Pinch analysis is vital in optimizing heat exchanger networks (HENs). Targeting methods are
used when determining cost effectiveness with pinch analysis. However, the existing …

Ahead of heat exchanger network (HEN) design, setting an optimal pinch temperature
difference for pinch analysis depends vitally on the capital cost target. Conventional …

Pinch Analysis is an established insight-based methodology for design of energy-efficient
processes. The Composite Curves (CCs) is a popular Pinch Analysis tool to target the …

The current targeting method for a heat exchanger network identifies an optimum point from
material and energy balance prior to design. This optimum point is obtained by tradeoff …

Pinch analysis provides a systematic methodology for improving efficiency through
enhanced process integration. Originally, the methodology focused on heat integration with …

Abstract Process Integration using the Pinch Analysis technique has been widely used as a
tool for the optimal design of heat exchanger networks (HENs). The Composite Curves and …

This paper addresses the problem of modeling and estimating the cost of the heat
exchanger network (HEN) in multi-period operation using pinch technique concepts. The …

A targeting methodology is proposed to determine the optimum loads for multiple utilities
considering the cost tradeoffs in energy and capital for heat exchanger networks (HENs) …

Pinch analysis plays a vital role through graphical representation in guiding rational energy
utilization and cost savings. Stream data in graphical tools provide intuitive visual insights for …

Reduction of energy requirements in the process industries results in increased profitability
and better environmental performance. Methods for heat exchanger network (HEN) retrofit …