Publications

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Process synthesis and optimization of syngas and ammonia production in nitrogen fertilizers complexes: energy, energy integration and CO2 emissions assessment.

D. A. Florez Orrego 

2018.

Journal Articles

Reversible solid oxide electrolyser for energy storage: levelized cost of storage estimation

J. Liang; Y. Zhao; D. Wen; Y. Huang; M. Han et al. 

Applied Energy. 2025. Vol. 399, p. 126431. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.126431.

A novel waterborne Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based cogeneration system with realistic heat management

E. A. Pina; S. Sharma; A. Amladi; S. Diethelm; F. Maréchal et al. 

Energy. 2025. Vol. 335, p. 138051. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2025.138051.

Optimal design and operation of a green ammonia production system considering multi-electrolyzer operation

B. Liu; F. Maréchal 

Applied Thermal Engineering. 2025. Vol. 274, p. 126534. DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.126534.

Techno-economic and environmental assessment of sustainable thermochemical pathways for olefins production promoting carbon circularity

O. Boztas; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; D. A. Florez Orrego; F. Maréchal 

Renewable Energy. 2025. Vol. 256. DOI : 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124303.

Decarbonising the glass industry: A comprehensive techno-economic assessment of low-emission pathways

M. Salman; D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Coppitters; R. Mitraki; F. Maréchal et al. 

Computers & Chemical Engineering. 2025. Vol. 203. DOI : 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2025.109329.

Advancing non-carbon energy: optimized and safely operated solid oxide fuel cell design for industrial feasibility

X. Wei; A. Waeber; S. Sharma; L. Wang; S. Diethelm et al. 

Journal of Energy Chemistry. 2025. Vol. 106, p. 231 – 247. DOI : 10.1016/j.jechem.2025.02.028.

Data-driven systematic methodology for predicting optimal heat pump integration based on temperature levels and refrigerants

L. Cortvriendt; D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Bongartz; F. Maréchal 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2025. Vol. 326, p. 119495. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2025.119495.

A trustworthy reinforcement learning framework for autonomous control of a large-scale complex heating system: Simulation and field implementation

A. Heidari; L. Girardin; C. Dorsaz; F. Maréchal 

Applied Energy. 2025. Vol. 378 Part A. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124815.

Comparative life cycle analysis of electrolyzer technologies for hydrogen production: Manufacturing and operations

X. Wei; S. Sharma; A. Waeber; D. Wen; S. N. Sampathkumar et al. 

Joule. 2024. Vol. 8, num. 12, p. 3347 – 3372. DOI : 10.1016/j.joule.2024.09.007.

The Earthquake Risk Model of Switzerland, ERM-CH23

A. N. Papadopoulos; P. Roth; L. Danciu; P. Bergamo; F. Panzera et al. 

NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES. 2024. num. 10, p. 3561 – 3578. DOI : 10.5194/nhess-24-3561-2024.

Mobility Gaps of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Related to Hydrogen Concentration and Its Influence on Electrical Performance

F. Peverini; S. Aziz; A. Bashiri; M. Bizzarri; M. Boscardin et al. 

Nanomaterials. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 19, p. 1551. DOI : 10.3390/nano14191551.

ROSMOSE: A web-based decision support tool for the design and optimization of industrial and urban energy systems

D. Dardor; D. A. Florez Orrego; C. Terrier; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; J. C. Ferreira da Silva et al. 

Energy. 2024. Vol. 304, p. 132182. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2024.132182.

Performance polyamides built on a sustainable carbohydrate core

L. P. Manker; M. A. C. Hedou; C. Broggi; M. J. F. Jones; K. Kortsen et al. 

Nature Sustainability. 2024. DOI : 10.1038/s41893-024-01298-7.

Techno-economic and environmental analysis of high temperature heat pumps integration into industrial processes: the ammonia plant and pulp mill cases

D. A. Florez Orrego; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; F. Maréchal 

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 2023. Vol. 60, num. December 2023, p. 103560. DOI : 10.1016/j.seta.2023.103560.

Low-loss contacts on textured substrates for inverted perovskite solar cells

S. M. Park; M. Wei; N. Lempesis; W. Yu; T. Hossain et al. 

Nature. 2023. Vol. 624, p. 289 – 294. DOI : 10.1038/s41586-023-06745-7.

Current strategies for industrial plastic production from non-edible biomass

L. P. Manker; M. J. Jones; S. Bertella; J. B. de Bueren; J. S. Luterbacher 

Current Opinion In Green And Sustainable Chemistry. 2023. Vol. 41, p. 100780. DOI : 10.1016/j.cogsc.2023.100780.

On the role of energy infrastructure in the energy transition. Case study of an energy independent and CO2 neutral energy system for Switzerland

J. Schnidrig; R. Cherkaoui; Y. Calisesi; M. Margni; F. Maréchal 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2023. Vol. 11. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2023.1164813.

Reinforcement Learning for proactive operation of residential energy systems by learning stochastic occupant behavior and fluctuating solar energy: Balancing comfort, hygiene and energy use

A. Heidari; F. Maréchal; D. Khovalyg 

Applied Energy. 2022. Vol. 318, p. 119206. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119206.

