ESCAPE – 15 , Barcelona May 29 - June 1, 2005
Technical Program

  Monday, 30 May Tuesday, 31 May Wednesday, 1 June
9:00 Opening Sesion PL-02 PL-03
9:20 PL-01
9:40
10:00  
10:20   MS-01 | IA-03 PD-01 | PO-10
10:40 PO-01 | IA-01
11:00
11:20 MS-02 | IA-04 PD-02 | PO-11
11:40 PO-02 | IA-02
12:00
12:20 Escape-16
12:40  
13:00
13:20
13:40
14:00 CM-01 | PO-03 Poster Session 1
CM | MS | PD | PO
Poster Session 2
CM | MS | PD | PO
14:20
14:40
15:00 CM-02 | PO-04 MS-03 | PO-07 MS-06 | PD-03
15:20
15:40
16:00   MS-07 | PD-04
16:20 CM-03 | PO-05 MS-04 | PO-08
16:40
17:00  
17:20 CM-04 | PO-06 MS-05 | PO-09
17:40
18:00


Plenary Lecture: Monday, May 30th 2005, 09:20
Enterprise-wide Decision Support Systems: PSE Contributions & Promise, 1
G. V. Reklaitis
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Plenary Lecture: Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 09:00
Modelling across the Process Life-Cycle: A Risk Management Perspective, 3
I. T. Cameron
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Plenary Lecture: Wednesday, June 1st 2005, 09:00
Integrated Chemical Product-Process Design: CAPE Perspectives, 21
R. Gani
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Session CM-01: Computing Methods for CAPE
Monday, May 30th 2005, 14:00
The Statistical Simplex Method for Experimental Optimization with Process Data, 31
E. C. Martínez
Robust Parameter Estimation in Nonlinear Dynamic Process Models, 37
M. Rodríguez-Fernández, A. A. Alonso and J. R. Banga
State Space Analysis: a Tool for Progress, 43
J. Villa_Briongos and J. Guardiola_Soler
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Session CM-02: Computing Methods for CAPE
Monday, May 30th 2005, 15:00
About the Relevance of Mathematic Programming and Stochastic Optimisation Methods: Application to Optimal Batch Plant Design Problems, 49
A. Ponsich, C. Azzaro-Pantel, S. Domenech and L. Pibouleau
A Lagrangean Duality based Branch and Bound for Solving Linear Stochastic Programs with Decision Dependent Uncertainty, 55
V. Goel and I. E. Grossmann
Stochastic MINLP Optimization using Simplicial Approximation, 61
V. Goyal and M. G. Ierapetritou
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Session CM-03: Computing Methods for CAPE
Monday, May 30th 2005, 16:20
A Robust and Efficient Mixed-Integer Non-Linear Dynamic Optimization Approach for Simultaneous Design and Control, 67
A. Flores-Tlacuahuac and L. T. Biegler
Towards an Efficient Mathematical Procedure for Calculating Dynamic Adsorption Process, 73
A. P. Scheer, E. C. V. Toledo, R. M. Filho and M. R. Wolf-Maciel
The Numerical Solution of Moving Boundary Problems Using the Moving Finite Element Method, 79
R. Robalo, C. Sereno, M. C. Coimbra and A. Rodrigues
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Session CM-04: Computing Methods for CAPE
Monday, May 30th 2005, 17:20
A Novel Feasibility Analysis Approach Based on Dimensionality Reduction and Shape Reconstruction, 85
I. Banerjee and M. G. Ierapetritou
Identification of Vertex and Nonvertex Critical Points for Large-Scale Approximate Stochastic Optimization, 91
Z. Novak Pintarič and Z. Kravanja
Infinite/infinite Analysis as a Tool for an Early Oriented Synthesis of a Reactive Pressure Swing Process, 97
J. Bonet, R. Thery, X. Meyer, M. Meyer, J. M. Reneaume, M. I. Galan and J. Costa
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Session CM-Poster: Computing Methods for CAPE
Tu./Wed., May 31st /June 1st 2005, 14:00
CFD Modelling of Mass Transfer and Interfacial Phenomena on Single Droplets, 103
S. Burghoff and E. Y. Kenig
Construction of a Web-Based Library for Testing the Performance of Numerical Software for ODEs, 109
T. Alva, M. Shacham, N. Brauner and M. B. Cutlip
Global Optimization of Ordinary Differential Equations Models, 115
A. Lucia, M. L. Bellows and L. M. Octavio
A Software Toolbox for the Dynamic Optimization of Nonlinear Processes, 121
M. G. García, E. Balsa-Canto, A. A. Alonso and J. R. Banga
Long-Range Process Planning under Uncertainty via Parametric Programming, 127
A. Hugo and E. N. Pistikopoulos
Global Solution of Mixed-Integer Dynamic Optimization Problems, 133
B. Chachuat, A. B. Singer and P. I. Barton
Computational Fluid Dynamic Modelling of Atomisation Processes in Turbulent Flows, 139
