César Ramírez-Márquez - Böcker

Solid Waste Management: Navigation from Fundamentals to Innovation is a compendium that unravels the complexities of waste management. It traverses the historical backdrop of waste management practices and ushers in a realm where sustainability and cutting-edge technologies converge to tackle the escalating challenges of waste disposal and treatment. This book serves a diverse readership, i.e. students, researchers, educators, and practitioners. It has an interdisciplinary approach and provides a holistic view of the field, blending theory with actionable strategies, and infusing the narrative with innovative solutions.With a focus on sustainability, it underscores the integration of emerging technologies, such as AI and IoT, in optimizing waste management systems. It equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the intricacies of the industry and fosters the adoption of efficient, sustainable waste practices. As we stand on the brink of environmental exigencies, this book calls for action in a more responsible and forward-thinking manner to managing the byproducts of our civilization.

This book addresses the integrated optimization of heat and water networks in industrial systems, with a focus on advancing sustainability, resource efficiency, and process performance. It brings together state-of-the-art methodologies and practical strategies for designing, retrofitting, and managing thermal and water subsystems across diverse industrial contexts. Recognizing that heat and water are often treated in isolation despite their interdependencies, the book adopts a unified systems engineering perspective that allows for the identification of synergies, trade-offs, and co-benefits that are critical in modern process industries. With its balanced approach to theoretical modeling and real-world applications, the book supports better decision-making in the design and operation of integrated energy-water systems, ultimately contributing to the decarbonization and circularization of industrial infrastructures.Key Features:§ Helps engineers design integrated heat and water networks to lower energy and water costs in industrial operations.§ Teaches how to apply advanced optimization techniques to solve real-world sustainability challenges in process industries.§ Provides step-by-step methods to retrofit existing plants for improved efficiency without major infrastructure changes.§ Equips professionals to evaluate trade-offs between economic performance and environmental impact in utility systems.§ Offers practical models for coordinating utilities across multiple plants, supporting eco-industrial park development.§ Delivers structured and comprehensive treatment of heat exchanger network synthesis, waste heat recovery, and water reuse optimization.Designed for a professional and academic audience, this volume provides a valuable reference for chemical and process engineers, industrial sustainability experts, and researchers in process systems engineering.

This textbook introduces readers to a comprehensive framework for the application of deterministic optimization strategies in the field of chemical processes, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.The book establishes a vital connection between fundamental deterministic optimization principles, optimization tools, and real-world application instances, all within the context of environmentally responsible practices. The approach put forth in this book is exceptionally versatile, allowing for the use of many optimization software and deterministic techniques.Contained in the book are many fundamental optimization concepts, encompassing linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer programming, and multi-objective optimization, all tailored to promote sustainable decision-making. Furthermore, the book provides practical examples illustrating the application of these techniques within sustainable chemical processes as tutorials.The textbook also explores the utilization of popular optimization software platforms such as GAMS, MATLAB, and Python, demonstrating how these tools can be leveraged for eco-friendly process optimization. Through this comprehensive framework, readers can not only acquire the skills needed to optimize a wide range of processes but also learn how to do so with sustainability at the forefront of their considerations. This approach streamlines the optimization process, eliminating unnecessary complications along the way and ensuring that environmental and ethical considerations are integral to the decision-making process.

This book explores advanced recycling and optimization techniques, offering a blend of practical case studies and theoretical models that push the boundaries of traditional water management practices.