Sustainable polyesters via direct functionalization of lignocellulosic sugars

L. P. Manker; G. R. Dick; A. Demongeot; M. A. Hedou; C. Rayroud et al. 

Nature Chemistry. 2022. Vol. 14, p. 976 – 984. DOI : 10.1038/s41557-022-00974-5.

Overcoming decision paralysis—A digital twin for decision making in energy system design

J. Granacher; T-V. Nguyen; R. Castro-Amoedo; F. Maréchal 

Applied Energy. 2022. Vol. 306, p. 117954. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117954.

Annual exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urban environments linked to wintertime wood-burning episodes

I. Tsiodra; G. Grivas; K. Tavernaraki; A. Bougiatioti; M. Apostolaki et al. 

Atmospheric Chemistry And Physics. 2021. Vol. 21, num. 23, p. 17865 – 17883. DOI : 10.5194/acp-21-17865-2021.

The Role of Biowaste: A Multi-Objective Optimization Platform for Combined Heat, Power and Fuel

R. Amorim Leandro De Castro Amoedo; N. Morisod; J. Granacher; F. Maréchal 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2021. Vol. 9(2021), p. 718310. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2021.718310.

Techno-Economic Optimization of an Integrated Biomass Waste Gasifier–Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Plant

M. Pérez-Fortes; V. He; A. Nakajo; J. Schiffmann; F. Maréchal et al. 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2021. Vol. 9, p. 665585. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2021.665585.

Dynamic Modeling and Control of a Coupled Reforming/Combustor System for the Production of H2 via Hydrocarbon-Based Fuels

D. Ipsakis; T. Damartzis; S. Papadopoulou; S. Voutetakis 

Processes. 2020. Vol. 8, num. 10, p. 1 – 18, 1243. DOI : 10.3390/pr8101243.

System Design and Performance Evaluation of Wastewater Treatment Plants Coupled With Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Gasification

R. Amorim Leandro De Castro Amoedo; T. Damartzis; J. Granacher; F. Maréchal 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2020. Vol. 8, num. 568465, p. 233. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2020.568465.

Data for Urban Scale Building Energy Modelling: Assessing Impacts and Overcoming Availability Challenges

S. Goy; F. Maréchal; D. Finn 

Energies. 2020. Vol. 13, num. 16, p. 4244. DOI : 10.3390/en13164244.

Belgian Energy Transition: What Are the Options?

G. Limpens; H. Jeanmart; F. Maréchal 

Energies. 2020. Vol. 13, num. 1, p. 261. DOI : 10.3390/en13010261.

Decarbonization in Complex Energy Systems: A Study on the Feasibility of Carbon Neutrality for Switzerland in 2050

X. Li; T. Damartzis; Z. Stadler; S. Moret; B. Meier et al. 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2020. Vol. 8, p. 274. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2020.549615.

An Optimisation Approach for Long-Term Industrial Investment Planning

H. E. Bütün; I. D. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

Energies. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 21, p. 4076. DOI : 10.3390/en12214076.

Incorporating Location Aspects in Process Integration Methodology

H. Butun; I. Kantor; F. Marechal 

Energies. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 17, p. 3338. DOI : 10.3390/en12173338.

Comparative exergy and economic assessment of fossil and biomass-based routes for ammonia production

D. Florez-Orrego; F. Marechal; S. de Oliveira Junior 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2019. Vol. 194, p. 22 – 36. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.04.072.

Systematic Integration of Energy-Optimal Buildings With District Networks

R. Suciu; P. Stadler; I. Kantor; L. Girardin; F. Marechal 

Energies. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 15, p. 2945. DOI : 10.3390/en12152945.

A Holistic Methodology for Optimizing Industrial Resource Efficiency

M. Kermani; I. Kantor; A. Wallerand; J. Granacher; A. Ensinas et al. 

Energies. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 7, p. 1315. DOI : 10.3390/en12071315.

Interactive Optimization With Parallel Coordinates: Exploring Multidimensional Spaces for Decision Support

S. Cajot; N. Schüler; M. Peter; A. Koch; F. Maréchal 

Frontiers in ICT. 2019. Vol. 5, p. 32. DOI : 10.3389/fict.2018.00032.

Optimal Design of Heat-Integrated Water Allocation Networks

M. Kermani; I. D. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

Energies. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 11, p. 2174. DOI : 10.3390/en12112174.

Chemical composition, nutrient-balancing and biological treatment of hand washing greywater

C. Ziemba; O. Larive; E. Reynaert; E. Morgenroth 

Water Research. 2018. Vol. 144, p. 752 – 762. DOI : 10.1016/j.watres.2018.07.005.

Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Cruise Ship

F. Baldi; F. Ahlgren; T-V. Nguyen; M. Thern; K. Andersson 

Energies. 2018. Vol. 11, num. 10, p. 2508. DOI : 10.3390/en11102508.

A Heat Load Distribution Method for Retrofitting Heat Exchanger Networks, 28th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering

H. Bütün; I. Kantor; A. Mian; F. Maréchal 

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering. 2018. Vol. 43, p. 1395 – 1400. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-444-64235-6.50244-8.

Optimal heat pump integration in industrial processes

A. S. Wallerand; M. Kermani; I. D. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

Applied Energy. 2018. Vol. 219, p. 68 – 92. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.02.114.

