OPTIMAL-DESIGN OF PROCESSING NETWORKS

In this paper the basic guidelines for the optimization and design of processing networks are given. Presented is a mathematical model and i ts possible solution based on Fibanoci's method. The mathematical mode l is defined by a system of equations and inequations that comprises t he continuity of flow, the pressure equilibrium in loops, pressure dro ps as a function of flow through the pipe, pressure constraints in nod es and possible distributions (locations) of pipes.