ChemE 481 - Process Optimization

Course Description

Credits: 3.  Concepts and techniques of optimizing chemical engineering processes and systems, including classical and direct methods of search, linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, statistical experimental design, and evolutionary operation.  Offered: Sp.

Designation

Prerequisites

Textbook

Optimization of Chemical Processes (2nd Edition) by Edgar et al., 2001.

Course Objectives

Develop an ability to formulate and solve optimization problems using appropriate algorithms.

1. Introduction and basic concepts
   
2. One dimensional search techniques
   
3. Multiple dimensions and constraints
   
4. Linear and quadratic programming
   
5. Nonlinear programming
6. Typical process applications

Engineering
Design content

(a)   An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

(c) The graduate should have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

(e)   An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

(k)   An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.