The DIRECT algorithm: 25 years Later

DR Jones, JRRA Martins - Journal of global optimization, 2021 - Springer
Introduced in 1993, the DIRECT global optimization algorithm provided a fresh approach to
minimizing a black-box function subject to lower and upper bounds on the variables. In …

Review on the design and optimization of natural gas liquefaction processes for onshore and offshore applications

T He, IA Karimi, Y Ju - Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2018 - Elsevier
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been the fastest increasing fossil fuel in the world energy
market due to its low carbon dioxide emission, high energy density, and ease of transport …

Innovative valorization of biomass waste through integration of pyrolysis and gasification: Process design, optimization, and multi-scenario sustainability analysis

Y Ayub, J Zhou, W Shen, J Ren - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
An innovative valorization process for biomass waste treatment has been developed in this
study. The basic simulation process developed considering experimental studies, and it has …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive review of current natural gas liquefaction processes on technical and economic performance

J Zhang, H Meerman, R Benders, A Faaij - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper provides a quantitative technical and economic overview of the status of natural-
gas liquefaction (LNG) processes. Data is based on industrial practices in technical reports …

Comprehensive review of the design optimization of natural gas liquefaction processes: current status and perspectives

MA Qyyum, K Qadeer, M Lee - Industrial & Engineering Chemistry …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Globally, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has drawn interest as a green energy source in
comparison with other fossil fuels, mainly because of its ease of transport and low carbon …

Integration of the single-effect mixed refrigerant cycle with liquified air energy storage and cold energy of LNG regasification: Energy, exergy, and efficiency …

F Yehia, AANM Al-Haimi, Y Byun, J Kim, Y Yun, G Lee… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating global energy demand has prompted increased focus on the industry of
liquefied natural gas (LNG), emphasizing the need for optimizing liquefaction processes to …

Novel algorithm for linearly constrained derivative free global optimization of lipschitz functions

L Stripinis, R Paulavičius - Mathematics, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper introduces an innovative extension of the DIRECT algorithm specifically
designed to solve global optimization problems that involve Lipschitz continuous functions …

Managing uncertainty in data-driven simulation-based optimization

G Hüllen, J Zhai, SH Kim, A Sinha, MJ Realff… - Computers & Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Optimization using data from complex simulations has become an attractive decision-
making option, due to ability to embed high-fidelity, non-linear understanding of processes …

Novel propane-free mixed refrigerant integrated with nitrogen expansion natural gas liquefaction process for offshore units

C Jin, Y Yuan, H Son, Y Lim - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The presence of propane inventory in offshore liquefaction processes increases the
concerns for platform safety. To address this, we propose a novel liquefaction process that …

Process design and optimization of single mixed-refrigerant processes with the application of deep reinforcement learning

S Kim, MG Jang, JK Kim - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Deep reinforcement learning approach is considered for the design and optimization of SMR
(Single Mixed Refrigerant) cycles with which the refrigeration power is minimized. Deep Q …