Synthesis of single and interplant non-isothermal water networks

N. Ibric; E. Ahmetovic; Z. Kravanja; F. Marechal; M. Kermani 

Journal Of Environmental Management. 2017. Vol. 203, p. 1095 – 1117. DOI : 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.05.001.

Optimal use of biomass in large-scale energy systems: insights for energy policy

V. Codina Gironès; S. Moret; E. Peduzzi; M. Nasato; F. Maréchal 

Energy. 2017. Vol. 137, p. 789 – 797. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2017.05.027.

Multi-objective Optimization of Supercritical Water Gasification of Leftover Brazilian Ginseng Roots After Phytochemical Recovery Steps

J. Queiroz Albarelli; A. Mian; D. Tresinari dos Santos; A. Viana Ensinas; F. Maréchal et al. 

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2017. Vol. 34, num. 3, p. 841 – 850. DOI : 10.1590/0104-6632.20170343s20150279.

A novel MILP approach for simultaneous optimization of water and energy: Application to a Canadian softwood Kraft pulping mill

M. Kermani; Z. Perin-Levasseur; M. Benali; L. Savulescu; F. Marechal 

Computers & Chemical Engineering. 2017. Vol. 102, p. 238 – 257. DOI : 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2016.11.043.

Intra-day electro-thermal model predictive control for polygeneration systems in microgrids

R. P. Menon; F. Maréchal; M. Paolone 

Energy. 2016. Vol. 104, p. 308 – 319. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2016.03.081.

Integration of deep geothermal energy and woody biomass conversion pathways in urban systems

S. Moret; E. Peduzzi; L. Gerber; F. Maréchal 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2016. Vol. 129, p. 305 – 318. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.09.079.

Model-based optimization of distributed and renewable energy systems in buildings

P. Stadler; A. Ashouri; F. Maréchal 

Energy and Buildings. 2016. Vol. 120, p. 103 – 113. DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.03.051.

Multi-period analysis of heat integration measures in industrial clusters

S. Bungener; R. Hackl; G. Van Eetvelde; S. Harvey; F. Marechal 

Energy. 2015. Vol. 93, p. 220 – 234. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2015.09.023.

Large size biogas-fed Solid Oxide Fuel Cell power plants with carbon dioxide management: Technical and economic optimization

F. Curletti; M. Gandiglio; A. Lanzini; M. Santarelli; F. Maréchal 

Journal of Power Sources. 2015. Vol. 294, p. 669 – 690. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2015.06.091.

Comparative Evaluation of Three Sugarcane Supply Strategies in Colombia: Logistics, Energy and GHG Emissions

J. A. Lozano Moreno; M. K. Delivand; F. Marechal 

International Journal of Thermodynamics. 2015. Vol. 18, num. 3, p. 171. DOI : 10.5541/ijot.5000071903.

Heat recovery networks synthesis of large-scale industrial sites: Heat load distribution problem with virtual process subsystems

N. Pouransari; F. Maréchal 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2015. Vol. 89, p. 985 – 1000. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2014.11.006.

Valorization of sugarcane biorefinery residues using supercritical water gasification: A case study and perspectives

J. Q. Albarelli; A. Mian; D. T. Santos; A. V. Ensinas; F. Maréchal et al. 

The Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 2015. Vol. 96, p. 133 – 143. DOI : 10.1016/j.supflu.2014.09.009.

Multi-objective optimization of SNG production from microalgae through hydrothermal gasification

A. Mian; F. Maréchal; A. Viana Ensinas 

Computers & Chemical Engineering. 2015. Vol. 76, p. 170 – 183. DOI : 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2015.01.013.

Conference Papers

Assessing the Impact of Circularity and Energy System Evolution on Scope 3 Emissions: A Case Study of the Watch Industry

P. Bhatnagar; D. A. Florez Orrego; M. Margni; F. Maréchal 

2025. The 38th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, Paris, 2025-07-29 – 2025-07-04.

Process integration and waste valorization for sustainable biodiesel production toward a transportation sector energy transition

V. Baibhav; D. F. Orrego; P. Bhatnagar; F. Mar�chal 

2025. The 35th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Ghent, Belgium, 2025-07-06 – 2025-07-09. p. 869 – 875. DOI : 10.69997/sct.147707.

Evaluation of Energy Transition Pathways for Industries with Low-Temperature Heat Demand: The Case of Laundry and Syrup Sectors

J. M. Limpach; M. Salman; D. Flórez-Orrego; F. Marchal; G. L�onard 

2025. The 35th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Ghent, Belgium, 2025-07-06 – 2025-07-09. p. 2127 – 2132. DOI : 10.69997/sct.141643.

On the role of artificial intelligence in feature oriented multi-criteria decision analysis

H. Liu; Y. Zhao; F. Marchal 

2025. The 35th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Ghent, Belgium, 2025-07-06 – 2025-07-09. p. 1830 – 1836. DOI : 10.69997/sct.175488.

Modelling The Effect of Future Uncertainty in Energy Prices on Decarbonization Pathways for Secondary Aluminium Production

D. Dardor; D. A. Florez Orrego; L. Aimone; R. Germanier; F. Maréchal et al. 

2024. 37th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, Rhodes, Greece, 2024-06-30 – 2024-07-05.

