Olsen Donald HSLU T&A

Donald Olsen Donald Olsen

Highly Specialised Senior Research Associate

Olsen Donald HSLU T&A

Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture

Room E310
Technikumstrasse 21
6048 Horw


Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology IME

CC Thermal Energy Systems and Process Engineering

Highly Specialised Senior Research Associate

+41 41 349 35 37

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Biography

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineeering University of British Columbia
  • Master of Engineering - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering  University of Calgary

Work Experience

  • 1992-1994 Process Control Engineer Cominco Ltd.
  • 1994-1996 Production Engineer - Concentrate Purchasing Cominco Ltd.
  • 1996-2000 Senior Technical Support Engineer, Thermodynamics Hyrotech Ltd.
  • 2000-2001 DCS Research and Development Engineer Hyprotech Ltd.
  • 2002-2008 Software Developer Rosen Inspection Technologies
  • 2008-present Senior Scientist Hochschule Luzern Technik & Architektur

Professional Competence

  • Engineering Software
  • Industrial Energy Efficiency (Pinch Analysis)

 

Projects

Research projects

  • SWEET DeCarbCH TEVT
  • Process Integrated Carbon Capture - Design and Evaluation (PICC)
  • Solarintegration BillySolar BFE
  • WP/TES-Integration, BFE
  • PinCH 3.5 Software
  • PinCH 3.0
  • SCCER - Efficient Industrial Processes
  • Tutorials for observatory of trends in Swiss industrial energy demand and savings
  • Flumroc exhaust gas analysis
  • PinCH 2.0 Software Development – Multiple Base Case and Batch Analysis
  • PinCH 1.0

