Introduction to Optimization for Environmental and Chemical Engineers

ISBN-13: 9781138489127 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 324 str.

New Y Louis Theodore (Manhattan College;Kelly Behan

Opis

This book presents the introductory fundamentals of several optimization methods with accompanying practical engineering applications. It examines mathematical optimization calculations common to both environmental and chemical engineering professionals, with a primary focus on perturbation techniques, search methods, graphical analysis, analytical methods, linear programming, and more. The book presents numerous illustrative examples laid out in such a way as to develop the reader's technical understanding of optimization, with progressively difficult examples located at the end of each chapter. This book serves as a training tool for students and industry professionals alike.

Spis treści

Optimization Fundamentals and Principles. Optimization Overview. Mathematical Operations. Perturbation Techniques. Search Methods. Analytical Approaches. Graphical Approaches. Linear Programming (LP). Environmental Engineering Applications. Air Management. Water Management. Solid Waste Management. Health Risk Assessment. Hazard Risk Assessment. Chemical Engineering Applications. Fluid Flow. Chemical Reactors. Mass Transfer. Heat Transfer. Plant Design. Select Industrial Applications. Select Environmental Engineering Applications. Select Chemical Engineering Applications. Appendix. Index.

O autorze

Over the past 50 years, Dr. Louis Theodore was a successful educator at Manhattan College (holding the rank of full professor of chemical engineering), graduate program director, researcher, professional innovator, and communicator in the engineering field. During this period, he was primarily responsible for his program achieving a no. 2 ranking by US News & World Report. He has authored nearly 100 text/reference books and over 100 technical papers. He currently serves as a part-time consultant to the US EPA and runs Theodore Tutorials. He is a member of Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, American Chemical Society, American Society of Engineering Education, Royal Hellenic Society, and a fellow of the International Air & Waste Management Association. Dr. Theodore is the recipient of the AWMA’s prestigious Ripperton award that is "presented to an outstanding educator, who, through example, dedication, and innovation has so inspired students to achieve excellence in their professional endeavors." He was also the recipient of the ASEE’s AT&T Foundation award for "excellence in the instruction of engineering students."