13832 - Optimisation in Process and Energy Systems Engineering Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13832
Module Title:Optimisation in Process and Energy Systems Engineering
  Optimierung in der Verfahrens- und Energiesystemtechnik
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 winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After participating in this module, the students master the basic knowledge, in terms of mathematical optimization methods and tools. Relevant examples from Energy and Process Engineering are used to enhance the understanding of the various tools and methods taught. The focus is on the formulation of the problems and the approaches for their mathematical solution. The methods covered are applied in accompanying calculation exercises.
Contents:
  • Introduction: Definition, problem formulation, applications
  • Linear programming
  • Non-linear programming
  • Mixed integer non-linear programming        
  • Dynamic optimization
  • Stochastic optimization
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Thermodynamics
  • Process Systems Engineering
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 135 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • T. F. Edgar, D. M. Himmelblau, Optimization of Chemical Processes, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2001
  • L. T. Biegler, I. E. Grossmann, A. W. Westerberg, Systematic Methods of Chemical Process Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997
  • C. A. Floudas, Nonlinear and Mixed-Integer Optimization, Oxford University Press, 1995
  • J. Nocedal, S. J. Wright, Numerical Optimization, Springer, 2006
  • R.  Baldick, Applied Optimization, Formulation and Algorithms for Engineering Systems, Cambridge University Press, 2006
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 2011
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Umweltingenieurwesen / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / PO 2025
Remarks:None
Module Components:VL + Ü + Prü Optimization in Process and Energy Systems Engineerin
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment