Nonlinear Programming Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications to Chemical Processes

Lorenz T. Biegler

ISBN 10: 0898717027 / ISBN 13: 9780898717020

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2010

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399 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nonlinear Programming Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications to Chemical Processes
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898717027
• ISBN 13: 9780898717020
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book addresses modern nonlinear programming concepts and algorithms, especially as they apply to challenging applications in chemical process engineering. It relates the material to real-world problem classes in process optimization, thus making the material understandable and useful to chemical engineers and experts in mathematical optimization.

About the Author

Lorenz T. Biegler is the Bayer Professor of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He has authored or coauthored over 200 journal articles and two books. His research interests lie in the field of computer-aided process engineering, including flowsheet optimization, optimization of systems of differential and algebraic equations, reactor network synthesis and algorithms for constrained, nonlinear process control.