Large scale process optimization techniques applied to chemical and petroleum processes
- 1 December 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
- Vol. 49 (6) , 844-852
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.5450490623
Abstract
Some approaches for finding the solution to large scale process optimization problems are discussed. Several popular nonlinear programming algorithms are tested and conclusions reached about their suitability for chemical process optimization. Decomposition procedures are also discussed and numerical studies made to examine the relative merits of decomposition vs. “black box” optimization strategies. Test problems include an oil refinery scheduling problem and a chemical process optimization problemKeywords
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