CO2 Capture and Management Strategies for Decarbonizing Secondary Aluminium Production

D. Dardor; D. A. Florez Orrego; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; R. Germanier; M. Margni et al. 

2024. 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE 2024), Florence, Italy, June 2-6, 2024.

Impact of Industrial Waste Heat Recovery on Heat and Electricity Marginal Costs in an Energy Community

C. Terrier; D. Lepour; F. Maréchal 

2024. 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering / 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), Florence, Italy, 2024-06-02 – 2024-06-06.

Renewable energy integration and waste heat valorization in aluminum remelting for co-producing kerosene and methanol

D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Dardor; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; R. Germanier; F. Maréchal 

2024. 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering / 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), Florence, Italy, June 2-6, 2024. p. 1 – 6.

Decomposition method to evaluate district heating/cooling network potential at urban scale

C. G. Braz; R. Briguet; L. Girardin; B. Liu; F. Maréchal 

2024. 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering / 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), Florence, Italy, June 2-6, 2024.

Decarbonizing The Production of Primary Aluminium Using Renewable Resource

 

2023. 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, November 5-10, 2023.

Comparative Exergy and Economic Assessment of Fossil and Biomass-Based Routes for Ammonia Production

D. A. Florez Orrego; F. Maréchal; S. Oliveira Jr. 

2023. 5th International Conference on Contemporary Problems of Thermal Engineering – CPOTE 2018, Gliwice, Poland, September 18-21, 2018.

Hybridisation Scenarios of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Batteries, and Internal Combustion Engines for Waterborne Transportation

E. A. Pina; D. A. Florez Orrego; F. Maréchal 

2023. 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems – ECOS 2023, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, June 25-30, 2023. p. 1 – 12.

Heat pumping and renewable energy integration for decarbonizing brewery industry and district heating

D. A. Florez Orrego; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; F. Maréchal 

2023. 33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering – ESCAPE33, Greece, Athens, June 18-21, 2023. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-443-15274-0.50507-2.

A systemic study for enhanced waste heat recovery and renewable energy integration towards decarbonizing the aluminium industry

D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Dardor; R. Germanier; F. Maréchal 

2023. 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems – ECOS 2023, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, June 25-30, 2023. p. 1 – 13.

ROSMOSE: A Web-based Optimization Tool to Aid Decision-making for the Design and Operation of Industrial and Urban Energy Systems

D. Dardor; D. A. Florez Orrego; C. Terrier; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; M. Lopez et al. 

2023. The 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 2023), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 25-30 June, 2023.

Prospective study on the cost evolution for key energy technologies

X. Li; M. Souttre; J. Schnidrig; F. Maréchal 

2022. International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS), Copenhagen, Denmark, July 1-3, 2022.

Design and Optimization of Membrane System for Gas Separation

S. Sharma; F. Maréchal 

2022. 32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Toulouse, June 2022. p. 865 – 870. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-323-95879-0.50145-4.

Assessment of Carbon Capture Technologies for Waste-to-Energy System

S. Sharma; R. Amorim Leandro De Castro Amoedo; Jaroslav Hemrle; F. Maréchal 

2022. 32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering – ESCAPE32, Toulouse, France, 12-15 June 2022. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-323-95879-0.50146-6.

Appendix: Regionalisation in high share renewable energy system modelling

J. Schnidrig; X. Li; A. Slaymaker; T-V. Nguyen; F. Maréchal 

2021. 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (GM), Denver, Colorado, USA, July 17-21, 2022. DOI : 10.1109/PESGM48719.2022.9917062.

An analysis of the impacts of green mobility strategies and technologies on different European energy system

T-V. Nguyen; J. Schnidrig; F. Maréchal 

2021. The 34th International conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 2021), Taormina, Italy, June 27 – July 2, 2021.

A modelling framework for assessing the impact of green mobility technologies on energy systems

J. Schnidrig; T-V. Nguyen; X. Li; F. Maréchal 

2021. The 34th International conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 2021), Taormina, Italy, June 27 – July 2, 2021.

Appendix – A modelling framework for assessing the impact of green mobility technologies on energy systems

J. Schnidrig; T-V. Nguyen; X. Li; F. Maréchal 

2021. ECOS 2021 – The 34th International conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, Taormina, Italy, June 27 – July 2, 2021.

Application of artificial intelligence on uncertainty analysis for long-term energy system planning

X. Li; D. Muller; J. Schnidrig; F. Maréchal 

2021. 34th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 2021), Taormina, Italy, June 27-July 2, 2021.

Application of data reconciliation methods for performance monitoring of power-to-gas plants

J. Schnidrig; T-V. Nguyen; A. Santecchia; F. Maréchal 

2020. 33rd International Conference onEfficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems – ECOS 2020. p. 1546 – 1564.

Exergoeconomic and environmental assessment of production and end use of sugarcane residues derivatives

R. Nakashima; D. A. Florez Orrego; S. Oliveira Junior 

2019. 32th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems – ECOS 2019, Wroclaw, Poland, June 23-28, 2019.

