Abstract
This chapter describes the basic steps of pinch analysis for the design and optimization of a sustainable chemical process. Key elements of the chapter are the heat recovery pinch, targeting ahead of design, and a stepwise and systematic procedure for heat exchanger network design. Some extensions of pinch analysis are also provided, such as water pinch analysis and carbon emission pinch analysis. Graphical diagrams and representations of pinch analysis give the designer a good overview of the bottleneck of even the most complex processes. These tools provide insight and ease the communication between designers and engineers.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Towards Sustainable Chemical Processes |
Subtitle of host publication | Applications of Sustainability Assessment and Analysis, Design and Optimization, and Hybridization and Modularization |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Chapter | 10 |
Pages | 275-291 |
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Publication status | Published - 2 Jul 2020 |