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An extension of geometric programming with applications in engineering optimization

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An extension of geometric programming to handle rational functions of posynomials is presented. The solution technique consists of successive approximations of posynomials and solution of ordinary geometric programs. An example of a multistage heat exchanger system optimization illustrates the computational method.

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  1. Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

    M. Avriel

  2. Mobil Oil Corporation, Princeton, N.J., USA

    A. C. Williams

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Research supported in part by the Gerard Swope Research Fund.

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Avriel, M., Williams, A.C. An extension of geometric programming with applications in engineering optimization. J Eng Math 5, 187–194 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01535411

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