Process intensification of reactive separator networks through the IDEAS conceptual framework

Cruz, Flavio Eduardo da; Manousiouthakis, Vasilios I.

doi:10.1016/j.compchemeng.2016.12.006

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“…These techniques postulate "superstructures" that systematically simulate and compare every combination of flowsheet possibility to determine the optimal process. More recently, superstructures have been formulated at the phenomena level to capture the fundamental relations between the mass and energy, which in turn yields intensified processes [116][117][118][119][120][121][122]. Such intensified processes are expected to deliver significantly increased operational efficiency and decreased unit volumes, making them very attractive options both in academia and industry [123].…”

Section: Considering Flowsheet Optimization Process Intensificationmentioning

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Towards the Grand Unification of Process Design, Scheduling, and Control—Utopia or Reality?

2019

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As a founder of the Process Systems Engineering (PSE) discipline, Professor Roger W.H. Sargent had set ambitious goals for a systematic new generation of a process design paradigm based on optimization techniques with the consideration of future uncertainties and operational decisions. In this paper, we present a historical perspective on the milestones in model-based design optimization techniques and the developed tools to solve the resulting complex problems. We examine the progress spanning more than five decades, from the early flexibility analysis and optimal process design under uncertainty to more recent developments on the simultaneous consideration of process design, scheduling, and control. This formidable target towards the grand unification poses unique challenges due to multiple time scales and conflicting objectives. Here, we review the recent progress and propose future research directions.

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Section: Considering Flowsheet Optimization Process Intensificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards the Grand Unification of Process Design, Scheduling, and Control—Utopia or Reality?

2019

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“…Obviously, the strategy for solving Equations representing any PI problem depends on the equations and therefore, the scales or levels that are involved. Figure illustrates three types of solution approaches (strategies) out of the many potential ways to solve model‐based PI problems …”

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Computer‐aided process intensification: Challenges, trends and opportunities

2019

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“…Process intensification (PI) can offer methods of supporting sustainable industrial growth through a variety of tools. Some of these tools include the use of a pinch‐like targeting framework that can combine two or more heat sources into a single intensified device aimed at thermal process intensification, and the use of the Infinite DimEnsionAl State‐space (IDEAS) conceptual framework, which has been applied to topics such as reactive distillation systems, and energetically enhanced reforming (EER) . Along with these intensification frameworks, is the integration of multi‐functional units such as membrane reactors (MRs).…”

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Intensified energetically enhanced steam methane reforming through the use of membrane reactors

Pichardo

Manousiouthakis

2019

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This work focuses on the implementation of membrane reactors (MRs) in the production of hydrogen through steam-methane reforming (SMR). A novel equilibrium MR model featuring Gibbs Free Energy Minimization is introduced and applied to the SMR-MR process. In addition, the concept of "energetically enhanced steam methane reforming (EER)," which allows for the use of a hybrid (methane combustion/renewable energy) energy supply in the production of hydrogen, is intensified. The UNISIM software (Honeywell™) is used to create a range of intensified flowsheets depicting the proposed IEER-MR process as well as two baseline flowsheets depicting "a standard SMR-MR process" and "a fully exothermic EER process." Heat integration studies are carried out on the developed flowsheets, and the baseline designs are compared to the IEER-MR designs to identify energetic intensification.

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Process intensification of reactive separator networks through the IDEAS conceptual framework

Cited by 34 publications

References 47 publications

Towards the Grand Unification of Process Design, Scheduling, and Control—Utopia or Reality?

Towards the Grand Unification of Process Design, Scheduling, and Control—Utopia or Reality?

Computer‐aided process intensification: Challenges, trends and opportunities

Intensified energetically enhanced steam methane reforming through the use of membrane reactors

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