Multi-Objective Optimization Applications in Chemical Engineering

Multi-objective optimization (MOO) has received considerable attention from researchers in chemical engineering. Bhaskar et al. (2000a) have reviewed reported applications of MOO in chemical engineering until 2000. In this chapter, nearly hundred MOO applications in chemical engineering reported in journals from 2000 until mid 2007 are reviewed briefly. These are categorized into five groups: (1) process design and operation, (2) biotechnology and food industry, (3) petroleum refining and petrochemicals, (4) pharmaceuticals and other products/processes, and (5) polymerization. However, applications reported in this book are not included in this review.