Methodologies for Optimal Design and Retrofit of Processes

相对于投入到设计中的大量努力， 新工艺的问题，工作相对较少， 制定方法，以最佳方式重新设计现有 可以用有限的资源执行的过程。 的 研究的主要目的是进行系统的 研究如何以最佳方式重新设计现有流程， 综合模拟和优化技术的使用。 调查将制定最佳方法， 现有流程的重新设计问题， 其他工程学科。 具体而言，设计（a） 热力系统，（B）复杂反应堆网络，（c） 反应器-分离器系统、（d）分离系统和（e）系统 涉及随机不确定性的问题将得到解决。 理论模型加上洞察力，预计将产生 重新设计概念框架， 设计师的创新能力。

Relative to the large effort that has been devoted to design problems of new processes, there has been relatively little work on developing methodologies for the optimal redesign of existing processes that can be performed with limited resources. The primary objective of the research is to perform a systematic study on the optimal redesign of existing processes through the use of synthesis simulation and optimization techniques. The investigation will develop methodologies for the optimal redesign problem of existing processes that will be applicable to other engineering disciplines. In particular, the design of (a) heat and power systems, (b) complex reactor networks, (c) reactor-separator systems, (d) separation systems and (e) systems that involve stochastic uncertainties will be addressed. Theoretical models coupled with insights are expected to result in redesign conceptual frameworks that will enhance the designer's ability to innovate.