Exergy and environmental analysis of black liquor upgraded gasification in an integrated kraft pulp and ammonia production plant

M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; D. A. Florez Orrego; M. Teles dos Santos; S. Oliveira Junior 

2019. 32th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems – ECOS 2019, Wroclaw, Poland, June 23-28, 2019.

Optimal design of biomass supply chains with integrated process design

T. Damartzis; F. Maréchal 

2019. 29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 16-6, 2019. p. 1729 – 1734. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-128-18634-3.50289-7.

Wastewater management towards a sustainable future. Dairy production: a study case

R. Amorim Leandro De Castro Amoedo; A. S. Wallerand; H. E. Bütün; I. D. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

2019. THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, Wrocław, Poland, June 23-28, 2019, Wroclaw, Poland, June 2019. p. 565 – 594.

Identifying carbon emission reduction potentials of BIPV in high-density cities in Southeast Asia

G. Happle; Z. Shi; S. Hsieh; B. Ong; J. A. Fonseca et al. 

2019. International Conference on Climate Resilient Cities – Energy Efficiency and Renewables in the Digital Era (CISBAT), Lausanne, SWITZERLAND, Sep 04-06, 2019. DOI : 10.1088/1742-6596/1343/1/012077.

Application of Machine Learning and Mathematical Programming in the Optimization of the Energy Management System for Hybrid-Electric Vessels Having Cyclic Operations

N. Mohammadzadeh; F. Baldi; E-J. Boonen 

2018. International Naval Engineering Conference and Exhibition, Glasgow, United Kingdom, October 2-4, 2018.

Process integration as a tool for the improvement of cruise ships energy efficiency

F. Baldi; K. Tammi; F. Maréchal 

2018. Shipping in Changing Climates, London, United Kingdom, September 4-5, 2017.

Exergy Recovery During Liquefied Natural Gas Regasification Using Methane as Working Fluid

F. Belfiore; F. Baldi; F. Maréchal 

2018. Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimization for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Prague, Czech Republic, August 25-29, 2018. DOI : 10.3303/CET1870090.

Simultaneous optimisation of Multiple-Effect Evaporation Systems and Heat Exchanger Network

E. Ahmetović; M. Suljkanović; Z. Kravanja; F. Maréchal; N. Ibrić et al. 

2017. 20th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES’17), Tianjin, China, August 21-24, 2017.

Techno-Economic and Environmental Optimization of Palm-based Biorefineries in the Brazilian Context, 27th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering

M. Kermani; A. D. Celebi; A. S. Wallerand; A. V. Ensinas; I. D. Kantor et al. 

2017. 27th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Barcelona, Spain, October 1-5, 2017. p. 2611 – 2616. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50437-2.

Novel district heating and cooling energy network using CO2 as a heat and mass transfer fluid

S. Henchoz; D. Favrat; F. Maréchal; L. Girardin 

2017. 12th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference – HPC2017, Rotterdam, Holland, Mai 15-18, 2017.

Interactive optimization for the planning of urban systems

S. Cajot; N. Schüler; M. Peter; A. Koch; F. Maréchal 

2017. CISBAT, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 6-8, 2017. p. 445 – 450. DOI : 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.07.383.

A Hybrid Methodology for Combined Interplant Heat, Water, and Power Integration

M. Kermani; A. S. Wallerand; I. D. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

2017. 27th European Symposium On Computer Aided Process Engineering, Barcelona, Spain, October 1-5, 2017. p. 1969 – 1974. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50330-5.

Strategic Energy Planning under Uncertainty: a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Modeling Framework for Large-Scale Energy Systems

S. Moret; M. Bierlaire; F. Maréchal 

2016. 26th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Portorož, Slovenia, June 12-15, 2016. p. 1899 – 1904. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-444-63428-3.50321-0.

The information platform energyscope.ch on the energy transition scenarios

D. Favrat; V. Codina Gironès; F. Vuille; F. Maréchal 

2016. The 29th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, Portoroz, Slovenia, June 19-23, 2016.

Synthesis of non-isothermal water networks including process hot and cold streams

N. Ibrić; E. Ahmetović; Z. Kravanja; F. Maréchal; M. Kermani 

2016. 2nd South East European Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES), Piran, Slovenia, June 15–18,2016.

Analysis, Synthesis and Optimization of Multiple-Effect Evaporation Systems using Mathematical Programming

E. Ahmetović; M. Suljkanović; Z. Kravanja; F. Maréchal; N. Ibrić et al. 

2016. 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francesco, CA, USA, November 11-18, 2016.

Multiperiod Sequential Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks and Utility Systems including storages

A. Mian; E. Martelli; F. Maréchal 

2016. 26th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Portoroz, June 2016.

Combined water and energy integration in industrial processes with restricted connections

M. Kermani; I. D. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

2016. 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francesco, CA, USA, November 11-18, 2016.

Environmental, Energetic and Economic Evaluation of Implementing a Supercritical Fluid-Based Nanocellulose Production Process in a Sugarcane Biorefinery

J. Queiroz Albarelli; A. Paidosh; D. T. Santos; F. Maréchal; M. A. A. Meireles 

2016. NINE: International Conference on nanotechnology based innovative applications for the environment, Rome, Italy, March 20-23, 2016. p. 49 – 54. DOI : 10.3303/CET1647009.