N. Beheshti, A. A. Burluka and M. Fairweather
Multi-objective Design Space Exploration Under Uncertainty, 145
S. Kheawhom and P. Kittisupakorn
Strategies for Numerical Integration of Discontinuous DAE Models, 151
D. F. S. Souza, R. C. Vieira and E. C. Biscaia_Jr.
Direct Initialization and Solution of High-Index DAE Systems, 157
R. P. Soares and A. R. Secchi
The Bivariate Spatially distributed Population Balance Equation: An Accurate Reduction Technique, 163
M. M. Attarakih, H.-J. Bart and N. M. Faqir
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Sequential Quadratic Programming (SQP) for Optimization of Petroleum Production Networks, 169
M. Dueñas_Díez, K. Brusdal, G. Evensen, T. Barkve and A. Mjaavatten
On the Development and Implementation of Knowledge-driven Optimisation Schemes: an Application in Non-isothermal Reactor Network Synthesis, 175
V. M. Ashley and P. Linke
Optimization Under Fuzzy If-Then Rules Using Stochastic Algorithms, 181
J. R. Rodríguez, M. R. Méndez and E. F. Carrasco
A Hybrid Algorithm for Solving Two-stage Stochastic Integer Problems by Combining Evolutionary Algorithms and Mathematical Programming Methods, 187
J. Till, G. Sand, S. Engell, M. Emmerich and L. Schönemann
Adaptive Optimization of Noisy Black-Box Functions Inherent In Microscopic Models, 193
E. Davis, A. Bindal and M. G. Ierapetritou
On-line Optimization Applied to Large Scale Plants, 199
C. J. G. Vasconcelos, R. M. Filho, R. Spandri and M. R. Wolf-Maciel
Optimisation of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycles in Refineries, 205
C. Navarro, Z. Shang and H. Wei
Multi-Objective Optimization of an Industrial Isoprene Production Unit by Using Genetic Algorithm Approach, 211
R. M. B. Alves, C. A. O. Nascimento, L. V. Loureiro, P. Floquet and X. Joulia
Prediction of Solubilities of Complex Medium-sized Chemicals. Solutes in Pure Solvents, Mixed Solvents and Cosolvent Mixtures, 217
J. Abildskov and J. P. O’Connell
Numerical Analysis of Higher-Order Singularities in Complex Process Models in ProMoT, 223
M. Krasnyk, M. Ginkel, M. Mangold and A. Kienle
Operational Issues Towards Optimised Processes, 1675
H. Y. Alhammadi
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Session MS-01: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 10:20
A Dynamic Approach to the Dimension Reduction of Chemical Kinetic Schemes, 229
H. Huang, M. Fairweather, A. S. Tomlin, J. F. Griffiths and R. B. Brad
New Approaches for Representing, Analyzing and Visualizing Complex Kinetic Mechanisms, 235
I. P. Androulakis
A Kinetic Generator of Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis Mechanisms, 241
S. Pierucci, E. Ranzi, M. Dente and S. Barendregt
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Session MS-02: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 11:20
An Adaptive Reduction Scheme to Develop Flexible Reduced Chemistry Models for Reactive Flow Simulations, 247
I. Banerjee and M. G. Ierapetritou
Simulation of the o-Xylene Oxidation into Phthalic Anhydride: Rigorous Multitubular Catalytic Reactor Modelling and Exportation into the Process Flowsheet, 253
J. A. Jara, A. Garea and J. A. Irabien
CFD Modelling and Divergence Criterion for Safety of Chemical Reactors, 259
A. Milewska, L. Rudniak and E. Molga
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Session MS-03: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 15:00
Process Modelling Goals: Concepts, Structure and Development, 265
I. T. Cameron, E. S. Fraga and I. D. L. Bogle
Computer-aided modelling: A study on the dynamic flash, 271
H. A. Preisig
Identifying Equations that Represent Properties in Homologous Series using Structure-Structure Relations, 277
G. Cholakov, R. Stateva, M. Shacham and N. Brauner
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Session MS-04: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 16:20
CAPE-OPEN Consultancy Scheme, 283
M. E. Pons
An Environment for the Development of Operator Training Systems (OTS) from Chemical Engineering Models, 289
V. C. Hass, F. Kuhnen and K.-M. Schoop
Techno-Economic Modelling and Cost Functions of CO2 Capture Processes, 295
J. Klemeš, I. Bulatov and T. Cockerill
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Session MS-05: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 17:20
Dynamic Simulator for Dosing of Water Treatment Chemicals, 301
I. Joensuu, M. Piironen and E. Juuso
Dynamic Model of MAb Production and Glycosylation for the purpose of Product Quality Control, 307
C. Kontoravdi, S. P. Asprey, E. N. Pistikopoulos and A. Mantalaris
Modelling and Validated Simulation of Solvent-Gradient Simulated Moving Bed (SG-SMB) Processes for Protein Separation, 313
K. Wekenborg, A. Susanto and H. Schmidt-Traub
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Session MS-06: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, June 1st 2005, 15:00
Modelling of Vinylidene Fluoride Emulsion Polymerization, 319
P. Pladis, A. H. Alexopoulos, J. Bousquet and C. Kiparissides
Modelling and Simulation of Porous, Reactive Particles in Liquids: Delignification of Wood, 325
T. Salmi, J. Wärnå, J.-P. Mikkola and M. Rönnholm
Fluid Separation Modelling in the Columns Equipped with Structured Packings using the Hydrodynamic Analogy, 331
A. Shilkin and E. Y. Kenig
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Session MS-07: Modelling and Simulation
Tuesday, June 1st 2005, 16:00
Development and Validation of a Dynamic Complex Model for Ammonia Removal by Gas-Phase Biofiltration, 337
G. Baquerizo, X. Gamisans, D. Gabriel and J. Lafuente
Optimization by Stage-Wise Model for Complex Industrial Heat Exchanger Network, 343
