Optimization of Process Flowsheets through Metaheuristic Techniques

1. Basic Concepts

1.1. Process Simulation

1.1.1. Introduction to Process Simulation

1.1.2. Simulation Software

1.1.3. Aspen Plus

1.1.4. Superpro Designer

1.2.  Searching Methods

1.2.1. Optimization Definitions

1.2.2. Classification of Searching Methods

1.2.3. Deterministic Algorithms

1.3.  Interaction Between Programs

1.3.1. Definitions for the Software Link

1.4.  Nomenclature

 

2. General Methodology to Link Process Simulators to Optimization

2.1.  Nomenclature

 

3. Process Simulation Software

3.1.  Using Aspen Plus

3.2.  Example Of The Conventional Rankine Cycle

3.3.  Using Superpro Designer

3.4.  Process Simulation Exercises

 

4. Stochastic Optimization Methods

4.1.  Simulated Annealing

4.2.  Genetic Algorithms

4.2.1. Example of Codification

4.2.2. Management of Restrictions

4.3.  Using Ga Toolbox of Matlab

4.4.  Stochastic Hybrids Algorithms

4.5.  Using I-Mode in MS Excel

4.5.1. Main Program Interface

4.5.2. Objectives and Constrains

4.6.  Stochastic Optimization Exercises

4.7.  Nomenclature

 

5. Linking Programs

5.1.  Introduction to Link Between Process Simulators and Optimization Routines

5.2.  Previous Knowledge     

5.2.1. MS Excel Configuration

5.2.2. Object Name of the Simulator File

5.3.  Link Between Aspen Plus and MS Excel

5.3.1. Sub-Routine to Link Aspen Plus and MS Excel

5.3.2. Files to Link Aspen Plus and MS Excel

5.3.3. Call Name of Aspen Plus Variables 5.4.  Link Between

- Prof. Dr. José María Ponce-Ortega got his Ph.D. and Master degrees in Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Technology of Celaya, Mexico, in 2009 and 2003, respectively. He stayed as a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University and also as visiting scholar in Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Ponce-Ortega is currently full professor at the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Mexico, and he is member of the National Research System of Mexico. The main research interests of Dr. Ponce-Ortega are optimization of chemical processes, sustainable design, energy, mass, water and property integration and supply chain optimization. Dr. Ponce-Ortega has published more than 180 papers, 1 book and 46 book chapters.

- Luis Germán Hernández-Pérez got his Master and Bachelor degrees in Chemical Engineering at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Mexico. His current research project as a Ph.D. student involves the use of metaheuristic techniques linked with process simulators for optimization chemical processes.