A generalized distillation network synthesis model

Joonjae Ryu, Christos T. Maravelias

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Abstract

We propose a generalized superstructure-based distillation network synthesis model with improved modeling capabilities resulting in an extended solution space. The model can assign multiple mixtures to be separated (e.g., reactor network effluents) to different columns of the network while considering the interactions among different separation steps. In terms of outlets, products with general specifications, including pure components and multi-component mixtures, as well as streams without strict specifications (e.g., reactor recycle streams) can be readily handled. Furthermore, stream bypass is considered to avoid unnecessary separations, and thermal coupling is considered to yield novel solutions. The proposed model enables seamless integration with reactor network synthesis models thereby leading to solutions that are superior to the ones obtained by conventional sequential approaches.

Original languageEnglish
Article number116766
JournalChemical Engineering Science
Volume244
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Nov 2021

Keywords

  • Distillation network
  • Global optimization
  • Process synthesis
  • Superstructure

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