In the last years, the industries have shown interest in the development of reactive
separation processes. Reactive distillation can be considered as reaction and distillation …

In this paper, we investigate on a derivative-free optimization approach, simulated annealing
(SA), for the optimization of the reactive distillation (RD) column design. Because RD …

The best solution to computer-aided solvent and process design problems can be only
achieved by the simultaneous optimization of solvent molecules and process operating …

A novel methodology for the simultaneous optimisation of design and operation of a
complex reactive distillation process, considering a number of process alternatives (eg pre …

The field of chemical engineering is in constant evolution, and access to information
technology is changing the way chemical engineering problems are addressed. Inspired by …

Most optimization-based approaches in conceptual process design either focus on global
optimization using simplified process models or utilize some kind of metaheuristic to …

Reactive distillation has significant economic and environmental advantages compared to
conventional processes. However, the optimal design of a reactive distillation system is far …

This paper addresses the time-optimal trajectory planning for autonomous underwater
vehicles. A detailed mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model is presented …

Distillation columns with side reactors (SRCs) can be effectively employed to improve
selectivity by manipulating the composition profiles of reactants and products inside the …

In the first three papers of this series, it has been shown that strengthening internal heat
integration within a reactive distillation column involving reactions with high thermal effect is …