Alberto Mian

TL;DR: A novel approach for the simultaneous synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks (HEN) and Utility Systems of chemical processes and energy systems aiming to rigorously consider the trade-off between efficiency and capital costs is proposed.

TL;DR: A dynamic model of microalgae cultivation phase is presented, which includes all physical and chemical quantities that mostly affect micro algae growth and shows that the predictions are consistent, slightly overestimating the productivity in case of closed photobioreactor.

TL;DR: A novel sequential approach is proposed for the multiperiod synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks (HEN) and Utility Systems of chemical processes and energy systems and is improved by coupling the existing framework with the derivative-free hybrid algorithm PGS-COM of Martelli and Amaldi.

TL;DR: The theoretical basis of the most commonly-used multi-objective techniques and recent developments are given to offer high-quality Pareto front for decision makers, with an emphasis on evolutionary algorithms.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a general and systematic methodology for the techno-economic optimization of Rankine cycles, which allows to reproduce a wide range of cycle configurations, such as cycles with/without regenerator, cycles with single or multiple pressure levels, and cycles integrated with multiple heat sources.