Publications and presentations

Publications and presentations - Article, review; peer reviewed

  • Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Bhadbhade, Navdeep; Olsen, Donald & Wellig, Beat (2023). Characterizing sector-wide thermal energy profiles for industrial sectors [Besprechung des Buchs Benjamin H. Y. Ong, Navdeep Bhadbhade, Donald G. Olsen, Beat Wellig. Characterizing sector-wide thermal energy profiles for industrial sectors. Energy, 282, 129028, 2023.]. Energy Journal, (282), 129028.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (2023). Multi-objective evolutionary optimization for multi-period heat exchanger network retrofit [Besprechung des Buchs Jan A. Stampfli, Benjamin H. Y. Ong, Donald G. Olsen, Beat Wellig, René Hofmann. Multi-objective evolutionary optimization for multi-period heat exchanger network retrofit. Energy, Vol. 281, 128175, 2023.]. Energy Journal, (281), 128175.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (2022). Applied heat exchanger network retrofit for multi-period processes in industry: A hybrid evolutionary algorithm [Besprechung des Buchs Stampfli, Jan; Ong, Benjamin H.Y.; Olsen, Donald G.; Wellig, Beat (2022). Applied heat exchanger network retrofit for multi-period processes in industry: A hybrid evolutionary algorithm. Computers & Chemical Engineering 161, 107771]. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2022(161), 107771.
  • Stampfli, Jan A.; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (2022). A parallelized hybrid genetic algorithm with differential evolution for heat exchanger network retrofit [Besprechung des Buchs Stampfli, Jan; Olsen, Donald G.; Wellig, Beat (2022). A parallelized hybrid genetic algorithm with differential evolution for heat exchanger network retrofit. MethodsX 9, 101711.]. MethodsX, 2022(9), 101711.
  • Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Lucas, Edward; Olsen, Donald; Roth, Simon & Wellig, Beat (29.04.2021). A user workflow for combining process simulation and pinch analysis considering ecological factors [Besprechung des Buchs Ong, Benjamin H. Y.; Lucas, Edward J.; Olsen, Donald G.; Roth, Simon; Wellig, Beat (2021) A user workflow for combining process simulation and pinch analysis considering ecological factors, Chemical Product and Process Engineering, 17 (4)]. Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 2021(17 , (4)), 1-23.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Lucas, Edward; Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Krummenacher, Pierre (2020). Optimization of volume-limited thermal energy storage in non-continuous processes. Energy Journal, 2020(203), 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117805
  • Zuberi, M. Jibran S.; Olsen, Donald; Liem, Peter; Wellig, Beat & Patel, Martin K. (2020). Heat integration of a multi-product batch process by means of direct and indirect heat recovery using thermal energy storage. Applied Thermal Engineering, (167), 114796. doi: 10.1016/J.APPLTHERMALENG.2019.114796
  • Stampfli, Jan; Atkins, Martin; Olsen, Donald; Walmsley, Michael & Wellig, Beat (2019). Practical heat pump and storage integration into non-continuous processes: A hybrid approach utilizing insight based and nonlinear programming techniques. Energy Journal, 2019(182), 236-253. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.218
  • Abdelouadoud, Ledmilla Yasmina; Lucas, Edward; Krummenacher, Pierre; Olsen, Donald & Wellig, Beat (2019). Batch process heat storage integration: A simple and effective graphical approach. Energy, 185, 804-818. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.06.180
  • Stampfli, Jan; Lucas, Edward; Krummenacher, Pierre; Olsen, Donald & Wellig, Beat (2019). Batch Process Integration: Management of Capacity-Limited Thermal Energy Storage by Optimization of Heat Recovery. Chemical Engineering Transactions (CET), 76, 1027-1032. doi: 10.3303/CET1976172
  • Agner, Raphael; Lucas, Edward; Olsen, Donald; Gruber, Peter & Wellig, Beat (2019). Robust Control of Heat Exchangers in Stratified Storage Systems-Simulation and Experimental Validation. Chemical Engineering Transactions (CET), 2019, 781-786. doi: 10.3303/CET1976131
  • Stampfli, Jan; Atkins, Martin; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat; Walmsley, Michael & Neale, James (2018). Industrial Heat Pump Integration in Non-Continuous Processes Using Thermal Energy Storages as Utility – A Graphical Approach. Chemical Engineering Transactions (CET), 70, 901-906. doi: 10.3303/CET1870151
  • Stampfli, Jan; Atkins, Martin; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat; Walmsley, Michael & Neale, James (2018). Industrial Heat Pump Integration in Non-Continuous Processes Using Thermal Energy Storages as Utility – An NLP Enhancement of the Graphical Approach. Chemical Engineering Transactions (CET), 70, 1789-1794. doi: 10.3303/CET1870299
  • Olsen, Donald; Liem, Peter; Abdelouadoud, Ledmilla Yasmina & Wellig, Beat (2017). Thermal Energy Storage Integration Based on Pinch Analysis – Methodology and Application. Chemie Ingenieur Technik, 89(5), 598-606. doi: 10.1002/cite.201600103
  • Eiholzer, Tobias; Olsen, Donald; Hoffmann, Sebastian; Sturm, Barbara & Wellig, Beat (12.10.2016). Integration of a solar thermal system in a medium-sized brewery using pinch analysis: Methodology and case study. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017(113), 1558-1568.

Publications and presentations - Article, review; not peer reviewed

  • Olsen, Donald; Liem, Peter & Wellig, Beat (2010). Prozesse optimieren: Pinch-Analysen - Schlüssel zu höherer Energieeffizienz und Wirtschaftlichkeit. Umwelt Perspektiven, 2010, 23-25.

Publications and presentations - Chapter/legal commentary/lexicon article

  • Stampfli, Jan; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (2020). Heat Exchanger Network Retrofit for Processes with Multiple Operating Cases : a Metaheuristic Approach. In Sauro Pierucci, Flavio Manenti, Giulia Bozzano, Davide Manca (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 30th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (Vol.48, S. 781-786). Amsterdam: Elsevier B.V..
  • Olsen, Donald; Abdelouadoud, Ledmilla Yasmina; Wellig, Beat & Krummenacher, Pierre (2016). Systematic thermal energy storage Integration in industry using pinch analysis. In Andrej Kitanovski and Alojz Poredoš (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (S. x-x). Ljubljana: University of Ljubljana.

