In the chemical-process industries, dilute streams containing valuable ingredients are generated in several unit operations. Mechanical vapor-recompression is the best available technology for vaporization that may be used for concentrating such dilute solutions. Energy consumption for...

This paper proposes a new method for secure bilateral transactions determination ensuring economic power dispatch of the generators using new AC distribution factors for pool and bilateral coordinated markets. The new optimization problem considers simultaneous minimization of deviations from...

Non-edible oils are progressively being utilized for production of bio-diesel around the world which embraces the future assurance towards renewable energy. After the extraction of oil, 50–60% of the material, termed as de-oiled seed cake, goes waste due to the presence of toxins. The present...