A. Kovač_Kralj and P. Glavič
A Numerical Experiment Design Study on a Biodiesel Production Process, 349
G. Franceschini and S. Macchietto

Session MS-poster: Modelling and Simulation
Tu./Wed., May 31st /June 1st 2005, 14:00
To Enable a Better CAPE: The EU SAFEKINEX Project, 355
H. J. Pasman, A. A. Pekalski and M. Braithwaite
Simulation of a cement plant using thermochemical and flow simulation tools, 361
T. Ginsberg, D. Liebig, M. Modigell, K. Hack and S. Yousif
A Numerical Case Study of Packed Columns, 367
R. Caulkin, M. Fairweather, X. Jia and R. A. Williams
A Polynomial Repro-Model Applied to Propane Cracking, 373
R. B. Brad, M. Fairweather, A. S. Tomlin and J. F. Griffiths
Validation of a Model of Dilute Two-Phase, Gas-Solid Turbulent Flows, 379
M. Fairweather and J. P. Hurn
Study of an Influence of the Parameters on Multiplicity of Steady States in the Recycle System: Reactor - Separating Unit., 385
A. II. Boyarinov and S. I. Duev
Fuzzy Uncertainty Analysis in System Modelling, 391
V. Kumar and M. Schuhmacher
Observability Matrix Condition Number in Design of Measurement Strategies, 397
J. A. Wilson and S. Y. Guhe
An ASCEND Library for the Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Solvent Extraction for Metal Recovery, 403
E. D. Gálvez, R. E. Swaney, C. Malatesta and L. A. Cisternas
Dynamic Behaviour and Control of an Industrial Fluidised-Bed Polymerisation Reactor, 409
N. P. G. Salau, A. R. Secchi, J. O. Trierweiler and G. A. Neumann
Three-Phase Distillation in Packed Towers: Short-Cut Modelling and Parameter Tuning, 415
O. Villain, R. Faber, P. Li, J.-U. Repke and G. Wozny
The Escape Time of small heavy Particles from a 3D Vortex, 421
U. Sánchez and M. J. Moreno-López
Dynamic Evolution of the Particle Size Distribution in Multistage Olefin Polymerization Reactors, 427
G. Dompazis, A. Roussos, V. Kanellopoulos and C. Kiparissides
Solution of the Bi-variate Dynamic Population Balance Equation in Batch Particulate Systems, 433
A. H. Alexopoulos and C. Kiparissides
Design and Operation of Copolymerisation Reactors through Modelling and Non-Linear Analysis, 439
T. Lopez-Arenas, M. Sales-Cruz and R. Gani
Development of a Software to Simulate Free Radical Polymerization of Linear and Branched Polymers Using Mono- and Bi- Functional Initiators, 445
P. F. M. P. B. Machado and L. M. F. Lona
Modelling the Two-Stage Pyrolysis Gasoline Hydrogenation, 451
N. Mostoufi, M. Ahmadpour and R. Sotudeh-Gharebagh
Evaluation of Nanofiltration Processes for Brackish Water Treatment using the DSPM Model, 457
J. M. Gozálvez-Zafrilla, B. Gómez-Martínez and A. Santafé-Moros
Model Discrimination and Selection in Evolutionary Optimization of Batch Processes with Tendency Models, 463
E. C. Martínez
Simulation of Heavy-Oil Thermal Cracking Process on the basis of Carbon Number-Based Component Approach, 469
X. Zhang, L. Yan, G. Yu, S. Zhang and W. Dai
Simulation of a Novel Strategy for Improving a Biological Phosphorus Removal System Start-up, 475
A. Guisasola, M. Pijuan, J. Baeza, J. Carrera, C. Casas and J. Lafuente
Formulation and Comparison of Alternative Multiscale Models for Drum Granulation, 481
G. D. Ingram and I. T. Cameron
Dynamic Simulator for Evaluation of Safety Objects in Batch Process, 487
D. Rizal, S. Tani, K. Nishiyama and K. Suzuki
Dynamic Modelling and Simulation of Lactose Cooling Crystallisation: from Batch and Semi-Batch to Continuous Operations, 493
L. T. T. Vu, R. J. Durham, J. A. Hourigan and R. W. Sleigh
Rigorous Dynamic Simulation and Optimization for FCCU Absorption-Stabilization System, 499
Q. Pan, E. Lu and J. Li
A Molecular-based Equation of State for Process Engineering, 505
L. F. Vega, J. C. Pàmies, F. Llovell, C. Herdes, D. Duque and R. M. Marcos
Diabatic Distillation – Comments on the Influence of Side Streams, 511
I. Niklasson_Bjorn, U. Grén and A. P. Soemardji
Modeling and Prediction of Cell Population Dynamics, 517
Y. Lim
Prediction of Folding Type of Proteins using Mixed-Integer Linear Programming, 523
M. Türkay, F. Üney and Ö. Yilmaz
A Mechanistic Approach to Delayed Coking Modelling, 529
G. Bozzano and M. Dente
Prediction-Based Diagnosis and Loss Prevention using Qualitative Multi-Scale Models, 535
E. Németh, R. Lakner, K. M. Hangos and I. T. Cameron
A Dynamic Spherical Agglomerate Model for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), 541
R. Madhusudana_Rao and R. Rengaswamy
Modelling and Simulation of Crystallization Processes in a FC-Crystallizer., 547
M. I. Karpunina, A. Lieb, M. Kind and E. M. Koltsova
A Three-Phase Fluidized Bed Anaerobic Biofilm Reactor Model for Treating Complex Substrates, 553
M. Fuentes, M. C. Mussati, P. A. Aguirre and N. J. Scenna
Concurrent Engineering Reactor Design, 559
A. C. Papes_Filho and R. M. Filho
Dynamic Models towards Operator and Engineer Training: Virtual Environment, 565
C. J. G. Vasconcelos, R. M. Filho, R. Spandri and M. R. Wolf-Maciel
A Multi-Level Programming Optimization Approach to Enterprise-wide Supply Chain Planning, 571
J. Ryu
Exploring Classifiability Metrics for Selecting Informative Genes, 577
J. Wu and I. P. Androulakis
Reactive Distillation Modelling and Sensitivity Analysis Based on NEQ Model, 583
D. Rouzineau, M. Meyer, M. Prevost, X. Meyer and J. M. Reneaume
Mechanistic Dynamic Modelling of an Industrial FCC Unit, 589
J. Fernandes, J. J. Verstraete, C. C. Pinheiro, N. Oliveira and F. Ramôa_Ribeiro
Semi-empirical Modelling with Integration of Commercial Modelling Tools, 595
G. Schopfer, O. Kahrs, W. Marquardt, M. Warncke, T. Mrziglod and A. Schuppert
Mathematical Modelling of Reaction Kinetics Applied for Industrial Dehydrate Method of P2O5 Production, 601
