Jose Maria Ponce-Ortega – författare
Visar alla böcker från författaren Jose Maria Ponce-Ortega. Handla med fri frakt och snabb leverans.
20 produkter
20 produkter
E-bok
Engelska, 20192 530 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Strategic Planning for the Sustainable Production of Biofuels presents several optimization models for the design and planning of sustainable biorefinery supply chains, including issues surrounding the potential of biomass feedstocks in multiple harvesting sites, availability and seasonality of biomass resources, different potential geographical locations for processing plants that produce multiple products using diverse production technologies, economies of scale for production technologies, demands and prices of multiple products, locations of storage facilities, and a number of transportation modes. Sustainability considerations are incorporated into the proposed models by including simultaneous economic, environmental and social performance in the evaluation of the supply chain designs.- Covers different optimization models for the strategic planning of biorefining systems- Includes the GAMS and MATLAB codes for solving various problems- Considers sustainability criteria in the presented models- Presents different approaches for obtained trade-off solutions- Provides general software that can be used for solving different problems
E-bok
Engelska, 20231 975 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Optimization Models for Decision Making covers the discussion about water, energy, and food as a crucial resource for human well-being and for sustainable development. These resources are inextricable interrelated, therefore, to cover water, energy, and food demands in different sectors and at different scales, it must be considered several sources to produce resources even conventional or unconventional, and there must be considered the interlinkages of resources for a proper integration.This book will emphasize several issues that must be considered in the design of water-energy-food nexus systems such as the selection of technologies to produce water or energy, size of technologies and food required to cover nutritional demands. Therefore, in The Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Optimization Models for Decision Making, mathematical models are presented for the design of water-energy-food nexus systems involving several strategies to account for issues like sustainable development, security of resources, interest in conflicts from stakeholders, and efficient allocation of resources.- Includes different optimization models for the integration of water-energy-food nexus- Considers sustainability criteria in the presented models- Helps readers understand different approaches for trade-off solutions- Presents general software that can be used in solving different problems
2 563 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Machine Learning Tools for Chemical Engineering: Methodologies and Applications examines how machine learning (ML) techniques are applied in the field, offering precise, fast, and flexible solutions to address specific challenges.ML techniques and methodologies offer significant advantages (such as accuracy, speed of execution, and flexibility) over traditional modeling and optimization techniques. This book integrates ML techniques to solve problems inherent to chemical engineering, providing practical tools and a theoretical framework combining knowledge modeling, representation, and management, tailored to the chemical engineering field. It provides a precedent for applied Al, but one that goes beyond purely data-centric ML. It is firmly grounded in the philosophies of knowledge modeling, knowledge representation, search and inference, and knowledge extraction and management.Aimed at graduate students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals, this book is an essential resource for those seeking to implement ML in chemical processes, aiming to foster optimization and innovation in the sector.- Outlines the current and potential future contribution of machine learning, the use of data science, and, ultimately, how to correctly use machine learning tools specifically in chemical engineering• Devoted to the correct application and interpretation of the results in various phases of the development of decision support systems: data collection, model development, training, and testing, as well as application in chemical engineering• Examines chemical engineering-specific challenges and problems, including noise, manufacturing equipment, and domain-specific solutions, such as physical knowledge using relevant case study examples
E-bok
Engelska, 20252 489 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities. - Covers the role of the latest renewable energy technologies and sustainability practices- Explains and applies strategic planning and optimization models for sustainable development- Navigates the complexities of policy, regulation, and market dynamics in the energy sector- Includes real-world examples and case studies of sustainable energy implementations
E-bok
Engelska, 20252 489 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems: From Carbon Capture to Energy System Optimization brings together insights into sustainable energy production and carbon capture technologies, as well as strategies for more sustainable chemical processes, from all aspects from process design and optimization strategies, through to effective implementation. This book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable chemical processes, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to advance sustainability and energy optimization in their respective fields. The content combines a strong theoretical foundation, methodology details, real-world case studies and calculations to offer detailed process design theory and methodology, integrated strategies, carbon-capture technologies and eco-friendly energy system designs. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in sustainable energy systems and related practices, including researchers, faculty, industry professionals, policy makers, decision makers, and environmental advocacy groups. - Provides a comprehensive overview of current carbon-capture technologies and strategies- Offers guidance on integrating sustainable practices into various sectors, including how to balance economic and environmental objectives when considering all aspects of chemical process design and implementation- Outlines policy and regulatory framework analysis to help optimize sustainability in chemical process design
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
1 758 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
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.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025909 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
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.
E-bok
Engelska, 2025917 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
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.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 20262 758 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
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.
E-bok
Engelska, 20262 758 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
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.
