ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A predictor based ordered search procedure is used to scan the graph representing all possible separation sequences for a given multicomponent separation process. The algorithmic procedure is expedited by utilizing an heuristic cost function to obtain lower bound estimates of the cost of separators not yet designed. Considerable reduction in search space occurs. Optimal and near optimal sequences are readily generated.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690220604