Multiobjective optimization of an industrial styrene monomer manufacturing process

Multi-objective optimization of the operation and design of a styrene manufacturing process has been studied with the elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II). In the first part, the study focused on bi-objective optimization and comparative analysis of three different styrene reactor designs—the single-bed, the steam-injected and the double-bed reactors. The objectives were to simultaneously maximize styrene flow rate and styrene selectivity. In the second part, on the other hand, a tri-objective optimization study was performed involving the entire manufacturing process consisting of the reactor, heat-exchangers and separation units. Only the double-bed reactor was considered in this study for maximizing the styrene flow rate and selectivity and minimizing the total heat duty required by the manufacturing process. Results are presented and discussed in detail.     

Suspension polymerisation of methyl methacrylate using sodium polymethacrylate as a suspending agent

Aqueous solutions of sodium polymethacrylate (PMA-Na) are used as suspending agents for the suspension polymerisation of methyl methacrylate. These aqueous polyelectrolyte solutions are viscous and they show a non-Newtonian shear thinning behaviour. The Sauter mean drop diameter decreases with increasing continuous-phase viscosity, but increases with increasing stirring speed. The maximum drop sizes follow the same trends. The Sauter mean diameter also decreases, initially, for increasing hold-up, reaches a minimum, and then increases with increasing hold-up. Taylor's theory of viscous break-up seems to be suitable to describe the breakage of the droplets.     

Generalized modular framework for the synthesis of heat integrated distillation column sequences

The synthesis of simple and Heat Integrated distillation column sequences is a challenging problem of high economic importance due to its structural and physical complexities and to its economic impact on chemical industries. In this paper this synthesis problem is addressed through a novel systematic superstructure representation method extending the principles of the Generalized Modular Framework (Papalexandri and Pistikopoulos, 1996. A.I.Ch.E. Journal 42 (4), 1010-1032). The method proposes systematic structural and physical models addressing the problem's inherent complexities, generating considerably compact optimization problems while avoiding the use of simplifying assumptions. The method employed for ternary and quaternary non-azeotropic separations is demonstrated over illustrating case studies obtaining the most energy efficient distillation column sequences and Heat Integration schemes and generating substantial energy savings.     

完善工程量清单招标的几点思考

通过对现阶段工程量清单招标现状的分析，提出了从施工图审查阶段、招标资格预审、不同设计深度下如何完善工程量清单招标及工程景清单招标的风险控制等方面的改进设想。     

工程咨询企业服务战略与服务质量改进研究

随着工程咨询产业的快速发展，工程咨询企业单纯依靠技术、价格和形象等竞争策略难以制胜，服务质量成了企业形成竞争优势的重要手段。提出了工程咨询企业成功实施服务战略的重要前提及改善服务质量的建议。     

CAE技术在模具设计过程中的并行应用

介绍CAE技术在模具设计并行工程中应用的基本思路、设计流程和主要特点，并应用Moldflow软件对空气取水机门盖进行CAE分析，以说明CAE技术的并行应用过程。实践证明，CAE技术的并行应用可以提高模具设计质量、缩短模具设计时间，为设计人员提供有效的技术支持，最大限度地发挥CAE的技术优势。     

Engineering HC-SCR: Improved Low Temperature Performance through a Cascade Concept

A catalytic after treatment system for lean HC-SCR was constructed of two different catalyst beds, e.g. of a Ag/alumina and Cu-ZSM-5 catalyst (cascade concept). The improved activity especially at low temperature range was found to be due to the synergetic effect of the two catalysts, which combines the transformation of the feed gas over Ag/alumina to such compounds that are highly reactive towards N₂ over Cu-ZSM-5. The effluent coming from the Ag/alumina bed was analysed by GC–MS along with the NO to N₂ conversion over the whole system by GC. The results obtained from the GC–MS measurements revealed that hydrocarbon used as a reducing agent is oxidised and that besides oxygenates also various N-containing hydrocarbons are formed over the Ag/Al₂O₃.     

确定功能重要度系数的层次分析法

价值工程中的功能分析存在着主观评价的不一致性,而运用层次分析法(AHP)可以有效地解决这一问题,现就这一领域应用层次分析的合理性,可创性进行了论述,并提出了实用性的程序。     

轮式工程机械的行驶平稳性

根据振动理论建立了振动力学模型,并用等效刚度方法分析研究了弹性悬挂轮式工程机械行驶平稳性和振动特性。