Synthesis, Design, and Resource Optimization in Batch Chemical Plants

This book presents state-of-the art models for the scheduling, synthesis, design, and resource optimization of batch chemical processes. The text describes different ways to represent and capture time in the optimal allocation of tasks to various units with the objective of maximizing throughput or minimizing makespan. It covers synthesis and design where the objective is mainly to yield a chemical facility, which satisfies all the targets with minimum capital cost investment. It also deals with resource conservation aspects, where water and energy take center stage.