1st Edition
by Louis Theodore (Author), Kelly Behan (Author)
"The authors―a chemical engineer
and a civil engineer―have complimented each other in delivering an
introductory text on optimization for engineers of all disciplines. It
covers a host of topics not normally addressed by other texts. Although
introductory in nature, it is a book that will prove invaluable to me
and my staff, and belongs on the shelves of practicing environmental and
chemical engineers. The illustrative examples are outstanding and make
this a unique and special book."
―John D. McKenna, Ph.D., Principal, ETS, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia
"The
authors have adeptly argued that basic science courses―particularly
those concerned with mathematics―should be taught to engineers by
engineers. Also, books adopted for use in such courses should also be
written by engineers. The readers of this book will acquire an
understanding and appreciation of the numerous mathematical methods that
are routinely employed by practicing engineers. Furthermore, this
introductory text on optimization attempts to address a void that exists
in college engineering curricula. I recommend this book without
reservation; it is a library ‘must’ for engineers of all disciplines."
―Kenneth J. Skipka, RTP Environmental Associates, Inc., Westbury, NY, USA
Introduction to Optimization for Chemical and Environmental Engineers
presents the introductory fundamentals of several optimization methods
with accompanying practical engineering applications. It examines
mathematical optimization calculations common to both environmental and
chemical engineering professionals, with a primary focus on perturbation
techniques, search methods, graphical analysis, analytical methods,
linear programming, and more. The book presents numerous illustrative
examples laid out in such a way as to develop the reader’s technical
understanding of optimization, with progressively difficult examples
located at the end of each chapter. This book serves as a training tool
for students and industry professionals alike.
FEATURES
- Examines optimization concepts and methods used by environmental and chemical engineering practitioners.
- Presents solutions to real-world scenarios/problems at the end of each chapter.
- Offers
a pragmatic approach to the application of mathematical tools to assist
the reader in grasping the role of optimization in engineering
problem-solving situations.
- Provides numerous illustrative examples.
- Serves as a text for introductory courses, or as a training tool forindustry professionals.
