Conditions which are necessary and sufficient for convergence of a nonlinear programming algorithm are stated. It is also shown that the convergence conditions can be easily applied to most ...

The optimisation of gas networks has emerged as a critical field in energy systems engineering, incorporating advanced nonlinear programming techniques to address the increasing complexity of gas ...

A continuous casting machine is used in the steel industry to transform liquid steel into semifinished pieces of steel which are further processed through rolling mills to their final dimensions. When ...