Optimization of a plurality of multiple-fuel fired boilers using iterated linear programming

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5159562
SERIAL NO

07859250

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A linear programming matrix is used to represent a complex process with many interrelated process variables. Assumptions are initially made regarding the values of the matrix elements, based on current or expected operation of the process. After the linear programming matrix is solved, the values of the coefficients are modified according to a test strategy and the linear programming matrix is again solved in an effort to obtain a better result. This process is repeated until solutions of matrix converge and the amount of modification of the matrix is minimal. One test strategy that can be used is SIMPLEX self-directing evolutionary operation. Another test strategy uses progressively more accurate linear approximations of nonlinear relationships in the linear programming matrix.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
WESTINGHOUSE PROCESS CONTROL INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION200 BETA DRIVE PITTSBURGH PA 15238

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Thomas Springdale, PA 224 3501
Huff, Frederick G Pittsburgh, PA 1 35
Novacek, John J North Huntingdon, PA 1 35
Putman, Richard E J Oakmont, PA 1 35

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation