An overview of process intensification methods. (September 2019) - Sitter, Sophie
Highlights: Comparison of Process Synthesis (PS), Process Optimization (PO) and Process Intensification (PI). Review and evaluation of methods to perform PS, PO, and PI. Literature survey on Methodologies for Systematic PI Incorporation. Evaluation Methods for PI. Mathematical Optimization shows great promise toward the development of PI. Abstract : Process Intensification promises novel solutions to current challenges in the chemical process industry, leading to a rapid growth in interest. There are different approaches to synthesize an intensified process, yet most are based on methods from Process Synthesis and Process Optimization. In this paper, we review those methods and provide an overview of their application in Process Intensification. We also review the evolution of phenomena-based representations, a central theme in the synthesis for PI. Finally, we summarize and compare the approaches that have been suggested for retrofit using PI and criteria to evaluate PI options.