We consider optimization of differential-algebraic equations (DAEs) with complementarity
constraints (CCs) of algebraic state pairs. Formulating the CCs as smoothed nonlinear …

Mineral carbonation is a promising method to sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide
and to produce value-added substitutes for the cement, paper, and plastic industries. In …

A biorefinery comprises a variety of process steps to synthesize products from sustainable
natural resources. Dynamic plant‐wide simulation enhances the process understanding …

Differential-algebraic equation systems with embedded optimization criteria (DAEOs) arise
in a number of applications, most prominently dynamic models of separation processes …

Modeling transient aqueous electrolyte systems is increasingly gaining attention for
designing and optimizing processes where the equilibrium composition becomes relevant …

This thesis was developed during my time as a research associate at the Aachener
Verfahrenstechnik, Chair of Process Systems Engineering (AVT. SVT) of the RWTH Aachen …

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Olivine Carbonation Optimaler Prozessentwurf zur direkten Karbonisierung von Olivin Von der …

Modeling transient aqueous electrolyte systems is increasingly gaining attention for
designing and optimizing processes where the equilibrium composition becomes relevant …

This thesis is concerned with parameter estimation in chemical reaction and phase
equilibrium thermodynamics by means of methods in bilevel and global deterministic …

Optimal biorefinery processes using differential-algebraic equation systems with optimization
criteria embedded Page 1 Optimal Biorefinery Processes Using Differential-Algebraic Equation …