I. V. Soboleva and E. M. Koltsova
A CAPE-OPEN based Framework for Process Simulation Solutions Integration, 607
L. Testard and J. P. Belaud
Gas Flow Distribution Modelling in Conical Spouted Beds, 613
R. Aguado, S. Alvarez, M. J. San_José, M. Olazar and J. Bilbao
Study and Modelling of Simultaneous Hydrodesulfurization, Hydrodenitrogenation and Hydrodearomatization on Vacuum Gas Oil Hydrotreatment, 619
F. Jiménez, M. Núñez and V. Kafarov
Multi-Scale Distributed Parameter Model of an Adsorption Column using a Bond Graph Approach, 625
F. Couenne, D. Eberard, L. Lefèvre, C. Jallut and B. Maschke
An Integration Based Optimization Approach for Parameter Estimation in Dynamic Models, 631
M. Yuccer, I. Atasoy and R. Berber
Mathematical Modeling of Ethylene Polymerization with Ziegler-Natta Catalyst, 1687
S. M. Ghafelebashi_Zarand and S. M. M. Mortazavi
Hybrid Modelling Development for a Continuous Industrial Kraft Pulping Digester, 1693
R. M. Filho, H. C. Aguiar and N. V. Polowisk
Modeling and Parameter Estimation of Nitroxide Mediated Living Free Radical Polymerization (NMRP) of Styrene, 1699
P. V. R. Mesa, J. Belincanta and L. M. F. Lona
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Session PD-01: Process and Product Design
Tuesday, June 1st 2005, 10:20
Design and Control of Recycle Systems by Non-Linear Analysis, 637
A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea and A. C. Dimian
Novel Group Contribution Based Approach in Process Flowsheet Synthesis, Design and Modelling, 643
L. d'Anterroches and R. Gani
Optimal Synthesis of an Emulsion Pertraction Process for the Removal of Pollutant Anions in Industrial Wastewater Systems, 649
M. F. San_Román, E. Bringas, I. Ortiz and I. E. Grossmann
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Session PD-02: Process and Product Design
Tuesday, June 1st 2005, 11:20
Modelling and Simulation of Operation for the TAEE Synthesis by Catalytic Distillation, 655
C. Ciornei, G. Bumbac and V. Plesu
Use of Interval Optimization for finding Limiting Flows of Batch Extractive Distillation, 661
E. R. Frits, M. Cs. Markót, T. Csendes, Z. Lelkes, Z. Fonyo and E. Rev
Effects of Catalyst Activity Profiles on the Operating Conditions of an Industrial Polymerization Reactor, 667
S. Németh, B. Feil, P. Arva and J. Abonyi
Particle-scale Heat Removal in Fixed-bed Catalytic Reactors: Modelling and Optimisation of a Desorptive Cooling Process, 673
M. Richrath, S. Lohse, M. Grünewald and D. W. Agar
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Session PD-03: Process and Product Design
Tuesday, June 1st 2005, 15:00
Optimal Platform Design of Offshore Fields with Satellite Production, 679
R. Barnes and A. Kokossis
AquoMin: Targeting and Design of Mass-Exchange Networks featuring Regeneration Recycle, 685
S. Relvas, H. A. Matos, M. C. Fernandes and C. P. Nunes
Water Networks Security: A Two Stage Mixed-Integer Stochastic Program for Sensor Placement Under Uncertainty, 691
S. Frausto-Hernández, U. M. Diwekar, S. Hernández-Castro and V. Rico-Ramírez
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Session PD-04: Process and Product Design
Tuesday, June 1st 2005, 15:00
Case-Based Reasoning Tool for the Support of Process and Product Design, 697
Y. Avramenko, A. Kraslawski and W. Krysiak
With Data-Based Models and Design of Experiments towards Successful Products - Concept of the Product Design Workbench, 703
T. Mrziglod and A. Ohrenberg
Modelling Fermenters with CFD, 709
P. Moilanen, M. Laakkonen and J. Aittamaa
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Session PD-poster: Process and Product Design
Tu./Wed., May 31st /June 1st 2005, 14:00
Optimal Synthesis of Distillation Columns: Integration of Process Simulators in a Disjunctive Programming Environment., 715
J. A. Caballero, D. Milán-Yañez and I. E. Grossmann
Homogeneous Azeotropic Pressure Swing Distillation: Continuous and Batch Process, 721
J.-U. Repke and A. Klein
Stochastic Optimization Based Approach for Designing Cost Optimal Water Networks, 727
G. Poplewski and J. M. Jezowski
A Framework for Product Analysis: Modelling and Design of Release and Uptake of Pesticides, 733
N. Muro-Suñé, A. Munir, R. Gani, G. Bell and I. Shirley
Algorithmic Synthesis and Integrated Design for Activated Sludge Processes Using Genetic Algorithms, 739
S. Revollar, R. Lamanna and P. Vega
Nonlinear Analysis and Design of High-Impact Polymerization Reactors Using a Bifunctional Initiator, 745
R. López-Negrete, J. F. López-Rubio, A. Flores-Tlacuahuac and E. Saldívar-Guerra
Efficient Feed Preheat Targeting for Distillation by Feed Splitting, 751
B. F. Deshmukh, R. K. Malik and S. Bandyopadhyay
Application of the Rectification Body Method to Batch Rectification, 757
J. Espinosa, S. Brüggemann and W. Marquardt
On the Optimization of Hydrogen Storage in Metal Hydride Beds, 763
M. C. Georgiadis, E. S. Kikkinides and A. K. Stubos
Nonlinear Approach to Design of Monolithic Loop Reactor for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, 769
M. Lumluksanaphaiboon, C. S. Bildea and J. Grievink
Optimal Control of a Continuous Perfectly Mixed Hybridoma Bioreactor, 775
I. D. Ofiteru, A. Woinaroschy and V. Lavric
Framework for Proper Integration of Flexibility in Conceptual Designs of Energy and Industrial Infrastructures, 781
A. N. Ajah, P. M. Herder, J. Grievink and M. P. C. Weijnen
Hierarchical Decision Approach: Key to Activated Sludge Process Redesign, 787
X. Flores, M. Poch, I. Rodríguez-Roda, R. Bañares-Alcántara and L. Jiménez_Esteller
Synthesis of Industrial Systems based on Value Analysis, 793
J. Sadhukhan and Robin Smith
Modelling of Sulphur Deposition in Natural Gas, 799
