Conceptual Design of Highly Integrated Processes – Optimization of Dividing Wall Columns. Issue 5 (7th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Waltermann, Thomas; Skiborowski, Mirko
• Other Names: Fricke Armin guestEditor.; Schöneberger Jan guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Chemie Ingenieur Technik. Volume 89:Issue 5(2017:May)
• Page Start: 562
• Page End: 581
• Publication Date: 2017-02-07
• Subjects: Computer aided process engineering -- Conceptual design -- Dividing wall columns -- Mixed‐integer nonlinear programming -- Optimization; Chemical engineering -- Patents -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; Chemical industry -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Technical -- Periodicals; 660.05
• DOI: 10.1002/cite.201600128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-286X

Abstract

Abstract: Process intensification provides a whole toolbox of innovative solutions for improved energy efficiency of chemical processes. However, evaluation of this potential is hampered by the unavailability of suitable models and design tools. Integrated processes like dividing wall columns either have to be mapped by available unit operation models or tailored equation‐based models have to be developed. The current article reviews available methods for conceptual design and optimization of dividing wall columns and provides a detailed comparison of two representative optimization approaches. Abstract : A consistent consideration of intensified process options requires suitable models and tools for process design and optimization. Since appropriate models and optimization capabilities are yet limited, available methods for the conceptual design of dividing wall columns are reviewed and the benefits of tailored models for process optimization are illustrated.