- Nyhet
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
3 159 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
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 operationsTeaches how to apply advanced optimization techniques to solve real-world sustainability challenges in process industriesProvides step-by-step methods to retrofit existing plants for improved efficiency without major infrastructure changesEquips professionals to evaluate trade-offs between economic performance and environmental impact in utility systemsOffers practical models for coordinating utilities across multiple plants, supporting eco-industrial park developmentDelivers structured and comprehensive treatment of heat exchanger network synthesis, waste heat recovery, and water reuse optimizationDesigned 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.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
711 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This textbook presents a general multi-objective optimization framework for optimizing chemical processes by implementing a link between process simulators and metaheuristic techniques. The proposed approach is general and shows how to implement links between different process simulators such as Aspen Plus®, HYSIS®, Super Pro Designer® linked to a variety of metaheuristic techniques implemented in Matlab®, Excel®, C++, and others, eliminating the numerical complications through the optimization process. Furthermore, the proposed framework allows the use of thermodynamic, design and constitutive equations implemented in the process simulator to implement any process.Aimed at graduate and undergraduate students, it presents introductory chapters for process simulators and metaheuristic optimization techniques and provides several worked exercises as well as proposed exercises. In addition, accompanying tutorial videos clearly explaining the implemented methodologies are available online. Also, some Matlab® routines are included as electronic supporting material.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 090 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
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.
E-bok
Engelska, 20241 374 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
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.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 740 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
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. Each chapter covers various aspects of sustainable water management, from the reuse of wastewater in residential complexes to the design of eco-industrial parks. By integrating environmental engineering, economics, and urban planning, the book addresses the pressing need for sustainable water solutions, presenting cutting-edge optimization models and economic analyses crucial for professionals and decision-makers. The incorporation of dynamic and strategic planning in the context of environmental constraints and uncertainties makes it an essential resource for navigating the complexities of modern water systems. Providing innovative strategies for a sustainable future, this book stands as a pivotal work in the field of water resource management.
E-bok
Engelska, 20242 130 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
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. Each chapter covers various aspects of sustainable water management, from the reuse of wastewater in residential complexes to the design of eco-industrial parks. By integrating environmental engineering, economics, and urban planning, the book addresses the pressing need for sustainable water solutions, presenting cutting-edge optimization models and economic analyses crucial for professionals and decision-makers. The incorporation of dynamic and strategic planning in the context of environmental constraints and uncertainties makes it an essential resource for navigating the complexities of modern water systems. Providing innovative strategies for a sustainable future, this book stands as a pivotal work in the field of water resource management.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
1 956 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book explores cutting-edge machine learning and clustering techniques to tackle critical challenges in engineering, environmental science, and sustainability. The book provides an in-depth examination of clustering methodologies, covering unsupervised and supervised techniques, data preprocessing, distance metrics, and cluster validation methods such as the elbow and silhouette techniques.Readers will find practical insights into applying these methods to real-world problems, including clustering greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing energy systems, and analyzing the energy-food nexus in the context of global crises. By integrating theoretical foundations with hands-on applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking data-driven solutions for sustainability challenges.
E-bok
Engelska, 20252 457 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
This book explores cutting-edge machine learning and clustering techniques to tackle critical challenges in engineering, environmental science, and sustainability. The book provides an in-depth examination of clustering methodologies, covering unsupervised and supervised techniques, data preprocessing, distance metrics, and cluster validation methods such as the elbow and silhouette techniques.Readers will find practical insights into applying these methods to real-world problems, including clustering greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing energy systems, and analyzing the energy-food nexus in the context of global crises. By integrating theoretical foundations with hands-on applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking data-driven solutions for sustainability challenges.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
711 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This textbook presents a general multi-objective optimization framework for optimizing chemical processes by implementing a link between process simulators and metaheuristic techniques. The proposed approach is general and shows how to implement links between different process simulators such as Aspen Plus®, HYSIS®, Super Pro Designer® linked to a variety of metaheuristic techniques implemented in Matlab®, Excel®, C++, and others, eliminating the numerical complications through the optimization process. Furthermore, the proposed framework allows the use of thermodynamic, design and constitutive equations implemented in the process simulator to implement any process.Aimed at graduate and undergraduate students, it presents introductory chapters for process simulators and metaheuristic optimization techniques and provides several worked exercises as well as proposed exercises. In addition, accompanying tutorial videos clearly explaining the implemented methodologies are available online. Also, some Matlab® routines are included as electronic supporting material.
E-bok
Engelska, 2018840 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
This textbook presents a general multi-objective optimization framework for optimizing chemical processes by implementing a link between process simulators and metaheuristic techniques. The proposed approach is general and shows how to implement links between different process simulators such as Aspen Plus®, HYSIS®, Super Pro Designer® linked to a variety of metaheuristic techniques implemented in Matlab®, Excel®, C++, and others, eliminating the numerical complications through the optimization process. Furthermore, the proposed framework allows the use of thermodynamic, design and constitutive equations implemented in the process simulator to implement any process.
Aimed at graduate and undergraduate students, it presents introductory chapters for process simulators and metaheuristic optimization techniques and provides several worked exercises as well as proposed exercises. In addition, accompanying tutorial videos clearly explaining the implemented methodologies are available online. Also, some Matlab® routines are included as electronic supporting material.