JP. Serin, P. Cézac, F. Broto and G. Mouton
A New Approach to the Design of Internally Heat-Integrated Tray Distillation Columns, 805
M. Gadalla, Z. Olujic, A. de Rijke and P. J. Jansens
Dynamic Investigation of High-Purity/High-Conversion Generic Reactive Distillation, 811
M. J. Olanrewaju and M. A. Al-Arfaj
Modeling the Energy Consumption of Chemical Batch Plants Using a Combined Top-Down/Bottom-Up Approach, 817
P. Bieler, A. Szijjarto, U. Fischer and K. Hungerbühler
Systematic Synthesis of Functionally Distinct New Distillation Systems for Five-Component Separations, 823
B.-G. Rong, A. Kraslawski and I. Turunen
MINLP model for synthesis of Paraxylene Separation Processes based on Crystallization Technology, 829
C. A. Mendez, J. Myers, S. Roberts, J. Logsdon, A. Vaia and I. E. Grossmann
A Novel Dissolution-Diffusion Model for Investigation of Drug Release from Polymeric Microspheres, 835
J. Pan, Y. Qian, L. Zhang and Y. Jiang
Short-Path Evaporation for Chemical Product Modelling, Analysis and Design, 841
M. Sales-Cruz and R. Gani
Optimal Process Design for the Synthesis of 2,3-Dimethyl butene-1, 847
J. Gangadwala, A. Kienle, U.-U. Haus, D. Michaels and R. Weismantel
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment as a tool for Process Optimisation in the Utility Sector, 853
S. M. Corvalán, P. Martinez and A. M. Eliceche
Bioprocesses and other Production Processes with Multi-stability for Method Testing and Analysis, 859
T. Vesterinen and R. Ritala
Rapid Screening of Conceptual Reactive Separation Process Options, 865
D. Montolio-Rodriguez and P. Linke
Design and Optimization of Layer Crystallization Processes, 871
C. Wallert, W. Marquardt, J. Th. Leu and J. Strube
New Hybrid Method for Mass Exchange Network Optimisation, 877
A. M. Emhamed, Z. Lelkes, E. Rev, T. Farkas, Z. Fonyo and D. M. Fraser
Knowledge Discovery Method for the Identification of Solvents for the Bio-Catalytic Reactions, 883
S. Beliaev and A. Kraslawski
R-Graph-Based Distillation Column Superstructure and MINLP Model, 889
T. Farkas, E. Rev, B. Czuczai, Z. Fonyo and Z. Lelkes
Feasibility Study of Heterogeneous Batch Extractive Distillation, 895
I. Rodríguez-Donis, V. Varga, V. Gerbaud, Z. Lelkes, E. Rev, Z. Fonyo and X. Joulia
Multilevel Phenomenological Modelling Approach to Support the Evaluation and Generation of Intensified Processes, 901
J. A. Arizmendi-Sánchez and P. N. Sharratt
Optimising the Design and Operation of Industrial Utility Plants subject to Variable Demands and Prices, 907
O. Aguilar, Robin Smith, S. J. Perry and J.-K. Kim
A Problem Formulation for Optimal Mixed-Sized Box Packing, 913
J. Westerlund, L. G. Papageorgiou and T. Westerlund
Optimal Design of Continuous Sterilization Processes with Plate Heat Exchangers, 919
J. A. W. Gut and J. M. Pinto
A "MINLP" Formulation for Optimal Design of a Catalytic Distillation Column Based on a Generic Non-Equilibrium Model, 925
J. M. Gómez, J. M. Reneaume, M. Roques, M. Meyer and X. Meyer
Synthesis of a Non Dispersive Solvent Extraction Plant for Effluent Treatment and Metal Recovery, 931
S. M. Corvalán, I. Ortiz and A. M. Eliceche
Process Synthesis applied to the Food Industry, 937
F. Michiel_Meeuse
MINLP Synthesis of Reactor Networks Based on a Concept of Time Dependent Economic Regions, 943
N. Iršič Bedenik and Z. Kravanja
A Robust Hybrid Search Technique for Solving Distributed Wastewater Treatment Systems, 949
C. Martín-Sistac and M. Graells
Cognitive Reliability Analysis of the Process Plant, 1705
J. Savkovic-Stevanovic
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Session PO-01: Process Operation and Control
Monday, May 30th 2005, 10:40
A Framework for the Mixed Integer Dynamic Optimisation of Waste Water Treatment Plants using Scenario-Dependent Optimal Control, 955
J. Busch, M. Santos, J. Oldenburg, A. Cruse and W. Marquardt
On-line Fault Diagnosis Support for Real Time Evolution applied to Multi-Component Distillation, 961
S. Ferrer-Nadal, I. Yélamos-Ruiz, M. Graells and L. Puigjaner
Real-Time Feasibility of Nonlinear Predictive Control for Semi-batch Reactors, 967
H. Arellano-Garcia, T. Barz, M. Wendt and G. Wozny
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Session PO-02: Process Operation and Control
Monday, May 30th 2005, 11:40
Control of Integrated Process Networks - A Multi-Time Scale Perspective, 973
M. Baldea and P. Daoutidis
Minimum-Cost Operation in Heat-Exchanger Networks, 979
A. H. González and J. L. Marchetti
An Online Decision Support Framework for Managing Abnormal Supply Chain Events , 985
M. Bansal, A. Adhitya, R. Srinivasan and I. A. Karimi
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Session PO-03: Process Operation and Control
Monday, May 30th 2005, 14:00
Novel Scheduling of a Mixed Batch/Continuous Sugar Milling Plant using Petri nets, 991
M. Ghaeli, P. A. Bahri and P. L. Lee
Improving Short-Term Planning by incorporating Scheduling Consequences, 997
P. Heijnen, I. Bouwmans and Z. Verwater-Lukszo
Multi-scale Planning and Scheduling in The Pharmaceutical Industry, 1003
H. Stefansson and N. Shah
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Session PO-04: Process Operation and Control
Monday, May 30th 2005, 15:00
Initiation and Inhibiting Mechanisms for Multi-tasking Control in Discrete Event Systems, 1009
S. Macchietto, N. J. Alsop, R. J. Baird, Z. P. Feng and B. H. Chen
Model Based Parametric Control in Anaesthesia, 1015
P. Dua, V. Dua and E. N. Pistikopoulos
Anti-Slug Control Experiments on a Small-Scale Two-Phase Loop, 1021
H. Sivertsen and S. Skogestad
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Session PO-05: Process Operation and Control