Publications and presentations - Report/working paper

  • Bhadbhade, Navdeep; Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Patel, Martin (2024). Exemplary energy profiles for chocolate and cocoa production (Bericht).
  • Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Bhadbhade, Navdeep; Olsen, Donald & Wellig, Beat (2024). Aggregated sectorial energy profiles for studied industrial sectors (Bericht).
  • Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald & Wellig, Beat (2022). Energy profiles for selected studies (Bericht).

Publications and presentations - Other publication formats

  • Olsen, Donald; Kislig, R. & Wellig, Beat (2013). Heat Integration Potential in Batch Processes Unsing PinCH 2.0.

Publications and presentations - Presentation (conference/report/lectures)

  • Stampfli, Jan; Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (08.11.2022). A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Multi-Objective Heat Exchanger Network Retrofit for Multi-Period Processes. Proceedings of the 25th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Split and Bol, Croatia.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Ong, Benjamin Hung Yang; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (10.10.2021). A hybrid evolutionary algorithm for heat exchanger network retrofit for processes with multiple operating cases. 16th Conference on Sustainable Developement of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat & Hofmann, René (31.08.2020). Heat Exchanger Network Retrofit for Processes with Multiple Operating Cases : a Metaheuristic Approach. 30th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Milano.
  • Agner, Raphael; Lucas, Edward; Olsen, Donald; Gruber, Peter & Wellig, Beat (23.10.2019). Control of Heat Exchangers in Stratified Storage Systems – Simulation and Experimental Validation. 22nd Conference on Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2019), Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Lucas, Edward; Olsen, Donald; Krummenacher, Pierre & Wellig, Beat (23.10.2019). Batch Process Integration: Management of Capacity-Limited Thermal Energy Storage by Optimization of Heat Recovery. 22nd Conference on Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2019), Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece.
  • Olsen, Donald; Roth, Simon; Lucas, Edward & Wellig, Beat (22.08.2019). Building a Workflow for Industrial Energy Efficiency around Pinch Analysis: Practical and Ecological Considerations. SCCER Efficiency of Industrial Processes - Networking Meeting, Murten.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Atkins, Martin; Olsen, Donald; Wellig, Beat; Walmsley, Michael & Neale, James (29.09.2018). Industrial Heat Pump Integration in Non-Continuous Processes Using Thermal Energy Storages as Utility – A Graphical Approach. 21st Conference on Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2018), Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Stampfli, Jan; Atkins, Martin; Neale, James; Olsen, Donald; Walmsley, Michael & Wellig, Beat (28.08.2018). Industrial Heat Pump Integration in Non-Continuous Processes Using Thermal Energy Storages as Utility – An NLP Enhancement of the Graphical Approach. 21st Conference on Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2018), Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Olsen, Donald; Abdelouadoud, Ledmilla Yasmina; Liem, Peter & Wellig, Beat (13.09.2017). The Role of Pinch Analysis for Industrial ORC Integration. International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, Milano, Italy.
  • Olsen, Donald; Abdelouadoud, Ledmilla Yasmina; Liem, Peter; Hoffmann, Sebastian & Wellig, Beat (18.05.2017). Integration of Heat Pumps in Industrial Processes with Pinch Analysis. 12th IEA Heat Pump Conference, Rotterdam.
  • Wellig, Beat; Gitz, Lukas; Grüniger, Andrea; Liem, Peter & Olsen, Donald (25.06.2014). Integration von Wärmepumpen in industrielle Prozesse mit Hilfe der Pinch-Analyse. Tagungsband der 20. Tagung des Forschungsprogramms "Wärmepumpen und Kälte" des Bundesamtes für Energie BFE, Burgdorf.
  • Olsen, Donald & Wellig, Beat (04.09.2011). Practical Heat Integration Analysis in the Process Industries. World Engineers' Convention (WEC), Geneva.
  • Olsen, Donald; Egli, Armin & Wellig, Beat (14.06.2010). PinCH: An Analysis Tool for the Process Industries. 23rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation an Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS), Lausanne.