Class and Home Problems: Optimization Problems

Autores

  • Brian J. Anderson West Virginia University
  • Robin S. Hissam West Virginia University
  • Joseph A. Shaeiwitz West Virginia University
  • Richard Turton West Virginia University

Resumo

Optimization problems suitable for all levels of chemical engineering students are available. These problems do not require advanced mathematical techniques, since they can be solved using typical software used by students and practitioners. The method used to solve these problems forces students to understand the trends for the different terms comprising the objective function and how they combine to yield an optimum. The result is an understanding of the trade-off necessary for an optimum to exist.

Biografia do Autor

Brian J. Anderson, West Virginia University

Brian J. Anderson is the Verl Purdy Faculty Fellow and an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University. His research experience includes sustainable energy and development, economic modeling of energy systems, and geothermal energy development as well as molecular and reservoir modeling.

Robin S. Hissam, West Virginia University

Robin S. Hissam received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in materials science and engineering from Virginia Tech and her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of Delaware. After a post-doctoral fellowship in chemical engineering and applied chemistry at the University of Toronto, Robin joined the Chemical Engineering Department at West Virginia University. Her research is in production of protein polymers for application in tissue engineering, biomineralization, and biosensors.

Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University

Joseph A. Shaeiwitz received his B.S. degree from the University of Delaware and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. His professional interests are in design, design education, and outcomes assessment. Joe is a co-author of the text Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes (3rd Ed.), published by Prentice Hall in 2009.

Richard Turton, West Virginia University

Richard Turton, P.E., has taught the senior design course at West Virginia University for the past 24 years. Prior to this, he spent five years in the design and construction industry. His main interests are in design education, particulate processing, and modeling of advanced energy processes. Richard is a co-author of the text Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes (3rd Ed.), published by Prentice Hall in 2009.

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Publicado

2011-04-01

Edição

v. 45 n. 2 (2011): Spring 2011

Seção

Class and Home Problems