A Superstructure-Based Framework for Simultaneous Process Synthesis, Heat Integration, and Utility Plant Design

S. Murat Sen, James A. Dumesic, Christos T. Maravelias

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Abstract

We propose a new framework for simultaneous chemical process synthesis, heat recovery network design, and utility plant design. We generate compact surrogate unit models to describe processes based on new technologies. We also consider (1) process streams with variable heat loads and temperatures, and (2) multiple steam types of variable temperature. We illustrate the applicability of our framework using a novel process for the non-enzymatic production of sugars from lignocellulosic biomass.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
PublisherElsevier B.V.
Pages1391-1396
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume37
ISSN (Print)1570-7946

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

Keywords

  • Biofuels
  • Global optimization
  • Superstructure optimization

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