Monday, May 30th 2005, 16:20
Using CLP and MILP for Scheduling Commodities in a Pipeline, 1027
L. Magatão, L. V. R. Arruda and F. Neves_Jr.
Scheduling of a Pipeless Multi-Product Batch Plant using Mixed-Integer Programming Combined with Heuristics, 1033
S. Panek, S. Engell and C. Lessner
On the State-Task Network Formulation: Time Representations, 1039
C. T. Maravelias
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Session PO-06: Process Operation and Control
Monday, May 30th 2005, 17:20
Optimization of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing with Scheduling Tools - Experiences from the Real World, 1045
C. A. Siletti, D. Petrides and A. Koulouris
Advances in Robust Optimization Approaches for Scheduling under Uncertainty, 1051
S. L. Janak and C. A. Floudas
Proactive Approach to address Robust Batch Process Scheduling under Short-Term Uncertainties, 1057
A. Bonfill, A. Espuña and L. Puigjaner
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Session PO-07: Process Operation and Control
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 15:00
A Rigorous MINLP for the Simultaneous Scheduling and Operation of Multiproduct Pipeline Systems, 1063
R. Rejowski_Jr. and J. M. Pinto
Multicommodity Transportation and Supply Problem with Stepwise Constant Cost Function, 1069
Z. Lelkes, E. Rev, T. Farkas, Z. Fonyo, T. Kovacs and I. Jones
Design and Planning of Supply Chains with Reverse Flows, 1075
M. I. Gomes_Salema, A. P. Barbosa-Póvoa and A. Q. Novais
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Session PO-08: Process Operation and Control
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 16:20
Heterogeneous Batch Distillation Processes: Real System Optimization, 1081
S. Pommier, S. Massebeuf, V. Gerbaud, O. Baudouin, P. Baudet and X. Joulia
Modelling and Optimisation of Distributed-Parameter Batch and Semi-batch Reactor Systems, 1087
X. Zheng, Robin Smith and C. Theodoropoulos
Optimal Start-up of Micro Power Generation Processes, 1093
P. I. Barton, A. Mitsos and B. Chachuat
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Session PO-09: Process Operation and Control
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 17:20
Performance Monitoring of Industrial Controllers Based on the Predictability of Controller Behavior, 1099
R. A. Ghraizi, E. Martínez, C. de Prada, F. Cifuentes and J. L. Martínez
A Systematic Approach to Plant-Wide Control Based on Thermodynamics, 1105
L. T. Antelo, I. Otero-Muras, J. R. Banga and A. A. Alonso
A Multiple Model, State Feedback Strategy for Robust Control of Nonlinear Processes, 1111
F. Y. Wang, P. A. Bahri, P. L. Lee and I. T. Cameron
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Session PO-10: Process Operation and Control
Wednesday, June 1st 2005, 10:20
A Robust Discriminate Analysis Method for Process Fault Diagnosis, 1117
D. Wang and J. A. Romagnoli
Learning in Intelligent Systems for Process Safety Analysis, 1123
C. Zhao and V. Venkatasubramanian
Multivariate Decision Trees for the Interrogation of Bioprocess Data, 1129
K. Kipling, G. Montague, E. B. Martin and A. J. Morris
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Session PO-11: Process Operation and Control
Wednesday, June 1st 2005, 11:20
On a New Definition of a Stochastic-Based Accuracy Concept of Data Reconciliation-Based Estimators, 1135
M. Bagajewicz
The Integration of Process and Spectroscopic Data for Enhanced Knowledge Extraction in Batch Processes, 1141
C. W. L. Wong, R. E. A. Escott, A. J. Morris and E. B. Martin
A Systematic Approach for Soft Sensor Development, 1147
B. Lin, B. Recke, P. Renaudat, J. Knudsen and S. B. Jørgensen
Application of Multi-Objective Optimisation to Process Measurement System Design, 1153
D. Brown, F. Maréchal, G. Heyen and J. Paris
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Session PO-poster: Process Operation and Control
Tu./Wed., May 31st /June 1st 2005, 14:00
Utilities Systems On-Line Optimization and Monitoring: Experiences from the Real World, 1159
D. Ruiz, J. Mamprin, C. Ruiz, D. Nelson and G. Roseme
A Continuous-Time Formulation for Scheduling Multi-Stage Multi-product Batch Plants with Non-identical Parallel Units , 1165
L. Yu and I. A. Karimi
Optimal Scheduling of Supply Chains: A New Continuous-Time Formulation, 1171
A. C. S. Amaro and A. P. Barbosa-Póvoa
Effect of Pricing, Advertisement and Competition in Multisite Capacity Planning, 1177
M. Bagajewicz
Multi-objective Optimization of Curds Manufacture, 1183
N. G. Vaklieva, A. Espuña, E. G. Shopova, B. B. Ivanov and L. Puigjaner
Global Supply Chain Network Optimization for Pharmaceuticals, 1189
R. T. Sousa, N. Shah and L. G. Papageorgiou
Linear Quadratic Control Problem in Biomedical Engineering, 1195
I. Y. Sánchez_Chávez, R. Morales-Menéndez and S. O. Martínez_Chapa
Using Structured and Unstructured Estimators for Distillation Units: A Critical Comparison, 1201
F. Bezzo, R. Muradore and M. Barolo
Modeling of Complex Dynamics in Reaction-Diffusion-Convection Model of Cross-Flow Reactor with Thermokinetic Autocatalysis, 1207
T. Trávníčková, I. Schreiber and M. Kubíček
A Design and Scheduling RTN Continuous-time Formulation, 1213
P. M. Castro, A. P. Barbosa-Póvoa and A. Q. Novais
Use of Perfect Indirect Control to Minimize the State Deviations, 1219
E. S. Hori, S. Skogestad and W. H. Kwong
Constraints Propagation Techniques in Batch Plants Planning and Scheduling, 1225
M. T. M. Rodrigues and L. Gimeno
Information Logistics for Supply Chain Management within Process Industry Environments, 1231
