A Differentiable Model for Optimizing Hybridization of Industrial Process Heat Systems with Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Processes, Volume 6, Issue 7 (July 2018)

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Cover Story

A Differentiable Model for Optimizing Hybridization of Industrial Process Heat Systems with Concentrating Solar Thermal Power

Matthew D. Stuber

Processes 2018, 6(7), 76; doi:10.3390/pr6070076

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Featured Papers

Modelling of a Naphtha Recovery Unit (NRU) with Implications for Process Optimization

Jiawei Du and William R. Cluett

Processes 2018, 6(7), 74; doi:10.3390/pr6070074

Solving Materials’ Small Data Problem with Dynamic Experimental Databases

Michael McBride, Nils Persson, Elsa Reichmanis and Martha A. Grover

Processes 2018, 6(7), 79; doi:10.3390/pr6070079

A Framework for the Development of Integrated and Computationally Feasible Models of Large-Scale Mammalian Cell Bioreactors

Parham Farzan and Marianthi G. Ierapetritou

Processes 2018, 6(7), 82; doi:10.3390/pr6070082

Modelling the Nanomechanical Responses of Biofilms Grown on the Indenter Probe

Yuqing Xia, Pengfei Duan and Jinju Chen

Processes 2018, 6(7), 84; doi:10.3390/pr6070084

Simultaneous Energy and Water Optimisation in Shale Exploration

Doris Oke, Thokozani Majozi, Rajib Mukherjee, Debalina Sengupta and Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi

Processes 2018, 6(7), 86; doi:10.3390/pr6070086

Applied Research for a Safer Future: Exploring Recent Job Accidents in Agriculture, Italy (2012–2017)

Ilaria Zambon, Andrea Piergentili, Luca Salvati, Danilo Monarca, Paulina Matyjas-Łysakowska and Andrea Colantoni

Processes 2018, 6(7), 87; doi:10.3390/pr6070087

Modeling and Optimal Design of Absorbent Enhanced Ammonia Synthesis

Matthew J. Palys, Alon McCormick, E. L. Cussler and Prodromos Daoutidis

Processes 2018, 6(7), 91; doi:10.3390/pr6070091

Nonlinear Flow Characteristics of a System of Two Intersecting Fractures with Different Apertures

Richeng Liu, Yujing Jiang, Hongwen Jing and Liyuan Yu

Processes 2018, 6(7), 94; doi:10.3390/pr6070094

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Research

Other Topics

Investigation on Reinforcement and Lapping Effect of Fracture Grouting in Yellow River Embankment

Jian Liu, Zhi Wan, Quanyi Xie, Cong Li, Rui Liu, Mengying Cheng and Bo Han

Processes 2018, 6(7), 75; doi:10.3390/pr6070075

Deformation and Control Countermeasure of Surrounding Rocks for Water-Dripping Roadway Below a Contiguous Seam Goaf

Changqing Ma, Pu Wang, Lishuai Jiang and Changsheng Wang

Processes 2018, 6(7), 77; doi:10.3390/pr6070077

Investigation of the Porosity Distribution, Permeability, and Mechanical Performance of Pervious Concretes

Rentai Liu, Haojie Liu, Fei Sha, Honglu Yang, Qingsong Zhang, Shaoshuai Shi and Zhuo Zheng

Processes 2018, 6(7), 78; doi:10.3390/pr6070078

A Parameter Study of the Effect of a Plasma-Induced Ozone Colour-Fading Process on Sulphur-Dyed Cotton Fabric

Dan Zhong, Yao-Hui Liu, Ngan-Ting Cheung, Chi-Wai Kan and Hong Chua

Processes 2018, 6(7), 81; doi:10.3390/pr6070081

A Cost-Effective Redundant Digital Excitation Control System and Test Bed Experiment for Safe Power Supply for Process Industry 4.0

Hoon-Gi Lee and Jun-Ho Huh

Processes 2018, 6(7), 85; doi:10.3390/pr6070085

Effect of Cooperation on Manufacturing IT Project Development and Test Bed for Successful Industry 4.0 Project: Safety Management for Security

Sangil Park and Jun-Ho Huh

Processes 2018, 6(7), 88; doi:10.3390/pr6070088

An Adaptive Approach Based on Resource-Awareness Towards Power-Efficient Real-Time Periodic Task Modeling on Embedded IoT Devices

Shabir Ahmad, Sehrish Malik, Israr Ullah, Muhammad Fayaz, Dong-Hwan Park, Kwangsoo Kim and DoHyeun Kim

Processes 2018, 6(7), 90; doi:10.3390/pr6070090

Critical Hydraulic Gradient of Internal Erosion at the Soil–Structure Interface

Quanyi Xie, Jian Liu, Bo Han, Hongtao Li, Yuying Li and Xuanzheng Li

Processes 2018, 6(7), 92; doi:10.3390/pr6070092

A New Pseudo Steady-State Constant for a Vertical Well with Finite-Conductivity Fracture

Yudong Cui, Bin Lu, Mingtao Wu and Wanjing Luo

Processes 2018, 6(7), 93; doi:10.3390/pr6070093

The Fracturing Behavior of Tight Glutenites Subjected to Hydraulic Pressure

Zhichao Li, Lianchong Li, Zilin Zhang, Ming Li, Liaoyuan Zhang, Bo Huang and Chun’an Tang

Processes 2018, 6(7), 96; doi:10.3390/pr6070096

Biological Systems

A Multicellular Vascular Model of the Renal Myogenic Response

Maria-Veronica Ciocanel, Tracy L. Stepien, Ioannis Sgouralis and Anita T. Layton

Processes 2018, 6(7), 89; doi:10.3390/pr6070089

Treatment of Oil-Contaminated Water by Modified Polysilicate Aluminum Ferric Sulfate

Zhaoyang You, Li Zhang, Shujuan Zhang, Yongjun Sun and Kinjal J. Shah

Processes 2018, 6(7), 95; doi:10.3390/pr6070095

Further Publications

Systematic Design and Evaluation of an Extraction Process for Traditionally Used Herbal Medicine on the Example of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna JACQ.)

Maximilian Sixt and Jochen Strube

Processes 2018, 6(7), 73; doi:10.3390/pr6070073

Void Properties in Dense Bed of Cold-Flow Fluid Catalytic Cracking Regenerator

Sung Won Kim and Sang Done Kim

Processes 2018, 6(7), 80; doi:10.3390/pr6070080

Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of the Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Methane in Microchannel Reactors for Synthesis Gas Production

Junjie Chen, Wenya Song and Deguang Xu

Processes 2018, 6(7), 83; doi:10.3390/pr6070083

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