Generative ai and process systems engineering: The next frontier
This review article explores how emerging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models,
such as large language models (LLMs), can enhance solution methodologies within process …
such as large language models (LLMs), can enhance solution methodologies within process …
[HTML][HTML] Deep reinforcement learning for process design: Review and perspective
The transformation toward renewable energy and feedstock supply in the chemical industry
requires new conceptual process design approaches. Recently, deep reinforcement …
requires new conceptual process design approaches. Recently, deep reinforcement …
Intensification of catalytic reactors: a synergic effort of multiscale modeling, machine learning and additive manufacturing
M Bracconi - Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process …, 2022 - Elsevier
The intensification of catalytic reactors is expected to play a crucial role to address the
challenges that the chemical industry is facing in the transition to more sustainable …
challenges that the chemical industry is facing in the transition to more sustainable …
[HTML][HTML] Robust control for anaerobic digestion systems of Tequila vinasses under uncertainty: A Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient Algorithm
TA Mendiola-Rodriguez… - Digital Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The disposal of high concentrated Tequila vinasses is an environmental threat. An
alternative to solve this problem is through anaerobic digestion processes to reduce organic …
alternative to solve this problem is through anaerobic digestion processes to reduce organic …
Flowsheet generation through hierarchical reinforcement learning and graph neural networks
Process synthesis experiences a disruptive transformation accelerated by artificial
intelligence. We propose a reinforcement learning algorithm for chemical process design …
intelligence. We propose a reinforcement learning algorithm for chemical process design …
TASAC: A twin-actor reinforcement learning framework with a stochastic policy with an application to batch process control
Due to their complex nonlinear dynamics and batch-to-batch variability, batch processes
pose a challenge for process control. Due to the absence of accurate models and resulting …
pose a challenge for process control. Due to the absence of accurate models and resulting …
[HTML][HTML] An integrated reinforcement learning framework for simultaneous generation, design, and control of chemical process flowsheets
S Reynoso-Donzelli, LA Ricardez-Sandoval - Computers & Chemical …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study introduces a Reinforcement Learning (RL) approach for synthesis, design, and
control of chemical process flowsheets (CPFs). The proposed RL framework makes use of …
control of chemical process flowsheets (CPFs). The proposed RL framework makes use of …
[HTML][HTML] Machine learning for viscoelastic constitutive model identification and parameterisation using Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear
We investigate the use of Random Forest (RF) regression to estimate viscoelastic
constitutive model parameters using Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS). We deploy …
constitutive model parameters using Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS). We deploy …
Integration of design and NMPC-based control for chemical processes under uncertainty: An MPCC-based framework
The use of nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) for the integration of design and
control remains as an open area of research. When NMPC is incorporated into the …
control remains as an open area of research. When NMPC is incorporated into the …
Electrification of distillation for decarbonization: An overview and perspective
Distillation remains the leading and most frequently adopted technique for the separation
and purification of condensable mixtures in numerous industries. However, the inherently …
and purification of condensable mixtures in numerous industries. However, the inherently …