Highlights•The advantages of the P-graph for Process Network Synthesis (PNS) are
discussed.•A critical survey of key P-graph literature is given.•Promising directions for future …

Energy use continues to rise and with it the emissions of CO2. Energy efficiency methods
have been applied across sectors. Efficiency gains and energy use per manufactured unit …

Highlights•The paper reviews the extended application of P-graph in Process Network
Synthesis (PNS) problems.•Application of P-graph demonstrates topology of transportation …

Energy saving, global warming and greenhouse gas emissions have become major
technological, societal, and political issues. Being closely related to energy supply, they are …

This paper presents a new method for regional energy targeting and supply chain synthesis.
The method is based on a novel approach to the optimisation of renewable energy supply. A …

Assessing and Measuring Environmental Impact and Sustainability answers the question
“what are the available methodologies to assess the environmental sustainability of a …

Renewable energy is the key to decarbonize energy use despite the growing global energy
demand. However, energy storage is required to tackle the supply-demand mismatch …

This work presents a methodology for incorporating heat integration in batch process
scheduling. The formerly introduced S-graph approach [AIChE J. 48 (2002) 2557–2570] for …

This paper provides an overview of software tools based on long experience and
applications in the area of process integration, modelling and optimisation. The first part …

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 …