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An efficient algorithm for optimum decomposition of recycle systems
Author(s) -
Upadhye Ravindra S.,
Grens Edward A.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690180312
Subject(s) - decomposition , weighting , mathematical optimization , process (computing) , algorithm , computer science , decomposition method (queueing theory) , dynamic programming , state space , state (computer science) , mathematics , statistics , medicine , radiology , operating system , ecology , biology
A method is developed for decomposition of a recycle process so as to minimize the summation of weighting factors for variables torn. This procedure is based on application of dynamic programming to a state space representing combinations of cycles opened. The resulting algorithm is well suited to machine implementation and is more efficient for large problems than alternative procedures that also guarantee decomposition.