Multi-Parametric Programming: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications, Volume 1

This first book to cover all aspects of multi-parametric programming and its applications in process systems engineering includes theoretical developments and algorithms in multi-parametric programming with applications from the manufacturing sector and energy and environment analysis. The volume thus reflects the importance of fundamental research in multi-parametric programming applications, developing mechanisms for the transfer of the new technology to industrial problems. Since the topic applies to a wide range of process systems, as well as due to the interdisciplinary expertise required to solve the challenge, this reference will find a broad readership. Inspired by the leading authority in the field, the Centre for Process Systems Engineering at Imperial College London. Content: Chapter 1 Multiparametric Linear and Quadratic Programming (pages 1–23): Nuno P. Faisca, Dr. Vivek Dua and Prof. Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Chapter 2 Multiparametric Nonlinear Programming (pages 25–51): Diogo A. C. Narciso, Nuno P. Faisca and Dr. Vivek Dua Chapter 3 Multiparametric Mixed?Integer Linear Programming (pages 53–71): Dr. Pinky Dua and Dr. Michael C. Georgiadis Chapter 4 Multiparametric Mixed?Integer Quadratic and Nonlinear Programming (pages 73–97): Diogo A. C. Narciso, Dr. Vivek Dua and Prof. Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Chapter 5 Parametric Global Optimization (pages 99–127): Nuno P. Faisca and Prof. Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Chapter 6 Bilevel and Multilevel Programming (pages 129–149): Nuno P. Faisca, Prof. Berc Rustem and Dr. Vivek Dua Chapter 7 Dynamic Programming (pages 151–172): Nuno P. Faisca, Dr. Konstatinos I. Kouramas, Prof. Berc Rustem and Prof. Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Chapter 8 Flexibility Analysis via Parametric Programming (pages 173–228): Dr. Pinky Dua, Dr. Michael C. Georgiadis and Prof. Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Chapter 9 Planning and Material Design Under Uncertainty (pages 229–253): Nuno P. Faisca and Dr. Michael C. Georgiadis Chapter 10 Multiobjective Energy and Environmental Analysis (pages 255–305): Dr. Michael C. Georgiadis and Prof. Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Inspired by the leading authority in the field, the Centre for Process Systems Engineering at Imperial College London, this book includes theoretical developments, algorithms, methodologies and tools in process systems engineering and applications from the chemical, energy, molecular, biomedical and other areas. It spans a whole range of length scales seen in manufacturing industries, from molecular and nanoscale phenomena to enterprise-wide optimization and control. As such, this will appeal to a broad readership, since the topic applies not only to all technical processes but also due to the interdisciplinary expertise required to solve the challenge. The ultimate reference work for years to come