ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A method for solving the problem of heat exchanger network synthesis in chemical process plants is presented based on the use of the out-of-kilter algorithm. The method represents an extension of previous approaches based on network flow problem formulations. A new approach to overcome the constraints in forbidden-match problems, termed the dual stream approach, has been developed based on the use of a stream as both a hot and a cold stream. This approach results in considerable savings in utility costs in certain forbidden-match problems. An algorithm to deal with heating or cooling utilities that undergo temperature changes, termed non-point-temperature utilities, is presented using the transshipment model. The new algorithm determines the utility mass flow rates and pinch points accurately.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690331104