M. Vegetti, S. Gonnet, G. Henning and H. Leone
Plant Structure Based Equipment Assignment in Control Recipe Generation Considering Conflicts with Other Batches, 1237
T. Fuchino and H. Watanabe
IMC Design of Cascade Control, 1243
M. R. Cesca and J. L. Marchetti
Robust Model-Based Predictive Controller for Hybrid System via Parametric Programming, 1249
A. M. Manthanwar, V. Sakizlis, V. Dua and E. N. Pistikopoulos
Model Based Operation of Emulsion Polymerisation Reactors with Evaporative Cooling: Application to Vinyl Acetate Homopolymerization, 1255
S. Arora, R. Gesthuisen and S. Engell
Event-Based Approach for Supply Chain Fault Analysis, 1261
R. Sarrate, F. Nejjari, F. D. Mele, J. Quevedo and L. Puigjaner
Back-off Application for Dynamic Optimisation and Control of Nonlinear Processes, 1267
S. I. Biagiola, A. Bandoni and J. L. Figueroa
Operational Planning of Crude Oil Processing Terminals, 1273
A. M. Blanco, A. B. Morales_Díaz, A. Rodríguez_Angeles and A. Sánchez
A Hierarchical Approach to Optimize LNG Fractionation Units, 1279
H. E. Alfadala, B. M. Ahmad and A. F. Warsame
First Principles Model Based Control, 1285
M. Rodríguez and D. Pérez
On-line Oxygen Uptake Rate as a new tool for monitoring and controlling the SBR process, 1291
S. Puig, Ll. Corominas, J. Colomer, M. D. Balaguer and J. Colprim
On-Line Dynamic Monitoring of the SHARON Process for sustainable nitrogen removal from wastewater, 1297
K. Villez, C. Rosen, S. Van Hulle, C. Yoo and P. A. Vanrolleghem
Robust Controller Design for a Chemical Reactor, 1303
M. Bakošová, D. Puna and A. Mészáros
A MINLP/RCPSP Decomposition Approach for the Short-Term Planning of Batch Production, 1309
N. Trautmann and C. Schwindt
A Framework for On-line Full Optimising Control of Chemical Processes, 1315
P. A. Rolandi and J. A. Romagnoli
Wavelet-Based Nonlinear Multivariate Statistical Process Control, 1321
A. H. S. Maulud, D. Wang and J. A. Romagnoli
Anaerobic Digestion Process Parameter Identification and Marginal Confidence Intervals by Multivariate Steady State Analysis and Bootstrap., 1327
G. Ruiz, M. Castellano, W. González, E. Roca and J.M. Lema
An Efficient Real-Time Dynamic Optimisation Architecture for the Control of Non-Isothermal Tubular Reactors, 1333
M. R. García, E. Balsa-Canto, C. Vilas, J. R. Banga and A. A. Alonso
Model Based Control of Solidification, 1339
B. Furenes and B. Lie
h-Techsight: A Knowledge Management Platform for Technology Intensive Industries, 1345
A. Kokossis, R. Bañares-Alcántara, L. Jiménez_Esteller and P. Linke
Modelling for Control of Industrial Fermentation, 1351
J. K. Rasmussen, H. Madsen and S. B. Jørgensen
System-Dynamics Modelling to Improve Complex Inventory Management in a Batch-Wise Plant , 1357
Z. Verwater-Lukszo and T. S. Christina
Dynamic Modeling and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit, 1363
R. Roman, Z. K. Nagy, F. Allgöwer and S. Agachi
Improving of Wavelets Filtering Approaches, 1369
R. V. Tona, A. Espuña and L. Puigjaner
Supply Chain Monitoring: A Statistical Approach, 1375
F. D. Mele, E. Musulin and L. Puigjaner
Closing the Information Loop in Recipe-Based Batch Production, 1381
E. Musulin, M. J. Arbiza, A. Bonfill and L. Puigjaner
Agent-Based Intelligent System Development for Decision Support in Chemical Process Industry, 1387
Y. Gao and A. Kokossis
Enhanced modelling of an industrial fermentation process through data fusion techniques, 1393
S. Triadaphillou, E. B. Martin, G. Montague, P. Jeffkins, S. Stimpson and A. Nordon
Implementation of Multi-Kalman Filter to Detect Runaway Situations and Recover Control, 1399
R. Nomen, J. Sempere, E. Serra and J. Cano
Supply Chain Management through a Combined Simulation-Optimisation Approach, 1405
F. D. Mele, A. Espuña and L. Puigjaner
Data-Based Internal Model Controller Design for a Class of Nonlinear Systems, 1411
A. G. Kalmukale and M.-S. Chiu
Measurement-Based Run-to-run Optimization of a Batch Reaction-Distillation System, 1417
A. Marchetti, B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin, S. Elgue, L. Prat and M. Cabassud
Nonlinear Behaviour of a Low-Density Polyethylene Tubular Reactor-Separator-Recycle System, 1423
M. Häfele, I. Disli-Uslu, A. Kienle, V. M. Krishna, S. Pushpavanam and C.-U. Schmidt
Control and Optimal Operation of Simple Heat Pump Cycles, 1429
J. B. Jensen and S. Skogestad
Advanced Process Control of Pantolactone Synthesis using Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC), 1435
C. Cormos and S. Agachi
Design and Analysis of a Classical Controller to the Residual Oil in a Small Scale Semibatch Extractor, 1441
A. F. Custódio, D. F. Rezende, M. R. Wolf-Maciel and R. M. Filho
Optimal Sensor Network Design and Upgrade using Tabu Search, 1447
M. C. Carnero, J. L. Hernández and M. C. Sánchez
Multiperiod Planning of Multiproduct Pipelines, 1453
D. C. Cafaro and J. Cerdá
Statistical Performance Monitoring Using State Space Modelling and Wavelet Analysis, 1459
A. Alawi, A. J. Morris and E. B. Martin
Predictve Functional Control Applied to Multicomponent Batch Distillation Column, 1465
D. Zumoffen, L. Garyulo, M. Basualdo and L. Jiménez_Esteller
Fault Tolerant Control with Respect to Actuator Failures. Application to Steam Generator Process, 1471
A. Aïtouche and B. Ould_Bouamama
Open/Closed Loop Bifurcation Analysis and Dynamic Simulation for Identification and Model Based Control of Polymerization Reactors, 1477
M. P. Vega and M. R. C. Fortunato
Effect of Recycle Streams on Energy Performance and Closed Loop Dynamics of Distillation Sequences, 1483
