Optimization of an industrial retrofitted heat exchanger network, using a stage-wise model

Anita Kovač Kralj

Energy, 2010, vol. 35, issue 12, 4748-4753

Abstract: The heat exchanger network (HEN) can be optimized using the stage-wise model of superstructure representation, as proposed by Yee and Grossmann. This model can be easily solved regarding both trivial problems, and serious and complex new industrial design plants. In this paper, a stage-wise model for new designs is extended for retrofits by using a stage-wise model for a retrofitted HEN. This method using a stage-wise model is very general; it can be used in new designs as well as during existing process integration. The methodology of the stage-wise model for retrofitted HEN can be used to solve HENs easily and well enough, over a short time, and simultaneously. A mathematical model of stage-wise for retrofit HEN can include additional equations and limitations for retrofits. This model was tested by using a retrofitted methanol process generating an additional profit of 189,200 EUR/a.

Keywords: Modification; The stage-wise model; MINLP model; Industrial plant; Retrofit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2010.09.016

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