13515 - Advanced Methods in Process, Energy and Systems Engineering Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13515
Module Title:Advanced Methods in Process, Energy and Systems Engineering
  Erweiterte Methoden zur Prozessmodellierung und Optimierung in der Energie- und Verfahrenstechnik
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arellano-Garcia, Harvey
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

The module requires a basic background in calculus and linear algebra, thus allowing easy understanding of mathematical reasoning. In addition, numerous examples in process, energy, environmental and systems engineering will demonstrate key concepts and algorithms. The practical exercises will involve theoretical derivations and small-size numerical problems in modelling systems like matlab, python, octave, GAMS thus putting knowledge into practice.

As part of the block course, students also gain an insight into German technical and everyday language, as well as into German culture.

Contents:This module will teach approaches to modelling and optimization frameworks to address the complex process and energy problems, which arise in design and operation of process and energy systems in an integrated way. Moreover, the presented theoretical and methodological concepts are joined conceptionally with optimal designed experiments to adjust the fundamental mathematical models and to validate the developed process concepts. The taught methods are of generic character, and thus, producing optimal design and operational plans for process and energy systems ranging from microscale to mega-scale stages over operative time horizons from milliseconds to years. The approaches to be discussed will mainly be around superstructure-based modelling, mixed-integer linear and nonlinear programming, multiobjective optimization, optimization under uncertainty, and life-cycle assessment. The presented case studies will be around advanced process systems for renewable energy conversion, separation and reaction systems as well as biotechnological production systems.
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Basic backround in process engineering
  • calculus and linear algebra
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Script zur Vorlesung
  • Advanced Optimization for Process Systems Engineering. Ignacio E. Grossmann, Cambridge University Press
  • Optimization for Chemical and Biochemical Engineering: Theory, Algorithms, Modeling and Applications. Vassilios S. Vassiliadis, Walter Kähm, Ehecatl Antonio del Rio Chanona, Cambridge University Press
  • Systematic Methods of Chemical Process Design. Lorenz T. Biegler, Ignacio E. Grossmann, Arthur W. Westerberg, Prentince Hall
  • Nonlinear Programming: Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications to Chemical Processes. Lorenz T. Biegler, SIAM, 2010
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written Examination 90 min
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Chemistry: Materials, Engineering and Sustainability / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) / Control of Renewable Energy Systems / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Maschinenbau / keine PO
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Maschinenbau / PO 2021
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Integrated Vocational Training / Maschinenbau - dual / PO 2021
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Placement / Maschinenbau - dual / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Umweltingenieurwesen / PO 2021
Remarks:
  • The module takes place as a block course
  • The appointment will be announced in the current semester
Module Components:
  • VL Advance Methods in Process, Energy and systems Engineering
  • Ü Advance Methods in Process, Energy and systems Engineering
  • P Advance Methods in Process, Energy and systems Engineering
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: