TY - JOUR
T1 - A generic methodology for processing route synthesis and design based on superstructure optimization
AU - Bertran, Maria-Ona
AU - Frauzem, Rebecca
AU - Sanchez-Arcilla, Ana Sofia
AU - Zhang, Lei
AU - Woodley, John
AU - Gani, Rafiqul
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - In this paper, a systematic framework for novel and sustainable synthesis-design of processing routes is presented along with the associated computer-aided methods and tools. In Stage 1, superstructure optimization is used to determine the optimal processing route(s). In Stage 2, the design issues are resolved and targets for improvement are identified through the use of integrated tools. In Stage 3, new alternatives are generated using the selected route and the previously identified targets. In addition to the various computer-aided tools, two special tools are presented: (1) a database employing a specially developed knowledge representation system, and (2) Super-O, a software interface that guides users through the formulation and solution of synthesis problems. Super-O transfers data between the different tools, including a library of generic models, representing a wide range of processing options. Application of the synthesis and design stages is highlighted through two case studies (biorefinery and carbon capture-utilization).
AB - In this paper, a systematic framework for novel and sustainable synthesis-design of processing routes is presented along with the associated computer-aided methods and tools. In Stage 1, superstructure optimization is used to determine the optimal processing route(s). In Stage 2, the design issues are resolved and targets for improvement are identified through the use of integrated tools. In Stage 3, new alternatives are generated using the selected route and the previously identified targets. In addition to the various computer-aided tools, two special tools are presented: (1) a database employing a specially developed knowledge representation system, and (2) Super-O, a software interface that guides users through the formulation and solution of synthesis problems. Super-O transfers data between the different tools, including a library of generic models, representing a wide range of processing options. Application of the synthesis and design stages is highlighted through two case studies (biorefinery and carbon capture-utilization).
KW - Computer-aided tools
KW - Database
KW - Process synthesis
KW - Process synthesis tool
KW - Processing networks
KW - Superstructure optimization
KW - Sustainable process design
U2 - 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2017.01.030
DO - 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2017.01.030
M3 - Journal article
VL - 106
SP - 892
EP - 910
JO - Computers & Chemical Engineering
JF - Computers & Chemical Engineering
SN - 0098-1354
ER -