Optimization of chemical processes [2nd ed] 0070393591, 9780070393592, 0071189777, 9780071189774

Table of contents :

Content: The nature and organization of optimization problems --
Developing models for optimization --
Formulations of the objective function --
Basic concepts of organization --
Optimization of unconstrained functions : one dimensional search --
Unconstrained multivariable optimization --
Linear programming (LP) and application --
Nonlinear programming with constraints --
Mixed-integer programming --
Global optimization for problems with continous and discrete variables --
Heat transfer and energy conservation --
Separation processes --
Fluid flow systems --
Chemical reactor design and operations --
Integrated planning, scheduling, and control in the process industries.