CHE 5480

NOVEL OPTIMIZATION METHODS IN ENGINEERING

SPRING 2011

School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering Instructor: Professor Miguel J. Bagajewicz

Email: Prof. Miguel Bagajewicz

Research Group URL: http://www.ou.edu/class/che-design

Class URL: http://www.ou.edu/class/che-design/che5480-11

Lectures and Homework

Course Contents

Coverage may (and will likely) be altered to accomodate to the time allotted as well as the need of the students.

Methods

Linear and Non-linear programming
Mixed Integer Linear and nonlinear programming
Stochastic Methods
Global Optimization
Optimization under parameter uncertainty

Applications

Water management in Process Industry
Refinery Operations
Heat Integration
.... and many others depending on student interest.

Software

GAMS Suite
Matlab
Evolver

Office Hours

I have an open door policy. Walk in my office every time you want and I will interrupt whatever I am doing. In case you feel better having an appointment, arrange for one. Two important rules to talk to me:

1. Make sure you thought about the problem and have some analysis to offer together with your question
2. Make sure you can explain you problem or make the question in one-two sentences.

Textbook

No text book in the class. Material will be provided by the instructor.

Homework

Homework will be assigned as frequently as once a week.

Grading System

Homework 15%
Tests/Quizes 45%
Final Project 40%

The final project(s) will be assigned by the instructor. It could consist of an individual project, a group project, or both, depending on the scope. Students are welcome to propose projects.

Some Rules

Late homework or reports loose their value exponentially. The time constant is 0.25/day.
No makeup exams.
Class attendance is required. Absences not justified carry a 10% penalty in the associated homework.
Other rules may be added.
Academic misconduct WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE REPORTED

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible so accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate his/her educational opportunities are discussed.