Optimization in Chemical Engineering

In this book, optimization of chemical processes is performed using both classical and advanced algorithms.

Suman Dutta (Author)

9781107091238, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 11 March 2016

380 pages
24.6 x 18.4 x 2.4 cm, 0.82 kg

Optimization is used to determine the most appropriate value of variables under given conditions. The primary focus of using optimisation techniques is to measure the maximum or minimum value of a function depending on the circumstances. This book discusses problem formulation and problem solving with the help of algorithms such as secant method, quasi-Newton method, linear programming and dynamic programming. It also explains important chemical processes such as fluid flow systems, heat exchangers, chemical reactors and distillation systems using solved examples. The book begins by explaining the fundamental concepts followed by an elucidation of various modern techniques including trust-region methods, Levenberg–Marquardt algorithms, stochastic optimization, simulated annealing and statistical optimization. It studies the multi-objective optimization technique and its applications in chemical engineering and also discusses the theory and applications of various optimization software tools including LINGO, MATLAB, MINITAB and GAMS.

List of figures
List of tables
Preface
1. A brief discussion on optimization
2. Formulation of optimization problems in chemical and biochemical engineering
3. Single variable unconstrained optimization methods
4. Trust-region methods
5. Optimization of unconstrained multivariable functions
6. Multivariable optimization with constraints
7. Optimization of staged and discrete processes
8. Some advanced topics in optimization
9. Nontraditional optimization
10. Optimization of various chemical and biochemical processes
11. Statistical optimization
12. Software tools for optimization processes
Multiple choice questions 1
Multiple choice questions 2
Multiple choice questions 3
Index.

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB], Optimization [PBU]