Heuristics integrated process design

Process synthesis is introduced mostly using heuristics in Part One (Chapters 3 and 5), whereas Part Two provides more detailed algorithmic methods for chemical reactor network synthesis, separation train synthesis, the synthesis of reactor-separator-recycle networks, heat and power integration, mass integration, and the optimal design and sequencing of batch processes. 

Biomimetics in chemical conversions Has to be carefully integrated in the design heuristics. It must be remembered that biological systems have benefited from billions of years of evolution triggered by a multitude of optimization constraints. They offer unique process alternatives within themselves. 

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