Research...

 

The research interests of the Optimisation of Production Systems Laboratory are focused in the development and implementation of optimization methods in energy, environmental and manufacturing systems. In particular OPS Lab expands its activites in fields such as:

 

  • Design, Analysis and Optimisation of Energy Supply Chains
  • Implementation of Optimisation Tools (Mathematical Programming) in Energy and Environmental Systems
  • Supply Chain Management Tools and Methods
  • Water Systems Optimisation
  • Analysis, Design and Evaluation of Biofuels Supply Chain
  • Clean Production
  • Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment of Major Production Activities
  • Techno-Economical Evaluation of Energy and Environmental Investments
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
  • New Methods of Water Reuse and Recycling
  • Integrated Information Systems in Industry
  • Analysis and Design of Industrial Installations

The OPS Lab has the responsibly and/or participates in research programs in collaboration with other laboratories of Universities, Research Institutions and the Industry.