S. Hernández, J. G. Segovia-Hernández, J. C. Cárdenas and V. Rico-Ramírez
Expert System for the Control of Emergencies of a Process Plant, 1489
M. L. Espasa and F. B. Gibert
An Expert System for a Semi-Batch Pilot Scale Emulsion Copolymerisation Facility, 1495
R. Chew, B. Alhamad, V. G. Gomes and J. A. Romagnoli
Integrating Data Uncertainty in Multiresolution Analysis , 1501
M. S. Reis and P. M. Saraiva
Improving Performance Of Absorption Column In Natural Gas Dehydration Process, 1711
N. Kasiri and Sh. Hormozdi
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Session IA-01: Integrated Approaches in CAPE
Monday, May 30th 2005, 10:40
Integrated Process and Product Design Optimization: A Cosmetic Emulsion Application, 1507
F. P. Bernardo and P. M. Saraiva
Design Synthesis for Simultaneous Waste Source Reduction and Recycling Analysis in Batch Processes, 1513
I. Halim and R. Srinivasan
Design and Control Structure Integration from a Model-Based Methodology for Reaction-Separation with Recycle Systems, 1519
E. Ramírez and R. Gani
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Session IA-02: Integrated Approaches in CAPE
Monday, May 30th 2005, 11:40
Modelling and Optimisation of Industrial Absorption Processes: An EC Collaborative Research Project, 1525
P. Seferlis, N. Dalaouti, E. Y. Kenig, B. Huepen, P. Patil, M. Jobson, J. Klemeš, P. Proios, M. C. Georgiadis, E. N. Pistikopoulos, S. Singare, C. S. Bildea, J. Grievink, P. J. T. Verheijen, M. Hostrup, P. Harper, G. Vlachopoulos, C. Kerasidis, J. Katsanevakis, D. Constantinidis, P. Stehlik and G. Fernholz
An Integrated Approach to Modelling of Chemical Transformations in Chemical Reactors, 1531
T. Salmi, D. Yu. Murzin, J. Wärnå, M. Kangas, E. Toukoniitty and V. Nieminen
An MILP Model for the Optimal Design of Purification Tags and Synthesis of Downstream Processing, 1537
E. Simeonidis, J. M. Pinto and L. G. Papageorgiou
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Session IA-03: Integrated Approaches in CAPE
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 10:20
An Upper Ontology based on ISO 15926, 1543
R. Batres, M. West, D. Leal, D. Price and Y. Naka
Multi-agent Systems for Ontology-Based Information Retrieval, 1549
R. Bañares-Alcántara, L. Jiménez_Esteller and A. Aldea
An Agent-Based Approach for Supply Chain Retrofitting under Uncertainty, 1555
G. Guillén, F. D. Mele, F. Urbano, A. Espuña and L. Puigjaner
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Session IA-04: Integrated Approaches in CAPE
Tuesday, May 31st 2005, 11:20
Pharmaceutical Informatics: A Novel Paradigm for Pharmaceutical Product Development and Manufacture, 1561
C. Zhao, G. Joglekar, A. Jain, V. Venkatasubramanian and G. V. Reklaitis
A Web Service Based Framework for Information Integration of the Process Industry Systems, 1567
Xiangyu Li, Xiuxi Li and Y. Qian
A Library for Equation System Processing based on the CAPE-OPEN ESO Interface, 1573
G. Schopfer, J. Wyes, W. Marquardt and L. von Wedel
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Session IA-poster: Integrated Approaches in CAPE
Tu./Wed., May 31st /June 1st 2005, 14:00
On the Optimal Synthesis of Micro Polymerase Chain Reactor Systems for DNA Analysis, 1579
T. Zhelev
An Agent-oriented Approach to Integrated Process Operations in Chemical Plants, 1585
M. Nikraz and P. A. Bahri
Entire Supply Chain Optimization in Terms of Hybrid in Approach, 1591
T. Wada, Y. Shimizu and J. Yoo
A Computer Architecture to Support the Operation of Virtual Organisations for the Chemical Development Lifecycle, 1597
A. Conlin, P. English, H. Hiden, A. J. Morris, Rob Smith and A. Wright
An Approach for Integrating Process and Control Simulation into the Plant Engineering Process, 1603
M. Hoyer, R. Schumann and G. C. Premier
Process Integration and Optimization of Logistical Fuels Processing for Hydrogen Production, 1609
F. T. Eljack, R. M. Cummings, A. F. Abdelhady, M. R. Eden and B. J. Tatarchuk
A Systematic Approach for Synthesis of Optimal Polymer Films for Radioactive Decontamination and Waste Reduction, 1615
T. L. Mole, M. R. Eden, T. E. Burch, A. R. Tarrer and J. Johnston
Integration of Planning and Scheduling in Multi-site Plants – Application to Paper Manufacturing, 1621
S. A. Munawar, M. D. Kapadi, S. C. Patwardhan, K. P. Madhavan, S. Pragathieswaran, P. Lingathurai and R. D. Gudi
Review of Optimization Models in the Pollution Prevention and Control, 1627
E. Kondili
Models for Integrated Resource and Operation Scheduling, 1633
A. Haït, M. Trépanier and P. Baptiste
Automated Process Design Using Web-Service based Parameterised Constructors, 1639
T. Seuranen, T. Karhela and M. Hurme
Integrated Design of Optimal Processes and Molecules: A Framework for Solvent-Based Separation and Reactive-Separation Systems, 1645
A. I. Papadopoulos and P. Linke
A Computer-Aided Methodology for Optimal Solvent Design for Reactions with Experimental Verification, 1651
M. Folic, C. S. Adjiman and E. N. Pistikopoulos
Development of Information System for Extrusion Forming Process of Catalyst Pastes, 1657
A. V. Jensa, A. A. Polunin, V. V. Kostutchenko, I. A. Petropavlovskiy and E. M. Koltsova
Integrating Short-Term Budgeting into Multi-site Scheduling, 1663
G. Guillén, M. Badell, A. Espuña and L. Puigjaner
An Integrated Modelling Framework for Asset-Wide Lifecycle Modelling, 1669
S. Sundaram and K. Loudermilk
The Integrated Simulation and Optimization for Absorption-stabilization System and Gas Processing Unit, 1681
E. Lu, Q. Pan and H. Zhang
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