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Global Optimization in Batch Design Under Uncertainty

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Conceptual Framework

  Constraints on Batch Size

  Minimum Cycle Time

  Constraints on Production Time

  Demand Constraints

  Economic Objective Function

Sources of Uncertainty

  Uncertainty in Process Parameters

  Uncertainty in Product Demand

Global Optimization Approaches

  The GOP Approach

  αBB Approach

Other Types of Batch Plants

  Mixed-Product Campaign

  Multipurpose Batch Plant-Single Equipment Sequence

  Multipurpose Batch Plant-Multiple Equipment Sequence

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References

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Harding, S.T., Floudas, C.A. (2008). Global Optimization in Batch Design Under Uncertainty . In: Floudas, C., Pardalos, P. (eds) Encyclopedia of Optimization. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74759-0_227

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