In this paper, we survey the main superstructure-based approaches in process system
engineering, with a particular emphasis on the existing literature for automated …

Highlights•The advantages of the P-graph for Process Network Synthesis (PNS) are
discussed.•A critical survey of key P-graph literature is given.•Promising directions for future …

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is one of the issues associated with the growth of economic
and urban population. The aim of this study is to develop an integrated design of waste …

A framework is presented for the automated superstructure generation and optimization of
distributed energy supply systems (DESS). Based on a basic problem description …

An optimisation-based decision support methodology is presented for the synthesis of
energy supply systems on the conceptual level. Previous work in this field has tended to …

This paper presents a new method for regional energy targeting and supply chain synthesis.
The method is based on a novel approach to the optimisation of renewable energy supply. A …

Assessing and Measuring Environmental Impact and Sustainability answers the question
“what are the available methodologies to assess the environmental sustainability of a …

This paper presents a review of advances that have taken place in the mathematical
programming approach to process design and synthesis. A review is first presented on the …

Retrofit heat exchanger network (HEN) optimization is a fundamentally unique problem
which requires the consideration of existing structures, compared to grassroots design …

Highlights•Biochar-based Carbon Management Networks (BCMNs) can give negative
emissions.•A P-graph approach to planning BCMNs is developed.•Optimal and near-optimal …