Coupling biogeochemical simulation and mathematical optimisation towards eco-industrial energy systems design

Multicriteria optimisation and simulation: an industrial application

This paper deals with multicriteria discrete-continuous problems of scheduling nonpreemptable jobs. The need for reusability and modularity leads us to build a “generic” optimisation and simulation framework, while the need to quickly generate good compromises between conflicting objectives requires the implementation of multicriteria scheduling models. This paper describes the practical possib...

“Design and Optimisation of Cathodic Protection Systems Using Computer Simulation”

The design of cathodic protection systems normally relies on a combination of experience, experimental data and heuristics. However, problems and failures of CP systems not only has an economic cost, it can also present a threat to life and the environment. This paper will describe the application of a software system designed to simulate the performance of cathodic protection systems and predi...

Design and Integration of Simulation Models for Industrial Systems

Industrial systems are becoming complex and large-scale. Optimization of their operation and testing of their control systems are done on simulation models frequently, because simulated experiments are faster, cheaper, and repeatable compared to experiments done on real industrial plants. However, design and re-design of simulation models are difficult and time-consuming tasks. In addition, int...

Design and Off-design Simulation of Complex Energy Systems

Eco-Village and Climatic Design

Eco village design is a new field of knowledge still under development. It will be the physical manifestation of the unfolding of the ecovillage dream held by so many. It is generally agreed that concept of sustainability should play an increasing role in future urban development world-wide. In order to ensure ecological sustainability, cities around the world have to decrease their environment...