Toward a Comprehensive and Efficient Robust Optimization Framework for (Bio)chemical Processes Processes, Volume 6, Issue 10 (October 2018)

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Cover Story

Toward a Comprehensive and Efficient Robust Optimization Framework for (Bio)chemical Processes

Xiangzhong Xie, René Schenkendorf and Ulrike Krewer

Processes 2018, 6(10), 183; doi:10.3390/pr6100183

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Featured Papers

Glycosylation Flux Analysis of Immunoglobulin G in Chinese Hamster Ovary Perfusion Cell Culture

Sandro Hutter, Moritz Wolf, Nan Papili Gao, Dario Lepori, Thea Schweigler, Massimo Morbidelli and Rudiyanto Gunawan

Processes 2018, 6(10), 176; doi:10.3390/pr6100176

Modeling the Separation of Microorganisms in Bioprocesses by Flotation

Stefan Schmideder, Christoph Kirse, Julia Hofinger, Sascha Rollié and Heiko Briesen

Processes 2018, 6(10), 184; doi:10.3390/pr6100184

A Novel Framework for Parameter and State Estimation of Multicellular Systems Using Gaussian Mixture Approximations

Robert Dürr and Steffen Waldherr

Processes 2018, 6(10), 187; doi:10.3390/pr6100187

Simulation of Dual Mixed Refrigerant Natural Gas Liquefaction Processes Using a Nonsmooth Framework

Matias Vikse, Harry A. J. Watson, Truls Gundersen and Paul I. Barton

Processes 2018, 6(10), 193; doi:10.3390/pr6100193

Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of a Spray Fluidized Bed Granulator

Gurmeet Kaur, Mehakpreet Singh, Jitendra Kumar, Thomas De Beer and Ingmar Nopens

Processes 2018, 6(10), 195; doi:10.3390/pr6100195

Approximating Nonlinear Relationships for Optimal Operation of Natural Gas Transport Networks

Kody Kazda and Xiang Li

Processes 2018, 6(10), 198; doi:10.3390/pr6100198

Effect of Tariff Policy and Battery Degradation on Optimal Energy Storage

Mariana Corengia and Ana I. Torres

Processes 2018, 6(10), 204; doi:10.3390/pr6100204

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Review

Characteristics and Treatment Methods of Medical Waste Incinerator Fly Ash: A Review

Fang Liu, Han-Qiao Liu, Guo-Xia Wei, Rui Zhang, Tong-Tong Zeng, Gui-Sheng Liu and Jian-Hua Zhou

Processes 2018, 6(10), 173; doi:10.3390/pr6100173

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Research

Chemical Systems

The Influence of O₂ on Decomposition Characteristics of c-C₄F₈/N₂ Environmental Friendly Insulating Gas

Song Xiao, Shuangshuang Tian, Xiaoxing Zhang, Yann Cressault, Ju Tang, Zaitao Deng and Yi Li

Processes 2018, 6(10), 174; doi:10.3390/pr6100174

Hydrodynamic Study of AR Coupling Effects on Solid Circulation and Gas Leakages in a High-Flux In Situ Gasification Chemical Looping Combustion System

Xiaojia Wang, Xianli Liu, Baosheng Jin and Decheng Wang

Processes 2018, 6(10), 196; doi:10.3390/pr6100196

Biological Systems

A Process Study of Lactic Acid Production from Phragmites australis Straw by a Thermophilic Bacillus coagulans Strain under Non-Sterilized Conditions

Yuming Zhang, Mengran Li, Tian Nie and Zhihua Ni

Processes 2018, 6(10), 175; doi:10.3390/pr6100175

Statistical Analysis of Circulating Water Quality Parameters under Variable-Frequency Vertical Electromagnetic Fields

Fang He and Jianguo Wang

Processes 2018, 6(10), 182; doi:10.3390/pr6100182

Non-Viral Transfection of Human T Lymphocytes

Simon A. B. Riedl, Patrick Kaiser, Alexander Raup, Christopher V. Synatschke, Valérie Jérôme and Ruth Freitag

Processes 2018, 6(10), 188; doi:10.3390/pr6100188

Microencapsulation of Purple Cactus Pear Fruit (Opuntia ficus indica) Extract by the Combined Method W/O/W Double Emulsion-Spray Drying and Conventional Spray Drying: A Comparative Study

Keren Toledo-Madrid, Tzayhrí Gallardo-Velázquez and Guillermo Osorio-Revilla

Processes 2018, 6(10), 189; doi:10.3390/pr6100189

Materials Processes

Numerical Simulation of a New Porous Medium Burner with Two Sections and Double Decks

