Complexity and Complex Thermoeconomic Systems describes the properties of complexity and complex thermo-economic systems as the consequence of formulations, definitions, tools, solutions and results consistent with the best performance of a system. Applying to complex systems contemporary advanced techniques, such as static optimization, optimal control, and neural networks, this book treats the systems theory as a science of general laws for functional integrities. It also provides a platform for the discussion of various definitions of complexity, complex hierarchical structures, self-organization examples, special references, and historical issues.
This book is a valuable reference for scientists, engineers and graduated students in chemical, mechanical, and environmental engineering, as well as those in physics, ecology and biology, helping them better understand the complex thermodynamic systems and enhance their technical skills in research.
1. 7.1 Introduction - p. 175 2. 7.2 A discrete model for a nonlinear problem of maximum power from radiation - p. 177 3. 7.3 Nonconstant Hamiltonians and convergence of discrete DP algorithms to viscosity solutions of HJB equations - p. 178 4. 7.4 Dynamic programming equation for maximum power from radiation - p. 186 5. 7.5 Discrete approximations and time adjoint as a Lagrange multiplier - p. 187 6. 7.6 Mean and local intensities in discrete processes - p. 192 7. 7.7 Legendre transform and original work function - p. 194 8. 7.8 Numerical approaches applying dynamic programming - p. 196 9. 7.9 Dimensionality reduction in dynamic programming algorithms - p. 200 10. 7.10 Concluding remarks - p. 202 11. Chapter 8: Chemical systems with catalyst decay and regeneration - p. 205 12. Abstract - p. 207 13. 8.1 Mathematical model for kinetics of reaction and deactivation - p. 207 14. 8.2 Optimal temperatures for single catalytic reaction in a batch reactor and moving bed reactors - p. 210 15. 8.3 Tubular reactor with fixed catalyst bed and optimal reaction-regeneration cycle - p. 224 16. 8.4 Discussion of basic results - p. 244 17. 8.5 Consecutive-parallel reactions with exponential catalyst decay - p. 245 18. 8.6 Possible reactions and related special cases - p. 271 19. 8.7 Final remarks - p. 275 20. Chapter 9: Dynamical properties of systems - p. 278 21. Chapter 10: Some important applications of systems theory - p. 319 22. Glossary - p. 381 23. Index - p. 387
Complexity and Complex Thermoeconomic Systems describes the properties of complexity and complex thermo-economic systems as the consequence of formulations, definitions, tools, solutions and results consistent with the best performance of a system. Applying to complex systems contemporary advanced techniques, such as static optimization, optimal control, and neural networks, this book treats the systems theory as a science of general laws for functional integrities. It also provides a platform for the discussion of various definitions of complexity, complex hierarchical structures, self-organization examples, special references, and historical issues.
This book is a valuable reference for scientists, engineers and graduated students in chemical, mechanical, and environmental engineering, as well as those in physics, ecology and biology, helping them better understand the complex thermodynamic systems and enhance their technical skills in research.
1. 7.1 Introduction - p. 175 2. 7.2 A discrete model for a nonlinear problem of maximum power from radiation - p. 177 3. 7.3 Nonconstant Hamiltonians and convergence of discrete DP algorithms to viscosity solutions of HJB equations - p. 178 4. 7.4 Dynamic programming equation for maximum power from radiation - p. 186 5. 7.5 Discrete approximations and time adjoint as a Lagrange multiplier - p. 187 6. 7.6 Mean and local intensities in discrete processes - p. 192 7. 7.7 Legendre transform and original work function - p. 194 8. 7.8 Numerical approaches applying dynamic programming - p. 196 9. 7.9 Dimensionality reduction in dynamic programming algorithms - p. 200 10. 7.10 Concluding remarks - p. 202 11. Chapter 8: Chemical systems with catalyst decay and regeneration - p. 205 12. Abstract - p. 207 13. 8.1 Mathematical model for kinetics of reaction and deactivation - p. 207 14. 8.2 Optimal temperatures for single catalytic reaction in a batch reactor and moving bed reactors - p. 210 15. 8.3 Tubular reactor with fixed catalyst bed and optimal reaction-regeneration cycle - p. 224 16. 8.4 Discussion of basic results - p. 244 17. 8.5 Consecutive-parallel reactions with exponential catalyst decay - p. 245 18. 8.6 Possible reactions and related special cases - p. 271 19. 8.7 Final remarks - p. 275 20. Chapter 9: Dynamical properties of systems - p. 278 21. Chapter 10: Some important applications of systems theory - p. 319 22. Glossary - p. 381 23. Index - p. 387