Optimisation of the heating demand of the EPFL campus with an MIP approach

J. Rager; S. Coccolo; J. Kaempf; F. Marechal; S. Henchoz 

2015. CISBAT 2015, EPFL, Lausanne, September 9-11th, 2015. p. 833 – 838. DOI : 10.5075/epfl-cisbat2015-833-838.

Environomic multi-objective optimization of an eco-industrial park

L. D. Lessard; P. Collet; M. Kermani; F. Maréchal 

2015. SETAC Europe 25th Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, May 3-7, 2015.

Exergy representations in thermodynamics

D. Favrat; F. Maréchal 

2015. HEFAT.

OsmoseLua – An Integrated Approach to Energy Systems Integration with LCIA and GIS

M-J. Yoo; L. Lessard; M. Kermani; F. Maréchal 

2015.  p. 587 – 592. DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-444-63578-5.50093-1.

Reviews

How Smart is the Grid?

E. Lo Cascio; Z. Ma; L. Girardin; F. Maréchal 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2021. Vol. 9. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2021.637447.

Synthesis of Heat-Integrated Water Allocation Networks: A Meta-Analysis of Solution Strategies and Network Features

M. Kermani; I. Kantor; F. Maréchal 

Energies. 2018. Vol. 11, num. 5, p. 1158. DOI : 10.3390/en11051158.

Degradation in photoelectrochemical devices: Review with an illustrative case study

F. I. Nandjou Dongmeza; S. Haussener 

Journal of Physics D : Applied Physics. 2017. Vol. 50, num. 12, p. 124002. DOI : 10.1088/1361-6463/aa5b11.

Theses

Towards Sustainable Energy Futures – Infrastructure and Prosumer Integration, Decentralization and Sustainability in Renewables-based Energy System Modeling

J. Schnidrig / F. Maréchal; M. D. Margni (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Decision support for the design of integrated biorefineries

J. Granacher / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Decision support methodology for waste-to-value process integration

R. Amorim Leandro De Castro Amoedo / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Towards a negative-emission society

X. Li / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

On the role of districts as renewable energy hubs

L. Middelhauve / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Enabling renewable Europe through optimal design and operation

A. Santecchia / F. Maréchal; I. D. Kantor (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Reliability and Performance of Model Predictive Control for Demand Response with Residential Heat Pumps

F. L-P. R. M. Amblard / F. Maréchal; J. Page (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Effects of impurities and local behavior characterization using active thermography on solid oxide electrolysis cells

G. Jeanmonod / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

District heating and cooling systems to integrate renewable energy in urban areas

F. Belfiore / F. Maréchal; J. Page (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Optimal retrofit and investment planning methodologies for improving industrial energy and resource efficiency

H. E. Bütün / F. Maréchal; I. D. Kantor (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

Characterization of metal organic frameworks of interest for gas adsorption/separation applications

M. Asgari / W. L. Queen (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

Long-term evolution of solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cell 3-D microstructure

G. Rinaldi / J. Van Herle; A. Nakajo (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Model-based sizing of building energy systems with renewable sources

P. M. Stadler / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Methodology for the identification of promising integrated biorefineries

A. D. Celebi / F. Maréchal; A. Viana Ensinas (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Fifth generation district energy systems for low carbon cities

R-A. Suciu / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Analysis of High Temperature Degradation of Alloys in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

M. Bianco / J. Van Herle; S. Diethelm (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Integrated Design, Optimization, and Experimental Realization of a Steam-Driven Micro Recirculation Fan for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

P. H. Wagner / J. A. Schiffmann; J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Identification of Solid Oxide Cell Elementary Processes by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

P. Caliandro / J. Van Herle; S. Diethelm (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Methodology for efficient use of thermal energy in the chemical and petrochemical industry

E. M. Méchaussie / F. Maréchal; G. M. Van Eetvelde (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Scenario modelling and optimisation of renewable energy integration for the energy transition

V. Codina Gironès / F. Maréchal; F. Vuille (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Two-phase flow phenomena in hydraulic turbines and pump-turbines operating in synchronous condenser mode

E. Vagnoni / F. Avellan; L. Andolfatto (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Interactive optimization for supporting multicriteria decisions in urban and energy system planning

S. Cajot / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Methodologies for simultaneous optimization of heat, mass, and power in industrial processes

M. Kermani / F. Maréchal; A. Viana Ensinas (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Alternative Methods for Assessing Air Quality and Energy Strategies for Developing Countries: A Case Study on Cuba

J. Madrazo Bacallao / F. Golay; A. Clappier (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Computational methods for multi-criteria decision support in urban planning

N. C. Schüler / F. Maréchal; J. Page (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Dynamics of Electronic and Ionic Charges in Cyanine Organic Semiconductor Devices

S. C. Jenatsch / F. Nüesch; B. Ruhstaller (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Waste heat valorisation at multiple scales : focus on in-building waste water and regional heat recovery

A. S. J-M. Bertrand / F. Maréchal; R. Aggoune (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Model Predictive Control Strategies for Polygeneration systems and microgrids

R. P. Menon / F. Maréchal; M. Paolone (Dir.)  

EPFL, 2017. 

Potential of refrigerant based district heating and cooling networks

S. Henchoz / F. Maréchal; D. Favrat (Dir.)  

EPFL, 2016. 