Zhenzhen Jia, Qing Ye, Haizhen Wang, He Li and Shiliang Shi

Processes 2018, 6(10), 185; doi:10.3390/pr6100185

Seepage and Damage Evolution Characteristics of Gas-Bearing Coal under Different Cyclic Loading–Unloading Stress Paths

Qingmiao Li, Yunpei Liang and Quanle Zou

Processes 2018, 6(10), 190; doi:10.3390/pr6100190

Dispersion Performance of Carbon Nanotubes on Ultra-Light Foamed Concrete

Jing Zhang and Xiangdong Liu

Processes 2018, 6(10), 194; doi:10.3390/pr6100194

Other Topics

Experimental Investigation on the Law of Grout Diffusion in Fractured Porous Rock Mass and Its Application

Donghai Jiang, Xianzhen Cheng, Hengjie Luan, Tongxu Wang, Mingguang Zhang and Ruiyun Hao

Processes 2018, 6(10), 191; doi:10.3390/pr6100191

Rheological Behavior and Modeling of a Crushed Sandstone-Mudstone Particle Mixture

Zhenfeng Qiu, Ting Cao, Yongsuo Li, Junjie Wang and Yulong Chen

Processes 2018, 6(10), 192; doi:10.3390/pr6100192

Interactive Tool for Frequency Domain Tuning of PID Controllers

Juan Garrido, Mario L. Ruz, Fernando Morilla and Francisco Vázquez

Processes 2018, 6(10), 197; doi:10.3390/pr6100197

Effect of Dry-Wet Cycling on the Mechanical Properties of Rocks: A Laboratory-Scale Experimental Study

Xiaojie Yang, Jiamin Wang, Dinggui Hou, Chun Zhu and Manchao He

Processes 2018, 6(10), 199; doi:10.3390/pr6100199

Performance Assessment of a Boiler Combustion Process Control System Based on a Data-Driven Approach

Shizhe Li and Yinsong Wang

Processes 2018, 6(10), 200; doi:10.3390/pr6100200

Changes in Particle Size Composition under Seepage Conditions of Reclaimed Soil in Xinjiang, China

Zizhao Zhang, Wanghua Sui, Kaikai Wang, Guobin Tang and Xiaoping Li

Processes 2018, 6(10), 201; doi:10.3390/pr6100201

Geotechnical Properties of Effluent-Contaminated Cohesive Soils and Their Stabilization Using Industrial By-Products

Muhammad Irfan, Yulong Chen, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Abrar, Ahmed Qadri and Osama Bhutta

Processes 2018, 6(10), 203; doi:10.3390/pr6100203

Computational Methods

Seasonal Operation Strategy Optimization for Integrated Energy Systems with Considering System Cooling Loads Independently

Kecheng Li, Huaguang Yan, Guixiong He, Chengzhi Zhu, Kaicheng Liu and Yuting Liu

Processes 2018, 6(10), 202; doi:10.3390/pr6100202

Other Papers in the issue

Systematic and Model-Assisted Process Design for the Extraction and Purification of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua L.—Part II: Model-Based Design of Agitated and Packed Columns for Multistage Extraction and Scrubbing

Axel Schmidt, Maximilian Sixt, Maximilian Johannes Huter, Fabian Mestmäcker and Jochen Strube

Processes 2018, 6(10), 179; doi:10.3390/pr6100179

Systematic and Model-Assisted Process Design for the Extraction and Purification of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua L.—Part III: Chromatographic Purification

Fabian Mestmäcker, Axel Schmidt, Maximilian Huter, Maximilian Sixt and Jochen Strube

Processes 2018, 6(10), 180; doi:10.3390/pr6100180

Systematic and Model-Assisted Process Design for the Extraction and Purification of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua L.—Part IV: Crystallization

Maximilian Johannes Huter, Axel Schmidt, Fabian Mestmäcker, Maximilian Sixt and Jochen Strube

Processes 2018, 6(10), 181; doi:10.3390/pr6100181

Experimental Investigation of the Decarburization Behavior of Medical Waste Incinerator Fly Ash (MWIFA)

Guoxia Wei, Hanqiao Liu, Fang Liu, Tongtong Zeng, Guisheng Liu and Jianhua Zhou

Processes 2018, 6(10), 186; doi:10.3390/pr6100186

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Perspective

Natural Products Extraction of the Future—Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions for Societal Needs

Lukas Uhlenbrock, Maximilian Sixt, Martin Tegtmeier, Hartwig Schulz, Hansjörg Hagels, Reinhard Ditz and Jochen Strube

Processes 2018, 6(10), 177; doi:10.3390/pr6100177

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Editorial

Special Issue: Fluid Flow in Fractured Porous Media

Richeng Liu and Yujing Jiang

Processes 2018, 6(10), 178; doi:10.3390/pr6100178

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