computing, it is still difficult to …

Multiple responses must usually be considered when designing or developing complex
products/processes. Therefore, simultaneously optimizing multiple responses is of priority …

Abstract Response Surface Methodology is a set of experimental design techniques for
system and process optimization that is commonly employed as a tool in chemometrics. In …

Two types of waste paper materials, newspaper and office paper, were evaluated for their
potential to be used as renewable feedstock for the production of fermentable sugars via the …

To achieve high process yields or 'six sigma'quality, engineers often need to evaluate and
optimize processes that are characterized by multiple quality characteristics. Existing …

Context: Gabapentin follows saturation kinetics for absorption because of carrier-mediated
transport and narrow absorption window in stomach. There is need to develop a …