Towards large-scale commercialization of fuel cells : robust design optimization considering dimensional uncertainties in the flow distributors

T. M. Cornu / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Energy Efficiency and Integration in the Refining and Petrochemical Industries

L. G. S. Bungener / F. Maréchal; G. M. Van Eetvelde (Dir.)  

EPFL, 2016. 

Investigations into the Effects of Biofuel Contaminants on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

H. Madi / J. Van Herle; C. Ludwig (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Towards practical solutions for energy efficiency of large-scale industrial sites

N. Pouransari / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Integration of Organic Rankine Cycles for Waste Heat Recovery in Industrial Processes

M. Bendig / F. Maréchal; D. Favrat (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Biomass To Liquids : Thermo-Economic Analysis and Multi-Objective Optimisation

E. Peduzzi / F. Maréchal; G. Boissonnet (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Monitoring Charge Carrier Dynamics at Atomic Length Scales by STM-induced Luminescence

C. Grosse / K. Kern (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Environomic design of vehicle integrated energy systems

Z. K. Dimitrova / F. Maréchal; E. Samson (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Urban Energy System Design from the Heat Perspective using mathematical Programming including thermal Storage

J. M. F. Rager / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Reports

Annex 58 HTHP – CH – Integration of HTHPs in Swiss Industrial Processes – Summary Report SI/502336

C. Arpagaus; D. A. Florez Orrego; N. Calame-Darbellay; P. Krummenacher; S. Renz et al. 

2025

Continuous training program: process engineering for decarbonization of the Swiss industry

D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Z. O. Dardor; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; A. C. Gouveia Braz; S. F. M. Corre et al. 

2024

AIDRES Final Report, Methodology and results for EU industrial production routes in 2030 and 2050 (D3.1), Supporting document to the EU industrial plants database

L. Girardin; J. C. Laguna; J. Valee 

2023

SCCER JA-RED – Detailed evaluation of the grid operation bottlenecks and load shifting potential for the reference system – Deliverable 1.2.2

L. Middelhauve; L. Bloch; J. Holweger; P. M. Stadler; L. Girardin 

2019

ODes aCCSES Report: Optimal design and control of cruise ship energy systems

F. Baldi 

2019

SCCER-FURIES – Design of Sizes for Buildings Energy Systems as a Function of the Grid Evolution – Deliverable 1.4.1a

L. Middelhauve; L. Bloch; L. Girardin; P. M. Stadler; J. Holweger et al. 

2018

SCCER JA-RED – Description of the multi-energy demonstration system in the RE demo site – Deliverable 1.2.1

L. Bloch; J. Holweger; N. Wyrsch; H. Tommasi; L. Girardin 

2018

SCCER-FURIES – A decision support tool for the geo-localised design and assessment of the integration of multi-carrier/multi-services/multi-grids innovative energy conversion systems in urban systems and industrial clusters – Deliverable 1.5.4

L. Girardin; P. M. Stadler; F. Maréchal 

2017

Feasibility study of a CO2-based system in NEST

L. Girardin; R-A. Suciu; F. Maréchal 

2017

Annual report 2016, School of Engineering (STI) Services and Collections

P. Bouton; B. Marselli Fuerer 

2017

Data reconciliation of steam networks in refineries and petrochemical sites

S. L. Bungener 

2015

Posters

Potential of Reversible Solid Oxide Cells and Long-term Energy Storage in Residential Areas

A. Waeber; D. Lepour; X. Wei; F. Maréchal; S. Sharma 

The 35th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Ghent, Belgium, 2025-07-06 – 2025-07-09.

Solid Oxide Cells and Hydrogen Storage to Prevent Grid Congestion

D. Lepour; A. Waeber; C. Terrier; F. Maréchal 

The 35th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Ghent, Belgium, 2025-07-06 – 2025-07-09.

Renewable energy communities for the decarbonization of households consumption

D. Lepour; C. Terrier; F. Maréchal 

Third International Conference on Action versus Inaction Facing Climate Change, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2025-06-04 – 2025-06-05.

The role of process integration in the decarbonization of aluminium industry and the urban district heating: NetZeroLab Valais

D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Dardor; N. Boulos; R. Germanier; P-J. Duc et al. 

Swiss Federal Offices Day, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2024-10-07.

Continuing education program: process engineering for the decarbonization of the Swiss industry

D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Dardor; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; S. F. M. Corre; A. C. Gouveia Braz et al. 

Swiss Federal Offices Day, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2024-10-07.

A web-based decision support tool for the design and integration of industrial high-temperature heat pumps

D. A. Florez Orrego; D. Dardor; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos; L. Cortvriendt; C. R. Platteau et al. 

30th Heat Pump Conference of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, Bern, Switzerland, 2024-06-26.

Designing novel biobased products within planetary boundaries

M. Jones; L. P. Manker; Z. Li; A. Komarova; J. S. Luterbacher et al. 

34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering / 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), Florence, Italy, 2024-06-02 – 2024-06-06.

Economic and environmental potential of a lignin-first biorefinery producing chemicals and bioplastics

M. Jones; L. P. Manker; Y. M. Questell-Santiago; C. Wegmann; J. S. Luterbacher et al. 

14th European Congress of Chemical Engineering and 7th European Congress of Applied Biotechnology, Berlin, Germany, 2023-09-17 – 2023-09-21.

