Process plants are often divided into logically identifiable regions, each having associated
processing tasks. Such regions are necessary when considering the practical features of …

Process integration in sugarcane biorefineries allows reducing steam consumption. As a
consequence, the bagasse surplus can be diverted to second generation ethanol …

Heuristic algorithms are widely used in the global optimization of heat exchanger network
synthesis (HENS). However, since heuristic algorithms are often characterized by a …

Abstract Analysis on the alternative designs on top of the optimal network has proven
valuable and meaningful for the decision-makers in determining the most suitable options …

In this paper, a new superstructure for heat integration of an eco-industrial park is proposed.
Intra and inter-plant heat exchange for the process streams is allowed. For a proper reuse of …

A comprehensive wastewater network is introduced into a thermochemical based process
superstructure that will convert biomass, coal, and natural gas to liquid (CBGTL) …

This work tackles the simultaneous synthesis and design of heat exchanger networks (HEN)
integrated with complex utility systems, such as Heat Recovery Steam Cycles or Organic …

Random walk algorithm with compulsive evolution is a novel stochastic method with strong
global search ability for heat exchanger network synthesis; however, its mutation behavior of …

The interval based MINLP superstructure (IBMS) presented by Isafiade and Fraser (2008) is
applied to the design of heat exchanger networks which can handle multiple period of …

The thermochemical conversion of coal and biomass to liquid transportation fuels from a
synthesis gas intermediate is investigated using an optimization-based process synthesis …