In this work a model-based methodology to solve an integrated process design and control (IPDC) problem for a bioethanol production process is presented. The IPDC problem is formulated and solved such that the economic performance is optimized in terms of a cost effective design and controllable process. The concepts of attainable region (AR) and driving force (DF) are used within this methodol...

Citation: Whiteman ML, Fernández-Cabán PL, Phillips BM, Masters FJ, Bridge JA and Davis JR (2018) Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Building Envelope and Structural System Using Cyber-Physical Modeling in a Wind Tunnel. Front. Built Environ. 4:13. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2018.00013 Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Building Envelope and Structural System Using Cyber-Physical Modeling in a Wind T...

This paper surveys techniques for choosing linear feedback laws for linear, time-invariant, Continuous systems. The techniques discussed are for the purpose of achieving one or more of the following aims : reduction in the system sensitivity to internal parameter variations ; optimal design of the system ; control of the transient resoonse of the system and minimisation of noise effects. Feedba...

We study a situation in which an R&D department promotes the introduction of an innovation that results in costly re-adjustments for a production department. In response, the production department tries to resist change by improving the existing technology. We show that firms balancing the strengths of the two departments perform better. As a negative effect, resistance to change might distort ...

In this paper, the concept of cumulative count of conforming chart (CCC chart) is applied in inspection and maintenance planning for systems where minor inspection, major inspection, minor maintenance and major maintenance are available. Several inspection and maintenance plans are defined and studied quantitatively. Analytic expressions of relevant statistics and their expectations are derived...

The efficiency of the ejector cycle is very sensitive to the ejector efficiency. This paper provides a literature review on ejector efficiencies in various ejector systems, such as vapor compression systems, solar driven ejector systems. The definitions of overall ejector efficiency and ejector component efficiencies in literature are summarized. The assumed constant ejector component efficienc...

A principal must decide whether or not to implement a project that originated with one of her employees. Several employees have information about the quality of the project. A successfully implemented project raises the inventor’s chance of promotion, at his peer’s expense, but a failed project ruins the inventor’s career. An employee who has a relatively good reputation (and therefore is happy...