Optimization of Chemical Processes (MCGRAW HILL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SERIES) - Hardcover

Edgar, Thomas; Himmelblau, David.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070393591 ISBN 13: 9780070393592

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Synopsis

This book is an update of a successful first edition that has been extremely well received by the experts in the chemical process industries. The authors explain both the theory and the practice of optimization, with the focus on the techniques and software that offer the most potential for success and give reliable results. Applications and case studies in optimization are presented with new examples taken from the areas of microelectronics processing and molecular modeling. Ample references are cited for those who wish to explore the theoretical concepts in more detail.

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From the Publisher

This book is a significant update of successful first edition that has been extremely well-received by academicians and practitioners in the chemical process industries. A new co-author, Dr. Leon Lasdon is a recognized authority in the area of optimization software.
The text offers an array of information on the latest advances in optimization techniques, especially in nonlinear programming, mixed-integer programming, and global optimization. Currently available software is reviewed and discussed.
Applications case studies in optimization are presented in a series of six chapters, with new examples taken from the areas of microelectronics processing and molecular modeling, as well as a new chapter on plant scheduling, optimization, control, and monitoring.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0070393591
• ISBN 13: 9780070393592
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 672