A framework for the modeling and optimization of process superstructures under uncertainty

Steimel, Jochen; Harrmann, M.; Schembecker, Gerhard; Engell, Sebastian

doi:10.1016/j.ces.2013.04.052

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“…Answering these questions using equilibrium stage models and nonlinear equilibrium functions requires solving challenging mixed integer nonlinear programing problems. In the last years remarkable progress has been achieved in this area and the mathematical tools have been developed . These theoretical concepts will be increasingly applied in future to wider apply the powerful countercurrent principle in separation science, as for example in the case studies discussed above.…”

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Generalizing Countercurrent Processes: Distillation and Beyond

Münzberg

Seidel‐Morgenstern

2018

Chemie Ingenieur Technik

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The implementation and exploitation of countercurrent movement between different phases is a well‐established principle to enhance the performance of separation processes. The improvements are essentially due to the establishment and application of more favorable driving forces compared to co‐current operation. The success of dedicated multistage countercurrent distillation processes has been a key motivator for the development of many other principles of countercurrent separation processes. This promoting aspect was strongly supported by the availability of graphical solutions of the underlying mass balance equations, e.g. the McCabe‐Thiele diagram. Selected applications of countercurrent separation processes are presented, which demonstrate extensions exploiting spatial and temporal sub‐structures and additional phase changes.

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Generalizing Countercurrent Processes: Distillation and Beyond

Münzberg

Seidel‐Morgenstern

2018

Chemie Ingenieur Technik

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“…These methods identify the phenomena involved in each task and manipulate and recombine them to generate sustainable and intensified process designs, which include hybrid and/or intensified unit operations. Another promising approach for generating process variants, which is currently limited to processes without recycles, uses the concept of operating windows (Steimel et al, 2013a(Steimel et al, , 2013b). An operating window is defined by a set of intervals describing the feasible ranges of properties in the material streams linking the process units.…”

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A unifying framework for optimization-based design of integrated reaction–separation processes

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Skiborowski

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Computers & Chemical Engineering

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“…Steimel et al [38] have proposed a framework for optimizing flowsheet superstructures under uncertainty. A natural next step of this work would be to extend our computer aided framework for more sustainable design to include also uncertainty issues.…”

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Systematic Sustainable Process Design and Analysis of Biodiesel Processes

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Abstract:Biodiesel is a promising fuel alternative compared to traditional diesel obtained from conventional sources such as fossil fuel. Many flowsheet alternatives exist for the production of biodiesel and therefore it is necessary to evaluate these alternatives using defined criteria and also from process intensification opportunities. This work focuses on three main aspects that have been incorporated into a systematic computer-aided framework for sustainable process design. First, the creation of a generic superstructure, which consists of all possible process alternatives based on available technology. Second, the evaluation of this superstructure for systematic screening to obtain an appropriate base case design. This is done by first reducing the search space using a sustainability analysis, which provides key indicators for process bottlenecks of different flowsheet configurations and then by further reducing the search space by using economic evaluation and life cycle assessment. Third, the determination of sustainable design with/without process intensification using a phenomena-based synthesis/design method. A detailed step by step application of the framework is highlighted through a biodiesel production case study.

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A framework for the modeling and optimization of process superstructures under uncertainty

Cited by 25 publications

References 21 publications

Generalizing Countercurrent Processes: Distillation and Beyond

Generalizing Countercurrent Processes: Distillation and Beyond

A unifying framework for optimization-based design of integrated reaction–separation processes

Systematic Sustainable Process Design and Analysis of Biodiesel Processes

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