CAPE in the development of an energy efficient chemical process

• Published in: Computers & chemical engineering Vol. 18; pp. S161 - S164
• Main Authors: van Reeuwijk, P.A., Zwart, R., Dreissen, M.E.J.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1994; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applications of mathematics to chemical engineering. Modeling. Simulation. Optimization; Applied sciences; CAPE; Chemical engineering; Energy Optimisation; Exact sciences and technology; Pinch Analysis; Process Integration; Steady State Simulation; Steady State Simulation; Pinch Analysis; CAPE; Process Integration; Energy Optimisation; Simulation; Energy conservation; Energy recovery; Pinch method; Steady state; Computer aid; Optimization
• ISSN: 0098-1354; 1873-4375
• DOI: 10.1016/0098-1354(94)80027-8

The energy optimisation of a highly integrated chemical process is a complex subject. The effect of the numerous interactions is not easily understood. It is shown that close co-operation of an experienced process engineer and an expert in the field of computer aided process engineering with a sound technological background forms the basis to a successful energy study. The use of CAPE-tools is essential, but the process engineer keeps a central position throughout the study. This approach results in a significant reduction in the consumption of energy from 26 MW to 6 MW in the example project.