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Research
in this area focuses on the development of
computer aided tools for addressing design and operations
issues arising at various stages of product and process
design and process operations by developing and analyzing
efficient models and solution methodologies. Specific issues
considered include: the optimal allocation of resources and
best utilization of available production time, namely
short-term scheduling and long-range planning of batch and
continuous industrial plants; the incorporation of uncertainty
introduced by approximate models due to incomplete and
erroneous process data, as well as external disturbances
such as demand variations, price fluctuations, material
availability and equipment failure; the consideration of
environmental performance measures into the early process
and product design stages so that less pollution and waste is
generated through the reduction of energy consumption, the
use of alternative materials featuring the desired properties,
and the development of new cleaner products thus resulting
in environmentally benign manufacturing. uncertainty
introduced by approximate models due to incomplete and
erroneous process.
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