First Workshop on Global Optimization in the Process Industry
June 17-18, 2004,
Berlin, Germany
Language:
English
Instructors:
Prof. Dr. Josef Kallrath (Scientific consultant, Weisenheim am Berg)
Dr. Ivo Nowak (HU-Berlin)
Dipl. Ing. Turang Ahadi-Oskui (TU-Berlin)
Objective:
Recent developments in numerical methods and modeling
techniques nowadays allow to solve complex industrial
optimization problems which could not be attacked at all some years ago.
This workshop will introduce state-of-the-art techniques for solving complex optimization problems in the field of process engineering.
We will focus on mixed-integer and global optimization techniques and
evolutionary algorithms, which will be applied to case studies.
This workshop is a mixture of presentations, case studies, and group discussions. Industrial strength modeling systems will be used during
the class.
Details schedule:
Day 1:
09.00-09:15 Welcome
09:15-12:30 Josef Kallrath:
Global Optimization in the 21st Century
- Advances and Challenges -
This lecture presents an overview of the research progress
in global optimization during the last five years (1998-2003).
It covers among other topics mixed-integer nonlinear
optimization, optimization with grey box/black
box/nonfactorable models, and hybrid approaches
involving constraint programming.
Process industry applications are discussed in greater detail.
13:30-15:30 Ivo Nowak: Mixed-Integer and Global Optimization:
Challenges and Solution Algorithms
16:00-17:30 MINLP software demonstration (Hands-on session)
Day 2:
09:00-10:00 Turang Ahadi-Oskui: Introduction into Evolutionary Algorithms (EA)
10:00-12:00 EA software demonstration (Hands-on session)
13:30-15:00 Wrap up, discussion and feedback
Audience:
Professionals from the process industry,
Ph.D-Students in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, OR or related areas.
Some familiarity with applied Modeling and Optimization
is desirable. Knowledge of modeling languages is not
required.
You will take home with you:
1. Copies of notes, transparencies and articles
2. Executable versions of models covered during the course
3. A full-scale PC version of the modeling system GAMS (limited-time use)
4. Information for follow-up
The lecturers:
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Prof. Dr. Josef Kallrath is author of several books
and a professional consultant, who
uses mathematical, in particular
mixed-integer optimization and global optimization techniques,
for supporting industrial decision processes.
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Dr. Ivo Nowak is Assistant Professor at the Department
of Applied Mathematics, Humboldt University Berlin.
His research activities are in the field
of MINLP solution algorithms and applications
and object-oriented programming.
He is the leader of the DFG-project
'Cost-effective Energy Conversion Systems'.
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Dipl. Ing. Turang Ahadi-Oskui is Research Associate at the
Institute for Energy Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin.
His research acitivities concentrate on the optimization
of the design of complex energy conversion systems.
He is a member of the DFG-project
'Cost-effective Energy Conversion Systems'.
Fees:
The fee for the workshop is 500 EUR +VAT.
A special academic rate of 350 EUR +VAT is available.
Travel and Accommodation:
The course will take place at
the
Department of Mathematics,
Humboldt University, Berlin
Contact:
Please send your registration to
Ivo Nowak
until May 17, 2004.