Life-cycle analysis of functionalized lignocellulosic sugars as biobased substitutes for polymers and solvents

M. Jones; L. P. Manker; Z. Li; A. Komarova; F. Maréchal et al. 

GRC Biomass to Chemicals and Materials 2023, Newry, Maine, USA, 2023-05-28 – 2023-06-02.

The Impact of Uncertainty in National Energy Planning

S. Moret; V. Codina Gironès; M. Bierlaire; F. Maréchal 

Energy Systems Conference, London, UK, June 14-15, 2016.

Uncertainty Classification for Strategic Energy Planning

S. Moret; M. Bierlaire; F. Maréchal 

SIAM Conference on Uncertainty Quantification, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, April 5-8, 2016.

Talks

Webinar on High Temperature Heat Pumps: Web-based integration tool – Design and demonstration case studies

D. A. Florez Orrego 

Webinar on the Integration of High-Temperature Heat Pumps in Swiss Industrial Processes (HTHP-CH), Bern, Switzerland, 2024-11-07.

Enabling a shared database of ex ante models of industrial processes, decarbonization technologies and energy systems featuring sustainability metrics

D. A. Florez Orrego; F. Maréchal; O. Boztas; M. Salman; M. E. G. Ribeiro Domingos et al. 

The 35th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Ghent, Belgium, 2025-07-06 – 2025-07-09.

Defossilize Switzerland Yes we can

F. Maréchal 

presented at CLIMATE SEMINAR SERIES FOR STEMM* SCIENTISTS February 18, 2019 at 12h15-13h15, Room H4-02-A, Geneva, Geneva, 18.02.2019.

Geothermal Energy

S. Moret; F. Maréchal 

Seminar, Energy Conversion Master course, Prof. François Maréchal, EPFL,

Student Projects

A comprehensive evaluation of alternative feedstocks in the refinery of the future

Z. Yuan 

2025.

Heat transfer modeling and waste heat management in the furnaces of secondary aluminum production

M. Andayesh 

2024.

Data-Driven Systematic Methodology for the Prediction of Optimal Heat Pump Temperature Levels and Refrigerants in Process Integration

L. Cortvriendt 

2024.

Performance gap in the building sector and its impact on investment decisions for heating requirements

L. C. N. Bernath 

2024.

Power to H2 – Tank to Power

D. Vermeire 

2023.

Integrating Alpine Photovoltaic Technology into EnergyScope: A Case Study of Switzerland’s Energy System

L. Fischer 

2023.

Impact of renewable energy hubs configurations on the national infrastructure

A. Chuat 

2023.

Products Water Footprint in Richemont

B. Dalimier 

2022.

Economies of Scale in PEMEC and SOEC Manufacturing based on a Bottom-up Model

S. Lu 

2022.

District energy network potentials in a city territory

R. Briguet 

2022.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions is not the only solution

J. Brun 

2022.

Magnesium cycle-based CO2 mineralization : Integration in Swiss Energy-from-Waste plants

J. Dutoit 

2022.

Application of levelized infrastructure-connected regionalisation in energy systems modelling

A. Chuat 

2022.

Optimization of the Hydrogen Network in an Oil Refinery

G. Nascimento 

2022.

Prospective study on the cost evolution for key energy technologies

M. Souttre 

2022.

Contribution of storage technologies to renewable energy hubs

J. Mathieu 

2022.

Assessment of price decomposition and distribution of fossil fuels

R. Briguet 

2022.

S’intégrer dans un tissu urbain ancien: un atelier textile d’insertion pour les Audoniens

E. Gueyffier 

2022.

Optimal routing and design of CO2 based district anergy networks

A. Valle 

2022.

Advancing industrial decarbonization by assessing the future use of renewable energies in industrial processes (AID-RES) – Decarbonizing alternatives for the European Steel Industry

J. Dutoit 

2021.

Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A case study of Canada’s path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and the role of hydrogen

A. Slaymaker 

2021.

Assessment of building stock impact on global energy system optimization

J. David 

2021.

Assessment of Energy & Mobility synergies for city-scale hub design

A. Saury 

2021.

EnergyScope Europe – Data research and model adaptation

S. M. P. Meyer 

2021.

EPFL’s District Heating Heat Pump – Performance Analysis for DIfferent Working Fluids

S. Clément 

2021.

Assessment of green mobility scenarios on European energy systems

J. Schnidrig 

2020.

Image énergétique de la commune de Sion – une inventarisation des ressources et demande

J. Schnidrig 

2019.

Regionalization in energy system planning: Application in Gros-de-Vaud, canton de Vaud

G. Germano 

2019.

EnergyScope Valais – Case study of Regionalisation

J. Schnidrig 

2018.

Analyse des performances de confort et énergétiques (thermique et électrique) de différents systèmes de ventilation simple flux dans l’habitat collectif

Y. Pétremand 

2018.

Jeunes pousses: une école enfantine et primaire à la Bourdonnette (Lausanne, VD)

J. Christe 

2018.

Indicative energy audit of a petrochemical site ineos lavera

H. M. T. G. D. Cervo 

2015.